Should students go to school year round?

Should students not have summer break and go to school 12 months a year? Would students be less likely to forget what they learned if they don't have so much time off? Please leave your comment by Monday, December 22, 2014. Everyone have a happy and safe vacation! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 

Should schools still have textbooks?

Are textbooks still beneficial for students to have or are they outdated? Please leave your response by Monday, December 15, 2014.

Homeschooling: Good or Bad?

Is being homeschooled helpful for children? Is it a better idea than going to public school? Please leave your comment by Monday, December 8, 2014.

Are newspapers a thing of the past?

Do people still read newspapers or do they get all their information from the internet? Please leave your comment by Monday, December 1, 2014. Everyone have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Should cell phones be allowed in schools?

Should cell phones be allowed in schools? Should students be able to use them during class? Please leave your comment by Monday, November 24, 2014. 

Should cigarettes be illegal?

Considering all the bad things we hear everyday about smoking cigarettes, should they be illegal? Leave your opinion in a post of 3-5 sentences by Monday, November 17th.

Should the United States lower the voting age?

Should people under the age of 18 be allowed to vote? Do you think it is unfair that you can't? Leave a comment with 3-5 sentences explaining how you feel and why. Due Monday, November 10, 2014.

What do you think is the most sold halloween candy bar?

Out of all the candy bought and sold for Halloween, which candy do you think gets the most sales every year? Explain your answer by Monday, November 3, 2014.

Does television make people violent and lazy?

If people spend too much time in front of the TV, do they start to become violent and lazy? Please respond with your opinion by Monday, October 27, 2014.

Should celebrities be role models?

Do celebrities show leadership and create a positive image for kids and young adults or do they only let the public see one side of them? Write your response in 3-5 sentences and explain why you agree or disagree. Due Monday, October 20, 2014.

Should it be mandatory that everyone has to go to college?

After you graduate high school, should you have to go to college or are there other options? Tell me if you agree or disagree and why. Your post is due by Tuesday, October 14, 2014.

Standardized Tests: Good or Bad?

Do standardized tests really measure intelligence? All students are required to take state mandated tests that are designed to show how much information each student actually understands. But is this a good way to find out what students know or is there a better way to find out? What if you are not a good test taker? What if you do better with hands on activities or visuals? Please leave a comment by Monday, October 6, 2014 and explain what you feel and why.

Is Technology a Threat to our Education?

Please watch this four minute video and then comment about whether or not you think technology is a threat to your education. You have till Monday, September 29, 2014 to comment.

Welcome 6B!

Welcome to our class blog! Periodically I will ask you to check this site for topics I would like you to comment on. I will count these discussions as a homework grade so make sure you are participating!