Monday, November 23, 2009

Who are you as a person - Questions to be emailed to Mrs. Velez

1. What are you really good at doing?

2. What is easy for you to do?

3. What are your favorite subjects at school?

4. How do you spend your time when you are not in school?

5. What characteristics describe you?

BONUS POINTS - As you finish your assignments....

During the past three days we have been analyzing ourselves, our interests, our skills; How would you use these lessons to plan for your future career? (Write two paragraphs answering this question. Use phrases, terms you learned during the lessons. Make sure each paragraph has at least 3 sentences. When you are done you have free time!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Who Am I? - To be posted on the blog!

What part of the graphic organizer was the most difficult for you to write about? Why?

How do I choose my career?

After watching the video What am I going to do with my life? take time to answer the following questions;

1. What are some factors to consider when defining your career path and deciding what careers and jobs you might like and be good at doing?


2. What can you do now and in high school to prepare for your future?

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Is Teresa in Danger?

What personal information has Teresa left out of her Member's Profile? Why is that a good idea?

What facts does Teresa provide in her Member's Profile and in the chat room posting that reveal personal information about her?

How could someone use the information she has posted to get more information about her?

What personal information did you find out about Teresa from the clues she provided?

Monday, November 2, 2009

TMI - Too Much Information

Facebook keeps your information even if you erase your account, Megan Meier met the boy of her dreams on MySpace, opened her heart to him and ended up killing herself after that boy insulted her. Later her parents figured out Josh, the boy, did not exist, it was all a prank by a couple of ADULTS!

Are we able to control the consequences of putting too much information online? Are you creating friends online who you do not know? Do you think you might be expose to predators because of the type of information you have online? Write your comments online.