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Well it's a new year and it's finally time for my first blog of the new school year. All my classes seem to be pretty good and I have enjoyed having you all thus far. So what has stood out to you so far in this class? Have there been any discussions or activities that really interested you? What about the 9/11 activity on Friday? Did you think the debate was worth the time or was it just pointless? I felt like a lot of good discussion took place. I was actually proud of the way you all handled yourselves, I almost thought some of you were actually adults for a moment (Peter, Antonio, Allison, etc...) . Heck, we even got Matt Cruise to get his head off of his desk for more than five minutes on Friday (we weren't so lucky on Monday). I liked Joel's article on terrorism and it turned out to be a point of discussion in all my other classes. I will post a link to it when he emails it to me, if that ever happens. It was fairly quite during discussions in 3rd period Monday, but I'm not sure if that's because it was Monday or the fact that Meaghen was absent. I did lecture so well in 3rd that Cris Cox got a nose bleed. I crammed so much information into his brain and he learned so much that it overwhelmed him. Heck, it was so awesome that I even had Dr. Love begging everyone to be quite so he could hear me lecture. That's how real teachers do it.

Czar Ramsey out!!

More to come!

Ok, so maybe I'm taking the easy way out but it's 10:49 and I am too tired to do my complete post tonight. I'll get you all started by asking what you thought of the videos? I, for one, was really pleased with the time and effort you all put into this project. What were some of your favorite moments from the videos? I have a whole bunch of quotes and other tidbits to put on here but I'm not going to take the time to do it all tonight. I guess I'll leave it at this for now, but I will be back with further updates tomorrow!

Czar Ramsey out!

Economics Changed My Life!

Alright 2nd block, my other classes have done a pretty good job so far responding to the blog so I hope you can do the same. So how has class been going so far? We've done a couple of different things thus far and I hope you have learned something from them. What do you think about Sim City so far? We've played it twice and will play it for a third time tomorrow. Do you see the relevance of this simulation to Economics? It really does incorporate many of the concepts we discuss in class within the simulation. If you don't see the relevance now, hopefully you will by the end of the nine weeks. Well, I don't have much else for today so I'll keep it short for today. You stay classy 2nd period! By the way, I can see why Coach Overbay hated to give up this class; you all are a great class!

Czar Ramsey out!

I am not self-centered, I am just awesome!

I have had a few accusations the past week and a half of being self centered. This is the farthest thing from the truth, and if I know one thing it is the truth. I don't know if I have told a lie my entire life, so the truth just comes naturally to me. Anyway, how has the first week and a half of class been thus far? I am excited about all three of my classes this semester and I hope you all feel the same. What do you think about the activities we have done so far (Lost, koala bear, ketchup on a spoon, etc...)? Have you learned anything from this or has it been a complete waste of time? How did people not caring or participating in the LOST game make you feel? It can be frustrating when you care about something and no one else does. I hope you see the value of order and organization and the need for government. If this doesn't prove my point then I don't know what will! Well, I will leave it short today and I will close with a couple of quotes from the game!

Czar Ramsey out!!!



Quotes:

• "How you gonna make fire with a flashlight?" - someone in first block
• "Good God, thank you Eleanor!" - someone in first block apparently mistaking Eleanor for God
• "with syrup you can just rub it on your neck..." - thanks for the insight in 1st block
• "Suck it up and have a better immune system!" - I think Cody in 1st said this
• "Raise your hand if you love TuPac"
• "SHUT UP!!!! I raised my HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAND!" -Jill
• "can I phone a friend?"
• "Cover yourself in maple syrup and stab a squirrel." - Jeremy's plan for food!
• "We just built a telephone to call you so give us the answers"

The Jerk

Well, we will give this a try again. I really don't know why I didn't do this last nine weeks but I'll attempt it with you guys. If this is the most homework you guys receive you really shouldn't have any complaints. So, we are through with our first week of class. How do you think it is going so far? My first period claims that I am a jerk but I don't think that's the case. We took a couple of days to play the survival game last week. Do you see the significance of that activity as it relates to our class? What are some things you learned or at least thought about pertaining to government through this game? Was it a complete waste of time? I hope I have made my point regarding the importance of government through this activity. Anyway, I look forward to a great nine weeks and I look forward to hearing from you all.

Czar out!

P.S. Some of my favorite quotes from the past week!

• "We should do this activity outside to make it more realistic" -Moses Greene
• "...at least our pockets will be purified" - not sure who said it!
• "Who is the weakest link, they have to be up front?" -Andrea Keesecker laying down the law in first period
• "Let's just get drunk and catch stuff on fire!" -someone from 2nd block coming up with ideas for the rum and the matches.
• "Bear Grilles dug a hole...in the snow!" -another 2nd block quote
• "Raise your hand if you love Jesus!" -Damien Goforth trying to get people to vote with him. It was pretty slick.
• "We need to ditch the matches and just snuggle." -a suggestion from someone in 3rd block.
• "It's only a fifth....and I'm not sharing!" -not sure who, but third block once again.
• "I'm trying to get point....I'm just making noise!" -at least Michelle Bunting is honest!
• "Do fish come to maple syrup?" -a mind boggling question from my 3rd block, I think it was Taylor Pruitt.
• "Start a giant forest fire...people will come." -Brandon Marquis' suggestion for getting rescued.
• "What are we going to do with a razor, shave a bear?" -3rd block, unknown.
• "They aren't Jesus snowshoes...you can't walk on water." -a nice observation from someone in 3rd block.