Post #57: National Strawberry Day

Not only are they delicious, but they are also fragrant. One of the more aromatic fruits, they belong to the rose family.

Strawberries are grown in nearly every corner of the Earth (if the Earth had corners) except for her most frozen southern and northern reaches. Along with all these possible locations, there are over 600 varieties of strawberries as well.

An excellent source of Vitamin C, strawberries are also a good source of folic acid, potassium and fiber. At 55 calories and zero fat in 1 cup, these sweet things hit the spot when a snack time is calling!

What is your favorite way to eat strawberries? When you are finished with your blog, go to typing.com and complete the lesson titled "The Keys are Falling"

Post #56: Presidential Qualities

On Monday we celebrated President's Day. 

Originally, it was George Washington’s Birthday, honoring the Father of Our Country.  Then Abraham Lincoln, another great American, was thrown in.

Once the holiday was moved to Monday, to give federal workers a three-day weekend, Presidents’ Day became completely unmoored from the date of Washington’s birthday.  Now we use the day to celebrate ALL presidents.

In your blog today tell me what qualities make a good president?

When you are finished with your blog, go to typing.com and complete "Paragraph Practice".

Post #55: Random Act of Kindness Day

Today is National Random Acts of Kindness Day.  It is celebrated by individuals, groups and organizations nationwide to encourage acts of kindness. It is a favorite day for many, as people everywhere are enjoying doing these acts of kindness.  Not only is it positive for the receiver, but for the giver, too! 

Did you receive or give a random act of kindness this week? If so tell me about it. If not, what could you do today to take part in National Random Act of Kindness Day?

When you are finished go to Typing.com and complete the lesson titled "Strange Laws"

Post #54: National Gumdrop Day

Gumdrops are a tasty, colorful, chewy candy that is made with gelatin and then coated with sugar.  They come in a variety of flavors and can either be fruity or spicy.  These little candy treats have been popular for decorations for decoration gingerbread houses for many years.

The classic board game, Candy Land, features both a Gumdrop Pass and a Gumdrop Mountain. 

Do you like gumdrops? Why or why not?

When you are finished go to Typing.com and complete the lesson titled "Interesting Facts".

Post #53: Cyber Humans

Good Morning Class,
Take a look at the picture above... this is a visual writing prompt. So what do you think? Will this be humanity's future? Every day science is becoming more and more advanced. Is this what the future looks like? If so, will it have a positive or negative affect on humanity? Science has helped thousands of people hear, walk and even keep hearts pumping. But on the other side, is too much science a bad influence on humans? Tell me what you think.

When you are finished with your blog go to Typing.com and take a typing test. You may have free time afterward UNLESS you still have typing lessons to make-up.

The sub is supposed to ask you if you want to watch Mulan.  It is up to you as a class.
Be good for the sub! Behave! I'll see you next Wednesday.

Post #52: National Kite Flying Day

Today is National Kite Flying Day. Early kites were constructed from bamboo or sturdy reeds for framing, leaves, silk or paper for the sail and vines or braided fibers for the line or tether. While they were initially used as tools, they were also ceremonial as well. Used to send messages into the heavens or to lift offerings up to the gods, kites had a symbolic place in the culture.

Today kites are popular both as hobbies and for outdoor fun. They range from a simple diamond kite to more complicated box kites and giant sled kites. Stunt kites, also known as sport kites, are designed so the operator can maneuver the kite into dips, twists and dives with dramatic effect.

Have you ever flown a kite? If so, when was the last time you flew a kite? Would you like to fly a kite?

When you are finished with your blog, go to Typing.com and complete the lesson titled "Keyboard Quadrants"

Post #51: National Frozen Yogurt Day

Happy National Frozen Yogurt Day!

ABC 30 News: National Frozen Yogurt Day Video

Please search the internet using the key words "national frozen yogurt day 2017 Clovis" to find the different ways frozen yogurt shops are celebrating today.  Find the shop with the best deal and tell me what it is. Also, tell me your favorite frozen yogurt flavor and where you buy it.

When you are finished with your blog, please go to Typing.com and take a 5 min. typing test.

Post #50: Blogger's Choice

Today you may write about anything that is on your mind. Tell me what's up.
When you are finished go to typing.com and complete the lesson titled "Advanced Wrap-Up"
There are MANY of you with missing assignment/typing lessons. Use the remainder of the period to get caught-up. Those of you with no missing assignments have free time.

Post #49: Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day is Thursday, Feb. 2 and everyone wants to know: Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow at Gobbler's Knob? And what does it mean if he does?

According to folklore, a groundhog's behavior can predict the weather. A sunny day that allows the groundhog to see his shadow will send him scurrying back into his burrow, a sign of six more weeks of winter. A cloudy and therefore shadowless day is a sign of spring encouraging the groundhog to stay above ground.

The legend dates to early German settlers in Pennsylvania, who had a tradition that if the sun shone on Candlemas Day -celebrated on Feb. 2 in recognition of Christ's presentation at the Temple -   the snow would swirl in May. The early settlers adopted groundhogs, which were plentiful in the area, as harbingers of the tale.

The country's most famous groundhog is Punxsutawney Phil of Pennsylvania.

According to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, Punxsutawney held its first Groundhog Day Celebration on Feb. 2, 1887. The famous groundhog - there's been only one, according to club members, who credit secret "groundhog punch" for the creature's longevity - was originally named Br'er Groundhog but renamed Punxsutawney Phil after the British King Phillip.

So what do you think... Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow tomorrow? Are we in for another six weeks of winter?

When you are finished with your blog, go to typing.com and complete the lesson titled "Common Medical Terms"