Typhoon Reading

Typhoon got you excited?  Here is a little set of stories about the "South Seas" written by Jack London in 1911.  Its a little challenging and uses a broad vocabulary, but the stories are great.  I especially like the first story called The House of Mapuhi about an Typhoon!

http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1208

html is best for reading on a computer or tablet,
the other formats are more for book readers like the Kindle.

If you're stuck at home, this might be just the book!
(I've been reading while home sick!)
tr Derek.

Kiva Micro Loans

Today we talked about different ways organizations help people with challenges.  Take a look at Kiva http://www.kiva.org/# and read the profile of any one of the people who are borrowing money.  Write a reflection about their challenge and how people lending money could help.

So you want to try measuring area again?

Great!  Because our last performance was just a warm-up.  This time you will measure a more complex shape, calculate the square meters and hectares, and leave a more thoughtful and planned-out comment.

And just to make things interesting, I will offer yet another x2 group point multiplier to the winners of this competition!!