Monday, March 23, 2009

Monday, March 23

In class, students completed Vocab Unit 9 Quiz, submitted diaries from Paradox of Choice and page long responses to The Tipping Point. Class discussion on ideas and articles that have 'tipped.' To be continued tomorrow. Made to Stick handout distributed in class.

Traveling students: please read Made to Stick handout while traveling. An assignment on all three nonfiction pieces due after our return from Spring Break will be posted shortly.

Friday, March 13, 2009

**Fri, Mar 13**

CHANGE IN SCHEDULE!!

Class WILL meet on Monday, March 16th. Vocab Quiz Unit 9 will be on Monday, March 16th instead of old schedule for the 23rd.

Students should have all Paradox of Choice work completed for Monday's class. Students will receive new assignments for March 16-19th in class on Monday.

Monday, March 9, 2009

Mon March 9 - Fri March 13

Class will not meet Mon, Tues, Thurs due to student travel. However, I am on campus all week and am available to meet one-on-one if anyone needs assistance. Email at cfeehan at burkemtnacademy dot org with any questions if you are traveling.

All students should have The Paradox of Choice packet fully read along with a hypothesis on whether or not increased choices lead to increased happiness.

HW this week: Complete 3 journal entries of 1 paragraph length each evaluating your hypothesis on happiness. What choices are you confronting and do they lead to increased happiness in your life? Complete Vocab Unit 9. Quiz on Monday, March 16.

Class WILL meet on Monday, March 16th.