The Manor System

Watch this video to help you learn/remember the Manor System. Your House will compete in the Manor challenge on Friday. Good Luck!

Wax Museum 2014 is coming....

Hazerstros: Realm of Dragons

The Day Pompeii Died

What happened in Pompeii was a tragedy like never before seen at that time. This mountain had always been looming in the shadows as a silent member of the community. However, in 79 AD, this "mountain" turned out to be a volcano, catching all the citizens of Pompeii by surprise. When Mt. Vesuvius erupted, it was unlike anything imaginable by the people. It rained down terror and destruction without mercy for almost two days. The result was a city completely buried, and only few remaining survivors. Now, we learn about Pompeii and remember the tragedy that it was. Pompeii is important for us because when the ash buried the city it sealed the city like a time capsule. It preserved everything like it was the day Pompeii died. 
Listen to the story, told by a little girl who witnessed the last day and describes the tragedy as it unfolds. Sad, yes, but that is okay. It is okay to listen to sad things once in a while, it helps us appreciate what we have in life. Remember Pompeii. Be thankful for what you have.

PS: Mt. Vesuvius erupts every 2,000 years. It erupted last in 79 AD. Add 2,000 years to that and you have 2,079. So technically, Mt. Vesuvius could erupt at any moment.......

Read the Story of Pompeii's Last Day

Build your own Volcano

Watch Mt. Vesuvius Erupt

Wax Museum Cover Contest Winner

Thank you to all of you who participated in the Wax Museum Program cover contest. I had a lot of quality submissions, but in a contest, there can be only one winner. However, in this contest, there is actually two winners because I have decided to include some "artwork" inside the program as well. So without further delay, I would like to announce the 2014 cover contest winner:

Program Cover: Taylor Cline

Inside Artwork: Hannah Jackmon

Internet Vs. Textbook

Which has the better information, the Textbook or the Internet? The answer may seem obvious: Internet right? In all it's vastness and glory, the Internet surely has the better information. However, I caution you from rushing to that judgement right away. Yes, the Internet does have a large amount of information, but maybe it's too much? Maybe the textbook, in its limited nature, has the better information because its not so overwhelming? In this activity, we are going to look at ancient Rome through the eyes of the Internet and the eyes of the Textbook to see which is the better resource. Is the Internet too overwhelming? Does the textbook not go in-depth enough on the topics? We shall soon find out....
Task: 
Internet Students: Use the Rome Links on the right to sift through information about each topic on your sheet. Only use those sources. Write and explain as thoroughly as possible about each aspect with the Internet.
Textbook Students: Use the textbook only to explain each topic on your sheet of paper. Record as much as you can about each topic. 

2014 Wax Museum Charity Winner is.........

Wax Museum: Do you need my help?

Students, do you need my help? If so, fill out this form so I know what you need help with! The earlier you ask for my help, the more likely I will be able to help you. I can not guarantee being able to complete every request, but I will definitely try!

Wax Museum Cover Contest 2014

Students! This is an opportunity of a lifetime! This could be your chance to obtain fame and fortune! For the official Wax Museum program, we have a Cover Contest to design the cover. In the past, there have been some outstanding student designs, so I am once again looking forward to some great entries this year. This is a big deal because it could be your design that graces the cover the Wax Museum program and seen by thousands!  If you would like to enter a cover design idea, read through this link. 

2014 Cover Contest Details

COVER DESIGNS DUE: March 27th, 2014.