Thursday, February 19, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Group 2: Kevin, Danica, Susann, Jilli...
Geography: Long Island is an island, it extends 118 miles east from New york harbor, and varies in width from 12 to 23 miles between the northern coast and the southern Atlantic coast. The east end of Long Island is a glacier moraine dump hence the pine barens are diferent from other parts of the Island in soil and flara content.There are barrier islands made up of atlantic beach, long beach, fire island and others. The island forks at the end. In between these forks are islands including Shelter Island and Robins Island. Montauk is the southern tip, Orient Point is the northern tip. The tallest part of Long Island is BAld Hill in Farmingville where a Vietnam Memorial Pyramid stands
Climate: It has warm, humid summers and mildly-variable cold winters. Global warming has made winters warmer. In the early 20th century and even in the 15 th century to the 19th century , the winters were colder.
History:In Setauket, women hung out their laundry to give messages to Connecuit about the British troops Giovanni da Verrazzano was the first European to record an encounter with these people when he entered what is now New york bay in 1524.In 1683, the English established the three original counties on Long Island: Kings, Queens, and Suffolk.
Economy: Harvesting the Salt marsh of salt hay was one of the early industries. Industry and manufacturing was sent to Long Island to perserve Westchester, that's why Long Island City is a hub of factories and smoke. The economy varies from middle class to wealthy.
Transportation: The Long Island Rail Road Northern And Southern State parkways and Sunrise highway were original main roads.The long Island Railroad. John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and Long Island MacArthur Airport, multiple smaller airports
Leisure and recreation: Summer activities, Fist pumps, techno, acuras, hair!, sports,kyaking, surfing, sailing,You can find several jazz clubs and other nightspots offering live music. There are many sailiing clubs on th e L.I.Sound and the Great South Bay such as the Sayville Yacht Club.
Celebrities: Billy Joel comes from East Hampton! Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie recently bought a house in the town of Lloyd Neck on long island. Christie Brinkley lives in Watermill on the east end. Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony live in Brookville. Mary J Blige recently purchased a $12 million house, Boomer Esiason. Isabella Rossilini lives in Bellport and has helped establish the Bellport Film Society. Former Senator D'Amato built a new house in Lido Beach. Kevin Connelly (E),Lindsay Lohan Bernadette Castro lives in Lloyd Harbor, RON JEREMY!!! Mariah Carey grew up in Centerport, The BALDWINS, Ashanti,Eddie Money, Eddie murphy, criss angel,LL Cool J,Howard Stern
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Group 2: Kevin, Danica, Susann, Jilli...
Geography: Long Island is an island, it extends 118 miles east from New york harbor, and varies in width from 12 to 23 miles between the northern coast and the southern Atlantic coast. The east end of Long Island is a glacier moraine dump hence the pine barens are diferent from other parts of the Island in soil and flara content.There are barrier islands made up of atlantic beach, long beach, fire island and others. The island forks at the end. In between these forks are islands including Shelter Island and Robins Island. Montauk is the southern tip, Orient Point is the northern tip. The tallest part of Long Island is BAld Hill in Farmingville where a Vietnam Memorial Pyramid stands
Climate: It has warm, humid summers and mildly-variable cold winters. Global warming has made winters warmer. In the early 20th century and even in the 15 th century to the 19th century , the winters were colder.
History:In Setauket, women hung out their laundry to give messages to Connecuit about the British troops Giovanni da Verrazzano was the first European to record an encounter with these people when he entered what is now New york bay in 1524.In 1683, the English established the three original counties on Long Island: Kings, Queens, and Suffolk.
Economy: Harvesting the Salt marsh of salt hay was one of the early industries. Industry and manufacturing was sent to Long Island to perserve Westchester, that's why Long Island City is a hub of factories and smoke. The economy varies from middle class to wealthy.
Transportation: The Long Island Rail Road Northern And Southern State parkways and Sunrise highway were original main roads.The long Island Railroad. John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and Long Island MacArthur Airport, multiple smaller airports
Leisure and recreation: Summer activities, Fist pumps, techno, acuras, hair!, sports,kyaking, surfing, sailing,You can find several jazz clubs and other nightspots offering live music. There are many sailiing clubs on th e L.I.Sound and the Great South Bay such as the Sayville Yacht Club.
Celebrities: Billy Joel comes from East Hampton! Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie recently bought a house in the town of Lloyd Neck on long island. Christie Brinkley lives in Watermill on the east end. Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony live in Brookville. Mary J Blige recently purchased a $12 million house, Boomer Esiason. Isabella Rossilini lives in Bellport and has helped establish the Bellport Film Society. Former Senator D'Amato built a new house in Lido Beach. Kevin Connelly (E),Lindsay Lohan Bernadette Castro lives in Lloyd Harbor, RON JEREMY!!! Mariah Carey grew up in Centerport, The BALDWINS, Ashanti,Eddie Money, Eddie murphy, criss angel,LL Cool J,Howard Stern
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City PowerPoint
PowerPoint Reaction
Microsoft PowerPoint is a powerful tool in education. The ability to create detailed and entertaining slides can keep students attentive. This program allows students to learn subjects without a flood of dittos or dull speech. Learning can become colorful and interesting. With the use of the internet, PowerPoint presentations can open the world to a classroom. It is the first educational utility that has few limits. Through using videos, sounds, pictures, animations, and themes I can get my point across in a fun manner.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Sample Test
This article demonstrates the following standards:
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity: Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers: