Thursday, September 6, 2007

Round Table Discussion

Directions: Copy these directions and the following text. Open up a new Microsoft Word document. Paste this information into the document. In your groups, respond to the following questions. Each student will have a turn typing. When you are done with each question, include the initials of the student who was typing. While only one person will be doing the typing, all members of the group are expected to contribute to the answer. All questions must be answered in complete sentences.


1.) What are the names of the members of your group?


2.) Trevor had three people that he Paid it Forward to. Who were they and what did he do for each of them?

3.) How did Mr. Simonet receive his scars?

4.) How would you change the end of the movie? If you would not change the movie explain why.

5.) Did Pay It Forward work? Justify your answer as a group.

For the following questions use your NYSTROM Desk Atlas

6.) What is the approximate land area of Europe in both miles and Kilometers?

7.) Where can both the highest and lowest elevation be found in Europe and what are they in meters?

8.) Name all of the countries that share a border with the Czech Republic.

9.) Use the Country Tables. In complete sentences give as much detail about Iceland as possible.

10.) What is OPEC? Who are the current members?

11.) Compare the primary cause of death in China to that of the United States.

12.) Compare the "Persons per Automobile" in China to that of the United States.

13.) What is the exact latitude and longitude of Ithaca, NY?

14.) What is the exact latitude and longitude of Key West, FL?

15.) What is the exact latitude and longitude of Sarasota, FL?


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Anonymous said...

Directions: Copy these directions and the following text. Open up a new Microsoft Word document. Paste this information into the document. In your groups, respond to the following questions. Each student will have a turn typing. When you are done with each question, include the initials of the student who was typing. While only one person will be doing the typing, all members of the group are expected to contribute to the answer. All questions must be answered in complete sentences.


1.) What are the names of the members of your group? The names of the group members are Ryan H, Gabrielle H, Chloe B, and Kyle S.


2.) Trevor had three people that he Paid it Forward to. Who were they and what did he do for each of them? The three that he helped was Jerry, Mr. Simonet, and Adam. Trevor helped Jerry by giving him food, money to get a job, and let him clean up by taking a shower. Trevor helped Mr. Simonet open up to different ideas instead of doing the same thing every day. Trevor helped Adam become stronger and stopped him from getting beat up.

3.) How did Mr. Simonet receive his scars? Mr. Simonet was hit by a block of wood and was covered in gasoline then lit on fire.

4.) How would you change the end of the movie? If you would not change the movie explain why. Yes, I would change the movie by having Trevor not die and Trevor get a teacher instead of getting hurt by himself to save Adam.

5.) Did Pay It Forward work? Justify your answer as a group. Yes, Pay it Forward did work because after Trevor died the news of Pay it Forward got out to all of North America and there were reports of Pay it Forward starting to pop up everywhere.

For the following questions use your NYSTROM Desk Atlas

6.) What is the approximate land area of Europe in both miles and Kilometers? The approximate land area of Europe in both miles and Kilometers are 3,807,000 miles and 9,856,900 kilometers.

7.) Where can both the highest and lowest elevation be found in Europe and what are they in meters? The highest and the lowest elevation in Europe is Mt. Elbrus and its 5,642 meters tall and the lowest point in Europe is Capsian sea which is 29 meters deep.

8.) Name all of the countries that share a border with the Czech Republic. The countries that share a border with the Czech Republic are Poland, Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia.

9.) Use the Country Tables. In complete sentences give as much detail about Iceland as possible. Iceland’s Capitol is Beykjavik, the people of Iceland speak Icelandic, the population of Iceland is 261000, the land area of Iceland is 39691 miles, the birth rate is 1.9, and the death rate is .7, Iceland’s longitude and latitude are 65 N and 20 W.

10.) What is OPEC? Who are the current members? The OPEC members are Algeria, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Lybia, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Imirates, and Venezuela.

11.) Compare the primary cause of death in China to that of the United States. The primary cause of death in china is Circulatory system diseases and the United States is also Circulatory system diseases.

12.) Compare the "Persons per Automobile" in China to that of the United States. The United states is about 1 person to every car and China is about 779.5 per every car.

13.) What is the exact latitude and longitude of Ithaca, NY? The exact latitude and longitude of Ithaca is, NY is 43 N and 76 W.

14.) What is the exact latitude and longitude of Key West, FL? The exact latitude and longitude of Key West is, 25 N 82 W.

15.) What is the exact latitude and longitude of Sarasota, FL? The exact latitude and longitude of Sarasota FL is, 27 N and 82 W

Anonymous said...

Directions: Copy these directions and the following text. Open up a new Microsoft Word document. Paste this information into the document. In your groups, respond to the following questions. Each student will have a turn typing. When you are done with each question, include the initials of the student who was typing. While only one person will be doing the typing, all members of the group are expected to contribute to the answer. All questions must be answered in complete sentences.


1.) What are the names of the members of your group? Jacob A. Tyler L.


2.) Trevor had three people that he Paid it Forward to. Who were they and what did he do for each of them? Jerry, who is the homeless person who Trevor gave cloths and money to get a job. Mr.Simonet, Because Trovor helped him like/love Trevor’s mother and make a choice to stop drinking. Adam, because when he was having trouble in school with bullies Trevor helping him out by backing him up.

3.) How did Mr. Simonet receive his scars? Mr. Simonet received his scars from his father (drunk as usuall) pouring gasoline on him and lighting him on fire.

4.) How would you change the end of the movie? If you would not change the movie explain why. I would not change the end of the movie because it was appropriate how everyone stood outside of the front door with flowers and candles that represent Trevor.

5.) Did Pay It Forward work? Justify your answer as a group. Pay it forward was accomplished by Trevor’s idea to help one another unintentionally without plan. For this reason “Pay it Forward” spread through out the country.

For the following questions use your NYSTROM Desk Atlas

6.) What is the approximate land area of Europe in both miles and Kilometers?
miles: 3,807,000 kilometers: 9,856,900
7.) Where can both the highest and lowest elevation be found in Europe and what are they in meters? Mt. Elbrus, Russia 18,510 Lowest: Caspian Sea, Russia 94meters

8.) Name all of the countries that share a border with the Czech Republic. Polan, Germany, Austria, Slova, slovakia,

9.) Use the Country Tables. In complete sentences give as much detail about Iceland as possible. Population, 261,000 people area in miles, 39,699 population density per mile, 6.6

10.) What is OPEC? Who are the current members? Organization of petroleum exporting countries/ Algeria, Indonesia iran, iraq Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, united arab emirates, venezuala

11.) Compare the primary cause of death in China to that of the United States.
the death is circulatory is 31.7%
12.) Compare the "Persons per Automobile" in China to that of the United States. Person per automobile is 1.4 million.

13.) What is the exact latitude and longitude of Ithaca, NY?
longitude 42N latitude 76W
14.) What is the exact latitude and longitude of Key West, FL?
longitude 20W latitude 80N
15.) What is the exact latitude and longitude of Sarasota, FL?
longitude 28 W latitude 80N

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Anonymous said...

Directions: Copy these directions and the following text. Open up a new Microsoft Word document. Paste this information into the document. In your groups, respond to the following questions. Each student will have a turn typing. When you are done with each question, include the initials of the student who was typing. While only one person will be doing the typing, all members of the group are expected to contribute to the answer. All questions must be answered in complete sentences.


1.) What are the names of the members of your group?
Anthony F., Alan W. –JMD


2.) Trevor had three people that he Paid it Forward to. Who were they and what did he do for each of them?
Trevor helped Jerry by giving him food and shelter, Mr.Simonet by giving him a girlfriend, and Adam by sacrificing himself to save him.
Alan W.

3.) How did Mr. Simonet receive his scars?
Mr. Simonet received his scars by one night returning to his home and his drunken father poured gasoline on him and lit a match and lighted him on fire.
Anthony F.

4.) How would you change the end of the movie? If you would not change the movie explain why.
I would change the end of the movie by letting Trevor live so it isn’t so sad.
-JMD

5.) Did Pay It Forward work? Justify your answer as a group.
Yes, Pay it forward, created by Trevor worked, because everyone was sad when he died because of his idea, and his idea got on the news and spread to Los Angeles from Las Vegas.
Alan W.


For the following questions use your NYSTROM Desk Atlas

6.) What is the approximate land area of Europe in both miles and Kilometers?
The approximate land area for Europe in miles is 3,807,000 and for kilometers its 9,856,900.
Anthony F.

7.) Where can both the highest and lowest elevation be found in Europe and what are they in meters?
The highest elevation in Europe is Mt. Elbrus, Russia at 18,510 ft. and the lowest elevation in Europe is the Caspian Sea, Russia at 94 ft. -JMD

8.) Name all of the countries that share a border with the Czech Republic.
The countries that share a border with the Czech Republic are Austria, Slovakia, Germany, and Poland.
Alan W.

9.) Use the Country Tables. In complete sentences give as much detail about Iceland as possible. Details about Iceland are that it’s capital Reykjavik and has a population of 261,000, the people speak Icelandic, the population density is 6.6 per miles squared and the area per miles squared is 39,699 the birth rate is 1.9 and the death rate is 0.7 and the percent gain is 1.2. –Anthony F.

10.) What is OPEC? Who are the current members?
The OPEC is the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. It’s the association of 11 nations that control most of the world’s oil reserves. OPEC members are Algeria, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela. -JMD

11.) Compare the primary cause of death in China to that of the United States.
The Circulatory system Disease cause of death in China is much lower than the United States. And the respiratory system disease cause of death is much higher in China than in the United States. –Alan W.

12.) Compare the "Persons per Automobile" in China to that of the United States.
China has many more people per automobile than in the United States, which means that there are not as many cars in China. But in the United States, there are many cars, so there are less people per car. -Anthony F.

13.) What is the exact latitude and longitude of Ithaca, NY?
The latitude and longitude of Ithaca, NY is 42 degrees North, and 76 degrees West.

14.) What is the exact latitude and longitude of Key West, FL?
The latitude and longitude of Key West, Florida is 25 degrees North and 82 degrees West.

15.) What is the exact latitude and longitude of Sarasota, FL?
The latitude and longitude of 27 degrees North and 82 Degrees West.


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Anthony F, Alan W, Jenna D.

Anonymous said...

Directions: Copy these directions and the following text. Open up a new Microsoft Word document. Paste this information into the document. In your groups, respond to the following questions. Each student will have a turn typing. When you are done with each question, include the initials of the student who was typing. While only one person will be doing the typing, all members of the group are expected to contribute to the answer. All questions must be answered in complete sentences.


1.) What are the names of the members of your group?
The names of the people in my group are Justin, Garrett, Courtney. JL

2.) Trevor had three people that he Paid it Forward to. Who were they and what did he do for each of them? The first person who Trevor paid it forward to was Jerry. He paid it forward to jerry was by giving Jerry some money and a place to stay until he got a job as a handy man at a motel. The second person he paid it forward to was Mr. Simonet. He paid it forward by hooking Mr. Simonet up with his mom. The last person Trevor paid it forward to was his friend adam. But sadly in the process of getting the bullies off of Adam he got stabbed and died in the hospital. JL

3.) How did Mr. Simonet receive his scars?
Mr. Simonet was burned by his father. His dad poured gas on him than set a match to him. This resulted in his facial scars. GLM
4.) How would you change the end of the movie? If you would not change the movie explain why.
No, because Trevor’s death made the news world wide. JM

5.) Did Pay It Forward work? Justify your answer as a group.
Yes, pay it forward did work. At the end of the movie they show how the pay it forward movement is spreading. People are doing nice things for each other. Pay it forward did work. GLM
For the following questions use your NYSTROM Desk Atlas

6.) What is the approximate land area of Europe in both miles and Kilometers?
The approximate land area of Europe is 3,801,000 sq. miles and 9,856,900 sq. kilometers.CK

7.) Where can both the highest and lowest elevation be found in Europe and what are they in meters?
The highest elevation in Europe is Mt. Elbrus 5642m. The lowest elevation is Lake Assal 156m below sea level. GLM
8.) Name all of the countries that share a border with the Czech Republic.
The countries that share a border with the Czech Republic are Poland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia. JM
9.) Use the Country Tables. In complete sentences give as much detail about Iceland as possible.

10.) What is OPEC? Who are the current members?

11.) Compare the primary cause of death in China to that of the United States.

12.) Compare the "Persons per Automobile" in China to that of the United States.

13.) What is the exact latitude and longitude of Ithaca, NY?
The latitude and longitude of Ithaca, NY is 42’N and 76’W
14.) What is the exact latitude and longitude of Key West, FL?
The latitude and longitude of Key West, FL is 75’N and 82’W JL
15.) What is the exact latitude and longitude of Sarasota, FL?
The latitude and longitude of Sarasota, FL is 27’N and 82’W CK

Anonymous said...

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2007
Round Table Discussion
Directions: Copy these directions and the following text. Open up a new Microsoft Word document. Paste this information into the document. In your groups, respond to the following questions. Each student will have a turn typing. When you are done with each question, include the initials of the student who was typing. While only one person will be doing the typing, all members of the group are expected to contribute to the answer. All questions must be answered in complete sentences.


1.) What are the names of the members of your group?
Tim S., Alvaro A., Andrea W. A.W.
2.) Trevor had three people that he Paid it Forward to. Who were they and what did he do for each of them?
Trevor Paid it Forward to Adam by saving him from getting beaten or killed, Jerry by giving him hospitality and food, and Mr. Simonet by setting him up with his mother. A.A.

3.) How did Mr. Simonet receive his scars?
Mr. Simonet received his scars because his father lit him on fire. T. S.

4.) How would you change the end of the movie? If you would not change the movie explain why.
I wouldn’t change the end of the movie, because Trevor finally paid it forward by risking his life for someone elses, and making a difference in the world. If he didn’t try to save Adam, he wouldn’t have really completed “Pay it Forward”. A.W.

5.) Did Pay It Forward work? Justify your answer as a group.
Yes, because Trevor changed the lives of people around him, and then those people helped others make the world a better place. Trevor and everyone else helped pay it forward. Group

For the following questions use your NYSTROM Desk Atlas

6.) What is the approximate land area of Europe in both miles and Kilometers?

7.) Where can both the highest and lowest elevation be found in Europe and what are they in meters?
The highest elevation in Europe is Mt. Elbrus, which is 5,642 meters high. The lowest elevation in Europe is the Caspian Sea, which is 29 meters. A.W.

8.) Name all of the countries that share a border with the Czech Republic.
The countries that border the Czech Republic are Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Poland. A.A.

9.) Use the Country Tables. In complete sentences give as much detail about Iceland as possible.
Iceland has elevations of 0 to 3,000 meters. It’s exact location is 70 degrees north, and 20 degrees west. It’s relative location is north west of Europe. A.W.

10.) What is OPEC? Who are the current members?
OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) has 11 members, such as Algeria, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeira, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela. A.A.

11.) Compare the primary cause of death in China to that of the United States.

12.) Compare the "Persons per Automobile" in China to that of the United States.

13.) What is the exact latitude and longitude of Ithaca, NY?

14.) What is the exact latitude and longitude of Key West, FL?

15.) What is the exact latitude and longitude of Sarasota, FL?


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