Blog Article Due Thursday, Nov 17

Read the article and answer the questions that follow:

http://news.channelone.com/ap/health/Panel%3A-Test-every-child-for-cholesterol-by-age-11-54542103-fm

Do you think cholesterol tests for children are a good idea?  Why or why not?

What else can we do to fight childhood health issues related to diet and obesity?

Crossword site

Be sure to follow the directions exactly!

http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/CrissCrossSetupForm.asp

Blog Article, Due Friday, November 11

Read the article and answer the following questions.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/education/ct-met-state-test-scores-1020-20111020,0,5375024.story

What are some reasons students are not passing standardized tests?
How can teachers, administrators, parents, and students work together to ensure students pass their standardized tests?