P, Pr, Pre, Prep, Prepa, Prepar, Prepara, Preparat, Preparati, Preparatio, Preparation.

As we're officially within one month from the 2013 Wax Museum, it becomes vital that our preparation ramps up. When we look at the gap between where we are and where we need to be, it should push us to work harder each day. I have included videos from 2012 students showing qualities of a great performance. Those include: volume (loud), speed (natural, not too fast), body language (movement - not statue-like), confidence (an "I'm awesome" attitude) and fun (it's ok to smile. I think some famous people smiled once in a while). 

Strong tips for successful preparation:
    - read your 1st person narrative and time it. Is it 2:00-3:00 long? 
    - memorize, memorize, memorize.
    - practice for your parents, sister, hamster, in the mirror, to your imaginary friend.
    - memorize, memorize, memorize, memorize.
    - wear your costume to the mall (no, maybe just around home) so you get used to it. 
    - stop memorizing and BECOME - speak it as if you ARE your person.

Surely you're not studying Christianity in school. We are, and don't call me Shirley

Before everyone constructs their defenses, or puts up a "stop right there" sign, let me assure you that everything contained in our next unit complies with all federal laws - specifically Law 2.003.B-2 (I made that law up). But this next unit does make people get a little weird - we're talking about Christianity. . . in school. . . Say what?!

Yes, we are. Studied through the eyes of history, the rise and growth of Christianity can tell us a lot about not only history, but about the world today. It is not my job, my intention nor my goal to impose any beliefs on students - Christian beliefs, Muslim beliefs, Jewish beliefs, etc (it's not my role to impose beliefs on anyone for that matter). We will discuss Jesus - the man. We will discuss the Bible - the best selling book of all time. We will discuss Christians today - the two billion + of them. 

I think the next week and a half in social studies will be interesting for everyone - whether you're an expert of the Christian faith, or if you've never even seen a cross. Thanks for your understanding. Now, we've got some learning to do!

Remind 101 - What is it?!

How to get onto Mr. Klumper's Remind 101 list! Sign up now before all the spots are taken.

(There is no limit to spots, but sign up now! You'll be glad you did and be in the loop with all happenings on 6.3)

Mr. or Ms. 15,000

As we near our 15,000th hit on KnowStrength, I begin to wonder who the lucky winner of a personalized Bumper Sticker will be. . 

Check often, you never know when 15K is going to burst onto your screen!

Happy Blogging. 

Are YOU prepared for succes?

See if you're prepared for Thursday's test! 

Mediterranean Map Cheat

Working on your Study Guide? Want to make sure you've labeled locations accurately, here's your cheat! KnowStrength provides you w/ everything you need. 

Time to Eruption: Five, Four, Three, Two, One. . . Nero

Every civilization, culture and empire of history can say they've had one or two bad leaders, right? Well, in the case of ancient Rome, under the leadership of Nero, a stronger adjective than "bad" may need be used: 

Horrible - Awful - Wreched - Frightening - Terrifying - Volatile 

I feel this video clip does a fine job conveying the personality and behavior shown by Emperor Nero spanning fourteen years of Roman history. 

#SuperPRO - KnowStrength Shake

PRO is a time to become familiar, become friends and begin each day with a close group of peers. Sometimes, may I say, it's just necessary to let out a little of our. . . "wild side."

"KnowStrength Shake" - enjoy.

Winning Recipient - Wax Museum Donation

April 25 cannot come soon enough - on that day we will change hundreds, maybe thousands of lives.

2013 Wax Museum.

Thanks from KnowStrength

This post is simply to say thank you; to all of the students, parents, friends and other people who have followed our school year, I want to say thanks.

The students of team 6.3 love checking KnowStrength for a variety of reasons. - seeing photos, videos and work they have done, along with supplemental information and resources to help our learning. 

Oh, and don't forget about feeding the Baby Sharks!

Checking the total visitor ticker on KnowStrength is also fun. My Students and I are impressed with the rapid view count - in little over five months, our site has been viewed over ten-thousand times. Thirty-two states, and thirty-two countries around the world have visited our online home. 

Thanks for being a fan, a supporter and a fellow learner to us! If this was your first, fiftieth or thousandth visit - keep coming back for more.

The power of having "KnowStrength" gives us unlimited power and potential - the mind can fuel us to extraordinary things!

Charity Vote: Wax Museum 2013

Our Charity options - voted on by students - winner announced Monday

People helping people. That's our goal. The Wax Museum, which is little over two months away, is our chance to provide whatever service, support or help we can to those in need. 

Today, students voted for the charity that will receive our hopefully large donation. Last year team 6.3 raised $1,386.08 in ninety minutes. This year, we're hoping to do even more. 

Once our charity is chosen, we can begin envisioning the help we will provide. I'm proud of each student as they continue working hard on their school project as well as our ongoing project to change lives. 

2013 Wax Museum theme: Change. A. Life

Over the Shoulder volume 4 - ancient Greece

Whether you're looking to review for our Greece Test, or if you're a casual passerby looking for some knowledge about the ancient Greeks, let me help you. Over the Shoulder volume 4 will highlight the most important topics, people, events and places of ancient Greece. 

But beware, it's interactive - watching this by yourself may see awkward, but when a classroom of students is shouting their answers/responses at the smartboard it's pretty cool. 

Good luck preparing tonight KnowStrengthers. Cheers