Welcome to Teacher Cindy's Blog!

This blog is for my students at Bleiker High School in Asker, Norway. Here I will post things I think you may find interesting. Sometimes they are related to what we are learning about in class. Other times they have to do with English as a language and as a subject. Please jump in and be part of the conversation!

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Weathering Hurricane Sandy....

The northeastern US is being hit by a bad storm. It is a hurricane combined with a local kind of storm called a nor'easter. And it is hitting in the most populated part of the US, just south of New York City. Do you have memories of being in a bad storm? Would you know what to do if your home lost electricity for a few days, or if the water was not safe to drink? Winter is coming - now is a good time to think about this.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Want to Follow the US Presidential Election?

Click for www.electoral-vote.com Click on the picture above to go to an easy-to-follow site that shows what the electoral vote would look like, if the election were held today.

Primary Elections Explained

What are primary elections? And why does the US election season go on forever?

I heartily recommend CGP Grey's YouTube videos. Even if he DOES talk faster than me.

How the Electoral College Works


Who really votes for President of the United States? The answer will surprise you!

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Welcome (Back)!

Another school year begins! Why are you going to school?

(The last minute or so of this video may not make any sense to you. Don't worry about that!)