Friday - August 30, 2019

ALL CLASSES

It's riddle Friday.  As always, no blurting and no googling!

Two men are in a desert. They both have packs on. One is dead. The guy who is alive has his pack open, the guy who is dead has his pack closed. What is in the pack?

Wednesday - August 28, 2019 / Thursday - August 29, 2019

CAREER PREP CLASSES

A 2020 high school graduate has 50% chance of living to be over 100 years old. How does this impact one's career, career choices, career opportunities? And how might it change how one prepares for careers? How does one adjust to an ever-changing technological environment? Write down some thoughts, and we will discuss.





MARKETING CLASSES

Read the article linked below and answer the questions that follow.

Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $572 Million in Landmark Opioid Trial

1. How much money was Oklahoma seeking in this lawsuit, and what expenses was the state hoping to get covered?

2. What did the findings say about Johnson & Johnson's marketing campaign for its prescription painkillers?

3. Since 2000, how many people in Oklahoma have died from opioid overdoses? Do you believe Johnson & Johnson bears any of the blame?

Tuesday - August 27, 2019

ALL CLASSES

To drive home yesterday's habit, think of ONE thing you'd like to accomplish this school year. Just one. Find a picture that illustrates that goal. Copy and paste the picture into your bellwork document.

Mine is to earn some kind of sailing certification, then sail at least three times this year on my own. Here's the pic I'm going to post somewhere I see it everyday. If you'd like yours printed, just send it to me via email: chwood@hoover.k12.al.us

Monday - August 26, 2019

ALL CLASSES

Quickly review Habit #1. Let's keep that in mind as we move forward in this life-changing book!

Habit #2 is "Begin with the End in Mind". So it's all about visualizing where you want to be in the future, focusing on the specifics, and never losing that focus. Covey's suggestions for ways to begin this kind of thinking include the following:

1. List three skills you'll need to improve upon to be successful in your career.
2. Write a personal mission statement.
3. Look in the mirror, and ask, "Would I want to marry someone like me?" If not sure, then begin working on the qualities you may be lacking.
4. Think about your life goals. Write them down. Illustrate them somehow. Post pictures around your room.
5. Identify a negative label you think some people may have given you. List a few things you can do to change that label.

Choose ONE of the above and write about it for today's bellringer.

Friday - August 23, 2019

RIDDLE FRIDAY - AS ALWAYS, NO GOOGLING!!!

How would you measure 4 gallons if all you have are a 3-gallon container and a 5-gallon container? You have an unlimited supply of water.

Wednesday - August 21, 2019 / Thursday - August 22, 2019

CAREER PREP CLASSES ONLY
Read the article linked below and answer the questions that follow.

The 10 highest-paying college majors of 2019, according to PayScale

1. List the 3 careers from the Top 10 here that you find most interesting.

2. Will you choose a career solely based on potential earnings? If not, what other factors might you consider?

MARKETING CLASSES ONLY
Read the article linked below and respond to the prompts that follow.

The Popeyes Chicken Sandwich Reveals Important Business Trends

1. Copy and paste the sentence that best summarizes the article.

2. Copy and paste the sentence that went over your head.

3. Try to explain the correlation between the economy and new menu items at fast food restaurants. 

Tuesday - August 20, 2019

ALL CLASSES

Okay so I'm stuck on this "proactive" thing. Choose your favorite of these proactive messages. Copy and paste it into your bellwork document and explain why you chose it.

Monday - August 19, 2019

ALL CLASSES
Okay, time for Habit #1...BE PROACTIVE. Basically, being proactive is taking responsibility for your own actions, your own moods, your own learning, your life's path, etc. Being proactive is letting go of things beyond your "circle of control" and directing your energy to things you CAN do.

The opposite of being proactive is being REACTIVE.

Reactive people say things like:
1. "He ruined my day!"
2. "That test was unfair."
3. "It's not my fault."
4. "That's just the way I am."

List a PROACTIVE alternative for each of the above statements.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Next, highlight one of the following baby steps (listed below) that you can incorporate into your life now.

Choose your most unhealthy habit and commit to do something about it right now.

The next time someone flips you off, give them the peace sign.

Stop letting others control YOUR mood for the day.

Work toward eliminating reactive language from your life.

Friday - August 16, 2019

ALL CLASSES

It's Riddle Friday...

NO GOOGLING ALLOWED!

Romeo and Juliet are found dead in a small puddle of water, surrounded by broken glass. The apartment building they are found in is located next to the city's main train station. How did they die?

Wednesday - August 14, 2019 / Thursday - August 15, 2019

CAREER PREP CLASSES

Read the article linked below and answer the questions that follow.

As student loan debt mounts, high schoolers 'shockingly' unaware of aid options

1. How much was the average cost of tuition and fees at public colleges last school year?
2. How much school loan debt does the average college student have?
3. Why do so many people NOT complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form?





MARKETING CLASSES

Read the article linked below and answer the questions that follow.

The Power of Nike's Marketing Department

1. How was the deal with Zion Williamson a double win for Nike?

2. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Nike TV commercials?

3. What did the article say makes Nike marketing unique or especially impressive?

Tuesday - August 13, 2019

ALL CLASSES

Here's a quote to maybe provoke some career thoughts. You don't have to agree with it, in fact, I'm not sure I do. But it's a good quote to start a discussion.....I think......we'll see. When I give you a quote, I want you to copy and paste it into your Google doc, then write a few sentences to reflect on what it means or doesn't mean to you.

Monday - August 12, 2019

ALL CLASSES

Copy and paste today's prompt into a google document. Change the document title to "Bellwork". Then, respond thoughtfully.

Today's Prompt:

What is a habit? Put this into your own words as if explaining it to someone who has never heard the word. Be thorough.

Friday - August 9, 2019

Riddle Friday!

Draw nine dots like these on a scrap piece of paper. With a pen or pencil, connect all nine dots with only four straight lines without lifting your hand. Let's see if you can think outside the box.