Take two minutes to review the homework assignment you just completed that summarized an interesting personal finance article of your choosing along with 3 bullet talking points.
Draft a short one and 1/2 minute speech using your bullet talking points.
Standard format: Intro, 3 main points, conclusion.
WEDNESDAY IS UNIFORM DAY. WE ONLY HAVE A FEW UNIFORM DAYS BEFORE THE INSPECTION. YOU WILL BE INSPECTED AND RECEIVE A GRADE. UNIFORM DAY INSPECTION IS A TEST.
FIRST YEAR CADETS: General Orders 1 through 5. UPPERCLASSMEN CADETS: General Orders 1 through 11 and Chain of Command. Go to the Mid Term Review Blog post for references (links) for studying your General Orders and the Chain of Command. Inspecting Officers: Period 1: TBD Period 2: Rose / Dallas is scribe Period 4: Walsh / Martinez is scribe Period 5: TBD Period 6: Sanchez / Veliz is scribe Period 7: Stevenson / Gray is scribe Period 8:
Above are three Media links which talk about surviving a car accident. This is a very likely occurrence for anyone and like any emergency it is invaluable to think about it first.
How Do Accidents Occur?
What Are the Contributing Factors?
What types of Accidents Occur?
Options or Evasive Actions
When Physics meets Biology
What do You do If You show Up at an Accident and Want to Help
Welcome back from break, I hope you enjoyed yourself. Tommorrow is uniform day so be ready with your appearance, bearing, and knowledge.
Today we will break up into small groups (group leaders chose teams) and brainstorm potential TOPGUN events for the platoon versus platoon competition. I want each group to come up with events for two categories:
IN CLASS EVENTS: can be done in school during the class period.
OUT OF CLASS EVENTS: can be done after-school and online.
Come up with a group list and then give to designated class scribe (see below) to write input on a Google Doc. Google Doc: PROPOSED TOP GUN EVENTS (Click on Link)
PERIOD 2: Group Leaders are Bonilla and Velmani.
Scribe is Tom Mirabella
PERIOD 4: Group Leaders are Ceja and Fequiere.
Scribe is Kevin Martinez.
PERIOD 6: Group Leaders are Micheal Ragusa and Christian Araujo.
Scribe is Michele Veliz.
PERIOD 7: Group Leaders are Mercy Stevenson and James Gray.
WEDNESDAY IS UNIFORM DAY. YOU WILL BE INSPECTED AND RECEIVE A GRADE. UNIFORM DAY INSPECTION IS A TEST.
FIRST YEAR CADETS: General Orders 1 through 5. UPPERCLASSMEN CADETS: General Orders 1 through 11 and Chain of Command. Go to the Mid Term Review Blog post for references (links) for studying your General Orders and the Chain of Command. Inspecting Officers: Period 1: Sanchez Period 2: TBD Period 4: Walsh Period 5: Vacas Period 6: Veliz Period 7: TBD Period 8: Walsh
We discussed the concept of survival. We analyzed a complex camping trip that turned into the loss of two lives. Much of this may seem hypothetical, meaning how does this pertain to me as a student-cadet in Norwalk, CT. We have snow storms, hurricanes, and storm surge flooding; but a tornado or a earthquake in or near Connecticut...come on. Lets take a look at how you would need to survive an earthquake.
Survival is not just about getting lost in the woods and getting rescued. Sometimes it is about surviving from a natural disaster. During a natural disaster the first responders and city services will be overwhelmed and may not be able to help you for 2 or 3 days. You need to learn to prepare and in extreme cases solve your own problems as a person, household, neighborhood, and community. Lets see how one city dealt with a severe earthquake....
Yesterday, we were introduced to the concept of survival and a brief discussion of some of the key elements of survival. You were formed into groups and developed your own group definition of what survival is. (See the comment section from the previous blog post). Orientation to the video and the associated homework: We are going to look at a story of two young men who were stranded in the Canadian wilderness. They had experience being in the woods and a adequate amount of skills and equipment. They were confident in their abilities. Watch this video and I want you to take notes during the video viewing and afterward your homework is to make a comment today or tonight in the blog post comment section.
Homework Questions to post in the Comment Section of this Blog Post: Question 1: What was their plan for their wilderness outing? Question 2: Where they properly trained and equipped for this trip? Question 3: Describe what happened to them which they didn't expect or plan for? Question 4: What planning and preparation could they have conducted which would have helped them minimize the risk and increase their changes of survival? This is due tomorrow.
We are starting the third Marking Period of Academic Year 2015. We are going to talk about Survival. The topic of survival is in Unit VI of the book, Introduction to Navy JROTC which is part of the NJROTC curriculum. You should consider Survival as a part of your life skills.
Enduring Learning Objective for this Survival Module: Each student-cadet develops an understanding of the concept of survival in a variety of situations and conditions so that they can survive themselves or assist others. Additionally, the goal is to develop the concept for prior planning and preparation and survival skill development ensuring their safety, security, and mental well being.
Classroom Activity: Form into three groups and take about ten minutes to develop a group definition of the concept of survival without looking anything up. Have one person write down the group definition. Following the group discussion, you will share the group definition with the entire class. The intent of this activity is to generate each person determining their start point on an understanding of what survival means
Here is a 8 minute video about the concepts of survival from an experienced outdoor guide. Like many people with some survival experience he has many opinions, some of them you might agree with and some perhaps not. The goal is you need to be the "eternal student" (vice self proclaimed expert) when it comes to developing your survival capability.
This short video (3 minute) on the basic components of How to Survive. Final Comment: There is a tendency to think of survival in terms of big disasters such as surviving a plane crash or a tornado. But consider the following:
What about your family's care breaking down at night in an unknown location?
How about visiting your family in another country and you get lost in an urban environment?
A simple hike in a national park where you get lost and the weather turns bad?
What if there was a terrorist attack and you were separated from your loved ones? Dad is at work, mom is at home with your little sister, and you are away at college. How will you link up? What if there is spotty cell phone coverage and power is down?
What if you were on vacation on an enormous lake and the motor broke down and you were miles away from anyone? Everyone is just wearing their bathing suits and there is poor cell phone coverage. Would would you do?
Chain of Command...? What does that mean and what is its purpose? Is it just a military concept? If so why study this concept if you are not in the military? If it has applications in non-military organizations then perhaps understanding the concept of a "chain of command" has other applications. Let's watch this video and see how you could apply this concept to other activities....
What examples would you give on how the concept of a "chain of command" applies to other organizations and activities? In your opinion, what are some of the universal purposes of a chain of command based on the activities and discussion you have had up until this point. Let's take a look at the NJROTC chain of command briefed by your fellow students.... Remember, chain of command will be a part of your mid term exam.
Watch the video? What do you think the central message in this video is? We had a long break from school from 23 Dec 2014 to Jan 5 2015. Welcome back to school. It is time to get back to work! We have mid terms right around the corner, and then the end of the second marking period. For seniors this may be the last marking period colleges will review before making their decision to accept you to their institution or not. Good luck, come to work, and finish the marking period strong.
A modern example of naval surface warfare (ship versus ship), air and anti-air warfare, submarine warfare, and amphibious operations is the British Falklands Islands campaign. The While some of the footage may appear to look a bit dated it provides great examples of naval operations.
You will watch this footage on Friday and be prepared for a short quiz on Monday about it. Since it is on the blog, you can always re-watch it.
Monday's Class Activity: 1. Organize Yourself into Three Groups. Group Leaders designated by SNSI. (See Below) 2. Review the Naval Science Curriculum from the Naval Science Books. 3. Select one Naval Science Topic your group agrees upon and write down why you are interested in that topic. 4. Select one Non-Naval Science Topic (SNSI screened) your group agrees upon and write down why you are interested in that topic. 5. Group Leaders provide both topics to the SNSI by the end of class on a written paper with your groups names, class period, two topics and why you picked those topics. Group Leaders: Period 2: Suarez, Bonilla, Dallas Period 4: Armas, Walsh, Iraheta Period 6: Valez, Vacas, Young Period 7: Stevenson, Rainone, Chacua
On Wednesday (Uniform Day), we will be conducting a BMHS Navy JROTC Change of Command after school at 1430. CO: Walsh XO: Vacas Co Chief: Sanchez 1st PLT Cdr: Veliz Plt Sgt: Mirabella 2d PLT Cdr: Armas Plt Sgt: To Be Determined 3rd PLT Cdr: Krogh Plt Sgt: Stevenson N1 Admin: Bonilla N3 Ops: Bou-Chahine N4 Supply: Suarez N6 Public Affairs: Iannucci
The Ebola Virus has become an issue internationally and within the United States. (This is a simulated scenario for this class) The Mayor is determining what his City's policy on Ebola prevention should be. More specifically, what should the city's concept of prevention and quarantine be? What other preventative measures should the city take? More specifically, if someone comes to Norwalk from one of the countries affected by Ebola how should Norwalk handle that? What should its policy on quarantine and Ebola prevention be? (Below are three short videos to give you some background on the Ebola virus, symptoms, and prevention to get you started on your knowledge build. Note: clicking on the hyperlink on the word quarantine will give you a basic understanding of that concept.)
Classroom Task: We will form into three groups and develop Ebola prevention policy recommendations for the Mayor. Everyone takes notes on the group work and discussion. Group Leaders: Period 2: Rene, Tom. Sienna, and citizen Rep: Angelique. Period 4: Brendan, Johanna, Christian, and citizen Rep: Jen and Josue. Period 6: Nicole, Christian, Elias, and citizen Rep: Brian. Period 7: Allan, Steven, Anthony, and citizen Rep: Tatiana. Group Task A (Thursday):
Step 1:Determine what are the key questions your group needs to answer before you can determine what policy recommendations to make?
Step 2: Find the answers to your own questions and then prepare a rough draft press statement. Below your Team Leaders are given a link to a Google Doc on which to put your statement.
Step 3: Everyone in your group review the scanned articles on Ebola as it relates to public reaction and the guidelines some states are taking.
Group Task B (Nov 3. Monday - Thursday): The Group Leader's will be tasked with placing input on a class Google document for this module. Team Leaders Click on the below hyperlinks to put your City Press statement on the document. Period 2 Link to Google Doc: Period 4 Link to Google Doc: Period 6 Link to Google Doc: Period 7 Link to Google Doc: Group Task C: (Nov 7, Friday):As per the directions on the scanned document (for group statement) coupled with all of the group collaboration (discussion, videos. scanned articles, self research) you have done has prepared each group to present their simulated Mayor's press statement and participate in the community Town Hall meeting on Friday. Sequence: A Group presents their statement and the other groups ask questions in response to the simulated mayoral statement. Then the next group presents and we follow this sequence Group 1 Presentation: Groups 2 & 3 role play as citizens and designated citizen Rep will takes notes and prepare to ask questions during the Q&A period. Group 2 Presentation: Groups 1 & 3 role play as citizens and designated citizen Rep. Group 3 Presentation: Groups 2 & 1 role play as citizens and designated citizen Rep. Assessment: Individual Assessments of Group and Group Members.
ENDSTATE of this EBOLA MODULE:
Learn more about the Ebola virus (causes, prevention, and intervention)
Consider the role of government in maintaining the collective health at the local, state, and federal level.
Consider the issues associated with enforcement of a quarantine if the government deems it necessary.
What are some of the considerations of the government in determining to isolate or quarantine its citizens.
Today is Wednesday and we will have our weekly uniform inspection. You will be inspected in three areas: appearance, bearing, and knowledge. Uniform inspection is a test. This test (inspection) will be conducted by the Senior Naval Science Instructor. This week, we conducted station training (knowledge, bearing, and drill) and had a quiz on cadet knowledge and a squad unit leader drill evaluation all to prepare you for the inspection. Good Luck?
Cadets you will be assessed today to determine your cadet knowledge and proficiency in leading squad drill. The assessment is two parts: a short quiz and a squad unit leader drill proficiency. The quiz consists of five questions about JROTC uniform and five questions about the first five general orders to the sentry. The drill evaluation is a basic squad drill card similar to the station training you recently did. A designated drill peer leader will evaluate your proficiency in leading a squad in drill. The assessment will be a combined score of the two assessment events. Good Luck, lets see what you know and can do?
