Music 201 - 03/23/06 - Period 7 - Class #19

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[OOC: I could have sworn I posted this. Maybe it was a dream. If it was, I really need to get a life and stop dreaming about posting FH classes.]

Junk food: Donuts.
Topic: Music from Melmac.
Professor Ted: Probably hungover.


"Afternoon dudes. Today we're talking about music from a most rocking planet named Melmac. Melmac's national anthem was "Dance till you drop" by Homer T. Swipe. The Melmacians were a totally musical species. Also, when they go to college, they have to sign up for 63 years. Combine a long college life with a naturally rocktastic group and you've got some most excellent music from Melmac."

Discussion: "If you were stuck in school for a long time, what kind of role would music play in your life? Would you start writing music yourself to pass the time? What kind of lyrics would you use?"

Music 201- March 24, 2006 - Period 7 - Class #20

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John's at the front of the classroom today.

Junk food: Potato chips, cookies, Twinkies, Ho-Ho's, and other assorted goodies
Topic: Music in a Pinch
Professor: Bridge and John!

"Hey guys. Professor Ted's out today so me and Bridge are running the class."

On a large table near the junk food, there's a table full of kazoo's.

"Pick a kazoo up off the table. You can keep it. Today's topic is music in a pinch. This is your only instrument, these are your song sheets. Play as best as you can and let's see how well you guys do when creating music in a pinch!"

School Announcements, March 24

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The announcements are made ten minutes before first period, the primitive sound effects of Space Invaders bleeping away faintly in the background.

"Good morning. The following teenagers with attitude will report to the Danger Shop for detention tomorrow morning: Martin Blank and this week's victim of my secret observation project lottery winner, Isabel Evans.

"In addition, students who have a free period or more after lunch may be interested in dropping by the Humanities Wing, where the remaining Muppet rats will be staging a revue of songs from musicals produced by Cameron Mackintosh. Thank you, and please try not to play Jaye Tyler's radio drinking game with too much enthusiasm."

Unofficial Office Hours, Tactics of War

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Honor stepped back from the wall, examining her handy work. The small office was fairly comfortable. An initial recon, however, found the walls a bit bare, and she took it upon herself to provide a bit of decoration. Not much -- this assignment was temporary, she kept telling herself -- but enough to make it feel more like her office.

"It looks perfect, My Lady," LaFollet intoned from the doorway.

She glanced back at him. "Thanks, Andrew," she said. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Nimitz nod his approval. But then, the last photo, the one she was hanging, was of him and his mate, Samantha. He was probably a little biased, she thought.

Mostly satisfied, Honor then turned toward the desk itself. Underneath Nimitz was a stack of books and notebooks she intended to use to prepare her lecture for Monday. "Okay, Stinker, time to do some real work. And for that -- " she paused encouraging him to take his place on the portable perch she had installed " -- you need to move."

Nimitz wasn't thrilled about the idea, but moved anyway. Honor could sense his mild discontent even as he climbed up and assumed a similar position. Still, he understood when there was work to be done.

"If that will be all, My Lady," Andrew began, "I'll take my post outside."

"That's fine, Andrew. And thanks."

LaFollet smiled. "Not a problem, My Lady. Just part of the service we offer."

Watching as Andrew disappeared around the edge of the doorframe, no doubt taking his post right outside her door. He was unarmed, as was required by the school, but still offered a layer of protection between her and anyone who tried to attack her; through their training sessions, he had become as adept in coupe de vitesse as he was with the blaster. She could only hope he would let any students in who needed to see her.

Honor shook her head with a sigh, then settled in to read and take notes.

[OOC: Available for office hours if needed, and feel free to handwave getting past LaFollet. He's just there to look official.]

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The Chef looks a little sad today. Could it be he misses his Muppet friends at home? Could it be because he can't find his watch and hasn't seen it since he made that chocolate cake? Could it be because the mun's basketball team lost during the last .8 seconds of the game last night? The world may never know.

Hellu stoodents. Tudey's Freedey und I hupe-a yuoo hefe-a neece-a pluns fur zee veekend. I plun oon steyeeng hume-a und hefeeng a Jeun Cloode-a Fun Demme-a merethun.

Tudey's Menoo Is:

-Greelled Cheese-a Sundveeches

-Tumetu Suoop

-Seled

-Chuculete-a Ceke-a

US Government (Friday, March 24, 4th period)

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Josh smiled as the class walked in, his eyes pausing briefly on Isabel.

"Morning," he said. "Last class I gave you the official version of how a bill becomes a law. Today, I'll tell you how it actually happens. You'll be expected to know both for your test."

( Josh explained how things *really* work )

He put his notes down. "Okay, for class next Friday, I want you to write up a bill maybe by stealing one from THOMAS about an issue you think should be addressed by the US government and we'll have a good old-fashioned debate like we were Senators." He grinned. "Younger, better looking Senators who will be wearing clothing, Clarence," he said, looking at Marty.

"For now, any questions? Confused about some of the vocab in the book? Filibusters? Wondering what a second-degree amendment is? Interested in hearing about a votorama?" He waved his hands as he sat down. "Ask away."

Student Council Meeting (lunchtime)

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Josh sat at the desk in his classroom, grinning to see the members of the Student Council again.

"Hey," he said. "Any rumors that might be floating around about how I skipped town so I didn't have to chaperone the trip to England are entirely true." He looked around. "Except not."

He kicked his feet up. "So what'd I miss?"

The Library is Open (03/24)

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Rory situated herself behind the desk and became deeply absorbed in a well-worn copy of To Kill a Mockingbird.

[*cries at LJ* So sorry for the delay, people. For some reason, LJ hates my OCD and kept eating my comments. Hence why there is no lunchtime in the library today, unless I manage to fix it somehow.]

Driver's Ed, March 24th, Periods 1-2

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Today, the Shop is set up to look like a busy city street.

"Today, guys, you're going to practice driving in an environment that has a little more in the way of distractions. Also, now that you have a little bit of driving experience, we're going to start learning to park properly.

I want you to attempt parallel parking, parking on a hill, and backing in to a parking space."

Journalistic Integrity (Friday, March 24 - 3rd period)

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"All right, everyone," Rita said, clad in a darker, more subdued mauve than the bright colors she was normally seen sporting. "Feeling a bit under the weather here. We're going to have an easy class. I want you all to find an article that you think was written unfairly. It casts an undeserved light on someone, or seems biased - whatever. You may go to the library or the computer lab to research it during this period if you'd like. Otherwise, free period."

Journalism 101/201 (Friday, March 24 - 7th period)

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"Afternoon," Rita said quietly, clad in a darker, more subdued mauve than the bright colors she was normally seen sporting. "Anyone who mentions the radio last night will get detention. Today, we're going to have an easy class. I want you all to find a writing style that you like. There are many - newspapers all encourage their writers to have different formats. You may go to the library or the computer lab to research it during this period if you'd like. Otherwise, free period."

Mathematics: All Classes: Friday 3.24.06 Period 1

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"Good morning everyone! Today we'll be going backwards.

Intermediate, you guys are presenting your questions and answers from last time.

Beginners, you guys are listening to intermediate present and then working on All the King's Digits problem. I'd like three different answers if possible. Any more after that will get you extra credit.

Have fun!"

Cultivation and Gardening, [6th period]

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Zhaan was poking at a planter containing several purple flowers and several rather weedy-looking things. She looked up when the class came in. "Once you've begun to grow things, in a less controlled environment than one pot, you'll inevitably find that other things encroach on the territory. Some are harmless. Some, like Purple Loosestrife are invasive and can destroy the eco-system they take over." Much like the Peacekeepers. Zhaan refrained from scowling.

"There are ways of dealing with unwanted plants." Beheading. Torture. "They range from the simple method of removing them," she demonstrated by grabbing one of the purple-flowered plants and yanking it from the box, "to using destructive chemicals," Her tone of voice was frigid. Obviously, chemicals and plants were a bad idea, "To the introduction of natural predators."

She flicked a bug off one of the leaves and smiled. It might have been a nice smile.

"I expect you all to try not to kill each other over the weekend. I'd recommend not going crazy, either." With that, she wriggled her toes in her bunny slippers and went about removing the purple looosestrife from her planter.

[OOC: Much love to the Sages of Chaos chat for the gardening lesson ideas, and to _bigguy_ for giving me the Loosestrife idea.]