In my science class we are learning about environmental health -- how the environment affects human health. Specifically we are studying mercury poisoning. It was hilarious - some kids thought that they were talking about mercury the planet not the element.
Today also marks my start with the MSP (Measurement of Student Progress), the Washington State test of academic achievement. Today was my first (of two) days of writing. Each day we have about 2 hours to write an essay (pre-write, rough draft, revisions, editing, and final draft.) It was insane. Some people finished in 45 minutes, other didn't finish until 4 hours. We get extra time in the library if needed. Also the schedule is all mixed up because of testing, we have 3rd/2nd period AFTER lunch. That is just wierd. Tommorrow we have the MSP math test, so wish me luck.
In English we have to make our own folktales and put them on videos. My group is having trouble. The little footage we had got erased so we had to start over. We'll have to finish it outside of school.
So videos, mercury, state tests, and a lot of middle school chaos. That's just a normal day in the ordinary life of a middle schooler.
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