CCCN Student Blog

Beijing 2008

2008-06-23T09:30:00.000-07:00

"One World One Dream" expresses the common wishes of people all over the world, inspired by the Olympic ideals, to strive for a bright future of Mankind. In spite of the differences in colors, languages and races, we share the charm and joy of the Olympic Games, and together we seek for the ideal of Mankind for peace.

http://en.beijing2008.cn/

The History of Easter

2008-03-04T08:22:00.000-08:00

Easter is a time of rebirth and resurrection. It was first celebrated by the pagans around the vernal equinox, welcoming spring.
Find out why Easter isn't celebrated on the same day each year, which converging traditions that have come to form this Christian holiday and the history behind the Easter bunny.
Watch the History of Easter and find out why it is more than chocolate and colored eggs..

http://www.history.com/minisite.do?content_type=Minisite_Video_Clips&content_type_id=50484&display_order=5&mini_id=1072

Valentine's Day

2008-02-01T06:13:00.000-08:00

"My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep; the more I give to thee, The more I have, for both are infinite."
-William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet

Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest
TOPIC: Valentine’s Day

What’s the most romantic thing you could say to your beloved on Valentine’s Day?

Free Verse: This form of poetry is written free from the proper rules about form, rhyme, rhythm many of the other forms of poetry are bounded by. This freedom of style allows the use of a great imagination on the ways to express feelings or emotions about the chosen topic.

CONTEST RULES:

All CCCN students registered on I-09 can participate in the contest.
All entries must deal with the topic above.
Any student can submit more than one entry as long as they are different.

No entry will be accepted after 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 28th.

Questions? Ask your teacher or email Elda Elizondo: eelizondo@cccncr.com

The New 7 Wonders of Nature!

2008-01-29T07:47:00.000-08:00

The New 7 Wonders of the World campaign was a resounding success, which took democracy to a new global level. Now, in the second campaign, give your vote to define The New 7 Wonders of Nature!

http://www.new7wonders.com/

The History of Thanksgiving

2007-11-20T14:00:00.000-08:00

The History of ThanksgivingEver wonder what the pilgrims and their Native American guests really ate at the first feast? The truth may surprise you. Contrary to popular belief, they didn't sit down to a meal featuring turkey, corn, cranberries, and pumpkin pie (in fact, they didn't even have forks!).

Travel back to Plymouth and discover some of the humble origins of Thanksgiving traditions we celebrate today and what the original celebration was actually like!

http://www.history.com/minisites/thanksgiving/