Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Life vs. Death

Classic.

7th grade student: Mr. H, did you know that every President that isn't alive today has died?

Mr. H: Yes?

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Origins

While talking about slavery, the question of where the term "African-American" came from was asked. After explaining the answer, this was asked by a brilliant 7th grader:

7th Grader: Mr. H, where do Caucasians come from? Caucasia?

Saturday, October 9, 2010

The Complexities of Religion

Another story from Mr. Poop:

Mr. Poop: What is the goal of Buddhism?

7th Grade Student: To get to Nevada!

Mr. Poop: Nirvana?

Thursday, October 7, 2010

The Afterlife

Another gem from Mr. Poop:


7th Grade Student: Mr. Poop, did you know some people don't believe in H-A-L?

Me: I'm sorry?

Student: You know like when you die. You can either go to Heaven or H-A-L.

Wow.

You've Got to Play it Safe Around Electricity

This little ditty is a product of Mr. Poop's classroom:

7th Grade Student: Mr. Poop, if I plug an extension cord into itself, will it power its own self?

Mr. Poop: Yeah, why don't you try that one at home...


This story occurred in my class yesterday:

7th Grade Student: Mr. H, your markers are cricket.

Mr. H: What?

7th Grade Student: They're cricket.

Mr. H: Crooked?

7th Grade Student: Yeah. (Dejected)