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Granite Falls Middle School Inquiry Project

Granite Falls Middle School Inquiry Project. By: Heather Lowman, Ashley McCray, and Tina Smith. Culture of GFMS Community and School. Cultural Background of Students Students were surveyed and asked what cultural background they define themselves with and below are the results:.

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Granite Falls Middle School Inquiry Project

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  1. Granite Falls Middle SchoolInquiry Project By: Heather Lowman, Ashley McCray, and Tina Smith

  2. Culture of GFMS Community and School Cultural Background of Students Students were surveyed and asked what cultural background they define themselves with and below are the results: http://kwiksurveys.com/s.asp?sid=ixb2c9xsrmeucvt19846

  3. Local Economy • Average Annual Household Income: $ 41,155 • Average Home Value: $ 116,520 • Average Mean of Rent: $ 530 per month • (Above Data from 2009) • Current Unemployment Rate for Caldwell County • as of August 2012: • 11% (Approximately 4,223 people) • http://www.city-data.com/city/Granite-Falls-North-Carolina.html • http://eslmi03.esc.state.nc/ThematicLAUS/clfasp/CLFSAAYResults.asp

  4. Survey Question:Will you stay in this area when You get older? Students Questioned/Surveyed

  5. Education: Polls and Statistics • Students were polled and asked, “Do you plan to go to college?” They responded: 92.5 % said yes and 7.5% said no. • The education statistics in Granite Falls shows: http://www.city-data.com/city/Granite-Falls-North-Carolina.html

  6. NFL Nurse Police Military Doctor Lawyer Veterinarian Photographer Author/Journalist Teacher Mechanic Salesman Game designer Engineer Actress Businessman Chef Radio Broadcaster Film Maker NBA Cosmetologist Game Designer CSI Zoologist Survey Question:What career do you want to pursue? Students Questioned/Surveyed

  7. RELIGION According to City-Data.com

  8. RELIGION CONTINUED…. The students at GFMS were asked: Are you affiliated with any type of religion? Students Questioned/Surveyed

  9. POLITICS Survey Question: Do you plan to be involved when you become an adults? Results: Survey Question: Do the adults you live with discuss and participate in government and elections? Results: Students Questioned/Surveyed

  10. Recreation & Leisure in Caldwell County Camping Hiking Fitness Centers Youth Sports Bo’s Family Fun Center Shopping Caldwell County Museum Outdoor festivals/concerts Students Questioned/Surveyed

  11. STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN RECREATION & LEISURE http://kwiksurveys.com/s.asp?sid=ixb2c9xsrmeucvt19846

  12. Media and Technology 21st Century Skills used daily in the lives of our current middle-schoolers. Computers/Laptops/Tablets/iPods Video Games: X Box, Wii, Playstation, Game Cube, D.S., Television/Movies Cell Phones/Texting Social Media: Facebook, My Space, Edmondo, Blogs, Twitter, Pinterest, Playlist Students Questioned/Surveyed

  13. School Programs that Support the Development of Young Adolescents Wrestling Track Baseball Softball Advisory/Advisee Beta Club Cheering volleyball Battle of the Books FBLA Enrichment Band Student Council Chorus Parent/Teacher Association Drama Club Football Soccer http://sc.caldwellschools.com/education/school/school.php?sectionid=158

  14. Survey Question:What words do you use daily? Hey Dude OMG Like Whatever! Sup Bro Fo real?! Y’all WRUD? See ya Freak Seriously? Ain’t Wow Yonder TTYl LOL Oh my Beiber! Totally Totes Mmhmmm Yeahhp Blonde So annoying That’s so weird! Students Questioned/Surveyed

  15. Today’s Fashion….. Aeropostale Body Central Wet Seal Journey Hollister Dick’s Sporting Goods Pac sun Hot Topic American Eagle Target Justice http://kwiksurveys.com/s.asp?sid=ixb2c9xsrmeucvt1984

  16. The students were polled about their Favorite Foods Mac& Cheese Pasta Chocolate Japanese Hamburgers Pizza Spaghetti Hot Wings Cupcakes Buffets Bojangles Steak Tacos Students Questioned/Surveyed

  17. Least Favorite Foods Brussels Sprouts Pancho Villa Peas Salad Seafood Frog Legs Raisins Peanut Butter Broccoli Tomatoes Spinach Sushi Students Questioned/Surveyed

  18. Sources: Surveys given to Granite Falls Middle School Students conducted at Granite Falls Middle School. Websites: http://kwiksurveys.com/s.asp?sid=ixb2c9xsrmeucvt19846 http://www.city-data.com/city/Granite-Falls-North-Carolina.html http://sc.caldwellschools.com/education/school/school.php?sectionid=158 http://eslmi03.esc.state.nc/ThematicLAUS/clfasp/CLFSAAYResults.asp

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