Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Privacy

Do you believe we have a right to privacy in the United States? If so why or why not. And if we do what does that mean to you?

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

US CONSTITUTION

Go to page 771 in your textbook and read the Bill of Rights (the first 10 amendments).  If you were only allowed to keep one which one would you keep and why?

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Sam vs Obama


Analyze the following cartoon.



What do you think it says about the United States, what does it say about yourself?

Monday, August 9, 2010

Mosques

Read the article below:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/08/us/08mosque.html

Do you believe they should build the Mosque close to Ground Zero?
Why? Why Not?
What does it say about us if we do or do not let them build it?

Please make sure that your post is at least 100 words.

Due Sunday the 15th of August 20010 at 11:59 pm

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Instructions for Blogging

This post is the first post you will do as part of your class participation every week.  So let me explain some of the rules & requirements for posting.

1st Rule

- All comments on posts are due on Sunday at 11:59pm, this is NOT an optional assignment.

2nd Rule

- All comments on posts are due on Sunday at 11:59pm. No exemptions, you will have on average six days to complete each assignment.

3rd Rule

-  Do not use short hand writing,  this is not texting or emailing your friends.  I would suggest you write your comment on word and then copy and past onto the blog.

4th Rule

- Read the articles or see the entire video before making a comment.

5th Rule

While you might disagree with a classmates opinion, please be respectful. Any foul language will only earn you a zero.   

6th  Rule

Any questions about the blog should be sent ASAP to my email (aserra01@sisd.net), or if you have time before the deadline be sure to consult with me during class.  

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Finally as part of this post please post a comment on stating what you are your expectations of this course for the 2010-2011 school year.  Also take a poll on the side.