All Class - Blog # 5 - Trayvon Martin

All Classes - Block A, C, D, E, F, G

What is your opinion on the Trayvon Martin Case? Was it self-defense or a hate crime? I want to really explain your beliefs and opinions on this case. Write your opinions in at least 100 word. If you do not know any information about this case; I have attached three links.

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2012/03/28/exp-early-parker-martin-two.cnn

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/crime/2012/03/29/in-session-mike-brooks-breaks-down-trayvon-martin-police-report.in-session

http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/24/opinion/roland-martin-stereotypes/index.html?iref=allsearch

Due by Friday April 6, 2012 by 10:00pm

American Government - Blog # 4 - Bullying in Schools

Block A, E

Please click on the link on the below and read the article

http://schoolsofthought.blogs.cnn.com/2012/03/05/my-view-its-time-to-change-schools-culture-of-misery/?hpt=us_t4

After reading the article, please write a 100 word essay on the following questions. Does bullying in school really exist? Do you think bullying is a problem in school? What are ways to fix this problem?

Due by Friday, March 9, 2012 by 10:00pm

American History - Blog # 4 - Ali vs Frazier

Block - C, D, F, G

Please click on the link and the read the article

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/ali-battles-frazier-for-heavyweight-championship

After reading the article, please write a 100 essay on the following questions. What was the signifiance of this boxing match? Why is this match so famous? Are you a fan of either Joe Frazier or Muhammad Ali? Why or Why not? Who do you feel is the greatest boxerof all-time? Why? Do you prefer boxing or MMA? Why?

Due by Friday March 9, 2012 by 10:00pm

American History - Blog # 3 - Malcolm X

Block - C, D, F, G

Please click on link below and read article and watch the video on Malcolm X

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/malcolm-x-assassinated

After reading the article, please write (at least) 100 word essay on the following questions. Who was Malcolm X? What was his real name? What were some of his beliefs? Why was he assassinated?

Due by February 24, 2012 by 10:00pm

American Government - Blog # 3 - Writer Fired

Block A, E

Please click on link below and read article, and watch the video on the ESPN writer that was fired.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/20/sport/espn-lin-slur/index.html?hpt=hp_bn1

After reading the article, please write (at least) 100 word essay on the following questions. Do you believe that was an offensive remarks? Why or Why not? Did the writer deserved being fired? Why or Why not? Did the writer go beyond the 1st Amendment? Why or Why not?

Due by February 24, 2012 by 10:00pm

American History - Blog # 2 - General Sherman

Block C, D, F, G

Please click on link and read the article

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/sherman-enters-meridian-mississippi

Please read the article and write (at least) a 100 word essay on the following questions. Who is General Sherman? What was his impact on the Civil War? What was his greatest accomplishment in the Civil War?

Due by Friday, February 17, 2012 at 10:00pm

American Government - Blog # 2 - President Budget Plan

Block A, E

Please click on link below and read the article, and watch the videos

http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/13/politics/obama-congress-budget/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

Please read article and write (at least) a 100 word essay on the following questions. What are the Democrats and Republicans advocating for the 2012 Budget? What type of savings is the Pentagon going to have over the next ten years? Will the Budget raise taxes? If so, how much? Are there going to be any tax breaks? If so, how much? What is your opinion on the Budget? In your opinion, will the 2012 budget help our economy?


Due by Friday, February 17, 2012 by 10:00pm

American History Blog # 1 - 13th Amendment passes

Block -  C, D, F, G

Please click on the link and read the article

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/house-passes-the-13th-amendment

After reading the following article, please write a 100 essay on the following questions. What was the 13 amendment? Which house passed the amendment? What year was the amendment first brought to congress? When did the states ratify the amendment?

Due by Friday, February 3, 2012 by 10:00pm

American Government Blog # 1 - Romney stills leads

Block A, E

Please click on link below and read the article.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/29/florida-polls-show-romney-retaining-lead/?hpt=hp_t2

Please read the article on Mitt Romney leading the polls for the Florida primary. Then, answer the following questions in an essay format. Please write at least 100 words. Do you think Romney will still win the Florida primary on Tuesday? Will Mitt Romney be a good presidential candidate? Why or Why not? Who is your favorite candidate to run for the presidency with the republican party? Why?

Due by February 3, 2012 by 10:00pm

Welcome to American Government Seniors!!!

This is a sample posting in order to get you familiar with this website. I want you to post a 100 word essay on the following questions.  Before answering these questions, please write your full name. Do think understanding how the government works is important to learn? Are you a Democrat or Republican or niether?  Do you like President Obama? Why or Why not? What are your goals after high school? Thank you and I hope you enjoy your semester.

DUE by Friday, January 27, 2012 by 10:00pm

Today in History # 9 - Nixon refuses to hand over tapes

DAY 2 - E,F,G

Please click on the link below and read the article on General Motors

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/gm-announces-its-electric-car

After reading the article, please respond by writing a 100 word essay on the following questions. What was the vehicle called? Did GM create the first electric car? Is the electric car a popular mode of transporation? Would you ever buy a electric car? Why or Why not?

Due by January 6, 2012 by 8:00pm

Today in History # 9 - Noriega surrenders

Day 1 - A,C,D

Please click on link below and read the article on Noriega.

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

After reading the article, please respond with a 100 word essay on the following questions. Who is Noriega? Why did he become a leader in Panama? Why did he surrender to the U.S.?

Due by January 5, 2012 by 8:00pm

Today in History # 8 - Brokeback Mountain

Day 2 classes - E, F, G

Please click on the link and read the article.

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/brokeback-mountain-premieres

After reading the following article, please write a 100 word essay on the following questions. Have you seen Brokeback mountain? If so, what is your opinion about the movie. What was the reaction of the movie when it first came out? Who is Heath Ledger? Have you seen any movie that he has starred in?

Due by DECEMBER 9, 2011 by 7:00pm

Today in History # 8 - Bermuda Triangle

Day 1 - A, C, D Classes

Please click on the link and read the article

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/aircraft-squadron-lost-in-the-bermuda-triangle

After reading the article, please write a 100 word essay on the following questions. What is the Bermuda Triangle? What was the original mission of the squadron? What is your opinions on the triangle? Do believe the stories? Why or Why not?

DUE by DECEMBER 8, 2011 by 7:00pm

TODAY IN HISTORY # 7 - James Montgomery

Day 2 Classes - E, F, G

Please click on link and read the article

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/accused-of-rape-james-montgomerys-struggle-for-justice-begins

After reading the article, write a 100 word essay on the following questions. Who was James Montgomery? What was the Ku Klux Klan? What is your opinion of the wrongfully accused? Do you believe this story is inspirational? Have we improve civil rights in this nation?

DUE by NOVEMBER 18, 2011 by 7:00pm

Today in History # 7 - Moby Dick Published

Day 1 Classes - A, C, D

Please click on link and read the article.

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/moby-dick-published

After reading the article on Moby Dick, please write a 100 essay by answering the following questions.
Who wrote Moby Dick? What is the plot of the story? Why is this story so important or meaningful to many people across the globe? Have you read Moby Dick? What is your opinion of this story?

DUE by NOVEMBER 17, 2011 by 7:00pm

TODAY IN HISTORY # 6 - Sistine Chapel

DAY 2 CLASSES - BLOCK E, F, G

Please click on link below and read article:

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/sistine-chapel-ceiling-opens-to-public

After reading the article above,  write a 100 word essay on the following questions. What is the sistine chapel? Who create the sistine chapel? Where is the sistine chapel? Have you ever seen the sistine chapel?

DUE BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2011 BY 7:00PM

TODAY IN HISTORY # 6 - Martin Luther post 95 Theses

Day 1 Classes - Block A, C, D

Please click link below and read article:

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/martin-luther-posts-95-theses

After reading the article, please responded by writing a 100 word essay on the following questions. Who is Martin Luther? What is the 95 Theses? Why did he write the 95 Theses? What role did he play in the Protestant Reformation?

DUE BY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2011 BY 7:00PM

Dewey Bozella steps into the ring at the Staples Center

Dewey Bozella is an inspirational speaker these days, reminding America why it should believe in innocence until proven guilty. Two years after walking out of New York's Sing Sing prison a free man following a 26-year prison stint for a murder he did not commit, Bozella will spend Saturday living out one of the wishes he held close as his life withered behind bars.

Today in History # 5 - Sputnik Launched

Day 2 Classes - Block E, F, G

Please click on link below and read article

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/sputnik-launched

Please read article above and respond by writing a 100 essay on the following questions. What was Sputnik? What was the space race? Do you believe someone landed on the moon? Why or Why not?
Do you believe NASA should try to explore space? Why or Why not?

DUE BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2011 BY 7PM