September 13, 2006
Three days until the FAT TIRE FESTIVAL (the largest mountain bike race in the country!)...
American Government: Yesterday's session involved a powerpoint on the "American Political Culture." Students were asked to write out the Pledge of Allegiance and then as a group we worked through what the words meant both literally and "implied" meanings. It was a good introduction to this notion of Core American Values and how they have influenced our political structure. Key terms covered yesterday: Democracy, "And to the Republic for which it stands" [Republic defined as a form of democracy in which the people are represented by elected officials], diversity, equality, individualism, liberty, pluralism, social contract v. social compact, unity.
Several outstanding questions and comments. These questions/comments are greatly appreciated and beneficial as they act as a platform from which a class dialogue can spontaneously develop. This happened fourth hour when a very bright young woman commented on aspect of social inequality. A productive conversation ensured about the purpose of welfare in this country...very compelling and interesting...Test early next week on Chapter One
Sociology: Working through the key themes in Chapter One...test early next week on Chapter One
Three days until the FAT TIRE FESTIVAL (the largest mountain bike race in the country!)...
American Government: Yesterday's session involved a powerpoint on the "American Political Culture." Students were asked to write out the Pledge of Allegiance and then as a group we worked through what the words meant both literally and "implied" meanings. It was a good introduction to this notion of Core American Values and how they have influenced our political structure. Key terms covered yesterday: Democracy, "And to the Republic for which it stands" [Republic defined as a form of democracy in which the people are represented by elected officials], diversity, equality, individualism, liberty, pluralism, social contract v. social compact, unity.
Several outstanding questions and comments. These questions/comments are greatly appreciated and beneficial as they act as a platform from which a class dialogue can spontaneously develop. This happened fourth hour when a very bright young woman commented on aspect of social inequality. A productive conversation ensured about the purpose of welfare in this country...very compelling and interesting...Test early next week on Chapter One
Sociology: Working through the key themes in Chapter One...test early next week on Chapter One
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