Thursday, April 25, 2013

Brown v. Board of Education in PBS' The Supreme Court

Research this case and explain the background of the case....why did the court select the case...what were the main arguments proposed by each side....what was the court's ruling? (give both the majority and minority vote) how did they come to their decision? (basically the opinion of each side ....majority and minority) A video has been provided for you above....to help with answer the questions above...a good starting point to find the correct information is www.oyez.org MAKE SURE THAT YOU CITE YOUR SOURCE IN YOUR POST OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE FULL CREDIT....Once you have completed this case analysis continue onto Roe v. Wade and do the same process by answering the questions provided above.

This assignment is worth a grand total of 30 points!!

Friday, March 8, 2013

Obsession - Radical Islam's War Against the West

In our study of the ancient world we have studied some intriguing and relevant civilizations, but it could be argued that none is more necessary for the understanding of their prominence in our world today than the Islamic faith and culture. Today it is recognized as the fastest growing faith, and also one of the most hostile toward western culture. But in order to understand the recent events that have shaken the world such as revolutions in the Middle East, wars, and terrorist attacks like 9/11 you must study the origins of the faith and the doctrine in which it was founded. This video will introduce to you one aspect of the Islamic faith that is extreme and is a threat toward our livelihood. DISCLAIMER: NOT ALL MUSLIMS HATE AMERICA OR THE WESTERN WORLD OR ARE CONSIDERED RADICAL/EXTREME. BUT THERE IS A GROWING SECT THAT IS AND ITS MISSION WILL BE REVEALED IN THIS VIDEO.
It is not necessary to watch this entire video to answer the response.....Answer the following questions make sure your answers show that you have watched the most of the video and that you have considered what or thought about what you have just seen.

What does this video reveal about the growing culture of radical Islam?





Why is it important that we be aware of what's happening in this growing faith?


Do you think the study of the origins of the Islamic faith is necessary to understand what is happening in the world? What are your thoughts.




You must also respond to at least one of your peers For Full Credit.

Monday, February 11, 2013

Dr. Benjamin Carson's Speech at the National Prayer Breakfast



Extra Credit: Write a two paragraph analysis of this video...the first paragraph state what was the general message of Dr. Ben Carson's speech.....second paragraph state your viewpoints/opinion about what was said....each paragraph must be a minimum of 5 sentences....this assignment is due on the 13th February