How Old is to Old? 

Teens should not go trick-or-treating!!

Defend or Refute this statement. 

School Uniforms

Read the following article: 

Pros and Cons

1. Should students have to wear uniforms in school? WHY/WHY NOT? You must site the article in your response at least twice.  

IN THE NEWS:

Find one article online about world news and give a summary of the article. (At least four sentences, less then four will give you a zero grade)
Find one article online about local news and give a summary of the article. (At least four sentences, less then four will give you a zero grade)

Copy the link were you get both articles from and add them to your entry.

Would you Watch?

James Foley Beheading

This questions is being asked all over Twitter, Facebook and news media sites.

Go to the following website:

Click here

After reading the article answer the questions:
1. Should the media show the full video? Why/Why not?
2. What should the United States involvement be in dealing with the terrorist group ISIS?

Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

George Santayana

It is important to study history.

Why/Why Not? 

Write a paragraph answering the above question. 

Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick

The widespread use of 'speak softly and carry a big stick' began with American president Theodore Roosevelt. In a letter to Henry L. Sprague, on January 26th 1900, he wrote:

"Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far"

Using your knowledge on United States Imperialism and Roosevelt's philosophy of "Big Sticks" interpret the meaning of this political cartoon. Follow these steps: 

1. What do you see in the picture, 

2. After making a list of items, what does it mean to you.

3. You have examples of Roosevelt's Big Stick Policy, what are some current examples of the United States using Roosevelt's analogy? 

Top Four Events of 2013

According to YOU, what are the top four events during 2013 that had an impact on the United States of America? 

1. List the event

2. Give a brief description of the event. 

3. Why do you feel it is important?