As the first term winds to an end I'd like to reflect and hope you would join me in a moment of silence. _______________. Glad that's over with. I have enjoyed the first 4th of Socratic so far this year. There are a few disappointments (not watching Olympic opening ceremonies) but overall I've enjoyed it and look forward to the rest of the years.
I enjoyed reading Ali Baba. It was a good story, to the point, yet it had complex characters and an interesting story line, especially the conflict. His servant girl is basically a genius. She is the hero of the story in my opinion. Did you guys like it? Tell me what you think.
To quote something from a favorite movie of mine, "The Ringer" Do you think that there are good people and bad people? Or just good people who do bad things? Are there any gray areas? What are your thoughts? Let me Know.
Today in Socratic Seminar we were questioned which was more influential on society, the printing press or gunpowder? The fact of the matter is they have both been vital in shaping our world as we know it today. They are both the fuel behind revoulutions, we wouldn't be a country today with out both of these items. Without gunpowder we would have surely lost the war to the British's much better fighting style. Without the printing press the war would probably have never been started, texts and papers were used to communicate between the colonies and helped print much propaganda and other texts that fueled our nations anger toward the British. Which was more influential to todays society is a true toss up, and I cannot decide between the two. I want to know your opinion, however I do believe that the printing press will be more influential to our future.
Maeser basketball team has our first AAU tournament this upcoming weekend and I'm stoked. I can't wait. I didn't attend any basketball camps or play in any tournaments with my previous high school's team because we knew we were moving, so it has been several months since I've played competitive ball. I'm excited and I think we will dominate our division this year. Lets go Lions.
What's everyone's opinion on these new grading terms. Rather than having two grades that go on our transcript, we have four. I personally don't like this. It's not so much the idea that I disagree with, but the sudden decision to do it. There are teachers that had no idea this was coming and have courses designed to not have much in the gradebook this first term. I think that it's fine that they do the four but I think they should start it next year. There were good intentions behind the idea I'm sure, but we can't start this when the first term is half over. Please tell me your feedback. Let me know if you agree with me.
How do they do this for a month long? That's some serious dedication I've been doing it for few days now and it's tough work. I have to admit that I did cheat and drink water during basketball friday and saturday but thats so I didn't collapse of dehydration. I wonder if Muslim kids sneak food while their parents aren't looking. I had a Muslim friend in Idaho who would be fasting for Ramadan during football. Then, I didn't know what Ramadan fasting involved. I called him up and told him I was amazed at his dedication. This has been a great project and I have gained more respect for the Muslim culture.
