Columbus Day Debate

Directions:  You are to explain your views about Columbus Day.  Should Columbus Day remain a U.S. holiday or be removed?  Explain your view and defend your position using evidence.  Then respond to another student's response during the week.

The Definition of Terrorism

Please describe what you believe the following quote means:  "'Terrorism' is the violence of the weak, and we condemn it; 'War' is the violence of the strong and we glorify it", by Sydney J. Harris.  Please state your answers in complete sentences.    I am also going to ask that you respond to one additional post by another student.  Two responses total are due Friday by midnight.  If you have any questions please email me or ask me in class.  

Welcome Back! (2013-2014 School Year)

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome back all of the students of Pinelands Regional.  I hope you had a great summer and are ready to start the new school year.  I look forward to meeting you and working towards the goal of improving our knowledge of history and completing our mission to become lifelong learners.  Have a great start to the school year.

Why do you believe that the Articles of Confederation were weak? Please use specific information that you have learned to support your answers.

Are You Down With L,L,P?

In class we have discussed the importance of John Locke and his ideas concerning "natural rights".  What were John Locke's ideas?  Do you agree or disagree with Locke and the other philosophers of the Enlightenment? Please explain your opinion completely by using your own ideas and beliefs, and the historical information that you have learned in class.  All students must respond once.  Period 3 students must respond to someone else's response, for a minimum of two responses.  Good luck.  I look forward to reading your comments.

Columbus Day Debate

This week's lessons have discussed the history of the voyages of Christopher Columbus.  From these lessons we  have learned about the different perspectives of the people who were affected by this period in history.  The question I ask you to respond to this week will require your knowledge of the time period and the ability to defend your answer.  Should we remove Columbus Day as a recognized holiday or should the day continue to be observed?

Federalists & Anti-Federalists - 'Brags and Whines'

Brags and Whines Directions: You are to research the history of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists.  Then choose a side to represent in this debate. Then begin your post by describing how great your side is and how people should listen to you. This is the part of the post where you "brag" about the group that you have chosen. In the second half of your debate you are to whine about your opposition and discuss why their point of view is incorrect. *Please be sure to check back to answer posts from your opposition and to held defend your party.*