Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Week #1-Daily 2- Is modern life "always" better than it was in the past?
Throughout history, people have changed. Technology has advanced, and people have discovered and found out new and interesting things. We have a lot more knowledge about where we came from and how things work. New inventions have been made and we are smarter. I think that modern life is better than it was in the past because of this. There may be some bad things about living in today’s world, but I think I would rather live in 2011 than in 1911. There are gangs and wars, but there were gangs and wars in the past, too. They were just not as advanced as they are today because guns are easier to get nowadays. One of the main problems with today’s society is money. Everyone wants it and it has been a bigger deal and problem every day. Other people would probably rather live in the past, but I think that I would rather live in the future. There may be some big issues like global warming with the carbon dioxide emissions and people struggling with the AIDS epidemic, but we are finding out new things and can hopefully find cures and fix problems. Modern life may not “always” be better than the past, but it is an easier time to live in. Things can get to people faster like mail. We have the internet. There are some things that people regret and wish they did not change, but I would still rather live in the United States of America in this time period today.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Week #1-Daily 1- Does history progress? Is an elephant really "better" than a mammoth?
History can progress. Progress in history is an advance in something. The timeline gets longer and more is added onto it. We can get better in social, economic, and political structures. Any major change in science, technology, or democracy that happened is a progress in history. History progresses when we find out new things. Progress is neither automatic nor continuous. We have to work for progress. History does not make itself up. Humans make history and can change things that happen with progress. Progress can lead to civilization, and civilization is progress. Progression means growth and advancement. We can advance and grow in history every day. It is sometimes understood as cause and effect. The effect of something is the progress of the cause. I think that history represents progress because if you look back, everything has progressed in some way, shape, or form. We have grown and populations are bigger. There has been a lot of new technology made in recent years. Important things have somehow changed throughout the years. Most theories of history represent progression. Progress is what makes history and keeps it up to date. We also make history. History is very important to society to know where we came from and how things were done, but progress is helping us make things better. We can always progress in history. Progress will never end. When the iPhone was created, they kept making new generations of it because it kept progressing. History will always be a progressive and changing thing.
In my opinion, elephants are better than mammoths because they still exist today, but that is just an opinion. Other people can think that mammoths are better. There can be many arguments about which animal is better, but we all know that whichever mammal is said to be “better” is really just a biased point of view. I also think that an elephant is better because I think they are wiser than mammoths and more like humans. They both have tusks and a trunk and are a lot alike. Mammoths can adjust to a cold environment and are woolly, but I still like elephants better.
In my opinion, elephants are better than mammoths because they still exist today, but that is just an opinion. Other people can think that mammoths are better. There can be many arguments about which animal is better, but we all know that whichever mammal is said to be “better” is really just a biased point of view. I also think that an elephant is better because I think they are wiser than mammoths and more like humans. They both have tusks and a trunk and are a lot alike. Mammoths can adjust to a cold environment and are woolly, but I still like elephants better.
Friday, January 21, 2011
14. With a partner, write up a 10-step plan of ways that our school could use technology to live up to its stated mission of preparing young men and women "to serve responsibly in shaping a more just and compassionate global society".
By: Taylor Hoch and Kirsten Kyburz
1) We can use prezis, gapminder, and other presentation resources for the teachers to lecture and teach.
2) We should be able to research a question in class.
3) The teachers can use google synchronize to look at students' computer screens during class to make sure they are on task.
4) The teachers should be able to turn off wireless in the classroom.
5) We should have teachers make students use tablet mode in certain classes.
6) We can block certain websites.
7) We should blog more.
8) We can record lectures during class, so we know exactly what teachers say.
9) Students can make their own oral reports, put them on youtube, and watch them during class.
10) Students can make movies to understand things better.
1) We can use prezis, gapminder, and other presentation resources for the teachers to lecture and teach.
2) We should be able to research a question in class.
3) The teachers can use google synchronize to look at students' computer screens during class to make sure they are on task.
4) The teachers should be able to turn off wireless in the classroom.
5) We should have teachers make students use tablet mode in certain classes.
6) We can block certain websites.
7) We should blog more.
8) We can record lectures during class, so we know exactly what teachers say.
9) Students can make their own oral reports, put them on youtube, and watch them during class.
10) Students can make movies to understand things better.
9. France will chair the G-20 this year. Please read http://www.lemonde.fr/ameriques/article/2011/01/10/obama-et-sarkozy-s-entretiennent-sur-le-g20-et-le-terrorisme_1463703_3222.html and explain the French president's position on fighting terrorism and whether he thinks the US is an ally or not.
The French president said that the United States and France are allies because of terrorism. America sends condolences to France because of the terrorism in their country. The president of France is teaming up with Obama to fight terrorism. He said that democracies have to defend themselves before they transfer.
7. 1) View http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getfile?dDocName=STELPRDC5088011&acct=wdmgeninfo and explain what a regional food hub is and why they are essential to sustainable agriculture and food distribution. 2) Go to http://www.harfordfarms.com/ and explain where you would find USDA approved organic poultry, beef, and vegetables closest to John Carroll. 3) Write a proposal for the JC cafeteria for a "JC Sustainable Food Day"; plan out where they could acquire organic foods and how they (and you) could help educate the school community on the issue of sustainable agriculture.
A regional food hub is a facility that stores, processes, distributes, and/or markets produced food products.
They have expanded market opportunities, job creations in rural areas, and an increased access of healthy foods for consumers.
2)
Poultry
-Broom's Bloom
-Andy's Eggs
Beef
-Angus
-Charolais
-Crossbred
-Hereford
Vegetables
-Andy's Eggs
-Brad's Produce
3) JC Sustainable Food Day
John Carroll should have a sustainable Food Day! We can educate the students and eat healthy food by telling students facts about food. We could even have a presentation like the one for diabetes. It will make students interested in eating healthier. We can put the organic food in the cafeteria and serve it for lunch. We can educate the students about the issue of sustainable agriculture.
They have expanded market opportunities, job creations in rural areas, and an increased access of healthy foods for consumers.
2)
Poultry
-Broom's Bloom
-Andy's Eggs
Beef
-Angus
-Charolais
-Crossbred
-Hereford
Vegetables
-Andy's Eggs
-Brad's Produce
3) JC Sustainable Food Day
John Carroll should have a sustainable Food Day! We can educate the students and eat healthy food by telling students facts about food. We could even have a presentation like the one for diabetes. It will make students interested in eating healthier. We can put the organic food in the cafeteria and serve it for lunch. We can educate the students about the issue of sustainable agriculture.
6. Read: http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/globalwarming.html and answer the following; use the research from NOAA to support your answers. 1) What causes climate change? 2) Is human activity contributing to climate change? 3) Is the climate warming? 4) If global warming is real, why has the East Coast of the USA been hit with massive blizzards the last two years?
1) What causes climate change? Cloud cover, atmospheric water vapor, land use and urban effects
2) Is human activity contributing to climate change? Yes, they increase the amount of greenhouse gases.
3) Is the climate warming? Yes in some areas
4) If global warming is real, why has the East Coast of the USA been hit with massive blizzards the last two years? Summers are warmer, and winters are colder.
2) Is human activity contributing to climate change? Yes, they increase the amount of greenhouse gases.
3) Is the climate warming? Yes in some areas
4) If global warming is real, why has the East Coast of the USA been hit with massive blizzards the last two years? Summers are warmer, and winters are colder.
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