Today's Assignment
We will be doing the assignment in your CW P. 424 today. You will post a comment to this blog with four sections. An example of what it will look like is on page 425 in your CW.
1. Write a topic you are interested in here.
2. Briefly explain why you chose this topic.
3. Write down what you know about the topic so far or anything else about it that comes to mind.
4. Start a list of questions about your topic (you may or may not know some of the answers). Don't post it yet!
When everyone is finished we will be moving around the room. Read number 1 and 4 before adding a question of your own to their list. After you have gone back to your seat you will post your comment to the blog, exit out of blogger, and log off of your computers.
1. Topic: Naturopathic Medicine
ReplyDelete2. I chose this topic because I feel the medical culture of the United States has become too dependent on pharmaceuticals and we need to look at other cultures and how their natural medicine is used for the same medical issues we treat with medication.
3. Naturopathic medicine includes many types of practices such as; kinesiology, acupuncture, herbalists, and hydrology, etc. Naturopathic medicine deals with the entirety of the human being, dealing with the physical issues and physcological issues as a whole. When you see a naturopathic physician they tend to reccommend healthy diets to flush your system of toxins, they want you to take vitamins, and they also use alot of natural oils, and herbs with their work. The idea behind this is if you have a healthy mind and body you can prevent yourself from being sick. Naturopathic medicine works as prevention.
4. Why are naturopathic physicians given less credit? Even though they have their PHD, and went to medical school?
What is wrong with using natural remedies to help prevent sickness?
How do we know what to trust in the medical field as it is? (ME)
Whats the benefit of Naturopathic Medicine? (kc)
What is Naturopathic medicine? (AB)
1.Foreign languages
ReplyDelete2. I chose this topic because I am a foreign language major and have always been interested in studying other languages.
3. I think proficiency in a foreign language is a vital skill which is needed to compete in the global job market.
4. Why don't U.S. high schools require proficiency in a foreign language?
What is the percentage of European countries that require proficiency in a foreign language?
What effect does learning another language have on overall academic success?
What languages are most beneficial to learn and why?
What does knowing foreign languages benefit in our society today? (kc)
How many countries that require a foreign language require that foreign language to be english?(LJ)
If more Americans become fluent in another language would it change the reputation of our nation abroad? (PB)
Why do European nations invest more in teaching foreign languages? (PB)
1. the effect the polution of the planet has on humans.
ReplyDelete2. I dont know alot about this topic, i know we have to be effected because other animals and plants are. and i think it is important to find out and help to prevent it for furture generaions.
3.well i just learned a lotfromthe video we watched in class. but besides that not a lot. i know that smog and smoke is increasing the percent of people have asthma. Also the number of cases of skin cancer is increasing because theozone layer is becomign thinner and thinner ans is allowing harmful lightrays to reach us. besides that i dont really know.
4.
what other deseases are either increasing or are being caused by polution?
Where is the bestplace to start fixingthe problem?
how can people be more concerned with the amount of money it will take to start programs to help polution than helping protect lives?
In what ways would halting polution improve human health? (PHB)
How does polution effect mental health? (PHB)
Are there developmental problems in kids tha is caused by polution? JL
Should we have more education about polution in public schools?JL
What groups are working toward fixing the problem?(cn)
1. LGBTIQ rights in America
ReplyDelete2. As a lesbian who would someday like to marry and have children, I am very interested in the forward strides being made recently for LGBTIQ rights.
3. I know that in the last year pro-LGBTIQ right legislation has been passing that has been proposed many times in the past. I also know that LGBTIQ culture is becoming huge in both music and on television.
4.
~Why has there been such a sudden shift in the political fight for LGBTIQ rights?
~How large is the LGBTIQ population in the US?
~What are the opposition's to LGBTIQ rights most common arguments?
5. Why isn't it just legal in all of america so we can stop fighting and get along?pl
Why is it a states right to choose and not just a government issue to decide?-RK
1.What changes have been made in Russia to better the people since communism.
ReplyDelete2.I was born in USSR during communis. I have heard of many stories of the life people who lived their during that time. I was too small to remember most things or understand the impact it had on the people. Russia pops up frequently in the news today, but I havent took the time to completly understand what is going on.
3.I know citizens of Russia have diffulty making ends meet. There is a large gap between the rich and poor. People in their retirement are heavily suffering due to the communist era. There social security benefits are minimal and is not enough for them to life off of.
4. What changes is the government trying to make to help their citizens?
Is the government following through with promises made to ther people?
What damage was done while communism was in place in Russia?
does the russian government have the money to change the government? (K.K.)
What can the people due to help the process? (K.K.)
1) Scott Walker's education reform
ReplyDelete2) I chose this topic because it is something i feel very strongly about. I'm majoring in education and this is will greatly effect me down he road.
3) Walker came into office and basically attacked state workers, mainly teachers. Most importantly he took away their collective bargaining rights.
4) What does the bill specifically say?
How does this effect Wisconsin?
How does this effect the Nation?
How will this continue to effect teachers in the future (EG)
Are there any other reforms that are similar to this one? (SS)
Does this reform have many followers or believers? (SS)
Does this bill affect the entire nation or just certain states? (JF)
1. Environmental awareness
ReplyDelete2. I chose this topic because I believe that we should keep the environment in the most pristine state possible.
3. Being environmentally aware is very important because you can make clear educated decision that will help not harm the environment. There are many ways to go about educating the public. Schools are a good place to start but we need to make a broader reach to the public if we want anything to change.
4. What are some other ways we can educate people? What kind of simple decisions could be made through more education? What are some alternatives to some of the more harmful habits humans have created? Why do we keep polluting our environment when we know exactly what it's doing is harmful? (IO) On a global level how can we become proactive and actually stop polluting the environment? (IO) How much of an effect does the polution of the planet have locally? (PB) What sort of things are making you environmentally aware? (LJ)
1. The Bridge to Nowhere
ReplyDelete2. I'm from the town where this happened and it affects my life when it comes to traveling in and out of Ketchikan.
3. The Bridge to Nowhere was going to be a bridge that connected the island of Ketchikan to the island of Gravina. In order to get to the airport in Ketchikan, you have to take a ferry across the channel, a 4-5 minute ride. It costs 5 dollars for an adult for a one way ticket. The bridge would have eliminated the ferry and would have made it possible for cars to drive over at any time instead of having to load onto the ferry at certain times in order to get to the airport.
4. Why didn't the bridge go through? Is it Sarah Palin's fault completely? Is funding for the bridge still happening? Will it ever happen? How much would it cost? How long would it take to build it? Would it make the lives of people living in Ketchikan easier? Or would it be about the same amount of trouble as the ferry is? Would it be cheaper in the long run than the ferry system? How high would it have to be in order for cruise ships and other ferrys to pass through? Or would it be a draw bridge?
Is the bridge even possible to build? JL
Will building ever resume?JL How much would it cost to finish building the bridge? BC How long would it be after completion? BC Why wasn't the bridge finished in the first place? WF
1. Important Battles in America's History.
ReplyDelete2. I chose this topic because learning about the many different battles has always fascinated me. And I would like to learn about more of the battles.
3. I know a little about the events of D-Day and what went into preparing for it, as well as the events of Pearl Harbor and Gettysburg.
4. How many men were present at the battles?
How long did the battles last?
What did each side do to prepare for the attack?
How did they keep the battle's plan from the enemy?(LJ)
What were the emotions of some of the soliders? (D.L)
What were the affects on the soldiers from the battles? (kc)
1. Dinosaurs
ReplyDelete2. Chose this topic because I used to love dinosaurs but I really don't know a whole lot about them.
3. I know there are different eras in which certain dinosaurs lived such as Jurassic and Trassic. I just don't know what dinosaurs lived in which.
4. What was the largest terrestrial animal to ever walk the Earth? What did a T-rex's diet consist of? How accurate is the movie Jurassic Park? What dinosuars lived in which eras? Where did raptors live and how big did they get? J.L. Where were raptors on the dinosaur food chain? J.L. Did size matter, ie, was the raptor more dangerous than the T-Rex? (M.E.)
How many dinosuars were on the planet at one time? JL
What was the smallest dinosuar?JL
1. Colon cancer
ReplyDelete2. I chose this topic because my grandma is a two time survivior of colon cancer. With her battling it, it has really been a battle for the whole family. It is one of the hardest things i have been through and a cure would be a blessing for many people.
3.I know that colon cancer or any cancer really in general takes a lot of people lives. They are working on cancer research to find a cure for it. Many families are torn apart cause of it. Colon cancer is a really common type of cancer.
4.How many people's lives are taken yearly cause of colon cancer?
Is there anything that communities can do to help find a cure for colon cancer?
Is there any way to prevent colon cancer?
Does age or generics have anything to do with your chances of getting it?
How many survivors of colon cancer each year are there?
Is colon cancer a common cancer that will relapse?
Are the colon cancer rates increasing or decreasing each year? and by how much?
What are the positive aspects and sucess rates for current treatment for colon cancer and what type of treatment has the highest success rate? (ND)
Is there certain dietary things one can follow to help prevent or make colon cancer better? (JF)
colon cancer is caused due to poor or improper diet.lots of red meat, fast foods, deep fried foods...changing the diet to a more balanced higher in fiber diet? pl
1. Special Education & Title One Programs in Schools.
ReplyDelete2. The reason I chose this topic is because I want to go into Title One, since I was once in Title I would like to be able to help children the way that I was helped with these programs, and I wanted to learn more about what I'd be doing and how schools handel students with these needs.
3. I know some about the programs you have to use like for reading and for math, and that it truly can help if you have these problems.
4. What type of students do you teach?
What is the enviorment like? What type of materials would you use? How much support and funding do these programs get from the government? How much funding our these programs getting under No Child Left Behind? How much testing is usually needed to determine a Title One student? What is the test scores to determine a Title One student? What type of programs do they have for special needs children in schools? Is there enough room for all the studies that need to be in special ed and title one programs or is the space limited?(AB) What problems are there with this act? (Such as failing out if you don't pass a test) (JH)
Why doesn't the United States now have a more official and better run system? (IO)
Why is it so hard to set up a program like this when it is very much needed? (IO)