Thursday, August 16, 2007

Race and science- 4/6

Write 3-6 sentences about why it is so important to see all races equal in worth.

Religious Stereotyping- 4/5

In 4-6 sentences tell me at least one reason why it is good that everyone is not the same.
Does not have to pertain to religion.

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Fixing Stereotyping- 3/29

What is something you can do to stop stereotyping among your friends?
Write 4-6 sentences

Stereotyping Introduction-3/28

What would someone who has never met you stereotype you as by just looking at you? Why would they do this? Would that be fair to you?
Write 3-6 sentences

Monday, August 6, 2007

Gangs 3/23

Knowing what you now know about gangs, what do you think could be done to stop harmful gang activity? What could you/ society do to help these people feel like they belong?
Write 4-6 sentences

Bullying 3/22

Tell me about a time when you have bullied or have been bullied.
What happened? (When, where, what, why..)
What did you do about it?
Was the bully ever remorseful?
If you have not been bullied or bullied yourself, tell me what you would do if you were bullied. Why would you do that? What would be the end outcome?

Cliques pt. 1 3/21

Make a list of positive things about cliques and a list of negative things about cliques:
At least 5 of each

Harrison Bergeron 3/9

Tell me about the difficulties you have seen from our society not being uniform.
Example: Athletic people making fun of non-athletic people.

What are some of the things you can personally do to make being different not so bad.
(4-6 Sentences)

Identity 3/8

Write a list of your traits which you think are immutable. (at least 5)
No matter what you will remain this
Examples:
Kind Cautious Fun
Adventurous Talkative Sensitive
Give me a short (2-4 sentences) reason why you think you will always have those traits.

Priorities 3/3

List 5 priorities in your life in order.
In 4-6 sentences, tell me why you placed them in that order.

Power 3/1

Write 4-6 sentences on how you can use your power on someone positively.

Pressure 2/25

Write a 6-8 sentence short story about a fictional character who did something unethical under pressure.

Golden Oppertunity 2/24

Write one way you can discipline your academic life in EACH of these areas: (1-2 sentences each)
Time
Energy
Goals
Moods

Intro to Ethics 2/23

Write a 4-6 sentences about a time when you treated someone worse then you would have wanted to be treated. Tell me if you would now consider yourself to be unethical.

What do you think being ethical means? (Try Blogging)

In 2-4 sentences write what you think being ethical means.