Welcome to the World Issues Course. As explained initially in class, this blog will serve as our journal as we begin to explore our role as informed citizens in a democracy. From that, we will begin to explore the complex issues affecting us in a very globalized world - both those 'home' as well as foreign policy issues and concerns. As we explore these various topics, you will be asked for your thoughts and input into our topics by posting here on this blog. I will generally let you know when a post is necessary (homework) and what topic we are posting on. As previously mentioned, this is your on-line 'journal'.
If you have reached this far, you have a valid gmail address to access this blog. What I would like you to do here in your very first post is to introduce yourself - basic biographical information (full name, nick name, family, post high school ideas, etc.). This offers all of us to get to know each other which will help facilitate robust discussion here and in class. Also - put one thing that you would really like to know more about that is related to our course. For example, you may want to know more about taxes, or the new Affordable Health Care Act ('Obama care'), or why we give 5 billion dollars annually to Egypt, what the heck is ISIL? . You get the idea - post away!
If you have reached this far, you have a valid gmail address to access this blog. What I would like you to do here in your very first post is to introduce yourself - basic biographical information (full name, nick name, family, post high school ideas, etc.). This offers all of us to get to know each other which will help facilitate robust discussion here and in class. Also - put one thing that you would really like to know more about that is related to our course. For example, you may want to know more about taxes, or the new Affordable Health Care Act ('Obama care'), or why we give 5 billion dollars annually to Egypt, what the heck is ISIL? . You get the idea - post away!
Joseph LaCoppola
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Have a mother father and college sister
Going to Morrisvile State after college
I want to know more about isis
Rebecca Piascik, Beca Piascik. I have two dogs, Cali and Bizhou. I have an older brother, his name is Mike he graduated High School in 2010 and went to Ithaca College and now lives in Hoboken and works at Left Field Pictures. I swim on the Varsity Swim Team and i also swim for club. When im older i want to be an artist, right now im interested in forensic photography.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Nicole Gibson and I'm such an excited World Issues student. Yay World Issues!
ReplyDeleteHey, I'm Sean Collins, I don't have any nicknames. I want to travel around the U.S. after high school. I would like to learn how to do my taxes and buy property but I get the feeling that's probably not in the curriculum.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Maren Higgins. I don't really have a nickname. I have twin older sisters in college, a father and a mother. I want to study linguistics after high school and I would really like to learn more about highly controversial issues such as Gun Control.
ReplyDeleteMy name's Mia Dardanelli, I have an older brother, a dog named Taylor and cat named Simba. After high school I plan to go away to a four year college. In this class, I would like to know more about why we give money to so many other countries, like Egypt, even though we are in debt.
ReplyDeleteHi! I'm Samantha Engelmyer! I am currently un married living with my parents, younger brother and a puppy while my sister attends Union College for engeneiring. After High School I plan on attending a 4 year institution to major in nursing and minor in dance. I would like to know more about how we fund so many forgein countries while we have such a high national debt. In my free time I like to dance and play with the virtual fish on this site! I am looking forward to reading a great interactive learning blog!
ReplyDeleteMy name is Lauren Farina. I don't have a nickname, I usually just go by Lauren or Farina. I have one younger sister who is in 9th grade and a dog named Hampton. I play softball year round and plan on playing in college. After graduating I plan to go to college in the New England area to study Sports Management with a minor in coaching.
ReplyDeleteI am interested in learning about terrorism and gun control
ReplyDeleteI'm Elyssa Connolly! I have an older sister who is currently studying chemistry at Union College, and a labradoodle named Bailey. I'm a rower, and I plan on rowing in college and majoring in Environmental Studies. I'm looking forward to learning about and discussing current news as it happens!
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm Dayva Weiss! I have a (much much) older brother who is a radiologist at St. Peter's hospital, and a younger brother in tenth grade. I'm super interested in photography, film, and all things media arts, and hope to pursue it in college! I'm excited for World Issues, and interested in learning about Isis and the current issues in the Middle East.
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