Love and Parent Approval Due Wed. 3-5-08

Suppose you fell deeply in love with someone. When you were ready to introduce that person to your parents, your parents did not approve of her or him. Your parents said you must break up. What would you do?? How would you feel??

What does "love" mean to you? for Mon. 3-3-08 DUE Tue 3-4-08

What does "love" mean to you? People experience love in different ways. Do you believe in "love at first sight"? Do you think that teenagers experience love differently or the same as adults? Make sure you answer all of the questions.

Fast Food in our Cafeteria DUE Wed. 2-27-08

Some students compare the choice of food in our cafeteria to that of public schools. Some public schools allow students to go off campus for lunch, to go to fast food restaurants (McDonald's, Burger King, etc.) during lunch time. There are several questions to think about and answer: Do you think that SSSD students should be allowed to go off campus during lunch? Do you think our cafeteria should serve fast food from McDonald's or Burger King? Think about the consequences to health when you eat a diet heavy in fats and calories (heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, etc.). What habits can this lead to when teen get older?

The most frightening moment (for 2-25) Due 2-26-08

Describe the most frightening moment in your life. Give details such as where, when, why, and how it happened!

The Craziest Thing! DUE Wed., Feb. 20, 2008

What is the craziest thing you have ever done in your life? Describe this, telling where, when, how, and why it happened!

Enrollment at SSSD DUE Mon., Feb. 18, 2008

School is closed on Monday, February 18th, but you still must finish this blog, please.

Share some of your creative ideas on how to increase the enrollment (number of students) at SSSD. There are many mainstreamed deaf students who could benefit from the education at SSSD. Also discuss the POSITIVE qualities of SSSD.

Gay Marriage DUE Wed., Feb. 13, 2008

There is a lot of controversy surrounding gay marriage. Some people support this, some do not. Do you think that gays and lesbians should have the right to marry? Why or why not?

Pepsi Superbowl Commercial DUE Mon., Feb. 11, 2008

Pepsi created a commercial for the Superbowl (Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008). This commercial, called, "Bob's House", was based on an old joke known by deaf people. Watch the commercial at: http://au.youtube.com:80/watch?v=ffrq6cUoE5A . What is your opinion of the commercial? Did you like it? Were you happy that deaf culture has gotten exposure on t.v.? Also, discuss this - the Alexander Graham Bell Association (supports oralism), sent a letter of complaint to Pepsi, saying that the commercial gives the false assumption that all deaf people use ASL. What is your opinion of this? Give your opinion of other's comments, too.

One month to live DUE Wed., Feb. 6, 2008

Suppose you were told that you had only one month to live. That would be shocking news but then your mind starts to think about all of things you would like to do before your end has come. Explain what you would do in that month and why. Use details! Give your opinions on what the others have said.

Best place to live DUE Mon., Feb.4, 2008

Where do you think is the BEST place to live? Choose one place, describe it, and explain WHY it is the best place to live. Give comments on what the others have said about their own choices.

Pay for Good Grades DUE Wed., Jan. 30, 2008

Do you think students should be paid if they make good grades? In the January 28, 2008 edition of USA Today, there is an article and an editorial on this topic (3A - "Kids' good grades pay off - literally" AND 8A - "Performance Pay"). This is a controversial topic because some people support the idea, some do not. The article gives both perspectives - pro and con. Read the article and decide for yourself. Do you think paying students to make good grades is beneficial to students? Why or why not?

Abortion DUE Monday, January 28, 2008

Today is the 35th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, the law that allows women the right to choose to have an abortion. Women have abortions for many different reasons. Discuss whether you agree or disagree with abortion. Also discuss the reasons women may choose or not choose to have an abortion. Can you think of other choices women may have if they choose not to have an abortion?

Internet privacy DUE Mon., Jan 21, 2008

Many students, whether hearing or deaf, have their own webpages on community websites like MySpace.com or Facebook.com. If the webpages are not "blocked", then anyone who logs online can have access to the webpage and see what the students have posted, like pictures, information about her/himself, comments, etc.

If a teacher, administrator, or any other person from a school saw these webpages, reported them at school, and the student was disciplined at school, what is your opinion of this? Do you feel that any information a student posts online at home and not at school is the right of the student? Do you feel the school should alert the parents of the student? Think about and discuss the right to privacy as well as the dangers of exposing too much information about oneself online.

Global warming and the presidential candidates - due Jan. 11, 2008

Global warming is a serious issue that people are debating. The presidential candidates are using the global warming issue in their campaigns. Some of them support becoming involved in international environmental agreements (such as the Kyoto Protocol). The Kyoto Protocol has 175 countries involved. The protocol was written to establish limits on greenhouse emissions all over the world, thus reducing global warming. The United States has not accepted this.

This question has three parts, answer each one in your blog response. What do you think we should do as a country to reduce global warming? How can we reduce greenhouse emissions? Check the website, www.2008electionprocon.org, to see what your favorite candidate says about this and tell us if you agree with her/him or not.