Sr. English Documented Argument - Mr. Hartmann

Ray Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles (stories from) raise issues related to our world. You will identify a topic brought up in the reading that is currently being debated and discussed in a variety of media at the local, national and global levels.

Here are some examples you may consider:

Anxieties of Suburbia
Imperalism
Racism
Environmental pollution
Censorship
Nuclear arms race/Nuclear capabilities
Cynicism about family life
Pessimism about progress
People in the masses (population as a whole - not individuals)
Sexism/gender roles
Fear of the unknown
Contemporary American values
Euthanasia
Government Control(finance control, forced military service)
Conflict of Science vs. Religion

Your Task:
Use a close analysis of Bradbury's work and what he suggests about a topic only as a point of entry to your own documented argument about some aspect of one of the topics - take your own position only after thoroughly researching the topic and considering the arguments already out there.

Guidelines:
You must use at least 3 credible outside sources - one of which must be a scholarly journal article
Other sources can be books, web sources, magazine or newspaper articles or an interview with an expert

Requirements:
We will work together both in and out of class to generate strong thinking about our topics and to write our ideas as persuasively as possible. Your essay must be 3-5 pages, carefully and consistently edited, typed doublespaced in 12point Times New Roman font. It must include an original title, in-text citations, and a Works Cited page following MLA format.

You must also incude a reflection letter attached to the back of the paper.

Use the following resources to research topics and find good sources:

Opposing Viewpoints

Student Resources in Context

Global Issues in Context

Debate Project - Ms. Frishman

In preparation for your cross-examination debate, you will research the issues, and the essential questions that drive the debate. Collectively, you and your team have discussed and outlined the issues and questions that relate to the proposition.

You must have at least 10 articles that are for and against the proposition. The articles must be from valid websites, or the school library's database collection.
Every member of the team must find at least one article, annotate it and then present the findings to the team so that the team can build their case.

Use the following resources to locate information concerning your topic:::

Opposing Viewpoints

Gale Student Resource Center

ProCon.Org - Drinking Age

ProCon.Org - all issues

Encyclopedia.com- Marijuana

Medical Ethics - Ms. Henck

Use the following sources to find information to support your debate regarding medical ethics.

Opposing Viewpoints Database

Global Issues in Context

Gale Student Resources

American Medical Association

In addition to these online sources the library has books on many of these topics - please ask and we will find them for you!!!

Spice and Herb Project

You will research and explore a spice or herb for classroom use.
Using the links and materials provided you will answer the following questions:

What does your herb or spice taste like?

Where does your spice/herb originate from? How does it grow?

What are some products, dishes and or cuisines that are usually paired with this herb or spice?

What other herbs or spices does your herb/spice pair well with?

Does your herb or spice have any non food functions? How much does this herb or spice cost? Why should someone use it in a dish?

The SpiceHouse

SpiceEtc

CNNSpices

Spices,Herbs,Seasoning

AntiMicrobial Effects

Benefits of Herbs&Spices

CulinaryCafe

In addition to these resources the library has many print sources that can assist you in finding this information.
Please ask for help if you need it :)

American Court System - Miller & Filloramo

Using the following links, you will be able to research:

The history of the American court system
How a jury is selected
Jury responsibilities
Famous court cases

*****In addition to online sources - the library has many print sources and copies of court cases available for your use*********

Outline of US Legal System

Understanding Federal and State Courts

Student Resources in Context

NYJuror.gov

Guide to Criminal Cases in NY

Crime Library

Famous Cases - FBI

Multiple Intelligences Test - Psychology

You will create a lesson/demonstration on a topic of your choice. The lesson will need to include at least 4 of the multiple intelligences that we have studied.

Select your group's topic
Write your goals for the lesson/demo
Decide which multiple intelligneces you will focus on during your presentation and gather materials needed to achieve those goals
Decide on activities that will support and engage your 4 types of learners
Hand in a copy of your presentation with written goals, 4 different Multiple Intelligences and activities that will be used
Present to the class
Self Assessment - Did you meet the needs of the 4 types of learners?

Please utilize the print sources provided and the resources below for your research

Howard Gardner

APA- American Psychological Association

Student Resources in Context

Religions of the World - Ms. Sherlock

Using books and internet links - you will be able to find the following information:::

Name of the religion

Areas of the world where it is practiced

Beliefs

Rituals/sacrifices

Major holidays and their significance

Behavior expected of members of this religion

Religions of the world

Religious Tolerance

Godweb