Monday, September 24, 2012

Monday Nights Homework Assignment

Choose from the following two videos to watch on Sparta.  Fill out comparison and contrast worksheet.  Be prepared to write a paper comparing and contrasting Athens and Sparta.  I will give you a rubric tomorrow.

Ancient Warriors: Spartans
Spartan Vengeance

There's also a good video telling the real story of the movie 300.

The True History of "300"

Monday, September 17, 2012

Violence over Video in the Middle East

Latest Embassy Violence
Embassies Under Attack
Violence Spreads over Video
US Investigation Ambassador's Killing
Attack on U.S. Consulate in Libya

I am sure you have heard about these events over the last week, but lets discuss them.  #1.  Do you think that the film is wrong or inappropriate?   #2.  Should something be banned because it offends others?  #3. Where should the line be drawn?  #4. How should the U.S. and other governments respond to the new violence in the Middle East.