http://demographics.coopercenter.org/DotMap/index.html

Check out this link.  Explore the map.  If you hit the "Add Map Labels" button, it will make a lot more sense.

Please explore the map, pick a location (it can be anywhere large or small) and respond to these questions:

1. What do you notice about the color patterns, and what broad conclusions do you draw from this information?


2. What events or circumstances do you think has caused or contributed to this situation?


3. Is this a problem?  Should/can anything be done about this?  Why or why not?



One sentence answers are not acceptable. 

Here is the story.  We will be doing the questions in class tomorrow, so don't worry about answering them now.
http://sites.middlebury.edu/individualandthesociety/files/2010/09/jackson_lottery.pdf

Another link if the first one doesn't work.
http://fullreads.com/literature/the-lottery/

http://fiction.eserver.org/short/the_most_dangerous_game.html

Here it is.  Sorry I am late putting it up.  Do your best to finish reading it by class tomorrow.

Is there such a thing as historical guilt? What responsibilities do we hold in dealing with the mistakes of the past?  How long does this last?  What do you think should be done in this situation?

http://www.ted.com/talks/aaron_huey.html

Gun Control Debate

In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, and other shootings like it, the debate about guns and violence in American culture has become very serious.  Check out some of these videos, and tell me what you think.  Who is right?  What should be done?

Video 1: A gun control debate on Fox News's Sean Hannity Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVQ24g3irZQ

Video 2: Debate on ABC's This Week show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bY9rnBuaT4

Video 3: A gun owner explaining how an assault weapons ban would effect him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDglpt8hpyg

Video 4: A gun owner making a pro gun argument
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeQiVBvy0m0&list=UU193r5YXcpQJV34N99ZbhzQ&index=2

Video 5:  Pierce Morgan arguing against a gun supporter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3FzksnVQ0I


Second Ammendment

"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

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"

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.