Collige?

Yes, I spelled it like that with a purpose. First off, I have a t-shirt with that on it (mocking the Animal House "COLLEGE" shirt worn by Mr. Belushi). Secondly, I thik some of you may be headed for a "COLLIGE" if you do not learn from today's quiz.

You need to learn how to LEARN and STUDY, not simply read by looking at each word. Understand them. Put them together in a way that makes sense to you. Then connect everything at the end. Find ways to make it relevant to you on a personal level...and BAM! You'll know it.

Besides, read this to see what REAL COLLEGEs are looking for. 

So, as you prepare for next week's lesson(s) on chapter 2...think about actually reading and learning rather than looking at words on a page.  Enjoy Ch. 2 this weekend...

Read...Learn...Study

You should always follow that order...Read first to gather information...Think and Learn about how the information fits together...then study so it all sticks in your brain and can be recalled more easily.

Your quiz will have 30 questions (all multiple choice) and will be timed to 20-25 minutes.  You may use YOUR WRITTEN NOTES and/or handout.  You CANNOT USE THE SUMMARY OR OUTLINE!!!  So, what are you doing reading this...get back to studying (or learning...or if you are REALLY behind...reading - at least I gave you the simplification link yesterday).

BP: Bureaucratic Pork

We finished the Ch. 1 slide show today. Very broad in terms of material...but what did you expect for an introduction? I hope you listened more than just read and copied. And please have Ch. 2 read by Monday. We will discuss the Ch. 1 Handout tomorrow - all to get you ready for the Ch. 1 Quiz on Friday (roughly 25 multiple choice).

We will watch the Indoctrination Speech for Obama Youth (ISOY) tomorrow...and I want you to analyze it as a political scientist.

Also - You should check out the Moodle and see if there is something there that might help for Friday.  If you appreciate it, leave a comment...

Corruption of Impressionnable Young Minds

Many people are so ridiculously frightened about the President speaking directly to America's students about the importance of education. While not live, I will show his speech to you on Thursday, hoping that you pinpoint phrases or ideas that are rooted in in his liberal ideology versus what would be more universal...basically are (were) people justified in being worried about his indoctrination of our youth?

IN class today, we started the first chapter powerpoint. Periods 2 & 3 got their textbooks. Don't worry - 1st hour is tomorrow. Read away - because you have a quiz on Friday.

I'll summarize today's key points of interest later...any questions/comments/concerns? Comment below...