POD, periods 3, 4, 5, 7
- Read the following articles New York Times and Click On Detroit.
- As you are reading, think about how/if these events connect all the way back to John Locke, Thomas Hobbes and Social Contract Theory.
- Next, read Who Should #occupytheclassroom ? This is a reflective and informational blog post written by a new-found, amazing teacher-friend I met several weeks ago at Columbia University in NYC. Prior to that, I've grown accustomed to him sharing amazing resources and lessons on Twitter via #sschat.
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| Image from New York Times Learning Blogs, Michael Appleton |
- Answer the following questions in a Google Doc and email to me to submit as your assignment.
- Why are protesters occupying Wall Street?
- What are they protesting?
- What are their goals?
- Is there any connection to John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, et al. and Social Contract Theory? Support your answer either way.
- After reading Who Should #OccupytheClassroom? do you still feel that your voice, vote, action, etc. doesn't matter? Reflect a bit on this post.
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