Current Events Class Continued...

            Sorry, school ended, so I had to log off... but as I was saying, it is more likely that citizens who are able to participate in government issues are more likely to be active participants because they understand what is going on in the world and how it is impacting today/their future. Another good reason to have a current events class is so the people taking it understand why history is so important; the current issues that would be discussed about today have a history which explains why it's happening. For example, today there are huge issues in Egypt, Libya, and many other countries in Africa and the Middle East because of the rebellions over the ruling dictatorships. It is sad that a lot of students are not aware of what is going on around the world, and that some students did not hear about the U.S. sending missiles to Libya. We need to educate the generations who are going to run our country, and we should start by teaching them about important events today. Now, after students realize what is going on in these various countries, they usually do not understand why the U.S. should be worried or even be participating. Well, important events in history would specifically explain the U.S.'s ties with Egypt and how a rebellion might put the U.S. in danger of  losing an Allie (who also had good relations with Israel). Also, the class would inform kids of the various forms of government being practiced around the world, along with seeing first hand accounts of how it impacts its people. The ruthless dictatorships in the countries stated above show how dreadful the lives of these people are to be so desperate to rebel against the government. Sounds like a history class? Well, it's not because the class would focus on certain small or big events in history which only pertain to the subject being discussed about today's events.

            It would be almost impossible for this class to have text books, but an equally credible and effective source would be the newspaper and other informational texts including Times magazine and maybe some smaller more specific history books to support information. I cannot stress enough on how beneficial I think this class would be to future generations! I mean it's not only teaching kids about what's impacting their lives today, but it's making well rounded students because they are learning about history, math (example: national debt; why and how), science and technology, and other important subjects to understand. Science and technology would be another huge teaching point in the class because it is one, important and two, interesting to see all of the new advancements of the world. Today, while reading the newspaper, I read that in China scientists have started to genetically modify cows to produce milk more similar to humans; this creates milk more nutrient rich for us and improve our health. Learning about this gets me, and probably other students, thinking about others ways to invent things which can improve the society of tomorrow. That might never happen if I never learned that piece of information.

            Overall, I can go on and on about how beneficial and interesting a current events class would be to take in school, but I have go and do other homework, so if this class does not take off anytime soon, read the newspaper and be an active thinker in the world today because you don't know how it might impact you tomorrow.

Current Events Class

            English, math, science, and history are all core classes which is a requirement to in order to graduate. I agree that all of these classes are very important for young adults to learn and grow from, but I believe that an additional requirement class should be added to the list. A current events class would benefit students for many reasons. First and foremost, it would teach the upcoming generations about what is actually going on in the world around us; students who are more educated about political, social, and economical affairs are most likely to be active members in their government. I feel that many new members of society

Unplanned Vacations

           I have become a random person in my thoughts and actions to a certain extent for two reasons. One, I'm a little bit of an odd person and never know what is going to happen in the future, so why make plans? Two, my parents indirectly raised me to be this type of person. I say indirectly because I have observed this characteristic mostly when we are on vacation. Most families plan their vacations in a least a month in advance; they know what they're doing, what/where their hotel is, and many other "little" details which are present when planning a vacation. My family is not ordinary, and I know that many people say this, but in my case it's true. When we take a vacation, we usually don't know if or where we're going until about a week in advance. One vacation specifically, I thought we were going to a beach in South Carolina, but we ended up taking a road trip to the  Grand Canon. The plan was to go to as many destinations as we could across five states - Utah, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Colorado. We found hotels as we traveled. We went into towns to eat at local restaurants. We traveled before the sun rose and got back long after it set. Basically we went where the wind took us.

             I know it sounds crazy to most people, but I wouldn't trade these experiences for anything. I love traveling like this because it's an adventure everyday, the opposite of my routine life. I like the idea of really experiencing what the culture or area is like, completely, all long as you can everyday. Why go on a vacation to sit in the hotel or at a pool? I don't understand why people spend all that time and money traveling when can they can do that at home.

            Great experiences have come from randomness, including one night traveling within Utah's National Park in Bryce. One night after going into the park and other attractions, we heard that a group of astronomers were having an event for the public. Curious, we went and found that a whole area filled with telescopes and wires which were being viewed by the community. It was great; I saw and learned so much, including the experience of seeing a star dying and learning about how it dies from a professional astronomer, while looking in a 10,000 dollar telescope (which I almost broke when tripping over the cord as I left). This, like many other examples make my vacations so memorable and I it makes me more appreciative of how spontaneous life can be. If you still don't understand what I'm trying to say, here it is: be open to adventure. Go out of your comfort zone because you never know where it can take you.; remember that the experiences of life are in your hands.  

             It has become a habit for me to log on to our class blog page then stop, think, and wonder what I will write about this time. Whether I know a topic to write about or not I always tend to look at all the other blogs people have posted. A half and hour later, I realize that I could have written a couple blogs myself and checked it off my list for a little bit. (Even though blogging is suppose to be a lifestyle.) Then, I say, "oh man... I guess I have to blog the next chance I get," and go on to do other homework. Today I unknowingly did the same routine, but while contemplating my topic I realized that I learn as much or more from reading others blogs than I do writing them. Yes, writing your thoughts and opinions is very important for helping you grow, plus it's therapeutic, but I feel that reading different opinions and insights help you grow by teaching you be open minded. Also, it expands your knowledge of a certain topic and reminds you to be more optimistic in life. I just read a blog about how our society tends to only focus on getting from point A to point B, not the journey in between. The message was to remind you that we are here on this earth to enjoy life and not rush through it; cherish every moment you have and live life not only for yourself, but for the genuine good of the world. This blog is an example of why I love to read them for so long. It inspires me to write so I can help someone else grow as well as myself. Ultimately, I learn how to be a better person by accepting others opinions, learning something here and there, and reflecting on personal experiences which connect to the bloggers message. Even if I might fall a little behind on my blogging, I'm okay with it because I'm learning from others along the way.

Today is not Far from the Past

          While watching Jeopardy with the guest opponent Watson and recently talking in Biology about how our technology in medicines is still behind, I came to thinking about how our present day, our modern day, will the be the past of tomorrow. All of our technology will look barbaric and our lifestyles will be a thing of the past when we are older! It was only in 1928 when the first television came onto the market and  then the computer was placed on the market in 1982. Personally, I know people in say that when they were in college, they were researching, learning, and programming how to make a button or tab work as a link on computers. To me that seems so long ago, but it was really during my parents youth, so what will my kids say about the new technology I have today? What will be the new way to hold music? Can laptops be get any thinner? Will touch screens be an irrational idea?
         I hope technology is more focused and involved in medical research rather than entertainment; one because kids need to stop staring at monitors all day making their brains turn to mush, and two, we should be capable to cure many conditions which we are dealing with irrationally, including radiation therapy for cancer patients. It is sad that with all of our entertainment technology increasing constantly, our medical technology is lacking. I hope when I'm old, I can tell my grandchildren about how hard I had it with the limited amount of technology I lived with as a kid. I mean honestly, my grandparents lived without electricity (and shoes) when they grew up!

Hoy, soldados tienen que llevar cargas como grande tan ochenta y cinco libras mientras luchando enemigos.  También hoy, una mujer paralizada tiene treinta y dos años no ha caminado nunca en su vida.  Qué tienen una mujer paralizada y un soldado en común?  Ambos personas usan un exosqueleto.  En Los Estados Unidos, hay seis millón americanos paralizados.  El exosqueleto pesa cincuenta libras, pero distribuye el peso igualmente,  así el soldado no siente el peso. Era inventado para los soldados de militares, pero  se descubrieron que puede ayudarlo personas paralizadas. La urgencia de acción es inmediatamente porque la invención es necesaria para serles eficiente en combate a los soldados. También, las personas paralizadas lo necesitan inmediatamente para vivir una vida normal. Una acción necesaria es apoyar la construcción de esta invención por donando dinero a Berkeley Bionics. Los inventores de exosqueleto son Berkeley Bionics. Una ventaja de esta invención es el exosqueleto ayudará la gente paralizada y los soldados. Otro ventaja es el exosqueleto ayudará llevar cosas pesados para los soldados.  İPuede llevar como máximo 200 libras! Aunque muy útil, una desventaja es el exosqueleto es carísimo y voluminoso.  En nuestra opinión, el exosqueleto es una invención que puede cambiar las vidas de muchas personas.  A personas paralizadas, la invención logrará sus sueños de andar.  Y a los soldados es una invención puede salvar sus vidas un día. Donando dinero a Berkeley Bionics para investigar materiales baratos es una solución rebajar el precio y la  investigación lo hará pese menos. En muchos años, el exosqueleto será popular y más barato.  También, dentro de diez años todos personas palizadas habrán comprado un exosqueleto o los médicos se lo habrán dado a pacientes.  Hasta, muchas personas usarán el exosqueleto.

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Learning Along the Way

               I feel like a normal kid for once. I don't care when I do my homework and I don't mind if I bomb a test... this craziness has been going on for over a month! I think there are a lot problems with this mind set in the middle of my junior year, but I can't help it; I really enjoy feeling a balance within my life due to this change.
        Don't get me wrong, I still care about my grades, I'm just not grade crazy anymore. (I mean come on, I'm not that stupid to start failing all my classes.) If anyone is trying to unlock this secret, I have some ideas that might help.

   1. Know the consequences for you're actions. If you feel like you didn't prepare for a test then don't be crushed with your grade. Accept your actions, learn from them, and move on.
   2. All you can do is 'show them what you know'. There's only so much you can do, so don't be too hard on yourself for only being human; just try your best!
   3. Realize that in 20 years you're not going to remember what you got on that test in biology, math, or English, but the experiences you had with your classmates and friends. Make some time to enjoy being young.

I hope my realization of school and grades has helped someone out because it really isn't as stressful as it seems to be.