September 26th

Today's class was a very interesting period. We had 10 minute discussions about our assigned first amendment topics. I myself talked and led a discussion about freedom of press. I had my group discussing magazines and other press related subjects and how they sometimes abuse their freedom of press. Lying and if it is okay or not was also discussed briefly.

Mike Shea

Sept 25th

The last few classes have been in my mind, very helpful. We have been discussing the constitution, the writers of it, the bill of rights, and the first few political parties in depth. I have enjoyed the class discussions because I find them a great way to learn. I have also enjoyed the group work that has been assigned in class from time to time. These pieces of work have been great opportunity to learn and discuss topics with my peers.

Mike Shea G

http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/events-for-the-constitution--14



Timeline^^

Sept.17 and Sept.18 classes

The past two classes have been, well, what i expect and wish for in a history class. There was a good amount of teacher lecturing, which is how I retain the most information. There was also a lot of worksheets and other activities that were group oriented, which is another great way for me to learn. I was extremely pleased with the direction in which the last two history classes were headed. I look forward to seeing more and more of this because i will succeed in a class taught in such a matter.

http://www.spreaker.com/user/4855987/civic_values

Spreaker URL Civic values ^^^

http://private.rewindy.com/story/BBLsLQ3Z/view/1
Integrity ^^


http://private.rewindy.com/story/ieXScbrh/view/1
Responsibility ^^

Artifacts

Fast forward, it is the year 3000, and some one has dug up a chest. Inside the chest lays three seemingly meaningless objects. What does a family picture, sports equipment, and an iPod have to do with each other?

By themselves, nothing, but together they represent the life of the 1997 born student Michael Shea. The family picture may seem very traditional, family means a lot to everyone right? For Michael, this is no family picture, more of a masterpiece. Too many people too count were toppling over one another as the picture is being taken. From grandmothers to granddaughters, babbling infants to wise elders and everything in between, it was safe to say this picture was anything but ordinary. It was taken on the annual trip taken by Michael and his family every year. This summer trip was Michael's favorite time of the year and was extremely important to him to be surrounded by fun people who loved him, which is why this extraordinary picture was in the chest. Upon opening the chest, one might find a stench beyond belief, that unbearable odor is being unleashed by the hockey pads that lay by the picture. Next to the pads was a golf club and a lacrosse stick. These pieces of sporting equipment represent the three sports Michael played as a student at Triton High school. Sports were a huge part of Michael's daily schedule. Two or even three hours out of everyday were dedicated to sports, and that dedication made these sports quite a challenge. Although these sports were difficult, they were enjoyable and a wonderful experience, and for that, they found a center spot in the chest. Finally, an iPod was found at the bottom of the chest. The iPod represents music and music represents a retreat. A retreat from the good, the bad, and the ugly. It offered a way for Michael to enjoy the happy moments, and an opportunity to get over the disappointing times. From the bus, to hours on end while studying, music was always a part of Michael's life. Due to how to picked him up out of the bad times and into the good ones, it deserved a spot in the chest. These artifacts, the picture, the equipment, and the iPod all represent a different way they meant a lot to Michael's High school career, and from them, a decent overlook of what Michael's life must have been like.