We started off by reviewing for our states and capitals maps tests.Gadhafi is still headlining the news. Most people are thinking that he is hiding in tunnels underground in his country still.Another headliner is the earthquake that happened in Davenport. The earthquake ranked 5.8 on the richtor scale. Also this earthquake was strange because the place where the earthquake happened was not on a techtonic plate. The places that have the most frequent earthquakes are the ones that are on the border line of the major techtonic plates, especially, in the "Ring of Fire". It was not a very major earthquake because thus far there have been no reported deaths. However, if it did crack the Washington Monument. The most common place in the US for earthquakes is on the west coast.Then, we watched the CNN student news.Media Literacy Question of the DayHow do you think that a news organization can verify conflicting reports received from a war zone? Why do you think that it is important to verify information before reporting it?*Ask several people from that war zone to make sure that all the information is correct. Or you could also talk to someone like a military perons. Even, a survey poosibly.*To make sure that you are not broadcasting false infromation and loose viewers.Daily Discussion QuestionsIn your opinion, what criteria should the international community use to determine who is in control of Libya?* They should look for someone that can keep a stable security system and maintain the peace.* Also, they should look for someone who has good motives in bringing in a better government and who is in control of the major cities.What resources do you think that the residents seen in the program might need in the wake of Hurricane Irene?* A safe place to be able to go.* Also, possibly help from other countries for injured people and other resources like bottled water, wood, nails, hammers, and food.What concerns do you have, if any, about paying for college? What roles do you think that parents, students, governments and others should play in supporting higher education, and why?My concern is if I will be able to get some good scholarships. I think that parents should help out their kids with the costs. I believe that the government should also help out by helping kids that can not afford to go to college, but would like to go. I think they should play a part in this so that kids that may not be able to afford to go to college can still have the opportunity.What impact will the reopening of Lybias oil have on world gas prices?You could wind up paying less for your gas. In the US it should go down about 4-6 cents per gallon.To finish class we talked about hurricanes.Warm water makes hurricanes.
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