World Cultures Question #3

What a person achieves or accomplishes is more important than the way they conduct themselves.

Give some examples from American culture that prove the previous statement to be true.

Give evidence to why this statement is false.

U.S. History Question #3

"Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorius triumphs, even though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat." -Theodore Roosevelt

 
"The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain." -Aristotle
 
 
Which of the quotes do you think is a better model of how to live your life? Why?
 

World Cultures Question #2

Discuss the following questions with a parent and respond in the comments section...



How much of your life is devoted to being entertained? Can you be entertained too much? Does the Bible say anything about entertainment?
 
 

U.S. History Question #2

James Madison once wrote, "Since the general civilization of mankind, I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations."

Discuss the following quote with a parent and answer the following question...

What does this quote mean?


Give an example of this concept in U.S. History or an analogy from your own life to illustrate this point.

World Cultures Blog Question #1

Discuss the following question with a parent and record both your answers in complete sentences...

What is truly good about the United States of America today?

* Remember to honor God by giving your best effort on these questions.

U.S. History Blog Question #1

Discuss the following questions with one of your parents and record their answer and your answer...

What do you think the "pursuit of happiness" is?

What should that mean to you as a Christian?

* Remember to honor God by giving your best effort on these questions.