History
International Astronomical Union
Discussion Post – What defines a Planet?
From its discovery in 1930 up until 2006, Pluto was considered the ninth planet in the Solar System. After the International Astronomical Union revised and solidified the definition of a planet, poor Pluto was demoted to “dwarf planet,” with the discovery of similar icy bodies beyond Neptune. A similar reclassification occurred for Ceres in the 19th Century.
Do you think Pluto should still be designated a planet, or not? What about the other four classified dwarf
Analysis of Song of Solomon
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Transforming Society
Choose a topic that was discussed in the film Where to Invade Next by Michael Moore.
Movie: http://moviesonline.mx/watch/Ed9o3NxY-where-to-invade-next.html
Write an argument that agrees OR disagrees with a policy that the film maker wanted to bring back to the United States for Americans to have. For example, prison reform as shown in Norway or healthy school lunches as shown in France. Introduce an aspect of Yama and Niyama and explain how it may be applied to support your argument.
Your paper should include 5-7 reasons that support your argument. Use a variety of evidence including facts, statistics, case studies, scenarios, textual evidence, pictures, expert testimonies, etc. Your paper should include one counter argument and please provide a rebuttal.
Required Sources: 3 articles from newspapers, magazines, academic journals or library databases. The film “Where to Invade Next” should be another source.
Letter From a Birmingham Jail
Letter From a Birmingham Jail
This week, your task is to respond to the letter written by Martin Luther King. After reading the “Letter From A Birmingham Jail” I want you to answer the following two questions:
1. What do you feel was Dr. Martin Luther King’s best argument in his letter to counter the clergy’s Unity Letter?
2. Why do you feel it was an effective argument? Was there anything in the targeting theory and Maslow’s Hierarchy that might be applicable here? How did he target the “needs” or the beliefs of the clergy who were the recipients of the letter? Remember, he was writing to the clergy in Birmingham who felt that Dr. King was an outsider who should not be in Birmingham. How effective or well targeted was Dr. King’s argument?
Letter from a Birmingham Jail
Please read this letter written by Dr. Martin Luther King. It is a bit lengthy, but it is an important document in U.S. history. When you finish you will be asked a question in the discussion titled: Dr. King’s Letter.
Letter From a Birmingham Jail
April 16, 1963
MY DEAR FELLOW CLERGYMEN:
While confined here in the Birmingham City Jail, I came across your recent statement calling our present activities “unwise and untimely.” Seldom, if ever, do I pause to answer criticism of my work and ideas. If I sought to answer all the criticisms that cross my desk, my secretaries would be engaged in little else in the course of the day, and I would have no time for constructive work. But since I feel that you are men of genuine goodwill and your criticisms are sincerely set forth, I would like to answer your statement in what I hope will be patient and reasonable terms.
The Heroic Actions of Odysseus
1) In what other ways does Odysseus use his wisdom to survive when he faces the cyclopes?
2) Also, do you think his use of the Trojan Horse is heroic because his idea saved thousands of Greek lives?