Congratulations to the following individuals who earned A’s on the recent Common Assessment in Economics.
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For Economics this week (April 13 to 17) we will take a good long look at America’s Health Care system and how it impacts the Economy and lives of us everyday normal Americans.
Family Health Care Survey – Please take this Health Care Survey home with you, and talk with your parents about yours and their current health care plan. Although the survey is due on Monday April 20, it would help in your understanding of the American Health Care system if you went over it with your parents ASAP.
Weekly Schedule
Monday – we will present our RWE assignments on Health Care in USA to the class.
Tuesday thru Thursday – we will watch the movie Sicko which takes a good long indepth look at the problems in the American Health Care system.
Tuesday thru Thursday – we will watch the movie Sicko which takes a good long indepth look at the problems in the American Health Care system.
Friday – we will have a nice long chat on how best to clean up this mess.
Meanwhile – I want you to read the Time Magazine cover story for December 1 “The Sorry State of American Health”. The following links provide you PDF copies of the main article, five graphs, and a series of questions. I have hard copies, however in the name of saving paper and trees and babies I have a limited amount. Also, the PDF’s are in color and can be enlarged, thus they are more effective. Your call, however I would hope you would choose on the side of humanity.
The assignment is due on Friday.
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A particular teacher (who will remain unnamed) has been highly critical of this blog since the election…and has noted that it is now “boring.” While I disagree with that mindless premise, lately it’s been pretty much about popcorn buckets and airplane tickets. So, to remedy that we have resurrected “Cool News.” Last year, if you remember – “Cool News” – provided readers an insight to interesting stories and articles around the world. Feel free to comment or to send in your own suggestions. And hopefully certain English teachers will be a bit more open minded with their criticisms in the future.
Take a LOOK – Today’s “COOL NEWS” is a spirited 7:00 youtube discussion on the issue of gay marriage between John Stewart of the Daily Show and Governor Mike Huckabee, who ran for the Republican nomination for president. Good points both sides. Take a look. Leave a comment.
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Three $1000 scholarships. Without the generosity of so many in the Oakridge Community, this scholarship would not be possible. Thank you so much to the following individuals and businesses who contributed hard earned dollars to help these kids to achieve their dreams.
People: Maija Bejarano, Brandon & Daphne Barry, Deb Beets, Adam & Kelly Carlson, Andrea Case, Judy Downs, Sharon Farwig, Pablo Fierro, Joann Flejszar, Brandon Gemzer, Paul Gillan, Randall Green, Glenda Hall, Heather Havermans, Diane Kent, Matt Langlois, Corey V Leonard, Lee LaPointe, Jeff Lohman, Dave & Sheryl Luttrull, Ralph & Diane Morse, Gladys Mosher, Addam & Heather Oliver, Walker Parmelee, Heidi Reister, Pat & Ed Schroeder, Jack & Julie Schugars, Sheryl Swainston, Congresswoman Mary Valentine, Karyn Verge, Carol Wagner, Erin Walling, Jim & Julie Wilde, Bob, Amy, Connie Wood.
And Places: Barnes Hardware, Bernie O’s, BigSigns.com, Be-Bop Ice Cream Shop, Bonikis Restaurant, Community Schools Credit Union, The Fat Cat, Flagstar Bank, Jack’s Corner Store, Jimmedean & Jumbos Restaurant, Muskegon Jaycees, Oakridge Alumni Association, Oakridge Education Association, Pablo’s Tacos, The Ultimate Salon, Wilde Signs, Wolfies Pizza.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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Take a look below – these sights will help you to better understand how the US Debt is figured and financed.
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