Some ideas I think would be good to discuss as a class over our blogs would be those truly based on our own opinions. We should discuss our own beliefs on the meaning of life because it should vary greatly and offer a lot of other material to discuss. Its a good easier prompt for essays as well. We also should discuss how people act they way they do when faced with difficult life situations and how it affects our choices. One last idea that would be great to read and write about it human's real purpose and the effects we have on the world. Why are we here? How is it that we have survived this long? How have we reached the top of the food chain? How has technology taken away the primal part that makes us human?
Some skills I would like to obtain throughout the unit is the ability to discuss very personal and societal beliefs without disrespecting the other side. Too often people take discussions about religion and personal beliefs too seriously and they often escalate and get blown out of proportion. We need to learn to accept people's differences, even if we are the opposite. Teenagers more often than not are very vocal about their beliefs because they feel that they aren't taken seriously by adults, so they make it loud and clear. It shouldn't be that way. Ultimately we as a class and society even need to learn respect. Simple as that.
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