Wednesday, April 7, 2010

HW # 5 - Due 4/8

Read and annotate 1.2, 1.6, 2.2 and 2.5.

Vacation Assignment - Due 4/7

Using your free writes and all the sources we looked at in class complete one of the following options:

Option 1: Create a detailed outline that answers the first Essential Question, Who has what in American society? Include Evidence and Analysis.

Option 2: Write a draft that answers the first Essential Question, Who has what in American society? Include Evidence and Analysis.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Interesting Link!!!

The link below has a video from a new show that discusses wealth inequality of women of color. You may use this as a source for your paper.

http://www.democracynow.org/2010/3/12/study_median_wealth_for_single_black

HW # 4 Finish Free Writes - Due 3/25

Who has what in American society? (2-3 Pages)

- What is the distribution of wealth in America?

- How does having/not having wealth impact your access to other resources such as education health care and influence in society?

- What are some societal factors that determine whether or not you have wealth? (For example, family, race, gender, level of education etc.)

- Bonus: What does this distribution of wealth tell you about American values?

Monday, March 22, 2010

Article Summary Response # 4 - Due Friday 3/26

You may want to find an article about the new health bill since it is a hot topic this week.

Friday, March 19, 2010

HW # 3 - Due Monday 3/22

Read and annotate handout on Prison Labor. Write 2-3 discussion questions.

HW # 2 - Due 3/18

Answer the two Aim questions in one paragraph each. Make sure to use details/evidence to support your answer.

Aim Questions:
1. What role does health care play in the way wealth is distributed in the U.S. today?

2. What affect does health care have on who has power in American society?