Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Create a Nation!

2ND ASSIGNMENT: CREATE A NATION

OBJECTIVE: Analyze various forms of government from reading and class discussion, then synthesize a “new” government that rivals all others in a created environment.

DUE: Tuesday, September 27th

EXECUTION: Two parts - a printed, artistic piece and a presentation.

Come to class with the following:



1.  A 2-5 page paper/art-piece describing and expressing your "nation", including:

  • Map (with capitol city and two other major cities, three bodies of water, major land configurations, political divisions)
  • Main products of your "nation" (agriculture? industry? mining? etc.)
  • Basic demographics (including population for male vs. female; and age levels)
2.  A government system for your "nation" - including both a description and a constitution.


  • You must be able to defend your system as the "best" for your "nation"


3. A 5-7 minute presentation describing your "nation" and defending your government


Here is a copy of the assignment sheet with the grading rubric.
Here is a copy of the Constitution form.


HAVE FUN WITH THIS!




MY STUDENTS ARE SO CREATIVE! HERE ARE THE MAPS OF SOME INCREDIBLE PLACES I WISH EXISTED...I want to visit them all!



Check out Gerry's wonderfully creative "New America" where the government are expected to hold a viewpoint respecting God (not Allah, not Shiva...the real God of the Bible).


Michael introduced us to Terra Mazuma (Spanish and Yiddish for "Land of Money") - a land with a casino as its main "import".


This is Emily's peaceful island paradise of Elytron - where "tradesmen" maintain an aristocratic nation.


Aimee loves Hawaii! She loves it so much she created "New Hawaii", with a new island configuration, various island states...even a national "bug"! Great idea!

[NOT PICTURED] Zac's nation kingdom of Nabiru and Tim's "Mars Colony". Two more great ideas that just shows how creative my class is.

Great job you guys!
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Just in case the cat eats your handouts...

I don't own a dog...


In case you need any handout passed out so far, you can download a copy below:




  • Syllabus - a breakdown of the entire class assignments, expectations and overview.
  • Reading List - a complete list to date of the reading assignments and the planned dates for discussions in class. Have the readings completed before class discussions!
  • Vocabulary - all the vocabulary sheets for the entire year.                                                   Yes, front and back, Tim! ;)
  • United States President List - remember, you will need to have the first eleven memorized before the first test (and each test afterward, another eleven until you learn all 44, including the dates of their administration).




Keep looking to this site for any other assignments, handouts or information provided in class.
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Saturday, September 10, 2011

"THE LORD REIGNS!"

(Psalm 93:1; 97:1; 99:1)

Ten years ago on the morning the Twin Towers plummeted in dust and flame, I sat at my job and couldn't work. Instead, I just wept. I grabbed my Bible near my compater and began reading this passage, holding onto the only hope I could find...

...now, reading it ten years later it's simple truth still yields true. God STILL reigns. 

He always will.

We live in a troubled world and a country that has forgotten the One on the Throne will not be removed - even if He is ignored!
In our class He will NEVER be ignored. In every moment of the class, no matter what we study, we will emphasize His glory.

Keep perspective - and don't lose hope...



FIRST ASSIGNMENT: GOVERNMENT IN SCRIPTURE

OBJECTIVE: Analyze [1] whether or not God is interested in human government, and [2] how God's Word instructs us to interact with, participate in and relate to government.

DUE: Tuesday, September 13th

EXECUTION: Chose two passages of Scripture that deals with government in ANY way. It is preferable to locate one passage that deals with SECULAR/HUMAN authority, and the other SPIRITUAL/HEAVENLY rule.

Come prepared on Tuesday, September 13th to discuss:
  1. What does God say about human government? What is God's relationship with human government?
  2. As Christian-minded people, should we involve ourselves with human government or just focus on the spiritual realms and sacred activity?
  3. As Christian-minded people, what should out attitude be toward our rulers/elected officials?
Use this handout for class discussion.




Start reading early!
You should have all the files you need on the DVD provided on the first day of class. If you need another copy, see below for .pdf or .mp3 (if available) files.

Next week we will be reading Hammurabi's Law Code in light of other ancient legislation (including God's laws). 

We will also be reading:

Aristotle's Politics, Books I and III - click below for a copy.

Plato's Republic, Books I and VIII

The Roman Charter of Urso, Spain

The Roman Twelve Tables

Bene legere saecla vincere




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