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I’m excited to welcome our 7th graders to a year of explorations in world history. Our studies will range over many regions and periods of time, with a focus on the Egyptians and Medieval Period. My own history includes nine years of teaching grades 7 & 8. I have a Bachelors Degree in Middle School Social Studies & Math, a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership, and a Specialists Degree in Educational Technology, all through MIZZOU. I love spending time with family & friends, reading, watching movies, playing with my two yorkies, Triton & Ariel, and my toy poodle, Jasmine.

Friday, August 04, 2006

Citizen-Soldiers ~ Week 23

Sample Student Post:

I thought that it was really interesting that in the early years of the Roman republic, all mall citizens were required to serve in the army. Military service has continued to be an important responsibility of citizenship in democratic nations such as our own country. Here are some interesting viewpoints on military service and our responsbilities as citizens:

Selective Service System

Requiring Women to Register with Selective Service?

Information about the 1969 Military Draft

Wikipedia Information on Conscription (Mandatory Military Service)

One Man's Opinions Supporting Mandatory Military Service

One Man's Opinions Against Mandatory Military Service

Women in the Military

There are a lot of ideas and thoughts in our country about service in the military. What are your opinions about military service in the United States of Amercia? Who should and shouldn't serve, and why?

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