FARRAKHAN'S HISTORY ALIVE!

Welcome to the World of Farrakhan's History Alive!

We will combine readings and the use of blogging and other means of digital literacy to create an interesting and exciting journey into the dynamics of human behaviors, knowledge, and changing attitudes and understanding of the world and people.

Each of you will have the opportunity to respond to questions, discussions, and dialogues with the teacher, between groups and individuals that will invite you into relative learning and creativity.

You will also create montages, videos, and other multimedia projects that will encourage you to use voice, various sounds, music, and visuals that corresponds to the goals and objectives of the New Jersey Core Standards. The projects assigned are important to encourage mastering the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to reach our goals. Also, developing and enhancing literacy skills will be a vital part of the class objectives.

Let's Get Started!

You will create a blog using blogger.com. On your blog you will first create your profile. Remember this page will be viewed by your teacher and classmates as they respond to your thoughts, ideas, opinions, and creative projects.

There is also a website created for your convenience. You may view homework and assignments for you to complete by the designated date.

View the video "Riding the Rails," then answer the questions below. Afterwards describe the experience of these young men and boys in your own words.

1.  How do you think the mothers' of these young men felt about having their boys leave home so early?

2.  Some of these boys left home at the age of 12  in order not to be a burden to their parents. How do you think you would have managed? Explain.

Unmanned and Dangerous

Homework: Current Topic

Unmanned and Dangerous

The visual below is one of an unmanned drone. Drones are used to target "dangerous individuals 

and groups. However, they also kill many innocent individuals including children. After reading the definition below, click the url provided to view a discussion about this new technology.

Drones are a powered, aerial vehicle that does not carry a human operator, uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift, can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely, can be expendable or recoverable, and can carry a lethal or nonlethal payload.

View the following video:
Click here:
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The major question is, "Are drones creating more damage, death,and other dire situations more than needed to  protect or secure America and its citizens?"

We will address our concerns by writing a letter to President Obama about the use of drones and the killing of so many civilians including innocent children.

Click "comments" expressing what you learned, or how you feel and think about drones.