Enjoy your time at the zoo today! Here are a few announcements to remind you about upcoming events or things you should be thinking about over winter break.
Government
Your government assignment is due today. Grades for the economic issues are in the gradebook. I want you to think about some of the topics we have discussed and keep those in mind for the semester final of "philosophical chairs." I will give you a list of topics again to study/research for the final. You are encouraged to do additional research to make sure you have appropriate information and a solid stance for the debate.
There was also some confusion about what exactly welfare is and what people receive. Also, the misconception that all individuals who receive welfare are unemployed or not working. There are still many reasons to be for or against the distribution of social welfare and many good ides to improve the system. I want to direct you to these 2 links for more information (which can be used on the final).
List of Social Welfare Programs
Relationship Between SNAP (food stamps) and Low Income Households
WalMart and McDonald's Workers Receiving Welfare
WalMart Affect on the Economy and Welfare
Independent Reading Books
Take some time during break to read your independent reading book. There will be lots of time available to you and it will really pay off for you when we get closer to finals. Get ahead now and stress less during finals. You also might actually enjoy your reading!!!
Scholarships
Use this time over break to apply for scholarships. There is money available to all types of students for all types of circumstances. Go out there and get yourself some money for school! Please check to following websites:
San Diego Foundation Scholarships
Fastweb.com
Scholarships.com
Enjoy your break!!!
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