The best laid plans...

Today was test day, and needless to say, it was not everything I had hoped for. Many of you had problems connecting to the Internet through our wireless system, making it difficult to take the test. I will let you know what the next step will be ASAP, but in the meantime, here is your assignment.

Please finish the essays for homework tonight, if you did not have enough time to complete your writing in class. You may make it part of today's post, or make it a new post - your choice.

Also, I would like you to write about your experience in taking the test today. As you know, all this blogging and Web 2.0 stuff is pretty new to me, and at the beginning of the year I asked for your patience as we try new things. So, tell me how it went for you personally, and post it! Thanks so much, and I'll see all of you in class tomorrow.


(Here, from today's test, are the instructions for the essays...)

In a short, well-written essay, answer ONE of the following questions:

1) Some people feel very strongly in their pro-globalization opinions, while some anti-globalization advocates have different beliefs. It’s likely that the truth lies somewhere in between. What do you think is the “middle ground” in this argument? Be sure to provide evidence for your opinion.

OR 2) Explain the academic discipline of Human Geography using the five themes. How is this discipline different from the study of physical geography? In your opinion, what is the benefit of studying Human Geography?

OR 3) The demographic transition graph describes the changes in birthrates and death rates that a country experiences over time. Describe the changes that the United States has gone through by using the demographic transition diagram.



For your second essay, go to the following website and read the news story you will find there:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/24/world/americas/24mexico.html

Then, in a short yet brilliant essay, summarize that story by relating it to our studies of immigration in class. Try to use terms from the text and from our class discussions.

When you have finished your test, publish your post.