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=Discussions 2: 2nd Quarter=

DO NOT POST TO THE DISCUSSION TAB ON THIS PAGE. GO TO THE PAGE FOR THE OPEN DISCUSSION BELOW AND POST TO THE DISCUSSION TAB ON THAT PAGE. MESSAGES POSTED TO THIS PAGE WILL NOT BE COUNTED. . =Discussions= The following topics are weekly discussions each worth up to 5 points of extra credit to your Formative grade. Each post or reply earns from 1 to 5 points depending on the depth of its content. Extra credit earned is capped at 30 points per quarter. Credit on a discussion may only be earned during the week that the discussion is open. Every page on a wiki has a discussion tab... and these will be used for campaigning purposes during Mock Congress. Participating in these discussions will help you become a more persuasive writer and speaker as well as a more active participant in class activities. . Topic 1: Washington D.C. Debriefing: NOW CLOSED. This topic will run through Monday, November 8th. . Topic 2: Republican To-Do List: NOW CLOSED- follow up on last week's elections. This topic will run through Sunday, November 14th. . Topic 3: Civil Disobedience: NOW CLOSED- follow up on our Road to Revolution activities. Still very relevant around the world today. This topic will run through Sunday, November 21st. . Topic 4: Thanksgiving: NOW CLOSED- Uncle Sam invited you to this discussion. Be positive. Be descriptive. Paint a picture of your Americana in words. This discussion will run through Sunday, November 28th. . Topic 5: Travel Security: NOW CLOSED- Where do you draw the line between freedom and security ? What do you think about the new airport security measures that went national in time for the Thanksgiving travel surge? . Topic 6: Wiki Leaks and Freedom of the Press: NOW CLOSED- After releasing thousands of secret U.S. Government documents about our operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, Wikileaks has just released hundreds of thousands of secret State Department documents and messages regarding U.S. relations with countries around the world. __Is this patriotism or treason?.__ (Through Sunday, December 12th) . Topic 7: Williamsburg Founders or Traitors Electronic Field Trip Discussion Board. NOW CLOSED- (you should check back to see if your questions or comments get responses from Williamsburg historians or other students... but the time for earning credit is over.)

Topic 8: There Oughta Be a Law: With all that's happening in America. With a New Congress now starting. What sort of laws do you think our country needs to manage the issues that are most important to you ? This last 2nd Quarter Discussion will run through Sunday, January 16th and lead into the start of our 2nd Semester Mock Congress.