Have a Good Break and other announcements...

I hope each and every single one of you has a good summer break. Take the time to read a good book, complete a project you have always been wanting to do, or just enjoy the time with family and friends.

For those returning alumni or current students, this website will be taking a hiatus for at least a school year. Contemporary Issues will NOT be offered next school year, but I can still be found on flickingerworld.blogspot.com or at mrflickinger.blogspot.com

Take care everyone, and thanks for reading!

Mr. Flickinger

Plans for Friday, 5/27

1. Complete a newsreel, your final one of the year, which is embedded below:

2. Then, First use google to write a paragraph on what Steroids are, and how they affect your body. How do they mess up the bodies natural functions? Then read and complete your sheets that Ms. Nolte has for you, and answer the questions that go along with it. Hand in to her when you are done.
3. Your Final Exam will be just like your midterm, so prepare accordingly. Make sure you have something to write with. Also make sure you bring your notebooks so I can get another grade into the notebook.
4. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend, and I will see you all on Tuesday!

5/26 Sports and Salaries

1. Complete the ever popular Newsreel embedded below:


2. Read over and answer the questions covering Sports salaries and hand in to Ms. Nolte. Then, research the salaries of the Reds, Bengals, and another big sports franchise, and compare that to Minor League teams, like in Baseball, and Arena Football. Is this fair, considering the differences in amount of money? Why is Major Leagues so high, while minor league is so low? Answer this part in a paragraph.

Title IX

1. Complete Newsreel below:


2. What is Title IX?
First define what is with a simple Google search. Then tell me in a paragraph on one of the sheets being passed out to you about it if you agree or disagree with its implementation or not. Then, read and complete the paragraphs and corresponding questions over the reading about Title IX.

Controversial Sports Mascots for 5/24

1. Complete a Newsreel embedded here:


2. Then, read and answer the paragraphs and questions regarding controversial sports mascot. Turn in to Ms. Nolte when you are done.

Plans for 5/23/11

The world didn't end! So back to reality...

1. Complete a newsreel using the embedded video down below:


2. Complete the introductory readings with questions about Issues and Professional Sports. Hand in BOTH to Ms. Nolte when complete.

Censorship and Media(All)

Research the history of censorship of TV shows, radio programs, and the movies & video games with regard to how and why they were censored. In a powerpoint, you will:
1. Describe the background
2. Why it was censored
3. What was the end result for the show
4. Have one of each from the categories above