Educational Advise

What advise would you give to incoming sophomores who are going to take the AP World History? Some of you have played varsity sports, competed in speech and debate tournaments, been in competitive dance competitions, performed with the school orchestra, jazz band, marching band. Some of you have been in school thearter performances, scholar bowl, robotics, and countless other school activities. Were you able to keep up with the work? Was it worth taking AP as opposed to regular World History? What skills have you noticed being improved in this class?

What has our study of the Middle East taught you about our current situation in Iraq?

We have studied the Middle East from its foundation all the way to WWI so far in class. What have you learned about a countries involvement in this area. Stress the positives for countries that have been involved in trade, academics, science, and contrast them with negatives like war, corruption, and fundamentalism.

Write as if you were being asked, as an expert on the middle east, to offer suggestions to the current administration on important ways to proceed in our dealings in the Middle East. You may include Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Iran, and the Palestinians in your response.