HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Happy New Year everyone!!! As we discussed in class, it's time for you to make suggestions for your friends, family, & people around the world.

What do you think are some good ideas for New  Year's Resolutions!!  Remember they can be your own ideas or ideas you heard or found on the Internet.

Give at least 2 resolutions and explain why you think they are good resolutions.

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Here is a funny comic I found.  

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Many of you want to see the New Year's Countdown in New York City.  Here is a YouTube video at the Big Apple!!!

The United States & Japan

Welcome back from New York everyone!! I hope you had a great time. This week's blog is very easy. Please tell me three things you found different between Japan and New York. Was it the food? The people? The atmosphere? etc.

 

Please tell me three things and explain why you think they are different. Give examples if you need to.

Herbivores, Carnivores, or Omnivores? Which are you?

Let's not look at religion or personal opinion.  Let's look at humans and science, in general.

Are human beings naturally Herbivores (eat only plants), Carnivores (eat only meat), or Omnivores (eat both plants and meat)?  Why?

Watch the 2 videos below:  After watching the videos, answer the question above and explain why you think so.

## remember to come back to the blog and read other comments and reply.

More info on the Amish!!

thanks to Miyuu and my Father, they found a great website about the Amish. 

Here are links to 

"Do Amish go on vacation?" 

http://amishamerica.com/do-amish-go-on-vacation/ 

"Amish in Japan?" 

http://amishamerica.com/amish-in-japan-well-almost/ 

 please explore this site and share any great finds!!! 

Witness (1985) movie trailer

If you are ever at Tsutaya and want to rent a good movie, try WITNESS starring Harrison Ford. It is a suspense thriller about a man who hides in the Amish community. Check it out!!

The Amish People

Here is a video and some pictures of the Amish people in Pennsylvania, USA.

Please leave comments below based on your assigned homework questions.

Homework: Post your opinion about The Amish lifestyle.  Do you think it is good or bad?  Could you live like The Amish?  

Check the blog again later and read comments from your classmates.  Reply to at least one classmate.

Do you best!!

Greetings!!

Hello everyone, This is the blog for IRS.  IRS will have 2 blogs called, IRS-1 & IRS-2.  Please make sure you post to the correct one.

Feel free to leave comments, ask questions, post links, etc.

Remember you are students and must represent the school even when online.  Please be professional and respectful to others.

Please do not use your full names.  Your first name or family name only is fine.

Let's have fun this year!!!


Here is a little quiz:

What is this called in English?  (Do not use a dictionary)