Jan Journeyman

January Journeyman Class

"So it is that, despite all of its great qualities, the religion of Islam has proven historically have no tradition of freedom, self government, science, or economic development. "
                                                                             7 Tipping Points that Saved the World

Study/Learn



1. Read the 7 Tipping Points that Saved the World chapter 4 (It is 34 pages)

2.  Watch: 

Understanding Islam in Under 60 Seconds (David Wood) - YouTube

▶ 1:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANWJ6p3PpCs

3.  Write this ONE notecard, and REVIEW your others:
          
         Jihad

(Make sure you review the others! Especially from apprentice! You will need them!) 

4. Come prepared to talk about the book. 


Know/Understand

Woo Hoo! We are playing Signers Got Talent!!! :D  Pick a signer of the declaration to be. Come with a short talent to show off. And, either twisted in to your talent, or before make sure you tell us three facts about the signer you are being. Get creative! Dress up! Be the signer! 

* The talent you are showing off, can be yours, or a real talent the signer had. Just pick a talent. You all have many! (It could be with the piano, or outside, or something, but it would be BETTER if we could all just stay downstairs! ;^)


FROM PENNSYLVANIA

- Robert Morris:  ELENA

- Benjamin Rush: 

- Benjamin Franklin:  TARA
- John Morton
- George Clymer: ISA
 - George Taylor                                                   
- James Wilson: JESSICA & PAIGE



Once everyone is taken:

-William Ellery 
-Oliver Wolcott
- Matthew Thornton
- William Whipple


(Email Mack at bethedingledody@gmail.com with your signer so we don't double up! Also, if you need a talent idea, or if you have any questions, just ask!)


Become/Serve

Journal about ONE OR MORE of these quotes from the book, for 10 minutes. :D


1. (When the two brothers are talking:)   "You lost your religion," the younger finally concluded. "You sold yourself for nothing but a poll tax and a way to better your position in this world. You gave away your christ because it was a little easier. To save your lands. Your wealth. Your ambition. You sold your religion for a pot of porridge and nothing else."

2. (The brothers still) "Which side will you fight for? Which side of history will you choose?"

3. (During the battle)  "Motives could be the tipping point between success, and defeat."

4. ( Also during battle)    

"The invaders wanted the Franks to come out and meet them in open battle. Martel would have none of that, knowing that the Arab army would decimate his limited forces. He also understood the advantage that he held on the high ground." 

(That one isn't really self explanatory,  so what I thought about while reading it, for example, was the temple. What do you think about it, when you read it? Journal about who the invaders represent? What does the phrase high ground represent?)


5. (This wasn't in the book, but it goes well with quote #4. It's by President Henry B Eyring) 

"If you are on the right path, it will always be uphill. The lord is anxious to lead us to the safety of higher ground.