Assignment #1

►1. Get all of the supplies for this class by tomorrow. CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST OF SUPPLIES

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2. Click here. Download and print your student contract,

3. Click here. Download and print the list of procedures

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4. Read the contract with your parents and sign it.

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5. Complete any missing parts of the summer assignment. CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE INFORMATION

As we stated in class, those people who did not receive a letter regarding the summer assignment, and therefore did not know about it, are nonetheless responsible for 1) getting the class supplies 2) logging on and registering for Power Media Plus, and 3) completing one (1) of the summer research projects. Those students who completed the review book work will be given credit for their assignment, and their grade on the assignment will be used to drop their lowest test grade of the semester.

Students who did not obtain the review book must do so as soon as possible, but no later than FRIDAY SEPT. 18th. It is very important that you have the review book, as we will be working from that book, as well as the standard textbook. If for some reason you cannot order the review book, you can bring the money to school, and we can order a copy for you.

Assignment #2: 9/11 Illness Due Monday 9/14

Eight years have passed since the occurrence of the terrorist attacks of September 11th. Given the current controversy about health care in the United States, this discussion is still relevant.

Read the following articles.

1. Illness Persisting in 9/11 Workers

2. Here is a follow up to article #1

After reading the articles, post a thoughtful reflection to the following questions.

• How has money played a role in the care of 9/11 cleanup victims?
• Who is at fault for the illness?
• What chages in finance need to be made to correct the problem? Is healthcare a federal, city or individual responsibility?