considered a literary `classic. It has been a recommended read on many schools reading list for many years. But the book does have its share of controversy concerning the content within the book. Censorship is a thing many people do not like and some do not want this book censored and believe that the book should be taught in American classrooms. Others do not believe that and seek to have the book banned from being taught in schools. Huckleberry Finn is not a bad book but the negative aspects of the
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Why Sex Education Should Be Taught In Schools Most America teenagers are sexually active and think nothing could ever happen to them. But‚ many of them are misinformed about the risks that are involved in sex. Teens also don’t always know the best ways to protect themselves and their partners from becoming pregnant or getting STD’s. Alan Harris said‚ the more educated someone is the more likely they are to make responsible and informed choice for their behaviors. Sex education given by
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that began to raise questions on whether or not it should be taught in school because of its discussion of slavery‚ racism‚ and use of the n-word. Though it seems that those who want to sanitize or not allow the book to be read at all are missing the true message of it. Huck Finn enlightens us on what slavery and racism was like from a new perspective‚ it shows moral conflict‚ and it makes you uncomfortable. Throughout history slavery has been taught from the same point of view an old‚ white man. Huck
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Greek mythology is a subject that is very under-rated in schools. Greek mythology is a subject that can fit into several different categories when dealing with school. Greek myths also have morals that can help with everyday life. The stories tell us what the gods and goddesses did right and wrong and show us how we can live our lives right and not make those mistakes. I think that Greek mythology should be taught in high school as a required class because it can be used to teach about Greek literature
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Should creationism or evolutionism be taught in public schools? "It appears that some school officials‚ teachers‚ and parents have assumed that religious expression of any type is either inappropriate or forbidden altogether in public schools; however‚ nothing in the First Amendment converts our public schools into religion-free zones" - Bill Clinton. Although‚ public schools are meant to be religion free sometimes the topic of creationism is brought up and it causes many
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Should Sex Education Be Taught in Public Schools? The decision to teach sex education has been in debate for a few generations. The actuality is that‚ for parents and communities‚ it is still a highly controversial issue that must be addressed. Many believe that the incidents of school-age children participating in sexual practices are increasing. What is more of a problem is that the media is continuously reporting that the ages of these children are decreasing. People who oppose sexual
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Video Essay 10-17-17 Mrs. B When school was first invented‚ it was in the industrial age. School was used for a training for kids to train for factory work. School is still used today as so called “training” for a real job but in many ways the school system hasn’t changed since the industrial age. In school everyday all kids do is follow instructions‚ but in the real world‚ how much could following directions really help you? In school you are rewarded for doing exactly what you’re
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statement: schools don’t teach lessons that will be beneficial for life. A variety of different skills are being taught at schools but are any of them actually going to be useful in life. Most students won’t use any of it unless they later major in those subjects and have careers in those subjects. Classes being taught in High Schools are not beneficial for life and don’t teach many of the skills that life or their career requires. Students won’t use skills being taught Skills being taught in high
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It is believed that going to school is crucial for children. This brings social and mental benefits to them. However‚ children can be taught at home for certain reasons such as safety and disability. First of all‚ school can increase social awareness for kids. This is because they play with others and do some activities together. For example‚ playing football and making art posters. As a result‚ this will reflect their behaviour outside schools and learn how to deal with people. Another advantage
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and customs that were common in that time. Most schools across the country have banned the book The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain‚ because they are afraid that such knowledge might have an adverse effect on kids. Our slave filled past may be a sensitive subject‚ but banning his book will not hide it forever. His book does not hold back when describing the culture of the time‚ so he uses words that may seem offensive now. If schools teach this book it will educate students and give
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