As the week began so did one of the most talked about projects of New Trier High School lore...The Junior theme. I was very excited because our junior theme assignment compared to many of my friends in other classes seem to be more targeted to our individual interests. We had to formulate a "Why" question that revolves around a current American issue with interesting historical roots. Now, the difficult part: Finding something that isn't too narrow, not too broad, not too simple, not too complicated- the perfect combination. I read where physic helps with answering "how" questions, but to answers the "why" questions you have to call on metaphysics. Maybe that is why I literally feel more grounded with "how" questions!
I have run my many interests by our teachers. My questions have ranged from: Why to suburban Americans care so much about their lawns? (environmental issues are important to me and I can't figure out exactly why it never gets traction in our culture), Why does fear dominate American decision-making? (this ebbs and follows though in my lifetime it just seems to be dominating our choices), Why in a country that champions freedom of speech to we have to pay our phone bill?(corny, joke, sorry). Trying to choose the topic is the most important and therefore, the most difficult part of the process for me. I have to hand it to the librarians who have helped us out all week. I also appreciate the back and forth with the adults in my life. Doc O'C and Bolos have pushed me to synthesize my thoughts and questions. This was week one of the Junior theme. I am finding some conviction in sticking with some of my original questions. I am ready to tackle the inevitable obstacles in the coming weeks. You maybe interested to know that I know "Why" we got the assignment just not sure "How" I'm gonna do it. Gotta love a challenge!
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