My name is Joshua Goodin.
My name is Josh and I am a student at the Robert J. Lister Academy. My mission in this class is to go to Monteverde, Costa Rica to study the native plant and wildlife. The reason I want to study those subjects is because I have always been interested in foreign countries and nature. I also want to study the geographical terrain for my future plans of joining the military when I am of age. We need to raise about $1,800 per person to be able to go. We have done alot of hard work already. This is not a vacation - this is a learning opportunity of a lifetime. We have a class we are taking and we will be studying topics like the economy, ecology, world affairs, etc. Another reason I want to go is because I have never left the country. This will change my life to be exposed to a new culture besides here in America. The reason it will be a life changing experience is because most people do not get the chance to leave the country, and I could be one of them. I also want to see what it is like in a country without a military, unlike America. In a place like America, everywhere you look there is some type of military image. I want to see how the people of Costa Rica live without a military. In Costa Rica, I will study hard, and make the best of the time spent there.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Chapter 3
The topic of this post is about chapter three in the book Walking With Wolf. In this chapter Wolf talks about many interesting things. He talks about the abolishing of the military and being arrested for not signing the draft.
In the beginning of the chapter Wolf talks a little bit about the civil war of the 1940's. he then goes on to talk about how the military was abolished in 1948. Ever since then people from around the world have been attracted to the area. the main reason so many people were attracted was due to the thought of a nonmilitary society.
When he talks about why he was arrested he said it was because him and a couple of his friends did not sign the draft because it was during a time of peace. When he went to court the judge did not want to be to harsh on them, nor let them off to easy. What the judge then said was taken to heart by all that herd it. He said "this is a government of laws and not of men, and so long you live here , you should abide b the laws of the land... those who oppose the laws of this country and this form of government, even when it goes to war, should get out of this country and stay out".
In counclusion, I am looking foward to learning more about Wolf and Costa Rica.
In the beginning of the chapter Wolf talks a little bit about the civil war of the 1940's. he then goes on to talk about how the military was abolished in 1948. Ever since then people from around the world have been attracted to the area. the main reason so many people were attracted was due to the thought of a nonmilitary society.
When he talks about why he was arrested he said it was because him and a couple of his friends did not sign the draft because it was during a time of peace. When he went to court the judge did not want to be to harsh on them, nor let them off to easy. What the judge then said was taken to heart by all that herd it. He said "this is a government of laws and not of men, and so long you live here , you should abide b the laws of the land... those who oppose the laws of this country and this form of government, even when it goes to war, should get out of this country and stay out".
In counclusion, I am looking foward to learning more about Wolf and Costa Rica.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Chapter 2
The subject of this blog is about the second chapter of the book Walking With Wolf.
In the beginning of chapter 2, it is talking about the beginning of the Quaker religion. It is talking about it being started in the mid-seventeenth century, which "was a period of great Religious and political ferment". For all followers of Quakerism after that it was a way of life.
It then goes on to talk about how life was for Wolf when he was growing up. both sides of the family were Quakers. Their education was in Quaker schools. It goes on to talk about how Wolfs mom was put into a mental hospital.
After that it goes on to talk about historical facts about W.W.II, the Presidents, military drafts, and many other things.
In conclusion I hope to be able to learn more facts and be able to relate to the book and to a Whole lot more.
In the beginning of chapter 2, it is talking about the beginning of the Quaker religion. It is talking about it being started in the mid-seventeenth century, which "was a period of great Religious and political ferment". For all followers of Quakerism after that it was a way of life.
It then goes on to talk about how life was for Wolf when he was growing up. both sides of the family were Quakers. Their education was in Quaker schools. It goes on to talk about how Wolfs mom was put into a mental hospital.
After that it goes on to talk about historical facts about W.W.II, the Presidents, military drafts, and many other things.
In conclusion I hope to be able to learn more facts and be able to relate to the book and to a Whole lot more.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Chapter 1
The subject of this blog is on the 1st chapter in the class book Walking With Wolf.
In the begining of the first chapter, Wolf is talking about what he saw when he looked out over the tops of the trees and thinks back to how it was in the begining. When he starts walking he describes what he see's and hear's. What he heard was the song of a black-faced solitare which had pierced the momentary stillness.
What I found interesting was how many different types of plants. There are pink impatients, which is an African plant that was brought there on European boats. It is very comfortable in its new surroundings. The land is almost nothing but plants. There are thousands of plants living in perfect harmony together.
Another thing I found interesting was the snakes. Its is reffered to as the land of legendary serpants. There are the poisonous Fer-de-lances, colorful coral snakes, eyelash vipers, and aggresive black snakes. the chances of seeing a poisonous snake is low and the chance of being bitten by one is remote. Most of the time someones day is ruined not by the snake but by their fear of them.
In conclusion, I hope to find many more interesting things and learn something new.
In the begining of the first chapter, Wolf is talking about what he saw when he looked out over the tops of the trees and thinks back to how it was in the begining. When he starts walking he describes what he see's and hear's. What he heard was the song of a black-faced solitare which had pierced the momentary stillness.
What I found interesting was how many different types of plants. There are pink impatients, which is an African plant that was brought there on European boats. It is very comfortable in its new surroundings. The land is almost nothing but plants. There are thousands of plants living in perfect harmony together.
Another thing I found interesting was the snakes. Its is reffered to as the land of legendary serpants. There are the poisonous Fer-de-lances, colorful coral snakes, eyelash vipers, and aggresive black snakes. the chances of seeing a poisonous snake is low and the chance of being bitten by one is remote. Most of the time someones day is ruined not by the snake but by their fear of them.
In conclusion, I hope to find many more interesting things and learn something new.
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