Government

Discussion 1 Government

◦Describe key campaign strategies that a U.S. presidential candidate can use in order to ascend to presidency in today’s political environment.

◦Compare at least two such successful strategies that were used in the past by U.S. presidential candidates.

◦What are some strategies that have NOT worked.

◦Remember to consider the Political Tactics in your post and try to identify some of the Politicial Tactics that candidates, political parties, and their supporters use.

Discussion 1 Physical Science

Feeding Our Energy Needs

•Compare and contrast two of the following alternative energy sources: wind energy, solar energy, hydropower (stream), tidal power, biofuel, or geothermal energy. Discuss which energy source would be best suited for your home based on cost and availability.

Discussion 2 The Powerful Ocean

•Describe how a tsunami is generated. Explain how tsunami warning systems are used to help forecast tsunami events. Choose a recent tsunami event and describe the history of its occurrence, as well as its impacts on human beings