The Most Valuable Lesson I Learned In 1st Semester World Cultures Is...
Published on Nov 19, 2015
These are a sample of answers I received from my 9th grade students at the end of first semester after I asked them to answer the following prompt "What was the most valuable/important lesson you learned in first semester of World Cultures?"
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Not getting behind cause when you have to worry about getting it in by the deadline it's usually not the best of your ability.
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It's good to learn about countries because once you know about different countries it helps you to understand current events in the World!
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When we watched the movie about the men who were chosen to move to the United States. That really moved me.
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We are lucky here in the U.S. we have necessities that to people in Africa would mean the world if they could just hold it and we take it for granted.
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In the United States we live like Kings compared to many places and we don't realize it.
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Learn about life in different countries like Africa and Australia. How a lot of groups are dedicated to their culture.
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To have more information when researching.
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The Aborigines and how they were treated and what they were forced to do.
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The world is worse than I thought. I always knew I was lucky to live in America but I didn't realize bad it was in places like Africa.
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TO ALWAYS COME TO CLASS PREPARED.
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When Ms. Zemple came in because it made me learn a lot but in a fun way.
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Not to worry about First World Problems, this class let me see the horrible things happening in our world, and it let me see how privileged we are.
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Manage my time well.
You wanted honesty...
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...I mostly learned that I can actually enjoy a class and look forward to it because I definitely look forward to this class in specific.
I don't feel I learned any type of life lesson during this first semester of World Cultures...sorry.
Not to rely on technology for your grade. Sometimes listening to a person or reading a book is a better option. Also sitting quietly in a room where I can brainstorm with other people is horrible and I hate doing that.
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Culture doesn't matter we are all people.
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Being completely honest I learned the violence that I tend to favor is nothing compared to peace.
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I'd have to say the most valuable lesson I learned is...uncountable there are so many things I've been enlightened on I can't put one above any of them.
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Keep an OPEN mind while learning about different cultures and ways of life. It is important to respect other people's cultures because it is very important to them.
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No matter where you li to always enjoy the little things in life.
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Taking good notes will get you far.
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If you respect your teacher and do your work she/he will respect you also and treat you like you are a young adult, not a baby. Thank you Mrs. Hedrick for everything! :)
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Not to procrastinate!
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Just be yourself. We've learned all different cultures and seen tons of people around the world being themselves and doing their culture.
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THE DANGER OF NATURE
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Thank you!
You are more intelligent, creative, capable and powerful than you give yourself credit for...it's time to be the change.
-Mrs. Hedrick
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