Distinguishing Fact from Opinion

On Mon. 24th, Oct. and Tue. 25th, Oct. we took notes on Greek expansion under Alexander the Great and discussed the legacy he left for the Hellenistic kingdoms that arose after his empire collapsed. We also spent time looking at some of the major advancements of his time and some people who furthered mathematics and philosophy.

After that we looked at an important critical thinking skill, distinguishing fact from opinion. Our classes came up with the general idea that facts are established truths such as 2+2=4 or Japan attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor. Whereas an opinion is a statement of evaluation, such as math is fun or the attack on Pearl Harbor was a foolish military decision.

If you were absent you will need to turn in any work from last time that you may still have. Also, you will need to download the notes and copy from a friend in the class. In addition you will ned to download the assignment and follow the instructions.

Notes: Alexander and the Hellenistic Era

Assignment: Distinguishing Fact from Opinion

Thanks.