Reminds me of when I was doing some student teaching at a local HS. The Regular Teacher reviewed the day before the exam with examples that were actual questions from the exam. While a bit strange, I was used to seeing that during Basic Military Training where everyone needed to pass to advance. What got me though was she was thrilled that 50% of the class got 50% of their exam correct. To her that was a big success. Granted this was in a state not known for high academic standards or success rates, but they were nowhere near the bottom of the list either. I was happy to know that this was not going to be my paid profession. Nor would I have been working in that state even if it was. Hopefully things have improved there in the past 40 years.
You might get to the entire World population “involved” in that cup of coffee, if you include all the people that made every component in every device used to grow, harvest, transport, wholesale, and retail that coffee; and all the people that feed, clothe, house, entertain, etc. all those people, and so on.
To say kids are inventive is like saying the sun is a light. Among those I taught all those years ago, the range ran from sheer frustrating to absolutely sparkling. Hard to say which I liked better. This kid is into deep thinking.
Saw a documentary two weeks ago on coffee. It is the second largest legally traded commodity. After seeing the film, I made two changes, I quit purchasing K-Cup pods and I decided to purchase Fair Trade ground coffee. I’m not trying to pass as holier than the Pope here, but I can afford it and it’s hard to watch people living in poverty picking beans to make my cup of morning brew.
Similar to the theme of the reviewed book, a couple of years ago I wrote a long essay about all the people in the world who contributed to my holding a piece of toilet paper in my hand. Given the current shortage of that particular commodity, it looks like some of them aren’t doing their jobs. Our supply chains are fragile things.
KenTheCoffinDweller almost 4 years ago
Reminds me of when I was doing some student teaching at a local HS. The Regular Teacher reviewed the day before the exam with examples that were actual questions from the exam. While a bit strange, I was used to seeing that during Basic Military Training where everyone needed to pass to advance. What got me though was she was thrilled that 50% of the class got 50% of their exam correct. To her that was a big success. Granted this was in a state not known for high academic standards or success rates, but they were nowhere near the bottom of the list either. I was happy to know that this was not going to be my paid profession. Nor would I have been working in that state even if it was. Hopefully things have improved there in the past 40 years.
Bilan almost 4 years ago
The problem is that her “collaborating” is the same as having somebody else pick the coffee beans and then claim that you did it.
Geophyzz almost 4 years ago
You might get to the entire World population “involved” in that cup of coffee, if you include all the people that made every component in every device used to grow, harvest, transport, wholesale, and retail that coffee; and all the people that feed, clothe, house, entertain, etc. all those people, and so on.
sandpiper almost 4 years ago
To say kids are inventive is like saying the sun is a light. Among those I taught all those years ago, the range ran from sheer frustrating to absolutely sparkling. Hard to say which I liked better. This kid is into deep thinking.
Nighthawks Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Jake? from State Farm?
what are you wearing, Jake from State Farm?
cervelo almost 4 years ago
Saw a documentary two weeks ago on coffee. It is the second largest legally traded commodity. After seeing the film, I made two changes, I quit purchasing K-Cup pods and I decided to purchase Fair Trade ground coffee. I’m not trying to pass as holier than the Pope here, but I can afford it and it’s hard to watch people living in poverty picking beans to make my cup of morning brew.
Whatcouldgowrong almost 4 years ago
Similar to the theme of the reviewed book, a couple of years ago I wrote a long essay about all the people in the world who contributed to my holding a piece of toilet paper in my hand. Given the current shortage of that particular commodity, it looks like some of them aren’t doing their jobs. Our supply chains are fragile things.
asrialfeeple almost 4 years ago
Has she read the sequel “Thanks a million”?