fandomhigh | Patriotism Yay!: Period 2, Week 4

"Congratulations," Steve said, "You're now past the halfway point of this class. I won't say I hope you've learned something, but merely that I hope you've questioned at least a little bit what you thought you already know, and also that I hope I haven't managed to mortally offend anyone. I think I owe a few of you an apology for last week, since I said a few things that weren't necessarily complimentary about systems of government other than republics, partly in quoting Mark Twain. I do believe the republic is the best system of government, but then, I am American. It's natural that I would think that. Those of you from monarchies probably believe the monarchy is the best system of government.

"With that in mind," he continued, "we're going to do something a little different this week. I'll be passing out worksheets for each of you, which I want you to take and fill in. If you don't know all the information, we have an excellent library and internet access. I'm told the internet is full of information. Next week, I want each of you to give a short presentation on your nation of origin using the information from your worksheet, because it's important for a patriot to be informed about their nation. Once you get your worksheet, you can either start filling it in or go do research."

((Sorry this is so late, I had to take my cat to the vet this morning and then LJ decided to hate me. It's like a conspiracy.))

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Patriotically!

~~Detective~~ ~~Captain~~ Jim Ellison

Aspiring Doctor of Archaeology Evelyn Carnahan

Multimillionaire Hot Shot Lawyer T.R. Wexler

High King Peter Pevensie

Defender of Justice Peter Parker

Radio Free Seely Booth

Chat, pass notes, nap.

Jim was paying attention. Really. He wasn't thinking about the announcement this morning, no. There was no way the sub could make him move out. Right?

Continuing from Aly's class, Seely was grinning dorkily and pouting at the same time.

"Don't worry if one or more of these doesn't apply to where you're from," Steve said as he passed out the worksheets. "That's fine. Every country is different."

Nation*:
System of Government:
Head of State:
Flag:
Unit of Currency:
Motto:
National Anthem:
How did your nation come to be?
What is your nation known for?
Anything else you think is important:

*Those of you with more than one national allegiance may pick one. Americans may do their project on their state of origin if they so choose.

Evie already started scribbling, then stopped, and hmm'd. "Is it all right if I do this for both 1917, and 2007, Mr. Rogers? Just to show the differences?"

"Certainly, Evie, I think that would be an interesting comparison," Steve said. Then he blinked and said, "You're from 1917?" He'd known she was displaced in time, but the exact year was...ironic.

"Well, it was 1916 when I enrolled here last year, and time there is moving at the same rate as the time here," Evie said with a nod. "So the last time I visited home, it was Christmas 1916." She gave him a curious look. "I can't remember precisely, but you're older than you look too, aren't you?"

"I was born in 1917," Steve explained. "It caught me off guard."

"Oh! Oh, that is amusing." Evie beamed at him. "So the next time I go back, I could send your parents a congratulations gift, if we're from the same timeline. And they'd have no idea why! Not that I would," she added quickly. "Time travel rules. Et cetera. But still!"

Steve grinned. "I think my mother would find it amusing, some English girl sending her a present for no discernable reason. But you're right, it's probably best not to mess with the timeline like that."

Peter started to fill out his worksheet.

Boy, there was no pressure here. Either he could do a report on America for Captain America, or he could do a report on Captain America's home state for Captain America.

After handing out the worksheets, Steve hung around until the last of the students left, in case anyone wanted to speak to him.

Did I miss anything?

Has Steve learned about MySpace yet?

Not yet. Give him time.

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