The Martian Chronicles, part 3 (Usher II - The Million Year Picnic)

As you read the final section of the book, I would ask you to consider the difference between "surviving" on Mars, and "living" on Mars.  Essentially, what is the difference between living biologically and "living" in the full sense of the word?  What things now motivate the humans on Mars?  Are they now "the Martians" and are they different from people on Earth, if there are any left?  There are a lot more questions I could ask, but they are almost unlimited, so instead, I would challenge you to ask questions in self reflection that help you form a position on the book and on the overall issue.

This TED talk about life on Mars might help you formulate a framework for this concept.

Remember, next week's schedule is off again.  Wednesday is a 7 hour day, Thursday is even block, Friday is odd block.  Vocab 9 test will be Thursday and Friday.  Case study for all classes will be case #7 "Love Drugs"