It's there, but barely. But back when I was a youngster (did I ever think I'd hear myself saying this?) geography was a big deal. My bro and I had a pentagraph (think that's what it was called ), a wooden contraption that allowed tracing of smaller map outlines to transfer larger images to poster board. Then we'd label and watercolor the countries. Creative geography fun, learning geography at the limits of my visual-art skills (not like you). But you're right about the curriculum nowadays. I always bring Paul Simon's "Kodachrome" to mind when the US public ed system is discussed: "when I think back 'bout all the crap I learned in high school, it's a wonder I can think at all".
Thanks for validating my recollection, Gypsy. We really did learn geography back then, but at some unspecified pace,the educational system eroded to merda.
Y'know, Jenny, I hate to complain, but sadly it's mostly us 'Muricans who are awake that are waiting either for the nuke or to die asap of natural causes, given that we've long realized that the country's FUBAR (only military acronym I ever liked and so true of this country -- beyond all repair!!) Most of those around me beyond my few close friends are in 'Murican Lala land, that comfy place of purposeful unknowing where they all mostly live as rabid consumers of pop culture; nothing much else penetrates their veil. I translocate my consciousness into music as much as I can.
Correct.
While Americans were 'shopping' they did not vote nor did they bother to look what the USA was doing in other countries
They did not care.
NO Geography
No World History in their education system.
It's there, but barely. But back when I was a youngster (did I ever think I'd hear myself saying this?) geography was a big deal. My bro and I had a pentagraph (think that's what it was called ), a wooden contraption that allowed tracing of smaller map outlines to transfer larger images to poster board. Then we'd label and watercolor the countries. Creative geography fun, learning geography at the limits of my visual-art skills (not like you). But you're right about the curriculum nowadays. I always bring Paul Simon's "Kodachrome" to mind when the US public ed system is discussed: "when I think back 'bout all the crap I learned in high school, it's a wonder I can think at all".
Hi Vin
I too loved geography in school. My sister and I drew maps incessantly.
Thanks for validating my recollection, Gypsy. We really did learn geography back then, but at some unspecified pace,the educational system eroded to merda.
My daughter was in the education system in the US (California) She learned nothing but how to buy drugs whilst the whole Campus was full of police!
How do you educate kids in this type of environment?
Nothing but GREED and every person for themselves.
Had enough.
It is time for Karma.
Let the Americans find out about war.
Y'know, Jenny, I hate to complain, but sadly it's mostly us 'Muricans who are awake that are waiting either for the nuke or to die asap of natural causes, given that we've long realized that the country's FUBAR (only military acronym I ever liked and so true of this country -- beyond all repair!!) Most of those around me beyond my few close friends are in 'Murican Lala land, that comfy place of purposeful unknowing where they all mostly live as rabid consumers of pop culture; nothing much else penetrates their veil. I translocate my consciousness into music as much as I can.
Dear Vin.
I am a Dylan fan not always the happiest music. "it's not dark yet but it's getting there.' Music and art IS life.
For everyone who understands this NUTZ world and fights I wish you the best and be safe as you can.
Thanks and likewise.
Blaming all americans serves nothing