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 * What __really__makes up your identity?
 * My name is Maximillian Piechottka. I am made of courage, perseverance and honesty. I am always hard working and will always go that extra step to get a higher grade or extra points. I am always reliable, and no matter what, I will be there. I am all for learning and making a difference in the world and I always take new opportunities anytime I can even if I am the only one who does. My family originated from Russia, Germany, and Iran. So my family is very spread out I will do anything to create a better global society and understand global issues for future generations.


 * What __really__makes up your sense of place?
 * I feel at home and safe when I am with family and friends. I also feel at home when I am near the water or near the ocean. I just need to live by some type of wildlife and people that I love.


 * What roles do your identity and sense of place play when you work with others in a group project?
 * So you know each other’s qualities which would help when you are trying to brainstorm ideas and cooperate with each other. They also play a part when you are trying to make somebody feel safe and understand their mindset so you can understand their intentions better.


 * What are the qualities that you bring to the GLIP conversation that will help you make a contribution to your global group?
 * I will bring perseverance and understanding to the GLIP conversation so we can accomplish and understand global problems.


 * What is one local problem (where you live) that you believe needs to be addressed? Suggest some steps could you take to try to solve it?
 * Making neighborhood schools for high income families and sending low income families to the regular schools which wouldn’t have as many educational opportunities and parent help which is what you needed to improve their education but by sending these kids to low income neighborhood schools you do not have the funding for basic school items such as computers, books, etc. What I could do is talk about it with teachers or our school board. Another problem is bullying. It is everywhere. Verbal and Physical Mostly. There is not any cyber bullying. What we can do is educate people about it more and the effects of what it does. We can also put more school counselors in schools. But it would cost money.


 * Finally, some problems have been around for a long time. What qualities do you think a person must have to step up and try to solve them?
 * I think perseverance is the most important quality to have when working with others. Cause you might not always like your partners in life but will always have keep pushing to get the job done.

Phase II: Sense of Place

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These pictures represent where I live and my surroundings. I Picked the beach cause I have a beach house on the coast and we go there very often. I think the city picture represents our towns scenic beauty. But the beach is probably is the most important to me cause i love the ocean and i always have to be near it and i will do anything to protect it.

Use these questions to help you determine which picture shows someone else why your “place” is so special to you.
 * Does a scenic picture represent the beauty you believe that your town has?
 * Does a picture of a group of people represent and show a warmth and friendliness that your town has?
 * Does a statue or building convey the feeling of history that makes your place important and unique?
 * Is there a cultural event that represents the values of your home location?

What are your initial thoughts about how your image addresses the questions above? Later, you will be working with the members of your group to create a travel package that includes visits to each group member's home location (see Phase II)

Phase III: Identify Local Issue:

What is your local issue?

What can you do to be address the issue?

What is the global impact of your local issue?

Add these thoughts to your Group's Discussion Forum on Local Issues