Category: RPC Essays

Weekly Essays Assigned by the Teachers of the Ron Paul Curriculum

Western Civilization I, Week 3 – The Cyclopes and Ancient Greece

October 12, 2021

1. Read Homer’s description of the Cyclopes (plural) in Book 9 of The Odyssey. Would you describe them as having a civilization? Why or why not? Throughout history, civilization has been described in a few different ways. Many of these descriptions share some key attributes. Most civilizations had agriculture, some form of government, architecture, and commonly … More Western Civilization I, Week 3 – The Cyclopes and Ancient Greece

Business II, Week 3 – Harry Browne’s 5-Point Sales Process

October 12, 2021

Write a 250-word essay on Harry Browne’s 5-point sales process. Harry Browne’s 5-point sales process is simple and effective. He says to think of selling as a service to the customer, rather than manipulating or glib talking the customer into buying a product he may not want. In order to sell as a service, you … More Business II, Week 3 – Harry Browne’s 5-Point Sales Process

Business II, Week 2 – Franchise vs. Independent

October 4, 2021

Write a 250-word essay comparing the franchise model against going independent and “doing your own thing.”     When starting a business, there are many different methods of ownership. In this essay I am going to be comparing two options. Joining a franchise versus going solo and starting a business on your own. Each has their risks … More Business II, Week 2 – Franchise vs. Independent

Biology, Week 2 – Properties of Water

October 4, 2021

Describe some of the properties of water that make it so critical.     Water is essential to life on earth. Without it, there would be no plants, animals, humans, and any other living organisms. Water is made up of one oxygen molecule covalently bonded to two hydrogen molecules. Oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and carbon are considered the … More Biology, Week 2 – Properties of Water

Western Civilization I, Week 1 – Important Events from Abraham to Moses

October 1, 2021

Write a brief overview of important events in Hebrew history from Abraham to Moses. The Abrahamic religions are very prominent in the world today, and as the name says, they start from Abraham. In this essay we are going to be looking at Hebrew history starting from the patriarch Abraham down to the prophet Moses. … More Western Civilization I, Week 1 – Important Events from Abraham to Moses

Business 1, Lesson 120 – 15 Benefits of the Ron Paul Curriculum

July 30, 2021

List 15 benefits of the Ron Paul Curriculum. For each of the benefits, offer a personal testimony (proof). If this takes less than 30 minutes, add more benefits/proof. The Ron Paul Curriculum has many benefits and gives students many advantages over our peers. We learn the skills of effective writing, reading, personal finance, and time … More Business 1, Lesson 120 – 15 Benefits of the Ron Paul Curriculum

English 1, Lesson 120 – Northup’s and Eliza’s Responses to Separation from Their Children

July 23, 2021

Write 500 words on this topic: “Describe the differences between Northup’s response to separation from his children and Eliza’s response to separation from her children.” While I do not have children, I can still understand how hard it must be to lose a loved one. From what I hear from my parents, it is even … More English 1, Lesson 120 – Northup’s and Eliza’s Responses to Separation from Their Children

Business 1, Lesson 115 – 5 Student Benefits that Dr. North Did Not Include

July 23, 2021

Writing assignment: Write at least five student benefits of the RPC that I missed in the 26 Reasons landing page. Remember the rule: “Lead with the benefit. Follow with the proof.” Use your own experience as the proof. I have been homeschooling with the Ron Paul Curriculum, or RPC for short, for over two years now. This … More Business 1, Lesson 115 – 5 Student Benefits that Dr. North Did Not Include