Unit 1 = Geography (Retake Exams still offered)
Unit 2 = Foundation Lessons
Unit 3 = World Myths, Religions & Philosophy
Unit 4 = Autocracy & Democracy
Greetings and welcome Mr P's Website for the 2014-2015 school year.
A) Mr P's Class Syllabus - Still need to get signed or just want to read it again?
B) Check out Technical Thompson's Website (P-Alumni Student Class Website)
C) Missed the First Few Days? Forgot some stuff? Want to know the basic of Mr P's class?
2008 - Romero's Intro Video
2010 - Berg & Lee's Intro Video
2011 - Espejo & Thompson Intro Video
GEO RELATED LINKS TO ASSIST WITH GEO RETAKE
a) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
b) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
c) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
Look for Geo Retake Exams times on front board in class.
Autocracy vs Democracy is
the next unit. Students will spend about 2 weeks on this unit. There
will be a total of 7 assignments. At the conclusion of the unit,
students will turn in their unit packet (assignments 1-7) for points.
Each assignment should be completed as they are assigned during the
unit. Below is the order of the assignments 1-7 so that students can
keep their unit work organized.
GET YOUR TEXTBOOK ONLINE HERE
First log into your etusd account then click on link above
Big Book Questions (BBQ) - Click here for:
a) General info on BBQ
b) Suggested format
c) Table of Contents
BBQs
for the Unit. These are the grand questions that are a sort of glue
that sticks to all the various parts to the unit. Hence, it brings all
the parts of the unit together and hopefully makes sense of it all.
1) What makes a good society?
2) What is the good life?
3) What is the ideal form of government?
Go to Technical Thompson's Website for more info and if links do not work here.
AUTOCRACY vs DEMOCRACY
1) Table of Contents (TOC)
2) Nader's Deserted Island (Omit) - This transformed into your BBQs questions for unit.
3) Scenarios / Spectrum (Spectrum & Vocab Power Pt)
4) Vocabulary Worksheet
.....a) Sketch's 2002 Online Vocab Email Sketch and tell her thanks for helping you out. oliviasketch@yahoo.com
.....b) Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game Email Milie and tell her thanks for helping you out
.....c) Vocab List and Vocab Game Point System
5) Timeline
6) Historical Figures - Front Page includes John Locke & Back Page includes King Louis XIV
.....a) Historical Figure Group Prep & Instructions
7) NO QuickWrite: Which historical figure's ideas do you like the most? Why are those ideas better than others? - Be prepared to speak on such matter.
7a) Discussion Notes (Worksheet) & Discussion Questions (Power Point)
FRIDAY October 10, 2014
Nader's Island - For over a decade, students vote this one of World History's Top 5 lessons
HW:
Do the BEFORE part of your BBQ questions for this unit. What did you think BEFORE studying or considering these questions.
1) What makes a good society?
2) What is the good life?
3) What is the ideal form of government?
MONDAY October 13, 2014
Student Free Day
TUESDAY October 14, 2014 (Minimum Day - Periods 1, 3 & 5)
WEDNESDAY October 15, 2014 (Minimum Day - Periods 2, 4 & 6)
1) Do the BEFORE part of your BBQ questions for this unit. What did you think BEFORE studying or considering these questions.
A) What makes a good society?
B) What is the good life?
C) What is the ideal form of government?
2) Intro to Auto & Demo / TOC (Assign #1)
3) Scenarios / Spectrum (Assign #3)
4) Vocab 1-33
(Assign #4) – Complete by end of unit. Have in class each day as Mr P
will demonstrate vocab words each day. Or refer to student legacy
projects for help. Write your definitions in PENCIL in case you need to
change them. Always, put your vocab in your own words. Do NOT copy a
definition directly. That is plagiarism and also CHEATING.
5) Start - Timeline (Assign #5)
HW:
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
B) Review Greek WS for possible Quiz
......To assist with Greeks WS
a) Read Chapter 1 Section 1: Greeks Roots of Democracy (p.8-19)
b) Complete Greek Worksheets
c) Greek Power Pt - to help with worksheets
d) Greek Jeopardy - Practice Questions like these will appear on Greek Mini-Exam
EXTRA GREEK STUFF --- This is NOT required work
e) Yale's Professor Kagan's Greek Lectures - This is for students who enjoy and want to learn more about Ancient Greece. This is NOT required work.
f) Read Plato’s - Allegory of the Cave… if you want. Just some extra reading. This is not required work.
g) Don't like reading? Watch an animated version of Allegory of the Cave.
h) BBC Documentary: What the Ancient Greeks did for us? (1 hour)
i) BBC Documentary: Ancient Worlds - Who were the Greeks (1 hour)
NOTE - Geo Retake Exam#5 Thursday after school – 3:22 pm - Mr P will likely do only a few more this semester. Take advantage of this offering while it lasts.
THURSDAY October 16, 2014
1) Green Greek WS Quiz? Perhaps?
2) Timeline – Greeks and Romans
3) Vocab - work on
HW:
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
B) Complete Timeline (Assign #5) – Due Friday
C) Review Roman Worksheet for possible quiz?
Ca) Read Chapter 1 Section 2: Roman Republic & Empire (p.20-27) -- (Due Tuesday)
Cb) Complete Roman Worksheets
Cc) Roman Power Pt - to help with worksheets
Cd) Roman Jeopardy - Practice Questions like these will appear on Roman Mini-Exam
FRIDAY October 17, 2014
1) Romans WS Quiz? Perhaps?
2) Timeline – Greeks and Romans
3) Vocab - work on
HW
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2010 Power Pt Vocab Game
B) Read Plato’s - Allegory of the Cave… if you want. Just some extra reading. This is not required work.
MONDAY October 20, 2014
1) Model Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
2) Allegory of the Cave
3) Timeline – Romans -US Constitution
a) Fall of Rome
b) Visigoths
c) Rome & US - Fall of Rome Annotation
4) Vocab - work on
HW
A) Complete Auto Demo Timeline (Due Friday)
B) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
TUESDAY October 21, 2014
1) Greek Mini Exam - Not going to happen
2) Groups become Experts on Historical Figures of Autocracy & Democracy
HW
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
WEDNESDAY October 22, 2014
1) Vocab Game Instructional Video?
2) Investigation: Rome & US
3) Complete Timeline
HW
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
THURSDAY October 23, 2014
1) Auto Demo Historical Figures (Assign #6)
2) Group Prep for Historical Figures Mini-Presentation
3) Video Game Instructional Video
HW:
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
B) Be ready to present your Historical figure (Tuesday)
C) Check out these Legacy Projects on the Auto vs Democracy Historical Figures done by students from the past:
1) Cory Gehr's 2010 Autocracy Democracy Time Travel
2) Bill & Ed Show 2000 Autocracy Democracy Historical Interviews
3)
Who will make an even greater short film? Is it you? Would you rather
do a cool meaningful final project than a final exam? Think about
making a short youtube clip like this to show Mr P you have technical skill. Yet, before you start doing anything, scroll down to read over the Legacy Project Information.
FRIDAY October 24, 2014
1) Expert Groups Present their Historical Figure
HW:
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
MONDAY October 27, 2014
1) Conclude Group Presentations of their Historical Figure
2) Review Vocab
3) Start Vocab Game
HW
A) Study for Vocab Game (Thurs) -- (Vocab List & Point System)
B) Auto v Demo Packet - Assigns 1-6 should be completed
C) Auto v Demo Discussion Day Questions & Worksheet (Assign 7)
TUESDAY October 28, 2014
1) Vocab Game (Vocab List & Point System)
2) Review Discussion Day Questions / Procedures & Worksheet(For Friday)
HW
A) Auto v Demo Packet - Assigns 1-6 should be completed
B) Auto v Demo Assignments 1-7 are due Wednesday
WEDNESDAY October 29, 2014
1)
Auto v Demo Discussion Day (Assign 7) - Do well in the discussion and
avoid having to do an essay. More details to follow in class. Pay
Attention!
HW
A) Auto v Demo Assignments 1-7 are due Wednesday
B) Essay Video Notes while watching Essay Bunch and to guide your essay writing.
C) Watch the Essay Bunch video for tips for how to write an essay in Mr P's Class.
D) Essay Intro and body paragraph samples
OTHER ONLINE INSTRUCTIONAL ESSAY VIDEOS
This videos below are extra support for writing an essay. Be sure to watch the Essay Bunch above before watching these videos below. Also, if there is any contradictions between the Essay Bunch and the videos posted below it is best to follow the Essay Notes for the Essay Bunch.
1) How to write a good essay?
2) Walking Through the 5 Paragraph Essay
3) 5 Paragraph Essay - Essay Basics
4) Short Video with Nice Mapping of Essay for Visual Learners
LEGACY PROJECT INFORMATION
A) Legacy Project approval deadline is the Friday before Thanksgiving.
B)
Semester Final is either the Final Exam or a Legacy Project. All
students wishing to do a Legacy Project must get approval from Mr. P
prior to Thanksgiving.
C) All students not doing a Legacy
Project will take a semester Final Exam. The Final Exam is multiple
choice. Questions for the multiple choice exam will be cumulative.
Thus, any content covered during the first semester can appear on the
Semester Final Exam.
D) The Semester Final will be at
the end of semester. Students taking the Final Exam will take it at the
end of the school year. Students doing a legacy project will turn it
in the day the students (not doing a legacy project) take the Semester
Final Exam.
LEGACY PROJECT FORMS
1) Blank Proposal Application & Sample of filled out Application
2) Contract
3) Update Form & Calendar
4) Legacy Project Ideas - if you can't come up with ideas of your own
5) Sample WWI Vocab - Gives ideas on how to do Legacy Vocab.
6) Sample - WWI Play - Gives ideas on how to do Legacy Play.
7) Sample - Video Proposal - If you can't provide a sample of your video
skills like this, don't even bother with a Video Project
a) Gehr Video Proposal
b) Grace Video Proposal
SEMESTER FINAL
LEGACY PROJECT OR FINAL EXAM
Each semester students will have a choice of taking either the Final Exam or doing a Legacy Project
as their ‘semester’ final. The semester final (exam or project) will
equate to 20% - 25 % of the student’s semester grade. There is an
application and qualification process that involves doing a legacy
project. All students who do not apply or qualify to do a Legacy Project
will partake in Final Exam process as a means of fulfilling their
semester final obligation for the course. Written below are the
specifics for both the Legacy Project and Final Exam.
LEGACY PROJECT
There are several purposes for students to apply to do a legacy project.
1) Students want to create a project to assist & inspire future students’ learning.
2) Students actually want to make a difference and contribute to the betterment of Mr. P’s class.
3) Students prefer to create a project versus taking an Exam for a final.
All
student interested in doing a Legacy Project for their semester final
must apply and qualify to do a legacy project. To apply and qualify for
the Legacy Project, students must submit at least 3 typed proposals to
Mr. P. In addition, students are required to schedule a brief meeting
with Mr P after school to explain their legacy project proposals.
Basically, students are to ‘sell’ their legacy project idea to Mr. P.
Students will “qualify” to do a legacy project, if students convince Mr.
P of the usefulness of their Legacy Proposal(s). Students should bring
their 3 typed legacy proposals and explain them to Mr. P. At the after
school meeting, students MUST do the following:
A) Be prepared, articulate and brief (Mr. P is a busy guy and doesn’t like to waste time)
B) Quickly & clearly explain to Mr. P your Legacy ideas (Mr. P has to be able to understand what it is)
C) Explain how it will be beneficial to future students, Mr. P, etc.
D) A typed working schedule that explains how you will be completing the project
E)
Samples that demonstrate your ability to do certain kinds of work
(i.e. your artwork, video equipment, computer skills or previous
projects your done).
The deadline to apply and
qualify for doing a Legacy Project as a student’s “Final” for the Fall
semester is usually October 31st (Halloween) and for the Spring
semester
March 21st (Equinox). Sometimes Mr P does extend the deadline for
legacy application process. If a student does not apply and qualify by
this
date, the student will then, by way of default, partake in the Final
Exam process at the end of the semester. If a student qualifies and
agrees to do a Legacy Project, then he/she is committed to doing a
Legacy Project. They will not be allowed to change from doing a Legacy
Project to taking the “Final Exam.”
GROUP or SOLO WORK:
Mr. P highly recommends that students work solo on their legacy
project. Once again, he advises students do NOT work with other
students. However, students might be allowed to work with others if
they can justify the need to have more than one person do the project.
Yet, the group work limit is 3 students. Students may also work with
students in Mr. P’s other World History classes. Most importantly, if
students qualify to work in a group it is entirely their choice and
responsibility to do so. Mr. P will NOT, once again, will NOT hear any
grievances or feel any sympathy pertaining to group work problems.
Group work is a choice of the students. Again, Mr. P suggests students
do NOT work in groups. Yet, students are old enough to make their own
decision on such matter.
LEGACY GRADING SYSTEM:
A Grade:
Most
likely any legacy project that will be or is actually used in Mr. P’s
class achieves an “A” grade. If Mr. P will not use it in the future, it
probably is NOT going to get an “A” grade. Legacy projects rarely take
1 day or 1 weekend to complete. Students with a desire to achieve an
“A” should put in a fair amount of time and effort to complete their
legacy project. However, time and effort does NOT necessarily equate to
an “A” grade. Students can work very hard and still not achieve an “A”
grade. The project should be of the utmost quality. It should also be
ready for classroom use. Usually any needed adjustments that Mr. P has
to do will deduct from the grade of the Legacy Project. All students
witness how Mr. P runs the class on a daily basis. Students should
become aware of what is “needed” and what “works” with regards to
legacy projects. Also, “A” legacy projects are well labeled, packaged,
easily stored or accessed. Presentation of the Legacy Project is
memorable. It is NOT just another boring final presentation. Fellow
students believe the project is useful and of quality.
B Grade:
Usually
a good legacy project but does not do all the requirements listed for
an “A” grade. Most likely, a “B” grade results because Mr. P will have
to “adjust” the project so that it can be used in class. “B” rate
Legacy Projects lack the originality, usefulness and quality in
comparison to “A” rate Legacy Projects. Presentation of the project is
above average and is somewhat memorable.
C Grade:
Results
when the Legacy Project will NOT be used in the classroom. It does NOT
fulfill the general standards of a “B” grade. Presentation of the
project is average and is NOT memorable.
D Grade:
“D”
stands for Disappointment. This project is obviously substandard to
what is expected of Legacy Projects. It appears to be done quickly and
with substandard care. It will NOT be used in the classroom.
Presentation is unprepared, robotic and/or boring.
F Grade:
Produces
an overall gross Legacy Project. There is a sense of making a mockery
out of doing the Legacy Project. Unorganized and poor presentation. If
anything, this project serves as a sample of what NOT to do for a
Legacy Project.
FINAL EXAM
The
Final Exam will take place the day of the scheduled final in late
January for the fall semester and in June for the spring semester. The
Final Exam will consist of approximately 100 multiple choice questions.
The questions will be related to the unit topics covered during the
semester. Students are welcome to pick the Final Exam as their semester
final.
180 – 200 correct; 90% - 100% = A
160 – 179 correct; 80% - 89% = B
140 – 159 correct; 70% - 79% = C
120 – 139 correct; 60% - 69% = D
0 – 119 correct; 0 - 59% = F
Keep
going
down
and
you will
find
this:
Check out Josh Klein and what he has to say about crows
Passport
to a crazy drum solo
P
Sunday, October 06, 2013
Unit 1 = Geography (Finish)
Unit 2 = Foundation Lessons (Start)
Unit 3 = Myths, Religions, Philosophy
Greetings and welcome Mr P's Website for the 2013-2014 school year.
A) Mr P's Class Syllabus - Still need to get signed or just want to read it again?
B) Check out Technical Thompson's Website (P-Alumni Student Class Website)
C) Missed the First Few Days? Forgot some stuff? Want to know the basic of Mr P's class?
2008 - Romero's Intro Video
2010 - Berg & Lee's Intro Video
2011 - Espejo & Thompson Intro Video
GET YOUR TEXTBOOK ONLINE HERE
First log into your etusd account then click on link above
Big Book Questions (BBQ) - Click here for:
a) General info on BBQ
b) Suggested format
c) Table of Contents
MONDAY October 7, 2013
1) Organize & Staple Packet for World Religion & Philosophy (Due Thurs)
2) Group Jeopardy
3) Review Eastern Philosophy
a) Confucianism
b) Taoism
4) Group Prep for Mini-Presentations (Start Tomorrow)
HW:
PREP FOR RADIO BROADCAST: Myths, Religion, Philosophy & Some 15 year old Minds
Pick one or all and listen to NPR reports. By listening, you will get a sense of how radio interviews work. This will hopefully enhance your reporting in class this week.
Just don't listen to the report, LISTEN to the report! In other words:
a) Notice structure of the interview (intro - end)
Intro = Pose question Middle = what answers were discovered End = summarize answer (walk away)
b) notice the no-nonsense quick pace of interview,
c) pay attention to how information is said, explained and shared
d) how the interviewer and reporter's conversation flows,
e) how statistics are used to make a point,
f) how the reporter uses comments from those she interviewed
g) In the end, what does the report tell the listener. How does the report enhance a listener's life?
QUALITY SAMPLE OF RADIO INTERVIEW:
A) The Smartest Kids in the World - If you are only going to listen to one report, P says listen to this
1) reporter has gone out gathered info about education around the world,
2) throughout report, shares interesting information gathered from interviews
3) Selects relevant short comments from students interviewed
4) Final Comment: At end, reporter explains what is the big thing she learned or found out (or "walk away") after investigating this topic.
WANT TO LISTEN TO MORE RADIO REPORTS? Below B-F is extra listening.
B) Secret Behind Finland's Super Smart Kids? Recess - Great facts about Finnish educational success and how it might relate to us.
C) Tuition Policy Behind Korean Student Suicides? good use of short remarks from people interviewed
D) South Koreans Consider The Trades Over University Education
E) Confucian Teaching in Britain - Notice historical & current facts the reporter chose to put in radio report. Notice how the report connects history (Confucius) with today (us).
F) Do you trust Wikipedia with your health?
TUESDAY October 8, 2013
1) Group Interviews
2) Making sense of Group Interview Info
HW:
A) Prepare your interview information for PPR (P Public radio) broadcast on Myths, Religions & Philosophy
B) Study for Religion and Philosophy Exam (Thursday or Friday
C) World Myths, Religions & Philosophy Packets
I) Myths of East & West Power Pt for Packet (Due Thursday)
II) World Religion & Philosophy Power Pt (Due Thursday)
WEDNESDAY October 9, 2013
1) Group Jeopardy
2) PPR Broadcast - World Religions & Philosophy = Group Presentations
3) Big Book Questions (BBQ) -
HW:
A) Study & Review for World Religion & Philosophy Exam (Thurs)
B) World Myths, Religions & Philosophy Packets
I) Myths of East & West Power Pt for Packet (Due Thursday)
II) World Religion & Philosophy Power Pt (Due Thursday)
THURSDAY October 10, 2013
1) Turn in World Religion & Philosophy Packets
2) Group Presentations
3) World Religion & Philosophy Exam
4) Post Unit Discussion
HW:
NONE
Check this out if you are bored or want "more". Some will find this of interest. If you like this stuff, think about a career in Mythology, Anthropology, Theology, etc.
Ask or email Mr P if you have further questions or just want to talk about these interesting topics.
1) Professor Campbell on Hero's Journey - Monomyth
2) Professor Campbell on Myths and Math
3) Professor Campbell on Mythology and First City States
4) Professor Campbell on Becoming an Adult
5) Professor Watts - Western Difficulty with Hinduism
6) Professor Watts - The Game of Hide and Seek
7) Professor Campbell on Power of Myth P6
THIS IS NOT HOMEWORK or EXTRA CREDIT.
It is just for humans interested in learning & life.
a) Animate Lecture - Education of the Future
b) Open Response - Mr P is sincerely interested to get your opinion regarding this video on education.
BELOW THINKING HUMANS ONLY (Not mandatory = students do NOT have to do this.)
Write an Open Response to the following Prompts: (DUE ANYTIME NEXT WEEK)
a) Do you agree or disagree with what is said about education today? Please elaborate and explain what you agree or disagree with (at least 2/3 of a page)
b) What are your comments about learning by watching cartoon lectures? Good or Bad? Why? (at least 1 paragraph)
FRIDAY October 11, 2013
1) Nader's Island -- Dont miss class! Always ranked in the Top 10 lessons of the year.
HW:
None
LEGACY PROJECT INFORMATION
A) Legacy Project approval deadline is the Friday before Halloween.
B) Semester Final is either the Final Exam or a Legacy Project. All students wishing to do a Legacy Project must get approval from Mr. P prior to Halloween.
C) All students not doing a Legacy Project will take a semester Final Exam. The Final Exam is multiple choice. Questions for the multiple choice exam will be cumulative. Thus, any content covered during the first semester can appear on the Semester Final Exam.
D) The Semester Final will be at the end of semester. Students taking the Final Exam will take it at the end of the school year. Students doing a legacy project will turn it in the day the students (not doing a legacy project) take the Semester Final Exam.
LEGACY PROJECT FORMS
1) Blank Proposal Application & Sample of filled out Application
2) Contract
3) Update Form & Calendar
4) Legacy Project Ideas - if you can't come up with ideas of your own
5) Sample WWI Vocab - Gives ideas on how to do Legacy Vocab.
6) Sample - WWI Play - Gives ideas on how to do Legacy Play.
7) Sample - Video Proposal - If you can't provide a sample of your video skills like this, don't even bother with a Video Project
a) Gehr Video Proposal
b) Grace Video Proposal
SEMESTER FINAL
LEGACY PROJECT OR FINAL EXAM
Each semester students will have a choice of taking either the Final Exam or doing a Legacy Project as their ‘semester’ final. The semester final (exam or project) will equate to 20% - 25 % of the student’s semester grade. There is an application and qualification process that involves doing a legacy project. All students who do not apply or qualify to do a Legacy Project will partake in Final Exam process as a means of fulfilling their semester final obligation for the course. Written below are the specifics for both the Legacy Project and Final Exam.
LEGACY PROJECT
There are several purposes for students to apply to do a legacy project.
1) Students want to create a project to assist & inspire future students’ learning.
2) Students actually want to make a difference and contribute to the betterment of Mr. P’s class.
3) Students prefer to create a project versus taking an Exam for a final.
All student interested in doing a Legacy Project for their semester final must apply and qualify to do a legacy project. To apply and qualify for the Legacy Project, students must submit at least 3 typed proposals to Mr. P. In addition, students are required to schedule a brief meeting with Mr P after school to explain their legacy project proposals. Basically, students are to ‘sell’ their legacy project idea to Mr. P. Students will “qualify” to do a legacy project, if students convince Mr. P of the usefulness of their Legacy Proposal(s). Students should bring their 3 typed legacy proposals and explain them to Mr. P. At the after school meeting, students MUST do the following:
A) Be prepared, articulate and brief (Mr. P is a busy guy and doesn’t like to waste time)
B) Quickly & clearly explain to Mr. P your Legacy ideas (Mr. P has to be able to understand what it is)
C) Explain how it will be beneficial to future students, Mr. P, etc.
D) A typed working schedule that explains how you will be completing the project
E) Samples that demonstrate your ability to do certain kinds of work (i.e. your artwork, video equipment, computer skills or previous projects your done).
The deadline to apply and qualify for doing a Legacy Project as a student’s “Final” for the Fall semester will be October 31st (Halloween) and for the Spring semester March 21st (Equinox). If a student does not apply and qualify by this date, the student will then, by way of default, partake in the Final Exam process at the end of the semester. If a student qualifies and agrees to do a Legacy Project, then he/she is committed to doing a Legacy Project. They will not be allowed to change from doing a Legacy Project to taking the “Final Exam.”
GROUP or SOLO WORK: Mr. P highly recommends that students work solo on their legacy project. Once again, he advises students do NOT work with other students. However, students might be allowed to work with others if they can justify the need to have more than one person do the project. Yet, the group work limit is 3 students. Students may also work with students in Mr. P’s other World History classes. Most importantly, if students qualify to work in a group it is entirely their choice and responsibility to do so. Mr. P will NOT, once again, will NOT hear any grievances or feel any sympathy pertaining to group work problems. Group work is a choice of the students. Again, Mr. P suggests students do NOT work in groups. Yet, students are old enough to make their own decision on such matter.
LEGACY GRADING SYSTEM:
A Grade:
Most likely any legacy project that will be or is actually used in Mr. P’s class achieves an “A” grade. If Mr. P will not use it in the future, it probably is NOT going to get an “A” grade. Legacy projects rarely take 1 day or 1 weekend to complete. Students with a desire to achieve an “A” should put in a fair amount of time and effort to complete their legacy project. However, time and effort does NOT necessarily equate to an “A” grade. Students can work very hard and still not achieve an “A” grade. The project should be of the utmost quality. It should also be ready for classroom use. Usually any needed adjustments that Mr. P has to do will deduct from the grade of the Legacy Project. All students witness how Mr. P runs the class on a daily basis. Students should become aware of what is “needed” and what “works” with regards to legacy projects. Also, “A” legacy projects are well labeled, packaged, easily stored or accessed. Presentation of the Legacy Project is memorable. It is NOT just another boring final presentation. Fellow students believe the project is useful and of quality.
B Grade:
Usually a good legacy project but does not do all the requirements listed for an “A” grade. Most likely, a “B” grade results because Mr. P will have to “adjust” the project so that it can be used in class. “B” rate Legacy Projects lack the originality, usefulness and quality in comparison to “A” rate Legacy Projects. Presentation of the project is above average and is somewhat memorable.
C Grade:
Results when the Legacy Project will NOT be used in the classroom. It does NOT fulfill the general standards of a “B” grade. Presentation of the project is average and is NOT memorable.
D Grade:
“D” stands for Disappointment. This project is obviously substandard to what is expected of Legacy Projects. It appears to be done quickly and with substandard care. It will NOT be used in the classroom. Presentation is unprepared, robotic and/or boring.
F Grade:
Produces an overall gross Legacy Project. There is a sense of making a mockery out of doing the Legacy Project. Unorganized and poor presentation. If anything, this project serves as a sample of what NOT to do for a Legacy Project.
FINAL EXAM
The Final Exam will take place the day of the scheduled final in late January for the fall semester and in June for the spring semester. The Final Exam will consist of approximately 100 multiple choice questions. The questions will be related to the unit topics covered during the semester. Students are welcome to pick the Final Exam as their semester final.
180 – 200 correct; 90% - 100% = A
160 – 179 correct; 80% - 89% = B
140 – 159 correct; 70% - 79% = C
120 – 139 correct; 60% - 69% = D
0 – 119 correct; 0 - 59% = F
Unit 2 = Foundation Lessons (Start)
Unit 3 = Myths, Religions, Philosophy
Greetings and welcome Mr P's Website for the 2013-2014 school year.
A) Mr P's Class Syllabus - Still need to get signed or just want to read it again?
B) Check out Technical Thompson's Website (P-Alumni Student Class Website)
C) Missed the First Few Days? Forgot some stuff? Want to know the basic of Mr P's class?
2008 - Romero's Intro Video
2010 - Berg & Lee's Intro Video
2011 - Espejo & Thompson Intro Video
GET YOUR TEXTBOOK ONLINE HERE
First log into your etusd account then click on link above
Big Book Questions (BBQ) - Click here for:
a) General info on BBQ
b) Suggested format
c) Table of Contents
MONDAY October 7, 2013
1) Organize & Staple Packet for World Religion & Philosophy (Due Thurs)
2) Group Jeopardy
3) Review Eastern Philosophy
a) Confucianism
b) Taoism
4) Group Prep for Mini-Presentations (Start Tomorrow)
HW:
PREP FOR RADIO BROADCAST: Myths, Religion, Philosophy & Some 15 year old Minds
Pick one or all and listen to NPR reports. By listening, you will get a sense of how radio interviews work. This will hopefully enhance your reporting in class this week.
Just don't listen to the report, LISTEN to the report! In other words:
a) Notice structure of the interview (intro - end)
Intro = Pose question Middle = what answers were discovered End = summarize answer (walk away)
b) notice the no-nonsense quick pace of interview,
c) pay attention to how information is said, explained and shared
d) how the interviewer and reporter's conversation flows,
e) how statistics are used to make a point,
f) how the reporter uses comments from those she interviewed
g) In the end, what does the report tell the listener. How does the report enhance a listener's life?
QUALITY SAMPLE OF RADIO INTERVIEW:
A) The Smartest Kids in the World - If you are only going to listen to one report, P says listen to this
1) reporter has gone out gathered info about education around the world,
2) throughout report, shares interesting information gathered from interviews
3) Selects relevant short comments from students interviewed
4) Final Comment: At end, reporter explains what is the big thing she learned or found out (or "walk away") after investigating this topic.
WANT TO LISTEN TO MORE RADIO REPORTS? Below B-F is extra listening.
B) Secret Behind Finland's Super Smart Kids? Recess - Great facts about Finnish educational success and how it might relate to us.
C) Tuition Policy Behind Korean Student Suicides? good use of short remarks from people interviewed
D) South Koreans Consider The Trades Over University Education
E) Confucian Teaching in Britain - Notice historical & current facts the reporter chose to put in radio report. Notice how the report connects history (Confucius) with today (us).
F) Do you trust Wikipedia with your health?
TUESDAY October 8, 2013
1) Group Interviews
2) Making sense of Group Interview Info
HW:
A) Prepare your interview information for PPR (P Public radio) broadcast on Myths, Religions & Philosophy
B) Study for Religion and Philosophy Exam (Thursday or Friday
C) World Myths, Religions & Philosophy Packets
I) Myths of East & West Power Pt for Packet (Due Thursday)
II) World Religion & Philosophy Power Pt (Due Thursday)
WEDNESDAY October 9, 2013
1) Group Jeopardy
2) PPR Broadcast - World Religions & Philosophy = Group Presentations
3) Big Book Questions (BBQ) -
HW:
A) Study & Review for World Religion & Philosophy Exam (Thurs)
B) World Myths, Religions & Philosophy Packets
I) Myths of East & West Power Pt for Packet (Due Thursday)
II) World Religion & Philosophy Power Pt (Due Thursday)
THURSDAY October 10, 2013
1) Turn in World Religion & Philosophy Packets
2) Group Presentations
3) World Religion & Philosophy Exam
4) Post Unit Discussion
HW:
NONE
Check this out if you are bored or want "more". Some will find this of interest. If you like this stuff, think about a career in Mythology, Anthropology, Theology, etc.
Ask or email Mr P if you have further questions or just want to talk about these interesting topics.
1) Professor Campbell on Hero's Journey - Monomyth
2) Professor Campbell on Myths and Math
3) Professor Campbell on Mythology and First City States
4) Professor Campbell on Becoming an Adult
5) Professor Watts - Western Difficulty with Hinduism
6) Professor Watts - The Game of Hide and Seek
7) Professor Campbell on Power of Myth P6
THIS IS NOT HOMEWORK or EXTRA CREDIT.
It is just for humans interested in learning & life.
a) Animate Lecture - Education of the Future
b) Open Response - Mr P is sincerely interested to get your opinion regarding this video on education.
BELOW THINKING HUMANS ONLY (Not mandatory = students do NOT have to do this.)
Write an Open Response to the following Prompts: (DUE ANYTIME NEXT WEEK)
a) Do you agree or disagree with what is said about education today? Please elaborate and explain what you agree or disagree with (at least 2/3 of a page)
b) What are your comments about learning by watching cartoon lectures? Good or Bad? Why? (at least 1 paragraph)
FRIDAY October 11, 2013
1) Nader's Island -- Dont miss class! Always ranked in the Top 10 lessons of the year.
HW:
None
LEGACY PROJECT INFORMATION
A) Legacy Project approval deadline is the Friday before Halloween.
B) Semester Final is either the Final Exam or a Legacy Project. All students wishing to do a Legacy Project must get approval from Mr. P prior to Halloween.
C) All students not doing a Legacy Project will take a semester Final Exam. The Final Exam is multiple choice. Questions for the multiple choice exam will be cumulative. Thus, any content covered during the first semester can appear on the Semester Final Exam.
D) The Semester Final will be at the end of semester. Students taking the Final Exam will take it at the end of the school year. Students doing a legacy project will turn it in the day the students (not doing a legacy project) take the Semester Final Exam.
LEGACY PROJECT FORMS
1) Blank Proposal Application & Sample of filled out Application
2) Contract
3) Update Form & Calendar
4) Legacy Project Ideas - if you can't come up with ideas of your own
5) Sample WWI Vocab - Gives ideas on how to do Legacy Vocab.
6) Sample - WWI Play - Gives ideas on how to do Legacy Play.
7) Sample - Video Proposal - If you can't provide a sample of your video skills like this, don't even bother with a Video Project
a) Gehr Video Proposal
b) Grace Video Proposal
SEMESTER FINAL
LEGACY PROJECT OR FINAL EXAM
Each semester students will have a choice of taking either the Final Exam or doing a Legacy Project as their ‘semester’ final. The semester final (exam or project) will equate to 20% - 25 % of the student’s semester grade. There is an application and qualification process that involves doing a legacy project. All students who do not apply or qualify to do a Legacy Project will partake in Final Exam process as a means of fulfilling their semester final obligation for the course. Written below are the specifics for both the Legacy Project and Final Exam.
LEGACY PROJECT
There are several purposes for students to apply to do a legacy project.
1) Students want to create a project to assist & inspire future students’ learning.
2) Students actually want to make a difference and contribute to the betterment of Mr. P’s class.
3) Students prefer to create a project versus taking an Exam for a final.
All student interested in doing a Legacy Project for their semester final must apply and qualify to do a legacy project. To apply and qualify for the Legacy Project, students must submit at least 3 typed proposals to Mr. P. In addition, students are required to schedule a brief meeting with Mr P after school to explain their legacy project proposals. Basically, students are to ‘sell’ their legacy project idea to Mr. P. Students will “qualify” to do a legacy project, if students convince Mr. P of the usefulness of their Legacy Proposal(s). Students should bring their 3 typed legacy proposals and explain them to Mr. P. At the after school meeting, students MUST do the following:
A) Be prepared, articulate and brief (Mr. P is a busy guy and doesn’t like to waste time)
B) Quickly & clearly explain to Mr. P your Legacy ideas (Mr. P has to be able to understand what it is)
C) Explain how it will be beneficial to future students, Mr. P, etc.
D) A typed working schedule that explains how you will be completing the project
E) Samples that demonstrate your ability to do certain kinds of work (i.e. your artwork, video equipment, computer skills or previous projects your done).
The deadline to apply and qualify for doing a Legacy Project as a student’s “Final” for the Fall semester will be October 31st (Halloween) and for the Spring semester March 21st (Equinox). If a student does not apply and qualify by this date, the student will then, by way of default, partake in the Final Exam process at the end of the semester. If a student qualifies and agrees to do a Legacy Project, then he/she is committed to doing a Legacy Project. They will not be allowed to change from doing a Legacy Project to taking the “Final Exam.”
GROUP or SOLO WORK: Mr. P highly recommends that students work solo on their legacy project. Once again, he advises students do NOT work with other students. However, students might be allowed to work with others if they can justify the need to have more than one person do the project. Yet, the group work limit is 3 students. Students may also work with students in Mr. P’s other World History classes. Most importantly, if students qualify to work in a group it is entirely their choice and responsibility to do so. Mr. P will NOT, once again, will NOT hear any grievances or feel any sympathy pertaining to group work problems. Group work is a choice of the students. Again, Mr. P suggests students do NOT work in groups. Yet, students are old enough to make their own decision on such matter.
LEGACY GRADING SYSTEM:
A Grade:
Most likely any legacy project that will be or is actually used in Mr. P’s class achieves an “A” grade. If Mr. P will not use it in the future, it probably is NOT going to get an “A” grade. Legacy projects rarely take 1 day or 1 weekend to complete. Students with a desire to achieve an “A” should put in a fair amount of time and effort to complete their legacy project. However, time and effort does NOT necessarily equate to an “A” grade. Students can work very hard and still not achieve an “A” grade. The project should be of the utmost quality. It should also be ready for classroom use. Usually any needed adjustments that Mr. P has to do will deduct from the grade of the Legacy Project. All students witness how Mr. P runs the class on a daily basis. Students should become aware of what is “needed” and what “works” with regards to legacy projects. Also, “A” legacy projects are well labeled, packaged, easily stored or accessed. Presentation of the Legacy Project is memorable. It is NOT just another boring final presentation. Fellow students believe the project is useful and of quality.
B Grade:
Usually a good legacy project but does not do all the requirements listed for an “A” grade. Most likely, a “B” grade results because Mr. P will have to “adjust” the project so that it can be used in class. “B” rate Legacy Projects lack the originality, usefulness and quality in comparison to “A” rate Legacy Projects. Presentation of the project is above average and is somewhat memorable.
C Grade:
Results when the Legacy Project will NOT be used in the classroom. It does NOT fulfill the general standards of a “B” grade. Presentation of the project is average and is NOT memorable.
D Grade:
“D” stands for Disappointment. This project is obviously substandard to what is expected of Legacy Projects. It appears to be done quickly and with substandard care. It will NOT be used in the classroom. Presentation is unprepared, robotic and/or boring.
F Grade:
Produces an overall gross Legacy Project. There is a sense of making a mockery out of doing the Legacy Project. Unorganized and poor presentation. If anything, this project serves as a sample of what NOT to do for a Legacy Project.
FINAL EXAM
The Final Exam will take place the day of the scheduled final in late January for the fall semester and in June for the spring semester. The Final Exam will consist of approximately 100 multiple choice questions. The questions will be related to the unit topics covered during the semester. Students are welcome to pick the Final Exam as their semester final.
180 – 200 correct; 90% - 100% = A
160 – 179 correct; 80% - 89% = B
140 – 159 correct; 70% - 79% = C
120 – 139 correct; 60% - 69% = D
0 – 119 correct; 0 - 59% = F
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