4.4 - 4.14 Dreamland Project
4.5 - 4.8 - Computer lab working on presentations
4.10 - 4.14 - Presentation days
4.10 - 4.14 - Presentation days
3.25 - 3.31 Stereotypes
3.24.11
Stereotyping/Leaders/Cliques Articles
Due at the end of class.
-All articles must be from a professional medium. You may use blogs if they are written by a professional in that field and the statistic are taken from quality studies.
-Each article must be summarized for me. At least 4-5 sentences.
-Each reflection much be of quality but does not have to be too long. I do not want "yes, I agree". Give me something.
1. Stereotyping -
Think of some very common high school stereotypes (at least 3). Find articles, one for each stereotype, (professional/blogs written by professionals) that denounce these claims. Write a paragraph summarizing the article then reflect.
Ex: All Jocks are stupid - Find articles that tell how many athletes are scholars.
2. Leaders: Are leaders born or made?
Find an article that defends both of these theories. Summarize articles and reflect
3. How are cliques form? How early can they start? What type of damage can they do to a kid?
Find article that answer these questions. Summarize and reflect.
4. Does parent behavior ultimately reflect on the growth, mentally, of the child? i.e pressure for good grades, divorce, abuse, lack of attention.
5. Find at least 2 articles that speaks of the outcomes to children who are living in certain situations. Ex: An article explaining what becomes of kids who grow up in a household with parents with high expectations?
Summarize and reflect.
Due at the end of class.
-All articles must be from a professional medium. You may use blogs if they are written by a professional in that field and the statistic are taken from quality studies.
-Each article must be summarized for me. At least 4-5 sentences.
-Each reflection much be of quality but does not have to be too long. I do not want "yes, I agree". Give me something.
1. Stereotyping -
Think of some very common high school stereotypes (at least 3). Find articles, one for each stereotype, (professional/blogs written by professionals) that denounce these claims. Write a paragraph summarizing the article then reflect.
Ex: All Jocks are stupid - Find articles that tell how many athletes are scholars.
2. Leaders: Are leaders born or made?
Find an article that defends both of these theories. Summarize articles and reflect
3. How are cliques form? How early can they start? What type of damage can they do to a kid?
Find article that answer these questions. Summarize and reflect.
4. Does parent behavior ultimately reflect on the growth, mentally, of the child? i.e pressure for good grades, divorce, abuse, lack of attention.
5. Find at least 2 articles that speaks of the outcomes to children who are living in certain situations. Ex: An article explaining what becomes of kids who grow up in a household with parents with high expectations?
Summarize and reflect.
3.23.11
Interesting: Click
"The leader must be able to know what followers want, when they want it, and what prevents them from getting what they want." -Bernard Bass
Discussion: Are leaders made or born?
"The leader must be able to know what followers want, when they want it, and what prevents them from getting what they want." -Bernard Bass
Discussion: Are leaders made or born?
3.16.11 - Marriage/children
Discussion: What are two healthy reasons for choosing parenthood and what are two unhealthy reasons for choosing parenthood.
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3.15.11 - Marriage
Discussion: Write a paragraph on the importance of communication in marriage.
3.14.11 - Marriage
Movie: Men are from Mars - Women are from Venus
During class, we watched this movie - reflect on the title - write a paragraph as to why you think this title could be true to life!
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3.10.11 - Free Friday
Discussion: Do you feel abortion should be legal?
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3.8.11 - Marriage
When a couple gets married - it is often said that you "marry the family also". Explain how much input you think a couple should receive from their families and to what degree relationship should impact the couple.
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3.7.11 - Marriage
List and explain 5 qualities that you feel are essential to a lasting marriage.
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3.3.11 - Defense Mechanisms
Defense mechanisms are methods people unconsciously use to deal with life situations, i.e. projection - placing blame on others; regression - returning to immature behavior and rationalization - giving excuses to defend a behavior. As you think about these - write a paragraph on the defense mechanism that you often use.
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3.2.11 - Attitudes
Discussion:
List several positive and negative attitudes that people have.
Describe a situation that you have been in- what attitudes were evident?
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3.1.2011 - Current Events
Choose a current event and write your reflections on it.
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2.28.2011 - WALL-E Reflections
*Describe 2 environmental themes portrayed in the movie (2 paragraphs)
*If we continue to live the way we do, will we find ourselves n the same situation (1 paragraph)?
*Do you believe it is possible for people to ruin the earth (1 paragraph)?
*Do you feel the "go green" movement is working (1 paragraph)?
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2.25.2011 Free Flow Friday
Discussion Questions:
1) Does the playing of violent video games affect the behavior of people?
2) Is it "right" to hold a grudge as opposed to forgive and move on?
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2.24.2011 WALL-E Movie
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2.23.2011 - WALL-E Movie
Discussion Question:
In the news - the price of gas is rising - projections say that gas could be $7.00 by mid summer - how will you respond to that? Does this make you revisit "electric cars"?
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2.22.2011 - WALL-E Movie
Discussion Question - do you think the world will ever reach the point where there is so much trash that people will not be able to survive?
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2.18.2011 - Free Flow Friday
Discussion Items:
1. The Air Force responded within 36 hours to the Haitian Earthquake. Do you think the US should step in and help other countries in these types of situations?
2. Is it worth risking the lives of many Americans to go to war?
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2.16.2011 - Environmental Products
What is your stand on the following statements and why?
(strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree)
1. It's doesn't bother me to pay more for all natural products.
2. I would upgrade my home with reusable resources if I had the chance.
3. The next generation of kids will be more responsible about recycling.
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2.15.2011 - Going Green
In class discussion sharing our findings on the 3 Going Green Questions - If you are absent - you will need to state what side you are taking on each question, along with 3 supporting reasons.
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2.14.2011 - Final Lab Day - Going Green
Finish up researching and putting your information together on your topic. Come prepared tomorrow with your paper and ready to discuss and defend your findings.
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2.11.2011 - Free Flow Friday
Discussion items: What are the pros and cons of cloning?
Do you disagree/agree with cloning & why?
Should street car racing be legalized? Why or why not?
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2.10.2011 - Going Green
Lab Day: continue researching the topic you have been given.
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2.9.2011 - Going Green
Lab day: Is buying a hybrid care worth the money?
Is buying energy efficient materials cost effective?
Is buying organic food healthier for you than conventional food?
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2.8.2011 - Going Green
Topics of Discussion:
Is "going green" merely a status symbol?
Are we going green in some ways and in other ways doing totally the opposite...thus contradicting what we say?
What are the pros and cons of "going green"?
Is "going green" saving people money?
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2. 7.2011 - Going Green
Discussion Questions: Is "Going Green" worth the extra money?
Does it really help the environment?
Reading of articles: "Why going green won't make you better or save you money" and "Is 'buying green' all about status?"
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1.27.2011 - Dreamland
Read Chapter 2-3
Answer these questions- A= Agree SA= Strongly Agree D= Disagree SD = Strongly Disagree
A SA D SD By 18, parents begin trusting their children to make the right decisions.
You have the legal right to leave at 18.
Parents push their children to succeed.
Parents pushing students is linked to self-esteem.
People can co-mingle in different groups
A leader is someone who has people following them.
To be friends you have to have the same personalities.
Answer these questions- A= Agree SA= Strongly Agree D= Disagree SD = Strongly Disagree
A SA D SD By 18, parents begin trusting their children to make the right decisions.
You have the legal right to leave at 18.
Parents push their children to succeed.
Parents pushing students is linked to self-esteem.
People can co-mingle in different groups
A leader is someone who has people following them.
To be friends you have to have the same personalities.
1.26.2011
1.26.2011- Galley Walk of Siblings began conversations on Oldest and Middle Children
1.27.2011 - Finished Youngest and Only Children.
1.27.2011 - Finished Youngest and Only Children.
1.25.2011- Dreamland Chapter 1-2 Discussion
Topics of Discussion: 1. Runaways
2. Child/Teenage Pressure by Parents
3. Family Issues: Roles of Children within Families
4. Siblings: Older vs. Younger
2. Child/Teenage Pressure by Parents
3. Family Issues: Roles of Children within Families
4. Siblings: Older vs. Younger
1.24.2011
Begin Dreamland -
Assignment - Read Chapter 1
Assignment - Read Chapter 1
1.19.2011-1.20.2011
School policies.
Handbook activity-
Handbook activity-
1.18.2011
"Development comes from within. Nature does not hurry but advances slowly."
-Do you think school is a positive nurturing environment? What would make it better? Do you think DHS school policies are designed to help create positive environment?
-Do you think school is a positive nurturing environment? What would make it better? Do you think DHS school policies are designed to help create positive environment?
1.13.2011
Child living with animals---Link
*****Addendum to Syllabus******FFF worth 60 pts
Free Flow Friday Grading Sheets
Grading-
Flow of discussion ____/10
10 pts for every 5 minutes of discussion ____/40
Supplemental Material ____/10
Total for Free Flow Fridays ____60 Points
Comments:
Grading-
Flow of discussion ____/10
10 pts for every 5 minutes of discussion ____/40
Supplemental Material ____/10
Total for Free Flow Fridays ____60 Points
Comments:
1.12.2011
1. Finish movie? If we have time
2. Discuss articles extra credit articles
3. Begin Chapter 1.
2. Discuss articles extra credit articles
3. Begin Chapter 1.
1.11.2011- Substitute.
Begin Nature vs Nurture - Read Chapter 1 pg. 25 till end of chapter.
1. Watch Jungle Book
2.*** Extra Credit Assignment - Bring in article that tells of real children being raised by animals.
1. Watch Jungle Book
2.*** Extra Credit Assignment - Bring in article that tells of real children being raised by animals.
1.10.2011- What's in the news day
Discussed hot topics that were in the news.
1. AZ shooting- Congress women.
2. School shootings
1. AZ shooting- Congress women.
2. School shootings
1.7.2011 - Finished Entitlement. Meaning of Words
Spent time debating the meaning behind certain words.
Huck Finn issue visited.
Share what you learned!
Subjects - Being better then everyone else? Rank-ism
Race Entitlements
Poor - Being a Victim
Government Entitlements - Welfare/ADA/SS/Unemployment
Monday - Be ready to begin Nature vs Nurture. Bring articles/Specific topics dealing with topic.
Read Chapter 1 From "Why you are the way your are" to the end of the Chapter. Any of those subject are up for debate. Could also summit topics and articles online.
Huck Finn issue visited.
Share what you learned!
Subjects - Being better then everyone else? Rank-ism
Race Entitlements
Poor - Being a Victim
Government Entitlements - Welfare/ADA/SS/Unemployment
Monday - Be ready to begin Nature vs Nurture. Bring articles/Specific topics dealing with topic.
Read Chapter 1 From "Why you are the way your are" to the end of the Chapter. Any of those subject are up for debate. Could also summit topics and articles online.
1.5.2010 - Entitlement
1.4.2010- Finish discussion from 1.3. Begin new topic
Should these kids graduate? Click Here!!
1.3.2010 Should students get paid for good grades?
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1978589,00.html
