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March 8
- Segue into Political Studies – read/view material on Rosemary Brown (see Moodle or here at this link); BLOG POST:
- how did her reality differ from others? how did her reality motivate her?
- what is “activism”? are there acceptable/unacceptable forms?
- how does her story reflect the greater society’s values?
- Review Ideologies
- What is an ideology?
- What are the 5 major POLITICAL ideologies and their characteristics? (Include notes in BLOG)
- Video Clip – “Ideologies”
Homework:
- In your notes (post to BLOG), brainstorm/list examples of countries (at least one each) of the 5 major political ideologies, including details/thoughts on how well they fit the criteria covered in class; be prepared to show work/discuss. Due for discussion Thursday March 10.
- Rosemary Brown 3 discussion points and BLOG POST. Due Wednesday Mar 9.
Assignments:
- Assignment 4 – Summative Assessment “Awakenings” and the 6 major areas of Philosophy – due before Spring Break
March 8
*Roman-Vikings Comparison now due this week
Share some anachronisms
Complete general comparisons between Roman vs Norse
The Middle Ages in Western Europe
- Factors that led to fall of Roman Empire
- Looking ahead at Assignment: A Day in the Life – Then (There) vs Now (Here) Due Date week of April 4
- Video: “The Dark Ages – Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire”
Homework Readings:
- Chapter 2 Pathways (see MOODLE PDF) by March 29
- Chapter 5 Pathways (see MOODLE PDF) by April 1
- Review & Activity Sheets Optional (MOODLE PDFs)
February 29 to March 4
Work on:
February 22
- Assessment – READ UNIT 3 PLANET EARTH pp 49-116
- Video: Plate Tectonics
- Earth’s Interior
- The Earth’s Crust
- Plate Tectonics
Video: “Colliding Continents”- Looking Ahead to Assignment 3 “Structures and Seismic Mitigation”
- Looking ahead to ASSIGNMENT 4: New JAYO
- preview details/ideas on:
- Design
- Aesthetics
- Needs/Amenities
- Seismic considerations
- Climate/Sustainability considerations
Video: “Strip the City”- Video: RING of FIRE
- BLOG ENTRY: Local Volcanoes
- Create an entry in your blog with the following info:
- the name of a nearby volcano (+image if possible)
- status of volcano (active/dormant)
- absolute location (latitude/longitude)
- relative location in relation to Vancouver (direction, distance)
- last known major eruption?
ASSIGNMENTS/DUE DATES:
- Assignment 1 & 2 due week of FEB 14th
- Blog Entry: Local Volcanoes – post by Feb 25
- Assignment 3 due week of FEB 28
Feb 22
- IDENTITY
- B
atman & Identity (Crash Course Philosophy #18)
Essential vs Accidental Properties – Assignment 2 part 1Fungibility – Assignment 2 part 2
Personal Identity (Crash Course Philosophy #19)
Body Theory vs. Memory Theory (Blog Post #3 Trading Identities)
Arguments Against Personal Identity (Crash Course Philosophy #20)
Hume’s argument against the idea of “self”Parfitt and ResponsibilityPersonhood (Crash Course Philosophy #21)
- Re-cap/Review:
- “What is Philosophy?” (Crash Course Philosophy#1)
- How to Argue – “Philosophical Reasoning” (Crash Course Philosophy #2)
- How to Argue – “Induction & Abduction” (Crash Course Philosophy #3)
- METAPHYSICS
Leonardo DiCaprio & the Nature of Reality (Crash Course Philosophy #4)- Assignment 3 – Metaphysics: Childhood Perceptions vs Now
- Art of Argument
- Discussion Topics:
- Passing of Emergencies Act
- Arguments for and against
- Bail Hearings – Convoy Leaders
- Putin and the Ukraine
- EPISTEMOLOGY
- Video “Anti-Vaxxers, Conspiracy Theories & Epistemic Responsibility”
- PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
- Video “Karl Popper: Science vs Pseudo-Science”
- Discussion: “What is the significance of these topics (Epistemic Responsibility and Science vs Pseudo-Science) today?”
- AESTHETICS
- Video “Aesthetics – What Good Is It?”
- Blog Entry #4: “Describe the role that Aesthetics plays in a part of our lives”
- Review Movie: “Awakenings”
- Assignment 4: Analyze how the movie touches on at least THREE of the 6 areas of the Philosophy part of this course (PEPS)
- Pairs or Individual
- Digital Format: video, powerpoint/slide show
HOMEWORK:
- Blog Post #1 – 6 Areas of Philosophy
- Blog Post #2 – Civil War
- Blog Post #3 – Trading Identities
- Blog Post #4 – Examples of Deductive, Inductive and Abductive Reasoning – by Feb.15
- Blog Post #5 – What Role Does Aesthetics Play in Our Lives?” post by Feb.25
DUE DATES:
- Assignment 3 – week of Feb 22
- Assignment 4 (Pseudo-Science vs Science) & 4.5 (Aesthetics & Art – Emotional Connection to a Fictional Character) – week of March 7
February 22
Intro to “Pathways” and PDF Text (Moodle)
Studying History
- Time/Years
- Historical accuracy and Anachronisms
- “Forrest Gump” Anachronism Assignment (BLOG POST) Due Friday February 25
- Place yourself visually into an historical moment/scene
- Include a caption for the scene
Studying Civilizations
Homework
- Classroom Map Assignment now due
- Reading Time (Moodle) readings and activity sheet questions
- Read Chapter 1 Pathways by Friday Feb 25
- Blog Post – Anachronism Post by Friday Feb 25
- Comparing Civilizations Assignment Due week of Feb 28
Feb 14:
GEO continued …
Homework/Assignments/Assessments:
- Classroom Map – now overdue
- Contour Lines – Own Islands examples post in blog
- GEO Exam – Wednesday, Feb 16
Feb 14
- IDENTITY
- B
atman & Identity (Crash Course Philosophy #18)
Essential vs Accidental Properties – Assignment 2 part 1Fungibility – Assignment 2 part 2
Personal Identity (Crash Course Philosophy #19)
Body Theory vs. Memory Theory (Blog Post #3 Trading Identities)
Arguments Against Personal Identity (Crash Course Philosophy #20)
Hume’s argument against the idea of “self”Parfitt and ResponsibilityPersonhood (Crash Course Philosophy #21)
- Re-cap/Review:
- “What is Philosophy?” (Crash Course Philosophy#1)
- How to Argue – “Philosophical Reasoning” (Crash Course Philosophy #2)
- How to Argue – “Induction & Abduction” (Crash Course Philosophy #3)
- METAPHYSICS
- Leonardo DiCaprio & the Nature of Reality (Crash Course Philosophy #4)
- Assignment 3 – Metaphysics: Childhood Perceptions vs Now
- Art of Argument
- EPISTEMOLOGY
- Video “Anti-Vaxxers, Conspiracy Theories & Epistemic Responsibility”
- PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
- Video “Karl Popper: Science vs Pseudo-Science”
- Discussion: “What is the significance of these topics (Epistemic Responsibility and Science vs Pseudo-Science) today?”
- AESTHETICS
- Video “Aesthetics – What Good Is It?”
- Blog Entry #4: “Describe the role that Aesthetics plays in a part of our lives”
- Review Movie: “Awakenings”
- Assignment 4: Analyze how the movie touches on at least THREE of the 6 areas of the Philosophy part of this course (PEPS)
- Pairs or Individual
- Digital Format: video, powerpoint/slide show
HOMEWORK:
- Blog Post #1 – 6 Areas of Philosophy
- Blog Post #2 – Civil War
- Blog Post #3 – Trading Identities
- Blog Post #4 – Examples of Deductive, Inductive and Abductive Reasoning – by Feb.15
- Blog Post #5 – What Role Does Aesthetics Play in Our Lives?” (TBA)
DUE DATES:
- Assignment 3 – by Feb 22
- Assignment 4 (Pseudo-Science vs Science) & 4.5 (Aesthetics & Art – Emotional Connection to a Fictional Character) – week of week of Feb 21
Feb 11
- IDENTITY
- B
atman & Identity (Crash Course Philosophy #18)
Essential vs Accidental Properties – Assignment 2 part 1Fungibility – Assignment 2 part 2
Personal Identity (Crash Course Philosophy #19)
Body Theory vs. Memory Theory (Blog Post #2 Trading Identities)
Arguments Against Personal Identity (Crash Course Philosophy #20)
Hume’s argument against the idea of “self”Parfitt and Responsibility- Personhood (Crash Course Philosophy #21)
***FREESTYLE FRIDAY: SUPERFIGHT
- METAPHYSICS
- Assignment 3 – Metaphysics: Childhood Perceptions vs Now
- Art of Argument
- EPISTEMOLOGY
- Video “Anti-Vaxxers, Conspiracy Theories & Epistemic Responsibility”
- PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
- Video “Karl Popper: Science vs Pseudo-Science”
- Blog Entry #3: “What is the significance of these topics (Epistemic Responsibility and Science vs Pseudo-Science) today?”
- AESTHETICS
- Video “Aesthetics – What Good Is It?”
- Blog Entry #4: “Describe the role that Aesthetics plays in a part of our lives”
Feb 10
- IDENTITY
- B
atman & Identity (Crash Course Philosophy #18)
Essential vs Accidental Properties – Assignment 2 part 1Fungibility – Assignment 2 part 2
Personal Identity (Crash Course Philosophy #19)
Body Theory vs. Memory Theory (Blog Post #2 Trading Identities)
- Arguments Against Personal Identity (Crash Course Philosophy #20)
- Hume’s argument against the idea of “self”
- Parfitt and Responsibility
- METAPHYSICS
- Assignment 3 – Metaphysics: Childhood Perceptions vs Now
- Art of Argument
- EPISTEMOLOGY
- Video “Anti-Vaxxers, Conspiracy Theories & Epistemic Responsibility”
- PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
- Video “Karl Popper: Science vs Pseudo-Science”
- Blog Entry #3: “What is the significance of these topics (Epistemic Responsibility and Science vs Pseudo-Science) today?”
- AESTHETICS
- Video “Aesthetics – What Good Is It?”
- Blog Entry #4: “Describe the role that Aesthetics plays in a part of our lives”
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