Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Today, you were given an outline for major news assignments as well as an introductory assignment to complete as a group for tomorrow.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Today students wrote a 12 questions, source based, multiple choice quiz on what we have studied up to this date. We then spent an inordinate amount of time analyzing the questions and how to approach them. As a result, for homework, students must read pages 48 to 61 and make reading notes. There will most likely be a reading quiz on Tuesday.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Today, you did your first journal activity. You also Handed in your visuals on Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau. You then were instructed to read pages 31 to48 and answer the following:
For the eight factors which influence individual and collective beliefs and values, define each and explain your own connection (how it has/hasn't influenced you).
Additionally, write down unfamiliar or bolded terms on cue cards so you can learn them.
You will also have a quiz on information we have covered so far tomorrow (it's 12 multiple choice questions).

Monday, February 8, 2010

Today, we discussed the values sheet (p. 30) to determine where you all fit on the continuum. Students got into groups of three and examined their answers. They were then given paper and, using the corresponding numbers to the statements, placed them on a continuum with collective values on the far left and individualistic values on the far right (with all of the degrees spread out along the continuum to show their relation). The purpose was to see how their values reflect care of group or care of self as a primary goal. We also placed the views of Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau on the continuum (well, not Hobbes, as he doesn’t fit into it as his views are extreme).

We then looked at the visuals you came up with and attempted to separate them out based on how well they represent the philosophers (Hobbes, Rousseau, and Locke). Students got into groups of three or four; placed all of the visuals on the floor for their group and then switched groups. The new group then organized the visuals based on who they thought they represented.
We then examined them all as a class.

For homework: You will take your own visuals and then put as many details about the philosopher they represent and their beliefs in the areas around the visual. This will be homework and due tomorrow.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Today, we discussed Hobbes, Rousseau, and Locke in-depth. We watched three U-tube videos to explain their ideas further.

Your homework for this weekend is the following:

Come up with a visual for each of the three philosophers and put it in the middle of a page (three pages in total) to bring in for Monday.

Explain the Compact (p 20)
Answer the question: what do you think of this? Does it meet your own ideology?

Define: Personal identity
Collective identity
Beliefs and values
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

· Today, we discussed the introduction activity from yesterday as well as terms/concepts you should have learned from it (it was to be handed in today).
You then completed a reading quiz (8 multiple choice questions)
For tomorrow, you need to:
· read Pages 20 to 30 in their text
· Make sure you read ACTIVELY (taking notes of new terms/ideas)
· Do the “Beliefs and Values Inventory” on page 30.
· Answer questions 1 to 4 in the “Explore the Issues” box on page 30 as well.
These are all due for tomorrow.
Also, due to the results of the quiz, you will have to do the following: Be able to write the differences between Rousseau, Locke, and Hobbes; be able to define absolutism, prescribe, and social contract.

Monday, February 1, 2009

Today, we went over the course outline. If you were not here Friday, you also have a reading and assignment to complete (check that date out on here for details). Be sure to keep in mind that the supplies you need for this course are due on Monday, February 8.