Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Class Work

It is Presentation Day! As a listener, you need to take notes. (sheet provided)

As a presenter, you need to be ready to go when your name is called. A scoring sheet will be provided. Please provide you name and topic on the score sheet before giving it to me.

You have interesting topics. This is going to be a great day!

Homework

If you have not yet located an artifact that says something about you, so do. This could be a gift from a special family member. It could be something you found. It could be an item which has been passed down from generation to generation. Whatever you select, it must say something about you as well.

How is it like you? What memories or "gifts" does it provide?

Starting simply, what is the object? Describe it in detail - remember the "rock" paper? Give details. How did it come to be in your possession? What is the story of the object?

Now, do a bit of research. For example, I chose my grandmother's wedding ring as my artifact. I will research the history of wedding rings. I might look up why diamonds are the traditional stone in wedding/engagement rings. I will probably look for information about rings in general and try to find out what cultures use them and why they are used. I will also try to find information about some famous rings.

Think of at least seven questions you hope to answer about your artifact or other items like it. Then, start searching for the answers. Bring your questions and answers to class next Tuesday.

NOTE: There is no class on Thursday. I have an evil tooth that needs to be fixed. Appointments were in short supply.

We will continue with the presentations on Tuesday.