January 2012
7 posts
Rashad Alakbarov Paints with Shadows and Light |... →
This an interesting take on shadows. Since Alfred Hitchcock used shadows as a tool to create suspense, I thought the 8th graders might find this artist interesting. Alakobarov uses shadows to “paint” images on the wall.
Maybe Laure and the Film & Photography students might want to try this out?
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Period Project Reflection
This post was written in November 2011 as part of the reflection process for Period Project. It somehow got lost in the shuffle of the holidays. I am posting it now, despite it’s tardiness!
This was a great project for me. I really appreciated the opportunity to get first hand experience in what these projects are like from the student perspective. The process helped to deepen my...
December 2011
1 post
November 2011
6 posts
Update [29 November 2011]
I just went back through my posts for this year and it appears I have not written an update yet. I have written and posted other items on the blog, but not a straight update. Due to the nature this year, one class, integrated studies and more of a homeroom setup, the former update structure does not seem to work as well. We have accomplished a lot of things in three months that doesn’t fit the...
WatchThis was the Prezi presentation, on the Carboniferous Period, I created for our Earth Period Projects. The details and notes of the presentation can be obtained separately.
It was great for me to have to create a presentation along side the students. It will help me when it comes time to evaluate and give feedback to the class, because I am more aware of what was required to make this project...
WatchSDCUE11 - Vimeo Killed the YouTube Star (by Talk to The Hand Productions)
In case you have not heard, and I am not sure how you could have missed it, but our very own TR presented at SDCUE11 this year.
It was an honor to attend and see this wonderful presentation live, but if you did not get a chance to see it, you can view it here.
We are very proud of him!
October 2011
10 posts
WatchI posted this to my personal blog, but I know there are many gamers in our group. When I read this, I was reminded of John’s weekly previews/reviews of games. What might John say about this game?
journeyseto:
AUDIO ONLY VIDEO GAME: Is it still a video game?
I stumbled upon this Kickstarter Project in my reading. Aaron Rasmussen and Michael T. Astolfi are creating a video game that has...
Pushup [14 Oct 2011]
It was a wet, wild and hot day.
1. Software Update: Please run any software updates (for Lion OS) on your computer this evening. Before you do so, take the time to backup your files in case something happens……
2. Math Challenge: We will revisit the “Four Fours” problem on Tuesday.
3. Humanities: Sumerian projects are due Tuesday.
4. Science: We will be discussing the...
LAPD [13 Oct 2011]
It was a really productive day for many projects. Humanities, Great Artists, Fall Festival Pumpkin and the Annual Fund Board are in good places.
1. Software Update: Please run any software updates (for Lion OS) on your computer this evening. Before you do so, take the time to backup your files in case something happens……
2. Math: It is a MYOH night in preparation for the quiz...
USS La Jolla Comes Home - La Jolla, CA Patch →
Thank you to Travis and Adam for spending time with us in the 8th grade today. We learned a lot and have a greater appreciation for what you do and what life aboard a submarine must be like.
These pictures might help you visualize some of the details Adam and Travis shared with us today.
September 2011
7 posts
WatchNMY8 is excited about our new partnership with Preschool Rm 1 and Rm 2. We hope to drop in from time to time to build relationships with the two classes and plan to be involved in various activities together throughout the year. TCS Rm 1 put together this slideshow from our most recent visit on Friday.
Thank you, Crista, Jenny and Rm 1.
tcsroom1:
Here are some pictures of the preschoolers and...
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Outlook for School Year: Limitless
In our eighth grade class, we began a discussion with the question, “Where did the earth come from?” They were asked to reflect on the question for homework and bring the information on the topic to class. They were instructed not do any research but simply bring their prior knowledge to the discussion.
The anticipated ideas and concepts were shared: the Big Bang Theory, plate...
June 2011
1 post
May 2011
5 posts
dressagerider: Math Square Ninja Stars Thingy... →
Excited to read about the progress people are making with our math challenge. What have you done with this challenge?
As far as the name of these math squares goes….what do you think we should call them? Math Square Ninja Star Thingys has a nice ring to it……
dressagerider:
Today Elizabeth and Carwai showed some of us a cool math puzzle. We were also given a few questions to...
Watch(via Eli Pariser: Beware online “filter bubbles” | Video on TED.com)
BEWARE “Filter Bubbles”
This is a vital issue that we need to consider about how we get information on the internet. I appreciate that there is a streamlining of the massive amounts of information available to me, but I want to be exposed to the diversity of thought and ideas. It is this exposure to...
April 2011
1 post
March 2011
1 post
McSweeney's Internet Tendency: Review: The Mead... →
Great review of some interesting technology that may be foreign to most of you! You might want to check it out and see if you can handle all its potential and capabilities.
February 2011
5 posts
Update: Math/Science [15 February 2011]
As we prepare to head on a break, I thought I would share some of the happenings of the 7th and 8th graders in math and science. Mathematically, we are humming along. Here is a quick summary of what is happening:
Pre-Algebra: The class has just completed a comprehensive review of percentages. They were calculating percents of different amounts, finding discounts, sales tax and tip, working with...
January 2011
11 posts
Update: Math/Science [31 January 2011]
This is our first update of 2011! The 7th and 8th grade are a month into the second trimester, and they are engaging in many different topics and projects. This stretch of time is often when we settle into a groove and get a lot accomplished.
In science, both classes have turned their attention towards chemistry. We have discussed atomic structure, the formation of bonds and molecules, the...
Tom Lehrer's "The Elements". A Flash animation by... →
Can you sing along?
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think...”
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