Monday, August 2, 2010

Did You Know?



What technologies do you use every day? Which classes have you used technology in most often? Which technology do you most enjoy using? Why? Which fact in the video do you find most surprising? What is the author's purpose in creating this video? What music could you suggest that the author use instead of the music that is currently used? What images would you include? What piece of technology would you like to own that you currently do not have?

We Didn't Start the Fire


What fire? What is the videographer talking about? What is the videographers's purpose in creating this video? Select one of the historical figures in the video and tell a couple of facts about your selection ( do NOT use someone that has already been selected). Who is Billy Joel? What is the time frame of this selection?

Monday, December 28, 2009

Hemingway


What makes Hemingway unique? Have you ever read anything by Hemingway? What kinds of writing is he famous for? Who is your favorite author? How do you define talent? What talents do you have? Do you have any talented friends?

Tsunami Disaster


What is the weather event that you most fear? Have you ever been caught in a bad storm of some sort? Where? When? How can the world be better prepared for a disaster like the tsunami that occurred in 2004? What kind of effect would a disaster of this magnitude have on the world?

The Roaring Twenties


What do you think of the justice that was administered in the 20's? Do you think that the black community was intimidated by the lynchings? What was the primary location of the lynchings? Compare and contrast what was happening in the arts with what was happening in the world of justice.

Women in Art


This is a chronology of women as they are depicted in art. Do you know any of the artists represented in the video? Are you artistic? Have you been to a gallery or a museum? How is the depiction of women different through the ages?

Susan Boyle


What is a stereotype? Why does Ms. Boyle not fit the stereotype? What do we expect from her? What are some other stereotypes that you can think of? Who is the most talented person in your family? in your class? at this school?