Welcome to blogger! We will use blogs as a forum to take vocabulary quizzes this year. So, here is what we do. We read this following article from the New York Times and use a minimum of 8 vocabulary words in our response. The response must answer the following three questions:
1. What is the main idea of this article? Explain in detail.
2. Do you think vertical farming is a viable solution to the energy crisis?
3. What are your thoughts in general on the article?
Friday, September 12, 2008
Monday, August 4, 2008
Makani N' US ???
I am still searching for more enlightenment as to whether or not I can make blogging as valuable a medium for me as my students successfully do for themselves (and me I suppose).
So I would like to selfishly take a stab at using it as a canvas for collective project brainstorming with people I more than likely would never be in the same small space with to have this discussion. So, I will act spontaneously, despite reservations.
More time to plan projects is not synonymous with better ideas. Not in my case at least. My ideas come when my head is quiet, my eyes are open, and my ears are attuned to my surroundings. It takes work and is always really hard for me to accomplish, but I do do it :)
Considering our good ol' habits of mind "relevance" factor when thinking about possible humanities project products for a green semester of sorts, How can the students do work that has value and at the very least contributes to a knowledge base outside of the class room? In the same way I did for Camp Darfur and even the graphic novel project, I want the student's work to move people and be civic-oriented as well. Hopefully with more success this time.
Whichever direction we go when planning, what the kids study and what they DO has to matter. It has to stand proudly on its own. Making the "process" stage of a project have intrinsic meaning and value that is visible to 15 year olds is challenging, but when it is embraced, it contributes to shaping a beautiful classroom culture. That is what I aspire to do.
To make a long story short, we come to the key idea of which I am interested in any ideas you may have as always.
Makani Power, Inc. is a US kite company based here in California. They are brilliant and on it! www.makanipower.com
Below is a section from an article posted yesterday mentioning Makani's role as kite producers and the potential to harness wind power with kites:
Wubbo Ockels, a professor of sustainable engineering and former astronaut who leads the Laddermill project, believes kites are a cheap way to harvest the enormous energy in the wind at a kilometre or more above the ground, where winds carry hundreds of times more energy than on the ground. 'We need to use all the energy supplies that are offered to us by nature, we need diversity and kites are ... intriguing and fascinating,' he said..
"..kites could easily get to these heights. Furthermore, thanks to the high-speed jet stream, countries such as the UK, the Netherlands, Ireland and Denmark are particularly suited to flying kites."
Click Here to read this article.
I think integrating Makani into our project, particularly now, when they are "developing" off the big stage and amist an energy crisis, would be a fantastic and enlightening experience for the students. Ultimately a connection with HTH would be beneficial too. Jade and I are going to most likely enact a project relating to alternative energy and conservation, and here are the reasons Makani can help. Oh for so may reasons...Here are just three:
1. They are located in Alameda, maybe a Silicon Valley-esq green-tech haven down the road. Place of future employment of HTH'ers post graduation?! Maybe.
2. Google invested 10 million dollars last year in Makani. Enough said.
3. With the popularity of alternative energy projects at HTH cross disciplines, across the village, a real space of endless possibilities presents itself on a larger, institutional level.
This company researches and produces products and ideas offering physics teachers a playground of project/activity inspiration and opportunities. Can you imagine getting some technology from them for our students to play with in a physics lab?
I mean, what if they were integrated into the authentic research of leading researchers on harnessing wind energy, for example. All 9th grade kite projects can exist on a totally new playing field. Students can write/blog/contribute writing to the organization. Endless potential.
In a similar manner to the senior project, where kids are creating real products for real people, maybe frosh can do it too.
We can essentially guarantee a connection and hopeful career opportunities for some of our students in an emerging and ever important industry. Maybe secure funds for future HTH projects and ventures in and out of the classroom. I bet Sunbelt Publishing would be interested in documenting this project in some way...Now I am rambling.
I am going to brainstorm more about Makani and their industry peers, and product possibilities, but I wanted to share this initial idea . If this idea creates an interesting avenue of thought, I would love insight, input, thoughts, comments, friend's email addresses, what-have-you.
Thanks for reading. Comment if you please.
So I would like to selfishly take a stab at using it as a canvas for collective project brainstorming with people I more than likely would never be in the same small space with to have this discussion. So, I will act spontaneously, despite reservations.
More time to plan projects is not synonymous with better ideas. Not in my case at least. My ideas come when my head is quiet, my eyes are open, and my ears are attuned to my surroundings. It takes work and is always really hard for me to accomplish, but I do do it :)
Considering our good ol' habits of mind "relevance" factor when thinking about possible humanities project products for a green semester of sorts, How can the students do work that has value and at the very least contributes to a knowledge base outside of the class room? In the same way I did for Camp Darfur and even the graphic novel project, I want the student's work to move people and be civic-oriented as well. Hopefully with more success this time.
Whichever direction we go when planning, what the kids study and what they DO has to matter. It has to stand proudly on its own. Making the "process" stage of a project have intrinsic meaning and value that is visible to 15 year olds is challenging, but when it is embraced, it contributes to shaping a beautiful classroom culture. That is what I aspire to do.
To make a long story short, we come to the key idea of which I am interested in any ideas you may have as always.
Makani Power, Inc. is a US kite company based here in California. They are brilliant and on it! www.makanipower.com
Below is a section from an article posted yesterday mentioning Makani's role as kite producers and the potential to harness wind power with kites:
Wubbo Ockels, a professor of sustainable engineering and former astronaut who leads the Laddermill project, believes kites are a cheap way to harvest the enormous energy in the wind at a kilometre or more above the ground, where winds carry hundreds of times more energy than on the ground. 'We need to use all the energy supplies that are offered to us by nature, we need diversity and kites are ... intriguing and fascinating,' he said..
"..kites could easily get to these heights. Furthermore, thanks to the high-speed jet stream, countries such as the UK, the Netherlands, Ireland and Denmark are particularly suited to flying kites."
Click Here to read this article.
I think integrating Makani into our project, particularly now, when they are "developing" off the big stage and amist an energy crisis, would be a fantastic and enlightening experience for the students. Ultimately a connection with HTH would be beneficial too. Jade and I are going to most likely enact a project relating to alternative energy and conservation, and here are the reasons Makani can help. Oh for so may reasons...Here are just three:
1. They are located in Alameda, maybe a Silicon Valley-esq green-tech haven down the road. Place of future employment of HTH'ers post graduation?! Maybe.
2. Google invested 10 million dollars last year in Makani. Enough said.
3. With the popularity of alternative energy projects at HTH cross disciplines, across the village, a real space of endless possibilities presents itself on a larger, institutional level.
This company researches and produces products and ideas offering physics teachers a playground of project/activity inspiration and opportunities. Can you imagine getting some technology from them for our students to play with in a physics lab?
I mean, what if they were integrated into the authentic research of leading researchers on harnessing wind energy, for example. All 9th grade kite projects can exist on a totally new playing field. Students can write/blog/contribute writing to the organization. Endless potential.
In a similar manner to the senior project, where kids are creating real products for real people, maybe frosh can do it too.
We can essentially guarantee a connection and hopeful career opportunities for some of our students in an emerging and ever important industry. Maybe secure funds for future HTH projects and ventures in and out of the classroom. I bet Sunbelt Publishing would be interested in documenting this project in some way...Now I am rambling.
I am going to brainstorm more about Makani and their industry peers, and product possibilities, but I wanted to share this initial idea . If this idea creates an interesting avenue of thought, I would love insight, input, thoughts, comments, friend's email addresses, what-have-you.
Thanks for reading. Comment if you please.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
PLEASE ADD THESE BLOG ADDRESSES
anakarenb.blogspot.com
karlashumanitiesspot.blogspot.com
bre-uh-uhhh.blogspot.com
mannysg-homes.blogspot.com
alexandryacamacho.blogspot.com
dorothyshumanities.blogspot.com
karlashumanitiesspot.blogspot.com
bre-uh-uhhh.blogspot.com
mannysg-homes.blogspot.com
alexandryacamacho.blogspot.com
dorothyshumanities.blogspot.com
Monday, March 3, 2008
Persepolis Blogs: Due Friday March 7
In a minimum of 500 hundred words, discuss the following questions in a written reflection of the text Persepolis. Be sure your reflection has an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Be sure to use all 8 vocabulary words in your response. (25 points). Here are two websites that will help clarify questions you may have about Iraq and Iranian History.
http://iran-decal.blogspot.com/2008/02/iran-iraq-war.html
http://students.hightechhigh.org/~cyorysh/Iraq/Homepage.html
1. What is the historical context for the story Persepolis? Discuss the entire history of Iran as told in Persepolis.
2. What are the experiences Marji endures in the text and how do those experiences shape her perceptions of her family, her country, and herself?
3. What do you think happens to Marji when she heads to Vienna? Write the remaining story of her life up unto the time she writes this text in 2002.
http://iran-decal.blogspot.com/2008/02/iran-iraq-war.html
http://students.hightechhigh.org/~cyorysh/Iraq/Homepage.html
1. What is the historical context for the story Persepolis? Discuss the entire history of Iran as told in Persepolis.
2. What are the experiences Marji endures in the text and how do those experiences shape her perceptions of her family, her country, and herself?
3. What do you think happens to Marji when she heads to Vienna? Write the remaining story of her life up unto the time she writes this text in 2002.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
AS WE BEGIN PERSEPOLIS...Vocab Quiz due Tuesday!
Please read the following articles celebrating an Iranian female freedom fighter and the status of female education in Iran and use a minimum of seven vocabulary words in your response. I would like to you read, annotate, and respond on your blog for homework! Be prepared to have a class seminar on these articles!
Article 1
Article 2
Article 1
Article 2
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Seminar Reflection- You're 16, You're Beautiful and You're a Voter
Today's seminar in the morning went fairly well. Rather then give you my opinions, please reflect on a minimum of ALL following questions in this homework post. Be sure to write your post in complete sentences, paragraphs, and insure it is well balanced.
1. Evaluate your performance during seminar today. How did you prepare for seminar? What points did you make today and how did other's respond? What inhibited you from talking? What do you need to do better?
2. Which of the author's arguments do you agree with and why? Which arguments do you disagree with and why?
3. What was the most interesting idea someone raised today in the conversation and what are your thoughts surrounding that particular issue.
1. Evaluate your performance during seminar today. How did you prepare for seminar? What points did you make today and how did other's respond? What inhibited you from talking? What do you need to do better?
2. Which of the author's arguments do you agree with and why? Which arguments do you disagree with and why?
3. What was the most interesting idea someone raised today in the conversation and what are your thoughts surrounding that particular issue.
Friday, February 15, 2008
The Year of the Youth Vote?
I received an email from Shanelle yesterday. For your vocabulary test, use a minimum of 7 vocabulary words to respond to this email and this question: Is this the year of the youth vote? Be sure to use evidence from the article in your response. Click here to access the Time Magazine article entitled "The Year of the Youth Vote".
I finished reading the article and it made me want to listen and observe Barack's speeches
(No wonder a lot of students are pumped up over voting and making a difference, Barack Obama has that effect on youth. I never cared about politics but Barack has a way with words that make you want to make a difference.)
I found a music video that goes along to Obama's speeches;
http://youtube.com/watch?v=jjXyqcx-mYY <--- music video.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Fe751kMBwms <---- the original speech.
I enjoyed two quotes from that speech;
"We know the battle ahead will be long, but always remember that no
matter what obstacles stand in our way, nothing can withstand the
power of millions of voices calling for change."
and
"It's not just about what I will do as president, it is also about what you, the people who love this country, the citizens of the United States of America can do to change it. That is what this election is all about."
I finished reading the article and it made me want to listen and observe Barack's speeches
(No wonder a lot of students are pumped up over voting and making a difference, Barack Obama has that effect on youth. I never cared about politics but Barack has a way with words that make you want to make a difference.)
I found a music video that goes along to Obama's speeches;
http://youtube.com/watch?v=jjXyqcx-mYY <--- music video.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Fe751kMBwms <---- the original speech.
I enjoyed two quotes from that speech;
"We know the battle ahead will be long, but always remember that no
matter what obstacles stand in our way, nothing can withstand the
power of millions of voices calling for change."
and
"It's not just about what I will do as president, it is also about what you, the people who love this country, the citizens of the United States of America can do to change it. That is what this election is all about."
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
2008: Youth apathy or empowerment?
Hey all!
So, welcome back to your second semester of your freshman year. I have to say, you did a phenomenal job in the MOCK PRIMARIES and I was quite impressed with your position papers! Nice work!
We are going to have a Socratic seminar centered around the idea of youth civic engagement in the US. In preparation for the seminar, we will survey a variety of sources. The seminar's essential question is: Is 2008 the beginning of a new era with regards to youth civic engagement in America?
First we are going to take a survey evaluating your civic engagement. Click here to access the site. You will get ten free dollars at itunes as well.
1. WEDNESDAY. FEB 13: Watch this video and be prepared to discuss the interviewee's thoughts on youth apathy. Click here for the link.
2. THURSDAY, FEB 14: Survey statistics of youth voter turnout. Be prepared to discuss and share your ideas regarding these questions: What are the trends you observe? What inferences can you make with regards to 2008's youth voter turnout? Do these statistics support or negate the idea of lowering the voting age?
a. Civic Youth.org's interactive Map
b. Youthvote.org's Overview on Youth Voter Turnout
3. FRIDAY FEB 15: Mock Seminar and Vocab Quiz- Friday. After reading this article regarding the surge in youth civic engagement, prepare yourself as you would for a Socratic Seminar. Annotate your texts, come prepared with questions, comments, and discussion topics. Be sure to identify quotations of interest, and prepare to stay close to the text in seminar. Click here for the article.
4. FOR TUESDAY, FEB 19: Over the weekend, read this NY Times article entitled: "You're 16, You're Beautiful and You're a Voter". Annotate and prepare questions for seminar. After seminar, post a response to seminar citing sources, conversations, and seminar comments and be sure to evaluate your participation in seminar.
So, welcome back to your second semester of your freshman year. I have to say, you did a phenomenal job in the MOCK PRIMARIES and I was quite impressed with your position papers! Nice work!
We are going to have a Socratic seminar centered around the idea of youth civic engagement in the US. In preparation for the seminar, we will survey a variety of sources. The seminar's essential question is: Is 2008 the beginning of a new era with regards to youth civic engagement in America?
First we are going to take a survey evaluating your civic engagement. Click here to access the site. You will get ten free dollars at itunes as well.
1. WEDNESDAY. FEB 13: Watch this video and be prepared to discuss the interviewee's thoughts on youth apathy. Click here for the link.
2. THURSDAY, FEB 14: Survey statistics of youth voter turnout. Be prepared to discuss and share your ideas regarding these questions: What are the trends you observe? What inferences can you make with regards to 2008's youth voter turnout? Do these statistics support or negate the idea of lowering the voting age?
a. Civic Youth.org's interactive Map
b. Youthvote.org's Overview on Youth Voter Turnout
3. FRIDAY FEB 15: Mock Seminar and Vocab Quiz- Friday. After reading this article regarding the surge in youth civic engagement, prepare yourself as you would for a Socratic Seminar. Annotate your texts, come prepared with questions, comments, and discussion topics. Be sure to identify quotations of interest, and prepare to stay close to the text in seminar. Click here for the article.
4. FOR TUESDAY, FEB 19: Over the weekend, read this NY Times article entitled: "You're 16, You're Beautiful and You're a Voter". Annotate and prepare questions for seminar. After seminar, post a response to seminar citing sources, conversations, and seminar comments and be sure to evaluate your participation in seminar.
Friday, December 14, 2007
CURRENT EVENTS and VOCAB
Read one article on the NY Times website
Summarize the article from either the National, International, or Opinion section of the newspaper and discuss your opinions using a minimum of 6 vocabulary words.
Post to your BLOG.
Summarize the article from either the National, International, or Opinion section of the newspaper and discuss your opinions using a minimum of 6 vocabulary words.
Post to your BLOG.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Fairy Tales and Gender Roles-Due Friday
http://www.purdue.edu/UNS/html4ever/031111.Grauerholz.tales.html
Post a response to this article and use details from your own childhood and movie-watching experiences to affirm or negate this point...
Post a response to this article and use details from your own childhood and movie-watching experiences to affirm or negate this point...
The Waiting Room-Due Monday
Now that we have completed the play and had many fruitful conversations and some fantastic laughs, here is your opportunity to get your thoughts out on paper.
Post a blog answering the following questions in the form of a reflective essay.
1. What are the key messages of this play?
2. What social commentaries does Lisa Loomer make about today's society? (Be sure to discuss at the very least beauty, health, and gender roles)
3. How do each of the three main female characters evolve/regress as the play progresses? Discuss each one in detail and use at least one quotation to exemplify your argument.
4. What is the function of Ken and Larry in the play? What commentary is Lisa Loomer making about the pharmaceutical industry and the government's role in protecting American's health.
5. Why did Lisa Loomer, playwright, conclude her play in the manner she did? Does it work well? Are there any unresolved issues you would wrap up differently? Explain in detail!!!
EXTRA CREDIT!!! Script ACT III!!!
Post a blog answering the following questions in the form of a reflective essay.
1. What are the key messages of this play?
2. What social commentaries does Lisa Loomer make about today's society? (Be sure to discuss at the very least beauty, health, and gender roles)
3. How do each of the three main female characters evolve/regress as the play progresses? Discuss each one in detail and use at least one quotation to exemplify your argument.
4. What is the function of Ken and Larry in the play? What commentary is Lisa Loomer making about the pharmaceutical industry and the government's role in protecting American's health.
5. Why did Lisa Loomer, playwright, conclude her play in the manner she did? Does it work well? Are there any unresolved issues you would wrap up differently? Explain in detail!!!
EXTRA CREDIT!!! Script ACT III!!!
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
PLEASE ADD THESE BLOG ADDRESSES
http://jymmia.blogspot.com/
http://yleanacueva.blogspot.com
http://wilsonraley.blogpsot.com
http://yleanacueva.blogspot.com
http://wilsonraley.blogpsot.com
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
OOPS!!! Post to your Blog...NOT to BBC website! DUE WEDNESDAY!!!
Hey all,
Sorry, but the posting feature on the BBC website is not available because the article is from several years back I suppose. SO, here is what is expected of you!!!
Post a blog in which you:
1. Respond to both articles discussing your thoughts. Be detailed and use at least 1 direct quote from the article in your response.
2. Evaluate your class' seminar discussions. Be specific in discussing what you learned, what interesting points were made, what you think about those ideas proposed during seminar.
NOTE: Vocabulary word for the week is "FACTITIOUS" ...Thanks Kathleen E!!!!
Sorry, but the posting feature on the BBC website is not available because the article is from several years back I suppose. SO, here is what is expected of you!!!
Post a blog in which you:
1. Respond to both articles discussing your thoughts. Be detailed and use at least 1 direct quote from the article in your response.
2. Evaluate your class' seminar discussions. Be specific in discussing what you learned, what interesting points were made, what you think about those ideas proposed during seminar.
NOTE: Vocabulary word for the week is "FACTITIOUS" ...Thanks Kathleen E!!!!
Friday, November 30, 2007
Mali Women and Skin Bleaching...
Click here and read this article regarding Mali women.
Using a minimum of five of your eight vocabulary words, respond to this article.
Using a minimum of five of your eight vocabulary words, respond to this article.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
SEMINAR MONDAY AND TUESDAY!!!
On Monday and Tuesday we will conduct a Socratic seminar on the Youtube commerical and the two articles below. Be sure to print them, annotate them, and come prepared with questions to pose to your classmates. Moderators will be assigned on the spot, so be sure to come ready for that responsibility!!!
Is Beauty In the Eye of the Beholder? -Monday
Morality of Fat - Tuesday. Be sure to read the comments below the article and be prepared to discuss those comments as well!
Have a great weekend!!!
Is Beauty In the Eye of the Beholder? -Monday
Morality of Fat - Tuesday. Be sure to read the comments below the article and be prepared to discuss those comments as well!
Have a great weekend!!!
DUE FRIDAY: YOU TUBE COMMERCIAL RESPONSE
Check out the Youtube video I linked to the left under SOCRATES CAFE'. Watch it and do the following:
1. What were your gut reactions to this commerical?
2. What do you think about the central message of the commercial? Be specific and give examples to support your ideas.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epOg1nWJ4T8
1. What were your gut reactions to this commerical?
2. What do you think about the central message of the commercial? Be specific and give examples to support your ideas.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epOg1nWJ4T8
DUE THURSDAY: WOMEN IN ANCIENT GREECE!
Read and research women in Ancient Greece and post a blog answering the following questions:
1. How did women's roles in society differ from Athens and Sparta?
2. If the Greeks are considered so advanced, so culturally elite, why do you believe gender equality (equality between men and women) was not established?
3. Based on your understanding of women in Ancient Greek society, how do you think women were depicted by artists at this time?
1. How did women's roles in society differ from Athens and Sparta?
2. If the Greeks are considered so advanced, so culturally elite, why do you believe gender equality (equality between men and women) was not established?
3. Based on your understanding of women in Ancient Greek society, how do you think women were depicted by artists at this time?
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
beauty
Tolerance and acceptance are most definitely two ideals I characterize with beauty. To me, diversity is all around us. The jungles, oceans, deserts, and other realms of nature seem to embrace differences and strive for balance and cohabitation. Clearly, there are disruptions to this process, but balance and harmony are so intrinsic in nature. I believe tolerance and acceptance, in the human form, to be universals that exemplify the optimal balance and beauty attainable amongst the human race. Intolerance is not innate. I believe, as Ben Harper says in one of my favorite songs "Burn One Down" that "when I was a baby I was not prejudiced...this was something that I learned in school. Something they taught us to do". Regardless of where it is learned, it is learned, and as long as the fight exists, I will continue to usher tolerance and acceptance as I carry on my journey through this life of mine. I choose to teach tolerance, to model acceptance, and to hopefully leave my blueprints on my students and all those who I encounter.
Click here to read about the UN's efforts to promote tolerance. The international DAY OF TOLERANCE just passed on November 16th.
DUE WEDNESDAY: YOU, PLATO, SOCRATES and some youthful truth!!!
Hey all,
SO, I may be out today so you will run the class as follows:
1. Book Club
2. Post responses on one another's blogs to each other's differing views of beauty
3. Define vocabulary words
4. Read the bios of Plato and Socrates (links to the left under SOCRATES CAFE") and then begin to wOrk on your next blog due tomorrow. Posting below.
5. Be productive!!!
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This selection from Plato's writings highlight a viewpoint of Socrates' on beauty.
Answer these questions on your blog and be prepared to discuss them with your classmates. Write, elaborate, express yourself, and have fun!
1. What is so beautiful about youth?
2. We know what "perfect" most likely means to Socrates by looking at ancient Greek sculpture and art and drawing inferences, but he doesn't describe this "perfect" human form. What are your thoughts on the idea of a "perfect" human form today? What is it in your culture for men? women? What are your thoughts surrounding those ideals?
"NOW YOU KNOW, my friend, that I cannot measure anything, and of the beautiful, I am simply such a measure as a white line is of chalk; for almost all young persons appear to be beautiful in my eyes. But at that moment, when I saw him coming in, I confess that I was quite astonished at his beauty and stature; all the world seemed to be enamoured of him; amazement and confusion reigned when he entered; and a troop of lovers followed him. That grown-up men like ourselves should have been affected in this way was not surprising, but I observed that there was the same feeling among the boys; all of them, down to the very least child, turned and looked at him, as if he had been a statue.
Chaerephon called me and said: What do you think of him, Socrates? Has he not a beautiful face?
Most beautiful, I said.
But you would think nothing of his face, he replied, if you could see his naked form: he is absolutely perfect."
Plato's Charmides
SO, I may be out today so you will run the class as follows:
1. Book Club
2. Post responses on one another's blogs to each other's differing views of beauty
3. Define vocabulary words
4. Read the bios of Plato and Socrates (links to the left under SOCRATES CAFE") and then begin to wOrk on your next blog due tomorrow. Posting below.
5. Be productive!!!
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This selection from Plato's writings highlight a viewpoint of Socrates' on beauty.
Answer these questions on your blog and be prepared to discuss them with your classmates. Write, elaborate, express yourself, and have fun!
1. What is so beautiful about youth?
2. We know what "perfect" most likely means to Socrates by looking at ancient Greek sculpture and art and drawing inferences, but he doesn't describe this "perfect" human form. What are your thoughts on the idea of a "perfect" human form today? What is it in your culture for men? women? What are your thoughts surrounding those ideals?
"NOW YOU KNOW, my friend, that I cannot measure anything, and of the beautiful, I am simply such a measure as a white line is of chalk; for almost all young persons appear to be beautiful in my eyes. But at that moment, when I saw him coming in, I confess that I was quite astonished at his beauty and stature; all the world seemed to be enamoured of him; amazement and confusion reigned when he entered; and a troop of lovers followed him. That grown-up men like ourselves should have been affected in this way was not surprising, but I observed that there was the same feeling among the boys; all of them, down to the very least child, turned and looked at him, as if he had been a statue.
Chaerephon called me and said: What do you think of him, Socrates? Has he not a beautiful face?
Most beautiful, I said.
But you would think nothing of his face, he replied, if you could see his naked form: he is absolutely perfect."
Plato's Charmides
Monday, November 26, 2007
is beauty in the eye of the beholder?
We are going to begin a cross-cultural and historic examination of the concept of "beauty". For starters, before we read the great greek philosophers take on this concept, what do you think "beauty" means? It's a loaded question, I know. So let's begin here.
1. Choose two images you believe exemplify the concept of "beauty"
2. Explain why they are beautiful to you.
3. Upload the images and your description on your blog.
4. Post a comment on one person's blog in response to their ideas.
5. Be ready to share tomorrow...
1. Choose two images you believe exemplify the concept of "beauty"
2. Explain why they are beautiful to you.
3. Upload the images and your description on your blog.
4. Post a comment on one person's blog in response to their ideas.
5. Be ready to share tomorrow...
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