Natural Science Intro - Due Sunday (Jan 13) @ 10:00 pm
Review Homework - Due Wednesday (Jan 9) @ 10:00 pm
In your journal
- The IB gives that there are 6 areas of knowledge - Natural Sciences, Human Sciences, History, Math, Ethics and Arts. In your journal:
- Define the concept of “area of knowledge”, and also define each of the official 6 in your own words.
- Argue for another area of knowledge not “officially” offered and explain why you think it could/should be included.
Sense Perception Journals - Due Monday (Sept 24) @ 10:00 pm
1. Read (and listen to with headphones if you want) these two articles:
2. Respond to the following Knowledge Question in your journal: "Do we see things as they are, or as we are? Practically, what impact should this new perspective have on your studies in your other DP courses?”
Please refer to the JOURNAL CRITERION, focusing on the SECOND STRAND ("Quality Analysis of Knowledge Issues").
2. Respond to the following Knowledge Question in your journal: "Do we see things as they are, or as we are? Practically, what impact should this new perspective have on your studies in your other DP courses?”
Please refer to the JOURNAL CRITERION, focusing on the SECOND STRAND ("Quality Analysis of Knowledge Issues").
Read "N-Rays" by Sept 11's class.
Journal 2 - DUE Thursday (Sept 6) @ 10:00 PM - (late work will be docked 1 letter grade per day, beginning 10 minutes after submission time.)
PLEASE NOTE: This journal will be assessed using the criterion recently sent out to you. Of the 2 bands, this one will focus on the first, "
Understanding Knowledge Questions." REVIEW THE CRITERION BEFORE WRITING!
In your journal, respond to the following:
Using the movie as a catalyst, formulate and explicitly state a knowledge question that is (1) explicitly about knowledge and (2) using terminology we have utilized thus far (e.g. knowledge, belief, truth, certainty, justification, reality...). Go on to investigate your own question (NOT the same as answering), using at least two perspectives (ways of looking at the question... this is flexible). Remember that the central knowledge question of this course is given as "how do I know?"
See this guide for help remembering and referring to who's who in the movie.
Though we haven't yet studied the ways of knowing, you should already be familiar to some extent with the nature of sense perception, logical reasoning, emotion, and language. Use one or more of these in your analysis, clearly.
Understanding Knowledge Questions." REVIEW THE CRITERION BEFORE WRITING!
In your journal, respond to the following:
Using the movie as a catalyst, formulate and explicitly state a knowledge question that is (1) explicitly about knowledge and (2) using terminology we have utilized thus far (e.g. knowledge, belief, truth, certainty, justification, reality...). Go on to investigate your own question (NOT the same as answering), using at least two perspectives (ways of looking at the question... this is flexible). Remember that the central knowledge question of this course is given as "how do I know?"
See this guide for help remembering and referring to who's who in the movie.
Though we haven't yet studied the ways of knowing, you should already be familiar to some extent with the nature of sense perception, logical reasoning, emotion, and language. Use one or more of these in your analysis, clearly.
Journal 1 - DUE Sunday @ 10:00 PM -
(late work will be docked 1 letter grade per day, beginning 10 minutes after submission time.)
- Create a google doc with the title "YOUR NAME TOK 2014" (for example "Brian Hong Tok 2013")
- Share the google doc with me ([email protected]) with editing privileges.
THEN...
Re-read: http://mrmooreweb.weebly.com/truth.html
- Answer the following questions in your journal
- Critically analyze the implications and meaning of the passage.
- Relate the passage to the concepts of knoweldge, belief, and truth
- What would be the implication if Protagoras was right? If Socrates was right? Could both be right? Both be wrong? JUSTIFY!!
**Note these relevant points from the A-Level criterion: Student journal, blog responses, and other written reflections are maintained and kept up to date. Entries are thoughtful and thorough, and raise questions based on readings, class discussions, and contemporary issues relevant to the student.
- Quality and level of thinking demonstrates exceptionally clear understanding, analysis, and the ability to consider multiple perspectives. (Show high levels of thoughtfulness!)
- Student always uses relevant and sufficient evidence to support claims. Generalizations or abstractions are always supported by specific or concrete examples, consistently reflecting both the student’s own unique perspective and a recognition of a global perspective (give concrete examples!)
- Students show great skill in recognizing the knowledge issues embedded in real life situations (make reference to real life situations when you respond to your journals!)