Listed in numerical order are the extra credit assignments I engaged in.
#2) I located a memoir from a police officer that was trapped in superdome away from his family. I choose his story because I was looking for some inspirations which I greatly was, his story showed me how by holding onto hope people can survive even the harshest conditions. This story inspired me to have a positive view on life even when it is hard there is worse conditions out their and no matter what happens we are lucky to be alive.
#3) I choose to do a symbolic reading of some ludicrous lyrics because the in class symbolic reading of Johnny Cash gave me a different perspective on what things actually mean and how we can interpret things in many ways. I learned that even when I might think I know the meaning of a song or piece of literature I might not know the true underlying meaning on what the author wanted his message to be.
#6) I choose to examine to separate texts that were for and against global warming. I did this because with all my research that states global warming exists I wanted to get an opposite point of view so I could make my own beliefs and not just follow what I was told. This exercise made me aware of how information can drastically be spun any way the messenger wants someone to perceive it. When I watch CNN or FOX about the same story I know I must be aware that they both have skewed views in how they present the same story.
#10) for using recycled paper you said that submitting an assignment online would count as this and throughout the semester I submitted numerous ones via email. This was inspirational to me by showing me life doesn’t always have to follow traditional ways of doing things. The professor decided that papers did not have to be in physical form and I can only imagine how much paper and ink will be saved because of this decision. I hope this catches on to more teachers and classes, this could make a big difference.
#11) I sent my blog address to some family and friends. I did this to help raise awareness of the people around me so in turn they can do the same. I was shocked to have my mom tell me she doesn’t believe in global warming. After reading my paper she is reconsidering her point of view but this has taught me how many people have not been properly educated about our environment and the condition that it is in.
#12) For committing a random act of kindness I thought about on thanksgiving when my friends and I decided to give a security guard a plate of food. The security guard was so delighted it placed a smile on my face. I believe in random acts of kindness because those are the ones that can make any one have a good day and once something good happens to someone then that person is more likely to help out others. Seeing the security guard happy reinforced my beliefs.
#14) For being one of the dedicated students who did not skip class I was awarded extra credit. I skipped my fair share of class when I was a freshman but know being a senior I decided it’s a waste not spending time in class. Even if I was not prepared for class it is important to be their and stay current and learn the important information the teacher has to offer since that is the reason I signed up for that class.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Glaciers and Floods
Glaciers and Floods
The purpose of this board game is to educate fifth graders about global warming. On the board various pictures represent good and bad things. For example if you use a paper bag you can ride a glacier to the top and if you ride your bicycle you can go halfway across the board. An example of bad things is using plastic cup causes floods and smoke stacks also cause floods. It is a simple game with basic colors and pictures but it effectively gets kids aware of how they can personally influence the environment.
Objective: reach the top square labeled 100 winner.
First, use a dice to decide who goes first. The highest number rolled gets to go first. You can use any small object to play with on the board.
Game Play:
1.After rolling the dice you will move your small object towards a higher number (Ex. If you are on the 1 square and roll a 5 you will move your small object on the number 6 gym. The amount shown on the dice.
2. two or more small objects can be on same square at any time.
3.Climbing up a Glacier or washed away by a flood.
Glaciers: Any time your small object ends on a picture square at the bottom of a ladder, your small object must climb up to the picture square at the top of the ladder. For example if your small object reaches picture square 28 it will climb to picture square 84.
You climb up when helping out the environment!
Floods:
When your small object ends on a picture square that is the beginning of a flood, your small object must move down the flood to the picture square where it ends. For example if you land on square 49 your small object will be moved to square number 11.
You get washed away by floods when hurting the environment.
Winning the Game
The first player to reach the smiling world marked square 100 wins the game. You can get there two ways:
1.
Land there by exact count. If your spin would move you past square #100, don't move. Try again on your next turn.
2.
Climb there by ending your move on ladder square #80.
The purpose of this board game is to educate fifth graders about global warming. On the board various pictures represent good and bad things. For example if you use a paper bag you can ride a glacier to the top and if you ride your bicycle you can go halfway across the board. An example of bad things is using plastic cup causes floods and smoke stacks also cause floods. It is a simple game with basic colors and pictures but it effectively gets kids aware of how they can personally influence the environment.
Objective: reach the top square labeled 100 winner.
First, use a dice to decide who goes first. The highest number rolled gets to go first. You can use any small object to play with on the board.
Game Play:
1.After rolling the dice you will move your small object towards a higher number (Ex. If you are on the 1 square and roll a 5 you will move your small object on the number 6 gym. The amount shown on the dice.
2. two or more small objects can be on same square at any time.
3.Climbing up a Glacier or washed away by a flood.
Glaciers: Any time your small object ends on a picture square at the bottom of a ladder, your small object must climb up to the picture square at the top of the ladder. For example if your small object reaches picture square 28 it will climb to picture square 84.
You climb up when helping out the environment!
Floods:
When your small object ends on a picture square that is the beginning of a flood, your small object must move down the flood to the picture square where it ends. For example if you land on square 49 your small object will be moved to square number 11.
You get washed away by floods when hurting the environment.
Winning the Game
The first player to reach the smiling world marked square 100 wins the game. You can get there two ways:
1.
Land there by exact count. If your spin would move you past square #100, don't move. Try again on your next turn.
2.
Climb there by ending your move on ladder square #80.
project 3
Alex Roche
For project three I confronted the topic global warming. I have a newly found passion for helping the environment and feel it is necessary that everyone in all societies across the world receive education about the horrid truths, that are affecting our entire planet. Through project three, I will help fifth graders grasp a small understanding of what things they can personally do to help save the environment. I have a firm belief that it only takes one person to make a giant difference in the world.
In projects one and two I would have to print many pieces of paper and it felt like I was literally chopping down a tree which was the inspiration for project three to be completely different then the previous assignments. Project three was no longer wasting paper because the entire project is paperless through the establishment of a blog. I used my blog website to post my research paper, from project two. This research paper is well thought-out and targeted towards people in academia. Along with the paper, I attached three letters that address various issues in global warming and asks the respective organization, what I can personally do to make a difference. I feel it is very important for the public to read the letters so the public can see that people like me are trying to raise awareness and make changes. While constructing project three, I decided to construct a board game instead of a fable. I felt kids would be more encouraged to play a board game then read a book. Also, if children enjoy the game, then they will get constant exposure to global warming everytime they play the game.
My goal of project three was to establish ways of affectively getting information to adults and children. Adults can view my blog and acquire useful information on the environment. Hopefully, my paper can help persuade the reader into believing that global warming does exist. When attempting to address fifth graders I decided a boring academic paper would be wasteful and not inspire children to make changes. With the board game I accomplished my goal of getting important information about global warming to fifth graders in a fun manor. With adults and children now becoming aware of global warming it is only a matter of time before people start demanding changes to better their environment.
For project three I confronted the topic global warming. I have a newly found passion for helping the environment and feel it is necessary that everyone in all societies across the world receive education about the horrid truths, that are affecting our entire planet. Through project three, I will help fifth graders grasp a small understanding of what things they can personally do to help save the environment. I have a firm belief that it only takes one person to make a giant difference in the world.
In projects one and two I would have to print many pieces of paper and it felt like I was literally chopping down a tree which was the inspiration for project three to be completely different then the previous assignments. Project three was no longer wasting paper because the entire project is paperless through the establishment of a blog. I used my blog website to post my research paper, from project two. This research paper is well thought-out and targeted towards people in academia. Along with the paper, I attached three letters that address various issues in global warming and asks the respective organization, what I can personally do to make a difference. I feel it is very important for the public to read the letters so the public can see that people like me are trying to raise awareness and make changes. While constructing project three, I decided to construct a board game instead of a fable. I felt kids would be more encouraged to play a board game then read a book. Also, if children enjoy the game, then they will get constant exposure to global warming everytime they play the game.
My goal of project three was to establish ways of affectively getting information to adults and children. Adults can view my blog and acquire useful information on the environment. Hopefully, my paper can help persuade the reader into believing that global warming does exist. When attempting to address fifth graders I decided a boring academic paper would be wasteful and not inspire children to make changes. With the board game I accomplished my goal of getting important information about global warming to fifth graders in a fun manor. With adults and children now becoming aware of global warming it is only a matter of time before people start demanding changes to better their environment.
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