Annotated Bib 3
Source:
"Working Undercover Since 1984." Environmental Investigation Agency. Global Environment. 8 Apr. 2008 http://www.eia-international.org/.
Summary:
This is a private investigating organization devoted to solving animal and environmental cruelity. This organization specialized in working undercover in order to get the information needed to save the environment and the creatures living on it. “Since 1984, EIA has used pioneering investigative techniques all over the world to expose the impact of environmental crime and to seek lasting solutions - thanks to our supporters help.”
Reaction:
I am inspired by this investigating organization. It is an excellent source because it finds the details I need in order for my dolphin/environmental research.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Annotated Bib 2
Annotated Bib. 2
Source:
"Animal Welfare Institute." Animal Welfare Institute. 8 Apr. 2008 http://www.awionline.org/.
Summary:
This site is an organization set out strictly to help and safe all animals. The organization offers many opportunities in favor of rescuing innocent animals that are in danger of abuse, starvation, or extinction. This site has helped out all kinds of animals and does not discriminate.
Reaction:
I appreciate this organization for all the efforts it puts out into caring for animals. This whole-hearted organization is a perfect source for me to use because it deals directly with the rescue of animals and environmental awareness. I support the goal of this organization.
Source:
"Animal Welfare Institute." Animal Welfare Institute. 8 Apr. 2008 http://www.awionline.org/.
Summary:
This site is an organization set out strictly to help and safe all animals. The organization offers many opportunities in favor of rescuing innocent animals that are in danger of abuse, starvation, or extinction. This site has helped out all kinds of animals and does not discriminate.
Reaction:
I appreciate this organization for all the efforts it puts out into caring for animals. This whole-hearted organization is a perfect source for me to use because it deals directly with the rescue of animals and environmental awareness. I support the goal of this organization.
Annotated Bib 1
Annotated Bib. 1
Source:
"The Ocean Project." The Ocean Project. 8 Apr. 2008 http://www.theoceanproject.org/.
Summary:
This site is an organization dedicated to making the ocean a better place for the environment and marine life. Through this organization there are many opportunities to help out and volunteer. Specifically, this organization in involved in the fight against dolphin slaughter in Japan. (project 2) However, this site's main objective is to keep the environment clean and safe, especially concerned with global warming (project 3).
Reaction:
I really support this organization and their efforts to help out the environment and the ocean. This organization is truly inspiring and I believe that everyone should contribute at least once to this organization.
Lesson plan
Lesson Plan Title: Keeping The Environment Safe
Concept /Topic To Teach: How to keep animals and the environment safe and healthy
Standards Addressed: Each individual kid has the ability to make a difference in helping out the environment.
General Goal(s):Teach kids what they can do to keep wild animals safe, students will be able to demonstrate how to keep the environment clean.
Specific Objectives: Keep the environment clean, teach every day tricks to keep the world clean.
Required Materials: List of tricks.
(http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/sgw_actionitems.asp)
Copy for each student.
Anticipatory Set (Lead-In): I plan to bring in my audience by using pathos. Everyone loves animals, so I will show them a video of a clip of polar bears and how loveable they are, and then show a video clip of how they are quickly becoming extinct if there is not something done.
Step-By-Step Procedures: I plan to talk about the dangers animals are facing (ex: polar bears and dolphins). Then I will discuss the importance of their individual help in changing the world. EVERYONE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. I will then show them small tricks that the kids can do each day that will help the issues. (show them the list and discuss)
Plan For Independent Practice:Each kid will get a copy of the list and circle FIVE things that they believe they can do each day in their normal routine. After the kids have circled five tricks on their paper, they will get up and share their ideas with the class. This will motivate other kids in the class to do the same.
Closure (Reflect Anticipatory Set): Remind how every person can make a difference to save innocent animals.
Assessment Based On Objectives: I would give each individual credit for completing the activity.
Adaptations (For Students With Learning Disabilities): I would go through all their options with them, and discuss why they could take part in the change. They will only have to choose THREE activities. When it comes time to share with the class, I will walk them step by step so that they can learn to speak in front of the class alone.
Extensions (For Gifted Students): I challenge the gifted students to come up with their own alternatives they could do to help out. I would ask them to make a list of three things that they can come up with on their own.
Possible Connections To Other Subjects: This activity deals with global warming, science, social studies, and environmental awareness.
Concept /Topic To Teach: How to keep animals and the environment safe and healthy
Standards Addressed: Each individual kid has the ability to make a difference in helping out the environment.
General Goal(s):Teach kids what they can do to keep wild animals safe, students will be able to demonstrate how to keep the environment clean.
Specific Objectives: Keep the environment clean, teach every day tricks to keep the world clean.
Required Materials: List of tricks.
(http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/sgw_actionitems.asp)
Copy for each student.
Anticipatory Set (Lead-In): I plan to bring in my audience by using pathos. Everyone loves animals, so I will show them a video of a clip of polar bears and how loveable they are, and then show a video clip of how they are quickly becoming extinct if there is not something done.
Step-By-Step Procedures: I plan to talk about the dangers animals are facing (ex: polar bears and dolphins). Then I will discuss the importance of their individual help in changing the world. EVERYONE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. I will then show them small tricks that the kids can do each day that will help the issues. (show them the list and discuss)
Plan For Independent Practice:Each kid will get a copy of the list and circle FIVE things that they believe they can do each day in their normal routine. After the kids have circled five tricks on their paper, they will get up and share their ideas with the class. This will motivate other kids in the class to do the same.
Closure (Reflect Anticipatory Set): Remind how every person can make a difference to save innocent animals.
Assessment Based On Objectives: I would give each individual credit for completing the activity.
Adaptations (For Students With Learning Disabilities): I would go through all their options with them, and discuss why they could take part in the change. They will only have to choose THREE activities. When it comes time to share with the class, I will walk them step by step so that they can learn to speak in front of the class alone.
Extensions (For Gifted Students): I challenge the gifted students to come up with their own alternatives they could do to help out. I would ask them to make a list of three things that they can come up with on their own.
Possible Connections To Other Subjects: This activity deals with global warming, science, social studies, and environmental awareness.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Timed Writing
In Campbell’s book, Hero with a thousand faces, the hero goes through many different stages to reach an ultimate goal. In this journey, there are three major steps, along with several minor stages, that the hero must complete. In the beginning of the journey, there is the call to adventure. This is when the character is either consciously or unconsciously faced with their mission at hand. For example, in Heart Of Darkness, the main character, Daniel, comes across a book with a magical power. When coming across the discovery of this power, Daniel is overwhelmed with curiosity as to what this book can do, which begins the call to adventure. The next major stage the character will go through is The Road of Trials. This stage presents a challenge in the character’s journey of which they need to conquer in order to proceed. In The Red Badge of Courage, the road of trials the soldiers face was found at the heart of war. In their trials, their faith in themselves was slowly slipping away, as they literally fight to survive. However, once this stage is completed, with hard effort, the final major stage is granted. This stage is referred to as the Apotheosis. This is the final appreciation that is gained after the hero’s personal excursion has ended. This is when the hero has reached their personal home, whether that is back where they started, or in a more desired location. In Christopher Vogler’s The Writer’s Journey, he uses The Titanic as a prime example. After Rose, the hero of this story, survives the sinking ship and the loss of her love (the road of trials), Rose is rescued to land. However, her “apotheosis” comes later when she realizes she is now a free girl, thanks to the trials she has been through. After the hero comes to this realization, the journey is at its end.
In my own personal journey through creating Project Three, I have not yet completed the three major steps. My call to adventure begun when I was introduced to the task ahead of me: preparing a lesson plan for fifth graders. My personal road of trials consisted of me finding a topic, and then finding a way to teach it through one lesson appropriate for my audience. This road of trials was challenging because it made me think of all the possibilities I could take to complete my task/journey. However, I came to my final consensus, where I decided my topic and the way of which I could express the topic in an appropriate way. My apotheosis will come when the project is fully completed and I receive my final grade because it is until then that I will appreciate the efforts I put forth while completing my mission.
In my own personal journey through creating Project Three, I have not yet completed the three major steps. My call to adventure begun when I was introduced to the task ahead of me: preparing a lesson plan for fifth graders. My personal road of trials consisted of me finding a topic, and then finding a way to teach it through one lesson appropriate for my audience. This road of trials was challenging because it made me think of all the possibilities I could take to complete my task/journey. However, I came to my final consensus, where I decided my topic and the way of which I could express the topic in an appropriate way. My apotheosis will come when the project is fully completed and I receive my final grade because it is until then that I will appreciate the efforts I put forth while completing my mission.
Friday, May 2, 2008
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