Today we took a quiz and then did a little bit with the Structured Academic Controversy-Is Math discovered or invented? If absent, please talk to a classmate about what was discussed and sign up for a FlexTime with in the next week to make the quiz up.
Important Dates 3/6: TOK IA Planning Sheet due-one per group; hard copy to the inbox (no emails) 3/13: Rough Draft of Script and Outline due to tii before 10pm-one per group with members names in the tii submission title 3/17 or 3/18: Mock Presentations for feedback 3/20: All TOK IA-Presentation Script and Outline due to tii before 10pm – all group members submit same documents, NOT one per group 3/20 through 4/8: TOK IA Presentations Today we watched a sample IA, and then did a little bit with Tegmark. If absent, please talk to a classmate about what was discussed and make sure you have fully read the IA instruction packet linked in the button under the textbook.
Important Dates 2/28: watch & take notes on Video 1 by the start of class. Here is the link to the IB website with both videos: https://ibpublishing.ibo.org/server2/rest/app/tsm.xql?doc=d_0_tokxx_tsm_1305_1_e&part=5&chapter=3 3/6: TOK IA Planning Sheet due-one per group; hard copy to the inbox (no emails) 3/13: Rough Draft of Script and Outline due to tii before 10pm-one per group with members names in the tii submission title 3/17 or 3/18: Mock Presentations for feedback 3/20: All TOK IA-Presentation Script and Outline due to tii before 10pm – all group members submit same documents, NOT one per group 3/20 through 4/8: TOK IA Presentations Today we watched a sample IA, read some instructions and had a discussion about the elements you will be required to do to complete your IA. If absent, please talk to a classmate about what was discussed and read the IA instruction packet linked in the button under the textbook.
Important Dates 2/28: watch & take notes on Video 1 by the start of class. Here is the link to the IB website with both videos: https://ibpublishing.ibo.org/server2/rest/app/tsm.xql?doc=d_0_tokxx_tsm_1305_1_e&part=5&chapter=3 3/6: TOK IA Planning Sheet due-one per group; hard copy to the inbox (no emails) 3/13: Rough Draft of Script and Outline due to tii before 10pm-one per group with members names in the tii submission title 3/17 or 3/18: Mock Presentations for feedback 3/20: All TOK IA-Presentation Script and Outline due to tii before 10pm – all group members submit same documents, NOT one per group 3/20 through 4/8: TOK IA Presentations Here is the link to the videos you need to watch for Friday’s homework. You need to watch Video 1 – maybe take some notes as it will really benefit you (& your TOK grade). Additionally, I strongly suggest watching video 2, but it is not required. They are less than 20 minutes each – and are not very exciting, but you need to be able to follow all the information presented.
Important Dates 2/25 - "TOK read" this Tegmark article & answer pre/post questions before the start of class 2/28 - watch & take notes on Video 1 by the start of class (also, I strongly suggested you watch Video 2 as well). Here is the link to the IB website with both videos: https://ibpublishing.ibo.org/server2/rest/app/tsm.xql?doc=d_0_tokxx_tsm_1305_1_e&part=5&chapter=3 3/13: Rough Draft of Script and Outlines to turnitin.com 3/17 or 3/18: Mock Presentations Due 3/20 through 4/8: TOK IA Presentations Today we did an activity that will help prepare everyone for the TOK-IA. The handout will be put in to your journal and assessed at the next journal check. If absent, please see me when you return after break. Nothing to work on right now as you will need to be given a partner to complete the assignment; the make-up work will have to be done after break.
We worked for the final time in library on the essay! If absent, please work on the essay on your own and have it uploaded to turnitin before 10pm.
Upcoming Due Dates: 2/13: Final TOK Essay due to turnitin.com before 10pm – please title the document on turnitin “PT (insert the number of your PT)”. i.e. PT 6 NOTE: do NOT turn it in to ecoursework YET - we will do that during class at a later date once I have made sure there are no issues with the essays! We worked in the classroom on the on the essay. We will be back to the library on Thursday for more essay work time! If absent, please work on the essay on your own.
Upcoming Due Dates: 2/13: Final TOK Essay due to turnitin.com before 10pm – please title the document on turnitin “PT (insert the number of your PT)”. i.e. PT 6 NOTE: do NOT turn it in to ecoursework YET - we will do that during class at a later date once I have made sure there are no issues with the essays! We worked in the library on the TOK Essay today. We will be in the classroom on the extended learning days (Tuesday & Wednesday); then, back to the library on Thursday for more essay work time! If absent, please work on the essay on your own.
Upcoming Due Dates: 2/13: Final TOK Essay due to turnitin.com before 10pm Plan for today:
1. Take a minute to fill out this survey to help a few teachers @ SHS; please note, these answers will be shared with other SHS staff members (thanks in advance for taking the time to do it!) 2. Read the sample essay (get from Maners)-DO NOT KEEP OR MARK ON IT as I only have a class set. a. get out your rubric-come up with a Level and a Mark b. have two reasons for your assessment to share with the class c. if you finish early, start working on 3 & 4 3. Read the common mistakes handout (get from Maners)-keep this one, mark it up, think about what you can fix on your draft to avoid any of these mistakes 4. Start finalizing your essay If absent, please just work on the essay on your own. Upcoming Due Dates: 2/13: Final TOK Essay due to turnitin.com before 10pm Today we created knowledge questions related to Pi. If you were absent, please get the notes from a classmate (making sure to give them credit).
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