Jeopardy

For my presentation I'm designing a game of Jeopardy, with all of the questions relating to the revolutions that we have studied. As the Revolutions unit comes to a close, I think this would be a good way to help people review for the test. Also, I think it would be nice for the class to learn and enjoy themselves at the same time.

On Moodle, it says that the rest of the unit will be spent in the library, or preparing for the trial. I think it would work well if we played the game on 10/21 (right before our exam, on the review day). I know this is a couple weeks away, but I imagine that the game will potentially take up a large chunk of class time (that is, depending on how I end up designing it). I just wanted to let Ms. Xia know now, so that she could plan class time accordingly.

Or, if you guys don't really think Jeopardy would be a fun/interesting/productive use of class time, just let me know in the comments. I just thought it might be a fun way to end the unit, but I'm always open to changing things up.

(also, credits to Elle and Dylan for originally coming up with the idea)

Ill be using a PowerPoint presentation for the game.

-Cy

Ill be doing a ppt comparing the French Revolution to the 1911 Chinese revolution

Social Contract Theory and Presentation Feedback

Hi,

Tomorrow in class (or as soon as time opens up in the class schedule), I will be giving a presentation on Social Contract Theory (as advocated for by Hobbes, Rousseau, and Locke). I know we've already moved onto the French Revolution, but I haven't gotten a chance to talk about these philosophers yet, and since I didn't get a chance to do my previous presentation until Friday, this presentation ended up getting pushed up to this week.

Also, I wanted to get some feedback from you guys about my presentations. Do you think it is excessive for me to be doing 1-2 presentations per week in class? Do you find them interesting? Would you rather have the class time be spent with Ms. Xia discussing more directly relevant material (such as things that will be on the test)? Should I post video blogs on Youtube instead of in-class presentations? How can I improve my presentations as a whole? Feel free just to leave a comment on this blog post. I won't be offended if you think my presentations are boring, or a waste of time, but at least if you are going to comment then take the time to put some thought into what you have to say.

Thanks,

-Cy

Cy PowerPoint Presentation 9/29/2009

Tomorrow (9.29.2009), I'll be doing a PPT/Speech presentation, further discussing my thoughts on gods, religions, faith, and knowledge. It will focus on some of the comments people have made (specifically Rehan and Carson) during, and after our class discussion. It should take no longer than 10 minutes.

-Cy

Vlog #1 on Private Revelations/Religious Experiences

Vlog #1, Part 1: Does Religion Deserve Scrutiny? Should Religious People Have to Provide Evidence for Their Claims?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghbjkqwCXFQ&hd=1

I've made a video based on the discussion we had in class the other day. It is pretty much self explanatory. Also, its my first video blog so go easy on me...

Although I'm not presenting this in class, i think it fits the criteria of a synthesis.

I created something to present for the class in 5-10 minutes (PowerPoint/video clip/speech), that presents an interesting point beyond the original document (in this case, a point beyond our discussion in class) and supports it with evidence.

The next video I make will have to do with the veracity of the Bible, and other evidence Christians use to back their claims.

Powerpoint/Movie

Tomorrow, on 9/16/2009, I will be doing a 10(ish) minute Powerpoint + Video presentation on Native Americans and Colonialism.

-Cy

Powerpoint

I'll be doing a powerpoint on Zheng He tomorrow in class.

-Cy

im doing a power point

Qing Dynasty, Response to John's Vlog

On Sep. 4, 2009 I will be giving a presentation about the Qing dynasty, based upon questions raised in  John's Vlog.

Qing Dynasty

Ill be doing a power point tomorrow in class