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Friday, October 30th: Justice Monologues are Due!

10/30/2020

 
Use the powerpoint below for today's class

Thursday, 10/28: Final Justice Project Brainstorm

10/29/2020

 

 Follow along in the powerpoint for everything you need in today's class! See the Homework page for links and deadlines.

Sally Jewell's Presentation and Justice Monologue Critiques

10/27/2020

 

Happy Tuesday, seniors! Please use the powerpoint embedded below  to guide you through today's class!


Here are the links you'll need for today!
  • Senior Project Next Steps document
  • Sign up for a senior project conference with one teacher here!
  • Sign up for a November Conference with me!
  • Justice Monologue Peer Critiques protocol
Sally passed along these two links in case you're interested in reading more about the looting in BENM prior to monument designation:
  1. Washington Post Dec. 5, 2017
  2. Smithsonian Magazine Nov. 2015



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  1. Homework overview: Let's head on over to my homework page to check it out. Wahoooo!
  2. Justice Monologues extended to Friday, start of class
  3. We're still online this Thursday and Friday!!​
  4. Missing October A's and C's of Humanities Conferences: Ty, Leit, Chris P., Owen, Kandice. You have until this Friday to submit your written conference notes. Confused? Email Ashley!
  5. Online learning reset. We all gotta dig deep, y'all. Video cameras need to be on for you to fully participate. If you don't have a working camera, then you should make sure to be participating both in the chat box and verbally in class discussions, completing in-class assignments, and generally engaging deeply!  I know online class is less than ideal and it is hard to stay glued to a screen as much as we are these days.  I know it's hard to stay focused. But, this is our path for the time being. I'm working my hardest to make online learning as meaningful and productive as possible and I'm open to  your ideas and feedback, but for now, we need to try our hardest to engage as fully as possible so that we get the most out of our time together. My dad always taught me that if it's worth doing at all, it is worth doing well.  I hope we can all do our best to do the time we have together as well as we can.  That said, if you are struggling with mental wellness, feeling sad, lonely, unmotivated, overwhelmed....please please please reach out! I want to support you guys as best I can. Sometimes that means let's drill down and just get work done. Sometimes that means let's step back, breathe, connect, share, support, have a dance party, and be thankful we're alive.

Thursday, 10/22: Senior Project Brainstorm Discussions

10/22/2020

 
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Starter 
Read this bio on Sally Jewell
and write down one reason you can think of for why this is a valuable opportunity and then 1-2 questions in this survey!
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  1. More online learning for us! See the email Libby sent out yesterday.  Seniors won't be back in-person until Thursday, 11/5. :(  I'll miss you guys! PLEASE PLEASE reach out at any point if you need help/support/a walk with my dog, Grits.....)
  2. COVID tests at Animas today 10-1-- see the email from Libby for more details and link to sign up.
  3. Turn  your senior project brainstorm notes into google classroom, pretty please! (and Bears Ears Notes and TTW notes!)
  4. Rough draft of Justice Monologue is due TUESDAY, 10/27. We'll do critiques that day after Sally Jewell's presentation.
  5. HONORS: Windfall plan! <--Read this document and then read the Intro of the book by Wed. 10/28.
  6. Sally Jewell’s prep work: Please consider taking a look at the following two sources.  This is a request from Sally herself, who emailed me: “In advance of my participation in your class, there are two items I’d like to strongly encourage all your students to read/watch:”
    1. The Proclamation signed by President Obama, creating Bears Ears National Monument: 
    2. A recent film “Public Trust” that has won awards at multiple film festivals over the summer (length – 1:38, so fairly long), and includes multiple references to Bears Ears and its formation. 
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Today's Agenda

​​Senior Project Brainstorm Discussion and Next Steps- (This contains the assignments, requirements, and due dates for fall semester.  All links are here!)
  1. Begin your small group discussions as outlined on the "Brainstorm discussion" doc linked above.
    1. Follow the protocol!!
    2. Take the survey at the end of the protocol after you’re done! This is CRITICAL. Please do this to help give your senior teachers important information to best support you. (I’ll link this survey in the chat box too)
  2. We'll read through the discussion protocol and guidelines for next steps
  3. After your group is done, check back in with Ashley in the main google meet room.

Justice Monologue #2 Work Time and conferences as needed!
​Your rough draft for critiques is due Tuesday, 10/27, so today you should definitely research your case study and begin outlining your ideas so you can write the rough draft over the weekend.​

Tuesday, 10/20: Justice Monologue #2 Work Time

10/20/2020

 
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Starter: What case study are you thinking of focusing your Justice Monologue on?  Write your answer into the chat box!

Not sure? Review the list of case studies on the Justice Monologue #2 Handout
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Class will be ONLINE Thursday-- same time and same google meet link as other online classes (10:10-12:10)

LATE: Terry Tempest Williams’ critique activity: This was due by 11:59pm yesterday in google classroom. Make sure you submitted it. I marked it missing, which likely lowered many of your grades.

Justice Monologue #2  
  • Pick a case study, research it and begin outlining by Thursday, 10/22
  • Final draft and delivery: Thursday, 10/29

Senior Project brainstorming Phase 1: Due this Thursday, Oct. 22nd 

Flex/Sven Schedule 
  • Starting the week of 10/22, we'll be asking those students who are currently not passing Stats of Humanities to stay for Sven until they've made up missing work.

A's and C's Conference Reminders: Kandice,, Leit, Ty, Chris P., Owen-- these all need to be WRITTEN now and are due TUESDAY 10/27 at the latest.  After that, you'll receive a zero.
Today's Agenda
1. We'll review the announcements 

2. We'll share out notes/reactions to the Terry Tempest Williams' critique activity 
  • Your own reactions to forest fires: Have you heard about the Ice Lakes fire? How did you feel in the face of the 416 fire
  • What was your reaction to her essay? Did her emotion strike a chord?
  • What lines struck you as beautiful?
  • What ethics did you see reflected in her writing?
  • What was the main point of her essay? What was the "obituary" really about? To what extent do you agree with her messages?
  • What inspiration did it provide for your own monologue?

3. We'll go over any questions you have for the Justice Monologue.

4.  I'll dismiss you for work time.  Here are some work time goals for  the Justice Monologue:
  • Research your case study
  • Review the texts, ethics, and philosophies you want to integrate into your monologue
  • Begin outlining​
  • Don't forget to finish Senior Project brainstorm phase 1 by Thursday.

Monday: 10/19 Terry Tempest Williams Activity

10/19/2020

 
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Use this powerpoint to guide you through today's class and work time
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Bears Ears Stakeholder Summit!

10/16/2020

 
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Homework Reminders
  • Your Bears Ears Stakeholder Assignment notes are due at the start of class today. TURN THEM IN to google classroom.
  • Senior Project brainstorming Phase 1​  is due 10/22, start of class
  • Justice Monologue #2 is due Thursday, 10/29
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Bears Ears Stakeholder Summit Guidelines and Agenda
  1. Today's goal is to be able to understand the values, needs, wants and concessions of both sides of the debate to ultimately find common ground on how to best manage the Bears Ears National Monument!
  2. Silently read through this handout, making note of questions you have about the process
  3. Note what team you are on (see the bottom of the document)
  4. We'll go over questions you have about the process
  5. Then we'll get into teams and begin!

Additional Resources: 
  1. Proposed Uses for the Monument from the Bears Ears Inter-tribal Coalition's Monument Proposal 
  2. Issues Resource
  3. Notes from today's summit

Bears Ears Stakeholder Summit Preparation

10/15/2020

 
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STARTER: Take this survey to thank our recent guest speakers, Becky Clausen and Danielle Shirley!

(Here is Danielle's powerpoint for her presentation on Tuesday)
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 Homework Reminder
  • Your Bears Ears Stakeholder Assignment notes are due at the start of class tomorrow! 
  • Senior Project brainstorming Phase 1​  is due 10/22, start of class
  • Justice Monologue #2 is due Thursday, 10/29

Today's Conferences 
  • In class during work time: Britt, Sam L.. Cormac (written?), Patrick, Owen, Billie, Trevor
  • ​2:40: Abbey Shepard

Tomorrow, SVEN (or written?)
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2:40: Sam Atchison
3:05:  Chris Atchison

Conference Resources
  •  A's and C's Conferences Schedule 
  •  A's and C's of Humanities Guidelines for how to prepare for a conference (see pages 4-5)
  • Ty, Kandice, Chris- we need to sign you up!

Today's Agenda

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3. Share out:
  • Where are you in the Bears Ears assignment process?
  • How far along are you with Senior Project brainstorming?
  • What's one senior project idea you have?


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1. Debrief the guest speakers based on your starter thoughts

2. Read aloud the mission and objectives of the....
Bears Ears Inter-tribal Coalition's Monument Proposal

4.Work Time, 
Conferences and Honors "Land Ethic" Discussion
Here are the two documents you need for work time today:
  • ​The Bears Ears Stakeholder Assignment
  • Senior Project brainstorming Phase 1​ 

Bears Ears Guest Speaker and Work Time

10/13/2020

 
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Here are the Resources You'll Need for Class Today:
  1. ​The Bears Ears Stakeholder Assignment
  2. Senior Project brainstorming Phase 1​ 
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Homework Reminder
  • Bears Ears notes due at the start of class on Friday! You will have class time on Thursday to work on them.
  • Senior Project brainstorming Phase 1​  is due 10/22, start of class

Today's Conferences
  • 11:30: Sarah O’Kane
  • 11:55: Leit Schafer

Today's Agenda

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1. Guest Speaker: Sarah O'Kane's Aunt, Danielle Shirley, will be sharing her perspective on the Bears Ears Monument debate

2. We'll go over announcements and any questions you have about this week's schedule/assignments

3. Chat Box Check-in: Where are you in the Bears Ears assignment process?

4. Work time!

Wrapping up Environmental Ethics Lecture + Bears Ears Stakeholder Assignment Work Time

10/12/2020

 
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Here are the resources you'll need for class today:
  1. Your Environmental Ethics Key Terms Handout 
  2. The Environmental Ethics Lecture (slides 23-35)
  3. The Homework tab of my DP to review this week's homework!
  4. The Bears Ears Stakeholder Summit Assignment
  5. The A's and C's Conferences Schedule 
  6. The A's and C's of Humanities Guidelines for how to prepare for a conference (see pages 4-5)
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Conferences this week:
  • ​Ava Kadence today after our Honors discussion
  • Tuesday: 11:30: Sarah O’Kane, 11:55: Leit Schafer
  • Everyone else- check the schedule linked at the top of today's DP!

This Week's Homework
  • Check the Homework Tab of my DP!
  • Don't forget about Senior Project Brainstorm!​

Today's Agenda

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  1. STARTER: Write in the chat box ONE environmental ethic that you saw being APPLIED last week either by Becky Clausen in her presentation on the Gold King Mine Spill or in the film, Beyond Standing Rock
  2. Finish the Environmental Justice Lecture 
  3. Announcements
  4. Chat-Box Check-in!  Questions about this week?  Senior Project Ideas?​
  5. Time to work on Bears Ears assignment
  6. HONORS: "Land Ethic" Discussion

Friday, 10/9: Environmental Ethics and Beyond Standing Rock

10/9/2020

 
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Starter: Take this pop quiz on last night's reading assignment.

If you didn't do the reading, use this time to read it! It is the first essay in the packet I handed out yesterday, and is linked here as well: "
Indigenous Cultures, Indigenous Places" by Jacqueline Keeler   
 Reminders/Announcements
1.  A's and C's Conferences Schedule Reminders
  • Today: Ainsley and Finn
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2. Homework for the next week is to complete the Bears Ears Stakeholder Summit Phase 1 by next Friday, 10/16 and also work on Senior Project Brainstorm Phase 1-- all docs are linked on the linked on the Bears Ears Perspectives assignment handout which is located both on the Homework page of my DP and in google classroom, . We'll go over this at the end of class. Your perspective assignments are linked below AND on the assignment handout.

3. Next Steps Justice Project: I'll go over what we're doing the rest of the semester. Rest assured, more outside time and project work time is coming.
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Honors- You have one additional reading assignment due Monday. We'll discuss it after online class on Monday.  I emailed you the link and included it on the homework page. 
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Today's AGENDA with the links you'll need for class
1. Discuss 
Indigenous Cultures, Indigenous Places by Jacqueline Keeler: What was her perspective? What Env't Ethics do you hear in it? What new ideas/questions did it raise for you?
​2. Environmental Ethics Lecture:
  • Pod 1- Review Anthropocentricism and then we'll go through the slides on Conservationism and Preservationism
  • Pod 2: Brief review of the key terms we went over yesterday. 
​3. STARTING AT 9:40 in pod 1 and 12:00 in Pod: Watch Beyond Standing Rock
  • Take notes as  you watch here 
4. Film Discussion:  Two Options (you can find them on the bottom of the film note-taking guide)
  • Small group discussion 
  • Individual Written Reflection
5. Assign Bears Ears Stakeholder Summit Perspectives ​
​Bears Ears Stakeholder Summit Assignment Handout

Justice Monologue #2 Prompt 
(not due for awhile! Just want y'all to know what to expect)
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Thursday, 10/8: Guest Speaker and Environmental Ethics Lecture, Day 1

10/8/2020

 
 Starter 3: Write this in your October starter docs
  1. Read Becky Clausen's bio (see the bottom of today’s DP) and write down 1 question for her
  2. Review the Environmental Ethics Key Terms Handout 
  • Star the terms that resonate with your own values/beliefs
  • Put a ? next to the ones you want to understand more about 
  • Why would it be important to study Environmental Ethics? Why should we think about our individual and collective obligations to the environment and each other?

Links You'll Need for Class Today
  • Environmental Ethics Key Terms Handout  
  • Environmental Ethics Lecture 
  • Tonight's short reading assignment:  Indigenous Cultures, Indigenous Places by Jacqueline Keeler 
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Reminders!
1. Due Friday, 10/9: Read  Indigenous Cultures, Indigenous Places by Jacqueline Keeler  (pages 64-66 only) and reply to my question on our STREAM for google classroom! This will be a participation grade.
  • You'll need to "download" and then re-open this document and then you can rotate it to view it horizontally. I'm also handing out hard copies in class.
2.  Don't forget about the Senior Project Brainstorm, Phase 1- due 10/22!
3. A's and C's Conferences Schedule Reminders
  • Today: Jake and Rosie
  • Tomorrow: Ainsley and Patrick
4. Flex/Sven Schedule listed on my DP below the link to our google meet . Starting the week of 10/22, we'll be asking those students who are currently not passing Stats of Humanities to stay for Sven until they've made up missing work.

TODAY's AGENDA

  1. Guest Speaker: Becky Clausen, FLC Professor
  2. Discuss your thoughts and reactions to Becky's presentation
  3. BREAK!
  4. Justice Monologue Make-ups (Sarah, Molly, Chris, Kandice, Patrick, Owen, Xavier)
  5. Environmental Ethics Lecture  - but first finish the starter and let’s hear what you came up with for question #4​
  6. Context on tomorrow's film (what's the film about + tribal sovereignty + important maps) 
  7. Time to read the homework assignment!
ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS LECTURE POWERPOINT


About our Guest Speaker: Becky Clausen

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Becky Clausen is a professor of  Sociology & Human Services at Fort Lewis College who has been doing qualitative research to examine the effects of the Gold King Mine spill on Navajo farmers on the Navajo reservation.  In conjunction with Navajo scholars, she has interviewed over 100 farmers to understand the long-term impacts of the mine spill on both their farming practices as well as the social-psychological impacts.  She’ll speak to the ways in which the same event can impact different communities in very different ways.

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Here is her bio:
Rebecca Clausen is the chair and an associate professor of Sociology and Human Services at Fort Lewis College. She is also an affiliate faculty member in the Environmental Studies Program. She joined the college in 2008 from the University of Oregon, where she was a graduate teaching fellow in sociology and environmental studies. Clausen is an environmental sociologist whose research interests include the social drivers of environmental change, the political economy of global food systems, and marine fishery degradation. Her current research focuses on the social and emotional impacts of the 2015 Gold King Mine Spill to farming communities on the Navajo Nation. 
Dr. Clausen actively publishes her research in journals such as Sustainability and Society and Natural Resources. In 2015, Clausen co-authored and published The Tragedy of the Commodity: Oceans, Fisheries, and Aquaculture which contributed to defining a new field of Marine Sociology. She is a reviewer for several journals, including the American Sociological Review, Conservation Biology, and Sociology of Development.
Dr. Clausen is actively involved in college committees such as the Institutional Review Board. She teaches a summer field course, Ecology and Society, and travels with students for five weeks to different communities around the Four Corners. She is an advisor for the FLC Sociology Club, which runs the Grub Hub, a student-run food bank for FLC students.
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For FRIDAY's CLASS
Beyond Standing Rock: Film (1 hour, 10 minutes)

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Take notes as you watch on these questions:
  1. ESSENTIAL QUESTION: *How does the film answer the question of how we should balance energy needs with the rights of people to their health and homes and with the health of the environment and the claim to sacred lands??
  2. What are the  various arguments for and against the Dakota Access Pipeline?
  3. How do economic, social and environmental considerations come into play with the three issues presented in this film?
  4. ​What questions does this film raise for you?
  5. What are other ideas that stand out to you? Definitely take notes on the Bears Ears section and the various arguments for/against the Monument.
​Watching the film, Beyond Standing Rock
1. What is the film about? Let's read the film description below

2. What is tribal sovereignty? 
  • Sovereignty, in political theory, the ultimate overseer, or authority, in the decision-making process of the state and in the maintenance of order.
  • Tribal Sovereignty - American Indian tribes existed as sovereign governments long before Europeans came to North America. Before the American Revolution, treaties were signed by American Indian nations with European governments. Following their independence, the United States government guaranteed continued federal recognition and treatment of tribes as sovereign governments in exchange for land. This guarantee included protected jurisdiction within the boundaries of reservations and other lands held in trust for tribes by the U.S. government
More Context on the Film
  1. We'll watch these three short google map flyovers of important areas relevant to the film
  2. If you want to learn more, check out this syllabus for Standing Rock
About Beyond Standing Rock
 BEYOND STANDING ROCK takes a close look at the Dakota Access pipeline, Bears Ears National Monument and other US/tribal clashes across the country.
The films take viewers to the front lines of the protests on the North Dakota plains and also investigates the ongoing legal struggle behind the protests.
In addition to the Dakota Access pipeline controversy, BEYOND STANDING ROCK looks at how Colorado’s Southern Ute Tribe has taken control over their own oil and gas resources, creating an economic powerhouse and changing the lives of tribal members.

Finally, BEYOND STANDING ROCK puts viewers right in the
middle of a heated land war over the new Bears Ears National Monument in Southeast Utah. Utah lawmakers want President Trump to overturn the designation of the new monument, while a coalition of tribes argues for collaborative management of monument lands.
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Tuesday, 10/6: Human Element Video and Dejardins Discussion

10/6/2020

 
​Today's  Learning Goals for the Human Element:
  • Learn what are the major components of air pollution, including particle pollutants, ground level ozone and greenhouse gases.
  • Discuss how the three spheres of sustainable development relate to one environmental issue, namely air pollution.
  • Explore an example of  how human behavior is changing air on Earth, how those changes are affecting humans, and how human efforts might help or ameliorate those changes.

​Links You'll Need for Class:
  1. To view The Human Element chapter on Air”: https://vimeo.com/328528959  enter code: THEedu
  2. Note-taking guide for The Human Element (make a copy and share the guide with Ashley)
  3. The Dejardins reading
  4. Dejardins' article group discussion guide
  5. Senior Project brainstorming assignment

AGENDA (see below for details)
  1. Key terms needed for the video from The Human Element (2 minutes)
  2. Watch 14 minute video clip ("Air" from The Human Element) (14 minutes)
  3. Small group discussion activity to deconstruct the Dejardins reading (40 minutes)
  4. Whole class: Share out Dejardins group discussions (10 minutes)
  5. Go over the Senior Project Brainstorming, Phase 1 Guidelines (10 minutes)

ANNOUNCEMENTS
  1. Flex/Sven Schedule listed on my DP below the link to our google meet 
  2. Students who are currently failing Stats or Humanities may need to start staying for Sven
  3. TODAY'S CONFERENCES 
  • 11:35: Cormac Gardner
  • 12:00: XavierTyler
  • (Tomorrow: Nick and Milo, Thursday: Jake and Rosie, and Friday: Ainsley and Finn)


​The Human Element:
"Air"

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Sustainability Definition and the Three Spheres of sustainability
  1. Sustainability is defined as  meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In addition to natural resources, we also need social and economic resources. It is the ability to exist constantly. In the 21st century, it refers generally to the capacity for the biosphere and human civilization to coexist.
  2. The three spheres include the environment, economic and society- also known as profit, people and planet (three P’s).​ ​
Context on the film: We humans are a force of nature. At the same time human activities alter the basic elements of life – earth, air, water, and fire – those elements change human life.
In an arresting new documentary environmental photographer James Balog captures the lives of everyday Americans on the front lines of climate change. He profiles each element: Earth, Air, Fire, Water and how the 5th Element- HUMANS interact with and impact each element. We’re just focusing on one chapter from the film on “Air”. 

Watch 14 minute video on "Air" from The Human Element (enter code: THEedu)
  • Students take notes on the note-taking guide while you watch 
  • Share out your notes after video ends


​Dejardins' Article Discussion

Dejardins Discussion + Activity  (50 minutes)
A note from Ashley on student leadership during online class: I need y'all to really step up and help each other make the most of these online class meetings. Please take initiative in whole group and small group discussions, don't just let a few people take the reigns, own your education, be empowered! Knowledge is power!​
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  1. In groups of 3-4 discuss the Dejardins reading.
  2. Pick the following group roles:  
    1. Facilitator
    2. Note taker/time keeper (30 mins)
    3. Deep Diver -push your peers ideas further, elaborate 
  3. Note-taker: make a copy of this handout to guide your discussion. Share it with Ashley and your group.
  4. If your group has a question, email me and I’ll pop into your chat room
  5. Make sure to complete the Final Group Statement at the bottom and be ready to share that out as well as any questions/confusions your group had!
  6. Be prepared to share out your group statement when we reconvene (10 minutes)

Senior Project Brainstorm 

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Assign Senior Project brainstorming Phase 1 
(Phase 1 is due Thursday 10/22 at the start of class)

Homework
Begin Senior Project brainstorming Phase 1- try to come up with ONE idea by Thursday!

Friday, 10/2: Justice Monologues

10/2/2020

 
(10 minutes) Starter 2
Write down one appreciation you have for someone in our pod-- pick someone you don’t normally appreciate! Share it out! 


Announcements
  • Use the google meet link Sara sent out for Monday's class
  • Due Tuesday, 10/6:  Read “Environmental Ethics: An Introduction to Environmental Philosophy”  by Joseph Dejardins
  • As and Cs conferences today: Vinny (2:40) and Molly (3:00)
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Justice Monologue Rehearsal/Peer Critique and Refinement (45 minutes)

  • Make a copy of the Peer Critique handout.
  • Share it with your group members.
  • Share your monologue with your group members as well.
  • Follow the instructions on the Peer Critique  handout.
  • When you're done rehearsing/critiquing, make any last minute refinements you can by 10:00 (for pod 1) and by 12:35 (for pod 2)

Justice Monologues! (30 minutes)
  • Attach your monologue  to the assignment in google classroom. If you only have an outline/notes, record it while delivering it today and attach the audio file to google classroom in addition to your notes.
  • Expectations for active and KIND listening
  • We'll just go clockwise around the room.
  • When it is your turn, stand up and deliver your speech slowly, proudly and boldly
  • As you're listening, take notes! What lines or ideas catch your attention? What lines or ideas challenge your own beliefs? 

Justice Monologues Reactions (10-15 minutes)
At the bottom of your written Justice Monologue, write "REACTION"  and take the next 10-15 minutes to just WRITE based on what you are thinking/feeling right now after listening to every one's monologues.  Think about how your own ideas have evolved, what ideas have been challenged, what ideas need more thought on your part to fully understand or be able to defend, or what ideas were further reinforced and why...

(20 minutes) Assign and begin reading “Environmental Ethics: An Introduction to Environmental Philosophy” by Joseph Dejardins- due Tuesday, start of online class. 
  • First- quick review: what do you remember about RAWLS?
  • Next- Tuesday's assigned reading: Dejardins does a really nice job summarize the philosophies we’ve studied so far but applies them to environmental ethics and environmental racism, so it will be a foundational text for our EJ unit!
  • Let's read an excerpt from bottom of page 239 and top of page 240
  • Then, we'll read the first 2 pages and discuss the questions on page 2 about refugees (232-233)

Rawls Lecture - Wrap it up if we have time

Thursday, 10/1: Rawls, Kant and Justice Monologue Work Time

10/1/2020

 
Learning Goals:
  • To understand the Dalai Lama's concept of Altruistic Punishment
  • To continue to learn more philosophies of justice and think critically about how your own values and beliefs relate to the philosophies
  • Specifically, understand John Rawls' concept of Justice as Fairness and Immanuel Kant's "Deontology"
  • Write an inspirational and well-reasoned Justice Monologue!

Announcements
  • Lunch norms/expectations: still staying with our pod. If you eat inside, keep doors open. Let's do our part to keep Animas's doors open to in-person learning as long as we can!
  • Sign up for an A's and C's of Humanities conference with me! (link is here AND on google classroom)
  • How to make a google calendar event tutorial
  • Today's Conferences: Britt, 2nd period and Lucy at 2:45
  • Tomorrow's Conferences: 2:45: Vinny, 3:10: Molly
  • Preparing for the conference: Review the A's and C's of Humanities guidelines and make sure to pay attention to what the A and three C's are (pages 6-8) as well as how to prepare for the conference AND how I'll grade the conference (pages 4-5).
  • MONDAY's online class is required for all. You will get an attendance grade.  Keep an eye out for a google meet link from SARA PRICE. It won't be the normal google meet link on my DP.  Here is what class is about Monday and what you need to bring with you:
The Colorado Democracy Challenge, a nonpartisan voter registration drive, will be holding a virtual session on Monday at 10:10am to register and pre-register students to vote! You can pre-register to vote in Colorado if you are 16 or older. This way, you’ll be set and ready to vote when you become eligible. In order to pre-register or register to vote, please remember to bring:

• An ID issued by the state of Colorado, like a license or a permit
OR, if you've never been given one, 
 • the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number
You can take a picture of your ID in preparation for the session, because you only need a number from the ID to register. If you need to use your SSN, ask your guardians for that information in advance


Turn in September Starters to Google Classroom!
Create a new document called "October Starters"

​October Starter 1: Review Justice Key Terms handout
  1. Review all the key terms (remember, justice isn't just about punishment!)
  2. Don't forget the concepts of security, liberty, and equality and how to balance those three
  3. Highlight any key terms that stand out to you and/or resonate with your philosophy of justice to be able to integrate into your monologue
  4. Do some research to help you better understand some of the key terms that you sound interesting to you
  5. Share out which key terms you highlighted. Pick 1 and explain WHY you chose that. 

Lecture: Rawls' Justice as Fairness

Justice Monologue  (rest of class!)
  1. Justice Monologue LIVE speech examples (as you listen, notice aspects that make for a good monologue)
    1. Ashley will read aloud Hannah Shew's example
    2. We'll watch an excerpt from  Malala Yousufzai's speech: 3:24- 7:45
  2. Review the rubric  
Malala Yousufzai is a campaigner for girls' education from Pakistan. She was shot by the Taliban in 2012, when she was just 14 years old, but continued her work and became the youngest person ever to win the world-famous Nobel Peace Prize. On July 12 2013, the first ever Youth Takeover of the UN took place, organized by the President of the UN General Assembly among others. 
A World at School and partners brought together hundreds of young education advocates from around the world, including Malala Yousafzai, who made her first public speech since being attacked by the Taliban in Pakistan.

Finish your monologue! Be ready for rehearsing and refinement tomorrow. 
Reminder: You’ll have ~40 minutes to rehearse and refine before delivering it in class tomorrow.
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