TUE-THU: Introduction to Photography

Unit Learning Target(s):  

• How can we take good pictures no matter what kind of camera we have at the moment? 
• How can we use our critical thinking skills to MAKE a good picture happen?

Daily Learning Target(s):  

• I can LEARN the Best Practices of Digital Photography by viewing exemplars and taking notes on the techniques used to achieve them.

Announcements: 

Start Bringing Fully Charged Cell Phones and Cameras so that you can SEIZE opportunities 

Agenda: [160]

• Reviewing some test shots [20]
• SOME of the better photos from last night
• LECTURE w/ guided note-taking: [80+/- Multi-day]
• BLANK note-taking sheet available here
• You will need to SAVE and USE these notes for this unit
• Basic Camera Phone Tips
• More on IMAGE QUALITY and PICTURE SIZE in megapixels 
• Watch your LIGHTING
• LOOK for LIGHT
• Use a FILL FLASH
• Look for REFLECTIONS
• Make SMALL changes
• Don't Shake
• Watch your battery and storage levels
• If you have a VIEWFINDER you can check your images on the LCD screen - but WATCH YOUR BATTERY
• Viewfinders on non-SLR (single lens reflex) cameras do NOT show you exactly what you are shooting
• Use unusual angles
• Get CLOSE
• Use REAL zoom - Optical ONLY!
• Use REAL zoom - Optical ONLY!
• Use BURST MODE when shooting 'action'
• The RULE OF THIRDS
• more GOLDEN RULES of photography
• Golden Ratio 1:1.6


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• Golden Spiral
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• Balance
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• Fill the frame


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• Leave Space


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• Leading Lines


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• Rule of Odds


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• Simplify


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• LEARN & USE CAMERA MODES if you have them
• Basic MODES
• Basic MODES
• Advanced MODES
• Learning from a master [30]
• Henri Cartier-Bresson_ The Decisive Moment  
• "[Photography] is an immediate sketch, done with intuition and you can't [really] correct it..." Henri Cartier-Bresson
• Photography is an ART - there is no "right or wrong" unless you have a client
• There are "rules" that help you SEE and MAKE good images
• Looking at more of John's Photos
• What RULES do I use?
• Setting up Google Photos on your phone [??]
• Automatic backup (selective)
• Saves storage space on your phone
• Easy to create and share albums of your work

MON: Pleasantville Discussion and Intro to the Intro to Photography

Learning Target(s):

• I can discuss how the themes in Pleasantville are universal to the human condition

Homework:

• Pleasantville Homework Due AFTER the discussion

Announcement(s):

• Spirit Week:  Dec 14th - Dec 18th
• Speak to your 9th grade Associated Student Body (ASB) Representatives if you have suggestions for themes, games, events, etc...
• Daijon Jackson, Destiny Perkins, Milan Gibson
• Youth Radio is accepting applications! 
• Look outside Ms. Ingrid's door on the stairwell for applications

Agenda : [60]

• Typing Lesson [10]
• Turn in your homework by the end of typing
• Pleasantville Discussion: [20]
• Intro to the Intro to Photography [25]
• The Photographic EYE
• Look at the following 4 photos and choose your favorite [5]
• Decide WHY it is your favorite - what is it about that photo that you like?  Try to be specific [5]
• Turn AROUND and discuss it with the student BEHIND you - take written NOTES on what THEY say [5]
• Prepare to share out what you PARTNER said [10]
• Homework [5]
• Take ONE "good" (to you) photo and TEXT it to John at 510-684-3862
• In the text explain WHY it is a "good" picture and make sure to WRITE your FULL NAME so i can give you credit.

WED/THU: Pleasantville II

Do Now:

• Sit...

Learning Target(s)

• I can view the film Pleasantville as an informational text and take notes on the themes as they relate to modern media and my life
• I can expand on those notes in THREE one paragraph answers

Homework:

• Three Paragraphs begun AFTER the movie finishes and due after Thanksgiving break.Announcement(s):

• Library is CLOSED this week.  NEW SCHEDULE when we return from Thanksgiving Break
• Friday is our final trip to The Spot: STDs!

AGENDA: [100]

• Pleasantville II [varies]
• Discussion [varies]

TUE: Paris Attacks | Pleasantville I

Do Now:

• Complete THIS Survey

Learning Target(s)

• I can view the film Pleasantville as an informational text and take notes on the themes as they relate to modern media and my life
• I can expand on those notes in THREE one paragraph answers

Homework:

• Three Paragraphs begun AFTER the movie finishes and due after Thanksgiving break.

Announcement(s):

• Library is CLOSED this week.  NEW SCHEDULE when we return from Thanksgiving Break
• Friday is our final trip to The Spot: STDs!

AGENDA:

• Do Now: [10]
• Discussion [10]
• Paris Attacks
• Explanation of Film and Assignment [10]
• Pleasantville I [30]

MON: Computational Thinking 1 - Abstraction

Do Now:

• Click on the "Academic Conversations" image and review ALL FIVE techniques

Learning Target(s):

• I can use models and simulations to raise and answer questions.
• I can use my Academic Conversation techniques to discuss complex concepts

Homework:

• NONE (but soon)

Announcement(s):

• Library is CLOSED this week.  NEW SCHEDULE when we return from Thanksgiving Break
• Friday is our final trip to The Spot: STDs!

Agenda:

Introduction to Computational Thinking & Abstraction [10]

• Definition of Computational Thinking
• "Dog Animal Food" as an abstraction

Essential Questions: [10]

• What is a model or simulation?
• Feasibility of simulators versus live testing?
• What is the impact of using simulators?
• How are simulators used in business and society?

Task [30]

• Instructions [5]
• Each group has a short program to look at. 
• You can change the VARIABLES in the code to see what everything does but don't move the blocks or you will break it
• Don't be afraid if you have never seen anything like this before
• If your code uses more than one SPRITE click on the sprites in the lower right side of the Snap Window.
• Individual work [10]
• INDIVIDUALLY look at the code for your group's simulation
• Think about these questions as you silently look at/mess around with the code
1. What does the code do?
2. What is the program’s purpose?
3. HOW does it do what it does: WHAT is the abstraction?
4. What impacts might this program  have?
5. What are the benefits of your code’s simulation?
• Group work/discussion [15]
• Using the Academic Conversations Techniques discuss all FIVE questions.
• Your GOAL is for everyone in the group to understand the answers enough to summarize the group's discussion.
• You will be assessed on your use of the discussion techniques and your summary.

• Groups 1: Paint with Splotches
• 5,6,11,12
• 15,16,17,18
• 32(@C2), 3, 4
• Groups 2: Math Trainer
• 7,8,9,10
• 21,22,27,28
• Groups 3: Constraint
• 13,14,19,20
• 23,24,25,26
• 29,30,31

Paraphrase and Summarize for credit [10 ]

• Write your Summary HERE

WED/THU: Monologues

Learning Target(s):

• I can analyze a performance that i will be asked to do as a sophomore

Homework:

• NONE (but soon)

Announcement(s):

• If you would like me to consider your new seat please send me a ONE paragraph, properly written explanation with evidence justifying your request.
• Next class meets in the THEATER to watch the Sophomore Monologues

Agenda : [100]

• TypingWeb [15]
• Monologues [70]
•  Discussion [15]

TUE: New Seats | The Entire History of You Discussion

Learning Target(s):

• I can discuss how technology adds to and takes from our lives... A Hella hEAlthy bonus discussion!

Homework:

• NONE (but soon)

Announcement(s):

• If you would like me to consider your new seat please send me a ONE paragraph, properly written explanation with evidence justifying your request.
• Next class meets in the THEATER to watch the Sophomore Monologues

Agenda : [60]

• TypingWeb [20]
• Cleaning/Uploading/ReSeating [15]
• Black Mirror Discussion: The Entire History of You [25]
• Discussion: What is the nature of love, jealousy, and memory? [25]
• Further Reading:
• False Memory: You Can Be Persuaded To Confess To An Invented Crime and REALLY BELIEVE YOU DID IT.
• Does Photographic Memory Exist?
• What is it like to have a photographic (eidetic) memory?
• Lots of people claim to have a photographic memory, but nobody actually does. Nobody.

FRI: Advisory

Survey

The Central Park Five

THU: The Entire History of You

Learning Target(s):

• I can discuss how technology adds to and takes from our lives... A Hella hEAlthy bonus lesson!

Homework:

• NONE (but soon)

Announcement(s):

• New seats next week

Agenda : [100]

• Presentations [40]
• Black Mirror: The Entire History of You [60]
  
• Discussion: See last blog if time

WED: The Entire History of You

Learning Target(s):

• I can discuss how technology adds to and takes from our lives... A Hella hEAlthy bonus lesson!

Homework:

• NONE (but soon)

Announcement(s):

• If you would like me to consider your new seat please send me a ONE paragraph, properly written explanation with evidence justifying your request.

Agenda : [100]

• TypingWeb [10]
• Cleaning/Uploading/ReSeating [10]
• Black Mirror: The Entire History of You [60]
  
• Discussion: What is the nature of love, jealousy, and memory? [20]
• Further Reading:
• False Memory: You Can Be Persuaded To Confess To An Invented Crime and REALLY BELIEVE YOU DID IT.
• Does Photographic Memory Exist?
• What is it like to have a photographic (eidetic) memory?
• Lots of people claim to have a photographic memory, but nobody actually does. Nobody.

WED: Keynote Presentations

Sorry about the room confusion

Do NOT turn on a computer

For the next 2 classes we will present our Keynotes.  

• You will present when called upon.
• You may not pass.
• If you don't present your grade is C- or lower

TUE: Family Conference Prep

Congratufreakinlations!

I was so proud of you all last Thursday night!

Today we are preparing for our future by reflecting on our past and making goals that we can keep on our own.  We are also going to set goals that require the help of our school and home communities.  For any of this to "work" we need to be honest with ourselves and those around us.  

That's why we are having YOU run your own family conference.

Agenda [40]

• Announcement(s) [05]
• Class meets in 101 all week
• Make sure you have your notecards with you ALL week to get the highest grade on your Testimonio Keynote
• The AR Scores [05]
• How to use this when reflecting and goal setting
• The GE (Grade Equivalent) is your "AR Score"
• This is the August score that you already know but with much more detail
• Some of this might be 'upsetting' if you have the wrong attitude (knowing is better)
• Correlate your grades to your reading level
• Look at the instructional level score
• If you are struggling in any class...
• turn off the TV
• put away the phone/tablet
• turn off the video game console 
• The Folders [10]
• The contents
• CIA English
• CIA Math
• Q1 Grades
• AR Detail
• The Worksheets
• GPA Calculation
• Reflection and goal setting
• Worktime [20]

Monday 10/26	Tuesday 10/27	Wednesday 10/28	Thursday 10/29	Friday 10/30
All Envision Day	Minimum Day	Minimum Day	Minimum Day	9th, 10th, & 11h Minimum Day
ENVISION SCHOOLS PD EA CLOSED TO STUDENTS	Advisory 8:30 – 9:10  (40) Period 5 9:15 - 9:55 (40) Period 4 10:00 – 10: 40 (40) Period 3 10:45 –11:25 (40) Period 2 11:30 –12:10 (40) Period 1 12:15 – 12:55 (40) Family Conferences 1:30 – 5:30	Period 1 8:30 – 9:55 (85) Period 2 10:00 – 11:25 (85) Advisory 11:30 – 12:55 (85) Professional Development 1:40pm-4:30pm	Period 3 8:30 – 9:55 (85) Period 4 10:00– 11:25 (85) Period 5 11:30 – 12:55 (85) Family Conferences 1:30 – 5:30	Period 5 8:30 – 9:10  (40) Period 4 9:15 - 9:55 (40) Period 3 10:00 – 10: 40 (40) Period 2 10:45 –11:25 (40) Period 1 11:30 –12:10 (40) Advisory (ALL SCHOOL CM) 12:15 – 12:55 (40) Family Conferences 1:30 – 5:30

TUES: Advisory

1. Today's Conferences
1. Call for remaining Family Conferences
2. Clean room!
3. Workout Wednesday
4. Best moments from Exhibition

WED/THUR: Practice, practice, practice (or, if you want to pay for it...)

• Practice, practice, practice...
• If you made a fatal error and need to make a change to your Keynote you have 2 options (DO NOT UNSUBMIT)
1. MINOR CHANGES ARE FREE: If you can make your changes in 10 minutes or less you may do so without penalty.
1. Submit it to the NEW Assignment in Google Classroom.
2. If you are late by even 1 second you will lose ONE FULL GRADE POINT
2. MAJOR CHANGES COST YOU ONE FULL GRADE POINT: If you need more than 10 minutes you may still work on your Keynote for the full 100 minutes 
1. If you take even 1 second more than 10 minutes you will lose ONE FULL GRADE POINT so 11 minutes costs as much as 100
2. Submit it to the NEW Assignment in Google Classroom.