TUE: The 5-Photo ESSAY

Take This ANONYMOUS Survey 

and then do a Typing TEST!

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 VIEW exemplar photo essays and take notes on the techniques used to achieve them.

Announcements: 

BRING HEADPHONES TO CLASS 

ON WEDS/THURS OR YOU WILL BE SAD

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

Agenda: [60]

• Survey and Typing Test [10]
• Learning from a master 'review' [02]
• "[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

• The Photo Essay #1 [10]
• Requirements
• Tells ONE Story (about one PLACE, PERSON, OR THING)
• Can be funny or serious or both (or neither)
• 5 pictures ONLY
• Each picture must be an example of a different technique
• Presented in a Google slide show
• Turned in via Google Classroom
• Due Next TUESDAY
• Class time given on Tuesday to create slideshow
• Photo Essay Exemplars [30]
• Together
• http://www.wired.com/2015/01/alvaro-laiz-ninjas-gold-rush-in-mongolia/#slide-1
• On your own (look at a minimum of 2 - go FULL SCREEN if you can)
• http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/01/150127-ebola-virus-outbreak-epidemic-sierra-leone-freetown-photos-pictures/
• http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/01/21/an-immigrants-dream-for-a-better-life/#
• http://time.com/3650094/egypt-mawlid-religion-islam/
• http://www.motherjones.com/media/2015/11/tomorrow-long-time-tijuana-hiv-aids-epidemic
• http://time.com/3647891/undocumented-immigrants-bags/
• Setting up Google Photos on your phone [if time]
• Automatic backup (selective)
• Saves storage space on your phone
• Easy to create and share albums of your work

MON: Introduction to Photography [continued]

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: 

BRING HEADPHONES TO CLASS 

ON WEDS/THURS OR YOU WILL BE SAD

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

Agenda: [60]

• Typing Lesson [10]
• Finishing the LECTURE w/ guided note-taking: [As Needed - 20]
• 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
• LEARN & USE CAMERA MODES if you have them
• Basic MODES
• Basic MODES
• Advanced MODES
• Learning from a master [20+]
• 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
• Setting up Google Photos on your phone [-10]
• Automatic backup (selective)
• Saves storage space on your phone
• Easy to create and share albums of your work

FRI: Hella hEAlthy: Gender vs. Sexuality

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


• 
• 
• Golden Spiral
• 
• 
• Balance
• 
• Fill the frame


• 
• Leave Space


• 
• Leading Lines


• 
• Rule of Odds


• 
• Simplify


• 
• 
  
• 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.