Social Theory and the City | Urban Studies and Planning
BerkeleyX: Stat2.3x Introduction to Statistics: Inference
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Introduction to Photography | Architecture
Art and Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom
About the Course Intended for teachers (Grades 4-12) from all disciplines, this course will introduce ways to integrate works of art into your classroom by using inquiry-based teaching methods commonly used in museum settings. This course is designed to give teachers the tools to create meaningful object-based learning activities that can be integrated into a wide variety of curricula. We'll explore strategies that emphasize literacy, critical thinking skills and that connect across disciplines. The strategies and content that you will learn in this course parallels the proficiencies outlined in the Common Core State Standards as they relate to literacy, speaking and listening, critical thinking, analyzing informational text, and citing evidence to support arguments. Course Syllabus Week One: Introduction to Inquiry | Why Engage in Inquiry Around Art? Week Two: Close Looking and Open-Ended Inquiry Week Three: Activities as Inquiry Recommended Background Suggested Readings Course Format
Stonehenge - another perspective
Timewatch has always had an interest in new areas of research and in examining topics which inspire debate. Stonehenge in particular prompted lively comments on our Timewatch forum. Here Dr. Olwen Williams-Thorpe, an archaeological scientist, presents her own perspective on Darvill and Wainwright's theory as explored by the Timewatch Stonehenge8 programme. The central theme of the program was the hypothesis that Stonehenge was a prehistoric ‘healing’ centre. The perceived power of the site, we were told, was due to the ‘bluestones’, which had been quarried in the Carn Menyn area of Preseli (South Wales), an outcrop chosen because of the special ‘healing’ springs found there. Unfortunately, this simply does not fit the geological evidence. As a result it is clear to me that the bluestones actually come from all over South Wales. Copyrighted image Credit: Photos.com Stonehenge. So one has to wonder, are there supposed to be magic springs at all these outcrops? Further reading Ixer R.
Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative
About the Course Intended for both newcomers who are curious about video games and experienced gamers who want to reflect on their passion, this course will explore what happens to stories, paintings, and films when they become the basis of massively multiplayer online games. The Lord of the Rings trilogy—the novels, films, and video game—are our central example of how “remediation” transforms familiar stories as they move across media. The course is designed as a university-level English literature class—a multi-genre, multimedia tour of how literature, film, and games engage in the basic human activity of storytelling. Our journey will enable us to learn something about narrative theory, introduce us to some key topics in media studies and cover some of the history and theory of video games. It will also take us to some landmarks of romance literature, the neverending story that lies behind most fantasy games: J.R.R. Reviews of the last offering: Course Syllabus Week 1: Game on! J. 1.
Interior Design I Core
Course Description This course enables students to explore their creativity in the field of interior design. Identification of the elements and principles of design are emphasized. Other topics included are furniture arrangement basics, floor plan evaluation, area planning and careers. Core Standards of the Course Standard 1 Students will demonstrate professional design presentation techniques Objective 1 Students will practice various methods of interior design presentation. Demonstrate professional lettering and labeling, such as block/architectural lettering, legends or keys, etc. Performance Objective #2 Demonstrate professional lettering and mounting techniques. Standard 2 Students will identify the two basic types of design. Objective 1 Identify structural design (simple lines, no ornamentation, cannot be separated without destroying the object) Explain the meaning of form follows function Objective 1 Identify, explain and use the basic elements of design
Introduction to Public Speaking
About the Course The overriding goal of this course is to demystify the process of writing, practicing, and performing a clear and engaging speech. In so doing, I hope this course can help each student improve the quality of their speeches and confidence with which they present them. More specifically, upon successfully completing this course, you should be able to: design and deliver basic presentations concisely; design and deliver informative presentations clearly; design and deliver complex arguments persuasively; speak confidently with appropriate rate, projection, movement, and vocal variety; evaluate and critique speeches insightfully. Course Syllabus Recommended Background If you wish to complete the three speech assignments, you must have access to video recording equipment (e.g., digital camera, cell phone, flip camera, webcam, or video camera) and the ability to share this digital content via YouTube, Vimeo, or Aparat. In-course Textbooks Course Format
Interior Design II Core
Course Description This course provides students the opportunity to develop skills in applying the elements and principles of design to interiors. Projects are integrated throughout the course to provide applications as the students study: architecture, furniture styles and constructions, surface treatments and backgrounds, design and function of space and lighting. FCCLA may be an integral part of this course. Prerequisite: Interior Design I Core Standards of the Course Standard 1 Students will discuss architectural history and identify selected architectural styles and features. Objective 1 Explain basic terms and identify illustrations of architectural features and styles. Objective 2 Identify the American adaptations of housing styles such as: Performance Objective #1 Complete a project related to architectural styles and features Standard 2 Students will distinguish features of selected furniture styles and characteristics of quality furniture. Use a minimum of 3 attached rooms.
Nutrition for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Module 1: Introduction to Nutrition Science If you are what you eat, you should probably know something about how to eat! In this introductory module, you will learn about the field of nutrition science, the basics of nutrition research and some important terms that will set the stage for the remainder of the class. This module ends with a global look at meal planning guides and tools and provides you with an opportunity to determine your own individual nutrient needs. Module 2: Heart Disease Heart disease is the number one cause of death around the world. Module 3: Diabetes Globally, it is estimated that 438 million people – or roughly 8% of the world’s population – will have diabetes by 2030. Module 4: Cancer Diet and cancer are certainly linked; but the degree to which food intake impacts the development and progression of cancer is still not entirely understood. Module 5: Obesity and Weight Management Global statistics for obesity did not exist 50 years ago. Yes. Yes.
