Due dates

Hi Maroonies!

Your final draft of your paper is due this Weds, Nov 30.  This will give me time to grade the papers before we are presenting the final draft to ASU Prep Parents and Administration.

This week, we will focus on your presentations.  Technology is a key component to your future success in college and which career field you choose.  As such, the presentation should incorporate some type of technology.  PowerPoint, podcast, video, audio (concert for those of you doing a music capstone..hint, hint, hint).  The presentation should be 3 to 5 minutes long, remember it is easier to edit out information than to make up stuff at the last minute, so shoot for that 5 minute mark and see if you can make it!

Good luck, you are all doing a fantastic job of developing your projects, your leadership philosophy and your community awareness.  Keep up the fantastic work!

Being young and making an impact

• Summarise what the video means to you as a teen.   
• Do you sometimes feel that you are too young to make a difference?  
• Did Natalie's story help to make you aware of what you might be able to do no matter how old you are?  
• I found Natalie's story to be very inspiring.  She really conveyed her story in a touching a meaningful way.  Does this story inspire you?  
• Can you use this example to create a presentation of your own?  If not, please check for other Ted Talks to see if you can find a story that really touches you.  Share your thoughts with the cohort.

dancing and empathy

We watched a video that showcased dancing.  What were you thoughts about this video?
What purpose did the dancing serve?
What message do you think was conveyed?

When then listened to the latest scientific news regarding science, culture, and genetics.  Do you think empathy is cultural or genetic?  Why?  Which one is more important?

Please share any other thoughts you have on either video.  Keep it clean, keep it positive