Humanities 2BG: Shelves of Inspiration and Artifacts

In today's class, we opened with a quick review of names and attendance.  (I think Mr. Brackett and I performed admirably, if I do say so myself.)

The focus of our day was a discovery of the inspiration shelf in the back of the room.  Mr. Brackett and I have populated the shelf with items that inspire us as thinkers, creators, makers, teachers, people, problem solvers.  Each item is there for a reason.

We distributed a graphic organizer (Notice/Wish/Wonder) to help you explore and uncover the meaning behind those objects.

After being given time to complete the organizers, Mr. Brackett explained the cuneiform artifact and I explained both the Superman lunchbox and the Stanford d.School bookmark.

We ended with some quick takeaways on the day, etched on sticky notes and plopped in the front of the room.

Humanities: Personal Artifacts & Uniting Our Designs

Today we will split the class in two, something that will happen more and more in Humanities.

Artifacts

Mr. Dunbar will work with folks on their personal artifacts, uncovering understandings about one another.  

Design

Mr. Ryder will work with folks on designing Room F-215, plotting ideas on a chart, examining models, making physical changes to the room, and planning on how to make others next week. 

And then the groups will switch.

Homework

Complete: Artifact work if not yet complete.

Gather: Resources we need to finish the room design.