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Paleontology, Jan 16th (7th period)
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dr-tommy.livejournal.comOn the blackboard is a rather badly-drawn diagram detailing the fossil-creation process:( clicky! )
Monday, January 16th, 2006
dr-tommy.livejournal.comShop Class: [1/16]
Monday, January 16th, 2006 08:37 ammanofthemullet.livejournal.comAs the students enter into the class room they find that, for once, it looks like a normal shop room. Except for the fact that Mac's desk is laden down with a whole bunch of sugary snacks (Cookies, Twinkies, etc.) and shiny objects.
Mac cheerfully spends the first part of class going over the use and safety of all the shop equipment before talking about the assignment.
"Even though we had a extermination team come through here last week, there's always a chance that there are still some gremlins around or that they will come back. So today's assignment is to build a device that will entice and trap a gremlin in a humane fashion."
"All the materials you would need to make such a device are located in the supply room. For bait feel free to use any of the snacks or shiny objects on my desk."
Mac cheerfully spends the first part of class going over the use and safety of all the shop equipment before talking about the assignment.
"Even though we had a extermination team come through here last week, there's always a chance that there are still some gremlins around or that they will come back. So today's assignment is to build a device that will entice and trap a gremlin in a humane fashion."
"All the materials you would need to make such a device are located in the supply room. For bait feel free to use any of the snacks or shiny objects on my desk."
Biology (2nd Period) / Chemistry (4th Period)
Monday, January 16th, 2006 10:09 amequalsmcsquared.livejournal.com"Good morning, everyone. I hope you all had pleasant weekends. If not, well, better luck next time. And please be careful when opening cabinets--I might not have gotten all of the charred gremlin out."
( Biology Lecture )
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"Good morning, everyone. Please take your seats and I apologize for any lingering stickiness. It's best not to ask."
( Chemistry Lecture )
( Biology Lecture )
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"Good morning, everyone. Please take your seats and I apologize for any lingering stickiness. It's best not to ask."
( Chemistry Lecture )
Classics 201, 1/16, period 3
Monday, January 16th, 2006 10:48 amgame-of-you.livejournal.comDream appears lost in thought, but he manages a smile for the students as they gather.
"Hello.
The first order of business is a tentative syllabus for this class. Review it and bring any questions or concerns to me. This is a living document; it will change in response to your needs and interests as a class.
The first piece of Greek literature we will read is The Odyssey, by Homer. Before we begin reading, it is well to understand the man and culture that gave birth to the story.
( Who was Homer? )
My question for you as a class is, do you think it was more likely that Homer was a specific individual, or that he was not? And does this matter?"
Dream knows the answer, of course, but he's not telling.
"Hello.
The first order of business is a tentative syllabus for this class. Review it and bring any questions or concerns to me. This is a living document; it will change in response to your needs and interests as a class.
The first piece of Greek literature we will read is The Odyssey, by Homer. Before we begin reading, it is well to understand the man and culture that gave birth to the story.
( Who was Homer? )
My question for you as a class is, do you think it was more likely that Homer was a specific individual, or that he was not? And does this matter?"
Dream knows the answer, of course, but he's not telling.
Creature languages, 1/16, period 4
Monday, January 16th, 2006 11:06 amgame-of-you.livejournal.comThere is no spider or other animal in view today as Dream stands to address the class.
"Hello. I hope you all enjoyed speaking with Aunt Nancy last week. That was an attempt to acclimate you to the kind of experiences you will have in class.
She told me, by the way, that she quite enjoyed your questions. And she thanks Mr. Gavin for the coffee.
Today, I want you to take a step back from this subject and recognize something you already know: humans can speak Creature languages, at least on a primitive level. Think about the near-telepathy you might have experienced with a pet, for example. Or a time when you knew an anumal was dangerous. Even if it did not say "I would like to bite you," odds are you could tell what it was thinking.
Creature languages is really just about taking that intuitive communication and expanding it a level, so you can converse as readily with, say, a garden slug as you can with your pet cat, and so you can communicate more complex messages across the species barrier. It is physical and emotional as well as vocal, and I trust you will keep that in mind.
In class today, I want you to write a paragraph discussing a time when you feel you communicated with an animal."
"Hello. I hope you all enjoyed speaking with Aunt Nancy last week. That was an attempt to acclimate you to the kind of experiences you will have in class.
She told me, by the way, that she quite enjoyed your questions. And she thanks Mr. Gavin for the coffee.
Today, I want you to take a step back from this subject and recognize something you already know: humans can speak Creature languages, at least on a primitive level. Think about the near-telepathy you might have experienced with a pet, for example. Or a time when you knew an anumal was dangerous. Even if it did not say "I would like to bite you," odds are you could tell what it was thinking.
Creature languages is really just about taking that intuitive communication and expanding it a level, so you can converse as readily with, say, a garden slug as you can with your pet cat, and so you can communicate more complex messages across the species barrier. It is physical and emotional as well as vocal, and I trust you will keep that in mind.
In class today, I want you to write a paragraph discussing a time when you feel you communicated with an animal."
Library, 1/16
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chasingangelaA subdued and somewhat red-eyed Angela opens the library at the start of second period and props herself behind the collections desk. She casts a glance at the pile of books to be sorted; she'll get to them eventually.
And then she just sits there, staring into space and thinking.
She has her head buried in her hands, but she would be more alert if someone came in. Probably.
And then she just sits there, staring into space and thinking.
She has her head buried in her hands, but she would be more alert if someone came in. Probably.
School Announcements, 1/16/06
Monday, January 16th, 2006 11:39 amagent-principal.livejournal.comThe P.A. crackles to life.
"If anyone has a good recipe for shepherd's pie that does not require the ingredient of shepherdsas I'd hate to imagine an entire herd of Sheps *rimshot*, please put a copy in my mailbox? Now here are your announcements for the day.
One, today is Martin Luther King Junior Day. A man who had a dream. Most schools would recieve today off in honor of this man's great achievements. Except for the fact that I have a different dream that involves students going to classes. My dream wins.
Two, please remember to vote for Student Council Representatives today. This will have some small impact on the rest of the school year, so please vote responsibly. [ooc: Responsibly means -from the character journal-. OMG. For serious.]
Three, I like pudding.
Four, I'd like it very clear to the entire school that while serving detention, the teacher in charge is your lord and master. You will bow to his or her wishes as though your life depended on it. Defiance is stupidity, not bravery.
That is all, ladies, gentleman, and students. Have a properly academic day."
EDIT
A few moments later, the P.A. crackles to life again.
"Excuse me, that is not all. The pool rennovations have completed and is again open for proper student use. Also, the gremlin population has been cut down to a reasonably tiny level. Incidents with the gremlins should be down to a less hazardous level. Thank you, and good day."
"If anyone has a good recipe for shepherd's pie that does not require the ingredient of shepherds
One, today is Martin Luther King Junior Day. A man who had a dream. Most schools would recieve today off in honor of this man's great achievements. Except for the fact that I have a different dream that involves students going to classes. My dream wins.
Two, please remember to vote for Student Council Representatives today. This will have some small impact on the rest of the school year, so please vote responsibly. [ooc: Responsibly means -from the character journal-. OMG. For serious.]
Three, I like pudding.
Four, I'd like it very clear to the entire school that while serving detention, the teacher in charge is your lord and master. You will bow to his or her wishes as though your life depended on it. Defiance is stupidity, not bravery.
That is all, ladies, gentleman, and students. Have a properly academic day."
EDIT
A few moments later, the P.A. crackles to life again.
"Excuse me, that is not all. The pool rennovations have completed and is again open for proper student use. Also, the gremlin population has been cut down to a reasonably tiny level. Incidents with the gremlins should be down to a less hazardous level. Thank you, and good day."
US History (Monday, January 16, 7th period)
Monday, January 16th, 2006 02:06 pmprofessor-lyman.livejournal.comJosh put down his copy of the Missoulian with a sigh of relief when his history class began arriving.
He pointed to his inbox. "Please drop your incredibly insightful and correctly spelled essays about the Native American tribe of your choice off on my desk now." He waited until the class had done so, then turned to the board.
"As Principal Smith mentioned in his announcement, in the United States, we are celebrating a national holiday to honor the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. We'll be getting to him in something like ten weeks and about four hundred years of history. But to give you an idea of why he's being honored, we're going to watch his 'I Have a Dream' Speech. Doesn't matter where, or when, you're from. Some things just resonate."
Josh hit play on the video of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speech and turned the lights out.
( Back to Columbus the Navigational Moron. )
"Your homework, due next Monday, is to tell me about one of the explorers of North or South Americafrom the almighty Wikipedia in a way that doesn't bore me to tears."
He pointed to his inbox. "Please drop your incredibly insightful and correctly spelled essays about the Native American tribe of your choice off on my desk now." He waited until the class had done so, then turned to the board.
"As Principal Smith mentioned in his announcement, in the United States, we are celebrating a national holiday to honor the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. We'll be getting to him in something like ten weeks and about four hundred years of history. But to give you an idea of why he's being honored, we're going to watch his 'I Have a Dream' Speech. Doesn't matter where, or when, you're from. Some things just resonate."
Josh hit play on the video of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speech and turned the lights out.
( Back to Columbus the Navigational Moron. )
"Your homework, due next Monday, is to tell me about one of the explorers of North or South America
Quantum Physics 225: Monday, Fifth Period
Monday, January 16th, 2006 02:09 pmten-and-chips.livejournal.comThe Doctor looks unhappy this morning, unhappy to the point where he's mainlining coffee and scowling.
"Afternoon. You were supposed to read the synopsis of the historical period for today and come up with an idea for what you'd like to really focus on. You'd best have done it." His eyes imply that he doesn't want to play games. "We'll discuss it. And then, because you now know the importance of the civil rights movement...we're watching part of Eyes on the Prize. Out of respect."
After draining about half the mug, he looks back up. "And for Wednesday, I want you to tell me--who do you think was more effective in achieving civil equity in this period--Martin Luther King, Jr, or Malcolm X? This is a question that's thrown back and forth in academia, and I want you to weigh in. Thoughtfully. Do whatever outside research you need. Maybe start with Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing."
"Afternoon. You were supposed to read the synopsis of the historical period for today and come up with an idea for what you'd like to really focus on. You'd best have done it." His eyes imply that he doesn't want to play games. "We'll discuss it. And then, because you now know the importance of the civil rights movement...we're watching part of Eyes on the Prize. Out of respect."
After draining about half the mug, he looks back up. "And for Wednesday, I want you to tell me--who do you think was more effective in achieving civil equity in this period--Martin Luther King, Jr, or Malcolm X? This is a question that's thrown back and forth in academia, and I want you to weigh in. Thoughtfully. Do whatever outside research you need. Maybe start with Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing."
Office Hours
Monday, January 16th, 2006 02:12 pmequalsmcsquared.livejournal.comMs. Sidle is busy grading student papers, but her door is open for anyone who needs assistance or just would like to chat.
Never let it be said she won't assist with procrastination.
Never let it be said she won't assist with procrastination.
Professor Chaucer's Office Hours, Monday
Monday, January 16th, 2006 03:14 pmgeoff-chaucer.livejournal.comProfessor Chaucer is in his office, reading. He isn't reading Symposium however, as he's sneakily managed to foist that lesson off on Professor Cregg instead.
You don't have to bring coffee, but he'll be really happy if you do.
You don't have to bring coffee, but he'll be really happy if you do.
Tactics of War [Monday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.]
Monday, January 16th, 2006 04:50 pmreplicarter.livejournal.comSipping on her cinnamon latte, RC waits for the rest of the class to file in. ( class #2 )
Celtic Studies (01/16)
Monday, January 16th, 2006 06:44 pmgodinakilt.livejournal.com"Madainn mhath a chlas," Camulus says. He looks rather haggard, as if he has spent the entire weekend trying to figure out how to teach Gaidhlig as concisely as he could. "Agus failte a Laithean na Gaidhlig. Good morning, class, and welcome to Gaelic Days. This week will be spent trying to give you a rudimentary knowledge of modern Scots Gaelic, as well as some idea of how the language evolved. When we begin reading the Irish tales later in the semester, you will see how similar Scots Gaelic and Irish are, the branching point being fairly recently on a broad historical scale.
"I did attempt to teach a course entirely in Scots Gaidhlig last semester." He looks rather dour. "Only one student attended. If, however, you are interesting in learning, I will be offering tutoring sessionsfor the small price of your soul. We'll begin with two notes from last semester on the origin of the language, which will cover the dry note-taking portion of the unit. Tomorrow will be the 'laughing while you all struggle with dipthongs' portion of the unit. And Friday will be the 'assigning you an oral presentation' part of the unit. I had only planned to teach Gaidhlig for one week. If you are all enjoying it, I may be convinced to extend it to two. So. Let's begin."
( The dry note-taking portion of the unit. )
He smiles a bit, and his eye have that lost-in-memory kind of look. "I'm sure at the moment you are all cursing me and swearing up and down that you will never learn this godforsaken language. But Gaidhlig is a . . . fun language. You would be amazed at the number of words that have migrated into the English language. The word 'whiskey', for example. It's a well known fact that 'vodka' is the diminuative of the Slavic for 'water', but the Gaidhlig word for 'water' is 'uisge'. Whiskey itself was called 'uisge bheatha', the water of life. Consider 'gu leor' - it became the English 'galore'." He pauses. "'Gu leor' is one of the best examples of Gaelicness. It isn't just a language. It's more a way of life. One is never asked if they speak Gaelic - one is asked, "A bheil na Gaidhlig agad?" Do you have the Gaelic?" He smiles even more. "And even that question shows another point - directly translated it reads, 'Is the Gaelic at you?' There is no word meaning 'to have'. Things can be at you, on you, or in you, but you can't have anything. And, your final Gaidhlig meaning for today brings us back to 'gu leor'. It means both 'plenty' and 'enough'. If you have enough, you have plenty."
[[Okay, phonetically writing Gaidhlig? Very frelling difficult. Camulus would probably be saying 'Gaelic' the Gaelic way - more like Gallic, with a breathy 'a'. I'll be switching between spellings because my brain is weird like that.]]
"I did attempt to teach a course entirely in Scots Gaidhlig last semester." He looks rather dour. "Only one student attended. If, however, you are interesting in learning, I will be offering tutoring sessions
( The dry note-taking portion of the unit. )
He smiles a bit, and his eye have that lost-in-memory kind of look. "I'm sure at the moment you are all cursing me and swearing up and down that you will never learn this godforsaken language. But Gaidhlig is a . . . fun language. You would be amazed at the number of words that have migrated into the English language. The word 'whiskey', for example. It's a well known fact that 'vodka' is the diminuative of the Slavic for 'water', but the Gaidhlig word for 'water' is 'uisge'. Whiskey itself was called 'uisge bheatha', the water of life. Consider 'gu leor' - it became the English 'galore'." He pauses. "'Gu leor' is one of the best examples of Gaelicness. It isn't just a language. It's more a way of life. One is never asked if they speak Gaelic - one is asked, "A bheil na Gaidhlig agad?" Do you have the Gaelic?" He smiles even more. "And even that question shows another point - directly translated it reads, 'Is the Gaelic at you?' There is no word meaning 'to have'. Things can be at you, on you, or in you, but you can't have anything. And, your final Gaidhlig meaning for today brings us back to 'gu leor'. It means both 'plenty' and 'enough'. If you have enough, you have plenty."
[[Okay, phonetically writing Gaidhlig? Very frelling difficult. Camulus would probably be saying 'Gaelic' the Gaelic way - more like Gallic, with a breathy 'a'. I'll be switching between spellings because my brain is weird like that.]]
Magical Theory (Monday, 01/16/2006, 5th Period)
Monday, January 16th, 2006 07:57 pmromanywitch"Hey, guys. Today, we're going to be watching The Craft, and on Wednesday, we'll discuss your impressions of the movie. Sound like a plan?"
ETA: The door to the classroom is closed to minimize disturbances from the hallway.
OOC: I was offline all day. OMG. Please ignore the misspelling of 'conjure' in the imdb entry. Or snark it.
2nd ETA: Please post at least one line in the 'discussion' post roleplaying watching the movie and commenting on it if you want. That will count as your discussion credit for today's class. I should have mentioned this in the inital post, but didn't, and I'm sorry. I've tried to ping everyone who signed in before I made this edit.
ETA: The door to the classroom is closed to minimize disturbances from the hallway.
OOC: I was offline all day. OMG. Please ignore the misspelling of 'conjure' in the imdb entry. Or snark it.
2nd ETA: Please post at least one line in the 'discussion' post roleplaying watching the movie and commenting on it if you want. That will count as your discussion credit for today's class. I should have mentioned this in the inital post, but didn't, and I'm sorry. I've tried to ping everyone who signed in before I made this edit.
Psychology 101 (Monday, 01/16/2006, 3rd Period)
Monday, January 16th, 2006 08:02 pmromanywitch"Okay, guys, today? Migraine. Check out this handout on psychoanalysis, which was first devised by Sigmund Freud. Come up with one good question on the handout, and we'll discuss some of the more in-depth questions and psychoanalysis in general on Thursday. Cool?"
ETA: The door to the classroom is closed to minimize disturbances from the hallway.
OOC: Offline all day due to work issues. Hence the light class stuff today. Thanks for being understanding, guys.
ETA: The door to the classroom is closed to minimize disturbances from the hallway.
OOC: Offline all day due to work issues. Hence the light class stuff today. Thanks for being understanding, guys.
Jung: Archetypes, Etc. (Monday, 01/16/2006, 4th Period)
Monday, January 16th, 2006 08:09 pmromanywitch"Hey, guys. Today, we're going to be watching Star Wars IV: A New Hope Space Battles XII: A New Start. It's a pretty good example of The Hero's Journey, one of Jung's archetypal stories. So watch the movie, read the handouts, come up with a good question, and we'll discuss the concept on Thursday.
ETA: The door to the classroom is closed to minimize disturbances from the hallway.
OOC: I've been offline all day due to work issues, and I'm sorry for having posted this so late. And I think we don't have a fake Star Wars title, but if so, someone let me know and I'll correct this.
ETA: The door to the classroom is closed to minimize disturbances from the hallway.
OOC: I've been offline all day due to work issues, and I'm sorry for having posted this so late. And I think we don't have a fake Star Wars title, but if so, someone let me know and I'll correct this.
Anthropology 101, 6th Period
Monday, January 16th, 2006 08:11 pmthe-ascended.livejournal.comDaniel really isn't looking his best today. He's coughing and sneezing and spluttering and pretty much looks like crap.
He really wishes that today could have been a holiday.
"Okay," he coughs. "Today I want to talk about some major names in physical anthropology."
He turns and writes on the board:
1. The Leakey Family
2. Franz Boaz
3. Pierre Paul Broca
"Now, obviously I'm not in any state to do much talking today, so it's up to you guys. From your readingeven thought I've not given you a book list in character zomg, what can you tell me about any of these people. Why are we looking at them? What did they do that makes them part of our lesson?"
After another coughing fit towards the end of the class, he holds up his hand. "I'm going to set homework tonight. Choose any of these guys, and give me a hundred or so words on them. Pretty much what we've been talking about here. In for the next lesson, please."
He really wishes that today could have been a holiday.
"Okay," he coughs. "Today I want to talk about some major names in physical anthropology."
He turns and writes on the board:
1. The Leakey Family
2. Franz Boaz
3. Pierre Paul Broca
"Now, obviously I'm not in any state to do much talking today, so it's up to you guys. From your reading
After another coughing fit towards the end of the class, he holds up his hand. "I'm going to set homework tonight. Choose any of these guys, and give me a hundred or so words on them. Pretty much what we've been talking about here. In for the next lesson, please."
Self Defense
Monday, January 16th, 2006 10:34 pmmrdmacleod.livejournal.com"Okay, guys. Have a seat on the mat. I'd like a little feedback on how things are going so far, and if there's anything different or extra you'd like to do."