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fandomhigh2006-01-11 01:29 pm
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Quantum Physics 225: Wednesday, Fifth Period
The Doctor comes into the classroom late with a box from amazon.com. He drops one copy of the book onto each student's desk. They hit with a thump.
"Good afternoon." He sits back on his desk and chews his pen.
"So I said we're going to do practicals on Wednesdays. This is true generally, but not today. After all, there's little we've learned for you to do a practical ABOUT.
"You're probably wondering why I dropped a history reader on your desk in the middle of a science class. This," he gestures towards the book, "is a very general overview of what happened in the United States during this time period. If we're going to go anywhere remotely near it, or even going to discuss travelling there theoretically, you're going to need to know what happened, and when, and where. Maybe not down to the barest detail. But when dealing with a period this packed full of historical nexii, you cannot afford to be ignorant.
"Some of you may think you know the period. You've listened to Janis, read a little Leary,dropped a little too much acid, watched the Armstrong footage--which wasn't faked, by the way. You know about My Lai and Kent State." A pause. "Take all of that and set it aside. It's time to look beyond the nostalgia. And then some of you don't know anything at all, except perhaps a fashion statement or two that's survived the generations." Ten laughs a little. "Time distorts history exponentially. It's a consequence of the sentient mind, to remember things not as they were, but as they should have been. And when you arrive in Period X, you see for yourself just what the consequences can be."
He pronounces the next bit very carefully. "The only way to get past this is to inform yourself. Assume nothing, make no generalisations. This is difficult, if not impossible, for almost every being in the universe...but you'll be far ahead of the game as long as you try." A smirk. "Good grades go to those who try.
"For Monday, read the synopsis of the period--it's about 75 pages, not too difficult. I know I said we'd be focusing on 1966-1971, but it's good for you to know the historical data going into the era. Find something that catches your eye, something you'd particularly like to study or understand, a concept or person or event, and read a little more about it in the third section. Do a little independent research if you want to, also, and then be prepared to talk about it. I'm available for questions right now or in my office tomorrow."
((If you aren't aware of the major events and aspects of the 1960s, this Wikipedia article may help you figure out your character's choice. I'm available on AIM or via email if anyone has questions or needs help OOC.))
"Good afternoon." He sits back on his desk and chews his pen.
"So I said we're going to do practicals on Wednesdays. This is true generally, but not today. After all, there's little we've learned for you to do a practical ABOUT.
"You're probably wondering why I dropped a history reader on your desk in the middle of a science class. This," he gestures towards the book, "is a very general overview of what happened in the United States during this time period. If we're going to go anywhere remotely near it, or even going to discuss travelling there theoretically, you're going to need to know what happened, and when, and where. Maybe not down to the barest detail. But when dealing with a period this packed full of historical nexii, you cannot afford to be ignorant.
"Some of you may think you know the period. You've listened to Janis, read a little Leary,
He pronounces the next bit very carefully. "The only way to get past this is to inform yourself. Assume nothing, make no generalisations. This is difficult, if not impossible, for almost every being in the universe...but you'll be far ahead of the game as long as you try." A smirk. "Good grades go to those who try.
"For Monday, read the synopsis of the period--it's about 75 pages, not too difficult. I know I said we'd be focusing on 1966-1971, but it's good for you to know the historical data going into the era. Find something that catches your eye, something you'd particularly like to study or understand, a concept or person or event, and read a little more about it in the third section. Do a little independent research if you want to, also, and then be prepared to talk about it. I'm available for questions right now or in my office tomorrow."
((If you aren't aware of the major events and aspects of the 1960s, this Wikipedia article may help you figure out your character's choice. I'm available on AIM or via email if anyone has questions or needs help OOC.))
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