November 12, 2015 - Thursday

Class Work

1. Group Presentations - Please jot down a sentence or two about each game.
Group 1:

• Heads Up 7 Up (Courtney)
• Mancala (Merritt)
• Ouija (Tara)
• Jump Rope (Roxanne)

Group 2

• Charades
• Mafia
• Scooter Pacman
• Slide

Group 3

• Limbo
• Bloody Knocking
• Freeze Tag
• Poker

(Angel, Dezara, Rodrigo, Kenny)

Group 4

• Super Mario
• Ring Around the Rosy
• Connect 4
• Duck, Duck, Goose

Group 5

• Shoogi - Jorge
• Liar's Dice - Gabe
• Hot Potato - Adriana
• Mario Kart - Sonia

Group 6
Presented by Maria, Stephanie, Bianca, Marisa

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Individual original games -
1. Share at your table. Pass the toys around and take a moment or two to play with the toy. Creators, be sure to share instructions!
Be sure that you posted a picture of the toy and the required information on CANVAS.

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Homework

Hop into your mental time machine and travel back to your childhood. Think of a time when you played games with your family and/or friends. Tell the story of game playing. Be sure to name the game, identify the players, describe how the game went, and tell of the winner. Were there good sports, bad sports, or everything in between?

Recreate the game day or night for the reader. Use details. Help the readers to visualize the event. Describe the location. Use dialogue.  (This should be one to two pages.) Post in CANVAS. Due: November 17, 2015.

Novemer 10, 2015 - Tuesday

Class Work

We will spend the last half of class polishing the "game" PowerPoint or Prezi slides. Presentations will be given on Thursday.

The first half of class is for making and playing with homemade toys.

1. Hummer
2. Clothes pins and bottles
3. Yarn dolls


TOYS!
Did you know that there is a toy hall of fame? What toys were/are your favorites? What toys would you like to see in the Hall of Fame?
http://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/11/06/here-are-the-three-toy-hall-of-fame-entries-for-2014-and-the-alsorans?refid=0

Here are some past winners!
http://www.toyhalloffame.org/
2015 Winners = http://news.yahoo.com/puppet-twister-super-soaker-toy-153128082.html;_ylt=AwrXnCbLVkJW9gIAqePQtDMD;_ylu=X3oDMTByNDZ0aWFxBGNvbG8DZ3ExBHBvcwM2BHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzcg--

 Then there is Toy Story: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYz2wyBy3kc

Homework
Make a toy. Conduct a bit of research and find and make a toy. If you are a fan of Pinterest, you could find ideas there. Listen for examples in class. Your task is to make a toy out of odds and ends that you find around your home or yard. Do NOT spend money on this project. Think about it. What toys might interest children? Would boys prefer something different from girls? These could be toys from another culture and/or time.

In addition to your toy, write a one-page report on the history of your toy. Tell the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the toy. Give credit to your sources. Or, if you made up the toy and are the creator, tell how to make it! Provide step-by-step instructions. We will play with the toys after the group presentations on Thursday. BRING your toy to class to share.

Ideas:
http://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/homemade-toys-zmaz74ndzraw.aspx
http://www.naturalmomsblog.com/old-fashioned-toys-make-kids-smarter.html
http://www.marthastewart.com/275402/homemade-toys-and-games/@center/276975/marthas-crafts-kids#264932


 More ideas:
http://engagingtoddleractivities.wordpress.com/category/homemade-toys/
http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/gamestoysartscraftstideaskids.html
https://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=AwrTHR357WRUgysAY79XNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB0dGM3OHBhBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2dxMQR2dGlkA1ZJUDQxOF8x?_adv_prop=image&fr=yfp-t-250-s&va=colonial+toys+from+the+1600%27s
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https://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=AwrTcX087mRUCg4A232JzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTBsZ29xY3ZzBHNlYwNzZWFyY2gEc2xrA2J1dHRvbg--;_ylc=X1MDOTYwNjI4NTcEX3IDMgRiY2sDMjllajBmMWEybG1waiUyNmIlM0Q0JTI2ZCUzRDhoY3VNMXRwWUVJamJLOFVLNERMVzdXZjlNRUhVVU1TaXV5R1FnLS0lMjZzJTNEM2slMjZpJTNETzdqcGVQT2VMSVBWeEVuT0hGOVkEZnIDeWZwLXQtMjUwLXMEZ3ByaWQDeWRyT2UuQlNScFcyUmJaUXdjOG91QQRtdGVzdGlkA251bGwEbl9zdWdnAzEwBG9yaWdpbgNpbWFnZXMuc2VhcmNoLnlhaG9vLmNvbQRwb3MDMARwcXN0cgMEcHFzdHJsAwRxc3RybAMxMgRxdWVyeQNhbmNpZW50IHRveXMEdF9zdG1wAzE0MTU5MDA3NzIEdnRlc3RpZANudWxs?gprid=ydrOe.BSRpW2RbZQwc8ouA&pvid=3hdVEDIwNi4kumB4VCrbMxMENjguMgAAAAAUMmv7&p=ancient+toys&fr=yfp-t-250-s&fr2=sb-top-images.search.yahoo.com&ei=UTF-8&n=60&x=wrt

https://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=AwrTcX.47mRU9PYAPbCJzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTBsZ29xY3ZzBHNlYwNzZWFyY2gEc2xrA2J1dHRvbg--;_ylc=X1MDOTYwNjI4NTcEX3IDMgRiY2sDMjllajBmMWEybG1waiUyNmIlM0Q0JTI2ZCUzRDhoY3VNMXRwWUVJamJLOFVLNERMVzdXZjlNRUhVVU1TaXV5R1FnLS0lMjZzJTNEM2slMjZpJTNETzdqcGVQT2VMSVBWeEVuT0hGOVkEZnIDeWZwLXQtMjUwLXMEZ3ByaWQDSTgyVWNBWVNRM2VPWkF1S0FlM0NwQQRtdGVzdGlkA251bGwEbl9zdWdnAzAEb3JpZ2luA2ltYWdlcy5zZWFyY2gueWFob28uY29tBHBvcwMwBHBxc3RyAwRwcXN0cmwDBHFzdHJsAzI0BHF1ZXJ5A2FuY2llbnQgdG95cyBmcm9tIGMgaGluYQR0X3N0bXADMTQxNTkwMDkwMAR2dGVzdGlkA251bGw-?gprid=I82UcAYSQ3eOZAuKAe3CpA&pvid=4BO6ADIwNi4kumB4VCrbMxCHNjguMgAAAAAbnQhA&p=ancient+toys+from+c+hina&fr=yfp-t-250-s&fr2=sb-top-images.search.yahoo.com&ei=UTF-8&n=60&x=wrt

November 5, 2015 - Thursday

Class Work

Honor's Project - Snow White

 On Tuesday we played some board, card, and chip games and reflected on three of them.

What makes games part of folklore? (Discuss at your table. Elect one person to speak for the group.)

Today, we will research games. Here are the instructions:
ext Assignment for homework, begin your individual research.

A.  Groups of four -
B. Chose four of the following:

• Required as one of the four - an ancient game
•  a modern game. (No drinking games, please.)
• a team game.
• a video game. (tablets included - Candy Crush, Bejeweled, etc.)
•  a board game.
•  a card game.
• a birthday or other party game.
•  a game played with dice.
• a game played outside

C. List your names and games on the board by the end of class.

Instructions: Prepare a PowerPoint or Prezi to explain each. (Two or three slides for each game for a total of no more than 10) Post your sources as an additional slide/bubble.

1.  Tell where each game started.
2. Explain if it is or was popular.
3. Tell how it is played. Were there prizes?
4. Why do or did people enjoy the game?
5. Was it better to be a spectator or player?
6. Predict if you think each game will exist into the future.
7.  Be sure to include a title page with your names and a final slide with the sources listed.
8. 12 slides total.

You will work in groups of four. Divide the work. Turn in a piece of paper today telling me what game each individual in your group will research and report.   We will present on Thursday. 

Here are a few helpful links:
http://www.topics-mag.com/edition11/games-section.htm  

http://www.estcomp.ro/~cfg/games.html  International children's games

http://nrich.maths.org/8261 games from around the world

http://www.ccgs.com/games/index.htm history of board games

http://listverse.com/2013/01/20/10-most-important-board-games-in-history/

http://www.wopc.co.uk/history/ History of card games

You get the idea . . . happy searching!

 

November 3, 2015 - Tuesday - Games

Class Work "Let the Games Begin!"

Today you will play three different games. Some you might remember these from childhood. Others may be new to you.

Think about it:
1. Why do we play games anyway?
2. Have you played children's party games such as Duck, Duck, Goose, or Red Rover,  or Hide-and-go-seek? Have you ever been in a Snipe Hunt? What about playing Ring Around the Rosey or London Bridge? Spin the Bottle, anyone?

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=snipe+hunt

Read all about Snipe Hunts at: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SnipeHunt

How about "I Have a Little Doggie and He Won't Bite You!" Maybe you played "Button, Button, Who's got the Button?"

How about "Pictionary" or Charades?

Any takers for checkers or chess?  Did you ever play Old Maid, Crazy Eights, or War? What about Slap Jack?

Today we are going to play a few games. Some are board games. Others are card games. Some are just plain silly. Laughter is wonderful! You will have 12 minutes to play a game. Then, post your thoughts/reactions in CANVAS. We should have time for you to try at least 3 games. (30 pts.)

Like I said before, "Let the games begin!" And then there are the Hunger Games and other "games" of war.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMfddZboSE8

Next Assignment for homework, begin your individual research.

A.  Groups of four -
B. Chose four of the following:

• Required as one of the four - an ancient game
•  a modern game. (No drinking games, please.)
• a team game.
• a video game. (tablets included - Candy Crush, Bejeweled, etc.)
•  a board game.
•  a card game.
• a birthday or other party game.
•  a game played with dice.

Prepare a PowerPoint or Prezi to explain each. (Two or three slides for each game for a total of no more than 10) Post your sources as an additional slide/bubble.

1.  Tell where each game started.
2. Explain if it is or was popular.
3. Tell how it is played. Were there prizes?
4. Why do or did people enjoy the game?
5. Was it better to be a spectator or player?
6. Predict if you think each game will exist into the future.
7.  Be sure to include a title page with your names and a final slide with the sources listed.
8. 12 slides total.

You will work in groups of four. Divide the work. Turn in a piece of paper today telling me what game each individual in your group will research and report.  You will have time on Thursday to prepare. We will present next Thursday unless this goes very quickly.

October 29, 2015 - Thursday

Class Work

Costume parade - pictures please!

Time to share! Pass the candy, please - chew, watch, listen, learn!

Day of the Dead
1. Cempazuchil flowers
2. Skulls - this could also go with Halloween
3. Alters/offerings
4.Other

Halloween
1. Costumes
2.Spooky Story (break out the candles)
3. Yummy stuff
4.Recipe
5. Song or dance
6. Other


If time permits:
Thriller! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOnqjkJTMaA (Long version) 14 minutes

or

music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG6oy46qKE4 (5 minutes)

Homework Treat - NO HOMEWORK! Make a Day of the Dead and/or Halloween memory.

 

October 27, 2015 - Tuesday

Class Work

Do you celebrate Halloween and/or Day of the Dead? Please share memories or plans.

This is a great article about both holidays: http://edsitement.neh.gov/feature/origins-halloween-and-day-dead (Read this article.)
History Chanel: http://www.history.com/topics/Halloween

This is a YouTube article about Halloween: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9pzNpKKRYc

Here is a Day of the Dead video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzaZidVrebA
and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUUAgEWeYeI

 These articles tell a little about both holidays. Read them first.
http://edsitement.neh.gov/feature/origins-halloween-and-day-dead
http://www.history.com/topics/halloween

Assignment:  Prepare a 6-7  PowerPoint  or Prezi slide presentation related to Halloween OR Day of the Dead. You may work with a partner or two or you may work alone. (No more than three in a group.) Sign up for your topic

http://edsitement.neh.gov/feature/origins-halloween-and-day-dead (Read this article.)
Suggestions:
1. Create a visual haunted house
2. Design visual costumes - explain the importance of each.
3. Create a visual Day of the Dead celebration.
4. Explain how to make something edible for either holiday. Show us the steps and the end result.
5. Create a visual Halloween party/carnival.
6. Illustrate and tell a ghost/spooky story.
7. Google search: Images for Day of the Dead to see pictures. You could pick one element of Day of the Dead to research and report upon.
8. Teach us a Halloween or Day of the Dead song or dance!


Homework:
1. Dress up for class on Thursday. If you do not what to dress up, design a visual costume and share a picture with us. Be ready to explain why you selected the outfit. It must relate to Folklore.

2. Finish your Day of the Dead or Halloween Powerpoint/Prezi. Post in Canvas. Be ready to share on Thursday.

October 22, 2015 - Thursday

This was the homewok:
What would you expect to find in a haunted house? List at least 20 items. Bring your list to class on Thursday. Who has the longest list? (Prize alert!)

Having trouble? Check this site: http://www.virtualsalt.com/gothic.htm 

B. Think about it. Why do these items scare people? Select one to research. 

Today's homework:

• It's Thursday!  Select a haunted house item to research.
• Find out the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the item.
• What is the history?
• Where did the "fear" begin?
• Does your item appear in any stories or on a work of art?
• This should be at least one page in length.
• Cite your sources. The "news" needs to be posted by the beginning of class on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. (This should sound like a news story . . . you are the reporter!)

 

On Tuesday, yes, this is a change, you will work with a group to create a visual haunted house. More details to follow!

 

Class Work Today

Now - on with the monster reports! Continue to take notes - yes, there is a grade for this!