Correction - email address

well, this is embarrassing.

My email address for the Feynman Technique assignment was incorrect.

Email: dbeller2@wcpss.net

Photo Essay Presentations, Test on Buddhism

Photo Essays Due Date: Saturday, December 12th by noon.

• links to the online presentation (using youtube I would imagine) should be emailed to Mr. Beller. I am requesting these be sent on Saturday, so your peers will have time to watch and digest the information. 

Test on Buddhism: Thursday, December 17th (I believe this is a "A" day.) More to come on the format of test. 

Feynman Technique: Themes 1-3, Buddhism

Using the Feynman Technique, students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following themes as they relate to Buddhism.

1. Rituals 
2. Sacred Texts 
3. Doctrines and Beliefs

Students are expected to explain their respective topics within the theme as if they were teaching it to someone. I would expect the appropriate use of language, interpretative commentary, and evidence that not only does the student know the material, but they also understand why ___________is important to the Buddhist as well. It would not hurt to try to demonstrate the relationshiop among the themes. (This would only further demonstrate your grasp on the content)

Students are to email Mr. Beller their responses by Wednesday (note: this should not be a surprise!) (dbeller2@wcpss.net)

7: Excellence beyond reproach (you should be published)

6 : Very good performance: Detailed knowledge and understanding, logically structured, appropriate terminology; analysis, evaluation and synthesis of knowledge; strong awareness of multiple perspectives; strong evidence and critical thinking

5: Good Performance: Sound knowledge and understanding; answers are logical and coherent, but could be extended; some integration of knowledge and concepts; tendency to be more descriptive than evaluative although shows contrasting views; solid evidence of critical thinking; an ability to analyze data

4: Strong Performance: Secure knowledge and understanding beyond 'common sense' points; ability to structure, but need to improve clarity and focus; ability to develop ideas, relate facts, substantiate assertions, but is more descriptive than analytical; ability to interpret data, solve problems and engage in analysis.

3: Mediocre performance:Demonstrates some knowledge and understanding; a basic use of terminology and structure; some ability to make links between facts and ideas. Assignment clearly lacks the depth of response.

2: Poor performance: limited knowledge and understanding, some sense of structure, limited use of terminology, limited ability to make links between facts and ideas. Information is very limited in depth expected for assignment.

1: Very poor performance: very limited knowledge and understanding; no clear structure, inadequate terminology, limited demonstration of understanding of data or analysis. Large gaps in demonstration or completion of expectations.

Meditation and Mandala Background Reading

Meditation Reading

• As you read think about the following: 
• What is the importance of meditation for Buddhists?
• How can we use the act of meditation to extend our knowledge of the relationship among the various themes of our in-depth study?

Mandalas
Part I: http://www.tricycle.com/blog/himalayan-buddhist-art-101-mandalas

Part II: http://www.tricycle.com/blog/himalayan-buddhist-art-101-mandalas-part-ii

NPR: Pregnancy and Yoga - for your enjoyment

NPR

Power Point Notes - Lecture to Come

Doctrines and Beliefs


Please feel free to use these videos to frustrate, ahem, assist you!

• Part 1
• Part 2
• Part 3

Schools of Buddhism

Take notes on the different types of Buddhism

Then, review these notes using some type of active review technique. 

You could make flash cards, write a paragraph summary, complete a Venn diagram, use the Feynman technique, etc.  You will use this part for your photo essay. 


Dharma Assignment : This and schools of Buddhism will be the Doctrines and beliefs component of your Photo Essay

Anatta - take a look

If There is No Self, Who is Born, Who Dies, Who Meditates?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2dKaqXeCsI


I hope these might clear something things up!