1 - Philosophy
Fraser Heights Secondary School Social Studies and History
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Philosophy

Table of Contents

  1. Assignments- Scroll down to the Assignment Table or click on the link.

Additional Information

  • Quia Quizzes that are Open and Due can be found towards the bottom of the page.
  • The Useful Links section can be found towards the bottom of the page.

Assignments

Number
Assignment Name
Due Date Comments
PPT Notes See Resources and Notes Open PowerPoint Notes for various sections of the course will be uploaded in the corresponding section of the Resources and Notes sections of this page.
Final assessment Final Assignment Wednesday, January 24th Pay attention to the directions on the assignment sheet.
Philosophical Inquiry Project The 10 Lens Assignment Ongoing - Finishes Monday, January 22nd In simple terms, you need to choose one of the 10 Lens, identify one philosopher associated with that lens (either from the list or independently), and identify a focus question related to the lens and the philosopher.

Beginning on Wednesday, January 10th:

  • We will establish a list in which the projects will be presented.
  • Your presentation should take approximately 5 to 10 minutes.
  • At the conclusion of the presentation you the class will be invited to ask questions, make observations, or provide comments.
  • You will be expected to respond to the class in an informed manner.
The assessment of your project will be based on:
  • Your presentation and the indicators of
    • Analysis and Evaluation of the project requirements.
    • Your preparation for your presentation.
    • Your ability to respond to constructive and topic-related questions, observations or comments made by class members.
    • The ability of each student to participate in a meaningful maneer in the discussion of the topics presented, and

  • Each student's ability to demonstrate Thinking in their participation as a presenter or as a participant.

    The Good Thinkers Toolkit can be found here.

Vocabulary Chapter 10 Vocab. Tuesday, December 12
  • Do not simply copy definitions from the Glossary or a dictionary.
  • Gain an understanding of the terms and use analysis and evaluation to determine the significance of various terms.
Revised Citations Citation Revision Instructions Now Due Your revisions on your Citations Exercise are due on Sunday, December 3rd (Any time).
  • If you submit a revised copy of your citations, they will be marked for a summative assessment and any appropriate changes will be made to your current Report Card mark.
  • If you choose not to make any revisions, your original exercise will be re-marked for a summative assessment mark.
Vocabulary Chapter 4 Vocab. Now Due
  • Do not simply copy definitions from the Glossary or a dictionary.
  • Gain an understanding of the terms and use analysis and evaluation to determine the significance of various terms.
Textbook Questions Chapter 4 Now Due Answer all Chapter 4 Questions. Remember:
  • You control the assignment - the assignment does not control you.
  • Demonstrate 'thinking' in your response/s.
  • Use point form.
Citations Citations Project Now Due
  • Use the notes that we covered in class.
  • Use the information gathered from the three preparation exercises.
  • Read the information available in the Notes and Resources section.
  • Pay attention to the requirements of the project.
  • Plan ahead.
Citation Project Prep. How to Cite Specific Sources Now Due Each of the listed sources has an issue related to it. Look for that issue.
  • Make notes about the issue and any points that you need to be aware of when citing this or a similar source.
  • You do not need to create a bibliography.

  • Citation Project Prep.
     
    Mini-Exercise
    Now Due Create a Bibliography in proper format using the 7 sources listed.
    • Each of the listed sources has a specific issue related to it. Look for that issue.
    Computer Skills Alphabetize a List Now Due Alphabetize the Sample Bibliography. A copy can be found here.
    Textbook Questions Chapter 2 Questions Now Due
    Online Quiz Practice Quiz Monday, Oct. 2nd
    1. Complete the quiz by 3 AM Sept30th
    2. You must get one answer correct to receive full marks.
    3. The purpose of the quiz id to check that your username and password are working properly.

    Resources and Notes

  • Writing
  • My Quia activities and quizzes
    Philosophy - Practice Quiz
    https://www.quia.com/quiz/6497604.html
    Complete by Tuesday, Sept. 25th at 3 AM. You need to get one correct answer to receive full marks. This quiz is to check that your username and password are working.
    Useful links
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