Social Studies – Project 4 – Review Questions

Elizabethean Society

The Elizabethan Era is the period associated with Queen Elizabeth I’s reign (1558–1603) and is often considered to be the golden age in English history. It was the height of the English Renaissance and saw the flowering of English poetry and literature.

This was also the time during which Elizabethan theatre flourished and William Shakespeare and many others, composed plays that broke free of England’s past style of plays and theatre. It was an age of exploration and expansion abroad, while back at home, the Protestant Reformation became the national mindset of all the people.

The Globe Theatre

The Globe Theatre was a theatre in London associated with William Shakespeare. It was built in 1599 by Shakespeare’s playing company, the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, and was destroyed by fire on June 29, 1613.

A second Globe Theatre was rebuilt on the same site by June 1614 and closed in 1642. A modern reconstruction of the Globe, named “Shakespeare’s Globe”, opened in 1997. It is approximately 230 metres (750 ft) from the site of the original theatre.

Kings Chamberlain Men

The King’s Men was the company of actors to which William Shakespeare (1564–1616) belonged through most of his career. Formerly known as The Lord Chamberlain’s Men during the reign of Queen Elizabeth, it became The King’s Men in 1603 when King James ascended the throne and became the company’s patron.

The royal patent of May 19, 1603 that charters the King’s Men names the following players, in this order: Lawrence Fletcher, William Shakespeare, Richard Burbage, Augustine Phillips, John Heminges, Henry Condell, William Sly, Robert Armin, Richard Cowley, “and the rest of their associates….” The nine cited by name became Grooms of the Chamber. On March 15, 1604, each of the nine men named in the patent was supplied with four and a half yards of red cloth for the coronation procession.

Play Overview

Othello and Desdemona are two lovers who are secretly married. Iago and Roderigo are two otherts trying to win the affection of Desdemona – not knowing she’s married. Iago pays roderigo to find a way to make desdemona fall in love with him (Iago).

In the end Iago and Roderigos plan fails and Desdemona dies. When Othello finds out that Desdemona’s death was part of a plan he took revenge and killed Iago and Roderigo. Then he commits suicide as he cannot live without his wife.

Tragedies

Our play is a tradegy because it is about love and lust. Othello loves his secret wife Desdemona but so does Iago. Iago will stop at nothing to get desdemona to love him.

The reason this play is a tragedy is because in the end the couple die together as Othello accidentely kills his wife. He killed her because he thought she was cheating on him with Iago.

Journal Entry – Homework

a) Hubble’s involvement in space research

Edwin Hubble was involved in space research because he was an astronomer and studied galaxies.
b) What the space telescope does

It is used to research astronomy

c) Where it is

In orbit (earth’s)
d) What Hubble’s constant is

H0 or H

Individual Task 1

You are required to create a job advertisement which articulates the role and responsibilities of an editor. The job advertisement should address the following minimum criteria:

1.) Role Description
2.) Essential Criteria
3.) Desirable Criteria

Help Wanted

Anyone willing to apply for the job will need to know the following:

The role of your job will consist of the responsibilites of an editor. You must need to know how to edit a story and make it an article worth reading. The essential criteria wanted is standard hard-hitting news articles. These articles must be of a satisfactory effort and worth reading. It must hold the minimum amount of information. The article must catch the eye of a reader and make them want to buy the paper .The desirable criteria wanted is a professional hard-hitting news article holding information in the perfect format. It must be a flashy and eye-catching article that will almost force people to read it and make anyone want to buy the paper and read.

Yours Sincerely,

                    Ehab Elbaz

For more information:

Phone:(02)98961022

Fax: (02)96125458

Or go to www.parramattaadvertiser.com for more information on the job or interview dates.

(For Teacher: Sponsored link above is not real)

Journal 15

What is an Informed Conscience?

In order to make a decision doctor’s access a wide range of medical knowledge and patient history in order to diagnose a problem and treatment. The same principle can be applied to making moral decisions. We must be well informed regarding all the facts of the situation, moral values, virtues and laws in order to make our final decision. Therefore, an informed catholic conscience is an educated conscience that knows in any given situation.

Read the following scenario and answer the questions:

Roger Smith, a quite competent swimmer, is out for a leisurely stroll. During the course of his walk he passes by a deserted pier from which a teenage boy who apparently cannot swim has fallen into the water. The boy is screaming for help. Smith recognizes that there is absolutely no danger to himself if he jumps in to save the boy; he could easily succeed if he tried. Nevertheless, he chooses to ignore the boy’s cries. The water is cold and he is afraid of catching a cold — he doesn’t want to get his good clothes wet either. “Why should I inconvenience myself for this kid,” Smith says to himself, and passes on.

1.) There are always TWO sides to a conscience. What would Roger’s conscience be telling him?

Rogers conscience would be telling to save the boy no matter what the consequences to himself are.

2.) Think of an example of Jesus’ teaching and explain how his teachings can help us to make an appropriate decision?

Jesus taught us how to live our lives so that we would be happy and please god. This helps us to make appropriate decisions by making us think what option would make us happy and please god.

Journal 14

Beatitudes	Beatitudes Values	Beatitudes For Today
How blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of god is theirs	Putting trust in god not things
Blessed are the gentle; they shall have the earth as their inheritance	Getting involved , helping the downtrodden; working for the equality of people	Blessed are you because you are gentle, you refuse violence and aggressiveness
Blessed are those who mourn; they shall be comforted	Patient suffering and enduring hardships reap their reward	Blessed are you in poverty; you are not shut in the false world of convention, riches, and human security
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for uprightness; they shall have their fill	Humility in all we do; non-violence	Blessed are you because you hunger and thirst for justice; your heart beats in the rhythm of the heart of Jesus
Blessed are the merciful; they shall have mercy shown on them	Mercy and forgiveness	Blessed are you because you are merciful; your heart is attached to misery; you will receive mercy
Blessed are the pure in heart; they shall see god	Loving god with one’s whole heart, whole mind, whole soul	Blessed are you because your heart is pure; you do not accept compromises
Blessed are the peace makers; they shall be recognised as children of god	Peacemaking; loving those who are hard to love	Blessed are you because at all times and at every moment you want to be an instrument of peace; seeking reconciliation above all things
Blessed are those who are persecuted in the course of uprightness; the kingdom of heaven is theirs	Being willing to suffer for the right thing even if abused verbally or physically, accepting the consequences of living a good life	Blessed are you because you have allowed your conscience to develop; you have accepted persecution; you have not been afraid to proclaim the truth

Journal 13

Q1. What does being in releationship with god require me to do?

Being in realtionship with god requires me respond to God’s love, love and respect yourself as in God’s image, and showing this love and respect to others who are loved by god.

Q2. What does loving my neighbour as myself require me to do?

Love and respect them as I would myself and not steal my neighbours belongings out of respect for them.

Journal 12

1. I, the lord, am your god who brought you out of slavery. You shall not have other gods except me. C

2. You shall not take the name of the lord, your god, in vain. D

3. Remember to keep holy the sabbath day. F

4. Hounor your father and your mother. H

5. You shall not kill. J

6. You shall not commit adultery. B

7. You shall not steal. A

8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour. I

9. You shall not covet your neighbour’s wife. G

10. You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbour. A

Journal 10

1.) Explain the purpose of using ‘youtube’ as a source of digital media advertising?

The purpose of using youtube as a source of digital media advertising is because youtube is a very popular website that hold many videos. This is means that the chances of getting people to view posted advertisements is very high.
2.) Discuss how collaborative media sites such as youtube, myspace and bebo have changed the current boundaries of media such as news, advertising ect.

Collaborative media sites have changed the boundaries of media by using the vaccant space they have to produce features on the net that can be seen by everyone. For example, Bebo has lended part of its space for people to view hard hitting stories, feature articles and current news from the media.
3.) Provide a link to an advertising commercial on youtube.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEvhO9d-IvM&NR=1

Journal 9

1.) Define the term ‘digital media’.

Digital media is a term given to groups of news reporters or any type of media group that uses digital technology to spread news, scandals or gossip.

 

 

2.) How has digital media evolved over the last 5-10 years?
Over the past 5-10 years the digital media has evolved a lot. We now have palm-sized technology like video camera’s that are used to film and replay live moments. We also have camera’s that take still pictures and some that can also video. We also have built-in cameras to take videos and photos. Also, the internet is starting to take form in blogs and informational webpages that post news and articles. The internet is taking a new shape and it won’t be long til we have new and greater technology.

3.) Discuss the reasons why digital newspapers are extremely popular?

I believe digital newspapers have become very popular because they are free to view. Also, they are popular because you can view them from home.

 

 

Journal 8

Scenario 1: You are on a train coming home from a day at the beach. The train stops at a station and a group a youths get on the train and start bashing an elderly ethnic man. You notice people getting off the train.

Answer: I would try to get some people to help me hold them back and see what is going on. I would call the police and ambulance also for help and to see if the elderly man was hurt badly.

Scenario 2: You get a message from a girl that you are interested asking you to come over her house. When you get there a number of her friends are present and they say they are bored. One of them promotes the idea of going for a walk and causing a riot. At first you tell them “No way”. However, the girl you like states that “she will like you more if you go”.

Answer: I would still say no and leave dispite the consequences as we could get into some big trouble. No person is worth rioting for and it is a very stupid idea to give into someones bribe such as that.

Journal 7

Q1. Describe What Is A Person’s Conscience?

A person’s conscience is said to have two sides. A good side, represented by an angel, and a bad side, represented by a devil. We cannot see these figures as they are just representations, although the conscience is real. The conscience is like a second mind in your head telling you right from wrong. Sometimes you will chose to listen to conscience and do what is right but at other times you will chose to ignore the warning and carry on to doing something that is wrong. Our conscience plays a big part in our head beacuse it turns us away from bad and puts us on the path to good. At sometime you will ignore your conscience but it is plays a great role.

 

Q2. Describe how a person’s conscience works in making moral decisions. Explain the relationship between religion and conscience?

A person’s conscience functions a little like your the mind. The difference is your mind tells you what to do or what your doing. Whereas your conscience tells you which is right and which is wrong. The way it works in making moral decisions is that, before you do something, you think about if it is the right thing to do. The conscience tells if its right or wrong and that how you make moral decisions.

 

Individual Task 3 – Maximillian Kolbe

1.) Define the term ‘moral integrity’

Moral integrity is a complex and subtle ethical notion.

2.) Describe why Maximillian Kolbe is regarded as a Christian of exemplary moral integrity.

Maximillian is regarded as a Christian of exemplary moral integrity because of how he shows his moral integrity. He shows moral integrity by treating everyone with equal respect. He judged no one as better or worse than anyone else.

3.) Outline Maximillians ethical actions/principles that he demonstrated in Auschwitz.

Maximillian demonstrated a few ethical actions. His main one was sparing his life and taking death for someone else. He also:

• During the second world war, provided shelter to refugees from Greater Poland, including 2,000 Jews whom he hid from Nazi persecution.
• In July 1941 a man from Maximillian’s barracks vanished, prompting the deputy camp commander, to pick 10 men from the same barracks to be starved to death in Block 13, in order to deter further escape attempts. One of the selected men cried out, lamenting his family, and Kolbe volunteered to take his place.
• During his time in the cell, led the men in songs and prayer.

4.) Evaluate whether you think he made the right decision and provide research to support your answer. i.e. Catholic teachings.

I believe he made the right decision in sparing his life for another. He showed true moral integrity and he showed all that he was so generous as to give up his own life to save someone else’s. He also made the right decision in helping the Jews escape Nazi persecution.

Journal 6

1.) Define the term “Moral Maturity”

Moral Maturity is marked by depth and consistency of moral judgement; by recognition that any moral judgement may be fallible; that moral judgement is complex, in that moral principles, if they are to be applied to a specific case, may need to be interpreted. Moral maturity is a requirement in the person who is to apply a body of knowledge or a skill to the solution of a problem, or to the understanding of a situation, if the knowledge is not to remain abstract and the skill potential unrealized.

2.) Read the following article:

http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/knife-arrest-cop-pelted/2008/03/24/1206206967590.html

Discuss the reasons why the 25 year old man mentioned in the article would be regarded as having a lack of ‘moral maturity’.

He is regarded as having a lack of moral maturity because it was shown after he didn’t accept the arrest in the first place. Part of moral maturity is the skill to solve a problem. In this case an easy solution would have been to accept the fact that he was to be arrested leave it at that.

3.) Identify the differences between ‘morality’ and ‘immorality’.

Morality is conformity to the rules of right conduct; moral or virtuous conduct. Immorality is immoral quality, character, or conduct.

4.) Watch the following clip and describe the reasons why Governor Spitzer’s actions would be regarded as ‘immoral’.

Journal Entry 3

1.) Explain the difference between ‘secular’ and ‘non-secular’.

There is a strong and religious difference in the words secular and non secular. Secular means that you do believe in no god what so ever. Where as non-secular means you do believe ing god and you are a religious person.

2.) Provide FIVE links to media organisaions who provide media to the public.

a – Channel Ten

b – Channel Nine

c – Channel Seven

d – SBS

e – ABC

3.) Select ONE event current in the news media and provide a summary.

Journal Entry 5

1.) Which countries have banned the Internet?

North Korea, Berma, Iran, Cuba, People’s Republic of China, Syria, Uzbekistan, Tunisia, Vietnam

2.) Describe what the following image is about? (Provide TWO websites to support your findings)

The image was about countries banning the internet because of its contents and how it works.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_censorship

http://www.efa.org.au/Issues/Censor/cens1.html

3.) Provide evidence of at least FIVE sources (Websites, newspapers, blogs, videos ect) that discuss the reasons why these countries have taken such a drastic approach.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_censorship

http://www.efa.org.au/Issues/Censor/cens1.html

http://www.epic.org/free_speech/censorship/

http://www.efa.org.au/Issues/Censor/cens3.html

http://www.vicnet.net.au/community/issues/censorship/

4.) Discuss how you would feel if the Australian government banned the Internet. What privileges would you lose? (2 Paragraphs)

I would be pretty mad. I would lose the priviliges of chatting with my friends, playing games, wathcing videos. These thing are what make the internet fun. On some websites you can make an account and connect with your friends.

You can share things with your friends and chat when your not near each other. You can use the internet for research and for help or evidence. The internet holds many wonderful uses and it would be a shame to get rid of it.

Journal Entry 4

1.) Using the Internet research and find descriptions for the roles of the following newspaper personnel:- Editor – a person having managerial and sometimes policy-making responsibility for the editorial part of a publishing firm or of a newspaper, magazine, or other publication.

- Reporter – a person employed to gather and report news, as for a newspaper, wire service, or television station.
- Journalist – a person who practices the occupation or profession of journalism.
- Designer – a person who devises or executes designs, esp. one who creates forms, structures, and patterns, as for works of art or machines.

Journal Entry 2

1.) Describe the Australian Governments NetAlert program?

NetAlert is the Australian Government’s internet safety initiative which consists of a wide range of activities. Together, these activities provide a comprehensive response to the needs of the Australian community in protecting their families online.The NetAlert – Protecting Australian Families Online initiative is managed by the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (DBCDE) and includes:

• the National Filter Scheme to provide every Australian household and public library with access to a free internet content filter to help block unwanted content
• a new website and national helpline to provide advice about protecting children online, as well as access to the free filters, and information about how they work.

2.) Discuss the reasons why they have implemented such a program?

This program has been implemented because of the huge amount of filth on the internet which is very easy to locate. The netalert program helps you to find safe and useful information on the internet instead of giving you the filth allowed to be shown.

Journal Entry 1

1.) Define the term ‘wired generation’.

The term wired generation is associated with the younger generation. The wired generation is the age of the computer technology and how it shapes the minds of growing people. We are the wired geneartion. The way in which I see it, the new age technological uses we have now are destroying our minds and rebuilding them with new ways of seeing things.

2.) Provide examples of FIVE different social community sites. (Create hyperlinks).

a – Bebo – www.bebo.com

b – MySpace - www.myspace.com

c – Flickr - www.flickr.com

d – Facebook - www.facebook.com

e – My Year Book - www.myyearbook.com

3.) Choose ONE of the list above a describe why it is used and how it could be misused.

Myspace – is used to get in touch with friends and family all around the world. It can also be used to talk to new people and get to know them. It can be misused as you have power to upload pictures and messages giving you the chance to show pornography or cyber-bully others

Journal Entry ?? – Monday, March 10th.

It’s the last week of project one and I’m seeing that the people in my group are hard workers and who don’t stop until the work is done.

The group is a great, hard-working group who are wired together. Saad has ruined our project. He always disturbs me

Kanyini – Documentary

On Wednesday 12th, the class and I watched a video called Kanyini. The host of the show is Bob Randall; one of the aboriginal people living in the aboriginal areas. He talks about the main things that the white men took away from the aboriginals.

These are:

1. Spirituality

2. Connection To The Land

3. The Animals

He spoke about his family life and how he lived. He spoke about how his aunts and uncles were like another pair of parents. He also spoke about his experience and how he felt. He told his story about what happened and how it happened.

The use of black and white film was a way of showing the viewers how the aboringinals were before the stolen generation and before the white men came about the land. Bob Randall is one of the aboriginals who had been in the stolen generation, and was lived in the land at the time of the white men coming about the land.

I would feel very mad and hurt because it would feel like something close to me was taken away. If I was in the shoes of the aboringinals it would be very upseting to know that the one thing clost to my heart was taken stolen from me.

We Are Going – Poem

 

We Are Going

They came in to the little town

A semi-naked band subdued and silent

All that remained of their tribe.

They came here to the place of their old bora ground

Where now the many white men hurry about like ants.

Notice of the estate agent reads: ‘Rubbish May Be Tipped Here’.

Now it half covers the traces of the old bora ring.

‘We are as strangers here now, but the white tribe are the strangers.

We belong here, we are of the old ways.

We are the corroboree and the bora ground,

We are the old ceremonies, the laws of the elders.

We are the wonder tales of Dream Time, the tribal legends told.

We are the past, the hunts and the laughing games, the wandering camp fires.

We are the lightening bolt over Gaphembah Hill

Quick and terrible,

And the Thunderer after him, that loud fellow.

We are the quiet daybreak paling the dark lagoon.

We are the shadow-ghosts creeping back as the camp fires burn low.

We are nature and the past, all the old ways

Gone now and scattered.

The scrubs are gone, the hunting and the laughter.

The eagle is gone, the emu and the kangaroo are gone from this place.

The bora ring is gone.

The corroboree is gone.

And we are going.’

 

Oodgeroo Noonuccal

Appreciating “We are Going” by Oodgerooo Noonuccal

Read Oodgeroo’s “We are going” (p. 32) and answer these questions on it:

 

1. Explain why they are “silent and subdued”.

   Because the town was overrun by whitemen.

2. How are white men represented? Why?

The white men are represented as ants because of how many of them hurried about.

3. What is a bora ring and explain why it is so central to this poem.

A bora ring is an initiation where boys are turned into men.

4. Explain their reaction in line 8.

They reacted in a way that was confusing. It was saying that the Aboriginals were like strangers, but the real strangers were the whitemen.

5. Lines 9-17 begin a ‘litany’. What is the effect produced?

1. Comment on the significance of metaphors used in the poem.

The significance of the metaphors was to make the audience aware of the issue.

1. Comment on the structure and form of this poem.

   The structure and form of the poem was set out in a way to describe what is happening. The form of the poem is made so that it doesn’t just act like a poem, but also tells a story.

1. Why does Thunder have a capital letter?

   Because it acts as a noun to name a person in the poem.

2. Comment on the mood and atmosphere created here.

3. The mood shows the people in a very upset way. The mood seems to be sad.

10. Combine comments on its theme, title and conclusion.

 

 

Journal Entry 04/03/08

1. What will you achieve today?

Today my group and I are going to complete a plan for the liturgy.

2. How will it be achieved?

It will be achieved by the group working together.

3. What are you responsible for in this group?

In the group, I am responsible for the groups organization.

4. Tasks completed this lesson?

This lesson the tasks achieved will be getting things organized and planned out.

Journal Inclusions

Every Journal Must Include:

1. What will you achieve today?

2. How will it be achieved?

3. What are you responsible for in this group?

4. Tasks completed this lesson?

Journal Entry 3

What are your frustrations?In the group so far, I am finding I have had a little trouble with the exposition. 

How will you deal with these?

To deal with this problem, one of my team members has offered to help.

What do you need to achieve this lesson?

I’d like to achieve trust from my group members.

Journal Entry 7

1. Define the term ‘beatitude’.

Any of the declarations of blessedness pronounced by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount2. Explain the purpose of the beatitudes.

The purpose of the beatitudes is to explain what will happen the people of Jesus.

3. Select ONE beatitude and describe how inspiring people of faith put into practice the teachings of Jesus. Use an example to support your answer.

“Happy are the poor in spirit:

Theirs is the kingdom of heaven”

The inspiring people of faith put into practice the teachings of Jesus by helping others and teaching them of Jesus’ teachings.

Journal Entry 6

 

1. What do you think the above image is about? Discuss.

I think that the above image is about comparing Andrew Johns and Mother Theresa2. List FIVE personal qualities of Andrew Johns.

Andrew Johns is:

-Male

-A Football Player

-Sporty

-Honest

-Caring

3. List FIVE personal qualities of Mother Theresa.
-Loving

-Caring

-Honest

-Catholic

-Female

4. Discuss what you believe the difference is between inspiring people and inspiring people of faith.

Inspiring people are people that inspire you do to anything. For example, to be famous, to help people, to be a sports star, etc. Where as, inspiring people of faith, are people who inspire you to be faithful to your religion and to help people to be the same.

Journal 5

1. Define the word Charism.
A way of following the gospel

2. Marcellin Champagnat outlined FIVE marist charisms that are identified within Marist schools.
God’s Work

All To Jesus With Mary

Love Of Work

Humility

PRESENCE
Describe THREE of these charisms.

3. Provide THREE examples of how you have seen these charisms evident within Parramatta Marist.

4. List and describe TWO ways you believe we can create a better sense of ‘Marist Family’ within Parramatta Marist.

Journal Entry 4

1. List and Describe THREE different award programs (e.g “The Australian of the Year”)
Provide hyperlinks to their respective websites.
Aria Awards – www.ariaawards.com.au/

 MTV Music Awards – www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2007/

The Grammy’s – www.grammy.com/

2. List as many characteristics as you can that are used to judge nominations for these awards. Remember some may not be easy to find you will have to work hard.

Is a vocalist

Has a great voice

Can sing

Makes music

Journal Entry 6

Today in social studies we have finished studying how to make an exposition and are moving on to the cover letter. We had two lessons today and one of our members is away.

He has a major part in our research and so we are slowly lagging behind. When he’s back, we can hopefully get up to date again.

Journal Entry 5

Today in Social studies, we are separated in computer classes. We are going to continue with the group work, but with the members we have in the classes at the present time.

Our next social studies is next period and we are supposed to be together with all of our group members. Today we are going to write about a text type called an exposition.

Journal Entry 2

6/25/08 Journal Entry: Lesson Start

During todays lesson I am hoping to learn more about my group members. I would like us to work togther using the rules so that we can have a fun time during the lesson.

1. Why is it important to have regular group meetings?

It is important to have regular group meeting so that everyone is up to date.

2. Outline TWO other tools or strategies that can be used to assist group work.

If each person has a role, that can help assist the group work. Also if the groupwork is shared, that will help. 

3. Discuss THREE problems that you may face from working in your group.

In my group there might be an arguement. There might be someone slacking off. There might be some personal or social problem like a friendship.

Journal Entry 1

Q1. Define the term inspiring?

Someone who is inspiring is like a role model who people look up to.

Q2. List three or more chracteristics of an isnpiring person?

a)Honest

b)Caring

c)Helpful

Q3. Create a collage of three inspiring people?

Journal Entry – Thursday 7th, February

Today we are working individually on a count of the the classes being separated.  I’m not quite sure of what we are doing today but I’m hoping that it will be helpful to the assignment.

Today I am researching alone but I still have a few members in my group who can help me if i need it. so far i am still learning how to cope with the  changes in the PBL system but I know ill get used to it soon.

Through out this time during PBL I have been a little confuse with the way we are all working. Its a little harder than i thought when it comes to getting to know people. Although, from what I’ve seen so far they are great team mates.