Category Archives: Theory of Knowledge
TOK: February 12, 2020
Here is the PPT we went over in class.
TOK: December 17-18, 2019
Hello! Today we will start looking at some seminal experiments in Human Science.
- 5-10 minutes (If necessary): Complete notes on methods in the Human Sciences.
- In groups of roughly 3, you will research and report back to the class about a famous experiment in Human Sciences. I will assign the experiments.
- The format of your report to the class will be a slide presentation of about 4-5 minutes. You may include video clips, but they should not be more than 2 minutes.
- You will present these next class.
Homework: Complete report on experiments.
TOK: November 25, 2019
CHS Turnitin.com info:
Class: 23077840
Key: TheGame
TOK: November 25, 2019
Here is the schedule of presentations for today”
1st Period:
- Emmanuelle, Camille, Tsion
- Patrick, Sam, Oshi, Kayla
2nd Period:
- Thomas, Tristan, Zach W, Isabella
- Dover, Aria, Julia D, Sophie R-W
Churchill:
- Adrianna, Kira, Judit, Martin
TOK: November 18, 2019
Congratulations on finishing your Senior Paper!!!
You will have the class period to work. Here are the things you can work on:
- Final EE Reflection (on Google Classroom)
- Submit your EE to turnitin.com (IB Candidates anonymize)
- TOK Essay- I have printed some examples and materials for you
- TOK Presentation- Here are some examples
TOK: November 6-7, 2019
Reason Posters
1) Your group will be assigned a topic from our study of Reason and Logic. You will make a poster of that topic, that clearly illustrates how it works, the fundamental features, the strengths and weaknesses (where applicable), 3 examples, and a large colorful illustration.
Homework: None
TOK: November 1-4, 2019
Sorry I’m out today. Here is the slideshow on reason and logic that you will take notes on in class today.
Homework: None
TOK: October 29-30, 2019
Hello. Today we will finish taking notes on the characteristics of language and its implications on Knowledge and practice using different aspects of language.
- Discuss ‘Untranslatable words’
- Finish notes from last class.
- Language activities. Choose 1 and complete. Finish for homework, if not done in class.
Homework: Finish language activity from class (above).
TOK: October 28, 2019
Hi.
- Warm-Up: Please write a 2-paragraph response for the following: What implications do the stories from Radiolab have for your understanding of Language as a Way of Knowing? In other words, what did you realize about language that makes it powerful or problematic for the production of knowledge? Please use one or more of the stories as the basis for your response. Title your response “Radiolab: Words” and date it.
- Il Difonso (27-year old deaf man who had no language)
- Left of the Blue Wall (children cannot connect these concepts until they are 6; rats>never)
- The Woman who had a stroke and was left with no brain chatter.
- Sign Language Academy in South America
- Slideshow: Language. Take notes.
- Untranslatable Words,
- Read article and complete activities.
Homework: Finish reading on Untranslatable words and euphemisms