her name is
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Assignment for Class Today
THREE THINGS TO DO TODAY.... while I am sick at home :(
1. Watch this Tim Wise clip on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VuA_wXi02I
(The other day we watched part 3 of his speech; today you are watching part 5) (Towards the beginning of this clip, he is referring to the two teens who did the shootings at Columbine H.S. in '99.)
2. Working alone, go back to the list of statements giving examples of "White Privilege." It is cut & paste below. Out of the 17 statements, pick 3 of them that you feel are true about your life. For each one, write some notes about how it applies to your life. Write about why this statement might NOT be true for a person of color. Examples are great! I will ask for your writing from you on Thursday.
3. On Thursday, Emma Bouthilette, a reporter with the Portland Press Herald, is coming to speak to us about what it's like to interview people as a journalist. Working alone OR with a partner, please come up with THREE (or more) questions you'd like to ask her about what it's like to be a reporter.
Have a great class and I'll see you soon! flora
UNDERSTANDING WHITE PRIVILEGE
1. I can arrange to be in the company of people of my own ethnic group most of the time.
2. I can avoid spending time with people whom I was trained to mistrust and who have
learned to mistrust my kind or me.
3. If I should need to move, I can be pretty sure of renting or purchasing a dwelling in an area
that I can afford and in which I would want to live.
4. I can be pretty sure that my neighbors in such a location will be neutral or pleasant to me.
5. I can go shopping alone most of the time, pretty well assured that I will not be followed or
harassed.
6. I can turn on the television or read the front page of the newspaper and see people of my
ethnic group widely represented.
7. When I am told about our national heritage or about “civilization,” I am shown that people
of my color made it what it is.
8. If a traffic cop pulls me over or if the IRS audits my tax return, I can be sure I haven’t been
singled out because of my skin color.
9. I can arrange to protect my children most of the time from people who might not like them.
10. I can be pretty sure of having my voice heard in a group in which I am the only member of
my ethnic group.
11. Whether I use checks, credit card, or cash, I can count on my skin color not to work
against the appearance of financial responsibility.
12. I do not have to educate my children to be aware of systemic racism for their own
protection.
13. I can be pretty sure my children will be well liked by their teachers, if they are obedient
children. My chief worries about them do not concern societal attitudes about their ethnic
group.
14. I can swear, or dress in secondhand clothes, or not answer letters, without having people
attribute these choices to the bad morals, poverty, or illiteracy of my ethnic group.
15. I am never asked to speak for all the people of my ethnic group.
16. I can be pretty sure that if I ask to talk to the “person in charge” I will be facing a person of
my own ethnic group.
17. I can choose blemish cover or bandages in “flesh” color and have them more or less
match my skin color.
1. Watch this Tim Wise clip on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VuA_wXi02I
(The other day we watched part 3 of his speech; today you are watching part 5) (Towards the beginning of this clip, he is referring to the two teens who did the shootings at Columbine H.S. in '99.)
2. Working alone, go back to the list of statements giving examples of "White Privilege." It is cut & paste below. Out of the 17 statements, pick 3 of them that you feel are true about your life. For each one, write some notes about how it applies to your life. Write about why this statement might NOT be true for a person of color. Examples are great! I will ask for your writing from you on Thursday.
3. On Thursday, Emma Bouthilette, a reporter with the Portland Press Herald, is coming to speak to us about what it's like to interview people as a journalist. Working alone OR with a partner, please come up with THREE (or more) questions you'd like to ask her about what it's like to be a reporter.
Have a great class and I'll see you soon! flora
UNDERSTANDING WHITE PRIVILEGE
1. I can arrange to be in the company of people of my own ethnic group most of the time.
2. I can avoid spending time with people whom I was trained to mistrust and who have
learned to mistrust my kind or me.
3. If I should need to move, I can be pretty sure of renting or purchasing a dwelling in an area
that I can afford and in which I would want to live.
4. I can be pretty sure that my neighbors in such a location will be neutral or pleasant to me.
5. I can go shopping alone most of the time, pretty well assured that I will not be followed or
harassed.
6. I can turn on the television or read the front page of the newspaper and see people of my
ethnic group widely represented.
7. When I am told about our national heritage or about “civilization,” I am shown that people
of my color made it what it is.
8. If a traffic cop pulls me over or if the IRS audits my tax return, I can be sure I haven’t been
singled out because of my skin color.
9. I can arrange to protect my children most of the time from people who might not like them.
10. I can be pretty sure of having my voice heard in a group in which I am the only member of
my ethnic group.
11. Whether I use checks, credit card, or cash, I can count on my skin color not to work
against the appearance of financial responsibility.
12. I do not have to educate my children to be aware of systemic racism for their own
protection.
13. I can be pretty sure my children will be well liked by their teachers, if they are obedient
children. My chief worries about them do not concern societal attitudes about their ethnic
group.
14. I can swear, or dress in secondhand clothes, or not answer letters, without having people
attribute these choices to the bad morals, poverty, or illiteracy of my ethnic group.
15. I am never asked to speak for all the people of my ethnic group.
16. I can be pretty sure that if I ask to talk to the “person in charge” I will be facing a person of
my own ethnic group.
17. I can choose blemish cover or bandages in “flesh” color and have them more or less
match my skin color.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
White Privilege: Tim Wise
Tim Wise on White Privilege (6 parts)
Part 3/6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQWP7fUSPJU&feature=related
Part 3/6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQWP7fUSPJU&feature=related
immigration map
Cool map on immigration in the US: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/03/10/us/20090310-immigration-explorer.html
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Why is Maine So White? First assignment.
Our class has now morphed into WHY IS MAINE SO WHITE?
Here is your first assignment. It may be challenging reading for you but it is sooo worth it! :)
First assignment – due Thursday, December 9. Bring in your notes to class.
(1) Read this “Overview” of Ethnicity: http://anthro.palomar.edu/ethnicity/ethnic_1.htm THIS IS COLLEGE-LEVEL READING. You will want to read it through twice, probably even three times!
(2) The first time you read, try to get a general understanding of the material. The second time through, make notes as you go along, jotting down the ideas and terms that you think are the most important. Also note anything that you have questions about or need defined, or is just confusing!
(3) Take the Practice Quiz which is linked at the bottom.
Here is your first assignment. It may be challenging reading for you but it is sooo worth it! :)
First assignment – due Thursday, December 9. Bring in your notes to class.
(1) Read this “Overview” of Ethnicity: http://anthro.palomar.edu/ethnicity/ethnic_1.htm THIS IS COLLEGE-LEVEL READING. You will want to read it through twice, probably even three times!
(2) The first time you read, try to get a general understanding of the material. The second time through, make notes as you go along, jotting down the ideas and terms that you think are the most important. Also note anything that you have questions about or need defined, or is just confusing!
(3) Take the Practice Quiz which is linked at the bottom.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Terms to Know - for Monday GAME!
gubernatorial
governor
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
constituent
Clean Elections
candidate
Baldacci
P. LePage
E. Cutler
L. Mitchell
S. Moody
K. Scott
C. Pingree
D. Scontras
M. Michaud
J. Levesque
Ed Legg
bond
Oxford Hills
campaign
PAC (political action committee)
phone bank
mudslinging
glittering generality
polls
absentee vote
liberal
conservative
moderate
libertarian
totalitarian
Republican
Democrat
independent
unenrolled
Maine Congressional District #1
Maine Congressional District #2
Augusta
Washington, D.C.
governor
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
constituent
Clean Elections
candidate
Baldacci
P. LePage
E. Cutler
L. Mitchell
S. Moody
K. Scott
C. Pingree
D. Scontras
M. Michaud
J. Levesque
Ed Legg
bond
Oxford Hills
campaign
PAC (political action committee)
phone bank
mudslinging
glittering generality
polls
absentee vote
liberal
conservative
moderate
libertarian
totalitarian
Republican
Democrat
independent
unenrolled
Maine Congressional District #1
Maine Congressional District #2
Augusta
Washington, D.C.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Final Project topics
Why do people vote? Why do some people not vote? DILLON
Who may be running for President in 2012? ZACH
How did Mainers vote on Nov. 2, 2010? SARA
Who is Paul LePage? CHARLOTTE
How does impeachment work? NOAH
What makes a good campaign ad? MATT
How does a Presidential election (and the Electoral College) work? TIMMY
What are some differences between Congressional Districts #1 and #2? COALTON
Who may be running for President in 2012? ZACH
How did Mainers vote on Nov. 2, 2010? SARA
Who is Paul LePage? CHARLOTTE
How does impeachment work? NOAH
What makes a good campaign ad? MATT
How does a Presidential election (and the Electoral College) work? TIMMY
What are some differences between Congressional Districts #1 and #2? COALTON
Sunday, November 14, 2010
final project assignment
Due Monday, Nov. 15: Choose your question and find two potential sources of information!
Who: Maine Elections Class students
What: Ask a question. Research the answer. Share your findings in a cool way.
Why: We’ve covered a lot in this class, but there’s SO much more to find out!
When: Due in class Mon. 11/29; share/display at LEAP Night 12/2.
How: Use information we’ve learned in class, interview other people, look stuff up online, read the newspaper, visit the library, etc.
More details:
What: Your project’s format is up to you. Draw up graphs, make a poster, create a movie or slideshow, write a song, etc. etc. Make it awesome.
How: A minimum of three (3) sources is required. Cite them properly.
When: You will have some opportunities to work on this in class, but you will need to also work on it outside of class (a.k.a. “homework”).
Monday, 11/15: Come to class having chosen your question and having found at
least two potential sources. 40 minutes of work time in class.
Thursday, 11/18: 40 minutes of work time in class.
Monday, 11/23: 30 minutes of work time in class.
Monday, 11/30: Share & discuss projects in class.
Ideas for questions:
Why do independents run for office? Do they ever win?
Who is Paul LePage? (create a biography/profile)
How does the election for President work? What is the difference between the Electoral College and the popular vote?
Who might run for the next President of the U.S.? (research potential candidates)
How did Mainers vote on November 2, 2010? (make graphs of different issues and/or different towns and districts)
How are Congressional Districts #1 and #2 different from each other?
What makes a good campaign ad? (create your own or analyze past ads)
Why do people vote? Why do some people NOT vote? (poll/interview)
Who: Maine Elections Class students
What: Ask a question. Research the answer. Share your findings in a cool way.
Why: We’ve covered a lot in this class, but there’s SO much more to find out!
When: Due in class Mon. 11/29; share/display at LEAP Night 12/2.
How: Use information we’ve learned in class, interview other people, look stuff up online, read the newspaper, visit the library, etc.
More details:
What: Your project’s format is up to you. Draw up graphs, make a poster, create a movie or slideshow, write a song, etc. etc. Make it awesome.
How: A minimum of three (3) sources is required. Cite them properly.
When: You will have some opportunities to work on this in class, but you will need to also work on it outside of class (a.k.a. “homework”).
Monday, 11/15: Come to class having chosen your question and having found at
least two potential sources. 40 minutes of work time in class.
Thursday, 11/18: 40 minutes of work time in class.
Monday, 11/23: 30 minutes of work time in class.
Monday, 11/30: Share & discuss projects in class.
Ideas for questions:
Why do independents run for office? Do they ever win?
Who is Paul LePage? (create a biography/profile)
How does the election for President work? What is the difference between the Electoral College and the popular vote?
Who might run for the next President of the U.S.? (research potential candidates)
How did Mainers vote on November 2, 2010? (make graphs of different issues and/or different towns and districts)
How are Congressional Districts #1 and #2 different from each other?
What makes a good campaign ad? (create your own or analyze past ads)
Why do people vote? Why do some people NOT vote? (poll/interview)
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Election Results
TNS MOCK STATEWIDE MOCK REAL ELECTION
Governor: Mitchell LePage LePage
US House: Pingree Pingree Pingree
Casino? No Yes Yes
Bond - Dental Yes Yes Yes
Bond - Land Yes Yes Yes
Governor: Mitchell LePage LePage
US House: Pingree Pingree Pingree
Casino? No Yes Yes
Bond - Dental Yes Yes Yes
Bond - Land Yes Yes Yes
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Augusta is a no-go
Unfortunately, we don't have enough people to go to Augusta tomorrow. Sorry to those who were excited about going and thanks to those of you who let me know whether you could or couldn't go!
Still, tomorrow promises to be an exciting day, what with the mock election, more debates to watch, and all.
P.S. Pres. Obama's on The Daily Show tonight!!?!
Still, tomorrow promises to be an exciting day, what with the mock election, more debates to watch, and all.
P.S. Pres. Obama's on The Daily Show tonight!!?!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Are you there, Elections Class? It's me, Flora.
Please PLEASE let me know if you are able to go to the "Rally and Tally" event in Augusta. We'd leave TNS around 1pm and return to K'bunk around 7:30pm. A little more info here: http://www.maine.gov/sos/kids/
Once I have a headcount by tomorrow, I will make the call if we're going or not, and let you know on the office whiteboard by Wednesday a.m.
On a different note, I did not mention this in class but I hope that all or most of you can do this: WATCH THE PINGREE/SCONTRAS DEBATE! Tomorrow (Tuesday) 7pm, Channel 6 WCSH (Portland). Write a bit about it on your blog for some "extra credit" and a prize in class.
This is what Pingree's campaign is currently saying about Scontras: "he doesn't want to raise the minimum wage, but he would repeal health care reform. He doesn't believe that global warming is a result of human behavior, he opposes womens' right to equal pay for equal work, and he wants to give tax breaks to companies that ship our jobs overseas."
Fact, fiction, or a little bit of both? Find out in tomorrow's debate!!
Once I have a headcount by tomorrow, I will make the call if we're going or not, and let you know on the office whiteboard by Wednesday a.m.
On a different note, I did not mention this in class but I hope that all or most of you can do this: WATCH THE PINGREE/SCONTRAS DEBATE! Tomorrow (Tuesday) 7pm, Channel 6 WCSH (Portland). Write a bit about it on your blog for some "extra credit" and a prize in class.
This is what Pingree's campaign is currently saying about Scontras: "he doesn't want to raise the minimum wage, but he would repeal health care reform. He doesn't believe that global warming is a result of human behavior, he opposes womens' right to equal pay for equal work, and he wants to give tax breaks to companies that ship our jobs overseas."
Fact, fiction, or a little bit of both? Find out in tomorrow's debate!!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Gubernatorial Candidates & the Issues
Two great resources:
1. Monday's debate between the five candidates for governor. Two parts:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHWV_OZ27zk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7R-JVPdZVY&feature=related
2. A chart from Maine Public Broadcasting which shows each candidate's views (directly quoted) on the issues: http://www.mpbn.net/News/
1. Monday's debate between the five candidates for governor. Two parts:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHWV_OZ27zk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7R-JVPdZVY&feature=related
2. A chart from Maine Public Broadcasting which shows each candidate's views (directly quoted) on the issues: http://www.mpbn.net/News/
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Assignment for Thurs 10/21
What issues are important to YOU? What information do you want to know about each candidate before you are certain about who you'd vote for?
We'll compile these issues and questions in class and then split up the research among everyone.
I'm thinking that each student could research EITHER one candidate (where s/he stands on all the issues), OR one issue (where all the candidates stand on this issue). We'll need to decide which format to use before we start researching, of course.... Comments? suggestions?
We'll compile these issues and questions in class and then split up the research among everyone.
I'm thinking that each student could research EITHER one candidate (where s/he stands on all the issues), OR one issue (where all the candidates stand on this issue). We'll need to decide which format to use before we start researching, of course.... Comments? suggestions?
Thursday 7:30pm in Portland
Wish this weren't happening so late! I won't be able to make it, but if a group of you wants to carpool to go to this, woohoo!! It will definitely be an interesting & informative experience.
Who:
Where: Hannaford Hall, University of Southern Maine's Abromson Center, Portland
When: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, October 21, 2010
Sponsors:
"Choosing Maine's Next Governor: A Forum with the Candidates"
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, October 21, 2010 Hannaford Hall, Abromson Center, USM
Where do the candidates who hope to become Maine's next Governor stand on environmental issues? To find out for yourself, join MECEP, Natural Resources Council of Maine, Conservation Law Foundation, Environment Northeast and Maine Audubon for the only forum with the candidates that will specifically address environmental issues.
What: "Choosing Maine's Next Governor: A Forum with the Candidates"
Who:
Eliot Cutler (I)
Elizabeth Mitchell (D)
Shawn Moody (I)
Kevin Scott, (I)
Paul LePage (R) invited
Susan Sharon, Maine Public Broadcasting Network, Moderator
Elizabeth Mitchell (D)
Shawn Moody (I)
Kevin Scott, (I)
Paul LePage (R) invited
Susan Sharon, Maine Public Broadcasting Network, Moderator
Where: Hannaford Hall, University of Southern Maine's Abromson Center, Portland
When: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, October 21, 2010
Sponsors:
Maine Center for Economic Policy
Natural Resources Council of Maine
Conservation Law Foundation
Environment Northeast
Maine Audubon
Natural Resources Council of Maine
Conservation Law Foundation
Environment Northeast
Maine Audubon
The forum is free and open to the general public
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Campaign Ads
some links that we'll be checking out in class on Monday....
www.livingroomcandidate.org --> TV ads through history
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/
http://www.youtube.com/user/
http://www.youtube.com/user/
http://www.youtube.com/user/
http://www.youtube.com/user/
http://www.youtube.com/user/
www.livingroomcandidate.org --> TV ads through history
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/
http://www.youtube.com/user/
http://www.youtube.com/user/
http://www.youtube.com/user/
http://www.youtube.com/user/
http://www.youtube.com/user/
Thursday, October 14, 2010
I just read an interesting editorial in the University of Southern Maine newspaper online - "We need a governor with experience."
What do you think? Post a comment here, responding to something in the editorial, and I'll give you a treat on Monday :)
What do you think? Post a comment here, responding to something in the editorial, and I'll give you a treat on Monday :)
thank you & this monday
I was so proud to be your teacher today - you all were an awesome "audience" for Dean Scontras. Your questions for, & interactions with, him were impressive, and I appreciated your reflection and analysis of the visit after he left.
For our next class, please reflect a little more on your time today with Dean Scontras. Write three things in one of the following categories, two things in another category, and one thing in the last category.
The categories:
a) What did you learn today?
b) What do you have questions, or wonder, about - anything related to Maine gov't and/or the election?
c) What is your opinion on anything that was described or discussed today?
We'll spend part of class looking at your propaganda research/analysis - so please make sure that's done.
For our next class, please reflect a little more on your time today with Dean Scontras. Write three things in one of the following categories, two things in another category, and one thing in the last category.
The categories:
a) What did you learn today?
b) What do you have questions, or wonder, about - anything related to Maine gov't and/or the election?
c) What is your opinion on anything that was described or discussed today?
We'll spend part of class looking at your propaganda research/analysis - so please make sure that's done.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Assignment for Thurs 10/14
TWO THINGS FOR THURS:
1) Dean Scontras is coming to visit! Please check out his website www.scontras2010.com and come up with 2-3 questions you might like to ask him. Post your questions on your blog before midnight on Wednesday so that I can make a master list of them.
2) Visit another candidate's website and look for as many of the 8 propaganda techniques as you can, as we did in class today. Briefly describe what you find, on the handout I gave you.
Gubernatorial Candidates: US House of Reps:
Paul Lepage: lepage2010.com Chellie Pingree chelliepingree.com
Libby Mitchell: libbymitchellforgovernor.com Dean Scontras: scontras2010.com
Eliot Cutler: cutler2010.com
Kevin Scott: mainesbestchoice.com
Shawn Moody: moodygov.com
1) Dean Scontras is coming to visit! Please check out his website www.scontras2010.com and come up with 2-3 questions you might like to ask him. Post your questions on your blog before midnight on Wednesday so that I can make a master list of them.
2) Visit another candidate's website and look for as many of the 8 propaganda techniques as you can, as we did in class today. Briefly describe what you find, on the handout I gave you.
Gubernatorial Candidates: US House of Reps:
Paul Lepage: lepage2010.com Chellie Pingree chelliepingree.com
Libby Mitchell: libbymitchellforgovernor.com Dean Scontras: scontras2010.com
Eliot Cutler: cutler2010.com
Kevin Scott: mainesbestchoice.com
Shawn Moody: moodygov.com
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Monday, 10/4
1) FIELD TRIP on Monday! Monday, Oct. 4
Leave TNS at 10:30
Return to TNS by 3:15
We’re going to the Seacoast Democrats office in York, where we will learn about Libby Mitchell and Chellie Pingree, experience how campaigns are run, and interact with real potential voters to get their opinions on the election!
*Please BRING a lunch and snacks.
*Let your afternoon teachers know that you will be absent.
*Check this blog on Monday evening for your assignment for Thursday’s class.
2) Assignment for Monday.... A reflection on Ed Legg's visit to our class today! Write three things in one of the following categories, two things in another category, and one thing in the last category.
The categories:
a) What did you learn today?
b) What do you have questions, or wonder, about - anything related to Maine gov't and/or the election?
c) What is your opinion on anything that was described or discussed today?
Leave TNS at 10:30
Return to TNS by 3:15
We’re going to the Seacoast Democrats office in York, where we will learn about Libby Mitchell and Chellie Pingree, experience how campaigns are run, and interact with real potential voters to get their opinions on the election!
*Please BRING a lunch and snacks.
*Let your afternoon teachers know that you will be absent.
*Check this blog on Monday evening for your assignment for Thursday’s class.
2) Assignment for Monday.... A reflection on Ed Legg's visit to our class today! Write three things in one of the following categories, two things in another category, and one thing in the last category.
The categories:
a) What did you learn today?
b) What do you have questions, or wonder, about - anything related to Maine gov't and/or the election?
c) What is your opinion on anything that was described or discussed today?
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