We are switching gears just a tad and wrapping up our study of history in the modern era by taking a view at history and our current events with critical thinking skills. First we’ll learn what critical thinking is and then we’ll practice applying it to events of this modern era of history. STUDY AND […]
Author Archives: Marcie Jessee
07
Mar
Mar
During our class this week we will be doing two things: Showing our photo books to one another (YAY!) and we will be enjoying viewing the amazing photos you will have entered for our photo competition. Depending on time I may ask you to share a bit about one of the photos you submitted (just […]
06
Mar
Mar
Know I would like to use this week to wrap up on some of the readings we weren’t able to cover in Story of the World yet so it will be a smorgasboard week focused on some of the history that happened in China and the Middle East. Read in SOTW: Two Republics of China, […]
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Feb
Feb
This week you will be watching three sets of slides on my website. Each of the slides corresponds with one of your photo assignments. As you watch the lesson titled “Candids and Faux Candids” be thinking about how you want to take photo assignment one. Then watch “Action Photography” and think about how you want […]
07
Feb
Feb
** this blog post is now complete. Read it through again so you don’t miss any updates from Friday)*** Did you think we would be talking about celebrities? HA! Nope, we are learning the tragic, and often heart-breaking history of countries who went through a major breakup … with themselves. In honor of Valentines Day […]
So far we have learned how to find and use good light, some skills for composing a great shot and how to set up a flat lay! This week you will be learning a little about product photography and how to take interesting pictures of OBJECTS where one object is the main focus of your […]
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Jan
Jan
(“Nativity” by Brian Kershisnik, one of the artisits whose work you’ll see at the MOA.) Here is the game plan for the field trip this week! We will meet at 10 a.m. in the lobby of the BYU Museum of Art. If your mom is attending the Jr’s/Rookies field trip then have her coordinate a […]
02
Jan
Jan
KNOW It’s been a hot minute since we’ve discussed the Cold War. If you feel like you have a good grasp of the general details surrounding the Cold War then jump right in to the assignment. If you would like a refresher then watch this video to remind you where we are at in history […]
07
Nov
Nov
Welcome to week three! This week we are actually going to tap into some of the design skills you learned in Jay’s class last year + our knowledge of light and composition to create a flat lay! You have seen flat lay styled photos all over, here are a few examples (not taken by me, […]
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Oct
Oct
Heads up: I will be hosting a halloween costume contest in class. You will get to vote for “Prettiest” “Funniest” “Most Elaborate” “Most Creative” and “They deserve a win but they fit no category” So come in costume! KNOW READ first please. This short chapter gives an overview of the space race while the videos […]