Philosophy Project

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Philosophy Project

• Big Idea to make a personal connection to The
  Crucible and its corresponding themes and
  conflicts The goal is to find purposeful
  meaning/relevancy and have a message that you
  create and want to get across.
• Structure You decide. Make it meaningful to
  you. Relate to the modern world/real world.
  Think about What genuinely interests you in The
  Crucible? What do you do well? What do you hope
  to learn? How will you extend your thinking
  outside the text? What will the final product be?
• If you make an abstract connection-make sure I
  understand its significance. Dont assume.
• The product should be about four days worth of
  quality work.
• You may work with one other person-no exceptions.

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MUST HAVES

• Due Wednesday, October 17th No Exceptions
• You must have a concrete statement or ideological
  question of your philosophy that your project
  will prove. Your project MUST have a message
  tied to a theme.
• Make sure to look for relevancy.
• Make sure you explain and elaborate (write about)
  your connections. Include a 3-5 sentence
  explanation to how this piece of work supports
  your philosophy statement.
• Put captions on pictures and reveal how it fits
  with your philospohy.
• Challenge what you know-Be a Constructivist
  Learner!
• How can I reshape what I already know and make
  it relevant for me?
• Learn something for yourself, about yourself-find
  a fresh, new perspective

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Ideological Statements

• If youre a good citizen, you always do what the
  government expects.
• People who do cruel things can still be good
  people.
• If you are religious, you should abide by your
  religion at all times, following its exact word.
• You should always defend your friends and family,
  even if it means lying or hurting others.
• People are generally good and honest.
• There is always more truth in any matter.
• Telling the truth, even if it harms, is better
  than lying to protect oneself.
• Every society needs a scapegoat
• Its human nature to obey.
• Societies outcasts become such for good reasons.

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Products

• Remember-this project should be meaningful to
  you-Examples
• Philosophical Essay
• An online Photo Journal
• Wikispace
• Movie or Photostory
• Composing music or song lyrics
• Connecting movies or song lyrics (if you do this,
  make sure you reflect thoroughly on its
  significance to themes in the book)
• Art portfolios
• A multi-media presentation
• Anything else you have a creative knack for