Below are all of the documents that detail the work that is available for the semester.  All work typically has an overview and links to more detailed instructions and guiding principles.

If there is any confusion about what is available or where to find more information and support, please see Andrew.

Today we watched a video where comedian and host Stephen Colbert (out of character) interviews astrophysicist Niel Degrasse Tyson about science and its relationship with society.  Below is the video if you would like to view it again.

As your first assignment, choose a quote from the video that strikes you, or causes you to stop and think.  On your blog, make a post titled "Video Response" or such and respond to the following:

• Why did you choose this quote?
  
• What does this quote mean to you?
  
• What thoughts does it provoke?
  

Add more than one sentence answers.  This is not an assignment where I want to see you merely answer questions because I asked them.  This is an opportunity to share your thoughts.

Hello, and welcome to our class blog.  This blog will serve as a forum for our work, where handouts and important announcements will be regularly posted.  It will also serve as a hub for collaborative efforts throughout the semester.  

To get started, begin a blog (either through weebly or blogger) and link it as a comment to this post.  Here is a quick checklist for you:

1. Create your blog using weebly or blogger.
   
2. Once created, publish your blog to make it public (if necessary)
   
3. Copy the url for your blog.
   
4. Click Here to leave a comment.  (scroll down)
   
5. Type in your name in the name field (don't use nicknames)
   
6. Paste the url for your blog in the website field.
   
7. Submit  your comment, and then check to see if your link is working (click on your name).
   
8. If it isn't working, make a reply to your comment and paste it in the comment field.

Awesome!  Your blog will be the place where all of your work is documented and evaluated, so try to get familiar with it and update it often.  I'm looking forward to seeing all of the great work that you do.