February Master

Master

Master Class 1 (Sis. Mapes)

Read:

 The Fallacy Detective, Chapters 13 through 21 (pages 64 to 104)

 “Our Essential Spiritual Agency” by Elder Hale. This is a BYU devotional given on
September 14, 2010 and can also be viewed online.

Watch:

Choose between either of these two videos. These are both documentaries about devastating volcanic eruptions and the people whose lives were affected or lost.

1) “Pompeii, The Mystery of People Frozen in Time”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QScagfQC5-w

2) “Krakatoa, The Last Days”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_osgSMeZX4

Inspirements:

Do both of the following:

 Write four “Making Assumptions” fallacies, and bring them to class to exchange and share.

 Write a page long essay on what you have learned on volcanoes. Remember to include
principles and how they apply in your life.

Thanks and have fun. I look forward to seeing you in class. Please let me know by Tuesday if you plan to come to class so I can plan accordingly.

Master Class 2 (Bro. Mapes)

From the Exploring Creation with Physical Science book, do the following:

Module 10:

 Read all sections of the module

 Select two of four experiments and perform them. Record your observations.

 Complete the “On Your Own” questions as you read, but you do not need to turn in your answers. (“On Your Own” answers are at the end of the module.)

 Answer the following Study Guide questions from Module 10:

             o 1, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 & 16

Module 11:

 Read all the sections is Module 11except:

             o Gravitational Force at Work in Our Solar System, Comets, What About Pluto?, A

             Brief History of Our View of the Solar System


             o In the 2nd edition the pages with the sections to skip are from pages 265 to 273 &

             278 to 280.


             o If you really, really want to read those sections you may, but since we already

             covered the solar system back in October, it would be redundant.

 Select one of the three experiments and perform it. Record your observations.

 Complete the “On Your Own” questions as you read, but you do not need to turn in your

answers. (“On Your Own” answers are at the end of the module.)

 Answer the following Study Guide questions from Module 11:

             o 1, 3, 4, 6, 10, 12, 22 & 23

Inspirements:

E-mail me your written work no later than 6:00 PM the day before master class to the following e-mail address: Jeremy.Mapes@rocket.com. I will review your work and return it with comments during master class. The following items must be submitted

 Study guide answers from Modules 10 and 11 (SHOW YOUR WORK!)

 Write-ups from the experiments you completed

Master class will have two parts. For the first hour we will review the modules and do some demonstrations of the principles. During the second hour we will begin the construction of a full sized traction style catapult. We will get as far along as we can and then complete and test the catapult in March.

February Journeyman

Journeyman

Read:

 Finish Journey to the Center of the Earth, Chapters 31 – 45

 Genesis chapters 40 & 41

Watch:

Yellowstone supervolcano: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YawfoULZdbw

Consider this:

 Volcanoes have played an important part in shaping Earth’s landscape, but they
can also cause mega-disasters. Think about the delicate balance Heavenly Father created in
designing Earth.

Memorize

 the meaning of the following terms from The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy

Inspirements: Choose one of the following or come up with your own way to share what you have learned.

 Make a chart of the warning signs of volcanos. Write at least a paragraph about how we
can be prepared for volcanic eruptions and other natural disasters. Include how to
spiritually prepare for disasters.

 Write an essay comparing the different historical theories of what was in the center of the
Earth with what their scientists know now.

 Do character studies on Professor Lidenbrock, Axel and Hans. What character traits do
they share? How are they different? What traits would you want to develop for yourself
and why?

 Write an essay on Axel’s fears, and how they change and how Axel changes.

 Write about what the professor, Axel and Hans learned about adversity on their journey.
How did they overcome their opposition? Consider writing a newspaper article from the
perspective of one of the three.