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nyankoframeThe wisdom of seventh graders: Designing an elective course
The entire article is quite funny in some cases, but it also gives you a view of what seventh graders (at least in WA) really have on their minds:
Some sentences taken completely out of context:
*"In this class, students will learn how to vacation."
I want to sign up for this elective
*"Art is hard and easy but not both."
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wao, any comments? :P
*"It would most likely shock the students that when you have a job you have to do just about everything by yourself."
Including waking up on time...
But the one that really cracks me up is this:
"Information. A combination of writing and public speaking. The student's recommendations for presentations? The second slide should contain ten bullet points. The third slide would be a five paragraph essay about the topic."
I'm sorry, I just can't stop laughing... ^^;;;;I've also seen a lot of ineffective presentations
The entire article is quite funny in some cases, but it also gives you a view of what seventh graders (at least in WA) really have on their minds:
- Veterinarian. "This elective would teach students all that they need to know to become a vet such as the basics of being a veterinarian and how to treat animals." The basics are all you need to know!
- Doctor. Students will attend class in surgical scrubs and perform dissections and autopsies. Field trips include going to a local hospital and assisting an actual doctor. (You are responsible for your own malpractice insurance.) "In conclusion, having a class about what a doctor does is what we should have at our school because it is informative yet amusing."
- *Adobe Photoshop. This essay was a one-page advertisement for Photoshop, going into the product's features in fantastic detail.
- Fire.
- Television appreciation. "Our current electives require thought and work. ... This class is a much needed easy A+. ... This class will prepare our students for the real world. You can learn more life lessons in an episode of Spong Bob than the average person can learn in his life. ... Watching mindless television for a whole period for credit will be a great elective."
Some sentences taken completely out of context:
*"In this class, students will learn how to vacation."
*"Art is hard and easy but not both."
wao, any comments? :P*"It would most likely shock the students that when you have a job you have to do just about everything by yourself."
But the one that really cracks me up is this:
"Information. A combination of writing and public speaking. The student's recommendations for presentations? The second slide should contain ten bullet points. The third slide would be a five paragraph essay about the topic."
I'm sorry, I just can't stop laughing... ^^;;;;
