THIS PAGE IS NO LONGER MAINTAINED, HOWEVER I HAVE LEFT IT ACTIVE FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO USE IT
The idea behind this page is to walk you through time and re-create many of the technological advancements of mankind. It will turn your normal schooling from routine paper to actually doing something. You will be expected to do things like make fire from friction, create stone tools, make your own soap, and dye clothing.
contact me at [email protected] |
Journals / NotebooksYour journal will provide two things:
1. Proof that you are taking notes and reviewing the course material. The responsibility for learning in this course is on you. While I am happy to guide you and provide assistance, the responsibility is yours. 2. It will keep track of what you have achieved for your projects and serve as proof of credit that you have earned. |
ProjectsYou will be required to complete a series of projects every grading period (6 weeks). These can be done in any order, but you can only submit one per class period. If you submit one, you are done for the day. You may submit one and only one.
Should you fail the project, you may also repeat it until you pass. However, you may only do ONE per class. If you fail a project, you are done for the day and may not submit another one. |
Bonus pointsThere will be a variety of bonus points available for going above and beyond on projects. For this you will receive a certificate that you can use on ANY ASSIGNMENT that is attempted. For example, if you fall short on a project or exam you could use these points. You may also barter them for supplies and labor from other students.
To do so, you must have an equitable trade done in my presence to transfer the certificate from one student to another. Cash trades are forbidden. |
CREDIT:
This website was inspired from a number of sources:
1. While searching for particulars on a project I was going to do anyway... I stumbled upon www.cavemanchemistry.com and the inspiration for this course was officially solidified.
2. As such, I have purchased Kevin Dunn's book: Caveman Chemistry: 28 projects from the creation of fire to the production of plastics. If things seem very similar, its because they are. I have used Professor Dunn's book as a guide to formulate a number of things suitable for a high school chemistry course and further research.
3. The American Chemical Society's publication from Caveman to Chemist (Hugh Salzburg) who's historical analysis gave many of the undertones lent to this creation.
4. The Texas TEKS.
5. Glencoe Chemistry: Matter and Change
2. As such, I have purchased Kevin Dunn's book: Caveman Chemistry: 28 projects from the creation of fire to the production of plastics. If things seem very similar, its because they are. I have used Professor Dunn's book as a guide to formulate a number of things suitable for a high school chemistry course and further research.
3. The American Chemical Society's publication from Caveman to Chemist (Hugh Salzburg) who's historical analysis gave many of the undertones lent to this creation.
4. The Texas TEKS.
5. Glencoe Chemistry: Matter and Change