This is a space for students to add to the am class' learning dialogue.

Definition: dialogue |ˈdīəˌläg; -ˌlôg| (also dialog) noun
• a discussion between two or more people or groups, esp. one directed toward exploration of a particular subject or resolution of a problem. See 'conversation'.

Every student will contribute to this dialogue on a regular basis.

There are some basic rules for using this forum.

The school beliefs apply to this forum.

1.Respect- We are polite, kind and appropriate at all times. Remember that many students and Mr. Truss will view your comments.

2. Inclusion- Anyone is welcome to comment or join a discussion as long as they are respectful.

3. Learning- This is a place to reflect and learn. You are encouraged to: Ask questions; Answer questions; Share your learning; Plan your project; and Reflect on the process of learning.

4. Safety- Never use last names. Always click on the "Access restrictions" drop-down menu and set restrictions to either this forum or to                 
"Group: DaVinciProjectParticipants" before you post... this way our comments stay private for members of our classes only.

 

1. Invention Model or Presentation:

Research the importance of a specific invention used today,
and relate this invention to characteristics originally conceptualized
by Leonardo da Vinci during the Renaissance.
Example: The Automobile - Leonardo's ideas helped with
everything from gears, to the odometer, to the tire jack.
Research and construct a model of one of Leonardo da Vinci's invention sketches.
Compare this invention to modern day inventions that use the same concepts,
or create a 'family tree' explaining how his ideas have been used for different purposes.
Example: The Double-Hulled Ship - which led to separate watertight
compartments inside of ships, improving safety.
Invent something yourself. Using diagrams or a model,
create a new invention that demonstrates the use of simple machines.
Choice A: The invention must be useful to people living during the Renaissance,
making their daily life easier or safer.
Example: Design a machine to push away the scaling ladders of invaders trying
to get inside a castle without exposing the castle dwellers to danger.
Choice B: The invention must be useful now. Build it, and find out how to patent it.
You must relate your idea to at least two inventions during the Renaissance.
Example: a gadget that spreads toothpaste on a tooth brush using springs and gears.

2. Personal Blog or Leonardo's Scrap Book

Create your own blog or scrap book of ideas.
Some suggestions for items to put in your Blog/Scrap Book include:
Thoughts about da Vinci, plans for inventions, visual observations, drawings,
artwork, notes about nature, favorite quotes or ideas, letters, magazine cut-outs,
unique ideas,  plans or supply list for your Renaissance project, other unique ideas.

Either use your personal blog as your Scrap Book
Or, if you rather put pencil to paper,
You will be given a 11 x 17 inch page, to be folded as instructed.


3. Class Dialogues/ Class Participation

Thoughtfully participate in the on-line Dialogues.
( AMclassDialogues, PMclassDialogues, and/or PhiNotPiDialogues )
You are required to: Ask questions; Answer questions; Share your learning; Plan your project; and Reflect on the process of learning.
Also considered:
Class participation and involvement with daily activities.
Good, consistent use of time, materials, and resources.
Co-operation with teacher, group members and other students.

• ...In 1956 the lower part of the painting was severly damaged when someone dumped acid on it.
• ...The Universtiy of Amsterdam ran emotion recognition software on the Mona Lisa and found here smile is 83% happy, 9% disgusted, 6% fearful, 2% angry and less than 1% neutral.
• ...It was completed four years after it was started.
• ...After Da Vinci's death part of the painting was cut down by having pieces of the panel on each side cut off, origanally there was a column on both sides, part of the bases of the columns can still be seen, we know this from early copies of the painting.

Early copy of the Mona Lisa, before the sides where cut down