One of a kind museums

"Arte es la actividad mediante la cual puede reconstruirse el mundo, cuando el mundo ha desaparecido."

 -César Aira, Fragmentos de un diario en Los Alpes.

There are museums in nearly every city in the world. In such a wide range of offers, it is only natural to find unique museums and galleries dedicated to unusual subject matter. Wax Museums are a clear example of this. They have become a chain, and quite the tourist attraction. You can read a bit how Madame Marie Tussaud came to be known for her wax figures.

There are some museums that are far from being average; they are truly one-of-a-kind. These places can either represent a community, or cater to special interests.. 

For example, we have the MOBA. Read and find out about its origins and philosophy; then, look at their collection. 

Why do you think we need places that are so unique?

With the idea of the Techno Museum coming to Frankfurt, your assignment is an easy one today. Go on line, and find a one-of-a-kind museum that you would like us to know about. 

• You will give your presentations in pairs. 
• ONE more time I am asking you to be as unconventional as possible. 
• Ask yourself how you can incorporate the subject matter of the museum into the dynamic of your presentation.
• Presentations are to be mailed in before 6P.M. on Sunday.

Success is yours.

Accents are nothing to be ashamed of

So much to do

Read this article, then write a 150-180 word paper on what you understood, which you will turn in when you give your presentation on Monday.

For your presentation go to the DoctorRalf Homework page.

Thinking out side the box.

You and I know that here are no formulas to becoming more creative. I really want to get you to think outside the norm. 
Here is a brief list of tips to help you be a better observer. 
After that, I want you to watch and I listen to some people and try to look inside your life perhaps change your perspective.

Being yourself
Goldie.
Passion
Change. 
Steal.

Why should people go to museums?

As you get ready to present your projects, it is important that you get more experience in the world of museums. These are some links to some museums which I love. Also some explanations on how culture is accessed and used in Mexico. Visit every link, take a tour, watch videos, look at pictures, read the posts... and do some serious research.

1. http://sic.conaculta.gob.mx/estadistica.php
2. http://www.mna.inah.gob.mx/index.html
3. http://www.smb.museum/smb/standorte/index.php?lang=en&objID=27
4. http://www.guggenheim.org/
5. http://www.gugghttp://www.guggenheim-bilbao.es/en/enheim-bilbao.es/en/ 
6. http://www.musee-orsay.fr/en/
7. http://www.moma.org/
8. http://americanart.si.edu/
9. http://www.londonart.co.uk/website/dictionary.asp
10. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU9oaD0e7uU
11. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvT9gl5Gh_Y
12. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUnNJY7GEag

As you take tours of the museum sites: 

1. Take notes.
2. Come to your own conclusions. 
3. Remember that the objective of your visits and these links is to inspire you to understand the importance of art and museums, and the joy of visiting museums. 
4. The objective of the presentations is not to describe museums. 

Projects will be presented on September 21, under these rules: 

• You may present with any means you want.
• You will turn in the evidence of your visit to the museums, and a written presentation. 
• You can not read your presentation.
• Executive uniforms must be worn when you present.

EUROPE! Countries, Cities, Nationalities and Dishes

Welcome, San Pablo high school. 
Vocabulary is very important. In this activity we are going to learn vocabulary for counties and languages IN ENGLISH. 
How many countries in Europe can you name? What is the capital of Denmark? What is the official currency in Turkey? What is the official language of Finland? You may, or may not agree with me, but there things you (we) have to know. I know some people feel that learning a lot of information might actually be useless. Knowledge can never be useless.

• You will first test your memory by taking a quiz on Europe and its geography, just for fun.
• After that, complete this chart in English. 
• When you finish, email the document to ralfortiz@gmail.com; The subject and the name of the attachment should be YOUR_NAME_Europe.
• All the information you gather you will use in another project. 
• And that is all for San Pablo.
• In addition, you will go to this link after class and study the parts of speech. This information is VERY important for you to understand how English works; http://www.english-grammar-revolution.com/parts-of-speech.html

Have fun!

Final Presentations

For your final project you have to convince people your age, people like you to visit, and continue visiting, museums. For your presentation think about these questions:

• Did you find beauty in museums and art?
• Would you go back?
• Can you attract people to experiment the sensation of going to museums?
• Can you really capture a young person's attention?
• Can you be convincing?
• Can you be AUTHENTIC, HONEST and ORIGINAL?

You might want to write some more questions for yourself.

Also, remember that it is very important for you to express your well thought out ideas. Do not just go to the cliches, the empty words that everyone repeats. Speak from your heart. Go back to the previous posts and look at the speaking an presentation tips. Be yourself. Use different intonations, use your body, look at people in the eye. Show everybody that you know what you are talking about.

1. BE PROFESSIONAL. 
2. You can present in anyway you like; PowerPoint or with other material.
3. Executive uniforms must be worn as specified in your rule book.
4. Use example and arguments that are clear. 
5. There is NO reading.
6. If you present in a team (pairs), BOTH member must speak equally.
7. Projects will be presented on Tuesday, June 2nd. The class starts at 7 and you are expected to be there, fully prepared. ON TIME!
8. Late arrivals will be counted as absences, and may lose points if they are disruptive.
9. If i call your team and you or your partner are not there, you lose your opportunity.
10. You must turn in a written document containing the detailed arguments and points of you presentation. If the material has been copied and pasted and/or translated literally your grade will be severely affected. If you do not turn in a document you will not be allowed to present.

Success is yours