The 3 laws of robotics: A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. A robot must obey any orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the first law. A robot must protect its own existence as long [...]
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A Bridge to Wiseman’s Cove: Book Review Task
Posted by Kevin on March 4th, 2012
Book Review Prepare a 350 word book review on “A Bridge to Wiseman’s Cove”. Use quotes from the book to help strengthen your review. Note: You don’t have to answer every question, they’re suggestions to help get you started. Points to Ponder: What was the story about? Who were the main characters? Were the characters [...]
A Bridge to Wiseman’s Cove: Major Assignment
Posted by Kevin on March 4th, 2012
Major Assignment Pick one of the following topics, and prepare a 500 word essay, addressing all of the questions that are related to that topic. Use quotes from the book to help strengthen your essay. Preconceptions Carl suffers from the behaviour of his family “the curse of the Matts”. Everyone assumes that because he is [...]
A Bridge to Wiseman’s Cove: Introductory Activities
Posted by Kevin on March 4th, 2012
Introductory Activities Family Carl Matt wants nothing more than to be a part of a family, something he has never experienced. He is acutely aware of the fact that everyone else seems to have what he never has. Carl floated in a sea of families where everyone, it seemed, walked, spoke and laughed with at [...]
5 New Lesson Ideas for 2011
Posted by Kevin on January 6th, 2011
Looking for some new lesson ideas or learning activities to use with your classes in 2011? Here’s 5 great learning activities that you can do with your class in 2011: Radio show podcast: Given the explosion of activity in the realm of podcasting over the last few years by most popular radio shows, as well [...]