Forum | Teacher Resources | MoHS | OGU | Molokai | MoHS Art | Galleries | Albums | HOME "There must come a time when...all your mirrors turn into windows." Pamela Frankau Moanalua High School Art and Media Departments, Molokai High School, and Osaka Gakuin University April - May, 2006 Enduring Knowledge Human beings have always used literature and writing—“[to make] sense of life,” “to feel at home in the universe” and to make a difference in their world. This “collected wisdom” creates echoes and resonance between past and present and enriches both the reading and writing of all subsequent literature. In particular, the language arts can help to make sense of the passage into adulthood and to make sense of the inexplicable in life (death, the existence of evil, conflict, etc) Communication takes many forms and being a literate “reader of the world” can help in the process of self-discovery and connection making, enriching our lives and preparing us to be better “participants in life.” There are differing, often conflicting and ambiguous opinions about the nature of man and the universe and his role in it. Literature and the arts can help us to navigate those deep and perplexing issues and begin to construct our own "world view." Second Videoconference -- April 25 - 26, 2006 Musical World Views -- How can music "paint" a picture of the world? With your team, complete the following activity in the VC and on the forum. Team 1: Eriko, Mayumi, Yuki, Hiroshi T., Kenkichi, Camille, Tiandra, Leslie, Nicole Fujiuchi, John Lee, Stephanie Wong Team 2: Hidemi, Hiroshi Y., Kei, Kenkichi, Kzumi, PJ, Kapono, Dawn Delacruz, Jennifer Estores, Kelli Murata, Jon Sedeno, Sharlene Whang Team 3: Shinichi, Misa, Ayako M., Ayako, Shunji, Haunani, Kayla, Katie McGraw, Christopher Boyd, Nick Lee, Mackenzie Yoshida, Chelsea Acob Team 4: Miyuki, Yuya, Keiko, Tomoko, Emiko, Arisa, Kamuela, Andrew, Kalei Kabalis, Brittney Kanetake, Song Hee Lee, Chelsey Nabor Select one of the songs listed below, then answer the following questions in the team forum, focusing on your song. "Let It Be" -- The Beatles "Bad Day" -- Daniel Powter "Imagine" -- John Lennon "We Are the World" -- Michael Jackson "Crazy" -- Simple Plan "Where Is the Love" -- Black-Eyed Peas Write the name of the song your team has selected. Then, check out the lyrics and the music and respond to the questions below. What "picture" of the world is created by this song? (Is it good, bad, hopeful, despairing, praising, critical?) How does the music "paint" this picture? What instruments do you hear? What is the beat or the dynamics of the piece that helps to communicate the message or impression? How can music help us make sense of the world or help us to cope with the difficult elements of our world? If you were composing a song about the world, what kind of song would you compose? What kind of instruments would you use? What would the tempo and rhythm be like? First Videoconference -- April 18 - 19, 2006 Introductions World View Survey -- Which of these images best represents your view of the world? What are your opinions on the following questions? Is man inately good? Do things happen by chance or are they fated? Who are some of the supernatural or mythological beings and super heroes that you know of? What purpose do they serve in our society or culture?