Meeting of the Minds – 3rd Quarter Research Project
Meeting of the Minds – Final Exam Project
Picture this: A banquet table. Several guests gather to share a repast of Ambrosia and to converse. You and your brunch partners – famous figures from different places and time periods – engage in a spirited, animated discussion of philosophy, religion, history, science, and many other topics. You will be an invited guest at the “Meetings of the Minds.”
INDIVIDUAL TASKS:
- Basically, you will pick a person of historical importance and become an authority on the beliefs, opinions and personality of your character. There really is no restriction on your choice. One Person per Character! ( 1st come, 1st served.
- Wherever possible your character’s ideas / positions should be taken from quotes of that person. When this isn't possible, what he or she says should be inferred from / consistent with the history of his or her actions. This level of being an “expert” will obviously require in-depth research.
- BONUS ( Costumes are optional but there are bonus points available IF you Dress your part!
- Prepare at least three possible DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- Submit a detailed resume based on your research.
GROUP TASKS:
- The Guest List ( the key is to “invite” people who are complementary (definitely not complimentary – more fun if there is a high degree of “controlled hostility”)
- Select / Coordinate / Prepare Discussion Topics – Topics should fall into 2 categories:
• First, the guests should question each other about those aspects of his or her life that made that individual a memorable figure.
• Second, the guests should also offer their views of contemporary issues.
- Submit a “skeleton script” of what topics you will be discussing.
FORMAT:
- Your esteemed instructor will serve as a host / facilitator.
- I will introduce each guest – who will then present a brief, introductory “biography” to fellow guests. If possible, connect yourself to the other characters (not everyone, of course)
- EXPECT surprise questions from the host + questions and debate from the other guests!
This is NOT a dry, dull reading of historical data
( NOTES are OK but there will be NO SCRIPT
( You are THE CHARACTER, not a student reciting a biography
What we WANT THIS TO BE ( an entertaining, funny and
thought-provoking verbal exchange / battle
between fascinating individuals.
Have fun with this: be creative & make it an informative
and enjoyable experience.
DEADLINES:
Character Selection – End of class on Tuesday
“Skeleton Script” from Group DUE – End of class on Wednesday
Individual QUESTIONS DUE – End of class on Wednesday
Individual Resume DUE – End of Study Hall (9 pm) on Monday, June 5th
PRESENTATION: EXAM PERIOD ON TUESDAY MORNING
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