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=Hi Everyone!=

Sorry I am away for your first day of editing, but you have been introduced to the concept and will hopefully find it straightforward. It wasn't my initial plan, but if you're here that means something went awry. Theoretically, you should be able to edit your own personal page today. I have the settings ready so that non-members can edit - by the end of the week though you need to join the wiki with an identifiable name so that we know who's posting discussions (I won't give 'guests' credit, so get this done).

You will have to sign-in to wikispaces though first, as a general member of the organization, before editing; otherwise your changes will not be saved.

Please use today to 'mess around' with editing wiki's; it's extremely easy. I'm sure your classmates have great tips they can share. Check out this link to learn the basics: Click Here for Wiki Directions

For inspiration, your student log-ins will allow you to visit and watch videos on www.TED.com This has shown to be a great source of inspiration for students to learn about current topics in the world of STEM.

http://www.ted.com/playlists/158/graduation_now_what If you only have a short amount of time, this ^ 6 min video (1st on the playlist) by Angela Lee Duckworth, is a great place to wrap up class. Science is everywhere because it's a thought process. This talk is essentially the "secret to success" (GRIT) as a measurable variable of psychology.
 * If you prefer as a class, someone can log into the projector-connected computer** and watch any of the videos below that are pretty cool.

The following a great 14 min videos; they are on the "scientific side" but fit perfectly into class as we transition from data and facts into real-world science and sustainability. media type="custom" key="25950140" TED has many intriguing, inspiring scientific videos and you'll quickly stumble upon them. Coming off of the AP test, this is an amazing talk by Deborah Gordon that will show you great connections in everything you've learned and introduces you to the next great engineering feat: biomimicry. media type="custom" key="25950286" Gavin Schmidt presents a cutting edge, objective understanding of climate modeling. Where are we now? Current climate models are very skillful and his conclusion in the last minute presents a necessary, straightforward assessment of Earth's tipping point.

In general, the wikispace is meant to be a creative venue for you to learn about science and share it with others. I will provide you with themes each week and lots of activities and videos in class. This is meant to spark various interests in you related to biology. My hope is that you find other examples that relate to class and share them.

What's your page supposed to have?

 * It's up to you but I am looking for some of the following:
 * A summary of what you're trying to convey (3-5 sentences): what's your topic? why is it important? how's it relate to what we've discussed in class?
 * An outside source: some links to websites or articles, a podcast, a video (YouTube, TED talk, etc)
 * For any link or source you provide, please summarize in a sentence or two what the link is about. It's nice to know what we're clicking on.
 * Facts in general about a particular topic - your own outline of info you've been researching.
 * It should be attractive and engaging - use headings, color, pictures.

In time it will be obvious which pages are "good" and you'll realize what you're capable of. I will comment on some of the best ones in class and clarify expectations.

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If you're curious what past pages have looked like, check out the top left menu bar: click on "pages and files". Filter by pages (select) to make it quicker. Click on any past student's name to see their final page.=====

Towards the end of the first week, you will be expected to view other pages and use their discussion tabs to make a comment:
3-5 sentences is good: what did you find interesting on their page? why? can you add something to it? do you have a question for them? can you answer someone else's question?

For your information, this page is pretty boring. The link for my page is also pretty boring. I just use it as a place to store the different videos I like to show in class.

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