Monday, February 27, 2012
20% project
I just read the articlehttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/katherine-von-jan/unstructured-classroom_b_1024404.html?view=print&comm_ref=false. This article is about the 20% project that is taken up by Google employees. It's very interesting, and sounds very fun to do. Since we are going to do this in ROGATE class, I am exited, and can't wait to get started.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Waste Land Documentary
Recently we watched the movie Waste Land. If I would give this movie a rating, I would give it 4 stars ****. Waste Land is a documentary about how an artist, Vik Muniz, traveled to Rio de Janiero, and lived at a landfill called Jardim Gramacho. There, he lived amongst the "Pickers", people who pick recycables out of the trash. Throughout the film, I had the same opinion of the people. I respected them for what they did , and how they chose an honest living over a life of drugs trafficing or prostitution.. However, I also feel bad for them because of the fact hat almost all of them have a depressing backround or current life.
Vik Muniz greatly helped the people of Jardim Gramacho. He gave them hope and a reason to continue what they do.
This film did make me consider how much garbage is produced on a daily basis. It is very disgusting how much we use.
Another area of society that could be highlited in this artistic way is the fast food industry. Many people believe that if you work at something like McDonalds at an older age, you're stupid and poor. But that might not be the case. Also, there are many other groups too.
Vik Muniz greatly helped the people of Jardim Gramacho. He gave them hope and a reason to continue what they do.
This film did make me consider how much garbage is produced on a daily basis. It is very disgusting how much we use.
Another area of society that could be highlited in this artistic way is the fast food industry. Many people believe that if you work at something like McDonalds at an older age, you're stupid and poor. But that might not be the case. Also, there are many other groups too.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
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