Stony Point High School IB Programme

Proofs

2010-04-16T06:15:00.000-07:00

To what extent are proofs put through a rigorous process in order to arrive at certainty? Also what are some of the difficulties associated with proofs?

Zero

2010-03-12T06:40:00.000-08:00

If the zero represents nothing is it naturally occuring or is it an invention of the human mind?

Moral Absolutism

2009-10-05T14:01:00.000-07:00

At the end of chapter 2 of Mere Christanity, C.S. Lewis argues that what we think are changing morals are in reality a change in our understanding of factual information.

For this post I'd like you to write about one example of factual information changing our understanding of right and wrong. Then explain how the underlying principle is still correct.

Picasso at The Lapin Agile

2009-05-05T06:22:00.000-07:00

In what way is art and science linked together in this play? Is there any truth to this idea?

Hardworkers.... Yo Check it

2009-04-20T17:22:00.000-07:00

Good News: We're almost done with 1/2 of IB. YAY!
Bad News: We have another year with each other.

Okay it can't possibly be extremely bad.
Even though this year wasn't the best year we had.
The only difference between next year and this year are the tests we're going to take.
But look back and think of all the crazy decisions we had to make.

Family for those who wanted to stay.
Disappointed and heartbroken for those who decided to go.
We've worked a lot
But there will be times to play.

Lets try
to be kind to one another
I promise after this
We won't have to see each other.

So we have one more year till we get to leave each other (yay?)

Anyways
What I'm really here to blog about is a SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS TRIP.
Good News: Buy season passes for 4 people = $53.99ea. person
Bad News: We have to do this by May 3rd

Who ever is up to this respond ASAP so we can go enjoy ourselves for a little bit.
I'll try to manage a workable time for everyone who wants to go and plan the transportation.
I really think this will sound fun.
<3 baybee tran

Confirmation Biases

2009-04-17T11:51:00.000-07:00

Use this blog posting to describe an instance of confirmation biases in either popular culture or your life. Be sure to comment on what things people are observing and what hypothesises people are creating to justify their biases.

English Paragraph Claim

2009-04-08T15:31:00.000-07:00

My paragraph I would like to use is the last paragraph on pg.189 and continues to pg. 190.

Winter & Reiley's Syllogism

2009-03-30T15:48:00.000-07:00

Reiley and Winter wear 3D glasses with the lenses popped out.
Good roller derby chicks are awesome.
People that wear 3D glasses with the lenses popped out are awesome.
Therefore...

Patrick, Ethan, Patricia, Quintin Deductive Statement

2009-03-22T16:33:00.000-07:00

Most brown cows are blue.
Cows that are blue require therapy.
Some therapists will not consult cows.
Cows that don't receive therapy get flame broiled.

Therefore...

Some therapists lead to the flame broiling of most brown cows that are blue.

Deductive Statement: CooperR, MJA, ZachR

2009-03-22T12:48:00.000-07:00

1.Zach has an afro

2.Afros control, and are, the universe

3. Michael Jackson likes afros

4. Michael Jackson wants to explore the universe

Therefore---

Michael Jackson wants to explore Zach

Deductive Statement :O

2009-03-22T11:04:00.000-07:00

I am a pimp.
All pimps have hoes.
My hoes have hoes.
Some hoes don't have hoes.
I am not a hoe.
Therefore...
My hoes are pimps.

Special thanks to Wasi for the Idea

VThompson, MReid, JHissam Nonsensical Deductive Statment

2009-03-18T11:16:00.000-07:00

-All dragons can fly
-All my pets have razor claws
-All Dragons that have razor claws breathe fire
-All fire-breathing dragons can fly
Thus, All of my pets are dragons

Connor's, Wasi's, and Monica's epic comparison thingy

2009-03-13T06:56:00.000-07:00

Holy things smite scorpions
Scorpions hate grapefruit
Grapefruit can hurt your eyes
If you hate scary things you are holy
Things that can hurt your eyes are scary
Scorpions will not smit other scorpions
Therefore.......

Pseudo-Science

2009-03-13T05:19:00.000-07:00

For this blog entry I want you to find one commercial product that uses pseudo-science to sell its self. Your entry must include a link and an explanation as to why it is claims do not hold up to scientific scrutiny.

Second ToK Essay

2009-02-06T06:26:00.001-08:00

For this entry I want you to read the second Theory of Knowledge essay and grade it using the rubric I provided in class. In your blog entry justify your score. Be sure to check back in a few days so you can respond to what others have said.

Poetry Reading

2009-01-30T05:19:00.001-08:00

The links below are both a recording of Maya Angelou's reading of the inaugural poem and the etext. I want you to read the poem and watch the video. Then in your blog posting comment on what you think is her intent and her effectivness in capturing the moment (i.e. mimesis). Then I want you to compare her reading to Elizabeth Alexander's inaugural poem.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDtw62Ah2zY

http://poetry.eserver.org/angelou.html

Put Your History PPT's Here

2009-01-05T18:54:00.000-08:00

Ok,

Since a big part of the History exam is going to be over our presentations, everyone needs to put up their PowerPoints here so it makes it a lot easier for everyone else to look back at them, instead of looking through all the notes we took.

I'm pretty sure you can upload it as a Google doc. and just post the URL here or something, idk I'll try it later.

I think we should have an IB holiday party!

2008-12-15T18:51:00.000-08:00

So I think, after having put up with all the craziness and stress, and some sleepless nights caused by the IB Programme, we should have a holiday party!

Maybe if we all agree to bring something, we can have one to celebrate having made it this far (even if just barely) and to finish off the year on a good note.

So all those in favor say "Ay!" and maybe we can convince the teachers to find it in their hearts to let is have a fiesta in class.

By the way, to those teachers that don't already know, I am awesome at baking, and if we have this party, we all have that to look forward to. :D

So I say, "AY!"

Theory Of Knowledge - Emotion / Faith as a Way of Knowing "Fairness"

2008-12-09T06:35:00.001-08:00

Follow the link below and read the article called "Dogs Understand Fairnes......" This news report seems to assert that our sense of fairness is an evolutionary byproduct. However, when we did our unit on faith, many of our questionaires dealt with the idea of equality as a spiritual concept.

Are you more inclined to think your sense of fairness comes from evolution or from something beyond evolutionary development?

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97944783

I have a mission for all of you, if you choose to accept it

2008-12-07T13:05:00.000-08:00

I found The Cosmos television series by Carl Sagan on iTunes and I bought a couple episodes. In the episode, "The Edge Of Forever", Sagan talks about the 4th dimension and how it relates to the finite, yet unbounded nature of the universe. It led me to think, "How can I comprehend the 4th dimension in a 3-dimensional world?" I have a vague concept of how to describe it, but I wanted to obtain the perception of the 4th dimension from my exceptionally intelligent peers and teachers. Also, if you can exercise your self-control, I would appreciate it if you didn't use this topic to tell me and everyone else how much you loathe Carl Sagan and his work. Some of us have a lot of respect for him.

So who thinks their IOP will go well?

2008-12-05T16:07:00.000-08:00

I don't know about you guys, but I am scared. I fell like I am prepared enough, I just can't present myself very well when it comes to oral presentations. I have a game all day on Saturday, so The only real work I will be able to put in is on Sunday and Monday after school. Ever since that guy from Tulsa came, I have somewhat been able to work harder and complete things without procrastinating. I read from Chapter 7 to 18 in TEWWG (Which turned out to be better than I thought) in one day. That, in my case, is unheard of, at least for a required reading. So I hope I can complete this minute by minute thing and have a decent presentation ready on time. I am just wondering if anyone has had the same problem.

OMG

2008-12-04T20:04:00.000-08:00

ITS MY BIRTHDAY TOMORROW! OR IN A COUPLE OF HOURS. GOING TO SEVENTEEN!!! =]

2008-11-27T15:20:00.001-08:00

Do dogs get tummy rubs in heaven?

Theory Of Knowledge - Emotion as a Way of Knowing

2008-11-21T04:25:00.000-08:00

If I rub my dog’s belly she has an emotional reaction. Is her sense of happiness the same as mine when I feel happy? Does my consciousness and self-awareness add a depth to my emotions beyond my physical expressions?

Welcome to Stony Point IB Programme Blog

2008-11-03T14:20:00.001-08:00

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is a challenging two-year curriculum, primarily aimed at students aged 16 to 19. It leads to a qualification that is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities.