I just booked my flight for Vietnam. Talk about butterflies! :)
There is an Earthwatch map to the right that I would like all of you to check out in your spare time.
1. Find the country of Vietnam and click on the red dot.
2. Scroll over the links below the map to learn about my expedition. The case study should give you a thorough background of some of the things that I will be participating in while over there.
The red dots on the map indicate other "Live from the Field" expeditions. You may want to see what other teachers and their students are doing.
Feel free to leave any comments concerning your impressions regarding this expedition.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
In your FACE!!!
We have been discussing lately the topic of genetics and what lies within in us. Nature versus nurture has long been scientific debate. So many times I have had people come up to me (even complete strangers) and tell me to smile because I look so angry. This has always bothered me because most of the time when they say this I don't even mean to look mad. When I think of my mother when I was growing up, I remember a particular face that she made and she looked like she was angry when in fact she was just being herself. Did I inherit this trait from her or did I learn it? What do you think?
Is it fair to judge someone's character by the facial expressions they make? Scientists say that 90% of us believe that we can judge a person's character by reading the expression on their face. In fact, they even go as far to say that when we are seeking a potential mate, we judge facial expressions more than actual "personality".
But our judgements may prove correct. Some scientists are beginning to believe that our genes for personality are reflected in facial expressions.
Take the two tests:
Face Perception 1
Face Perception 2
After you have finished the two tests, read the article on Facial Prejudice and post your comments.
Some topics you may want to consider when posting...
1. How do I think people perceive my own facial expressions?
2. Do first impressions really count?
3. Is there really a difference in they way we perceive the same facial expression on a boy and a girl?
4. Your conclusions about the relationships between human instinct and facial expressions.
I look forward to reading your posts!
Is it fair to judge someone's character by the facial expressions they make? Scientists say that 90% of us believe that we can judge a person's character by reading the expression on their face. In fact, they even go as far to say that when we are seeking a potential mate, we judge facial expressions more than actual "personality".
But our judgements may prove correct. Some scientists are beginning to believe that our genes for personality are reflected in facial expressions.
Take the two tests:
Face Perception 1
Face Perception 2
After you have finished the two tests, read the article on Facial Prejudice and post your comments.
Some topics you may want to consider when posting...
1. How do I think people perceive my own facial expressions?
2. Do first impressions really count?
3. Is there really a difference in they way we perceive the same facial expression on a boy and a girl?
4. Your conclusions about the relationships between human instinct and facial expressions.
I look forward to reading your posts!
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