Is Bigfoot real?
So….is he?! What do you think?! If bigfoot / Sasquatch isn’t real; how do you know he’s not real? If you think he IS real, how do you know he’s real? Is all “evidence” created equal? How do we determine the value or validity of …
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The Future is Now: World’s first CRISPR gene edited baby is born
Read the article from The Atlantic linked HERE and answer the following questions: Were Dr. He’s actions ethical? How can you use this example in your essay?
Writing the TOK essay: Questions, Claims and Issues
Work in essay prompt teams to generate knowledge questions, knowledge claims, and issues of knowledge relating to your chosen essay title! Make a copy of this google doc HERE
Tom Robbins On Art
Tom Robbins is a bit like Kurt Vonnegut–only he believes humanity is beautiful. He’s written many best selling works; two of my favorites being Still Life With Woodpecker and Jitterbug Perfume. Though he mostly writes fiction, at times he dabbles in an essay of social commentary or …
What makes a classic? An investigation into quality
In order to investigate how QUALITY is assessed and determined within the arts, I want you to contemplate which pieces of contemporary art will become future “classics” ! Check out the activity details below: What Makes a Classic: Assessing Quality in Art
Critical Friends !!
In order to help you refine your presentation, we’re going to engage in what is referred to as a “TUNING PROTOCOL” designed at the University of Georgia. The goal is to receive feedback on your work, but in a safe supportive environment. The goal is …
Investigating the Moral Landscape: Knowledge systems, authority and a better way forward?
Watch the above TED Talk by Sam Harris titled, “Science can answer moral questions” and consider the following: Summarize his thesis in 1-3 sentences What are the strengths of Harris’ argument? What are the weaknesses of Harris’ argument? Ok, so lets say you agree with …
Debates in TOK!!
We will be generating our debate topics collectively, and they will be updated here: However in the mean time, the rubric that will be used to evaluate your debate can be found here: TOK debate rubric
Understanding Deontological and Teleological approaches to ethics
Download the learning helper linked here to facilitate your investigation and understanding of ethical systems: Ethics Jigsaw
Truth Theories Examined
Utilize the PDF on Truth Theories linked below: Truth Theories Understood Each of you will be assigned to a “theory” either: Correspondence Coherence Pragmatic In your group, you need to decide if the following statement is TRUE based on your assigned theory: “The attacks on the …