November 2019 (Oct 31 class) Master - Foreign Policy

Master

Since the beginnings of America, foreign policy has been a hot topic. How do we maintain relationships with other countries that do not share our values and beliefs, but also ensure liberty for ourselves and others? 

Study/Know

1 - Read (SKIM like Sis. Martin taught you, seriously...this article is long.  Don't spend more than an hour skimming/reading it) the Wikipedia article on the History of U.S. Foreign Policy, and trace the shifts in America's outlook on foreign policy through the years. Print it out and underline the main points.   (I copied the article, took out all the formatting and put it in a google doc.  You can access it here.  When you print, print 2 pages per sheet and it will take 10 sheets.)

2 - Watch this Crash Course video on Foreign Policy (10 min)

3 - Watch this video on Domestic vs. Foreign Policy and the people involved (15 min)




Learn/Understand

There were several telegrams and speeches given after World War 2 which shaped foreign policies between America and the USSR, leading to the Cold War. These documents include:

• George Kennan's "Long Telegram"
• "Novikov Telegram"
• Churchill's "The Sinews of Peace" speech
• Truman Doctrine
• Marshall Plan
• Molotov Plan
• NSC-68

I don't expect you to read these, but research each of them and summarize their main points in your commonplace books.  A good place to look for a short summary will be your Dictionary of Cultural Literacy. 

Then, using your notes, write a few paragraphs about how American foreign policy has changed and why. How did these post World War II documents lead to the policy of containment that the U.S. adopted?  Have they followed true principles?  What principles did you find in the documents?  Find scriptures or examples to back up your principles.  

Do you think, that given the circumstances, that this was the best course of action? Would you do anything differently? How do you think this policy will affect our future relations with other nations?

October 2019 Master (Sept 26 class) - "Fahrenheit 451"

- Read the book, 'Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury

(*FULL DISCLOSURE: This book has quite a bit of what I call "old man swearing" and taking God's name in vein.  It could easily be Sharpied or whited out by a parent if you so choose.  None of the language plays into the plot, it's just how this author chooses for his characters to speak.  The book as a whole and the insights and principles we gain from reading it, in my opinion, FAR outweigh having to wade through some language.  But this is for sure a book a parent will want to take a look at before handing over to their youth.)

- Research the author, Ray Bradbury.  Why do you think he wrote a book like this?

- Ask yourself the 5 Types of Questions while you read and mark your book.  Bring your book to class for the discussion.

April 2018 Master

Study/Learn

Finish reading The Count of Monte Cristo by Dumas.  

Know/Understand

After the BYU Museum of Art, the Master Class will go and get ice cream at the Creamery.  We will be discussing this book.  It is one of my favorites!  Please bring 3 discussion questions to share and talk about.

March 2018 Master

Study/Learn

Sorry for the late change, some of these Master Books are just too long to fit into one week!.  Please start The Count of Monte Cristo by Dumas.  Read the first 200 pages.  You will finish this book for Masters in Imaginative Arts. Come prepared to discuss.   This is one of my most favorite books!

Feb 2018 Journeyman and Masters

Combined Journeyman and Masters

This is where you get to learn a little of the background of the use of herbs.We are going to go visit an Herbalist after the Printing Museum.  In order to come you need to complete the following:

Do all of the following:

1) Read "An Herbal Legacy of Courage"

2) Read the following scriptures:
     a)  Doc & Cov 42:43
     b)  Doc & Cov 59: 16-20
     c)  Alma 46:40
     d)  Ezekiel 47:12
     e)   Word of Wisdom (Doc & Cov 89); especially v. 10-11

3) Study a little about medicine in 2 of these civilizations; take notes about each (what herbs did they use, similarities, differences, etc):
      a)  Egyptians
      b)  Greeks
      c)  Romans
      d)  Native Americans
      e)  Chinese
      f)  Ancient Israel (Israelite)
      f)  any others that you're interested in

4) Read pages 130-131 from "Daughters in My Kingdom" (it is a Relief Society book - your mothers should have this & can be found at lds.org)   Read the section "Gifts of the Spirit"

5) Answer the following questions:
            - What is herbology or herbal medicine?
            - What's the difference between Medicinal and Culinary herbs?
            - What the difference between an herb and a spice?
           

6) What are the healing properties of each of these herbs?

     peppermint

     plantain

     comfrey 

     yarrow

     red raspberry leaf
  

Fun Facts:
Did you know:

• Joseph Smith used herbs and didn't like conventional doctors of the day?
• Willard Richards (was in Carthage Jail with Joseph & Hyrum Smith) was a doctor of herbs, a Thomsonian doctor (Samuel Thomson was an herbalist and taught others how to do what he did - thus the name Thomsonian doctor).  
• Brigham Young planted an herb garden at his house in Salt Lake (Lion House) and frequently used herbs.  
• There's an herb whose common name is after Brigham Young because he used it often - Brigham's Tea (it's also called Mormon Tea).  
• Marshmallows were originally made from the marshmallow (mallow) plant?

Jan 2018 Master

William Penn

Study/Learn


1 - Watch this video: "Philadelphia: The Great Experiment" 

2 - Read the Screw Tape Letters by C.S. Lewis.    

3 - Watch this short video: "How Quakerism Began"

Know/Understand

DO THE FOLLOWING:

- Find a quote you like by William Penn.  Make a wall hanging for your wall so that you can hang it up and see it everyday.  Why do you like this quote so much?  Why does it speak to you?  Journal your answers in your common place book and bring your wall hanging to class to share.

- Do a character T-chart on William Penn.  What character trait does he have that you would like to have more of?  How did Penn develop that trait?  How can you develop that trait in yourself?  Set a goal to work on that trait this week.  Be prepared to teach the class what you learned.

- Watch this video, "Top 7 Most Quaker Bible Verses".  Which verse if your favorite?  Write this verse in your commonplace book and journal for 10 minutes on how you can better live it in your life.  Come to class prepared to share the 7 verses and which was your favorite.

Nov 2017 Master

Study/Learn


Read the book "Fire in the Bones" by S. Michael Wilcox

Know/Understand

DO THE FOLLOWING:

Answer the following questions and be prepared to discuss in class:

• How was Tyndale prepared for his life’s work?
• What kind of a person was Tyndale?
• What was Tyndale’s grand obsession?
• Did the people want the bible in their own language?
• What were some of the doctrines that Tyndale supported that were the most offensive to those opposed to the translations into English?
• What did we loose because of the death of Tyndale?
• What was something you learned while reading the book that especially impressed you or interested you?
• How strong is my testimony of what I believe? Am I willing to stand up for it?
• What lessons can we learn from the life of William Tyndale?

Oct 2017 Master

Study/Learn

Read the book, "The King's Fifth" by Scott O'Dell

Know/Understand

DO THE FOLLOWING:

Analyze the character of Esteban at the beginning of the novel and at the end.  How did he change?  What made him change?  Was his change for the best or not?   

Think about all of the explorers you've learned about this week.  What were their motives to explore.  Make a list.  Some were good and some were bad.  

Analyze the characters of Father Fransisco and Zia.  Did they change?  

Be prepared to come to class and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the character (moral compass) of these character and what you can do to develop a deep and unwavering character in your life.