A Joke and a Challenge...
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Someone posted the following joke about homeschoolers on a board I read
(non-homeschool related, but with a bunch of homeschoolers. I pointed out
that it was mostly a Unit Study sort of answer, but I challenge you all to
come up with an Unschooling answer.
Q: How does a home schooler change a light bulb?
A: First, mom checks three books on electricity out of the library, then the
kids make models of light bulbs, read a biography of Thomas Edison and do a
skit based on his life. Next, everyone studies the history of lighting
methods, wrapping up with dipping their own candles. Next, everyone takes a
trip to the store where they compare types of light bulbs as well as prices
and figure out how much change they'll get if they buy two bulbs for $1.99
and pay with a five dollar bill. On the way home, a discussion develops over
the history of money and also Abraham Lincoln, as his picture is on the five
dollar bill. Finally, after building a homemade ladder out of branches
dragged from the woods, the light bulb is installed.
And there is light.
Well?
Kathryn
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(non-homeschool related, but with a bunch of homeschoolers. I pointed out
that it was mostly a Unit Study sort of answer, but I challenge you all to
come up with an Unschooling answer.
Q: How does a home schooler change a light bulb?
A: First, mom checks three books on electricity out of the library, then the
kids make models of light bulbs, read a biography of Thomas Edison and do a
skit based on his life. Next, everyone studies the history of lighting
methods, wrapping up with dipping their own candles. Next, everyone takes a
trip to the store where they compare types of light bulbs as well as prices
and figure out how much change they'll get if they buy two bulbs for $1.99
and pay with a five dollar bill. On the way home, a discussion develops over
the history of money and also Abraham Lincoln, as his picture is on the five
dollar bill. Finally, after building a homemade ladder out of branches
dragged from the woods, the light bulb is installed.
And there is light.
Well?
Kathryn
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You left out the study of the environmental impact of electricity and
building the ladder!!
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From: KathrynJB@... [mailto:KathrynJB@...]
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 8:27 AM
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Subject: [AlwaysLearning] A Joke and a Challenge...
Someone posted the following joke about homeschoolers on a board I read
(non-homeschool related, but with a bunch of homeschoolers. I pointed out
that it was mostly a Unit Study sort of answer, but I challenge you all to
come up with an Unschooling answer.
Q: How does a home schooler change a light bulb?
A: First, mom checks three books on electricity out of the library, then the
kids make models of light bulbs, read a biography of Thomas Edison and do a
skit based on his life. Next, everyone studies the history of lighting
methods, wrapping up with dipping their own candles. Next, everyone takes a
trip to the store where they compare types of light bulbs as well as prices
and figure out how much change they'll get if they buy two bulbs for $1.99
and pay with a five dollar bill. On the way home, a discussion develops over
the history of money and also Abraham Lincoln, as his picture is on the five
dollar bill. Finally, after building a homemade ladder out of branches
dragged from the woods, the light bulb is installed.
And there is light.
Well?
Kathryn
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From: KathrynJB@... [mailto:KathrynJB@...]
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 8:27 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [AlwaysLearning] A Joke and a Challenge...
Someone posted the following joke about homeschoolers on a board I read
(non-homeschool related, but with a bunch of homeschoolers. I pointed out
that it was mostly a Unit Study sort of answer, but I challenge you all to
come up with an Unschooling answer.
Q: How does a home schooler change a light bulb?
A: First, mom checks three books on electricity out of the library, then the
kids make models of light bulbs, read a biography of Thomas Edison and do a
skit based on his life. Next, everyone studies the history of lighting
methods, wrapping up with dipping their own candles. Next, everyone takes a
trip to the store where they compare types of light bulbs as well as prices
and figure out how much change they'll get if they buy two bulbs for $1.99
and pay with a five dollar bill. On the way home, a discussion develops over
the history of money and also Abraham Lincoln, as his picture is on the five
dollar bill. Finally, after building a homemade ladder out of branches
dragged from the woods, the light bulb is installed.
And there is light.
Well?
Kathryn
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Nancy Wooton
on 1/29/03 5:27 AM, KathrynJB@... at KathrynJB@... wrote:
chat; anyone remember what it was?
(Although the joke, properly, is how MANY whatevers does it take to change a
lightbulb...)
Nancy, getting too old to remember her own punchlines. Sheesh!
> Someone posted the following joke about homeschoolers on a board I readI came up with an unschooler's response to that joke once during an AOL
> (non-homeschool related, but with a bunch of homeschoolers. I pointed out
> that it was mostly a Unit Study sort of answer, but I challenge you all to
> come up with an Unschooling answer.
>
> Q: How does a home schooler change a light bulb?
>
> A: First, mom checks three books on electricity out of the library, then the
> kids make models of light bulbs, read a biography of Thomas Edison and do a
> skit based on his life. Next, everyone studies the history of lighting
> methods, wrapping up with dipping their own candles. Next, everyone takes a
> trip to the store where they compare types of light bulbs as well as prices
> and figure out how much change they'll get if they buy two bulbs for $1.99
> and pay with a five dollar bill. On the way home, a discussion develops over
> the history of money and also Abraham Lincoln, as his picture is on the five
> dollar bill. Finally, after building a homemade ladder out of branches
> dragged from the woods, the light bulb is installed.
>
> And there is light.
>
> Well?
>
> Kathryn
chat; anyone remember what it was?
(Although the joke, properly, is how MANY whatevers does it take to change a
lightbulb...)
Nancy, getting too old to remember her own punchlines. Sheesh!
Betsy
**Someone posted the following joke about homeschoolers on a board I
read
(non-homeschool related, but with a bunch of homeschoolers. I pointed
out
that it was mostly a Unit Study sort of answer, but I challenge you all
to
come up with an Unschooling answer.
Q: How does a home schooler change a light bulb?
**
I can't do the whole joke, but I would start with "negotiate with
children about when and how you can extract the ladder from the fort in
the living room."
And I'd like to end the whole light bulb saga with "a field trip to see
glass blowers in Benicia, a stroll past the Victorian houses in the town
and a big party and computer game fest at my house."
Betsy, living in Benicia now
(anyone who wants to come ooh and aah at the glass blowers, let me know
and I'll join you).
read
(non-homeschool related, but with a bunch of homeschoolers. I pointed
out
that it was mostly a Unit Study sort of answer, but I challenge you all
to
come up with an Unschooling answer.
Q: How does a home schooler change a light bulb?
**
I can't do the whole joke, but I would start with "negotiate with
children about when and how you can extract the ladder from the fort in
the living room."
And I'd like to end the whole light bulb saga with "a field trip to see
glass blowers in Benicia, a stroll past the Victorian houses in the town
and a big party and computer game fest at my house."
Betsy, living in Benicia now
(anyone who wants to come ooh and aah at the glass blowers, let me know
and I'll join you).
nyneca <[email protected]>
--- In [email protected], Betsy <
ecsamhill@e...> wrote:
glassblowing sounds like a great field trip. If you want to email
me privately, I'd love to help organize a trip.
Ellen
ecsamhill@e...> wrote:
> (anyone who wants to come ooh and aah at the glass blowers,let me know
> and I'll join you).Is Benicia famous for its glassblowers, Besty? I'm in Marin, but
glassblowing sounds like a great field trip. If you want to email
me privately, I'd love to help organize a trip.
Ellen
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Betsy,
We would LOVE to watch glass blowing. We live up in Woodland, but come
to Benicia to see my very best friend. Where do they do it?
Kristi
We would LOVE to watch glass blowing. We live up in Woodland, but come
to Benicia to see my very best friend. Where do they do it?
Kristi
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In a message dated 1/29/03 8:48:54 AM, janis@... writes:
<< You left out the study of the environmental impact of electricity and
building the ladder!! >>
Many structured homeschoolers don't believe in environmental impact.
Many unschoolers would already know. <g>
Sandra
<< You left out the study of the environmental impact of electricity and
building the ladder!! >>
Many structured homeschoolers don't believe in environmental impact.
Many unschoolers would already know. <g>
Sandra
Betsy
**We would LOVE to watch glass blowing. We live up in Woodland, but come
to Benicia to see my very best friend. Where do they do it?**
It looks like the best time to see glassblowing in Benicia may be at the
larger Open Studio weekend May 3rd and 4th.
(I'm new in town and I haven't done this before, but it always sounded
tempting to me.)
http://www.beniciaarsenal.com/events.html
It's also possible to arrange tours here (three glass studios together):
http://www.beniciaglass.com/
Betsy
PS I don't suppose your best friend is an unschooler? Or has an 8 year
old that wants to play? ::: crossing fingers :::
to Benicia to see my very best friend. Where do they do it?**
It looks like the best time to see glassblowing in Benicia may be at the
larger Open Studio weekend May 3rd and 4th.
(I'm new in town and I haven't done this before, but it always sounded
tempting to me.)
http://www.beniciaarsenal.com/events.html
It's also possible to arrange tours here (three glass studios together):
http://www.beniciaglass.com/
Betsy
PS I don't suppose your best friend is an unschooler? Or has an 8 year
old that wants to play? ::: crossing fingers :::