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Future Problem Solving Program International

Scenario Writing

Coach Information 2015-16

Future Problem Solving Program International, Inc. 8/2015

Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI)

Scenario Writing Component What is Scenario Writing? Scenario Writing is an individual competition in which students develop short stories related to one of five FPS topics for the year. The story (1500 words or less) is set at least 20 years in the future and is an imagined, but logical, outcome of actions or events taking place in the world today. A winning scenario example is found on FPSPIs website www.fpspi.org at the Scenario Writing component tab. Why Scenario Writing? To prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century, Future Problem Solving Program International teaches

students to think critically, creatively, and futuristically. The Scenario Writing component of FPSPI strives to help students enlarge, enrich, and make more accurate their images of the future, while honing their creative writing skills. Scenario writing personalizes the ever-growing perspective a student has on the future. In addition, participation provides opportunities for students to meet and exceed educational standards as they refine their writing skills. A rubric-based authentic evaluation is provided, giving students tools for continuous growth. We look forward to your participation in the Scenario Writing component of the Future Problem Solving Program.

Who can participate in Scenario Writing?

Students may participate in Scenario Writing in three divisions: Junior (grades 4-6, or the equivalent), Middle (grades 7-9), and Senior (grades 10-12). For students who participate in the Global Issues Problem Solving component of FPSPI, Scenario Writing can serve as an excellent complement to their work on any of the topics. Scenario Writing is also an excellent offering for students who do not participate in other components of FPSPI; the creative writing involved may appeal to students who are not drawn to Global Issues Problem Solving (GIPS) or Community Problem Solving (CmPS). Scenario Writing can be used as a stand-alone activity by an FPS coach, an English teacher, a parent, or any instructor with students who are interested in creative writing. Students who are enthusiastic about stories of the future may be interested in the Scenario Performance component, which is an oral story telling experience. Do students need to know the 6-step problem solving process for scenarios?

The six-step problem solving process is used in both the GIPS and CmPS components. Although knowing the process can help students to think about the future and organize a story line, it is not a prerequisite for scenario writing. Since scenarios must relate to one of the topics, students should do some background reading and research on the topic they select for their story.

Scenario Topics

Treatment of Animals Disappearing Languages Recovering from Natural

Disaster The Global Workplace Intellectual Property

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How can I get started with my students?

The best way for you and your students to become acquainted with scenarios is to read published scenarios. See Scenario Writing Essential Publications for support materials available for purchase from FPSPI.

How much help should I give? The students writing must be original. As a coach, you may provide direct instruction on creative writing, read the students work, ask questions that occur to you as a reader, and make general suggestions for improvement. Authors may receive assistance to correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Peer revision is a beneficial process. See Tips for Coaches for more information.

How are scenarios evaluated? Scenarios are read and scored by experienced evaluators who consider these elements: creative thinking, futuristic thinking, idea development, style/voice, character development, mechanics/structure, and topic related research. Authentic evaluation and feedback is provided. See Scenario Evaluation for more information.

How do I register for Scenario Writing?

Each Affiliate Program of FPSPI determines its own processes and fees for registration and entries.

When are scenario entries due? Affiliates may use a yearlong option with two submissions or a competitive only option with a single submission. With the yearlong option, the first submission is noncompetitive and provides written feedback to guide improvement of the story. Check with your Affiliate Director for options and due dates.

Is there another level of competition?

Winning stories in 1st through 3rd place of each division at the Affiliate level are entered into the International Scenario Writing Competition. All first-place Affiliate winners and all international winners 1st-5th are eligible to compete in the Scenario Writing Team Competition at the International Conference in June.

Excerpt from Once You Let the Eyes In Middle Division 1st Place 2015 International Champion

The wall was a mosaic at the moment, each shard of glass its own unique block. Arranged as it was, Graham knew it could shift to an image of whichever or whomever, and yet he sat numbly, feeling a presence beyond the glass walls. He felt the scrutiny of the people, their million hungry eyes crawling all over his body. Looking for signs of distress, discomfort or annoyance, the people watched so that they could sit down for a session of morbid comedic indulgence, with him as the first- class entertainer. Graham was thinking about the ways in which people let themselves become laughingstocks, or rejoice in the presence of one. I guess people like the idea of showcasing their stupidity. Just look at us now. In order to follow the trend of celebrating deliberate idiocy, the primitive reality tv show format was extended to the masses through social media. Now, no matter what the situation was, it was forever documented and shared. It was the new big thing: Contifoot, the Continuous Footage System forever documenting each of ones actions. Contifoot was the new way of living life through someone elses experiences.

**** Graham woke from the couch, and for the first time he could remember, he woke to his mother sitting beside his makeshift bed. He imagined the words she had for him, but nothing came close to what she actually thrust upon his groggy, irritated self: You finally did something! That night, we got more views than ever! Keep your mind spinning; youve finally found your role: the young rascal! With your sister as the pretty one, and you as the aggressive one, we have all our bases covered! With that same zeal, his mother went to assemble the new Contifoot system. Graham watched in horror as the witness and perpetrator of the terror to come was swiftly hung up on its track. The camera calibrated, refocused and narrowed its gaze on its new target.

Once we let those eyes in, they never

turned away.


Scenario Writing Essential Publications

Check out these important resources from the FPSPI Catalog. (Available at www.fpspimart.org)

Intl Scenario Writing Champions 2015

Includes award winning stories published each year: The top five scenarios from each division in the FPSPI

International Scenario Writing Competition The Junior, Middle, and Senior Scenario Writing Team

champions from IC 2013 Evaluator scores and comments

$23 electronic/$25 book

Readings, Research, and Resources (RRR)

Provides essential background information on the topics for scenario writers:

Terms and Definitions Topic Overview Questions for Discussion Internet Resources Article Summaries

(Note: No chapter is provided for the International Competition topic.)

$40 electronic/$45 binder ready

FPSPI Scenario Writing Handbook

Designed to help teachers effectively guide students in writing scenarios, this manual includes:

Explanations of scenario writing techniques Classroom activities Award-winning student work

$25 electronic/$30 binder ready

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International Scenario Writing Rules 2015-16 Please distribute to students who are preparing scenarios for competition.

SCENARIO CONTENT At least 20 years in the future

A scenario is a story that might take place as a logical outgrowth of actions or events that took place earlier. It is a prediction of the future and must be written as though the future were the present. Futuristic concepts and trends are incorporated into the scenario, but a specific date is not required.

Related to one of the FPSPI topics

The scenario must have a recognizable relationship to one of the annual topics, which should be obvious when reading. Descriptors for the topics are provided on the FPSPI website (fpspi.org). Summaries and research are found in the publication Readings, Research, and Resources which may be purchased at fpspimart.org.

Treatment of Animals Disappearing Languages Recovering from Natural Disaster The Global Workplace Intellectual Property

SCENARIO DETAILS Coaches please check all before submitting!

Max of 1500 words A computer count of words must be provided. (See LANGUAGE for additional details.)

Title on first page The title must appear at the top of the first page of scenario (header). No authors name, school, or Affiliate Program may appear in the story document.

12 point font The font must be 12 pt and readable (no script); font should be a common font (ex. Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman, etc).

Single author Scenarios must have a single author. Revisions/Edits not allowed

Once scenario evaluation in the competitive round at the Affiliate Program level has begun, no revisions or editing may occur at any time prior to submission to the International Scenario Writing competition.

LANGUAGE Submitted in English All scenarios must be submitted in English for evaluation. If a story has originally

been written in a language other than English, it must be translated into English for submission.

Word count for translations

If a story has originally been written in a language other than English, the 1500 maximum word count may be based on either the original language or the English translation, as determined by the student. If the word count is based on another language, then a copy of the scenario in the original language must be submitted along with the English translation.

SCENARIO SUBMISSION Coaches please check that all requirements are met before submitting!

Submission of documents

Scenario must be provided in both Word and PDF format with official International Scenario Writing Cover Sheet.

Publication Release & Statement of Authenticity

Each scenario submission must include a completed copy of this official form.

Scenarios will be disqualified if any of these conditions are not met.

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Tips for Scenario Coaches

General Creative ideas and good writing are both important in scenario writing. When submitting for the competitive round, the Scenario Writing Rules 2015-

2016 should be followed carefully (1,500 words, typed, related to one of annual topics, title on the first page of the scenario, etc.).

Topics: Students should review each of the five topics to determine which topic sparks the most interest.

If available, review the Future Scenes to elicit ideas. Generate imagined futures for the topics.

Research: Students read as much material on their chosen topic as they need to understand the various facets of the topic.

The suggested reading lists, readings students find in the library, or the appropriate chapters from the Readings, Research, and Resources publication are all useful materials for understanding the topic.

Students can take notes on facts which may be useful in their writing, as well as impressions or ideas they get while reading the materials.

Problem Solving Model: Students familiar with the 6-step problem solving model should use a shortened version to help them clarify their thinking on the topic, as well as provide sources for a scenario theme.

Scenario Writing can be considered a seventh step in the FPS process. A suggested shortened version of the process includes 6-8 challenges for Step 1, an

Underlying Problem for Step 2, and 6-8 solution ideas for Step 3. Outcomes and scenarios might result from students findings in using the problem

solving model.

Characterization: Scenario writers should identify a central, identifiable, sustained character(s) - animate or inanimate.

1-2 main characters are usually enough for a scenario. Character development should take place throughout the events of the scenario.

Futuristic Elements: Scenarios should read as though the future is the present. A strong portrayal of futuristic trends and predictions should be evident. Lengthy explanations and descriptions of technology and social trends can interfere

with the flow of the scenario and take up valuable words needed for plat development.

Post-Writing: Peer review should be provided for writers to discuss and improve their writing.


Tips for Scenario Coaches (continued)

The students work must be original; however, each students story may be read by an adult who will discuss the story with the student or provide written feedback. Appropriate assistance from adults and/or peers include:

o noting strengths - word choice; strong visual image; etc. o asking questions that occur

(Why did the spaceship land in the middle of the city? What happened to the rest of the travelers, who only showed up in the first paragraph? Etc.)

o making general suggestions for improvement (More visual description might give us a clearer image. You might want to

let us know what she is thinking. Needs more futuristic details. Etc.)

It should be up to the scenario writer to determine what revisions to make in response to questions and suggestions.

All authors may have adult guidance to correct spelling, punctuation, and glaring

grammar mistakes so that the copy submitted is as error free as possible.

Utilizing the Scenario Writing score sheet is an excellent reference to use with students.

Grammarly.com or other similar websites can assist with editing and also check for plagiarism.


Tips for Scenario Authors

General Creative ideas and good writing are both important in FPSPI Scenario Writing. When submitting for the competitive round, the Scenario Writing Rules 2015-

2016 should be followed carefully (1,500 words, typed, related to one of annual topics, title on the first page of the scenario, etc.).

Pre-Writing Read and gather information in Readings, Research, and

Resources; Omni; Futurist; Discover, etc. Use creative problem solving generating tools to come up

with a title that captures the essence of your scenario. Write an outline and rough draft of your scenario. Use key words or phrases to indicate the selected topic and

the time period in which your scenario is set.

Technique A narrative, dialogue, diary, journal, and letter are among appropriate formats for

writing a scenario. Conflict, adventure, suspense, humor (satire, parody) can be used in the

development of the scenario. First or third person perspective works best in scenario writing. Dialogue can be incorporated, if it is appropriate to do so. To give background information, dialogue and/or thoughts in a sentence or two

work best. Blocks of flashback may be too long for 1,500 words. Remember - show, dont tell!

o Telling: He got out of bed and sat at his desk to start the day. o Showing: Gradually, he rubbed the sleep from his eyes and shuffled out of

bed, pulling on a worn corduroy robe before settling at his desk to start the day.

Character(s) Use a minimum number of characters, animate or inanimate (usually 12

protagonists). Introduce main character(s) as soon as possible. Place the lead character directly into the situation developed in the scenario. Demonstrate how things have changed and how the main character is affected. If conflict is a central part of the story, lead to the point where the character(s) has a

chance to win, lose or draw to set up a moment of suspense.


Tips for Scenario Authors (continued)

Creative and Futuristic Thinking Incorporate creativity into your writing use inventive, innovative, original,

resourceful ideas. Incorporate futuristic thinking into your writing portray futuristic information and

trends. (It is fun to explain how inventions affect our future lives, but dont overgadgetize.)

Idea Development Involve the audience (readers) immediately in the introductory paragraph. Develop the idea of the scenario to point out positive social and cultural aspects or

the consequences of doing without them. Form the climax as a logical outgrowth of the story line or character development. Provide a resolution to any conflict developed in the scenario. Provide a conclusion. Be sure to end; dont just stop without giving the reader

something to think about.

Style/Voice Demonstrate a consistent voice/tone throughout the

scenario. Exhibit the authors personal touch through vivid,

colorful description that gives the writing life and spirit.

Vary the sentence structure and use interesting vocabulary.

Be aware of your audience. Involve readers by writing to elicit an emotional response from them.

Mechanics/Structure Use appropriate grammar, effective sentence

structure, and conventions to enhance meaning. Use effective organizational strategies and

appropriate transitional elements.

Post-Writing Edit, edit, edit! Proofread and ask the following questions: Is the scenario whole, unified, coherent?

Are paragraphs/sections clear, unified, coherent? Check grammar, spelling, omissions, repetitions, verb tenses, word usage, etc.

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Scenario Writing Evaluation Criteria (information for coaches and writers)

Evaluators will use the evaluation rubric (score sheet) to score all scenarios. Below is a brief description of each item in the rubric. Creative Thinking Exemplary stories will have a strong portrayal of innovative/ingenious/novel ideas with unusual/ imaginative details that provide a unique/powerful experience for the reader. (Scored 1-10) Futuristic Thinking Exemplary stories will show an understanding of patterns/trends and how they might evolve; specialized terms/language relates to the topic and storyline; a strong portrayal of futuristic trends/predictions enhance the story. (Scored 1-10) Idea Development Exemplary stories will include complex ideas supported by rich/engaging/pertinent details; strong evidence of analysis, reflection, and insight exploring different aspects of the topic will be noted with obvious sophistication in organizational strategies; the readers attention will be captured with significant details. (Scored 1-15) Style/Voice In exemplary stories, the use of literary techniques makes the text lively/engaging; a clear, distinctive personal touch prevails; stylistic nuances and elements are uniquely mastered; well crafted, varied sentence structure is used; skillful use of vocabulary allows the reader to become emotionally involved. (Scored 1-15) Character Development Exemplary stories will have authentic character(s) with dynamic nature enhancing the overall impact and effectiveness of the writing; characters will evoke an emotional response; the writer will provide insight, perspective, and empathy with the character(s) and a sense of involvement with them. (Scored 1-5) Mechanics/Structure Exemplary stories will show clear control of grammar and punctuation; creative use of conventions may be used to enhance meaning; license with some conventions may be taken intentionally to make a point; dialogue/dialect/slang, etc. may be played with to creatively portray character(s); the story will be carefully edited. (Scored 1-5) Topic Related Research In exemplary stories, knowledge of the topic is evident and is artfully blended with the story line; an understanding of the topics futuristic trends is evident. (Scored 1-5) Ranking Each evaluator receives a sample of randomly distributed scenarios. The top scoring booklet in each evaluators sample is awarded a rank of 1. The second highest scenario receives a 2, and so on. Multiple evaluations are considered to determine the top scenario. Using a ranking system, the toughness or leniency of evaluators is less significant.

BEGINNING DEVELOPING PROFICIENT STRONG EXEMPLARYCreative Thinking Little to no integration of creative

thinking Creative ideas disjointed/unfocused Perspectives/outcomes predictable

throughout

More traditional ideas rather than inventive

Creative ideas do not support plot Predictable storyline

Evidence of creative thinking going beyond the norm at times

Relevant novel ideas present but may be unclear or unfocused

Mostly predictable storyline with sparks of uniqueness

Evidence of inventive thinking Original/unusual details noticeable Unique or unusual ending, setting,

conflict

Strong portrayal of innovative/ ingenious/novel ideas throughout writing

Unusual/imaginative details Unique/powerful experience for the

reader1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Futuristic Thinking Little or no development of futuristic trends or projected into the future

Inaccuracies evident in regard to futuristic setting

Evidence of more conventional ideas rather than futuristic

Little evidence of futuristic trends related to the topic

Does not portray natural progression into the future

Evidence of futuristic concepts but not sustained throughout

Reference to futuristic trends made randomly

Futuristic elements not clearly con-nected to storyline

Relevant future trends integrated throughout the writing

Specialized terms/language noted Futuristic ideas connected to topic

and storyline

Understanding of patterns/ trends and how they might evolve

Specialized terms/language related to the topic and storyline

Strong portrayal of futuristic trends/predictions enhancing the story

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10Idea Development Ideas minimally developed lacking

details No storyline evident or if present,

illogical or unbelievable Main idea unclear or disjointed Reader left confused

Ideas expressed generally unelabo-rated with repetitious details

Some unrelated/illogical ideas; lacks effective plot development; little relationship to the topic

Organization random or disjointed; hints at storyline but not developed

Most ideas developed and supported by elaborated and relevant details

Understanding of plot development evident but narrow focus on topic

Order easily followed, but transi-tions may be weak/formulaic

Logical organization; may have some lapses or lack of coherence

In-depth ideas supported by elabo-rated details

Related connections/reflections evi-dent along with insight into topic

Strong transitions; logical and co-herent organization

Complex ideas supported by rich, engaging, pertinent details

Strong evidence of analysis, reflection, insight exploring different aspects of the topic

Sophistication in organizational strategies obvious

Holds readers attention1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Style/Voice No sense of who is telling the story Little evidence of literary techniques

or descriptions to liven story Sentences monotonous/repetitive Inappropriate or incorrect word

choice Voice not suited to the audience

Distant voice; too formulaic/infor-mal or a list of facts

Some elements of personal style emerge in writing but not fully developed

Some sentence variety evident but not consistent

Voice inappropriate for audience or purpose at times

Acceptable voice but not strong or individual

Evidence of elements of style that give writing life/spirit

Effort made to vary sentences, but not sustained

Appropriate word choice Evidence of established voice, but

not sustained throughout; difficult for reader to stay involved

Suitable voice consistent throughout writing

Clear, personal touch prevails; elements of style uniquely mastered

Sentences vary in both structure and length

Use of appropriately advanced vocabulary

Writers passion obvious; reader drawn into storyline

Clear, distinctive personal touch prevails; use of literary techniques throughout writing makes text lively/engaging

Stylistic nuances and elements uniquely mastered

Well crafted, varied sentence structure

Skillful use of vocabulary allowing reader to become emotionally involved

Reader motivated to reflect on purpose and consequences

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

FPSPI Scenario Scoresheet

Word Count 1500 or less? Yes No Relation to approved topic: Yes No

Evaluator ID: _______ Round: ____________ Division: _______ Scenario ID: _______

Title: _____________________________________

BEGINNING DEVELOPING PROFICIENT STRONG EXEMPLARYCharacter Development

No recognizable character(s) Scenario more or less a report or

essay

Identifiable character(s) but needs further development

Difficult to make connection to character(s); character(s) stilted with no real purpose

A sense of character development including thoughts and feelings throughout the scenario

Some connection to character(s) possible; inconsistent personalities often with irrelevant details

Strong sense of authentic char-acter(s); many dimensions of a personality evident, purposeful, and understandable

Provides insight, perspective, or elicits empathy with character(s)

Sense of involvement with the character(s)

Authentic character(s) with dynamic nature enhancing the overall impact and effectiveness of the writing

Character(s) evoke emotional response

Writer provides insight, perspective, and empathy with character(s)

Sense of involvement with the char-acter(s) throughout

1 2 3 4 5Mechanics Many errors of grammar and punc-

tuation Errors invasive and distracting Appears to be written in draft form

instead of edited and revised

Grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling interfere with flow of story

Mechanical errors frequently interfere with understanding and/or enjoyment of story

Editing necessary

Average number/type of errors for age group

Lack of attention to mechanics may make story more difficult to follow or affect meaning

Some editing necessary

Few errors in grammar and punctuation relative to length and complexity of the writing

Good use of age-appropriate conventions

Editing evident

Clear control of grammar and punctuation

Creative use of conventions to enhance meaning; license intention-ally taken with some conventions to make a point; dialogue/dialect/slang, etc. played with to creatively portray character(s)

Carefully edited1 2 3 4 5

Topic Related Research

Little to no knowledge of topic demonstrated; many inaccurate terms or facts used

Lack of appropriate topic knowledge makes story confusing

Minimal knowledge of topic; few relevant terms present; made-up or imagined facts

Topic information used not relevant to story

Knowledge of topic obvious but inconsistent; terms or facts forced

Some uninteresting or inaccurate facts with little connection to story line

A clear understanding of the topic connecting smoothly with storyline

Story enhanced by knowledge of the topic and topic terminology

Knowledge of topic artfully blended with storyline

Knowledge of topic as well as un-derstanding topics futuristic trends evident

1 2 3 4 5

Totals: Creative Thinking Character Development Total Score:Futuristic Thinking Mechanics Rank:Idea Development ResearchStyle/Voice

Comments:

6/2014 Future Problem Solving Program International, Inc

2015 International Scenario Writing Competition

Middle Division 1st Place Champion

Once You Let The Eyes In

Foot Episode: Sitting

Hours (Reboot): 5

Views: 53,065

The wall was a mosaic at the moment, each shard of glass its own unique block. Arranged as it

was, Graham knew it could shift to an image of whichever or whomever, and yet he sat numbly, feeling

a presence beyond the glass walls. He felt the scrutiny of the people, their million hungry eyes crawling

all over his body. Looking for signs of distress, discomfort or annoyance, the people watched so that

they could sit down for a session of morbid comedic indulgence, with him as the first- class entertainer.

Graham was thinking about the ways in which people let themselves become laughingstocks, or

rejoice in the presence of one.

I guess people like the idea of showcasing their stupidity. Just look at us now.

In order to follow the trend of celebrating deliberate idiocy, the primitive reality tv show format

was extended to the masses through social media. Now, no matter what the situation was, it was forever

documented and shared. It was the new big thing: Contifoot, the Continuous Footage System forever

documenting each of ones actions. Contifoot was the new way of living life through someone elses

experiences.

The system had been dropped on each rock lawn in 2054, a present for the household, coming

with a bill to be checked out to the Contifoot Governmental Corporation. It was a fairly reasonable fee

for a fairly unreasonable life-changer. Cameras the size of cards were hung up in the perimeters of every

room, moving along tracks trailing the walls. They followed and filmed interactions according to facial

recognition and heat detection.

Once he saw the cameras, Graham, at age of four, had an early premonition. Stumbling over to

the box, he charged at its hostile-looking contents with small hands and fists, attacking it with a sudden

fervor. His family, especially his eight-year-old sister, laughed at the sabotage attempt and smiled with

open eyes. They were hardly a perfect family, but in their gazes shone the reflection of the little boys

innocence. It was about time to crush it. The moment the cameras were set, the facades were too. ____________________________________________________

Foot Episode: Happy Family!

Hours: 17579- 17581

Views: 4,324

The family took a trip to Disney World, the epitome of the nostalgic American childhood.

Overall, it was a smiling experience, a place where kids felt joyful and tag-along parents had to work

extra hard at feigning it. Capturing it all was a custom, high performance Contifoot system, operating on

the parks and rides, and even in the parking lots. All the family footage on the park premises went

directly to personal Contifoot channel feeds.

When the stock market took a plunge and Mother, a private investment broker, had been too

busy being assaulted by a robotic booth to be updated immediately, her poised parent performance was

wanting. Sweat stuck to her forehead, and her breaths heaved in and out with aggravated pants.

Graham noticed his mother lagging, so he grabbed her hand and tugged.

Mommyyyyyyyy lets keep going!!

With the sweat leaving trails down her distraught face, Mothers faked smile sank into a grimace.

Mommmyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy-

Mothers face capsized into a glare, and her hand that was enveloping Grahams dug into his

pudgy grasp.

Oww Mommyyyyy!

His mother spat straight in his ear with a spite-tinged whisper.

Now listen here, because of you, Mommys clients had to watch her playing with robots while

they lost precious money. Dont get on my nerves and dont talk about this any more. At least well get

views. Try to look happy, and so will I. At least then this entire thing will count for something.

Grahams mother pulled away and plastered on a fresh grin.

Okay, now sweetie! Lets see that beautiful smile and lets have some fun!

Feature Comment: Your family is so perfect!

Years went by, and lo and behold, the family all grew. Some grew out their bald spots with

science; some grew into adolescence with baby beards. Some grew out their talents as actors, and some

grew in tastes. __________________________________________________

Foot Episode: Sis is Sizzling!

Hours: 65743- 65815

Views: 12,048

Grahams now sixteen-year-old sister sauntered down the steps clad in all black, shorts and

midriff- baring shirt rolled into one, topped with a smothering of kohl eyeliner.

Graham watched from the staircase, annoyance plastered across his face.

Grahams father spat a little of his coffee back into his mug.

The father battled with himself for a second or two, wondering whether he should initiate a

reprimanding moment, perhaps gain some comments for his enlightened parenting. He mentally

resolved to hand over the responsibility to his wife, figuring she could benefit from the moral light in

which that would put her.

However, after waiting several days with no change, the father interrogated his wife at the

kitchen table: Are we allowing her to dress like this? Meaning, did they really want to seem like bad

parents on tape?

A smirk from Grahams mother slapped him across the face, and her tone lowered to that which

the cameras could not overhear.

Ive realized something; big shots buying stocks dont care what sort of mother I am. They care

whether I am working to bring them profit, and besides, its a bonus if the daughter is pretty. Did you

see how much our views spiked this past week? I checked, and most of our Contifoot watchers were

actually potential male clients who we could open several investment portfolios with. She doesnt have

to know that. But we do to see that were expanding our customer base.

The parents glanced over in disdained resignation at their daughter, who was twirling her violet

hair in circles and watching other foots projected from the walls, completely unaware of anything more

than the pretext of her oglers.

Wheres Graham again? the father asked nonchalantly.

Somewhere. Take a look at our neighbors channel over on the wall. Theyre so crazy in their

foots. I love the business they get because of it! With that, thoughts of Graham flew out with the last

tendrils of the mothers morals.

Graham glared at his parents and sister in disgust from the staircase.

He was still waiting for someone sweet and innocent to come down to breakfast.

_____________________________________________

Foot Episode: Boy Gets Beat (en)!

Hour: 66129

Views: 14,006

The Acclimation to Reality Institution was designed to get students around Grahams age

accustomed to real- life situations and make better foots because of it. The school brought dissolution

about the real world, just not as it promised.

Hey man, I was watchin your foot all last night. Youll never guess what I saw your sister

doing

Shut up! Graham spat in the direction of his assaulter, the boy whose muscles had won the

growing race against his brain.

The boys smirk said it all as he hung over the side of his desk, his eyes bloodshot from the

amount of different peoples footage he perused through everyday.

Just sayin, nine oclock is the best time to watch your channel, and its not cus of you, buddy.

He didnt see Grahams punch before it bore right into his face.

Feature Comment: Graham seems pretty acclimated to physical reality to me!

___________________________________________________

Foot Episode: Young Rascal!

Hour: 66137

Views: 94,308

That night, Graham went down the stairs, feeling the cameras turn on from the heat of his

outrage.

I dont care whos watching me.

He was not about to let his sister be exploited.

He stood on the chair, summoned all his strength, and yanked the camera from the chain. He

grabbed it in his arms and smashed it, watching the tiny box explode into a kaleidoscope of glass,

dissolving the memories of the awful years. Smiles shot to the camera. Lowered voices darting between

mother and father. Stony glances in his direction, all captured in that little thing. He felt a breath of hope

for at least a moment.

At least until the next camera would show up on his doorstep. ________________________________________________

Foot Episode: Young Rascal Cant Hide!

Hour (Reboot): 1

Views: 65,432

Graham woke from the couch, and for the first time he could remember, he woke to his mother

sitting beside his makeshift bed. He imagined the words she had for him, but nothing came close to what

she actually thrust upon his groggy, irritated self:

You finally did something! That night, we got more views than ever! Keep your mind spinning;

youve finally found your role: the young rascal! With your sister as the pretty one, and you as the

aggressive one, we have all our bases covered!

With that same zeal, his mother went to assemble the new Contifoot system. Graham watched in

horror as the witness and perpetrator of the terror to come was swiftly hung up on its track. The camera

calibrated, refocused and narrowed its gaze on its new target.

Once we let those eyes in, they never turned away.

Scenario Topics

Treatment of Animals PP1

Farmers, pet and animal owners, and scientific researchers have many different ways of treating animals in their care. Fewer than 30% of countries have animal welfare laws, and existing laws are not always enforced. Researchers assert that it is important to be able to use animals in research to test drugs and new medical procedures that can help both people and animals. Sometimes endangered animals are kept in captivity at a high cost in order to protect their limited populations. Animal shelters are often filled with feral animals or those that have been abandoned by their owners. Wild animals in many parts of the world come into conflict with human activity. In the future, how might research impact human understanding and treatment of animals? Are zoos useful educational tools or unethical exhibitions? Are certain animals entitled to more rights than others based on cultural or intelligence differences? How can humans be better stewards in the treatment of animals? Who decides the appropriate treatment of animals and their role in society?

Disappearing Languages PP2

Language is the soul of a culture. The survival of a culture may depend on the language used for rituals and to describe cultural ideas, beliefs, and understandings. What is the impact on culture when its language disappears? By some estimates, of the six thousand languages left on Earth, 90% are expected to disappear or be endangered before the end of this century. In New Zealand, government and community initiatives are trying to revive the language of indigenous people, but even so it is in a precarious state. Many indigenous peoples around the globe dont have support to prevent their language from disappearing. Will anyone be able to read the rich literature embodied in the disappearing languages in the years to come? What oral traditions will be lost? What responsibilities, if any, do governments, institutions, and communities have towards preserving endangered languages?

Recovering from Natural Disaster QP

Earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and other natural disasters are big news when they occur. Front-page news and internet feeds bring us the details of staggering statistics and images of loss of life and property. Recovery work such as rebuilding homes, infrastructure, and businesses go on even when the news moves on to the next big story. The human factor such as recovery from emotional, mental, and physical stress is a painful and difficult journey for survivors of natural disasters, often taking many years after the disaster strikes. A disaster recovery plan (DRP) often proves inadequate especially since it is often developed only after a disaster. Government agencies, insurance companies, charitable organizations, celebrities, and individual volunteers respond with immediate help, but long-term support can be difficult to sustain. How can relief efforts be best utilized, coordinated, and sustained to assist survivors? How can the people, communities, and countries that are affected by a disaster begin to recover from their losses and cope with their changed lives? How will the impact on psychological and physical health be managed?

The Global Workplace AB

The world today is increasingly interdependent with the advent of interconnectedness. The internet brings individuals living in diverse places together for innovative opportunities in global collaboration. Physical space may no longer define a workplace. Many local and international corporations are able to employ people without them having to step out of their homes or countries. Developed countries outsource jobs to other countries where labor may be cheaper and labor laws less regulated. How might a more global workplace affect local and national economies? Some firms downsize their workforce in favor of automated systems that require less human input. These changes create a pool of workers who, besides being out of work, are often unprepared for other jobs. How might employers develop innovative ways to work globally? Is the growing trend of working globally online benefiting current workplace trends? How might this affect the world economy? What economic or educational changes might better prepare governments, businesses, and workers for a global workplace?

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Intellectual Property IC 2014

Music can be downloaded on the internet without the permission of the musician. Knock-off watches, purses, and sunglasses are being sold on city streets. Counterfeit drugs are available in countries around the world, particularly in poorer regions where cost and availability is an issue. All of these things have something in common with a thief: they all involve illegally taking someone else's property.

Intellectual property literary works, music, names and logos that convey information, designs for inventions plays an important role in the global economy. Copyrights, trademarks, and patents are all legal protections that allow creators to exclusively benefit from their innovations, thus encouraging creativity. In the age of globalization and digitalization, these legal protections are being put to the test and pertinent questions must be considered:

How can intellectual property be protected across borders? Are the Berne Convention, the Madrid Protocol, and the World Trade Organization up to this task? Are moral or cultural rights, including the knowledge and practice of indigenous people, adequately protected? In specific situations, such as when patents result in life-saving medicines being unaffordable in less developed countries, how

should intellectual property rights be enforced? Should patent assertion entities, or patent trolls, have the same rights as creators of intellectual property? Could the inability to protect intellectual property hamper creativity?

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Treatment of Animals - Practice Problem #1

Suggested Readings

Casey, M. (2015, February 26). Animal experimentation up 73 percent, study says. CBS News.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/peta-study-finds-animal-testing-in-federal-labs-on-the-increase/

Doki, C. (2014, June 17). South Sudans wildlife become casualties of war and are killed to feed

soldiers and rebels. Inter Press Service. http://www.ipsnews.net/2014/06/south-sudans-wildlife-

become-casualties-war-killed-feed-soldiers-rebels/

Feltman, R. (2014, December 4). New York court rules Tommy the chimp is not a person. The

Washington Post.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2014/12/04/new-york-court-rules-

that-tommy-the-chimp-is-not-a-person/

Goldman, J.G. (2014, February 13). Ethics at the zoo: the case of Marius the giraffe. Scientific

American.com. http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/thoughtful-animal/2014/02/13/ethics-at-the-

zoo-the-case-of-marius-the-giraffe/

Halverstadt, L. (2014, March 28). Why some SeaWorld opponents still love the zoo. Voice of San

Diego. http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/2014/03/28/why-some-seaworld-opponents-still-love-

the-zoo/

Larson, C. (2014, August 22). Dont kidnap my dog: an animal rights movement starts in China.

Business Week.

http://www.bloomberg.com/bw/articles/2014-08-22/dont-kidnap-my-dog-an-animal-rights-

movement-starts-in-china

Maldarelli, C. (2014, February 21). Although purebred dogs can be best of show, are they worst

in health? Scientific American. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/although-purebred-

dogs-can-be-best-in-show-are-they-worst-in-health/

Mason, R. (2015, March 6). David Cameron backs repeal of ban on hunting with dogs. The

Guardian.

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/mar/06/david-cameron-backs-repeal-of-ban-on-

hunting-with-dogs

Wall, T. (2014, March 26). Why the Copenhagen zoo killed the lion family. Discovery News.

http://news.discovery.com/animals/zoo-animals/why-copenhagen-zoo-killed-lion-family-

140326.htm

Wilson, I. (2015, January 2). After bear deaths linked to chocolate, New Hampshire Fish and

Game to propose changes to bait regulations. Concord Monitor.

http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/15330058-95/after-bear-deaths-linked-to-chocolate-nh-

fish-and-game-to-propose-changes-to

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accessible to students

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Disappearing Languages - Practice Problem #2

Suggested Reading

James, F. (2014, October 28). Smartphones apps used to save endangered indigenous languages.

Australian Broadcasting Network http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-28/phone-apps-used-to-

save-endangered-indigenous-language/5847640

Morelle, R. (2014, September 3). Economic success drives language extinction. BBC News.

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-29037168

Nuwer, R. (2014, June 6). Why we must save dying tongues. BBC.com.

http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20140606-why-we-must-save-dying-languages

Pegg, D. (2013, June 28). 25 most endangered languages in the world. List 25.

http://list25.com/25-most-endangered-languages-in-the-world/

Stern, A. (2015, January 26). Technology to the endangered language rescue? Huffington Post.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alissa-stern/technology-to-the-endange_b_6225900.html

Stern, A. (2015, January 4). Protecting our cultural endangered species: school policies.

Huffington Post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alissa-stern/protecting-our-cultural-

e_b_6091288.html

Turin, M. (2013, December 3). Globalization helps preserve endangered languages. Yale Global

Online. http://yaleglobal.yale.edu/content/globalization-helps-preserve-endangered-languages

Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona. (2014, July 14). Physicists create tool to foresee language

destruction impact and thus prevent it. ScienceDaily.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/07/140725080312.htm

Wright, E. (2014, November 18). What can we learn from efforts to save an ancient South

American language? The Guardian.

http://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/nov/18/endangered-language-quechua-columbia-

chile

Young, H. (2014, December 22). Reindeer herders, an app, and the fight to save a language. The

Guardian. http://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/dec/22/-sp-reindeer-herders-an-app-and-

the-fight-to-save-a-language


available to students.

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Recovering from Disaster - Qualifying Problem

Suggested Readings

The Associated Press. (2015, January 10). Haiti better off 5 years after quake, though still

troubled. NYTimes.com. http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/01/10/world/americas/ap-cb-

haiti-earthquake-anniversary.html

Folger, T. (2014, December 25). Will Indonesia be ready for the next tsunami? National

Geographic. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/12/141226-tsunami-indonesia-

catastrophe-banda-aceh-warning-science/

Goldenberg, S. (2014, September 14). Natural disasters displaced more people than war in 2013,

study finds. The Guardian. http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/sep/17/natural-disasters-

refugee-people-war-2013-study

Jegillos, S. G. (2014, December 23. The tsunamis 10-year impact: in a region still endangered by

disasters, we are better prepared. United Nations Development Program.

http://www.us.undp.org/content/washington/en/home/presscenter/articles/2014/12/23/the-

tsunami-s-10-year-impact-in-a-region-still-endangered-by-disasters-we-are-better-prepared/

Lee, D. (2014, December 27). Since tsunami, life in Indonesias Aceh province shaped by Islamic

law. Los Angeles Times. http://touch.latimes.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-82399460/

McQuire, B. (2015, March 28). Are we ready for the next volcanic catastrophe? The Guardian.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/28/are-we-ready-for-the-next-big-volcanic-

eruption-tambora-bill-mcguire

Milman, O. (2015, March 25). Life in the Philippines: preparing for the next typhoon. The

Guardian. http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/mar/25/life-in-the-philippines-

preparing-for-the-next-typhoon-haiyan

Ong, J.C. (2015, March 27). Does humanitarian aid mend communities or break them? The

Guardian. http://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-

network/2015/mar/27/impact-communities-distribution-aid-typhoon-haiyan-philippines

Rowling, M. (2014, January 14). States, donors must do more to tackle rising disaster risk: U.N.

Reuters. http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/01/14/us-disaster-development-

idUSKBN0KN1IC20150114

Suroyo, G. (2014, December 25). Thousands pray at Indonesian mosque that survived, 10 years

after tsunami. Reuters. http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/25/us-tsunami-anniversary-

indonesia-idUSKBN0K30KE20141225


accessible to students.

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Suggested Readings

Crossley, R. (2014, June 30). Will workplace robots cost more jobs than they create? BCC News.

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-27995372

Dignan, L. (2013, June 9). Cloud, automation to alter offshore outsourcing equation. ZDNet.

http://www.zdnet.com/article/cloud-automation-to-alter-offshore-outsourcing-equation/

The Economist. (2014, January 18). The future of jobs: the onrushing wave. Business Insider.

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/the-future-of-jobs-the-onrushing-wave-2014-1

Evangelista, B. (2014, November 8). Sigh, Robot: Telepresence of the present not so useful yet.

SFGate. http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Sigh-Robot-Telepresence-of-the-present-not-so-

5879455.php

Ito, A. (2014, March 12). Your job taught to machines puts half U.S. work at risk.

Bloomberg.com. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-03-12/your-job-taught-to-

machines-puts-half-u-s-work-at-risk

Macklay, K. (2014, February 18). UC Berkeley News Center.

http://newscenter.berkeley.edu/2014/02/18/report-offshoring-and-outsourcing-a-mixed-bag-for-

american-jobs-wages/

McKeefry, H. L., (2014, September 19). Infographic: Apple perfects global supply chain. EBN.

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Porter, E. (2014, February 24). Globalization that works for workers at home. NYTimes.com.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/business/free-trade-that-american-workers-can-live-

with.html

Salzman, H. & Lowell, B. L. (2013, July 24). The bogus high-tech worker shortage: How guest

workers lower U.S. wages. PBS NewsHour. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/the-bogus-

high-tech-worker-shortage-how-guest-workers-lower-us-wages/

Simon, C. C. (2013, January 30). The world is their workplace. NYTimes.com.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/03/education/edlife/the-world-is-their-workplace.html

Zarroli, J. (2014. December16). Reshoring trend has little impact on U.S. economy, study finds.

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economy-study-finds



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Suggested Readings

Bessler, A. (2014, August 1). Obama signs bill unlocking cell phones. CBS News.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/obama-signs-bill-unlocking-cellphones/

Bogel, A. (2014, November 17). U.S. public health advocates are worried about a historic trade

deal with Asia. The Week. http://theweek.com/article/index/272035/us-public-health-advocates-

are-worried-about-a-historic-trade-deal-with-asia

Campbell, T. & Cass, W. (2013, December 5). 3-D Printing will be a counterfeiters best friend.

Scientific American. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/3-d-printing-will-be-a-

counterfeiters-best-friend/

Carson, E. (2014, August 1). 3-D printing: Overcoming the legal and intellectual property issues.

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issues/

Chinas Alibaba spent $160 fighting fake goods. (2014, December 23). BBC News.

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-30595150

Chung, A. & Levine, D. (2014, October 22). Big Tech winning battle with patent trolls. Reuters.

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Gibbs, S. (2014, August 12). Monkey business: macaque selfie cant be copyrighted, say US and

UK. The Guardian. http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/aug/22/monkey-business-

macaque-selfie-cant-be-copyrighted-say-us-and-uk

Hern, A. (October 31). Spain moves to protect domestic media with new Google tax. The

Guardian. http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/oct/31/spain-newspaper-google-tax

Patents that kill. (2014, August 8). The Economist.

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Pollack, A. (2014, March 10). Patentholder on breast cancer tests denied injunction in lawsuit.

NYTimes.com. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/11/business/patentholder-on-breast-cancer-tests-

denied-injunction-in-lawsuit.html?_r=0

Sweeny, M. (2014, May 29). Google is not doing enough to curb online piracy, says Cameron

advisor. The Guardian. http://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/may/29/google-curb-online-

piracy-cameron-adviser

Weed, J. (2014, April 28). Welcome to the Haiyatt. In China, its not the hotel it sounds like.

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