Intro
Story
Rules
This is a neutral class. Non-partisan, non-political.
Liber: free, independent
Liber or Libri: book
Libere: freely
Libero: deliver, liberate
Libero: to raise up, to lift, grow
Libertas: freedom, liberty, independence
Liber: child, offspring, as opposed to slave
What is Liberty to you?
Quote by Thomas Jefferson:
The Liber Cycle (also referred to as the Cycle of Greatness)
Truth
Application
Challenges the Character
Transformation
Real Change
Does our current education make us free?
Our Greek Educational background
Grammar School
Grammar: the study of rules for language structure
Rhetoric: the study of rules for using language effectively
Logic: reasoning skill
Advanced School
Arithmetic: the study of numbers
Geometry: the study of points, lines, angles and figures
Astronomy: science that deals with the universe
Music: the art of sound
Does the study of this make us free?
Our Hebrew Background
Elementary School
Right/Wrong
Good/Bad
True/False
Love of Learning
Advanced School
Vision: the power of anticipating that which may come to pass
Mission: a self-imposed task or calling
Abilities: talents, special skills or aptitudes
Skills: proficiency through knowledge and training
Since we have all acquired our Greek Education from some form of schooling, and we all should know the Elementary school basics, right/wrong, we are going to focus on what we can learn in the advanced school.
We cannot learn using Vision and Mission alone, we must use our Abilities and Skills, and the converse is true.
Climb the Scholarship Ladders
Vision Mission Abilities Skills
Mentored
Self directed
Apprentice -Liberty Project is a Practice Scholar class
Practice
Based on what you have told me you want to get out of the class, what is a “Vision” “Mission”? What abilities can we walk away from class with?
What types of skills will you have?
Vision: Man is a being that craves freedom more than anything. I see the connection between education and greatness.
Mission: I can be an advocate for freedom. I have a personal call to greatness and I can take a stand for freedom.
Abilities: Understand self-governance
I am able to organize like-minded people to affect positive outcomes in my community.
I am able to participate in local government meetings and political campaigns.
I can see through the hype of hidden agendas.
Skills: Finding my voice to share through writing, speaking, oral persuasion, analytical thinking and memorization.
Making mistakes is part of success, be vulnerable.
People who stay home want to be in their Comfort Zone
By coming here, you have shown that you are willing to be in the Learning Zone, where you are a little uncomfortable.
Push yourself until you know your boundaries of your Shutdown Zone.
Elect Class Officers
President: Devotional (prayer, Pledge of Allegiance)
Secretary: Collect papers, distribute materials, make note of things to send to class
Review Syllabus
Key of Liberty is the foundation for studying and will help you focus your allegiance to God, self and country. We will study the Colonial and Revolutionary periods of our country and gain a greater appreciation for the sacrifices made by our Founding Fathers.
Each week you will have a writing and reading assignment. The class will participate in simulations, book discussions and debates. We will study and work to memorize the Declaration of Independence.
Journaling
Assignment:
Read Red Scarf Girl
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