3b Beaches:Seal Beach & Bodega Bay

Seal Beach

VS

Bodega Bay

Contains a title using the format listed above .25 points



Contains a web link to your locations. (eg you can use the tools in your blog where you paste your work; there is a little icon that looks like a link) .25 points

http://www.sonoma-county.org/film/FilmGallery/Water_Sites/Bodega_Bay_Coast_4.jpg

http://www.bodegabay.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodega_Bay

http://www.visitusa.com/california/images/beach-photos/orange-county/seal-beach/seal-beach.jpg

http://www.visitusa.com/california/beaches/orange-county/seal-beach.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seal_Beach
Contains an explanation regarding how this component (any aspect of it; eg content of videos, content of websites) connects to your study of humanities. .25 point

These beautiful beaches connects with our study of humanities by culture and diversity. California is known for beautiful beaches that provides a place where people can go to find peace, comfort, experiences, and knowledge. These beaches help provided one to understand the originality of each place and relate it through music and culture.
Contains the following elements that will be used in upcoming projects for analytical purposes:
What are some assumptions/stereotypes you think people have of each location: 1 point

Both of these beaches are in California so the stereotypes might be a little similar. One might think California beaches are filled with good looking people, hot sun, peaceful waves crashing, parties, and lots of activities to do. Bodega Bay might be stereotyped more are the romantic gate away and Seal Beach might be stereotyped as a party getaway.
List 3 things that make each location similar: 1 point

Both amazingly beautiful with great views, attraction tourist, both located in California.
List 3 things that make each location so different: 1 point

Seal Beach has more activities on the beach than Bodega Bay.

Bodega is colder that Seal Beach.

Seal Beach is fast paced and has a younger age group as Bodega Bay is low key and a romantic setting.
Questioning: What else would you like to know about these places? When completing the question section, lead your audience into the question by stating a fact you do know, yet you still have the related question. This way, both your audience and you will have an educational experience. .5 point

I know that each of these beaches are wonderfully different and many people travel to visit them. I want to know which beach people prefer to go to? The laid back romantic setting or the hip and up beat setting?


5. Using your classmates work from last week, tell us one thing you learned from 1 student. Is this one thing some common experience you share or some experience that is completely different than what you experienced? Is this one thing related to our class theoretical foundation and if so, how? Is that one thing related to historical or cultural context of this country or a different one? Link that persons blog to this entry (eg cut paste that blog entry here) . .5 point

I read Jessica Bozzetto blog from last week. She did her 3A assignment on Chicago and New York. I learned that people stereotype New Yorkers as not being friendly and always in a hurry. I also learned the stereotypes on Chicago is that its called the "Windy City" because its always windy.