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Let the Wookiee win.

Obi-Mom Kenobi — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:56:25 +0000

Chewbacca:    Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrgh
C-3PO:           He made a fair move. Screaming about it can’t help you.
Han Solo:       Let him have it. It’s not wise to upset a Wookiee.
C-3PO:          But sir, nobody worries about upsetting a droid.
Han Solo:      That’s ’cause droids don’t pull people’s arms out of their sockets when they lose. Wookiees are known to do that.
Chewbacca: Grrf.
C-3PO:         I see your point, sir. I suggest a new strategy, R2. Let the Wookiee win.
                                    Star Wars IV: A New Hope

ScoutMom has found a great collection of “Mompetitor” animated videos. As she noted, all you have to do is add a discussion of curriculum choices to make them homeschoolers.

I’m not the Jedi I should be. I want more. And I know I shouldn’t.

Obi-Mom Kenobi — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:18:52 +0000

Anakin Skywalker: “I feel lost.”
Padmé: “Lost?”
Anakin Skywalker: “Obi-Wan and the Council don’t trust me.”
Padmé: “They trust you with their lives.”
Anakin Skywalker: “Something’s happening. I’m not the Jedi I should be. I want more. And I know I shouldn’t.”

Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith

Sadly, there are all things we want when we’re young that are just not allowed. Fortunately, as an adult, you can do something about it…

“When I was a kid, there are two things I wanted badly and never got…”

I will not defer.

Obi-Mom Kenobi — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:01:18 +0000

“I will not defer…I have come before you to resolve this attack on our sovereignty now.” – Queen Amidala, Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace

Amy, over at The Foil Hat, has this up today, and I thought it was too brilliant not to, like ya know, share. Take back your right to an opinion.

Typography from Ronnie Bruce on Vimeo.

Monsters out there, leaking in here.

Obi-Mom Kenobi — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:54:23 +0000

“Monsters out there, leaking in here. Weesa all sinking and no power. Whena yousa thinking we are in trouble?” – Jar Jar Binks, Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace

Some things fall squarely into the “What were they thinking?” category. Qui-Gon Ginn has a talent for finding such things. Don’t ask me where she finds them, it is enough to know that she does. Make sure you have the volume on.

Total Eclipse of the Heart: Literal Video Version

PS – I officially apologize for using a Jar Jar Binks quote. It had to be done.

I think you just can’t bear to let a gorgeous guy like me out of your sight.

Obi-Mom Kenobi — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:51:04 +0000

Han Solo: “Well Princess, it looks like you managed to keep me here a while longer.”
Princess Leia: “I had nothing to do with it. General Rieekan thinks it’s dangerous for anyone to leave the system until they’ve activated the energy shield.”
Han Solo: “That’s a good story. I think you just can’t bear to let a gorgeous guy like me out of your sight.”
Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back

When I was pregnant with Padawan Learner, I worked from home and went through a period of watching two TV series during the day while Dad Windu was at the office. Monday through Friday these reruns played out from beginning to end. It was great! I’d heard about Northern Exposure while in college, but had never seen an episode of it, and I was a bit hit or miss (mostly miss) on Magnum P.I. episodes. Therefore, I happily watched both of these series during this nine month baby-cooking time. It’s amazing how quickly you can work through a series when you watch five episodes a week.

I was thrilled then, as you can well imagine, to see a link about the similarity between Han Solo and Magnum P.I. in my mailbox this morning. Eileen, you rock! Think of it as Han Solo, P.I.

If you will not be turned, you will be destroyed.

Obi-Mom Kenobi — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:23:48 +0000

“If you will not be turned, you will be destroyed.” – The Emperor, Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi

That’s right, Mr. Weatherman. If you don’t get things more in line with our wishes…

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqw2KOOzdzQ]

Well, don’t say I didn’t warn you.

You truly belong here with us among the clouds.

Obi-Mom Kenobi — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:00:11 +0000

Lando: ”You look absolutely beautiful. You truly belong here with us among the clouds.”
Princess Leia: [coolly] “Thank you.”
Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back

Sometimes I see something that just blows my hair back. This is one of those times. The videoes I’m referring to are a visual series about mathematics and spacial relationships, and I recommend that you watch them all. The home website is Dimensions; from there you can watch the entire series. Lest you mistakenly think I’m brilliant, the credit must go to Diane Flynn Keith who publishes the rave-reviewed ClickSchooling Ezine with 10,600+ subscribers. If you’re ready to save time and money with fun, web-based curriculum ideas, get your FREE subscription now at ClickSchooling.

CLICKSCHOOLING REVIEW:
Recommended Website:
Dimensions
http://www.dimensions-math.org/Dim_E.htm

Age Range: 12 and up (Don’t let that stop you from sharing aspects with younger children/students.)

My thanks to MaryAnna for recommending this terrific website that will open even the most math-reluctant minds to the beauty and dimensions of mathematics. Created by three math enthusiasts (with terrific credentials) this site offers a free film on mathematics that references the work of renown mathematicians, scientists, artists, and others in a multi-media presentation that is sure to amaze and (hopefully) make the subject matter understandable. The film is divided into 9 chapters as follows:

*Chapter 1, Dimension Two – Learn or review what meridians and parallels are, and “enjoy the spectacle of the Earth rolling like a ball!”

*Chapter 2, Dimension Three – Mixes “elementary” math with imagination and philosophical elements and provides some exercises to make sure you’ve understood the material.

*Chapters 3 and 4, Fourth Dimension – Contains more difficult mathematical concepts. However, the viewer is encouraged to pause the film and consult a reference page for additional information. As the creators explain, “you can always sit back and enjoy the pictures!”

*Chapters 5 and 6 – Contains an introduction to complex numbers that could also be used as a refresher course. As the
designers explain, “If you know nothing about complex numbers, you should push the pause button as often as you like, and try to understand using the references that we propose. These chapters are the most “school-like” of the film. To thank you for your efforts, chapter 6 ends with an amazing deep zoom scene.”

*Chapters 7 and 8 – Get an introduction to the Hopf fibration. Again the film creators explain that even though it’s not
beginner’s stuff, “it is quite pretty and deserves to be understood.”

*Chapter 9 – Shows the proof of a theorem of geometry that is relatively “elementary.” As the designers explain, “Without proofs for theorems mathematics would not exist, and we wanted to make this very clear at the end of a film that is essentially about mathematical objects.”

Each lesson or “chapter” of the film is 13 minutes long. Watch it in segments or sit down and watch the whole 117 minutes in one sitting. You are encouraged to use it in a way that works for you “based on your interest, your prior knowledge on the subject, or simply on your mood of the moment!”

Permission to copy the above review in its entirety was obtained from the author.

Just you reconsider playing that message for him!

Obi-Mom Kenobi — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:07:12 +0000

C-3PO: “Just you reconsider playing that message for him!”
[R2 beeps a question]
C-3PO: “No, I don’t think he likes you at all.”
[R2 beeps again]
C-3PO: “No, I don’t like you either.”
Star Wars IV: A New Hope

After watching an outline of the entire Star Wars saga, in sonnet form, Padawan Learner said, “Just you reconsider playing that message again.” Well, that settled which title this post was going to get.

I don’t… I don’t believe it.

Obi-Mom Kenobi — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:34:24 +0000

Luke Skywalker: “I don’t… I don’t believe it.”
Yoda: “That is why you fail.”

Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back

This is what I don’t believe! I hope you enjoy it as much as we have.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk5_OSsawz4]

Here, Star Wars quotes are set to the music of several of John Williams’ movie soundtracks – Jaws, Superman, Harry Potter, etc – including, of course, Star Wars.

Thanks to Jake and Jake’s Mom for telling us about it.

I’ll be careful.

Obi-Mom Kenobi — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:52:34 +0000

[a large-eyed creature gives Luke a rough shove and starts yelling in a language Luke doesn't understand]
Dr. Evazan: ”He doesn’t like you.”
Luke: “Sorry.”
Dr. Evazan: ”I don’t like you either. You just watch yourself. We’re wanted men. I have the death sentence on twelve systems.”
Luke: “I’ll be careful.”
Dr. Evazan: ”You’ll be dead!”

Star Wars IV: A New Hope

You have to be careful of the enemies you make in life, in order to keep on living. What if a strange guy who gave you the creeps moved into your building? Would you have what it takes to save the world?

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Xp_WXvuJrM]