Media Project
Blog Entry: Media Project
Blog Entry: Media Project
Posted by: pixiepumpkin
Posted: October 19, 2010, 10:59:59 AM
Updated: October 25, 2010, 11:14:42 AM
Posted: October 19, 2010, 10:59:59 AM
Updated: October 25, 2010, 11:14:42 AM
List of inventions – Rubik’s cube, Rubik’s Magic, Simon Says, Walkman, (simulation of)Super Nintendo, cabage patch kids (show off Jaylin, Morgan, and Sage), Smurfs (Show off Smurf toys)
Rubik’s Magic – Perhaps the most challenging and fun part of many classic 80s toys. Many people think the Rubik’s Magic is a new invention of the 2000, but it was really created in 1987. Unlike the Rubik’s cube, Rubik’s Magic is a flat tile like puzzle that consists of many ring designs. The object of the puzzle is that they’re supposed to be side by side rings when you start out, and you have to somehow get the rings connected. Just don’t mess up the puzzle and get yours hopelessly stuck like mine is.
Cabbage Patch Kids – The one totally booming toy of the 80s! It was all the talk, end even now, is still as popular as it was then. Cabbage Patch kids went from toys, to records, to books, and etc! Created by Xavier Roberts in 1978, Cabbage Patch kids were the toys that gave dolls a brand new face.
“Each one is a very special one” is a famous Cabbage Patch Kids quote, and its true to its name! Like people or snowflakes, there’s not one Cabbage Patch Kid that’s completely identical. Cabbage Patch Kids variety in different ages and sizes; kids, newborns, and preemies. Probably my personal favorite about Cabbage Patch Kids is the endless line of clothing and accessories you can dress your dolls in. PJs, rain gear, bathing suits, and more!
These dolls have come a long way, and so has their history. For the most part, they simply started off as simple little dolls, soon getting their very own pets, like Cabbage Patch ponies and puppies!
How can you tell if you have a real and genuine Cabbage Patch Kid? Simply look for Xavier Robert’s signature on your doll’s left butt cheek!
Simon Says – While it may have been developed in the 1970s, it’s more so an 80s icon. This game really helps promote mental development, and you can see just how good your memory is! (And perhaps make it a bit better.) The game is quite simple, really, you mostly just try and repeat everything the device does, and hope you don’t screw up. (demonstrates the game)
Super Nintendo – Oh…where would the world be without the creation of Nintendo? Without Mario, Kirby, and Link, and everyone’s favorite heroes? Created in 1887, it may have been closer to the 90s, but Super Nintendo was still a top icon even in those three years. I look back now – as I’m sure plenty of teens do, of our younger years and playing the first creations of this game console. I’m sure I don’t even have to tell anyone just how far Nintendo has come; just take a look! The once 2-D plumber made from dots and pixels, apparently, according to Nintendo, will literally be hopping out of the screen when the new Nintedo 3Ds are released! And as amazing as the new graphics and Nintendo gadgets sure are, many of us still find ourselves drawn back to the beautiful lame graphics and designs of this treasure. (talks about various Nintendo games and does a Nintendo simulation with Nintendo8)
“Smurftastic”, “that is so smurf” and all those colorful phrases wouldn’t be possible if it weren’t for everyone’s favorite little blue guys, the Smurfs! Definitely a top 80s icon, the Smurfs have delighted our parents, grandparents, and even us! Well, hey, I still have all my toys and shamelessly will admit I occasionally watch the show if it’s on! There may be about 300 Smurfs in total of the Smurf village, but each one is unique as can be, especially the one and only girl, Smurfette! Well, with an exception to Sassette! You really can’t help but smile when you see these little blue balls of joy scurrying around, or hear them put “smurf” in just about every sentence. (shows off the smurfs)
Care Bears – “Care Bear Count Down! Four, three, two, one!” (And that is where they shoot rainbows from their stomach.) Oh, my childhood would have been nothing without these adorable and colorful, and lovely fuzzy bears! Created in the1981, they’re responsible for teaching many young children about the goodness and importance of caring. And what a way to teach it – fluffy talking teddy bears!
Each one is as unique as its name, directed by the leader “Tender Heart”, care bears each have some sort of picture called a “tummy symbol” imprinted on their stomach. The tummy symbols represent the bear’s personality and what they stand for. The care bears were originally only meant to be created to send cheerful good wishes in greeting cards, and I bet the creator certainly wasn’t expecting these fluffy bears to be such a big hit!
Possible project ideas
• Show a “How To” video of how to solve a Rubik’s Magic, and have someone in the class come up and try it
• Bring Sage, Jessica and Cryssy and some various outfits and do a dress up little fashion show of the Cabbage Patch Kids
• Show a “How To” video of someone solving a Rubik’s cube, and have someone in the class try it.
• Simulate Super Nintendo off the “Nintendo 8” website. (Have the class choose what games they want.)
• Demonstrate the “Simon Says” game for the class.
• Borrow Caden’s “Rubik’s 360c” to show the timeline of Rubik’s cubes.
• Show off smurfs…. (Not much else I can think of)
• If there’s enough time, talk about Care Bears and “My Little Pony” (Bring in the toys)
Rubik’s Magic – Perhaps the most challenging and fun part of many classic 80s toys. Many people think the Rubik’s Magic is a new invention of the 2000, but it was really created in 1987. Unlike the Rubik’s cube, Rubik’s Magic is a flat tile like puzzle that consists of many ring designs. The object of the puzzle is that they’re supposed to be side by side rings when you start out, and you have to somehow get the rings connected. Just don’t mess up the puzzle and get yours hopelessly stuck like mine is.
Cabbage Patch Kids – The one totally booming toy of the 80s! It was all the talk, end even now, is still as popular as it was then. Cabbage Patch kids went from toys, to records, to books, and etc! Created by Xavier Roberts in 1978, Cabbage Patch kids were the toys that gave dolls a brand new face.
“Each one is a very special one” is a famous Cabbage Patch Kids quote, and its true to its name! Like people or snowflakes, there’s not one Cabbage Patch Kid that’s completely identical. Cabbage Patch Kids variety in different ages and sizes; kids, newborns, and preemies. Probably my personal favorite about Cabbage Patch Kids is the endless line of clothing and accessories you can dress your dolls in. PJs, rain gear, bathing suits, and more!
These dolls have come a long way, and so has their history. For the most part, they simply started off as simple little dolls, soon getting their very own pets, like Cabbage Patch ponies and puppies!
How can you tell if you have a real and genuine Cabbage Patch Kid? Simply look for Xavier Robert’s signature on your doll’s left butt cheek!
Simon Says – While it may have been developed in the 1970s, it’s more so an 80s icon. This game really helps promote mental development, and you can see just how good your memory is! (And perhaps make it a bit better.) The game is quite simple, really, you mostly just try and repeat everything the device does, and hope you don’t screw up. (demonstrates the game)
Super Nintendo – Oh…where would the world be without the creation of Nintendo? Without Mario, Kirby, and Link, and everyone’s favorite heroes? Created in 1887, it may have been closer to the 90s, but Super Nintendo was still a top icon even in those three years. I look back now – as I’m sure plenty of teens do, of our younger years and playing the first creations of this game console. I’m sure I don’t even have to tell anyone just how far Nintendo has come; just take a look! The once 2-D plumber made from dots and pixels, apparently, according to Nintendo, will literally be hopping out of the screen when the new Nintedo 3Ds are released! And as amazing as the new graphics and Nintendo gadgets sure are, many of us still find ourselves drawn back to the beautiful lame graphics and designs of this treasure. (talks about various Nintendo games and does a Nintendo simulation with Nintendo8)
“Smurftastic”, “that is so smurf” and all those colorful phrases wouldn’t be possible if it weren’t for everyone’s favorite little blue guys, the Smurfs! Definitely a top 80s icon, the Smurfs have delighted our parents, grandparents, and even us! Well, hey, I still have all my toys and shamelessly will admit I occasionally watch the show if it’s on! There may be about 300 Smurfs in total of the Smurf village, but each one is unique as can be, especially the one and only girl, Smurfette! Well, with an exception to Sassette! You really can’t help but smile when you see these little blue balls of joy scurrying around, or hear them put “smurf” in just about every sentence. (shows off the smurfs)
Care Bears – “Care Bear Count Down! Four, three, two, one!” (And that is where they shoot rainbows from their stomach.) Oh, my childhood would have been nothing without these adorable and colorful, and lovely fuzzy bears! Created in the1981, they’re responsible for teaching many young children about the goodness and importance of caring. And what a way to teach it – fluffy talking teddy bears!
Each one is as unique as its name, directed by the leader “Tender Heart”, care bears each have some sort of picture called a “tummy symbol” imprinted on their stomach. The tummy symbols represent the bear’s personality and what they stand for. The care bears were originally only meant to be created to send cheerful good wishes in greeting cards, and I bet the creator certainly wasn’t expecting these fluffy bears to be such a big hit!
Possible project ideas
• Show a “How To” video of how to solve a Rubik’s Magic, and have someone in the class come up and try it
• Bring Sage, Jessica and Cryssy and some various outfits and do a dress up little fashion show of the Cabbage Patch Kids
• Show a “How To” video of someone solving a Rubik’s cube, and have someone in the class try it.
• Simulate Super Nintendo off the “Nintendo 8” website. (Have the class choose what games they want.)
• Demonstrate the “Simon Says” game for the class.
• Borrow Caden’s “Rubik’s 360c” to show the timeline of Rubik’s cubes.
• Show off smurfs…. (Not much else I can think of)
• If there’s enough time, talk about Care Bears and “My Little Pony” (Bring in the toys)