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Slytherin Fox · 01-28-2009, 04:57 PM

Antonio walked into the classroom, getting things ready for the students ahead of time. There were two differrent subjects he wanted to cover in today's lesson, so he knew that time was of the essence. The first part of the lesson was going to focus on currency conversion, so he began to get his materials out for the students as they entered the room.

The first item was a converter chart which would convert wizarding money into United States dollars -

Harry Potter currency converter

The second item was another converter chart, this one converted the British pound, the U.S. dollar, the Canadian dollar, the Euro dollar, the Australian dollar and the Japanese yen back and forth into one of the other type of currency.

Currency Converter - Yahoo! Finance

There were other types of currency in the world, of course, but Antonio had found these sources easy to work with and thought the students would be able to use the materials easily in class.

He waited for the students to show up, calling out instructions to each person as they entered.

"Good morning, everyone. We are going to be working with a couple different things today, but the first part deals with currency. Please take one of each of the two handouts as you enter, then take a seat and we'll be getting ready soon. Feel free to take a chocolate chip cookie, as well, and perhaps some pumpkin juice." He gestured to the serving area to the side of his desk.

cashdoubleena · 01-28-2009, 09:39 PM

Lana raised her hand to answer Professor Antonio's question "Where I live its always hot so most of the muggle boys wear swim shorts and possibly a t." If this was how the class was going to go she would do great, she loved fashion. "For me it depends on the day, most of the muggle schools have activities they expect you to join in so mostly its jeans, a t-shirt, and sunglasses. But if it wasn't to school it's a completely different case."

Becky · 01-28-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dances_With_Potter

Cadence looked at Ana and gave her a Really, it will be okay look. She continued listening to the rest of the class, dreading its end and what would await them in the common room.

Jack smiled as he waited for Dumont to say something.

roey · 01-28-2009, 09:43 PM

"Very true, some schools don't require a uniform. My old school had different uniforms, one for the fall and winter and one for spring and summer. You could wear them interchangably. I guess that it depends on where you are and like Lana said what activity is happening for events." Chalice said in responce to Lana's remark.

01-28-2009, 09:44 PM

Raising her hand, Liz replies "I have a muggle friend down the street from where I live. Her mom always makes her wear long frilly dresses. I don't know if that would seen right, though... I don't think I'd much like to have to always wear dresses, jeans and t-shirts seem fine to me."

roey · 01-28-2009, 09:46 PM

"I prefer jeans and t-shirt better too, but depending on where you are and what your enviroment is like dresses can be very appropriate." Chalice said to Liz and waving.

Daffy.Potter · 01-28-2009, 09:48 PM

Livvy shuddered at the thought of wearing dresses. Ew... "I would just wear normal clothes. In other words.. jeans.. and a t-shirt. Nothing too formal or something that seemed like you were just hit by a hurricane," she said, nodding her head.

roey · 01-28-2009, 09:50 PM

"Yeah, and that is normal, for most. Like I said sometimes dresses and torn clothes are what is in, what is socially acceptable to wear. Like wizards and robes."

01-28-2009, 09:55 PM

Looking at Chalice, and smiling. " I don't know, but I did hear that you can actually buy clothes that have actually been torn already! Now why would anyone want to spend so much, for torn clothes?"

Daffy.Potter · 01-28-2009, 09:55 PM

Livvy nodded and thought about what Chalice said. "Yeah.. in some places. Dresses is what is polite and normal to do. Sometimes might even bring shame upon the family if they wore torn up clothes or such careless clothing. While other places, it's just normal to wear such torn up clothes.. because that's just how it's like there."

She chuckled at what Liz. "I know! Back where I live. People buy them because it's just the latest fashion."

Slytherin Fox · 01-28-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by roey

"My old school had us wearing uniforms. The principal which is like the headmaster said that they were used to make everyone equal. You can't tell who is rich and who is poor by what they are wearing if everyone is wearing the same thing." Chalice explained.

"That's a very good explanation," Antonio agreed. "Three points to you for your eloquence! This is why uniforms are good in a way, even though they don't allow us as much opportunity to express our individuality."

Antonio realized that time was going by very quickly. "What I would like to do is go ahead and assign homework now," he said. "I hope all of you continue to play around with these materials, become familiar with the different currency exchanges and how they fluctuate and with current muggle fashion as well. I will leave the classroom open for a while so that you may study in here, and points will be posted up later."

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Muggle Studies Homework 1

For these exercises, you will use this converter -

Harry Potter currency converter

1. Figure out how much money $500.00 U.S. dollars would equal in wizarding money. (2 points)

2. Figure out how much $750.00 U.S. dollars would be in wizarding money. (2 points)

Next, you will need this converter -

Currency Converter - Yahoo! Finance

3. Convert $500.00 in U.S. currency into Euro-dollars, British pounds, Canadian dollars, Australian dollars and Japanese yen. (Note: Because of the fluctuating exchange rate, your answers are going to vary. Don't worry about that, as long as they are within acceptable range it's fine. (6 points)

Next, we move on to fashion. The ladies will be using this book -

Fashion for women -- fashion designers, latest fashion trends, fashion tips

Whereas the gentlemen will be using this one -

Men's Fashion - Grooming, Style and Fashion for Men

All exercises depend on whether you are a boy or a girl!

Referring to your book as needed, what do you think you would like to wear to -

4. A formal party such as a prom (2 points)

5. A rock concert (2 points)

6. A sporting event (2 points)

7. A semi-nice restaurant (2 points)

8. Shopping at the mall (2 points)

(20 points are possible for this assignment)

Please PM all your assignments to me, Slytherin Fox. Be sure to include your user name, House and user ID number on your work. Deadline for this assignment is 2:00 p.m. PST (10:00 p.m. GMT, 5:00 p.m. Eastern) on Wednesday, February 4 (one week from now).

'That's all I have for you today," Antonio finished.

CruppieMom89 · 01-28-2009, 09:56 PM

Cadence raised her hand, hoping participation would keep them from losing points. She wanted to weigh in on the uniform vs. non-uniform schools. Professor, if I may, I know this wasn't the question, but I wrote a paper at my muggle school about schools that don't have uniforms. Most schools with uniforms say, as one of my classmates already pointed out, that it helps erase the boundaries of social class within schools. Others say, though, that they choose uniforms because clothing, or lack thereof, causes distractions. Many schools without uniforms, though, say that a student's clothing is a form of self-expression and, as long as it is appropriate for school, they should be allowed to express themselves in this manner. Also, these schools say it is argueable that uniforms erase the divisions of social classes because many students still have to buy their uniforms secondhand and in various worn conditions. I don't mind wearing a uniform though, because then I don't have to worry about deciding what to wear in the morning.

Riverlynn · 01-28-2009, 09:57 PM

Lasca shook her head at them all. She raised her hand hesitantly. She had spent all her life around wizards and witches, and had very little contact with muggles. In Transylvania most of the time the girls wore dresses, although they would also wear black pants with high heeled boots if they deemed it appropriate.

"I would much rather wear a long skirt, or black slacks with my high heeled boots. Witches robes are comfortable to me as well. I am curious though..." She hesitated but asked anyway. "What are jeans?"

PadfootAndTheWolf · 01-28-2009, 09:57 PM

Chris stood up and walked overto the Professor's desk. "That was a great lesson Professor! Can't wait to figure out what the Final surprise will be. Last years Carnival was so fun. See you next class." and he wrote down the homework and left.

roey · 01-28-2009, 09:57 PM

"Because it is fashion. You can buy clothes like that, I have some up in the Gryffindor girls dorm. People find some style that they like and if enough people like it, clothes companies make clothes to follow that. People were into torn jeans and shirts so clothes companies started making shirts and jeans with tears in them." Chalice said smiling back at Liz.

01-28-2009, 09:58 PM

Looking up when the professor mentioned homework. Liz looks over at Chalice, "Would you like to work together on this for awhile?" she asks with a smile. "We haven't really seen much of each other since the feast."

purple·myst · 01-28-2009, 09:59 PM

Kait raised her hand and said, "Sir, I'd probably just wear jeans and a comfy t-shirt, or pajama pants for when I have nothing going on."

CruppieMom89 · 01-28-2009, 09:59 PM

Cadence wrote down the homework and packed up her things. She turned to Ana, Melanie, and Set. I think we're supposed to meet the Prefect in the common room. She took a deep breath. Come on, let's go.

cashdoubleena · 01-28-2009, 10:00 PM

Lana laughed at Liz's response. "Where I'm from it's just the style, you know the way people do things, you would be surprised at some of the muggle clothing I've seen. Some muggles go to extremes, like wearing plastic cards, or bird feathers."

Danny Boy · 01-28-2009, 10:02 PM

Barry looked up at the professer and smilled .He wrote the homework and left as fast his legs could carry him without running

Daffy.Potter · 01-28-2009, 10:02 PM

Livvy wrote down some notes and glanced at the homework. She packed up her things and smiled at the professor as she stood up. "Thank you Professor. See you later!" Livvy said and left the classroom. She'll do the homework in the library.

Becky · 01-28-2009, 10:03 PM

Jack stared at the homework "No!" he said out loud "Sorry, professor, I can't do this maths thing!" he told him.

Leeness · 01-28-2009, 10:03 PM

Varius took note of the homework and packed his things away. He would make sure to look over these resources more thoroughly at another point in time, however, he had a runic alphabet to create and it wasn't going to do it itself! Despite how hard he tried to charm his quill.

CruppieMom89 · 01-28-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Becky

Jack stared at the homework "No!" he said out loud "Sorry, professor, I can't do this maths thing!" he told him.

Cadence looked at Jack pleadingly. Jack, it's okay, I'll help you. Come on, let's go back to the Common Room, please?

Torchwood · 01-28-2009, 10:04 PM

Qaz wrote down the homework assignment, and now that class was over, blew a huge bubble and let it pop.

Gathering up her belongings, she said 'Nice lesson, Professor.'

*PhoenixRising* · 01-28-2009, 10:05 PM

Dominic quickly wrote the homework down onto his parchment and slipped his belongings into his bag. Swinging it over his shoulder, he nodded politely at the Professor, thanking him, before dashing off towards the common room.

There was going to be some serious yelling later...

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