December 20/January 3

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I hope you have a wonderful break! If you missed class today, you need to watch the film "Inside North Korea" by National Geographic. It's on netflix and can be found on youtube. Go to the "Asia" tab to find the accompanying worksheet.

Here is the schedule for the rest of our semester together:

December 20/Tuesday January 3^rd: Watch “Inside North Korea"

January 4^th/5^th: Human Trafficking in Southeast Asia

January 6^th/9^th: Finish trafficking; religions in Asia

January 10^th/11^th: Turn in:

• o Asia map and notes
• o “Inside North Korea Worksheet”
• o Human Trafficking worksheet
• o Religions worksheet
• o Theme paper

ALL LATE WORK DUE AND Asia theme projects due (you will receive a paper to help you with this); Study and prepare for final exam! The final is cumulative, with an emphasis on Asia.

January 12^th/13^th: FINAL EXAM

It's a BOY! :)

I knew it:) Congrats to those of you who guessed correctly!

December 16/19, 2011

Journal: Write down everything that comes to mind when you think of Asia (for last man standing)

Objective: Describe basic cultural characteristics of East, South, and Southeast Asia; explain the caste system in India

Classwork: First, we graded our tests from last time, then took notes from the powerpoint about the regions in Asia, then created the caste system in class, then watched clips from Outsourced

Homework: none! yay!

December 14/15, 2011

Middle East TEST DAY!!! Make sure you come make this up during lunch or after school BEFORE Christmas break!

Homework: Complete the map of Asia

December 12/13, 2011

Journal: Create 3 mnemonic devices to help you remember the map of the Middle East.

Objective: Describe conflicts and timelines of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Classwork: Finish reviewing the wars, watch a video about Afghanistan, review the map of the Middle East, share themes, and hear from our Navy guest, Eric Geib.

Homework: Complete the Study Guide and prepare for the test next time!

Notebook check for next time will include:

1. Middle East map

2. 2 Paragraphs

3. Iraq vs Afghanistan

4. Study Guide

December 8/9, 2011

Objective: Differentiate between wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and create possible resolutions to conflict in Israel.

Classwork: First, we shared our current events. If you did not have your current event in class, make sure you still find one and answer the Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? and Summary questions on your own paper and get that in (or print it off the blog).

Next, we had a mini peace conference and created potential solutions to the problem in Israel. Lastly, we discussed the conflicts in the Middle East and took notes.

Homework: THEME PROJECTS!

December 6/7, 2011

Journal: Explain to a friend what the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is and how religion is involved.

Objective: Describe the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in more detail and describe how the separation barrier has changed Palestinian youth.

Classwork: Powerpoint review, running timeline (8th period is in the lead!), then the TIMES magazine article reading entitled, "Palestinians, Contained" (which you can read here:http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2036142,00.html). *If you were absent, you need to read this article and write down the ten things you learn about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as you read.

Homework: Find a current event article about a topic in the Middle East and fill out your Who, What, When, Where, and Why worksheet about the article.

December 2/5, 2011

Journal: Write down everything you know or think you know about Islam and Muslims, then next to each fact write how sure you are about the information.

Objective: Understand Islam and the basics behind the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Classwork: Running timeline, notes on Islam, videos on the conflict

Homework: Write two paragraphs, one from the Israeli perspective, and one from the Palestinian perspective about why you are deserving of the land.

This unit schedule:

Day 1 Friday December 2^nd/Monday December 5^th

1. Begin running timeline

2. Learn about the basics of Islam

3. Describe the Israeli/Palestinian conflict

Homework: Write a paragraph from both a Palestinian and Israeli perspective; Read Chapter 18, Section 2 (pg. 443-449)

Day 2 December 6^th/7^th

1. Read about the two sides of the conflict

2. Israeli Peace Conference Activity

Homework: Find a current event about something in the Middle East; Read Chapter 18, section 3 and 4 (pg. 450-460)

Day 3 December 8^th/9^th

1. Compare the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan

Homework: Theme project on a Middle Eastern Country of your choice!; Read pg. 488-491 about Sunni and Shia Muslims

Day 4 December 12th/13^th

1. Finish comparing recent conflicts in the Middle East

2. Visit from a veteran?

Homework: Complete Study Guide

Day 5 December 14^th/15^th

1. Test on the Middle East

Homework: Fill out map of Asia

Day 6 December 16^th/19^th

1. Begin Asia; watch “Inside North Korea”

Homework: Happy Holidays! *Work on term project: this will be explained in detail soon

November 30/December 1, 2011

Journal: NONE

Objective: Show what you know!!!

Classwork: Review, turn in Africa Notebook check, and that the test!

Homework: Complete the map of the Middle East

November 28/29, 2011

Journal: Write down EVERYTHING you've learned about Africa in the past 3 weeks (at least 15 things for last man standing)

Objective: Explain how education, hunger, and water issues are being addressed in African nations.

Classwork: We turned in our completed Letters to Ambassador Rice (with the attached rubric AND the research packet), then finished the powerpoint notes (which also serve as your study guide for the test!), then we played some review games

Homework: STUDY for the test. Don't forget your notebook check for next time. I'll be looking for:

1. Africa Map

2. Hotel Rwanda Notes

3. Cornell Notes on Africa

4. Africa Map Study

November 21/22, 2011

Journal: Create 3 mnemonic devices to help you remember the countries in Africa.

Objective: Finish your Africa letter and work on the Africa Map Study

Classwork: Make sure your letter is edited by at least THREE total people. If you have a perfect score (75/75), then you can turn in your letter. If it's not perfect, then go home and make the changes to the letter to make sure you get a 75/75 for next time.

While some finished working on their letters, others completed the homework assignment, the Africa Map Study (check in the Africa tab to find the printout).

Homework: Africa Map Study

**Remember, to summarize the maps you do NOT re-draw the maps on your paper, rather you find the most important things and summarize the maps onto your paper.

November 17/18, 2011

Journal: What is something interesting you've learned in your research on your African country?

Objective: Explain the connection between colonization of Africa and major issues facing African nations; complete your letter to ambassador Rice.

Classwork: We worked a little bit more on taking notes and finished the first page of the pink note paper (the sections on Political Turmoil, AIDS, and Child Soldiers), then spent 30 minutes of class in the computer lab.

Homework: FINISH YOUR AFRICA LETTER! You must turn in the final copy WITH the Rubric (you should have already graded as well as one other person) AND your blue research packet.

optional EXTRA CREDIT: Your theme project on the same African country as in your research can be completed for up to 25 points of extra credit!

November 15/16, 2011

Journal: Make a MLA citation using the following information:

Title of webpage: Ethiopia

Title of website: The World Factbook

Date updated: 8 Nov 2011

Sponsoring institution: Central Intelligence Agency

Date of access: 15 Nov 2011

website: cia.gov

Objective: Make sure you know how to cite sources (we practiced using citationmachine.net), and work on your research packet and letter.

Classwork: We spent almost all of class in the computer lab working on the "Africa Letter" to Ambassador Rice.

Homework: Have the first two paragraphs of the letter written before class on Thursday or Friday.

November 11/14, 2011

Journal: none

Objective: Describe colonialism in Africa and the Berlin Conference. Explain how colonization has left an impact on African countries today.

Classwork: We worked on our in-class notes and powerpoint about the Berlin Conference for the first 15 minutes, then worked more on our research projects on the computers.

Homework: Finish your blue research packet!

November 9/10, 2011

Journal: None

Objective: Describe conflict in Rwanda and conflict facing your own African country (in research packet)

Classwork: Finish Hotel Rwanda, answer all the notes on the movie, then get assigned a country for the Africa Research Project (and theme). We spent the second half of class in the computer lab working on the first 3 parts of your project.

Homework: Finish parts 1, 2, and 3 of packet.

November 7/8, 2011

Journal: What do you know about Africa from what you hear/see in the media? Do you think this is an accurate portrayal of all of Africa? Why or why not?

Objective: Explain basics of issues facing Africa and explain the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.

Classwork: Watch (edited) clips of Hotel Rwanda and answer questions. We will have to finish the last 20 minutes next class period. If you were absent, the movie can be found on Netflix.

Homework: Read pages 529-533 in your textbook.

November 3/4, 2011

TEST DAY!

Today we turned in your notebooks for the notebook check and took the test on Europe.

****Remember, you can retake the MAP portion of the Europe test anytime during lunch or afterschool this week (until Nov. 11th)

Homework: Complete the map of Africa

November 1/2, 2011

Journal: Look at your map of Europe and make 3 mnemonics for remembering the countries in Europe.

Objective: Share theme projects and prepare for test

Classwork: Finish questions from last time, map study, theme interviews, work on study guide

Homework: Finish study guide and STUDY for test (don't forget the map too!)

Notebook check next time:

1. Map of Europe

2. Regional Notes in Europe (Ch 12 notes)

3. European Union notes

4. Russia notes

5. "Once Brothers" movie notes

6. Theme interview worksheet

7. Study Guide

October 28/31, 2011

Journal: Write a letter to a friend explaining to them why the people were excited about communism during the Russian Revolution.

Objective: Finish notes on Russia, explain the Balkan conflict and how it impacted people during the breakup of Yugoslavia.

Classwork: Finish notes, watch ESPN 30 for 30 "Once Brothers"

Homework: THEME for assigned country in Europe.

October 26/27, 2011

Journal: Write down 2 pros and 2 cons of the European Union.

Objective: Know the basic history of Russia and the events that led to the development of communism. Explain communism and its impact on Eastern Europe.

Classwork: Finish EU notes from last time, lecture notes on Russia

Homework: Breathe easy, make sure you're caught up. Remember....you have one extra day in the schedule...the test on Europe will not be until Thursday and Friday of next week!