Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Play your board games!
I have been encouraging you to take you board games home to play - PLEASE take some time with your families to show off the amazing projects that you have created! Or, invite your friends over for some good old fashion social studies fun!
Rwandan Genocide
Ten years ago some of the worst atrocities in the history of mankind took place in the country of Rwanda--and in an era of high-speed communication and round the clock news, the events went almost unnoticed by the rest of the world.
We have been discussing Rwanda and the atrocities that occurred for the 100 days in 1994 when 800 000 Tutsis were killed by Hutu rebels.
In order to help us understand the topic better, we reviewed the concepts as a class, completed a Jigsaw assignment and watched "Hotel Rwanda". Today we discussed that we see injustices frequently in our everyday lives - but what happens when this injustice is something as extreme as genocide? Should we just sit back and watch as we did during Rwanda?
We discussed the Genocide Convention today and watched a video that highlights genocides throughout time (Armenia, Holocaust, Cambodia, Yugoslavia and Sudan). We also began to discuss the importance of the United Nations. We will continue that tomorrow!
We have been discussing Rwanda and the atrocities that occurred for the 100 days in 1994 when 800 000 Tutsis were killed by Hutu rebels.
In order to help us understand the topic better, we reviewed the concepts as a class, completed a Jigsaw assignment and watched "Hotel Rwanda". Today we discussed that we see injustices frequently in our everyday lives - but what happens when this injustice is something as extreme as genocide? Should we just sit back and watch as we did during Rwanda?
We discussed the Genocide Convention today and watched a video that highlights genocides throughout time (Armenia, Holocaust, Cambodia, Yugoslavia and Sudan). We also began to discuss the importance of the United Nations. We will continue that tomorrow!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Current Events Assignment
Your current events are due today!
You will also have this class in the computer lab to work on your current events (TWO!) due on October 30th.
For this round of current events, you will have freedom to choose ONE of the articles that you will write about. For the OTHER article, however, I want you to pick one current event that illustrates the legacy of the Scramble for Africa (Imperialism in Africa).
That maybe seems like a daunting task. I suggest that you start with the PowerPoint that we went over in class on Friday. Look for the countries that were imperialized by European powers and then go to the websites(bbc, cbc, cnn, ctv, global etc.) and look to see if anything is happening there that is a result of colonial control. For example, the conflicts in Sudan can be linked back to the divide of north and south during imperialist control.
Once you have found an article, then follow the same steps outlined in the assignment guide in your course outline!
If you are having troubles finding this article, do the other current event first (the one that you get free pick of an article) and then come back to this one so that you do not waste too much time!
You will also have this class in the computer lab to work on your current events (TWO!) due on October 30th.
For this round of current events, you will have freedom to choose ONE of the articles that you will write about. For the OTHER article, however, I want you to pick one current event that illustrates the legacy of the Scramble for Africa (Imperialism in Africa).
That maybe seems like a daunting task. I suggest that you start with the PowerPoint that we went over in class on Friday. Look for the countries that were imperialized by European powers and then go to the websites(bbc, cbc, cnn, ctv, global etc.) and look to see if anything is happening there that is a result of colonial control. For example, the conflicts in Sudan can be linked back to the divide of north and south during imperialist control.
Once you have found an article, then follow the same steps outlined in the assignment guide in your course outline!
If you are having troubles finding this article, do the other current event first (the one that you get free pick of an article) and then come back to this one so that you do not waste too much time!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
India and Beyond
Today you wrote your quiz on Imperialism in India. I have had a chance to look over them (they are not marked yet!) but can say that I am VERY impressed with what I have seen.
You were all paying attention yesterday as we went through the process of effectively writing a long answer response. I was very excited to see the 'brain gush' of keywords, concepts, names and dates on the tops of your pages!
Many of you dropped keywords into your long answer, defined key ideas, and even elaborated on the key points!
Tomorrow we will begin discussing Imperialism in Africa. Also, remember that it is my turn to do a current event presentation!! That means that you will see what is expected of you when you go to do your presentations.
You were all paying attention yesterday as we went through the process of effectively writing a long answer response. I was very excited to see the 'brain gush' of keywords, concepts, names and dates on the tops of your pages!
Many of you dropped keywords into your long answer, defined key ideas, and even elaborated on the key points!
Tomorrow we will begin discussing Imperialism in Africa. Also, remember that it is my turn to do a current event presentation!! That means that you will see what is expected of you when you go to do your presentations.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Board Games
On Thursday, bring your snacks...and your game face! We will be having a board game extravaganza!! Students will draw names out of a hat - whose ever name they draw, they will be playing that person's board game for thirty minutes, we will then switch and begin a new game!
The best part? We will be LEARNING and REVIEWING (for your upcoming quiz) while we are having fun!
The best part? We will be LEARNING and REVIEWING (for your upcoming quiz) while we are having fun!
Case Study #1: Imperialism in India
We have started our first case study of imperialism, investigating British rule in India. We have been introduced to Gandhi and have studied the idea of passive resistance. Next week we will be going into depth on these concepts.
Don't forget about the quiz coming up on Friday, October 2 covering all concepts so far!!
Don't forget about the quiz coming up on Friday, October 2 covering all concepts so far!!
Imperialism - The Board Game
We have been discussing Historical Globalization, imperialism, and the reasons for imperialism. We have learned many new concepts - we are now applying all of our knowledge and creating imperialism board games. We have been creating games that demonstrates the concepts of imperialism and incorporate all concepts that we have covered so far in the course.
The games coming along VERY well - everyone has been diligent in their work and the ideas have been outstanding! I'm very excited to see the end products.
Remember that the due date for the board games is Tuesday, September 29th!
The games coming along VERY well - everyone has been diligent in their work and the ideas have been outstanding! I'm very excited to see the end products.
Remember that the due date for the board games is Tuesday, September 29th!
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