Friday, February 25, 2011
2/25 to 3/4 - Working on research projects
Students will work on their African Research Projects in class through Friday, March 4th. Student presentations will begin Monday, March 7th.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
African Research Project
Students will research one of the following events/crises in Africa: Egyptian political upheaval of early 2011, the Sudan/Darfur genocide, the Rwanda-Burundi genocide, and the South African apartheid. Research and the presentation will be done in groups. Tasks should be delegated according to students’ strengths and interests. The project is worth a total of 60 points. Presentations will last from Monday, March 7th, to Thursday, March 10th.
Content (30 points)
• Include a map showing where your country is in Africa
• Brief background of the country’s history (Include what led up to the event/crisis you are studying)
• Be able to answer the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How questions for your event/crisis
• Many visuals, such as photographs and/or video clips (Content must be appropriate, such as no nudity, swearing, etc. If you’re unsure if something is appropriate or not, ask your teacher before sharing it in your presentation.)
• Discuss how this event/crisis impacts the country, continent, and the world
Presenting (10 points)
Student presentations will last the entire class period (about 40 minutes). Students should take turns sharing during the presentation. Photographs can be shown in a PowerPoint slideshow or simply in an MS Windows slideshow. If video clips are shown, they should not dominate the presentation. Instead, they should emphasize and illustrate a point or points made in the talk. Videos are limited to a maximum of 10 minutes of the overall presentation.
Students are welcome to bring in songs, show artwork, bring in food, etc. to supplement their presentations if they choose, though these are not necessary.
Points will be given for a well-organized presentation with good flow of material. In other words, one segment should segue nicely into the next. (Good transitions!) The presentation should be informative, very visual, and engaging. Students should confidently share about their topics, which shows understanding of the material. Also important are good eye contact with the audience, and a clear, loud speaking voice.
References (10 points)
Students should provide a comprehensive list of all sources used for the presentation. Sites like Wikipedia are not sufficient. Students are encouraged to use both Internet and non-Internet based sources. Be sure to only cite credible sources for your research. References should be listed in APA format. (See attached sheets for how to use APA for references.)
Create a Quiz (5 points)
The group should create 15 multiple choice questions (with answers) that will be used to give a test after all groups have presented.
Group Work (5 points)
All students are expected to participate in the project. It is important that tasks are delegated. No one should sit by and let everyone else do the work, nor should someone do all the work himself/herself. Students will grade their classmates on their participation in the project.
Content (30 points)
• Include a map showing where your country is in Africa
• Brief background of the country’s history (Include what led up to the event/crisis you are studying)
• Be able to answer the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How questions for your event/crisis
• Many visuals, such as photographs and/or video clips (Content must be appropriate, such as no nudity, swearing, etc. If you’re unsure if something is appropriate or not, ask your teacher before sharing it in your presentation.)
• Discuss how this event/crisis impacts the country, continent, and the world
Presenting (10 points)
Student presentations will last the entire class period (about 40 minutes). Students should take turns sharing during the presentation. Photographs can be shown in a PowerPoint slideshow or simply in an MS Windows slideshow. If video clips are shown, they should not dominate the presentation. Instead, they should emphasize and illustrate a point or points made in the talk. Videos are limited to a maximum of 10 minutes of the overall presentation.
Students are welcome to bring in songs, show artwork, bring in food, etc. to supplement their presentations if they choose, though these are not necessary.
Points will be given for a well-organized presentation with good flow of material. In other words, one segment should segue nicely into the next. (Good transitions!) The presentation should be informative, very visual, and engaging. Students should confidently share about their topics, which shows understanding of the material. Also important are good eye contact with the audience, and a clear, loud speaking voice.
References (10 points)
Students should provide a comprehensive list of all sources used for the presentation. Sites like Wikipedia are not sufficient. Students are encouraged to use both Internet and non-Internet based sources. Be sure to only cite credible sources for your research. References should be listed in APA format. (See attached sheets for how to use APA for references.)
Create a Quiz (5 points)
The group should create 15 multiple choice questions (with answers) that will be used to give a test after all groups have presented.
Group Work (5 points)
All students are expected to participate in the project. It is important that tasks are delegated. No one should sit by and let everyone else do the work, nor should someone do all the work himself/herself. Students will grade their classmates on their participation in the project.
2/23 - Beginning research projects on Africa
Today students will get going on their group research projects/presentations on various African events/crises. These include the current Egyptian political upheaval, the genocide in Rwanda/Burundi, the genocide in Sudan/Darfu, and South Africa's apartheid. Students will have all of this week and all of next week do do research. Their presentations should include a map of where the country is, a bit of background about the country, details of the event/crisis, and how the event/crisis impacts the country's future and the world. It is helpful if students prepare a PowerPoint presentation to include several images for their presentation. Students will also generate 15 students' presentations. Students are also encouraged to do some "extras" to enhance their presentations, such as providing music, food, etc. from the country. They may show a short YouTube clip as long as the video does not dominate the prestentation. It should merely accent a point. Each group will be given a full class period to give its presentation. Plan on 40 minutes. (More specific details to come in a handout.) Everything should be done by Friday, March 4th, to be ready to present by Monday, March 7th.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
2/14 to 2/18 - Finishing Ch14
Monday, 2/14, we will finish going through Chapter 14, Section 4, which is on colonialism in Latin America. Tuesday, 2/15, students will take a test over all of Chapter 14. Because of the Winter Retreat, there will be no World History class Wednesday through Friday, 2/16 to 2/18.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
2/11 - Colonization in Latin America
Today we'll go through Chapter 14, Section 4, after taking a quiz over Section 3. If we do not get through all of Section 4 today, we'll finish on Monday. Students should be reviewing Chapter 14 in preparation for the test over this material on Tuesday, 2/15.
Here is a video about the Panama Canal: Ch14, Sec4, Spotlight Video.
Homework: Read, re-read Chapter 14, Section 4
Here is a video about the Panama Canal: Ch14, Sec4, Spotlight Video.
Homework: Read, re-read Chapter 14, Section 4
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
2/10 - British Rule in India
Today we'll go through Chapter 14, Section 3, which is on British colonial rule in India. We'll read/discuss the section together. Here's a nice little video that highlights what this reading is about: Ch14, Sec3, Spotlight Video.
For those that are interested in India's history, there's a sensational 5-part documentary called The Story of India that I highly recommend. It's long, but packed with great, colorful information. You can probably rent it from Netflix or Blockbuster, or you can get it from your local library.
To review earlier sections of Chapter 14, click the links to the videos below:
Ch14, Sec1, Spotlight Video
Ch14, Sec2, Spotlight Video
Homework: Study for quiz over Ch14, Sec3, for 2/11
Extra Credit: Do ALL the Section Review questions for Ch14, Sec3, on a sheet of notebook paper to earn up to three points of extra credit toward your homework grade. Due Monday, 2/14.
For those that are interested in India's history, there's a sensational 5-part documentary called The Story of India that I highly recommend. It's long, but packed with great, colorful information. You can probably rent it from Netflix or Blockbuster, or you can get it from your local library.
To review earlier sections of Chapter 14, click the links to the videos below:
Ch14, Sec1, Spotlight Video
Ch14, Sec2, Spotlight Video
Homework: Study for quiz over Ch14, Sec3, for 2/11
Extra Credit: Do ALL the Section Review questions for Ch14, Sec3, on a sheet of notebook paper to earn up to three points of extra credit toward your homework grade. Due Monday, 2/14.
2/9 - Finishing Guns, Germs, and Steel
Today we'll finish watching Episode 3 of Guns, Germs, and Steel, which is about European conquest of Africa. We'll also discuss the second half of Chapter 14, Section 2, together.
Homework: Video Reflection over Guns, Germs, and Steel, due 2/10
Read Chapter 14, Section 3, for tomorrow, 2/10
Homework: Video Reflection over Guns, Germs, and Steel, due 2/10
Read Chapter 14, Section 3, for tomorrow, 2/10
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
2/8 - Guns, Germs, and Steel (Episode 3)
Today students are watching Episode 3 of the documentary Guns, Germs, and Steel, which is about how the Europeans were able to conquer Africa. Students should take notes because they will be writing a Video Reflection about the film when we finish it.
Links to the documentary are here:
Guns, Germs, and Steel - Episode 3, Into the Tropics (Part1, Part2, Part3, Part4, Part5, Part6)
(By the way, I'm thinking the test over Chapter 14 will be on Tuesday, February 15th.)
Homework: Review Chapter 14, Section 2, and read ahead in Chapter 14, Section 3, for tomorrow, 2/9
Links to the documentary are here:
Guns, Germs, and Steel - Episode 3, Into the Tropics (Part1, Part2, Part3, Part4, Part5, Part6)
(By the way, I'm thinking the test over Chapter 14 will be on Tuesday, February 15th.)
Homework: Review Chapter 14, Section 2, and read ahead in Chapter 14, Section 3, for tomorrow, 2/9
Monday, February 7, 2011
2/7 - "New imperialism" in Africa
Today we'll finish going through Chapter 14, Section 2, which is on "new imperialism" in Africa in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Homework: Review Ch14, Sections 1 and 2
Homework: Review Ch14, Sections 1 and 2
Friday, February 4, 2011
2/4 - "Africakes"
Today students decorated cakes to look like the colonization map of Africa c. 1900. This is based on the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, at which the European powers treated Africa like a big cake... They each took their own piece. We'll finish going over Chapter 14, Section 2, on Monday, 2/7. Students should complete SecRev14-2 for Monday, 2/7.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
2/3 - New Imperialism in Africa
Today we'll go through the first half of Chapter 14, Section 2, which is on "new imperialism" in Africa. In addition to the text, I will read a bit about the Berlin Conference to the students. This is a very important event that is important for students to know about and understand.
Homework: Re-read Chapter 14, Section 2, for tomorrow
Homework: Re-read Chapter 14, Section 2, for tomorrow
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
2/1 & 2/2 - SNOW DAYS! :)
We've had two snow days due to icy road conditions. We'll pick up where we left off when we return to school. We'll start looking at Chapter 14, Section 2, together. Students should read and familiarize themselves with the material ahead of time.
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