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Is it justified to kill in order to establish a democratic form of government?

American Revolution Children’s Book Assignment Due Monday 2/28

Feb 24, ’11 11:13 PM
Here is a summary of the assignment:
  • Write a children’s book in your own words that accurately and simply retells the story of the American Revolution.  Your writing should be simple enough for a 3rd or 4th grader to understand.
  • You story must include the key details of the outline provided below.  Each point included in the outline should be a page of your book.
  • Be creative!  Each page should have some sort of decoration or illustration.  Feel free to draw pictures, use magazines, newspapers, or whatever pictures you can find.  The pictures should relate to or help explain what is being said on the page.  You can print out pictures from the internet as well.
  • The text should be clearly printed and easy to read.  Pages should be numbered.

Here is the handout and rubric with the detailed project expectations:

Here are some reading selections to help you with each part of the project:

Introduction

A. Discovery of Americas

B. England Controls N. America

Body

A. Enlightenment

B. Opposing Views of the British & American Colonists

Conclusion

 

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Unit 5 Test Review Materials

Feb 18, ’11 9:11 PM

Unit 5 Review PPT

Absolutism Introduction

MWH Chapter 5 Summary

Scientific Revolution Text

Scientific Revolution GO v.2

People of the Enlightenment Handout

Enlightenment Thinkers PPT

EnlightenmentGraphic

The Enlightenment in Europe Textbook Chapter

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The American Revolution: Opposing Viewpoints of the Loyalists vs. the Patriots

Feb 12, ’11 4:58 PM

Click here to access the presentation and all of the political cartoons we used in class:

http://www.martinsclass.com/worldhistory/2010/03/23/the-american-revolution-opposing-viewpoints-of-the-loyalists-vs-the-patriots/

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More on Egypt….

Feb 10, ’11 8:18 PM

CORRECTION; Despite news reports this afternoon that Mubarak had intentions of stepping down, he still seems to be clinging to power.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/10/us-egypt-idUSTRE70O3UW20110210

Respond to these questions in the comment section:

  • What do you think?
  • Is it going to take violence to remove Mubarak? Is that justified?
  • Based on what we have discussed, do you believe Mubarak will turn his military on his own people to prevent an overthrow?  Do you think the military would go through with it?

In class we’ve had some great discussions on the Egyptian revolution and how it so clearly represents Enlightenment themes and ideas.

Here are some links for you to learn more about Egypt:

Here is an episode of a PBS show Rick Steves Europe where he goes to Egypt.  I like how he addresses Egypt’s unique history: http://www.hulu.com/watch/106471/rick-steves-europe-egypt

Here is a clip showing how a spirit of responsibility and positivity has taken hold in Cairo: http://www.wimp.com/egyptianprotests/

Here is a link to the timeline that we reviewed in class: http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/02/03/egypt.protests.timeline/index.html

And, if you’re up for it, here is a great special by Democracy Now on the Egyptian protests: http://www.democracynow.org/2011/2/5/uprising_in_egypt_a_two_hour

More to come….

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Enlightenment Thinker Rap/Song/Poem Assignment

Feb 5, ’11 12:05 AM

Your Assignment (Due Monday) :

You will take on the personality of an enlightenment thinker and create a rap/poem/song from their perspective

Your rap/poem/song must meet the following criteria:

  • Clearly state your name/background
  • Identify what they wrote
  • Identify and explain their main ideas
  • Relate their ideas to at least 2 enlightenment themes
  • Bonus: How do you see your enlightenment thinker’s ideas in today’s world?

Here are some resources to help you:

People of the Enlightenment Worksheet

Enlightenment Water/River Graphic

Textbook Chapter on The Enlightenment

Also, here is a link to help you find rhyming words: http://www.rhymezone.com/

Lastly, here is my rap/poem I created for Beccaria to model what I expect:

Hello, how are you , my name is Beccaria

I come from a boot-shaped peninsula called Italia

The criminal justice system these days just ain’t right

They torture and abuse suspects under the cover of night

All the criminals say: Beccaria Beccaria, can’t you see

Crappy criminal justice systems always picking on me

They make convicts wait forever for a trial

And while they wait they punish them in an arbitrary and cruel style.

The trial should be fair, with fair-minded judge

That don’t give harsh verdicts because they hold a grudge

People should be judged according to the rules of nature

Look at the evidence and apply the scientific method to measure

Whether a person is actually guilty or innocent of a crime,

We don’t want innocent people on an MSNBC documentary about people serving hard time,

Punishments for crimes need to be fair

But governments these days just don’t seem to care

I explained this all in my book crime and punishments

That criminal justice systems don’t make any sense

Because of me, your US Bill of Rights guarantees

That police can’t torture inmates as they please

If you get arrested for stealing a loaf of bread

You don’t have to fear that they’ll cut off your head

I deserve some credit for all of the ideas that I’ve given

Because of me your society is a better place to live in

Peace


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Scientific Revolution Worksheet and Reading

Feb 3, ’11 8:25 PM

In class we used the text to complete this worksheet working in jigsaw groups.  The most important part of this worksheet is the box under each category “Significance to Today”.  To fill in this section, consider the following question: What can we do, or what specific technology do we have as a result of the achievements in this category?

After you have finished the sheet, you will review your answers to the “Significance to Today” and identify the category that you consider to be the most important or significant.  Write an essay justifying your choice citing specific achievements from the Scientific Revolution, and how the technology these achievements have created have benefitted us today.

Click on the links below to download the graphic organizer and text you will need to complete it:

Scientific Revolution Graphic Organizer

Scientific Revolution Textbook Reading

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Midterm Review Materials

Jan 14, ’11 1:03 AM
The first thing you can do is to click on the “archives” page up above.  Click on the months and categories to see posts and materials related to different units.
Blank Europe Map (right click to download)
Here is the review slideshow we covered in class 1/13/11: Midterm_Review_Pt._1
Here are the textbook chapters for review:
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N. Korea Video Links

Jan 6, ’11 4:50 PM

Here is the link to the N. Korea documentary that we watched in class:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxLBywKrTf4

Here is the link to the S. Korean rap video that raised some discussion:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL0sfti1DcA

Assignment:
You will write a 2 page autobiography entitled: “My Life in North Korea”
Your autobiography will include specific details from the documentary, including:
What you learned in school and from your family
How you really feel about your living conditions & the policies of Kim Jung-il
Your behaviors and the behaviors of others
Your fears and hopes for a revolution
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