Instructors
Note:
- Welcome to West and the World!!
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Monday
February 6th
-
Modified Timetable
P3:
12:25-1:10
- Course Outline, Website Tour, Leadership Program (Personal
Projects)
-
e-Portfolio's
-
Chapter Notes
- Field Trip Discussion
- Read the Da Vinci Code by March 20th, Movie comes out May 19.2006
- Course Fee
Homework:
- Tour W&W Website & familiarize yourself with all links.
- One page report: The Greatest Moment in History
- Typed, 12 font, Times New Roman
* For People Interested-
Europe: A History by Norman Davies
Tuesday February 7th
- Lesson 1:
Introduction to the West & The World
- Distribution of Logins (today or tomorrow)
- Assignment 1:
Renaissance & Revolution Mini Essay & Poster
- Assignment 1:
Poster Rubric
Homework:
- Research for R&R Mini-Essay & Poster
Wednesday February 8th
- Assignment 1:
Renaissance & Revolution Poster
- Assignment 1 Selected
Topics
Homework:
- Print
Red Violin Question Sheet
-
Mini-Essay Thesis Sheet
Thursday February 9th
- FILM: "The Red Violin"
- Room 234
Homework:
Mini-Essay Thesis Sheet
Friday February 10th
- FILM: "The Red Violin"
- Room 234
- Analysis of Film
-
Textbook Distribution
-
Quick Tour of the Textbook
Homework:
- Read Chapter 1
- Email
Mini-Essay Thesis SheetNext Week
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Lesson 2:
Renaissance & Reformation
Sept-Jan 2005
Instructors
Note:
- Lots happening this week. Essays, posters, seminars and more!
- Reminders: Da Vinci Code, Machiavelli Seminar Reading for
Wednesday, Reading chapters in the Textbook 1 & 2 by the end of the
week.
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
Seminar List
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Monday
February 20th
Renaissance & Revolution Mini-Essays Due (email by midnight)
Work on Posters
- Assignment 1:
Renaissance & Revolution Mini Essay & Poster
- Assignment 1:
Poster Rubric
- Assignment 1: Selected
Topics
- Course Fee ($14)
Homework:
- R&R Mini-Essay & Poster
- Machiavelli Seminar reading
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
Tuesday February 21st
Work on Posters
- Assignment 1:
Renaissance & Revolution Mini Essay & Poster
- Assignment 1:
Poster Rubric
- Assignment 1: Selected
Topics
POSTERS DUE AT THE END OF PERIOD 4!
Homework:
- Machiavelli Seminar reading
Wednesday February 22nd
Model Seminar: Machiavelli
- make sure you have finished the reading taking active
notes.
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Seminar List
Homework:
- Read chapters
Thursday February 23rd
-
Film: Elizabeth
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Questions
Homework:
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
Friday February 24th
-
Film: Elizabeth
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Questions
-
Discussion Questions
- Introduction to e-Portfolio's
- Introduction to
West and the Web Assignment
Homework:
- Start Reading Chapter 3
Monday
February 27th
-
e-Portfolio's:
Add Mini-Essay & Poster
-
West and the Web Assignment
2004:
Student Exemplars
- West and the Web: Topics, Template &
Pointers
Homework:
Seminar Reading: Francis Bacon: Interpretation of Kingdom of Man
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Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapter 3
Tuesday February 28th
-
Lesson 2:
Renaissance & Reformation
- Lesson 3:
The Age of Absolutism
-
West and the Web Assignment
Homework:
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
Seminar Reading: Francis Bacon: Interpretation of Kingdom of Man
Wednesday March 1st
Seminar: Francis Bacon: Interpretation of Kingdom of Man
Shannon
Oleveia
Ashton
Stephi
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Seminar List &
Groups
Homework:
- Read Chapter 3
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
Thursday March 2nd
-
West and the Web Assignment
Homework:
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
Friday March 3rd
-
West and the Web Assignment
Homework:
- Review Chapters 1-3, Chapter 1-3 Test Thursday March 9th
Next Week
- Finish West & the Web Assignment (Mon March 6th)
- Review for Chapter 1-3 Test, Chapter SLMs 1-3 Due (Tuesday)
- Seminar 2 Thomas Hobbes (Wed March 8th)
- Chapter 1-3 Test (Thursday March 9th)
Sept-Jan 2005 Next Week
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Lesson 2:
Renaissance & Reformation
Sept-Jan 2005
Instructors
Note:
- Finish up West & the Web. Chapter 1-3 test on Thursday.
- Reminders: Da Vinci Code, Locke Seminar Reading for
Wednesday
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
Seminar List &
Groups
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Monday
March 6th
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West and the Web Assignment
2004:
Student Exemplars
- West and the Web: Topics, Template &
Pointers
Homework:
Seminar: John Locke-
The Second Treatise of Government,
1691
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Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 1-3
Tuesday March 7th
-
e-Portfolio's:
Add Link to West &
the Web Assignment
-
West and the Web Assignment
Homework:
Seminar: John Locke-
The Second Treatise of Government,
1691
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 1-3
Wednesday March 8th
Seminar: John Locke-
The Second Treatise of Government,
1691
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Seminar List &
Groups
Homework:
- Study for Chapter 1-3 Test
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 1-3
Thursday March 9th
-
Chapter 1-3 Test
Homework:
- Read The Da Vinci Code
- Chapters
4-6 are next
Friday March 10th
-
MARCH BREAK!!! Have a great, safe, relaxing holiday!!!
Homework:
- Read The Da Vinci Code
- Chapters
4-6 are next
Instructors
Note:
- I hope you are all having an amazing break!!!
- Start Unit 2 (Chapters 4-6)
- Reminders: Da Vinci Code, Hobbes Seminar Reading for
Wednesday
-
e-Portfolio's:
Add Link to West &
the Web Assignment
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
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Monday
March 20th
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SLM: The French Revolution, Napoleon and the World
SLM Instructions
WORD PDF
SLM Rubric
WORD
PDF
SLM Topic List
WORD
PDF
Due: Monday April 3rd
Homework:
Seminar: Hobbes: Leviathan
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapter 4
Tuesday March 21st
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SLM: The French Revolution, Napoleon and the World
SLM Topics- Who is
doing what
Due: Monday April 3rd
Homework:
Seminar: Hobbes:
Leviathan
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Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapter 4
Wednesday March 22nd
Seminar: Thomas Hobbes: Leviathan
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Seminar List &
Groups
Homework:
- Study for Chapter 1-3 Test
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 1-3
Thursday March 23rd
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SLM: The French Revolution, Napoleon and the World
Due: Monday April 3rd
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapter 4
Friday March 24th
-
SLM: The French Revolution, Napoleon and the World
Due: Monday April 3rd
Homework:
Seminar
Next Week: Rousseau
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapter 4
Instructors
Note:
- Last Week of March, time is flying!
- Unit 2 (Chapters 4-6)
- Rousseau Seminar Reading for
Tuesday
-
e-Portfolio's:
Add Link to West &
the Web Assignment
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
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Da Vinci Code
Activity
Groups
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Monday
March 27th
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SLM: The French Revolution, Napoleon and the World
SLM Instructions
WORD PDF
SLM Rubric
WORD
PDF
SLM Topic List
WORD
PDF
Due: Tuesday April 11
Homework:
Seminar: Rousseau- Inequality Among Mankind
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Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapter 5
Tuesday March 28th
Seminar: Rousseau- Inequality Among Mankind
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Seminar List &
Groups
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapter 5
Wednesday March 29th
-
EQAO: No
Classes periods 1-3
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
Thursday March 30th
-
Exposing the DaVinci Code
- Go to
Activities to see follow up discussion online
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapter 5
Friday March 31st
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SLM: The French Revolution, Napoleon and the World
Due: Monday April 3rd
Homework:
Seminar
Next Week: Burke
- We Start DaVinci Code
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Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapter 5
Monday
April 3rd
Room 234
Seminar: Rousseau- Inequality Among Mankind
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Seminar List &
Groups
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapter 6
Online Post 1 for Da Vinci Code
(Due Monday April 3rd)
a. What is
Munsey's viewpoint about the book? Do you agree? Disagree?
b. Analyze the concept of the divinity of Jesus. Please use evidence
to support your viewpoints.
c. Other
Tuesday April 4th
Room 234
- Watch
Beyond The Da Vinci Code
-
Da Vinci Code
Activity
-
Groups
- Discussion
Forum Questions (Due Sunday April 9th)
a. Are there
secrets and big conspiracies in history? Give Examples.
b. From the book which of Dan Brown's "new evidence" do you believe,
which parts of the story are dubious?
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapter 6
Wednesday April 5th
Seminar: Burke- Reflections on Revolution in France
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Seminar List &
Groups
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapter 6
Thursday April 6th
-
Da Vinci Code
Activity
-
Groups
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapter 6
Friday April 7th
-
Da Vinci Code
Activity
-
Groups
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapter 6
Monday
April 10th
Seminar: John Stuart Mill
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Seminar List &
Groups
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapter 6
Tuesday April 11th
-
Da Vinci Code
Activity
-
Groups
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapter 6
Wednesday April 12th
-
Da Vinci Code
Activity
-
Groups
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapter 6
Thursday April 13th
-
Da Vinci Code
Activity
-
Groups
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapter 6
Friday April 14th
*Good Friday, No Classes
* DaVinci Code Dates
A18/A19: Secret Societies
A20/A21:
Religion
A24/A25:
Women
M1/M2:
Art/Architecture
M3/M4: Holy Grail
M5/M8: Symbols
Monday
April 17th
Easter Monday: No Classes
Have a safe and happy holiday!
Tuesday April 18th
Da Vinci Code 1: Secret Societies
Catherine, Amelia, Jenna,
Joanna, Emily, Ammar
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Da Vinci Code
Activity
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Groups
Homework:
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Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 4-7
Wednesday April 19th
Da Vinci Code 1: Secret Societies
Catherine, Amelia, Jenna, Joanna,
Emily, Ammar
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Da Vinci Code
Activity
-
Groups
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 4-7
Thursday April 20th
Da Vinci Code 2: Religion
Oleveia, Erinne, Hannah,
William, Adam
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Da Vinci Code
Activity
-
Groups
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 4-7
Friday April 21st
Da Vinci Code 1: Religion
Oleveia, Erinne, Hannah, William, Adam
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Da Vinci Code
Activity
-
Groups
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 4-7
Instructors
Note:
* DaVinci Code Dates
A18/A19: Secret Societies
A20/A21:
Religion
A24/A25:
Women
M1/M2:
Art/Architecture
M3/M4: Holy Grail
M5/M8: Symbols |
Da Vinci Code
Activity
Groups
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Monday
April 24th
Da Vinci Code 3: Women
Katie,
Milligan, Lyndsay, Shannon, Leah
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Da Vinci Code
Activity
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Groups
* Make sure that you posted to the
online forum for Group 3's project.
Homework:
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Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 4-7
Tuesday April 25th
Da Vinci Code 3: Women
Katie,
Milligan, Lyndsay, Shannon, Leah
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Da Vinci Code
Activity
-
Groups
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 4-7
Wednesday April 26th
The Dead Podcast Society
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 4-7
Thursday April 27th
- Creating a Podcast for Unit 2/3
-
How to Create a Podcast
- Topic List
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 4-7
Friday April 28th
- Creating a Podcast for Unit 2/3
-
How to Create a Podcast
- Topic List
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 4-7
Instructors
Note:
* DaVinci Code Dates
A18/A19: Secret Societies
A20/A21:
Religion
A24/A25:
Women
M1/M2:
Art/Architecture
M3/M4: Holy Grail
M5/M8: Symbols |
Da Vinci Code
Activity
Groups
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Monday
May 1st
Da Vinci Code 4: Art/Architecture
Kitchen,
Chris H
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Da Vinci Code
Activity
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Groups
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 4-7
Tuesday May 2nd
Da
Vinci Code 4: Art/Architecture
Kitchen,
Chris H
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Da Vinci Code
Activity
-
Groups
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 4-7
-
online forum for Holy Grail
Presentation
Wednesday May 3rd
Da
Vinci Code 5: Holy Grail
Ashton,
McMaster, Mark, Dornan, KC, JoeSack!
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Da Vinci Code
Activity
-
Groups
-
online forum for Holy Grail
Presentation
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 4-7
Thursday May 4th
Da
Vinci Code 45 Holy Grail
Ashton,
McMaster, Mark, Dornan, KC, JoeSack!
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Da Vinci Code
Activity
-
Groups
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 4-7
Friday May 5th
Da
Vinci Code 5: Symbols
Carrie, Stephi,
Kelly, Amalia, Neela
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Da Vinci Code
Activity
-
Groups
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 4-7
Monday
May
8th
- Camping Trip!!
Information for Parents
- Bring in Forms and Money today
- Chart Paper Review Activity for Chapters 4-7, bring your Textbooks
- Short Open Book Section of Test
-
Chapter SLMs &
Chapter Notes, My
Chapter Summaries
- Test Format & Essay Questions Here
3pm: Meeting for Menu's and Packing
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 4-7, Study for Test!
Tuesday May 9th
Da
Vinci Code 5: Symbols
Carrie, Stephi,
Kelly, Amalia, Neela
-
Da Vinci Code
Activity
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 4-7,
Study for Test!
- Prep for Camping Trip
Wednesday May 10th
Chapter 4-7 Test
3pm: Meet on Field to set up Tents, Pack and Learn how to
use Stoves.
Homework:
Thursday May 11th
- Leave School at 9-9:30am for Tobermory
- Camping!
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 4-7
Friday May 12th
- Camping!
Instructors
Note:
Wow, what a trip! Thanks to everyone for a great few days!
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This week we have a guest speaker
courtesy of Shannon, and then we will finish up the podcasts. Next
week we will have a couple of lectures and prepare for the
"Historical Crisis" |
Monday
May
15th
- Guest Speaker: Mrs. Helen Wright
Mrs. Wright will be tying some key learning points from the West and
the World and how it differs today within a corporation that is
successful globally, things like...
-global change
-911
-profitability
-emerging markets
-web technology
-ethics influence on change
-how we influence market flow
-priorities for decisions
-role of local government
-role of global economy vs social agenda vs environmental agenda
-tactical thought vs strategic thought
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 8-10
Tuesday May 16th
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 8-10
Wednesday May 17th
Podcast Assignment
Homework:
- Read Chapters 8-10
Thursday May 18th
Podcast Assignment
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 8-10
Friday May 19th
Podcast Assignment
Importing Music in Audacity
(Needs Sound)
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 8-10
Instructors
Note:
Podcasts Due Tuesday on your e-portfolios.
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This week we will have a few lectures and prepare for the
"Historical Crisis" Simulation |
Monday
May
22
-
Victoria Day Holiday
Importing Music in Audacity
(Needs Sound)
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 8-10
Tuesday May
23rd
Podcast Assignment Due
Lecture:
Imperialism, Colonialism & Resistance in the 19th Century
-
Chapter 9 Notes
Importing Music in Audacity
(Needs Sound)
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 8-10
Wednesday May 24th
Lecture:
Russian Revolution
-
Chapter 10 Notes
Homework:
- Read Chapters 8-10
Thursday May 25th
Lecture:
Between the Wars - An Anxious Generation
-
Chapter 11 Notes
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 11-13
Friday May 26th
Introduction to the Historical Crisis Simulation
- Assign Roles
- Preliminary Research
- Position Paper Due Tuesday May 30
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 11-13
Instructors
Note:
- Lecture Series finishes this week, then we prepare for the
historical crisis.
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Importing Music in Audacity
(Needs Sound)
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Monday
May 29th
The Real War
Chapter 11- Between the Wars: An Anxious Generation
Chapter 12- World War II 1939-1945
The Real War 1939-1945 by Paul Fussell from The Atlantic
Monthly
- The Real War Discussion
Questions
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 11-13
Tuesday May 30th
Possible
Debate Topics:
1. Was World War II the Result of Hitler's Master Plan?
2. Was German "Eliminationist Anti-Semitism" Responsible for the
Holocaust?
3. Should Emperor Hirohito Have Been Held Responsible for Japan's
WWII Actions?
4. Did Communism Threaten America's Internal Security After WWII?
5. Was Stalin Responsible for the Cold War?
6. Did President Kennedy Effectively Manage the Cuban Missile
Crisis?
7. Is America Entering the 21st Century in a Period of Decline?
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 11-13
Wednesday May 31st
-
Chapter 11 & 12 Lecture: Between the Wars & World War II
-
Chapter 11 Notes &
Chapter 12 Notes
Homework:
- Read Chapters 11-13
Thursday June 1st
Debate Preparation
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 11-13
Friday June 2nd
Debate Preparation
Homework:
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 11-13
Instructors
Note:
- We finish chapter 12 and then get right into preparing for the
Great Debates.
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Importing Music in Audacity
(Needs Sound)
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Monday
June 5th
Chapter 11 & 12 Lecture: Between the Wars & World War II
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Chapter 11 Notes &
Chapter 12 Notes
Debate Preparation
Homework:
-
Debate Preparation
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 11-13
Tuesday June 6th
Debate Preparation
Homework:
-
Debate Preparation
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 11-13
Wednesday June 7th
-Did
President Kennedy Effectively Manage the Cuban Missile Crisis?
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Pro |
Con |
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JoeSack!
Catherine
Chris H. |
Shannon
Milligan
Eschle |
Homework:
-
Debate Preparation
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 11-13
Thursday June 8th
Debate Preparation
Homework:
-
Debate Preparation
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 11-13
Friday June 9th
Was German "Eliminationist Anti-Semitism" Responsible for the
Holocaust?
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Pro |
Con |
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KC
Silva
Amalia |
Neela
Lyndsay
Leah |
Homework:
-
Debate Preparation
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 11-13
Instructors
Note:
- Great Debates this week. A reminder that Monday we are in Room
224.
- Podcasts
will be marked this weekend, and marks will be updated
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Take some time to listen to the Podcasts on the
Podcast Page (Access all podcasts),
they are really interesting.
**EXAMINATION BREAKDOWN
& ESSAY QUESTIONS**
WORD PDF |
Monday
June 12th
Room 224
Was German "Eliminationist Anti-Semitism" Responsible for the
Holocaust?
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Pro |
Con |
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KC
Silva
Amalia |
Neela
Lyndsay
Leah |
Homework:
-
Debate Preparation
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 11-13,
Study for Final Exam
Tuesday June 13th
Japan
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Pro |
Con |
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Jenna
McMaster
Joanna |
Kitchen
William
Dornan |
Homework:
-
Debate Preparation
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 11-13,
Study for Final Exam
Wednesday June 14th
Stalin
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Pro |
Con |
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Emily
Amelia
Carrie |
Katie
Ashton
Kelly |
Homework:
-
Debate Preparation
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 11-13, Study for Final Exam
Thursday June 15th
Hitler’s Master Plan
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Pro |
Con |
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Ammar
Adam
Alvin |
Oleveia
Hannah
Erinne |
Homework:
-
Debate Preparation
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 11-13, Study for Final Exam
Friday June 16th
Did
President Kennedy Effectively Manage the Cuban Missile Crisis?
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Pro |
Con |
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JoeSack!
Catherine
Chris H. |
Shannon
Milligan
Eschle |
Homework:
-
Debate Preparation
-
Chapter SLMs: Groups and Topics
Listed
- Read Chapters 11-13, Study for Final Exam
**EXAMINATION BREAKDOWN &
ESSAY QUESTIONS**
WORD PDF
Monday June 19th
Review Period, Work on Essay Questions, Listen to Podcasts
Tuesday June 20th
Final Class! World Cup.
Friday June 23rd
- Final Written Examination
- 11:00-1:00, Room 231
- Old Binder Feb
2006-June 2006
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Old
Binder Sept 2004-Jan
2005
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Old Binder Feb-June 2004
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