Thursday, November 22, 2007

Homework for Tuesday.....

Today (Thursday) we.....

1. wrote the quiz (terms and essay)

2. work with our groups on the "Imperialist policies and practices" critical challenge - that will be presented on Thursday of next week.


Homework for Tuesday;

Please read and write brief notes and terms for pages 168-173 of the text.

Enjoy your long weekend!

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Chapter 7 Quiz Tomorrow and continue with our Critical Challenge

1. Tomorrow we have the Chapter 7 quiz;

KEYS ARE:
- knowing the terms from the Chapter...
- also the written response portion will be based on the following question

"To what extent did historical globalization affect people's lives?"

**Remember you can bring a "cheat sheet" for the written response but it can only include point form/web notes. Remember the rules discussed in class such as; NO WRITTEN PARAGRAPHS

If you were away today please see Mr. Flanagan asap.

Happy Studying!

Monday, November 19, 2007

Imperialism and Eurocentrism

1. European Imperialism p. 150
- write brief notes
- figure 7-11 terms

2. Trade Connections p. 151
- write brief notes
- figure 7-12 - What country was most successful in the "scramble?"

3. Read p. 152 Impacts of imperialism
-write brief notes
-ideas and opinions- answer question in the margin.

4. Read p. 154 step #4
-use the example on next page: Two Perspectives About Imperialism to answer the questions of step #4.

5. Explore the issues, #2 & #3.

Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Understanding Historical World Views cont....

We have completed the first part of the Critical Challenge: Understanding Historical World Views

Part I
1. "White Man's Burden" and "Brown Man's Burden" analysis
2. Rudyard Kipling research
3. research, thoughts and ideas - answer questions on "Recording Our Ideas" sheet

Part II - some have begun part II

Read: "Sepulveda" (juanginesdesepulvdea_bi.pdf) account - to understand European perceptions of Aboriginal peoples and not to look for accurate portrayals on the Indigenous peoples.

Identify: the assumptions, beleifs and values attributed to Aboriginal peoples.

create a Word doc; title and identify

Homework for Tomorrow:

1. Read text p. 129-131
2. terms
3. Ideas and Opinions p. 129
4. Voices p 130-131 #1-2
5. Explore the Issues p.131 - research conflict in Sudan and Darfur region for basic understanding and then answer #2 a and b.

Have a great day!

Friday, November 02, 2007

To what extent should contemporary society respond to the legacies of historical globalization?

Homework;

- read p.122-126
- complete all terms
- "Voices" #1-2
- "Explore the Issues" #1