Great War is World War I

We've been learning more about how The Great War of 1914 - 1918 is simply an introduction to World War II of 1938 - 1945.  I uploaded the slides from Wednesday (Great War: America and the End?).  In class today, you completed a map of Europe in 1918, answered questions about the map, and were introduced to the concept of genocide.  We watched a 7-minute clip about something that happened in Turkey (Ottoman Empire) during The Great War.

Been a LONG Time

Wow - I forgot to save my last update.  So, here is what we did last week (and so far this week):

April 18:  You worked on a handout titled "France vs Germany" and used the iPods to fill out as much as possible.  It is due Friday April 29th.  On the BACK of this same handout, there is a worksheet that you can complete for extra credit.  Watch Paths of Glory and fill in the chart.

April 19th & 20th:  Class missed due to 100 Strong event.

April 21st:  Took notes based on lecture in order to answer the following questions:
How have the legacies of imperialism and conflict shaped our world?
What were the causes, course, and consequences of World War I?


April 22nd:

April 25th:  More World War I.  For the day, I presented the newer tools/weapons of war:  Machine Gun, Submarine, Airplane, Poison Gas, Tank.  You also learned about why the US hesitated and then joined the fight.


April 26th:  Video about Russia & the Red Baron.  You took notes and then answered the following questions:

1. How do you think it felt to be freed after a life of serfdom?
2. How do you think it feels to be a soldier in the trenches?
3. Why was the Red Baron so famous?
4. Why is the mystery surrounding the Red Baron’s death still so intriguing?
5. What was the Red Baron’s fatal mistake?
6. Was the Red Baron’s death important to the war as a whole?
7. How did Russian sentiment change over the course of World War I?
8. What are the pros and cons of communism?

You should be reading Chapter 23 at home.  There will be a test on World War I and Russia on Friday.

Plan on completing a map on Thursday after looking at results of WWI on Wednesday.

Ketchup

So, we missed some days with testing.  I will summarize what we did every day since last Thursday.

Friday April 8:  Complete "Role of Government in Japanese Life" and "No Need for Western learning" in class.

Monday April 11:   Title Notebook Page:  "Industrial Revolution" and make a list of the TOP TEN Technological Devices you could NOT live without (on your own).  We then watched a video about the Industrial Revolution while you took notes, followed by a brief discussion.

Tuesday April 12: "What I Learned" activity.  You made a list of what you learned and remember (if anything) from each of the following units: 

• Prehistory (Dawn of Man)
• River Civilizations (Hammurabi)
• Ancient Egypt (Mummification)
• Ancient Rome (Caesar)
• Middle Ages (Castles)
• African Kingdoms (Trade)
• Mesoamerica (Aztecs)
• Napoleon (Revolution & War)

Weds:  NO Class due to testing

Thursday April 14:  Completed Europe in 1914 Map AS A CLASS.  Keep it and turn it in Monday after some intro notes about WWI.

Militarism

So, first Period is a day behind, but will get caught up tomorrow.  In class today, periods 2 & 3 completed the other side of yesterday's handout.  We looked at "Militarism" by studying a newspaper political cartoon from 1904.  From the 19th Century through today, political cartoons have been an effective source of information since they can mix pictures and words to convey complex concepts and issues.  We also reviewed Japan's emergence on the World Stage.

Lastly, you did pick up a packet that must be completed as homework.  The packet is available on the Moodle (Folder 12) as "Militarism in Asia and Industrialization Packet" and is due Monday.

Ninja

A little weird start to the day.  We were in Room E115 so Mr. Rees' English class could be mixed with anotehr English class as they watched some student projects.  So, first period only completed the "Anthem of Imperialism" while 2nd and 3rd Periods also watched the video "Conquest: Weapons of the Ninja".

Samurai - Bushido Code

Page Title:  Samurai - Bushido Code
Copy down the list and then work with peers to define the terms using your own words.
We will go over the list as a class (Take Notes!!!)
    Bushido Code
        I. Rectitude or Justice
        II. Courage
        III. Benevolence or Mercy
        IV. Politeness
        V. Honesty and Sincerity
        VI. Honor
        VII. Loyalty
        VIII. Character and Self-Control

Wednesday:  Ninja
Thursday/Friday:  Industrialization

End of Q3

Pick up YOUR Clicker (List on Podium)
     I will distribute Exam Booklet
          DO NOT WRITE IN IT!!!
               (there are only 30 Questions)
We start looking at Japan and CHina a little tomorrow