Wednesday, November 26, 2014

LAGUNA SIMULATION MATERIALS DUE MONDAY, DEC. 2

Turn in the following simulation materials:

1. Answers to 6 questions from "Presentation for Colonial Governor."
2.  Notes on final requests from the Lagunese.
3.  Debriefing questions to evaluate the simulation.

Monday, November 24, 2014

EDITORIAL ON HOMELANDS DUE NOV. 25/NOV.26

1.  Read Student Handout #6 and highlight key arguments and evidence that supports the Afrikaner view justifying homelands/reserves for Africans in South Africa.
2  Read Student Handout #7 (front and back) for information that challenges the Afrikaner position.  Highlight key points and facts.
3.  Imagine you are a writer for the Johannesburg Tribune.  Write an editorial challenging the Afrikaner position presented in Student Handout #6.  Minimum of 3/4 page.

Monday, November 17, 2014

MONDAY, NOV. 24 WORKSHEET ON FACTS OF SOUTH AFRICA DUE

Read Chapter 10 from the textbook Africa.  Summarize the chapter using complete sentences.  To avoid rewriting the entire chapter, determine the main ideas are and the key information that develops those ideas.  You may use bullet points under headings that reflect those main ideas.

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Independence Simulation

Due Wednesday, Nov.12/Thursday, Nov. 13

Preparation for simulation on independence from imperialist powers.  Read your assigned your carefully and staying in your role, answer the questions on the sheet entitled, "Presentation to Colonial Governor."  Please note that everyone answers questions 1-4.  When you get to the last two sets of questions, you need to determine, based on your role sheet, if you favor or oppose independence.  Then pick the last two questions based on your position.  If you did not receive your role, e-mail asap.

Monday, November 3, 2014

Reading and Questions on Imperialism

Due Nov. 6/7

In Modern World History  text, read pages 339-350.  On page 344, answer questions 1-5, 7 and 8.
On page 350, answer questions 1-6, 8.  Use complete sentences.

Please note that for both sets of questions, #1 includes several terms and names.

Analysis of Article: "Step One to Fighting Ebola.."

Due Oct. 28/29

Read article and answer the following questions using complete sentences:
1.  What does the author say is the reason for the spread of ebola in West Africa?  Explain his reasoning.
2.  What does the author say is the relationship between corruption and poverty?  Explain.
3.  Why is Rwanda a success story in the fight to stop ebola?
4.  What does the author say is the solution to the crisis?