Due April 6th
Complete the informational chart that focuses on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Use the handouts provided in class, however you may need to do some independent research. The aspects you are describing are:
1. Tenets/Principles/Key Ideas
2. Date of Origin
3. Founders
4. Key city(s)
5. Sacred Books
6. Sects of religion
7. Clergy
8. Place of worship
9. Important holiday(s) and significance
10. Important ceremonies and/or rituals and significance
11. # of gods worshipped
12. Name of practitioner
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
CURRENT EVENT NEWS ARTICLE
Due March 31/April 1
Bring to class a copy of a news article regarding the country that you were assigned. Be prepared to share the key ideas. If you were absent, choose an article about Iran, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, or Egypt.
Bring to class a copy of a news article regarding the country that you were assigned. Be prepared to share the key ideas. If you were absent, choose an article about Iran, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, or Egypt.
Friday, March 13, 2015
IN-CLASS ESSAY
The in-class essay on the revolutions unit will be on 3/19, 3/20. There will be a review and study period on 3/17,3/18. Here is a link to the instructions and scoring guide for the essay.docs.google.com/document/d/1pmh5pHjHLSbDHHLc_VPQCNuzDk1EaTiY-1qpN6kpSKc/edit
Below is a link to the essay questions:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sxyvjntr7_jYPNTrriB5VV6K2y2a2QvXRhjniEEgTkw/edit
Below is a link to the essay questions:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sxyvjntr7_jYPNTrriB5VV6K2y2a2QvXRhjniEEgTkw/edit
Thursday, March 12, 2015
EVALUATION QUESTIONS FOR SIMULATION
Due Date - 3/31,4/1 (No fooling, assignment is really due on April 1st!)
Answer the following questions in complete sentences:
1. What were the goals of the Sandinista Revolution of 1979? (To refresh your memory, review your writing and reading, "Imagine You were a Nicaraguan.")
2. What were are the challenges facing the Sandinista leaders? In your answer, consider their efforts to meet the needs of the vast majority that supported the revolution.
3. Compare and contrast the decisions made in your class to the decisions made by the real Sandinistas. Please note that you will not be able to complete this question until you get the handout with the actual decisions. You will get this on Monday.
In addition to the evaluation questions, you will be turning in:
1. Response to "Imagine You Were a Nicaraguan."
2. Your preparation for the simulation (solutions to the dilemma).
3. Your notes from the simulation (record of decisions).
4. Evaluation questions.
Answer the following questions in complete sentences:
1. What were the goals of the Sandinista Revolution of 1979? (To refresh your memory, review your writing and reading, "Imagine You were a Nicaraguan.")
2. What were are the challenges facing the Sandinista leaders? In your answer, consider their efforts to meet the needs of the vast majority that supported the revolution.
3. Compare and contrast the decisions made in your class to the decisions made by the real Sandinistas. Please note that you will not be able to complete this question until you get the handout with the actual decisions. You will get this on Monday.
In addition to the evaluation questions, you will be turning in:
1. Response to "Imagine You Were a Nicaraguan."
2. Your preparation for the simulation (solutions to the dilemma).
3. Your notes from the simulation (record of decisions).
4. Evaluation questions.
Monday, March 9, 2015
SOLUTIONS FOR SANDINISTA DILEMMAS
Due Monday, March 9
Develop solutions for all of the dilemmas on the handout "Sandinista Policy Dilemmas." This means answering all of the questions under each dilemma. Also, explain why you support your solution for each dilemma.
Develop solutions for all of the dilemmas on the handout "Sandinista Policy Dilemmas." This means answering all of the questions under each dilemma. Also, explain why you support your solution for each dilemma.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
"IMAGINE YOU WERE A NICARAGUAN" READING
Due March 5/6
Read "Imagine Your Were A Nicaraguan." Highlight and annotate living conditions of Nicaraguans on 1977.
Read "Imagine Your Were A Nicaraguan." Highlight and annotate living conditions of Nicaraguans on 1977.
Monday, March 2, 2015
MORE DEBATE PEPARATION
Due March 3/March
Using the handout, cuba-embargo.procon.org and other sources presented from the class, develop and write down 3 pro arguments and 3 con arguments. Paraphrase as much as possible. You will need to prepare to argue both sides because you will be assigned your position on the day of the debate.
Using the handout, cuba-embargo.procon.org and other sources presented from the class, develop and write down 3 pro arguments and 3 con arguments. Paraphrase as much as possible. You will need to prepare to argue both sides because you will be assigned your position on the day of the debate.
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