Monday, June 1, 2015

CREATIVE EXPRESSION PART II




Part II - Creative Expression


In this section of the final project you will be using a creative expression to communicate the work you have done in Part I.   This means that you may focus on all elements of the project or some of the elements (issue research, solution, action plan).


The creative expression must inform the public and motivate activism.  Some options include:


  • A flyer or threefold pamphlet
  • A transcript of a speech that would be delivered at a meeting or action
  • Creative writing such as a poem or diary entries
  • A collage
  • A letter to the people/groups/institutions responsible for the problem
  • A news article that a journalist might write about the issue
  • An editorial or cartoon that supports your work  
  • Any other artistic expression (sculptures, models, mobiles, paintings, drawings, dioramas)


Part II - Criteria

  • Clearly communicates key aspect(s) of your project.
  • Clearly is designed to inform and to inspire participation in your effort to achieve solution.
  • For expressions that rely on visuals, be sure the work is aesthetically pleasing.
  • For written expressions, be sure the work is well written with no errors in spelling and conventions.

PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI STUDY QUESTIONS

I have included a link to the questions in the event you want to review the scoring for the assignment.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EyDGMnijXDaDoUvkJFLB9fWRFO72uFHK7V7PAGN9L7o/edit

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

NOTES ON "TRUTH FORCE"

Due May 26/May 27

Read the chapter, "Truth Force" and fill out the study guide.

Thursday, May 14, 2015

EVALUATION QUESTIONS FOR PEACE CONFERENCE

Here is a link for the evaluation questions for the Peace Conference.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bfG1VAc9DKQH_KuJEFJy7IvHuL8j2B6Cu5YwMaRucNg/edit

READING ON HINDUISM

Due Monday, May 18

Read the handout on Hinduism and write the following assignment:

1.  Highlight and annotate key ideas information and ideas from each section of the handout.

2.  On a separate piece of paper, write at least one sentence for each section that represents the key content in that section.

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

TEMPLATE FOR PEACE AGREEMENT

Below is the link for the template for recording the peace agreement arrived at by the delegates in your class.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SxHmyiCgqz7nGMLMyYyQoJjNuGEEfKEfKIWcA1g9iiY/edit

CHECKLIST FOR PEACE CONFERENCE MATERIALS

Due Monday, May 18th

All written materials for the Peace Conference.  Use the link to the checklist to help you organize all the required materials.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KketyANzA5hez_vb0l0ZEW1CgawjsWMHCPMInZs8ZDg/edit

Thursday, April 23, 2015

TEMPLATE FOR PEACE CONFERENCE PROPOSALS

docs.google.com/document/d/1BGoAzceqZLXPeYvisAMokx6nhIXUckVx3XaonKcSdws/edit

MORE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PEACE CONFERENCE

1.  We will start our conference on April  28/29 and we will begin with opening statements.
2.  You will need all of your delegation's proposals completed by then.  Remember all 6 issues need to be addressed in your proposals.  This doesn't mean that you are required to have 6 separate proposals.
3.  Be sure that the proposals are legible and written in pen or dark pencil.  This is to assure that the copies can be read.
4.  By the end of today, April 23/24, be sure that one of your delegates has volunteered  to make the opening statement.  This statement must include:

*  An introduction of the group or party you represent.
*  The concerns you have about the ongoing conflict.
*  Your goals for the conference.  This means what you want to accomplish for the people you represent.
*  Do not include specific proposals.

4.  This may meet a student's 1 minute speech requirement.  If the student delivering the statement does not choose to give the 1 minute speech in the opening session,  the statement must be at least 30 seconds long.

Thursday, April 16, 2015

PEACE CONFERENCE PREPARATION

4/16, 4/17

Today every student received a role for the upcoming Palestinian-Israeli Peace Conference.  If you were absent, please stop and see Ms. Snyder ASAP.  In this way you will be able to  start researching  your delegation's positions on the key issues that will be the focus of the conference.

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

LONGEST HATRED CITATION

Bloomstein, Rex and Robert S. Wistrich.  The Longest Hatred:  The History of Anti-Semitism.   Yorkshire:       Thames Television, 1991.

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

LINKS FOR PAL-ISRAELI Q'S

Here is a link for  Journey to the Occupied Lands.  Michael Ambrosino, Dir. PBS Frontline, 1993. Video.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzHfkopvqv0&safe=active

Here is the citation:   Journey to the Occupied Lands. Michael Ambrosino, Dir. PBS Frontline, 1993. Video.

1. Research for question #13:

Palestinian Lifestyle: 7-15 min. mark, 26-28 min. mark
Jewish Settlers' Lifestyle:  17-19 min. mark

2. Research for questions # 6 and #7

14.30-17.30 min. mark
27-30 min. mark
34.30-42.30  (also some information about lifestyle for Jewish settlers)



                                       




Thursday, April 2, 2015

PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI STUDY Q'S

Due April 16/April 17

The Palestinian-Israeli Study Questions will be due on April 16/17.  Please have them printed and ready to turn in when you come to class on the due date.  If you are not ready to turn in the assignment, you will be docked points for every day your assignment is late.

Don't forget the assignment must be typed!

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

CHART ON THREE MIDDLE EASTERN RELIGIONS

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

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.

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

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.