Wednesday, November 30, 2016

11/28-12/2 Day 3

Agenda:

  1. QOD
  2. Country Concerns  or NIMA
  3. Assassination of Ferdinand 
  4. Outbreak of War Notes 

QOD

  1. Which of the long term causes of War do you feel was MOST relevant to the outbreak of war in Europe (NIMA) and WHY? 
  2. Extra Cool - Explain how Alsalce and Lorraine or Pan-Slavism fits into Nationalist motivation for war. 

Objective:

Differentiate between the concerns of countries at the outset of war
Identify key terms/ideas that are universal beyond country of origin. 
Describe the events that sparked World War I. 

Homework: 

29.2 Notes 

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

11/28-12/2 Day 2

Agenda:

  1. QOD
  2. NIMA - groups
  3. Country Concerns 

QOD

  1. Which of the long term causes of War do you feel was MOST relevant to the outbreak of war in Europe (NIMA) and WHY? 
  2. Extra Cool - Explain how 

Objective:

Define and give examples of Nationalism, Imperialism, Militarism and Alliances.
Organize countries at the turn of the century. 

Homework: 

Country Chart 

Monday, November 28, 2016

11/28 - 12/2 Day 1

Agenda:


  1. Imperialism Tests Back
  2. Middle East - Case Study 

QOD

IYO: Who most successfully navigated imperialism from Western powers?

What's your opinion about imperialism? Is it avoidable? Is it all good/bad?


Objective:

4. “Europeans Claim Muslim Lands”: Chapter 27.3(pp. 1573--1580)
         Define: What are geopolitics and how did they motivate imperialism of the Ottoman Empire?
            Using specific evidence: How did European powers attempt to control Middle Eastern territory?
            Expand: How did European struggles for territory foreshadow conflict in the Middle East in the future?

Homework: 

Notes - 29.1

Monday, November 21, 2016

11/21 - 11/23 Day 1

Agenda

  1. Group - Benefits/Drawbacks
  2. China Resistance 
  3. Japan Notes 

QOD: 

  • How did  China's history leave them vulnerable to European imperial influence?
  • How did the B.E.I. Trading Co. GAIN influence in China? 

Objective: [Students will be able to...]

  • Evaluate the actions/success of Chinese resistance movements. 
  •  Describe the reaction of the Japanese government to Western imperial influence. 
  • Create a slogan to be learned from Imperialism in Japan 

Homework: 


All HOMEWORK due tomorrow 11/22
Quiz - TOMORROW 11/22

Friday, November 18, 2016

11/14-11/18 - Day 4

Agenda

  1. Group - Benefits/Drawbacks
  2. China Notes 
  3. Opium War DBQ
  4. Resistance Mvmt 

QOD: 

Blue Class - None
Purple Class - Take a look at your chart from yesterday - do you think the benefits or the drawbacks of Imperialism carried more weight? Explain. 

Objective: [Students will be able to...]

  • Analyze documents to support a thesis statement 
  • Identify what makes China vulnerable to imperialism 
  •  Describe methods of resistance within China. Evaluate the limits to their success. 

Homework: 


Notes: 28.2
Quiz - Next Tuesday 11/22

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

11/14-11/18 - Day 3

Agenda

  1. QOD 
  2. Notes - India Imperialism 
  3. Group - Benefits/Drawbacks
  4. Modern Connection? 

QOD: 

Explain our study of African Imperialism as an example of Nationalist motivation to expand. 


Objective: [Students will be able to...]

  • Describe the takeover of India by the British East India Company. 
  • Identify the Benefits and Drawbacks to European influence in India 

Homework: 


Notes: 28.1
Quiz - Next Tuesday 11/22

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

11/14-11/18 - Day 2

Agenda

  1. Berlin Conference - Reading + QOD 
  2. Hut Tax Reading - Pairs
  3. Ethiopia Resistance 

QOD: 

Read the Berlin Conference reading and answer the following question: 

No African Nations were invited to attend the conference. Connect the Berlin Conference to one of the Four Catagories of Motivation for Imperialism listed below. Be clear about your reason for the connection: 

Economic // Political // Social // Technological

Objective: [Students will be able to...]

  • Describe the Berlin Conference - and  connect it to the motivations for imperialism 
  • Explain why African nations struggled to resist the control of European nations in the 1800s. 

Homework: 


Notes: 27.4

Monday, November 14, 2016

11/14-11/18 - Day 1

Imperalism Unit

Agenda

  1. White Man's Burden - Poem Analysis 
  2. Imperialism Notes 
  3. Pridict + Critique 

Objective: [Students will be able to...]

  • Describe the FOUR main motivations for Imperialism in the 1800s
  • Compare and Contrast the styles of Imperial Control. 

Homework: 


Notes: 27.2 - Pages 1556-1565


Monday, November 7, 2016

11/7-11/11 - Day 1

Agenda

  1. Word Cloud 
  2. Electoral College
  3. Extension Look 

Homework: 

No homework for class. Please watch the news, stay informed and enjoy this election. Every time that our democracy flexes it's muscle - we see healthy disagreement and a chance to move forward together! Pay attention - this will be you soon! 

Extra Fun Stuff: 



Friday, November 4, 2016

10/31-11/4 Day 4

Agenda:

Quarter 1 Exam 

You're going to rock it!

Turn In: Nationalism Homework Packet

Homework: 

None - Enjoy your weekend! 

Thursday, November 3, 2016

10/31-11/4 Day 3

Agenda: 

  1. Review Sheet 
  2. Group Review 
  3. Short Answer Prep
  4. Independent Review Time 

QOD: 


Grade Bismarck and Napoleon as Nationalist Leaders. "A", "B", "C" and so forth

Explain what you are using as evidence to support your grade. Use at least 3 things. 


Objective [Students will be able to]:    



Homework: 


Q1 Exam Friday
Be Awesome 

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

10/31-11/4 Day 2

Agenda: 

  1. QOD - IR Test Back 
  2. Organizer - Domestic Consolidation of Power 
  3. Organizer - Primary/Secondary Documents 

QOD: 


Complete the top portion of the graphic organizer with your seatmate. 


Objective [Students will be able to]:    

Identify and describe Bismarck's 3 Wars to unite Germany
Grade Bismarck's methods for building Nationalism.
Contrast Bismarck's methods with Napoleon's - who comes out on top? 

Homework: 

ALL Nationalism HW due Friday
Q1 Exam Friday
Be Awesome