WWII Unit Assignments
The following are the WWII Assignments for the European portion of WWII. Next week class will go over the Pacific portion of WWII:
1) Table of Contents (TOC)
2) WWII Unit Vocab List 1-13, 14-28, 29-42, 43-56, 57-71, 72-85, 86-100
3)Global Depression worksheet (p.421-425) - 10 questions (Front & Back)
4) Fascism (p.426-429) - 8 Questions
5) Rise of Dictators Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4
6) Aggressors on the March (Ch 15 Section 4: p.431 - 435)
7A) Aggression vs Appeasement (p.431 - 435)
7B) Aggression Begins (Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5)
8) Hitler's Lightning War (Ch 16 Section #1)
9) Secret Weapon for T-Day
MONDAY March 27, 2006
1) Review Global Depression (Assign #3)
2) Review Fascism (Assign #4)
3) Start Rise of Dictators (Assign #5)
HW:
a) Aggressors on the March (Assign #6)
b) Work on Vocab (All European WWII related words should be defined by Friday)
TUESDAY March 28, 2006
1) Finish Rise of Dictators (Assign #5)
2) Start Aggressions vs Appeasement (Assign #7a)p.431 - 435
HW:
a) Be sure to have completed Aggressors on the March (Assign #6)
b) Work on Vocab (All European WWII related words should be defined by Friday)
c) Complete Aggression vs Appeasement (Assign #7a) p.431 - 435
WEDNESDAY March 29, 2006
1) Review Aggression vs Appeasement (Assign #7a) p.431 - 435
2) Aggression Begins (Assign #7b) p.431 -435
3) Using cool sources to better understand WWII and History:
a) BBC's History Website for cool animated maps, charts, photos, etc
b) Video Clips: Great Escape (French Resistance)
c) If you find any interested info online be sure to email Mr P & share the info with class. Thanks.
HW:
a) Assign #1 - 8 should be completed (except Assign 2: designated vocab by Friday)
b) Work on Vocab (All European WWII related words should be defined by Friday)
c) Lightning War (Assign #8)
d) Possible HW Quiz on Assign # 7 & 8 for Thursday? Be ready! Mr. P might even let students use notes (Assign 7 & 8) on the quiz. So do your homework, right?
THURSDAY March 30, 2006
1) Possible HW Quiz on Assign 7 & 8
2) Finish Reviewing Assign 7 & 8
3) Start Secret Weapon for T-Day (Assign #9)
HW:
a) Complete assigned portion to Assign #9
b) Work on Vocab (All European WWII related words should be defined by Friday)
FRIDAY March 31, 2006
1) Secret Weapon for T-Day (Assign #9)
HW:
a) Finish Secret Weapon for T-Day (Assign #9)
COOL WWII WEBSITES:
1) BBC History: WWII Video clips, games, audio clips, articles, timelines, maps and other splendid little things pertaining to WWII. Check it out. There are many things to click and learn.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/war/wwtwo/
2) BBC History: WWII Short Flash Movies
A series of movies telling the stories of some of those caught up in the devastating events of World War Two.
? Dunkirk
? Bombers and the Bombed
? Evacuees
? The Secret Army
? D-Day
The war was fought on many fronts, from dog-fights in the skies over Kent to the barricades of resistance in Warsaw.
Stories of secret missions, terrifying battles, survival and rescue are here, but are only a part of the history of those years.
Bombs also fell on families at home, and the courage of many children was tested by the experience of evacuation across Europe.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/war/wwtwo/launch_ani_wwtwo_movies.shtml
3) BBC History: WWII Animations
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/war/wwtwo/launch_ani_campaign_maps.shtml
4) PBS.org: WWII Pacific Maps
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/pacific/maps/maps_01.html
5) EXTRA LISTENING ON WWII:
Click to listen Dr. Parenti give his 24 minute lecture on the Real Causes of WWII & Failure to Stop Hitler before WWII You have to fast forward to the 2nd lecture. It starts a bit less than ½ way along the timeline.
ftp://mbanna.radio4all.net/pub/archive2/mp3/parenti-realhist_mumia.mp3
The Great Escape is Mr P's Favorite WWII Movie. Ask him if he's going to show it again this year after school as part of Mr P Cinema.
Monday, March 20, 2006
WEEKLY PRINTABLE WORKSHEETS
a) WWII Unit Vocab List 1-13, 14-28, 29-42, 43-56, 57-71, 72-85, 86-100
b) Global Depression worksheet (p.421-425) - 10 questions (Front & Back)
c) Fascism (p.426-429) - 8 Questions
d) Rise of Dictators Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4
e) Aggression Begins (Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5)
MONDAY March 20, 2006
1) Daily Announcements
2) DAY 3: The Great Depression in P-Ville
HW:
a) Write up response to today's lesson = Daily Questions #3
b) Global Depression worksheet (p.421-425) - 10 questions (Complete for TUES)
c) Print out WWII weekly worksheets (Scroll to top of page)
TUESDAY March 21, 2006
1) Daily Announcements
2) DAY 4 (Conclusion): The Great Depression in P-Ville
3) Review Global Depression worksheet (p.421-425) = Time permitted
HW:
a) Write up response to today's lesson = Daily Questions #4
b) Global Depression worksheet (p.421-425) - 10 questions (Front & Back)
c) Mr P will collect on WEDNESDAY: 1) Great Depression Notes 2) Daily Responses (1-4)
d) Fascism (p.426-429) - 8 Questions
WEDNESDAY March 22, 2006
1) Finish reviewing Global Depression worksheet (p.421-425) - 10 questions (Front & Back)
2) Fascism (p.426-429) - 8 Questions
HW:
a) Aggressors on the March Worksheet Chapter 15 Section 4 of Textbook
b) Print out lecture notes for Friday:
Rise of Dictators Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4
Aggression Begins (Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5)
THURSDAY March 23, 2006
1) Students scheduling for fall 2006 classes. Meet Mr P in administration building. Be sure to bring your schedule information and have it signed off by your parents.
2) Be sure to come back to class after scheduling.
3) Bring your book and WWII Unit Vocab List 1-13, 14-28, 29-42, 43-56, 57-71, 72-85, 86-100 to work on
HW:
a) Print out lecture notes for Friday:
Rise of Dictators Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4
Aggression Begins (Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5)
FRIDAY March 24, 2006
1) Rise of Dictators Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4
2) Review lecture on Aggression Begins (Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5)
HW:
a) Work on Legacy Project
b) Work on Vocab
James Whitt did a good job playing two different roles.
a) WWII Unit Vocab List 1-13, 14-28, 29-42, 43-56, 57-71, 72-85, 86-100
b) Global Depression worksheet (p.421-425) - 10 questions (Front & Back)
c) Fascism (p.426-429) - 8 Questions
d) Rise of Dictators Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4
e) Aggression Begins (Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5)
MONDAY March 20, 2006
1) Daily Announcements
2) DAY 3: The Great Depression in P-Ville
HW:
a) Write up response to today's lesson = Daily Questions #3
b) Global Depression worksheet (p.421-425) - 10 questions (Complete for TUES)
c) Print out WWII weekly worksheets (Scroll to top of page)
TUESDAY March 21, 2006
1) Daily Announcements
2) DAY 4 (Conclusion): The Great Depression in P-Ville
3) Review Global Depression worksheet (p.421-425) = Time permitted
HW:
a) Write up response to today's lesson = Daily Questions #4
b) Global Depression worksheet (p.421-425) - 10 questions (Front & Back)
c) Mr P will collect on WEDNESDAY: 1) Great Depression Notes 2) Daily Responses (1-4)
d) Fascism (p.426-429) - 8 Questions
WEDNESDAY March 22, 2006
1) Finish reviewing Global Depression worksheet (p.421-425) - 10 questions (Front & Back)
2) Fascism (p.426-429) - 8 Questions
HW:
a) Aggressors on the March Worksheet Chapter 15 Section 4 of Textbook
b) Print out lecture notes for Friday:
Rise of Dictators Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4
Aggression Begins (Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5)
THURSDAY March 23, 2006
1) Students scheduling for fall 2006 classes. Meet Mr P in administration building. Be sure to bring your schedule information and have it signed off by your parents.
2) Be sure to come back to class after scheduling.
3) Bring your book and WWII Unit Vocab List 1-13, 14-28, 29-42, 43-56, 57-71, 72-85, 86-100 to work on
HW:
a) Print out lecture notes for Friday:
Rise of Dictators Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4
Aggression Begins (Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5)
FRIDAY March 24, 2006
1) Rise of Dictators Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4
2) Review lecture on Aggression Begins (Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5)
HW:
a) Work on Legacy Project
b) Work on Vocab
James Whitt did a good job playing two different roles.
Saturday, March 11, 2006
MONDAY March 13, 2006
1) New Seating Chart
2) Exam Results
3) Post Test (Think about how much you're learning)
4) 20th Century Revolution / Nationalism Video Session (Ask yourself, Why is Mr. P showing you this?)
5) The "STATE" of P - Grand Minister P will appoint students to various state of P roles. Also, students will "sign up" for their "STATE" of P contributions. The "State" of P Stock Market returns.
6) If you plan on doing a Legacy Project, read the requirements by scrolling down below Friday.
HW:
A) Age of Uncertainty Handout
b) If all students complete the Age of Uncertainty HW, Mr P will tell the class a few random stories about some interesting stuff Einstein and Freud wrote about.
c) FAIR WARNING: If students fail to do the Age of Uncertainty HW, Mr P will likely give a boring Quiz related to the Age of Uncertainty HW. Hence, everyone do your homework so there is no quiz!
TUESDAY March 14, 2006 Is it a minimum day?
1) Age of Uncertainty Review
2) BELOW IS SOMETHING FOR STUDENTS WHO JUST WANT TO LEARN, THINK & ARE NOT DRIVEN BY POINTS & GRADES:
A) Do you want to learn more about some of the topics regarding the Age of Uncertainty Assignment such as Existentialism, Nietzsche and Jean Paul Sartre? If so, click and listen to the Wisconsin Public Radio Broadcast on these topics. This is deep philosophical stuff folks. This assignment is voluntary. Hence, students do not have to do it. Yet, I think some students might enjoy listening and learning more about this subject matter. Have
fun!
B) Click here to learn more about Jazz
C) Click here to listen to some early Jazz
EXTRA NOTICE TO CITIZENS OF P-VILLE: Hey folks! Look up other cool websites or audio files regarding any of the topics from the Age of Uncertainty Assignment and email them to Mr. P or leave a note in his comment box. If Mr P likes the website and links it to his website you can earn P-ville Points. Hey, sounds like some easy points that will help make Mr. Ps class better in the future. Get searching!
WEDNESDAY March 15, 2006
1) DAY 1: The Great Depression Strikes P-Ville. This interactive lecture will demonstrate how and why the Great Depression of 1930s took place. Students will become aware of general factors and/ or trends that could cause a future economic collapse. This lesson will also help students understand the interconnectiveness of the economy.
HW:
a) Write your thoughts after today's in-class Depression Simulation. Your response should be attachd to Assign #6 when you eventually turn in your WWII packet in a few weeks.
Your thoughts should mention:
i) What did you learn in class today?
ii) What info will be helpful throughout your life?
iii) Likes, Dislikes & Suggestions about Depression Simulation
THURSDAY March 16, 2006
1) DAY 2: The Great Depression Strikes P-Ville.
HW:
a) Write your thoughts after today's in-class Depression Simulation. Your response should be attachd to Assign #6 when you eventually turn in your WWII packet in a few weeks.
Your thoughts should mention:
i) What did you learn in class today?
ii) What info will be helpful throughout your life?
iii) Likes, Dislikes & Suggestions about Depression Simulation
FRIDAY March 17, 2006
1) DAY 3: The Great Depression Strikes P-Ville.
2) Ask Mr P about the Jim & John Student Teacher Story
HW:
a) Write your thoughts after today's in-class Depression Simulation. Your response should be attachd to Assign #6 when you eventually turn in your WWII packet in a few weeks.
Your thoughts should mention:
i) What did you learn in class today?
ii) What info will be helpful throughout your life?
iii) Likes, Dislikes & Suggestions about Depression Simulation
2nd SEMESTER LEGACY PROJECT INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS
SEMESTER FINAL
LEGACY PROJECT OR FINAL EXAM
Each semester students will have a choice of taking either the Final Exam or doing a Legacy Project as their ‘semester’ final. The semester final (exam or project) will equate to 20% - 25 % of the student’s semester grade. There is an application and qualification process that involves doing a legacy project. All students who do not apply or qualify to do a Legacy Project will partake in Final Exam process as a means of fulfilling their semester final obligation for the course. Written below are the specifics for both the Legacy Project and Final Exam.
LEGACY PROJECT
There are several purposes for students to apply to do a legacy project.
1) Students want to create a project to assist & inspire future students’ learning.
2) Students actually want to make a difference and contribute to the betterment of Mr. P’s class.
3) Students prefer to create a project versus taking an Exam for a final.
All student interested in doing a Legacy Project for their semester final must apply and qualify to do a legacy project. To apply and qualify for the Legacy Project, students must submit at least 3 typed proposals to Mr. P. In addition, students are required to schedule a brief meeting with Mr P after school to explain their legacy project proposals. Basically, students are to ‘sell’ their legacy project idea to Mr. P. Students will “qualify” to do a legacy project, if students convince Mr. P of the usefulness of their Legacy Proposal(s). Students should bring their 3 typed legacy proposals and explain them to Mr. P. At the after school meeting, students MUST do the following:
A) Be prepared, articulate and brief (Mr. P is a busy guy and doesn’t like to waste time)
B) Quickly & clearly explain to Mr. P your Legacy ideas (Mr. P has to be able to understand what it is)
C) Explain how it will be beneficial to future students, Mr. P, etc.
D) A typed working schedule that explains how you will be completing the project
E) Samples that demonstrate your ability to do certain kinds of work (i.e. your artwork, video equipment, computer skills or previous projects your done).
The deadline to apply and qualify for doing a Legacy Project as a student’s “Final” for the 1st semester will be October 31st (Halloween) and the 2nd semester will be March 17th (St. Patrick's Day). If a student does not apply and qualify by this date, the student will then, by way of default, partake in the Final Exam process at the end of the semester. If a student qualifies and agrees to do a Legacy Project, then he/she is committed to doing a Legacy Project. They will not be allowed to change from doing a Legacy Project to taking the “Final Exam.”
GROUP or SOLO WORK: Mr. P highly recommends that students work solo on their legacy project. Once again, he advises students do NOT work with other students. However, students might be allowed to work with others if they can justify the need to have more than one person do the project. Yet, the group work limit is 3 students. Students may also work with students in Mr. P’s other World History classes. Most importantly, if students qualify to work in a group it is entirely their choice and responsibility to do so. Mr. P will NOT, once again, will NOT hear any grievances or feel any sympathy pertaining to group work problems. Group work is a choice of the students. Again, Mr. P suggests students do NOT work in groups. Yet, students are old enough to make their own decision on such matter.
LEGACY GRADING SYSTEM:
A Grade:
Most likely any legacy project that will be or is actually used in Mr. P’s class achieves an “A” grade. If Mr. P will not use it in the future, it probably is NOT going to get an “A” grade. Legacy projects rarely take 1 day or 1 weekend to complete. Students with a desire to achieve an “A” should put in a fair amount of time and effort to complete their legacy project. However, time and effort does NOT necessarily equate to an “A” grade. Students can work very hard and still not achieve an “A” grade. The project should be of the utmost quality. It should also be ready for classroom use. Usually any needed adjustments that Mr. P has to do will deduct from the grade of the Legacy Project. All students witness how Mr. P runs the class on a daily basis. Students should become aware of what is “needed” and what “works” with regards to legacy projects. Also, “A” legacy projects are well labeled, packaged, easily stored or accessed. Presentation of the Legacy Project is memorable. It is NOT just another boring final presentation. Fellow students believe the project is useful and of quality.
B Grade:
Usually a good legacy project but does not do all the requirements listed for an “A” grade. Most likely, a “B” grade results because Mr. P will have to “adjust” the project so that it can be used in class. “B” rate Legacy Projects lack the originality, usefulness and quality in comparison to “A” rate Legacy Projects. Presentation of the project is above average and is somewhat memorable.
C Grade:
Results when the Legacy Project will NOT be used in the classroom. It does NOT fulfill the general standards of a “B” grade. Presentation of the project is average and is NOT memorable.
D Grade:
“D” stands for Disappointment. This project is obviously substandard to what is expected of Legacy Projects. It appears to be done quickly and with substandard care. It will NOT be used in the classroom. Presentation is unprepared, robotic and/or boring.
F Grade:
Produces an overall gross Legacy Project. There is a sense of making a mockery out of doing the Legacy Project. Unorganized and poor presentation. If anything, this project serves as a sample of what NOT to do for a Legacy Project.
FINAL EXAM
The Final Exam will take place the day of the scheduled final in late January for the fall semester and in June for the spring semester. The Final Exam will consist of approximately 200 multiple choice questions. The questions will be related to the unit topics covered during the semester. Students are welcome to pick the Final Exam as their semester final.
180 – 200 correct; 90% - 100% = A
160 – 179 correct; 80% - 89% = B
140 – 159 correct; 70% - 79% = C
120 – 139 correct; 60% - 69% = D
0 – 119 correct; 0 - 59% = F
WORLD HISTORY UNITS
FALL SEMESTER
1) Geography
2) Autocracy vs Democracy
3) Middle Ages – American Revolution
4) French Revolution & Napoleon
5) Industrial Revolution
6) Nationalism & Imperialism
7) WWI
SPRING SEMESTER
1) Geography
8) 20th Century Revolution & Nationalism
9) WWII
10) Cold War
11) Current Issues
P-Ville Citizen Informational Contribution
Written by
Master P & Philosopher Queen Vivian
Simply sign up in class for two websites. The purpose of being an “expert observer” of these sites is to gather, learn about and report back to class information / news that is not being discussed on mainstream news (CNN, FOX, NBC, etc) or newspapers (Daily Breeze, LA Times, etc) so P-Ville Citizens can become more informed members on planet Earth. Sign up for your citizen contribution for P-Ville and be prepared to share your informational findings during your Supreme Council member’s daily announcements at the start of class. Sharing information with class will earn you P-Ville points.
1) BBC = http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/default.stm
British Broadcast Company is one of the largest news services in the world. It has quality reporting on news from around the world. You will be blown away by what is happening around the world. BBC does a pretty good job of covering news around the world. Sign up to monitor this website for interesting stories that might not be covered or is overlooked by US media. You may focus on one particular portion of the BBC website such as news about Europe or news about Science / Nature. Report back to P-Ville citizens news stories you think they should know.
1) Europe_____________________ 2) Americas______________________3)Asia_________________________
4) Middle East:_________________ 5) Africa:________________________ 6) Education:___________________
7) Business:____________________ 8) Health:________________________ 9) Any & All: __________________
2) C-SPAN = http://www.c-span.org/
This is US tax money well at work. It is a government TV channel and website. The purpose of C-SPAN is to make available to the public information pertaining to US government daily activity. C-SPAN presents massive amount of video & audio footage and written information about government. For example, anyone can watch entire speeches or press conferences by the President, entire debates in Congress, interviews with American historians, professors, writers and other informative folks. C-SPAN is good because it allows anyone to watch the entire NEWS without commercials. Mainstream news (CNN, FOX, NBC, etc) is fast, skips details and only shows you a short portion of a congressional debate or presidential press conference. Thus, with C-SPAN you get a bigger and better picture of what is happening in government on a daily basis. Report any interesting findings back to P-Ville citizens. There is much to report back to class.
1) Recent Programs________________________________2) This Week?________________________________
3) Cool Info from Video Library:_____________________________ 4) Any Random Cool Info:_______________________
3) Congress.org = http://www.congress.org/congressorg/home/
This site provides easy to gather information such as who are your government leaders (if you do NOT know). Not only does it tell you your government leaders, but it provides detailed information about any leaders in government. It also contains up to date information on what laws are being proposed and voted on in Congress. There are other features as well such as blogs posted on various topics by US citizens from around the country. You can post your own blog for Americans to comment on or you can comment on other blogs posted at this site. Monitor this site and report back to the class any interesting information you think is not being covered by mainstream TV news.
1) Recent Posts________________________________2) Votes In Congress?________________________________
3) Congress Info:______________________________ 4) Any Random Cool Info:_______________________
Monitor both these websites (Democracy Now & National Review)
4) National Review = http://www.nationalreview.com/This website is a bit difficult to navigate, but it is well worth it. There are many interesting things you can find there if you look around. One of its most prominent features is the media blog. The media blog is where opinions are written on what’s going on the media. It helps you stay alert and informed.
5) Democracy Now = http://democracynow.org/
Monitor both these websites (Democracy Now & National Review). Compare and contrast the information on these two websites. Each will cover news stories that the other website will not cover. Why? That is for you to figure out and present back to P-Ville Citizens. Also, these two websites will sometimes cover the same news story. However, you will quickly notice that one website will cover the same story in a positive way and the other website will cover the same story in a negative way. Why? That is for you to figure out and report back to class.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
6) NOW PBS.org = http://www.pbs.org/now/index.html
In the day and age where a handful of major corporations control the media, it is important to value the gems left to us like PBS. NOW is a commentary show which discusses currents affairs, and makes very good points. Since we can’t be (and shouldn’t be) glued to our television sets, the NOW website offers a recap of shows, the schedule, interactive multimedia, and an RSS feed. (You can watch episodes on your computer.) It is nice to glance through, as NOW does tend to focus on events that are important and effects all as citizens of the world. Report NOW weekly to class or any older interesting programs that are located in the NOW video archives.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
7) Opensecrets.org = http://www.opensecrets.org/
Want to find out how much money any person or corporation gives to any politician? Want to know where politician gets donations for election campaigns? This is the site to find such information. You can find out “who” politicians might really be representing. Get the scoop on things and then report them back to P-Ville.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
8) HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH
hrw.org --- Human Rights Watch
amnesty.org --- Amnesty International
The Human Rights website is pretty self explanatory, except the content is more than just whatever pops into your head when you think “human rights watch.” It focuses on stories and happenings around the world that effect people. We are people, so they impact us. We should be aware of what is happening to our rights, not just in our neighborhood, but around the world, because what happens in one place can happen in another.
Amnesty international raises important issues. They work mainly on volunteers. Do you want to keep your rights? Well, you can’t really know how to keep them if they are being taken away. Gather and check information from this site and report your findings to the State of P.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
3) ____________________________ 4) ________________________________
9) CIA.ORG = http://www.cia.gov/
The country’s central intelligence agency website is a swell place to visit. You can find many “cold hard facts” on here. They have information about different countries, national affairs, information on jobholders in the government. They offer it all in a simple, organized method. So if you like facts, this is the place for you.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
10) Census.org = http://www.census.gov/
Interested in stats such as population, average income, poverty, trading with other countries, jobs and so on? Then this website is for you. Search this site, gather stats that you think students will find interesting and report them back to class. It is that simple.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
11) Weekly Standard = http://www.weeklystandard.com/
Looking at as many different news sources today is as important as ever so we can find some kind of truth. The weekly standard is a magazine both in print and online, much like Time or Newsweek, but it’s published by America, Inc. If you want to know who that company is and what they want to say, find out by reading what they have to show you! Good to compare information on this site to NPR, BBC and DemocracyNow.org. Mr. P says this is mandatory reading if one wants to understand the full spectrum of politics.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
12) National Public Radio = www.NPR.org
NPR is pretty self-explanatory by its name. They provide good news and other interesting stories. The website offers pictures and written transcripts, as well as videos, and some downloads. However, the radio programs are broadcast on 88.3, 91.5, and 89.9 FM. The radio schedules are also available online. This is among Mr. P’s favorite sites. NPR has loads to offer.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
3) ____________________________ 4) ________________________________
13) Pacifica = www.kpfk.org
This is another one of those cool radio stations that offers good stories. They define themselves as Progressive and Independent, so if you want to know what’s that all about, check it out online or on 90.7 FM. It is good to compare the information on this site to the Weekly Standard. Pacifica was found in 1949 with the mission of promoting world peace. One nice thing is the station doesn’t have commercials because it is sponsored by listeners and not corporations. Pacifica has many different shows and voices expressed on it. Most focus on empowering “common” or “little” people and criticizing corruption led on by “elite” or “big” guys. Mr. P likes that it plays BBC radio, trippy Alan Watt lectures and super solid jazz really late at night. The Pacifica Archives has a massive audio collection of rare speeches and interviews with famous folks like MLK Jr, and not so famous folks like Mumia Abu Jamal.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
14) MotherJones.org = http://motherjones.org
The site defines itself: “Mother Jones is an independent nonprofit whose roots lie in a commitment to social justice implemented through first rate investigative reporting.” So what they’re saying is that they don’t print their magazine for money, but rather for people. They also offer things on their site like sweatshop-free shoes. That means the workers who made the shoe were paid at or above minimum wage, and work under good conditions, unlike the millions of products where manufacturers pay employees little to nothing.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
15) Historyteacher.net = http://www.historyteacher.net/
Historyteacher.net was made in part by Ms. Pojer, a teacher at Horace Greeley High School. She has plenty of study guides for American History, American History AP, European History, and American Government. It is updated with current information as often as possible. If you want to study or learn some new snazzy history facts, that’s the place to be. Mr. P says, “The website is super solid!”
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
16) Christian Science Monitor = http://www.csmonitor.com/
A church in Boston, Massachusetts publishes this newspaper five days a week. Although it is published by a church, it distributes news as a public service, not as a way to spread religion. Rather than using the networks other conglomerates use to get their news, they have their own writers in eleven countries.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
17) The Economist = http://www.economist.com/index.html
The Economist is a very high quality magazine sent out once a week, and stories are available online. They are news stories, but they are usually viewed from an economic standpoint, which is very interesting to look at. Economists around the US love it, so if that perspective interests you, a visit to the website is highly recommended.
1) ____________________________ 2) _______________________________
18) White House Daily Press Briefing = http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/briefings/
This website basically has transcripts of every time the government has to talk to the media. It is interesting to see what went on, and what they’re saying. So if it intrigues you to see how they answer questions, or what kind of questions are released, it’s definitely cool to think about.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
19) Financial Times = http://news.ft.com/world
This has information on stories dealing with money from all over the world. So, if that's what floats your boat, you should check it out. Finances are a lot more important than we'd like to think. They affect our everyday lives and affect our lifestyles. So, if you want to be aware and know what's up, read. Mr. P says, “Financial Times is rock solid for news!”
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
20) Foreign Affairs = http://www.foreignaffairs.org/
This website was founder around the 1920s by the Council of Foreign Affairs. The CFS is a non-profit organization that researches and looks at international affairs-what's going on in the world. They also look at foreign policy-how we relate to other countries. This news pertains to stuff far outside the Torrance bubble you live in.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
21) Fortune = http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/
This, once again covers the economic aspect. It's a magazine published by CNN money. If you like money matters, or looking at current events from an economic standpoint, you'll surely find this interesting. This site will contain information worth reporting back to class such as: Top 100 richest people in the world, what jobs are getting pay increases and what jobs are getting pay decreases. Got it?
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
22) FoxNews = http://www.foxnews.com/
Described by fair.com as the "most biased name in news." This was the first station to announce Bush as president when everyone else was still saying Gore. Having said that, they have politicians discussing current events on their Sunday show on Fox 11, which is never a dull one. If you think it'd be neat to watch conservative media, this is definitely the place to go. P-Ville students reviewing this site should compare news on this site to BBC, NPR, or DemocracyNow.org, to get a more “fair and balanced” approach to news. Indentify the difference between news coverage by Fox other news sources. Report the findings back to the subjects of P-Ville.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
23) The Nation = http://www.thenation.com/
This one is kind of self explanatory. It's a printed publication like "Time" but focuses on happenings around… you guessed it, the nation. It also includes some literary reviews and things like that. It's pretty interesting and fun.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
24) Tom Paine = http://www.tompaine.com/
There was this guy named Thomas Paine, and he wrote a pamphlet called "Common Sense," to support the American Revolution. The people that started this website think he had the right spirit, and provide news for a progressive America. If you want to know what progressive is, then follow the website, it's definitely an interesting news source.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
25) Wall Street Journal = http://online.wsj.com/public/media
The wall street journal is owned by Dow Jones & Company. As described by its title, it talks about finance. It also has many other interesting articles. The print version is made in Europe and Asia as well. They don't use photographs in their papers. The paper looks a lot thinner than most…but it's Sunday edition can take HOURS to read. That means this little monster is definitely full of content.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
26) Washington Post = http://www.washingtonpost.com/
The Washington Post is another one of America's top papers. It focuses on the news of Congress, The White House, and all the happenings of DC. It's famous for the news of Nixon's Watergate Scandal. If you think government is fun, check out this DC based newspaper.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
27) Annenberg Fact Check = http://www.factcheck.org/
This website is really interesting. It checks to see if what politicians have to say is true. They aren't biased for one party/politician or another. They're just there to give out information to make people more educated voters. They don't receive any money from corporations, and always have plenty of interesting things to read about.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
MONITOR 28-30 (below)
28) Federal Reserve Bank = http://woodrow.mpls.frb.fed.us/info/sites/
This is a website to help you get information on the Federal Reserve Bank all across the country. The Federal Reserve is basically what controls the nation's economy. If it's not doing too well, interest rates go up, and things start to cost more. So it's important to be informed and aware.
29) World Trade Organization = http://www.wto.org/
This organization creates the rules for trade around the world. There are often disputes about trade, and they all go o through the WTO, and you can find out about them there.
30) Yes Men = http://www.theyesmen.org/
These guys pretend to be from big organizations/companies, and they get invited to speak, and makes lots of trouble. There is also a movie to rent by these nutty guys entitled: Yes Men. If you think this is interesting (you rebels!) then check it out, you have to see for yourself.
(Monitor 28 -30) 28) Federal Reserve Bank 29) WTO 30) Yes Men
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
31) Pew Research = http://people-press.org/
The pew research center is an independent information provider. They take polls of how the nation feels towards the media. They also take polls on lots of current events and post them for people to see.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
32) Zogby Polls = http://zogby.com
This website has even more polls and is NY and DC based. It is printed in papers a lot. .Figures can lie and liars can figure. In other words, statistics and polls can be used in a variety of ways. Hence, do NOT look into stats and polls too too much. Report back interesting poll information to class.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
33) Gallup Polls = http://www.gallup.com/
This is a trademarked corporation, and is most frequently used in newspapers. If you like polls, look here. Figures can lie and liars can figure. In other words, statistics and polls can be used in a variety of ways. Hence, do NOT look into stats and polls too too much. Report back interesting poll information to class.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
34) Project Censored = http://www.projectcensored.org/
Project Censored was started in 1976 by Carl Jensen. He took a group of college students and started monitoring different news sites. They started published "yearbooks" of the top ten censored stories of the year. They explain why they believe they were censored why they're important stories. The yearbooks are always really good, but even the website has a lot of good information. If this sparks interest, look at it. So this is the website, if you want to hear what College Professor Jensen and his college students have to say about what important news stories are NOT being discussed enough in mainstream news. Most of the important new stories by Project Censored will shock you because…well, they might not if they were not censored, you know? Review site and report interesting findings to citizens of P-Ville.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
35) 60 Minutes on CBS Sunday Nights at 7pm. This weekly program examines 3 or 4 subjects in detail. Each subject is presented in a 15 minute segment. The subject matter varies and is usually interesting. Each segment attempts to explore multiple opinions about the subject matter. At the end, there is a 4 minute segment by a crazy cool old dude named Andy Rooney. He never fails to talk about something pretty trippy. Watch & tape 60 minutes. Then come in on Monday and briefly inform the citizens of P-Ville about the 60 minutes segments for this week’s show that you taped. Lend the tape to any students interested in watching the show. Keep a video archive of PURE 60 minute segments for future students of P-Ville to watch. Sound simple? It is. So get going on this one!
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
36) 20/20 Friday Nights on ABC at 10pm. This weekly new hour is similar to 60 minutes on CBS. The program examines a few news stories in a bit more depth. The subject matter varies and is usually interesting. Each segment attempts to explore multiple opinions about the subject matter. Watch & tape 20/20. Then come in on Monday and briefly inform the citizens of P-Ville about the 20/20 segments for this week’s show that you taped. Lend the tape to any students interested in watching the show. Keep a video archive of PURE 20/20 segments for future students of P-Ville to watch. Sound simple? It is. So get going on this one!
37) ________________= www.List another site you think is worthy of keeping track of and sharing back with P-Ville.
Are you going to do a legacy project? If you chose not to decide you still have made a choice.
Really!
1) New Seating Chart
2) Exam Results
3) Post Test (Think about how much you're learning)
4) 20th Century Revolution / Nationalism Video Session (Ask yourself, Why is Mr. P showing you this?)
5) The "STATE" of P - Grand Minister P will appoint students to various state of P roles. Also, students will "sign up" for their "STATE" of P contributions. The "State" of P Stock Market returns.
6) If you plan on doing a Legacy Project, read the requirements by scrolling down below Friday.
HW:
A) Age of Uncertainty Handout
b) If all students complete the Age of Uncertainty HW, Mr P will tell the class a few random stories about some interesting stuff Einstein and Freud wrote about.
c) FAIR WARNING: If students fail to do the Age of Uncertainty HW, Mr P will likely give a boring Quiz related to the Age of Uncertainty HW. Hence, everyone do your homework so there is no quiz!
TUESDAY March 14, 2006 Is it a minimum day?
1) Age of Uncertainty Review
2) BELOW IS SOMETHING FOR STUDENTS WHO JUST WANT TO LEARN, THINK & ARE NOT DRIVEN BY POINTS & GRADES:
A) Do you want to learn more about some of the topics regarding the Age of Uncertainty Assignment such as Existentialism, Nietzsche and Jean Paul Sartre? If so, click and listen to the Wisconsin Public Radio Broadcast on these topics. This is deep philosophical stuff folks. This assignment is voluntary. Hence, students do not have to do it. Yet, I think some students might enjoy listening and learning more about this subject matter. Have
fun!
B) Click here to learn more about Jazz
C) Click here to listen to some early Jazz
EXTRA NOTICE TO CITIZENS OF P-VILLE: Hey folks! Look up other cool websites or audio files regarding any of the topics from the Age of Uncertainty Assignment and email them to Mr. P or leave a note in his comment box. If Mr P likes the website and links it to his website you can earn P-ville Points. Hey, sounds like some easy points that will help make Mr. Ps class better in the future. Get searching!
WEDNESDAY March 15, 2006
1) DAY 1: The Great Depression Strikes P-Ville. This interactive lecture will demonstrate how and why the Great Depression of 1930s took place. Students will become aware of general factors and/ or trends that could cause a future economic collapse. This lesson will also help students understand the interconnectiveness of the economy.
HW:
a) Write your thoughts after today's in-class Depression Simulation. Your response should be attachd to Assign #6 when you eventually turn in your WWII packet in a few weeks.
Your thoughts should mention:
i) What did you learn in class today?
ii) What info will be helpful throughout your life?
iii) Likes, Dislikes & Suggestions about Depression Simulation
THURSDAY March 16, 2006
1) DAY 2: The Great Depression Strikes P-Ville.
HW:
a) Write your thoughts after today's in-class Depression Simulation. Your response should be attachd to Assign #6 when you eventually turn in your WWII packet in a few weeks.
Your thoughts should mention:
i) What did you learn in class today?
ii) What info will be helpful throughout your life?
iii) Likes, Dislikes & Suggestions about Depression Simulation
FRIDAY March 17, 2006
1) DAY 3: The Great Depression Strikes P-Ville.
2) Ask Mr P about the Jim & John Student Teacher Story
HW:
a) Write your thoughts after today's in-class Depression Simulation. Your response should be attachd to Assign #6 when you eventually turn in your WWII packet in a few weeks.
Your thoughts should mention:
i) What did you learn in class today?
ii) What info will be helpful throughout your life?
iii) Likes, Dislikes & Suggestions about Depression Simulation
2nd SEMESTER LEGACY PROJECT INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS
SEMESTER FINAL
LEGACY PROJECT OR FINAL EXAM
Each semester students will have a choice of taking either the Final Exam or doing a Legacy Project as their ‘semester’ final. The semester final (exam or project) will equate to 20% - 25 % of the student’s semester grade. There is an application and qualification process that involves doing a legacy project. All students who do not apply or qualify to do a Legacy Project will partake in Final Exam process as a means of fulfilling their semester final obligation for the course. Written below are the specifics for both the Legacy Project and Final Exam.
LEGACY PROJECT
There are several purposes for students to apply to do a legacy project.
1) Students want to create a project to assist & inspire future students’ learning.
2) Students actually want to make a difference and contribute to the betterment of Mr. P’s class.
3) Students prefer to create a project versus taking an Exam for a final.
All student interested in doing a Legacy Project for their semester final must apply and qualify to do a legacy project. To apply and qualify for the Legacy Project, students must submit at least 3 typed proposals to Mr. P. In addition, students are required to schedule a brief meeting with Mr P after school to explain their legacy project proposals. Basically, students are to ‘sell’ their legacy project idea to Mr. P. Students will “qualify” to do a legacy project, if students convince Mr. P of the usefulness of their Legacy Proposal(s). Students should bring their 3 typed legacy proposals and explain them to Mr. P. At the after school meeting, students MUST do the following:
A) Be prepared, articulate and brief (Mr. P is a busy guy and doesn’t like to waste time)
B) Quickly & clearly explain to Mr. P your Legacy ideas (Mr. P has to be able to understand what it is)
C) Explain how it will be beneficial to future students, Mr. P, etc.
D) A typed working schedule that explains how you will be completing the project
E) Samples that demonstrate your ability to do certain kinds of work (i.e. your artwork, video equipment, computer skills or previous projects your done).
The deadline to apply and qualify for doing a Legacy Project as a student’s “Final” for the 1st semester will be October 31st (Halloween) and the 2nd semester will be March 17th (St. Patrick's Day). If a student does not apply and qualify by this date, the student will then, by way of default, partake in the Final Exam process at the end of the semester. If a student qualifies and agrees to do a Legacy Project, then he/she is committed to doing a Legacy Project. They will not be allowed to change from doing a Legacy Project to taking the “Final Exam.”
GROUP or SOLO WORK: Mr. P highly recommends that students work solo on their legacy project. Once again, he advises students do NOT work with other students. However, students might be allowed to work with others if they can justify the need to have more than one person do the project. Yet, the group work limit is 3 students. Students may also work with students in Mr. P’s other World History classes. Most importantly, if students qualify to work in a group it is entirely their choice and responsibility to do so. Mr. P will NOT, once again, will NOT hear any grievances or feel any sympathy pertaining to group work problems. Group work is a choice of the students. Again, Mr. P suggests students do NOT work in groups. Yet, students are old enough to make their own decision on such matter.
LEGACY GRADING SYSTEM:
A Grade:
Most likely any legacy project that will be or is actually used in Mr. P’s class achieves an “A” grade. If Mr. P will not use it in the future, it probably is NOT going to get an “A” grade. Legacy projects rarely take 1 day or 1 weekend to complete. Students with a desire to achieve an “A” should put in a fair amount of time and effort to complete their legacy project. However, time and effort does NOT necessarily equate to an “A” grade. Students can work very hard and still not achieve an “A” grade. The project should be of the utmost quality. It should also be ready for classroom use. Usually any needed adjustments that Mr. P has to do will deduct from the grade of the Legacy Project. All students witness how Mr. P runs the class on a daily basis. Students should become aware of what is “needed” and what “works” with regards to legacy projects. Also, “A” legacy projects are well labeled, packaged, easily stored or accessed. Presentation of the Legacy Project is memorable. It is NOT just another boring final presentation. Fellow students believe the project is useful and of quality.
B Grade:
Usually a good legacy project but does not do all the requirements listed for an “A” grade. Most likely, a “B” grade results because Mr. P will have to “adjust” the project so that it can be used in class. “B” rate Legacy Projects lack the originality, usefulness and quality in comparison to “A” rate Legacy Projects. Presentation of the project is above average and is somewhat memorable.
C Grade:
Results when the Legacy Project will NOT be used in the classroom. It does NOT fulfill the general standards of a “B” grade. Presentation of the project is average and is NOT memorable.
D Grade:
“D” stands for Disappointment. This project is obviously substandard to what is expected of Legacy Projects. It appears to be done quickly and with substandard care. It will NOT be used in the classroom. Presentation is unprepared, robotic and/or boring.
F Grade:
Produces an overall gross Legacy Project. There is a sense of making a mockery out of doing the Legacy Project. Unorganized and poor presentation. If anything, this project serves as a sample of what NOT to do for a Legacy Project.
FINAL EXAM
The Final Exam will take place the day of the scheduled final in late January for the fall semester and in June for the spring semester. The Final Exam will consist of approximately 200 multiple choice questions. The questions will be related to the unit topics covered during the semester. Students are welcome to pick the Final Exam as their semester final.
180 – 200 correct; 90% - 100% = A
160 – 179 correct; 80% - 89% = B
140 – 159 correct; 70% - 79% = C
120 – 139 correct; 60% - 69% = D
0 – 119 correct; 0 - 59% = F
WORLD HISTORY UNITS
FALL SEMESTER
1) Geography
2) Autocracy vs Democracy
3) Middle Ages – American Revolution
4) French Revolution & Napoleon
5) Industrial Revolution
6) Nationalism & Imperialism
7) WWI
SPRING SEMESTER
1) Geography
8) 20th Century Revolution & Nationalism
9) WWII
10) Cold War
11) Current Issues
P-Ville Citizen Informational Contribution
Written by
Master P & Philosopher Queen Vivian
Simply sign up in class for two websites. The purpose of being an “expert observer” of these sites is to gather, learn about and report back to class information / news that is not being discussed on mainstream news (CNN, FOX, NBC, etc) or newspapers (Daily Breeze, LA Times, etc) so P-Ville Citizens can become more informed members on planet Earth. Sign up for your citizen contribution for P-Ville and be prepared to share your informational findings during your Supreme Council member’s daily announcements at the start of class. Sharing information with class will earn you P-Ville points.
1) BBC = http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/default.stm
British Broadcast Company is one of the largest news services in the world. It has quality reporting on news from around the world. You will be blown away by what is happening around the world. BBC does a pretty good job of covering news around the world. Sign up to monitor this website for interesting stories that might not be covered or is overlooked by US media. You may focus on one particular portion of the BBC website such as news about Europe or news about Science / Nature. Report back to P-Ville citizens news stories you think they should know.
1) Europe_____________________ 2) Americas______________________3)Asia_________________________
4) Middle East:_________________ 5) Africa:________________________ 6) Education:___________________
7) Business:____________________ 8) Health:________________________ 9) Any & All: __________________
2) C-SPAN = http://www.c-span.org/
This is US tax money well at work. It is a government TV channel and website. The purpose of C-SPAN is to make available to the public information pertaining to US government daily activity. C-SPAN presents massive amount of video & audio footage and written information about government. For example, anyone can watch entire speeches or press conferences by the President, entire debates in Congress, interviews with American historians, professors, writers and other informative folks. C-SPAN is good because it allows anyone to watch the entire NEWS without commercials. Mainstream news (CNN, FOX, NBC, etc) is fast, skips details and only shows you a short portion of a congressional debate or presidential press conference. Thus, with C-SPAN you get a bigger and better picture of what is happening in government on a daily basis. Report any interesting findings back to P-Ville citizens. There is much to report back to class.
1) Recent Programs________________________________2) This Week?________________________________
3) Cool Info from Video Library:_____________________________ 4) Any Random Cool Info:_______________________
3) Congress.org = http://www.congress.org/congressorg/home/
This site provides easy to gather information such as who are your government leaders (if you do NOT know). Not only does it tell you your government leaders, but it provides detailed information about any leaders in government. It also contains up to date information on what laws are being proposed and voted on in Congress. There are other features as well such as blogs posted on various topics by US citizens from around the country. You can post your own blog for Americans to comment on or you can comment on other blogs posted at this site. Monitor this site and report back to the class any interesting information you think is not being covered by mainstream TV news.
1) Recent Posts________________________________2) Votes In Congress?________________________________
3) Congress Info:______________________________ 4) Any Random Cool Info:_______________________
Monitor both these websites (Democracy Now & National Review)
4) National Review = http://www.nationalreview.com/This website is a bit difficult to navigate, but it is well worth it. There are many interesting things you can find there if you look around. One of its most prominent features is the media blog. The media blog is where opinions are written on what’s going on the media. It helps you stay alert and informed.
5) Democracy Now = http://democracynow.org/
Monitor both these websites (Democracy Now & National Review). Compare and contrast the information on these two websites. Each will cover news stories that the other website will not cover. Why? That is for you to figure out and present back to P-Ville Citizens. Also, these two websites will sometimes cover the same news story. However, you will quickly notice that one website will cover the same story in a positive way and the other website will cover the same story in a negative way. Why? That is for you to figure out and report back to class.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
6) NOW PBS.org = http://www.pbs.org/now/index.html
In the day and age where a handful of major corporations control the media, it is important to value the gems left to us like PBS. NOW is a commentary show which discusses currents affairs, and makes very good points. Since we can’t be (and shouldn’t be) glued to our television sets, the NOW website offers a recap of shows, the schedule, interactive multimedia, and an RSS feed. (You can watch episodes on your computer.) It is nice to glance through, as NOW does tend to focus on events that are important and effects all as citizens of the world. Report NOW weekly to class or any older interesting programs that are located in the NOW video archives.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
7) Opensecrets.org = http://www.opensecrets.org/
Want to find out how much money any person or corporation gives to any politician? Want to know where politician gets donations for election campaigns? This is the site to find such information. You can find out “who” politicians might really be representing. Get the scoop on things and then report them back to P-Ville.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
8) HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH
hrw.org --- Human Rights Watch
amnesty.org --- Amnesty International
The Human Rights website is pretty self explanatory, except the content is more than just whatever pops into your head when you think “human rights watch.” It focuses on stories and happenings around the world that effect people. We are people, so they impact us. We should be aware of what is happening to our rights, not just in our neighborhood, but around the world, because what happens in one place can happen in another.
Amnesty international raises important issues. They work mainly on volunteers. Do you want to keep your rights? Well, you can’t really know how to keep them if they are being taken away. Gather and check information from this site and report your findings to the State of P.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
3) ____________________________ 4) ________________________________
9) CIA.ORG = http://www.cia.gov/
The country’s central intelligence agency website is a swell place to visit. You can find many “cold hard facts” on here. They have information about different countries, national affairs, information on jobholders in the government. They offer it all in a simple, organized method. So if you like facts, this is the place for you.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
10) Census.org = http://www.census.gov/
Interested in stats such as population, average income, poverty, trading with other countries, jobs and so on? Then this website is for you. Search this site, gather stats that you think students will find interesting and report them back to class. It is that simple.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
11) Weekly Standard = http://www.weeklystandard.com/
Looking at as many different news sources today is as important as ever so we can find some kind of truth. The weekly standard is a magazine both in print and online, much like Time or Newsweek, but it’s published by America, Inc. If you want to know who that company is and what they want to say, find out by reading what they have to show you! Good to compare information on this site to NPR, BBC and DemocracyNow.org. Mr. P says this is mandatory reading if one wants to understand the full spectrum of politics.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
12) National Public Radio = www.NPR.org
NPR is pretty self-explanatory by its name. They provide good news and other interesting stories. The website offers pictures and written transcripts, as well as videos, and some downloads. However, the radio programs are broadcast on 88.3, 91.5, and 89.9 FM. The radio schedules are also available online. This is among Mr. P’s favorite sites. NPR has loads to offer.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
3) ____________________________ 4) ________________________________
13) Pacifica = www.kpfk.org
This is another one of those cool radio stations that offers good stories. They define themselves as Progressive and Independent, so if you want to know what’s that all about, check it out online or on 90.7 FM. It is good to compare the information on this site to the Weekly Standard. Pacifica was found in 1949 with the mission of promoting world peace. One nice thing is the station doesn’t have commercials because it is sponsored by listeners and not corporations. Pacifica has many different shows and voices expressed on it. Most focus on empowering “common” or “little” people and criticizing corruption led on by “elite” or “big” guys. Mr. P likes that it plays BBC radio, trippy Alan Watt lectures and super solid jazz really late at night. The Pacifica Archives has a massive audio collection of rare speeches and interviews with famous folks like MLK Jr, and not so famous folks like Mumia Abu Jamal.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
14) MotherJones.org = http://motherjones.org
The site defines itself: “Mother Jones is an independent nonprofit whose roots lie in a commitment to social justice implemented through first rate investigative reporting.” So what they’re saying is that they don’t print their magazine for money, but rather for people. They also offer things on their site like sweatshop-free shoes. That means the workers who made the shoe were paid at or above minimum wage, and work under good conditions, unlike the millions of products where manufacturers pay employees little to nothing.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
15) Historyteacher.net = http://www.historyteacher.net/
Historyteacher.net was made in part by Ms. Pojer, a teacher at Horace Greeley High School. She has plenty of study guides for American History, American History AP, European History, and American Government. It is updated with current information as often as possible. If you want to study or learn some new snazzy history facts, that’s the place to be. Mr. P says, “The website is super solid!”
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
16) Christian Science Monitor = http://www.csmonitor.com/
A church in Boston, Massachusetts publishes this newspaper five days a week. Although it is published by a church, it distributes news as a public service, not as a way to spread religion. Rather than using the networks other conglomerates use to get their news, they have their own writers in eleven countries.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
17) The Economist = http://www.economist.com/index.html
The Economist is a very high quality magazine sent out once a week, and stories are available online. They are news stories, but they are usually viewed from an economic standpoint, which is very interesting to look at. Economists around the US love it, so if that perspective interests you, a visit to the website is highly recommended.
1) ____________________________ 2) _______________________________
18) White House Daily Press Briefing = http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/briefings/
This website basically has transcripts of every time the government has to talk to the media. It is interesting to see what went on, and what they’re saying. So if it intrigues you to see how they answer questions, or what kind of questions are released, it’s definitely cool to think about.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
19) Financial Times = http://news.ft.com/world
This has information on stories dealing with money from all over the world. So, if that's what floats your boat, you should check it out. Finances are a lot more important than we'd like to think. They affect our everyday lives and affect our lifestyles. So, if you want to be aware and know what's up, read. Mr. P says, “Financial Times is rock solid for news!”
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
20) Foreign Affairs = http://www.foreignaffairs.org/
This website was founder around the 1920s by the Council of Foreign Affairs. The CFS is a non-profit organization that researches and looks at international affairs-what's going on in the world. They also look at foreign policy-how we relate to other countries. This news pertains to stuff far outside the Torrance bubble you live in.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
21) Fortune = http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/
This, once again covers the economic aspect. It's a magazine published by CNN money. If you like money matters, or looking at current events from an economic standpoint, you'll surely find this interesting. This site will contain information worth reporting back to class such as: Top 100 richest people in the world, what jobs are getting pay increases and what jobs are getting pay decreases. Got it?
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
22) FoxNews = http://www.foxnews.com/
Described by fair.com as the "most biased name in news." This was the first station to announce Bush as president when everyone else was still saying Gore. Having said that, they have politicians discussing current events on their Sunday show on Fox 11, which is never a dull one. If you think it'd be neat to watch conservative media, this is definitely the place to go. P-Ville students reviewing this site should compare news on this site to BBC, NPR, or DemocracyNow.org, to get a more “fair and balanced” approach to news. Indentify the difference between news coverage by Fox other news sources. Report the findings back to the subjects of P-Ville.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
23) The Nation = http://www.thenation.com/
This one is kind of self explanatory. It's a printed publication like "Time" but focuses on happenings around… you guessed it, the nation. It also includes some literary reviews and things like that. It's pretty interesting and fun.
1) ____________________________ 2) ________________________________
24) Tom Paine = http://www.tompaine.com/
There was this guy named Thomas Paine, and he wrote a pamphlet called "Common Sense," to support the American Revolution. The people that started this website think he had the right spirit, and provide news for a progressive America. If you want to know what progressive is, then follow the website, it's definitely an interesting news source.
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25) Wall Street Journal = http://online.wsj.com/public/media
The wall street journal is owned by Dow Jones & Company. As described by its title, it talks about finance. It also has many other interesting articles. The print version is made in Europe and Asia as well. They don't use photographs in their papers. The paper looks a lot thinner than most…but it's Sunday edition can take HOURS to read. That means this little monster is definitely full of content.
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26) Washington Post = http://www.washingtonpost.com/
The Washington Post is another one of America's top papers. It focuses on the news of Congress, The White House, and all the happenings of DC. It's famous for the news of Nixon's Watergate Scandal. If you think government is fun, check out this DC based newspaper.
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27) Annenberg Fact Check = http://www.factcheck.org/
This website is really interesting. It checks to see if what politicians have to say is true. They aren't biased for one party/politician or another. They're just there to give out information to make people more educated voters. They don't receive any money from corporations, and always have plenty of interesting things to read about.
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MONITOR 28-30 (below)
28) Federal Reserve Bank = http://woodrow.mpls.frb.fed.us/info/sites/
This is a website to help you get information on the Federal Reserve Bank all across the country. The Federal Reserve is basically what controls the nation's economy. If it's not doing too well, interest rates go up, and things start to cost more. So it's important to be informed and aware.
29) World Trade Organization = http://www.wto.org/
This organization creates the rules for trade around the world. There are often disputes about trade, and they all go o through the WTO, and you can find out about them there.
30) Yes Men = http://www.theyesmen.org/
These guys pretend to be from big organizations/companies, and they get invited to speak, and makes lots of trouble. There is also a movie to rent by these nutty guys entitled: Yes Men. If you think this is interesting (you rebels!) then check it out, you have to see for yourself.
(Monitor 28 -30) 28) Federal Reserve Bank 29) WTO 30) Yes Men
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31) Pew Research = http://people-press.org/
The pew research center is an independent information provider. They take polls of how the nation feels towards the media. They also take polls on lots of current events and post them for people to see.
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32) Zogby Polls = http://zogby.com
This website has even more polls and is NY and DC based. It is printed in papers a lot. .Figures can lie and liars can figure. In other words, statistics and polls can be used in a variety of ways. Hence, do NOT look into stats and polls too too much. Report back interesting poll information to class.
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33) Gallup Polls = http://www.gallup.com/
This is a trademarked corporation, and is most frequently used in newspapers. If you like polls, look here. Figures can lie and liars can figure. In other words, statistics and polls can be used in a variety of ways. Hence, do NOT look into stats and polls too too much. Report back interesting poll information to class.
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34) Project Censored = http://www.projectcensored.org/
Project Censored was started in 1976 by Carl Jensen. He took a group of college students and started monitoring different news sites. They started published "yearbooks" of the top ten censored stories of the year. They explain why they believe they were censored why they're important stories. The yearbooks are always really good, but even the website has a lot of good information. If this sparks interest, look at it. So this is the website, if you want to hear what College Professor Jensen and his college students have to say about what important news stories are NOT being discussed enough in mainstream news. Most of the important new stories by Project Censored will shock you because…well, they might not if they were not censored, you know? Review site and report interesting findings to citizens of P-Ville.
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35) 60 Minutes on CBS Sunday Nights at 7pm. This weekly program examines 3 or 4 subjects in detail. Each subject is presented in a 15 minute segment. The subject matter varies and is usually interesting. Each segment attempts to explore multiple opinions about the subject matter. At the end, there is a 4 minute segment by a crazy cool old dude named Andy Rooney. He never fails to talk about something pretty trippy. Watch & tape 60 minutes. Then come in on Monday and briefly inform the citizens of P-Ville about the 60 minutes segments for this week’s show that you taped. Lend the tape to any students interested in watching the show. Keep a video archive of PURE 60 minute segments for future students of P-Ville to watch. Sound simple? It is. So get going on this one!
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36) 20/20 Friday Nights on ABC at 10pm. This weekly new hour is similar to 60 minutes on CBS. The program examines a few news stories in a bit more depth. The subject matter varies and is usually interesting. Each segment attempts to explore multiple opinions about the subject matter. Watch & tape 20/20. Then come in on Monday and briefly inform the citizens of P-Ville about the 20/20 segments for this week’s show that you taped. Lend the tape to any students interested in watching the show. Keep a video archive of PURE 20/20 segments for future students of P-Ville to watch. Sound simple? It is. So get going on this one!
37) ________________= www.List another site you think is worthy of keeping track of and sharing back with P-Ville.
Are you going to do a legacy project? If you chose not to decide you still have made a choice.
Really!
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