INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE FOR MAY 11th-15th, 2009
For additional unit information, worksheets and power points link to Technical Thompson's website.
20th Century Genocide - Students are expected to find out about other 20th Century Genocide besides the Holocaust. Students can use these links below to obtain information on 20th Century Genocide. Students can go to these sites and others to fill out their Genocide Notesheet.
A) Main Link A - The History Place: Genocide of the 20th Century Great starting point
B) Main Link B - Pledge Peace Union contributed by Mizuho (Period 5 All-Star 2005) Quality overview of Genocide.
C) Main Link C - Genocide Documentation Centre
D) Main Link D - United Human Rights contributed by Mizuho (Period 5 All-Star 2005)
E)Death Tolls for the Man-made Megadeaths of the 20th Century Alphabetical Index (K-Z) - this resource provides many references on death tolls. Be careful you can get lost on this website for hours. Mr P suggests spending time on this website if you develop a strong interest in the subject of Genocide. If you are just looking to complete the Genocide worksheet, students need not use this site.
LINKS TO GENOCIDE TOPICS
1) Pol Pot Cambodia - Link A, Link B, Link C, Link D (PBS Frontline Documentary)
2) Guatemala Link B, Link C
3) Rwanda Link A, Link B, Link C, Link D (PBS Frontline Documentary)
4) Rape of Nanking Link A, Link D
5) Armenia Link A, Link B, Link C, Link D
6) Bosnia Link A, Link B, Link C, Link D
7) Namibia Link B
8) East Timor Link A, Link B, Link C, Link D
9) Burundi Link A, Link B,
10) Stalin's Famine Link A, Link B, Link C, Link D
11) Know of other Genocides? (Current?)
ASSIST IN THE LEARNING PROCESS! LET MR. P KNOW IF YOU FIND ANY OTHER QUALITY SITES OR INFORMATION ON GENOCIDE.
HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE
1) Table of Contents (TOC)
2) 8 Stages of the Holocaust
3) 20th Century Genocide Notes
4) Schindler Video Notes
5) Schindler Daily Questions - Omitted
MONDAY May 11, 2009 – Period 3& 5
1) Turn in WWII A-Bomb Essay
2) Schindler’s List
HW:
a) Holocaust & Genocide Packet Due Wed
b) Genocide Online Notes (Assign #3) – Due Wed
c) Skim and Read Cold War Chapter p.500 – 543 – To assist with state testing and the next unit
TUESDAY May 12, 2009 - Period 2, 4 & 6
1) Turn in WWII A-Bomb Essay
2) Schindler’s List
HW:
a) Holocaust & Genocide Packet Due Wed
b) Genocide Online Notes (Assign #3) – Due Wed
c) Skim and Read Cold War Chapter p.500 – 543 – To assist with state testing and the next unit
WEDNESDAY May 13, 2009 - Regular Schedule
1) Turn in Holocaust & Genocide Packet
2) Finish discussion of Holocaust and Genocide
HW:
a) Skim and Read Cold War Chapter p.500-543 – To assist with state testing and the next unit
THURSDAY May 14, 2009 Period 3 & 5
1) State Testing
HW: None
FRIDAY May 15, 2009
1) State Testing
HW: None
PREPARATION FOR FINAL EXAM
HEY! Want to get ready for the Final Exam? Here is some practice Multiple Choice sites
OK folks! The final stretch is here. Most of you have opted to take the final exam. Below are links to practice multiple choice exams. The questions for the final will cover unit content from 2nd semester. These units include:
a) 20th Century Revolutions and Nationalism - Russian, Chinese, India & Algeria
b) Global Depression / Pre WWII / Between the Wars
c) WWII (Europe & Pacific)
d) Holocaust & Genocide
e) Cold War
f) Modern Issues
This Textbook Website is a great starting point for unit review games such as multiple choice quizzes, flip cards and crossword puzzles. Good stuff here!
MULTIPLE CHOICE (MC) ONLINE QUESTIONS
Mr P suggests checking out the following units to prepare for the final exam:
20th CENTURY REVOLUTION & NATIONALISM
7b) Russian Revolution
8b) Chinese Communist Revolution
8c) Colonial Independence / Collapse of Imperialism
WWII MC QUESTIONS
7c) Between The Wars
7d)WWII
COLD WAR MC QUESTIONS
8a) Cold War
8f) Collapse of Communism
AP WORLD HISTORY MC REVIEW QUESTIONS This is suppose to be more "advanced" questions. Yet, Mr P believes students of P-ville should be able to handle most of these questions. Heck, some of these questions should be an insult to your intelligence. You guys are smart and this information is somewhere up in your head, if you attended class regularly and paid attention.
The Beginning of the Twentieth Century Crisis: War and Revolution
Europe Between the Wars, 1919-1939
The Deepening of the European Crisis: World War II
The Cold War and a New Europe, 1945-1970
Please email Mr P if you discover any other quality online MC questions. Thanks!
There is NOT enough time to teach the kids what they need be taught!
Friday, May 01, 2009
ATOMIC BOMB ESSAY
a) Students are concluding their unit on WWII (Pacific War).
b) Classwork & Homework = Assignments 1-7 (Due TBA)
c) Assessment = A) Quiz (based on Assign 2-6) b) Essay (based on Assign 7) (Due Date: TBA)
IN CLASS ESSAY RESEARCH SUPPORT
a) Students will have 1 day to take notes for their Atomic Bomb essay in class.
b) All other essay research will be done outside of class.
c) Students are welcome to come by at lunch or after school (Mon-Thur 3-5pm) to access Mr P's Atomic Bomb Research Archive.
APPROVED ONLINE ATOMIC BOMB RESEARCH LINKS
The links below will help students out side of class with their research, development and learning of regarding some of the atomic bomb details. Good essays will make use of the information found at these and other sites. However, be sure to check your sources and information. Try to make sure your information is accurate. If you check 10 sources and 8 sources say the bombing of Hiroshima was on August 6, 1945 and 2 sources say August 5, 1945. Then you can deduce that the bombing was on August 6, 1945. Yet, if you check 1 source and it says August 5, 1945 and you put that in your essay you are NOT going to get a good score. Get the picture? Be sure to check your facts thoroughly for the best accuracy.
1) http://www.doug-long.com/ Good starting point that will take you to other related links.
a) Who is who and what did they do? This link may be the most helpful for your essay?
b) Who was against dropping the bomb?
c) Voices of A-Bomb survivors
2) http://www.dannen.com/decision/ Good info but not as expansive as the website listed above.
3) Wikipedia General Overview
WWII PACIFIC ASSIGNMENTS 1 - 7
1) Table of Contents
2) WWII Vocab
3) Rise of Japan
4) Pre-War Pacific
5) Pacific Battles
6) Atomic Bomb Video Notes
7) Atomic Bomb Fact Gathering (Outline for Essay)
MONDAY May 4, 2009 Traditional Schedule
1) Continue & Complete A-Bomb Video Notes (Assign 6)
HW:
A) Complete Assign 1-6 (Due Tues = Period 3 & 5) (Due Wed = Period 2,4 & 6)
TUESDAY May 5, 2009 Block Schedule (P3 & 5)
1) Atomic Bomb Fact Gathering (Assign 7) -- Use for notes for debate & essay outline
2) Atomic Bomb Debate
HW:
A) Atomic Bomb 5 paragraph essay (Due Monday May 11th)
Essay Prompt is: Was the dropping of the Atomic Bomb justifiable? Why or why not?
WEDNESDAY May 6, 2009 Block Schedule (P2,4 & 6)
1) Atomic Bomb Fact Gathering (Assign 7) -- Use for notes for debate & essay outline
2) Atomic Bomb Debate
Debate Topic is: Was the dropping of the Atomic Bomb justifiable? Why or why not?
HW:
A) Atomic Bomb 5 paragraph essay (Due Monday May 11th)
Essay Prompt is: Was the dropping of the Atomic Bomb justifiable? Why or why not?
THURSDAY May 7, 2009 Block Schedule (P3 & 5)
1) Holocaust Intro
2) Holocaust Group Work - Stages of the Holocaust
3) Schindler's List (Hr 1)
HW:
A) Genocide Online Worksheet (Due at end of Holocaust Mini-unit - Wed. May 13th)
Scroll down for links to Genocide Websites.
B) Atomic Bomb 5 paragraph essay (Due Monday May 11th)
FRIDAY May 8, 2009 Block Schedule (P2,4 & 6)
1) Holocaust Intro
2) Holocaust Group Work - Stages of the Holocaust
3) Schindler's List (Hr 1)
HW:
A) Genocide Online Worksheet (Due at end of Holocaust Mini-unit - Wed. May 13th)
Scroll down for links to Genocide Websites.
B) Atomic Bomb 5 paragraph essay (Due Monday May 11th)
20th Century Genocide - Students are expected to find out about other 20th Century Genocide besides the Holocaust. Students can use these links below to obtain information on 20th Century Genocide. Students can go to these sites and others to fill out their Genocide Notesheet.
i) Genocide of the 20th Century High school student friendly info gathering website. This site is good because it will provide students with the 'basics' on 20th Century Genocide.
ii)Death Tolls for the Man-made Megadeaths of the 20th Century
Alphabetical Index (K-Z) - this resource provides many references on death tolls
GENOCIDE ONLINE SOURCES
a) Web Genocide Documentation Centre
b)THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
Resources for Teaching and Research on Genocide: Link Page 2
c)International Criminal Defense
Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity
www.internationalcrimes.com
d) LET MR. P KNOW IF YOU FIND ANY OTHER QUALITY SITES OR INFORMATION ON GENOCIDE.
1) United Human Rights contributed by Mizuho (Period 5 All-Star 2005)
2) Pledge Peace Union Another Quality Genocide Site contributed by Mizuho (Period 5 All-Star 2005)
HEY! Want to get ready for the Final Exam? Here is some practice Multiple Choice sites
OK folks! The final stretch is here. Most of you have opted to take the final exam. Below are links to practice multiple choice exams. The questions for the final will cover unit content from 2nd semester. These units include:
a) 20th Century Revolutions and Nationalism - Russian, Chinese, India & Algeria
b) Global Depression / Pre WWII / Between the Wars
c) WWII (Europe & Pacific)
d) Holocaust & Genocide
e) Cold War
f) Modern Issues
MULTIPLE CHOICE (MC) ONLINE QUESTIONS
Mr P suggests checking out the following units to prepare for the final exam:
20th CENTURY REVOLUTION & NATIONALISM
7b) Russian Revolution
8b) Chinese Communist Revolution
8c) Colonial Independence / Collapse of Imperialism
WWII MC QUESTIONS
7c) Between The Wars
7d)WWII
COLD WAR MC QUESTIONS
8a) Cold War
8f) Collapse of Communism
AP WORLD HISTORY MC REVIEW QUESTIONS This is suppose to be more "advanced" questions. Yet, Mr P believes students of P-ville should be able to handle most of these questions. Heck, some of these questions should be an insult to your intelligence. You guys are smart and this information is somewhere up in your head, if you attended class regularly and paid attention.
The Beginning of the Twentieth Century Crisis: War and Revolution
Europe Between the Wars, 1919-1939
The Deepening of the European Crisis: World War II
The Cold War and a New Europe, 1945-1970
Please email Mr P if you discover any other quality online MC questions. Thanks!
There is NOT enough time to teach the kids what they need be taught!
Less testing and more learning is the way to go
a) Students are concluding their unit on WWII (Pacific War).
b) Classwork & Homework = Assignments 1-7 (Due TBA)
c) Assessment = A) Quiz (based on Assign 2-6) b) Essay (based on Assign 7) (Due Date: TBA)
IN CLASS ESSAY RESEARCH SUPPORT
a) Students will have 1 day to take notes for their Atomic Bomb essay in class.
b) All other essay research will be done outside of class.
c) Students are welcome to come by at lunch or after school (Mon-Thur 3-5pm) to access Mr P's Atomic Bomb Research Archive.
APPROVED ONLINE ATOMIC BOMB RESEARCH LINKS
The links below will help students out side of class with their research, development and learning of regarding some of the atomic bomb details. Good essays will make use of the information found at these and other sites. However, be sure to check your sources and information. Try to make sure your information is accurate. If you check 10 sources and 8 sources say the bombing of Hiroshima was on August 6, 1945 and 2 sources say August 5, 1945. Then you can deduce that the bombing was on August 6, 1945. Yet, if you check 1 source and it says August 5, 1945 and you put that in your essay you are NOT going to get a good score. Get the picture? Be sure to check your facts thoroughly for the best accuracy.
1) http://www.doug-long.com/ Good starting point that will take you to other related links.
a) Who is who and what did they do? This link may be the most helpful for your essay?
b) Who was against dropping the bomb?
c) Voices of A-Bomb survivors
2) http://www.dannen.com/decision/ Good info but not as expansive as the website listed above.
3) Wikipedia General Overview
WWII PACIFIC ASSIGNMENTS 1 - 7
1) Table of Contents
2) WWII Vocab
3) Rise of Japan
4) Pre-War Pacific
5) Pacific Battles
6) Atomic Bomb Video Notes
7) Atomic Bomb Fact Gathering (Outline for Essay)
MONDAY May 4, 2009 Traditional Schedule
1) Continue & Complete A-Bomb Video Notes (Assign 6)
HW:
A) Complete Assign 1-6 (Due Tues = Period 3 & 5) (Due Wed = Period 2,4 & 6)
TUESDAY May 5, 2009 Block Schedule (P3 & 5)
1) Atomic Bomb Fact Gathering (Assign 7) -- Use for notes for debate & essay outline
2) Atomic Bomb Debate
HW:
A) Atomic Bomb 5 paragraph essay (Due Monday May 11th)
Essay Prompt is: Was the dropping of the Atomic Bomb justifiable? Why or why not?
WEDNESDAY May 6, 2009 Block Schedule (P2,4 & 6)
1) Atomic Bomb Fact Gathering (Assign 7) -- Use for notes for debate & essay outline
2) Atomic Bomb Debate
Debate Topic is: Was the dropping of the Atomic Bomb justifiable? Why or why not?
HW:
A) Atomic Bomb 5 paragraph essay (Due Monday May 11th)
Essay Prompt is: Was the dropping of the Atomic Bomb justifiable? Why or why not?
THURSDAY May 7, 2009 Block Schedule (P3 & 5)
1) Holocaust Intro
2) Holocaust Group Work - Stages of the Holocaust
3) Schindler's List (Hr 1)
HW:
A) Genocide Online Worksheet (Due at end of Holocaust Mini-unit - Wed. May 13th)
Scroll down for links to Genocide Websites.
B) Atomic Bomb 5 paragraph essay (Due Monday May 11th)
FRIDAY May 8, 2009 Block Schedule (P2,4 & 6)
1) Holocaust Intro
2) Holocaust Group Work - Stages of the Holocaust
3) Schindler's List (Hr 1)
HW:
A) Genocide Online Worksheet (Due at end of Holocaust Mini-unit - Wed. May 13th)
Scroll down for links to Genocide Websites.
B) Atomic Bomb 5 paragraph essay (Due Monday May 11th)
20th Century Genocide - Students are expected to find out about other 20th Century Genocide besides the Holocaust. Students can use these links below to obtain information on 20th Century Genocide. Students can go to these sites and others to fill out their Genocide Notesheet.
i) Genocide of the 20th Century High school student friendly info gathering website. This site is good because it will provide students with the 'basics' on 20th Century Genocide.
ii)Death Tolls for the Man-made Megadeaths of the 20th Century
Alphabetical Index (K-Z) - this resource provides many references on death tolls
GENOCIDE ONLINE SOURCES
a) Web Genocide Documentation Centre
b)THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
Resources for Teaching and Research on Genocide: Link Page 2
c)International Criminal Defense
Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity
www.internationalcrimes.com
d) LET MR. P KNOW IF YOU FIND ANY OTHER QUALITY SITES OR INFORMATION ON GENOCIDE.
1) United Human Rights contributed by Mizuho (Period 5 All-Star 2005)
2) Pledge Peace Union Another Quality Genocide Site contributed by Mizuho (Period 5 All-Star 2005)
HEY! Want to get ready for the Final Exam? Here is some practice Multiple Choice sites
OK folks! The final stretch is here. Most of you have opted to take the final exam. Below are links to practice multiple choice exams. The questions for the final will cover unit content from 2nd semester. These units include:
a) 20th Century Revolutions and Nationalism - Russian, Chinese, India & Algeria
b) Global Depression / Pre WWII / Between the Wars
c) WWII (Europe & Pacific)
d) Holocaust & Genocide
e) Cold War
f) Modern Issues
MULTIPLE CHOICE (MC) ONLINE QUESTIONS
Mr P suggests checking out the following units to prepare for the final exam:
20th CENTURY REVOLUTION & NATIONALISM
7b) Russian Revolution
8b) Chinese Communist Revolution
8c) Colonial Independence / Collapse of Imperialism
WWII MC QUESTIONS
7c) Between The Wars
7d)WWII
COLD WAR MC QUESTIONS
8a) Cold War
8f) Collapse of Communism
AP WORLD HISTORY MC REVIEW QUESTIONS This is suppose to be more "advanced" questions. Yet, Mr P believes students of P-ville should be able to handle most of these questions. Heck, some of these questions should be an insult to your intelligence. You guys are smart and this information is somewhere up in your head, if you attended class regularly and paid attention.
The Beginning of the Twentieth Century Crisis: War and Revolution
Europe Between the Wars, 1919-1939
The Deepening of the European Crisis: World War II
The Cold War and a New Europe, 1945-1970
Please email Mr P if you discover any other quality online MC questions. Thanks!
There is NOT enough time to teach the kids what they need be taught!
Less testing and more learning is the way to go
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