Tuesday, April 29, 2014

RESEARCH PAPER DUE TOMORROW!!

What is due:

- paper printed out
- turned in to Turnitin.com (see past blog post for password/username)
- also need a bibliography (annotated or regular is okay - what ever is more complete)

Friday, April 11, 2014

Homework 4/11

Your rough draft is due on MONDAY, APRIL 14th.  

You must have a PAPER COPY and submit your paper into Turnitin.com 

Turnitin.com info: 
Class ID: 7930549
Password: FISHELWH1

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Post-WWI Timeline

In a small group (2-3 students), generate a list of the important events of the Russian Revolution, collapse of China, and independence of India.  Also consider this presentation on the new countries that emerged in the Middle East.

Middle East After WWI
Indian Independence
Imperial China's Collapse
Russian Revolution

Generate a multiple circle VennDiagram regarding the similarities/differences between each of these regions in the post-WWI world.
OR
Using your list, create a timeline of these events, color coding by 'category'.  Then, connect ideas that share a 'cause and effect' relationship.

Finally, on your blog, post a response to the following prompt:

Compare the global post-war period - what similarities and what differences can you see develop as the world began to recover from WWI?  

Your post should be a well-written, 2 paragraph response that includes facts and analysis! 

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Russian Revolution Notes

Russian Revolution Notes
Red vs. Whites Propaganda  (link to the assignment)

If you have 5 minutes to spare - Podcast from NPR that supports this idea of a 'communist team'
NPR Report - NBA's Steve Nash is a selfless socialist?  (podcast is from 2006 - kind of outdated (Steve Nash isn't on the Suns anymore, but its an interesting idea)