Today, we reviewed events from World War I that led up to World War II. We reviewed who was in power and how they came to power.
Tonight,
Pg. 446, 1-4
Pg. 450, 1-4
Modified Assignment
Pg. 446, 1-2
Pg. 450, 1-2
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Tuesday, March 5-Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Today, we took notes on Hitler and Mussolini's rise to power. I explained how each became the most powerful individual in their country and how they ruled with a firm hand.
Tonight, define all of the Terms & Names for Chapter 16.
Tonight, define all of the Terms & Names for Chapter 16.
Friday, March 1-Monday, March 4, 2013
Today, we finished our poster and presented them to class. We answered a questionnaire regarding the leaders and were asked to explain, which ones we liked and didn't like, using specific examples.
We also, took a look at Stalin's role in the Soviet Union and explained how he came to power and what policies to put in place.
Tonight, no homework.
We also, took a look at Stalin's role in the Soviet Union and explained how he came to power and what policies to put in place.
Tonight, no homework.
Wednesday, February 27-Thursday, February 28, 2013
Today, we began our look at some leaders that took power between World War I and World War II. Our goals is to compare democratically elected leaders (even those who did not take formal positions) with dictators. We will be comparing their leadership style, they policies, and their effectiveness in their countries.
Tonight, no homework.
Tonight, no homework.
Tuesday, February 26-Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Today, we discussed some of the reactions to World War I, including some artistic, philosophical, musical, architectural, and economic shifts in the world following WWI.
Tonight, there is no homework.
Tonight, there is no homework.
Friday, February 22-Monday, February 25, 2013
Today, we played a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors and compared it to Marx philosophy. The notes are located below.
Marxist Rock, Scissors, Paper
Understanding Marxist Theory
Rules of the Game
Two opponents face off and slowly pump their fists in unison three times while counting “one, two, three.”
On “three”, each player turns their fist into one of three hand formations: flat(paper); forefinger and middle fingers extended(scissors), or fist(rock)
The student with a rock beats scissors, scissors beats paper, and paper beats rock.
The winner takes one credit from the loser
If players tie, they go again
Continue to play until you run out of credits
Debriefing Questions
How did you feel at the start of the game?
How did you feel when you ran out of points and had to quit the game? Explain.
What tactics could you have used to get back into the game? Why didn’t you try those tactics?
Do you think this game was fair? Why or why not? State your reasons.
Now that the game is over, what action could the teacher take, if any, to make the game fair? Should the teacher take such an action? Why or why not?
Karl Marx
Born in Germany in 1818
Philosopher of economics
Witnessed the unbridled capitalism of the Industrial Revolution
Argued that capitalist systems resulted in a class struggle between the rich and the working classes
The inevitable result of this class struggle would be a workers’ revolt
Wrote Communist Manifesto in 1848
Encouraged workers to create a new economic system, socialism, where resources are distributed equally
Thought that individuals would strive for equality rather than for greed & profit
After time, there would be no need for government, which led to communism, the final goal of a workers’ rebellion
Communist Theory of Karl Marx
CAPITALISM
Private ownership of industry
Freedom of competition
Results in unequal economic classes
CLASS STRUGGLE
Upper class & working class struggle over wealth
WORKERS REVOLT
Working class carries out plan to overtake upper class
Communist Theory of Karl Marx
SOCIALISM
Government ownership of industry
Goal is to bring economic equality
Aims for a classless society
COMMUNISM
Goal of classless society achieved
No government needed
Tonight's homework:
Pg. 400, 1-4
Pg. 404, 1-4
Modified Assignment
Pg. 400, 1-2
Pg. 404, 1-2
Marxist Rock, Scissors, Paper
Understanding Marxist Theory
Rules of the Game
Two opponents face off and slowly pump their fists in unison three times while counting “one, two, three.”
On “three”, each player turns their fist into one of three hand formations: flat(paper); forefinger and middle fingers extended(scissors), or fist(rock)
The student with a rock beats scissors, scissors beats paper, and paper beats rock.
The winner takes one credit from the loser
If players tie, they go again
Continue to play until you run out of credits
Debriefing Questions
How did you feel at the start of the game?
How did you feel when you ran out of points and had to quit the game? Explain.
What tactics could you have used to get back into the game? Why didn’t you try those tactics?
Do you think this game was fair? Why or why not? State your reasons.
Now that the game is over, what action could the teacher take, if any, to make the game fair? Should the teacher take such an action? Why or why not?
Karl Marx
Born in Germany in 1818
Philosopher of economics
Witnessed the unbridled capitalism of the Industrial Revolution
Argued that capitalist systems resulted in a class struggle between the rich and the working classes
The inevitable result of this class struggle would be a workers’ revolt
Wrote Communist Manifesto in 1848
Encouraged workers to create a new economic system, socialism, where resources are distributed equally
Thought that individuals would strive for equality rather than for greed & profit
After time, there would be no need for government, which led to communism, the final goal of a workers’ rebellion
Communist Theory of Karl Marx
CAPITALISM
Private ownership of industry
Freedom of competition
Results in unequal economic classes
CLASS STRUGGLE
Upper class & working class struggle over wealth
WORKERS REVOLT
Working class carries out plan to overtake upper class
Communist Theory of Karl Marx
SOCIALISM
Government ownership of industry
Goal is to bring economic equality
Aims for a classless society
COMMUNISM
Goal of classless society achieved
No government needed
Tonight's homework:
Pg. 400, 1-4
Pg. 404, 1-4
Modified Assignment
Pg. 400, 1-2
Pg. 404, 1-2
Wednesday, February 20-Thursday, February 21, 2013
Today, we finished the video of Animal Farm and completed our final test on the book. Your job is to complete the Animal Farm Project below.
From the following list, choose 2 project to complete.
1. Create an informative poster or brochure about Communism, including facts and statistics about the famous leaders (Marx, Lenin, Trotsky, Stalin), politics, and philosophies.
2. Create a new book jacket for the novel. The book jacket must have a picture that represents the novel on the front cover and a summary of the novel on the back cover. Other elements, such as the critics’ reviews and author’s biography and photo will earn additional points.
3. Create a detailed map of where the story takes place. Include names of towns and cities, and a key telling how they are related to the novel.
4. Create a newspaper of the day the animals took over the farm. Include as many details of the event as possible in the main article. Also include advertisements, horoscopes, photos, gossip, advice columns, letters to the editor, or other newsworthy events to enhance the project. (at least 2 pages; front and back)
5. Rewrite a famous “pop” song (it can be any genre, but should be commonly known) to describe the events in Animal Farm. Example (sung to the tune of Call Me Maybe):
Mister Jones came home today
Animals talking, Major's okay
They are tired of being mistreated,
So now, they goin' revolt
They meet, they learn, and they talk
Writing their plans out in chalk
They certainly walk the walk
So now, they goin' revolt
Their big chain were broken
No starving or choking
Animals run a farm, you jokin'
Anything you want done Snowball
Hey, I just met you and this is crazy...
From the following list, choose 2 project to complete.
1. Create an informative poster or brochure about Communism, including facts and statistics about the famous leaders (Marx, Lenin, Trotsky, Stalin), politics, and philosophies.
2. Create a new book jacket for the novel. The book jacket must have a picture that represents the novel on the front cover and a summary of the novel on the back cover. Other elements, such as the critics’ reviews and author’s biography and photo will earn additional points.
3. Create a detailed map of where the story takes place. Include names of towns and cities, and a key telling how they are related to the novel.
4. Create a newspaper of the day the animals took over the farm. Include as many details of the event as possible in the main article. Also include advertisements, horoscopes, photos, gossip, advice columns, letters to the editor, or other newsworthy events to enhance the project. (at least 2 pages; front and back)
5. Rewrite a famous “pop” song (it can be any genre, but should be commonly known) to describe the events in Animal Farm. Example (sung to the tune of Call Me Maybe):
Mister Jones came home today
Animals talking, Major's okay
They are tired of being mistreated,
So now, they goin' revolt
They meet, they learn, and they talk
Writing their plans out in chalk
They certainly walk the walk
So now, they goin' revolt
Their big chain were broken
No starving or choking
Animals run a farm, you jokin'
Anything you want done Snowball
Hey, I just met you and this is crazy...
6. Create a comic describing the
Bolshevik Revolution. Use Animal Farm as a guide (as far as
creating characters of actual historical figures). Please include
characters that represent Lenin, Trotsky, Stalin, Russian supporters,
Russian dissenters.
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