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Blog Post: May 13-17, 2013: Asia, week 1 (geography, stereotypes)

Ms. Sibbett — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:27:00 GMT

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW: After school help with Ms. Sibbett, M-Th until 3:15. Pull your grade up before the end of the year! Activity bus can take you home from IHS at 3:30.
The Asia countries quiz is next Monday, 5/20.
You may receive a participation grade on Friday.
The next late work deadline is Wednesday, 5/15. Any late work must be turned in by this date to receive 50% credit.

	LEARNING OBJECTIVES	IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES	HOMEWORK	IF YOU WERE ABSENT...
MONDAY	Map and memorize the geography of Asia.	daily journal Asia memory exercise start Asia map DUE TODAY:	UN#4 timeline due Thursday (use the research sources at the top of this page) Asia map due Monday (use blank tracing map or labeled tracing map) Asia countries quiz Monday (covers all the countries on the Asia map assignment) don't forget our party tomorrow!	for your daily journal, read "Somali pirates tell their side" and answer the question: "What questions do you have about the Somali pirates? Then look up and record the answer to at least one of your questions. start your Asia map do the HW
TUESDAY	Celebrate our awesomeness and all we learned about Africa!	party!	UN#4 timeline due Thursday (use the research sources at the top of this page) Asia map due Monday (use blank tracing map or labeled tracing map) Asia countries quiz Monday (covers all the countries on the Asia map assignment)	cry, because you missed our party do the HW
WEDNESDAY -- U.N. Day	Interpret how your UN country got to be the way it is today by researching and creating an outline of your country's history.	work on UN#4 timeline (use the research sources at the top of this page) DUE TODAY: nothing	UN#4 timeline due tomorrow (use the research sources at the top of this page) Asia map due Monday (use blank tracing map or labeled tracing map) Asia countries quiz Monday (covers all the countries on the Asia map assignment)	read over and begin the UN#6: policy briefing assignment; talk to Sibbett if you have questions do the HW
THURSDAY	Identify and analyze stereotypes about Asia and Asians.	start Asia opinion survey Asia stereotypes lecture and discussion DUE TODAY: UN#4 timeline	Asia opinion survey due tomorrow Asia map due Monday (use blank tracing map or labeled tracing map) Asia countries quiz Monday (covers all the countries on the Asia map assignment)	view the Asia stereotypes lecture write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW
FRIDAY	Identify and analyze stereotypes about Asia and Asians.	finish Asia stereotypes lecture and discussion work time for Asia map and studying for quiz DUE TODAY: Asia opinion survey	Asia map due Monday (use blank tracing map or labeled tracing map) Asia countries quiz Monday (covers all the countries on the Asia map assignment)	write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW

Blog Post: May 13-17, 2013: Asia, week 1 (geography, stereotypes)

Ms. Sibbett — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:06:00 GMT

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW: After school help with Ms. Sibbett, M-Th until 3:15. Pull your grade up before the end of the year! Activity bus can take you home from IHS at 3:30.
The Asia countries quiz is this Friday, 5/17.
You may receive a participation grade on Friday.
The next late work deadline is Wednesday, 5/15. Any late work must be turned in by this date to receive 50% credit.

Hey! Where'd the Hinduism and Buddhism links go? Weekly links are now in the left-hand sidebar.

	LEARNING OBJECTIVES	IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES	HOMEWORK	IF YOU WERE ABSENT...
MONDAY	Map and memorize the geography of Asia.	daily journal Asia memory exercise start Asia map DUE TODAY:	Asia map due Friday (use blank tracing map or labeled tracing map) Asia countries quiz Friday (covers all the countries on the Asia map assignment) don't forget our party tomorrow!	for your daily journal, read "Somali pirates tell their side" and answer the question: "What questions do you have about the Somali pirates? Then look up and record the answer to at least one of your questions. start your Asia map do the HW
TUESDAY	Celebrate our awesomeness and all we learned about Africa!	party!	Asia map due Friday (use blank tracing map or labeled tracing map) Asia countries quiz Friday (covers all the countries on the Asia map assignment)	cry, because you missed our party do the HW
WEDNESDAY	Decide between three different end-of-year curriculum options.	class meeting regarding end-of-year curriculum Asia opinion survey DUE TODAY: nothing	Asia map due Friday (use blank tracing map or labeled tracing map) Asia countries quiz Friday (covers all the countries on the Asia map assignment) Asia opinion survey due tomorrow	read over and begin the UN#6: policy briefing assignment; talk to Sibbett if you have questions do the HW
THURSDAY	Identify and analyze stereotypes about Asia and Asians.	Asia stereotypes lecture and discussion DUE TODAY: Asia opinion survey	Asia map due Friday (use blank tracing map or labeled tracing map) Asia countries quiz Friday (covers all the countries on the Asia map assignment) Explore links in the Asia stereotypes presentation: Choose three sources to look at in more detail. Fill in the Asia stereotypes reflection due Monday	write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW
FRIDAY	Describe	Asia countries quiz Hinduism reading and Buddhism reading start Hinduism and Buddhism poster assignment DUE TODAY: Asia map be ready to take the Asia countries quiz	Explore links in the Asia stereotypes presentation: Choose three sources to look at in more detail. Fill in the Asia stereotypes reflection due Monday Finish Hinduism and Buddhism poster assignment	talk to Sibbett about making up the quiz write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back read the Hinduism reading and the Buddhism reading do the HW

Blog Post: May 6-10, 2013: Africa, week 6 (history of Africa/DRC)

Ms. Sibbett — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:33:00 GMT

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Africa test is this Friday, 5/10. We will have an in-class study session on Thursday.
You may receive a participation grade on Friday.
The next late work deadline is Wednesday, 5/15. Any late work must be turned in by this date to receive 50% credit.

GEOGRAPHY GAMES AND RESOURCES

World Geography Games: click the region you want, then click the columns for countries or capitals
Owl and Mouse Map Puzzles: scroll down to click the region you want (Africa, Asia, Middle East, South America, Central America, etc.), then pick the type of puzzle you want and click PLAY
Have you found an online game, app, or other resource that's helped you study geography? Which geography tools do you like best? Let Ms. Sibbett know!

INTERESTING LINKS OF THE WEEK

The essay rubric from the last test (you'll be graded using the same one again), paragraph frames for the written section, and Africa crossword answer key and hints
Do you enjoy keeping up with global current events? Subscribe to daily or weekly news headlines! A quick skim each day keeps you up to date. Recommended subscriptions include:
- The New York Times Daily Headlines
- Foreign Policy Morning Briefsummarizes the news and provides links to the stories as covered by a range of news media
SoundGecko converts any website or document into an audio file. If you prefer to listen to sources rather than read them, give this tool a try!
Africa learning objectives

	LEARNING OBJECTIVES	IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES	HOMEWORK	IF YOU WERE ABSENT...
MONDAY	Explain how imperialism contributed to making Africa, in Hans Rosling's words, "sick and poor."	daily journal Congo Crisis DRC mini-lecture (slides 14-19) DUE TODAY: nothing	study for Friday's test UN#4 timeline due next Thursday, 5/9 (use the research sources at the top of this page)	for your daily journal, watch "Guantanamo Bay hunger strike" and answer the question, "should the United States care about and/or protect the human rights of suspected terrorists? Why or why not?" view the Congo Crisis DRC mini-lecture and take notes if it helps you remember do the HW
TUESDAY	Explain how the Cold War (i.e. the Congo Crisis) and Rwanda genocide contributed to making the DRC, in Hans Rosling's words, "sick and poor."	finish DRC lecture (slides 20-end) start HW if time DUE TODAY: nothing	Africa crossword puzzle due Thursday study for Friday's test	talk to Ms. Sibbett about making up the quiz view the DRC lecture (slides 20-end) and take notes if it helps you remember write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW
WEDNESDAY	Compare your opinions from the beginning of this unit to your opinions now, and prepare an outline of what you'll write about them on the test.	Africa opinion survey work on Africa crossword puzzle if time DUE TODAY: nothing	Africa crossword puzzle due Thursday study for Friday's test	do the Africa crossword puzzle due Thursday, choosing 2-3 questions you think are likely to be on Friday's test, and make short outlines of your answers do the HW
THURSDAY	Prepare to ace the Africa test.	party sign-ups for Monday go over Africa crossword puzzle answers + paragraph frames for written questions free study time DUE TODAY: Africa crossword puzzle	study for Friday's test	write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW
FRIDAY	Demonstrate mastery of Africa learning objectives.	Africa test DUE TODAY: come prepared to take the Africa test.	have a great weekend!	talk to Sibbett about making up the test do the HW

Blog Post: May 6-10, 2013: Africa, week 6 (history of Africa/DRC)

Ms. Sibbett — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:54:00 GMT

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Africa test is this Friday, 5/10. We will have an in-class study session on Thursday.
You may receive a participation grade on Friday.
The next late work deadline is Wednesday, 5/15. Any late work must be turned in by this date to receive 50% credit.

GEOGRAPHY GAMES AND RESOURCES

World Geography Games: click the region you want, then click the columns for countries or capitals
Owl and Mouse Map Puzzles: scroll down to click the region you want (Africa, Asia, Middle East, South America, Central America, etc.), then pick the type of puzzle you want and click PLAY
Have you found an online game, app, or other resource that's helped you study geography? Which geography tools do you like best? Let Ms. Sibbett know!

INTERESTING LINKS OF THE WEEK

Africa history outline (the first one) answer key, the essay rubric from the last test (we'll use the same one again), and Africa crossword answer key
Do you enjoy keeping up with global current events? Subscribe to news headlines to receive a daily or weekly email or text! A quick skim each day keeps you up to date. Recommended subscriptions include:
- The New York Times Daily Headlines
- Foreign Policy Morning Briefsummarizes the news and provides links to the stories as covered by a range of news media
SoundGecko converts any website or document into an audio file. If you prefer to listen to sources rather than read them, give this tool a try!
Africa learning objectives

	LEARNING OBJECTIVES	IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES	HOMEWORK	IF YOU WERE ABSENT...
MONDAY	Explain how decolonization, nationalism, and the Cold War (i.e. the Congo Crisis) contributed to making Africa, in Hans Rosling's words, "sick and poor."	daily journal Congo Crisis DRC mini-lecture (slides 14-19) DUE TODAY: nothing	read "The Modern Congo" and be prepared to take a short quiz study for Friday's test	for your daily journal, watch "Guantanamo Bay hunger strike" and answer the question, "should the United States care about and/or protect the human rights of suspected terrorists? Why or why not?" view the Congo Crisis DRC mini-lecture and take notes if it helps you remember do the HW
TUESDAY	Explain how modern events in the DRC have contributed to making that country, in Hans Rosling's words, "sick and poor."	debrief "The Modern Congo" and take a short quiz finish DRC lecture (slides 20-end) start HW if time DUE TODAY: be prepared to take a short quiz on "The Modern Congo"	Africa crossword puzzle due Thursday study for Friday's test	talk to Ms. Sibbett about making up the quiz view the DRC lecture (slides 20-end) and take notes if it helps you remember write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW
WEDNESDAY	Compare your opinions from the beginning of this unit to your opinions now, and prepare an outline of what you'll write about them on the test.	Africa opinion survey DUE TODAY: nothing	Africa crossword puzzle due Thursday study for Friday's test	do the opinion survey, choose 2-3 questions you think are likely to be on Friday's test, and make short outlines of your answers do the HW
THURSDAY	Prepare to ace the Africa test.	party sign-ups for Monday go over Africa crossword puzzle answers + paragraph frames for written questions free study time DUE TODAY: Africa crossword puzzle	study for Friday's test	write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW
FRIDAY	Demonstrate mastery of Africa learning objectives.	Africa test DUE TODAY: come prepared to take the Africa test.	have a great weekend!	talk to Sibbett about making up the test do the HW

Blog Post: April 29 - May 3, 2013: Africa, week 5 (history of Africa, focus on the DRC)

Ms. Sibbett — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:46:00 GMT

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Africa test is scheduled for NEXT FRIDAY, 5/10.
- You will receive a study guide... soon.
- We will have an in-class study session Thursday, 5/9.
- We will have a party Monday, 5/13.
You may receive a participation grade on Friday.
The next late work deadline is Wednesday, 5/15. Any late work must be turned in by this date to receive 50% credit.

RESEARCH SOURCES

For any research project in this class, use one or more of the following:

SweetSearch, an awesome search engine that finds only reliable, school-approved sources. Check out the SweetSearch tutorial for more info.
Gooru, a search engine for students, lists results by category: videos, interactives, websites, textbooks, handouts, slides, and so on. Let's test it out together! When you try this source, please let Ms. Sibbett know what you think.
HOW TO MAKE A CORRECT BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. this is what a terrible bibliography looks like
2. this is what a perfect bibliography looks like
3. Online Writing Lab (OWL) @ Purdue explains, clearly and simply, everything you need to know about bibliographies
IHS Library research sources and passwords
Google World News, our class starting point for daily news around the world

INTERESTING LINKS OF THE WEEK

Play around with the tools on Gapminder, Hans Rosling's website as depicted in the 200 Years in 4 Minutes video we watched in class.
Do you enjoy keeping up with global current events? Subscribe to daily or weekly news headlines! A quick skim each day keeps you up to date. Recommended subscriptions include:
- The New York Times Daily Headlines
- Foreign Policy Morning Briefsummarizes the news and provides links to the stories as covered by a range of news media
SoundGecko converts any website or document into an audio file. If you prefer to listen to sources rather than read them, give this tool a try!
Africa learning objectives

	LEARNING OBJECTIVES	IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES	HOMEWORK	IF YOU WERE ABSENT...
MONDAY	Explain how slavery contributed to making Africa, in Hans Rosling's words, "sick and poor."	daily journal period 6, DRC mini-lecture: impact of the slave trade on Africa (through slide 6) start reading "They are Killing Our People" (Hochschild, King Leopold's Ghost) DUE TODAY: nothing	By tomorrow, read through pg. 6 of "They are Killing Our People" (Hochschild, King Leopold's Ghost): If you choose level 1, read all the 1s If you choose level 2, read all the 1s and 2s If you choose level 3, read the whole thing (all future AP Euro students should do level 3)	for your daily journal, watch "Pressure mounts for action on Syria" and answer the question "How, if at all, should the US intervene in Syria?" period 6, view the DRC mini-lecture: impact of the slave trade on Africa (through slide 6) do the HW
TUESDAY	Explain how European imperialism contributed to making Africa, in Hans Rosling's words, "sick and poor."	mini-quiz on the reading DRC mini-lecture: imperialism (slides 7-9) Scramble for the Classroom DUE TODAY: be ready to take a quiz through pg. 6 of "They are Killing Our People"	By Thursday, read the rest of "They are Killing Our People" (Hochschild, King Leopold's Ghost): If you choose level 1, read all the 1s If you choose level 2, read all the 1s and 2s If you choose level 3, read the whole thing (all future AP Euro students should do level 3)	talk to Sibbett about making up the quiz view the DRC mini-lecture: imperialism (slides 7-9) talk to Sibbett about making up Scramble for the Classroom do the HW
WEDNESDAY -- U.N. Day	Interpret how your UN country got to be the way it is today by creating a timeline of your country's history.	go over UN#4 timeline work time DUE TODAY: nothing	By Thursday, read the rest of "They are Killing Our People" (Hochschild, King Leopold's Ghost): If you choose level 1, read all the 1s If you choose level 2, read all the 1s and 2s If you choose level 3, read the whole thing (all future AP Euro students should do level 3) UN#4 timeline due next Thursday, 5/9 (use the research sources at the top of this page)	go over UN#4 timeline and ask Sibbett if you have any questions do the HW
THURSDAY	Explain how European imperialism contributed to making Africa, in Hans Rosling's words, "sick and poor."	mini-quiz on the reading decolonization is a process comic notes DUE TODAY: be ready to take a quiz on the second half of "They are Killing Our People"	UN#4 timeline due next Thursday, 5/9 (use the research sources at the top of this page)	talk to Ms. Sibbett about making up the quiz copy the decolonization is a process comic notes do the HW
FRIDAY	Explain how European imperialism contributed to making Africa, in Hans Rosling's words, "sick and poor."	start watching "White King, Red Rubber, Black Death" DUE TODAY: nothing	UN#4 timeline due next Thursday, 5/9 (use the research sources at the top of this page) finish watching "White King, Red Rubber, Black Death" (it's over 2 hours long, so plan ahead!) For Monday, be prepared to explain how imperialism in the DRC contributed to making the country "sick and poor."	watch "White King, Red Rubber, Black Death" (it's over 2 hours long, so plan ahead!) do the HW

Blog Post: April 29 - May 3, 2013: Africa, week 5 (history of Africa, focus on the DRC)

Ms. Sibbett — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:39:00 GMT

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Africa test is scheduled for NEXT FRIDAY, 5/10.
- You will receive a study guide... soon.
- We will have an in-class study session Thursday, 5/9.
- We will have a party Monday, 5/13.
You may receive a participation grade on Friday.
The next late work deadline is Wednesday, 5/15. Any late work must be turned in by this date to receive 50% credit.

INTERESTING LINKS OF THE WEEK

Play around with the tools on Gapminder, Hans Rosling's website as depicted in the 200 Years in 4 Minutes video we watched in class.
Do you enjoy keeping up with global current events? Subscribe to daily or weekly news headlines! A quick skim each day keeps you up to date. Recommended subscriptions include:
- The New York Times Daily Headlines
- Foreign Policy Morning Brief summarizes the news and provides links to the stories as covered by a range of news media
SoundGecko converts any website or document into an audio file. If you prefer to listen to sources rather than read them, give this tool a try!
Africa learning objectives

	LEARNING OBJECTIVES	IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES	HOMEWORK	IF YOU WERE ABSENT...
MONDAY	Explain how European imperialism contributed to making Africa, in Hans Rosling's words, "sick and poor."	daily journal mini-quiz on "The Traders are Kidnapping Our People" reading DRC mini-lecture: imperialism (slides 7-11) start HW, if time DUE TODAY: be prepared to discuss "The Traders are Kidnapping Our People" reading	read chapter 1 ("The Scramble for Africa") in the imperialism packet, and fill in the chapter outline only read and outline chapter 1 (don't do chapter 2) don't spend more than 45 minutes	for your daily journal, watch "Pressure mounts for action on Syria" and answer the question "How, if at all, should the US intervene in Syria?" talk to Sibbett about making up the mini-quiz view the DRC mini-lecture: imperialism (slides 7-11) do the HW
TUESDAY	Explain how European imperialism contributed to making Africa, in Hans Rosling's words, "sick and poor."	Scramble for the Classroom work on chapter outline DUE TODAY: chapter 1 ("The Scramble for Africa") in the imperialism packet, and fill in the chapter outline	read chapter 2 ("Imperialism") in the imperialism packet, and fill in the chapter outline (due Thursday) don't spend more than 45 minutes	talk to Sibbett about making up Scramble for the Classroom write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW
WEDNESDAY -- U.N. Day	Briefly and clearly explain why a particular event occurred in your UN country.	UN #5 Why project elevator talks DUE TODAY: nothing	UN#5 Why project reflection (phases 3-4) due Friday	talk to Sibbett about making up the elevator talk do the HW
THURSDAY	Explain how European imperialism contributed to making Africa, in Hans Rosling's words, "sick and poor."	decolonization is a process comic notes imperialism DRC mini-lecture (slides 14-17) start reading "An Independent Congo" DUE TODAY: chapter 2 ("Imperialism") in the imperialism packet, and fill in the chapter outline	UN#5 Why project reflection (phases 3-4) due Friday "An Independent Congo" due tomorrow	copy the decolonization is a process comic notes view the imperialism DRC mini-lecture (slides 14-17) write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW
FRIDAY	Explain how European imperialism contributed to making Africa, in Hans Rosling's words, "sick and poor."	show and tell: UN#5 Why project reflection (phases 3-4) "An Independent Congo" reading quiz start watching "White King, Red Rubber, Black Death" DUE TODAY: UN#5 Why project reflection (phases 3-4)	finish watching "White King, Red Rubber, Black Death" (it's over 2 hours long, so plan ahead!) For Monday, be prepared to explain how imperialism in the DRC contributed to making the country "sick and poor."	talk to Ms. Sibbett about making up the quiz write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back watch "White King, Red Rubber, Black Death" do the HW

Blog Post: April 22-26, 2013: Africa, week 4 (history)

Ms. Sibbett — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:13:00 GMT

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

The next test or quiz for this class is not yet scheduled. No quizzes this week.
You may receive a participation grade on Friday.
The next late work deadline is Wednesday, 5/15. Any late work must be turned in by this date to receive 50% credit.

RESEARCH SOURCES

For any research project in this class, use one or more of the following:

SweetSearch, an awesome search engine that finds only reliable, school-approved sources. Check out the SweetSearch tutorial for more info.
Gooru, a search engine for students, lists results by category: videos, interactives, websites, textbooks, handouts, slides, and so on. Let's test it out together! When you try this source, please let Ms. Sibbett know what you think.
HOW TO MAKE A CORRECT BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. this is what a terrible bibliography looks like
2. this is what a perfect bibliography looks like
3. Online Writing Lab (OWL) @ Purdue explains, clearly and simply, everything you need to know about bibliographies
IHS Library research sources and passwords
Google World News, our class starting point for daily news around the world
If you're not going to use one of the above sources, you must evaluate your source using this source-evaluation tool or this other source evaluation tool. Include copies of any source evaluations with your bibliography.
Making a timeline? Here are some online timeline-making tools to try.

INTERESTING LINKS OF THE WEEK

play around with the tools on Gapminder, Hans Rosling's website as depicted in the 200 Years in 4 Minutes video we watched in class on Thursday
Do you enjoy keeping up with global current events? Subscribe to daily or weekly news headlines! A quick skim each day keeps you up to date. Recommended subscriptions include:
- The New York Times Daily Headlines
- Foreign Policy Morning Brief summarizes the news and provides links to the stories as covered by a range of news media
SoundGecko converts any website or document into an audio file. If you prefer to listen to sources rather than read them, give this tool a try!
Africa learning objectives

	LEARNING OBJECTIVES	IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES	HOMEWORK	IF YOU WERE ABSENT...
MONDAY	Describe the wide diversity of African cultures, both pre-contact and once globalization began.	hand work back daily journal PBS Africa (choose 4 of the 8 cultures and fill in worksheet) DUE TODAY: nothing	finish PBS Africa activity by choosing 4 of the 8 cultures and filling in the worksheet UN Assignment #3: Country Profile due Thursday	for your daily journal, watch South African kids learn Mandarin, and answer the question: "What do you find surprising in this video? Why?" PBS Africa (choose 4 of the 8 cultures and fill in worksheet) do the HW
TUESDAY	Outline basic history of Africa.	Chechnya basics debrief PBS Africa Africa history textbook reading and chapter outline assignment DUE TODAY: PBS Africa worksheet	UN Assignment #3: Country Profile due Thursday Africa history textbook reading and chapter outline assignment due Thursday	for your daily journal, read "Troubled Region of Chechnya" and answer the question "will Americans now become afraid of Chechens? Why or why not?" write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW
WEDNESDAY -- U.N. Day	Research and describe your UN country's people, economics, politics, and foreign relations.	UN Assignment #3: Country Profile work time DUE TODAY: nothing	UN Assignment #3: Country Profile due Thursday Africa history textbook reading and chapter outline assignment due Thursday	write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW
THURSDAY	Analyze maps of Africa and the DR Congo to predict why Africa is, as Hans Rosling puts it, so "sick and poor."	5 minutes to compare answers on Africa history outline 200 years of world history in 4 minutes analyze Africa maps (in-class worksheet is on the last page) DUE TODAY: UN Assignment #3: Country Profile Africa history outline PBS Africa worksheet (for those who didn't finish on time)	Finish in-class Africa maps analysis. (Not working? Click "download" to view the file. And/or try another browser).	watch 200 years of world history in 4 minutes and explore Gapminder.org analyze Africa maps (get the worksheet on the last page) write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW
FRIDAY	Explain how the slave trade in Africa contributed to making Africa, in Hans Rosling's words, "sick and poor."	daily journal DRC mini-lecture: impact of the slave trade on Africa (through slide 6) DUE TODAY: your completed Africa maps analysis	Africa maps analysis didn't work yesterday? Click "download" to view the file. And/or try another browser. Then turn in on Monday.	for your daily journal, watch Tumi + the Volume's music video for "Asinamali" and answer the question "In what ways does this video contradict common stereotypes about Africa? Identify and explain at least two." view the DRC mini-lecture: impact of the slave trade on Africa (through slide 6) write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW

Blog Post: April 22-26, 2013: Africa, week 4 (history)

Ms. Sibbett — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:20:00 GMT

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

The next test or quiz for this class is not yet scheduled. No quizzes this week.
You may receive a participation grade on Friday.
The next late work deadline is Wednesday, 5/15. Any late work must be turned in by this date to receive 50% credit.

RESEARCH SOURCES

For any research project in this class, use one or more of the following:

SweetSearch, an awesome search engine that finds only reliable, school-approved sources. Check out the SweetSearch tutorial for more info.
Gooru, a search engine for students, lists results by category: videos, interactives, websites, textbooks, handouts, slides, and so on. Let's test it out together! When you try this source, please let Ms. Sibbett know what you think.
HOW TO MAKE A CORRECT BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. this is what a terrible bibliography looks like
2. this is what a perfect bibliography looks like
3. Online Writing Lab (OWL) @ Purdue explains, clearly and simply, everything you need to know about bibliographies
IHS Library research sources and passwords
Google World News, our class starting point for daily news around the world
If you're not going to use one of the above sources, you must evaluate your source using this source-evaluation tool or this other source evaluation tool. Include copies of any source evaluations with your bibliography.
Making a timeline? Here are some online timeline-making tools to try.

INTERESTING LINKS OF THE WEEK

play around with the tools on Gapminder, Hans Rosling's website as depicted in the 200 Years in 4 Minutes video we watched in class on Thursday
Latin America test results by class period
Tofo Tofo dancers who taught Beyonce her choreography for her Run this World video. How is Beyonce representing Africa? Did she make good choices?
Do you enjoy keeping up with global current events? Subscribe to daily or weekly news headlines! A quick skim each day keeps you up to date. Recommended subscriptions include:
- The New York Times Daily Headlines
- Foreign Policy Morning Brief summarizes the news and provides links to the stories as covered by a range of news media
SoundGecko converts any website or document into an audio file. If you prefer to listen to sources rather than read them, give this tool a try!
Africa learning objectives

	LEARNING OBJECTIVES	IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES	HOMEWORK	IF YOU WERE ABSENT...
MONDAY	Describe the wide diversity of African cultures, both pre-contact and once globalization began.	hand work back daily journal PBS Africa (choose 4 of the 8 cultures and fill in worksheet) DUE TODAY: nothing	finish PBS Africa activity by choosing 4 of the 8 cultures and filling in the worksheet UN#5 phase 2: Three Explanations due Wednesday Thursday	for your daily journal, watch South African kids learn Mandarin, and answer the question: "What do you find surprising in this video? Why?" PBS Africa (choose 4 of the 8 cultures and fill in worksheet) do the HW
TUESDAY	Outline basic history of Africa.	Chechnya basics debrief PBS Africa Africa history textbook reading and chapter outline assignment DUE TODAY: PBS Africa worksheet	UN#5 phase 2: Three Explanations due Wednesday Thursday Africa history textbook reading and chapter outline assignment due Thursday	for your daily journal, read "Troubled Region of Chechnya" and answer the question "will Americans now become afraid of Chechens? Why or why not?" write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW
WEDNESDAY -- U.N. Day	Identify an intriguing event in your UN country's history, and find three plausible explanations for why it occurred.	UN#5 phase 2: Three Explanations work time DUE TODAY: nothing	UN#5 phase 2: Three Explanations due Wednesday Thursday Africa history textbook reading and chapter outline assignment due Thursday	write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW
THURSDAY	Analyze maps of Africa and the DR Congo to predict why Africa is, as Hans Rosling puts it, so "sick and poor."	5 minutes to compare answers on Africa history outline 200 years of world history in 4 minutes analyze Africa maps (in-class worksheet is on the last page) DUE TODAY: UN#5 phase 2: Three Explanations Africa history outline	Finish in-class Africa maps analysis. (Not working? Click "download" to view the file. And/or try another browser). By tomorrow, read through pg. 6 of "They are Killing Our People" (Hochschild, King Leopold's Ghost): If you choose level 2, read all the 1s and 2s If you choose level 3, read the whole thing (all future AP Euro students should do level 3)	watch 200 years of world history in 4 minutes and explore Gapminder.org analyze Africa maps (get the worksheet on the last page) write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW
FRIDAY	Explain how the slave trade in Africa contributed to making Africa, in Hans Rosling's words, "sick and poor."	daily journal DRC mini-lecture: impact of the slave trade on Africa (through slide 6) discuss last night's reading homework DUE TODAY: be ready to discuss "They are Killing Our People" (Hochschild, King Leopold's Ghost)	Africa maps analysis didn't work yesterday? Click "download" to view the file. And/or try another browser. Then turn in on Monday. Finish reading "They are Killing Our People" (Hochschild, King Leopold's Ghost): If you choose level 2, read all the 1s and 2s If you choose level 3, read the whole thing (all future AP Euro students should do level 3)	for your daily journal, watch Tumi + the Volume's music video for "Asinamali" and answer the question "In what ways does this video contradict common stereotypes about Africa? Identify and explain at least two." view the DRC mini-lecture: impact of the slave trade on Africa (through slide 6) write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW

Blog Post: April 15-19, 2013: Africa, week 3 (Africa as the "Dark Continent?")

Ms. Sibbett — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:28:00 GMT

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY: 30 minute screening and discussion of Journey to Nyae Nyae, in Sibbett's room either Wed 9:00am or Thurs 2:30pm or next Wed 9am. 5 pts EC for those who attend and participate.
The next test or quiz for this class is the Africa capitals quiz, THIS TUESDAY 4/16.
You may receive a participation grade on Friday.
The next late work deadline is Wednesday, 5/15. Any late work must be turned in by this date to receive 50% credit.

RESEARCH SOURCES

For any research project in this class, use one or more of the following:

SweetSearch, an awesome search engine that finds only reliable, school-approved sources. Check out the SweetSearch tutorial for more info.
Gooru, a search engine for students, lists results by category: videos, interactives, websites, textbooks, handouts, slides, and so on. Let's test it out together! When you try this source, please let Ms. Sibbett know what you think.
HOW TO MAKE A CORRECT BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. this is what a terrible bibliography looks like
2. this is what a perfect bibliography looks like
3. Online Writing Lab (OWL) @ Purdue explains, clearly and simply, everything you need to know about bibliographies
IHS Library research sources and passwords
Google World News, our class starting point for daily news around the world
If you're not going to use one of the above sources, you must evaluate your source using this source-evaluation tool or this other source evaluation tool. Include copies of any source evaluations with your bibliography.
Making a timeline? Here are some online timeline-making tools to try.

GEOGRAPHY GAMES AND RESOURCES

World Geography Games: click the region you want, then click the columns for countries or capitals
Owl and Mouse Map Puzzles: scroll down to click the region you want (Africa, Asia, Middle East, South America, Central America, etc.), then pick the type of puzzle you want and click PLAY
Have you found an online game, app, or other resource that's helped you study geography? Which geography tools do you like best? Let Ms. Sibbett know!

INTERESTING LINKS OF THE WEEK

How North Korea's Kim Jong Un became the world's #1 internet troll
Do you enjoy keeping up with global current events? Subscribe to daily or weekly news headlines! A quick skim each day keeps you up to date. Recommended subscriptions include:
- The New York Times Daily Headlines
- Foreign Policy Morning Briefsummarizes the news and provides links to the stories as covered by a range of news media
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Africa learning objectives

	LEARNING OBJECTIVES	IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES	HOMEWORK	IF YOU WERE ABSENT...
MONDAY	Recommend what should be done to promote a good and happy future for North and South Koreans. Consider whether Africa has more, less, or the same amount of history as other regions.	daily journal start reading "Top 10 Myths about Africa" DUE TODAY: nothing	study for the Africa capitals quiz tomorrow finish reading "Top 10 Myths about Africa" and put a star next to anything you find surprising	for your daily journal, view this video and this video on North Korea, then answer the question: "what should the United States do to help ensure a good and happy future for the North Korean people?" do the HW
TUESDAY	Consider the idea of Africa as "the Dark Continent," then determine how much history Africa really has.	Boston attack update Africa capitals quiz finish reading and discussing "Top 10 Myths about Africa" DUE TODAY: be ready to take the capitals quiz	none	for your daily journal, read "Pakistani Taliban denies involvement" and "Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Condemns Boston Bombings," then answer the question: "will Americans blame Muslims/Middle Easterners for this attack, even though evidence suggests the attackers were Americans and not Muslim? Why or why not?" talk to Ms. Sibbett about making up the quiz do the HW
WEDNESDAY -- U.N. Day p5 meet in 3308 p6 meet in 2308	Research and describe your UN country's people, economics, politics, and foreign relations.	UN Assignment #3: Country Profile DUE TODAY: nothing	UN Assignment #3: Country Profile due next Thursday, 4/25	read through UN Assignment #3: Country Profile do the HW
THURSDAY	Consider the idea of Africa as "the Dark Continent," then determine how much history Africa really has.	daily journal "Dark Continent?" worksheet read short intro section of Wikipedia article: "Emin Pasha Relief Expedition" scroll down to find and read 1889 "Heroes of the Dark Continent" flyer view present-day "Dark Continent" maps DUE TODAY: nothing	UN Assignment #3: Country Profile due next Thursday, 4/25	for your daily journal, watch this Tofo Tofo dancing video from Mozambique and Beyonce's "Run the World" video, then answer the question "Did Beyonce make good choices about how she represented Africa in her video? Why or why not?" (Please note: this question is NOT about whether you liked the video or not). Fill in the "Dark Continent?" worksheet using the following resources: read JUST THE SHORT INTRO section of Wikipedia article: "Emin Pasha Relief Expedition" scroll down to find and read 1889 "Heroes of the Dark Continent" flyer view present-day "Dark Continent" maps do the HW
FRIDAY	Explain how Europe's geographic luck (in the form of agricultural advantages that led to) guns, germs, and steel allowed Europeans to dominate Africa.	Day of Silence announcement watch Guns, Germs, and Steel, part III DUE TODAY: nothing	UN Assignment #3: Country Profile due next Thursday, 4/25	watch Guns, Germs, and Steel, part III do the HW

Blog Post: April 15-19, 2013: Africa, week 3 (Africa as the "Dark Continent?")

Ms. Sibbett — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:18:00 GMT

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY: 30 minute screening and discussion of Journey to Nyae Nyae, in Sibbett's room either Wed 9:00am or Thurs 2:30pm or next Wed 9am. 5 pts EC for those who attend and participate.
The next test or quiz for this class is the Africa capitals quiz, THIS TUESDAY 4/16.
You may receive a participation grade on Friday.
The next late work deadline is Wednesday, 5/15. Any late work must be turned in by this date to receive 50% credit.

RESEARCH SOURCES

For any research project in this class, use one or more of the following:

SweetSearch, an awesome search engine that finds only reliable, school-approved sources. Check out the SweetSearch tutorial for more info.
Gooru, a search engine for students, lists results by category: videos, interactives, websites, textbooks, handouts, slides, and so on. Let's test it out together! When you try this source, please let Ms. Sibbett know what you think.
HOW TO MAKE A CORRECT BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. this is what a terrible bibliography looks like
2. this is what a perfect bibliography looks like
3. Online Writing Lab (OWL) @ Purdue explains, clearly and simply, everything you need to know about bibliographies
IHS Library research sources and passwords
Google World News, our class starting point for daily news around the world
If you're not going to use one of the above sources, you must evaluate your source using this source-evaluation tool or this other source evaluation tool. Include copies of any source evaluations with your bibliography.
finding old news stories
Debatepedia
Making a timeline? Here are some online timeline-making tools to try.

GEOGRAPHY GAMES AND RESOURCES

World Geography Games: click the region you want, then click the columns for countries or capitals
Owl and Mouse Map Puzzles: scroll down to click the region you want (Africa, Asia, Middle East, South America, Central America, etc.), then pick the type of puzzle you want and click PLAY
Have you found an online game, app, or other resource that's helped you study geography? Which geography tools do you like best? Let Ms. Sibbett know!

INTERESTING LINKS OF THE WEEK

How North Korea's Kim Jong Un became the world's #1 internet troll
Do you enjoy keeping up with global current events? Subscribe to daily or weekly news headlines! A quick skim each day keeps you up to date. Recommended subscriptions include:
- The New York Times Daily Headlines
- Foreign Policy Morning Briefsummarizes the news and provides links to the stories as covered by a range of news media
SoundGecko converts any website or document into an audio file. If you prefer to listen to sources rather than read them, give this tool a try!
Africa learning objectives

	LEARNING OBJECTIVES	IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES	HOMEWORK	IF YOU WERE ABSENT...
MONDAY	Recommend what should be done to promote a good and happy future for North and South Koreans. Consider whether Africa has more, less, or the same amount of history as other regions.	daily journal start reading "Top 10 Myths about Africa" DUE TODAY: nothing	study for the Africa capitals quiz tomorrow finish reading "Top 10 Myths about Africa" (and if you can, print it out and put a star next to anything you find surprising) read "Africa through Western Eyes" by Thursday	for your daily journal, view this video and this video on North Korea, then answer the question: "what should the United States do to help ensure a good and happy future for the North Korean people?" do the HW
TUESDAY	Consider the idea of Africa as "the Dark Continent," then determine how much history Africa really has.	Boston attack update Africa capitals quiz debrief "Top 10 Myths about Africa" DUE TODAY: be ready to take the capitals quiz be ready to discuss "Top 10 Myths about Africa"	read "Africa through Western Eyes" by Thursday	for your daily journal, read "Pakistani Taliban denies involvement" and "Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Condemns Boston Bombings," then answer the question: "will Americans blame Muslims/Middle Easterners for this attack, even though evidence suggests the attackers were Americans and not Muslim? Why or why not?" talk to Ms. Sibbett about making up the quiz do the HW
WEDNESDAY -- U.N. Day meet in 3308	Identify an intriguing event in your UN country's history, and find three plausible explanations for why it occurred.	go over UN assignment #5: WHY Project do UN#5 phase 1: Proposal if time, start UN#5 phase 2: Three Explanations DUE TODAY: nothing	read "Africa through Western Eyes" by tomorrow UN#5 phase 1: Proposal due tomorrow UN#5 phase 2: Three Explanations due next Wednesday, 4/24	read through UN assignment #5: WHY Project do the HW
THURSDAY	Consider the idea of Africa as "the Dark Continent," then determine how much history Africa really has.	debrief "Africa through Western Eyes" using Socrative (room # 976276) "Dark Continent?" worksheet read short intro section of Wikipedia article: "Emin Pasha Relief Expedition" scroll down to find and read 1889 "Heroes of the Dark Continent" flyer view present-day "Dark Continent" maps DUE TODAY: "Africa through Western Eyes" UN#5 phase 1: Proposal	UN#5 phase 2: Three Explanations due next Wednesday, 4/24	write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back Fill in the "Dark Continent?" worksheet using the following resources: read JUST THE SHORT INTRO section of Wikipedia article: "Emin Pasha Relief Expedition" scroll down to find and read 1889 "Heroes of the Dark Continent" flyer view present-day "Dark Continent" maps do the HW
FRIDAY	Explain how Europe's geographic luck (in the form of agricultural advantages that led to) guns, germs, and steel allowed Europeans to dominate Africa.	Day of Silence announcement hand back UN#5 proposals watch Guns, Germs, and Steel, part III DUE TODAY: nothing	UN#5 phase 2: Three Explanations due next Wednesday, 4/24	watch Guns, Germs, and Steel, part III do the HW

Blog Post: April 1-5, 2013: Africa, week 2 (The Gods Must be Crazy film analysis)

Ms. Sibbett — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:04:00 GMT

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

The next test or quiz for this class is the Africa capitals quiz, on Tuesday, 4/16 (the Tuesday after we get back from Spring Break). Thank the students of 1st period for this change: you only need to know 20 capitals of your choice. You will be given a map of Africa with the countries labeled, and you need to fill in 20 capitals. You will be given a word bank.
You may receive a participation grade on Friday.
The next late work deadline is THIS FRIDAY, 4/5. Any late work must be turned in by this date to receive 50% credit.

GEOGRAPHY GAMES AND RESOURCES

World Geography Games: click the region you want, then click the columns for countries or capitals
Owl and Mouse Map Puzzles: scroll down to click the region you want (Africa, Asia, Middle East, South America, Central America, etc.), then pick the type of puzzle you want and click PLAY
Have you found an online game, app, or other resource that's helped you study geography? Which geography tools do you like best? Let Ms. Sibbett know!

INTERESTING LINKS OF THE WEEK

Why do English and African Clicks Sound So Different? It's All in Your Head
15 Reasons Mr. Rogers was the Best Neighbor Ever
Latin America learning objectives
SoundGecko converts any website or document into an audio file. If you prefer to listen to sources rather than read them, give this tool a try!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES	IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES	HOMEWORK	IF YOU WERE ABSENT...
MONDAY	Think critically about dehumanizing stereotypes of Africans in a movie -- even when we like the movie!	5 minutes to study Africa countries quiz Xhosa lesson intro video (tongue twisters) lesson video start watching The Gods Must be Crazy (GMBC) and fill in day 1 of the GMBC worksheet DUE TODAY: be ready to take the Africa countries quiz	finish day 1 of the GMBC worksheet study for the Africa capitals quiz, Tues 4/16 (use geography links, above)	talk to Ms. Sibbett about making up the quiz watch the in-class Xhosa lesson videos talk to Ms. Sibbett about getting caught up on the movie do the HW
TUESDAY	Think critically about dehumanizing stereotypes of Africans in a movie -- even when we like the movie!	continue watching The Gods Must be Crazy (GMBC) and fill in day 2 of the GMBC worksheet DUE TODAY: day 1 of the GMBC worksheet	finish day 2 of the GMBC worksheet study for the Africa capitals quiz, Tues 4/16 (use geography links, above)	talk to Ms. Sibbett about getting caught up on the movie do the HW
WEDNESDAY -- U.N. Day	Check in on global current events.	current events round up DUE TODAY: nothing	study for the Africa capitals quiz, Tues 4/16 (use geography links, above) current events round up due Friday 4/5	do the HW
THURSDAY	Think critically about dehumanizing stereotypes of Africans in a movie -- even when we like the movie!	continue watching The Gods Must be Crazy (GMBC) and fill in day 3 of the GMBC worksheet DUE TODAY: day 2 of the GMBC worksheet	study for the Africa capitals quiz, Tues 4/16 (use geography links, above) current events round up due tomorrow, Friday 4/5	talk to Ms. Sibbett about getting caught up on the movie write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW
FRIDAY	Think critically about dehumanizing stereotypes of Africans in a movie -- even when we like the movie!	debrief current events round up finish watching The Gods Must be Crazy (GMBC) and fill in day 4 of the GMBC worksheet look at reviews and critiques watch Journey to Nyae Nyae (20 minute documentary about the real life and community of the actor who played Xi) DUE TODAY: current events round up	study for the Africa capitals quiz, Tues 4/16 (use geography links, above)	talk to Ms. Sibbett about getting caught up on the movie write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW

Blog Post: April 1-5, 2013: Africa, week 2 (The Gods Must be Crazy film analysis)

Ms. Sibbett — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:03:00 GMT

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

The next test or quiz for this class is the Africa capitals quiz, on Tuesday, 4/16 (the Tuesday after we get back from Spring Break). Thank the students of 1st period for this change: you only need to know 20 capitals of your choice. You will be given a map of Africa with the countries labeled, and you need to fill in 20 capitals. No word bank.
You may receive a participation grade on Friday.
The next late work deadline is THIS FRIDAY, 4/5. Any late work must be turned in by this date to receive 50% credit.

GEOGRAPHY GAMES AND RESOURCES

World Geography Games: click the region you want, then click the columns for countries or capitals
Owl and Mouse Map Puzzles: scroll down to click the region you want (Africa, Asia, Middle East, South America, Central America, etc.), then pick the type of puzzle you want and click PLAY
Have you found an online game, app, or other resource that's helped you study geography? Which geography tools do you like best? Let Ms. Sibbett know!

INTERESTING LINKS OF THE WEEK

Why do English and African Clicks Sound So Different? It's All in Your Head
15 Reasons Mr. Rogers was the Best Neighbor Ever
Latin America learning objectives
SoundGecko converts any website or document into an audio file. If you prefer to listen to sources rather than read them, give this tool a try!

	LEARNING OBJECTIVES	IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES	HOMEWORK	IF YOU WERE ABSENT...
MONDAY	Think critically about dehumanizing stereotypes of Africans in a movie -- even when we like the movie!	5 minutes to study Africa countries quiz Xhosa lesson intro video (tongue twisters) lesson video start watching The Gods Must be Crazy (GMBC) and fill in day 1 of the GMBC worksheet DUE TODAY: be ready to take the Africa countries quiz	finish day 1 of the GMBC worksheet study for the Africa capitals quiz, Tues 4/16 (use geography links, above)	talk to Ms. Sibbett about making up the quiz watch the in-class Xhosa lesson videos talk to Ms. Sibbett about getting caught up on the movie do the HW
TUESDAY	Think critically about dehumanizing stereotypes of Africans in a movie -- even when we like the movie!	continue watching The Gods Must be Crazy (GMBC) and fill in day 2 of the GMBC worksheet DUE TODAY: day 1 of the GMBC worksheet	finish day 2 of the GMBC worksheet study for the Africa capitals quiz, Tues 4/16 (use geography links, above)	talk to Ms. Sibbett about getting caught up on the movie do the HW
WEDNESDAY -- U.N. Day	Check in on global current events.	current events round up DUE TODAY: nothing	study for the Africa capitals quiz, Tues 4/16 (use geography links, above) current events round up due Friday 4/5	do the HW
THURSDAY	Think critically about dehumanizing stereotypes of Africans in a movie -- even when we like the movie!	continue watching The Gods Must be Crazy (GMBC) and fill in day 3 of the GMBC worksheet DUE TODAY: day 2 of the GMBC worksheet	study for the Africa capitals quiz, Tues 4/16 (use geography links, above) current events round up due tomorrow, Friday 4/5	talk to Ms. Sibbett about getting caught up on the movie write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW
FRIDAY	Think critically about dehumanizing stereotypes of Africans in a movie -- even when we like the movie!	debrief current events round up finish watching The Gods Must be Crazy (GMBC) and fill in day 4 of the GMBC worksheet look at reviews and critiques watch Journey to Nyae Nyae (20 minute documentary about the real life and community of the actor who played Xi) DUE TODAY: current events round up	study for the Africa capitals quiz, Tues 4/16 (use geography links, above)	talk to Ms. Sibbett about getting caught up on the movie write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW

Blog Post: March 25-29, 2013: Africa, week 1 (geography, stereotypes)

Ms. Sibbett — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 01:42:00 GMT

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

The next test or quiz for this class is the Africa countries quiz on Friday, WHICH IS NOW POSTPONED UNTIL MONDAY.
You may receive a participation grade on Friday.
The next late work deadline is Friday, 4/5. Any late work must be turned in by this date to receive 50% credit.

GEOGRAPHY GAMES AND RESOURCES

World Geography Games: click the region you want, then click the columns for countries or capitals
Owl and Mouse Map Puzzles: scroll down to click the region you want (Africa, Asia, Middle East, South America, Central America, etc.), then pick the type of puzzle you want and click PLAY
Have you found an online game, app, or other resource that's helped you study geography? Which geography tools do you like best? Let Ms. Sibbett know!

INTERESTING LINKS OF THE WEEK

15 Reasons Mr. Rogers was the Best Neighbor Ever
SoundGecko converts any website or document into an audio file. If you prefer to listen to sources rather than read them, give this tool a try!

	LEARNING OBJECTIVES	IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES	HOMEWORK	IF YOU WERE ABSENT...
MONDAY	Map and memorize the geography of Africa.	hand work back Africa geography activity start Africa map using blank tracing map DUE TODAY: nothing	Work on Africa map using blank tracing map, due Friday Study for Africa countries quiz, Friday	do the HW
TUESDAY	Map and memorize the geography of Africa.	Africa geography work day work on Africa map using blank tracing map, AND/OR use the games (above) to study for the quiz DUE TODAY: nothing	Work on Africa map using blank tracing map, due Friday Study for Africa countries quiz, Friday	do the HW
WEDNESDAY	Identify and analyze stereotypes about Africa and Africans.	play Expeditions (if it doesn't work, try another browser -- should work on Firefox) a porter is someone who carries heavy stuff -- for the purpose of this game, a porter would be a hired indigenous person, working for very little pay if you lose, play again! After playing at least one round, fill in the Expeditions worksheet DUE TODAY: nothing	Work on Africa map using blank tracing map, due Friday Study for Africa countries quiz, Friday finish Expeditions worksheet (due tomorrow)	play Expeditions (if it doesn't work, try another browser -- should work on Firefox) a porter is someone who carries heavy stuff -- for the purpose of this game, a porter would be a hired indigenous person, working for very little pay if you lose, play again! After playing at least one round, fill in the Expeditions worksheet do the HW
THURSDAY	Identify and analyze stereotypes about Africa and Africans.	change seats daily journal Africa stereotypes reading + Expeditions debrief DUE TODAY: Expeditions worksheet	watch the Kony2012 video finish the Africa stereotypes reading if we didn't have a chance to finish it in class Work on Africa map using blank tracing map, due Friday Study for Africa countries quiz, Friday Monday	for your daily journal, do a Google image search for "Africa." Then answer the following question: "what do you think of when you think of Africa?" write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW
FRIDAY	Evaluate and debate the phenomenon of Kony2012.	team prep time: Kony resources look around and think critically about the original Kony websites: Invisible Children + LRA Crisis Tracker. Do these sources present unbiased facts? Do they tell the whole story? Kony facts/fictions (play as a slideshow if you can) quick-read "Solving War Crimes with Wristbands" Kids React to Kony2012 4 corners TEAMS EDITION DUE TODAY: Africa map be ready to discuss Kony2012	Study for Africa countries quiz, Friday Monday (everyone will get a 2 point grade bump)	for your daily journal, watch Kids React to Kony2012 and answer the question "can a war criminal like Joseph Kony be brought to justice by 'making him famous?' Why or why not?" do the in-class activities write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW

Blog Post: March 25-29, 2013: Africa, week 1 (geography, stereotypes)

Ms. Sibbett — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 01:42:00 GMT

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

The next test or quiz for this class is the Africa countries quiz on Friday, WHICH IS NOW POSTPONED UNTIL MONDAY.
You may receive a participation grade on Friday.
The next late work deadline is Friday, 4/5. Any late work must be turned in by this date to receive 50% credit.

GEOGRAPHY GAMES AND RESOURCES

World Geography Games: click the region you want, then click the columns for countries or capitals
Owl and Mouse Map Puzzles: scroll down to click the region you want (Africa, Asia, Middle East, South America, Central America, etc.), then pick the type of puzzle you want and click PLAY
Have you found an online game, app, or other resource that's helped you study geography? Which geography tools do you like best? Let Ms. Sibbett know!

INTERESTING LINKS OF THE WEEK

15 Reasons Mr. Rogers was the Best Neighbor Ever
SoundGecko converts any website or document into an audio file. If you prefer to listen to sources rather than read them, give this tool a try!

	LEARNING OBJECTIVES	IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES	HOMEWORK	IF YOU WERE ABSENT...
MONDAY	Map and memorize the geography of Africa.	hand work back Africa geography activity start Africa map using blank tracing map DUE TODAY: nothing	Work on Africa map using blank tracing map, due Friday Study for Africa countries quiz, Friday	do the HW
TUESDAY	Map and memorize the geography of Africa.	Africa geography work day work on Africa map using blank tracing map, AND/OR use the games (above) to study for the quiz DUE TODAY: nothing	Work on Africa map using blank tracing map, due Friday Study for Africa countries quiz, Friday	do the HW
WEDNESDAY	Identify and analyze stereotypes about Africa and Africans.	play Expeditions (if it doesn't work, try another browser -- should work on Firefox) a porter is someone who carries heavy stuff -- for the purpose of this game, a porter would be a hired indigenous person, working for very little pay if you lose, play again! After playing at least one round, fill in the Expeditions worksheet DUE TODAY: nothing	Work on Africa map using blank tracing map, due Friday Study for Africa countries quiz, Friday finish Expeditions worksheet (due tomorrow)	play Expeditions (if it doesn't work, try another browser -- should work on Firefox) a porter is someone who carries heavy stuff -- for the purpose of this game, a porter would be a hired indigenous person, working for very little pay if you lose, play again! After playing at least one round, fill in the Expeditions worksheet do the HW
THURSDAY	Identify and analyze stereotypes about Africa and Africans.	change seats daily journal Africa stereotypes reading + Expeditions debrief DUE TODAY: Expeditions worksheet	watch the Kony2012 video finish the Africa stereotypes reading if we didn't have a chance to finish it in class Work on Africa map using blank tracing map, due Friday Study for Africa countries quiz, Friday Monday	for your daily journal, do a Google image search for "Africa." Then answer the following question: "what do you think of when you think of Africa?" write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW
FRIDAY	Evaluate and debate the phenomenon of Kony2012.	team prep time: Kony resources look around and think critically about the original Kony websites: Invisible Children + LRA Crisis Tracker. Do these sources present unbiased facts? Do they tell the whole story? Kony facts/fictions (play as a slideshow if you can) quick-read "Solving War Crimes with Wristbands" Kids React to Kony2012 4 corners TEAMS EDITION DUE TODAY: Africa map be ready to discuss Kony2012	Study for Africa countries quiz, Friday Monday (everyone will get a 1 point grade bump)	for your daily journal, watch and answer the question "can a war criminal like Joseph Kony be brought to justice by 'making him famous?' Why or why not?" do the in-class activities write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW

Blog Post: March 18-22, 2013: Latin America, week 7 (Chavismo, test)

Ms. Sibbett — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:51:00 GMT

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Latin America test is THIS THURSDAY, MARCH 21. We will have an in-class study session Wed 3/20 and a party Fri 3/22.
Registration for next year's classes is this week.
- Interested in taking another World-Studies-like class next year? Consider registering for Ethnic Studies, an elective for sophomores, juniors, and seniors (scroll down to bottom of the flyer).
- Still got questions? Visit the Counseling Center website for more information.
You may receive a participation grade on Friday.
The next late work deadline is Fri, 4/5. Any late work must be turned in by this date to receive 50% credit.

INTERESTING LINKS OF THE WEEK

An online singing sensation named Paint sings about the realities of life for Ariel, Jasmine, Belle, and Pocahontas -- and it isn't pretty. But it's World Studies-y!
Latin America learning objectives
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games to study Latin America geography
- South & Central American Geography (column 1 has capitals, column 2 has countries) -- increase the level of difficulty as you improve!
- Central American quiz (includes some Caribbean countries)
- Central America and Caribbean (includes many Caribbean islands, and tells you when you're "bad" at the game)
- South America map puzzle (choose the game you want, then click PLAY)
- Central America map puzzle (choose the game you want, then click PLAY)

	LEARNING OBJECTIVES	IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES	HOMEWORK	IF YOU WERE ABSENT...
MONDAY	Prepare for course registration for next year.	counselor visits to explain registration details DUE TODAY: Latin America crossword puzzle	study for the Latin America test on Thursday (including comparing your two opinion surveys (green and purple) and preparing for part 3 of the test) Latin America crossword puzzle deadline extended to tomorrow (Tuesday)	contact the counseling center right away to find out what you need to do do the HW
TUESDAY	Evaluate Chavismo for the well-being of Venezuelans. Was Hugo Chavez good for Venezuela? Why or why not?	finish watching Frontline: The Hugo Chavez Show Compare your green and purple opinion surveys, focusing on the question about Hugo Chavez. Prepare your answer in case that question is on the third section of the test. You may re-watch relevant sections of the film to find evidence supporting your view. DUE TODAY: Latin America crossword puzzle	study for the Latin America test on Thursday (including comparing your two opinion surveys (green and purple) and preparing for part 3 of the test)	finish watching Frontline: The Hugo Chavez Show Compare your green and purple opinion surveys, focusing on the question about Hugo Chavez. Prepare your answer in case that question is on the third section of the test. Re-watch relevant sections of the film to find evidence supporting your view. write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW
WEDNESDAY	Prepare to ace tomorrow's test.	party sign-ups in-class study session DUE TODAY: nothing	study for the Latin America test on Thursday (including comparing your two opinion surveys (green and purple) and preparing for part 3 of the test) Compare your answers to the Latin America crossword answer key	do the HW
THURSDAY	Demonstrate mastery of Latin America learning objectives.	Latin America test DUE TODAY: come prepared to take the test	Don't forget what you signed up to bring for tomorrow's party!	talk to Ms. Sibbett ASAP to make up the test do the HW
FRIDAY	Celebrate our learning and our awesome community of awesomeness!		Africa opinion survey due Monday	cry, because you missed our party!

Blog Post: March 18-22, 2013: Latin America, week 7 (Chavismo, test)

Ms. Sibbett — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:08:00 GMT

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Latin America test is THIS THURSDAY, MARCH 21. We will have an in-class study session Wed 3/20 and a party Fri 3/22.
Registration for next year's classes is this week.
- Interested in taking another World-Studies-like class next year? Consider registering for Ethnic Studies, an elective for sophomores, juniors, and seniors (scroll down to bottom of the flyer).
- Still got questions? Visit the Counseling Center website for more information.
You may receive a participation grade on Friday.
The next late work deadline is Fri, 4/5. Any late work must be turned in by this date to receive 50% credit.

INTERESTING LINKS OF THE WEEK

An online singing sensation named Paint sings about the realities of life for Ariel, Jasmine, Belle, and Pocahontas -- and it isn't pretty. But it's World Studies-y!
Latin America learning objectives
SoundGecko converts any website or document into an audio file. If you prefer to listen to sources rather than read them, give this tool a try!
games to study Latin America geography
- South & Central American Geography (column 1 has capitals, column 2 has countries) -- increase the level of difficulty as you improve!
- Central American quiz (includes some Caribbean countries)
- Central America and Caribbean (includes many Caribbean islands, and tells you when you're "bad" at the game)
- South America map puzzle (choose the game you want, then click PLAY)
- Central America map puzzle (choose the game you want, then click PLAY)

	LEARNING OBJECTIVES	IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES	HOMEWORK	IF YOU WERE ABSENT...
MONDAY	Prepare for course registration for next year.	AP Euro students visit to answer your questions counselor visits to explain registration details DUE TODAY: Latin America crossword puzzle	study for the Latin America test on Thursday (including comparing your two opinion surveys (green and purple) and preparing for part 3 of the test) Latin America crossword puzzle deadline extended to tomorrow (Tuesday)	contact the counseling center right away to find out what you need to do talk to friends and people you know about AP Euro, asking lots of questions, in order to make the most informed decision possible about your course selection for next year do the HW
TUESDAY	Evaluate Chavismo for the well-being of Venezuelans. Was Hugo Chavez good for Venezuela? Why or why not?	finish watching Frontline: The Hugo Chavez Show Compare your green and purple opinion surveys, focusing on the question about Hugo Chavez. Prepare your answer in case that question is on the third section of the test. You may re-watch relevant sections of the film to find evidence supporting your view. DUE TODAY: Latin America crossword puzzle	study for the Latin America test on Thursday (including comparing your two opinion surveys (green and purple) and preparing for part 3 of the test)	finish watching Frontline: The Hugo Chavez Show Compare your green and purple opinion surveys, focusing on the question about Hugo Chavez. Prepare your answer in case that question is on the third section of the test. Re-watch relevant sections of the film to find evidence supporting your view. write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW
WEDNESDAY	Prepare to ace tomorrow's test.	party sign-ups in-class study session DUE TODAY: nothing	study for the Latin America test on Thursday (including comparing your two opinion surveys (green and purple) and preparing for part 3 of the test) Compare your answers to the Latin America crossword answer key	do the HW
THURSDAY	Demonstrate mastery of Latin America learning objectives.	Latin America test DUE TODAY: come prepared to take the test	Don't forget what you signed up to bring for tomorrow's party!	talk to Ms. Sibbett ASAP to make up the test do the HW
FRIDAY	Celebrate our learning and our awesome community of awesomeness!		Africa opinion survey due Monday	cry, because you missed our party!

Blog Post: March 11-15, 2013: Latin America, week 6 (Haiti, Chavismo en Venezuela)

Ms. Sibbett — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:04:00 GMT

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, Wendesday, and Thursday, IHS is on an altered bell schedule for the HSPE.
Registration for next year's classes is next week.
- Looking for more of a challenge? Thinking of taking AP European History next year? Current Euro students will visit Ms. Sibbett's 1st, 2nd, and 4th period classes on Monday 3/18. Talk to Sibbett if you're interested in coming to one of those class periods to get your questions answered.
- A counselor will visit our class on Monday 3/18 to answer general registration questions.
- Other questions? Visit the Counseling Center website for more information.
THE LATIN AMERICA TEST WILL BE NEXT THURSDAY, MARCH 21. We will have an in-class study session Wed 3/20 and a party Fri 3/22.
You may receive a participation grade on Friday.
The next late work deadline is Fri, 4/5. Any late work must be turned in by this date to receive 50% credit.

INTERESTING LINKS OF THE WEEK

What's the deal with the new pope, Francis I of Argentina?
- BREAKING NEWS: New pope chosen
- funny and informative 5 minute animated video: How to Become Pope
- funny comment from the Seattle Times story about the new pope
Latin America learning objectives
SoundGecko converts any website or document into an audio file. If you prefer to listen to sources rather than read them, give this tool a try!
games to study Latin America geography
1. South & Central American Geography (column 1 has capitals, column 2 has countries) -- increase the level of difficulty as you improve!
2. Central American quiz (includes some Caribbean countries)
3. Central America and Caribbean (includes many Caribbean islands, and tells you when you're "bad" at the game)
4. South America map puzzle (choose the game you want, then click PLAY)
5. Central America map puzzle (choose the game you want, then click PLAY)

	LEARNING OBJECTIVES	IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES	HOMEWORK	IF YOU WERE ABSENT...
MONDAY	Collaborate to put together the puzzle of how Haiti got to be the way it is today. Make sense of the details and order of events in Haitian history.	finish presentations turn messy in-class Haiti flowchart notes into clear, organized Haiti flowchart worksheet (using your notes and the answer key) use Haiti flowchart worksheet and Latin America comic lecture notes to start a simple timeline of Latin American/Haitian history (due Thurs) DUE TODAY:	simple timeline of Latin American/Haitian history (due Thurs)	do the in-class activities do the HW
TUESDAY -- periods 1-3 only	NO CLASS -- HSPE	NO CLASS -- HSPE	simple timeline of Latin American/Haitian history (due Thurs)	NO CLASS -- HSPE
WEDNESDAY	Consider your Social Studies options for next year.	talk about registration for next year period 6: finish Haiti presentations DUE TODAY: nothing	simple timeline of Latin American/Haitian history (due Thurs)	talk to Ms. Sibbett if you're thinking about taking AP Euro next year do the HW
THURSDAY (periods 4-6 only)	Evaluate the appropriateness and efficacy of Chavismo -- Hugo Chavez's government and policies -- for Venezuelans.	daily journal go over Latin America test study guide read "Hugo Chavez wasted his money on healthcare when he could have built skyscrapers" start watching Frontline: The Hugo Chavez Show DUE TODAY: Latin America timeline (period 4)	Latin America opinion survey, round 2 due tomorrow study for the Latin America test next Thursday, 3/21	for your daily journal, watch Hugo Chavez's workout video, then answer the question "should we take Hugo Chavez seriously as a leader? Why or why not?" read "Hugo Chavez wasted his money on healthcare when he could have built skyscrapers" watch the first 40 minutes of Frontline: The Hugo Chavez Show write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW
FRIDAY	Evaluate the appropriateness and efficacy of Chavismo -- Hugo Chavez's government and policies -- for Venezuelans.	daily journal continue watching Frontline: The Hugo Chavez Show DUE TODAY: Latin America opinion survey, round 2	Latin America crossword puzzle due Monday study for the Latin America test next Thursday, 3/21 (including comparing your two opinion surveys (green and purple) and preparing for part 3 of the test	for your daily journal, ____________ watch the next 40 minutes of Frontline: The Hugo Chavez Show do the HW

Blog Post: March 11-15, 2013: Latin America, week 6 (Haiti, Chavismo en Venezuela)

Ms. Sibbett — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:15:00 GMT

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, Wendesday, and Thursday, IHS is on an altered bell schedule for the HSPE.
Registration for next year's classes is next week.
- Thinking of taking AP European History next year? We will talk about AP Euro on Wed 3/13, and current Euro students will visit our class on Monday 3/18 to answer your questions.
- A counselor will visit our class on Monday 3/18 to answer general registration questions.
- Other questions? Visit the Counseling Center website for more information.
THE LATIN AMERICA TEST WILL BE NEXT THURSDAY, MARCH 21. We will have an in-class study session Wed 3/20 and a party Fri 3/22.
You may receive a participation grade on Friday.
The next late work deadline is Fri, 4/5. Any late work must be turned in by this date to receive 50% credit.

INTERESTING LINKS OF THE WEEK

What's the deal with the new pope, Francis I of Argentina?
- BREAKING NEWS: New pope chosen
- funny and informative 5 minute animated video: How to Become Pope
- funny comment from the Seattle Times story about the new pope
Latin America learning objectives
SoundGecko converts any website or document into an audio file. If you prefer to listen to sources rather than read them, give this tool a try!
games to study Latin America geography
1. South & Central American Geography (column 1 has capitals, column 2 has countries) -- increase the level of difficulty as you improve!
2. Central American quiz (includes some Caribbean countries)
3. Central America and Caribbean (includes many Caribbean islands, and tells you when you're "bad" at the game)
4. South America map puzzle (choose the game you want, then click PLAY)
5. Central America map puzzle (choose the game you want, then click PLAY)

	LEARNING OBJECTIVES	IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES	HOMEWORK	IF YOU WERE ABSENT...
MONDAY	Collaborate to put together the puzzle of how Haiti got to be the way it is today. Make sense of the details and order of events in Haitian history.	finish presentations turn messy in-class Haiti flowchart notes into clear, organized Haiti flowchart worksheet (using your notes and the answer key) use Haiti flowchart worksheet and Latin America comic lecture notes to start a simple timeline of Latin American/Haitian history (periods 1-2 due Tues, period 4 due Thurs) DUE TODAY:	simple timeline of Latin American/Haitian history (periods 1-2 due Tues, period 4 due Thurs)	do the in-class activities do the HW
TUESDAY (periods 1-3 only)	Evaluate the appropriateness and efficacy of Chavismo -- Hugo Chavez's government and policies -- for Venezuelans.	daily journal go over Latin America test study guide read "Hugo Chavez wasted his money on healthcare when he could have built skyscrapers" start watching Frontline: The Hugo Chavez Show DUE TODAY: Latin America timeline (periods 1-2)	Latin America opinion survey, round 2 due Friday study for the Latin America test next Thursday, 3/21	for your daily journal, watch Hugo Chavez's workout video, then answer the question "should we take Hugo Chavez seriously as a leader? Why or why not?" read "Hugo Chavez wasted his money on healthcare when he could have built skyscrapers" watch the first 40 minutes of Frontline: The Hugo Chavez Show write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW
WEDNESDAY	Consider your Social Studies options for next year.	talk about registration for next year DUE TODAY: nothing	Latin America opinion survey, round 2 due Friday study for the Latin America test next Thursday, 3/21	talk to Ms. Sibbett if you're thinking about taking AP Euro next year do the HW
THURSDAY (periods 4-6 only)	Evaluate the appropriateness and efficacy of Chavismo -- Hugo Chavez's government and policies -- for Venezuelans.	daily journal go over Latin America test study guide read "Hugo Chavez wasted his money on healthcare when he could have built skyscrapers" start watching Frontline: The Hugo Chavez Show DUE TODAY: Latin America timeline (period 4)	Latin America opinion survey, round 2 due tomorrow study for the Latin America test next Thursday, 3/21	for your daily journal, watch Hugo Chavez's workout video, then answer the question "should we take Hugo Chavez seriously as a leader? Why or why not?" read "Hugo Chavez wasted his money on healthcare when he could have built skyscrapers" watch the first 40 minutes of Frontline: The Hugo Chavez Show write "absent" + turn in any HW due today when you get back do the HW
FRIDAY	Evaluate the appropriateness and efficacy of Chavismo -- Hugo Chavez's government and policies -- for Venezuelans.	daily journal continue watching Frontline: The Hugo Chavez Show DUE TODAY: Latin America opinion survey, round 2	Latin America crossword puzzle due Monday study for the Latin America test next Thursday, 3/21 (including comparing your two opinion surveys (green and purple) and preparing for part 3 of the test	for your daily journal, ____________ watch the next 40 minutes of Frontline: The Hugo Chavez Show do the HW