Unit 3 Terrorism - Lesson 1 History of Terrorism and the Evolution of Terrorism over Time

Task:  You will study history & types of terrorism.  Then you will write a paragraph answering the essential question of the lesson followed by reacting to other student's work.

Grading: 
15 points - paragraph answering essential question
 5 points - listing a relevant website
15 points - reacting to two fellow students work
= 35 points

Due Date:  5.11.20 Monday 11:59 pm (per 1) & 5.13.20 Wednesday 11:59 pm (per 3)
Goal:  Understand the History of Terrorism

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In this lesson, you will study the lesson I teach on the types of terrorism.  Go to the google drive and look at the power point, also watch the corresponding videos.  Feel free to find additional information on the web. 

You can find the link here:

Google Drive Class Materials on Terrorism

1. There are different types of terrorism.  My hope is you will understand the different types.  I am trying to organize a complex topic, but in this lesson I want you to think about terrorism as organized into these types:

• People terrorizing the government
• National Terror Groups
• International Terror Groups
• State Sponsored Terrorism
• Terror By the State Against It's Own People
• Modern Terror 

     2.  After studying the PowerPoint, watching the videos, and researching on the web.  Write a
          paragraph or more answering the essential question of the lesson:  

What are the types and history of terrorism and how has terrorism evolved over time?  

Post your answer by commenting in this blog.  Also, you need to post a useful website (or more) that will help your fellow classmates.  No inappropriate sites (This means no beheading videos, no pro terrorism sites,- you need to find informative educational sites from reliable, reputable sources).

      3.  Read other's posts and react to two other posts by your classmates.  I've linked a google doc which will allow you to view expectations for posting your blog responses here:

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Unit 2 - Human Rights Chapter 3 - Human Rights Today

Human Rights Today

Standard:

5.3.12.J.  Evaluate critical issues in various contemporary governments.

EQ:  What is human rights and what have we learned about the state of human rights today?

Task:  Study my website page which explains about Human Rights today. I've posted two green links on my page. One page is a consortium of current blogs and websites and youtube channels about current human rights around the world.  Spend 20-30 minutes studying a site that speaks to you...Or you can watch The Mayor of New Orleans speak about the significance of taking down Confederate monuments in the South. 

Then

-post a paragraph or more in the comments section at the bottom of this blog  (15 pts)

-also post an informative website about this topic (5 pts)

-comment on two others' posts (7.5 pts ea = 15 pts)

= 35 points total

Due:  5.4.20 Monday 11:59 pm (per 1) & 5.6.20 Wednesday 11:59 pm (per 3)

Goal:  To understand what Human Rights are by looking at what's going on in the world (including U.S.) related to Human Rights.

Materials:  DEL'S PAGE ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS TODAY

Assignment:  
-After materials on Human Rights today, post in the comments section.  You need to write a paragraph or more explaining what you learned about Human Rights from what you studied on my website (ANSWER ESSENTIAL QUESTION BELOW)
-Remember to post with 'anonymous' and put your name/period after your post.  
-And, list an educational website you feel will teach others about the topic.   
-Finally post thoughtfully on other's posts.  Remember to post on at least two other students' posts'.

Answer this:  What did you learn about what's going on with Human Rights in the World and how would you define human rights?

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Unit 2 - Human Rights Chapter 2 - Human Rights Case Study - MK Gandhi

Human Rights GANDHI Case Study Blog 

Standard: 8.3.12.A.  Evaluate the role groups and individuals from the U.S. played in the social, political, cultural, and economic development of the world.

EQ:  Gandhi stood up for Human Rights.  What did you learn about what Human Rights Are, How Human Rights can be taken, and how rights can be taken back by studying Gandhi and his story?  

Task:  Study my website page which explains Gandhi and his story including how he helped India gain independence without any violence.

Then

-post a paragraph or more in the comments section at the bottom of this blog  (15 pts)

-also post an informative website about this topic (5 pts)

-comment on two others' posts (7.5 pts ea = 15 pts)

= 30 points total

Due:  4.27.20 Monday 11:59 pm (per 1) & 4.29.20 Wednesday 11:59 pm (per 3)

Goal:  To understand what Human Rights are by studying Gandhi's story.

Materials:  Study this page I made on my website about Gandhi.  It includes a hd free version of the film which won best picture in 1982.  The best thing to do would be to watch the movie, but it's long so there's plenty of other things on the website to look at.  But feel free to watch the whole, free amazing film and then blog about it. 

DEL'S PAGE ABOUT GANDHI

Assignment:  After studying the movie or materials on Gandhi, post in the comments section.  You need to write a paragraph or more explaining what you learned about Human Rights from your Gandhi studies.  Remember to post with 'anonymous' and put your name/period after your post.  And, list an educational website you feel will teach others about the topic.  Finally post thoughtfully on other's posts.  Remember to post on at least two other students' posts'.

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Unit 2 - Human Rights - Chapter 1 - Primary Sources of Our Human Rights

Human Rights Primary Sources Blog

Standard: 8.3.12.B.  Evaluate the impact of historical documents, artifacts and places in U.S. history which are critical to world history.

EQ – What can we learn from primary sources to understand the Brief History of Human Rights?

Introduction:  What is Human Rights and Were Did We Get Them From?  That is what this lesson will provide to us. 

Task:  You will study primary sources found here on my website.  You will also include a helpful website. Then, you will write a paragraph (or more) answering the essential question of the lesson followed by reacting to two other students' work.

My website link

Grading: 
10 points - paragraph answering essential question
 5 points - listing a relevant website
15 points - reacting to two fellow students work
= 30 points

Due Date:  Period 1 - 4.20.20 Monday at 11:59 pm  Period 3 -  4.22.20 Wednesday at 11:59 pm.

Goal:  Understand the history of Human Rights.

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In this lesson, you will study the History of Human Rights.  Review my website here (just relisting I already listed above twice) 

You can find the link here:

1.  My hope is you will understand a history of human rights.  Please review the following documents on my website.  It is not necessary to read all documents word for word.  There are supplementary materials including videos on my website which will assist in understanding. 

     2.  After studying the primary sources, write a paragraph or more answering the essential question of the lesson:  YOU WILL POST BELOW IN THE COMMENTS SECTION. PLEASE REMEMBER TO POST YOUR NAME AND PERIOD.  SELECT ANONYMOUS OR USE YOUR PRIVATE GOOGLE ACCOUNT TO POST. PUT YOUR NAME AND PERIOD IN THE POST IF YOU SELECT ANONYMOUS.

ANSWER THIS: WHAT HAS STUDYING THE PRIMARY SOURCES (AND OTHER RESOURCES) LISTED ON MY WEBSITE TAUGHT YOU ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE HISTORY OF HUMAN RIGHTS?

       3.  Also, you need to post a useful website (or more) that will help your fellow classmates.  No inappropriate sites (This means nothing inappropriate or discriminatory.  It should be informative and educational.  You should seek out informative educational sites from reliable, reputable sources).

     4.  Read other's posts and react to two other posts by your classmates.  I've linked a google doc which will allow you to view expectations for posting your blog responses here:

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Have fun and let me know what I can do to help!

 

I'M NOT READY TO LEAVE PHILADELHIA!

On Tuesday, September 17th we celebrated National Constitution Day by traveling as an 11th grade class to Philadelphia.  On this date in 1787, more delegates signed the newly formed constitution than any other day during the forming of our union.  At that time, they were unsure what kind of country they would get. They hoped they were creating something new.  They hoped they were creating a place where men could have rights and be free from their oppressor.  Unfortunately, there were whispers of injustice in terms of freedom for slaves and women.  Nonetheless, our founding fathers participated in this experiment of democracy for better or for worse. 

10 points - Write a paragraph or more explaining how our trip to Philadelphia to see the National Constitution Center, Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, helped you gain a better understanding of our democracy and/or our country. 

10 points - React to two other students' posts (write a thoughtful , thorough response.  Don't just say you like what they said, explain what you like about it.  

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REMEMBER TO PUT YOUR NAME AND PERIOD AT THE TOP OF YOUR POST! 

Philadelphia - Where they debated the fine line between Tyranny and Anarchy

                        Philadelphia - Where they debated the fine line between Tyranny and Anarchy

On Monday, September 13th we celebrated National Constitution Day by traveling as an 11th grade class to Philadelphia.  On this date in 1787, more delegates signed the newly formed constitution than any other day during the forming of our union.  At that time, they were unsure what kind of country they would get. They hoped they were creating something new.  They hoped they were creating a place where men could have rights and be free from their oppressor.  Unfortunately, there were whispers of injustice in terms of freedom for slaves and women.  Nonetheless, our founding fathers participated in this experiment of democracy for better or for worse. 

Write a paragraph or more explaining how our trip to Philadelphia to see the National Constitution Center, Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, helped you gain a better understanding of our democracy and/or our country. 

REMEMBER TO PUT YOUR NAME AND PERIOD AT THE TOP OF YOUR POST! 

Bill Clinton.....Moment in History or Is He History?

Introduction:  Yesterday, you were able to view our 42nd President.  He was 'stumping' for his wife, presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton.  Was this a once in a lifetime learning event?  If so, what did you learn from this?

Task:  Write a 5 sentence paragraph reacting to yesterday's experience.  Focus on the political aspect rather than issues like the heat or time waiting (although they could be minor aspects of a larger picture). 

 Some ideas for what to write about include:
-What you heard (his ideas - what were his ideas and what did you think of his ideas?)
-How he said it (how did he say what he said and how did it come off to you? )
-What you think about what you heard
-The crowd (who were they race, dress, etc..)
-The staff (age, race, etc...of Clinton's support staff)

Grading: 
10 points - paragraph answering essential question
5 points - reacting to two fellow students work
= 15 points

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