Thursday, June 11, 2009

Today, we discussed the Part A portion of the exam. We focused on the types of ways to look at the stem and question and how to tie it to the philosophers. You also requested further information from me (quotes, sheet of previously used topics, and an exemplar) I will get these together for you for tomorrow.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Today we finished discussing the questions from previous exams and moved on to notes on the philosophers which some of you were confused about. I then handed out a list of terms you are expected to know/learn this year (review) and the exam bulletin. Bring it to class tomorrow.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Today, we worked further on the questions from previous exams. This is being used to determine areas of strength and weakness as well as to create understanding on how to approach these types of questions.

Monday, June 8, 2009

Today, we will process through the information you have been reading up on and talk about more current issues. Starting tomorrow, we will review for the exam. This is a good time to discuss questions that have been confusing you (yes, Bailey... we will!!! sorry about that) and try to reach a real understanding of th ideologies of those who share this planet with us.

Friday, June 5, 2009

Today, you will read Chapter 17, The Legacy of the Soviet Collapse. I want you to make notes on this chapter and keep in mind that it is dated but does show how things changed rapidly in this region. I then want you to answer questions 1, 3, 4, 5, 6,8 and 10. These are due for Monday.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Today, you will read and make notes on the Gorbachev Revolution (Chapter 16). Make notes by organizing them the way they are in the overview. I then want you to answer questions 2 and 5 on page 302. These are due tomorrow.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Today, you will read Chapter 15: The Global Power Structure (1975 - 1990). In this chapter, you will see how the structure has changed since the mid 70's. I want you to make brief notes and then focus on the summary to ensure you understand. Then, I want you to answer all the questions on page 285. If you do this in point form and write them out BEFORE you start reading (but READ anyway, not just look for answers...) it will simplfy the process. These are due on Thursday or the first day back if you are not here.

Tuesday, Juhne 2, 2009

Today, you were to read Chapter 14: China after 1945. You then had to create a visual of the main points or notes that clearly identified the main points. As a class, the students here broke up the work, discussed it as a whole and developed notes. We then discussed it again. If you were not here, these are due the day you get back.

Monday, June 1, 2009

You will answer the following questions on page 245 relating to Nationalism in Asia (chapter 13).
Questions: 1 - 16. These are due tomorrow.