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.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

You will write a quiz on Chapter 12: The Middle East. You will also read Chapter 13: Nationalism in Asia .

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Today, we saw some presentations from news bureau. Students also worked on reading Chapter 12: the Middle East. You will have a quiz on this chapter tomorrow. Additionally, we will see the rest of the presentations tomorrow.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Today, we will finish the notes on Chapter 11 (Super power detente) and then you will watch the documentary "Romania's Children" which will provide you with an overview of the situation in Romania under his rule (also on pages 196-197). HOMEWORK: be ready for tomorrow's presentation. Read chapter 12: The Middle East, for Thursday.

Monday, May 25, 2009

Today you were to hand in your answers to questions given last week on Chapter10. You were then given a bit of time to work on Wednesday's presentation. Finally, I handed out my notes from Chapter 11 (Super Power Detente) with blanks so that we could discuss this era. You were to have read this chapter on the weekend so this would be review. We got up to the Reagan erea.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Today, you will answer questions 16 to 33 in the Cold War questions booklet you were working on yesterday. This weekend, read Chapter 11: Superpower Detente(pages 195 - 207).

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Today, I overviewed the rest of the year (broke down the classes) and we discussed the Cold War (chapter 10). The notes are in your portfolio if you were not here.
Tonight, you are to answer questions 1 to 15 (listed below) by reading Chapter 10.


Name two results of the Second World War that led to the Cold War. (value: 2)

Name the three issues that defied resolution at Potsdam in 1945. Compare the positions of the USA and the USSR on these issues. (value: 3)

Explain the disagreement that erupted over Germany. (value: 2)

What was the “Polish question”? (value: 1)

What caused the Soviet-American confrontation in Iran? How was the issue resolved? (value:2)

Why was Turkey considered of strategic importance to the Soviet Union? (value: 1)

What was the Truman Doctrine? What was its significance for American foreign policy? (value: 2)

Explain George Kennan’s role in shaping American foreign policy. (value: 2)

What was the Marshall Plan? Explain why the United States implemented the Marshall Plan. (value: 3)

What were the results of the Marshall Plan for Western Europe? What were the results for the United States? (value: 3)

What was the significance of the Communist coup in Czechoslovakia in 1948? (value: 2)

What were the causes and results of the Berlin Blockade? (value: 3)

Describe the NATO agreement. How is it significant in international power politics? (value: 3)

What was the Cominform? What was its significance? (value: 4)

Explain how Tito was able to remove Yugoslavia from Stalin’s grip without suffering the fate of Czechoslovakia. (value: 4)

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Today, you will work on your major News Bureau Assignment. This will be presented on May 27th.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Today, you wrote your economics unit exam. Tomorrow, we will head into the post war years and modern era. This is the last part of the course so be here and be open to the work you will need to do to succeed!

Friday, May 15, 2009

Today, you worked on essay building. As a class, you finished refining the first five paragraphs. I then gave you a case study which you were to refine as well.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Today, you will do a quiz on Canada's Mixed Economy". You will then study economic systems (green booklet) for your test on Tuesday, May 19. We will then take the notes you guys examined and, by hand, create an outline of the essay we have been working on (an examplar).

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

This is a news bureau day.