Block Day Agenda

Today I will be checking notes from last week, informing students of their current grades and any missing work. In addition, we will be studying the Rwandan genocide this week, watching clips and identifying the stages of genocide that we see.

HOMEWORK for THURSDAY: Finish the reflection questions on Worksheet 1.

For Tuesday

On Tuesday May 28, I will be checking notes. NOTES AND A WRITING UTENSIL SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO CLASS.

I will be checking for the following:

From Monday:
A 3 sentence reflection on the Armenian video (how did it make you feel? What was the message?)
An example from each of the 8 stages of Armenian genocide

From Tuesday:
The 5W's and How of the Cambodian Genocide

From Block Day:
A 3-5 sentence reflection on when the U.S. should intervene in genocides (Elie Wiesel quote that we must "always"intervene versus Bill Clinton's speech that we should help when we can -- who do you agree with? Would you put your life on the line to save people you have never met and a country you will never visit? )
The 5W's and How of the Bosnian Genocide

From Friday:
The 5W's and How of the Darfur Genocide

For the 5W's:
Who - The "Us" group, the "Them" Group, and the leader if well known (Pol Pot and Milosevic)
When - Time period
Where - pretty straight forward

(Each of the following should be 2-3 sentences long)
What - brief summary of the genocide, including approximately how many people died)
Why - was it due to race, ethnicity, religion? What was the history of the groups and/or region?
How - How did it occur? Were people relocated? Sent to camps? Were there death squads? (Think organizational stage) Why didn't the U.S./U.N. stop it?

Friday's Agenda

Today we will discussing the Darfur genocide. Students will be taking notes on the key aspects. All genocide notes are due on TUESDAY MAY 28. 

In addition, students will be given some time to make up missing work and complete quiz corrections.

Here are links for Darfur research:

http://www.history.com/topics/darfur-conflict

http://worldwithoutgenocide.org/genocides-and-conflicts/darfur-genocide

Here is a link to a video of childrens' drawings of their memories:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml10CnaICk8

Monday's Video

Monday's video for the reflection:

Prezi on the Bosnian Genocide, Elie Wiesel quote, and Bill Clinton speech on Bosnia

Once again, the industrious researchers in 5th period found a prezi on the 8 stages of the Bosnian Genocide. 

And here is quote from Elie Wiesel on genocide:

Lastly, here is a speech from Bill Clinton discussing the Bosnian peace accord and America's role. 

Block Day Agenda

Today we will be discussing the Bosnian genocide of the mid-90s, as well as the US and UN response to the action. In addition, we will be discussing the genocide trial of Gen. Efrain Rhos Montt of Guatemala and the disaster in Oklahoma.

Tuesday's Agenda

Today we will be discussing the Cambodian genocide. We will watch a short clip from a survivor about what it was like to grow up under Pol Pot's reign of terror, and discuss what could have been done to stop it.

There is no homework this week due to MAPS testing. All late work must be submitted by June 3rd for credit. 

Prezi on the 8 stages of the Armenian Genocide

http://prezi.com/orf7impymbgm/copy-of-the-eight-gruesome-stages-of-the-armenian-genocide/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=prezi_landing_related_solr&utm_campaign=prezi_landing_related_author

Monday's Agenda

This week we will be looking at genocides that have taken place throughout history. Today, we will be discussing the Armenian genocide in the early 20th century. We will watch a short clip on the genocide, and read short passage summarizing the event. Once that is completed, students will note in their spirals examples of each stage of genocide from the Armenian conflict.

There is no homework this week due to MAPS testing. 

This Week's Agenda

-- Sorry for the delay, but I was in a Project Citizen Whirlwind. Great job students! --

Monday/Tuesday - Project Citizen Presentations
Wednesday (Block) - Discussion of Current Events, specifically the genocide trial of General Efrain Rios Montt in Guatemala.
Thursday (Early Release) - Return and Review of the Genocide Open Note Quiz. Directions for corrections listed below.
Friday (Band/Orchestra/Chorus Field Trip) - Discussion of Kristallnacht and written response

There is no homework this week or next due to MAPS testing. 

Friday's Agenda in the Computer Lab

Today is the last day in the computer lab to work on Project Citizen. Goals for today -

1) Finalize Speech

- Add proper transitions
- Delete all notes, script should only include your speech parts
- Insert which slide should be shown during which part of your speech

2) Complete Presentation

- Share with bbrandstrader@nssd112.org- Make sure theme/font is consistant

- 5th - Light Gradient/Arial
- 6th - Dark Gradient/Arial
- 8th - Wave/Trebuchet
- 9th - Spotlight/Trebuchet

- Share with bbrandstrader@nssd112.org- 5-8 slides that are easy to read
- Share with bbrandstrader@nssd112.org

3) Reminder about Dress Code

- Boys - collared shirt, dress pants, dress shoes
- Girls - skirt (knee length), dress, or business pants, nice top, shoulders covered

- You do not have to wear these clothes all day, however, you DO NOT have time to change during our period. Must be dressed by the start of your presentation.

PROJECT CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS!!!

For the past two months, 7th grade social studies classes have been working diligently on Project Citizen, analyzing issues in our community and researching alternative policies. On May 13th and 14th, Mr. White's and Mr. Brandstrader's classes will be presenting their public policy solutions in the Edgewood Auditorium. 

Family members, community members, and other Edgewood classes are invited to join us and be part of our audience. Presentations will be held during the following times:

Monday, May 13 (Block Day):

White Period 3 - 9:20-10

White Period 5 - 10:40-11:20

White Period 8 - 12:00-12:40 (during 7th grade lunch)

Tuesday, May 14 (A Day): 

White Period 4 - 10:20-11

Brandstrader Period 5 - 11-11:40

Brandstrader Period 6 - 11:50-12:30

Brandstrader Period 8 - 12:30- 1:10 (during 7th grade lunch) 

Brandstrader Period 9 - 2:00-2:40

See you there! 

Goals for Tuesday in the Computer Lab

Today in the computer lab...

1) Finalize your PC script. Make sure to clearly state who is speaking which parts. 

EXAMPLE: 

JOAKIM: Today we are going to be talking about Project Citizen in Mr. Brandstrader's 10th period Social Studies. We are talking about the problem of too many TVs in the lunch room. 

NATE: That's right Joakim. With the money we are spending on those TVs, we could buy air conditioning for the whole school and 2 chromebooks for every student!

TAJ: I'm not sure if that's correct Nate, but we all know that no one likes the TVs... 

2) Share it with me (bbrandstrader@nssd112.org). It is every member's responsibility to make sure the doc is shared. If I do not have it by the end of the day, points will be deducted from every group member. 

3) Work on visual portion of the presentation. Here is a great example of how your slides should look:

5th Period Social Studie...Bullying

This Week's Agenda (5/6-5/10)

Monday - Holocaust Museum Field Trip
Tuesday - Finish Project Citizen Script, work on Project Citizen Visual Presentation
Block Day - Practice Project Citizen Presentation in the Auditorium
Friday - Finish Project Citizen Visual Presentation, resolve any last issues before presenting on TUESDAY MAY 14.