Thursday, 23 February 2017

Trench warfare assignment

Due: Monday, March 6th
Format: One page analysis


Prompt:

"If General Bouchereau decided to declare war on General Dorlus during WWI, how would you advise him to proceed?"

Based on what we learned about trench warfare and preparing for our reenactment:

  1. What vital supplies (weapons and ammunitions, medical supplies and rations) would he need to win?  list at least 15
  2. What kind of terrain would he need to find? Explain why terrain is important.
  3. What weapons will he need and how will he have to use them?
  4. What things other than General Dorlus and his army, does General Bouchereau need to worry about? (List 3 and explain them)
  5. Give one piece of personal advice to him: Be specific about the war. State something that went wrong in our reenactment and give him advise on how to avoid that problem.

Wednesday, 1 February 2017

Propaganda in WWI


For each of the following posters write down the following:

1) What country produced it?
2) Describe the picture.
3) Who is it trying to influence? 
4) What does it want the reader to do/feel?

Hand in one sheet of paper, typed 
(can be single-spaced but all other MLA rules apply)
Do not include posters, just use their number.

Hand in on Google Classroom  

(Analyzing the language and imagery will give you important clues)

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Tuesday, 17 January 2017

Monday, 21 November 2016

Cultural Revolution assignment.

  • Pick one person from the Cultural Revolution section. Find non-fiction work they've published. Read a chapter (if it's an article, read the whole article)
    • cite your one source
    • create a works cited page (MLA style)
    • NO wikipedia
    • NO yahoo answers or similar sources.
    • IF WIKIPEDIA IS USED THE PAPER WILL RECEIVE AN INCOMPLETE

  • Create one page summary of the research you've found
    • This means you may quote, paraphrase or summarise your information.
    • You may use bullet points.
    • ALL your work must be facts and data from your sources.
    • Make sure you understand your text and can explain it to another person.
    • Add a one paragraph personal response.
    • Upload to CLASSROOM.  No hard copies will be accepted.


Resources if you need them.

Wednesday, 9 November 2016

Scramble for Africa Assignment

World History B
Topic
Students
1)   Belgian Congo

Michel, Albert, Kendall
2)   South Africa

Terrence  zach Dorah
3)   Liberia

Miryam Elodie Gaetan
4)   Morocco

Chris and Victoria

World History A
Topic
Students
1)   Belgian Congo

Olivia, Isaac, Philip
2)   South Africa

Vanessa, Alisha, Emma
3)   Liberia

Isaac, Sasha, Rodney, tChina
4)   Morocco

Sami, Darine, Alexa



Group Projects Scramble for Africa
4 groups:
1)   Belgian Congo
2)   South Africa
3)   Liberia
4)   Morocco

All Members must show work

Assignment:
Create a 15 minute presentation on your assigned topic.
1.     Research how your country was affected by Europe.
a.     Trace the history of the country as far back as you can go.
b.     Identify which European country had the most effect on your country. Explain how.
c.      Provide a list of resources the country had/has. (why were the Europeans interested in the country?)
d.     What is the current political/economical/social situation in that country now? How is that related to Europe?
You need to:
1)   Provide clear notes to the entire class.
2)   Provide at least one political cartoon FROM THE COLONIAL PERIOD and explain why the cartoon is important to your topic.
3)   Have two outside sources in your presentation
4)   Use any of the following:
a.     posters
b.     Powerpoint
c.      Videos and other media may be used but they can be no longer than 4 minutes.
5)   Provide a separate sheet that explains the work each student has done for the presentation.
6)   All computers used must be tested in advanced to make sure they work. DO NOT rely on the internet during the presentation.


GRADING: worth 30 points,  15p given by the class and 15 by Ms. Stück,  according to a grading rubric for the entire group and individual team grading