Mr. Rogers’ History Weblog

Current Events

The current events portion of today’s classes will be taken up by the current events test. This is the final current events test of the year.

Period One: History 30

Following the current events test the class watched Free Trade Ten Years Later and discussed the proand cons of the Canada-US free trade agreement. The class then completed the notes on Immigration and the Canadian Community.

Period Two: History 20

Following the current events test the class completed the notes from yesterday on Nationalism and Conflict Outside the Cold War. The class then created their own groups and chose topics for the final class presentations of the year on Conflicts Outside the Cold War:

The Cold War confrontation between the Superpowers dominated much of the history of the twentieth century following the end of World War Two. However, history and events in other areas of the world did not cease just because the relations between the USSR and the USA were dominant. The relationships and conflicts outside of the Cold War often affected the Superpowers and many were in some measure influenced by them.

In this assignment you and your group will look closely at the one of the many conflicts that took place during the period of the Cold War or in the years immediately following its conclusion in 1991. These events, though not part of the Superpower confrontation, all had or continue to have a lasting influence on our world today.

Post-war India and Pakistan – Decolonization and Partitioning; p. 238-241

1. Israel and the Arabs – A Jewish homeland amid Arabs; p. 213-17,219
2. The United Nations – Promoting peace, development, and human rights; Chapter 9
3. The Former Yugoslavia – Ethnic nationalism and ethnic cleansing; p. 321-322
4. The War in Afghanistan – Islam against Communism, Al Quaeda’s origins, p. 208-210
5. The Iran-Iraq War – Oil, Islam and the Superpowers; p. 219-221
6. Israel and the Palestinians in the 1990s – Intifada, statehood and a homeland; p. 230-231
7. The First Gulf War 1990-1991 – Hussein, Kuwait, and oil; p. 221,223-224
8. Political Change in Russia – Democracy, oligarchy and economic dislocation; p. 323-326

Your group is responsible for creating a PowerPoint presentation for the class of no less than seven minutes. This should include: 1) necessary background information to understand the topic; 2) the goal of each side in the dispute in question; or of the international organizations involved; 3) the role of the international community in mediating or attempting to solve the problem or conflict; 4) important leaders from each side of the conflict, or of the international organization (minimum three); 5) the long-term significance of the conflict or change to the present state of the world; 6) a handout encapsulating important information and people that can be used by you class mates.

Evaluation: Background-5; Goals-5; International involvement-5; Presentation-12; Significance-10; Class handout-10; important People-15: Total - 62.

Period Four: History 30

Following the current events test the class watched Free Trade Ten Years Later and discussed the proand cons of the Canada-US free trade agreement. The class then completed the notes on Immigration and the Canadian Community.

Period Five: History 10

Following the current event test the class returned to the computer lab to work on their Imperialism Changes the World webquest. Monday’s class will be the final work period as the assignment will be handed in at the start of Tuesday’s class. Students that have not completed it will be sent to Study Hall on Wednesday.

Current Events

The following headlines made up the current events portion of today’s classes:

• Detroit won the Stanley Cup defeatign the Pistbugh Penguiins 3-2 in game six. There is a parade planned for tomorrow. Dan Cleary became the first person from Newfoundland to win the Cup and Coach became the first Saskatchewan born coach to win the cup. It is Detroit’s 4th cup in 11 seasons.
• CAW leaders will meet with GM managers later today. Union members say they will continue to picket until plans to close the plant are scrapped or GM announces a compensation package for workers.
• Obama has secured the Democratic nomination and must now look for a Vice President. Obama’s campaign for change may mean that Hilary Clinton is out of the running.
• In Paris there was a funeral for fashion designer Eves St. Laurent. He was one of several designers that took Paris to the top of the fashion world. He died of brain cancer at age 71.
• In Los Angeles, 135 fire fighters are battling a fire at a three story commercial building. The roof and one wall have collapsed but there is no reports of any injuries.
• In Toronto police have arrested 21 members of the Central American based MS13 gang. Police executed 22 search warrants and seized quantaties of cash, firearms, and coccaine.
• Ed McMahon, former Johnny Carson sidekick, has defaulted on his $4.8 million mortgage and could loose his mansion. McMahon has been unable to work since breaking his neck 18 months ago. He is currently in negotiations with creditors and his home has been for sale for the last two years.

Period One: History 30

Following current events the class completed the assignment on Canada-US economic relations before taking up the questions and moving on to notes on Postwar Immigration.

Period Two: History 20

Following current events

Period Three: History 20/Band

The class returned to room 105 and 108 to work on their Nationalism and Conflict Outside the Cold War presentations.

Period Four: History 30

Following current events the class completed the assignment on Canada-US economic relations before taking up the questions and moving on to notes on Postwar Immigration.

Period Five: History 10

Following current events the class handed in Britain and Its Empire before heading to room 105 and 108 to work on the Imperialism Changes the World web quest.

Current Events

The following headlines made up the current events portion of today’s classes:

• CAW members are picketing outside of General Motors offices in Oshawa after yesterday’s announcement that the truck plant there would close. Union leaders want face to face meetings with GM officials to discuss the plant’s closure and the loss of 1,000 jobs.
• Barak Obama won the Montana Democratic primary. The victory gives him enough delegates to secure the nomination for the November Presidential election.
• John McCain attacked Obama as a politcal novice and that his brand of change is not the change needed by America. McCain also criticized his stance on Iraq and US involvement in that country.
• Canadian Captain Steve Leary was the 84th Canadian killed in Afghanistan. He was killed when the Taliban ambushed his foot patrol south of Kandahar. His body will return to Canada on Friday.
• Thomas Svekla was convicted of murdering Edmonton sex worker, Theressa Innes. However, he was acquitted of killing, Rachel Quinney. Svekla once described himself as the Robert Picton of Alberta, and was caught after a task force looked into the disappearance of 18 sex trade workers.
• Air France is suing the Greater Toronto Airport Authority and the Canadian government after the crash of a jet in 2005 during a thunderstorm. All 309 people survived, but 31 were taken to hospital. The suit alleges that the runway was not long enough and Air France wants $180 million in compensation.
• Astronauts from the space shuttle Disvocery will spoend their first day in the new Japanese Lab that was attached to the International Space Station. The $1 billion lab is the largest module attached to the station and was guided into place by the stations robotic arm.

Period One: History 30

The class began by writing and correcting the Battle for Quebec Jigsaw review quiz. The day’s current events were then watched and discussed, after which notes were taken on the Battle for Universal Medicare. The class ended with an assignment on Canada-US economic Relations, from Ferguson pp. 373-374, 388-390, and 413-414:

1. How has the Canada-US trade relationship changed since World War II?
2. How did many Canadians view growing US investment in the 1960 and 1970s? What three options were open to Trudeau and Canada?
3. Explain how each of the following attempted to increase Canadian control of the economy:
   1. Foreign Investment Review Agency (FIRA):
   2. Petro-Canada:

c. National Energy Policy (NEP):

1. How did Trudeau’s economic policies impact the relationship between the provinces and the Federal government and Canada and the USA?
2. Explain how Mulroney changed Canada’s attitude toward US economic involvement with investment Canada.
3. What motivated Mulroney’s desire to negotiate a Free trade agreement with the United States? What concerns were raised by those who opposed free trade with America?
4. Explain the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on Canadian business. How has the trade relationship changed since 1994?

Period Two: History 20

Following current events there was a home work check on the first page of the Detnet and Resistance jigsaw. The class then moved into expert groups to share, compare and create the best possible answers. Following the expert groups the class was broken up in heterogeneous groups for sharing. The three people absent yesterday wrote their unit three exam.

Period Four: History 30

The class began by writing and correcting the Battle for Quebec Jigsaw review quiz. The day’s current events were then watched and discussed, after which notes were taken on the Battle for Universal Medicare. The class ended with an assignment on Canada-US economic Relations.

Period Five: History 10

Following current events the class took notes on 19th century motives for imperialism arising out of the Industrial Revolution. The class had time to complete their assignment Britain and Its Empire, which is due at the start of tomorrow’s class.

Current Events

The following headlines made up the current events portion of today’s classes:

• General Motors announced that it will be closing four of its truck and SUV plants in North America. The Oshawa truck plant will be closed and 1,000 jobs lost. GM will focus on production of crossover vehicles, hybrids and fuel efficient cars. The company said it will work with unions to try and ease the layoffs.
• The Canadian tourism industry is on the ropes according to industry leaders. The collapse of the industry is the result of high gas prices, the high Canadian dollar, and the slow down in the US economy. Industry leaders want the federal government to help by spicing up Canadian sttractions and making air travel in Canada more affordable.
• The last two democratic primaries will take place in Montana and South Dakota today. Obama hopes that clear victories will give him the support he needs to become the democratic nominee for November’s presidential election. Clinton is in her home state of New York where she will await the results, Obama is in South Dakota.
• Thousand of people turned out for the funeral of Luc Bourdon, at his home town hockey arena including some of his former Canuck teammates, his fiance and family. He was killed last week in a motorcycle accident when he ran into a semi-tractor.
• U.N. General Secretary, Ban Kai Moon is calling on world leaders to deal with the growing food crisis caused by high prices that are leading to food riots and other disturbances in poorer countries. He described hunger as a man made problem and as the worst form of degradation.
• Torrential rains in south-west Germany caused flooding in Killertal with rivers over half a meter above their banks. Hundreds have been evacuated to schools and shelters and three have been killed and ten injured.
• Astronauts from the shuttle Discovery are preparing for their first space walk. The astronauts will attach a Japanese made laboratory to the station and attempt to repair a damaged joint on a solar panel that is limiting power production on the station.

Period One:History 30

Following current events the class had time to complete the Battle for Quebec jigsaw. There will be a quiz on the jigsaw on Wednesday, June 4. The class then took notes on the Social Safety Net and Equalization Federalism. The notes were completed by all present before the end of the class.

Period Two: History 20

The class wrote their unit three exam.

Period Three: History 20/Band

The class worked on their Naionalism and Conflict Beyond the Cold War presentations in room 105. There are two additional work periods in which to complete the assignment before presentations.

Period Four: History 30

Following current events the class had time to complete the Battle for Quebec jigsaw. There will be a quiz on the jigsaw on Wednesday, June 4. The class then took notes on the Social Safety Net and Equalization Federalism. The notes were completed by nearly all present before the end of the class.

Period Five: History 10

The class wrote and corrected the Bismarck’s Legoslative Program jigsaw quiz which was followed by current events. The class then took notes on Imperialism’s Control and Origins. An assignment regarding Britain and its Empire was then handed out to be started at the completion of the notes.

Current Events

The following headlines made up today’s current events portion of each class:

• Christopher Neil the alleged pedophile had his first court appearance in Thailand. Neil is charged with sexually assaulting a 9 year old boy and his trial will have testimony from eight witnesses including the boy assaulted. If convicted Neil will serve his time in a Thai prison as the government has no interest in having him return to Canada.
• Teddy Kennedy will undergo surgery for a malignant brain tumor. Following surgery Kennedy will receive Chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
• A train-school bus accident in eastern France saw five killed and 12 injured. There is no word if any of those killed were children. The accident was near Allignes near the swiss border
• Alexa McDonough has announced that she will not seek reelection. She has served as an MP for Halifax and was first elected in 1997. She was NDP lader from 1995-2003.
• Blank forms for Canadian border services have been lost or stolen according to a recent audit. The audit blames poorly trained people and lax security measures at border locations.
• There was a large fire at Universal Studios in California. The 12 hour blaze destroyed the Back to the Future set that was part of the theme park and cassettes of movies and t.v. series that were shot at Universal. The company says that backups are maintained and nothing was lost.
• Prince William has shipped out on HMS Iron Duke for a two month tour of duty in the Caribbean. The ship will be involved in hurricane relief and drug interdiction. William has already spent a year in the Army and five months in the Air Force.

Period One: History 30

Following current events there was a homework check on the first page of the Battle for Quebec jigsaw. The class was then divided into expert groups to compare and created the best answers. The class was then further divided into sharing groups to complete the exercise.

Period Two: History 20

Following current events the class completed the comprehensive oral review of the unit three materials. Unit four was started with the Detente and Resistance jigsaw. The class will write the Unit three exam tomorrow. The jigsaw is due on Wednesday.

Period Four: History 30

Following current events there was a homework check on the first page of the Battle for Quebec jigsaw. The class was then divided into expert groups to compare and created the best answers. The class was then further divided into sharing groups to complete the exercise.

Period Five: History 10

Following current events the class completed sharing their jigsaw answers before taking notes on the end of the Age of Bismarck. There will be a jigsaw review quiz at the start of tomorrow’s class.

Current Events

The following stories made up the current events portion of today’s classes:

• A crane collapsed in New York city killing at least two people. The crane fell from a 23 story building and landed on an apartment complex. The crane operator is believed to be one of the people killed. Mayor Blumberg is promising an investigation as this is the second crane collapse in the last two months in New York.
• The father, Joshua Lall, is the prime suspect in the murder of three family members and a tenant in Calgary yesterday. He alledgely called his father last week saying he was suffering a mental breakdown. The only survivor of the killing spree was a one year old girl.
• Luc Bourdon, defenseman with the Vancouver Canucks was killed in a collision with a semi tractor on his motorcycle. Investigators believe that inexperience resulted in him losing control and dieing.
• Forest fires in northern Manitoba are threatening the communities of Norway House Cree First Nation and Sheridan. 1,500 people have been evacuated and 75 firefighters and several water-bombers are fighting the blazes. Ontario firefighters have also been sent to help fight the fires.
• A malfunctioning pump on the toilet in the International Space Station has made using the bathroom difficult. A replacement will be delivered by the space shuttle when it visits the station. Discovery is set to lift off on Saturday.

Period One: History 30

Following current events the class completed notes on French-English relations before starting work on the Battle for Quebec jigsaw.

Period Two: History 20

Following current events the class

Period Three: History 20/Band

The class completed notes on The Wold Beyond the Cold War. Following the notes the class began their last presentation assignment of the year on Nationalism and Conflict Beyond the Cold War. Student created groups chose their topics and began work. A copy of the assignment is below:

Nationalism and Conflict Outside the Cold War

The Cold War confrontation between the Superpowers dominated much of the history of the twentieth century following the end of World War Two. However, history and events in other areas of the world did not cease just because the relations between the USSR and the USA were dominant. The relationships and conflicts outside of the Cold War often affected the Superpowers and many were in some measure influenced by them.

In this assignment you and your group will look closely at the one of the many conflicts that took place during the period of the Cold War or in the years immediately following its conclusion in 1991. These events, though not part of the Superpower confrontation, all had or continue to have a lasting influence on our world today.

Post-war India and Pakistan – Decolonization and Partitioning; p. 238-241

1. Israel and the Arabs – A Jewish homeland amid Arabs; p. 213-17,219
2. The United Nations – Promoting peace, development, and human rights; Chapter 9
3. The Former Yugoslavia – Ethnic nationalism and ethnic cleansing; p. 321-322
4. The War in Afghanistan – Islam against Communism, Al Quaeda’s origins, p. 208-210
5. The Iran-Iraq War – Oil, Islam and the Superpowers; p. 219-221
6. Israel and the Palestinians in the 1990s – Intifada, statehood and a homeland; p. 230-231
7. The First Gulf War 1990-1991 – Hussein, Kuwait, and oil; p. 221,223-224
8. Political Change in Russia – Democracy, oligarchy and economic dislocation; p. 323-326

Your group is responsible for creating a PowerPoint presentation for the class of no less than seven minutes. This should include: 1) necessary background information to understand the topic; 2) the goal of each side in the dispute in question; or of the international organizations involved; 3) the role of the international community in mediating or attempting to solve the problem or conflict; 4) important leaders from each side of the conflict, or of the international organization (minimum three); 5) the long-term significance of the conflict or change to the present state of the world; 6) a handout encapsulating important information and people that can be used by you class mates.

Your groups will be limited to three people with the exception of the group choosing the United Nations which can be four because of the size and importance of the topic.

Evaluation

Background-5, Goals-5, International Community-5; Significance-10, Presentation-12; Class handout-10; Important people-15.

Total /67

Period Four: History 30

Following current events the class completed notes on French-English relations before starting work on the Battle for Quebec jigsaw.

Period Five: History 10

Following current events there was a homework check on the first three questions on page one of Bismarck’s Legislative Program Jigsaw. Time was then given to complete the first page and students met as expert groups to share, compare and create the best possible answers to the questions. Mixed or sharing groups were then created and the class began sharing their answers. The jigsaw will be completed on Monday with a quiz on Tuesday.

Current Events

The following headlines made up the current events portion of today’s classes:

• Four members of a Calgary family and one adult tenant were found murdered in their home. The only survivor was a one year old girl. Police officers are continuing their investigation, as some members had difficulty dealing with the grisly scene.
• Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Office committed another gaffe on their European tour releasing information that Italian Prime Minister Berlesconi was changing Italy’s committment to Afghanistan and would allow troops to enter combat operations. Italian officials said this wqas untrue and the PMO is in damage control mode.
• CTV has investigated the levels of BPA in canned foods ahead of the Health Canada recommendations placing Bisphenol A on the toxic substances list.
• In a presentation in England Harper stated that Canada will become a world superpower in clean energy. And says that the developed world can not significantly change levels of green house gas emissions.
• In China’s Sichuan province, the recent earthquake has created 35 lakes many of which contain high levels of toxic chemicals and 5,000 tonnes of chemicals were removed. The risk of flooding has led to the evacuation of 150,000 people from the region and the death toll from the quake has topped 68,000.
• A Toronto judge will decide if a taped interview of Paul Bernardo will be released to the public. Bernardo is serving a life sentence for the murder of Kristin French and Leslie Mahafi. Bernardo’s testimony was instrumental in the release of Robert Baltovich for the murder of Elizabeth Bayne.
• New Brunswick pathologist, Rajopal Menon apologized for misdiagnosing cancer patients. Menon said problems were a result of overwork and a lack of oversight in the diagnosis process.
• The fire marshal of St. Thomas Ontario is investigating the fire that consumed Alma College. The building had been a girls school, but was scheduled for demolition. There was a growing movement to have the building declared a historic site before it burned yesterday afternoon.

Period One: History 30

Following current events the class viewed Optimism and Uncertainty and completed the accompanying viewing guide which was taken up prior to the end of class. The Forces of Nationalism assignment was handed in at the start of class and all but one group handed theirs in on time.

Period Two: History 20

Following current events the class took notes on the Cuban Missile Crisis before watching and discussing a video on the relationship between Kennedy and Khrushchev in the 1960s. The video was discussed before the end of the period.

Period Four: History 30

Following current events the class viewed Optimism and Uncertainty and completed the accompanying viewing guide which was taken up prior to the end of class. The Forces of Nationalism assignment was handed in at the start of class and all but one group handed theirs in on time.

Period Five: History 10

Following current events the class took notes on the start Unit IV: International Rivalry and the Delicate Balance. The remaining time was used to work on the first page of Bismarck’s Legislative Program jigsaw. Students are required to complete questions one, two and three for tomorrow.

Current Events

The following headlines made up the current events portion of today’s classes:

• The Opposition parties are calling for a full inquiry into the Bernier Affair after it was revealed that he left classified documents at this girlfriend, Julie Couillard’s apartment. There are concerns that the scandal will effect information shared with the Canadian government by our allies. The Opposition wants an RCMP investigation.
• Prime Minister Harper is traveling to Italy for new meetings with government officials after meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, a meeting that discussed trade relationships and Canada’s commitment to the environment.
• The B.C. Supreme court has ruled that the Federal government closure of a Vancouver safe injection site is unconstitutional. The ruling will keep the site open for at least another year. The Federal government has not decided if they will challenge the ruling, which breaks Canadian laws on drug possession.
• Taylor Fuchs from White City, Saskatchewan. Was named top male model in the world by Forbes magazine. He is the symbol of the modern metrosexual male.
• Court in Northern France founded Michel Forniret guilty of murder and sexual assualt. His wife Monique Olivier was also convicted of involvement in the rape and murder of at least five girls. The couple received life in prison for their crimes.
• Week old baby place for sale on Craigslist in B.C. for $10,000. The parents were arrested and baby removed from the home. A grandmother looking at the site made the discovery and called police.
• Ehud Olmert, Prime Minister of Israel was called on to step down by his defense minister and leader of the Labour Party, Ehud Barak. Olmert was implicated in accepting cash filled envelopes in testimony during an investigation.

Period One: History 30

Following the current events the class returned to room 105 for their final day to work on the Forces of Nationalism assignment. The completed, typed assignment is due at the start of tomorrow’s class.

Period Two: History 20

The class began by writing their Cold War Conflict jigsaw review quiz. The class then viewed and discussed the day’s current events and time was given to complete the questions on the Korean War from Yesterday. The questions were then taken up before the end of the period.

Period Three: History 20/Band

The class began by wiritng their Detente and Resistance jigsaw review quiz. The class then received the end of the Cold War PowerPoint presentation and the accompanying viewing guide.

Period Four: History 30

Following the current events the class returned to room 105 for their final day to work on the Forces of Nationalism assignment. The completed, typed assignment is due at the start of tomorrow’s class.

Period Five: History 10

The five of the eight members of class who were away yesterday wrote their unit three exam today.

Current Events

The following headlines made up today’s current evetns portion of class:

• Foreign Affairs Ministers, Maxime Bernier was forced to resign after his former girlfriend, Julie Couillard revealed in a T.V. interview that he left classified documents at her house.
• Prime Minister Harper refused to talk to the Press on his four nation European tour, but David Emerson has been named as interim Foreign Affairs Minister.
• Michael Fornier’s attempt to sky dive from 40,000 meters failed after the balloon he was supposed to take escaped early this morning. It was the second time that his sky diving has been thwarted and each balloon costs $500,000.
• NASA’s Phoenix Mars probe spent its first full day on the planet. The probe is preparing to dig into the soil looking for ice that is believed to be trapped less than 30cm beneath the surface. The probe is looking for any evidence of life and a Canadian built weather station will collect climate data.
• According to a Save the Children report, peace keepers and international aid workers are involved in the sexual exploitation of local children. The report looks at investigations that took place in southern Sudan, the Ivory Coast and Haiti.
• Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) President, Margaret Miller is upset by the conditional discharge given to a Halifax police officer after he was convicted of impaired driving. Miller believes that the officer should still have a criminal record even after he has met the terms of his parole.
• Ontario Premier, Dalton McGuinty has announced that Ontario will introduce new laws to make it illegal to use a cell phone or other electronic device while driving. This will include Blackberries, GPS screens and any future developments.
• Doug Kinsman and his family from the Toronto area won $27 million in the lottery. They say it will be work as usual, but the family will go on a cruise and has bought a luxury automobile.

Period One: History 30

Following current events the class continued to work on the Forces of Nationalism assignment in room 105. The completed assignment is due at the beginning of Thursday’s class.

Period Two: History 20

Following the current events the class took notes on the Cold War in Asia and the Korean War. There were questions relating to the Korean War assigned at the end of the notes and are as follows:

The Korean War, Global Forces 3^rd Edition, pp. 161-163, 166

1. Explain the role of the United Nations in the early stages of the Korean War. Why could the UN become involved?
2. Describe the Chinese fears that led to their intervention in Korea in 1950.
3. Summarize the military aspect of the war.
4. Illustrate the impact of the Korean War on the United Nations; and the Korean Peninsula.

Period Four: History 30

Following the current events the class returned to room 105 to work on the Forces of Nationalism assignment. The assignment is due at the beginning of Thursday’s class.

Period Five: History 10

The Class wrote the Unit Three exam today. Two students were absent without excuses.

Current Events

The following headlines made up the current events portion of today’s classes:

• A French man is hoping to complete is record setting parachute jump from the Stratosphere to earth in North Battleford Saskatchewan today. Michael Fornier will use a helium balloon to ascend 40,000 metres before sky diving back to earth.
• NASA’s Phoenix Mars lander has arrived on Mars and is transmitting pictures back to earth. The station will look for sign of life in the Martian soil for the next three months. A Canadian built weather station will investigate the Martian atmosphere.
• deadly storms swept across the US from Texas to Minnesota; hail, heavy rain and tornadoes. At least seven people were killed including a toddler, dozens were injured, and some are still missing.
• Fears of flooding as heavy rain hits Sichuan province in China. There was also a 6.0 aftershock at 68,000 are confirmed dead from the 7.9 earthquake two weeks ago. There are concerns that a dam may burst and cause large scale flooding.
• Obama has received the pledged support of three more super delegates and is 49 short of securing the Democratic nomination.

Period One: History 30

Following current events the class worked in room 105 on their Forces of Nationalism groups assignment.

Period Two: History 20

Following current events the class completed the jigsaw on Cold War Confrontation.

Period Three: History 20/Band

There was a home work check on the first page of the Detente and Resistance jigsaw. The four people who had completed their first page worked together to complete the assignment. There will be a jigsaw quiz on Wednesday.

Period Four: History 30

Following current events the class worked in room 105 on the Forces of Nationalism assignment.

Period Five: History 10

The class started with a current events quiz followed the regular current events. This was followed by time to prepare for tomorrow’s exam on unit three.