History Classes 23 May 2008

Current Events

The current events portion of today’s classes was made up of the current events quiz.

Period One: History 30

Following today’s current events test the class began working on the Forces of Nationalism group assignment. The assignment is due next Thursday, May 25, at the start of class:

All of the information required can be found in your text Chapters 20 and 21. Additional resources can also be used, remember not to plagiarize.

1. Explain what Canada’s external affairs policy has been when dealing with foreign countries. Provide examples of when we have strayed from this. (4mks)

2. Explain what you know about each of the following and what role Canada played in each of them: (3mks each)

a) Cold War b) Vietnam War

c) Korean War d) Cuban Missile Crisis

e) Suez Crisis f) Gouzenko Affair

g) Marshall Plan h) Ogdensburg agreement

i) Hyde Park Declaration j) Keynesian Economics

3. Explain what each of the following international organizations are and the role Canada plays in each organization: (2mks each)

a) NATO b) United Nations

c) UNEF d) NORAD

4. Define each of the following and explain the role they have played with in Canada:

a) The Indian Act of 1951 (3mks) b) Abolition of Capital punishment (2mks) c) Expo 67 (3mks) d) NAC (2mks)

5. Explain how each of the following impacted Canadian internal developments:

a) The Canadian Bill of Right 1960 (4mks)

b) The Canadian Flag Debate 1965 (3mks)

c) The Royal Commission on the Status of Women (3mks)

6: Canada saw a growing relationship with the United States related to continental defense. Explain Canada’s role in each of the following:

a) The Pinetree Line (2mks)

b) The Mid-Canada Line (2mks)

c) The DEW Line (2mks)

d) The Avro Arrow (4mks)

7 Canadian domestic politics continued to evolve explain the significance of the following:

a) The Mackenzie-King Legacy (3mks) b) Louis St. Laurent Legacy (3mks)

c) The 15 Percent Promise (2mks) d) The Diefenbaker Legacy (3mks)

8. Define and explain the effect of each of these on postwar Canadian society: (3mks ea.)

a) Displaced Persons b) The Auto Pact (1965) c) National Medicare d) Canada Pension Plan

9. Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949 completing confederation. Outline the three choices open to Newfoundland prior to 1949. Explain the circumstances leading to Newfoundland’s joining. (5mks)

Period Two: History 20

Following the current events test the class had 10 minutes to complete page one of their jigsaw. The class then met in expert groups for 15 minutes to share and create the best answers possible before being broken into heterogeneous groups to complete the activity.

Period Four: History 30

Following the current events test the class continued to work on the Forces of Nationalism assignment outlined in Period One. The assignment is to be typed, placed in the proper order and handed in at the beginning of Thursday, May 25.

Period Five: History 10

Following the jigsaw quiz the class had time to complete the four questions from yesterday before they were taken up in a whole class discussion.

History Classes 22 May 2008

Current Events

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

• U.N. Secretary General Ban Kai Moon met with Burmese military leaders in an effort to get the ruling Junta to accept greater aid from surrounding countries to alleviated the suffering of the people affected by the cyclone.
• The Supreme Court of Canada upheld a court of appeal ruling that Martin Mustaffa wrongfully sued the Culligan water company after finding a fly in a bottle of water. A lower court ruling awarded him $341,000 for his suffering. The Ontario Court of Appeal overturned that and ordered Mustaffa to pay Culligan’s legal fees.
• Oil reached over $135/barrel in overnight trade. This price is more than twice that of a year ago. A Calgary based analyst says that Canadians are unconcerned as gas consumption ha declined less than 1%.
• Ford Motor Company has cut production of pick ups and SUVs by 15%. The reduction is due to high gas prices leading to lower sales. There are talks of increasing small car production.
• Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Chief of Staff, Ian Brody will resign from his position. Brody has been under increased scrutiny following the leak of a confidential memo from Barak Obama indicating that he would not seek to renegotiate NAFTA. The revalation hurt Obama’s campaign in Ohio.
• Cameco the world’s largest uranium producer is investigating the potential leeching of toxic wastes from a uranium processing facility into Lake Ontario. The company says that water levels have not changed in the nine years of monitoring. The facility is scheduled to reopen at the end of this year.

All classes have current events tests tomorrow.

Peroid One: History 30

Following current events the last final presentation on Canada’s role in World War One was given. The class then viewed “A Land of Promise 1945-1954.” The accompanying viewing guide was being taken up when the bell rang.

Period Two: History 20

Following current events the class began working on the Cold War Confrontation Jigsaw. The first page should be nearly completed as there will only be 10 minutes given at the start of tomorrow’s class. The second of yesterday’s Cold War assignments are due Monday at the start of the class.

Period Three: History 20/Band

The class wrote the Unit Three exam today.

Period Four: History 30

Following current events the class viewed “A Land of Promise 1945-1954.” The accompanying viewing guide was being taken up. The class then began the Forces of Nationalism group assignment.

Period Five: History 10

Following current events the class worked on “The Territorial Evolution of Germany” assignment. There were also notes on the Changing balance of power and four questions to accompany the notes:

“France after the war with Prussia” and “The power of Emperors” pp. 154-155, 156

1. Explain the impact of the Treaty of Frankfurt on France. How was this agreement greeted by the people of Paris?
2. What political issues continued to divide France in the 1870s? Identify two signs of France’s renewed power.
3. Explain the role of the French overseas empire in rebuilding the prestige of the nation.
4. Explain the problems created by the growth of public opinion and the presence of minorities in the states of Europe.

History Class 21 May 2008

Current Events

The following headlines made up the top news stories today:

• US Senator Teddy Kennedy has been in hospital where he was diagnosed with brain cancer. He will soon be release from Massachusetts’s General Hospital. Kennedy will undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
• Oil rose to over $130 US a barrel in July futures over concerns about possible supply problems in the coming months. This has spurred a 1.7% rise in the monthly inflation rate.
• Barak Obama now has a commanding lead in the democratic primaries after winning in Oregon. Clinton won in Kentucky, but has fallen too far behind in the delegate race as Obama secured a majority.
• A Chinese woman was rescued from the rubble of her home after being trapped for 192 hours. Chinese authorities have switched their priorities from rescue to victim identification using DNA, and trying to provide shelter for the 5 million homeless.
• Investigators are digging on Charles Manson’s California ranch. There is a belief that new bodies will be discovered and digging will continue tomorrow, nearly forty years after the initial discoveries in 1969.
• A fire at a Nickel mine in Thompson, Manitoba resulted in the evacuation of 500 people. The workers were from one of the main structures and arson is not suspected at this time.
• Garbage is piling up on the streets of Naples, Italy. There has been no garbage pickup since December and officials are blaming full landfills, while others blame the government and the mafia.
• According to recent statistics tourists coming to Canada has reached an all time low. People are blaming the high Canadian dollar and other factors like high gas prices.

Period One: History 30

Following current events the class completed presentations. There is only one group left to present.

Period Two: History 20

Following current events the class began the Cold War Chronology assignment and an assignment on the Cold War alliance structure. For tomorrow’s class one of the two assignments needs to be completed.

Period Four: History 30

Following current events the class completed the presentations on Canada’s Role in World War Two. The class then discussed the questions from the video outlining Candian involvement in the war.

Period Five: History 10

Following current events those students who were in yesterday’s class completed the jigsaw. Those who were missing worked on the jigsaw. There will be a jigsaw quiz on Friday, May 23.

History Classes 20 May 2008

Current Events

The following headlines made up the stories of today’s news:

• The Chinese government has now confirmed 40,000 plus dead and 5 million homeless as a result of last week’s earthquake. A survivor was rescued yesterday after being trapped for 170 hours.
• Democratic primaries in Kentucky and Oregon today will hopefully settle the democratic presidential nomination race between Barak Obama and Hilary Clinton.
• Britain has approved the use of hybrid embryos to create stem cells. The process uses animal embryos impacted with human DNA to create stem cells. There is hope for breakthrough research as a result.
• Burmese cyclone victims are finally receiving aid as the ruling Junta is allowing aid from neighbouring countries into the country. The people in the hardest areas are now receiving aid and supplies. The Burmese government has raised the number of dead to 78,000 and the number missing to 56,000.
• For the first time ever the Toronto Stock Exchange rose above the 15,000 mark. It then fell off from the high. The index is up 24% over this time last year.
• The number of misdiagnosed cancer sufferers is largest in Manitoba, Ontario and Newfoundland. Roy from Winnipeg was misdiagnosed with Pancreatic cancer and received
• Four members of the Philidelphia police were dismissed and four others suspended following the beating of a drug investigation suspect in west Philadelphia, The officers were taped beating the man; the beating came only two days after the murder of a police sergeant.
• An Ohio man, Donald Fugate, escaped from custody while waiting for arraignment at court. The door to the holding cell was left open and the suspect ran out of the courtroom. He was arrested two hours later by police.

Period One: History 30

Following the current events portion of class presentations about Canada’s role in World War Two were begun. After some technical difficulties five of the presentations were completed.

Period Two: History 20

Following the current events portion of class a PowerPoint on the background and origins of the Cold War was presented. A listening guide accompanied the presentation for students to complete during viewing.

Period Three: History 20/Band

The comprehensive oral review for Thursday’s exam was completed today. The class then began to work on unit four’s Detente and Resistance Jigsaw, or prepare for their exam.

Period Four: History 30

Following the current events portion of the class presentations on Canada’s Role in World War Two were started. Four of the presentations were completed.

Period Five: History 10

Following the current events portion of class there was homework check on the first page of the German Unification jigsaw. The class then had time to complete the assignment. Those members of the class present were split into two groups to work on completing the activity.

History Classes 16 May 2008

Current Events

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

• A 5 year old child was miraculously rescued after being trapped for 80 hours in China. Chinese officials now say that the death toll has risen to 22,000; there are concerns that it could rise higher than the 300,000 killed in a 1976 quake. 200,000 homes have been destroyed and nearly 4 million have been damaged beyond repair. Refugees are clogging the roads and hamper the efforts of 130,000 rescue personnel.
• The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has ruled that the Crown is responsible for demonstrating that youths committing violent crimes require adult sentences. Previously, the Defence had to prove that adult sentences were not warranted. The Conservatives waited for the decision before introducing amendments to the Youth Criminal Justice Act that would require mandatory adult sentences for violent youth crimes.
• It is expected that thousands will attend the public funeral of Michael Starker, the 83rd Canadian killed in Afghanistan. The funeral will be held in Calgary.
• A recent Canadian study has demonstrated that Vitamin D plays a significant role in Breast Cancer survival for women. Those with adequate to high levels of vitamin D are 94% less likely to have cancer spread to other areas in the next decade, and a significantly higher survival rate.
• It is expected that the Federal government will announce the banning of 200 chemicals used to produce consumer goods ranging from breast implants to chewing gum. The controversy surrounds the use of vinyl acetate and silicone.
• Lionel Ketola, a married gay man, will be ordained as a minister in the Lutheran Church. The Church will not recognize him, as Church regulations require Gay minister to be celibate. Ketola believes that this will be an important first step for gay couples.
• The international sport governing body says that South African disabled Sprinter Oscar Pistorius will be allowed to compete against able bodied athletes for a spot in the Olympic Games. He had been originally barred because of the carbon fibre blades used by the double amputee sprinter.

Period One: History 30

Following current events the class view Mackenzie-King and the Conscription Crisis. A discussion of the accompanying questions was completed after the video. The presentations on Canada’s Role in World War Two will begin on Tuesday, May 20.

Period Two: History 20

Following current events the class completed the notes and an assignment on the Holocaust. The assignment questions were discussed and student learned how easy it is to take the first step toward genocide.

Period Three: History 20/Band

The class reviewed the Unit Three materials ahead of next Thursday’s Unit Three Exam. The class will complete the review with first few minutes of Tuesday’s class before starting Unit Four.

Period Four: History 30

Following current events the class view Mackenzie-King and the Conscription Crisis. A discussion of the accompanying questions was completed after the video. The presentations on Canada’s Role in World War Two will begin on Tuesday, May 20.

Period Five: History 10

Following current events the class discussed the questions from Italian unification. Notes on German Unification were completed and page one of the German Unification jigsaw was begun. The first page is due on Tuesday, May 20.

The review for next week’s unit exam was handed out at the end of the period.

History Classes 15 May 2008

Current Events

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

• The Chinese government believes time is running out and efforts will soon shift from rescue to body recovery. Latest estimates place the growing death toll as high as 50,000; in some regions 80% of the populous was killed, including nearly 1,000 school children. The Chinese government has made an appeal for rescue equipment as it struggles to reach the most remote communities. Infrastructure and roads have been destroyed and apartment buildings have become piles of rubble. There is growing public anger over the workmanship involved in the construction and the emergency response measure of the government.
• A report by the U.K. government says the death toll in Burma could reach 200,000. This is higher than Red Cross estimates of 128,000 and twenty times higher than Burmese government estimates. The number of displaced and homeless is said to be 2 million and recent rains are making conditions desperate, as aid agencies warn of a second rash of deaths due to living conditions.
• Barak Obama has accused Bush of “cowboy diplomacy” after Bush said that people willing to talk with extremist leaders were similar to the people willing to deal with Hitler. Obama has referred to appeasement when dealing with Islamic extremists.
• John Edwards has announced that he will support Obama as the Democratic Presidential Candidate at the upcoming National Convention. Obama hopes that Edwards white working class supporters will support his campaign.
• The Canadian Auto Workers Union has reached a tentative agreement with GM. It is believed that details of the agreement are similar to the one recently reached with Ford. The agreement comes on the heels of last weeks announcement of 1,200 layoffs at the Windsor transmission plant. The union is still in negotiations with Chrysler.
• The US government has placed polar bears on their threatened species list. The report says that the bears will be extinct in the next 45 years if climate change and polar ice cap loss continues at its current rate. 2/3 of the world’s bears live in Canada, and environmental groups are criticizing the government for the lack of a Canadian response. Inuit leaders are upset at the potential loss of US sport hunters.
• Migrating frogs are moving through Bakersfield California. The migration will pass in a few days and the frogs will have moved to a new site.

Period One: History 30

Following the current events discussion the class went to room 105 for their final preparation day for World War Two presentations. Presentations will take place on Tuesday, May 20.

Period Two: History 20

Following current events the class completed the viewing of Saving Private Ryan. The viewing guide was then discussed in a whole class discussion. The class then moved on to look at the Holocaust that accompanied the Second World War, a reading and question package covering this was handed out. Accompanying notes were started and will be completed tomorrow.

Period Four: History 30

Following current events the class returned to room 105 for their final day to work on World War Two presentations. Presentations will take place on Tuesday, May 20.

Period Five: History 10

Following current events the class was given some time to prepare and then Italian Unification interviews were then conducted. The quality of the interviews varied greatly. All interviews were completed by the end of the period. German unification will begin tomorrow.

History Classes 14 May 2008

Current Events

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

• Deadly helicopter crash in Cranbrook B.C. killed four people including one person on the ground. Investigator are still looking into the cause of the crash. The person killed on the ground was a pedestrian who was in Canada from Kenya, on a student visa. The rest were all from the Cranbrook area.
• China has revised the death estimates for the earthquake down to 15,000. However, the damage to roads and infrastructure are causing problems for rescuers. The Chinese government says it has 100,000 people involved in search and rescue operations. According to authorities in communities close to the epicentre villages are gone and in one community 7,000 out of 10,000 were killed.
• Aid continues to arrive very slowly in Burma. The actions of the ruling military are greaty hampering aid efforts. As people struggle to survive, weather forecasters are saying that storms in the Indian Ocean could form Cyclones that may hit Burma. This would be a hard blow for the 2 million people in need in the country.
• Hilary Clinton says she will fight on after winning the West Virginia primary with 60% of voter support. Clinton says super delegates should not write her off before the Democratic Convention. Clinton and Obama will now focus on Mississippi as the next primary.
• Brigadier Dennis Thompson has taken over from Guy Laroche as Canadian commander in Kandahar Afghanistan. Thompson hopes to be albe to focus on reconstruction during his time as Canadian force commander.
• According to the American Insurance Institute the Smart Car is the safest vehicle in its class. The car was awarded number 1 rating from front and side impacts and a number 2 for restraint systems. The vehicle’s stability and traction control systems also aided its high rating.

Period One: History 30

Following current events the class went down to room 105 for our second last day for Canada’s role in World War Two presentations.

Period Two: History 20

Following current events the class continued viewing Saving Private Ryan. There will be 10 minutes needed from tomorrow’s class to finish the viewing which will be followed by a discussion of the viewing guide.

Period Four: History 30

Following current events the class returned to the computer lab for our second last day for Canada’s role in World War Two presentations.

Period Five: History 10

Following current events the class continued working on the Unification of Italy. The first side of yesterday’s assignment sheet is due and was checked in class. The class was then given time to complete a chart of the relevant leaders connected to Italian unification. Following that an interview assignment was given out and students drew their role as either interviewer or interviewee from hat. The evaluation criteria checklist was handed out and time given to create questions and research possible answers.

Assessment of Interviewer

CRITERIA	DETAILS/SPECIFICS	MET	NOT MET
Variety of Questions	Fact and Opinion
	Seeking Information
	Seeking an understanding of information
	Applying information
	Seeking solutions
	Making judgments
Tactics of Interviewer	Linking answers
	Expressing opinions
	Making direct requests
	Pausing
Attitude of Interviewer	Ability to listen
	Flexibility
	Politeness
	Showing appreciation

Assessment of Interviewee

CRITERIA	DETAILS/SPECIFICS	MET	NOT MET
Variety of Questions	Fact and opinion
	Giving information
	Offering solutions
Information provided by Interviewee	Sufficient
	Quality
Tactics of Interviewee	Linking answers
	Expressing opinion
	Direct response
	In character
Attitude of Interviewee	Ability to listen
	Flexibility
	Politeness
	In character
	Showing appreciation

History Classes 13 May 2008

Current Events

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

• Death toll has risen dramatically to 12,000 in yesterday’s 7.9 magnitude earth quake in China. In some locations 80% of buildings have collapsed or been damaged. The search is still underway for survivors and Chinese government has sent 50,000 troops to aid in rescue and clean up operations.
• 34 stingrays died mysteriously at the Calgary Zoo over the last four days. They are investigating the causes.
• Brigadier General Guy Laroche, Canadian commander in Afghanistan, is stepping down and will be replaced by Brigadier Dennis Thompson. Laroche believes we have made significant progress in Kandahar, Panjway, and Afghanistan.
• Prime Minister Harper announced a $30 billion military spending plan for the next 20 years. The goal will be to increase troop numbers and upgrade older equipment. Liberals have criticized the plan as too far seeing for a minority government.
• The federal government has announced new fines for inaccurate gas pumps increasing the fine from $1,000 to $10,000 per occurrence and will require certification every two years.
• GM has announced that 1,200 workers will be laid off in 2010 at a Windsor transmission plant. The Canadian Auto Workers Union (CAW) has given GM a deadline of tomorrow to announce buy out plans and compensation packages for those effected.
• Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip are visiting Turkey. The Queen will lay a wreath at the tomb of Kemal Attaturk and the city of Bursa, the old Ottoman capital.

Period One: History 30

Following the viewing and discussion of current events the class went to room 105 to work on their World War Two presentation assignment.

Period Two: History 20

Following current events the class continued viewing Saving Private Ryan.

Period Four: History 30

Following current events the class returned to room 105 to work on their World War Two presentations.

Period Five: History 10

Following current events the class handed in the European Territorial Evolution map assignment. There was a homework check on the Crimean War questions which were then taken up before the class moved on the the Unification of Italy. The first page of the handout dealing with the unification of Italy is due tomorrow.

History Classes 12 May 2008

Current Events

The following stories made up the headlines for today’s current events:

• An earthquake in China injured at least 10,000 people. As many as 3,000 to 5,000 were killed including hundreds of students as schools collapsed. The earthquake measured 7.8 on the Richter scale and was felt as far away as Pakistan.
• The UN will nolonger send food and other aid materials to Burma because the military is hoarding the aid supplies and not sending it to the people effected. The first US aid flight arrived in Rangoon.
• President Bush says that the US will work hard to help communities devastated by weekend storms in Oklahoma where 6 people were injured and in Missouri where 15 died and Georgia where one person was killed.
• The owner and founder of Taser International will testify before a B.C. hearing into the safety of the devices. This is all due to the death of a Polish man who died as a result of being Tasered by the RCMP.
• The Canadian oil and gas company Encana announced that it will split into two different companies by 2009: one concentrating on oil production and the other focused on natural gas, as a result shares went up nearly $5.00.
• Calgary based WestJet has announced that they will be adding a fuel surcharge of up to $45 per ticket to offset the rising cost of fuel. This follows an earlier move by Air Canada to include a surcharge of up to $80 per ticket.

Period One: History 30

The class started with the review quiz of the From Boom to Bust jigsaw. After the quiz the class watched and discussed the news. Following the discussion of the news we headed to the computer lab to work on a World War Two presentation assignment. Student groups are responsible for creating class presentations on the following topics:

Topics

1. Fascism in Canada

2. Canadian-American relations (Hyde Park and Ogdensburg)

3. A industrial country: women and the development of the home front

4. The Dieppe Raid 1942

5. Canadian prisoners held by the Japanese

6. Canadians on D-Day

7. Canadian involvement in the Italian Campaign

8. Royal Canadian Air Force and the air war in Europe

9. Canadian Women and the war

10. Royal Canadian Navy and the Battle of the Atlantic

You will gather the necessary information and present it to the class. Your presentation can take the form of a power point presentation, a conventional presentation, or a news cast.

Your researches should lead to the creation of 1) a time line chronicling significant events dealing with you r topic; 2) a listing and description of important figures (minimum 3), and 3) its significance to Canadian involvement in the Second World War. 4) How it changed Canada’s relationship with the Allies or the world. 5) Your group must also provide a handout for the class with the important dates and figures summarized for their use and benefit.

Evaluation

Timeline - 10; Important Figures - 15; Significance - 10; Class handout - 15; Peer evaluation- 5: Total - 50

Period Two: History 20

Following current events the class began viewing Saving Private Ryan. There is an accompanying question sheet to guide student viewing of the film.

Period Four: History 30

The class started with the review quiz of the From Boom to Bust jigsaw. After the quiz the class watched and discussed the news. Following the discussion of the news we headed to the computer lab to work on a World War Two presentation assignment. For an outline of the topics and the evaluation of the presentations see Period One above.

Period Five: History 10

Following current events the class began by taking up the questions on the Second Republic and Empire in France. Following that discussion there were notes looking at the 1848 Revolutions and notes accompanied by questions on the Crimean War of 1856.

“The Crimean War (1856)”, A Century of Change, pp. 138-139.

1. Explain the motives of Russia for starting the Crimean War. Why did the British and French become involved?

2. Evaluate the role played by Austria in the conflict. How did this effect Austro-Russian relations?

3. Describe the results of the War for: Russia; Britain; France; and the Ottoman Empire.

History Classes 9 May 2008

Current Events

The current events portion of today’s classes was taken up Current Events tests in periods one, two, four and five.

The History 20/Band class Current Events portfolio was due today.

Period One: History 30

Following the current events test the class had 15 minutes to complete their Boom to Bust jigasaw. There will be a jigsaw quiz on the material covered on Monday.

The class then watched a video World War Two: Canada’s Role and completed a viewing guide accompanying the video.

At the end of the class the next assignment on Canada in World War Two was handed out.

World War Two Small Group Assignment

You will study a particular aspect of World War Two. For this assignment you can work in pairs or groups of three. You are required to sign up with me for one of the following topics.

Topics

1. Fascism in Canada

2. Canadian-American relations (Hyde Park and Ogdensburg)

3. Women and the home front

4. The Dieppe Raid 1942

5. Canadian prisoners held by the Japanese

6. Canadians on D-Day

7. Canadian involvement in the Italian Campaign

8. Royal Canadian Air Force and the air war in Europe

9. Canadian Women and the war

10. Royal Canadian Navy and the Battle of the Atlantic

You will gather the necessary information and present it to the class. Your presentation can take the form of a power point presentation, a conventional presentation, or a news cast.

Your researches should lead to the creation of 1) a time line chronicling significant events dealing with you r topic; 2) a listing and description of important figures (minimum 3), and 3) its significance to Canadian involvement in the Second World War. 4) How it changed Canada’s relationship with the Allies or the world. 5) Your group must also provide a handout for the class with the important dates and figures summarized for their use and benefit.

Period Two: History 20

Following the current events test the class return to room 105 for the last day on their World War Two portfolios. The portfolios are due on Monday.

Period Three: History 20/Band

The next installment of the Current Events portfolio was due at the start of today’s class. The following people handed them in: Charity R., Chelsey R., Andi T..

We completed discussing the questions that accompanied Dr. Stranglove. Following the Dr. Strangelove discussion, the class watched Mr. Kennedy - Mr. Khrushchev from the BBC accompanied by a discussion afterward. The period was ended with notes on the Kennedy-Khrushchev notes and questions.

Berlin; Tension Builds and the Cuban Missile Crisis, Global Forces pp. 192-195

1. Explain the problem created by Berlin for East Germany. How did Khrushchev first try to force the West out?
2. Define the diplomatic term détente. Why did Khrushchev back away from earlier attempts at détente?
3. Explain the three possible American responses discussed by leaders following the discovery of missiles in Cuba in October of 1962.
4. Summarize the lessons of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the closest the world has ever come to nuclear war, for: the United States; the Soviet Union; and the United Nations.

Class review handouts for the upcoming test were given out. The test will be on the second class following the return from band tour.

Period Four: History 30

Following the current events test the class had 15 minutes to complete the jigsaw, From Boom to Bust. There will be a jigsaw quiz on Monday.

The class then watched a video World War Two: Canada’s Role and completed a viewing guide accompanying the video.

The class was handed out the small group presentation assignment on Canada in World War Two (see Period One above).

Period Five: History 10

Following the current events test the class had time to complete yesterday’s questions on the Second French Republic and Empire.

When done the questions the students began, and the majority nearly completed the Territorial Evolution of Europe map assignment.

Class was dismissed early to facilitate the handing out of report cards.