The Dropping of the Atomic Bomb

Today we will continue discussing the dropping of the atomic bomb. We will read the leaflet that was dropped throughout Hiroshima prior to the dropping of the atomic bomb, and we will also discuss various opinions related to that decision.

If time remains, we will begin our discussion the internment of Japanese American by studying Executive Order 9066 (CP p.228 ).

HW: Complete the assignment White Light Black Rain for Tues. The film is 1 hr 25 min long minus the 10 min section you will skip. The assignment should take about 1:30-1:45. (I apologize that this is different than I mentioned in class)

Completing Tora! Tora! Tora!

Today we will complete  "Tora! Tora! Tora! The True Story of Pearl Harbor Documentary".

We will also begin discussing the "Dropping of the Atomic Bombs"
For homework due Wed: Read, highlight and annotate (or take notes on) "The Importance of History Textbooks in Japan and the United States” Type a personal response; be sure to include specifics from the article, as well as your own education. Upload your response to turnitin.com

Tora, Tora, Tora (continued)

Today we will continue learning about the attack on Pearl Harbor by watching  "Tora! Tora! Tora! The True Story of Pearl Harbor Documentary".

For homework due Wed: Read, highlight and annotate (or take notes on) "The Importance of History Textbooks in Japan and the United States” Type a personal response; be sure to include specifics from the article, as well as your own education. Upload your response to turnitin.com

Tora, Tora, Tora

Today in class, you will be watching "Tora! Tora! Tora! The True Story of Pearl Harbor Documentary"
As you watch, you will answer the questions (CP p.224-225)

Homework: None - enjoy the weekend!

The Road to Pearl Harbor

What gets included in our historical narrative, and what gets excluded? We will discuss this question as it relates to the 1936 Olympics: "The Century: America's Time" 1936-1941: Over the Edge (45 secs - 4:20 min.)

We will also look at what led Japan to the decision to attack Pearl Harbor by discussing “Road to Pearl Harbor”

HW: Read, highlight and annotate "The Women Who Wouldn't Forget" (CP p.220-222)

Japan Becomes An Imperial Power

While I check in your homework, please check Infinite Campus to see if you have any missing assignments.

Today we will be discussing how Japan became an imperial power in the 20th Century: Japan Imperialism.

For homework: Read and take notes on "A Hero In His Native Land"

Japan and the West

Today we will review and discuss last night's homework.

We will then look at how Japan responded to the Opium War, and how Japanese isolation ended by reading "U.S. Pressure to End Japanese Isolation." (CP p.208-210)

For homework, read, highlight and annotate "Overview of Early Japanese Imperialism." (CP. p.212-216)

Test

Today, you will take the test over the first half of the East Asia Unit.

HW: Highlight and annotate "Is China Ripe for Revolution?" (CP. 204-205) and answer the questions on (CP. 206)

Review Day

Today we will review for the test tomorrow.

Review the following

• East Asia Map (CP p.184-186) 
• Values of Chinese vs. American culture (CP p.182) 
• Textbook notes and class presentations 
• “Confucian rules for society” (CP p.190) and “The Teachings of Confucius” (CP p.191) 
• Ming Shipping (CP p.192-193) 
• Powerpoint on the Fall of the Qing Dynasty 
• Overview of the Opium War (CP p.198-199) 
• The Taiping Rebellion (CP p.218) 
• The Boxer Rebellion (CP p.219) 
• Letter to Queen Victoria (CP p.194-196) 
• Comparing viewpoints (CP p.202-203)

The Fall of the Qing Dynasty (continued)

Period 2

Today we will read. “Comparing Viewpoints” (CP p.202) and continue our discussion of the cultural differences between China and the West. We will also discuss the historic relationship between China, Korea, and Japan, and the Japanese response to the Opium War

Period 4

Today we will the Chinese Emperor's Letter to Queen Victoria. We will also finish the Powerpoint on the fall of the Qing Dynasty

For HW: Read “Comparing Viewpoints” (CP p.202), and answer questions 4-7 on a separate piece of paper.

The test over the first half of this unit will be on Wed. 2/14 for both classes.

4th period

Hi Class -
I hope you enjoyed the snow day!
For homework, read the letter the Chinese Emperor sent to Queen Victoria, and answer the questions. (CP p.194-197). The letter is a primary source document, and it is challenging. You don't have to understand 100% of the letter to answer the questions.
See you Monday,
Mrs. Allen

The Letter to Queen Victoria and the Fall of the Qing Dynasty

Today, we will read and discuss the letter the Chinese Emperor sent to Queen Victoria (CP p.194-197).

We will then continue the powerpoint on the Fall of the Qing Dynasty

HW: Create a two-sided visual to represent:

1. China and the World - 1400
2. China and the World - 1850

Your drawing should be done by hand on a piece of computer paper divided in two. You are being symbolic in your drawing, not literally drawing a map of China and the rest of the world.

The test over the first half of this unit will be on Wed. 2/14.
Review the following:

• East Asia Map 
• Values of Chinese vs. American culture 
• Textbook notes and class presentations 
• “Confucian rules for society” and “The Teachings of Confucius” 
• Ming Shipping 
• Powerpoint on the Fall of the Qing Dynasty 
• Overview of the Opium War (CP p.198-199) 
• The Taiping Rebellion (CP p.218) 
• The Boxer Rebellion (CP p.219) 
• Letter to Queen Victoria 
• Comparing viewpoints

Finally, I have added two new options for activity points.

The assignment is under the activity points tab on my blog.

The Fall of the Qing Dynasty

First we will review the teachings of Confucius by reading (CP. p.190-191)

We will discuss yesterday's homework on the Ming Shipping, and review the Chinese Civilizations chart from yesterday.

Finally, we will discuss the Fall of the Qing Dynasty

HW: Highlight and annotate the supplemental readings listed below:

• Overview of the Opium War (CP p.198-199)
• The Taiping Rebellion (CP p.218)
• The Boxer Rebellion (CP p.219)

Presentations (continued)

In class today, we will complete the presentations on ancient China. 

We will study and discuss the following two links:

1. Chinese civilization and the rest of the world
2. China’s borders grow and shrink

For homework, complete the assignment on the Ming Shipping (CP p.192-193)

Presentation on Ancient China

Today, your groups from last week will present the information on ancient China.

Introduction to Ancient China

Today we will begin discussing the culture, values, and history of ancient China to try to understand what made China into the country it is today.

Working in the groups, you will read and organize the information from the sections below in order to teach your classmates the content from your section. Everyone in the group should be familiar with all of the information from the section. Your group must be ready to present this information at the beginning of class on Monday. For homework, divide up any work the remains on the presentation. Someone should be in charge of reading over and editing.

Group 1: Ch. 15 Sec. 2 - Enduring Traditions
Ch. 15 Sec. 2

Period 2 Eliza M Ko V Vlada W Maggie G Josh W Warner V Russell H

Period 4 Abby G Jimmy C Chloe F Jessica A Andrew K Emily C Bree K Shira B

Group 2: Ch. 15 Sec. 3 - Patterns of Life 
Ch. 15. Sec. 3 Outline

Period 2 Lauren B. Tommy H. Kyle N Andy H Ari W Seth C Samantha S

Period 4 Brendan B Brianna K Pam I Mickey S Frankie M Joey K Ellie K

Group 3: Ch. 15 Sec. 4 - Powerful Empires
Ch. 15 Sec. 4 Outline

Period 2 Paige K Ally G Annabelle G Lexi S Adam S Grace S Julia D.

Period 4 Isaac K Blake S Abbie W Trevor J Emma S Hannah D Megan D