Activity Points and In-Class Essay

Here are the third quarter activity points, due March 16: East Asia Activity Points

In class on January 31, we will be doing an in-class essay.

21st Century China - In-class essay

China Essay Resources

China Essay Rubric

After going over the essay, we will share last night’s homework articles in groups.

For homework:

Using the resources provided, find 5 pieces of evidence for your essay.

Understanding the Rise of China

Today in class, we will complete the East Asia maps we started yesterday.

We will then watch and take notes on the Ted Talk: Martin Jacques: Understanding the rise of China

HW: Carefully read your assigned article. Take notes on the 10-15 key points.

1. What an all-powerful Xi Jinping means for the rest of the world
2. Teaching ‘Western Values’ in China

If the world had 100 people, and intro to Chinese culture, geography and history

Today we will try to get a sense of the world we live in by shrinking it down to 100 people, and looking at some surprising numbers.

We will also get organized for 3rd quarter by switching over the binders to the East Asia Unit. I would recommend keeping your papers from first semester, but you can feel free to keep them at home.

Our discussion of last night's homework will help us understand the danger of "positive stereotypes". 

We will discuss "Societal and Institutional Differences" between China and the United States (CP p.182).

Finally, we will complete the East Asia Map assignment (CP. 184-186).

For homework:
Carefully read the article "The Chinese Want Their Art Back" and answer the following questions:

1. What do you learn about China's past from this article?
2. What do you learn about China in the present from this article?

Please upload your answers to turnitin.com

Welcome to 2nd Semester MHDW!

Today in class, we will be continue our discussion of a single story. Once you have dispelled your single story, what's next? We will watch and discuss this Ted Talk: If a story moves you, act on it

We will also begin our East Asia Unit by acknowledging the stereotypes we currently have of this region.

For homework, read Dispensing with Model Portrait, Finding Truth. On a separate piece of paper, reflect on this person's story. Include a discussion of what this teaches us about “positive stereotypes”?

Final Exam Rubric and Outline

Here is the rubric for the final exam project:

Final Exam Rubric

Final Exam Outline

MHDW First Semester Final

Today in class, we will be going over the MHDW First Semester Final.

Final Exam Note-Taker

Review and Activity Points Option

In class today, we reviewed for the Latin America test on Wed.

Tomorrow in class, you will complete the assignment: Guatemala and Counter-Terror (168-175).

On Monday, December 11, there will an exciting activity points option. Steve Jackson, a Deerfield resident who has lived and worked all over the world, will be presenting on living a global life and the excitement and challenges of cross-cultural experiences. He will present, discuss, and answer questions from 3:15-4:15 in Q104. This activity and reflection will count for 2 activity point units.