Agenda for 3/31

1. Drone Pilots. Whose behind the joystick? What are your thoughts about drone pilots?

• How are drone pilots trained? 
• Who does the military recruit and how do some feel about their work?
• Former members of military urging drone pilots to quit, and many are.

2. Drones Persuasive Paragraph (test grade)

Your paragraph must answer one of these questions:

• Should the US Gov. be able to kill an American citizen by drone strike without a trial?

• Should the United States continue it's drone campaign against suspected terrorists?

3. Required Elements

A. Topic sentence (paragraph thesis)

• Clearly states your answer to the question and provides your overall reason for why you feel that way (answer + reason). 

B. Evidence/Analysis

• Specific Facts
• Meets the standard - 6-8 specific facts from the History of Drones article to support your discussion of drone use by The United States.
• Exceeds the standard 10 specific facts from the History of Drones article to support your discussion of drone use by The United States. 

• Document Evidence
• Meets the standard - 3 pieces of specific evidence from 3 different documents in the Drone document packet.
• Exceeds the standard - 5 pieces of evidence in 5 different documents.

• Analysis
• For each piece of evidence from a document you must clearly ANALYZE (describe how/why) that document supports your answer to the question (which you stated in your topic sentence). Feel free to also include a SHORT quote directly from the document to back up your point. But keep quotes short. But be sure to clearly explain what the quote means in your own words, after the quote. And name the person or organization that you are quoting.
• Meets the Standard - Provides analysis for each piece of document evidence.  

• Transitions
• There should be a clear transition that tells the reader you are moving on from one piece of the evidence to the next. Words and phrases like: additionally, furthermore, firstly, secondly, thirdly, in addition to, finally, another reason to support...etc. 

C. Summation 

• conclude your paragraph by restating (in different words) the claim made in your topic sentence (answer + reason)

Persuasive Paragraph = Topic Sentence + Evidence/Analysis + Summation
  
Sample:

Persuasive Paragraph Check List 

*Your paragraph also must be typed and proof read to fix errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar.

Agenda for 3/23

1. The attack in Brussels

2. Major attacks since the Paris attack in Nov.

3. Assignment 12 - Terrorism Question

     A. How many total deaths from 9/11 attacks?

     Answer

     B. How many Americans have been killed (in the United States) by Radical Islamic terrorists    
     between 2002 and 2015?

     Answer

     C. How many terrorist attacks since 9/11 have been conducted by American citizens? How many
     have died as a result?

     Answer

     D. How many American soldiers have died in the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan?

     Answer

     E. How many Iraqis and Afghanis have died as a result of the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan?

     Violent deaths
     Total deaths

     F. How many people have died from terrorism world wide since 2001? Which countries are in the
     top 5 deadliest?

     Answer

     3. Share your opinion about the use of Drones to this padlet.


4. Begin "Drone" (2014) - 

DRONE is a documentary about the covert CIA drone war. Through voices on both sides of this new technology, DRONE reveals crucial information about the drone war in Pakistan and offers unique insights into the nature of drone warfare.

Complete the "Drones: Pros and Cons" as we watch

Agenda for 3/17

1. Turn in "Understanding Drones" Graphic to eBackpack Assignment #11

• Any student who has not completed this assignment should do so before moving on to the assignment below. The necessary files and directions can be found on eBackpack.

2. Individually, research the answers to the following. Please cite your sources of information for each question. Provide the name of the website and a link for your source in parentheses at the end of each answer. Link to the specific article or page, not simply home page like CNN.com).

Example: 

(CNN Politics: http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/17/politics/us-iraq-syria-genocide/index.html)

Terrorism in American and the World

Upload your answers to the following quest to eBackpack Assignment 12

A. How many total deaths from 9/11 attacks? 

B. How many Americans have been killed (in the United States) by Radical Islamic terrorists between 2002 and 2015?

C. How many terrorist attacks since 9/11 have been conducted by American citizens? How many have died as a result?

D. How many American soldiers have died in the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan?

E. How many Iraqis and Afghanis have died as a result of the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan?

F. How many people have died from terrorism world wide since 2001? Which countries are in the top 5 deadliest?

4. Share your opinion about the use of Drones to this padlet.

Agenda for 3/15

1. Drones - "Did you Know?"

1. The first recorded use of attack drones occurred on July 15, 1849 when the Habsburg Austrian Empire launched 200 pilotless balloons armed with bombs against the revolution-minded citizens of Venice. [1]
2. According to a July 18, 2013 survey, 61% of Americans supported drone strikes in Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia. Support spanned the political divide, including Republicans (69%), independents (60%), and Democrats (59%). [2]
3. The first targeted drone strike by the United States occurred on Feb. 4, 2002 in Afghanistan when a CIA Predator drone fired on a group they believed included Osama bin Laden. The targets, all killed, were civilians gathering scrap metal. [3]
4. The most common drone used for attack purposes, General Atomics' MQ-9 Reaper, has a range of 3,682 miles, an operational altitude of 50,000 ft, and a maximum flight time of 27 hours. [4]
5. Civilians accounted for 8-17% of all deaths from US drones in Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia. [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

A. Which "Did you know?" is the most surprising, shocking, or interesting to you? Explain why.

B. Which "Did you know?" is the least surprising, or shocking to you? Explain why

C. Submit your answers to eBackpack Assignment #10

2. Where are drone strikes happening?

3.  Drones - Background Reading - KAHOOT!

• Review essential information with "History of Drones" Kahoot!

4. Drone Debate Overview Videos

• Complete the "Understanding Drones Graphic Organizer while watching the videos
• when complete take photo and upload to eBackpack Assignment #11

Agenda for 3/11

1. Wrap-up/Reflect upon Debate

2. Drones in the News

• CNN Dones Segment
• 60 Minutes Drone Segment

3. Drones - Background Reading

• Complete the "History of Drones - Article Questions" as we read

4. Drones - "Did you Know?"

1. The first recorded use of attack drones occurred on July 15, 1849 when the Habsburg Austrian Empire launched 200 pilotless balloons armed with bombs against the revolution-minded citizens of Venice. [1]
2. According to a July 18, 2013 survey, 61% of Americans supported drone strikes in Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia. Support spanned the political divide, including Republicans (69%), independents (60%), and Democrats (59%). [2]
3. The first targeted drone strike by the United States occurred on Feb. 4, 2002 in Afghanistan when a CIA Predator drone fired on a group they believed included Osama bin Laden. The targets, all killed, were civilians gathering scrap metal. [3]
4. The most common drone used for attack purposes, General Atomics' MQ-9 Reaper, has a range of 3,682 miles, an operational altitude of 50,000 ft, and a maximum flight time of 27 hours. [4]
5. Civilians accounted for 8-17% of all deaths from US drones in Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia. [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

4. Begin "Drone" (2014) - 

DRONE is a documentary about the covert CIA drone war. Through voices on both sides of this new technology, DRONE reveals crucial information about the drone war in Pakistan and offers unique insights into the nature of drone warfare.

Agenda for 3/9

1. Fear of Zika in Puerto Rico

2. Guantanamo Bay

1. Debate Prep (10 mins)

• set up tables
• read your group's Google Doc
• reread your individual task (if you haven't already presented)
• Continue to work on Debate Note Sheet

2. DEBATE!

Structure of the debate:

1. Opening Statements and Attacks

2. Policy Beliefs  

• economy
• international security
• international relations
• health and environment
• culture/values

3. Historical Examples

4. Closing Arguments

Agenda for 3/7

Hello everyone. Below are your instructions for class. Please complete the following assignment. We will finish the debate on Wednesday. So be ready for round two!

1. Work on your "Debate Note Sheet"

• Complete any sections of the debate note sheet that you can based on part one of the debate last Friday.
• Complete everything that you can at this point.

2. Click the following link and follow the directions to join the "Listen Current" class: https://listencurrent.com/students

• When asked for the code to join the class "America's Response" use this code: motivational-viper-9838  

3. After signing into "Listen Current" complete the assigned article and questions about President Obama's  attempts to close the Guantanamo Prison for suspected terrorists. 

4. Watch this Vice News story about their visit to the Guantanamo Bay Prison - click here to watch the video. You may watch by yourself (with headphones), or with others at your table (sharing an iPad). 

• As you watch, take notes on the following question: What are your thoughts about Guantanamo Bay after watching the video?

Agenda for 3/3

1. Tasks to Complete

A. Opening Statement – this should introduce the class to the basics of your option and explain why the members of your group believe that it is the best option. It should include at least three arguments that support your option. Use the "Options" handout, but be sure to write it in your own words. It should be a solid paragraph.




B. The Attackers - this should explain the major reasons that your group disagrees with the other options. Use your "Options" handout, and include at least 2 arguments against each of the other options.




C. Policy Beliefs - You need to present the viewpoints of your Option in relation to:

• economic issues and trade
• international security
• international relations
• health and environment
• culture/values 

D. Historical Example - You need a specific example from the past when the US took an action that matches with your option. This will be used as evidence that your option has been successful in the past. You need to write a short paragraph that summarizes the event, and explains how/why it supports the views of your option. If you have the time, fond two or three more examples of your option in action!




E. Be sure your group has done the following:

Each task above should be pasted into your group's Google Doc. Be sure to put your names at the beginning of your writing so you get credit for it!

Once everyone has copied their work into the document, each person in the group needs to read the entire document.

After reading, the group should discuss any feedback or suggestions for improving the document.

2. Structure of the debate:

1. Opening Statements and Attacks

2. Policy Beliefs  

• economy
• international security
• international relations
• health and environment
• culture/values

3. Historical Examples

4. Closing Arguments

3. Debate!

• While we debate you should be completing the “Debate Note Sheet”

Agenda for 3/1

1. The sudden intensity of Indonesia's anti-gay onslaught

• Is acceptance of LGBT this a human rights issue?
• What responsibility, if any, does the United States have to address these types of issues?

2. Individually, finish the "Preparing to Debate"note sheet based on your chosen option.

3.  Group Preparation - Today you will be gathering with the other students who have chosen the same option as you to prepare as a group for the debate next class. Each group needs to following:

1. Assignment team co-captains - their role is to keep the group on task and organized.

2. Create a Google Doc and share it with everyone in your group.

3. Assignment members of your groups to the following tasks, which will be added to your group's Google Doc. 

A. Opening Statement - this should introduce the class to the basics of your option and explain why the members of your group believe that it is the best option. It should include at least three arguments that support your option. Use the "Options" handout, but be sure to write it in your own words. It should be a solid paragraph.

B. The Attackers - this should explain the major reasons that your group disagrees with the other options. Use your "Options" handout, and include at least 2 arguments against each of the other options.

C. Policy Beliefs - You need to present the viewpoints of your Option in relation to:

• economic issues and trade
• international security
• international relations
• health and environment
• culture/values

Your group should assign at least one (but can be two) students to write a short paragraph explaining your Options belief on each of the issues above.

D. Historical Example - You need a specific example from the past when the US took an action that matches with your option. This will be used as evidence that your option has been successful in the past. You need to write a short paragraph that summarizes the event, and explains how/why it supports the views of your option. If you have the time, fond two or three more examples of your option in action!

E. Be sure your group has done the following:

• Each task above should be pasted into your group's Google Doc. Be sure to put your names at the beginning of your writing so you get credit for it!
• Once everyone has copied their work into the document, each person in the group needs to read the entire document.
• After reading, the group should discuss any feedback or suggestions for improving the document.

4. Structure of the debate:

1. Opening Statements and Attacks

2. Policy Beliefs  

• economy
• international security
• international relations
• health and environment
• culture/values

3. Real world examples

4. Closing Arguments