Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Agenda for 6/10

1. The US "Ramps Up" in Iraq to fight ISIS
 
2. Click here to open the Final Exam Review Sheet
  • Assignment #31 - Complete all questions on the review sheet for a 100% quiz grade AND 5 bonus points on the final exam (depending on quality/accuracy of answers).
  • Questions are due on Tuesday 6/16 to receive the bonus credit.
  • You will NOT be able to use notes on the final.
  • Final exam date: Monday, June 22nd.

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Agenda for 6/9 - Final Exam Review - Maroon

1. Did China just launch a "cyber attack" against the US?

2. Click here to open the Final Exam Review Sheet
  • Assignment #31 - Complete all questions on the review sheet for a 100% quiz grade AND 5 bonus points on the final exam (depending on quality/accuracy of answers).
  • Questions are due on Monday 6/15 to receive the bonus credit.
  • You will NOT be able to use notes on the final.
  • Final exam date: Friday, June 19th.

Friday, June 5, 2015

Agenda for 6/5 and 6/8

1. Meet Addy! - slideshow

2. Did China just launch a "cyber attack" against the US?

3. "The Beast" - VICE News

4. Stats on illegal immigration in the US

5. Assignment #30
  • Write a paragraph explaining three things you learned from the video clip from Vice News about "The Beast."
  • Write a paragraph explaining 5 facts about the "illegal immigrant" population in the US. Use the link from item #4 above.
6. Catch-up!

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Agenda for 6/3 and 6/4

Complete the following (Assignment #28):

1. Watch this video

2. View here the most recent statistics on Ebola deaths in Western Africa

3. Read "the basics" about Ebola and the most recent outbreak.

*4. Use the World Health Organization (WHO) Constitution to answer these questions.

*5. Use these three articles to answer these questions.

*Paper copies of the questions will also be provided in class.

Sunday, May 31, 2015

Agenda for 6/1 and 6/2

   1. Using your “Dilemmas of Foreign Aid” Reading and Study Guide packets, you should complete:
  • The “Graphic Organizer” on p. 8 of the study guide packet, using Part 1 of the Reading Packet.
  • Study Guide Pt. 2, using Part 2 of the Reading Packet.

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Sub Plans: Day 1 and Day 2

Day One:

1. You will be viewing the documentary called "Bottled Life."

Day Two:

1. Finish "Bottled Life."

2. Click here to read the response to the movie by Nestle's Chairman of the Board Mr.Peter Brabeck-Letmathe. And click here to read their FAQ page on the issue of water scarcity.

3. And see what he has to say about the idea of water as a human right.

4. But he's also said this.

5. Watch this video about the problem of global water scarcity.

6. What about water at home? Read this article about water scarcity in the US.

HW - Answer the questions below using the resources above what you've learned about water scarcity. Submit your answers to eBackpack "Assignment - Water Scarcity"

1. What is the main message of the film? 

2. What big ideas about water are you left with after watching the film?

3. What is the one thing from the movie that you would you tell a friend or family member?

4. After watching the film what is your opinion about the bottled water industry and it's impact on access to water for the world's poor? 

5. After viewing items 2-4 above, do you think the film is a fair portrayal of Nestle?

6. Do you think water is a right or a commodity (a resource to be bought and sold)?

7. After viewing item 5 above, write a paragraph describing the problem of global water scarcity. You must include at least 6 specific facts from the video in your paragraph.

8. After reading the article from item 6 above, explain where, geographically, water scarcity is a problem in the United States.