The sun is setting on our school year! This is a collage of photos I took in 2013 at the Eiffel Tower in France.
Dear class,
As it was the last day before finals, I did not assign any new work - it was mostly a study day. Here's what we did today in class:
As it was the last day before finals, I did not assign any new work - it was mostly a study day. Here's what we did today in class:
Learning Targets:
Communication LT 1: I can use language and style that is appropriate to the content area.
Critical Thinking LT 2: I can explain connections between events, issues, problems and concepts.
Knowledge LT 9: I can explain demographic changes in the world and their effects.
Knowledge LT 19: I can explain the impacts of nationalism and revolutionary movements. Knowledge LT 21: I can explain how religious ideas impact the shaping of societies.
Communication LT 1: I can use language and style that is appropriate to the content area.
Critical Thinking LT 2: I can explain connections between events, issues, problems and concepts.
Knowledge LT 9: I can explain demographic changes in the world and their effects.
Knowledge LT 19: I can explain the impacts of nationalism and revolutionary movements. Knowledge LT 21: I can explain how religious ideas impact the shaping of societies.
Soundtrack: "One Day" by Matisyahu. Selected for today because it goes with our Israel and Palestine unit well. Lyrics here.
AGENDA 6/14/18:
News Brief – Kylie
Final Questions?
Clean Up
Work Time
Final Questions?
Clean Up
Work Time
Homework: Read the blog! Your final project for the year is due next class - upload it on Google Classroom (specific guide for what to do here). Finals for your period are Monday at 7:45 AM. Next news brief: Rachel.
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News Brief: Kylie had the news brief today and selected an article about this story to talk about: BBC.com - World Cup 2026: Canada, US & Mexico joint bid wins right to host tournament. We found Russia in the world map (where this vote took place) and discussed what has been happening there recently, especially with the Men's World Cup. After that, we checked in about what students were up to outside of class.
We also watched the one minute BBC World News update. Here's the link to see the latest one minute update, at any time of day (it will probably be different from what we watched in class):
You should already know what learning targets you need to work on. As I have said in class, everyone needs to have their final project address their ideas for a solution for the conflict. If you are writing a paper, it needs to be a minimum of 2.5 pages, typed, double spaced, Times New Roman, size 12 font (yes, you can write more than that if you want). If you are doing a presentation or a speech, it needs to be from 3 to 5 minutes long (no, you may not go longer or shorter than that).
Work Time: For the rest of class, we worked on the final assignment - whether that is a speech, paper, or a combination of the two. To help with this, I passed out a paper copy of this recent New York Times Upfront article:
Some other resources we have been using in class to help prepare for the final project are:
There is a few pages of timeline and introduction in that, and then the characters start talking on page 229.
The two characters in the reading were David (representing Israel) and Daud (representing Palestine). I wanted students to partner up and go through the reading together. Here is the assignment that goes with the reading, to note each perspective and help you prepare for your final assignment:
We also watched the one minute BBC World News update. Here's the link to see the latest one minute update, at any time of day (it will probably be different from what we watched in class):
Final Questions/Clean Up: I told the class to start taking down pictures and posters from the bask wall in order to help clean up the classroom for the end of the year. I also gave time to continue working on the final project:
You should already know what learning targets you need to work on. As I have said in class, everyone needs to have their final project address their ideas for a solution for the conflict. If you are writing a paper, it needs to be a minimum of 2.5 pages, typed, double spaced, Times New Roman, size 12 font (yes, you can write more than that if you want). If you are doing a presentation or a speech, it needs to be from 3 to 5 minutes long (no, you may not go longer or shorter than that).
Work Time: For the rest of class, we worked on the final assignment - whether that is a speech, paper, or a combination of the two. To help with this, I passed out a paper copy of this recent New York Times Upfront article:
Some other resources we have been using in class to help prepare for the final project are:
There is a few pages of timeline and introduction in that, and then the characters start talking on page 229.
The two characters in the reading were David (representing Israel) and Daud (representing Palestine). I wanted students to partner up and go through the reading together. Here is the assignment that goes with the reading, to note each perspective and help you prepare for your final assignment:
Google Drive - David and Daud TMEE Assignment
Another resource is this timeline of the conflict:
Google Drive: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Timeline
Thank you for your hard work on the final project! See you next class, for finals!
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