Thursday, March 22, 2012

HW 3/22 Cold War Readings on Southeast Asia

Read: Complete Reading 16-18 from The World Since 1945: The Post-War World Packet, The Cold War Readings: How WWII & Cold War Tensions Affected Southeast Asia
Task: Follow directions below for both readings.
Due: Reading 16: Monday, 3/26; Reading 17: Tuesday, 3/27; Reading 18: Wednesday, 3/28 These readings will not be accepted late. You will still need to complete the readings in order to be on track for class, but you will not receive any credit if they are not complete by the due date.

If you lose the reading please email Ms. Hanemann for another copy-- this reading is available electronically!

Directions for all Readings:

1.Summarize as You Read: there is space in the right margin of all readings to summarize ideas; it is suggested that you summarize each paragraph in a few words

2.Highlight or Underline Key Terms: not all of the terms will be in bold print, so be on the look out!

3.Identify Key Players: who’s involved in the conflicts? Which countries are represented? What do they want? What are their methods for trying to get what they want?

4.LOOK UP WORDS YOU DON’T KNOW! If there’s a word that you are not familiar with, look it up in a on online dictionary—the word choice might be important for your understanding of the material.

5.Write down your Questions: We will be reviewing the readings in class, going over key vocabulary, individuals, countries, and actions. There will absolutely be time to answer your questions about whatever confuses your or you need clarification on.

Friday, March 16, 2012

Read: Complete Reading 13 (p. 1-3) from The World Since 1945: The Post-War World Packet, The Cold War Readings: How WWII & Cold War Tensions Affected Africa
Task: Follow directions below for both readings.
Due: Monday, 3/19 These readings will not be accepted late. You will still need to complete the readings in order to be on track for class, but you will not receive any credit if they are not complete by the due date.

If you lose the reading please email Ms. Hanemann for another copy-- this reading is available electronically!

Directions for all Readings:

1.Summarize as You Read: there is space in the right margin of all readings to summarize ideas; it is suggested that you summarize each paragraph in a few words

2.Highlight or Underline Key Terms: not all of the terms will be in bold print, so be on the look out!

3.Identify Key Players: who’s involved in the conflicts? Which countries are represented? What do they want? What are their methods for trying to get what they want?

4.LOOK UP WORDS YOU DON’T KNOW! If there’s a word that you are not familiar with, look it up in a on online dictionary—the word choice might be important for your understanding of the material.

5.Write down your Questions: We will be reviewing the readings in class, going over key vocabulary, individuals, countries, and actions. There will absolutely be time to answer your questions about whatever confuses your or you need clarification on.

Monday, March 12, 2012

HW 3/2 Cold War Readings 11 & 12 on India & Pakistan

Read: Complete Reading 11 & 12 (p. 10-13) from The World Since 1945: The Post-War World Packet, The Cold War Readings: How WWII & Cold War Tensions Affected India & Pakistan
Task: Follow directions below for both readings.
Due: Thursday, 3/15 These readings will not be accepted late. You will still need to complete the readings in order to be on track for class, but you will not receive any credit if they are not complete by the due date.

If you lose the reading please email Ms. Hanemann for another copy-- this reading is available electronically!

Directions for all Readings:

1.Summarize as You Read: there is space in the right margin of all readings to summarize ideas; it is suggested that you summarize each paragraph in a few words

2.Highlight or Underline Key Terms: not all of the terms will be in bold print, so be on the look out!

3.Identify Key Players: who’s involved in the conflicts? Which countries are represented? What do they want? What are their methods for trying to get what they want?

4.LOOK UP WORDS YOU DON’T KNOW! If there’s a word that you are not familiar with, look it up in a on online dictionary—the word choice might be important for your understanding of the material.

5.Write down your Questions: We will be reviewing the readings in class, going over key vocabulary, individuals, countries, and actions. There will absolutely be time to answer your questions about whatever confuses your or you need clarification on.

6.Every Reading Comes with a Flow Chart: The flow charts are designed to give you a visual representation of the reading. It is a good idea to read the flow charts BEFORE AND AFTER the reading so that you can solidify your ideas. The Flow Chart is NOT a substitute for the actual reading.

Friday, March 9, 2012

Global History Review Books

We will begin Regents Review upon returning from Spring Break (April 17, 2012) using the Review Book listed below. While it is not required for students to have the book, most students prefer to have their own so that they can write in it and take the practice exams with ease. Although we have classroom copies they are limited and student will not be permitted to take them home.

You can purchase the book from the publisher directly (strongly recommended) by clicking on the website below . Select "Brief Reviews of Global History and Geography Student Edition", enter the amount "1" for one copy and click "Guest Checkout"

Students should make plans to purchase the review book now (in March) as opposed to April, as every 10th grade student in New York State is preparing to take this exam and this particular review book is quite popular.

Basic Info:

Title: Brief Reviews in Global History and Geography Student Edition
Publisher: Pearson
Cost: $10.97 (plus shipping and handling)
ISBN10: 0133203352
ISBN13: 9780133203356
Pearson Website for Direct Purchase: Click Here to Purchase the book online

If you directly order from the website you need to make your purchase as a "Guest Checkout" NOT as an "OASIS Checkout."

Thursday, March 8, 2012

HW 3/8 Cold War Readings 9 & 10 on India and Pakistan

Read: Complete Reading 9 & 10 (p. 1-9) from The World Since 1945: The Post-War World Packet, The Cold War Readings: How WWII & Cold War Tensions Affected India & Pakistan
Task: Follow directions below for Reading 9; For Reading 10, write a 7 sentence summary on a separate sheet of paper, to hand in.
Due: Monday, 3/12 These readings will not be accepted late. You will still need to complete the readings in order to be on track for class, but you will not receive any credit if they are not complete by the due date.

If you lose the reading please email Ms. Hanemann for another copy-- this reading is available electronically!

Directions for all Readings:

1.Summarize as You Read: there is space in the right margin of all readings to summarize ideas; it is suggested that you summarize each paragraph in a few words

2.Highlight or Underline Key Terms: not all of the terms will be in bold print, so be on the look out!

3.Identify Key Players: who’s involved in the conflicts? Which countries are represented? What do they want? What are their methods for trying to get what they want?

4.LOOK UP WORDS YOU DON’T KNOW! If there’s a word that you are not familiar with, look it up in a on online dictionary—the word choice might be important for your understanding of the material.

5.Write down your Questions: We will be reviewing the readings in class, going over key vocabulary, individuals, countries, and actions. There will absolutely be time to answer your questions about whatever confuses your or you need clarification on.

6.Every Reading Comes with a Flow Chart: The flow charts are designed to give you a visual representation of the reading. It is a good idea to read the flow charts BEFORE AND AFTER the reading so that you can solidify your ideas. The Flow Chart is NOT a substitute for the actual reading.

Monday, March 5, 2012

HW 3/5 Reading 8 in Cold War: China Packet

Read: Complete Reading 8 (p. 12-13) from The World Since 1945: The Post-War World Packet, The Cold War Readings: How WWII & Cold War Tensions Affected China
Task: See Directions below
Due: Wednesday, 3/7 These readings will not be accepted late. You will still need to complete the readings in order to be on track for class, but you will not receive any credit if they are not complete by the due date.

If you lose the reading please email Ms. Hanemann for another copy-- this reading is available electronically!

Directions for all Readings:

1.Summarize as You Read: there is space in the right margin of all readings to summarize ideas; it is suggested that you summarize each paragraph in a few words

2.Highlight or Underline Key Terms: not all of the terms will be in bold print, so be on the look out!

3.Identify Key Players: who’s involved in the conflicts? Which countries are represented? What do they want? What are their methods for trying to get what they want?

4.LOOK UP WORDS YOU DON’T KNOW! If there’s a word that you are not familiar with, look it up in a on online dictionary—the word choice might be important for your understanding of the material.

5.Write down your Questions: We will be reviewing the readings in class, going over key vocabulary, individuals, countries, and actions. There will absolutely be time to answer your questions about whatever confuses your or you need clarification on.

6.Every Reading Comes with a Flow Chart: The flow charts are designed to give you a visual representation of the reading. It is a good idea to read the flow charts BEFORE AND AFTER the reading so that you can solidify your ideas. The Flow Chart is NOT a substitute for the actual reading.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

HW 3/1 Readings 6 & 7 in Cold War: China Packet

Read: Complete Reading 6 & 7 (p. 1-11) from The World Since 1945: The Post-War World Packet, The Cold War Readings: How WWII & Cold War Tensions Affected China
Task: See Directions below
Due: Monday, 3/5 These readings will not be accepted late. You will still need to complete the readings in order to be on track for class, but you will not receive any credit if they are not complete by the due date.

If you lose the reading please email Ms. Hanemann for another copy-- this reading is available electronically!

Directions for all Readings:

1.Summarize as You Read: there is space in the right margin of all readings to summarize ideas; it is suggested that you summarize each paragraph in a few words

2.Highlight or Underline Key Terms: not all of the terms will be in bold print, so be on the look out!

3.Identify Key Players: who’s involved in the conflicts? Which countries are represented? What do they want? What are their methods for trying to get what they want?

4.LOOK UP WORDS YOU DON’T KNOW! If there’s a word that you are not familiar with, look it up in a on online dictionary—the word choice might be important for your understanding of the material.

5.Write down your Questions: We will be reviewing the readings in class, going over key vocabulary, individuals, countries, and actions. There will absolutely be time to answer your questions about whatever confuses your or you need clarification on.

6.Every Reading Comes with a Flow Chart: The flow charts are designed to give you a visual representation of the reading. It is a good idea to read the flow charts BEFORE AND AFTER the reading so that you can solidify your ideas. The Flow Chart is NOT a substitute for the actual reading.