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Thursday, April 9, 2015

HWC Day 42 - Exploring Communism in China

Objective:  Analyze the significance of select events in Chinese history.  Evaluate the ideology and implementation of communism in China.

Task:  Ni hao!  Today, we're going to focus on the cultural and political developments in China over the past 100 years.  You've already read about the impact of Mao - now we're going to delve more deeply into his leadership.  Go to the Moodle to complete "Case Study: Communism in China" - this is a NOT a collaborative activity!  If you are stuck on a question, you may DISCUSS with your classmates but all answers must be in your own words!   After you've completed the Case Study, please go to the class blog and comment to the "Communism in China Reflection" post.  If there is any time remaining in class, please prepare for the Boxer Rebellion discussion OR work on your Japan timeline.

Homework:
  • TODAY - Mao reading due
  • Friday, April 10 - East Asia quiz (open notebook)
  • Friday, April 10 - Boxer Rebellion fishbowl discussion (see explanation below)
  • Friday, April 10 - Silk Road Extra Credit due
  • Monday, April 13 - Japan Timeline (on Moodle) due in class
  • Tuesday, April 14- Transnationalism reading quiz
  • Wednesday, April 15 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (see explanation at HWC Day 39)
  • Thursday, April 16 - Chapter 11 reading quiz (reading notes may be used)
  • Friday, April 17 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" reading discussion
  • Monday, April 20- Unit 5 Test
  • Friday, April 24 - Field trip to Museum of Jewish Heritage, NYC

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