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Monday, February 8, 2016

HWC Day 9 - Defining Modernity

REMINDER:  If you have not done so already, please stop by the library to pick up issues of History Today and Current History to complete questions 42 & 43 on the "Foundations Investigation."

Objective:  Identify defining characteristics of each of the "Big Eras."  Consider "modern"  and "nation" as social constructs.  Identify justifications for & implications of imperialism in the 19th & 20th centuries.

Task:  Good afternoon!  We'll begin class with a wrap-up of Big Eras 6, 7, 8, & 9.  Then, we'll play a quick game to review the essential content from the Primer.  Finally, you'll read short excerpts from Benedict Anderson's "imagined communities" and  we'll finish class with a discussion about the modern era, colonialism, & imperialism.

Homework:
  • TODAY - Unit 1 PDP due on class blog
  • TODAY - Complete "Imperialism vs. Colonialism" AND review "Imperialism" BEFORE class
  • Tuesday, February 9 - Globalization discussion - watch ONE of the "Globalization & Development" Videos AND read ONE of the "Contemporary Issues Readings" BEFORE class
  • Wednesday, February 10 - Unit 1 Test
  • Wednesday, February 10 - Unit 1 PDC due on class blog
  • Thursday, February 11 - Foundations Investigation due in Schoology dropbox
  • Thursday, February 11 - Unit 1 SJS due on class blog

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