World: In class we debriefed 8 Rupees, and had a Mandela discussion. We also concentrated on the issues related to internal and external causes for fall of empire. We read together the LORAX and contemplated a quote that "civilizations die by suicide, not murder," which we linked to Jared Diamond and his resent conclusions in a book he wrote called collapse. We will continue with that topic on Monday and prepare for Tuesday's test on fall of empire thru caste. See website for handout on Collapse.
The QUIZ
is TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10. We will do an
information assessment in class on Monday, but in the meantime, get organized
and begin your studying. Your focus is on fall of empire in the context of
internal and external factors. Focus on each empire independently Review text:
6.3.6.3, 7.1, 7.3, 3.1, 3.2.
Civics: Today we debriefed
Washington's document on Civic Virtue. Be sure you know the meaning of the
document and the WHY behind its use. Do you know and understand the factors of
civic virtue set forth? (There are four of them). And, discussed Mandela. We also began our coverage of elections. Due Tuesday, is reading 10.4, note taking and questions related to the reading. See website.
13th Sem: Work on Portfolio, Resume drafts due. Holiday cards today, teach in discussion continued and portfolio work.
