Lesson Plans
Meaghan McCauley
Week of February 23rd, 2009

Monday-Friday: 48-minute classes.

Objectives:
1) Examine how different people react to adversity; how heroism can come from unexpected places.
2) Respond to the film Hotel Rwanda.
3) Recognize how Africa is still impacted by imperialism.

Essential Question:
By 1800, England had lost its American colonies and France was torn by a violent revolution. Yet, by 1900, Western Europe and the U.S. had worldwide empires, a dominance which continues to this day. What factors brought Western Europe and the U.S. to this world power status and what were the domestic and worldwide responses to these changes?

Departmental Focus Questions:
1) What economic, cultural, and ethnic challenges did African emerging nations face in the process of establishing workable, democratic systems?
2) With the move towards “globalization”, what challenged have arisen to the preservation of human rights, the environment, national/ethnic identities, and international securities?

Monday:
1) Warm Up: Define “genocide”.
2) Read the news article “Rwanda: How the genocide happened” and answer questions.
3) Hand out Film Analysis Report or Essay Topics.
Homework:
1) Read and answer the questions for “We Wish to Inform You…”

Tuesday-Thursday:
1) Watch film “Hotel Rwanda.”
Homework:
1) Work on Film Analysis Report or Essay (Due Monday).

Friday:
1) Photo Analysis and Worksheet: Children of Rwanda’s Genocide
Homework:
1) Work on your Film Analysis Report or Essay if it isn’t done!
2) Have a great weekend!

Lesson Plans
Meaghan McCauley
Week of February 9th, 2009

Monday-Friday: 48-minute classes

Objectives:
1) Compare/Contrast the development of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
2) Analyze Ferdinand Marcos’ presidency.
3) Describe the events surrounding the independence of the new nations in Africa.
4) Examine everyday life in Africa.
5) Investigate problems and possible solutions in Africa.
6) See celebrities making positive contributions to the world!

Essential Question:
By 1800, England had lost its American colonies and France was torn by a violent revolution. Yet, by 1900, Western Europe and the U.S. had worldwide empires, a dominance which endures to this day. What factors brought Western Europe and the U.S. to this world power status and what were the domestic and worldwide responses to these changes?

Departmental Focus Questions:
1) What economic, cultural, and ethnic challenges did African emerging nations face in the process of establishing workable, democratic systems?
2) With the move towards “globalization”, what challenges have arisen to the preservation of human rights, the environment, national/ethnic identities, and international securities?

Monday:
1) Finish timeline activity.
2) Reading Assignment: Benazir Bhutto.
3) The Last Word: What are two problems that new countries appear to have in common?
Homework:
1) Read and Complete Section Assessment or Notes for Chapter 34, Section 2 “Southeast Asia Gains Independence.”

Tuesday:
1) Focus Question: What was the deal with President Marcos?
2) 34.2 worksheet and article “Blighted Win”.
3) The Last Word: Marcos News Snippet.
Homework:
1) Read and Complete Section Assessment or Notes for Chapter 34, Section 3, “New Nations in Africa.”


Wednesday:
1) Warm Up: Smartboard Geography-Africa
2) Video and wkst: Nationalism in Africa.
3) The Last Word: Hand out Current Events Form.
Homework:
1) Read an article of your choice regarding any country in Africa and complete the current events form.

Thursday:
1) Warm Up: Article Discussions.
2) Problems in Africa-What are possible solutions?
3) The Last Word: AIDS in Africa.
Homework:
1) None.

Friday:
1) Warm Up: How can celebrities help to change the world?
2) Iconoclasts-Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Sir Richard Branson.
Homework:
1) Have a great vacation!

Lesson Plans
Meaghan McCauley
Week of February 2nd, 2009

Monday-Friday: 48-minute classes

Objectives:
1) Define non-violence.
2) List Gandhi’s methods and achievements in helping gain independence for India.
3) Examine Gandhi’s impact on our modern institutions.
4) Recognize the rewards and drawbacks for newly independent nations.
5) Compare/Contrast the development of India and Pakistan.

Essential Question:
By 1800, England had lost its American colonies and France was torn by a violent revolution. Yet, by 1900, Western Europe and the U.S. had worldwide empires, a dominance which continues to this day. What factors brought Western Europe and the U.S. to this world-power status and what were the domestic and worldwide responses to these changes?

Departmental Focus Questions:
1) How did those regions subjected to Western domination respond, as individuals, groups, and nations? (i.e. native resistance, China’s resistance, Japan’s modernization, Mexico’s revolution)
2) How did nationalism, as a response to imperialism, lead to a new political order in India and Southeast Asia?

Monday:
1) Get Organized:
a. Hand back papers
b. Save important papers
c. Review rules and expectations
2) Group Discussion: How would you react to a mandatory town curfew for everyone 18 and under?
Homework:
1) Read and Complete Section Assessment or Notes for Chapter 30, Section 4, “Nationalism in India and Southeast Asia”.

Tuesday:
1) Warm Up: Does non-violence work?
2) Begin excerpts from the film “Gandhi”.
a. Opening/Memorial Service
b. Amritsar Massacre
c. Riot
d. Salt March
e. Saltworks March
3) The Last Word: Hand out quote assignment.
Homework:
1) Work on Gandhi Quote Assignment (due Thursday).

Wednesday:
1) Watch excerpts from “Gandhi”.
Homework:
1) Work on Gandhi Quote Assignment (due Thursday).

Thursday:
1) Discuss/Share the Quote Assignment.
2) Problems facing new countries: What’s the deal with McCauley Island?
Homework:
1) Read and Complete Section Assessment or Notes for Chapter 34, Section 1, “The Indian Subcontinent Gains Independence,” #1-4.

Friday:
1) Warm Up: After independence, what types of problems faced India and Pakistan?
2) Timeline Activity: In groups, students will create separate timelines for India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
3) The Last Word: What are some similar issues these nations have faced?
Homework:
1) Have a great weekend!