Last Spring Break, I traveled to India, and went to Mahatma Gandhi's home. These footsteps mark where he was, leading up to the spot where he was assassinated. Many students are doing historical investigations into India's revolution! Photo taken in March of 2015.
Hi everyone,
Almost to Spring Break! We have plenty to do in class, in finding information to complete your Part B research and then using that research to write. Here's what we did in the last class before the break:
Learning Targets:
Knowledge LT 19: I can explain the impacts of nationalism and revolutionary movements.
Communication LT 1: I can communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Research LT 1: I can effectively conduct and apply research.
Critical Thinking LT 2: I can explain connections between events, issues, problems and concepts..
Knowledge LT 19: I can explain the impacts of nationalism and revolutionary movements.
Communication LT 1: I can communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Research LT 1: I can effectively conduct and apply research.
Critical Thinking LT 2: I can explain connections between events, issues, problems and concepts..
Soundtrack: "Roam" by The B-52's. Selected for today because of my encouragement to explore the world around you, even if you are staying at home during Spring Break! Lyrics here.
AGENDA 3/16/16:
News Brief - Antonio
Part B, Explained
Sources
Sources
Computer Lab N210
Homework: Read the blog! Please work on Part B - researching your historical investigation and using that information to write your research paper! Two to three pages will be due on the class after break! Next news brief: Enzo.
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News Brief: Antonio had the news brief today and selected this article to talk about: BBC.com - Brussels raid over Paris attacks: Dead gunman was Algerian national. So, Brussels is in Belgium, but we found France (for it being related to the Paris attacks) in our world maps and talked about the continuing threat of extremism in Europe.
We also talked about President Obama nominating a new Supreme Court justice: HuffingtonPost.com - Obama Nominates Merrick Garland To The Supreme Court.
Finally, we discussed the presidential nomination process results from last night: NYTimes.com - March 15 Primary Results.
Lots going on!
We also watched the one minute BBC World News update. Here's the link to see the latest one minute update, at any time of day (it will probably be different from what we watched in class):
We also talked about President Obama nominating a new Supreme Court justice: HuffingtonPost.com - Obama Nominates Merrick Garland To The Supreme Court.
Finally, we discussed the presidential nomination process results from last night: NYTimes.com - March 15 Primary Results.
Lots going on!
We also watched the one minute BBC World News update. Here's the link to see the latest one minute update, at any time of day (it will probably be different from what we watched in class):
Part B, Explained/Sources: Before we headed over to the Computer Lab again, I went over the MLA citations guideline and how you should be citing your information that you find as part of your investigation. Here is the paper that I passed out in class: MLA citation guide - 7th edition. Every source that you use for your project should fit into one of those categories on the second page. That is what you are adding to your bibliography (Part E) as you go along.
Finally, for Part B - the Summary and Use of Evidence, please look at page 3 of the Historical Investigation assignment.
That document will help you with understanding what Part B is all about. Remember, Part B (which is 2-3 pages) is due the week we get back.
To help with Part B, here is the second document - a template for filling out as you find good sources of information that relate to your research question:
This is a nice and easy way to complete Part B. Remember that you need to have at least three good sources (so you could fill out this document four different times, if you wanted). Again, no Wikipedia - the source has to be reliable information.
The best way to find good sources is using the Westview High School Library website. Here is the guide that I wrote up for using it.
Another good way to find good, reliable information is through a search on Google Scholar, which looks through academic articles (make sure you aren't using a book review as a source, though).
The best way to find good sources is using the Westview High School Library website. Here is the guide that I wrote up for using it.
Another good way to find good, reliable information is through a search on Google Scholar, which looks through academic articles (make sure you aren't using a book review as a source, though).
I know this is a LOT to take in. Please let me know how I can help better explain what you need to do.
Computer Lab N210: After explaining all of this, we headed over to N210 to work. At this point, you really need to have Part A done, and know what you are doing with Part B.
I know this is quite a lot of information, all at once. I am here to help at almost any time! Email, post a comment on the blog, or come see me! :-)
Homework done
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