Blog #13 May 13 - 23

Today you took the STAR test for World History. How do you feel you did? Were you prepared? What could I have done to better prepare you? What could you have done to better prepare yourself? Now is the time to reflect and offer suggestions!

Blog #12 May 3 -9

Reflect on the Invisible Children film shown in class. After viewing the film what thoughts do you have on the conditions in Uganda? Many of these children soldiers are your age how does that impact you?

Blog #11 April 26 -May 2

What goal was the United States trying to achieve by providing aid to Latin American countries?

Blog # 10 April 19 - 25

April is recognized a Genocide Awareness month at CHS. Why might a group use a policy of "ethnic cleansing" instead of "genocide"? How do you feel about "ethnic cleansing"? Does it make a difference? Should it be treated differently than a "genocide"?

Blog #9 (3/22 - 3/28)

Regarding this weeks Every 15 Minutes Program for Sophomore's and Freshman: DISCUSS WHETHER OR NOT YOU WOULD BE ABLE TO SAY "NO" TO ENTERING A CAR WITH SOMEONE WHO HAS BEEN DRINKING? WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO THE DRUNK DRIVER AND HOW WOULD YOU STOP THEM FROM GETTING INTO A CAR AND DRIVING.

Blog #8 (3/15 - 3/21)

Executive Order 9066: authorization of the War Department to move 120,000 Japanese Americans from the west coast to inland internment camps. These Americans lost their constitutional rights, businesses, and homes. Despite this policy, Japanese Americans remained loyal to the U.S.

Would you have supported the internment policy for Japanese Americans during the war? Explain and support your opinion by using specific examples (facts) to explain your position. (Please do not use the term Jap in your writing)

Blog #7 (3/8 - 3/14)

Harry Truman was justified in dropping the Atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.
Do you agree or diagree? Support your opinion by using specific examples (facts) to explain your position.

Blog #6 (3/1 - 3/7)

Many say 9/11 was similar to Pearl Harbor. Do you agree or diagree? Support your opinion by using specific examples (facts) to explain your position

Blog #5

Is there ever a reason to go to war? Please use specific examples that help explain your position.

Blog #4 Week of 2/15 -2/21

Following our visit to the Museum of Tolerance analyze the human dynamics of bias, exclusion and oppression and examine the consequences of social and political injustice by looking at contemporary and historical examples, particularly the Holocaust. Simply, comment on what you learned at the museum regarding bias, exclusion, oppression, social or political injustice. I want you to reflect on what you heard or saw at the museum.

Blog #3: February 8, 2010 -February 14, 2010

Mohandas Gandhi preached his "doctrine of nonviolent resistance to British rule in every village" he passed. "Civil disobedience is the inherent right of a citizen." Explain why you agree or disagree with Gandhi's statement. Structure your ideas in a logical fashion and defend your position with relevant evidence and logical reasoning!

Blog#2: February 1, 2010

Is there ever a good reason to take away our freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press? Please use specific examples that help explain your position.

Welcome to second semester World History

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