I hope that you all are having a restful and enjoyable break. Follow the directions below to complete your work for the break:
View the following videos:
http://www.onlineschools.org/history-class/cold-war/
Then complete the following worksheet:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/30740740/Cold-War-Worksheet-1
Read the following page:
http://www.historyguide.org/europe/lecture14.html
Post #1 (be sure to build off of one another's posts, the usual rules apply for posting, and don't forget a link/video):
In your opinion, was the Cold War inevitable? If not, was the United States or the USSR more to blame?
View the following video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTk3dFC7t00&feature=plcp&context=C4dfd0d1VDvjVQa1PpcFONGzQHe0iFOtOj378fRq0HifUnHe5soAg=
Post #2 (be sure to build off of one another's posts, the usual rules apply for posting, and don't forget a link/video):
What event/policy during the Cold War had the biggest impact on Europe? Explain your answer.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Sunday, April 1, 2012
The Eastern Front
Obviously the assignment has changed due to the lateness of my post. Unfortunately I ran into some technical difficulties so the assignment will be due on Tuesday instead of Monday.
For this assignment you have been asked to examine the Eastern Front. The war in the east was far larger and nastier than the war in the west. For this reason I want everyone to research and find something that they did not know anything about prior to this assignment. Please try and search further than the Battle of Stalingrad for a topic (although if you post early, that might be an option). Look into famous soldiers, important battles, the use of propaganda, the influence of women on the war, the atrocities by either side, etc. Be sure to include the link you analyzed and/or a video that will help the reader to understand your topic better.
After you have posted an original topic, you need to respond to someone else's post. In your response be sure to analyze the information and the link/video that has been posted.
For this assignment you have been asked to examine the Eastern Front. The war in the east was far larger and nastier than the war in the west. For this reason I want everyone to research and find something that they did not know anything about prior to this assignment. Please try and search further than the Battle of Stalingrad for a topic (although if you post early, that might be an option). Look into famous soldiers, important battles, the use of propaganda, the influence of women on the war, the atrocities by either side, etc. Be sure to include the link you analyzed and/or a video that will help the reader to understand your topic better.
After you have posted an original topic, you need to respond to someone else's post. In your response be sure to analyze the information and the link/video that has been posted.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Adolph Hitler
Listen and read one of the following three speeches given by Adolf Hitler. Then discuss the following questions online with your classmates. The posts need to follow the normal rules of blogging: read all the previous posts, do not repeat anything that has already been said, and let your intellectual curiosity lead the discussion. If you are not the first person to post about a specific speech, then please use the REPLY function so that there are only three threads.
1. Why is this speech so effective in motivating the people of Germany? What do you think about it (style not content)?
2. What does Hitler SPECIFICALLY (use quotes) say that would appeal to the people of Germany (given their situation after WWI)? Why?
Speeches:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8DKF15E2aE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH6TKh_XnKQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGhdX1SI3KY&skipcontrinter=1
1. Why is this speech so effective in motivating the people of Germany? What do you think about it (style not content)?
2. What does Hitler SPECIFICALLY (use quotes) say that would appeal to the people of Germany (given their situation after WWI)? Why?
Speeches:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8DKF15E2aE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH6TKh_XnKQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGhdX1SI3KY&skipcontrinter=1
Friday, March 23, 2012
The Great Depression in Europe
The Great Depression
You will be responsible for creating TWO posts about the Depression using your assigned country. Your posts NEED to include links or videos that support your evidence. Be sure to build off of one another’s posts and read or watch each other’s videos or links. Allow your intellectual curiosity lead the online conversations. Your group’s posts need to discuss the following topics:
1. Describe life during the Depression in your country using specific evidence and examples.
2. Indicate the methods that your country used to combat the Depression.
You will be responsible for creating TWO posts about the Depression using your assigned country. Your posts NEED to include links or videos that support your evidence. Be sure to build off of one another’s posts and read or watch each other’s videos or links. Allow your intellectual curiosity lead the online conversations. Your group’s posts need to discuss the following topics:
1. Describe life during the Depression in your country using specific evidence and examples.
2. Indicate the methods that your country used to combat the Depression.
Monday, March 12, 2012
WWI Battles
You will be responsible for researching and discussing one of the following battles from World War I: Marne, Verdun, Somme, Gallipoli, or Jutland. If you are NOT the first to post about the battle then use the REPLY function so that the conversation is indented. Your exploration should include a link/video and the details about what made the battle unique, important aspects of the battle that made an impact on life/war, etc. Be sure to read/watch the link/video that was posted by the other people commenting on your battle. Let your intellectual curiosity guide you and include links /videos that help to expand your understanding of the battle.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Dan Carlin Podcast
For your next blog experience, I want you to listen to the following podcast:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/6mt4wl
Dan Carlin presents a very interesting set of arguments regarding the changing of the world during and after World War I. You are asked to identify and offer analysis on the theses or arguments presented. Do you agree or disagree with Dan Carlin? Follow the normal rules of our blogging: no repetition, allow your intellectual curiosity lead the discussion, and add links/videos that would enrich our knowledge of the subject.
You will be responsible for posting on at least TWO of his theses/arguments. You may either propose a thesis/argument, expand on one that has already been presented, or take the conversation in a new direction.
If you are expanding on a thesis/argument that was already presented, make sure to use the REPLY tab.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/6mt4wl
Dan Carlin presents a very interesting set of arguments regarding the changing of the world during and after World War I. You are asked to identify and offer analysis on the theses or arguments presented. Do you agree or disagree with Dan Carlin? Follow the normal rules of our blogging: no repetition, allow your intellectual curiosity lead the discussion, and add links/videos that would enrich our knowledge of the subject.
You will be responsible for posting on at least TWO of his theses/arguments. You may either propose a thesis/argument, expand on one that has already been presented, or take the conversation in a new direction.
If you are expanding on a thesis/argument that was already presented, make sure to use the REPLY tab.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
The Road to World War I
You have all been assigned a crisis from the late 19th or early 20th century between the major powers of Europe. All of these crises increased the tension between the nations of Europe, but a major conflict was averted due to the European system put in place after the defeat of Napoleon. You need to post at least ONCE about how your crisis developed and the way in which the major powers avoided a world war. Pay close attention to the inner workings of the European system and the relationships between the major powers. You MUST also include a link or a video that helps to increase our understanding of your point of view.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Sigmund Freud
You are responsible for learning about AT LEAST two of Sigmund Freud’s theories. You need to start by watching the link I provide and then spring boarding off to other materials to help you in understanding the theory. Then start (or continue) a discussion about the theory. The theory needs to be explained in your own words and then discussed. Remember to NEVER repeat the ideas of others and build off of each other’s comments. Let your intellectual curiosity lead the discussion and also bring in other links and websites that could enhance our knowledge of the theory. You need to post AT LEAST 3 times.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Italian Unification
You will all be responsible to post at least twice about the following questions. Be sure not to repeat information and try to build off of one anothers posts. Try to post links and videos that might help to explain your point of view and allow the conversation to go where your intellectual curiosity takes you.
Discuss the motives and methods of the driving forces behind Italian unification.
Discuss the motives and methods of the driving forces behind Italian unification.
German Unification
You will all be responsible to post at least twice about the following questions. Be sure not to repeat information and try to build off of one anothers posts. Try to post links and videos that might help to explain your point of view and allow the conversation to go where your intellectual curiosity takes you.
Assess the validity of the following and use evidence to prove your response: Prince Otto von Bismark could be considered Machiavelli's model of the ideal ruler in that, he was feared by his people and he used any ends to justify the tactics he used in bringing about the unification of the German states.
Assess the validity of the following and use evidence to prove your response: Prince Otto von Bismark could be considered Machiavelli's model of the ideal ruler in that, he was feared by his people and he used any ends to justify the tactics he used in bringing about the unification of the German states.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Historical Fiction
You have all been assigned a nation in Europe and will be responsible for teaching the class about that nation. I will create a post for each country in order to make navigation easier.
You are responsible for creating a historical fiction post (or posts) about the political unrest of the early 19th century in your nation. Imagine that you live in your nation and are experiencing that unrest. Your post should teach the class about those issues while also including the topics we discussed yesterday: liberalism, nationalism, and conservatism.
When you have finished your post, you are responsible for reading all of your colleague's posts and commenting on at least 5 of them. The comments should be in response to the historical aspects of their post and allow your intellectual curiosity to lead you.
You are responsible for creating a historical fiction post (or posts) about the political unrest of the early 19th century in your nation. Imagine that you live in your nation and are experiencing that unrest. Your post should teach the class about those issues while also including the topics we discussed yesterday: liberalism, nationalism, and conservatism.
When you have finished your post, you are responsible for reading all of your colleague's posts and commenting on at least 5 of them. The comments should be in response to the historical aspects of their post and allow your intellectual curiosity to lead you.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Liberalism, Nationalism and Conservatism
This weekend you are going to create AT LEAST 4 substantial posts on our blog. The posts will count as a quiz grade and be graded using the same rubric as your Napoleon blog. You should use your book and the notes that I printed for you as your initial resources. Then use the Internet to expand your research on the topics the are posted.
Your posts need to discuss and analyze all of the issues presented about liberalism, nationalism, and conservatism. Be sure to frame your responses in the context of 19th century European History, and use specific examples to prove your point. Here are the questions that you need to discuss:
1. Define nationalism and analyze their goals in 19th century Europe.
2. What were the tenets of liberalism? Who were the liberals and how did they affect the political developments of the early 19th century in Europe?
3. Contrast the ideologies of liberalism, conservatism, and nationalism during the 19th century.
Be conscious of your classmates posts and build off of each other's ideas. Avoid repeating what others have said and try to include links that will enrich our understanding of the topic.
Your posts need to discuss and analyze all of the issues presented about liberalism, nationalism, and conservatism. Be sure to frame your responses in the context of 19th century European History, and use specific examples to prove your point. Here are the questions that you need to discuss:
1. Define nationalism and analyze their goals in 19th century Europe.
2. What were the tenets of liberalism? Who were the liberals and how did they affect the political developments of the early 19th century in Europe?
3. Contrast the ideologies of liberalism, conservatism, and nationalism during the 19th century.
Be conscious of your classmates posts and build off of each other's ideas. Avoid repeating what others have said and try to include links that will enrich our understanding of the topic.
Friday, January 6, 2012
The End of Written Journals!
Romanticism
Your assignment will take you on an exploration of the romantic period. You will be responsible for responding in your journal (and then handing in your entire journal collection from the beginning of the year). You will use the copies of notes on the romantic period to give you the necessary insight to react to the things you read, see, and hear. All of the materials will be found online, so Internet access and your notebook will be the only requirements for the exercise. The exercise should be done at multiple sittings, because of the vastness of the assignment. Please read the directions carefully and complete the tasks asked of you.
1. Literature
a. Go to: http://englishhistory.net/keats/poetry.html
b. The romantic era was a great age for English poetry. John Keats wrote some of the most beautiful romantic poetry in the English language. Read the “The Eve of St. Agnes,” or both the “Ode to a Nightingale,” and the “Ode on a Grecian Urn.”
c. Journal entry must include:
i. What characteristics of Romanticism are found in this (these) poem(s)? Explain.
ii. What is this (these) poem(s) about?
iii. How does this(these) poem(s) make you feel? What emotions do they elicit? Explain.
2. Painting
a. Pick one of the following artists and find three of his paintings online: Eugene Delacroix, Camille Corot, John Constable, J.M.W. Turner, or Francisco Goya.
b. Journal entry must include:
i. What characteristics of Romanticism are found in these paintings? Explain.
ii. What are these paintings about?
iii. How do these paintings make you feel? What emotions do they elicit? Explain.
3. Music
a. Search and listen to one of the following songs on YouTube: Schumann: Davidsbündlertänze, nos. 1-6, Chopin: Ballade in G minor, Mendelssohn: Symphony #4, “Italian” movts. 1 and 2, Beethoven: Fidelio, Act II, No. 11, and Finale (No. 16), Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, or Wagner: Valkyrie Overture.
b. Journal entry must include:
i. What characteristics of Romanticism are found in this music? Explain.
ii. What is this music about?
iii. How does this music make you feel? What emotion does it elicit? Explain.
Your assignment will take you on an exploration of the romantic period. You will be responsible for responding in your journal (and then handing in your entire journal collection from the beginning of the year). You will use the copies of notes on the romantic period to give you the necessary insight to react to the things you read, see, and hear. All of the materials will be found online, so Internet access and your notebook will be the only requirements for the exercise. The exercise should be done at multiple sittings, because of the vastness of the assignment. Please read the directions carefully and complete the tasks asked of you.
1. Literature
a. Go to: http://englishhistory.net/keats/poetry.html
b. The romantic era was a great age for English poetry. John Keats wrote some of the most beautiful romantic poetry in the English language. Read the “The Eve of St. Agnes,” or both the “Ode to a Nightingale,” and the “Ode on a Grecian Urn.”
c. Journal entry must include:
i. What characteristics of Romanticism are found in this (these) poem(s)? Explain.
ii. What is this (these) poem(s) about?
iii. How does this(these) poem(s) make you feel? What emotions do they elicit? Explain.
2. Painting
a. Pick one of the following artists and find three of his paintings online: Eugene Delacroix, Camille Corot, John Constable, J.M.W. Turner, or Francisco Goya.
b. Journal entry must include:
i. What characteristics of Romanticism are found in these paintings? Explain.
ii. What are these paintings about?
iii. How do these paintings make you feel? What emotions do they elicit? Explain.
3. Music
a. Search and listen to one of the following songs on YouTube: Schumann: Davidsbündlertänze, nos. 1-6, Chopin: Ballade in G minor, Mendelssohn: Symphony #4, “Italian” movts. 1 and 2, Beethoven: Fidelio, Act II, No. 11, and Finale (No. 16), Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, or Wagner: Valkyrie Overture.
b. Journal entry must include:
i. What characteristics of Romanticism are found in this music? Explain.
ii. What is this music about?
iii. How does this music make you feel? What emotion does it elicit? Explain.
4. Fairy Tales
a. Go to: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/grimm/index2.html
b. Read at least two of the stories.
c. Journal entry must include:
i. What characteristics of Romanticism are found in these fairy tales? Explain.
ii. What are these fairy tales really about?
iii. How do these fairy tales make you feel? What emotions do they elicit? Explain.
Each journal entry needs to be a minimum of 1 page and have all Romanticism facts/characteristics underlined.
a. Go to: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/grimm/index2.html
b. Read at least two of the stories.
c. Journal entry must include:
i. What characteristics of Romanticism are found in these fairy tales? Explain.
ii. What are these fairy tales really about?
iii. How do these fairy tales make you feel? What emotions do they elicit? Explain.
Each journal entry needs to be a minimum of 1 page and have all Romanticism facts/characteristics underlined.
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