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Monday 4/29: Readings + Lecture
HW: Study for Practice Quiz.
Tuesday 4/30: Gandhi Doc and Civil Disobedience Scenario
HW: Study for Practice Quiz.
HW: Grade Gandhi!
1. Gandhi was one of the founding fathers of modern India. He fought to end discrimination against Muslims, low-caste Hindus and women. How do you think his legacy stands up 8 decades after his death?
2. Be ready to debrief the article you were assigned. Be ready to tell the story of the article + answer the general question—What grade would you give Gandhi’s legacy in these areas?
3. I will cold call you tomorrow. Everyone will get 10 HW points unless you obviously didn’t do the reading, in which case it’s a zero.
GROUP A: NY Times caste article “India’s Eternal Inequality”:
GROUP B: Washington Post article on “Love Jihad” and Facebook
GROUP C: Discrimination against women
Block Day 5/1-5/2: “Gandhi” Film
DEBRIEF HW ARTICLES
VIDEO: If you miss class today or Friday, it's easy to find the movie online or a DVD at your local library. Only watch the following parts and take notes with attached "Film Notes" file below.
South Africa 6-36 (Start with train scene)
Civil Disobedience in India: 1:14-2:06
Civil Disobedience example right after Salt March: 2:14:26 (5 minutes).
Partition: 2:36-3:11
Friday 5/3: Quiz + Rest of Gandhi Film
HW: Study for Practice Quiz.
Tuesday 4/30: Gandhi Doc and Civil Disobedience Scenario
HW: Study for Practice Quiz.
HW: Grade Gandhi!
1. Gandhi was one of the founding fathers of modern India. He fought to end discrimination against Muslims, low-caste Hindus and women. How do you think his legacy stands up 8 decades after his death?
2. Be ready to debrief the article you were assigned. Be ready to tell the story of the article + answer the general question—What grade would you give Gandhi’s legacy in these areas?
3. I will cold call you tomorrow. Everyone will get 10 HW points unless you obviously didn’t do the reading, in which case it’s a zero.
GROUP A: NY Times caste article “India’s Eternal Inequality”:
GROUP B: Washington Post article on “Love Jihad” and Facebook
GROUP C: Discrimination against women
Block Day 5/1-5/2: “Gandhi” Film
DEBRIEF HW ARTICLES
VIDEO: If you miss class today or Friday, it's easy to find the movie online or a DVD at your local library. Only watch the following parts and take notes with attached "Film Notes" file below.
South Africa 6-36 (Start with train scene)
Civil Disobedience in India: 1:14-2:06
Civil Disobedience example right after Salt March: 2:14:26 (5 minutes).
Partition: 2:36-3:11
Friday 5/3: Quiz + Rest of Gandhi Film
| india_study_guide.docx |
| film_notes.docx |
Monday 5/6: China: Start Lecture
GROUP 1: “Reading 1—Mao on Revolution”
GROUP 2: “Mao Readings—Reading 1 and Reading 2.”
“Reading 1—Mao on Revolution”
HW: Study for Practice Quiz (lecture + video)
HW: DUE BLOCK DAY “Document Study: Mao Zedong and Gandhi”
Tuesday 5/7: Finish Lecture + Start Mao Video
LECTURE: Finish.
SALT MARCH vs. LONG MARCH: We’re going to debate which march is more “impressive” and you get to decide what that word means exactly.
START VIDEO (45 in 4 clips): “Mao—China’s Peasant Emperor”
Some of this information will be on the quiz.
HW: Study for Practice Quiz (lecture + video)
HW: DUE BLOCK DAY “Document Study: Mao Zedong and Gandhi”
Block 5/8-5/9: PRACTICE QUIZ + Finish Video + Documents
DUE: “Document Study: Mao Zedong and Gandhi”
DEBRIEF HW:
PRACTICE QUIZ
VIDEO
DEBRIEF
Friday 5/10: Quiz + Start China vs. India HW
HW: When finished, start on China vs. India HW. DUE TUESDAY
GROUP 1: “Reading 1—Mao on Revolution”
- How does Mao quote Marx to justify violence?
- What does Mao blame for violence’s role in history, all over the world?
- Your interpretation: Mao talks about fear. What would Mao see as an act of courage that revolutionaries need to do?
GROUP 2: “Mao Readings—Reading 1 and Reading 2.”
“Reading 1—Mao on Revolution”
- How does Mao quote Marx to justify violence?
- What does Mao blame for violence’s role in history, all over the world?
HW: Study for Practice Quiz (lecture + video)
HW: DUE BLOCK DAY “Document Study: Mao Zedong and Gandhi”
Tuesday 5/7: Finish Lecture + Start Mao Video
LECTURE: Finish.
SALT MARCH vs. LONG MARCH: We’re going to debate which march is more “impressive” and you get to decide what that word means exactly.
- 5 minutes of quiet reading Read about both events:
- Salt March—pg. 4 Readings 2 and 3 + map.
- Long March—pgs. 12-13.
- 5 minutes to discuss arguments for each event being more “impressive” than the other. You won’t know which side you’ll be on until the timer is finished.
- Debate (Mr. B will use cards to randomly call students).
START VIDEO (45 in 4 clips): “Mao—China’s Peasant Emperor”
Some of this information will be on the quiz.
HW: Study for Practice Quiz (lecture + video)
HW: DUE BLOCK DAY “Document Study: Mao Zedong and Gandhi”
Block 5/8-5/9: PRACTICE QUIZ + Finish Video + Documents
DUE: “Document Study: Mao Zedong and Gandhi”
DEBRIEF HW:
PRACTICE QUIZ
VIDEO
DEBRIEF
Friday 5/10: Quiz + Start China vs. India HW
HW: When finished, start on China vs. India HW. DUE TUESDAY
| china_study_guide.docx |
| china_vs_india_today.docx |
Monday 5/13: Deng Xiao Ping Lecture
LECTURE
BOARD ACTIVITY:
LEFT BOARD: Cons.
RIGHT BOARD: Pros
HW: China vs. India reading/writing assignment due Tuesday.
TUESDAY 5/14: HW Debrief + Debate Prep
DUE: China vs. India HW. DON’T COLLECT UNTIL AFTER DEBRIEF
DEBRIEF HW: Pros and cons of China’s approach? Where would you rather live? Why?
VISUAL (Use the tabs and dynamic features): https://ourworldindata.org/the-global-decline-of-extreme-poverty-was-it-only-china
DEBATE PREP:
Use the packet, the lectures, the film notes, and your own research to prepare for the debate.
BIG QUESTION: Who was the more effective leader?
MAKE A GOOGLE DOC AT YOUR TABLE WITH YOUR NOTES AND SHARE IT WITH ME ON FRIDAY
PREP:
1. Be ready to argue all sides throughout the debate. You won’t know which side you’re on until the moment the debate starts.
ROUND 1 (HISTORY): Who was a more effective leader while he was in charge? [The word “effective” is deliberately broad and its exact definition is up to you.]
PICK 5 STUDENTS, SEAT THEM IN FRONT
1st Leader Opening Statements (“Why I was right”)
· What were the reasons I led a resistance movement?· What successes did I have?· What do I think is the best way to resist oppressive rule? Why?
REMIND EVERYONE ABOUT SUBBING RULE (good way to get points—if nobody subs after a few minutes, use cards).
Audience Counter-Arguments vs. 1st Leader (“Why you were wrong”)
ROUND 2 (HISTORY): Who was a more effective leader while he was in charge?
2nd Leader Opening Statements (“Why I was right”)
· What were the reasons I led a resistance movement?· What successes did I have?· What do I think is the best way to resist oppressive rule? Why?
REMIND EVERYONE ABOUT SUBBING RULE (good way to get points—if nobody subs after a few minutes, use cards).
Audience Counter-Arguments vs. 2nd Leader “Why you were wrong”
PICK ANOTHER 5 STUDENTS, SEAT THEM IN FRONT
ROUND 3 (Legacy): China or India is better off today because of my leadership.Teacher picks the country.
The 5 students in the middle all make at least one point in favor of the leader’s legacy.
· How much “freedom” do my people have (Great Firewall of China, social credit system, religious freedom)?
Are people truly “free” if they are living off less than $2/day [World Bank poverty line]?
Would you rather in a poorer democracy (India) or a richer dictatorship (China)?
SOURCES: Recent video on China’s new “social credit” system and its resemblance to the season 3, episode 1 “Black Mirror” episode that made Mr. Butkevich quit social media. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLmLPcUMci0
Freedom House (https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-world/freedom-world-2018) you might have to use their 2017 report, Human Rights Watch (https://www.hrw.org/countries),
Targeting of Uyghurs (a majority Muslim ethnic group) in Xinjiang, including “re-education” camps. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/15/opinion/china-re-education-camps.html
India’s Economic Successes and Failures: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2017/10/eight-key-facts-about-indias-economy-in-2017/
ROUND 4: Repeat with 5 new students and the other leader/country.
DEBRIEF: Overall, who was a more effective leader?
Debate Rules:
You can earn points by using quotes or citing ideas from the packet and…
Block Day 5/15-5/16: Debate Prep
JOINT GOOGLE DOC: Share with Mr. B ½ way through class for feedback.
Friday 5/17: Debate
DEBRIEF:
LECTURE
BOARD ACTIVITY:
- Turn to your table partners and DISCUSS: How have the lives of most Chinese changed as a result of the industrialization and capitalism that Deng unleashed starting in 1978?
- Come up with one thing to put on one board.
- Sign it. NO REPEATS.
LEFT BOARD: Cons.
RIGHT BOARD: Pros
HW: China vs. India reading/writing assignment due Tuesday.
TUESDAY 5/14: HW Debrief + Debate Prep
DUE: China vs. India HW. DON’T COLLECT UNTIL AFTER DEBRIEF
DEBRIEF HW: Pros and cons of China’s approach? Where would you rather live? Why?
VISUAL (Use the tabs and dynamic features): https://ourworldindata.org/the-global-decline-of-extreme-poverty-was-it-only-china
DEBATE PREP:
Use the packet, the lectures, the film notes, and your own research to prepare for the debate.
BIG QUESTION: Who was the more effective leader?
MAKE A GOOGLE DOC AT YOUR TABLE WITH YOUR NOTES AND SHARE IT WITH ME ON FRIDAY
PREP:
1. Be ready to argue all sides throughout the debate. You won’t know which side you’re on until the moment the debate starts.
- Highlight/mark up/book mark your packet. You will be graded partially on your use of quotes and facts from the readings.
- I will use the cards to randomly call students to the debate circle of 5 desks for each round. Once a student has spoken once, it’s possible to substitute for that student by tapping the shoulder.
ROUND 1 (HISTORY): Who was a more effective leader while he was in charge? [The word “effective” is deliberately broad and its exact definition is up to you.]
PICK 5 STUDENTS, SEAT THEM IN FRONT
1st Leader Opening Statements (“Why I was right”)
· What were the reasons I led a resistance movement?· What successes did I have?· What do I think is the best way to resist oppressive rule? Why?
REMIND EVERYONE ABOUT SUBBING RULE (good way to get points—if nobody subs after a few minutes, use cards).
Audience Counter-Arguments vs. 1st Leader (“Why you were wrong”)
- Your failures.
- Your unrealistic and/or extreme view of the world.
- The obstacles you overcame weren’t as great as the ones I (the other leader) overcame.
ROUND 2 (HISTORY): Who was a more effective leader while he was in charge?
2nd Leader Opening Statements (“Why I was right”)
· What were the reasons I led a resistance movement?· What successes did I have?· What do I think is the best way to resist oppressive rule? Why?
REMIND EVERYONE ABOUT SUBBING RULE (good way to get points—if nobody subs after a few minutes, use cards).
Audience Counter-Arguments vs. 2nd Leader “Why you were wrong”
- Your failures.
- Your unrealistic and/or extreme view of the world.
- The obstacles you overcame weren’t as great as the ones I (other leader) overcame.
PICK ANOTHER 5 STUDENTS, SEAT THEM IN FRONT
ROUND 3 (Legacy): China or India is better off today because of my leadership.Teacher picks the country.
The 5 students in the middle all make at least one point in favor of the leader’s legacy.
· How much “freedom” do my people have (Great Firewall of China, social credit system, religious freedom)?
Are people truly “free” if they are living off less than $2/day [World Bank poverty line]?
Would you rather in a poorer democracy (India) or a richer dictatorship (China)?
SOURCES: Recent video on China’s new “social credit” system and its resemblance to the season 3, episode 1 “Black Mirror” episode that made Mr. Butkevich quit social media. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLmLPcUMci0
Freedom House (https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-world/freedom-world-2018) you might have to use their 2017 report, Human Rights Watch (https://www.hrw.org/countries),
Targeting of Uyghurs (a majority Muslim ethnic group) in Xinjiang, including “re-education” camps. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/15/opinion/china-re-education-camps.html
- Does my country protect minority rights and/or is my country unstable thanks to tensions between ethnic or religious groups? (Google Tibet and Xinjiang/Uyghurs for China and Hindu-Muslim tensions for India).
India’s Economic Successes and Failures: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2017/10/eight-key-facts-about-indias-economy-in-2017/
ROUND 4: Repeat with 5 new students and the other leader/country.
DEBRIEF: Overall, who was a more effective leader?
Debate Rules:
You can earn points by using quotes or citing ideas from the packet and…
- Making an effective statement of your position.
- Summarizing facts in an articulate way that the class can understand.
- Making an effective and respectful counter-argument. One mic to avoid losing points.
Block Day 5/15-5/16: Debate Prep
JOINT GOOGLE DOC: Share with Mr. B ½ way through class for feedback.
Friday 5/17: Debate
DEBRIEF:
