Today we began Ancient Greece. I did a ppt overview - talking about images and ideas we associate with this civilization. Textbooks were distributed and the first assignment was given.
Mrs. T.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Wednesday and Thursday, September 19th and 20th
I was away on these two days and Mr. Arnason filled in for me. On Wednesday, the class did a review of the historiography unit. This included an outline and a crossword puzzle.
On Thursday, the class wrote the test. In addition, an article on Napoleon's Death mask was read and there was an assignment that accompanied it.
Mrs. T.
(Friday is an inservice day ...)
On Thursday, the class wrote the test. In addition, an article on Napoleon's Death mask was read and there was an assignment that accompanied it.
Mrs. T.
(Friday is an inservice day ...)
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Tuesday, September 18th
I returned the essays to the class. I spent some time going over the qualities of effective introductions and conclusions. I also reviewed techniques for the proper use of quotations in a research paper.
We finished taking notes on the 6 themes for the course. Then we brainstormed the qualities of a "civilization." This will lay the groundwork for the upcoming unit on Greece and Rome.
Tomorrow we'll do some review for the test on Thursday. A crossword puzzle review was posted at:
http://www.armoredpenguin.com/crossword/bin/crossword.cgi?cmd=showlist
Mrs. T.
We finished taking notes on the 6 themes for the course. Then we brainstormed the qualities of a "civilization." This will lay the groundwork for the upcoming unit on Greece and Rome.
Tomorrow we'll do some review for the test on Thursday. A crossword puzzle review was posted at:
http://www.armoredpenguin.com/crossword/bin/crossword.cgi?cmd=showlist
Mrs. T.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Monday, September 17th
This morning we reviewed the timeline for Western Civilization again. This time we tried doing it with just the visual images. This was quite a bit harder!
We then did a a group exercise where we tried to decide the ten most important events/dates in world history. Not an easy feat! This certainly exposed our own biases and beliefs about what constitutes history.
Toward the end of class, we examined the 6 themes in this course: individualism, skepticism, humanism, religion, secularism and individualism. As we study "Plato to NATO" we will examine the relative importance of these themese within individual time periods.
We will be having a historiography/timeline quiz on Thursday so please go over your notes.
Mrs. T.
We then did a a group exercise where we tried to decide the ten most important events/dates in world history. Not an easy feat! This certainly exposed our own biases and beliefs about what constitutes history.
Toward the end of class, we examined the 6 themes in this course: individualism, skepticism, humanism, religion, secularism and individualism. As we study "Plato to NATO" we will examine the relative importance of these themese within individual time periods.
We will be having a historiography/timeline quiz on Thursday so please go over your notes.
Mrs. T.
Friday, September 14th
The essays were due today and most students submitted them. Way to go!
Today we examined the controversy that has surrounded the exhibit for World War Two at Canada's War Museum. We discussed the function of a museum and then wondered about whether it was right for a museum to respond to the pressures of criticism of a group whose interpretation of history varies from their own. Interesting discussion.
We started to view "Shooters" - a film depicting Canada's photography unit in World War Two. We ran out of time, however.
Have a great weekend,
Mrs. T
Today we examined the controversy that has surrounded the exhibit for World War Two at Canada's War Museum. We discussed the function of a museum and then wondered about whether it was right for a museum to respond to the pressures of criticism of a group whose interpretation of history varies from their own. Interesting discussion.
We started to view "Shooters" - a film depicting Canada's photography unit in World War Two. We ran out of time, however.
Have a great weekend,
Mrs. T
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Thursday, September 13th
Today was a work period. Students had the opportunity to work on their papers either in class or in the library where they could use the computers.
Don't forget that you need to self-assess by using the rubric. This should be stapled to the front of your paper.
Tomorrow, I'm going to pose some tough scenarios and press you to think about history and the role of the historian. Look out!
Mrs. T.
Don't forget that you need to self-assess by using the rubric. This should be stapled to the front of your paper.
Tomorrow, I'm going to pose some tough scenarios and press you to think about history and the role of the historian. Look out!
Mrs. T.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Wednesday, September 12th
This morning, we reviewed how to do the bibliography for the Historiography Paper. A couple of tips were given on how to quickly sort your bibliography (Table - Sort - Paragraphs - A - Z). Also I demonstrated how to do a "hanging indent" - Format - paragraph - hanging.
Students were able to work on their papers in class today. Tomorrow, if students would like to do word-processing, they will be able to use the computers in the Library.
Remember, the Historiography Paper is due on Friday!
Please let me know if you have any questions, etc. Contact me at btaylor@retsd.mb.ca
Mrs. T.
Students were able to work on their papers in class today. Tomorrow, if students would like to do word-processing, they will be able to use the computers in the Library.
Remember, the Historiography Paper is due on Friday!
Please let me know if you have any questions, etc. Contact me at btaylor@retsd.mb.ca
Mrs. T.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Tuesday, September 11
Today we took up the assignment "What is History" by Peter Stearns. Following that, I did an overview of how to do bibliography and footnotes. A handout with examples was distributed. Students had time to work on their historiography project that is due for Friday.
Mrs. T.
Mrs. T.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Monday, Sept. 10th
How good a witness are you? We did two exercises to test our powers of observation. The first was a questionnaire involving common, everyday items. We discovered that even within our class there was a great difference in people's abilities to remember details. The second exercise involved witnessing a crime - an online test that assesses people's abilities to watch a scene taking place and then answer questions. Again, some of us did well; others, not. These exercises served to illustrate that witnesses to history may be accurate or faulty and that we need to be cognizant of this as we write history.
Students were given an opportunity to complete the assignment that is due for tomorrow (there will be a homework check). Some students who had finished this on the weekend worked on the research paper that is due Friday.
Mrs. T.
Students were given an opportunity to complete the assignment that is due for tomorrow (there will be a homework check). Some students who had finished this on the weekend worked on the research paper that is due Friday.
Mrs. T.
Friday, September 7, 2007
Friday, September 7th
Today, we took a look at the craft of history. We used an imaginary scenario to illustrate the use of primary and secondary sources. We also discussed the qualities needed for reliable witnesses to history. We will follow this up with an exercise on Monday.
Today we started an assignment with a reading from Peter Stearns. This is due on Tuesday.
In addition, I handed out an essay assignment that will be due next Friday. Students were able to get the readings for this paper so that they can start their research this weekend.
On Monday, we will talk about reliable sources for history. Then you will have the period to either finish the Stearns assignment or to work on your essay.
Have a great weekend everyone,
Mrs. T.
Today, we took a look at the craft of history. We used an imaginary scenario to illustrate the use of primary and secondary sources. We also discussed the qualities needed for reliable witnesses to history. We will follow this up with an exercise on Monday.
Today we started an assignment with a reading from Peter Stearns. This is due on Tuesday.
In addition, I handed out an essay assignment that will be due next Friday. Students were able to get the readings for this paper so that they can start their research this weekend.
On Monday, we will talk about reliable sources for history. Then you will have the period to either finish the Stearns assignment or to work on your essay.
Have a great weekend everyone,
Mrs. T.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Thursday, Sept. 6th - First day of classes!
It was a shortened period so we reviewed the course outline, filled out information sheets and did a little timeline exercise about Western Civilization. Well done, everyone!
For tomorrow's class, you need to bring a reading book. Take a look at this website. When you come to class tomorrow bring your favourite historical quotation for a prize!
Here's one of my favourites: “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.. I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man"-- Mahatma Gandhi (1869 - 1948)
Mrs. T.
For tomorrow's class, you need to bring a reading book. Take a look at this website. When you come to class tomorrow bring your favourite historical quotation for a prize!
Here's one of my favourites: “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.. I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man"-- Mahatma Gandhi (1869 - 1948)
Mrs. T.
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