Saturday, December 19, 2020

Latin America Cultural Traditions

 World Regions and Cultures 11- Latin America Cultural Traditions Checklist

Directions:  Complete on the same country as you had for the World Nations Report (see separate post). Find answers on credible sources whether they are online or print.  Any plagiarism results in a zero.  Paraphrase your answers and list the source or sources that you used after every question response.  Do not merely list the sources at the end.  You must indicate what source or sources you use for each question’s answer.  Answer in complete sentences.  Typed responses are preferred.  If you handwrite this assignment, it must be legible.  In that case, upload with a picture on the written document.  Pictures and other attachments must be labeled.  It is as easy as this.  Number each one.  Answer in full sentences.  Give the picture if needed and always the sources used before numbering the next. Upload to google classroom by 12/23.  Class time will be provided to students during the week of 12/21.
Country Name:


1)      Staple food (explain if necessary and include picture):
2)      Unique food (explain and include picture):
3)      Major historical event (explain briefly):
4)      Major historical figure (explain briefly and include picture):
5)      Popular forms of entertainment (explain and include picture):
6)      Popular sport (explain and include picture):
7)      Holiday or celebration (Explain):
8)      Birth custom (Pick any birth custom and explain):
9)      Wedding custom (Pick any wedding custom and explain):
10)  Death custom (Pick any death custom and explain):
11)  Gender Equality? (Explain)
12)  Common boy or male name?
13)  Common girl or female name?
14)  Unique custom (Pick any cultural custom and explain):
15)  Unique dress (explain and include picture if possible)
16)  Attitude toward regional power (How do people feel about the major power in the country and region? (Positive or negative?))  Explain.

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Latin America World Nations Reports (Work on 12/18 and 12/21 if need be)

 See another post for Latin American country


World Regions 11- World Nations Report 2020-2021
Directions: Using the “CIA world factbook” (https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/), identify all of the required pieces of information about your country.  Google “CIA world factbook” to easily find.  Drag down from list of countries to find your country.  The responses do not have to be in complete sentences, but they must be legible, clear, precise and correct.  I prefer that the answers are written on this paper usually but we will do a google doc in 2020-2021.
  1. Country name (required)-
Geography- Do all 14
  1. Continental Location (Relative)-
  1. Geographical Location (Absolute)-
  2. Size (total area in square Kilometers  or square Miles)-
  3. Area country comparison to the world-
  4. Area comparative-
  5. Climate-
  1. Terrain-
  1. Elevation extremes-
  1. Natural resources-
  1. Land use/arable land-
  1. Natural hazards-
  1. Environment-current issues-
  1. Environment- international agreements-

People- Pick 7
15.    Nationality-
16.    Ethnic Groups-
17.    Language(s)-
18.    Religion-
  1. Population-
  2. Total median age-
  3. Birth rate-
  4. Death rate-
  5. Net migration rate-
  6. Urbanization/Urban Population-
  7. Maternal mortality rate country comparison to the world-
  8. Infant Mortality rate/country comparison to the world-
  9. Total Life expectancy-
  10. HIV/AIDS adult prevalence rate-
  11. Obesity- adult prevalence rate-
  12. Literacy of total population-
  13. Total school life expectancy-
  14. Total unemployment rate-
Government- Pick 4
  1. Country name Conventional long form-
  2. Country name Conventional short form-
  3. Country name Local long form-
  4. Country name Local short form-
  5. Government type-
  6. Capital-
  7. Independence-
  8. Constitution-
  9. Legal system-
  10. Suffrage-
  11. Executive Branch/Chief of State and Head of Government (if the country has both)à Give the office held and name of the person or people-
  12. Diplomatic Representation in the US-
  13. Diplomatic Representation from the US-
  14. National Symbol-
  15. National Anthem-
Economy- Pick 5
  1. GDP purchasing power parity country comparison to the world-
  2. GDP (Gross Domestic Product) official exchange rate-
  3. GDP per capita country comparison to the world
  4. Agriculture-
  5. Industries-
  6. Labor force-
  7. Labor force by occupation-
  8. Unemployment rate country comparison to the world-
  9. Population below poverty line-
  10. Budget (revenues and expenditures)-
  11. Taxes country comparison to the world-
  12. Public debt country comparison to the world-
  13. Inflation rate country comparison to the world-
  14. Market value of publicly traded shares country comparison to the world-
  15. Exports-
  16. Exports/Commodities-
  17. Exports/Partners-
  18. Imports-
  19. Imports/Commodities-
  20. Imports/Partners-
  21. Exchange rates-
Energy- Pick 1
69.    Crude oil production-
70.    Crude oil exports-
71.    Crude oil imports-
Communications- Pick 1
  1. Telephones mobile cellular country comparison to the world-
  2. Broadcast media (summarize very briefly)-
  3. Internet users and country comparison to the world-
Transportation- Pick 1
  1. Airports country comparison to the world-
  2. Railways country comparison to the world-
  3. Waterways country comparison to the world-
Military- Pick 1
  1. Military branches-
  2. Military service age and obligation-
  3. Manpower fit for military service-
  4. Military expenditures and country comparison to the world-
Transnational Issues- Pick 1
  1. Summarize a national or international dispute-
  2. Refugees and internationally displaced persons-
  3. Illicit drugs-
From the beginning of the web page- DO BOTH


  1. Attach a picture of your nation’s flag 
  2. Attach a map of your country’s location within the continent or region or world

G Block Countries for the Latin America World Nations Report and Cultural Traditions

Aiello- Dominican Republic

Barbagallo- Barbados

Battle- Haiti

Benway- Venezuela

Calomo- Colombia

Costanzo- Bolivia

Cruz- Brazil

Galdamez- Martinez- Guyana

Gillis- Costa Rica

Joseph- Argentina

Macchi- Jamaica

Marchant- Mexico

Moore- Ecuador

Olsen- El Salvador

Quintanilha- Paraguay

Rose- Uruguay

Emily Shea- Panama

Haily Shea- Peru

Smith- Honduras

Souza- Cuba

F Block Countries for the Latin America World Nations Report and Cultural Traditions

Bolcome- Brazil

Burke- Mexico

Connolly- Honduras

Donahue- Cuba

Graffeo- Suriname

Marrone- Venezuela

Palazola- Argentina

Piraino- Peru

Quince- Bolivia

Scuderi- Haiti

Silva- Dominican Republic

Stasio- Belize

Ulrich- Colombia

Verga- Guatemala

Wood- Panama

Monday, December 14, 2020

"Lord of War" film assignment

Student learning objective- Students will record facts and quotes from the movie "Lord of War" and students will explain why the fact is important to Eurasia and/or the world and what the quote means and why it is important.
There are many movies we can watch as a class after the completion of the Former Soviet Union's and its Satellite Nations' unit.  "Behind Enemy Lines", "The Beast", and "Miracle" are many that study other historically accurate facets of the region.  I choose to show "Lord of War" for several reasons.  First, it is a great movie that showcases topics that are deeply political and affected not just the former Soviet Union but the entire world.  Secondly, it is a very different type of movie than "Map For Saturday" or "Enemy at the Gates".  We try to watch many different genres of films in World Regions 11 in hopes to appeal to all students eventually.  The main characters in "Lord of War" are fictional names, but this was created in attempt to understand the arms heist and ensuing arms deals after the fall of the Soviet Union.  The movie points out so many true things about the current state of the world including facts about many of the things we learn in class, like the United Nations, CIA, Interpol, Ukraine, Liberia, Lebanon, Bolivia, etc.

After the completion of the film, 12/16-12/17, the class will have a film discussion.  After the film discussion, that day in class, I will collect the assignment. Google docs is fine.  The assignment is very simple.  Record facts and quotes from the film.  For facts, write down things you observe that show something about geographic, social, economic, political, historic, etc factors.  Quotes that we record are spoken words that are so insightful that indicate facts, but are so interesting or powerful that we do not paraphrase.  Why are the facts important?  What do the quotes mean and why are they important? The class will also discuss the main point of the film- How did the end of the Soviet Union lead to arms dealers feeding war zones in Latin America, Asia and Africa? Template for facts and quotes recording is below.

FACTS                                                                           QUOTES

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Studying for the Eurasia Test, which is Friday 12/11

 The Eurasia Test will be taken 12/11 during class time.  The Test can be found on google classroom 12/11 and is comprised of multiple choice and short open responses 100% based on class notes, discussion and the course essential questions.  There will be NO zoom Friday 12/11 this time only.  This will make it so students have maximum time to finish the Summative assessment on our study of the region Eurasia.

The class review game, Thursday 12/10, will go over the course essential questions specifically for the region of Eurasia (Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia)

  1. What impact has Geography had on the development of regions?
  2. How has Religion, Philosophy, and Ideology affected regions?
  3. What role has Imperialism played in shaping regions and cultures therein?
  4. How has Nationalism been instrumental in affecting regions?
  5. How have Governments formed and evolved over time in
  6. regions?
  7. What are the important and ongoing Issues in regions?
  8. How has Innovation/Technology changed regions and cultures within those regions?
  9. How have Interactions between civilizations impacted regions?
  10. How have Economic Systems and Trade impacted regions?

Sunday, December 6, 2020

"Enemy at the Gates" Questions

Student Learning Objective #1- Students will develop an understanding of what lengths the Soviet Union had to go to to win the Battle of Stalingrad.

Student Learning Objective #2- Students will judge Communism in at least one situation (The USSR).  They are free to use outside knowledge as well.

Scene 2

  1. How are Soviet troops brought to the battle of Stalingrad?
  2. Why do Soviet officers shoot those who retreat?
  3. What problems do the Soviets have to overcome at this battle?
  4. What are the different type of soldiers that help the USSR win the battle?
Scene 5

5.Who takes leadership at the battle of Stalingrad?  What do you know his name from?
6. What idea do the Soviets use to try to win the battle?

Scene 8

7. Whose picture is on the wall? What's the purpose and importance of that?
8. Does this quote surprise you with what you know about the USSR? "Caviar is a luxury we have...Vodka is a luxury we have...Time is not!"  Why or why not?

Scenes 9-10, 12, 16

9. As also viewed in the courtyard scene earlier in the film, what was the battle inside the battle of Stalingrad?
10. Why was it important?

Scene 18
11. Based on Danninov's comments, can Communism work?  Feel free to include Koulikov's comments from earlier in the film or your knowledge.

After the film scenes are completed, the class will discuss the questions.  Then, students are expected to submit a reflection to the google classroom that follows the following parameters.

  • The US won WWII partially because of the resilience and success of their allies, the Soviet Union.  What lengths did the Soviet Union have to go to to win the Battle of Stalingrad?
  • Based on what you know and what you saw in the movie, Enemy at the Gates, why does Communism succeed or fail?


Friday, December 4, 2020

12/4 Review

 Review Student Learning Objective- Through analyzing the appearance of important historical figures in modern Eurasian history, students will be able to recall important facts about leaders due to their appearances resembling their beliefs and actions.


Describe pictures of the following and link to appearance to historical impact on the region:
Karl Marx
Vladimir Lenin
Leon Trotsky
Joseph Stalin
Nikita Khrushchev
Leonid Brezhnev
Mikhail Gorbachev
Boris Yeltsin
Vladimir Putin
Dmitry Medvedev

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Armenian Genocide

Student Learning Objective- Students will be able to summarize the causes, events during, and effects of the Armenian Genocide

Film clip- 1915- Armenian Genocide


Causes:

  • Some ________________ did not like Armenians because they were linguistically and religiously different
  • Armenians lived in ________________  and the ________________ Empire.  The Ottomans were worried that Armenians could be spies during WWI

Events:

  • Armenian ________________ killed
  • Special Organization was formed out of criminals and they killed many Armenians
  • The goal of a ________________ is to annihilate all members of a group.  This was no different.  The Ottoman empire was trying to kill all Armenians.

Effects:


  • Over 1,000,000 ________________ dead
  • Some escaped to places like America...Armenian names in America- ________________ , Azarian, Bedrosian
  • ________________ was established after the fall of USSR
  • ________________ does not recognize the Armenian Genocide
  • USA is not one of the 25 countries like UK who do because their relationship with ________________ is fragile
  • ________________ used Armenian Genocide as justification for the Holocaust

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

End of USSR 2020-2021

Student Learning Objective #1- Students will be able to explain why Communism failed in the Soviet Union and why the USSR ceased to exist and broke up into non-Communist nations.

Student Learning Objective #2- Students will be able to identify what Eastern European and Eurasian countries were USSR member nations, satellite nations, Former Yugoslavia, etc.

Page 458- Weaknesses of Soviet Economy/Reasons for the fall of the USSR:

  • Lack of _________________
  • Lack of _________________
  • Overemphasis on _________________
  • _________________
  • _________________ problems
472- Former USSR member nations:
  • _________________
  • _________________
  • _________________
  • _________________
  • _________________
  • _________________
  • _________________
  • _________________
  • _________________
  • _________________
  • _________________
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Former Satellite Nations: 
Former Czechoslovakia-
  • _________________
  • _________________
Former Yugoslavia
  • _________________
  • _________________
  • _________________
  • _________________
  • _________________
Relevant Film clips:
1986- Chernobyl
1991- End of USSR
1992- Reduce nukes
Enemy at the Gates
Lord of War