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 * **__//Day 18 - Monday July 23rd//__**

Create a "Week 5" page. What are the Millennium Development Goals? How do they connect to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
 * 18.1 - Reflect**

Where is Syria? Look it up on a map. List what area of the world it is and what countries border it.
 * 18.2 - Conflict in Syria**
 * Syria is a country with a medium population which is located in the continent/region of Asia. Countries near Syria include Lebanon, Iraq, Palestine and Cyprus. Its biggest cities and towns include Aleppo, Damascus, Jaramana and Duma.

Read and mark up the following document:
 * 18.3 - Background on the Conflict**

Pick two of the following four articles to read (read all of them for extra credit)
 * 18.4 - Further Reading**

Hillary Clinton: Remarks at a United Nations Security Council Session on the Situation in Syria

//Asia Times//, M. K. Bhadrakumar: Syria on the boil, US warship in Black Sea

Write one to two sentences summarizing which articles you read and what they discussed.
 * 18.5 - Summary**
 * i have read the Hillary Clinton, Asia times article and she is talking about the amount of people killed in syria and demand to stop the attack on the civilian people.


 * 18.6 - Questions on reading**

Answer the following questions:
 * 1) What does Bashar Assad stand for?
 * 2) What countries back Assad, and why?
 * 3) What do the Syrian rebels stand for?
 * 4) How has Assad’s government responded to the rebellion?
 * 5) What is the composition of Syria’s population and what role are different groups playing in the current crisis
 * 6) Who are the Syrian rebels?
 * 7) How have the rebels conducted their rebellion?
 * 8) What countries are backing the rebellion, and what are their motives?
 * 9) What are the relations between the countries opposing Assad’s government (US, western Europe, Turkey, Saudi Arabia) and those friendly with it (Iran, China, Russia) and what policies follow from those relations?
 * 10) What, if anything, might Syria have to do with relations between its supporters and opponents; that is, why does Syria matter to the two sides?


 * 18.7 - Human Rights Essay**

This site is great for more research: Human Rights Watch - Syria
 * __//Day 19 - Tuesday July 24th//__**
 * 19.1 - How long have women had the right to vote in this country?**
 * during the late 19th century and early 20th century

What chores do you do in your household? Are there any chores in your family which are assigned based on gender - if so list them. What are the stereotypes associated with chores and boys and girls?
 * 19.2 - Chores**
 * in my house my chores are to clean the bathroom and the yard. everbody get to do every chores etheir male or female


 * 19.3 - Define the word "suffrage" and include a picture**
 * The right to vote in political elections.
 * A series of intercessory prayers or petitions.

Look at the following timeline: Women's Suffrage Timeline 1893 New Zealand Saudi Arabia was the only country in the world that did not allow its women to vote i would never thought a country would take that long to let woman vote
 * 19.4 - Timeline of women's right to vote in the world**
 * Which country gave women the right to vote first?
 * Which country was last?
 * 2011** Saudi Arabia3
 * Which country still does not let women vote?
 * Comments/Connections/Questions about this timeline

Go through the following website: Women in Saudi Arabia Go through each story, then answer the questions. Copy and paste your response to your wikispace page.
 * 19.5 - Eye on - Women in Saudi Arabia**
 * Who said what? Match the viewpoints 1-5 to the following:
 * A human rights campaigner 5
 * A Saudi woman 1
 * An expat from Canada 2
 * A migrant worker from Indonesia 3
 * A businesswoman from Jordan 4
 * From each viewpoint, pick out key words that summarise the way in which they see the position of women in Saudi Arabia. Restrictions, hijab, and rape
 * How would **//you//** feel as a woman living in Saudi Arabia? Horrible of course

Read and mark up the following article:
 * 19.6 - The Problem with Educating Girls**

You will need to log in to Teachers' Domain to watch this clip: Neeraj's story After watching answer:
 * 19.7 - Neeraj**
 * Describe the perceptions of the value of formal education held by Neeraj, her mother, and her father.
 * In what ways does custom govern Neeraj's life?
 * Do you suppose Neeraj will continue her education? Explain your view.
 * Whose interests would be served if Neeraj were to continue her education?

Go to the following website: What's going on in India
 * 19.8 - Girls in India**

Pick one of the girls (Aarti, Geetha, or Leela). Read their story and watch the video clip. Then answer these questions:

1. Describe the clip you watched and describe the daily challenges faced by the girl in the story.

2. Describe how her situation is similar/ different to another story we have examined.

3. What is her family situation like? How can family support make a difference?

4. What is being done to solve this issue for this particular girl? What changes would you suggest?
 * 19.9 - Haitza**

Watch the slideshow about Haitza in Nicaragua Haitza Predict: how could Haitza's education help her family and her community? //Extra credit videos - if you have time:// Night School School in Benin Read through the following website: Girls Education List the benefits of educating girls.
 * 19.10 - Benefits of Girls Education**

Boosts economic productivity and reduces poverty Lowers maternal and infant mortality rates Reduces fertility rates Helps protect against HIV/AIDS Increases life expectancy Improves the health, well-being, and educational prospects of the next generation Promotes better management of environmental resources Increases per capita income Contributes to the development and deepening of democracy Share your thoughts about these stories on the link below: Wallwisher - Education for Girls in the World media type="custom" key="20460898" You will create a brochure of pamphlet that will be used to publicize the issue of girls' education for the school community. Consider whether or not meeting MDG 2 and MDG 3 will help to meet other Millennium Development Goals (refer back to Week 4, Task 17.4). You should also include what changes you would make to solve this issue. You can use the Microsoft Word Brochure Template Or you can use one of the following Web 2.0 tools: MyBrochureMaker LetterPop FormatPixel
 * 19.11 - Reflection on what you have learned**
 * 19.12 - Create a Brochure**
 * Go to File
 * Select new
 * Select "Brochures and Templates"
 * Select the Brochure folder
 * Select any type of template you like

__**Day 20 - Wednesday July 25th**__ //(adapted from Ms.Allen's lesson)//

Moderation or self-restraint, esp. in eating and drinking.
 * 20.1 - What is temperance? Define**
 * //Temperance// is the act of self restraint or to have self control over ones actions
 * def : Abstinence from alcoholic drink: "the temperance movement"

Examine the picture below then answer the questions
 * 20**.**2 -The Victim of Ardent Spirits**
 * [[image:pembersummerhistory/Victim_of_Ardent_Spirits.jpg caption="Victim_of_Ardent_Spirits.jpg"]] ||
 * The victim of Ardent Spirits. Johnston, David Claypoole, 1799-1965. ||

Click here to enlarge the picture

it seems like little demon trying to take stuff inside the person body > based on the illustration i think arden spirit are effects of alcohol. > the artist point of view is to show how bad alcohol is for our body.
 * What is happening in the illustration?
 * Based on the illustration, what do you think ardent spirits are?
 * What is the artist's point of view?
 * How does this illustration depict (show) freedom?

Questions: yes, alcohol was a problem people drink alcohol at home, board, and when they doing business American drank before meals, with meals, and after meals.
 * 20.3 -Chart on Alcohol Consumption**
 * 20.4 -The Alcoholic Republic**
 * Was alcohol a problem in the 19th Century?
 * Identify the reasons why people drank alcoholic beverages.
 * List 3 reasons why people drank in the early 19th Century?

whisky and liquor yes
 * List the 2 alcohol beverages most consumed
 * During the 19th Century do you think alcohol was a problem?


 * 20.5 - Key Terms**

Listen to the song below to support the claim that alcohol was a problem in the 19th century. Complete the "I hear/It means" chart while you are listening. Who'll Buy? song
 * 20.6 - Was alcohol a problem in 19th century America?**
 * 20.7 - Song as evidence**




 * 20.8 - The Bottle - a series of plates**
 * 20.9 - Women and Temperance over time**


 * 20.10 - Venn Diagram**
 * 20.11 - Women in the Temperance Movement**
 * How doe the Temperance Movement change over time? it eventually became both, not just men drinking.
 * How has the role of women changed? women have the same authority to jobs and stuff as men do.
 * What do you think accounts for these changes? women sticking up for their rights.

__//**Day 21 - Thursday July 26th**//__ //The annual Malden versus Medford football game was played Friday night. Due to family commitments I was unable to attend the game. The game was decided when Donnell Wilson caught a touchdown pass on the last play of the 4th quarter giving Malden a 14-10 victory. Monday morning when I arrived at school "everyone" was talking about the "catch" and the victory. What I want to know is what REALLY happened and just how great of a play this catch actually was. Throughout the day I spoke to the following people in an attempt to obtain the truth. As I review each source I must constantly ask myself "what is the validity of each person's comment and what is their particular expertise in the area of high school football?"//
 * //20.13 - Create a Bumper Sticker//**
 * 21.1 -Malden High vs. Medford Football **

Answer these questions:
 * 1) Which document(s) do you think are **reliable**? Why?
 * 2) Which document(s) do you think are **unreliable**? Why?
 * 3) What are somethings that all documents agree on?
 * 4) What are somethings that the documents disagree about?
 * 5) Are there any other people that could have given a better account of what happened?

1. What do you think the difference is between a primary and a secondary source? 2. How is an historian like a detective?
 * 21.2 - Primary vs Secondary Sources**
 * they 2 differnte grade
 * they both looking fo evidence


 * 21.3 - Let's Investigate**

Go to DoHistory

Click on the topic: On your Own

Click on: History Tool Kit

Click on Using Primary Sources


 * 21.4 - General List**

Below are some basic questions you should ask about sources:


 * 1) //Who wrote or made it?//
 * 2) //When was it written or made?//
 * 3) //Where was it written or made?//
 * 4) //Why was it written or made?//
 * 5) //What point is the author or creator trying to make?//
 * 6) //What evidence does this source contribute to your research?//

because the helpyou found the facts. the first one because by knowing the person it will help you to know where aand where to searche
 * **Explain** why these questions are important to an historian's work?
 * **Identify** which question you feel is the most important to an historians work and **explain** why


 * 21.5 -Types of Primary and Secondary Sources**

Now its your turn to identify what are some types of primary and secondary sources most often used by historians

Below are two links that may help you in your search. Feel free to search for other sources!!


 * In your virtual notebook, create lists for types of Primary and types of Secondary sources

[|Sources Used in History]

[|Types of Primary Sources]

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 19px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">children of the city video <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">true/false <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">they decided to create more things for children to do in the summer this was only for families who would afford the activities rollerskating was a big hitthe summer crime rate went up because they were boredthe crime rate went downnobody was interested in the activities provided.
 * 21.6 -<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 19px;">Test what you Know about Primary and Secondary Sources **
 * 21.7 -<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 19px;">Design your own Quiz on Primary and Secondary Sources **


 * 21.8 - Paragraph**

Write a paragraph on why both primary and secondary sources are essential to the the work of an historian.

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">the difference between primary sources and secondary sources is: a primary source is the main connectiont o what you ahve discovered, the one with the most information and accurate statements. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">a secondary source is someone who takes the information from the primary and creates their own version of the information.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">example: a picture of Leonard Devincy would be a primary source and someone drawing a picture of him would be a secondary source.


 * 21.9 -Thesis statements**

A dissertation or thesis is a document submitted in support of candidature for a degree or professional qualification presenting the author's research and findings
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">What is a thesis statement? Why are thesis statements so important?


 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Answer: what is the thesis statement used in that essay? What is your evaluation of that thesis statement?

it is used to identify the main idea being talked about.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">//Prompt A//: Why were the American colonists successful in winning independence from the British in the late 18th century? <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Choice 1: Aid from the French helped turn the tide of the American Revolution toward victory for the colonists. This, in addition to their previously held advantages of strong military leadership and homeland advantage, led the colonists to win the war and gain their independence. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Choice 2: In the late 18th century, after years of protesting unfair laws and many key battles, the American colonists won independence from their mother country of Great Britain. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">choice 1 : it clearly answers the question. //Prompt B:// In what ways was the abolition movement of 19th century America divided? Choice 1: The abolition movement of 19th century America was divided in terms of both tactics and goals, as there were strong, differing opinions over how to most effectively make abolition occur and the process by which complete abolition should be sought. Choice 2: Leading up to the Civil War, the abolition movement in America was divided, but ultimately remained united enough to push leaders of the country to end slavery forever. choice number one, it clearly answers the topic in the question and states the main idea. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">//Prompt C//: To what extent did Andrew Jackson’s presidency benefit the United States of America? <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Choice 1: Despite his record on treatment of Native Americans, Andrew Jackson’s presidency greatly benefited the U.S. due to his administration’s work on expanding voting rights and economic policies. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Choice 2: Andrew Jackson was the eighth president of the United States and known for being the symbol of Jacksonian Democracy.
 * 21.10 - Pick the best Thesis Statement**


 * 21.11 - Thesis Statement Generating**


 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">//Choose five// of the topics/questions/prompts below to create a thesis statement in response to. Under a heading of “Activity 11” write these 5 thesis statements. Remember to review the material that we have worked on throughout this topic before beginning. You may do a bit of research on any or all of them to help with your thesis statement creation, if you feel it necessary and/or helpful.


 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">What is the best fast food restaurant operating today?
 * 2) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Asses this statement: no movie should ever have a sequel.
 * 3) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Should immigrants be allowed into the United States if they cannot speak basic English?
 * 4) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">What are the reasons that a ratings system has been implemented for video games?
 * 5) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Why are there different age limits set on driver’s licenses (varies by state), voting (18), and alcohol use (21)?
 * 6) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Should the United States ever attack another country that has not attacked the U.S. first?
 * 7) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">To what extent is Malden High School a great place to go to school?
 * 8) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Compare apples and oranges.
 * 9) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Analyze the reasons for which some teenagers drop out of school.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The best fast food resturaunt operating today can be a tough decision to many people. there are severaldifferent resturaunts that can be taken up upon this question, but most people would stick to the basics as in mcdonalds, burger kind and wendys. i would say those would be the top three, depending on what type of person you are and what your favorite meal is. personally i dont eat fast food, i dont like the taste or the idea of how unhealthy it is but everyone is diffrent.
 * 21.12 - Paragraph writing**

**21.13 - Memory and Study Skills** How do you remember information? How do you study?
 * go over what you have to learn several times until you remember it

**21.14 - Memory Statements**

//<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">1. “I just can’t remember anything when I take tests.” 7 //

//<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">2. “I remember the information when I’m studying, but I forget it the day of the test.” 2 //

//<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">3. “I can’t even remember information while I am studying, much less during the test.” 3 //

//<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">4. “My memory is so bad that I can’t even remember three pieces of information!” 6 //

//<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">5. “I remember things I read in the textbook, but I can’t seem to remember what the teacher talks about in class.” 5 //

//<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">6. “I remember every word the teacher says in class, but I have trouble remembering information from what I read.” 1 //

//<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">7. “I’m just so bored with what we have to learn. I can’t remember things if they’re not interesting to me.” 4 //

__//**Day 22 - Friday July 27th**//__
 * 22.1 - Week 5 Checklist**
 * 22.2 -What are the Olympics? Why are they important?**
 * The Olympics are big sporting events held every four years where athletes from around the world come together to compete for their nation

Go to the following website: BBC - Olympic Primer Read through each section the complete the activities at the bottom. Copy and paste your results to your wikispace page.
 * 22.3 - Olympics Challenge**
 * 22.4 - Olympics Primer**

Read the following article: BBC News - London 2012 Olympics - Saudi Arabian Women to Compete
 * 22.5 - Saudi Arabia Women in the Olympics**


 * What events will these women compete in?
 * What other two countries are allowing women to compete for the first time?
 * Based on what you have read about women in Saudi Arabia, describe the significance of this event. How is this a step forward?
 * Respond to the following quote://"There is almost no public tradition of women participating in sport in Saudi Arabia, and officials have found it difficult to find athletes who could meet the minimum criteria for competing."// What chance do these women have in the Olympics?

Which topics were your favorite and why? Which topics were your least favorite and why? my faverite topic was the slavery game because it was funn to learn while playing game, i dont really have a leastfaverite topic
 * 22.6 - Summer Summary**

Pick one of the technology tools we have used over the past few weeks and create a presentation sharing what you learned in summer school history. You must include the following:
 * 22.7 - Final Presentation**
 * at least five new concepts, events, skills and/or technology tools that you learned about - //ONE FROM EACH WEEK//
 * explain why you enjoyed it
 * explain how you will use this information or skill in the future.

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 * 22.8 - Exit Survey**