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__//**Day 13 - Monday July 16th**//__
 * 13.1 - What is bias? How can you recognize examples of bias? List.**
 * Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair. you recognize bias by a strong point of view that may or may not include criticism of other perspectives.
 * list of bias : congnetive bias, memory bias, confirmation bias, anchoring bias in decision making.


 * 13.2 - Who was Anastasia Romanoff? What is the controversy around her?**
 * Anastasia Romanova was the fourth and last daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia she had on younghr brother and three older sisters. She is correctly styled Her Imperial Highness The Grand Duchess (ranked above a Princess) Anastasia Nicolaievna. This means Anastasia the daughter of Nicolai (the Russian form of Nicholas). She was born on June 18 (as was Paul McCartney) in 1901 in St. Petersburg, then Imperial Russia. She died in an extrajudicial killing by forces of the Bolshevik secret police, Cheka, with her family on July 17, 1918.


 * 13.3 - Finding bias in history**
 * **on march 2, 1917 Nicolas 2nd had to give up the trone after 23 years. Five months later him and his family were exile to syberia, they were remove again one year later to caterineburg. By the summer of 1918 they were closing in omasko, Nicolas the second and his family was vanish with out a trace. scientist found that the king family was assasinated.**

13.4 - Online Lesson - The Mystery of Anastasia






 * 13.5:** Record the scores from your online quiz onto your virtual notebook. Then beneath this attach the word document with your notes on **Anna Anderson: Anastasia or an imposter?**

score : 10/10

Why Science tells us not to rely on eyewitness accounts January 2010
 * 13.6: Open Response** - Your Opinion on whether Anna Anderson was the real Anastasia or an imposter. Make sure to include //bias, motive, immediacy, accuracy,// and //reliability// and how they apply to this topic.
 * i think Anna Anderson wasnt the real Anastasia because the real Anastasia could read Russian, English, and French but anna couldnt and also her true cousin and aunt denied thatshe was the real Anastasia.
 * 13.7 - Bias in the law**
 * **i was right.**
 * 13.8 - Read and mark up the following article:**


 * 13.9 - Thoughts on the Article**

‍Day 14 - Tuesday July 17th
ex : Between 100000 and 200000 Armenians were killed in 1895 and many were forcibly converted to Islam.
 * 14.2 - Define genocide. Give an example.**
 * The deliberate killing of a large group of people.


 * 14.3 - Genocide anticipation guide**

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 * 14.4 - 8 Stages of Genocide**
 * 14.5 - Create a timeline**

1). How many people must be killed in order for it to count as a genocide? 2). What is "serious mental harm?" Give examples. 3). Define "conditions of life calculated to bring about its physical destruction." 4). What problems arise from the language of how these statements are worded?
 * 14.6 -Genocide Convention**
 * it does not go on numbers
 * b

‍Day 15 - Wednesday July 18th
to stop racissm and discrimination we should :
 * 15.1 - What are some ways we can stop racism and discrimination in the world?**
 * Object to racist jokes and insults.
 * Organize an inter-cultural music or film festival.
 * Invite guests to speak on racism and human rights.
 * Organize a poster or essay contest.
 * Show films on prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination and racism.
 * Examine the contents of television, film, radio and newspapers for stereotypes. Identify and discuss the stereotypes.
 * Find out about human rights organizations in your area and what role they play.
 * Suggest that your class or school develop a policy statement against all forms of racial discrimination.

Armenian articles Armenian National Institute Armenian Genocide The Forgotten
 * 15.2 - Case Studies**
 * 15.3 - Case 1 - Armenia**

Yale site on the Holocaust
 * 15.4 - Case 2 - The Holocaust**

Yale site on Cambodia Cambodian Genocide Chronicle of Survival
 * 15.5 - Case 3 - Cambodia**

Yale Site on Bosnia Bosnia Genocide HistoryPlace - Bosnia
 * 15.6 - Case 4 - Bosnia**

The Triumph of Evil - PBS site on Rwanda The US and Rwanda HistoryPlace - Rwanda
 * 15.7 - Case 5 - Rwanda**

What can we do to prevent genocide from happening in the future? Post your thoughts on the Wallwisher below: media type="custom" key="20422812"
 * 15.8 - What can you do?**

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 * 15.9 - Prezi on Genocide**

‍Day 16 - Thursday July 19th
Reflect on what you learned about genocide. What did you think about the experiences of the people you read about? How can we stop this from happening again?
 * 16.1 - Reflect**
 * i have learned that genocide was a very cruel period of time i think it most of been hell for the people who experience it .i think we can stop it by getting engage in our comunit.

You've learned about the rights all American citizens are guaranteed under the Constitution. What about people in other parts of the world? Should all people be granted certain rights? List the rights that you think all people in the world should be guaranteed by their governments.
 * 16.2 - What are your rights**
 * right of peace protest
 * right of fredom of speach
 * right of bear arm

//Frame -// what are human rights? what is the United Nations? //Focus -// while watching the video, list the rights that are listed. why do you think they focus on those rights? //Follow Up -// what is your reaction to this video? what is the message the creator is trying to get across? what questions do you have about the video's contents?
 * 16.3 - Human Rights**
 * Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, whatever our nationality, place of residence, sex, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, language, or any other status. We are all equally entitled to our human rights without discrimination.
 * the united nation is an international organization of countries set up in 1945, in succession to the League of Nations, to promote international peace, security, and cooperation
 * right for freedom and safety, right to legal protection, right to fair and publick trial, right to think what you want, i think they focus on those right because they part of the constitution.
 * its a really good video i think its very creative, its has many message on it about the human rights the only question i would ask its how can i make a video like that.


 * 16.4 - The Universal Declaration of Humans Rights**

There are 30 rights listed in the UDHR. Pick five of them, and rank them in order of importance. Then explain why you picked each one and explain the order you ranked them in.
 * 16.5 - Ranking**


 * No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
 * Everyone has the right to recognitioneverywhere as a person before the law
 * Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person

What words stand out? What are the important words to remember from this document? How is it different using wordle after reading as opposed to before reading a document? Which do you like better and why?
 * 16.6 - Wordle**
 * 16.7 - Using wordle after reading**
 * the words that sttand out are right, article, everyone, freedom, equal, and protection.
 * the important words to remember are equal, protection, and freedom.
 * it helps you to identify the important words.
 * i like freedom better because being free its a great feeling.

You will now research to find the answers to the following questions about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights:
 * 16.8 - Research on UDHR**
 * //Who was involved in its creation?//
 * //What purpose was the document created for?//
 * //When was it created?//
 * //Where/under which organization was it created?//
 * //Why was it created? What was the historical context?//
 * //How does it apply to today? How can you see it applying to today?//

Start with this website: UDHR

Watch the following video:
 * 16.9- Human Trafficking**

Answer the following on your page: the video try to get cross child labor Human trafficking is the illegal trade in human beings for the purposes of commercial sexual exploitation or forced labor this video make me feel sad.
 * What is the video trying to get across?
 * What is human trafficking?
 * How does this video make you feel?

Explore this website: [|http://www.humantrafficking.org]
 * 16.10 - Website explore**

Then answer the following:

1)What are the human rights issues of concern for the organization?(consult the UDHR and UN Millennium Goals) 2)What is the goal of the organization/website? 3)How does the organization advocate for change?

__//**Day 17 - Friday July 20th**//__

What are the UDHR? WHy should every country follow them
 * 17.1 - Week 4 Checklist**
 * 17.3 - Reflect**
 * i think every country should follow the UDHR because its part of the law.

Go to the following website: Millennium Development Goals
 * 17.4 - Millennium Development Goals**

IN YOUR OWN WORDS, write 1-2 complete sentences explaining what the eight Millennium Development goals are
 * The millennium development goals are Hunger and poverty, achieve world education, promote gender equality, reduce child mortality, improve maternal health, fight aids, ensure environmental sustainability, and develop a global partnership for development.


 * 17.5 - Research** You will now research to find the answers to the following questions about the Millennium Development goals:
 * //Who was involved in its creation?//
 * //What purpose was the document created for?//
 * //When was it created?//
 * //Where/under which organization was it created?//
 * //Why was it created? What was the historical context?//
 * //How does it apply to today? How can you see it applying to today?//

What grades would you give each region, for each goal number? I would give everyone a fair grade. Create a table or chart that presents this information and your grade. Asia- 80 Europe- 67 America- 70 1. People can live under $2 or $1 a day and still manage to be under poverty 2. Children can work at a young age to pay to go to school 3. Children of mortality can now be cured 4. Mothers dont have to suffer from giving child birth 5. Poor people can get income from natural products 6.Develop decent and productive work for youth 7. include the rights of all citizens in natural laws
 * __17.6 Compare/Contrast__**
 * = **Number** || **Similarities** || **Differences** ||
 * = 1 || United Nations || Created different years ||
 * = 2 || World Peace || Millennium is for progression ||
 * = 3 || Create Freedom || Not everyone would follow Millennium ||
 * = 4 || Protect the People || Millennium also combats HIV/AID's ||
 * = 5 || A Number || UDHR has 30 Articles while Millennium has 8 goals ||
 * __17.7 Progress So Far__**
 * //Has the world made progress towards the Millennium Development Goals? Give SPECIFIC examples. Yes because kids are going to school.//
 * //Do you think that we will reach all goals by 2015 (the expected end of the mdg's)? Why/Why not? No because 12 years went by and look at how far we've got. Another 3 years wont change a thing.//
 * //What surprises you when you look a the 2012 progress chart? The education rate. The drop out rate decreased and more kids are going to school now.//
 * __1__****__7.8 Grades__**
 * __17.9 What can you do__**
 * __17.10 In The News__**

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This Millennium has increased drastically since 2000. The article shows the progression in 2008 and results show that the poverty level has increased and is predicted that by 2015 the world would be successful. It is now 2012 and the world is still progressing, with only 3 years left, I think the world might reach its goals, if they continue with the employment rate they have going on. Overall the article gives information on the level of 2008 on all 8 Millennium Goals.