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January 17, 2006
Lesson #1 - Course Introduction
Welcome back to Regional Studies. This quarter, we'll be taking a look at Russia and China. I've taught both of these topics here a number of years, but we'll try things a bit differently this time. Basically, we'll study them "together," alternating our focus from Russia to China and back as we move through both their histories and the quarter.
There will be a blog entry for class every day. I use it as a preview or lesson plan of the day's activities, as well as a place to list homework, make reminders, etc. Going to this each day when you come in for class would be a good idea. (You'll also be able to download certain assignments and handouts directly from this blog.) We will also make use of the comment feature as well, but I'll tell you more about that later.
It might feel like you are getting a lot of handouts today, but that's because you're starting a new quarter with a new teacher. Be sure you keep track of upcoming due dates and assignment guidelines. Most of our first two weeks will be spent on introductory activities, but you'll have a number of assignments and two quizzes during this time as well.
Today, I'd like to go over...
Brainstorming activity - Russia and China
Regional Studies - Policies and Expectations
Russia and China Chronology activities
Russia chronology - due Thursday, January 19
China chronology - due Monday, January 23
Russia and China - Geography
Russia geography quiz - Friday, January 20
China geography quiz - Wednesday, January 25
"Global Progress Report, 2006" - Current History magazine
Posted by mvergin at January 17, 2006 08:00 AM