Hey #Davis8! Below is my Zoom information (for the millionth time)!
Topic: Social Studies with Mr. B!Link: Zoom Link - Click Me!
Meeting ID: 920 2495 7857
In Class: Finish discussion with regards to Confederate statues and monuments -- Assign the essays and expectations -- Keys to Writing History! -- Remainder of class is time to work on the Essays, due Sept. 4 (ALL CLASSES!) -- HARD COPIES ONLY!!!
MLA format -- 12 Font, Times New Roman, one-inch margins, double-spaced -- NO first person, must be written in the third person (do not write I, me, us, our, we, etc.) Choose TWO Q’s. Each essay Q is worth 25 points. Follow the Keys to Writing History Doc for writing information.
THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST BE TURNED IN VIA HARD COPY!
I WILL NOT ACCEPT EMAILED ESSAYS!
1. Explain whether you think the Black Lives Matter Movement is more or less similar to the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. Based on the reading and our discussions, do you think the Black Lives Matter Movement has been a successful movement? Success is measured in the eyes of the beholder on this one...Use examples from both movements to prove your stance.
2. Should the monuments of Confederate soldiers, former presidents, and other historical figures be removed from their current locations? Explain why/why not. What should the nation do with these monuments/statues? Explain your answer in detail using examples from the videos and text.
3. Is “defunding the police” a logical solution to what people believe is a problem of police brutality/violence. Provide examples of how defunding the police can solve the problem(s) or create more problem(s). How else could the police brutality/violence issue(s) be solved? Explain your answer in detail using examples from the videos and text.
Videos We Have Watched In Class
Confederate Monuments Flick
Charlottesville/Confederate Monument Flick
Defund the Police Flick
Black Lives Matter Flick
HW: Essays due Sept. 4 -- -- HARD COPIES ONLY!
Day 2
In Class: Introduce European Exploration and Colonization. European Colonization Doc - Click Me! -- The 26 Q's in the Doc are a Quiz grade -- Be sure to watch the flicks in the docs -- Graded on accuracy! -- due Tuesday, Sept 8 for all classes! -- HARD COPIES ONLY!
HW: Essays due Sept. 4 -- -- HARD COPIES ONLY!
Day 3
In Class: Working on European Colonization Doc - Click Me! -- The 26 Q's in the Doc are a Quiz grade -- Be sure to watch the flicks in the docs -- Graded on accuracy! -- due Tuesday, Sept 8 for all classes! HARD COPY! NO Email!
HW: Essays due Sept. 4 -- -- HARD COPIES ONLY!