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BACKGROUND READING & VIDEOS
Your task over the next two classes is for you to become well informed on a challenging current event/ international issue. However, because this issue is complex and because there are few sources that offer comprehensive coverage, you will need to consult all of the sources below to help you answer the questions.
Video clips & articles with current updates on the crisis.
Background Briefing: What you should know about the Ukraine Crisis
PBS coverage of the Ukraine Crisis written almost one year ago it doesn't include the most recent events but does provide good background.
Vice News - Russia & Ukraine Page
Links to dozens of films and footage about the crisis.
Timeline of Ukraine's Political Crisis
Report from Aljazeera English with the situation broken down by time line.
The crisis in Ukraine began in November 2013 when pro-Moscow President Viktor Yanukovych's government abandoned a deal with the European Union in favor of stronger ties with Russia. The BBC takes a look at the timeline of the crisis and breaks it down using maps to help understand this on-going conflict.
Short summary from BBC on the current concerns regarding this crisis after 1 year of fighting.
John McCain's Commentary on the US Policy Regarding Russia & Ukraine
PBS Frontline Film from January 2015 focuses on accusations of corruption under Putin's reign.
WATCH TOGETHER IN CLASS on Wednesday the 25th
PBS Frontline Report on the fighting in Ukraine as it looked in May of 2014.
TO DO on FRIDAY!!
Sorry I have to be out again today for meetings... I have left you a few things to do so hopefully all goes well.
Be sure to complete your Middle East Map Quiz - it should be fixed now :)
Be sure you and your partner have finished submitting your answers about the Ukraine Crisis from last class.
NEW WORK:
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE VIDEO "BATTLE FOR UKRAINE"
You will use the notes you took on the film we watched in our last class to come up with 3 questions that you will submit to me. Submit questions based on the notes you took on the Ukraine video we watched in our last class. You will do this using the form attached at the end of the map quiz. If you weren't able to access it try this link below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QDQcezhWB_eVGI6xClFOd2wDz1ZU2synYWyTV8Uo-T4/viewform?usp=send_form
VIDEO "PUTIN'S WAY"
As a class you will watch the film "Putin's Way" This 55 minutes PBS film provides an interesting perspective on Russian politics that I would like you to connect to the issues affecting and inciting Ukraine's crisis.
Homework is to answer the questions on the form linked below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lU8iuTHjFi0wqNQQzZEJRjbZIpuqMMnxeZdjbXGC58M/viewform?usp=send_form
BLOCK 7 - WE WILL FINISH THE FINAL DEBATE ON DICTATORS IN CLASS ON THURSDAY! BE READY TO RUMBLE...
To Do:
The following is due to be completed by the end of class on Friday Feb. 27th. You will have most of class time on the 25th to complete the background reading and work listed below. On Friday the 27th you will be watching a video for much of class so you will NOT be able to use the entire work time to complete these items.
Please use the class time provided to get this work done and submitted on time. Thanks!!
WEDNESDAY - Understanding the Background
Part 1
COMPLETE THE ONLINE FORM
click below:
"Ukraine Crisis - Background Questions"
You will work in a team of 2 - you can pick your own partners but may not work with more than 2 people.
Use the reading material to the left to answer the questions.
Work together and share the load.
Part 2
Watch The Battle for Ukraine:
PBS Frontline Report on the fighting in Ukraine as it looked in May of 2014.
While you watch the documentary take notes - there will be an open note quiz on Friday focusing on the key events covered in the documentary.
FRIDAY - The Unfolding Story
On Friday you will have another set of questions posted to a form.
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