1) ESPRAT+ G Research Outline and Timeline: You are to use the reading assignments and resources from this Learning Pursuit to develop either a mind map using Mindmeister or a Google Doc outline to construct your understanding for this unit of study around the ESPRAT+G construct. You will then use your outline to create a timeline (in either your Google Doc or mind map) of important events running from the fall of the Qing Dynasty to Mao’s death in 1976. (Note: As this is the last unit for the year and each of you is becoming more and more of an independent learner, this task is an optional one. For many of you, doing this project work is one way to raise your grade. There will no longer be weekly check ins to see how you are progressing. So do make sure you do your reading for each class so that you can be a productive member of our learning community.)
You can either work alone or with a partner to construct your mind map/outline and timeline. When completed, your research should provide the rich details to easily answer all of the Essential and Unit questions for this unit.
Step A> Creating. Work alone or with a partner to create your mind map or outline. The mind map should have the following in the center node “SL/HL-Your name(s)-China” or if you use Google Docs, use this name for your doc title. Add the following nodes/sub-headings to your mind map/doc: Economics-Social-Political-Religion-Arts-Technology+ Geography with the addition of People/Events. You will build out the People/Events section of your project with secondary nodes/subheadings listing who and what you feel are important in your research. Remember to use the nodes/sub-heading to list categories/key points and then use the Note tool to record your research and analysis. It is important to add your thoughts and analysis throughout your project so remember to include it. Share your initial research learning guides with Mr. Carpenter.
Step B> Gathering. Start adding secondary nodes/sub-topics under each of your headings as you do your reading and work your way through the researching of the links on the Resources page. You should research the links on the Resource page a few every couple of days. Approach each site with your ESPRAT+G and People/Events “glasses” on. Find information that you can add to your project. Look to expand new sections to your project that better meet your learning needs (e.g., timeline, vocabulary terms, etc.)
Step C> Constructing. This next step is when you look to your completed outline as a resource guide to answer the Essential and Unit Questions and to create your timeline for this unit of study. Your table group will be assigned a specific unit question to answer via a Google Doc.
Assessment and Due Date: The outline and timeline will be a project grade. It is due by Sunday March 7.
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2) Unit Questions and Key Topics, People & Events:
Use your ESPRAT+G research to answer the unit question that is assigned to your table group (via a Google Doc shared with you by Mr. Carpenter). You will present your response in class.
Use your ESPRAT+G research and to answer the key topics, people and events assigned to you (via a Google Doc shared with you by Mr. Carpenter).
Assessment and Due Date: Each of these assignments will be as a double homework grade. The Key Topics, People & Events will be assigned as we work our way through the unit. The Unit Questions are due for class use on March 4 (HL) and March 5 (SL).
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3) Essential Questions Making Connections Project: With your study of the civil war, the Sino-Japanese War and the communist revolution in China, you now have a great deal of information from which to better understand the nature of war and the rise of single party states. To make connections and build your understanding, you are to prepare a learning project in which you answer the following Essential Questions. In answering each, start with our current studies but make connections to the Russian Revolution, WWI, the Interwar Years, WWII, Hitler, and Stalin.
Why war? Why civil war?
When is war “just”?
How does conflict change us?
How does a one become a totalitarian dictator?
How does one keep the dictator “job” over time?
Can we have economic equality in society?
How do we judge ruthless dictators who “advance” nations?
How to reform governmental systems- slowly or radically?
Your choices for communicating your understanding are as follows. You can possibly do another format than what is listed below but will need to email a short project proposal to your teacher. Use the history department content and analysis rubric (attached below) for the content and analysis of portion of your project. (Note: In using the rubric, replace the provided topic of the “Industrial Revolution” with the various topics covered in answering the essential questions.) Use the multimedia rubric if you choose to do a presentation. Do challenge yourself to be creative in using images, minimal text, terrific design, interesting metaphors, etc. to communicate your thinking and connections. Look to provide strong analysis and reflection (think “big picture”) while at the same time providing supporting historical examples from our study of history this year. Remember that in the real world outside of IB that people don’t write essays to communicate, persuade, and teach their co-workers and co-learners. They use their 21st century skills with powerful multimedia to communicate. :)
Here are the choices in how to present your answers.
Mind Map in Mindmeister
Video in YouTube
Narrated Slideshow in Slideshare
Podcast in Voicethread
Google Presentation via Google Docs
Essay in a Google Doc (if you really have to...)
Assessment and Due Date: This project will be an exam grade. Name your project “SL/HL-Your Name-EQ Project”. You are to share your digital presentation with your teacher by 6:00 PM on Wednesday March 3.
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4) “Just War” Socratic Seminar: You will use the “Just War” section of the Resources page to prepare for this class activity. You will research this topic using the provided sites and your own searches to build out a mind map using Mindmeister. Share your map with Mr. Carpenter. Prepare a one page document of your “talking points” that you want to cover in the class discussion. Use your mind map to build out your notes and understanding of this issue. See attachment below for sample. Do look to also construct a section of your diagram that describes what steps need to be taken for a war to be “just”. Work to make connections to your study of WWI, WWII and the Chinese Civil Wars.
Assessment and Due Date: This activity will be a project grade. You will be assessed on your classroom performance, your mind map and on the “talking point” document you turn in. We will do this learning activity during our revision time as we focus on the theme of war in the 20th century.
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