Unit Four: Challenges to Democracy and Human Rights
Case study: South Africa,
Theme: Injustice/ Justice
Concept Questions: How do we deal with injustice? How is conflict an expression of unmet needs? What is the role of communication and needs in understanding conflict? What is the role of perspective in conflict?
Case Study Assessments: Formal class Socratic Seminar Discussion for South Africa,
Focus Questions:
Has the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission effectively delivered on its mandate to find the truth and reconcile the people of South Africa to the injustices of their apartheid past?
(Is Israel’s control of the Palestinians an example of Apartheid? )
April 16&17: Read in new packet, "Freedom in Our Lifetime: South Africa's Struggle" pages 8-15 and complete the study guide part II.
April 16&17: In ClassRead in packet, page 16, "June 1961 the Moment of Decision" and page 17 the options in brief. You will be assigned either to an option group (fill out the Options Preparation worksheet) or as a resident of South Africa, pages TRB 20-22 (fill out a Citizens response worksheet). Prepare for an in-class role play, "Should we use violence to fight Apartheid?" Homework is to read the Epilogue in the packet, 27-32. Take notes on the seminar question sheet.
April 18&19: Complete role play as needed and Read “Burying South Africa’s Past: Of memory and forgiveness” in the NEW packet, Cornell notes. Know what the TRC (Truth and Reconciliation Commission) is and take notes on the seminar question sheet & vocab sheet. (There is a quiz: answer the following questions: 1. What was the TRC? Where was it? Why did they have it?).
April 24&25: In class introduction “Five things everyone should know” class notes. Apartheid Laws in class today. Homework: Read text book 918-920 take notes on the seminar question sheet, include names, events, terms, & add to your vocabulary list.
April 26&27: Film today: “Long Night’s Journey Into Day” take notes about the cases in the film. Homework Read in NEW Packet: From No Future without Forgiveness Take notes by selecting three- five main points or moral arguments, copy the quotes down using MLA format citations. (10 pts) Add your reaction/ reflections in preparation for the Socratic Seminar. Study for vocabulary quiz on Monday/Tuesday. Here is a link to quizlet.
https://quizlet.com/_4q15he
March 31 & April 1: Prepare your answers to the Socratic Seminar questions, you must write out your response to all 10 questions. If you were absent today, vocabulary quiz...See me for makeup.
Also, If you were absent today, you missed the South Africa after Apartheid group lesson. To make up, you will need to read the 4 documents and fill out the worksheet.
April 2&3: In class assessment today: Bring all of your responses to the
Turn in your answers to the Socratic Seminar questions, bring your calendar and all of your Africa work. NO HOMEWORK!