Due February 20th

Remember to site all sources.

www.google.com is not a source, it is a search engine. Great place to start.

Use search terms that are specific. If you want to know about the government of your country type the word government and the name of your country.

www.cia.gov is a great place for government, population, and leadership data. Visit the site and you will see “world fact book” on the right side. Go to the “world fact book” and find your country in the drop down menu.

To find current weather conditions in a country you can visit www.weatherunderground.com and type in the name of your country. It will return information about current temperatures. Since this is current information it would probably be better to return to Google and search “average weather of your country”

There are several currency converters online: (for money exchange rates)
XE.com has one that may meet your needs.
Oanda has one for 164 currencies
Go Currency is another and looks a little more comprehensive and simplistic.

Expedia is one of the best sites to use for maps, flights, hotels, and other travel needs.

I like Booking Buddy for comparison pricing.

This should get your started. If you have problems post your questions or ask in class.

If you lost your instruction sheet:
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Monday:
1st and 2nd period will have class time to complete French Revolution review questions.

4th and 7th will be shown a 20 minute video clip and have a short video quiz afterward. Time remaining in class will be spent working on the review questions.

8th will be shown a 20 minute video clip, with the short quiz. Time remaining in class will be spent discussing various aspects of the French Revolution, including the substantial role played by the sans culottes.

Tuesday:
All classes: REVIEW

Wednesday: French Revolution test. After test students will locate countries in Latin America.

Thursday: Discuss revolutions in Latin America. Compare revolutions in Latin America and Caribbean- Include Haiti, Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, Chile, Mexico.

Complete map: Latin America

Friday: Video: Latin American revolutions. View modern images of various Latin America countries.

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We will spend the first couple of days back reviewing first semester, with an emphasis on the French Revolution.

A great resource for personal review can be found here.

Here’s the plan…

State Objectives: AL7, AL8

Several activities planned for this week. Since I am not sure how long each will take I am typing them all together.

Welcome Back Review-

• Purpose: 
  • To review what we know and add to it.
• Process: 
  • You will be given a list of topics.
  • Write as much as you can about each.
  • You do not have to use complete sentences.
  • Write neatly so you can share with others.
• Time: 
  • 5 minutes to intro, explain and answer questions
  • 15 minutes to brainstorm, individually, no talking
  • 15 minutes to exchange ideas
  • 15 minutes to review what we know
• Grade: 
  • Participation, determined by observation

Overview of the French Revolution

PowerPoint will be used- printed or projected depending on classroom facility. We will review the causes, decisions, and influences of the French Revolution and evaluate the role of Napoleon, as well as others.

Compare revolutions in Latin America and Caribbean-

Include Haiti, Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, Chile, Mexico.

Map: Latin America

Review information and map.

Friday: Quiz using material from the week. Latin America map test. Begin chapter 12.