Below is the link to the form where you can leave your final thoughts as mentioned in my email. You have no other work for Monday and Tuesday. If you have not turned in your final write-up on Modern China, make sure you submit to Tii.
Please know how much I have enjoyed teaching you all this year. This was a great class and I loved hearing your discussions and seeing the effort you put into you work. You were faced with so many challenges this year and you rose to the occasion. I hated not being able to spend these last few months with you in the classroom. I thank you for your hard work. I wish you all an amazing summer and I hope you will stop by our office and say hi next year.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Santos
Final Thoughts Google Form
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Monday, June 15, 2020
6/19/20
Today your only task is to complete your final write-up. There will be a live Zoom meeting at 11:00am where you can come to discuss the questions and ask any questions about this week's learning.
Zoom invite
Password is finished
Meeting ID if needed: 899 0107 5325
Zoom invite
Password is finished
Meeting ID if needed: 899 0107 5325
6/18/20
Today we will discuss China's progression since the death of Mao Zedong. This is one perspective among many and is by no means comprehensive. I try to show both sides (the good and the bad) and I encourage you to form your own opinions as well. Many of you have more direct knowledge of life in China. Feel free to use that in your final write-up.
Your final write-up is detailed on the last slide of the PowerPoint.
Post-Mao China video lecture
Post-Mao China PPT
Your final write-up is detailed on the last slide of the PowerPoint.
Post-Mao China video lecture
Post-Mao China PPT
6/17/20
Today you have two readings, one on Hong Kong and one on Taiwan. This will give you a good overview of China's relationship with these two regions.
The Hong Kong reading has two articles in it. The first one is required. The second is optional but is related to the current situation in Hong Kong.
You just need to read and understand the regional statuses of each in preparation for your final write-up.
Hong Kong Reading
Taiwan Reading
Today I will have live office hours if you would like more in depth feedback or clarification on your feedback. Below is a link to a Zoom meeting I will leave open from 10am-12pm. Students will be admitted to a waiting room. I will admit you one at a time where you will have 5 minutes to discuss your feedback. When finished, I will admit the next person. You are welcome to come anytime during that time period but the last person will be admitted at 11:55. I will inform anyone I cannot get to that they can email me with questions (which is an option for everyone) or potentially set up another time to talk. Please email Mrs. Santos if you have questions.
Wednesday live office hours
Meeting ID if needed: 829 6953 6290
Meeting Password: smeagol
The Hong Kong reading has two articles in it. The first one is required. The second is optional but is related to the current situation in Hong Kong.
You just need to read and understand the regional statuses of each in preparation for your final write-up.
Hong Kong Reading
Taiwan Reading
Today I will have live office hours if you would like more in depth feedback or clarification on your feedback. Below is a link to a Zoom meeting I will leave open from 10am-12pm. Students will be admitted to a waiting room. I will admit you one at a time where you will have 5 minutes to discuss your feedback. When finished, I will admit the next person. You are welcome to come anytime during that time period but the last person will be admitted at 11:55. I will inform anyone I cannot get to that they can email me with questions (which is an option for everyone) or potentially set up another time to talk. Please email Mrs. Santos if you have questions.
Wednesday live office hours
Meeting ID if needed: 829 6953 6290
Meeting Password: smeagol
6/16/20
Today you have 50 minutes to work on Mr. Smith's assignment. Note that I have posted some readings tomorrow.
You are welcome to begin work on those if you wish. In fact you are welcome to work ahead as much as you like this week. Your final assignment is posted on Friday and is due no later than Monday at 9am so that I can grade it. Friday by 10pm is encouraged. You may turn that in whenever you like between now and then.
Today I will have live office hours if you would like more in depth feedback or clarification on your feedback. Below is a link to a Zoom meeting I will leave open from 10am-12pm. Students will be admitted to a waiting room. I will admit you one at a time where you will have 5 minutes to discuss your feedback. When finished, I will admit the next person. You are welcome to come anytime during that time period but the last person will be admitted at 11:55. I will inform anyone I cannot get to that they can email me with question (which is an option for everyone) or come to tomorrow's live office hours. Please email Mrs. Santos if you have questions.
Tuesday live office hours
Meeting ID if needed: 851 8201 9429
Meeting Password: gollum
You are welcome to begin work on those if you wish. In fact you are welcome to work ahead as much as you like this week. Your final assignment is posted on Friday and is due no later than Monday at 9am so that I can grade it. Friday by 10pm is encouraged. You may turn that in whenever you like between now and then.
Today I will have live office hours if you would like more in depth feedback or clarification on your feedback. Below is a link to a Zoom meeting I will leave open from 10am-12pm. Students will be admitted to a waiting room. I will admit you one at a time where you will have 5 minutes to discuss your feedback. When finished, I will admit the next person. You are welcome to come anytime during that time period but the last person will be admitted at 11:55. I will inform anyone I cannot get to that they can email me with question (which is an option for everyone) or come to tomorrow's live office hours. Please email Mrs. Santos if you have questions.
Tuesday live office hours
Meeting ID if needed: 851 8201 9429
Meeting Password: gollum
6/15/20
Today you will take your China assessment. You have 50 minutes to complete this assignment and upload to Turnitin. This is due by 10pm tonight.
China Assessment
China Assessment
Monday, June 8, 2020
6/12/20
Today you need to finish the China under Mao lecture if you did not do so yesterday. If you are finished, you can review your China notes to prepare for your assessment on Monday. This will be similar to your India assessment.
Below is a link to the John Oliver interview with the Dalai Lama for those that are interested.
John Oliver Dalai Lama (this is an edited version for clean content. Full version is available on YouTube).
Below is a link to the John Oliver interview with the Dalai Lama for those that are interested.
John Oliver Dalai Lama (this is an edited version for clean content. Full version is available on YouTube).
6/11/20
Today we will discuss China under Mao Zedong. This is a two day lecture. You are welcome to watch all of it today and use tomorrow to review your China notes. Or you can split the lecture between today and tomorrow and review over the weekend.
China under Mao video lecture
China under Mao powerpoint
Below is a link to a movie we would normally watch in class. It is an excellent representation of life in China from the Republic and Civil War all the way through Mao's Cultural Revolution. It is not required but students generally really enjoy the film. I encourage you to watch it and try to identify the events you've learned about in the film and consider their impact. It is in Chinese but has English subtitles.
To Live film link
China under Mao video lecture
China under Mao powerpoint
Below is a link to a movie we would normally watch in class. It is an excellent representation of life in China from the Republic and Civil War all the way through Mao's Cultural Revolution. It is not required but students generally really enjoy the film. I encourage you to watch it and try to identify the events you've learned about in the film and consider their impact. It is in Chinese but has English subtitles.
To Live film link
6/10/20
Today we will look at the Republic period in China. The republic would overthrow the Qing dynasty. It was short-lived but would send China in to a civil war that would last through both world wars before being defeated by Mao Zedong's Communist regime.
Read and answer the questions in the document below. Submit your questions to Tii when finished (preferably by 10pm tonight). You may turn in as late as Friday but know that our communism discussion tomorrow will be harder to follow without the context of the Republic.
Chinese Republic reading and questions
Read and answer the questions in the document below. Submit your questions to Tii when finished (preferably by 10pm tonight). You may turn in as late as Friday but know that our communism discussion tomorrow will be harder to follow without the context of the Republic.
Chinese Republic reading and questions
6/9/20
Today you will ponder the impact of Chinese inventions and innovations. Use the powerpoint below and your dynasty notes to complete the activity. Submit to Tii by 10pm.
Chinese Inventions and Innovations
Chinese Inventions and Innovations
6/8/20
Today we will discuss the Qing Dynasty. As the last Chinese dynasty, there is a lot that happens, leading to the fall of the dynastic cycle. Make sure you understand these events and their significance.
Qing Dynasty video lecture
Qing Dynasty PPT
Qing Dynasty video lecture
Qing Dynasty PPT
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Because we should
Below you will find a link to a list of anti-racism resources put together by one of our wonderful humanities teachers. There are books, movies, articles. We can all be better and should all be more educated about the injustices in this country. I hope some of you will find these helpful. I have seen and read some of them myself and they are wonderful. If you want some easier but great ones to start, I recommend reading Malcolm X and watching Selma.
Anti-Racism Resources
Here are some other resources that are really great and help to clarify things. Mr. Smith and I are working on setting up a Zoom meeting where you can all come to discuss and ask questions.
'Riots,' 'violence,' 'looting': Words matter when talking about race and unrest, experts say
‘Looting’ Comment From Trump Dates Back to Racial Unrest of the 1960s
Like Trump, JFK faced riots. Here’s what he did to stop the violence in Birmingham in 1963.
The lessons of Robert Kennedy’s moral leadership on race relations
7 Ways We Know Systemic Racism Is Real
And for those that find music to be a healing connection, a teacher brought these two great songs to my attention. They were popular in the 70's but are so applicable and may help you wrap your head around how long this fight has been going on.
Marvin Gaye's "What'sGoing On" And "Inner City Blues."
Here are some other resources that are really great and help to clarify things. Mr. Smith and I are working on setting up a Zoom meeting where you can all come to discuss and ask questions.
'Riots,' 'violence,' 'looting': Words matter when talking about race and unrest, experts say
‘Looting’ Comment From Trump Dates Back to Racial Unrest of the 1960s
Like Trump, JFK faced riots. Here’s what he did to stop the violence in Birmingham in 1963.
The lessons of Robert Kennedy’s moral leadership on race relations
7 Ways We Know Systemic Racism Is Real
And for those that find music to be a healing connection, a teacher brought these two great songs to my attention. They were popular in the 70's but are so applicable and may help you wrap your head around how long this fight has been going on.
Marvin Gaye's "What'sGoing On" And "Inner City Blues."
Monday, June 1, 2020
6/5/20
If you did not finish the dynasties lecture from yesterday, make sure you do so today.
Sadly, one topic that I had to cut was the Mongols.I LOVE talking about the Mongols so this makes me sad. The Yuan dynasty, as mentioned in the lecture, was ruled by the Mongols. The Mongols, though short-lived, had a wide-reaching impact on the entire world. If you would like to learn more about them, look through the powerpoint below (there is a crash course video included as well that gives a great overview).
Mongols PPT (Optional)
Sadly, one topic that I had to cut was the Mongols.I LOVE talking about the Mongols so this makes me sad. The Yuan dynasty, as mentioned in the lecture, was ruled by the Mongols. The Mongols, though short-lived, had a wide-reaching impact on the entire world. If you would like to learn more about them, look through the powerpoint below (there is a crash course video included as well that gives a great overview).
Mongols PPT (Optional)
6/4/20
Today we will discuss the Chinese Dynasties. This will all be one video. You can watch all of it today and either take tomorrow off or look at the supplemental materials on the Mongols. OR You can watch half today and half tomorrow. Do what works for you.
Chinese Dynasties through Ming video lecture
Chinese Dynasties through Ming PPT
Chinese Dynasties through Ming video lecture
Chinese Dynasties through Ming PPT
6/3/20
Today you will have 50 minutes to work on your assignment for Mr. Smith.
Today we will have an optional Zoom meeting at 1:00pm. You will receive the invite Tuesday night. The topic of discussion will be modern India. Join us!
Today we will have an optional Zoom meeting at 1:00pm. You will receive the invite Tuesday night. The topic of discussion will be modern India. Join us!
6/2/20
Today you need to complete your India assessment. You have 50 minutes for this (no work for Mr. Smith today). This needs to be submitted by 10 pm to Turnitin.
India Assessment
Supplemental reading: If you would like to get a quick overview of one of our topics tomorrow, below is a great article that gives a good summary of the conflict in Kashmir.
Kashmir reading (This is optional)
India Assessment
Supplemental reading: If you would like to get a quick overview of one of our topics tomorrow, below is a great article that gives a good summary of the conflict in Kashmir.
Kashmir reading (This is optional)
6/1/20
Today we will discuss the Indian Independence movement and the 1947 Partition. Tomorrow will be our India assessment so be sure to review all your notes.
Indian Independence video lecture
Indian Independence PPT
Important Reminder: The counseling office has asked that we remind you all to please check and complete your High School and Beyond Plan. Remember that this is graduation requirement. Double check it and make sure you have completed all of the 9th grade steps.
Indian Independence video lecture
Indian Independence PPT
Important Reminder: The counseling office has asked that we remind you all to please check and complete your High School and Beyond Plan. Remember that this is graduation requirement. Double check it and make sure you have completed all of the 9th grade steps.
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Check this out!
Hi students. Some of our Skyline Juniors have created an anonymous survey to collect student voices on the school closure. They have launched this statewide and plan to submit it to OSPI (the office of the state superintendent). They are using this to document what the closure is like and get student voices heard in upcoming plans.
This is incredibly fantastic and I hope you will take a few minutes to participate. They need to hear from you!
Article about the survey in the Seattle times
Survey link
This is incredibly fantastic and I hope you will take a few minutes to participate. They need to hear from you!
Article about the survey in the Seattle times
Survey link
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