Monday, December 15, 2014

December 15-19, 2014

World Geography
Mon. 12/15 -- Review sheet on Asia.  We will review the three short answer questions that will make up the 15 points for the essay.  Q1:  Mahatma Gandhi and non-violent civil disobedience. Q2: China, population, population control and one-child families. Q3: Tradition and change in Japan
Tue: 12/16 -- Asia test.
Wed. 12/17 -- Map of SE Asia (Thailand to the Philippines).  Discussion of the region. 
Thur. 12/18 -- Project on SE Asia with a partner.  The project will include a mini-map, some history and culture along with a travel site.  There are full directions if you are absent.
Fri. 12/19 -- Quiz on SE Asia -- some time to finish the project.

Economics
Mon. 12/15 -- Lecture on comparative advantage and absolute advantage.  There is a note sheet with graphs that you will need to pick up and copy notes from for the quiz on Friday.  We got done a little early to facilitate turning in corporation projects and GDP maps.
Tue. 12/16 -- Prepare a t-chart that compares arguments for protection vs ideas about free trade.  There are five major ideas presented in the text 9p. 448-452) -- Do not do National Pride.  For each idea (National Defense) you will need an image (tank) and the protection and free trade stance. Define tariff and quota on the back.
You may work alone or with a partner.
Wed. 12/17 -- Mini-lecture on the WTO.  WTO project with a small group.  Each group will get an issue that was brought before the WTO (News articles).  You will read the article and describe the issue and its resolution.  Each group will present to the class.
Thur. 12/18 -- Finish presentations.  Review for the quiz (or take it if you are gone early). Reading about the Federal Budget deal.
Fri. 12/19 -- QZ: Trade, WTO and some historyOpen note!  Reading on globalization.

Art History
Mon. 12/15 -- Lecture on the High Renaissance -- yes da Vinci, Michelangelo :) Art Cards for the EIR due 80-89.
Tue. 12/16 -- Small group projects on Patronage during the High Renaissance.  We will look at specific patrons, artists and pieces of art.  Groups of 4 are preferred.  There are specific directions for each group member. You need the hand-out.
Wed. 12/17 -- Finish the project -- Reflections
Thur. 12/18 -- Venice lecture -- this is pretty short.
Fri. 12/19 -- Venice again -- we will look at some Venetian landmarks and color them.  We are learning the word colorists and enjoying a pre-vacation day.

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