Unit 3 - Investigation D: Water & Security in Central Asia

What socio-cultural, geopolitical, and historical factors will influence the proposed creation of a Palestinian state?

HINT: Check the study guide for the unit 3 test to help identify appropriate details to support your argument.

Unit 3 - Investigation C: Isreal, Palestinians, and the Arab World

What socio-cultural, geopolitical, and historical factors will influence the proposed creation of a Palestinian state?

HINT: Check the study guide for the unit 3 test to help identify appropriate details to support your argument.

Unit 3 - Investigation B: Women in Islam

Why is there controversy over the role of women in Islam?  In your reflection, be sure to address religious mandates, tradition, and cultural practices.

HINT: Check the study guide for the unit 3 test to help identify appropriate details to support your argument.

Unit 3 - Investigation A: Ottoman Empire

After completing Investigation A, explain the significance of the Ottoman Empire.  Specifically, consider factors that contribute to its rise, success, and ultimate demise.

HINT: Check the study guide for the unit 3 test to help identify appropriate details to support your argument.

Unit 3 - Geography & Culture Reflection

Listen to ALL of the comments on the VoiceThread.  Describe the impact of geography of on the history, culture and society of Southwest Asia and North Africa.  Be sure to support your answer with specific examples from the activity and our studies.

Africa Regional Study - Part A Reflection

You've examined “Explore the Regions with a Map Tool” at http://www.pbs.org/wnet/africa/explore/index.html and created a chart detailing cultural and geographic characteristics of Sub-Saharan Africa.  Now, write a critical reflection detailing similarities, differences, and trends in Sub-Saharan Africa.   

Be sure your reflection includes a thesis statement, specific details from your research, and evidence of contemplation!

FI - Question #53

To complete question #53 on the "Foundations Investigation," select an article from a PRINT issue of Current History.  Your comment should include the following:

• Cultural Region (Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania, or Latin America)
• MLA Citation
• Concise (no more than 5 sentences) summary with a clear thesis statement

FI - Question #52

To complete question #52 on the "Foundations Investigation," select an article from the PRINT issue of History Today.  Your comment should include the following:

• Cultural Region (Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Middle East, Central Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania, or Latin America)
• MLA Citation
• Concise (no more than 5 sentences) summary that includes a clear thesis statement

Important Summer News Stories

We're only half way through the summer but but there have been several major news developments.  I thought it might be useful to identify some of the stories you should be following:

• Afghan presidential elections
• al-Shabab insurgency in East Africa
• Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria
• Civil war in Syria
• Ebola outbreak
• Gaza-Israel conflict
• Indonesia presidential elections
• ISIS in Iraq & Syria
• Japan constitutional changes
• Pacific typhoon
• Turkish presidential elections
• Ukraine conflict (including MH17)
• US Supreme Court decisions
• World Cup

You should also know the leaders of the countries above along with leaders of major international organizations (ex. United Nations & International Monetary Fund) and institutions (ex. US Supreme Court, US Congress, & Catholic Church).

While you are not required to keep a journal/notes on current events, if you bring the journal to class on the first day you will be allowed to use this on the current events quiz.

GGS III - From Food to Guns, Germs, & Steel

After you've read Part III: From Food to Guns, Germs, & Steel, identify one point or issue with which you agree, disagree, or about which you would like to learn more.  Use the SVHS databases or the Internet to find out more.

Your comment to this post should include the author, title, source, link or database title, and a summary of the source.  In your summary, please explain why you choice this particular topic for further exploration.