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--Herbert Hoover

Friday, August 28, 2020

Week 3 - Sept. 1-4, 2k20

Zoom Information
Ms. Jordan’s Students:
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Meeting ID: 880 938 770

Mr. Barry's Students : Social Studies with Mr. B! 
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Meeting ID: 920 2495 7857

MLA format -- 12 Font, Times New Roman, one-inch margins, double-spaced -- NO first person, must be written in the third person (do not write I, me, us, our, we, etc.) Choose TWO Q’s. Each essay Q is worth 25 points.  

1. Explain whether you think the Black Lives Matter Movement is more or less similar to the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. Based on the reading and our discussions, do you think the Black Lives Matter Movement has been a successful movement? Success is measured in the eyes of the beholder on this one...Use examples from both movements to prove your stance.

2. Should the monuments of Confederate soldiers, former presidents, and other historical figures be removed from their current locations? Explain why/why not. What should the nation do with these monuments/statues? Explain your answer in detail using examples from the videos and text. 

3. Is “defunding the police” a logical solution to what people believe is a problem of police brutality/violence. Provide examples of how defunding the police can solve the problem(s) or create more problem(s). How else could the police brutality/violence issue(s) be solved? Explain your answer in detail using examples from the videos and text.

 Videos We Have Watched In Class
Confederate Monuments Flick

Charlottesville/Confederate Monument Flick

Defund the Police Flick

Black Lives Matter Flick

Day 1
In Class:  Finish any discussion with regards to the monuments, statues, etc. -- Assign the essay -- Class time to work on the essay  -- Keys to Writing History Doc -- We will go over this doc before you write the paper.
HW:  Essays are due Sept. 8-- ALL CLASSES -- Mr. Barry's Class = Hard Copy Only!

Day 2
In Class: Welcome to Geography! -- What is geography?  Why is geography important?  -- Geography Guided Notes will be a HW Grade due at the end of the unit.  Graded on completion and accuracy

HW:  Essays are due Sept. 8-- ALL CLASSES -- Mr. Barry's Class = Hard Copy Only!

Day 3
In Class: Welcome to Geography! -- What is geography?  Why is geography important?   -- Geography Guided Notes will be a HW Grade due at the end of the unit.  Graded on completion and accuracy

HW:  Essays are due Sept. 8 -- ALL CLASSES -- Mr. Barry's Class = Hard Copy Only!