Wednesday Apr 30th

On this last Day of April we finished the Gandhi movie including the events which led to the separation of the newly independent area into two separate and independent states (India and Pakistan).

In addition, we went over the Caste System in India ( Caste ppt )

HW for tonight is: Textbook Page 619 Q's 1-6 as well as the People and Culture pdf ( here )

Tuesday Apr 29th

from guest blogger Joyce…

Tuesday, April 29

Class began with students correcting their tests from yesterday. With the curve at 37, students must score at least a 29 in order to pass. Those who did not pass now have a week to drop by Mr. Gillis for a lovely afternoon test. After, we watched a Daily Show interview with Ramchandra Guha on his book "Gandhi Before India", and finished by watching more of the Gandhi movie. Homework for this chapter is due the day after it is assigned.

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Joyce

Monday Apr 28th

From guest Blogger Julia…..

Today we took the long anticipated chapter 28 test. After we finished we had time to work on our homework for tonight (610 Q's 1-4, 611 Q's 1-4,) or our maps. Chapter 29 test will be next Monday. 

-- Julia

Sunday Apr 27th

Jeopardy review for the Chapter 28 test - ( review here )

Friday Apr 25th

Friday Apr 25th

Today we continued with the Gandhi presentation as well as a short video clip depicting Gandhi giving a speech regarding the "Representation of India." We also started a DBQ of Non-Violent Resistance and the role it played in for Gandhi, Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela - see link to DBQ ( here )

Chapter 28 Test will be on Monday - I will make a jeopardy game for review - check back here and the website this week-end

Mr G.

Thursday Apr 24th

from guest blogger Joyce....

Thursday, April 24

Today, class began with us taking notes on Gandhi's earlier life. We watched a segment of the movie on Gandhi to follow up. Today was also the last day to retake the Middle East mapping test. Along with the textbook problems tonight, there is also a PDF to be completed for homework and turned in along with the rest of the homework on Monday, when the Chapter 28 Test is scheduled to take place.

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Joyce

Wednesday Apr 23rd

From guest blogger Julia....

Class started by going over the worksheet (about the negatives and positives of imperialism in India) from yesterday. After, there was a presentation on the Sepoy Rebellion, which is on the website if needed. The Sepoy video (also on the website) should be watched by tomorrow if it was not shown in class. Chapter 28 workbook pages will be due (finished) on Monday before the test. 

- Julia