Michael asked me some questions about Americans at home during the war. The short propaganda films I showed him illustrate the American reaction in a primary source capacity. While this was a little off topic it required primary source analysis, which is an invaluable historical skill. Good session.
Michael and I spent a lot of time discussing current events today. (It was a busy news day!) He seems a little bummed about not having heard from many schools. Good session.
- Begin Comparison profile for Mexico (1/2)
- Current events:
. protests in the middle east
. "The Week" -select,read,and discuss articles
Assignment
continue reading Mexico: Chap. 6 in text- work on Profile
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Great lesson. Mary continues to be highly interested and informed about current events. The current government protests provides opportunities to apply course concepts.
First half: government of Mexico: Second half: Current events
Lesson Outline
- Identify the impact of European conquest on the present Mexican government, culture, and economy.
- Begin working on comparison profile
- Review "The Week"
.Select, read and discuss articles
- Discuss and begin topic selection for term research paper
- Update on regime change in Egypt
- Intro. to Mexico: demographic information
.history- European conquest of Amerindian
Assignment
continue reading Mexico: Chap. 6 in text
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
90
Lesson Comments
Great lesson. Mary and I will develop thesis for the research paper assignment.
Mexico introduction was most successful since the history differs from previous governments' studied.
