We practiced Identifications and then learned about Mexican Independence!
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We practiced Identifications and then learned about Mexican Independence!
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At the beginning of class, we dissected Rivera's mural "Conquest of Mexico" and completed an OPVL. After, we learned about Mexican Independence.
As a class, we looked at maps of Mexico (assignment can be found under the Mexico tab) to see if geography could explain why Southern Mexico is plagued with poverty. After, we had the first lecture on the Origins and History of Mexico.
After looking at our culture last class, we analyzed Mexican culture. We ended class by watching Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown: Mexico.
In class today students were responsible for creating their own Cultural Map representing the cultural objects in their own culture. After, we went on a gallery walk and observed the Cultural Maps of everyone in class and then talked about Mexican culture. We finished class by reading a photo essay by the Atlantic, titled, "On the Border", and answered the accompanying questions posted on my website.
HOMEWORK:
In class we finished our conversation about the Rio Olympics and SPICE, and began talking about culture. We will be looking at culture in other areas of the world so it is important we understand culture in general and our own culture before we analyze others.
We were introduced to the acronym S.P.I.C.E., an analysis tool we'll be using for the rest of the year while studying the world. Everyone needs to keep their SPICE chart for the rest of the year! We finished class relating the elements of SPICE to the Rio Olympics.
Welcome to World History! Today we went over the syllabus, talked about the importance of studying history, and began working on the "Letter to Me" assignment. Both the signed syllabus and letter are due next class.
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