Extra Credit: Which Action Takes More Courage?

In class we have participated in a Socratic Circle about the recent incidents involving the Michael Brown and Eric Garner cases.  Cases like these cause us to reflect on not only the effectiveness of our justice system, but also how we are to exercise our right to protest.  In recent days we have seen two forms of protest at work:  non-violent and violence.  Which is more effective?  Today in class we discussed and looked at a video about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  You were to take notes in class, answering several questions.  Using your notes, respond to the following:
Is it braver to protest non-violently or with force?  Which takes more courage?

Fulfill the following requirements:

• Post your response to the classroom blog
• Write a fully developed paragraph (at least 8-10 sentences) that fully explores this question
• Give at least three reasons to support your answer.
• Must be posted by midnight, Friday, December 19, 2014 in order to receive extra credit

Introduce the World to Roman Emperors!!!

Introduce the World to Roman Emperors!!!

Rome’s history is full of emperors and rulers who either led Rome down the path to glory or the road to destruction.  This is why Rome was so great!  For this project you are going to teach everyone about a Roman emperor.  You are to complete the following instructions:

·        Choose a Roman emperor – no repeats in one class

·        You must create a brochure with the following headings

o   Biography

o   Details of his reign

o   Significant event that happened during his reign

o   Greatest achievement

o   One topic of your choice

·        Must include at least five (5) pictures

·        Absolutely NO plagiarism!!!

·        Must NOT be a flyer, it needs to be brochure

·        Due Wednesday, January 7, 2015

·        Make sure to have your emperor approved.

 

 

 

Alexander the Great???

We have been studying Alexander the Great in class.  We have learned about his many accomplishments as well as some of his disappointments.  So the question remains:  Was Alexander the Great....well, great?  Using the primary sources you received in class, I want you to assume the persona of one of the historical figures and write a letter to Alexander.  Tell him whether you believe he is "great" but make sure to use textual evidence to explain why or why not.  You will post this letter on the blog under "Comments".  Make sure to complete the following:

• Must be completed in first person
• Allude to at least two historical facts, events, people, etc.
• Your persona must be one of the people from the primary sources
• Use the primary source to create your letter, i.e., YOU are that person, you are just writing another letter.
• Must be at least two paragraphs (6-8 sentences per paragraph)
• Due by Friday, December 5, 2014.

Remember your topic question:  WAS ALEXANDER THE GREAT REALLY "GREAT"?