Thursday, March 12, 2015

Thursday & Friday March 12th and 13th Days 41 & 42


Imperialism Continued....

Objective: Provided  2 opposing viewpoints on Imperialism (one supporting and one condemning) students will evaluate the positive and negative outcomes of imperialism and argue through a single page "advertisement" warning or supporting imperialism to to population of a fictitious country. 

Rationale: It is important for students to understand that imperialism has two faces, one can be seen for its benefits the other through it exploitation. Its not all good or all bad, and students should be able to identify those attributes.

Evidence: By making a single page advertisement, students will demonstrate an understanding of why imperialism  can be seen as a benefit or a burden on a society.