Welcome back!

Sit in your semester 1 seat for today!

Semester 1 Survey/Reflection• Answer the following questions with your own opinion. Make sure to explain your

answers. Keep your comments constructive/respectful.1. What grade did you receive in history class first semester? Were you happy with this

grade? Why or why not?2. What could you do to improve your grade/performance for 2nd semester?3. Did you use tutorial during 1st semester? Why or why not? 4. On a scale of 1-5 (1 being the lowest, and 5 the highest), rate your participation in

history class. Do you feel like you participate enough in history class? Why or why not? What would make you participate more?

5. On a scale of 1-5 (1 being the lowest, and 5 the highest), rate your performance on history exams. Explain WHY you gave yourself this score.

6. How do you prepare for history exams? Do you think there is anything else Ms. Bruggeman could do to prepare you MORE? Explain!

7. What was your favorite lesson, project, topic, etc. from first semester? Why?8. What was your LEAST favorite lesson, project, topic, etc. from first semester? Why?9. What do you want to do MORE of during 2nd semester history? (Examples include, but

not limited to, projects, readings, group work, videos, worksheets, etc.)10. Any other comments, suggestions, etc.?

History policies/procedures review1. When you are absent for history class, what is the first thing you should do?2. If you were absent, how long do you get to make up an exam?3. When does Ms. Bruggeman collect homework? 4. What is the purpose of bellwork?5. When should you bring your textbook?6. How many students are allowed to leave the room at a time?7. What is Ms. Bruggeman’s website?8. If you would like to check your grade, what should you do? 9. What is Ms. Bruggeman’s late work policy?10. What citation format should you use in history class? 11. What should you do if you come to class late? 12. TRUE or FALSE: You may have a drink at your desk, but not food.13. TRUE or FALSE: You may listen to your IPod whenever Ms. Bruggeman is not talking.14. TRUE or FALSE: If Ms. Bruggeman catches you on your phone you have one warning

before the phone is taken away.

Top 10 of 2013• Why do people make New Years Resolutions?• Besides New Years Resolutions, people also make top 10 lists for

each year. • For a fun activity, you are now going to create your OWN top 10

list of 2013. • This is just another way to reflect on the year passed.• You can do a top 10 list for anything you chose!• Fashion trends, movies, sport events, personal achievements,

celebrities, music• Create your OWN list, but you may brainstorm with a partner.• Due tomorrow!

TOP 10 NEWS STORIES FROM 201310. Royal Birth – His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge was

born to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (William & Kate) …. The birth (and spectacle around it) brought $347 million to the British economy

9. New Pope – Pope Francis became the first pope from South America and won over more liberals due to his focus on poverty & movement away from fundamentalism…..he even tweets! @pontifex

8. Tensions with North Korea – Leader Kim Jong Un defied sanctions and tested nuclear weapons & ordered execution of top ranking official (his own uncle)….Dennis Rodman even traveled to NK to try and ease American/North Korean tensions

7. George Zimmerman Trial – Zimmerman was accused of second-degree murder for killing 17-year old Trayvon Martin; highlighted issues of race, crime and territorial defense

6. Nelson Mandela’s death – South African leader who fought to end apartheid dies at age 95; funeral was attended by 91 world leaders….largest gathering in African history

TOP 10 NEWS STORIES FROM 20135. Syrian Civil War – In total, the Civil War has killed 120,000 Syrians and created over 2

million refugees. Their leader used sarin gas which nearly brought direct U.S. involvement…..peace talks scheduled for January 2014

4. Supreme Court redefines marriage – SCOTUS struck down the federal law that defined marriage as between a man and a woman, clearing the way for gay marriage in the U.S. …. Currently 12 states allow gay marriage

3. The Snowden Leaks – NSA-contractor Edward Snowden detailed the NSA’s program of bulk data collection of Americans’ phone and internet records, but soon exposed U.S. spying against allies and other targets abroad….. Considered most important leak of classified intelligence ever.

2. Boston Marathon Bombing – The Tsarnaev brothers’ bombing killed 3 and injured 264. It led to one of the most public man hunts in history, eventually killing one and arresting the other. Dzhokhar, who has since been in solitary confinement, will face trial in 2014.

1. Federal Government Shut Down - Unable to reach an agreement on federal spending levels, Congress was forced to shut down the government. After 16 days, a short-term deal was reached…… In total, the shut down cost $24 billion

Discussion Questions• Zanskar River in the Himalayas; Chada - “blanket of ice” • In what ways did the family adapt to their surroundings? How were they able to survive the

difficult trek across the Zanskar River?• Why do you think the family would be willing to travel for six days in extreme conditions just to

attend school?• Do you think Americans value school the same as Stanzin’s family? Why or why not? • Why is it important to understand and study other cultures?