World Affairs
"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page."
St. Augustine
Classroom Documents
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Presentation
See Composition page
Presentation
News Feeds
Fox News
CNN
Wall Street Journal
NBC
CBS
NBC
ABC
BBC
Al Jazeera
New York Times
Washington Post
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Augusta Chronicle
True Citizen
Reuters
Associated Press
The Guardian
Regions of Conflict:
The Middle East
Political Map
Outline Map
Religion
Islam (Reeves' PPT)
Judiaism (Reeves' PPT)
History of the Christian Church (Reeves' PPT)
Christian Art (Reeves' PPT)
History
Maps That Explain the Middle East
Israel
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Official website)
Egypt
Your Gateway to Egypt (Official Website)
Saudi Arabia
Saudi National e-Government Portal (Official Website)
Jordan
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Official Website)
Lebanon
The Government of Lebanon (Official Website)
Syria
Syria Online (Official Website)
Iraq
Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Official Website)
Iran
President of Iran (Official Website)
Kuwait
State of Kuwait (Official Website)
Bahrain
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Official Website)
Qatar
Qatar Government Portal (Official Website)
United Arab Emirates
Official Portal of Government (Official Website)
Oman
Ministry of Information (Official Website)
Yemen
Yemen Government (Official Website)
Palestine
Government of State of Palestine (Official Website)
Turkey
Presidency of the Republic of Turkey (Official Website)
Additional Websites
Fox News
CNN
Wall Street Journal
NBC
CBS
NBC
ABC
BBC
Al Jazeera
New York Times
Washington Post
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Augusta Chronicle
True Citizen
Reuters
Associated Press
The Guardian
Regions of Conflict:
The Middle East
Political Map
Outline Map
Religion
Islam (Reeves' PPT)
Judiaism (Reeves' PPT)
History of the Christian Church (Reeves' PPT)
Christian Art (Reeves' PPT)
History
Maps That Explain the Middle East
Israel
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Official website)
Egypt
Your Gateway to Egypt (Official Website)
Saudi Arabia
Saudi National e-Government Portal (Official Website)
Jordan
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Official Website)
Lebanon
The Government of Lebanon (Official Website)
Syria
Syria Online (Official Website)
Iraq
Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Official Website)
Iran
President of Iran (Official Website)
Kuwait
State of Kuwait (Official Website)
Bahrain
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Official Website)
Qatar
Qatar Government Portal (Official Website)
United Arab Emirates
Official Portal of Government (Official Website)
Oman
Ministry of Information (Official Website)
Yemen
Yemen Government (Official Website)
Palestine
Government of State of Palestine (Official Website)
Turkey
Presidency of the Republic of Turkey (Official Website)
Additional Websites
Online Assignments
ANNOUNCEMENT! As you read your book over the next three weeks, have someone take a picture of you in your favorite reading habitat and send it to me by email. Be sure I can see the title of the book and your face (or part of it...). We are going to put these on our website, so send me pictures that best reflect you as one of my students!!! I can also use pictures of you doing your work...
NOTE: 1. I WILL take work early! In fact, I love it!
2. Check the Assignments below. Because my original handout was done quickly, I may change due dates...they will be posted here or in the Assignments attachments.
Assignments 3/18 (handout from class amended)...and you were right, I already miss you...
Assignments 3/20
Assignments 3/24
Assignment 4/2: NOTE: The study guide for the History of India will not be due (emailed or delivered) until 4/14! This will give you time to view my video explanations of several topics. I will post the material for your next unit (a big one) on the Asian religions/philosophies so you can plan your school year. Also, we will resume News Notes in some fashion (check assignments) after 4/13. In Your book exam will still be the first week in May, so keep reading and taking notes! Don't fall behind, stay safe (at home...), and have a Blessed Spring Break. Miss class so much....
Leave me a message on my website Blog so I know you are paying attention! And send me the picture of you reading your book...in the yard, on the porch, in your truck, on the bed...I don't care as long as I can see your serious face and the book title..Extra Credit if I get it this week!
Assignments 4/11
Assignments 5/6
Book Exam Information (open BEFORE the exam on Monday 5/4)!!!
BOOK EXAM (Open to access Book Exam. Follow directions carefully, completely. Deadline for submission is 3:00 pm. today, 5/4!!! When I receive your Book Exam, I will post your Term Paper grade. Email me if you have questions about your term papers. Papers may be picked up by appointment only on Monday & Friday drop off days, when you submit your notes and return my books. Good luck!
Asian Studies
Map of Asia
History of China PPT (take notes...check for updates; watch Forbidden City video, link in PPT)
History of China Study Guide (due Monday 3/23, typed, email attachment or taken to EBA)
History of Japan PPT (take notes...check for updates)
History of Japan Study Guide (due Monday 3/30, typed, email attachment or taken to EBA...be more thorough this time!)
History of India PPT (take notes, watch video linked in PPT...check for updates)
History of India Study Guide (due Friday 4/3, typed, email attachment or taken to EBA) WATCH VIDEO BELOW! FEEDBACK???
ANNOUNCEMENT! As you read your book over the next three weeks, have someone take a picture of you in your favorite reading habitat and send it to me by email. Be sure I can see the title of the book and your face (or part of it...). We are going to put these on our website, so send me pictures that best reflect you as one of my students!!! I can also use pictures of you doing your work...
NOTE: 1. I WILL take work early! In fact, I love it!
2. Check the Assignments below. Because my original handout was done quickly, I may change due dates...they will be posted here or in the Assignments attachments.
Assignments 3/18 (handout from class amended)...and you were right, I already miss you...
Assignments 3/20
Assignments 3/24
Assignment 4/2: NOTE: The study guide for the History of India will not be due (emailed or delivered) until 4/14! This will give you time to view my video explanations of several topics. I will post the material for your next unit (a big one) on the Asian religions/philosophies so you can plan your school year. Also, we will resume News Notes in some fashion (check assignments) after 4/13. In Your book exam will still be the first week in May, so keep reading and taking notes! Don't fall behind, stay safe (at home...), and have a Blessed Spring Break. Miss class so much....
Leave me a message on my website Blog so I know you are paying attention! And send me the picture of you reading your book...in the yard, on the porch, in your truck, on the bed...I don't care as long as I can see your serious face and the book title..Extra Credit if I get it this week!
Assignments 4/11
Assignments 5/6
Book Exam Information (open BEFORE the exam on Monday 5/4)!!!
BOOK EXAM (Open to access Book Exam. Follow directions carefully, completely. Deadline for submission is 3:00 pm. today, 5/4!!! When I receive your Book Exam, I will post your Term Paper grade. Email me if you have questions about your term papers. Papers may be picked up by appointment only on Monday & Friday drop off days, when you submit your notes and return my books. Good luck!
Asian Studies
Map of Asia
History of China PPT (take notes...check for updates; watch Forbidden City video, link in PPT)
History of China Study Guide (due Monday 3/23, typed, email attachment or taken to EBA)
History of Japan PPT (take notes...check for updates)
History of Japan Study Guide (due Monday 3/30, typed, email attachment or taken to EBA...be more thorough this time!)
History of India PPT (take notes, watch video linked in PPT...check for updates)
History of India Study Guide (due Friday 4/3, typed, email attachment or taken to EBA) WATCH VIDEO BELOW! FEEDBACK???
Hinduism (Reeves' PPT, see video for lecture)
Hinduism Study Guide
Hindu Temple (ppt of pictures taken at the Hindu Temple in Augusta, GA who so graciously hosted my Comparative Religions classes for several years)
Hindu Temple (ppt of pictures taken at the Hindu Temple in Augusta, GA who so graciously hosted my Comparative Religions classes for several years)
Buddhism Study Guide (will require both Buddhism ppt's) Will take this as late as Friday because I posted so late...very sorry for that...)
Chinese Philosophies PPT
Shintoism PPT
NOTE: Read Assignment 5/6 before doing the Study Guide!
Chinese Philosophies/Shintoism Study Guide (Okay, you should have heard by now that I've extended the deadline to Friday, 5/15. Please turn it in sooner if possible!)
Chinese Philosophies PPT
Shintoism PPT
NOTE: Read Assignment 5/6 before doing the Study Guide!
Chinese Philosophies/Shintoism Study Guide (Okay, you should have heard by now that I've extended the deadline to Friday, 5/15. Please turn it in sooner if possible!)
College Board Update on Future Exams No June administration, but may begin registering in May for Aug., (at EBA) Sept. (new), Oct., Nov., and Dec. (at EBA)
ACT Exam Update Exams in June and July as well as the regular schedule posted at this site
ACT Exam Update Exams in June and July as well as the regular schedule posted at this site
ASIA
Religion
Hinduism (PPT: ryan hin, Slideshare)
Buddhism (PPT: Sue Pojer at historyteacher.net)
Daoism (PPT: Sue Pojer at historyteacher.net)
Shintoism (PPT: Sue Pojer at historyteacher.net)
History
Timeline of Asian History
China
State Council of the People's Republic of China
India
National Portal of India (Official Website)
Japan
JapanGov (Official Website)
Korea
KoreaNet (Official Website, South Korea)
Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
Thailand
Burma
Religion
Hinduism (PPT: ryan hin, Slideshare)
Buddhism (PPT: Sue Pojer at historyteacher.net)
Daoism (PPT: Sue Pojer at historyteacher.net)
Shintoism (PPT: Sue Pojer at historyteacher.net)
History
Timeline of Asian History
China
State Council of the People's Republic of China
India
National Portal of India (Official Website)
Japan
JapanGov (Official Website)
Korea
KoreaNet (Official Website, South Korea)
Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
Thailand
Burma