Creating mental maps of the community is an important function in developing thinking skills.
map (map), n., v. mapped, mapping, n. 1. a drawing representing selected features of the earth’s surface or part of it. 2. a map like drawing of anything: a highway way, a weather map. v. 1. to make a map of; show on a map. 2. to collect information for a map by exploring or surveying a region.
How does one describe an area to someone who needs that info? How does one get from place A to place B most efficiently? How does one plan landscaping and imagine gardens and pavilions for the future? How does one develop property and greenways? Is there a way to enrich your understanding of an area? Of finding an area's less-obvious value?
It begins with informal mapping. Sketching, measuring, thinking creatively about how to See and capture the essence of an area.
The activity moves to comparison and research: compare your drawings to published maps. Can you integrate the 2 versions? is there a way in which your informal map has value?
Sharing maps with each other and discussing ways to incorporate elements of each map in a larger collaborative map adds value to students' sense of space and geography.
Many of these maps will be more conceptual than realistic or geographically correct. The sketches and charts that will come from students offer value by showing how students and artists think and feel about their community.
Coming up after China: sketch maps of the campus.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Alchemists and mercury
Mercury, also quicksilver or hydrargyrum, is a chemical element with the symbol Hg (Latinized Greek: hydrargyrum, from "hydr-" meaning watery or runny and "argyros" meaning silver) and atomic number 80.
A heavy, silvery d-block metal, mercury is one of five metallic chemical elements that are liquid at or near room temperature and pressure, says Wikipedia.
Mercury occurs in deposits throughout the world mostly as cinnabar (mercuric sulfide), which is the source of the red pigment vermilion, and is mostly obtained by reduction from cinnabar. Cinnabar is highly toxic by ingestion or inhalation of the dust.
Mercury is used in thermometers, barometers, manometers, sphygmomanometers, float valves, and other scientific apparatus.
Mercury was found in Egyptian tombs that date from 1500 BC.[15] It was also known to the ancient Chinese.[16] In China and Tibet, mercury use was thought to prolong life, heal fractures, and maintain generally good health. One of China's emperors, Qín Shǐ Huáng Dì — allegedly buried in a tomb that contained rivers of flowing mercury on a model of the land he ruled, representative of the rivers of China — was killed by drinking a mercury and powdered jade mixture (causing liver failure, poisoning, and brain death) intended to give him eternal life.[17][18]
The ancient Greeks used mercury in ointments; the ancient Egyptians and the Romans used it in cosmetics which sometimes deformed the face. By 500 BC mercury was used to make amalgams with other metals.[19] The Indian word for alchemy is Rasavātam which means "the way of mercury".[20]
Alchemists thought of mercury as the First Matter from which all metals were formed. They believed that different metals could be produced by varying the quality and quantity of sulfur contained within the mercury. The purest of these was gold, and mercury was called for in attempts at the transmutation of base (or impure) metals into gold, which was the goal of many alchemists.[21]
A heavy, silvery d-block metal, mercury is one of five metallic chemical elements that are liquid at or near room temperature and pressure, says Wikipedia.
Mercury occurs in deposits throughout the world mostly as cinnabar (mercuric sulfide), which is the source of the red pigment vermilion, and is mostly obtained by reduction from cinnabar. Cinnabar is highly toxic by ingestion or inhalation of the dust.
Mercury is used in thermometers, barometers, manometers, sphygmomanometers, float valves, and other scientific apparatus.
Mercury was found in Egyptian tombs that date from 1500 BC.[15] It was also known to the ancient Chinese.[16] In China and Tibet, mercury use was thought to prolong life, heal fractures, and maintain generally good health. One of China's emperors, Qín Shǐ Huáng Dì — allegedly buried in a tomb that contained rivers of flowing mercury on a model of the land he ruled, representative of the rivers of China — was killed by drinking a mercury and powdered jade mixture (causing liver failure, poisoning, and brain death) intended to give him eternal life.[17][18]
The ancient Greeks used mercury in ointments; the ancient Egyptians and the Romans used it in cosmetics which sometimes deformed the face. By 500 BC mercury was used to make amalgams with other metals.[19] The Indian word for alchemy is Rasavātam which means "the way of mercury".[20]
Alchemists thought of mercury as the First Matter from which all metals were formed. They believed that different metals could be produced by varying the quality and quantity of sulfur contained within the mercury. The purest of these was gold, and mercury was called for in attempts at the transmutation of base (or impure) metals into gold, which was the goal of many alchemists.[21]
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Creating a dramatic presentation on the Middle Kingdom and the first emperor, Qin Shihuangdi
Your script should mention -
- Welcome to the Middle Kingdom
- Ni hau! Xi'an, 200 BCE
- intro characters
- 5 achievements of Qin and / or the early Chinese
- Trouble in Paradise
- conflict: emperor desires to be immortal
- search for the elixir of eternal life
- The Ironic elixir
- emperor succumbs to his medicine
- burial
- 15 pts overall
Scripts and masks to be ready for in-class presentation on Friday.
- 5 pts mask that is large, colored
- 10 pts script and cues for beginning each line in turn.
Selected groups will be allowed to present their skit to Mr Flowers class on Mon.
- Welcome to the Middle Kingdom
- Ni hau! Xi'an, 200 BCE
- intro characters
- 5 achievements of Qin and / or the early Chinese
- Trouble in Paradise
- conflict: emperor desires to be immortal
- search for the elixir of eternal life
- The Ironic elixir
- emperor succumbs to his medicine
- burial
- 15 pts overall
Scripts and masks to be ready for in-class presentation on Friday.
- 5 pts mask that is large, colored
- 10 pts script and cues for beginning each line in turn.
Selected groups will be allowed to present their skit to Mr Flowers class on Mon.
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Chinese tombs and embalming
Please see
- More excavations of Qin's tomb.
- An embalmed noblewoman from over 2000 years ago: the Han Dynasty. She is called the Marquise of Dai.
- More excavations of Qin's tomb.
- An embalmed noblewoman from over 2000 years ago: the Han Dynasty. She is called the Marquise of Dai.
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Map quiz followed by giant paper Chinese Mask making on Thurs
1. Map quiz on Chinese neighbors & cities - 11 items - on Thurs.
2. Colors, scissors, glue and creativity needed in the Chinese mask project. We will try to make masks that are double the size of masks made in prior geography classes. No; four times the size of the earlier creations.
2. Colors, scissors, glue and creativity needed in the Chinese mask project. We will try to make masks that are double the size of masks made in prior geography classes. No; four times the size of the earlier creations.
iLeap & GEE tests Mon - Wed, April 12 14, 8:30 am to noon
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES DURING TESTING WEEK
1.CELL PHONES AND CAMERAS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN TESTING ROOMS.
Please leave phones and cameras at home on test days.
2. Arrive on campus well before 8:25 a.m. Go directly to your test site by the time the 8:25 a.m. bell rings. Testing begins promptly at 8:30 a.m.
3. Schedule doctor/dentist appointments during the afternoons or during another week. It is important you be on campus every day during testing.
4. Get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast on testing days.
5. Take only a library book to your testing site. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DO ANY COURSE CONTENT WORK WHILE IN THE TEST SITE AND TEXTBOOKS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE TEST SITE.
6. Leave backpacks in lockers or non-testing rooms.
7. 9th and 10th graders – Please bring a calculator you are comfortable using. iLEAP math test is Monday, and GEE21 math test is Tuesday.
8. Tests will end at different times each day and these times are unpredictable, so please bring your lunch or lunch money on test days to minimize disruptions.
9. Tuesday –Periods 1, 2 and 3 meet in the afternoon instead of periods 4, 5 and 6. If you have morning off-campus classes (CCTC, BTW, MCM), please check with your teachers concerning anything you may miss during classes held that afternoon, then report to your afternoon classes as usual. Morning program students report to E202 with Mrs. Martino (bring school work to work on). 6th hour off-campus P.E. students will tell their instructors that the altered schedule will cause them to miss off-campus PE on Tuesday.
Go to the lunch shift assigned to your 1st period teacher.
Monday – 4th-6th periods as usual, normal lunch shift.
Teachers will teach classes as usual during the afternoons of test days. Teachers have been asked not to assign major projects that are due during the testing week or give major tests on the state testing days. Short assignments, homework and quizzes may be given so come to afternoon classes prepared. Teachers of 10th and 11th graders may give tests on Wednesday, April 14. Seniors may be given tests at any time during testing week.
Students are to report to their assigned locations at 8:25 am on Monday, April 12 through Wednesday, April 14. Roll will be taken at the test sites/classrooms and reported to the school administrator assigned to collect attendance for each group. Testing will begin at 8:30 am. Lunch will be held until all groups have finished testing.
*Ninth and tenth grade students are to bring calculators that they are accustomed to using to math tests. Graphing calculators are allowed. Calculators with paper tape, writing pads or pen input devices, QWERTY keypads, or are part of laptop computers or pocket organizers are not allowed.
Approximate testing times
Monday, 4/12 8:25 – 12:15 pm 9th – Report to test sites for iLEAP Tests (Math)* -3 hrs 10th – Report to test sites for GEE 21 (ELA)-3.5 hrs
11th – Report to test sites for GEE 21 (Science)-2 hrs
12th – Report to the PAC
Afternoon – periods 4, 5, 6
Tuesday 4/13 8:25 –12:00 pm 9th – Report to test sites for iLEAP Tests (ELA)-2.5 hrs
10th – Report to test sites for GEE 21 (ELA, Math)*-3 hrs
11th – Report to test sites for GEE 21 (Soc. Studies)- 2 hrs
12th – Report to the PAC
Afternoon -1st (lunch according to this teacher’s regular shift), 2nd, and 3rd period classes - (CCTC, BTW, & MCM report to afternoon programs as usual after checking with morning teachers. CCTC and MCM morning students and 1st hour off campus PE students report to C9 with school work to do (monitored by Mrs. Martino). 6th hour off campus students should tell off-campus PE instructors they will miss the off-campus PE class that day due to our altered class schedule.
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Wednesday, 4/14 8:25 – 10:45 pm 9th – Report to test sites for iLEAP Tests (ELA)-2 hrs 10th – Report to class sites for periods 1-2
11th – Report to class sites for periods 1-2
12th – Report to class sites for periods 1-2
Period 3 after testing is complete and periods 4, 5, 6 as usual.
In order to have students well rested and mentally prepared for these important tests, teachers are requested not to have projects due or give major tests during the times of testing for each grade. Class time in the afternoon should be used for instruction and class work. Short assignments may be given.
Students should take only a library book to the test site on the testing days. Students are not allowed to use textbooks or do homework while the testing materials are in the room. Instruct students to brig only the books, etc. necessary for the classes to be held that afternoon. Backpacks should be taken to the testing sites on test days. It is the responsibility of students in off campus programs to check with their teachers about assignments for the classed they miss due to testing.
1.CELL PHONES AND CAMERAS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN TESTING ROOMS.
Please leave phones and cameras at home on test days.
2. Arrive on campus well before 8:25 a.m. Go directly to your test site by the time the 8:25 a.m. bell rings. Testing begins promptly at 8:30 a.m.
3. Schedule doctor/dentist appointments during the afternoons or during another week. It is important you be on campus every day during testing.
4. Get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast on testing days.
5. Take only a library book to your testing site. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DO ANY COURSE CONTENT WORK WHILE IN THE TEST SITE AND TEXTBOOKS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE TEST SITE.
6. Leave backpacks in lockers or non-testing rooms.
7. 9th and 10th graders – Please bring a calculator you are comfortable using. iLEAP math test is Monday, and GEE21 math test is Tuesday.
8. Tests will end at different times each day and these times are unpredictable, so please bring your lunch or lunch money on test days to minimize disruptions.
9. Tuesday –Periods 1, 2 and 3 meet in the afternoon instead of periods 4, 5 and 6. If you have morning off-campus classes (CCTC, BTW, MCM), please check with your teachers concerning anything you may miss during classes held that afternoon, then report to your afternoon classes as usual. Morning program students report to E202 with Mrs. Martino (bring school work to work on). 6th hour off-campus P.E. students will tell their instructors that the altered schedule will cause them to miss off-campus PE on Tuesday.
Go to the lunch shift assigned to your 1st period teacher.
Monday – 4th-6th periods as usual, normal lunch shift.
Teachers will teach classes as usual during the afternoons of test days. Teachers have been asked not to assign major projects that are due during the testing week or give major tests on the state testing days. Short assignments, homework and quizzes may be given so come to afternoon classes prepared. Teachers of 10th and 11th graders may give tests on Wednesday, April 14. Seniors may be given tests at any time during testing week.
Students are to report to their assigned locations at 8:25 am on Monday, April 12 through Wednesday, April 14. Roll will be taken at the test sites/classrooms and reported to the school administrator assigned to collect attendance for each group. Testing will begin at 8:30 am. Lunch will be held until all groups have finished testing.
*Ninth and tenth grade students are to bring calculators that they are accustomed to using to math tests. Graphing calculators are allowed. Calculators with paper tape, writing pads or pen input devices, QWERTY keypads, or are part of laptop computers or pocket organizers are not allowed.
Approximate testing times
Monday, 4/12 8:25 – 12:15 pm 9th – Report to test sites for iLEAP Tests (Math)* -3 hrs 10th – Report to test sites for GEE 21 (ELA)-3.5 hrs
11th – Report to test sites for GEE 21 (Science)-2 hrs
12th – Report to the PAC
Afternoon – periods 4, 5, 6
Tuesday 4/13 8:25 –12:00 pm 9th – Report to test sites for iLEAP Tests (ELA)-2.5 hrs
10th – Report to test sites for GEE 21 (ELA, Math)*-3 hrs
11th – Report to test sites for GEE 21 (Soc. Studies)- 2 hrs
12th – Report to the PAC
Afternoon -1st (lunch according to this teacher’s regular shift), 2nd, and 3rd period classes - (CCTC, BTW, & MCM report to afternoon programs as usual after checking with morning teachers. CCTC and MCM morning students and 1st hour off campus PE students report to C9 with school work to do (monitored by Mrs. Martino). 6th hour off campus students should tell off-campus PE instructors they will miss the off-campus PE class that day due to our altered class schedule.
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Wednesday, 4/14 8:25 – 10:45 pm 9th – Report to test sites for iLEAP Tests (ELA)-2 hrs 10th – Report to class sites for periods 1-2
11th – Report to class sites for periods 1-2
12th – Report to class sites for periods 1-2
Period 3 after testing is complete and periods 4, 5, 6 as usual.
In order to have students well rested and mentally prepared for these important tests, teachers are requested not to have projects due or give major tests during the times of testing for each grade. Class time in the afternoon should be used for instruction and class work. Short assignments may be given.
Students should take only a library book to the test site on the testing days. Students are not allowed to use textbooks or do homework while the testing materials are in the room. Instruct students to brig only the books, etc. necessary for the classes to be held that afternoon. Backpacks should be taken to the testing sites on test days. It is the responsibility of students in off campus programs to check with their teachers about assignments for the classed they miss due to testing.
Bonus credit: attend the Magnet Choir's performance of the opera Dido & Aeneas on Th, or Fri, Ap 8, 9 at 6:30 pm
Mishael Womack, Maureen FitzGerald, Jessica Hensley, Lexi Ross and Andrew Lewis (l to r, photo) sing the lead roles in the Magnet Choir's presentation of the English opera Dido and Aeneas.
To be sung on Th and Fri, Ap 8, 9 at 6:30 pm in the Lecture Hall (adjacent to the band room and art rooms), space is limited. Tickets are $5.
Singers will be accompanied by a string quintet and harpsichord, says Jay Williams, choir director.
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To be sung on Th and Fri, Ap 8, 9 at 6:30 pm in the Lecture Hall (adjacent to the band room and art rooms), space is limited. Tickets are $5.
Singers will be accompanied by a string quintet and harpsichord, says Jay Williams, choir director.
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Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Qin Shi Huangdi review: the First Emperor and his reign
First emperor review . . .
1. The life of Shi Huang Di: a) 1200 BCE b) 200 BCE c) 200 AD d) it is fictitious.
2. Shi Huang Di’s version of the Great Wall was called a “precursor” to the later Great Wall. Precursor means
a) small version b) earlier example c) moveable pointer
3. Tomb: a) monument b) mound c) subterranean
d) mausoleum.
4. As an audacious autocrat the First Emperor burned and banned writing by __. a) Lao Tzu b) Tao c) Confucius d) Buddha.
5. The importance of his reign is intact after 2 millennium. That would be some a) 200 b) 2 thousand c) 2 million years.
6. As a young king, Huangdi began construction on a) roads b) canals c) obeisks d) his mausoleum.
7. When a youth becomes king he usually has a powerful member of the court who acts as his guide to decision-making. That person’s title? a) proxy b) consort c) regent d) caretaker.
8. Shi Huang Di’s period of rule was preceded by a period of civil war known as a) Warring states b) Confucian c) Primitive d) Troubles.
9. Shi Huang Di unified China economically by standardizing the Chinese units of measurements such as weights and measures, the currency, the length of the axles of carts (so every cart could run smoothly in the ruts of the new roads). He was not able to upgrade the legal system. T / F
10. What was his most important reform, according to Wikipedia?
a) silk b) currency c) writing d) elephants.
11. Shi Huang Di seriously sought the elixir of life, a magical potion which reputedly would enable immortality.
What is an elixir? a) health-giving drink b) magical cape or hat c) a pool of magical water d) hallucinogenic drug.
12. The huge terra cotta army buried with Shi Huang Di lies near which city? a) Beijing b) Shanghai c) Xi’an d) Hong Kong.
13. Qin survived an attempt at violent overthrow by a rival. Such a revolutionary attempt to take over the kingdom is called a
a) coup b) massacre c) liaison d) decapitation.
14. Qin, once known as King Zheng, tried to create a meritocracy in his governmental workers. T / F
15. Qin declared the symbol of his reign was fire and the color of all royal garments was red. T / F
16. The tribes which threatened the empire from the north were migratory, or a) golads b) morads c) nomads d) rolling stones.
17. In one of his greatest projects, the Ling Qu Canal was dug by Qin in the a) north b) south of the nation.
18. Epang Gong refers to a a) concubine b) palace c) river d) ruler in the city of Xi'an.
19. Many of the people in the Chinese court were referred to as eunuchs. This means that they were a) congenital b) silly c) asthmatic d) castrated.
20. Qin's main tomb has been exhumed but was closed to await more advanced archaeological technology. T / F
1. b 2. b 3. d 4. c 5. b 6.d 7. c 8. a 9. F 10. c 11. a 12. c
13. a 14. T 15. F 16. c 17. b 18. b 19.d 20. F
1. The life of Shi Huang Di: a) 1200 BCE b) 200 BCE c) 200 AD d) it is fictitious.
2. Shi Huang Di’s version of the Great Wall was called a “precursor” to the later Great Wall. Precursor means
a) small version b) earlier example c) moveable pointer
3. Tomb: a) monument b) mound c) subterranean
d) mausoleum.
4. As an audacious autocrat the First Emperor burned and banned writing by __. a) Lao Tzu b) Tao c) Confucius d) Buddha.
5. The importance of his reign is intact after 2 millennium. That would be some a) 200 b) 2 thousand c) 2 million years.
6. As a young king, Huangdi began construction on a) roads b) canals c) obeisks d) his mausoleum.
7. When a youth becomes king he usually has a powerful member of the court who acts as his guide to decision-making. That person’s title? a) proxy b) consort c) regent d) caretaker.
8. Shi Huang Di’s period of rule was preceded by a period of civil war known as a) Warring states b) Confucian c) Primitive d) Troubles.
9. Shi Huang Di unified China economically by standardizing the Chinese units of measurements such as weights and measures, the currency, the length of the axles of carts (so every cart could run smoothly in the ruts of the new roads). He was not able to upgrade the legal system. T / F
10. What was his most important reform, according to Wikipedia?
a) silk b) currency c) writing d) elephants.
11. Shi Huang Di seriously sought the elixir of life, a magical potion which reputedly would enable immortality.
What is an elixir? a) health-giving drink b) magical cape or hat c) a pool of magical water d) hallucinogenic drug.
12. The huge terra cotta army buried with Shi Huang Di lies near which city? a) Beijing b) Shanghai c) Xi’an d) Hong Kong.
13. Qin survived an attempt at violent overthrow by a rival. Such a revolutionary attempt to take over the kingdom is called a
a) coup b) massacre c) liaison d) decapitation.
14. Qin, once known as King Zheng, tried to create a meritocracy in his governmental workers. T / F
15. Qin declared the symbol of his reign was fire and the color of all royal garments was red. T / F
16. The tribes which threatened the empire from the north were migratory, or a) golads b) morads c) nomads d) rolling stones.
17. In one of his greatest projects, the Ling Qu Canal was dug by Qin in the a) north b) south of the nation.
18. Epang Gong refers to a a) concubine b) palace c) river d) ruler in the city of Xi'an.
19. Many of the people in the Chinese court were referred to as eunuchs. This means that they were a) congenital b) silly c) asthmatic d) castrated.
20. Qin's main tomb has been exhumed but was closed to await more advanced archaeological technology. T / F
1. b 2. b 3. d 4. c 5. b 6.d 7. c 8. a 9. F 10. c 11. a 12. c
13. a 14. T 15. F 16. c 17. b 18. b 19.d 20. F
Which would you rather carry to school: a laptop and 40-lb bag of books or an iPad?
Check it out: the iPad is a book reader, right? Then it could be a textbook reader as well. And it is also a web browser and word processor.
Everything we teachers want in terms of your intellectual development can be practiced using this unit. So, in a couple of years don't be surprised if you're going to classes with one slim device instead of a ton of books and papers.
See more at apple.com. And if you like the idea, tell your principal and Caddo supervisers. They actually want you to have the best tools for the best possible educational life.
Opinions on the new iPad by a variety of expert observers.
Everything we teachers want in terms of your intellectual development can be practiced using this unit. So, in a couple of years don't be surprised if you're going to classes with one slim device instead of a ton of books and papers.
See more at apple.com. And if you like the idea, tell your principal and Caddo supervisers. They actually want you to have the best tools for the best possible educational life.
Opinions on the new iPad by a variety of expert observers.
Indie work on China
Up to 10 pts per week in bonus credit can be yours by writing a comparison essay based on your research.
This week's topic -
- The Terra Cotta Army of first emperor Qin Shi Huang and the shawabti and additional figures in the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankamun.
This week's topic -
- The Terra Cotta Army of first emperor Qin Shi Huang and the shawabti and additional figures in the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankamun.
Chinese history via research and skits
Using GoogleDocs as your notebook, please read and post brief notes to yourself on these topics
1. the Great Wall
2. Chinese firsts in technology and social studies
3. the biography of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor
4. Kublai Khan, the first Mongol emperor of China
5. the teachings of Confucius
6. Chinese masks and portraits
Skits
Learning factual material through writing and performing skits is a time-honored method. Students will read their lines and perform while holding Chinese masks to their faces.
In groups, you will write 2 skits -
1. Emperor Qin Shi Huang and early Chinese technology
2. Emperor Qin meets Kublai Khan and Confucius
1. the Great Wall
2. Chinese firsts in technology and social studies
3. the biography of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor
4. Kublai Khan, the first Mongol emperor of China
5. the teachings of Confucius
6. Chinese masks and portraits
Skits
Learning factual material through writing and performing skits is a time-honored method. Students will read their lines and perform while holding Chinese masks to their faces.
In groups, you will write 2 skits -
1. Emperor Qin Shi Huang and early Chinese technology
2. Emperor Qin meets Kublai Khan and Confucius
Chine 中国 - Shanghaï 上海
Map review . . .
1. Russia
2. Mongolia
3. India
4. Vietnam
5. N Korea
6. Japan
7. Beijing (Peking)
8. Xi- 'an
9. Shanghai
10. Hong Kong
11. Guangzhou (Canton)
12. Taiwan (Republic of China)
1. Russia
2. Mongolia
3. India
4. Vietnam
5. N Korea
6. Japan
7. Beijing (Peking)
8. Xi- 'an
9. Shanghai
10. Hong Kong
11. Guangzhou (Canton)
12. Taiwan (Republic of China)
Friday, April 02, 2010
Coming to the RFC: The Films of Ang Lee, April 5-9
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston, Tx. - in cooperation with the Centenary Film Society and The Robinson Film Center of Louisiana - is proud to present Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ang Lee's "Father Knows Best Trilogy": Pushing Hands, Eat Drink Man Woman, and The Wedding Banquet, April 5-9. Admission to all films is free! We'll also have a free community reception with Taiwanese consulate Mr. T.K. Lee on Wednesday, April 7 at 5:00 PM. To attend, please RSVP to (318) 459-4122.
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Domino theory and a gorilla in the living room: the Vietnam conflict
Domino theory - Pres Eisenhower's fear that if communists were successful in taking over one Southeast Asian nation, that more nations would follow suit.
Gorilla in the living room - China.
US leaders knew that to provoke China into entering a conflict would be to unleash a giant foe.
The basic points you must know -
- Geneva Accord - an international agreement that - in 1954 - divided Vietnam into 2 nations: the communist N Vietnam and democratic S Vietnam.
- Gulf of Tonkin Resolution - Following an attack by N Viet vessels on a US warship, LBJ asked Congress to allow him to pursue military action in 'Nam.
Ho Chi Minh - Communist leader who led Vietnamese people in repelling 2 powerful nations: France and the US.
Asian guerilla warfare - no uniforms, no supply lines, hit & run, ambush, booby-trap: these are elements of guerilla warfare.
Anti-war protest movement - in the beginning, young people dominated the movement. Later, a wide coalition of ages came to rethink the situation and oppose the war.
NVA (North Viet Army - basic communist force)
VC (Viet Cong - guerilla troops in S Vietnam)
Tet Offensive of 1968. The communists were quiet for several months, and gave US leaders the feeling that the US was winning the war. But when the Vietnamese New year arrived, the celebration called Tet, the communists unveiled a massive attack. It was seriously disheartening to the US.
Counterculture movement - it was a time of the hippie movement, the anti-war movement, the tail-end of the civil rights movement and long hair for all. See additional notes.
My Lai village massacre
Vietnamese refugees: "boat people"
Mekong River
Armaments of the Vietnam conflict
Gorilla in the living room - China.
US leaders knew that to provoke China into entering a conflict would be to unleash a giant foe.
The basic points you must know -
- Geneva Accord - an international agreement that - in 1954 - divided Vietnam into 2 nations: the communist N Vietnam and democratic S Vietnam.
- Gulf of Tonkin Resolution - Following an attack by N Viet vessels on a US warship, LBJ asked Congress to allow him to pursue military action in 'Nam.
Ho Chi Minh - Communist leader who led Vietnamese people in repelling 2 powerful nations: France and the US.
Asian guerilla warfare - no uniforms, no supply lines, hit & run, ambush, booby-trap: these are elements of guerilla warfare.
Anti-war protest movement - in the beginning, young people dominated the movement. Later, a wide coalition of ages came to rethink the situation and oppose the war.
NVA (North Viet Army - basic communist force)
VC (Viet Cong - guerilla troops in S Vietnam)
Tet Offensive of 1968. The communists were quiet for several months, and gave US leaders the feeling that the US was winning the war. But when the Vietnamese New year arrived, the celebration called Tet, the communists unveiled a massive attack. It was seriously disheartening to the US.
Counterculture movement - it was a time of the hippie movement, the anti-war movement, the tail-end of the civil rights movement and long hair for all. See additional notes.
My Lai village massacre
Vietnamese refugees: "boat people"
Mekong River
Armaments of the Vietnam conflict
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
What's surprising and significant in the comparison report comprising Vietnam, S Korea and N Korea?
The statistics and additional evidence in the project research - Vietnam, S Korea & N Korea - point to one of these East Asian nations as a surprising story.
In a brief paragraph on the page on which you are sketching a practice map please write a 2-sentence response -
Which nation stands out from the group of 3?
Which statistics or other evidence form the basis for your assertion?
In a brief paragraph on the page on which you are sketching a practice map please write a 2-sentence response -
Which nation stands out from the group of 3?
Which statistics or other evidence form the basis for your assertion?
Monday, March 29, 2010
Thurs, Ap 1: Vietnam plus Korea map quiz as well as Vietnam war open notes quiz
Vietnam / Korea map -
1. China
2. N. Korea
3. S. Korea
4. Pyongyang
5. Seoul
6. Yellow Sea
7. Sea of Japan
6. Pacific
9. Vietnam
10. Laos
10. Cambodia
11. Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
12. S. China Sea
1. China
2. N. Korea
3. S. Korea
4. Pyongyang
5. Seoul
6. Yellow Sea
7. Sea of Japan
6. Pacific
9. Vietnam
10. Laos
10. Cambodia
11. Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
12. S. China Sea
Korea: another nation divided between communist and democratic halves
Comparing the East Asian nations of Korea and Vietnam -
Google Doc presentation of 13 images -
1. Titling
2. - 4.
Demographics (pop, PCI, literacy, life expectancy)
- Vietnam
- S. Korea
- N. Korea
5. - 7.
US war in Korea / war in Vietnam comparison
- dates
- opposing forces
- US dead / Asian dead
8. - 10.
Profile S. Korea companies
- Samsung
- Hyundai
- Kia
11.- 12.
Map(s)
- N & S Korea
- Vietnam
(split-screen view OK)
13.
Documentation
- use one printed info site other than Wikipedia, please
Google Doc presentation of 13 images -
1. Titling
2. - 4.
Demographics (pop, PCI, literacy, life expectancy)
- Vietnam
- S. Korea
- N. Korea
5. - 7.
US war in Korea / war in Vietnam comparison
- dates
- opposing forces
- US dead / Asian dead
8. - 10.
Profile S. Korea companies
- Samsung
- Hyundai
- Kia
11.- 12.
Map(s)
- N & S Korea
- Vietnam
(split-screen view OK)
13.
Documentation
- use one printed info site other than Wikipedia, please
Friday, March 26, 2010
Orienting ourselves to the Pacific rim nations
Manufacturing and immigration are making the US less of a Eurocentric nation and more Asian-centric, I believe.
Thus we need to leave our dependence on maps that center on the Atlantic and spend more time studying Pacific nations.
Thus we need to leave our dependence on maps that center on the Atlantic and spend more time studying Pacific nations.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Review of Presidents in Vietnam project
Truman: inherited the presidency and the decision of whether to drop the A bomb. Reasoned that it would ultimately save lives by bringing a quicker end to the war.
Eisenhower: 5-star general whose strategy helped defeat Hitler. As president, defined the Cold War as a mostly covert struggle against communism and communism's Domino Effect.
JFK: was able to out-poll the experienced leader Richard Nixon by virtue of his youthful good looks in the first televised presidential debate, 1960. Very slim margin of victory, reminding us of the Bush Vs. Gore election. JFK assassinated in 1963.
Lyndon Johnson: became president upon JFK's death. Used Gulf of Tonkin Resolution to make war against the North Viet communists.
Continually raised troop strength over several year period but could not produce a victory. His team thoroughly underestimated the enemy (sound familiar, as in Iraq?).
Using the draft to fill the ranks of the Army, incurred the wrath of the student protest movement. Demonstrations against the war - doves vs. hawks - grew from campus activity to large-scale marching in cities. Culminated with March on Washington (250,000 participants) in 1968.
Troop deployment in Vietnam peaks in '68 at some 500,000. The NVA & VC make a dramatic victory in '68 by a large-scale, surprise attack against our strongholds. Called the Tet Offensive, it marks a turning point in the war.
Richard Nixon: determined to best the communists Nixon used heavy bombing of North Vietnam to gain an advantage. Somehow, Ho Chi Minh's forces held out. Overall, Nixon managed the US exit from 'Nam. he also won praise by opening trade with communist China, at the time a backwards nation and "sleeping giant."
Nixon resigned in '74 due to the Watergate Scandal.
He and his aides had denied involvement in various "dirty tricks" against the Democrats in the election of '68. Journalists kept the inquiry alive and after several years of determined reporting, found the evidence that Nixon had known about the chicanery of his re-election team. When the US public learned that the president had lied about his involvement, Nixon lost the nation's support. he resigned rather than face impeachment.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Thanks for supporting the Class of 2013 Magnet Talent Show
Attendance at the Class of 2013 Magnet Talent Show on Wed, Mar 24, was terrific. Parents were much in evidence, as were freshmen supporting their classmates on stage.
Partly due to our many rehearsals, the performances were tight. The show ran smoothly, start to finish.
Performers -
Rachel Graham, Avery Alsandor, Shelby Bush, Chris Ezelle
Sean Nathan
Brooklyn White
Leanne Kerr, Henry Lin
Joshua Ursua
Henry Lin
Always Friday (Seth Dykes, Chris Ezelle, Nick Sorenson, Brennan Williams)
Shelby Bush
Aaron Wilson, Corey Atkins, Cody Jasper
Trevari Huff-Boone, Erick Coleman
Iggy (Meagan Poling)
JV Dance Line - Brianna Washington, Kayla __, Asha McDay, Te'nell Peoples
Waverly Hock, Joe Rossi, Joan Liu
Stage design and production: Larrson McSwain, Staveley Kuzmanov
Program design and production: Henry Lin
Back stage:
Rachel Thomson, Brittany Nguyen
Laura Sorkey, Cole Weinland
Ben Green
Sponsors:
Robert Trudeau, Ginger Marks
Support:
Bryan Gallant, Mary Rounds
Class of 2013 Parents
, especially Karen Bush and Mrs Lin.
See the program, designed by Henry Lin, at the class web site, Cmh13.com.
Partly due to our many rehearsals, the performances were tight. The show ran smoothly, start to finish.
Performers -
Rachel Graham, Avery Alsandor, Shelby Bush, Chris Ezelle
Sean Nathan
Brooklyn White
Leanne Kerr, Henry Lin
Joshua Ursua
Henry Lin
Always Friday (Seth Dykes, Chris Ezelle, Nick Sorenson, Brennan Williams)
Shelby Bush
Aaron Wilson, Corey Atkins, Cody Jasper
Trevari Huff-Boone, Erick Coleman
Iggy (Meagan Poling)
JV Dance Line - Brianna Washington, Kayla __, Asha McDay, Te'nell Peoples
Waverly Hock, Joe Rossi, Joan Liu
Stage design and production: Larrson McSwain, Staveley Kuzmanov
Program design and production: Henry Lin
Back stage:
Rachel Thomson, Brittany Nguyen
Laura Sorkey, Cole Weinland
Ben Green
Sponsors:
Robert Trudeau, Ginger Marks
Support:
Bryan Gallant, Mary Rounds
Class of 2013 Parents
, especially Karen Bush and Mrs Lin.
See the program, designed by Henry Lin, at the class web site, Cmh13.com.
Informal presidential review . . .
Four presidents associated w the conflict in Vietnam - a brief review -
1. Home state was California.
2. From Texas.
3. From Massachusetts.
4. WWII general in command of the European war.
5. Author of the book Profiles in Courage.
6. Responsible for pushing successful Civil Rights legislation.
7. Was earlier a vice president.
1. Home state was California.
2. From Texas.
3. From Massachusetts.
4. WWII general in command of the European war.
5. Author of the book Profiles in Courage.
6. Responsible for pushing successful Civil Rights legislation.
7. Was earlier a vice president.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Vietnam: 58,000 US dead, some 4 million Vietnamese dead
The war exacted a huge human cost in terms of fatalities, says Wikipedia, including 3 to 4 million Vietnamese from both sides, 1.5 to 2 million Laotians and Cambodians, and 58,159 U.S. soldiers.[16] By this war's end, the Vietnamese had been fighting foreign involvement or occupation in various wars for over a hundred years.
The monument above is on the National Mall, Wash, DC, near the Vietnam Wall.
The monument above is on the National Mall, Wash, DC, near the Vietnam Wall.
1972, South Vietnam: the Victims Of War
Phan Thị Kim Phúc, O.Ont (born 1963) is a Vietnamese-Canadian best known as the child subject of a Pulitzer Prize winning photograph taken during the Vietnam War on June 8, 1972, says Wikipedia.
The iconic photo taken in Trang Bang by AP photographer Nick Ut shows her at about age nine running naked on the street after being severely burned on her back by a South Vietnamese napalm attack.
Contrary to popular myth, the US Air Force were not involved in the attack, and only two US troops were within 60 mi (97 km) of the scene, neither of whom had any say in the bombings.[1]
The image of Phúc running naked amidst the chaos became one of the most haunting images of the Vietnam War. In an interview many years later, she recalled she was yelling "Nong qua, nong qua" ("too hot, too hot") in the picture.
After snapping the photograph, Út took Kim Phúc and the other injured children to a hospital in Saigon, where it was determined her burns were so severe that she probably would not survive. After a 14-month hospital stay and 17 surgical procedures, however, she was able to return home. Út continued to visit her until he was evacuated during the fall of Saigon, three years later.[2]
The iconic photo taken in Trang Bang by AP photographer Nick Ut shows her at about age nine running naked on the street after being severely burned on her back by a South Vietnamese napalm attack.
Contrary to popular myth, the US Air Force were not involved in the attack, and only two US troops were within 60 mi (97 km) of the scene, neither of whom had any say in the bombings.[1]
The image of Phúc running naked amidst the chaos became one of the most haunting images of the Vietnam War. In an interview many years later, she recalled she was yelling "Nong qua, nong qua" ("too hot, too hot") in the picture.
After snapping the photograph, Út took Kim Phúc and the other injured children to a hospital in Saigon, where it was determined her burns were so severe that she probably would not survive. After a 14-month hospital stay and 17 surgical procedures, however, she was able to return home. Út continued to visit her until he was evacuated during the fall of Saigon, three years later.[2]
Shot Heard Around The World: Execution of a Viet Cong Guerrilla, 1968
With North Vietnam’s Tet Offensive beginning, Nguyen Ngoc Loan, South Vietnam’s national police chief, was doing all he could to keep Viet Cong guerrillas from Saigon.
As Loan executed a prisoner who was said to be a Viet Cong captain, AP photographer Eddie Adams opened the shutter. Adams won a Pulitzer Prize for a picture that, as much as any, turned public opinion against the war. Adams felt that many misinterpreted the scene.
As Loan executed a prisoner who was said to be a Viet Cong captain, AP photographer Eddie Adams opened the shutter. Adams won a Pulitzer Prize for a picture that, as much as any, turned public opinion against the war. Adams felt that many misinterpreted the scene.
Due Thurs: Colorful map of Vietnam
Your map project on Vietnam and its neighbors can be created by hand or digitally.
- include 10 identifications
- color
- documentation
- border
Priorities -
1. Hanoi
2. da Nang
3. Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon
4. Cambodia
5. Laos
6. China
7. South China Sea (part of the Pacific)
8. Mekong River (similar to the Mississippi)
9. Hong Kong, China
10. Thailand
11. Bangkok
- include 10 identifications
- color
- documentation
- border
Priorities -
1. Hanoi
2. da Nang
3. Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon
4. Cambodia
5. Laos
6. China
7. South China Sea (part of the Pacific)
8. Mekong River (similar to the Mississippi)
9. Hong Kong, China
10. Thailand
11. Bangkok
Vietnam and the Chinese, French and the US: a history of rule by outsiders
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
With a population of over 86 million, Vietnam is the 13th most populous country in the world.
The people of Vietnam regained independence and broke away from China in AD 938.
It was colonized by the French in the mid-19th century.
Efforts to resist the French eventually led to their expulsion from the country in the mid-20th century, leaving a nation divided politically into two countries. Fighting between the two sides continued during the Vietnam War, ending with a North Vietnamese victory in 1975.
French Indochina: the French administration imposed significant political and cultural changes on Vietnamese society. A Western-style system of modern education was developed, and Christianity was propagated widely in Vietnamese society.
Developing a plantation economy to promote the exports of tobacco, indigo, tea and coffee, the French largely ignored increasing calls for self-government and civil rights.
In 1941, the Viet Minh — a communist and nationalist liberation movement — emerged under Ho Chi Minh, to seek independence for Vietnam from France as well as to oppose the Japanese occupation.
To support South Vietnam's struggle against the communist insurgency, the United States began increasing its contribution of military advisers.
US forces became embroiled in ground combat operations in 1965 and at their peak they numbered more than 500,000.[18][19]
Communist forces attacked most major targets in South Vietnam during the 1968 Tet Offensive, and although their campaign failed militarily, it shocked the American establishment, and caused them to think that the communists could not be defeated.[20]
Communist forces supplying the Vietcong carried supplies along the Ho Chi Minh trail, which passed through Laos and Cambodia. US president Richard Nixon authorized Operation Menu, a SAC bombing campaign in Laos and Cambodia, which he kept secret from the US Congress.[21][22]
Its own casualties mounting, and facing opposition to the war at home and condemnation abroad, the U.S. began withdrawing from ground combat roles according to the Nixon Doctrine; the process was subsequently called Vietnamization.
With a population of over 86 million, Vietnam is the 13th most populous country in the world.
The people of Vietnam regained independence and broke away from China in AD 938.
It was colonized by the French in the mid-19th century.
Efforts to resist the French eventually led to their expulsion from the country in the mid-20th century, leaving a nation divided politically into two countries. Fighting between the two sides continued during the Vietnam War, ending with a North Vietnamese victory in 1975.
French Indochina: the French administration imposed significant political and cultural changes on Vietnamese society. A Western-style system of modern education was developed, and Christianity was propagated widely in Vietnamese society.
Developing a plantation economy to promote the exports of tobacco, indigo, tea and coffee, the French largely ignored increasing calls for self-government and civil rights.
In 1941, the Viet Minh — a communist and nationalist liberation movement — emerged under Ho Chi Minh, to seek independence for Vietnam from France as well as to oppose the Japanese occupation.
To support South Vietnam's struggle against the communist insurgency, the United States began increasing its contribution of military advisers.
US forces became embroiled in ground combat operations in 1965 and at their peak they numbered more than 500,000.[18][19]
Communist forces attacked most major targets in South Vietnam during the 1968 Tet Offensive, and although their campaign failed militarily, it shocked the American establishment, and caused them to think that the communists could not be defeated.[20]
Communist forces supplying the Vietcong carried supplies along the Ho Chi Minh trail, which passed through Laos and Cambodia. US president Richard Nixon authorized Operation Menu, a SAC bombing campaign in Laos and Cambodia, which he kept secret from the US Congress.[21][22]
Its own casualties mounting, and facing opposition to the war at home and condemnation abroad, the U.S. began withdrawing from ground combat roles according to the Nixon Doctrine; the process was subsequently called Vietnamization.
In-class project: Four presidents and US involvement in Vietnam
Purpose: a review of 4 recent presidents and their role in the US conflict in Vietnam.
In this Google Doc report, please place your presidential notes atop 8 images -
1. Eisenhower
2. Vietnam war
3. JFK
4. Vietnam war
5. LBJ
6. Viet war
7. Nixon
8. Vietnam map
- Titling
- Documentation
- Edited notes - bulleted - on the 4 presidents.
- To be developed over 2 classes in the computer lab.
- 5 pts completion score on Wed.
In this Google Doc report, please place your presidential notes atop 8 images -
1. Eisenhower
2. Vietnam war
3. JFK
4. Vietnam war
5. LBJ
6. Viet war
7. Nixon
8. Vietnam map
- Titling
- Documentation
- Edited notes - bulleted - on the 4 presidents.
- To be developed over 2 classes in the computer lab.
- 5 pts completion score on Wed.
Monday, March 22, 2010
The largest and most technologically advanced ship of the ancient world: the Chinese junk
A junk is a Chinese sailboat design dating from ancient times and still in use today, says Wikipedia.
It was by far the largest ship design in ancient history and was technologically superior to European and other Asian designs.
Junks were developed during the Han Dynasty (220 BC–200 AD) and were used as ocean-going vessels as early as the 2nd century AD. They evolved in the later dynasties, and were built and used throughout Asia for extensive ocean voyages.
They were found, and in lesser numbers are still found, throughout South-East Asia and India, but primarily in China, perhaps today most famously in Hong Kong.
It was by far the largest ship design in ancient history and was technologically superior to European and other Asian designs.
Junks were developed during the Han Dynasty (220 BC–200 AD) and were used as ocean-going vessels as early as the 2nd century AD. They evolved in the later dynasties, and were built and used throughout Asia for extensive ocean voyages.
They were found, and in lesser numbers are still found, throughout South-East Asia and India, but primarily in China, perhaps today most famously in Hong Kong.
Indie work: briefly compare the war in Iraq and Vietnam
Research and integrate the topics and document your work in comparing
- The US wars in Vietnam and Iraq
- The hijab & chador and the ao dai.
Illustration: the additional Vietnam War Memorial in Wash, DC
- The US wars in Vietnam and Iraq
- The hijab & chador and the ao dai.
Illustration: the additional Vietnam War Memorial in Wash, DC
Vietnam veteran interview due Mon, Ap 5; 15 pts
One of the most rewarding projects of first-year social studies, according to many students and parents, is the Vietnam Vet Interview.
The most difficult part of the project is finding a veteran who can be interviewed. I will expect you to get help from your parents, extended family and friends and perhaps your minister or comparable youth leader.
My goal is to see my students sit down across the table from a veteran of a US war in Asia. So, in truth, if you can find a veteran of the Korean conflict (usually older than Viet vets) or even the rare veteran of WWII in the Pacific, you can substitute.
Vietnam is part of America's history that can guide our thinking in regards US involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan.
These Vietnam veteran questions are designed to create a low-stress interview. The primary reason for this interview is to give you experience in using a Primary Source. The material you gather will not come from a book or online entry; it will come from a person who was an eye witness. You will be gathering a bit of evidence as a student historian.
1. Name and your service branch?
2. Year(s) you served in Vietnam?
3. Your responsibilities in the service while in ‘Nam.
4. Locations you visited in Vietnam. In which place did you stay the longest?
5. The geography of the Vietnam you observed.
6. Climate?
7. Describe the people of Vietnam, both physically & psychologically.
8. Changes in your attitude toward the US in Vietnam. (optional)
9. What should teens learn about the conflict?
10. Your favorite movie or book about ‘Nam? (optional)
Add 5 war images and a map of 'Nam and you're done.
You may have the flexibility to use some 8 of the questions as you see fit. if the vet declines to interview an item, it's OK. Simply record his reason. If the vet seems talkative, please ask additional questions. This project becomes a part of history. It might be valuable in the future in American History class or another project.
Recording the interview electronically is a good idea. If you try to write down the responses both you and the interviewee might be frustrated. It is not easy to write down all the words that flow in the average interview.
Possibilities:
* A cassette recorder.
* Using a mic and simple software program to record into your computer.
* Record via your videocamera. If the vet does not want to be on camera, put on the lens cap. The voice will still be recorded.
Guidelines:
* Stop the interview and test the recording after a minute. It is easy to get weak sound and be frustrated later.
* Place the mic as close to the person's mouth as possible.
Put the results of the interview, plus images, in a Google Doc entitled Viet Vet. Share w trudeau11@gmail.com.
Remember: you must add 5 images of Vietnam and one Vietnam map.
15 pts.
Due Mon, Ap 5.
The most difficult part of the project is finding a veteran who can be interviewed. I will expect you to get help from your parents, extended family and friends and perhaps your minister or comparable youth leader.
My goal is to see my students sit down across the table from a veteran of a US war in Asia. So, in truth, if you can find a veteran of the Korean conflict (usually older than Viet vets) or even the rare veteran of WWII in the Pacific, you can substitute.
Vietnam is part of America's history that can guide our thinking in regards US involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan.
These Vietnam veteran questions are designed to create a low-stress interview. The primary reason for this interview is to give you experience in using a Primary Source. The material you gather will not come from a book or online entry; it will come from a person who was an eye witness. You will be gathering a bit of evidence as a student historian.
1. Name and your service branch?
2. Year(s) you served in Vietnam?
3. Your responsibilities in the service while in ‘Nam.
4. Locations you visited in Vietnam. In which place did you stay the longest?
5. The geography of the Vietnam you observed.
6. Climate?
7. Describe the people of Vietnam, both physically & psychologically.
8. Changes in your attitude toward the US in Vietnam. (optional)
9. What should teens learn about the conflict?
10. Your favorite movie or book about ‘Nam? (optional)
Add 5 war images and a map of 'Nam and you're done.
You may have the flexibility to use some 8 of the questions as you see fit. if the vet declines to interview an item, it's OK. Simply record his reason. If the vet seems talkative, please ask additional questions. This project becomes a part of history. It might be valuable in the future in American History class or another project.
Recording the interview electronically is a good idea. If you try to write down the responses both you and the interviewee might be frustrated. It is not easy to write down all the words that flow in the average interview.
Possibilities:
* A cassette recorder.
* Using a mic and simple software program to record into your computer.
* Record via your videocamera. If the vet does not want to be on camera, put on the lens cap. The voice will still be recorded.
Guidelines:
* Stop the interview and test the recording after a minute. It is easy to get weak sound and be frustrated later.
* Place the mic as close to the person's mouth as possible.
Put the results of the interview, plus images, in a Google Doc entitled Viet Vet. Share w trudeau11@gmail.com.
Remember: you must add 5 images of Vietnam and one Vietnam map.
15 pts.
Due Mon, Ap 5.
Washington to Hanoi: Vietnam review
Washington to Hanoi: Vietnam review
1. Geneva is a city in the nation of a) Netherlands
b) Switzerland c) Germany d) Belgium.
2. The Geneva Accord was part of ending the war between Vietnam and __ . a) France b) England
c) Belgium d) Netherlands.
3. Appropriate order of the presidents: a) Eisenhower, Nixon, Kennedy b) Kennedy, Nixon, Johnson
c) Nixon, LBJ, Eisenhower d) Eisenhower, JFK, LBJ
4. Not a Senator from Massachusetts: a) John F Kennedy
b) Dwight Eisenhower.
5. Commander-in-chief of US during Vietnam conflict:
a) Nixon b) Truman c) JFK d) Eisenhower.
6. President associated with secondary escalation of troops in Vietnam: a) Nixon b) JFK c) LBJ .
7. Gulf of Tonkin Resolution: a) Nixon b) JFK c) LBJ.
8. Tet Offensive: a) Nixon b) JFK c) LBJ.
9. Great Society: a) Nixon b) JFK c) LBJ.
10. End of Vietnam war, ‘73 - ‘75: a) Nixon b) JFK c) LBJ.
11. Domino Theory: a) Nixon b) JFK c) LBJ d) Eisenhower.
12. Tet Offensive: a) Hue b) Hanoi c) Bangkok
d) Cambodia.
13. Viet Cong: a) US b) China c) Japan.
14. Australians: a) US b) China c) Japan.
15. Protest march in Washington, DC: a) 1966 b) 1969
c) 1973 d) 1975.
16. Sent US advisers to Vietnam: a) LBJ b) Nixon
c) JFK.
17. Ho Chi Minh: a) Hanoi b) Hue c) Da Nang d) Saigon.
18. Indochina: a) France b) Belgium c) England d) US.
19. “Goodnight, Irene”: a) Dylan b) Leadbelly c) Hendrix.
20. Civil Rights march on Washington, DC: a) 1960
b) 1963 c) 1969 d) 1971.
21. President who banned racial discrimination in the military: a) LBJ b) JFK c) Nixon d) Eisenhower e) Truman.
22. Vietnam’s population today is about one third the US population. T / F
23. Vietnam is a communist nation today. T / F
24. Vietnamese boat people: a) 1954 b) 1966 c) 1969
d) 1975.
25. Not an example of Vietnamese ingenuity: a) punji traps
b) tunnel system c) betel nut.
Washington to Hanoi: Vietnam review
1. b 2. a 3. d 4. b 5. a 6. a 7. c 8. c 9. c 10. a 11. d 12. a
13. b 14. a 15. b 16. c 17. a or d 18. a 19. b 20. b 21. e 22. F 23. T 24. d 25. c
1. Geneva is a city in the nation of a) Netherlands
b) Switzerland c) Germany d) Belgium.
2. The Geneva Accord was part of ending the war between Vietnam and __ . a) France b) England
c) Belgium d) Netherlands.
3. Appropriate order of the presidents: a) Eisenhower, Nixon, Kennedy b) Kennedy, Nixon, Johnson
c) Nixon, LBJ, Eisenhower d) Eisenhower, JFK, LBJ
4. Not a Senator from Massachusetts: a) John F Kennedy
b) Dwight Eisenhower.
5. Commander-in-chief of US during Vietnam conflict:
a) Nixon b) Truman c) JFK d) Eisenhower.
6. President associated with secondary escalation of troops in Vietnam: a) Nixon b) JFK c) LBJ .
7. Gulf of Tonkin Resolution: a) Nixon b) JFK c) LBJ.
8. Tet Offensive: a) Nixon b) JFK c) LBJ.
9. Great Society: a) Nixon b) JFK c) LBJ.
10. End of Vietnam war, ‘73 - ‘75: a) Nixon b) JFK c) LBJ.
11. Domino Theory: a) Nixon b) JFK c) LBJ d) Eisenhower.
12. Tet Offensive: a) Hue b) Hanoi c) Bangkok
d) Cambodia.
13. Viet Cong: a) US b) China c) Japan.
14. Australians: a) US b) China c) Japan.
15. Protest march in Washington, DC: a) 1966 b) 1969
c) 1973 d) 1975.
16. Sent US advisers to Vietnam: a) LBJ b) Nixon
c) JFK.
17. Ho Chi Minh: a) Hanoi b) Hue c) Da Nang d) Saigon.
18. Indochina: a) France b) Belgium c) England d) US.
19. “Goodnight, Irene”: a) Dylan b) Leadbelly c) Hendrix.
20. Civil Rights march on Washington, DC: a) 1960
b) 1963 c) 1969 d) 1971.
21. President who banned racial discrimination in the military: a) LBJ b) JFK c) Nixon d) Eisenhower e) Truman.
22. Vietnam’s population today is about one third the US population. T / F
23. Vietnam is a communist nation today. T / F
24. Vietnamese boat people: a) 1954 b) 1966 c) 1969
d) 1975.
25. Not an example of Vietnamese ingenuity: a) punji traps
b) tunnel system c) betel nut.
Washington to Hanoi: Vietnam review
1. b 2. a 3. d 4. b 5. a 6. a 7. c 8. c 9. c 10. a 11. d 12. a
13. b 14. a 15. b 16. c 17. a or d 18. a 19. b 20. b 21. e 22. F 23. T 24. d 25. c
Friday, March 12, 2010
Sitar & Tabla: the unusual musical instruments of India
The sitar is long-necked, guitar-like instrument which makes a complex, droning and twinkling melody.
It has been played since the Middle Ages, says Wikipedia. It derives its sound from sympathetic strings (which are under the arched frets, amazingly), a long hollow neck and a gourd resonating chamber.
There may be up to 21 strings. Typical woods used in the construction include mahogany and teak. The body is based on a gourd which is carefully carved.
Tabla are a pair of hand drums of contrasting sizes and timbres. The term tabla is derived from an Arabic word, tabl, which simply means "drum." [1]
The heel of the hand is used to apply pressure or in a sliding motion on the larger drum so that the pitch is changed during the sound's decay.
The bāyāñ, the larger of the pair, has a much deeper bass tone, much like its distant cousin, the kettle drum. The bāyāñ may be made from brass - the most common - or copper, which is more expensive, but generally held to be the best, while aluminum and steel are often found in inexpensive models. One sometimes finds that wood and clay are also used.
The head of each drum has an inner spot called the syahi (lit. "ink"; a.k.a. shāī or gāb). This is constructed using multiple layers of a tuning paste made from starch (rice or wheat) mixed with a black powder of various origins. The precise construction and shaping of this area is responsible for modification of the drum's natural overtones, resulting in the clarity of pitch and variety of tonal possibilities unique to this instrument.
It has been played since the Middle Ages, says Wikipedia. It derives its sound from sympathetic strings (which are under the arched frets, amazingly), a long hollow neck and a gourd resonating chamber.
There may be up to 21 strings. Typical woods used in the construction include mahogany and teak. The body is based on a gourd which is carefully carved.
Tabla are a pair of hand drums of contrasting sizes and timbres. The term tabla is derived from an Arabic word, tabl, which simply means "drum." [1]
The heel of the hand is used to apply pressure or in a sliding motion on the larger drum so that the pitch is changed during the sound's decay.
The bāyāñ, the larger of the pair, has a much deeper bass tone, much like its distant cousin, the kettle drum. The bāyāñ may be made from brass - the most common - or copper, which is more expensive, but generally held to be the best, while aluminum and steel are often found in inexpensive models. One sometimes finds that wood and clay are also used.
The head of each drum has an inner spot called the syahi (lit. "ink"; a.k.a. shāī or gāb). This is constructed using multiple layers of a tuning paste made from starch (rice or wheat) mixed with a black powder of various origins. The precise construction and shaping of this area is responsible for modification of the drum's natural overtones, resulting in the clarity of pitch and variety of tonal possibilities unique to this instrument.
Indie work deadline Sun, Mar 14, noon, for this 9 weeks
Will be inputting grades this weekend. And will happily add independent work to your total if you put it in a GoogleDoc and share it to trudeau11@gmail.com.
Comparison essays make the most points: up to 10 pts.
Thanks to Eric Johnson for a neat logo!
Comparison essays make the most points: up to 10 pts.
Thanks to Eric Johnson for a neat logo!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Freshman Talent Show: Wed, Mar 24, 6:30 pm, PAC; invite friends and family
The Freshman Talent Show will be performed the week after Spring Break: it will be at 6:30 pm on Wed, March 24, in the PAC.
Among the acts:
- Always Friday - a group featuring Nicholas Sorensen, Seth Dykes, Chris Ezelle, Brennan Williams
- LeAnne Kerr, Henry Linn - vocal & piano
- Joshua Ursua - solo piano
- Meagan Poling - guitar & vocal
- Henry Lin - solo piano
- Shelby Bush - guitar & vocal
- Aaron Wilson and dance team
- Avery Alsandor & Rachel Graham plus Shelby Bush, vocals & guitar
- JV Dance Line
Among the acts:
- Always Friday - a group featuring Nicholas Sorensen, Seth Dykes, Chris Ezelle, Brennan Williams
- LeAnne Kerr, Henry Linn - vocal & piano
- Joshua Ursua - solo piano
- Meagan Poling - guitar & vocal
- Henry Lin - solo piano
- Shelby Bush - guitar & vocal
- Aaron Wilson and dance team
- Avery Alsandor & Rachel Graham plus Shelby Bush, vocals & guitar
- JV Dance Line
Shreveport's Hindu Cultural Center since 2006
Welcome to the Sadhu Vaswani Hindu Cultural Center and Hindu Temple
6526 Jefferson Paige Road, Shreveport, LA 71119
Every thing I have is a loan given to me to be passed on to those whose need is greater than mine.
- Sadhu T.L. Vaswani
6526 Jefferson Paige Road, Shreveport, LA 71119
Every thing I have is a loan given to me to be passed on to those whose need is greater than mine.
- Sadhu T.L. Vaswani
Western world stress relief: Hatha Yoga from India
Yoga (Sanskrit, Pāli: योग yóga) refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India, says Wikipedia.[1] The word is associated with meditative practices in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.
The Sanskrit word yoga has many meanings,[11] and is derived from the Sanskrit root "yuj", meaning "to control", "to yoke" or "to unite."[12] Translations include "joining", "uniting", "union", "conjunction", and "means".
Outside India, the term yoga is typically associated with Hatha Yoga and its asanas (postures) or as a form of exercise. Someone who practices yoga or follows the yoga philosophy is called a yogi or yogini.
The Bhagavad Gita ('Song of the Lord'), uses the term yoga extensively in a variety of ways. In addition to an entire chapter (ch. 6) dedicated to traditional yoga practice, including meditation,[41] it introduces three prominent types of yoga:[42]
* Karma yoga: The yoga of action,
* Bhakti yoga: The yoga of devotion,
* Gnana yoga: The yoga of knowledge.
Traditional Hatha Yoga is a holistic yogic path, including moral disciplines, physical postures (asana), purification procedures (shatkriya), poses (mudra), yogic breathing (pranayama), and meditation. The Hatha yoga predominantly practiced in the West consists of mostly asanas understood as physical exercises. It is also recognized as a stress-reducing practice.
Hatha is a compound of the words Ha and Tha meaning sun and moon ( हकारः कीर्तितः सूर्यष्ठकारश्चंद्र उच्यते | सूर्यचंद्रमसोर्योगाद्धठयोग निगद्यते || ), referring to Praana and Apaana, and also to the principal nadis (energy channels) of the subtle body that must be fully operational to attain a state of dhyana or samādhi.
The Sanskrit word yoga has many meanings,[11] and is derived from the Sanskrit root "yuj", meaning "to control", "to yoke" or "to unite."[12] Translations include "joining", "uniting", "union", "conjunction", and "means".
Outside India, the term yoga is typically associated with Hatha Yoga and its asanas (postures) or as a form of exercise. Someone who practices yoga or follows the yoga philosophy is called a yogi or yogini.
The Bhagavad Gita ('Song of the Lord'), uses the term yoga extensively in a variety of ways. In addition to an entire chapter (ch. 6) dedicated to traditional yoga practice, including meditation,[41] it introduces three prominent types of yoga:[42]
* Karma yoga: The yoga of action,
* Bhakti yoga: The yoga of devotion,
* Gnana yoga: The yoga of knowledge.
Traditional Hatha Yoga is a holistic yogic path, including moral disciplines, physical postures (asana), purification procedures (shatkriya), poses (mudra), yogic breathing (pranayama), and meditation. The Hatha yoga predominantly practiced in the West consists of mostly asanas understood as physical exercises. It is also recognized as a stress-reducing practice.
Hatha is a compound of the words Ha and Tha meaning sun and moon ( हकारः कीर्तितः सूर्यष्ठकारश्चंद्र उच्यते | सूर्यचंद्रमसोर्योगाद्धठयोग निगद्यते || ), referring to Praana and Apaana, and also to the principal nadis (energy channels) of the subtle body that must be fully operational to attain a state of dhyana or samādhi.
Monday, March 08, 2010
Gandhi's tactics: use media, the law, Christianity and British fairness to aid India's cause
Gandhi attacked his various causes - Home Rule, the caste system, poverty, Muslim-Hindu conflict - with a variety of approaches:
1. He used the world media quite well. NYTimes reporters frequently covered his activities and movie news cameras found him a good subject. He knew that world opinion mostly favored the underdog.
2. With his background as a lawyer trained in London, Gandhi knew how to use the British legal system to his advantage.
3. The principles of Christianity called for fair treatment of minorities, he realized.
4. The British sense of democracy and general fairness could be applied to the plight of the people of India.
Later these tactics would be used by Both Martin Luther King, Jr, in the US Civil Rights protest and by Nelson Mandela in the struggle for indigenous people's rights in South Africa.
1. He used the world media quite well. NYTimes reporters frequently covered his activities and movie news cameras found him a good subject. He knew that world opinion mostly favored the underdog.
2. With his background as a lawyer trained in London, Gandhi knew how to use the British legal system to his advantage.
3. The principles of Christianity called for fair treatment of minorities, he realized.
4. The British sense of democracy and general fairness could be applied to the plight of the people of India.
Later these tactics would be used by Both Martin Luther King, Jr, in the US Civil Rights protest and by Nelson Mandela in the struggle for indigenous people's rights in South Africa.
Watching the movie Gandhi for useful quotes . . .
Try to capture 2 quotes each day from watching the movie. If not the exact words, try to capture the theme of the quote and the person who said it.
Examples :
"I've warned you!" S. Af mine manager in reference to the protest march. "We've warned each other." Said Gandhi, refusing to be intimidated.
"One king; one law!" Protest chant by protesters. It was a plea for fairness.
" What do we think when men defy and unjust law?" Minister Charlie Andrews, in a sermon in S Af. Reminded me of American history and the Civil Rights movement.
"We are trying to make a nation, but the British keep trying to divide us." Mr Gokhle, at the Home Rule gathering.
Examples :
"I've warned you!" S. Af mine manager in reference to the protest march. "We've warned each other." Said Gandhi, refusing to be intimidated.
"One king; one law!" Protest chant by protesters. It was a plea for fairness.
" What do we think when men defy and unjust law?" Minister Charlie Andrews, in a sermon in S Af. Reminded me of American history and the Civil Rights movement.
"We are trying to make a nation, but the British keep trying to divide us." Mr Gokhle, at the Home Rule gathering.
India: land of many cuisines
The cuisine of India is characterized by the use of spices, herbs and vegetables grown in India and also for the widespread practice of vegetarianism. Each family of Indian cuisine is characterized by a wide assortment of dishes and cooking techniques, says Wikipedia.
Around 7,000 BC, sesame, eggplant, and humped cattle had been domesticated in the Indus Valley.[12] By 3000 BC, turmeric, cardamom, black pepper and mustard were harvested in India.[13]
In Vedic (ancient) times, a normal diet consisted of fruit, vegetables, meat, grain, dairy products and honey.[14]
Over time, some segments of the population embraced vegetarianism, due to the ancient Hindu philosophy of ahimsa, which forbids killing or injuring of living beings.[15]
Buddhism, among several other beliefs and practices borrowed vegetarianism from Hinduism to embrace Ahimsa.
invasions from Central Asia, Arabia, the Mughal empire, Persia, and elsewhere had a deep and fundamental effect on Indian cooking. Influence from traders such as the Arab and Portuguese diversified subcontinental tastes and meals. As with other cuisines, Indian cuisine has absorbed New World vegetables such as tomato, chilli, and potato, as staples.
The popularity of curry, which originated in India, across Asia has often led to the dish being labeled as the "pan-Asian" dish.[32] Curry's international appeal has also been compared to that of pizza.[33]
Though the tandoor did not originate in India, Indian tandoori dishes, such as chicken tikka made with Indian ingredients, enjoy widespread popularity.[34]
Historically, Indian spices and herbs were one of the most sought after trade commodities. The spice trade between India and Europe led to the rise and dominance of Arab traders to such an extent that European explorers, such as Vasco da Gama and Christopher Columbus, set out to find new trade routes with India leading to the Age of Discovery.[4]
Around 7,000 BC, sesame, eggplant, and humped cattle had been domesticated in the Indus Valley.[12] By 3000 BC, turmeric, cardamom, black pepper and mustard were harvested in India.[13]
In Vedic (ancient) times, a normal diet consisted of fruit, vegetables, meat, grain, dairy products and honey.[14]
Over time, some segments of the population embraced vegetarianism, due to the ancient Hindu philosophy of ahimsa, which forbids killing or injuring of living beings.[15]
Buddhism, among several other beliefs and practices borrowed vegetarianism from Hinduism to embrace Ahimsa.
invasions from Central Asia, Arabia, the Mughal empire, Persia, and elsewhere had a deep and fundamental effect on Indian cooking. Influence from traders such as the Arab and Portuguese diversified subcontinental tastes and meals. As with other cuisines, Indian cuisine has absorbed New World vegetables such as tomato, chilli, and potato, as staples.
The popularity of curry, which originated in India, across Asia has often led to the dish being labeled as the "pan-Asian" dish.[32] Curry's international appeal has also been compared to that of pizza.[33]
Though the tandoor did not originate in India, Indian tandoori dishes, such as chicken tikka made with Indian ingredients, enjoy widespread popularity.[34]
Historically, Indian spices and herbs were one of the most sought after trade commodities. The spice trade between India and Europe led to the rise and dominance of Arab traders to such an extent that European explorers, such as Vasco da Gama and Christopher Columbus, set out to find new trade routes with India leading to the Age of Discovery.[4]
Gandhi map project due Thurs; 15 pts
In your notebook . . .
Create a 3-continent map that shows the principal locations in the life of Mohandas K Gandhi.
- Vibrant title.
- Color.
- Neatness, grammar, spelling.
- Bulleted biography of Gandhi (5 items).
- Bodies of water - 3.
- Nations that neighbor India - 6.
- Can be produced by hand or digitally.
- Include arrows showing his movement.
- Documentation at bottom.
Locations -
1. Porbandar, India. G's city of birth.
2. London, England. Attended law school.
3. Pretoria, South Africa. he spent 20 years protesting injustice against Indian immigrants.
4. Delhi. Gandhi returns to India in 1915.
5. Champaran. Site of Gandhi's first protest victory in India.
6. Amritsar. Site of a horrific massacre of unarmed Hindus by British soldiers.
7. Salt March to Dandi, near Porbandar. A protest against the salt tax.
8. Mumbai / Poona. Site of his last lengthy imprisonment.
9. New Delhi. Site of his assassination in 1948.
Submit at beginning of class Thurs, Mar 11. Late penalty: 3 pts. per day.
Also -
Open Notes quiz on India and Gandhi on Thurs, Mar 11.
Create a 3-continent map that shows the principal locations in the life of Mohandas K Gandhi.
- Vibrant title.
- Color.
- Neatness, grammar, spelling.
- Bulleted biography of Gandhi (5 items).
- Bodies of water - 3.
- Nations that neighbor India - 6.
- Can be produced by hand or digitally.
- Include arrows showing his movement.
- Documentation at bottom.
Locations -
1. Porbandar, India. G's city of birth.
2. London, England. Attended law school.
3. Pretoria, South Africa. he spent 20 years protesting injustice against Indian immigrants.
4. Delhi. Gandhi returns to India in 1915.
5. Champaran. Site of Gandhi's first protest victory in India.
6. Amritsar. Site of a horrific massacre of unarmed Hindus by British soldiers.
7. Salt March to Dandi, near Porbandar. A protest against the salt tax.
8. Mumbai / Poona. Site of his last lengthy imprisonment.
9. New Delhi. Site of his assassination in 1948.
Submit at beginning of class Thurs, Mar 11. Late penalty: 3 pts. per day.
Also -
Open Notes quiz on India and Gandhi on Thurs, Mar 11.
Sari vs kimono and other indie comparison topics
Indie work: comparison essays on . . .
Research, compare and compose carefully -
a) Styles of dress in India, incuding the Sari, vs Japanese styles, incl. the kimono
or
b) Siddhartha Gautama - the Buddha - vs Gandhi
Remember -
- Snaqqy titles
- Vivid opening.
- Integrate topics.
- Include detail.
- Document.
- Grammar & speeling
Research, compare and compose carefully -
a) Styles of dress in India, incuding the Sari, vs Japanese styles, incl. the kimono
or
b) Siddhartha Gautama - the Buddha - vs Gandhi
Remember -
- Snaqqy titles
- Vivid opening.
- Integrate topics.
- Include detail.
- Document.
- Grammar & speeling
Sunday, March 07, 2010
The 78-year journey of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Gandhi's life began pleasantly in the home of a merchant caste family in Porbandar, India. This city on the Indian Ocean is also on the Arabian Sea. Thus Gandhi was exposed to sailors and merchants from Europe, SW Asia and Africa, he said.
As a resident in the most important of all the British colonies, he attended law school in London.
His first 20 years of life as a social activist were spent in Pretoria, South Africa. He learned the art of political protest and non-violent resistance by his efforts on behalf of Hindus and Muslim Indians who were in South Africa to work in the mines.
Gandhi returned to India to work in the Home Rule Movement in 1915. For the next 30 years he struggled to organize the masses of mostly-impoverished Indians. Wikipedia says, "Gandhi led nationwide campaigns to ease poverty, expand women's rights, build religious and ethnic amity, end untouchability, and increase economic self-reliance."
His protests took place in Delhi, in Champaran, in Amritsar, in the Salt march from Ahmedabad to Dandi, in Gujurat Province, in Bombay and - in his most famous imprisonment, Poona. He was assassinated in New Delhi in 1948.
The subcontinent gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1947, after being partitioned into the dominions of India and Pakistan.
As a resident in the most important of all the British colonies, he attended law school in London.
His first 20 years of life as a social activist were spent in Pretoria, South Africa. He learned the art of political protest and non-violent resistance by his efforts on behalf of Hindus and Muslim Indians who were in South Africa to work in the mines.
Gandhi returned to India to work in the Home Rule Movement in 1915. For the next 30 years he struggled to organize the masses of mostly-impoverished Indians. Wikipedia says, "Gandhi led nationwide campaigns to ease poverty, expand women's rights, build religious and ethnic amity, end untouchability, and increase economic self-reliance."
His protests took place in Delhi, in Champaran, in Amritsar, in the Salt march from Ahmedabad to Dandi, in Gujurat Province, in Bombay and - in his most famous imprisonment, Poona. He was assassinated in New Delhi in 1948.
The subcontinent gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1947, after being partitioned into the dominions of India and Pakistan.
Friday, March 05, 2010
Mumbai / Bombay: one of the world's most populous cities and home of Bollywood
Mumbai is the center of India's Hindi film and television industry, known as Bollywood. Mumbai's business opportunities, as well as its potential to offer a higher standard of living, attract migrants from all over India and, in turn, make the city a potpourri of many communities and cultures.
Mumbai, the most populous city in India, is one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of approximately 14 million.
For centuries, the seven islands of Mumbia came under the control of indigenous empires before being ceded to Portuguese settlers and subsequently to the British East India Company.
During the mid-18th century, Bombay was reshaped by the British with large-scale civil engineering projects, aimed at merging all the seven islands into a single amalgamated mass[5], and emerged as a significant trading town. Economic and educational development characterised the city during the 19th century. It became a strong base for the Indian independence movement during the early 20th century.
Mumbai, the most populous city in India, is one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of approximately 14 million.
For centuries, the seven islands of Mumbia came under the control of indigenous empires before being ceded to Portuguese settlers and subsequently to the British East India Company.
During the mid-18th century, Bombay was reshaped by the British with large-scale civil engineering projects, aimed at merging all the seven islands into a single amalgamated mass[5], and emerged as a significant trading town. Economic and educational development characterised the city during the 19th century. It became a strong base for the Indian independence movement during the early 20th century.
Slumdog Millionaire and other recommended movies on India
Each family has their standards in regards movie ratings. With no disrespect, I offer a variety of movies for adding depth to our studies of India. Check the ratings, please, before renting them.
- Slumdog Millionaire - the latest of ancient and modern India come to life.
- Salaam Bombay - about the desperate lives of impoverished children in Mumbai.
- Monsoon Wedding - the drama and comedy that surrounds a modern, elaborate Indian wedding.
- Mississippi Masala - A romantic movie about an Indian family - with beautiful daughter - that moves to Mississippi.
- Slumdog Millionaire - the latest of ancient and modern India come to life.
- Salaam Bombay - about the desperate lives of impoverished children in Mumbai.
- Monsoon Wedding - the drama and comedy that surrounds a modern, elaborate Indian wedding.
- Mississippi Masala - A romantic movie about an Indian family - with beautiful daughter - that moves to Mississippi.
India: Land of Curry, land of Hinduism
The greater map of India
Split apart from India about 1947
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- Himalayas
- Mt Everest
- Indian Ocean
- Kolkata
- Mumbai / Bollywood
Bangalore - city of large development centers by Microsoft, Dell and other companies.
- Mother Teresa / Kolkata
Demographics
- Dravidian people, the indigenous
- Aryans, ancient invaders
- Muslims from Arabia, Persia
Today -
80% Hindu, 13% Muslim
- Muslim nations: Pakistan, Bangladesh
Hindu vs Muslim violence a long tradition.
Split apart from India about 1947
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- Himalayas
- Mt Everest
- Indian Ocean
- Kolkata
- Mumbai / Bollywood
Bangalore - city of large development centers by Microsoft, Dell and other companies.
- Mother Teresa / Kolkata
Demographics
- Dravidian people, the indigenous
- Aryans, ancient invaders
- Muslims from Arabia, Persia
Today -
80% Hindu, 13% Muslim
- Muslim nations: Pakistan, Bangladesh
Hindu vs Muslim violence a long tradition.
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Indie work: comparison essays on . . .
Research, compare and compose carefully -
a) Maria Montessori and Cleopatra VII
or
b) Ramses II and William Henry "Bill" Gates III
Remember -
- Snaqqy titles
- Vivid opening.
- Integrate topics.
- Include detail.
- Document.
- Grammar & speeling.
a) Maria Montessori and Cleopatra VII
or
b) Ramses II and William Henry "Bill" Gates III
Remember -
- Snaqqy titles
- Vivid opening.
- Integrate topics.
- Include detail.
- Document.
- Grammar & speeling.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
The Ankh: symbol of eternal life
The ankh (U+2625 ☥, 'key of life', 'the key of the Nile', 'crux ansata') was the Egyptian hieroglyphic character that read "eternal life," says Wikipedia.
The ankh appears frequently in Egyptian tomb paintings and other art, often at the fingertips of a god or goddess in images that represent the deities of the afterlife conferring the gift of life on the dead person's mummy; this is thought to symbolize the act of conception[citation needed]. Additionally, an ankh was often carried by Egyptians as an amulet, either alone, or in connection with two other hieroglyphs that mean "strength" and "health"
The ankh appears frequently in Egyptian tomb paintings and other art, often at the fingertips of a god or goddess in images that represent the deities of the afterlife conferring the gift of life on the dead person's mummy; this is thought to symbolize the act of conception[citation needed]. Additionally, an ankh was often carried by Egyptians as an amulet, either alone, or in connection with two other hieroglyphs that mean "strength" and "health"
March named for Roman god of war & fertility: Mars
Mars was the Roman god of war, the son of Juno and Jupiter, husband of Bellona, and the lover of Venus, says Wikipedia.
He was the most prominent of the military gods that were worshipped by the Roman legions. The martial Romans considered him second in importance only to Jupiter (their main god). His festivals were held in March (named for him) and October.
Initially Mars was a Roman god of fertility and vegetation and a protector of cattle, fields and boundaries and farmers.
He was the most prominent of the military gods that were worshipped by the Roman legions. The martial Romans considered him second in importance only to Jupiter (their main god). His festivals were held in March (named for him) and October.
Initially Mars was a Roman god of fertility and vegetation and a protector of cattle, fields and boundaries and farmers.
Pharaoh Hatshepsut, female ruler about 1500 BCE of the New Kingdom
Hatshepsut, meaning Foremost of Noble Ladies,[4] (1508 BC - 1458 BC), is generally regarded by Egyptologists as one of the most successful pharaohs, reigning longer than any other woman of an indigenous Egyptian dynasty, says Wikipedia.
Although it was uncommon for Egypt to be ruled by a woman, the situation was not unprecedented.
In comparison with other female pharaohs, Hatshepsut's reign was long and prosperous. She was successful in warfare early in her reign, but generally is considered to be a pharaoh who inaugurated a long peaceful era.
She re-established trading relationships lost during a foreign occupation and brought great wealth to Egypt. That wealth enabled Hatshepsut to initiate building projects that raised the calibre of Ancient Egyptian architecture to a standard, comparable to classical architecture, that would not be rivaled by any other culture for a thousand years.
She oversaw the preparations and funding for a mission to the Land of Punt. Most notably the Egyptians returned from the voyage bearing live frankincense trees, the roots of which were carefully kept in baskets for the duration of the voyage. This was the first recorded attempt to transplant foreign trees.
Hatshepsut was one of the most prolific builders in ancient Egypt, commissioning hundreds of construction projects throughout both Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt, that were grander and more numerous than those of any of her Middle Kingdom predecessors. Later pharaohs attempted to claim some of her projects as theirs.
She had twin obelisks, at the time the tallest in the world, erected at the entrance to the temple at Karnak.
Following the tradition of many pharaohs, the masterpiece of Hatshepsut's building projects was her mortuary temple. She built hers in a complex at Deir el-Bahri.
Women had a high status in ancient Egypt and enjoyed the legal right to own, inherit, or will property. A woman becoming pharaoh was rare, however.
Hatshepsut assumed all of the regalia and symbols of the pharaonic office in official representations: the Khat head cloth, topped with the uraeus, the traditional false beard, and shendyt kilt.[17] Many existing statues alternatively show her in typically feminine attire as well as those that depict her in the royal ceremonial attire.
If the recent identification of her mummy is correct, computed tomography would indicate that she died of blood infection while she was in her fifties.[2][28] It also would suggest that she had arthritis, bad teeth, and probably had diabetes.[2]
Toward the end of the reign of Thutmose III and into the reign of his son, an attempt was made to remove Hatshepsut from certain historical and pharaonic records. This elimination was carried out in the most literal way possible. Her cartouches and images were chiselled off some stone walls, leaving very obvious Hatshepsut-shaped gaps in the artwork.
Although it was uncommon for Egypt to be ruled by a woman, the situation was not unprecedented.
In comparison with other female pharaohs, Hatshepsut's reign was long and prosperous. She was successful in warfare early in her reign, but generally is considered to be a pharaoh who inaugurated a long peaceful era.
She re-established trading relationships lost during a foreign occupation and brought great wealth to Egypt. That wealth enabled Hatshepsut to initiate building projects that raised the calibre of Ancient Egyptian architecture to a standard, comparable to classical architecture, that would not be rivaled by any other culture for a thousand years.
She oversaw the preparations and funding for a mission to the Land of Punt. Most notably the Egyptians returned from the voyage bearing live frankincense trees, the roots of which were carefully kept in baskets for the duration of the voyage. This was the first recorded attempt to transplant foreign trees.
Hatshepsut was one of the most prolific builders in ancient Egypt, commissioning hundreds of construction projects throughout both Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt, that were grander and more numerous than those of any of her Middle Kingdom predecessors. Later pharaohs attempted to claim some of her projects as theirs.
She had twin obelisks, at the time the tallest in the world, erected at the entrance to the temple at Karnak.
Following the tradition of many pharaohs, the masterpiece of Hatshepsut's building projects was her mortuary temple. She built hers in a complex at Deir el-Bahri.
Women had a high status in ancient Egypt and enjoyed the legal right to own, inherit, or will property. A woman becoming pharaoh was rare, however.
Hatshepsut assumed all of the regalia and symbols of the pharaonic office in official representations: the Khat head cloth, topped with the uraeus, the traditional false beard, and shendyt kilt.[17] Many existing statues alternatively show her in typically feminine attire as well as those that depict her in the royal ceremonial attire.
If the recent identification of her mummy is correct, computed tomography would indicate that she died of blood infection while she was in her fifties.[2][28] It also would suggest that she had arthritis, bad teeth, and probably had diabetes.[2]
Toward the end of the reign of Thutmose III and into the reign of his son, an attempt was made to remove Hatshepsut from certain historical and pharaonic records. This elimination was carried out in the most literal way possible. Her cartouches and images were chiselled off some stone walls, leaving very obvious Hatshepsut-shaped gaps in the artwork.
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