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Unit 1 Seminar. Leslie Ruff SS375: Days that Changed the World. Where in the world are you?. Sports Nut. History Buff. A little about me…. Edinburgh Castle, Scotland. SS365:Assignments. Discussion Boards (post 3 times per thread)
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Unit 1 Seminar Leslie Ruff SS375: Days that Changed the World
Sports Nut History Buff A little about me… Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
SS365:Assignments • Discussion Boards (post 3 times per thread) - One initial response to the question and at least two responses to classmates - Make sure to check and see if there are two discussions threads. • Seminars (ungraded…but really, really FUN!) • Four projects throughout the term -Unit 2: The Code of Hammurabi Project - Unit 4: Negotiations and Peace Treaties Project (review articles and create a blog/editorial etc. about Treaty of Versailles) - Unit 6: Disconnected from Technology Project (for 3 weeks!) - Final: ONE event from each unit (2-9) that changed the world (8 events!!) – power point presentation
What are some of the days that changed the world? Seminar 1 SS375
Mickey Mouse cartoon release • Fall of the Berlin Wall • Attack on Pearl Harbor • Churchill becomes Prime Minister • Lincoln is elected president • Lincoln is assassinated • Birth Control is made publically available • Caesar Rodney’s ride Seminar 1 SS375
What types of things make an event a world changer? • Have you seen many in your lifetime? Seminar 1 SS375
Nine Days that Changed the World Think about it: How important were these nine days?