Welcome MUN Freshmen!
This year's Global Issues/World Geography classes for Model United Nations students will be taught by Mrs. Levine and me. I'm Mr. Trev - a "freshman teacher" with a good bit of life experience and a passion for developing "world changers" at Tustin High. Mrs. Levine is the "Queen of THS MUN" and my mentor in becoming the best teacher and MUN advisor I can be.
Together with Mr. Waldram, we want to develop students who use the study of global issues as a tool to become great communicators. We're here to help you master the skills of researching and listening, so that you can comprehend the issues that are important in our world and state your case with eloquence!
On top of that, we're going to have a blast cheering each other on, travelling the world and making incredible memories.
Let's Change the World Together!
Mr. Trev
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
China - Tankman Film Reflection (DUE BY Thursday May 29th at Midnight)
After watching Tankman:1. What can we learn from "Tankman?" What do you think happened to him?
2. what do you think are the most vital concerns facing the Chinese government and what will they do about them?
3. What is "China A," and "China B" and what is life like for each of those groups?
4. Should the United States continue to do business with China? Why or why not?
5. How can Chinese people gain their freedom from censorship?
Use at least 1 lengthy paragraph per question. Thanks!
LINK TO FILM IF YOU MISSED IT
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
BONUS REGIONAL EVENT!!! - your choice of South African Country
Country #8 BONUS - Choose your own S. African Region country - Due Friday May 8th @ Midnight Choose a news article about an issue the country above is facing and answer the following questions:
1. Introduce the nation's form of government: What form of government do they have (Democracy, Theocracy, Federal Republic, Socialist, Communist, etc) and define what that term/form of government means? Any additional information on the country/organization/leaders of the country will count as additional information:)
2. Site and summarize your article in a paragraph making sure to focus on the problem at hand
3. What choice/options do these nations have to make to solve the problem?
4. What solutions do you think could best resolve the problem?
5. What predictions do you have regarding the future of the situation/problem?
CLICK HERE for definition on FORMS OF GOVERNMENT
COMMENTS - Comments will count towards your classroom participation score. Remember not to repeat stories already featured by other students.COMMENTS - will be moderated and reviewed so do not use inappropriateSIGNING: remember to leave your first name, last initial and period at the end of the posting
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
The Nations of the World Challenge!
The Nations of the World Challenge...
1. Memorize the nations of the world song - up to 50 points
2. Memorize the nations of the world song AND make a music video of it - up to 150 points
3. Memorize the song AND point to a map live while preforming it! - up to 200 points
*Point values may very at time of delivery. Point values depend on the quality of content and the creativity of the presentation.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Regional Event #7 - Zimbabwe - Due in class on Wednesday Apr 29th
READ THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE ABOUT ZIMBABWE: LINK HERE
Regional Event #7 - Zimbabwe - Due in class on Wednesday Apr 29th
1. Introduce the nation's form of government: What form of government do they have (Democracy, Theocracy, Federal Republic, Socialist, Communist, etc) and define what that term/form of government means? Any additional information on the country/organization/leaders of the country will count as additional information:)
2. Site and summarize the article in a paragraph making sure to focus on the problems at hand
3. Choose one problem Zimbabwe is facing and discuss the choices/options they have to make regarding that problem?
4. What solutions do you think could best resolve the problem?
5. What predictions do you have regarding the future of the situation/problem?
CLICK HERE for definition on FORMS OF GOVERNMENT
COMMENTS - Comments will count towards your classroom participation score. Remember not to repeat stories already featured by other students.COMMENTS - will be moderated and reviewed so do not use inappropriateSIGNING: remember to leave your first name, last initial and period at the end of the posting
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Country #6 - Africa - Due Thursday Apr 23rd
Country #6 - Africa - Due Thursday Apr 23rd @ Midnight Choose a news article about an issue the country above is facing and answer the following questions:1. Introduce the nation's form of government: What form of government do they have (Democracy, Theocracy, Federal Republic, Socialist, Communist, etc) and define what that term/form of government means? Any additional information on the country/organization/leaders of the country will count as additional information:)
2. Site and summarize your article in a paragraph making sure to focus on the problem at hand
3. What choice/options do these nations have to make to solve the problem?
4. What solutions do you think could best resolve the problem?
5. What predictions do you have regarding the future of the situation/problem?
CLICK HERE for definition on FORMS OF GOVERNMENT
COMMENTS - Comments will count towards your classroom participation score. Remember not to repeat stories already featured by other students.COMMENTS - will be moderated and reviewed so do not use inappropriateSIGNING: remember to leave your first name, last initial and period at the end of the posting
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Louis' Charity Event
I'm the president of the Leo Club of Braille Institute and we are
putting on a prom/dinner to raise money for Invisible Children and
UNICEF. Invisible Children is an organization that is helping children
in Uganda who are being abducted and forced to become child soldiers
and UNICEF is a branch of the UN that is helping kids all around the
world. The event is on June sixth and tickets are $15 per a person and
$25 per a couple if you reserve them before hand. At the door they are
$20 per person and $35 per couple. Their will be Mexican, Italian, and
southern food for your enjoyment. There will also be a raffle if you
feel lucky that day.
I know I only gave you tickets for singles so if anyone wants to by a
ticket for couples write their name down and I will give you the
ticket so you can give it to them. Thanks for offering to post my
event on the blog and please edit and revise what I wrote so it is fit
for public viewing..
P.S. If you can post it on your other cites as well that would be
great because we want as many people their as possible. Thanks again.
putting on a prom/dinner to raise money for Invisible Children and
UNICEF. Invisible Children is an organization that is helping children
in Uganda who are being abducted and forced to become child soldiers
and UNICEF is a branch of the UN that is helping kids all around the
world. The event is on June sixth and tickets are $15 per a person and
$25 per a couple if you reserve them before hand. At the door they are
$20 per person and $35 per couple. Their will be Mexican, Italian, and
southern food for your enjoyment. There will also be a raffle if you
feel lucky that day.
I know I only gave you tickets for singles so if anyone wants to by a
ticket for couples write their name down and I will give you the
ticket so you can give it to them. Thanks for offering to post my
event on the blog and please edit and revise what I wrote so it is fit
for public viewing..
P.S. If you can post it on your other cites as well that would be
great because we want as many people their as possible. Thanks again.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
EXTRA CREDIT - Europe Map Game
I will give you extra credit for the following game:
Finish the "outline" game of Europe in under
2 min = 25 current event points
1 min 30 sec = 50 current event points
1 min = 100 current event points
SHOW ME PROOF through a photo with you in it of your score (remember that this is on the honor system, and I could reserve the right to have you replicate the game in class)
We will have a Europe map test after spring break, so do study! Also remember to read chapter 16 over the break! Yay!
GAME LINK
IF YOU CAN DO THE GAME WITHOUT OUTLINES... in under 1 min you will receive 10,000 blog points... BUT you have to be able to replicate it live in class!
Finish the "outline" game of Europe in under
2 min = 25 current event points
1 min 30 sec = 50 current event points
1 min = 100 current event points
SHOW ME PROOF through a photo with you in it of your score (remember that this is on the honor system, and I could reserve the right to have you replicate the game in class)
We will have a Europe map test after spring break, so do study! Also remember to read chapter 16 over the break! Yay!
GAME LINK
IF YOU CAN DO THE GAME WITHOUT OUTLINES... in under 1 min you will receive 10,000 blog points... BUT you have to be able to replicate it live in class!
LATE CURRENT EVENTS
I will accept all first quarter current event late work by Friday at midnight (4/3)... You must do 2 to make up for every one you missed (submit them in that country you missed, not in this box).
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Country #5 - Russia - Due Sunday Mar 29th
Country #5 - Russia - Due Sunday Mar 29th @ Midnight Choose a news article about an issue the country above is facing and answer the following questions:
1. Introduce the nation's form of government: What form of government do they have (Democracy, Theocracy, Federal Republic, Socialist, Communist, etc) and define what that term/form of government means? Any additional information on the country/organization/leaders of the country will count as additional information:)
2. Site and summarize your article in a paragraph making sure to focus on the problem at hand
3. What choice/options do these nations have to make to solve the problem?
4. What solutions do you think could best resolve the problem?
5. What predictions do you have regarding the future of the situation/problem?
CLICK HERE for definition on FORMS OF GOVERNMENT
COMMENTS - Comments will count towards your classroom participation score. Remember not to repeat stories already featured by other students.COMMENTS - will be moderated and reviewed so do not use inappropriateSIGNING: remember to leave your first name, last initial and period at the end of the posting
1. Introduce the nation's form of government: What form of government do they have (Democracy, Theocracy, Federal Republic, Socialist, Communist, etc) and define what that term/form of government means? Any additional information on the country/organization/leaders of the country will count as additional information:)
2. Site and summarize your article in a paragraph making sure to focus on the problem at hand
3. What choice/options do these nations have to make to solve the problem?
4. What solutions do you think could best resolve the problem?
5. What predictions do you have regarding the future of the situation/problem?
CLICK HERE for definition on FORMS OF GOVERNMENT
COMMENTS - Comments will count towards your classroom participation score. Remember not to repeat stories already featured by other students.COMMENTS - will be moderated and reviewed so do not use inappropriateSIGNING: remember to leave your first name, last initial and period at the end of the posting
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Regional Event #4 - Europe
Country #4 - Europe - Due Sunday Feb 15th @ MidnightChoose a news article about an issue the country above is facing and answer the following questions:
1. Introduce the nation's form of government: What form of government do they have (Democracy, Theocracy, Federal Republic, Socialist, Communist, etc) and define what that term/form of government means? Any additional information on the country/organization/leaders of the country will count as additional information:)
2. Site and summarize your article in a paragraph making sure to focus on the problem at hand
3. What choice/options do these nations have to make to solve the problem?
4. What solutions do you think could best resolve the problem?
5. What predictions do you have regarding the future of the situation/problem?
CLICK HERE for definition on FORMS OF GOVERNMENT
COMMENTS - Comments will count towards your classroom participation score. Remember not to repeat stories already featured by other students.
COMMENTS - will be moderated and reviewed so do not use inappropriate
SIGNING: remember to leave your first name, last initial and period at the end of the posting
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Country #3 - Canada - Due Friday Feb 27th @ Midnight
Country #3 - Canada - Due Friday Feb 27th @ Midnight
Choose a news article about an issue the country above is facing and answer the following questions:
1. Introduce the nation's form of government: What form of government do they have (Democracy, Theocracy, Federal Republic, Socialist, Communist, etc) and define what that term/form of government means? Any additional information on the country/organization/leaders of the country will count as additional information:)
2. Site and summarize your article in a paragraph making sure to focus on the problem at hand
3. What choice/options do these nations have to make to solve the problem?
4. What solutions do you think could best resolve the problem?
5. What predictions do you have regarding the future of the situation/problem?
CLICK HERE for definition on FORMS OF GOVERNMENT
COMMENTS - Comments will count towards your classroom participation score. Remember not to repeat stories already featured by other students.
COMMENTS - will be moderated and reviewed so do not use inappropriate
SIGNING: remember to leave your first name, last initial and period at the end of the posting
Monday, February 23, 2009
What Can We Learn From A Penguin?
As you watched "March of the Penguins" you were asked to write notes on what you learned about penguins and their environment. Using your notes, respond to the following: "What lessons did you learn about penguins, their families, their community and their environment (summarize and use specific examples/details)? How can those specific lessons apply to human life, our families, our various communities and our environment(s) (be specific)? In short, what parabolic lessons can we learn from penguins?"
Please answer the entire question. Your score will be based on:
Answering the entire question.
Your ability to use specific examples from the movie to demonstrate lessons/similarities
Your ability to demonstrate analysis, synthesis and complexity of thought.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
CURRENT EVENT - REGION #2 - Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica DUE MON FEB 23, 2009
REGION #2 - Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica
Pick any nation in this region, find an article on that nation and read it and then simply answer the following questions:
1. Site and summarize your article in a paragraph, making sure to focus on the problem at hand
2. What nation(s) are involved in your current event and what form of government do they have (Democracy, Theocracy, Federal Republic, Socialist, Communist, etc) and define what that term/form of government means?
3. What choice/options do these nations have to make to solve the problem?
4. What solutions do you think could best resolve the problem?
5. What predictions do you have regarding the future of the situation/problem?
CLICK HERE for definition on FORMS OF GOVERNMENT
COMMENTS - No set number of additional comments are required, but comments will count towards your classroom participation score. Remember not to repeat stories already featured by other students.
COMMENTS - will be moderated and reviewed before posting live
SIGNING: remember to leave your first name, last initial and period at the end of the posting
Thursday, February 5, 2009
CURRENT EVENT - MIDDLE EAST
WE WILL TRY SOMETHING NEW...
Instead of doing a current event on any international topic of your choice, I will be having you choose a current event from a different region each week.
REGION #1 - The Middle East
Any nation in the middle east will do. Simply answer the following questions:
1. Summarize your article in a paragraph, making sure to focus on the problem at hand
2. What nations are involved in your current event and what form of government do they have (Democracy, Theocracy, Federal Republic, Socialist, Communist, etc)?
3. What choice/options do these nations have to make to solve the problem?
4. What solutions do you think could best resolve the problem?
5. What predictions do you have regarding the future of the situation/problem?
COMMENTS - No set number of additional comments are required, but comments will count towards your classroom participation score. Remember not to repeat stories already featured by other students.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
CURRENT EVENT #13
DUE BY MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHTRUBRIC: Articles must deal with global issues
Citation = 5 pts
Summary = 10 pts
Analysis (your thoughts) = 10 pts
Prediction (how do you think it will turn out) = 10 pts
Signed Properly = 5 pts
2 COMMENTS DUE BY SUNDAY at midnight
Comment on 2 others = 5 per - 10 total pts
Monday, January 12, 2009
CURRENT EVENT #12
DUE BY MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT
RUBRIC: Articles must deal with global issues
Citation = 5 pts
Summary = 10 pts
Analysis (your thoughts) = 10 pts
Prediction (how do you think it will turn out) = 10 pts
Signed Properly = 5 pts
2 Comments due by Sunday at midnight
Comment on 2 others = 5 per - 10 total pts
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Rwanda #3
How was Paul a true hero (remember to summarize the Rwandan conflict)?
Identify another location in the world where similar heroic acts would help alleviate human suffering?
Monday, January 5, 2009
Rwanda #1
Have you ever had to stand up for something you knew was right even though you feared what might happen if you did so?
CURRENT EVENT #11
DUE BY MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHTRUBRIC: Articles must deal with global issues
Citation = 5 pts
Summary = 10 pts
Analysis (your thoughts) = 10 pts
Prediction (how do you think it will turn out) = 10 pts
Signed Properly = 5 pts
2 COMMENTS DUE BY SUNDAY at midnight
Comment on 2 others = 5 per - 10 total pts
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