Welcome to Boston Latin Academy
This week we start a new school year together in Humanities 7. I look forward to meeting all of you, and I know that together we will have an exciting year!
Homework - Make sure to bring in all of your materials (pencils, 4 one-subject notebooks [labeled with "Humanities 7" on front], a folder or binder [labeled with "Humanities 7" on the front], and scotch tape) by TUESDAY Sept. 13, 2022.
On Google Classroom, read the letter that Mr. Valenzuela has posted and write a letter back (directions and due date is posted on Google Classroom) and complete the student survey that I posted.
Humanities 7 – Unit 5 China One Child Policy Debate
Unit 5 - China's One Child Policy Debate
In this unit, you will consider the implications of China’s “One Child Policy.” The one-child policy has its supporters and its opponents. On which side do you stand? In this debate you will examine several documents. The documents cannot tell the whole story, but they do provide an introduction. As a group you will present a recommendation to the President of the Communist Party, and ultimately answer the question – China’s one-child policy: Was it a good idea?
Downloads/Handouts
China One Child Policy Debate Overview
China's One Child Policy Debate Preparation
China One Child Policy Debate Committee Sheet
Additional Resources
Seven Billion and Counting Background Reading (Source: World of 7 Billion)
Democracy, Authoritarian Capitalism, and China: Crash Course [Video]
Population, Sustainability and Malthus: Crash Course [Video]
How China's One-Child Policy Led To Forced Abortions, 30 Million Bachelors (Source: WBUR)
Bringing an End to a Senseless Policy (Source: New York Times)
Here’s Why China’s One-Child Policy Was A Good Thing (Source: Boston Globe)
How China’s One-Child Policy Backfired Disastrously (Source: National Geographic)
Debate Schedule
Thursday 3/21 - Introduce project, get into groups (assign roles) and choose an option
Friday 3/22 - Continue debate preparation
Monday 3/25 - Complete debate preparation
Tuesday 3/26 - Debate 1 begins (groups make opening/closing statements and questioning/defending)
Wednesday 3/27 - Debate 2 begins (groups make opening/closing statements and questioning/defending)
Thursday - 3/28 - Debate 3 begins (groups make opening/closing statements and questioning/defending)
Humanities 7 – Homework – Mar 13
Today in class, students assessed their knowledge of countries in Monsoon Asia by taking a map quiz. After the quiz, students participated in a discussion of some of the challenges that our world's growing population poses to the Earth from what they have learned from their homework and classwork over the last two days.
Background On China's One Child Policy
Homework - p. 32 - Read the article on the background on China’s One Child Policy, and on a separate sheet of paper respond to the questions in complete sentences (DUE MONDAY).
Humanities 7 – Homework – Mar 12
Today in class, students expanded their understanding of the challenges of population growth by analyzing maps and completing a four corners debate activity.
World Population History Timeline and Map
World Population History Timeline Investigation Handout
Background On China's One Child Policy
Monsoon Asia Map Practice Game
Homework - Make sure to complete both assignments for credit (each is worth a HW stamp):
p. 32 - Read the article on the background on China’s One Child Policy, and on a separate sheet of paper respond to the questions in complete sentences (DUE MONDAY).
p. 33 - Complete the World Population History Timeline Investigation, using the link above from worldpopulationhistory.org (DUE TOMORROW).
Reminder - Study for the closed-notebook quiz on Friday on the countries of Monsoon Asia (map).
Humanities 7 – World Population History [Video]
World Population from Population Education on Vimeo.
Humanities 7 – Homework – Mar 11
Today in class, students explained the challenges of population growth throughout history by completing a population circle activity.
World Population History Timeline and Map
Seven Billion and Counting Reading and Understanding Questions
Monsoon Asia Map Practice Game
Homework - p. 30 - Read the article “Seven Billion and Counting,” annotate the article with at least eight (8) comments/questions, then complete the reflection on a separate sheet of paper in at least 10 sentences.
Reminder - Study for the closed-notebook quiz on Friday on the countries of Monsoon Asia (map).
Humanities 7 – Homework – Mar 10
Today in class, students explained the background on Monsoon Asia by completing a background investigation on the region.
Monsoon Asia Background Investigation
Monsoon Asia Background Reading
Monsoon Asia Map Practice Game
Homework - p. 28 - On a separate sheet of paper taped on to page 24 write a letter to a friend explaining what you learned about Monsoon Asia in class today. Your letter must be at least 10 sentences.
Humanities 7 – Homework – Mar 9
Today in class, students previewed the vocabulary and key concepts of Monsoon Asia by completing a vocabulary chart and blank of the region.
Homework - There are two parts to tonight's HW, please make sure to complete BOTH for credit:
p. 26 - Complete the Unit 5 Vocabulary Chart by illustrating your understanding of the word and definition, make sure it is neat and colorful.
p. 27 - Complete the Blank Map of Monsoon Asia by filling in the country names (#25-47 ONLY)
