Humanities 7 – Homework – Jun 1
Today in class, students assessed their Interactive Notebooks by completing a notebook quiz. After the quiz, students continued to research their assigned EU country in preparation for the Unit 7 Model EU Debate by examining survey data on each of the 28 member countries' attitudes towards the handling of the migration crisis.
Homework - p. 55 - On page 55 of your notebook, continue your research of your assigned EU country by finding three (3) quotes from the leaders of your EU country's government on the migration crisis. Cite your sources for each quotation, and make sure you label who said the quote. This is Step III of the Unit 7 Project from your checklist on page 52 of your notebook.
Humanities 7 – Unit 7 Model EU And The Syrian Refugee Crisis
Unit 7 Model European Union & The Syrian Refugee Crisis
In this unit, students will understand the various perspectives of European nations in how to respond to the Syrian Refugee Crisis of 2011-2016 by actively participating in a role play activity. The goals of this project are to: 1) understand the crisis from various European perspectives; 2) engage in a simulation that attempts to demonstrate the challenges of supranational cooperation amongst EU nations; and 3) to ultimately find a solution to this crisis.
Downloads/Handouts
Unit 7 Model EU Debate Instructions
Model EU Policy Position Paper Draft
Research Links
EU Member Country Profiles (Source: Europa.eu)
BBC News Country Profiles (Source: BBC News)
The World Factbook (Source: CIA)
Three Main Citizenships Granted Protection Status in the EU 2016 (Source: Eurostat)
Asylum Applicants Considered Unaccompanied Minors in the EU 2016 (Source: Eurostat)
First Time Asylum Applicants in the EU Member States 2016 (Source: Eurostat)
Eurostat Reports on Syrian Refugee Crisis in EU Member States (Source: Eurostat)
Additional Research Links
Europe's Migration Crisis In 25 Photos (Source: CNN)
Timeline of Syrian Refugee Crisis (Source: Migration Policy Centre at the European University Institute)
Migrant Crisis: Migration to Europe Explained in Seven Charts (Source: BBC)
Migrant and Refugee Crisis in Europe (Source: UNICEF)
United States of Africa? African Union Launches All-Africa Passport (Source: CNN)
Aleppo After The Fall (Source: NY Times Magazine)
Asylum Applicants by Destination Country in Europe 2015 (Source: Eurostat)
Top 5 Citizenship of Asylum Applicants by EU Country Oct-Dec 2015 (Source: Eurostat)
Additional Video Resources
The European Refugee Crisis and Syria Explained (Source: Kurzgesagt - In A Nutshell)
Most Shocking One Second A Day Video (Source: Save The Children)
Is the European Union Worth It Or Should We End It? (Source: Kurzgesagt - In A Nutshell)
European Union vs The United States (EU vs USA) 2017 (Source: The Infographics Show)
Project Schedule
Thursday 5/31 - Introduce project and begin research on assigned EU country
Friday 6/1 - Continue research on assigned EU country and its stance on refugee crisis (leaders)
Monday 6/4 - Research on assigned EU country and its stance on refugee crisis (citizens)
Tuesday 6/5 - Conference with other countries to lobby for support on amendments, draft changes
Wednesday 6/6 - Debate with other EU countries on amendments
Thursday 6/7 - Debate with other EU countries on amendments, complete Model EU Debate with vote on amendments
Friday 6/8 - Extra day to complete Model EU Debate if more time needed
Humanities 7 – Homework – May 31
Today in class, students explained the various responses to the Syrian refugee crisis in Europe by beginning their research of an assigned European country.
Unit 7 Model EU Debate Instructions
Homework - p. 53 - Complete the My EU Nation Fact Sheet based on your assigned EU country. This is the first step of the Unit 7 Model EU Debate Project.
Research Links
EU Member Country Profiles (Source: Europa.eu)
BBC News Country Profiles (Source: BBC News)
The World Factbook (Source: CIA)
Three Main Citizenships Granted Protection Status in the EU 2016 (Source: Eurostat)
Humanities 7 – Homework – May 30
Today in class, students had the opportunity to expand on their understanding of how the Syrian Civil War (2011-present) has created a regional refugee crisis by reading several stories of refugees and mapping their journeys from their countries of origin to their host countries.
Refugee Stories: Mapping A Crisis
Two Faces of the Refugee Crisis in Europe
Bulgaria & Sweden: Two Faces of the Refugee Crisis in Europe
(Source: European Union)
Homework - p. 50 - Read the stories of the refugees fleeing Syria into two European countries (Bulgaria and Sweden) and complete the worksheet titled Two Faces of the Refugee Crisis in Europe.
Humanities 7 – Homework – May 29
Today in class, student explained how the conflict in Syria has created a regional refugee crisis in Southwest Asia and Europe.
Choose Your Escape Route Reflection
Syrian Journey - Choose Your Own Escape Route (Source: BBC)
Powerpoint on Syrian Refugee Crisis (Source: IamSyria.org)
The European Refugee Crisis and Syria Explained
Most Shocking Second A Day Video
Homework - p. 49 - Complete the Choose Your Escape Route handout/reflection by going through the journey and watching the videos at the end about the stories of the journeys of Syrian refugees fleeing the violence in their home country and escaping to Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, and eventually Europe. The video can be watched here.
Most Shocking Second a Day Video
Humanities 7 – Homework – May 25
Today in class, students assessed their knowledge of the Unit 7 Vocabulary terms and the countries of Europe and Russia by taking a quiz. After the quiz, students had an opportunity to present their research on the continuing Syrian Civil War by completing a graphic organizer.
Homework - There is no new HW - enjoy the Memorial Day Weekend!
Humanities 7 – Homework – May 24
Today in class, students examined the underlying causes and effects of the Syrian conflict from 2011 to the present by researching news articles on the topic.
Conflict in Syria Group Research
Conflict in Syria Graphic Organizer
Resource Link For Groups 1, 2, 3 and 4:
The Confused Person's Guide to the Syrian Civil War (Source: The Atlantic)
Resource Links for Groups 1, 3 and 4:
Syria’s Crisis and Global Response (Source: Council on Foreign Relations)
Al Jazeera: The Syrian Squeeze (Source: Al Jazeera)
Additional Resource Links:
What Is Happening in Syria? (Source: BBC News)
Syria Regional Refugee Response (Source: UN Refugee Agency)
Syria (Source: The New York Times)
Homework - p. 46 - Read the comic book "What is the role of climate change in the conflict in Syria?" When you are finished, on a separate sheet of paper, write a reflection of 10 sentences on how this conflict could have been avoided.
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