Turkey Day Extra Credit

Hello one and all,

Be forewarned that some of the content in the films that I suggest or that you find on your own will contain strong scenes of violence and a rating that may not be suitable.  So, please, check with your parents first before viewing.

You will have two options since many of you have expressed a concern of doing a movie each time.

First Option:If you would like to do a movie, please find a film dealing with our last topics in class such as the Mesoamericans, Amerindians, Andean, or Subsaharan Africa.  Remember the time period that we are dealing with.  The film has to take place during that time period and no later.  Remember to write a one-page paper detailing the history in the film.  Do not summarize the movie for a paper.

Some Suggested Titles:
Apocalypto
The Other Conquest (La Otra Conquista)
Kino (1993)
1492

Films for Africa are harder to come by since this time period is not recreated often, if you find one, please pass the information on.

Second Option:  There are many documentaries out there dealing with our topics.  Find one and do a write up of the information that you find.  The Kalamazoo Public Library has a large selection of documentaries on DVD.    If all else fails, do a two page research paper on one of the Sub-Saharan kingdoms mentioned in your notes.

The Other Conquest Preview:
 

2012- The Whole Video

For those wanting to see the rest of the short clip I showed in class.

Facebook Study Group

For those who want to have more ways to learn and keep up.  Here is a facebook group started by the 5th period class.
Study Group for AP World History

MSA at WMU

The Muslim Student Association is holding a day of awareness this Thursday.  Extra Credit if you go and do a write up about your experience.

Reason 1,000 for Knowing W. Religions

There are many reasons for being knowledgeable about World Religions.  Here is one of them.  Take a look at the pic and tell me why you think Walmart may loose some business this holiday season.

Prezi Presentations for Medieval China

If you haven't seen a Prezi presentation yet, here is your chance.  These are two standouts from my class presentations on Medieval China.

http://prezi.com/6repycrh01dx/medieval-china/

http://prezi.com/e_df_j2f30cb/chinese-ap/

Copy the link in your browser and enjoy.

extra credit for 11/7

this weekend you are to view a film or movie dealing with the recent chapters that you have been reading. after watching the movie, write a one page paper about how it connects to the  history of china.  be forwarned that many films also contain some mysticism about the martial arts.  do not get stuck on what a person can and cannot do when they know martial arts.

suggested titles

Hero

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon

House of Flying Daggers

or any other foreign about the topic

Here is a sample trailer of another film.