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DRAW A LINE SEPARATING TODAY & YESTERDAY1) Write: Date: 04/29/11, Topic: Afghanistan2) Next line, write “Opener #51” and then:

1) Write 1 high+1 low in last 24 hours2) Rate your understanding of yesterday: lost<1-5>too easy (3 is perfect)

3) Respond to the Opening Clip by writing at least 1 sentences about:Your opinions/thoughts OR/ANDQuestions sparked by the clip OR/ANDSummary of the clip OR/ANDAnnouncements: None

Agenda1) Afghanistan2) Saudi Arabia

End Goal, you will be able to…1) What led to 9/11?

Reminder1) Podcast

Notes #51a, Title: “Afghanistan Notes” Review:0) Islam: Monotheistic religion, related to Judaism &

Christianity, 1 bil. followers, called Muslimsa) Sunni: 85% of Muslims (majority in Afghanistan, minority in Iraq)

b) Shia: 15% of Muslims (majority in Iraq and Iran)

1) Muslim progressives: Believe in separation of Islam and govt, promote peace and equal rights

(Turkey + many Muslim intellectuals)

2) Muslim extremism: Believe Muslim societies must be run by Muslim govts that strictly follow Quran, incd. limited women rights (Taliban and Al Qaeda)

Notes #51a, Title: “Afghanistan

Notes” 1) Afghanistan:

Seen as a buffer b/w Russia and British India (now Pakistan), ppl that live on border live on both sides.

Notes #51a, Title: “Afghanistan

Notes” 1) Afghanistan:

Seen as a buffer b/w Russia and British India (now Pakistan), ppl that live on border live on both sides.

Notes #51a, Title: “Afghanistan Notes” 2) Soviet War in Afghanistan (1979-1989): Soviets

seek buffer (USSR’s Vietnam)

Notes #51a, Title: “Afghanistan Notes” 2) Soviet War in Afghanistan (1979-1989): Soviets

seek buffer (USSR’s Vietnam)

Notes #51a, Title: “Afghanistan Notes” 2) Soviet War in Afghanistan (1979-1989): Soviets

seek buffer (USSR’s Vietnam)

Notes #51a, Title: “Afghanistan Notes” 2) Soviet War in Afghanistan (1979-1989): Soviets

seek buffer (USSR’s Vietnam)

Notes #51a, Title: “Afghanistan Notes” 3) Mujahedeen (1979-1989): Afghan freedom fighters

(helped by US)4) Northern Alliance: Moderate Faction5) Taliban: Fundamentalist Faction of the Muj

(helped by Bin Laden)

Journ #51a, Title “Taliban”

1) Copy Source Title: Varied

2…) Discuss questions on the board with a partner. Summarize your discussion (include their name at the end). Remember participation points are deducted if off task. 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work Sections

Notes #51b, Title: “Afghanistan” 1) Saudi Arabia: King Abdullah bin

Abdul Aziz controls 20% of world’s oil 2) US-Saudi Arabian Relationship: a) US supports kingb) King helps keep oil prices fair for USc) King keeps anti-Israel protest lowd) King lets US use its military facilitiesControversy: Saudi Arabia not a

democracy3) Bin Ladens: Billionaire business

family4) Osama Bin Laden: Wealthy son,

believes King too western friendly, wants fundamentalist gov, founds Al Qaeda w. these goals

Journ #51b, “Saudi Arabia Debate”1) Read the 2 sides, choose 1 side, and write

which you choose and explain why.2) Then write down what your partner thinks

(include their name at the end).1 2 3 4 5

CON: Support democratic movements in those countries1) These leaders misuse the country’s resources, and the US gets blamed2) We will gain more friends in the future by helping the people.

PRO: Support Saudi King1) Each leader has been loyal to America (giving intelligence and military base access.2) 1 leader is easier to deal with than a democratic society

Journ #51c, Title “Video: Bin Laden”

1) Copy Source Title: History Ch

2…) Discuss questions on the board with a partner. Summarize your discussion (include their name at the end). Remember participation points are deducted if off task. 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work SectionsTime Bookmark: 00:00

Notes #, Title: “Afghanistan + Iraq” 1) Bush Doctrine: Pro-actively eliminate securitythreats + promote democracies (Obama Bush-lite?)2) Operation Enduring Freedom (2001-present): Bringdemocratic govt to Afghanistan (50,000 troops, $200bil)3) Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003-present): Bringdemocratic govt to Iraq (135,000 troops, $790bil)

Obama’s request for 30,000 will bring the total 80,000 with a reduction in 18 mo.

Obama’s request for30,000 more troops

will add an extra $30 billion

President Karzai

Taliban

Journ #, Title “Video: A”

1) Copy Source Title: A

2…) Discuss questions on the board with a partner. Summarize your discussion (include their name at the end). Remember participation points are deducted if off task. 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work SectionsTime Bookmark: 00:00

Journ#, Title “Video:”

1) Copy Source Title: A

2…) Discuss questions on the board with a partner. Summarize your discussion (include their name at the end). Remember participation points are deducted if off task. 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work SectionsTime Bookmark: 00:00

Journ #, Title “Obama’s Foreign Policy”

1) You are Obama’s new national security advisor and your partner’s deputy advisor, come up with your plan for Afghanistan (include their name at the end). 2) Do the same of Iraq.

Be prepared to present.

DRAW A LINE SEPARATING TODAY & YESTERDAY1) Write: Date: 05/05/11, Topic: 9/11/012) Next line, write “Opener #54” and then:

1) Write 1 high+1 low in last 24 hours2) Rate your understanding of yesterday: lost<1-5>too easy (3 is perfect)

3) Respond to the Opening Clip by writing at least 1 sentences about:Your opinions/thoughts OR/ANDQuestions sparked by the clip OR/ANDSummary of the clip OR/ANDAnnouncements: None

Agenda1) Bin Laden2) 9/11/01

End Goal, you will be able to…1) What led to 9/11?

Reminder1) Study for tomorrow’s Final

Notes #52a, Title: “Roots of 9/11” Islam: Monotheistic, related to Judaism +

Christianity, 1 bil. followers, called MuslimsMuslim progressives: Believe in separation of Islam

and govt, emphasize peace + equal rights (Turkey, Bahrain, + many Muslim intellectuals) Muslim extremism: Believe Muslim societies must

be run by Muslim govts that strictly follow Quran, incd. limited women rights (Taliban + Al Qaeda)

1) Taliban: Extremists political party in Afghanistan +

Pakistan that helps Al Qaeda (want relig local gov)2) Al Qaeda: Terrorist group founded by Bin Laden

support Islamic gov world wide + expel western influence (US + Israel)

Journ #52a, Title “9/11/01”

1) Copy Source Title: Nat Geo

2…) Discuss questions on the board with a partner. Summarize your discussion (include their name at the end). Remember participation points are deducted if off task. 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work SectionsTime Bookmark: 00:00

Journ #52b, Title “9/11 Debate” Debate Topic: After 9/11, most the world supported the U.S. and was horrified by the terrorist acts. Some said the U.S. must strike back. They say that terrorist only know the fear of power. Other said the U.S. must take a higher road, the U.S. should follow the path of non-violence like Gandhi and Dr. MLKing.Should the U.S. attack and destroy those who hurt us OR Should the U.S. instead give charity and money to the poor countries that support terrorism to win their hearts over to America. 1) Read, pick a side, and explain why you picked that side.2) Find out what your partner wrote, and write down their response (include their name at the end).

Journ #54a, Title “Roots of 9/11”

1) Copy Source Title: Thomas Friedman

2…) Discuss questions on the board with a partner. Summarize your discussion (include their name at the end). Remember participation points are deducted if off task. 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work SectionsTime Bookmark: 00:00

Notes #54a, Title: “Roots of 9/111) Causes of 9/11:Immediate Causea) Osama Bin Laden funds Al Qaeda training out

of Afghanistanb) Poor cross-agency intel + Middle East intelLong Term Causesa) Internal struggle between religious

fundamentalism + secular (non-relig) govtb) Lack of economic (jobs) + political

opportunities (democracy) in their own nations (Saudi Arabia, Palestine, Pakistan, Iraq)

c) Wealth gap between nations (TV) + resentment over Western political + cultural influences

Journ #54b, Title “9/11 Responses”1) Rank from most important action items to least important, for our government to do:a) Secure the national bordersb) Arrest or kill terroristsc) Provide economic aid to poor nationsd) Support developing democraciese) Find Osama Bin Ladenf) Fight foreign leaders that help terroristsg) Strengthen relations with alliesh) Strengthen anti-terrorism efforts among police, FBI, CIA, NSAi) Improve US’ image in other countries

Journ #55a, Title “Misogyny’s Role”

1) Copy Source Title: 60 Minutes

2…) Discuss questions on the board with a partner. Summarize your discussion (include their name at the end). Remember participation points are deducted if off task. 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work SectionsTime Bookmark: 00:00

Homework: 1) Study for block day’s test.

Workbook Check: If your name is called, drop off your workbook with Mr. Chiang (if requested, points lost if your workbook is not turned in)