1000 1.3-1.4

1000 1.3-1.4

Do Now: Discuss- What do you think is Afghanistan’s “single story” for many Americans? e.g. “Afghanistan is…”

Objectives:

• research and present relevant information about Afghanistan’s history and culture to see past its “single story.”

• Open your “Suns Research Presentation”
• Decide on your preferred presentation format and continue your research.

HW: Finish working on presentation.  Presentations are MONDAY (BLUE) or TUESDAY (GREEN)

1000 1.2

DO NOW: Discuss in groups: What do you already know about Afghanistan? What do you want to learn?   

Objectives:

• describe important aspects of Afghan history, people, and culture.  

Agenda:

1. Do now
2. Unit Essential Questions- 1000 Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini

• What are the challenges faced by women living in traditional Islamic societies?
• How do the female protagonists in 1000 Splendid Suns support one another in resisting patriarchal abuse of women?

3. Images of Afghanistan - write down words that come to mind

• PBS Powerpoint on Afghanistan’s people, places, and politics

4. Begin Afghanistan mini-research project in table groups (on Day 2 below)

• Summarize: name 3 new things you learned today about Afghanistan.

HW: Read BBC detailed timeline- (p 2-3) (in Suns Packet)

Diversity Week Prompt- Due MARCH 31

Diversity is about embracing and celebrating what makes us different. What are the things that make you different, and how have they affected your experience in life and at BHS?

BLUE Debate schedule

FRIDAY: Technology

MONDAY: Travel Ban

GREEN Debate schedule

FRIDAY: Planned Parenthood

TUESDAY:Travel Ban

WEDNESDAY: Surveillance/ Technology

BLUE Voting

Access Hook document HERE

GREEN- Hook Voting

Access document here: HOOKS