Social Studies Elective
Summer School
2015
Mrs. Haussermann
dhaussermann@sfponline.org
Classroom.Google.com
Class ID: ac583kn (must use a gmail or your st francis prep email address)
Turnitin.com
Class Code: 10041275
Password:lincoln
*Textbook and articles available in ABOUT
section of Google Classroom.
*All papers due through turnitin.com
*All Homework Assignments due through
Google Classroom
****Pay attention to due dates.*****
Topic 1: Russia
Read: In textbook pages 3 – 31
Homework: due June 7th on Google Classroom
Page 10 – two questions
Page 11 – 1 and 2
page 11-12 – A (Just list number and letter answer)
page 24 – 2
page 40 – A (Just list number and letter answer)
page 41-42 – C (write out the full sentence)
Response Paper: due June 8th on turnitin.com
Write a 2-3 page response to the following prompt and
post it on turnitin.com under Topic 1: Russia Response Paper.
Is Russia continuing her policies from the Soviet Union Era?
Explain your position using specific details.
Topic 2: Africa in Crisis
Read: In textbook pages 43-68
Homework: due June 12th on Google Classroom
Page 68-69 A (Just list number and letter answer), C, E
Response Paper: due June 13th on turnitin.com
Write a 2-3 page response to the following prompt and
post it on turnitin.com under Topic 2: Africa in Crisis
In your opinion, which aspect of African society has contributed
the most to the continent’s massive problems – political
corruption, economic mismanagement or social differences?
***Midterm will be based on topics 1 and 2. ***
June 15th
Time and Room: TBA
Check Google Classroom
Topic 3: Terrorism
Read: In textbook pages 230-252
Homework: due June 17th on Google Classroom
Page 252-254 A(Just list number and letter answer), C
Response Paper: due June 18th on turnitin.com
Write a 2-3 page response to the following prompt and
post it on turnitin.com under Topic 3: Terrorism
In your opinion, has the American response to terrorism been
adequate? State specific actions the US has taken or not taken
that you feel were either necessary or not necessary.
Topic 4: New Realities
Read: In textbook pages 327-341
Homework: due June 23rd on Google Classroom
Page 339-340 A(Just list number and letter answer)
Page 341 B
Response Paper: due June 24th on Google Classroom
Write a 2-3 page response to the following prompt and
post it on turnitin.com under Topic 4: New Realities
What do you believe will be the major problem that our world
faces in the next 20 years? Be specific in your reasons why.
***Final will be based on topics 3 and 4. ***
June 25th
Time and Room: TBA
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Two courses or Full Year Course Additional Assignment:
Read: In textbook pages 199-229
Homework: due June 22nd on Google Classroom
Questions on pages 203, 204, 205, 207, 209 #1, 212, 214,
222, 224, 225 1-3, 226 1-10
Response Paper: due June 25th on turnitin.com (by the time of the final)
Write a 3-5 page response to the following prompt and
post it on turnitin.com under Additional Assignment:
What do you think will be the most critical human rights issues
in the next few years? What can be done to prevent them?
How will this affect the global community?