Advanced Placement
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“Who’s Who?” -- There were multiple Think Different posters created. Some were never released officially. Some people appeared only on billboards or in television commercials. Identify the way in which each of these people were “different” and made a significant impact. One well-written, focused sentence for each...
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“Here’s to the Different Ones” -- Watch the original television advertisement and write an art response -- what is the effect and how is that effect produced -- you know. |
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YOUR TURN: “Here’s to the New Different Ones” -- Create your own list of at least five people who live (or have lived) during your lifetime who have the same savoir faire of the original “Different Ones.” Of course, explain your choices. One well-written, focused sentence for each.. |
Each of the recommended eighteen titles looks at history through a different lens -- history of science, big hiistory, beverages, food, salt, cod, trade, etc. Bernstein, William. Masters of the Word: How Media Shaped History from the Alphabet to the Internet.
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Select two movies from the following list -- preferably not both on the same time period. For example, do not pick Spartacus AND Gladiator, please. For each, write a review explaining to me why this film should or shouldn’t be considered for viewing in a World History class -- not just like/not like, but historical value as well. (Note: Make sure you have your parents’ permission to watch any of these that might be rated R).
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Spare time? Nothing to do? Listen to something entertaining and informative. Once you listen to “Mansa Musa” you'll never forget who he is and what he did. Thank you Amy Burvall and Herb Mahelona for 55 of these parodies. Complete list here in chronological order. |
Spare time? Nothing to do? Watch something entertaining and informative. Two sets of World History Crash Courses -- the ones you probably know and a whole new set of Big History videos. Thank You, John Green and Company. |
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Spare time? Nothing to do? Listen to something I will never be able to show in class. Thank you Peter Shukoff and Lloyd Ahlquist for these Epic Rap Battles, pitting oddly-paired figures against each other. More insightful and informative that your average rap song. Gandhi vs. MLK OK, all the way up to the last word. Fair warning: Language often inappropriate. |
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Updated 10 February 2017.