Computer Lab February 11, 2010
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010(If you are reading this you are ready to begin your last day in the computer lab. Make sure you check your neighbor to see if he/she is on the right page.)
In your time in the computer lab today, you will be exploring another face of the Industrial Revolution, which was the rise of New Imperialism. The period is known as “New” Imperialism to distinguish it from the earlier period of Imperialism during which Columbus led the way to the conquest of North and South America.
Answer the following questions below on a separate sheet of paper titled: Computer Lab Day 2. Make sure you copy the question and make sure that you finish the work from Computer Lab Day 1.
(Before you start to work, make sure you open a new window – file new window- so that you know the directions and what you are working on at all times!)
(Copy and paste the URL below for Digital Library – or just google the website like you did yesterday):
http://notebook.lausd.net/portal/page?_pageid=33,245998&_dad=ptl&_schema=PTL_EP
Britannica Online or Facts on File:
1. For Briannica Online, What is the elementary and middle school definition of Imperialism?
2. What was the East India Company? (What was its purpose, Who owned it, Where did it have the most power)
3. What was the Taiping Rebellion and the Boxer Uprising and why was it important to the Chinese?
4. How is Matthew Perry connected to Japanese history? Explain
5. On Britannica Online, search for “British Empire” and click on the high school article. On the top right corner you should see : “Content related to this topic” Explain what the images/maps reveal about the British Empire.
Extra Credit Opportunity: Due Friday February 12th
(if you are done early, begin working on the extra credit which will be reviewed on Wednesday)
Assignment: Select an invention of the Industrial Revolution, if can be one from the list from Day 1 of the Computer Lab or you can explore other inventions during the period. You have an option of:
1. Creating an print advertisement for the invention (using a specific persuasive technique and targeted to a specific audience).
2. A 3D hand-made model of the invention.
A brief presentation of the project will take place on Friday.
Good luck!