This page has your weekly list of assignment options and curriculum for Mr Underwood's Global History Class. Please follow the directions in order to maximize your score for this assignment.
1) Watch the CNN Student News segment and answer the questions on the Digital Attendance Form.
2) Complete all of the Asynchronous Learning Activities below. You will see there is an optional extra credit option this week that is not required. 3) Fill out the the Attendance Check-In sheet at the bottom of the page and submit the form to your instructor. Be sure you answer in complete and detailed sentences whenever applicable in order to maximize your score.
Missing a Previous Assignment? You can access the course Syllabus by clicking here. You can access the week 2 Asynchronous Learning by clicking here.
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Part I: CNN Student News
Part II: (Activity A) Additional Digital Learning Video
After watching one of the Learning Videos below answer the questions from this week's Learning Grid in the Digital Attendance Form. Be sure to answer in complete and detailed sentences.
Part II: (Activity B) Reading Activity
In 1911 one of the worst accidents in New York history happened. Called the "Day it Rained Children," this event forever changed the laws and protections we have for our most vulnerable workers. Download and read a collection of newspaper articles formed into one story that talks about how over 140 women and children died on the job a mere 30 minutes before closing time.