Thursday, December 27, 2007

Season's Greetings and Other Matters

Dear Historians,

Thank you to the 21 students who posted their comments on Nanjing Massacre and the 14 students who emailed me their blogs to fulfill the last task of the History Elective Holiday Assignment.

The effort put in and sense of responsibility in fulfilling all the tasks reflect your commitment to your own learning.

The tasks have been viewed and graded. These marks would constitute part of your CA1 2008 marks.

I leave you now with a 'Thank you for the Great Times!'

Monday, November 19, 2007

REFLECTIONS - THE NANJING MASSACRE

To fulfill TASK TWO, please leave a comment in this POST.

(For Background and Instructions, please refer to the ONLINE HISTORY MODULE).

Your comment will be graded for its quality and depth of thought.

Evaluation will take place in the last week of December. (The online module closes on 21st December.) Thereafter, late submissions will not be entertained.

The Facilitator.

Matters Regarding ...

The Online History Module 2007 (Nov-Dec 07 Holiday Assignment)

Important!

If you have any questions with regard to the Online History Module,
a. please leave a comment under this post and I will respond.
b. email me at lingyeoll@yahoo.com.sg or historianspeaking@yahoo.com.sg

Please note that the entire online History module is accessible by MLG (under my Website)

Kindly note that Submission of TASKS is to be completed by 21st December 2007.

Thereafter, late submissions will NOT be entertained.

The Facilitator



'NEW LOOK'

Dear Historians,

Welcome to our more refreshing looking blog!

I am waiting for a student kind enough to teach me how to transform our blog so that it looks aesthetically more pleasing and unqiue....

Cheers! Enjoy the Hols!

The Facilitator

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

A TIME FOR REFLECTION....

Hi Historians! :-)

Great! The 3-week Extended Lessons Programme is winding down (finally?) and this is the opportune time to ...
FIND OUT HOW MUCH YOU
1. Know about the causes behind Japan's defeat in World War Two
2. Understand that each cause impacted Japan in different ways
2. Appreciate that the various causes worked together to create an impact such as Japan's ultimate defeat in World War Two

For the History Elective lesson this Friday (16 Nov from 11 am),
> prepare yourself for a sit-down, traditional pen and paper test.
> make your your way to C3-02 immediately after recess.

Oh..by the way... there will be a NOV- DEC 2007 HISTORY ELECTIVE HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT to complete. This would be announced on Friday as well. Details will be posted on this blog soon too.

Remember to check your email and this blog regularly during the holidays.

Thank you!



Friday, November 2, 2007

JAPAN - Was War Inevitable? Did the Power of USA End the War?

Date: 2 Nov 2007 (Friday)

Lesson on JAPAN

1. Was War Inevitable?
2. Did the Power of USA End the War?

This Task requires you to conduct your research online to answer the TWO QUESTIONS above.
You response must
--> show understanding of the Reasons for War and the Reasons for Defeat.
--> Please note that BEFORE you post YOUR COMMENT, you should READ to LEARN about
: The Asia Pacific War (online resources and resources on MLG),
: What caused War
: What was the impact of War
: What Resulted in the Defeat of Japan.
Only then would your responses be meaningful and valuable.

Please write your comment in standard English. (Please note that Comment written in SMS language or non-standard English will be penalised.) Write your name and class at the end of your Comment.

Thursday, October 11, 2007

TIMELINE CHALLENGE 2007

Read on...
let me know by Friday (12 October 2007) if you and two of your friends are interested to participate in the TIMELINE CHALLENGE 2007. Leave a note of interest in 'C0mments', indicating your names and class/es and I will contact your team.

TIMELINE CHALLENGE 2007

Are you interested in current affairs and have a keen awareness of the history and culture of Singapore?

Do you want to wish to form a team of 3 and play a game of Treasure Hunt, travelling to historical places in Singapore with clues given to you? (Yes! Like our own local edition of Amazing Race!)

Attractive prizes to be won for the top 1st - 8th positions! (PHS team emerged 4th in last year's Challenge!)

Register your interest by leaving behind the names and classes of you and two of your pals in 'Comments' section. LATEST By 12 October!