[Stephanie Kroop]

As a few of us were walking through Tiananmen Square I mentioned this dcoumentary put together by Mike Chinoy who was working for CNN in 1989 when the protests in Tiananmen began. The news agencies were there for an entirely different reason as Gorbachev was meeting with Deng Xiaoping--and instead the news agencies came across a whole new task of sharing with the world the news of Tiananmen and also exposing the infamous photo of "tank man."

I am planning to use a portion of this Documentary in class when discussing the protests and the censorship that was taking place in China at the time. I was really excited as I was rewatching the documentary that the propaganda poster shown in minute 43:29, is the same poster that I picked up while in Kunming!! 

https://china.usc.edu/assignment-china-tiananmen-square

 

[Stephanie Kroop]

This lesson plan is still a work in progress with the goal to have all Documents shared by 8/26/18--I would appreciate any ideas to add or feeback along the way. I will be adding ALL resources to a GoogleDrive folder at the following link:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HE9ExTxA5aiOmjEbi2uxUDpYsuf96nSD?ogsrc=32

CURRICULUM PROJECT: USC STUDY TOUR

Objective: Students will gain a better understanding of life in China under Mao Zedong during the Great Leap Forward and Cultural Revolution. Students will also gain a better understanding of the goals of the 1989 Revolts in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, and the political climate of communism in China today.

CA Standards: 10.9 Students analyze the international developments in the post-World World War II world.

10.9.4 Analyze the Chinese Civil War, the rise of Mao Tse-tung, and the subsequent

political and economic upheavals in China (e.g., the Great Leap Forward, the Cultural

Revolution, and the Tiananmen Square uprising).

Common Core Standards: Grade 10

-Write an argument to support claims with valid and relevant evidence

-Engage in a range of collaborative discussions

-Listen to lecture and video to particpiate in pair and group discussion

 

Day 1) Rise of Mao Zedong to the Cultural Revolution

-Daily Question: Who was the leader of China during the Cultural Revolution?

-Lecture: Mao and the Cultural Revolution (inc. images from Study Tour, museum)

-To be added later on GoogleDrive

-Crash Course Video: Communism in China

-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUCEeC4f6ts&t=582s

-Pair Share Discussion: share 2 new ideas learned

-Reflection: Personality Cult Comparison

In what ways were other Dictators like Stalin, Hitler or Mussolini similar to, or

different from Mao Zedong?

*HW: Reference Lectures on other Dictators: GoogleDrive available for students

 

 

Day 2) Cultural Revolution vs. the Great Leap Forward

-Daily Question: What program under Mao Zedong was primarily focused on moving

agriculture and industry forward in China?

-Mini Discussion: Mao Badges, Red Books, Propaganda (items from Study Tour)

-Group Activity: Image Analysis of the Great Leap Forward vs the Cultural Revolution

--students will complete a Chart of people involved, goals of each program, and the outcome

--Activity and Chart to be added later on GoogleDrive

-Group Discussion of each image

*HW: Articles for Follow-up: on GoogleDrive available to students

http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201107/05/P201107050128.htm

Day 3) Protests in China: Tiananmen Square 1989

-Daily Question: What was the purpose of the revolt in Tiananmen Square China in 1989?

-Lecture: 1989 Revolt in Tiananmen Square (images from Study Tour-Beijing)

-To be added later to GoogleDrive

-Video Clip: Documentary;

-Reflection: Discuss and Write a comparison reflection on the similarities and differences to the 1989 Revolts occurring in former Soviet satellite nations.

*HW: Video Clips for Reference: on GoogleDrive available to students

-1989 Revolts Video Clips: worldwide

-1989: Tiananmen Square- Full Documentary

 

[Stephanie Kroop]

One statistic that really surprised me about Kunming was the percentage of mountainous land, which was mentioned on the bus as being upwards of 90% of the land in Kunming. When flying in to the city, I was surprised by the rolling mountains, trees, unfinished railways and paved freeways that seemed to just end abruptly followed by several dirt roads leading straight off these empty freeways. I was a bit surprised when we arrived in the city center to see how built up the city actually was in comparison to what we were seeing flying in. I was also surprised by how large many of the cities were in China, like Xian, Chengdu, as well as Kunming. These cities made New York and Las Vegas look small by comparison. I had already expected Beijing to be exactly like it was from photos in books, or from friends that have traveled there. 

I cannot wait to make use of all the Mao--Cultural Revoltuion Era finds in the little shop in the city center of Kunming. I think that our experiences being in all of these cities will be extremely valuable to our own students and for myself this trip will help in relating to my students moving into the next school year. About 20% of my students are Chinese and I feel that many of our textbooks give a false impression of where China is at economically today. I felt that there were many stereotypes about China that were disproved along the way.

Some of us had the discussion regarding stereotypes over lunch while in Kunming. I think my stereotypes were very much based on what I have read, or what very little some of my students have shared over the years. I think my impressions prior were 1) China does not allow for foreign business, 2) there is a great amount of economic equality 3) China in not built up or an economic giant like the US...I feel that all of these previous ideas of China were completely proven wrong, and I look forward to sharing my valuable travel experience with my students this year and the years to follow.

[Stephanie Kroop]

I am working on organizing some photos and choosing some to share that others may not have. Hoping to get some up shortly--just working on creating some space for all these photos on my devices. In terms of the curriculum project, when are where should be be submitting that?

[Stephanie Kroop]

I was looking online about a month ago when a friend who lived in China for about 8 months recommended looking at a map of malaria effected areas/zones. After looking, I came under the impression that the cities we are visiting are not heavily in malaria zones (image and website attached below). After visiting my doctor who is from China, she did not recommend medications, and my father-in-law also a doctor, did not recommend taking any meds for malaria--mostly based on where we will be traveling and staying.

The areas we are visiting... Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, and Kunming are all considered Regimen 4 Zones (=low risk) defined as:

No prophylactic tablets required but anti mosquito measures should be strictly observed: Avoid mosquito bites by covering up with clothing such as long sleeves and long trousers especially after sunset, using insect repellents on exposed skin and, when necessary, sleeping under a mosquito net.

http://www.traveldoctor.co.uk/asia.htm

 

 

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[Stephanie Kroop]

Thanks for adding the NPR article, it was interesting. Recently I came across this TED Ed video that would be great to use in class, covering the history and oringinal intention for the creation of the terracotta army. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP5p4QbvPtc&vl=en

[Stephanie Kroop]

Hi Barbara,

Already made you a set 🙂

[Stephanie Kroop]

It seems like my teaching assignment for next year will likely focus more so on 10th grade regular Modern World History. I am thinking about doing a multi-day curriculum project on ONE of the following topics, depending on what connections I can make during the study tour.

1) Age of Exploration: Ming China https://www.britannica.com/topic/Ming-dynasty-Chinese-history

In starting to research this more--as it is NOT currently a large part of my curriculum--I found that this website may have some interesting information related to the theme of our trip being focused on connections.

2) Modernization and Imperialism in China

3) China under Mao Zedong (analyzing perspectives)

-Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution

-Protest in Tiananmen Square

[Stephanie Kroop]

Thanks Jon!

These are great resources. I always think it is important to have an understanding of where you are going. I think that any attempt to learn a few key phrases can really go a long way as a foreigner. I'll be making some notecards on cardstock with the basic Chinese words and phrases from your websites here (I'll make a few extras if others are interested), considering GoogleTranslate may not be available. I know the app does have an offline feature--but not sure what exactly that would entail.

[Stephanie Kroop]

I had the same questions and Catherine already answered them via email...so I will pass along the info.

2.1 =Tourism

2.2 =Check Other: specify= Multiple Entries for 10 Years

2.5-2.8 Leave blank, Catherine will fill in later

[Stephanie Kroop]

So far...I put any...

1) Allergies to medications, and pre-existing conditions that could affect my health.

2) Current Vaccinations (Hepatitis A and Tetanus were the 2 recommened--I believe)

3) International numbers and photo copies of any insurance policies both US and international --(in case something happens with my luggage or wallet, where I will also have copies).

4) Emergency contacts: both family and Primary Care Doctor

I would like to know if I am missing anything important to include in the medical letter too.

 

 

[Stephanie Kroop]

I had to look up the name again...but the Yankees pitcher was Chien Ming-Wang.

And looks like there are 9 current or active MLB players from Taiwan in the league right now. I thought this current list was interesting as it sounds like players from Taiwan only joined the league after the year 2000. Curious if there was a reason for that???

http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/birthplace.php?loc=Taiwan

[Stephanie Kroop]

Hi Gabriel...

I ran into some of the same problems. I spent more time calling around and searching online after I didn't have any luck at the first place. I ended up taking my Chinese Visa photo at a place called "Hong Kong Photo Express." I was surprised by the amount of restrictions. The owner even had me retake the photo because he said I was smiling too much even when my mouth was closed. I watched him cut and re-cut the photo to the EXACT size required and he measured and re-measured my head placement in the photo until it was perfect. I did find a website online that will take a digital photo you upload and they send back the proper sizing on it...but after my experience I don't know if I could trust myself to be as particular as this guy was. It is worth it to take the photo in person and get it done right, but if you are in Fort Worth (right?) and are unable to find something here is the website:   https://www.epassportphoto.com/20/Free/China/Visa/step1

 

[Stephanie Kroop]

A co-worker of mine mentioned the platform...WeChat, and that it would need to be downlaoded prior to the visit.

[Stephanie Kroop]

I am definitely up for new adventures in eating and exploration! I am not huge into a night scene at all, but I can do day activities like tea, music, and a little bit of stinky tofu--(I have a really mild soy allergy) I am really hoping for some time in Beijing to be able to see Mao!!! Fingers are crossed that there isn't something going on in Tiananmen Square that would prevent it from happening!

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