View source for DBQ Documents & Outside Info Workshop

'''Aim:''' How do I obtain outside information for a DBQ essay?

'''Do Now:''' Define the words "Outside Information" 

'''Lesson Overview:'''

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| Do Now||3-5 Min
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| Mini Lesson||15-20 Min
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| Activity||15 Min
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| Discussion||5-7 Min
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== Outside Information ==
Outside information is <u><i>anything not</i></u> in your documents in your DBQ.

The following techniques can be used to find outside information stored in your memory.

[[file:outsideinfo.jpg|center|900px|]]

'''Worldly Relationship'''
Relate the document to the World. Explain some similarities and differences, or compare and contrast the time period of the world in the document to the world today.

''Remember, the more outside information the better, no matter how trivial it may seem.''

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Example:

[[File:ChinaGeography.jpg]]

'''DBQ Question:''' What physical features helped to protect China from invasion? 

Answer: The physical features that helped protect China from invasions are mountains and deserts.

Possible Outside information choices:  
* Emperors of China helped build a man-made wall to protect China along with the physical features. (WHO)
* Cultural diffusion also did not occur because China was isolated. (Result/Outcome)
* Trade was limited on the Silk Road because of the mountains and deserts. (Result/Outcomes)
* China's isolationism caused their population to explode. This was a direct result of the limited contact with the outside world and the chance of getting diseases. (Result/Outcome)
* China up until the 21st century was isolated and now participates in the world economy. It is now an emerging world power. (Relate to World Today)
* China's isolation allowed for communism to start and grow. (Result/Outcome)
* The Great Wall of China although a man-made structure also isolated and protected China from outside invasions.(Result/Outcome)

== Classwork & Homework ==

'''Classwork:'''
* [http://www.classroomexplorations.org/wiki/images/5/56/Dbqoutsideinfo2.pdf DBQ Document Practice Packet]
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{{DBQ Essay Documents}}

'''Homework:''' [[Assignments]]