Do now: What is the MOST important event in Mexico’s history we have studied? Write your answer on your entry task form. Entry Task: Objective: SWBAT analyze ancient civilizations by completing a timeline review

President Diaz: hero or villain? Last week, we learned about President Diaz’s 35 year rule. In what ways were Diaz’s changes positive? In what ways were they negative? Pan, o Palo!

1992 Textbook Controversy In Mexico, all children used the same history book, developed by the government (last printing 1970s) In Mexico, all children used the same history book, developed by the government (last printing 1970s) The Minister of Education tried to modernize and create what he called a more balanced view of history The Minister of Education tried to modernize and create what he called a more balanced view of history Mexican citizens were not happy Mexican citizens were not happy

1992 Textbook Controversy What was the issue? massacre of student demonstrators did not mention the government ordered it to happen 2.It overlooked the corruption of President Carlos Salinas (in office while the Minister of Education worked on the textbook) 3.While the Minister of Education didn’t want to portray Diaz as a hero or a villain, protestors thought the revisions watered down the history of the Mexican Revolution.

What do Historians do when accounts of an event disagree? Source – (to determine reliability & bias) Corroborate – Contextualize -

Academic ExpectationsBehavior Expectations Listen and annotate as I read. Consider the author, audience and possible bias (Source it!) Notice the details and word choice used to describe the SAME events (Close Read!) Volume: 0 (unless instructed) Movement: none Participation: -Annotate each source -Complete Q 1-4 for both sources. Hero or Villain reading and W/S

Academic ExpectationsBehavior Expectations Work with your elbow partner First, finish questions 1-4 with each source. Then, answer the questions on the back. We are looking for DEPTH. Try to include your analysis (Your thinking!) Volume: 2 (partner talk) Movement: none Participation: -Every student will complete Q 1-4 for both sources. -Every student answer Q 1-3 on the back -Finished? Go for the bonus! Hero or Villain reading and W/S

Extend your thinking… How might the old and new textbooks differ in interpreting the Spanish conquest? The independence struggle? The presidency of Benito Juárez? The Mexican Revolution? Consider and discuss the reasons for, and ramifications of, the differences.

Wrap-Up Table Share: If there were a single textbook on US History, would that be an issue? How might a topic like the Border Fence between part of US and Mexico be viewed differently? Homework Reminder: 1.Watch the video posted to my teacher website. Answer the questions on this sheet! 2.Due: Thursday, Oct. 1 How We Leave Class 1.Complete Wrap-Up Activity 2.Wait for directions. 3.Everyone helps! 1 person returns materials 1 person turns in all work to the tray Every one else clean up the space, 4.Push in your chair, stand behind it and wait for teacher dismissal