1. L1: A Brief History of Russia: 1861-1905 Tan Block Agenda Objective: To understand… 1.Key events in Russian history between 1861 and 1905. 2.The essential experiences of the Russian people during this time. Schedule: 1.Opening Activity & Note Set Up 2.Brainstorm 3.Group work summarizing the top 5- 10 moments in Russian history. Opening Activity Turn in writing portfolio. New website! Homework 1.Read chapter in “The Russian Revolution.” Take notes in three areas: Populism Marxism Events of 1905 and effect on politics Due Monday!!

2. L1: A Brief History of Russia: 1861-1905 Blue Block Agenda Objective: To understand… 1.Key events in Russian history between 1861 and 1905. 2.The essential experiences of the Russian people during this time. Schedule: 1.Opening Activity & Note Set Up 2.Brainstorm 3.Group work summarizing the top 5- 10 moments in Russian history. Opening Activity New Website! Homework 1.Writing portfolio due tomorrow! Don’t forget all of the components! 2.Read chapter in “The Russian Revolution.” Take notes in three areas: Populism Marxism Events of 1905 and effect on politics Due Tomorrow

3. Essential Question: Why was Russia the first nation to have a communist revolution? Given Marxism, why is this paradoxical?

4. Brainstorm: Russian History What do you remember about Russian history?

5. A Brief History of Russia 1861-1905 Our task for today will be to learn about and summarize Russian history from 1861 to 1905 (the pivotal background period for the coming Russian Revolution) To do this you will work with your group and read a brief source describing this period. You will then make a summary sheet of the top 5-10 moments of Russian history during this period. –What do you see as the most important / pivotal experiences during this time?