CPWC Day 41 - French Revolution

Objectives: Investigate the political and social revolutions that emerged beginning in the mid-eighteenth century.

Task:   After you've recorded the daily objective, please get out your extra credit work, your reading notes, and a pencil.  Clear everything else off of your desk in preparation for the reading quiz.  Please turn in the quiz when you've finished and work QUIETLY on your midterm exam study guide.

After the quiz, we'll spend a bit of time reviewing the "Absolutism and Democracy" DBQ.  Be sure that you check and correct your answers.

Next, you'll join three other people to prepare for the French Revolution video guide.  Each person in your group will complete one of the tasks below:

1. Vocabulary
2. Odd numbered questions
3. Even numbered questions
4. Timeline

Listen to the video carefully and be sure to complete your assigned section.  At the end of the video, you'll share your work.  Finally, you'll post a reflection to the "French Revolution Reflection" on the Moodle.

If there is any time remaining at the end of class, please work on your midterm exam study guide.  Please e-mail me with any questions that arise as you study.

Extra Credit Opportunity (up to 20 points):  Watch and take notes on Monday's presidential debate on foreign policy.  Then, type a one-to-two page reflection on the issues discussed in the debate.  Be sure to include your opinion on the issues in your reflection.

Homework:

• Due TODAY - Debate notes/reflection for extra credit
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)

HWC Day 41 - Revolution

Objectives:  Investigate the political and social revolutions that emerged in Europe beginning in the mid-eighteenth century.

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, we'll spend a few minutes reviewing the "Who's Who?" worksheet.   Next, you'll work in groups of four to complete a video guide on the French Revolution.  Each person in the group will complete one of the following tasks while watching the video:

1. Vocabulary
2. Odd numbered questions
3. Even numbered questions
4. Timeline

When the video is over, you'll work with your group to complete the video guide and post to the "French Revolution Reflection" on the Moodle.

Next, you'll read an article about the Industrial Revolution and play a game (both linked on the Moodle) to see how well you would have faired as a cotton entrepreneur.  

If there is any time remaining at the end of class, please work on the Flat Classroom Project or on your mid-term exam study guide.

Please use the "Mid-Term Study Group Forum" on the Moodle or e-mail me with any questions that arise while you study.

Homework:

• TODAY - FCP Tasks - at least 2 new sources posted (with annotations & appropriate tags) to FCP Diigo group and at least 3 new edits (saved with comment AND explained in appropriate discussion thread) made to wiki subtopic 
• Monday, October 29 - Mid-Term Exam Study Group
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam
• Wednesday, October 31 - All FCP wiki edits due (rubric on Moodle & distributed in class 10/23)
• Friday, November 2 - All quarter 1 extra credit due
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)

CPWC Day 40 - Absolutism & Revolution

Objectives:  Investigate the political and social revolutions that emerged in Europe beginning in the mid-eighteenth century.

Task:   After you've recorded the daily objective, please clear your desk of everything except a pen or pencil.  We'll spend the beginning of class completing the map quiz.  When you've finished the quiz, please turn it in to the front of the room and pick up the "Absolutism and Democracy" DBQ.  Please work on this packet while your waiting for your classmates.  If you finish this early, please get out your textbook and work on your reading notes for chapter 14.  Once everyone has finished the quiz, we'll review the significance of the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, and the Columbian Exchange.  Finally, we'll spend the end of class reviewing the "Absolutism and Democracy" DBQ packet.

Extra Credit Opportunity (up to 20 points):  Watch and take notes on Monday's presidential debate on foreign policy.  Then, type a one-to-two page reflection on the issues discussed in the debate.  Be sure to include your opinion on the issues in your reflection.

Homework:

• Friday, October 26 - Chapter 14 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Friday, October 26 - Debate notes/reflection due for extra credit
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)

HWC Day 40 - Enlightenment & Revolution

Objective:   Investigate the political and social revolutions that emerged in Europe beginning in the mid-eighteenth century.

Task:  After you finish recording the daily objective, please get out your computer and your reading notes.  You will use your reading notes to complete the on-line reading quiz and e-mail your results to yourself AND Mrs. Friday.  While you are quietly waiting for your classmates to finish reviewing the documents distributed yesterday and/or work on FCP.  Next we'll spend some time examining the wars of religion that emerged in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries.  Finally, we'll review our "Who's Who" worksheet and review the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment.

Homework:

• Friday, October 26 - FCP Tasks - at least 2 new sources posted (with annotations & appropriate tags) to FCP Diigo group and at least 3 new edits (saved with comment AND explained in appropriate discussion thread) made to wiki subtopic 
• Friday, October 26- Industrial Revolution readings ("Sybil" & "Communist Manifesto")
• Monday, October 29 - Mid-Term Exam Study Group
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam
• Wednesday, October 31 - All FCP wiki edits due (rubric on Moodle & distributed in class 10/23)
• Friday, November 2 - All quarter 1 extra credit due
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)

CPWC Day 39 - Reformation, Absolutism, & Democracy

Objectives:  Identify and label countries, cities, bodies of water, and major geographic features of Europe.  Describe the religious impact of man's changing conception of the universe and his place within it.

Task:   After you've finished recording the daily objective, please pick up the Europe capitals review.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class to review for tomorrow's map quiz.  Next, we'll finish watching The Protestant Reformation video.  Then, we'll spend a few minutes checking the last two sections of the history investigation from Monday.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class working on a DBQ examining the competing ideals of absolutism and democracy that emerged during eighteenth century.

Extra Credit Opportunity (up to 20 points):  Watch and take notes on Monday's presidential debate on foreign policy.  Then, type a one-to-two page reflection on the issues discussed in the debate.  Be sure to include your opinion on the issues in your reflection.

Homework:

• Due TODAY by 3:30 - Heritage of Europe worksheet due
• Thursday, October 25 - Unit 4 map quiz (see study hints on Moodle)
• Friday, October 26 - Chapter 14 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Friday, October 26 - Debate notes/reflection due for extra credit
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)

HWC Day 39 - Absolutism & Enligtenment

Objectives:   Describe the religious impact of man's changing conception of the universe and his place within the universe.  Investigate the political and social revolutions that emerged in Europe beginning in the mid-eighteenth century.

Task:  After you've recorded our daily objectives, please clear your desk of everything except a pen or pencil in preparation for the map quiz.  After you finish the quiz, please turn it in at the front of the room and pick up the primary documents.  Please read these documents while you're waiting for your classmates to finish the quiz.  After the quiz, we'll finish our review of the Protestant Reformation packet.  Then, we'll use the absolutism and Enlightenment packet to identify the signature accomplishments of individuals from the age of absolutism and the Enlightenment.

Homework:

• Thursday, October 25 - Chapter 8 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Thursday, October 25 - "Political Transformations" rdg.
• Friday, October 26 - FCP Tasks - at least 2 new sources posted (with annotations & appropriate tags) to FCP Diigo group and at least 3 new edits (saved with comment AND explained in appropriate discussion thread) made to wiki subtopic 
• Friday, October 26- Industrial Revolution readings ("Sybil" & "Communist Manifesto")
• Monday, October 29 - Mid-Term Exam Study Group
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam
• Wednesday, October 31 - All FCP wiki edits due (rubric on Moodle & distributed in class 10/23)
• Friday, November 2 - All quarter 1 extra credit due
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)

CPWC Day 38 - Reformation

Objectives:  Identify and label countries, cities, bodies of water, and major geographic features of Europe.  Describe the religious impact of man's changing conception of the universe and his place within it.

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, please get out your materials from the Europe geography stations activity and clear your desks of everything else except a pen or a pencil.  We'll spend the first 20 minutes of class using the stations materials to complete a stations checksheet.  When you've finished the checksheet, please bring your paper up front and pick up the mid-term exam study guide and the Protestant Reformation video guide.  I'll spend a few minutes explaining the format and significance of the mid-term exam.  Finally, the remainder of class will be used to view The Protestant Reformation.

Extra Credit Opportunity (up to 20 points):  Watch and take notes on last night's presidential debate on foreign policy.  Then, type a one-to-two page reflection on the issues discussed in the debate.  Be sure to include your opinion on the issues in your reflection.

Homework:

• Tuesday, October 23 - Europe physical maps due
• Tuesday, October 23 - Geography skills packet due
• Tuesday, October 23 - Finish assigned questions on "History Investigation"
• Wednesday, October 24 -Heritage of Europe worksheet due
• Thursday, October 25 - Unit 4 map quiz (see study hints on Moodle)
• Friday, October 26 - Chapter 14 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Friday, October 26 - Debate notes/reflection due for extra credit
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)

HWC Day 38 - Reformation, Absolutism, & Enlightenment

Objectives:  Evaluate the social, cultural, and political changes of Europe between 1400 and 1750.  Describe the religious impact of man's changing conception of the universe and his place within the universe.

Task:  After you've recorded our daily objectives, please pick up a mid-term exam study guide and the FCP wiki rubric from the front of the room.  Before forging ahead with our studies of Europe, I'll briefly describe the format & significance of the mid-term exam.  Next, we'll stretch our legs as we review our Europe capitals in preparation for tomorrow's quiz.  Then, we'll finish reviewing the Protestant Reformation packet.  Finally, we'll use the absolutism and Enlightenment packet to identify the signature accomplishments of individuals from the age of absolutism and the Enlightenment.

Homework:

• Wednesday, October 24 - Unit 4 map quiz (study hints posted on Moodle)
• Thursday, October 25 - Chapter 8 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Thursday, October 25 - "Political Transformations" rdg.
• Friday, October 26 - FCP Tasks - at least 2 new sources posted (with annotations & appropriate tags) to FCP Diigo group and at least 3 new edits (saved with comment AND explained in appropriate discussion thread) made to wiki subtopic 
• Friday, October 26- Industrial Revolution readings ("Sybil" & "Communist Manifesto")
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam
• Wednesday, October 31 - All FCP wiki edits due (rubric on Moodle & distributed in class 10/23)
• Friday, November 2 - All quarter 1 extra credit due
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)

CPWC Day 37 - Renaissance

Objective:  Evaluate the social, cultural, and political changes of Europe between 1400 and 1750. Analyze the process and impact of overseas expansion.

Task: After you've recorded the daily objective, please complete the Chunnel worksheet.  We'll spend a few minutes discussion the significance of the Chunnel before moving on to our examination of the Renaissance.  As a large group, we'll complete the following activities:

1. The Spirit of the Renaissance (use ABC-Clio for definitions & see images on Moodle)
2. The Printing Press: The Importance of Movable Type (see video embedded on Moodle)
3. The Scientific Revolution  (use Gale Biography in Context)
4. Exploration & Exchange (use image on Moodle)

If there is any time left at the end of class, you will work on your geography stations work OR the Heritage of Europe worksheet.

Extra Credit Opportunity (up to 20 points):  Watch and take notes on tonight's presidential debate on foreign policy.  Then, type a one-to-two page reflection on the issues discussed in the debate.  Be sure to include your opinion on the issues in your reflection.

Homework:

• Tuesday, October 23 - Europe physical maps due
• Tuesday, October 23 - Geography skills packet due
• Tuesday, October 23 - Finish assigned questions on "History Investigation"
• Wednesday, October 24 -Heritage of Europe worksheet due
• Thursday, October 25 - Unit 4 map quiz (see study hints on Moodle)
• Friday, October 26 - Chapter 14 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Friday, October 26 - Debate notes/reflection due for extra credit
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)

HWC Day 37 - Reformation

Objectives:  Evaluate the social, cultural, and political changes of Europe between 1400-1750.  Describe how man's changing conception of his place in the universe impacted religion.

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objectives, please get out, read, and answer the questions on the Machiavelli handout.  Once we've discussed Machiavelli and reviewed the Italian Renaissance, we'll finish watching the Money & Power clip.  You'll then use your notes to write a reflection on our class blog (http://jlfriday-hwc-fall2012.blogspot.com/2012/10/money-power-reflection.html).  We'll spend the remainder of class reviewing the Protestant Reformation packet.

Homework:

• Tuesday, October 23 - Absolutism chart (packet & directions on Moodle)
• Wednesday, October 24 - Unit 4 map quiz (study hints posted on Moodle)
• Thursday, October 25 - Chapter 8 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Thursday, October 25 - "Political Transformations" rdg.
• Friday, October 26 - FCP Tasks - at least 2 new sources posted (with annotations & appropriate tags) to FCP Diigo group and at least 3 new edits (saved with comment AND explained in appropriate discussion thread) made to wiki subtopic 
• Friday, October 26- Industrial Revolution readings ("Sybil" & "Communist Manifesto")
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam
• Wednesday, October 31 - All FCP wiki edits due (rubric posted on Moodle)
• Friday, November 2 - All quarter 1 extra credit due
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)

CPWC Day 36 - Culture & History

Objective:  Evaluate the social, cultural, and political changes of Europe between 1400 and 1750.

Task: After you've recorded the daily objective, please get out your chapter 12 reading notes for the reading quiz.  When you've finished the quiz, please turn in your quiz and work on your geography station work from yesterday.  After everyone has turned in the quiz, we'll spend a few minutes labeling the former Soviet republics in Europe, Scandinavia, United Kingdom, and the former Yugoslavia. Finally, you'll get your computer out of the cart and read the Europe heritage map (linked on Moodle).

Homework:

• TODAY - Signed grade reports due by 3:00 today
• Tuesday, October 23 - Europe physical maps due
• Tuesday, October 23 - Geography skills packet due
• Wednesday, October 24 -Heritage of Europe worksheet due
• Thursday, October 25 - Unit 4 map quiz (see study hints on Moodle)
• Friday, October 26 - Chapter 14 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)

HWC Day 36 - Renaissance

Objective:  Evaluate the social, cultural, and political changes of Europe between 1400-1750.

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, please clear your desks of everything except a pen or a pencil.  To review the Italian Renaissance, we'll play vocab footloose and review the questions.  Then, we'll read an excerpt from Machiavelli's The Prince.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class watching an excerpt from a video, Money & Power.

Homework:

• Saturday, October 20 by midnight - FCP Tasks - name added to topic wiki as author, at least 2 sources posted (with annotations & appropriate tags) to FCP Diigo group, and at least 2 posts to wiki subtopic discussion thread
• Monday, October 22 - Protestant Reformation packet due (teacher notes on Moodle)
• Tuesday, October 23 - Absolutism chart (packet & directions on Moodle)
• Wednesday, October 24 - Unit 4 map quiz (study hints posted on Moodle)
• Thursday, October 25 - Chapter 8 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Thursday, October 25 - "Political Transformations" rdg.
• Friday, October 26 - FCP Tasks - at least 2 new sources posted (with annotations & appropriate tags) to FCP Diigo group and at least 3 new edits (saved with comment AND explained in appropriate discussion thread) made to wiki subtopic 
• Friday, October 26- Industrial Revolution readings ("Sybil" & "Communist Manifesto")
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam
• Wednesday, October 31 - All FCP wiki edits due
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)

CPWC Day 35 - Europe Geography

Objective: Identify and locate countries, capitals, bodies of water and physical features of Europe.

Task:  While you're recording the daily objective, I'll collect your Europe maps.  Then, you'll clear your desk so we can go over the unit 3 test.  Then, we'll split into groups to complete the a series of stations examining the geography of Europe.

• Station #1 - Europe map practice
• Station #2 - Geography Skills packet
• Station #3 - Physical Geography #1 (Western Europe & Mediterranean Europe)
• Station #4 - Physical Geography #2 (Eastern Europe & Northern Europe)
• Station #5 - Country Comparisons

Homework:

• TODAY - Signed grade reports (by 3:00 for 5 extra credit points)
• Friday, October 19 - Chapter 12 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Friday, October 19 - Signed grade reports due
• Monday, October 22 - Europe physical maps due
• Monday, October 22 - Geography skills packet due
• Thursday, October 25 - Unit 4 map quiz (study hints posted on Moodle)
• Friday, October 26 - Chapter 14 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)

HWC Day 35 - Mid East News & Europe Geography

Objectives:  Discuss the causes and outcomes of the Arab Spring.   Identify and label countries, cities, bodies of water and major geographic features of Europe.

Task:  After you've recorded our daily objective, we'll discuss the unit 3 test.  Then, we'll form a discussion circle to examine current events in the Middle East.  The last portion of class will be dedicated to discussing and reviewing the Europe map.

Homework:

• Friday, October 19 - Italian Renaissance packet due (readings as PDF's on Moodle)
• Saturday, October 20 by midnight - FCP Tasks - name added to topic wiki as author, at least 2 sources posted (with annotations & appropriate tags) to FCP Diigo group, and at least 2 posts to wiki subtopic discussion thread
• Monday, October 22 - Protestant Reformation packet due (teacher notes on Moodle)
• Tuesday, October 23 - Absolutism chart (packet & directions on Moodle)
• Wednesday, October 24 - Unit 4 map quiz (study hints posted on Moodle)
• Thursday, October 25 - Chapter 8 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Thursday, October 25 - "Political Transformations" rdg.
• Friday, October 26 - FCP Tasks - at least 2 new sources posted (with annotations & appropriate tags) to FCP Diigo group and at least 2 new edits made to wiki subtopic
• Friday, October 26- Industrial Revolution readings ("Sybil" & "Communist Manifesto")
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)

CPWC Day 34B - Rwanda Genocide

NOTE:  Due to PSAT, the period 3-4 CPWC class does not meet today.

Objective:  Evaluate the agency of various groups in the Rwandan genocide.

Task:  Today, we're going to examine the genocide in Rwanda.  We'll start with a brief overview of the recent history of Rwanda.  Then, we'll watch select scenes from the film Hotel Rwanda.  Finally, we'll end class with a discussion on the different forms of collaboration and resistance that emerged during this time.

Homework:

• Thursday, October 18 - Europe political map due
• Thursday, October 18 - Signed grade reports (for 5 extra credit points)
• Friday, October 19 - Chapter 12 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Friday, October 19 - Signed grade reports due
• Monday, October 22 - Europe physical maps due
• Thursday, October 25 - Unit 4 map quiz
• Friday, October 26 - Chapter 14 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam

CPWC Day 34 - Unit 3 Test

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of unit 3 content.

Task:  Today's primary task is to complete the unit 3 test.  Please make sure that you write your name on all portions of the exam and that you check your answers before handing in your test.  When you finish the test, please hand in your work to Mrs. Friday, get your printed grade report, and pick up the Europe maps.  Use the remainder of class to work on your Europe map or begin reading chapter 12 for Friday's reading quiz.

Homework:

• Wednesday, October 17 - PSAT (room assignments posted in main lobby)
• Wednesday, October 17 - Signed grade reports (for 10 extra credit points)
• Thursday, October 18 - Europe political map due
• Thursday, October 18 - Signed grade reports (for 5 extra credit points)
• Friday, October 19 - Chapter 12 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Friday, October 19 - Signed grade reports due
• Monday, October 22 - Europe physical maps due
• Thursday, October 25 - Unit 4 map quiz
• Friday, October 26 - Chapter 14 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 34 - Assessment & FCP DIigo

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of unit 3 content.  Begin bookmarking and tagging to the FCP Diigo group.

Task:   We'll spend the majority class completing the unit 3 test.  For the first part of the test, you'll work alone for 30 minutes.  Then you will have the opportunity to conference with 3 other students for   5 minutes each.  Then, you'll turn in the objective portion of the test and work on the short answer questions. When you've finished and turned in the test, you'll pick up the homework for unit 4.

How to Use Diigo for FCP:
1.  Request to join the FCP Diigo group.  In the comment box, state that you are part of FCP12-2 with Mrs. Friday from SVHS.

2.  Once you are part of Diigo group, you should begin saving relevant sources to the group.  All bookmarks must be tagged AND annotated.  Further, be sure to follow the tagging standards for FCP.  If you need further help, refer to the Diigo help for the project.

Homework:

• Wednesday, October 17 - PSAT (room assignments posted in main lobby)
• Thursday, October 18 - Europe maps due
• Friday, October 19 - FCP Tasks - name added to topic wiki as author, at least 2 sources posted (with annotations & appropriate tags) to FCP Diigo group, and at least 1 edit to wiki subtopic
• Friday, October 19 - Italian Renaissance packet due (readings as PDF's on Moodle)
• Monday, October 22 - Protestant Reformation packet due (teacher notes on Moodle)
• Tuesday, October 23 - Absolutism chart (packet & directions on Moodle)
• Wednesday, October 24 - Unit 4 map quiz
• Thursday, October 25 - Chapter 8 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Thursday, October 25 - "Political Transformations" rdg.
• Friday, October 26 - FCP Tasks - at least 2 new sources posted (with annotations & appropriate tags) to FCP Diigo group and at least 2 new edits made to wiki subtopic
• Friday, October 26- Industrial Revolution readings ("Sybil" & "Communist Manifesto")
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam

CPWC Day 33 - Mid-East Wrap-Up

Objective:  Determine how imperialism, nationalism, and globalization has impacted society, particularly the role of women, throughout Southwest Asia, North Africa, and Central Asia

Task:  After you've recorded our daily objectives, we'll begin a very busy class period. First, we'll review the  "Islamic Contributions to Civilization" DBQ and discuss how this fits into our understanding of Islam.  Then, we'll continue our examination of Islam with discussion of "From Tunis to Tehran" and the controversy surrounding veiling (see video below).  Finally, we'll spend some time reviewing "The Country That Isn't" to examine the unique, and often difficult, position of stateless peoples.


Homework:

• TODAY - Thank you letter (extra credit) due by 3:00
• Tuesday, October 16 - Bring textbook to class
• Tuesday, October 16 - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, October 17 - PSAT
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 33 - MidEast Wrap-Up & FCP Wiki Instructions

Objectives: Discuss changes and continuities in Middle Eastern societies.  Navigate the FCP12-2 wiki to facilitate collaborative research.

Task: We'll begin class with an introduction to the FCP12-2 wiki (see directions below). Then we'll spend the remainder of class in a discussion circle to wrap up the unit on Southwest Asia, North Africa, and Central Asia.

How to Edit the FCP12-2 Wiki:
IMPORTANT:  ANY edit must be "Saved with Comment."  Further, EVERY edit to the wiki MUST be accompanied by a post & explanation on the discussion threads.  Be sure to make use of the expert advisor and to pay attention to the work of your group members.

1.  Go to FCP12-2 project wiki and sign in.  Read through the "Welcome" on the homepage.

2.  Identify your placement on Team Grid A "Student Teams"

3.  Click on your group topic.  Read the "Overview" of your topic.

4.  Then, once you're on your topic page click on "Team A."   Scroll down to the bottom of your topic page and add your name to the author list.  Link your name to your personal FCP Ning page.

5.  Go to your sub-topic (A-F) and read the topic assignment (in italics).  When you are ready to contribute to the wiki, you will click on "edit" for your subtopic and post your research BELOW the italics in your subtopic.  For EVERY post that is made, you MUST "Save with Comment" and BRIEFLY explain (1 sentence) the change you made to the wiki.  Then, you MUST go to the discussion thread for TOPIC WIKI for your topic and explain what you've done, why you've done it, and what questions you have.  If you are still confused, the following video on wiki editing procedures may be useful: http://projecthelp.wikispaces.com/Wiki+Editing+Tips

Wiki editing step 5A

Wiki editing step 5B

Wiki editing step 5C

Wiki editing step 5D

6.  Be sure to cite all information that you post to the wiki.  Follow the citation instructions of the Project Help wiki.  I will be checking the wiki history and your work on the wiki will be evaluated according to the provided rubric.

Homework:

• TODAY - "From Tunis to Tehran" reading due
• TODAY - Thank you letter (extra credit) due
• Tuesday, October 16 - Unit 3 Test (check e-mail test details and Moodle for study hints)
• Wednesday, October 17 - PSAT (room assignments posted in pond lobby)
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam

CPWC Day 32 - Guest Speaker

Objective:  Listen to a presentation on Korean culture and education.

Task:  At the beginning of class, we'll check for completion of your homework ("The Country that Isn't" and "Islamic Contributions to Civilization").  Then we'll listen to a presentation from Mrs. Moses on Korean culture and education.

Homework:

• Monday, October 15 - "From Tunis to Tehran, the Great Veil Debate" article/questions due
• Monday, October 15 - Thank you letter (extra credit) due
• Tuesday, October 16 - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, October 17 - PSAT
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 32 - Nationalism in Middle East & Guest Speaker

Objectives: Examine the rise of Arab nationalism and conflict in the Middle East. Listen to a presentation on Korean culture and education.

Task: Class will begin with a brief lecture on Arab nationalism and conflict in the Middle East.  Then, we'll join with Mrs. Kozel's class to listen to a presentation on Korea from a guest speaker.

Homework:

• Friday, October 12 - Comments to all FCP team members on Ning
• Monday, October 15 - Arab Spring discussion circle (post at least 3 relevant bookmarks, with annotations, to the "HWC Fall 2012" Diigo group - see email from 10/2/12 for further details)
• Monday, October 15 - "From Tunis to Tehran" reading due
• Monday, October 15 - Thank you letter (extra credit) due
• Tuesday, October 16 - Unit 3 Test (check e-mail test details and Moodle for study hints)
• Wednesday, October 17 - PSAT 
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam

CPWC Day 31 - Arab-Israeli Conflict & Kurds

Objectives:  Examine the course and international implications of the Arab-Israeli conflict.  Explore the struggles of the Kurds as a stateless people.

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective we'll work collaboratively to read about and report on the Arab-Israeli conflict.  Then, we'll spend a little time looking at the status of the Kurds in Southwest Asia.  Finally, we'll end class with a series of documents to examine the contributions of Islamic civilization in areas of art, architectures, astronomy, math, medicine, and science.

Homework:

• Friday, October 12 - "The Country that Isn't" worksheet & "Islamic Contributions to Civilization" worksheet
• Monday, October 15 - "From Tunis to Tehran, the Great Veil Debate" article/questions due
• Tuesday, October 16 - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, October 17 - PSAT
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 31 - Imperialism, Nationalism, & Independence

Objectives: Examine the rise of Arab nationalism and conflict in the Middle East.

Task: After a short review, we will spend a few minutes creating and examining a map of the Middle East. Afterwards, we will spend the majority of class taking notes and discussing the rise of Arab nationalism and the causes of conflict in the Middle East.

Homework:

• Thursday, October 11 - Parts II & III of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Friday, October 12 - "From Tunis to Tehran" reading due
• Friday, October 12 - Comments to all FCP team members on Ning
• Monday, October 15 - Arab Spring discussion circle (post at least 3 relevant bookmarks, with annotations, to the "HWC Fall 2012" Diigo group - see email from 10/2/12 for further details)
• Tuesday, October 16 - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, October 17 - PSAT 
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam

CPWC Day 30 - Rise of Nationalism

Objective:  Identify causes and effects of the Armenian Genocide.  Examine the rise of Arab Nationalism and conflict in the Middle East.

Task:  After copying the daily objective, clear your desk of everything except for your chapter 23 reading notes and a pencil. Following the reading quiz, we will finish view the video "The Armenian Genocide" and review the video guide. Finally, we will take notes on the rise of Arab nationalism and conflict in the Middle East.

Homework:

• Monday, October 15 - "From Tunis to Tehran, the Great Veil Debate" article/questions due
• Tuesday, October 16 - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, October 17 - PSAT
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 30 - Chronology & Nationalism

Objective: To identify the causes and effects of the fall of the Ottoman Empire and the Armenian Genocide. To analyze the emergence of Arab Nationalism, Zionism, and conflict in the Middle East.

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, we will join the FCP12-2 project wiki. Next, we will conclude our notes on the Ottoman Empire and review Part I of the Regional Study. Finally, we will examine the rise of Arab Nationalism and the Arab-Israeli Conflict in the Middle East.

Homework:

• Due by 3:00 TODAY- Perspectives in History packet
• Due by 3:00 TODAY - Part IV of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Thursday, October 11 - Parts II & III of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Thursday, October 11 - "Symbolizing Roles" reading due
• Friday, October 12 - Comments to all FCP team members on Ning
• Monday, October 15 - Arab Spring discussion circle (post at least 3 relevant bookmarks, with annotations, to the "HWC Fall 2012" Diigo group - see email from 10/2/12 for further details)
• Tuesday, October 16 - FCP Meet & Greet
• Thursday, October 18 - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, October 17 - PSAT
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam

CPWC Day 29 - Maps & Sectarianism

Objectives:  Assess knowledge and understanding of North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia map.  Examine the reasons for and results of the Sunni-Shia split.

Task:   We'll begin class with the map quiz.  When you've finished with the quiz, you will get out your textbook to read and review for tomorrow's reading quiz.  After all students have completed the quiz, we'll investigate the division of Islam after Muhammad's death by listening to "Partisans of Ali: The Origins of the Shia-Sunni Split."  As we listen, we'll fill out a note sheet and Venn diagram to compare the two branches of Islam.  Then, we'll examine the term "jihad."  Finally, if any time remains, you'll work on the GoogleMap current events.

Homework:

• TODAY - 2 new current events posts to GoogleMap AND filled out on "Current Events Awareness Check" form by 4:00
• Wednesday, October 10 - Chapter 23 Reading Quiz (you may use reading notes for quiz)
• Tuesday, October 16 - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, October 17 - PSAT
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 29 - Maps, Chronology, & Wiki

Objectives:  Assess knowledge and understanding of Southwest Asia, North Africa, and Central Asia map.  Create a timeline to mark significant developments in the region.

Task:  We'll begin class with the unit 3 map quiz.  After the quiz, we'll spend a few minutes joining the FCP wikis(http://www.flatclassroomproject.org/ and http://fcp12-2.flatclassroomproject.org/) and identifying our research assignments.  Then, we'll spend the remainder of class reviewing the chronology and connections packet.

FCP Reading & Using the Wiki:

Homework:

• Wednesday, October 10 - Perspectives in History packet
• Wednesday October 10 - Part IV of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Thursday, October 11 - Parts II & III of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Thursday, October 11 - "Symbolizing Roles" reading due
• Friday, October 12 - Comments to all FCP team members on Ning
• Monday, October 15 - Arab Spring discussion circle (post at least 3 relevant bookmarks, with annotations, to the "HWC Fall 2012" Diigo group - see email from 10/2/12 for further details)
• Tuesday, October 16 - FCP Meet & Greet
• Thursday, October 18 - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, October 17 - PSAT
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam

CPWC Day 28 - Ottoman Rule & Current Events

Objectives: Identify relevant news stories to post and summarize on our GoogleMap.  Examine the causes of the decline of the Ottoman Empire and the causes and effects of the Armenian Genocide.

Task: After you record our daily objective, we'll spend the first portion of class working on our current events GoogleMap.  Then we'll finish our examination of the Ottoman Empire and an examination of the Armenian genocide.


Homework:

• Tuesday, October 9 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (study hints posted on Moodle)
• Tuesday, October 9 - 2 new current events posts to GoogleMap AND filled out on "Current Events Awareness Check" form by 3:00
• Wednesday, October 10 - Chapter 23 Reading Quiz (you may use reading notes for quiz)
• Tuesday, October 16 - Unit 3 Test
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 28 - Expansion of Islam

Objectives:  Assess knowledge and understanding of Bernard Lewis's "Roots of Muslim Rage."  Identify key components of the major monotheistic religions that emerged in Southwest Asia.  Examine the rise, rule, and significance of the Ottoman Empire.  

Task:  After you've recorded your daily objectives, please clear your desks and get out a pencil for the "Roots of Muslim Rage" reading quiz.  Once all quizzes have been collected, we'll finish our notes on monotheism.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class examining the Ottoman Empire.

Homework:

• Tuesday, October 9 - Chronology & Connections packet
• Tuesday, October 9 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (includes Africa map without a word bank) - see Moodle for study hints
• Wednesday, October 10 - Perspectives in History packet
• Wednesday October 10 - Part IV of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Thursday, October 11 - Parts II & III of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Thursday, October 11 - "Symbolizing Roles" reading due
• Monday, October 15 - Arab Spring discussion circle (post at least 3 relevant bookmarks, with annotations, to the "HWC Fall 2012" Diigo group - see email from 10/2/12 for further details)
• Tuesday, October 16 - Unit 3 Test
• Tuesday, October 16 - FCP Meet & Greet
• Wednesday, October 17 - PSAT
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam

CPWC Day 27 - Islamic Expansion

Objectives:  Locate countries, bodies of water, and physical features on  maps of the Middle East. Examine the Ottoman Empire's place in history and reasons for its expansion and success.

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objectives, we'll begin class with a game to review the maps of North Africa and Southwest Asia.  Then, we'll get the computers out and complete a directered research activity on the success and strength of the Ottoman Empire.  Finally, we'll end class with a lecture/discussion on the Ottoman Empire. 

Homework:

• Friday, October 5 - Central Asia Maps due
• Tuesday, October 9 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Wednesday, October 10 - Chapter 23 Reading Quiz (you may use reading notes for quiz)
• Tuesday, October 16 - Unit 3 Test
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 27 - Monotheism (Part III)

Objectives:  Describe religious, political, and economic significance of the Hajj. Identify key components of Judaism and Christianity.

Task: After you finish recording our daily objectives, we'll take a few minutes to finish watching and to discuss Inside Mecca.  Next, we'll spend some class time working on a chart to compare Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.  Finally, the remainder of class will be used to review "Roots of Muslim Rage" and to practice our maps.

Homework:

• Friday, October 5 - "Roots of Muslim Rage" reading quiz
• Tuesday, October 9 - Chronology & Connections packet
• Tuesday, October 9 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (includes Africa map without a word bank)
• Wednesday, October 10 - Perspectives in History packet
• Wednesday October 10 - Part IV of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Thursday, October 11 - Parts II & III of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Thursday, October 11 - "Symbolizing Roles" reading due
• Monday, October 15 - Arab Spring discussion circle (post at least 3 relevant bookmarks, with annotations, to the "HWC Fall 2012" Diigo group - see email from 10/2/12 for further details)
• Tuesday, October 16 - Unit 3 Test
• Tuesday, October 16 - FCP Meet & Greet
• Wednesday, October 17 - PSAT
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam

CPWC Day 26 - Monotheism (Part III)

Objective: Describe the religious, political, and economic significance of the Hajj.  Identify and locate countries, bodies of water, and physical features of North Africa and Southwest Asia.

Task:  Please get out your Southwest Asia maps before you begin to record our daily objective.  As you record the objective, your homework will be checked for completion.  In period 3/4,  we'll take the reading quiz on chapter 21.  Then we'll finish viewing, discuss, and collect video guides for Inside Mecca.  Finally, we'll use the remainder of class to review our maps.

Homework:

• Friday, October 5 - Central Asia Maps due
• Tuesday, October 9 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Tuesday, October 16 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 26 - Monotheism (cont.)

Objective: Identify key components of Islam.  Describe the religious, political, and economic significance of the Hajj.

Task: After you've recorded our daily objective, we'll continue discussing the monotheistic religions that emerged in Southwest Asia.  Then, we'll watch portions of a video about the hajj entitled Inside Mecca.  Finally, we'll end class with a map review game.


Homework:

• Thursday, October 4 - Part I of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Friday, October 5 - "Roots of Muslim Rage" reading quiz
• Tuesday, October 9 - Chronology & Connections packet
• Tuesday, October 9 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (includes Africa map without a word bank)
• Wednesday, October 10 - Perspectives in History packet
• Wednesday October 10 - Part IV of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Thursday, October 11 - Parts II & III of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Thursday, October 11 - "Symbolizing Roles" reading due
• Monday, October 15 - Arab Spring discussion circle (post at least 3 relevant bookmarks, with annotations, to the "HWC Fall 2012" Diigo group - see email from 10/2/12 for further details)
• Tuesday, October 16 - Unit 3 Test
• Tuesday, October 16 - FCP Meet & Greet
• Wednesday, October 17 - PSAT

CPWC Day 25 - Monotheism (cont.)

Objective:  Identify key components of the monotheistic religions that emerged in Southwest Asia.  Describe the religious, political, and economic significance of the Hajj.

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, please get out your chapter 21 reading notes.  We'll begin class with a short reading quiz to check completion and comprehension of chapter 21.  Then, we'll continue our notes on the monotheistic religions that emerged in Southwest Asia, focusing specifically on Islam.  Finally, we'll end class with an exploration of the hajj by viewing, Inside Mecca.

Homework:

• Wednesday, October 3 - Southwest Asia Maps due
• Friday, October 5 - Central Asia Maps due
• Tuesday, October 9 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Tuesday, October 16 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 25 - Geography & Monotheism

Objectives:  Explain the ways in which geography, resources, and cultural heritage have shaped the region.  Identify key components of the monotheistic religions that emerged in Southwest Asia.

Task:  After you've recorded our daily objective, we'll review our geography stations from yesterday.

Then we'll spend some time examining the roots of monotheism in Southwest Asia with a directed research activity on the Moodle.

Tech Refresh:  Posting a Bookmark to "HWC Fall 2012"  Diigo Group
Step 1: Find a relavent news story or website.  For this unit focus on the "Arab Spring" and the changes occurring in North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia as various groups compete for power & control.  Some search terms may include (but are not limited to): democracy in Egypt, conflict in Syria, Israeli & Iranian posturing, civil war in Yemen, Bahrain protests, democracy in Tunisia.

For example,  I found the document below using GoogleSearch for "women's rights in Saudi Arabia."

Step 2:  After finding a relevant source, bookmark to the "HWC Fall 2012" Diigo group with an annotation.

Homework:

• Wednesday, October 3 - Unit 3 Map packet due
• Thursday, October 4 - Part I of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Friday, October 5 - "Roots of Muslim Rage" reading quiz
• Tuesday, October 9 - Chronology & Connections packet
• Tuesday, October 9 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (includes Africa map without a word bank)
• Wednesday, October 10 - Perspectives in History packet
• Wednesday October 10 - Part IV of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Thursday, October 11 - Parts II & III of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Thursday, October 11 - "Symbolizing Roles" reading due
• Monday, October 15 - Arab Spring discussion circle (post at least 3 relevant bookmarks, with annotations, to the "HWC Fall 2012" Diigo group)
• Tuesday, October 16 - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, October 17 - PSAT

CPWC Day 24 - Geography & Monotheism

Objectives:  Examine the effect of geography, resources, and early history of Southwest Asia, North Africa, and Central Asia.  Compare and contrast key components of the monotheistic religions that emerged in Southwest Asia.

Task:  As you prepare to record the daily objective, please get out your North Africa map and your stations packet.  After you've recorded the daily objective and homework has been checked for completion, we'll review the stations packet to identify key geographic and cultural trends in Southwest Asia and North Africa.  Next, we'll begin our examination of the emergence of monotheism in Southwest Asia with a flow chart illustrating the creation story of the Abrahamic religions and a chart comparing Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Homework:

• Tuesday, October 2 - Chapter 21 Reading Quiz (may use reading notes)
• Wednesday, October 3 - Southwest Asia Maps due
• Friday, October 5 - Central Asia Maps due
• Tuesday, October 9 - Unit 3 Map quiz

HWC Day 24 - Geography & Culture Stations

Objectives:  Investigate the physical geography, cultural geography, and climate of Southwest Asia and North Africa.  Explain the ways in which geography, resources, and cultural heritage have shaped the region.

Task:  After you've recorded our daily objective, we'll spend some time brainstorming and discussing our existing knowledge of Southwest Asia, Central Asia, and North Africa.  The rest of the class will be used to work through stations on the geography and culture of the region.



Homework:

• Wednesday, October 3 - Unit 3 Map packet due
• Thursday, October 4 - Part I of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Friday, October 5 - "Roots of Muslim Rage" reading quiz
• Tuesday, October 9 - Chronology & Connections packet
• Tuesday, October 9 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (includes Africa map without a word bank)
• Wednesday, October 10 - Perspectives in History packet
• Wednesday October 10 - Part IV of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Thursday, October 11 - Parts II & III of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Thursday, October 11 - "Symbolizing Roles" reading due
• Monday, October 15 - Arab Spring discussion circle (post at least 3 relevant bookmarks, with annotations, to the "HWC Fall 2012" Diigo group)
• Tuesday, October 16 - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, October 17 - PSAT