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Monday, October 7, 2013

HWC Day 29 - Chronology & Connections

Objective:  Identify the contributions of Islamic civilization to world cultures.  Trace the development of culture and society in Southwest Asia and North Africa

Task:  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing the Middle East.  Then, we'll spend next portion of class delving into the Sunni-Shia split and the term "jihad."
After we review the chronology and connections packet, we'll spend some time examining the Arab-Israeli conflict with a map of Israel and the disputed territories.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class discussing Orientalism and the perspectives packet.

Homework:
  • TODAY - Perspectives in History charts due
  • TODAY - Part IV of Regional Study due in class
  • TODAY - Rwanda extra credit due by 3:00
  • Tuesday, October 8 - "Roots of Muslim Rage" reading quiz
  • Wednesday, October 9 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (includes blank Africa map) 
  • Thursday, October 10 - MJH field trip permission slips due
  • Thursday, October 10 - G&D chapter 10 reading quiz (reading notes may be used)
  • Thursday, October 10 - Parts II & III of Regional Study due in class
  • Friday, October 11 - Unit 3 Test
  • Friday, October 18 - Field Trip to Museum of Jewish Heritage
  • Wednesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam

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