HWC Day 56 - Religions of South Asia

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Objective:  Examine the religious and philosophical traditions that have shaped the cultures of South Asia.  Use library and Internet resources to gather research.

Task:  Good afternoon!  Today's class will be split into two distinct sections.  For the first portion of class, you'll use the tablets to gather information on the religions of South Asia.  Once you've logged onto your tablet, go to the Moodle and open "South Asia Religions."  Use the resources on this page to take notes on the religions of South Asia (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism,  & Sikhism) and diffused religions to South Asia (Islam & Christianity).  

You'll spend the second half of class in the library researching for you final project.  Please be sure to use your time wisely and ask Ms. Sams if you need any help.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Bring headphones to class!
• TODAY - Historical Question due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, April 24 - "Breaking Free" reading quiz
• Friday, April 25 - Chronology & connections IDs (page 2) due in class 
• Friday, April 25 - HQ Peer comments due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Monday, April 28 - "Sacred Cow" reading discussion
• Tuesday, April 29 - Research sources set #1 due in class
• Tuesday, April 29 - South Asia regional study part D
• Wednesday, April 30 - "Countdown" reading quiz
• Wednesday, April 30 -  South Asia regional study parts B & E
• Thursday, May 1 - South Asia regional study part A
• Monday, May 5 - Research sources set #2 due in class
• Tuesday, May 6 - South Asia current events discussion 
• Tuesday, May 6 - Thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, May 7 - Unit 6 Test
• Thursday, May 8 - Thesis peer comments due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Monday, May 12 - Notecards due in class
• Monday, May 19 - Completed GoogleDoc outline due by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, May 21 - Outline peer comments due in GoogleDoc by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, May 22 - Unit 7 Test
• Thursday, May 29 - Essay Draft due in class
• Friday, May 30 - Draft peer reviews due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, June 5 - Essay final draft due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, June 6 - Unit 8 Test
• Monday, June 9 - Cumulative Map Quiz
• Monday, June 9 - Research presentations due in class
• Friday, June 13 - Final Exam