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Monday, April 28, 2014

HWC Day 59 - History of South Asia (Part III)

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Objective:  Examine the religious and philosophical traditions that have shaped the cultures of South Asia.  Evaluate the interpretation of historical events and sources.

Task:  Good afternoon!  As you arrive to class, please get out your tablet, log on to the Moodle, and complete the "South Asia Religions Review."  Use this "quiz" to check your knowledge and understanding of the religions of South Asia.  Next, we'll take a few minutes to discuss the significance of  "India's Sacred Cow."   Finally, we'll finish class with notes on Mughal Empire and the British in India.

Homework:
  • TODAY - "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

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