HWC Day 80 - Slavery & Revolution in Latin America

Objective:  Investigate slavery & revolution in Latin America.

Task: Welcome back!  I hope you rested over weekend so that you're ready for our last stretch before summer break.  When you arrive to class, please open up "Slavery & Revolution in Latin America."  We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing your work from the weekend.  Then, download "Egalite for All" to complete during the film.  If there is any time remaining, please work on your upcoming assignments.

Homework:

• TODAY - Slavery & Revolution in Latin America due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - Neoliberalism reading quiz
• Thursday, June 2 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due by 8:00 am
• Thursday, June 2 - Unit 8 PDP due
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 PDC due
• Wednesday, June 8 - Unit 8 SJS due
• Friday, June 10 - Final Exam (9:15-10:45 am)

Soc Day 80 - Code-Switching

Objective:  Examine race & ethnicity as a sociological construct.

Task:  Today we'll continue examine race and ethnicity with an investigation of code-switching.  Although this topic was referred to in "American Promise," over the next two days we'll delve more deeply into this issue.  Please go to Schoology and read the two articles on code-switching in preparation for our discussion.

Reminder:

• ASAP - Submit "American Promise" viewing guide

Media Day 75 - The Role of Social Media in Elections

Objective: Investigate the role of the media in the American political process.

Task:  Welcome back!  I hope you had a restful weekend are ready to finish up our last stretch before summer.  When you arrive to class, please go to "What is the Role of Social Media in Elections" and download "Social Media Viewing Guide."  You'll follow the directions in Schoology to complete the viewing guide.  This work must be completed and submitted to the assignment dropbox by 3:00 pm on on Thursday, June 2.

Due Date:

• Thursday, June 2 - What is the Role of Social Media in Elections? due by 3:00 pm

CPWC Day 78 - Slavery & Revolution in Latin America

Objective:  Examine slavery & revolution in Latin America.

Task:   Welcome back!  I hope you're rested and rejuvenated for our final stretch.  When you arrive to class, please upload your 11.1 reading notes tot the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, download "Egalite for All."  You'll complete this viewing guide while watching the documentary on the Haitian Revolution.  Then, after you've finished the documentary and discussed the correct answers, you'll investigate the unique role of maroons in the history of Latin America.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, you'll begin "Spanish Towns in the Americas."

Homework:

• TODAY - 11.1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - 11.2 reading notes due in class
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative map quiz
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Monday, June 6 - Senior Final Exams (7:48-9:14 am)
• Thursday, June 9 - Final Exams (7:35-9:05 am)

HWC Day 79 - European Incursion in Latin America

Objective:  Compare and contrast Spanish & indigenous accounts of the conquest of Latin America.  Investigate the social structure of colonial Latin America.

Task: Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please open up your analysis of "Accounts of Spanish Conquest."  We're going to create a Venn diagram to analyze these very different accounts and try to figure out why these stories seem to be at odds.  Then, we'll examine some artwork to investigate colonial social structure in Latin America.

Homework:

• TODAY - Accounts of Spanish Conquest due by 8:00 am (If you are not going on the field trip, you may submit your essay by 3:00 pm)
• Friday, May 27 - GDDS Reflection due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Tuesday, May 31 - Slavery & Revolution in Latin America due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - Neoliberalism reading quiz
• Thursday, June 2 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due by 8:00 am
• Thursday, June 2 - Unit 8 PDP due
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 PDC due
• Wednesday, June 8 - Unit 8 SJS due
• Friday, June 10 - Final Exam (9:15-10:45 am)

Soc Day 79 - Achievement Gap

Objective:  Examine race & ethnicity as a sociological construct.

Task:  We'll finish our examination of the achievement gap and draw conclusions for sociologists. Then, we'll review your work on genocides and consider the path from stereotypes and discrimination to mass killings.

Reminder:

• ASAP - Submit "American Promise" viewing guide

Media Day 74 - Watching the Elections Presentations

Objective: Investigate the role of the media in the American political process.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your work on "Watching the Elections."  We'll finish the presentations from groups 3, 4, & 5.

Due Dates:

• TODAY - Watching the Elections presentations
• Tuesday, May 31 - Bring earbuds/head phones to class.

CPWC Day 77 - Latin America Map Quiz

Objective:   Review the geography of Latin America.

Task:   Good morning!  As you arrive to class, please clear off your desks of everything except for a pencil in preparation for your map quiz.  When you finish your map quiz, please turn it in at the back of the room and work on "The Panama Canal" and "Comparing Aztecs & Incas."  After everyone's finished the quiz, we'll discuss the Panama Canal and investigate the similarities and differences between the Aztecs and Incas.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 8 Map Quiz
• Friday, May 27 - 9.3 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, May 31 - 11.1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - 11.2 reading notes due in class
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative map quiz
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Monday, June 6 - Senior Final Exams (7:48-9:14 am)
• Thursday, June 9 - Final Exams (7:35-9:05 am)

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Soc Day 78 - Achievement Gap

Objective:  Examine race & ethnicity as a sociological construct.

Task:  We'll continue our examination of the relationship between race, class, gender, and education with a short activity on the achievement gap in the United States.  Specifically, we'll consider which indicators are used to identify achievement gaps and find and discuss reports of disparities in education.

Media Day 73 - Watching the Elections Presentations

Objective: Investigate the role of the media in the American political process.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your work on "Watching the Elections."  We'll immediately begin with the group 1 & 2 presentations.

Due Dates:

• TODAY - Watching the Elections presentations

HWC Day 78 - Indigenous Peoples of Latin America

Objective:   Investigate the geography of Latin America.  Discuss the influence and characteristics of indigenous peoples of Latin America.

Task: When you arrive to class, please find a seat in the discussion circle with others who read the same article on indigenous peoples.  Each group will create a poster describing identifying characteristics and unique qualities of the peoples.  Then, you'll present your poster to the class and we'll compare and contrast these civilizations.  We'll also use this information to characterize Latin America prior to the Columbian Exchange.   Finally, we'll end class with a game to review the physical geography of Latin America.

Homework:

• TODAY - Indigenous peoples discussion - summary due by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, May 25 - Academic Awards Assembly
• Thursday, May 26 - Accounts of Spanish Conquest due by 8:00 am
• Friday, May 27 - GDDS Reflection due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Tuesday, May 31 - Slavery & Revolution in Latin America due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - Neoliberalism reading quiz
• Thursday, June 2 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due by 8:00 am
• Thursday, June 2 - Unit 8 PDP due
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 PDC due
• Wednesday, June 8 - Unit 8 SJS due
• Friday, June 10 - Final Exam (9:15-10:45 am)

Soc Day 77 - Race, Class, & Education

Objective:  Examine race & ethnicity as a sociological construct.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please move the desks into a circle for our discussion on race, education, & class in America.  Specifically, we'll consider the realities presented in "American Promise" and the realities in our own community.  Then, we'll begin our review of genocide.

CPWC Day 76 - Latin America Geography

Objective:   Review the geography of Latin America.

Task:   Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download "Latin America Geography Review" and clear your desks of everything except your i-Pad.  Then, we'll use our brief time together to review the Latin America map.

Homework:

• TODAY - SHORTENED CLASS - 9.2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, May 26 - Unit 8 Map Quiz
• Friday, May 27 - 9.3 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, May 31 - 11.1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - 11.2 reading notes due in class
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative map quiz
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Monday, June 6 - Senior Final Exams (7:48-9:14 am)
• Thursday, June 9 - Final Exams (7:35-9:05 am)

HWC Day 77 - Unit 7 Wrap-Up & Latin America Geography

Objective:  Review themes and trends in the history and culture of Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania.  Investigate the geography of Latin America.

Task: Happy Monday!  We'll begin class with unit 7 review notes.  Then, we'll begin our investigation of Latin America with some activities to establish an understanding of the diverse geography of the region.

Homework:

• TODAY- Latin America map due
• Tuesday, May 24 - Indigenous peoples discussion - summary due by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, May 25 - Academic Awards Assembly
• Thursday, May 26 - Accounts of Spanish Conquest due by 8:00 am
• Friday, May 27 - GDDS Reflection due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Tuesday, May 31 - Slavery & Revolution in Latin America due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - Neoliberalism reading quiz
• Thursday, June 2 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due by 8:00 am
• Thursday, June 2 - Unit 8 PDP due
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 PDC due
• Wednesday, June 8 - Unit 8 SJS due
• Friday, June 10 - Final Exam (9:15-10:45 am)

Soc Day 76 - Race, Class, & Education in America

Objective:  Examine race & ethnicity as a sociological construct.

Task:  Happy Monday!  We're going to continue our exploration of race and ethnicity in America with a documentary on race, class, and education entitled "American Promise."  After the documentary, we'll discuss your notes before you submit your viewing guide.

Media Day 72 - Watching the Elections

Objective: Investigate the role of the media in the American political process.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your notes from Friday.  We'll spend the first few minutes discussing "Elections are a media event."  Then, you'll have the remainder of class to finish your group work on elections.

Due Dates:

• Wednesday, May 25 - Watching the Elections presentations

CPWC Day 75 - Unit 7 Wrap-Up & Latin America Geography

Objective:   Investigate the cultural heritage of Australia & Oceania.

Task:   Happy Monday!  When you arrive to class, please upload your reading notes to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, complete the Australia worksheets in the unit 7 folder. After we review Australia, we'll take some summary notes on unit 7.  Finally we'll end class with a quick review of the Latin America map.

Homework:

• TODAY - 9.1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, May 24 - SHORTENED CLASS - 9.2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, May 26 - Unit 8 Map Quiz
• Friday, May 27 - 9.3 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, May 31 - 11.1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - 11.2 reading notes due in class
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative map quiz
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Monday, June 6 - Senior Final Exams (7:48-9:14 am)
• Thursday, June 9 - Final Exams (7:35-9:05 am)

HWC Day 76 - American Imperialism in the Pacific

Objective:  Analyze the impact of American influence in Guam, Samoa, and the Northern Marianas Islands.

Task: Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please download the "Insular Empire" viewing guide from Schoology.  After the film, we'll compare the plight of the Northern Marianas Islanders to that of the Samoans.

Homework:

• TODAY - GDDS Reflection Thesis due on class blog by 8:00 am
• Monday, May 23 - Latin America map due
• Tuesday, May 24 - Indigenous peoples discussion - summary due by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, May 25 - Academic Awards Assembly
• Thursday, May 26 - Accounts of Spanish Conquest due by 8:00 am
• Friday, May 27 - GDDS Reflection due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Tuesday, May 31 - Slavery & Revolution in Latin America due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - Neoliberalism reading quiz
• Thursday, June 2 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due by 8:00 am
• Thursday, June 2 - Unit 8 PDP due
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 PDC due
• Wednesday, June 8 - Unit 8 SJS due
• Friday, June 10 - Final Exam (9:15-10:45 am)

Considering American Samoa:

• "Opinion: Should American Samoans be Citizens" (CNN, 2/11/2014)
• "American Samoans Don't Have Right to US Citizenship Court Rules" (PBS News Hour, 6/5/2015)
• Stateless Peoples: The Samoans (Stateless Voices)

Soc Day 75 - Discrimination and Genocide

Objective:  Examine race & ethnicity as a sociological construct.

Task:  Happy Friday!  Today, we'll continue our investigation of the extremes of racism and discrimination with an examination of genocide.  Use your class time to continue working through "Investigating Genocide."  Please record your answers.

Media Day 71 - Watching the Elections

Objective: Investigate the role of the media in the American political process.

Task: Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please open up your notes on media and politics.  After we finish our discussion on bias in the media, you'll work in small groups to investigate media coverage of elections.

Due Dates:

• Wednesday, May 25 - Watching the Elections presentations

CPWC Day 74 - Southeast Asia & Oceania Wrap-Up

Objective:   Investigate the cultural heritage of Australia & Oceania.

Task:   Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pen or pencil in preparation for the reading quiz.  After you finish the quiz, please work on your Latin America map.  Then, we'll finish up our studies of Australia and Oceania with some activities on the Commonwealth and Australia.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 7 Map Quiz (Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania)
• Monday, May 23 - 9.1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, May 24 - SHORTENED CLASS - 9.2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, May 26 - Unit 8 Map Quiz
• Friday, May 27 - 9.3 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, May 31 - 11.1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - 11.2 reading notes due in class
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative map quiz
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Monday, June 6 - Senior Final Exams (7:48-9:14 am)
• Thursday, June 9 - Final Exams (7:35-9:05 am)

HWC Day 75 - Australia & Oceania Wrap-Up

Objective:  Investigate the cultural & historical foundations of Southeast Asia.

Task: When you arrive to class, please complete the Commonwealth worksheet from Schoology.  After a short discussion on this unique organization, we'll consider the impact of geography on cultural and physical developments.  Finally, we'll end with summary notes.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Unit 7 SJS due
• Friday, May 20 - GDDS Reflection Thesis due on class blog by 8:00 am
• Monday, May 23 - Latin America map due
• Tuesday, May 24 - Indigenous peoples discussion - summary due by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, May 25 - Academic Awards Assembly
• Thursday, May 26 - Accounts of Spanish Conquest due by 8:00 am
• Friday, May 27 - GDDS Reflection due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Tuesday, May 31 - Slavery & Revolution in Latin America due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - Neoliberalism reading quiz
• Thursday, June 2 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due by 8:00 am
• Thursday, June 2 - Unit 8 PDP due
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 PDC due
• Wednesday, June 8 - Unit 8 SJS due
• Friday, June 10 - Final Exam (9:15-10:45 am)

Soc Day 74 - Race, Class, & Education in America

Objective:  Examine race & ethnicity as a sociological construct.

Task:  Good morning!  We're going to continue our exploration of race and ethnicity in America with a documentary on race, class, and education entitled "American Promise."

Media Day 70 - Media & Politics

Objective: Investigate the role of the media in the American political process.

Task: Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please open up your media & politics notes.  We'll finish our notes on media and politics.  If time allows, you'll split up into groups to investigate changes in political advertisements.

Due Dates: 

• YESTERDAY - "Big Money, Big Media, Big Trouble" reflection due in Schoology by midnight

HWC Day 74 - Asia Map Quiz

Objective:  Investigate the cultural & historical foundations of Australia & Oceania.

Task: Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except for a pencil in preparation for the map quiz.  After you finish the quiz, please read "Easter's End."  When everyone has completed the quiz, we'll continue our examination of Australia & Oceania.

Homework:

• TODAY - Cumulative Map Quiz (Asia & Oceania)
• Thursday, May 19 - Unit 7 SJS due
• Friday, May 20 - GDDS Reflection Thesis due on class blog by 8:00 am
• Monday, May 23 - Latin America map due
• Tuesday, May 24 - Indigenous peoples discussion - summary due by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, May 25 - Academic Awards Assembly
• Thursday, May 26 - Accounts of Spanish Conquest due by 8:00 am
• Friday, May 27 - GDDS Reflection due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Tuesday, May 31 - Slavery & Revolution in Latin America due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - Neoliberalism reading quiz
• Thursday, June 2 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due by 8:00 am
• Thursday, June 2 - Unit 8 PDP due
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 PDC due
• Wednesday, June 8 - Unit 8 SJS due
• Friday, June 10 - Final Exam (9:15-10:45 am)

Extending Class Discussion:

• "Australia's 'History Wars' Heat Up Again" (al-Jazeera, 3/29/2015)

Soc Day 73 - Considering Race, Class & Education in America

Objective:  Examine race & ethnicity as a sociological construct.

Task:  Good morning!  We're going to continue our exploration of race and ethnicity in America with a documentary on race, class, and education entitled "American Promise."

CPWC Day 73 - Contemporary Issues in Southeast Asia

Objective:   Investigate the cultural heritage of Australia & Oceania.

Task:   Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out your Australia & Oceania map.  We'll spend a few minutes reviewing the map.  Then, we'll consider select issues in Australia.

Homework:

• TODAY - SHORTENED CLASS - Australia & Oceania Map due
• Friday, May 20 - Unit 7 Map Quiz (Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania)
• Monday, May 23 - 9.1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, May 24 - SHORTENED CLASS - 9.2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, May 26 - Unit 8 Map Quiz
• Friday, May 27 - 9.3 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, May 31 - 11.1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - 11.2 reading notes due in class
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative map quiz
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Monday, June 6 - Senior Final Exams (7:48-9:14 am)
• Thursday, June 9 - Final Exams (7:35-9:05 am)

HWC Day 73 - Southeast Asia Wrap-Up

Objective:  Investigate the cultural & historical foundations of Southeast Asia.

Task: Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please go to Kahoot! for a quick game to review capitals and geography for tomorrow's map quiz.  Then, we'll finish up our examination of Southeast Asia with a discussion on nationalism and contemporary issues.  Finally, if we have any time left at the end of class, we'll review "Internet Journey Through Oceania."

Homework:

• TODAY - GDDS Reflection topic due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, May 18 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Asia & Oceania)
• Thursday, May 19 - Unit 7 SJS due
• Friday, May 20 - GDDS Reflection Thesis due on class blog by 8:00 am
• Monday, May 23 - Latin America map due
• Tuesday, May 24 - Indigenous peoples discussion - summary due by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, May 25 - Academic Awards Assembly
• Thursday, May 26 - Accounts of Spanish Conquest due by 8:00 am
• Friday, May 27 - GDDS Reflection due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Tuesday, May 31 - Slavery & Revolution in Latin America due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - Neoliberalism reading quiz
• Thursday, June 2 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due by 8:00 am
• Thursday, June 2 - Unit 8 PDP due
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 PDC due
• Wednesday, June 8 - Unit 8 SJS due
• Friday, June 10 - Final Exam (9:15-10:45 am)

Soc Day 72 - Considering Race & Class in America

Objective:  Examine race & ethnicity as a sociological construct.

Task:  Good morning!  We're going to continue our exploration of race and ethnicity in America with a documentary on race, class, and education entitled "American Promise."

HWC Day 72 - Geography Review & Genocide in Cambodia

Objective:  Investigate the cultural & historical foundations of Southeast Asia.

Task: Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please go to http://quizizz.com/join/ and enter code 897318.  Please enter your first name and last initial to play.  After you finish the game, we'll spend the remainder of our time together considering the course  and consequences of the genocide in Cambodia.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Internet Journey Through Oceania" due in class
• TODAY - Unit 7 PDC due
• Tuesday, May 17 - GDDS Reflection topic due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, May 18 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Asia & Oceania)
• Thursday, May 19 - Unit 7 SJS due
• Friday, May 20 - GDDS Reflection Thesis due on class blog by 8:00 am
• Monday, May 23 - Latin America map due
• Tuesday, May 24 - Indigenous peoples discussion - summary due by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, May 25 - Academic Awards Assembly
• Thursday, May 26 - Accounts of Spanish Conquest due by 8:00 am
• Friday, May 27 - GDDS Reflection due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Tuesday, May 31 - Slavery & Revolution in Latin America due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - Neoliberalism reading quiz
• Thursday, June 2 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due by 8:00 am
• Thursday, June 2 - Unit 8 PDP due
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 PDC due
• Wednesday, June 8 - Unit 8 SJS due
• Friday, June 10 - Final Exam (9:15-10:45 am)

Soc Day 71 - Investigating Genocide

Objective:  Examine race & ethnicity as a sociological construct.

Task:  Good morning!  I hope you enjoyed your extra sleep this morning.  Today, we're going to explore the extremes of racism and discrimination with an examination of genocide.  Use your class time to begin working through "Investigating Genocide."  Please record your answers.

CPWC Day 72 - Unit 7 Reading Quiz

Objective:   Investigate the cultural heritage of Southeast Asia.  Examine the causes, course, and consequences of the genocide in Cambodia.

Task:   Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desk of everything except for your index card and a pencil in preparation for the reading quiz.  After you finish the reading quiz, please complete the Australia and Oceania map.

Homework:

• TODAY - SHORTENED CLASS - Unit 7 reading quiz (30.1, 31.1, 31.2, and 31.3)
• Wednesday, May 19 - SHORTENED CLASS - Australia & Oceania Map due
• Friday, May 20 - Unit 7 Map Quiz (Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania)
• Monday, May 23 - 9.1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, May 24 - SHORTENED CLASS - 9.2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, May 26 - Unit 8 Map Quiz
• Friday, May 27 - 9.3 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, May 31 - 11.1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - 11.2 reading notes due in class
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative map quiz
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Monday, June 6 - Senior Final Exams (7:48-9:14 am)
• Thursday, June 9 - Final Exams (7:35-9:05 am)

HWC Day 71 - Genocide in Cambodia

Objective:  Investigate the cultural & historical foundations of Southeast Asia.

Task: Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please go to Kahoot! for a quick geography review game.  Then, we'll spend the remainder of our time together considering the course  and consequences of the genocide in Cambodia.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Internet Journey Through Oceania" due in class
• TODAY - Unit 7 PDC due
• Tuesday, May 17 - GDDS Reflection topic due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, May 18 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Asia & Oceania)
• Thursday, May 19 - Unit 7 SJS due
• Friday, May 20 - GDDS Reflection Thesis due on class blog by 8:00 am
• Monday, May 23 - Latin America map due
• Tuesday, May 24 - Indigenous peoples discussion - summary due by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, May 25 - Academic Awards Assembly
• Thursday, May 26 - Accounts of Spanish Conquest due by 8:00 am
• Friday, May 27 - GDDS Reflection due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Tuesday, May 31 - Slavery & Revolution in Latin America due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - Neoliberalism reading quiz
• Thursday, June 2 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due by 8:00 am
• Thursday, June 2 - Unit 8 PDP due
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 PDC due
• Wednesday, June 8 - Unit 8 SJS due
• Friday, June 10 - Final Exam (9:15-10:45 am)

Soc Day 70 - Race & Ethnicity in America

Objective:  Examine race & ethnicity as a sociological construct.

Task:  Happy Friday!  We'll spend the first portion of class finishing our notes on race and ethnicity in the United States.  Then, you'll use the remainder of class to finish your unit 4 vocabulary.

Media Day 69 - Introduction to Media & Politics

Objective: Investigate the role of the media in the American political process.

Task: Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please open up a blank sheet to take notes.  Today, we'll focus on establishing a basis for examining the media in politics.

Due Dates: 

• TODAY - Representations of class in the media reflections due in Schoology
• Tuesday, May 17 - "Big Money, Big Media, Big Trouble" reflection due in Schoology by midnight

CPWC Day 71 - Genocide in Cambodia

Objective:   Investigate the cultural heritage of Southeast Asia.  Examine the causes, course, and consequences of the genocide in Cambodia.

Task:   Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, open up your "Killing Fields" notes.  We'll spend a few minutes reviewing from yesterday and then we'll continue our exploration of the genocide in Cambodia.

Homework:

• TODAY - 31.3 reading notes due in class
• Monday, May 16 - SHORTENED CLASS - Unit 7 reading quiz (30.1, 31.1, 31.2, and 31.3)
• Wednesday, May 19 - SHORTENED CLASS
• Friday, May 20 - Unit 7 Map Quiz (Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania)
• Monday, May 23 - 9.1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, May 24 - SHORTENED CLASS - 9.2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, May 26 - Unit 8 Map Quiz
• Friday, May 27 - 9.3 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, May 31 - 11.1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - 11.2 reading notes due in class
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative map quiz
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Monday, June 6 - Senior Final Exams (7:48-9:14 am)
• Thursday, June 9 - Final Exams (7:35-9:05 am)

HWC Day 70 - Considering Southeast Asia

Objective:  Investigate the cultural & historical foundations of Southeast Asia.

Task: Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please move the desks into a circle for a discussion of "Considering Southeast Asia."  After the seminar, we'll begin our examination of the genocide in Cambodia.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Considering Southeast Asia" due
• Friday, May 13 - Australia & Oceania map due in class
• Friday, May 13 - Unit 7 PDP due 
• Monday, May 16 - "Internet Journey Through Oceania" due in class
• Monday, May 16 - Unit 7 PDC due
• Tuesday, May 17 - GDDS Reflection topic due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, May 18 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Asia & Oceania)
• Thursday, May 19 - Unit 7 SJS due
• Friday, May 20 - GDDS Reflection Thesis due on class blog by 8:00 am
• Monday, May 23 - Latin America map due
• Tuesday, May 24 - Indigenous peoples discussion - summary due by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, May 25 - Academic Awards Assembly
• Thursday, May 26 - Accounts of Spanish Conquest due by 8:00 am
• Friday, May 27 - GDDS Reflection due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Tuesday, May 31 - Slavery & Revolution in Latin America due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - Neoliberalism reading quiz
• Thursday, June 2 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due by 8:00 am
• Thursday, June 2 - Unit 8 PDP due
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 PDC due
• Wednesday, June 8 - Unit 8 SJS due
• Friday, June 10 - Final Exam (9:15-10:45 am)

Soc Day 69 - Minorities in the US

Objective:  Examine race & ethnicity as a sociological construct.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please go open up your "Minorities in the US" note chart.  As you watch the presentations, you'll fill in your charts.  Finally, we'll finish class with a short activity differentiating between stereotypes and generalizations.

Homework:

• TODAY - Race & Ethnicity presentations

Media Day 68 - Class in the Media Presentations

Objective:  Establish a basis for studying portrayals and construction of social class in the media.

Task: Good morning! Today we'll finish your presentations on the media.  If there is any time remaining, you'll work on your reflection.

Due Dates: 

• TODAY - Examining Social Class in the Media presentations
• Friday, May 13 - Representations of class in the media reflections due in Schoology

CPWC Day 70 - Genocide in Cambodia

Objective:   Investigate the cultural heritage of Southeast Asia.  Examine the causes, course, and consequences of the genocide in Cambodia.

Task:   Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, download "The Killing Fields" into Notability.  After we finish our review of the Myanmar & the Philippines, we'll begin our exploration of the genocide in Cambodia.

Homework:

• TODAY  - 31.2 reading notes due in class
• Friday, May 13 - 31.3 reading notes due in class
• Monday, May 16 - SHORTENED CLASS - Unit 7 reading quiz (30.1, 31.1, 31.2, and 31.3)
• Wednesday, May 18 - Unit 7 Map Quiz (Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania)
• Thursday, May 19 - SHORTENED CLASS
• Monday, May 23 - 9.1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, May 24 - SHORTENED CLASS - 9.2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, May 26 - Unit 8 Map Quiz
• Friday, May 27 - 9.3 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, May 31 - 11.1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - 11.2 reading notes due in class
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative map quiz
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Monday, June 6 - Senior Final Exams (7:48-9:14 am)
• Thursday, June 9 - Final Exams (7:35-9:05 am)

HWC Day 69 - History & Development of Southeast Asia

Objective:  Investigate the cultural & historical foundations of Southeast Asia.

Task: When you arrive to class, please complete "Cultural & Geographic Diversity in Southeast Asia."  After we review your work, we'll spend a few minutes taking notes on the modern history of Southeast Asia.  Finally, you'll use the last portion of class to work on "Considering Southeast Asia."

Homework:

• TODAY - "Taste of Adventure" close reading due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Thursday, May 12 - "Considering Southeast Asia" due
• Friday, May 13 - Australia & Oceania map due in class
• Friday, May 13 - Unit 7 PDP due 
• Monday, May 16 - "Internet Journey Through Oceania" due in class
• Monday, May 16 - Unit 7 PDC due
• Tuesday, May 17 - GDDS Reflection topic due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, May 18 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Asia & Oceania)
• Thursday, May 19 - Unit 7 SJS due
• Friday, May 20 - GDDS Reflection Thesis due on class blog by 8:00 am
• Monday, May 23 - Latin America map due
• Tuesday, May 24 - Indigenous peoples discussion - summary due by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, May 25 - Academic Awards Assembly
• Thursday, May 26 - Accounts of Spanish Conquest due by 8:00 am
• Friday, May 27 - GDDS Reflection due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Tuesday, May 31 - Slavery & Revolution in Latin America due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - Neoliberalism reading quiz
• Thursday, June 2 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due by 8:00 am
• Thursday, June 2 - Unit 8 PDP due
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 PDC due
• Wednesday, June 8 - Unit 8 SJS due
• Friday, June 10 - Final Exam (9:15-10:45 am)

Soc Day 68 - Minorities in the US

Objective:  Examine race & ethnicity as a sociological construct.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please go open up your "Minorities in the US" note chart.  As you watch the presentations, you'll fill in your charts.

Homework:

• TODAY - Race & Ethnicity presentations

Media Day 67 - Media Presentation

Objective:  Establish a basis for studying portrayals and construction of social class in the media.

Task: Good morning! Today we'll finish your presentations on the media.  If there is any time remaining, you'll work on your reflection.

Due Dates: 

• TODAY - Examining Social Class in the Media presentations

CPWC Day 69 - Exploring Southeast Asia

Objective:  Examine maps of Southeast Asia to analyze the impact of physical geography on cultural development.  Investigate the cultural heritage of Southeast Asia.

Task:   Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, open up your Southeast Asia introduction from yesterday.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class establishing a basis for studying the region.   Then, you'll work with a partner to complete "Exploring Contemporary Southeast Asia."  Finally, you'll spend the last portion of class reading about the Ring of Fire OR Vietnam.

Homework:

• TODAY - 30.1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, May 11 - 31.1 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, May 12 - 31.2 reading notes due in class
• Friday, May 13 - 31.3 reading notes due in class
• Monday, May 16 - SHORTENED CLASS - Unit 7 reading quiz (30.1, 31.1, 31.2, and 31.3)
• Wednesday, May 18 - Unit 7 Map Quiz (Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania)
• Thursday, May 19 - SHORTENED CLASS
• Monday, May 23 - 9.1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, May 24 - SHORTENED CLASS - 9.2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, May 26 - Unit 8 Map Quiz
• Friday, May 27 - 9.3 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, May 31 - 11.1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - 11.2 reading notes due in class
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative map quiz
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Monday, June 6 - Senior Final Exams (7:48-9:14 am)
• Thursday, June 9 - Final Exams (7:35-9:05 am)

HWC Day 68 - Introduction to Southeast Asia

Objective:  Investigate the cultural & historical foundations of Southeast Asia.

Task: We'll begin class with a discussion of "A Taste for Adventure."  In preparation for our discussion, please refer to the rating and jot down responses to the following:

-How did geography contribute to a tightly controlled supply?

-What role did the isolated farmers of the East Indies play in the global economy?  Who were the 'middle men'?

-Why were spices so highly valued in Europe?

-Describe the success & influence of the Dutch East India Company (VOC).  What factors led to the collapse of the VOC?

-What is vertical integration?

As we review the article, you'll take notes on a very abbreviated history of Southeast Asia.  Then, I'll introduce your final essay reflection on the Great Decisions discussion series.  Finally, you'll use the remainder of class time to work on 'Considering Southeast Asia.'

Homework:

• TODAY - "Taste of Adventure" close reading due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Thursday, May 12 - "Considering Southeast Asia" due
• Friday, May 13 - Australia & Oceania map due in class
• Friday, May 13 - Unit 7 PDP due 
• Monday, May 16 - "Internet Journey Through Oceania" due in class
• Monday, May 16 - Unit 7 PDC due
• Wednesday, May 18 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Asia & Oceania)
• Thursday, May 19 - Unit 7 SJS due
• Friday, May 20 - GDDS Reflection Thesis due on class blog by 8:00 am
• Monday, May 23 - Latin America map due
• Tuesday, May 24 - Indigenous peoples discussion - summary due by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, May 25 - Academic Awards Assembly
• Thursday, May 26 - Accounts of Spanish Conquest due by 8:00 am
• Friday, May 27 - GDDS Reflection due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Tuesday, May 31 - Slavery & Revolution in Latin America due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - Neoliberalism reading quiz
• Thursday, June 2 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due by 8:00 am
• Thursday, June 2 - Unit 8 PDP due
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 PDC due
• Wednesday, June 8 - Unit 8 SJS due
• Friday, June 10 - Final Exam (9:15-10:45 am)

Extending Class Discussion:

• "The Spice Trade"
• Become a Spice Trader (simulation)

Soc Day 67 - Minorities in America

Objective:  Examine race & ethnicity as a sociological construct.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please go to and complete "Can You Tell Somebody's Race by Looking at Them?"    Then, download the "Minorities in the US" note chart.  After a brief discussion of the activity, we'll begin presentations.

Homework:

• TODAY - Race & Ethnicity presentations

Extending Class Discussion:

• "Study: Stereotypes Drive Perceptions of Race" (Morning Edition, NPR, 2/11/14)

Media Day 66 - Media Presentations

Objective:  Establish a basis for studying portrayals and construction of social class in the media.

Task: Good morning! Today we'll finish our exploration of the portrayals of the working class on television.  While you watch the documentary, you'll answer the questions on the "Class Dismissed" viewing guide.  Finally, you'll spend the last portion of class working on the media presentations in preparation for tomorrow.

Due Dates: 

• Tuesday, May 10 - Examining Social Class in the Media presentations

CPWC Day 68 - Introduction to the Geography & Culture of SE Asia

Objective:  Examine maps of Southeast Asia to analyze the impact of physical geography on cultural development.  Investigate the cultural heritage of Southeast Asia.

Task:   Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, download the "Unit 7 Maps" packet - you'll use the first 20 minutes of class to complete the maps.  Then, you'll explore the culture of Southeast Asia.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, you'll begin looking at the Ring of Fire.

Homework:

• TODAY - 30.1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, May 11 - 31.1 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, May 12 - 31.2 reading notes due in class
• Friday, May 13 - 31.3 reading notes due in class
• Monday, May 16 - SHORTENED CLASS - Unit 7 reading quiz (30.1, 31.1, 31.2, and 31.3)
• Wednesday, May 18 - Unit 7 Map Quiz (Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania)
• Thursday, May 19 - SHORTENED CLASS
• Monday, May 23 - 9.1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, May 24 - SHORTENED CLASS - 9.2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, May 26 - Unit 8 Map Quiz
• Friday, May 27 - 9.3 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, May 31 - 11.1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - 11.2 reading notes due in class
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative map quiz
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Monday, June 6 - Senior Final Exams (7:48-9:14 am)
• Thursday, June 9 - Final Exams (7:35-9:05 am)

HWC Day 67 - Guest Speaker & SE Asia Introduction

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the rebellion, geography, history and contemporary issues of South Asia.

Task:  Good afternoon!  We'll spend the first portion of our class listening to our guest speaker on global issues.  Then, you'll complete an activity to examine the physical and cultural geography of Southeast Asia.

Homework:

• TODAY - Southeast Asia Map due in class
• Tuesday, May 10 - "Taste of Adventure" close reading due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Thursday, May 12 - "Considering Southeast Asia" due
• Friday, May 13 - Australia & Oceania map due in class
• Friday, May 13 - Unit 7 PDP due 
• Monday, May 16 - "Internet Journey Through Oceania" due in class
• Monday, May 16 - Unit 7 PDC due
• Wednesday, May 18 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Asia & Oceania)
• Thursday, May 19 - Unit 7 SJS due
• Monday, May 23 - Latin America map due
• Tuesday, May 24 - Indigenous peoples discussion - summary due by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, May 25 - Academic Awards Assembly
• Thursday, May 26 - Accounts of Spanish Conquest due by 8:00 am
• Tuesday, May 31 - Slavery & Revolution in Latin America due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - Neoliberalism reading quiz
• Thursday, June 2 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due by 8:00 am
• Thursday, June 2 - Unit 8 PDP due
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 PDC due
• Wednesday, June 8 - Unit 8 SJS due
• Friday, June 10 - Final Exam (9:15-10:45 am)

Soc Day 66 - Race & Ethnicity in America

Objective:  Examine race & ethnicity as a sociological construct.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please read "Color Schemes - Imported from the Caucasus" (in Schoology) and take the Implicit Bias Test on Race.  After a brief discussion, you'll work with your group to finalize your presentations for tomorrow.

Homework:

• Tuesday, May 10 - Race & Ethnicity presentations

Media Day 65 - Working Class in the Media

Objective:  Establish a basis for studying portrayals and construction of social class in the media.

Task: Good morning! Today we'll finish our exploration of the portrayals of the working class on television.  While you watch the documentary, you'll answer the questions on the "Class Dismissed" viewing guide.  Finally, you'll spend the last portion of class working on the media presentations in preparation for tomorrow.

Due Dates: 

• Tuesday, May 10 - Examining Social Class in the Media presentations

CPWC Day 67 - Guest Speaker & Geography of Southeast Asia

Objective:  Examine maps of Southeast Asia to analyze the impact of physical geography on cultural development.  Investigate the cultural heritage of Southeast Asia.

Task:   Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download the "Unit 7 Maps" packet.  Work on this until our guest speaker arrives.  We'll spend the next portion of class listening to our guest talk about refugees and other global issues.  Finally, we'll use the remainder of class to finish labeling our maps.

Homework:

• Tuesday, May 10 - 30.1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, May 11 - 31.1 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, May 12 - 31.2 reading notes due in class
• Friday, May 13 - 31.3 reading notes due in class
• Monday, May 16 - SHORTENED CLASS - Unit 7 reading quiz (30.1, 31.1, 31.2, and 31.3)
• Wednesday, May 18 - Unit 7 Map Quiz (Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania)
• Thursday, May 19 - SHORTENED CLASS
• Monday, May 23 - 9.1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, May 24 - SHORTENED CLASS - 9.2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, May 26 - Unit 8 Map Quiz
• Friday, May 27 - 9.3 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, May 31 - 11.1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - 11.2 reading notes due in class
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative map quiz
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Monday, June 6 - Senior Final Exams (7:48-9:14 am)
• Thursday, June 9 - Final Exams (7:35-9:05 am)

HWC Day 66 - South Asia Test

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the rebellion, geography, history and contemporary issues of South Asia.

Task: Namaste!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desk of everything except for a pen or pencil.  After you finish the test, please turn it in at the back of the room and begin working on your homework.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Unit 6 Test
• TODAY - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Monday, May 9 - Southeast Asia Map due in class
• Tuesday, May 10 - "Taste of Adventure" close reading due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Thursday, May 12 - "Considering Southeast Asia" due
• Friday, May 13 - Australia & Oceania map due in class
• Friday, May 13 - Unit 7 PDP due 
• Monday, May 16 - "Internet Journey Through Oceania" due in class
• Monday, May 16 - Unit 7 PDC due
• Wednesday, May 18 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Asia & Oceania)
• Thursday, May 19 - Unit 7 SJS due
• Monday, May 23 - Latin America map due
• Tuesday, May 24 - Indigenous peoples discussion - summary due by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, May 25 - Academic Awards Assembly
• Thursday, May 26 - Accounts of Spanish Conquest due by 8:00 am
• Tuesday, May 31 - Slavery & Revolution in Latin America due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - Neoliberalism reading quiz
• Thursday, June 2 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due by 8:00 am
• Thursday, June 2 - Unit 8 PDP due
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 PDC due
• Wednesday, June 8 - Unit 8 SJS due
• Friday, June 10 - Final Exam (9:15-10:45 am)

Media Day 64 - Working Class on Television

Objective:  Establish a basis for studying portrayals and construction of social class in the media.

Task: Good morning! Today we're going to explore portrayals of the working class on television.  While you watch the documentary, you'll answer the questions on the "Class Dismissed" viewing guide.

Due Dates: 

• Tuesday, May 10 - Examining Social Class in the Media presentations

CPWC Day 66 - South Asia Test

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the rebellion, geography, history and contemporary issues of South Asia.

Task: Namaste!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desk of everything except for a pen or pencil.  After you finish the test, please turn it in at the back of the room and begin working on your homework.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 6 test
• Tuesday, May 10 - 30.1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, May 11 - 31.1 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, May 12 - 31.2 reading notes due in class
• Friday, May 13 - 31.3 reading notes due in class
• Monday, May 16 - SHORTENED CLASS - Unit 7 reading quiz (30.1, 31.1, 31.2, and 31.3)
• Wednesday, May 18 - Unit 7 Map Quiz (Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania)
• Thursday, May 19 - SHORTENED CLASS
• Monday, May 23 - 9.1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, May 24 - SHORTENED CLASS - 9.2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, May 26 - Unit 8 Map Quiz
• Friday, May 27 - 9.3 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, May 31 - 11.1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - 11.2 reading notes due in class
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative map quiz
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Monday, June 6 - Senior Final Exams (7:48-9:14 am)
• Thursday, June 9 - Final Exams (7:35-9:05 am)

HWC Day 65 - South Asia Review

Objective: Examine select contemporary issues in South Asia.  Identify issues of potential conflict in South Asia.

Task: Namaste!   We'll spend the first few minutes of class finishing up a few notes on South Asia.  Then, we'll spend the remainder of class engaging in and observing the fishbowl discussions.

Homework:

• TODAY - South Asia Fishbowl discussions (preparation due by 8:00 am)
• Friday, May 6 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, May 6 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Monday, May 9 - Southeast Asia Map due in class
• Tuesday, May 10 - "Taste of Adventure" close reading due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Thursday, May 12 - "Considering Southeast Asia" due
• Friday, May 13 - Australia & Oceania map due in class
• Friday, May 13 - Unit 7 PDP due 
• Monday, May 16 - "Internet Journey Through Oceania" due in class
• Monday, May 16 - Unit 7 PDC due
• Wednesday, May 18 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Asia & Oceania)
• Thursday, May 19 - Unit 7 SJS due
• Monday, May 23 - Latin America map due
• Tuesday, May 24 - Indigenous peoples discussion - summary due by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, May 25 - Academic Awards Assembly
• Thursday, May 26 - Accounts of Spanish Conquest due by 8:00 am
• Tuesday, May 31 - Slavery & Revolution in Latin America due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - Neoliberalism reading quiz
• Thursday, June 2 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due by 8:00 am
• Thursday, June 2 - Unit 8 PDP due
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative Map Quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 PDC due
• Wednesday, June 8 - Unit 8 SJS due
• Friday, June 10 - Final Exam (9:15-10:45 am)

Soc Day 65 - Ethnicity in America

Objective:  Examine race & ethnicity as a sociological construct.

Task:  We'll begin class with the end of the 20/20 episode from yesterday.  Then, you'll work with your group to create a presentation on minority groups in America.

Homework:

• Tuesday, May 10 - Race & Ethnicity presentations

Media Day 63 - Portrayals of the Working Class on Television

Objective:  Establish a basis for studying portrayals and construction of social class in the media.

Task: Good morning! Today we're going to explore portrayals of the working class on television.  While you watch the documentary, you'll answer the questions on the "Class Dismissed" viewing guide.

Due Dates: 

• Tuesday, May 10 - Examining Social Class in the Media presentations

Extending Class Discussion:

• "We Asked a Realtor How Much Seinfeld's Apartment is Worth" 

CPWC Day 65 - South Asia Review

Objective:  Investigate the impact of Taliban rule in Afghanistan and the FATA.  Consider the role of religion in communal violence in India.

Task:  Namaste! We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing your activities from yesterday.  Specifically, we'll discuss the impact of communalism in India and the threat of the Taliban.  Then, we'll finish up the unit with an examination of the significance of the cow in Hinduism.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, we'll review for tomorrow's test.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Holy Cow!" due in class
• Friday, May 6 - Unit 6 test
• Tuesday, May 10 - 30.1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, May 11 - 31.1 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, May 12 - 31.2 reading notes due in class
• Friday, May 13 - 31.3 reading notes due in class
• Monday, May 16 - SHORTENED CLASS - Unit 7 reading quiz (30.1, 31.1, 31.2, and 31.3)
• Wednesday, May 18 - Unit 7 Map Quiz (Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania)
• Thursday, May 19 - SHORTENED CLASS
• Monday, May 23 - 9.1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, May 24 - SHORTENED CLASS - 9.2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, May 26 - Unit 8 Map Quiz
• Friday, May 27 - 9.3 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, May 31 - 11.1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, June 1 - 11.2 reading notes due in class
• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative map quiz
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Monday, June 6 - Senior Final Exams (7:48-9:14 am)
• Thursday, June 9 - Final Exams (7:35-9:05 am)

HWC Day 64 - "Soul of India"

Objective: Examine select contemporary issues in South Asia.  Identify issues of potential conflict in South Asia.

Task: Namaste!  When you arrive to class, please download the "Soul of India" viewing guide.  We'll spend the first portion of class examining communal conflicts in the early 21st century.  After the video, you'll prepare for tomorrow's fishbowl discussion.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Taliban Investigation due by 8:00 am
• Thursday, May 5 - South Asia Fishbowl discussions (preparation due by 8:00 am)
• Friday, May 6 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, May 6 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog

Soc Day 64 - Reactions to Race & Sex

Objective:  Examine race & ethnicity as a sociological construct.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks and get out a pen or pencil in preparation for the reading quiz.  After everyone finishes, we'll watch a 20/20 episode to

Homework:

• TODAY - "When Did Jews Become White Folks?" reading quiz
• Tuesday, May 10 - Race & Ethnicity presentations

Media Day 62 - Portrayals of Social Class in the Media

Objective:  Establish a basis for studying portrayals and construction of social class in the media.

Task: Good morning! When you arrive to class, please read OR listen to "The Middle Class Through the Hollywood Lens" (Marketplace, 6/28/2013).  Then write a reflection and post it too the assignment dropbox.  Next, you'll work on "Examining Social Class in the Media."  Although you'll work on this by yourself today, you will have time to meet with others to prepare for your presentation on Monday.  Finally, if you finish before the end of class, please read the "Class Dismissed" factsheet.

Due Dates: 

• Monday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 4 - Bring headphones or earbuds to class!
• Tuesday, May 10 - Examining Social Class in the Media presentations

CPWC Day 64 - Taliban in Afghanistan & Communalism in India

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  You can earn extra credit for attending and participating the "Great Decisions" discussion series.  Please see the email I sent last week for details.  If you would like to come to any of the discussions, please let me know so that I can add you to the Schoology group.

Objective:  Investigate the impact of Taliban rule in Afghanistan and the FATA.  Consider the role of religion in communal violence in India.

Task:  Namaste! We'll begin today's class with a directed research activity on the Taliban.  Then, you'll watch a documentary on the communal violence that rocked northern India in 2001 & 2002.  You'll complete a viewing guide while watching the video.

Homework:

• TODAY - Bring headphones/earbuds to class!
• Thursday, May 5 - "Holy Cow!" due in class
• Friday, May 6 - Unit 6 test

HWC Day 63 - Kashmir, Development, & Sri Lanka

Objective: Examine select contemporary issues in South Asia.  Identify issues of potential conflict in South Asia.

Task: Namaste!  When you arrive to class, please move your desks into a circle.  We'll spend the first portion of class considering India's new economy and the conflict in Sri Lanka.  Finally, we'll end class a brief examination of Kashmir.

Homework:

• TODAY - Sri Lanka Case Study due IN CLASS
• TODAY - GDDS "Cuba & the US"
• TODAY - Unit 6 PDC due on class blog
• Wednesday, May 4 - Taliban Investigation due by 8:00 am
• Thursday, May 5 - South Asia Fishbowl discussions (preparation due by 8:00 am)
• Friday, May 6 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, May 6 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog

Soc Day 63 - Defining Race & Ethnicity

Objective:  Examine race & ethnicity as a sociological construct.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please open up your notes on race & ethnicity.  We'll continue our notes.  Then I'll assign and you'll begin your "Race & Ethnicity" project.

Homework:

• TODAY - GDDS "Cuba & the US"
• Wednesday, May 4 - "When Did Jews Become White Folks?" reading quiz
• Tuesday, May 10 - Race & Ethnicity presentations

Media Day 61 - Assessing Portrayals of Class in the Media

Objective:  Establish a basis for studying portrayals and construction of social class in the media. 

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please read ONE of the articles below.  Then, we'll watch a short clip about news coverage of the poor before our discussion.  Finally, you'll begin "Examining Social Class in the Media."

Due Dates: 

• Monday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 4 - Bring headphones or earbuds to class!
• Tuesday, May 10 - Examining Social Class in the Media presentations

Sources for Class Discussion:

• "About 15% of Americans Live in Poverty, So Why is No One Talking About it?" (The Guardian, 10/5/2013)
• "Media Coverage of Poverty: Why So Little?" (NBC News, 3/20/2013)
• "What if We Reported on Poverty the Way we Report on the Stock Market" (Talking Points Memo, 8/25/2015)
• "#9 Millions in Poverty Get Less Media Coverage Than Billionaires" (Project Censored, 10/6/2015)

CPWC Day 63 - Partition & the Green Revolution

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  You can earn extra credit for attending and participating the "Great Decisions" discussion series.  Please see the email I sent last week for details.  If you would like to come to any of the discussions, please let me know so that I can add you to the Schoology group.

Objective:   Identify trends in the historical development of South Asia.  Evaluate the historical and political significance of partition.  Examine select economic developments in India.

Task:  Namaste!  When you arrive to class please get out your partition notes.  We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing partition.  Next, you'll read about and we'll discuss the Green Revolution.  Finally, if there is any time available you'll begin working on "Holy Cow!"

Homework:

• TODAY - GDDS "Cuba & the US"
• Wednesday, May 4 - Bring headphones/earbuds to class!
• Thursday, May 5 - "Holy Cow!" due in class
• Friday, May 6 - Unit 6 test

HWC Day 62 - Partition to Present

Objective: Review the religious and philosophical traditions of South Asia.  Identify trends in the historical development of South Asia.

Task: Namaste!  When you arrive to class, please open your timeline notes.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class completing our timeline.  Then, you'll examine select primary documents to consider the course and implications of Partition.

Homework:

• TODAY - "India's New Economy" reflection due IN CLASS
• Tuesday, May 3 - Sri Lanka Case Study due IN CLASS
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"
• Tuesday, May 3 - Unit 6 PDC due on class blog
• Wednesday, May 4 - Taliban Investigation due by 8:00 am
• Thursday, May 5 - South Asia Fishbowl discussions (preparation due by 8:00 am)
• Friday, May 6 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, May 6 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog

Soc Day 62 - Race as a Social Construct

Objective:  Examine race & ethnicity as a sociological construct.

Task:  To begin our examination of race with an interview with the CEO of Xerox, a Fortune 500 company.  Then, we'll begin our exploration of race with notes on minorities and race.

Homework:

• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"
• Wednesday, May 4 - "When Did Jews Become White Folks?" reading quiz

Media Day 60 - Introduction to Social Class in the Media

Objective:  Debrief field trip.  Establish a basis for studying portrayals and construction of social class in the media.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your notes from Friday's reading.  After a discussion and review of the article, you'll go to http://quizizz.com/join/ and enter 781234.

Due Dates:

• Monday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 4 - Bring headphones or earbuds to class!

CPWC Day 62 - BEIC, Gandhi, & Independence

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  You can earn extra credit for attending and participating the "Great Decisions" discussion series.  Please see the email I sent last week for details.  If you would like to come to any of the discussions, please let me know so that I can add you to the Schoology group.

Objective:   Identify trends in the historical development of South Asia.  Evaluate the historical and political significance of the British East India Company, Gandhi, & partition.  Examine the unique culture of South Asia.

Task:  Namaste!  When you arrive to class please get out your South Asia timeline.  We'll begin class with an examination of the British East India Company.  Then, you'll consider select images of Mohandas Gandhi.  Finally, we'll review your work on the partition of India.

Homework:

• TODAY - "The Partition of India" due in class
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"
• Friday, May 6 - Unit 6 test

The British East India Company (University of Air, 1965) 

1. What were the main interests of the East India Company in the 18th and 19th centuries?
2. Humanitarian motives are based on kindness and concern for others. What humanitarian motives came to influence the British government in its attitude to India?
3. Give examples of ways in which contact with Indian society influenced the British.
4. Why did the British become increasingly arrogant towards Indians?