CPWC Day 59 - Contemporary South Asia

Purpose:  Identify and label cities, bodies of water, and physical features of South Asia.  Define South Asia as a cultural region.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then open and complete the activities in "Himalayas."  After reviewing the Himalayas, you'll use the provided resources to complete the South Asia investigation.  If thereis any time remaining in class, please complete and submit your South Asia map.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 24, section 3 reading notes due 
• Thursday, December 1 - South Asia map due in Schoology by 3:00
• Friday, December 2 - Chapter 26, section 1 reading notes due
• Monday, December 5 - Chapter 26. section 2 reading notes due
• Monday, December 5 - South Asia Investigation completion check
• Thursday, December 8 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Thursday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

HWC Day 58 - Geography of South Asia

To learn more about monsoons in contemporary India, go to "Effects of Monsoon Season on India" (Stratfor, 7/16/12)

Purpose:  Explore the physical and cultural geography of South Asia.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up and complete "Monsoon."  After reviewing the sheet, you complete "Investigating the Physical & Cultural Geography of South Asia."  Finally, you'll spend the last portion of class finishing up your religions presentation.

Homework:

• Thursday, December 1 - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• Thursday, December 1 - Religions presentations due at the beginning of class
• Thursday, December 1 - Note cards due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 2 - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due on Schoology before class
• Monday, December 5 - Sri Lanka Case Study due BEFORE class
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Thursday, December 8 - "India's New Economy"  due in class
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 9 - Unit 6 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, December 12 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Tuesday, December 13 - Unit 6 PDC due on class blog
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

CPWC Day 58 - South Asia in Context

To learn more about monsoons in contemporary India, go to "Effects of Monsoon Season on India" (Stratfor, 7/16/12)

Purpose:  Identify and label cities, bodies of water, and physical features of South Asia.  Define South Asia as a cultural region.

Pd. 3-4  Task:  Welcome back!  I hope you all had a relaxing, enjoyable Thanksgiving break.  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, open up and complete "Investigating Monsoons" and "Earthquakes in India."  After a brief discussion on the geography of South Asia, we'll begin our exploration of the religions of India.

Pd. 6-9 Task: Welcome back!  I hope you all had a relaxing, enjoyable Thanksgiving break.  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, open and complete "South Asia Preview."  We'll begin our exploration of South Asia with this close reading activity to define South Asia as a cultural region. Then, you'll work in small groups to label and color a map of South Asia. 

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 24, section 1 reading notes due
• Wednesday, November 30 - Chapter 24, section 3 reading notes due 
• Thursday, December 1 - South Asia map due in Schoology by 3:00
• Friday, December 2 - Chapter 26, section 1 reading notes due
• Monday, December 5 - Chapter 26. section 2 reading notes due
• Thursday, December 8 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Thursday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

HWC Day 57 - Religions of India

Purpose:  Define South Asia.  Identify unique characteristics of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

Task: Welcome back!  I hope you all had a relaxing, productive Thanksgiving break.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class playing a game to review "Breaking Free."  After a brief discussion, we'll divide into teams to research and create presentations on the religions of India.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Breaking Free" reflection post due BEFORE class
• Thursday, December 1 - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• Thursday, December 1 - Note cards due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 2 - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due on Schoology before class
• Monday, December 5 - Sri Lanka Case Study due BEFORE class
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Thursday, December 8 - "India's New Economy"  due in class
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 9 - Unit 6 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, December 12 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Tuesday, December 13 - Unit 6 PDC due on class blog
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

CPWC Day 57 - Introducing South Asia

Happy Thanksgiving!  Have a safe, restful break!

Purpose:  Identify and label cities, bodies of water, and physical features of South Asia.  Define South Asia as a cultural region.

Task: Good morning!  We'll spend the first portion of class watching the last few minutes of "Inside North Korea."  Then, you'll work on a close reading activity to define South Asia as a cultural region. Finally, you'll work in small groups to label and color a map of South Asia. 

Homework:

• Tuesday, November 29 - Chapter 24, section 1 reading notes due
• Wednesday, November 30 - Chapter 24, section 3 reading notes due 
• Thursday, December 1 - South Asia map due in Schoology by 3:00
• Friday, December 2 - Chapter 26, section 1 reading notes due
• Monday, December 5 - Chapter 26. section 2 reading notes due
• Thursday, December 8 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Thursday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

HWC Day 56 - Soul of India

Happy Thanksgiving!  Have a safe, restful break!

Purpose:  Define South Asia.  Identify issues of potential conflict in India.  Consider Hindu nationalism in contemporary India.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download "Soul of India" viewing guide.  As you watch the documentary, please consider both the manifestations and ramifications of Hindu nationalism in contemporary India.  After the documentary and a brief discussion, you'll use the remainder of class time to work on your research project.

Homework:

• YESTERDAY - Peer review of thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 29 - "Breaking Free" reflection post due BEFORE class
• Thursday, December 1 - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• Thursday, December 1 - Note cards due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 2 - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due on Schoology before class
• Monday, December 5 - Sri Lanka Case Study due BEFORE class
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Thursday, December 8 - "India's New Economy"  due in class
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 9 - Unit 6 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, December 12 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Tuesday, December 13 - Unit 6 PDC due on class blog
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

CPWC Day 56 - East Asia Test

Purpose:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the geography, history, culture, and contemporary issues of East Asia.

Task: Yeoboseyo!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil in preparation for the test.  Please read each question carefully and check your work before turning in your test.  After you've finished the test, please turn it in at the back of the room and work on your unit 5 homework.

Homework:

• Tuesday, November 29 - Chapter 24, section 1 reading notes due
• Wednesday, November 30 - Chapter 24, section 3 reading notes due 
• Thursday, December 1 - South Asia map due in Schoology by 3:00
• Friday, December 2 - Chapter 26, section 1 reading notes due
• Monday, December 5 - Chapter 26. section 2 reading notes due
• Thursday, December 8 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Thursday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

HWC Day 55 - East Asia Test

Purpose:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the geography, history, culture, and contemporary issues of East Asia.

Task: Yeoboseyo!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except for a pencil in preparation for the test.  Please read each question carefully and check your work before turning your test in at the back of the room.  When you've finished the exam, please turn it in at the back of the room and work on your research project or your unit 5 homework.


Homework:

• Monday, November 21 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, November 21 - Thesis due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 22 - Peer review of thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 29 - "Breaking Free" reflection post due BEFORE class
• Thursday, December 1 - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• Thursday, December 1 - Note cards due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 2 - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due on Schoology before class
• Monday, December 5 - Sri Lanka Case Study due BEFORE class
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Thursday, December 8 - "India's New Economy"  due in class
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Monday, December 12 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

CPWC Day 55 - Korea in Global Context

Purpose:  Investigate the historical and cultural significance of select events in Japan's history.  Describe the impact of geography and history on the development of North and South Korea.

Task: Yeoboseyo!  When you arrive to class, please open up your notes and readings on Korea.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing these sources.  Then, we'll examine totalitarianism in North Korea.

Homework:

• Pd. 3-4 - Monday, November 21 - Unit 5 Test
• Pd. 6-9 - Tuesday, November 22 - Unit 5 Test

Extending class discussion:

• "For China, Japan, & South Korea, Just Meeting is an Accomplishment" (Weekend Edition Saturday, 10/31/2015)
• "History by Fiat?  South Korea's Park Pushes Conservative Schoolbooks" (Christian Science Monitor, 11/1/2015)
• "Even the Planes Stop Flying for South Korea's National Exam Day" (All Things Considered, NPR, 11/12/2015)

   

HWC Day 54 - Korea in Global Context

Purpose:  Compare and contrast the geography and development of North & South Korea.  Evaluate the impact and implementation of totalitarianism.

Task: Yeoboseyo!  We'll begin class sharing your research from yesterday.  Then, we'll form a discussion circle to consider totalitarianism, authoritarianism, and democracy.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, we'll review for Monday's test.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion
• TODAY - Source set #2 due in NooodleTools by 3:00 pm
• Monday, November 21 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, November 21 - Thesis due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 22 - Peer review of thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 1 - Note cards due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

CPWC6-9 Day 54 - Japan Wrap-Up

Purpose:  Examine the influence and ideas of indigenous & diffused religious and philosophical traditions in East Asia.  Investigate the historical and cultural significance of select events in Japan's history.

Task: Kon'nichiwa!  When you arrive to class, please open your notes on the Japan.  We'll begin class with a lecture on select historical developments in Japan.  You'll apply your knowledge with some document analysis.  Finally, we'll end class reading "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea."

Homework:

• Friday, November 17 - Finish reading "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" BEFORE class
• Tuesday, November 22 - Unit 5 Test

CPWC3-4 Day 54 - Japan & Korea in Global Context

Purpose:  Investigate the historical and cultural significance of select events in Japan's history.  Describe the impact of geography and history on the development of North and South Korea.

Task: Kon'nichiwa!  When you arrive to class, please open your notes on the Japan.  We'll finish our notes on Japan and read "Reviving Shinto" to reinforce the significance of history.  Finally, we'll compare the geography and status of contemporary Korea.

Homework:

• Monday, November 21 - Unit 5 Test

Extending class discussion:

• "For China, Japan, & South Korea, Just Meeting is an Accomplishment" (Weekend Edition Saturday, 10/31/2015)
• "History by Fiat?  South Korea's Park Pushes Conservative Schoolbooks" (Christian Science Monitor, 11/1/2015)
• "Even the Planes Stop Flying for South Korea's National Exam Day" (All Things Considered, NPR, 11/12/2015)

   

HWC Day 53 - Japan & Korea in Global Context

Purpose:   Investigate the historical and cultural significance of select events in Japanese history.  Compare and contrast the geography and development of North & South Korea.

Task: Kon'nichiwa!  To begin class, we'll finish the lecture on Japan in the 20th century.  Finally, we'll divide into groups to explore the geography, history, and culture of Korea.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion
• TODAY - Source set #2 due in NooodleTools by 3:00 pm
• Monday, November 21 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, November 21 - Thesis due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 22 - Peer review of thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 1 - Note cards due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

Extending class discussion:

• "South Korea: Country Profile" (BBC)
• "North Korea: Country Profile" (BBC)
• "For China, Japan, & South Korea, Just Meeting is an Accomplishment" (Weekend Edition Saturday, 10/31/2015)
• "History by Fiat?  South Korea's Park Pushes Conservative Schoolbooks" (Christian Science Monitor, 11/1/2015)
• "Even the Planes Stop Flying for South Korea's National Exam Day" (All Things Considered, NPR, 11/12/2015)

CPWC6-9 Day 53 - Alumni Recognition Assembly

Kon'nichiwa!  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing essential content on East Asia before moving to the auditorium for the Alumni Assembly.

Homework:

• Friday, November 18 - Finish reading "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" BEFORE class
• Tuesday, November 22 - Unit 5 Test

CPWC3-4 Day 53 - Japan in the World

Purpose:  Examine the influence and ideas of indigenous & diffused religious and philosophical traditions in East Asia.  Investigate the historical and cultural significance of select events in Japan's history.

Task: Kon'nichiwa!  When you arrive to class, please open your notes on the Japan.  We'll begin class with a lecture on select historical developments in Japan.  You'll apply your knowledge with some document analysis.  Finally, we'll end class reading "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea."

Homework:

• Thursday, November 17 - Finish reading "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" BEFORE class
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test

HWC Day 52 - Japan in World History

Purpose:   Investigate the historical and cultural significance of select events in Japanese history.

Task: Kon'nichiwa!  We'll begin presentations with your presentations on the Rescript of Education.  Then, we'll engage in or observe the discussion on the Meiji Restoration.  After the discussion, we'll finish our notes on Japan and read "Reviving Shinto" for a contemporary perspective on nation-building in Japan.

Homework:

• TODAY - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (see explanation) - participant reflection & discussion question posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Wednesday, November 16 - Unit 5 PDCs due on class blog
• Thursday, November 17 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion
• Thursday, November 17 - Source set #2 due in NooodleTools by 3:00 pm
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, November 21 - Thesis due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 22 - Peer review of thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 1 - Note cards due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

Preparing for participation in and observation of fishbowl discussions:

• In a fishbowl discussion, half of the class will observe while the other half of the class engages in an intellectual discussion of the topic.  This is NOT a debate!  The purpose of this activity is to encage in and observe rational, civil discourse.
• If you are OBSERVING the discussion, read the provided summary and, if necessary, do a little research so you'll understand the topic.   Your task is to listen to and take notes on the discussion. At the end of the discourse, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and reflect on the topic.
• If you are PARTICIPATING in the discussion, read the provided summary AND the provided article.  You may also need to research the topic further to prepare for the discussion.  Then, complete the preparation section of your fishbowl worksheet.  As a group, you will need to sustain a respectful, intellectual discussion for 15 minutes.  
• If you are MODERATING the discussion, read the summary and the articles.  Create discussion questions that will help to sustain the discussion.  During the discourse, you will be responsible for ensuring civil discourse.

Topic Assignments for Fishbowl Discussions:

Meiji Restoration (discussion on Wednesday, 11/16)

• Coop #3 - Ferris, Kiana, Audrey
• Coop #4 - Melina, Antoine, Maddie

CPWC Day 52 - Introducing Japan

Purpose:  Examine the influence and ideas of indigenous & diffused religious and philosophical traditions in East Asia.  Investigate the historical and cultural significance of select events in Japan's history.

Task: Kon'nichiwa!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desk of everything except a pencil and your index card in preparation for the reading quiz.  After you've finished the quiz, turn it in at the back of the room and watch the videos below.  We'll spend a few minutes debriefing the videos before a short game of Kahoot! Finally, we'll end class with notes on select events in Japan.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 29, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, November 15 - Unit 5 reading quiz (27.1, 27.3, 28.2, 29.1, 29.2 - two-sided, hand-written index card may be used)
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test

HWC Day 51 - Introduction to Japan

Purpose:   Investigate the historical and cultural significance of select events in Japanese history.

Task: Kon'nichiwa!  To begin, we'll finish our Kahoot! review from yesterday.  Then, we'll take some notes on select events in Japanese history.  Finally, you'll analyze the "Rescript on Education."

Homework:

• TODAY - Source set #1 due in NooodleTools by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, November 16 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (see explanation) - participant reflection & discussion question posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Wednesday, November 16 - Unit 5 PDCs due on class blog
• Thursday, November 17 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion
• Thursday, November 17 - Source set #2 due in NooodleTools by 3:00 pm
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, November 21 - Thesis due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 22 - Peer review of thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 1 - Note cards due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

Preparing for participation in and observation of fishbowl discussions:

• In a fishbowl discussion, half of the class will observe while the other half of the class engages in an intellectual discussion of the topic.  This is NOT a debate!  The purpose of this activity is to encage in and observe rational, civil discourse.
• If you are OBSERVING the discussion, read the provided summary and, if necessary, do a little research so you'll understand the topic.   Your task is to listen to and take notes on the discussion. At the end of the discourse, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and reflect on the topic.
• If you are PARTICIPATING in the discussion, read the provided summary AND the provided article.  You may also need to research the topic further to prepare for the discussion.  Then, complete the preparation section of your fishbowl worksheet.  As a group, you will need to sustain a respectful, intellectual discussion for 15 minutes.  
• If you are MODERATING the discussion, read the summary and the articles.  Create discussion questions that will help to sustain the discussion.  During the discourse, you will be responsible for ensuring civil discourse.

Topic Assignments for Fishbowl Discussions:

Meiji Restoration (discussion on Wednesday, 11/16)

• Coop #3 - Ferris, Kiana, Audrey
• Coop #4 - Melina, Antoine, Maddie

CPWC Day 51 - China in Context

Purpose:  Investigate the ideology and implementation of communism in China.

Task: Ni hao!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, you'll use the first portion of class to complete your case study on communism in China.  If you finish early, please watch "The Tank Man" about the incident at Tiananmen Square in 1989.  Finally, we'll finish class with a review of the history and religions of China with a brief game of Kahoot!

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 29, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, November 15 - Unit 5 reading quiz (27.1, 27.3, 28.2, 29.1, 29.2 - two-sided, hand-written index card may be used)
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test

HWC Day 50 - China in the World

Purpose:   Investigate the geo-political and socio-economic impact of select events in Chinese history.

Task: Ni hao!  When you arrive to class, please take some time to review and take notes on our collaborative VoiceThread.  After you've had the opportunity to review the VoiceThread, we'll discuss the status of China in the 20th and 21st centuries.  Then, to review essential content, we'll play a round of Kahoot!  Finally, if there is any time remaining, we'll begin our examination of the history of Japan.

Homework:

• TODAY - Mao discussion
• TODAY - Unit 4 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, November 15 - Source set #1 due in Notability by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, November 16 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (see explanation) - participant reflection & discussion question posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Wednesday, November 16 - Unit 4 PDCs due on class blog
• Thursday, November 17 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion
• Thursday, November 17 - Source set #2 due in Notability by 3:00 pm
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, November 21 - Thesis due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 22 - Peer review of thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 1 - Note cards due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

Preparing for participation in and observation of fishbowl discussions:

• In a fishbowl discussion, half of the class will observe while the other half of the class engages in an intellectual discussion of the topic.  This is NOT a debate!  The purpose of this activity is to encage in and observe rational, civil discourse.
• If you are OBSERVING the discussion, read the provided summary and, if necessary, do a little research so you'll understand the topic.   Your task is to listen to and take notes on the discussion. At the end of the discourse, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and reflect on the topic.
• If you are PARTICIPATING in the discussion, read the provided summary AND the provided article.  You may also need to research the topic further to prepare for the discussion.  Then, complete the preparation section of your fishbowl worksheet.  As a group, you will need to sustain a respectful, intellectual discussion for 15 minutes.  
• If you are MODERATING the discussion, read the summary and the articles.  Create discussion questions that will help to sustain the discussion.  During the discourse, you will be responsible for ensuring civil discourse.

Topic Assignments for Fishbowl Discussions:

Meiji Restoration (discussion on Wednesday, 11/16)

• Coop #3 - Ferris, Kiana, Audrey
• Coop #4 - Melina, Antoine, Maddie

CPWC Day 50 - Communism in China

IMPORTANT:  The fall food drive is taking place now.   Please bring donations to your pd. 4 class. There are many people in our community that can use some help!

Purpose:  Investigate the ideology and implementation of communism in China.

Task: Ni hao!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  We'll begin class with your Venn diagram on religions.  Then, we'll play a Kahoot! to review your work from yesterday.  Finally, you'll begin a case study on communism in China.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 29, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Monday, November 14 - Chapter 29, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, November 15 - Unit 5 reading quiz (27.1, 27.3, 28.2, 29.1, 29.2 - two-sided, hand-written index card may be used)
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test

HWC Day 49 - Boxer Rebellion & Communism in China

Purpose:  Engage in or observe intellectual discourse.  Investigate the geo-political and socio-economic impact of select events in Chinese history.

Task: Ni hao!  We'll begin class with a discussion on the Mandate of Heaven.  Then, we'll form circles for our fishbowl discussion.  After the discourse, we'll briefly discuss the process for finding sources and recording notes for your research project.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class reviewing Communism in China.

Homework:

• TODAY - Boxer Rebellion fishbowl discussion (see explanation) - participant reflection & discussion questions posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Monday, November 14 - Mao discussion
• Monday, November 14 - Unit 4 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, November 15 - Source set #1 due in Notability by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, November 16 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (see explanation) - participant reflection & discussion question posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Wednesday, November 16 - Unit 4 PDCs due on class blog
• Thursday, November 17 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion
• Thursday, November 17 - Source set #2 due in Notability by 3:00 pm
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, November 21 - Thesis due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 22 - Peer review of thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 1 - Note cards due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

Preparing for participation in and observation of fishbowl discussions:

• In a fishbowl discussion, half of the class will observe while the other half of the class engages in an intellectual discussion of the topic.  This is NOT a debate!  The purpose of this activity is to encage in and observe rational, civil discourse.
• If you are OBSERVING the discussion, read the provided summary and, if necessary, do a little research so you'll understand the topic.   Your task is to listen to and take notes on the discussion. At the end of the discourse, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and reflect on the topic.
• If you are PARTICIPATING in the discussion, read the provided summary AND the provided article.  You may also need to research the topic further to prepare for the discussion.  Then, complete the preparation section of your fishbowl worksheet.  As a group, you will need to sustain a respectful, intellectual discussion for 15 minutes.  
• If you are MODERATING the discussion, read the summary and the articles.  Create discussion questions that will help to sustain the discussion.  During the discourse, you will be responsible for ensuring civil discourse.

Topic Assignments for Fishbowl Discussions:

Boxer Rebellion (discussion on Friday, 11/11)

• Coop #1 - Sarah, Allison, Jarred
• Coop #2 - Megan, Keegan, Sydney

Meiji Restoration (discussion on Wednesday, 11/16)

• Coop #3 - Ferris, Kiana, Audrey
• Coop #4 - Melina, Antoine, Maddie

HWC Day 48 - Transnationalism Quiz & Communism in China

Purpose:  Investigate the geo-political and socio-economic impact of select events in Chinese history.

Task: Ni hao!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil in preparation for the reading quiz.  After you've finished the quiz, please turn it in at the back of the room.  Use the remainder of class to complete "Case Study: Communism in China."

Homework:

• TODAY - Transnationalism reading quiz
• TODAY - Peer review of research question due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Friday, November 11 - Boxer Rebellion fishbowl discussion (see explanation) - participant reflection & discussion questions posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Monday, November 14 - Mao discussion
• Monday, November 14 - Unit 4 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, November 15 - Source set #1 due in Notability by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, November 16 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (see explanation) - participant reflection & discussion question posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Wednesday, November 16 - Unit 4 PDCs due on class blog
• Thursday, November 17 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion
• Thursday, November 17 - Source set #2 due in Notability by 3:00 pm
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, November 21 - Thesis due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 22 - Peer review of thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 1 - Note cards due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

Preparing for participation in and observation of fishbowl discussions:

• In a fishbowl discussion, half of the class will observe while the other half of the class engages in an intellectual discussion of the topic.  This is NOT a debate!  The purpose of this activity is to encage in and observe rational, civil discourse.
• If you are OBSERVING the discussion, read the provided summary and, if necessary, do a little research so you'll understand the topic.   Your task is to listen to and take notes on the discussion. At the end of the discourse, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and reflect on the topic.
• If you are PARTICIPATING in the discussion, read the provided summary AND the provided article.  You may also need to research the topic further to prepare for the discussion.  Then, complete the preparation section of your fishbowl worksheet.  As a group, you will need to sustain a respectful, intellectual discussion for 15 minutes.  
• If you are MODERATING the discussion, read the summary and the articles.  Create discussion questions that will help to sustain the discussion.  During the discourse, you will be responsible for ensuring civil discourse.

Topic Assignments for Fishbowl Discussions:

Boxer Rebellion (discussion on Friday, 11/11)

• Coop #1 - Sarah, Allison, Jarred
• Coop #2 - Megan, Keegan, Sydney

Meiji Restoration (discussion on Wednesday, 11/16)

• Coop #3 - Ferris, Kiana, Audrey
• Coop #4 - Melina, Antoine, Maddie

CPWC Day 49 - Religion & History of East Asia

IMPORTANT:  The fall food drive is taking place now.   Please bring donations to your pd. 4 class. There are many people in our community that can use some help!

Purpose:  Explore the religions and philosophies that shape the history and culture of East Asia.  Investigate the impact and course of the Silk Road.

Task: Ni hao!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  We'll begin class with a discussion on the religions and philosophies of East Asia.  After a brief review, we'll get out the Chromebooks to investigate the Silk Road.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Chapter 27, section 3 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, November 10  - Chapter 28, section 2  reading notes due in class
• Friday, November 11 - Chapter 29, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Monday, November 14 - Chapter 29, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, November 15 - Unit 5 reading quiz (27.1, 27.3, 28.2, 29.1, 29.2 - two-sided, hand-written index card may be used)
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test

HWC Day 47 - Geography & Religion of East Asia

Purpose:  Identify the unique characteristics of the geography of East Asia.  Examine the religious and philosophical traditions that have shaped the history and culture of East Asia.  Describe the process for writing a strong research question.

Task: Ni hao!  When you arrive to class, please open up a blank document to take notes on the religions and geography of East Asia.  We'll briefly discuss the geography of the region and then you'll use the video to learn about the religions of East Asia.  Then, you'll use the VoiceThread to identify themes and trends in the history of China.

Homework:

• Thursday, November 10 - Transnationalism reading quiz
• Thursday, November 10 - Peer review of research question due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Friday, November 11 - Boxer Rebellion fishbowl discussion (see explanation) - participant reflection & discussion questions posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Monday, November 14 - Mao discussion
• Monday, November 14 - Unit 4 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, November 15 - Source set #1 due in Notability by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, November 16 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (see explanation) - participant reflection & discussion question posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Wednesday, November 16 - Unit 4 PDCs due on class blog
• Thursday, November 17 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion
• Thursday, November 17 - Source set #2 due in Notability by 3:00 pm
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, November 21 - Thesis due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 22 - Peer review of thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 1 - Note cards due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

Preparing for participation in and observation of fishbowl discussions:

• In a fishbowl discussion, half of the class will observe while the other half of the class engages in an intellectual discussion of the topic.  This is NOT a debate!  The purpose of this activity is to encage in and observe rational, civil discourse.
• If you are OBSERVING the discussion, read the provided summary and, if necessary, do a little research so you'll understand the topic.   Your task is to listen to and take notes on the discussion. At the end of the discourse, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and reflect on the topic.
• If you are PARTICIPATING in the discussion, read the provided summary AND the provided article.  You may also need to research the topic further to prepare for the discussion.  Then, complete the preparation section of your fishbowl worksheet.  As a group, you will need to sustain a respectful, intellectual discussion for 15 minutes.  
• If you are MODERATING the discussion, read the summary and the articles.  Create discussion questions that will help to sustain the discussion.  During the discourse, you will be responsible for ensuring civil discourse.

Topic Assignments for Fishbowl Discussions:

Boxer Rebellion (discussion on Friday, 11/11)

• Coop #1 - Sarah, Allison, Jarred
• Coop #2 - Megan, Keegan, Sydney

Meiji Restoration (discussion on Wednesday, 11/16)

• Coop #3 - Ferris, Kiana, Audrey
• Coop #4 - Melina, Antoine, Maddie

CPWC Day 48 - Considering East Asia

IMPORTANT:  The fall food drive is taking place now.   Please bring donations to your pd. 4 class. There are many people in our community that can use some help!

Purpose:  Consider domestic changes in China and the impact on the international community.  Label political and geographic features of East Asia.

Pd. 3-4 Task: Ni hao!  When you arrive to class, please upload your notes to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  We'll begin class with a short activity comparing China and the US.  After you write a brief reflection, we'll continue our exploration of East Asia with some notes on the religions and philosophies that have shaped the region.  Finally, you'll use the remainder of class time to work on your East Asia map.

Pd. 6-9 Task: Ni hao!  When you arive to class, please upload your notes to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then download "China Inside Out" viewing notes.  For the first portion of class, you'll watch and take notes on a news film about the changes going on within China.  After the film, you'll write a concise summary and submit your work to the dropbox in Schoology.  Then, you'll spend the remainder of class completing the East Asia map.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 27, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, November 9  - Chapter 27, section 3 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, November 10  - Chapter 28, section 2  reading notes due in class
• Friday, November 11 - Chapter 29, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Monday, November 14 - Chapter 29, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, November 15 - Unit 5 reading quiz (27.1, 27.3, 28.2, 29.1, 29.2 - two-sided, hand-written index card may be used)
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test

HWC Day 46 - Religions & Geography of East Asia

Purpose:  Identify the unique characteristics of the geography of East Asia.  Examine the religious and philosophical traditions that have shaped the history and culture of East Asia.  Describe the process for writing a strong research question.

Task: Ni hao!  We'll spend the first few minutes of class describing the process for writing a strong research question.  Then, I'll explain how to prepare for and participate in a fishbowl discussion.  Next, we'll transition to our studies of East Asia with a short activity comparing China and the United States.  Finally, we'll end class with notes on the geography of East Asia.

Homework:

• Tuesday, November 8 - Research question due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, November 10 - Transnationalism reading quiz
• Thursday, November 10 - Peer review of research question due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Friday, November 11 - Boxer Rebellion fishbowl discussion (see explanation) - participant reflection & discussion questions posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Monday, November 14 - Mao discussion
• Monday, November 14 - Unit 4 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, November 15 - Source set #1 due in Notability by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, November 16 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (see explanation) - participant reflection & discussion question posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Wednesday, November 16 - Unit 4 PDCs due on class blog
• Thursday, November 17 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion
• Thursday, November 17 - Source set #2 due in Notability by 3:00 pm
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, November 21 - Thesis due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 22 - Peer review of thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 1 - Note cards due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

Preparing for participation in and observation of fishbowl discussions:

• In a fishbowl discussion, half of the class will observe while the other half of the class engages in an intellectual discussion of the topic.  This is NOT a debate!  The purpose of this activity is to encage in and observe rational, civil discourse.
• If you are OBSERVING the discussion, read the provided summary and, if necessary, do a little research so you'll understand the topic.   Your task is to listen to and take notes on the discussion. At the end of the discourse, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and reflect on the topic.
• If you are PARTICIPATING in the discussion, read the provided summary AND the provided article.  You may also need to research the topic further to prepare for the discussion.  Then, complete the preparation section of your fishbowl worksheet.  As a group, you will need to sustain a respectful, intellectual discussion for 15 minutes.  
• If you are MODERATING the discussion, read the summary and the articles.  Create discussion questions that will help to sustain the discussion.  During the discourse, you will be responsible for ensuring civil discourse.

Topic Assignments for Fishbowl Discussions:

Boxer Rebellion (discussion on Friday, 11/11)

• Coop #1 - Sarah, Allison, Jarred
• Coop #2 - Megan, Keegan, Sydney

Meiji Restoration (discussion on Thursday, 11/16)

• Coop #3 - Ferris, Kiana, Audrey
• Coop #4 - Melina, Antoine, Maddie

CPWC Day 47 - Introduction to East Asia

IMPORTANT:  The fall food drive is taking place now.   Please bring donations to your pd. 4 class. There are many people in our community that can use some help!

Purpose:  Consider domestic changes in China and the impact on the international community.  Label political and geographic features of East Asia.

Task: Happy Friday!  When you arive to class, please download "China Inside Out" viewing notes.  For the first portion of class, you'll watch and take notes on a news film about the changes going on within China.  After the film, you'll write a concise summary and submit your work to the dropbox in Schoology.  Then, you'll spend the remainder of class completing the East Asia map.

Homework:

• Monday, November 7 - Chapter 27, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, November 9  - Chapter 27, section 3 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, November 10  - Chapter 28, section 2  reading notes due in class
• Friday, November 11 - Chapter 29, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Monday, November 14 - Chapter 29, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, November 15 - Unit 5 reading quiz (27.1, 27.3, 28.2, 29.1, 29.2 - two-sided, hand-written index card may be used)
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test

HWC Day 45 - Introduction to East Asia

Purpose:  Investigate the historic and cultural significance of the Silk Road.  Describe the geopolitical and cultural significance of select events in Chinese history.

Task: Happy Friday!  We'll begin the second half of the course, with an examination of the historical developments in China.  First, go to "Considering China" in the History of East Asia folder in unit 5 of Schoology to find your assigned topic.   Use the resources provided on your page of the VoiceThread to learn about the historical and cultural significance of your topic.  Then, summarize the significance as a comment on the appropriate page of the VoiceThread.  (Please note:  In order to access and comment on our collaborative VoiceThread, you must sign-up for a free account using your SV student account.  If you don't have the VoiceThread app, you'll need to use the Chromebooks to access and comment to our collaborative VoiceThread.)

After you've finished your summary, please complete "Exploring the Silk Road."  Although you will need to use the Chromebook for Part III of this activity, you whould be able to complete the rest of the activity using your i-Pad.

Finally, use the remainder of class to work on unit 5 homework and/or your research project.

Homework:

• TODAY - SJS due on class blog by midnight
• TODAY - Research topic due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm (post your topic to the Schoology assignment)
• TODAY - PDP, PDC, & SJS assignments (please email Mrs. Friday with document or unit preferences)
• Tuesday, November 8 - Research question due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, November 10 - Transnationalism reading quiz
• Thursday, November 10 - Peer review of research question due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Friday, November 11 - Boxer Rebellion fishbowl discussion (see explanation) - participant reflection & discussion questions posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Monday, November 14 - Mao discussion
• Monday, November 14 - Unit 4 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, November 15 - Source set #1 due in Notability by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, November 16 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (see explanation) - participant reflection & discussion question posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Wednesday, November 16 - Unit 4 PDCs due on class blog
• Thursday, November 17 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion
• Thursday, November 17 - Source set #2 due in Notability by 3:00 pm
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, November 21 - Thesis due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 22 - Peer review of thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 1 - Note cards due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

Preparing for participation in and observation of fishbowl discussions:

• In a fishbowl discussion, half of the class will observe while the other half of the class engages in an intellectual discussion of the topic.  This is NOT a debate!  The purpose of this activity is to encage in and observe rational, civil discourse.
• If you are OBSERVING the discussion, read the provided summary and, if necessary, do a little research so you'll understand the topic.   Your task is to listen to and take notes on the discussion. At the end of the discourse, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and reflect on the topic.
• If you are PARTICIPATING in the discussion, read the provided summary AND the provided article.  You may also need to research the topic further to prepare for the discussion.  Then, complete the preparation section of your fishbowl worksheet.  As a group, you will need to sustain a respectful, intellectual discussion for 15 minutes.  
• If you are MODERATING the discussion, read the summary and the articles.  Create discussion questions that will help to sustain the discussion.  During the discourse, you will be responsible for ensuring civil discourse.

Topic Assignments for Fishbowl Discussions:

Boxer Rebellion (discussion on Friday, 11/11)

• Coop #1 - Sarah, Allison, Jarred
• Coop #2 - Megan, Keegan, Sydney

Meiji Restoration (discussion on Thursday, 11/16)

• Coop #3 - Ferris, Kiana, Audrey
• Coop #4 - Melina, Antoine, Maddie

CPWC Day 46 - Mid-Term Exam

IMPORTANT:  The fall food drive is taking place now.   Please bring donations to your pd. 4 class. There are many people in our community that can use some help!

Purpose:  Assess knowledge and understanding of quarter one essential content.

Task: When you arrive to class, please get out a pencil  in preparation for your mid-term exam.  I'll distribute and explain your exam.  You'll have the duration of class to complete the assessment.  if you finish early, please begin your unit 5 homework.

Homework:

• TODAY - Mid-Term Exam
• Monday, November 7 - Chapter 27, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, November 9  - Chapter 27, section 3 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, November 10  - Chapter 28, section 2  reading notes due in class
• Friday, November 11 - Chapter 29, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Monday, November 14 - Chapter 29, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, November 15 - Unit 5 reading quiz (27.1, 27.3, 28.2, 29.1, 29.2 - two-sided, hand-written index card may be used)
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test

HWC Day 44 - Mid-Term Exam

Purpose:  Assess knowledge and understanding of quarter one essential content.

Task: When you arrive to class, please clear your desk and get out a pencil in preparation for your midterm exam.  I'll distribute and explain the exam.  You'll have the duration of class to complete the exam.  If you finish early, please work on your homework for the next unit OR work on your research project.

Homework:

• TODAY - Mid-Term Exam
• Friday, November 4 - SJS due on class blog by midnight
• Friday, November 4 - Research topic due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm (post your topic to the Schoology assignment)
• Friday, November 4 - PDP, PDC, & SJS assignments (please email Mrs. Friday with document or unit preferences)
• Tuesday, November 8 - Research question due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, November 10 - Transnationalism reading quiz
• Thursday, November 10 - Peer review of research question due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Friday, November 11 - Boxer Rebellion fishbowl discussion (see explanation) - participant reflection & discussion questions posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Monday, November 14 - Mao discussion
• Monday, November 14 - Unit 4 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, November 15 - Source set #1 due in Notability by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, November 16 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (see explanation) - participant reflection & discussion question posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Wednesday, November 16 - Unit 4 PDCs due on class blog
• Thursday, November 17 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion
• Thursday, November 17 - Source set #2 due in Notability by 3:00 pm
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, November 21 - Thesis due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 22 - Peer review of thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 1 - Note cards due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

Preparing for participation in and observation of fishbowl discussions:

• In a fishbowl discussion, half of the class will observe while the other half of the class engages in an intellectual discussion of the topic.  This is NOT a debate!  The purpose of this activity is to encage in and observe rational, civil discourse.
• If you are OBSERVING the discussion, read the provided summary and, if necessary, do a little research so you'll understand the topic.   Your task is to listen to and take notes on the discussion. At the end of the discourse, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and reflect on the topic.
• If you are PARTICIPATING in the discussion, read the provided summary AND the provided article.  You may also need to research the topic further to prepare for the discussion.  Then, complete the preparation section of your fishbowl worksheet.  As a group, you will need to sustain a respectful, intellectual discussion for 15 minutes.  
• If you are MODERATING the discussion, read the summary and the articles.  Create discussion questions that will help to sustain the discussion.  During the discourse, you will be responsible for ensuring civil discourse.

Topic Assignments for Fishbowl Discussions:

Boxer Rebellion (discussion on Friday, 11/11)

• Coop #1 - Sarah, Allison, Jarred
• Coop #2 - Megan, Keegan, Sydney

Meiji Restoration (discussion on Thursday, 11/16)

• Coop #3 - Ferris, Kiana, Audrey
• Coop #4 - Melina, Antoine, Maddie

CPWC Day 45 - Revolution & Review

IMPORTANT:  The fall food drive is taking place now.   Please bring donations to your pd. 4 class. There are many people in our community that can use some help!

Purpose:  Identify the causes, course, & consequences of the French Revolution. Evaluate the impact of the Industrial Revolution.

Task: Bonjour!   When you arrive to class, please get out your notes on the French Revolution.  We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing the French Revolution.  Then, we'll briefly address the Industrial Revolution before reviewing for the mid-term exam.

Homework:

• Thursday, November 3 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 43 - Industrial Revolution, Contemporary Issues, & Midterm Prep

Purpose:  Evaluate the impact of the Industrial Revolution.

Task: Bonjour!  When you arrive to class, please read "What Was the Congress of Vienna?" from History Today.   After a brief discussion, we'll consider the Industrial Revolution, the Roma, and the European Union.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class reviewing essential content on Europe.

Homework:

• TODAY - Contemporary Issues due in class
• Thursday, November 3 - Mid-Term Exam
• Friday, November 4 - SJS due on class blog by midnight

CPWC Day 44 - French Revolution & Napoleon

IMPORTANT:  The fall food drive is taking place now.   Please bring donations to your pd. 4 class. There are many people in our community that can use some help!

Our studies in the news!  "The Pope Commemorates the Reformation that Split the Western Church" (Morning Edition, NPR, 10/31/16)

Purpose:  Identify the causes, course, & consequences of the French Revolution. Evaluate the impact of the Industrial Revolution.

Task: Bonjour!   We'll spend the first portion of class playing a Kahoot to review the geography of Africa, the Middle East, & Europe.  Then, we'll continue exploring the French Revolution, Napoleon, and the rise of nationalism.  Then, we'll identify the impact of the Industrial Revolution.

Homework:

• Thursday, November 3 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 42 - French Revolution, Napoleon, & Nationalism

Our studies in the news!  "The Pope Commemorates the Reformation that Split the Western Church" (Morning Edition, NPR, 10/31/16)

Purpose:  Identify the causes, course, & consequences of the French Revolution. Evaluate the impact of the Industrial Revolution.

Task: Bonjour!  When you arrive to class, please form a discussion circle and get out your notes on the French Revolution. We'll spend the first portion of class exploring the French Revolution, Napoleon, and the rise of nationalism.  Then, we'll identify the impact of the Industrial Revolution.

Homework:

• TODAY -  Industrial Revolution Reading due in class
• Wednesday, November 2 - Contemporary Issues due in class
• Thursday, November 3 - Mid-Term Exam
• Friday, November 4 - SJS due on class blog by midnight