CPWC Day 77 - Genocide Today?

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:  Examine the impact of colonialism and imperialism on the people and cultures of Southeast Asia.  Evaluate the impact of genocide on Cambodia.  Determine whether the events in Myanmar would fit the definition of 'genocide."

Task:   Good afternoon!  To begin class, we'll finish our examination of the genocide of Cambodia.  Then, you'll read an article and watch a video about the Rohingya.  Finally, we'll end class with a discussion on genocide.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Geography chapter 31, section 3 reading notes due
• TODAY - PAW 5
• Thursday, January 4 - Southeast Asia Map Quiz
• Friday, January 12 - Latin America Map Quiz
• Friday, January 19 - CPWC Final Exam

Resources on Rohingya:

• "Myanmar: Who are the Rohingya" (al-Jazeera, 11/30/2017)
• "Could Buying Christmas Jewelry be Funding Genocide?" (The Guardian, 12/20/2017)
• "Why Finding a Solution to Myanmar's Rohingya 'Ethnic Cleansing' is Easier Said Than Done" (CNBC, 12/17/2017)
• "Myanmar Detains 2 Reuters Journalists, Nations Condemn Arrests" (Morning Edition, NPR, 12/21/2017) - AUDIO

WHAP Day 76 - Defining the Atlantic World

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:  Apply knowledge of the early modern era to construct a causation long essay response in the AP format.

Task:   Greetings!  When you arrive to class, please get four colored pencils (red, blue, green, yellow)out of the container on the front table.  You'll spend the first few minutes of class using these implements to color code your LEQ from yesterday.

• Red - Thesis Statement
• Blue - Context
• Green - Evidence
• Analysis - Yellow

Then, we'll begin our exploration of the Atlantic System with a case study of Mexico City (folder 4.2).

Homework Due Dates:

• Wednesday, January 3 - "Born with a Silver Spoon" due in class
• Friday, January 5 - "Atlantic World" (excerpt from Thornton) discussion
• Thursday, January 18 - WHAP Mid-Term Exam 

HWC Day 75 - Insular Empire

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:  Examine the relationship between the United States and the Northern Marianas Islands.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download "Insular Empire - Viewing Guide."  As you watch the documentary about the US territories, please use the viewing guide to take notes.  Further, consider how the recent developments in Puerto Rico are similar to and different from the situation in the Pacific.

Homework Due Dates:

• Friday, December 22 - "Considering Southeast Asia" due in class (You will be working on this in class on Wednesday, December 20)
• Tuesday, January 2 - Internet Journey Through Oceania & Australia due in class
• Wednesday, January 3 - PAW 2
• Friday, January 10 - Asia & Oceania Cumulative Map Quiz (Will include ALL of Asia & Oceania - see the study guide on Schoology!)
• Friday, January 15 - Latin America, Europe, and Africa map quiz
• Wednesday, January 17 - HWC Final Exam

CPWC Day 76 - Genocide in Cambodia

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:  Examine the impact of colonialism and imperialism on the people and cultures of Southeast Asia.  Evaluate the impact of genocide on Cambodia.

Task:   Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, download "Killing Fields - Viewing Notes."  As you watch the selected excerpts from "The Killing Fields" fill in your viewing notes.    If there is any time remaining, please read "What Was Meant to Be 'Never Again' Happens Again and Again" (Forbes, 12/6/2017).

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Geography chapter 31, section 2 reading notes due
• Thursday, December 21 - Geography chapter 31, section 3 reading notes due
• Thursday, December 21 - PAW 5
• Thursday, January 4 - Southeast Asia Map Quiz
• Friday, January 12 - Latin America Map Quiz
• Friday, January 19 - CPWC Final Exam

WHAP Day 76 - Causation LEQ

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objectives:  Apply knowledge of the early modern era to construct a causation long essay response in the AP format.

Task:   Greetings!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desk and get out a writing implement.  You'll use the first 15 minutes of class engaging in a pre-writing activity.  Then, the remainder of class will be used to write out your LEQ.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - PAW 4
• TODAY - In-Class Causation LEQ
• Wednesday, January 3 - "Born with a Silver Spoon" due in class
• Friday, January 5 - "Atlantic World" (excerpt from Thornton) discussion
• Thursday, January 18 - WHAP Mid-Term Exam 
• 
  

HWC Day 74 - Considering Contemporary Southeast Asia

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objectives:  Identify geographic, cultural, and historical trends in the development of Southeast Asia.  Evaluate the contemporary status of the region.

Task:  Good morning!  Today, you'll work individually on select issues in contemporary Southeast Asia.  As you move through this assignment, please consider the themes we discussed yesterday.

Homework Due Dates:

• Friday, December 22 - "Considering Southeast Asia" due in class (You will be working on this in class on Wednesday, December 20)
• Tuesday, January 2 - Internet Journey Through Oceania & Australia due in class
• Wednesday, January 3 - PAW 2
• Friday, January 10 - Asia & Oceania Cumulative Map Quiz (Will include ALL of Asia & Oceania - see the study guide on Schoology!)
• Friday, January 15 - Latin America, Europe, and Africa map quiz
• Wednesday, January 17 - HWC Final Exam

CPWC Day 75 - Colonialism & Imperialism in Southeast Asia

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:  Examine the impact of colonialism and imperialism on the people and cultures of Southeast Asia.

Task:   Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, open and complete "S-E-Asia Intro." After we review your work, we'll use "Colonialism and Imperialism in Southeast Asia" to take notes on the history of Southeast Asia.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY- Geography chapter 31, section 1 reading notes due
• Wednesday, December 20 - Geography chapter 31, section 2 reading notes due
• Thursday, December 21 - Geography chapter 31, section 3 reading notes due
• Thursday, December 21 - PAW 5
• Thursday, January 4 - Southeast Asia Map Quiz
• Friday, January 12 - Latin America Map Quiz
• Friday, January 19 - CPWC Final Exam

WHAP Day 75 - LEQ Review & Mercantilism

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Examine mercantilism as an economic system in the early modern era.  Identify essential components of the LEQ in preparation for tomorrow's assessment. 

Task:   Greetings!  When you arrive to class, please download and complete "KC 4.1.III - Tenochtitlan."  We'll use this primary document to explore the emergence of mercantilist policies in the early modern era.  Then, we'll spend the last portion of class reviewing format for the LEQ responses.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Read "From Mercantilism to 'The Wealth of Nations'" (folder 4.1) BEFORE class
• TODAY - PAW 3
• Tuesday, December 19 - (Period 3 ONLY)  - "Speed Dating - Submission & Reflection" posts and comments due by midnight
• Wednesday, December 20 - PAW 4
• Wednesday, December 20 - In-Class Causation LEQ
• Thursday, January 18 - WHAP Mid-Term Exam 

HWC Day 73 - Southeast Asia in Context

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Identify geographic, cultural, and historical trends in the development of Southeast Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please grab a whiteboard and marker .  On the whiteboard, please respond to the following prompt:

Describe the physical and cultural character of Southeast Asia.

We'll discuss your responses before moving into notes on the history of colonialism and imperialism in Southeast Asia.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Complete "Cultural & Geographic Diversity of Southeast Asia" BEFORE class (You will need to use your textbook!)
• TODAY - "HWC A Taste of Adventure" Close Reading due (submit to Schoology)
• Friday, December 22 - "Considering Southeast Asia" due in class (You will be working on this in class on Wednesday, December 20)
• Tuesday, January 2 - Internet Journey Through Oceania & Australia due in class
• Wednesday, January 3 - PAW 2
• Friday, January 10 - Asia & Oceania Cumulative Map Quiz (Will include ALL of Asia & Oceania - see the study guide on Schoology!)
• Friday, January 15 - Latin America, Europe, and Africa map quiz
• Wednesday, January 17 - HWC Final Exam

CPWC Day 74 - Introduction to Southeast Asia

Day 2 - PAW 2

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

Task:   Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, open and complete "S-E-Asia Intro."  After we review your work, you'll spend the remainder of class labeling the map of Southeast Asia.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Geography chapter 30, section 1 reading notes due
• Tuesday, December 19 - Geography chapter 31, section 1 reading notes due
• Wednesday, December 20 - Geography chapter 31, section 2 reading notes due
• Thursday, December 21 - Geography chapter 31, section 3 reading notes due
• Tuesday, January 2 - PAW 5
• Thursday, January 4 - Southeast Asia Map Quiz
• Friday, January 12 - Latin America Map Quiz
• Friday, January 19 - CPWC Final Exam

WHAP Day 74 - Speed Dating -OR- Products of the Columbian Exchange

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objectives:  Evaluate the impact of the Columbian Exchange.  

Period 3 Task:   Greetings!  When you arrive to class, please find your seat.  Before we begin our "speed dating" session, we'll spend a few minutes reviewing our knowledge of the early modern era to this point.  Then, you'll rotate through the session and spend 4 minutes with each explorer.  Finally, we'll debrief the activity and you'll begin formulating your reflection.

Period 4 Task:  Greetings!  When you arrive to class, please grab a whiteboard and write a thesis statement in response to the following question:

Why were American crops significant factors in the development of the modern era?

We'll spend a little time reviewing your thesis statements before moving into an exploration of the spices & foods that helped to spur the new era.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Read "The Potato Connection" BEFORE class
• TODAY (Period 3 ONLY) - Speed Dating: Age of Exploration activity during class
• Tuesday, December 19 - Read "From Mercantilism to 'The Wealth of Nations'" (folder 4.1) BEFORE class
• Tuesday, December 19 - PAW 3
• Tuesday, December 19 - (Period 3 ONLY)  - "Speed Dating - Submission & Reflection" posts and comments due by midnight
• Wednesday, December 20 - PAW 4
• Wednesday, December 20 - In-Class Causation LEQ
• Thursday, January 18 - WHAP Mid-Term Exam 

HWC Day 72 - South Asia Test

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objectives:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the geography, history, culture, and contemporary developments of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil.  You'll have the entire class period to work on and complete your test.  After you finish, please begin woking on your assignments for the next unit.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Unit 6 Test
• TODAY - PAW 2
• Tuesday, December 19 - Complete "Cultural & Geographic Diversity of Southeast Asia" BEFORE class (You will need to use your textbook!)
• Tuesday, December 19 - "HWC A Taste of Adventure" Close Reading due (submit to Schoology)
• Wednesday, December 20 - "Considering Southeast Asia" due in class
• Tuesday, January 2 - Internet Journey Through Oceania & Australia due in class
• Friday, January 10 - Asia & Oceania Cumulative Map Quiz (Will include ALL of Asia & Oceania - see the study guide on Schoology!)
• Friday, January 15 - Latin America, Europe, and Africa map quiz
• Wednesday, January 17 - HWC Final Exam

CPWC Day 73 - South Asia Test

Day 1 - PAW 1

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

Task:   Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pencil and clear your desk in preparation for the test.  As you work through the test, please read each question carefully and choose the best possible answer.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Unit 6 Test
• Monday, December 18 - Geography chapter 30, section 1 reading notes due
• Tuesday, December 19 - Geography chapter 31, section 1 reading notes due
• Wednesday, December 20 - Geography chapter 31, section 2 reading notes due
• Thursday, December 21 - Geography chapter 31, section 3 reading notes due
• Tuesday, January 2 - PAW 5
• Thursday, January 4 - Southeast Asia Map Quiz
• Friday, January 12 - Latin America Map Quiz
• Friday, January 19 - CPWC Final Exam

WHAP Day 73 - Columbian Exchange

Day 1 - PAW 1 

Objectives:  Evaluate the impact of the Columbian Exchange.

Task:  Greetings!  When you arrive to class, please open up and follow the directions in "Considering the Columbian Exchange" (in folder 4.1)  Please submit your completed work before you leave class.  If you finish early, please work on upcoming assignments.

Homework Due Dates:Friday, December 15 - Bring headphones or earbuds to class

• Friday, December 15 (Period 4 ONLY)  - "Speed Dating - Submission & Reflection" posts and comments due by midnight
• Monday, December 15 - Read "The Potato Connection" BEFORE class
• Monday, December 15 (Period 3 ONLY) - Speed Dating: Age of Exploration activity during class
• Tuesday, December 19 - Read "From Mercantilism to 'The Wealth of Nations'" (folder 4.1) BEFORE class
• Wednesday, December 20 - In-Class Causation LEQ
• Thursday, January 18 - WHAP Mid-Term Exam 

HWC Day 72 - South Asia Test

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objectives:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the geography, history, culture, and contemporary developments of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil.  You'll have the entire class period to work on and complete your test.  After you finish, please begin woking on your assignments for the next unit.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Unit 6 Test
• Monday, December 18 - Complete "Cultural & Geographic Diversity of Southeast Asia" BEFORE class (You will need to use your textbook!)
• Monday, December 18 - PAW 2
• Tuesday, December 19 - "HWC A Taste of Adventure" Close Reading due (submit to Schoology)
• Wednesday, December 20 - "Considering Southeast Asia" due in class
• Tuesday, January 2 - Internet Journey Through Oceania & Australia due in class
• Friday, January 10 - Asia & Oceania Cumulative Map Quiz (Will include ALL of Asia & Oceania - see the study guide on Schoology!)
• Friday, January 15 - Latin America, Europe, and Africa map quiz
• Wednesday, January 17 - HWC Final Exam

WHAP Day 72 - Speed Dating: Age of Exploration

2 Hour Delay - No PAW 

Objectives:  Identify who was most responsible for European overseas expansion.  

Task:  Greetings!  When you arrive to class, please find your seat.  Before we begin our "speed dating" session, we'll spend a few minutes reviewing our knowledge of the early modern era to this point.  Then, you'll rotate through the session and spend 4 minutes with each explorer.  Finally, we'll debrief the activity and you'll begin formulating your reflection.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY- Speed Dating: Age of Exploration (folder 4.1) - Come in character!
• TODAY - LS Chapter 22 by midnight
• Friday, December 15 - Bring headphones or earbuds to class
• Friday, December 15 - "Speed Dating - Submission & Reflection" posts and comments due by midnight
• Monday, December 18 - Read "From Mercantilism to 'The Wealth of Nations'" (folder 4.1) BEFORE class
• Wednesday, December 20 - In-Class Causation LEQ
• Thursday, January 18 - WHAP Mid-Term Exam 

HWC Day 70 - "Soul of India"

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objectives:  Evaluate the contemporary status of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your notes on Sri Lanka.  We'll consider the lasting impact of the extended civil war in Sri lanka.  Then, we'll debrief your work on the Taliban before reviewing for tomorrow's test.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Taliban Investigation due in class
• Friday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 15 - PAW 2
• Wednesday, January 17 - HWC Final Exam

CPWC Day 70 - Independence and Contemporary Issues

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:  Identify the causes and effects of Partition.

Task:   Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please complete "Green Revolution Comprehension Check."  Then, begin working through "Partition of India."  We'll finish our discussion from yesterday with a consideration of the successes of non-violent civil disobedience.  Then, you'll have the remainder of class to work on Partition.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - South Asia Map check
• Tuesday, December 12 - "Green Revolution" (History of South Asia folder) due at BEGINNING of class ('pop quiz!')
• Wednesday, December 13 - PAW 5
• Wednesday, December 13 - Partition of India must be completed BEFORE class
• Friday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, January 19 - CPWC Final Exam

WHAP Day 70 - Ships, Guns, & Maps

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objectives:  Evaluate the factors that enabled European overseas exploration in the early modern era.  

Task:  Greetings!  When you arrive to class, please grab a whiteboard and answer the following questions:

1. What physical and cultural barriers might an individual face while planning and engaging on a long-distance sea voyage in the second half of the fifteenth century?
2. What types of individuals and institutions engaged in long-distance sea voyages in the second half of the fifteenth century?
3. What was happening in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas during the second half of the fifteenth century?

After a brief discussion, we'll work in small groups to organize and evaluate the maps in hand-out 1.2.  Specifically, you'll look for familiar locales on the maps, identify changes in geographic representation, and describe the historical context of the various maps.  

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Read "Needed: Ships, Winds, Maps, Stars, Guns - and Guts?" (folder 4.1) before class
• Tuesday, December 12 - PAW 4
• Wednesday, December 13 - Case Study - Tome Pires (folder 4.1) - Read both documents& complete SOAP analysis on "Suma Oriental" excerpt.  Come with notes and prepared to share your ideas!
• Wednesday, December 13 - Review T&E, ch. 21 BEFORE class
• Thursday, December 14 - Speed Dating: Age of Exploration (folder 4.1) - Come in character!
• Thursday, December 14 - LS Chapter 22 by midnight
• Monday, December 18 - Read "From Mercantilism to 'The Wealth of Nations'" (folder 4.1) BEFORE class
• Wednesday, December 20 - In-Class Causation LEQ
• Thursday, January 18 - WHAP Mid-Term Exam 

HWC Day 68 - Independence, Partition, & Contemporary Developments in India

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objectives:  Analyze the course of independence & the impact of partition in India.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open "Gandhi Clothing Analysis."  We'll spend the first few minutes of class examining Gandhi's approach to nationalist resistance.  Then, we'll review your work on the partition of India and developments since independence.

Homework Due Dates:

• Wednesday, December 13 - Sri Lanka Case Study due in class
• Thursday, December 14 - Taliban Investigation due in class
• Friday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test
• Wednesday, January 17 - HWC Final Exam

CPWC Day 69 - Map Check & Independence in India

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:  Evaluate Gandhi's impact on the Indian independence movement.  Identify the causes and effects of Partition.

Task:   Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please open up your  "South Asia Locating Map" in preparation for your map check.  We'll spend the first 20 minutes of class completing your map check before continuing our examination of the history of India.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - South Asia Map check
• Tuesday, December 12 - "Green Revolution" (History of South Asia folder) due at BEGINNING of class ('pop quiz!')
• Wednesday, December 13 - PAW 5
• Friday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, January 19 - CPWC Final Exam

WHAP Day 69 - Introduction to the Early Modern Era

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Identify and practice the components of a causation LEQ.  Identify the continuity and change from period 3 and period 4. 

Task:  Greetings!  When you arrive to class, please pick up a slip of paper from the front table in preparation for a short comprehension check on your homework.  Then, we'll finish our causation practice from Friday before creating a continuity and change chart based on the "Human Web."

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Read "Needed: Ships, Winds, Maps, Stars, Guns - and Guts?" (folder 4.1) before class
• Tuesday, December 12 - PAW 4
• Wednesday, December 13 - Case Study - Tome Pires (folder 4.1) - Read both documents& complete SOAP analysis on "Suma Oriental" excerpt.  Come with notes and prepared to share your ideas!
• Wednesday, December 13 - Review T&E, ch. 21 BEFORE class
• Thursday, December 14 - Speed Dating: Age of Exploration (folder 4.1) - Come in character!
• Thursday, December 14 - LS Chapter 22 by midnight
• Monday, December 18 - Read "From Mercantilism to 'The Wealth of Nations'" (folder 4.1) BEFORE class
• Wednesday, December 20 - In-Class Causation LEQ
• Thursday, January 18 - WHAP Mid-Term Exam 

HWC Day 67 - Imperialism, Nationalism, & Independence

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Evaluate the historiography of British influence in India.  Analyze the course of independence in India.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open and complete the "Historiography - Legacy of British Rule in India" (History of South Asia folder).  After we review your work, we'll briefly consider Gandhi's role in the independence movement before discussing the partition of India.

Homework Due Dates:

• TIDAY - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Wednesday, December 13 - Sri Lanka Case Study due in class
• Thursday, December 14 - Taliban Investigation due in class
• Friday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test
• Wednesday, January 17 - HWC Final Exam

CPWC Day 68 - Nationalism, Independence, and Partition

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Evaluate Gandhi's impact on the Indian independence movement.  Identify the causes and effects of Partition.

Task:   Happy Friday!   When you arrive to class, please open "CPWC Chronology."   Today, we'll continue our examination of the history of South Asia with a closer examination of Gandhi's role in the nationalist movement and the immediate results of independence.   Finally, if there is any time remaining, you'll work on your "South Asia Locating - Mapping Activity."

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Geography 26.2 rdg. notes due
• Monday, December 11 - South Asia Map check
• Tuesday, December 12 - "Green Revolution" (History of South Asia folder) due at BEGINNING of class ('pop quiz!')
• Wednesday, December 13 - PAW 5
• Friday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

WHAP Day 68 - Writing a Causation LEQ

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objectives:  Identify and practice the components of a causation LEQ.  Identify strengths and weaknesses in answering stimulus-based multiple choice questions.

Task:  Happy Friday!  To end our week together, we're going to spend some time revisiting your stimulus-based multiple choice questions from yesterday.  Then, we'll identify the unique characteristics of the APH causation long essay question.

Homework Due Dates:

• Monday, December 11 - "Human Web" chapter 6 reading notes due in class (in Schoology folder 4)
• Monday, December 11 - PAW 3
• Tuesday, December 12 - PAW 4

HWC Day 66 - Historical Developments in South Asia

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objectives:  Examine select historical developments in South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  To end the week, we'll finish our examination of the history of South Asia with a discussion on specific historical events.  Then, you'll have the opportunity to explore further with the videos on my YouTube playlist.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due on Schoology BEFORE class
• Friday, December 8 - PAW 2
• Monday, December 11 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Wednesday, December 13 - Sri Lanka Case Study due in class
• Thursday, December 14 - Taliban Investigation due in class
• Friday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

CPWC Day 67 - History of South Asia

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:  Identify the select developments in the history of South Asia.  Consider continuity and change in the development of South Asia.

Task:   Good afternoon!   When you arrive to class, please open and complete "Religions of South Asia Check-In."  Then, download "CPWC Chronology" and begin organizing the events in chronological order.  We'll use this resource to take notes on select developments in South Asian history.   Finally, if there is any time remaining, you'll work on your "South Asia Locating - Mapping Activity."

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY, December 7 - Geography 26.1 rdg. notes due
• Friday, December 8 - Geography 26.2 rdg. notes due
• Monday, December 11 - South Asia Map check
• Wednesday, December 13 - PAW 5
• Friday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

WHAP Day 67 - Period 3 Summative Assessment

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objectives:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the post-Classical era.  Practice completing AP-style stimulus based multiple choice questions and short answer questions.

Task:  Good morning!  As soon as you arrive to class, please clear your desks and get out a pencil in preparation for the test.  The sooner everyone is ready, the sooner you will begin the exam.  Be sure to use your time WISELY.  You MUST complete the ENTIRE exam by the end of class!  If you finish early, please work on the "Human Web" reading and notes.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Period 3 Test
• Monday, December 11 - "Human Web" chapter 6 reading notes due in class (in Schoology folder 4)
• Monday, December 11 - PAW 3
• Tuesday, December 12 - PAW 4

HWC Day 65 - Historical Developments in South Asia

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objectives:  Examine select historical developments in South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll begin our time together with a review of your timelines.  Then, you'll each investigate a select person or development in South Asia's history.  Finally, we'll share your findings with the class.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due  in class
• Friday, December 8 - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due on Schoology BEFORE class
• Friday, December 8 - PAW 2
• Monday, December 11 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Wednesday, December 13 - Sri Lanka Case Study due in class
• Thursday, December 14 - Taliban Investigation due in class
• Friday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

CPWC Day 66 - Religion & History of South Asia

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:  Describe the unique characteristics of the religions that emerged in South Asia.  Identify the select developments in the history of South Asia.

Task:   Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class,  open up your religions notes.  We'll spend the first portion of class examining the religions of South Asia.  Then, you'll work on a chronology of South Asian history.   Finally, if there is any time remaining, you'll work on your "South Asia Locating - Mapping Activity."

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - PAW 5
• TODAY - Geography 24.3 rdg. notes due
• Thursday, December 7 - Geography 26.1 rdg. notes due
• Friday, December 8 - Geography 26.2 rdg. notes due
• Monday, December 11 - South Asia Map check
• Friday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

WHAP Day 66 - Period 3 Wrap-Up

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:  Evaluate the ecological, cultural, social, economic, and political impact of the bubonic plague.  Analyze the impact of travelers and cities in the developments of the post-Classical era.  Identify trends of the post-Classical period.

Block 3 Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your "Bubonic Plague" documents.  We'll wrap up our discussion and then move on to our period 3 review.

Block 4 Task:  Good afternoon!  To begin class, we'll wrap up our salon and discuss the essential questions. 

• How did cities in the post-Classical era demonstrate both continuity and change over time?
• What role did merchants, monks, and missionaries serve in the post-Classical era?

Finally, we'll review period 3 key concepts.

Homework Due Dates:

• Wednesday, December 6 - KC Summary due in class 
• Thursday, December 7 - Period 3 Test
• Monday, December 11 - "Human Web" chapter 6 reading notes due in class (in Schoology folder 4)

HWC Day 64 - Religious Traditions in South Asia

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:  Investigate religious and philosophical traditions of South Asia.  Examine select historical developments in South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll begin our time together with your presentations on the religions of South Asia.  Then, we'll begin to explore some of the historical developments on the sub-continent.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Religions presentations
• Thursday, December 6 - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due  in class
• Friday, December 8 - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due on Schoology BEFORE class
• Friday, December 8 - PAW 2
• Monday, December 11 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Wednesday, December 13 - Sri Lanka Case Study due in class
• Thursday, December 14 - Taliban Investigation due in class
• Friday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

CPWC Day 65 - Geography & Religions of South Asia

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:  Identify the impact of the Himalayas and monsoons on the cultural and historical developments of South Asia.  Describe the unique characteristics of the religions that emerged in South Asia.

Task:   Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class,  open up "Investigating Monsoons" & "Earthquakes in India."   We'll spend the first few minutes reviewing your work from yesterday.  Then, we'll divide up into groups to investigate the religions of South Asia.   Finally, if there is any time remaining, you'll work on your "South Asia Locating - Mapping Activity."

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Geography 24.1 rdg. notes due
• Wednesday, December 6 - PAW 5
• Wednesday, December 6 - Geography 24.3 rdg. notes due
• Thursday, December 7 - Geography 26.1 rdg. notes due
• Friday, December 8 - Geography 26.2 rdg. notes due
• Monday, December 11 - South Asia Map check
• Friday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

WHAP Day 65 - Black Death -or- Travelers

Day 4 - PAW 4

Block 3 Objectives:  Evaluate the ecological, cultural, social, economic, and political impact of the bubonic plague.

Block 3 Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please INDIVIDUALLY complete "Bubonic Plague" questions.  Then, you'll be assigned a primary document about the bubonic plague and answer the accompanying questions.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class reviewing your work.

Block 4 Objectives:  Analyze the impact of travelers and cities in the developments of the post-Classical era.

Block 4 Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, we're going to spend the first few minutes of class playing Quizlet live.  Then, we'll organize ourselves chronologically and review your work from the weekend.  Finally, we'll end class by answering our essential questions:

• How did cities in the post-Classical era demonstrate both continuity and change over time?
• What role did merchants, monks, and missionaries serve in the post-Classical era?

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - PAW 4
• TODAY (Block 3 ONLY) - Black Death Document Analysis - Read "Black Death - Nat. Geo." (in 3.3 folder) in preparation for class
• TODAY - Travelers & Cities Salon - Read assigned documents listed in Schoology (3.3 folder) for preparation.
• Wednesday, December 6 - KC Summary due in class 
• Thursday, December 7 - Period 3 Test

HWC Day 63 - Breaking Free Quiz

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objectives:  Identify and dispel common misperceptions about South Asia.  Investigate religious and philosophical traditions of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil.  You'll have the first 20 minutes of class to complete your "Breaking Free" reading quiz.  Then, we'll spend a few minutes taking notes on the history of South Asia before you use the remainder of class working with your partner on the religions presentations.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "Breaking Free" reading quiz
• Wednesday, December 6 - Religions presentations
• Thursday, December 6 - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due  in class
• Friday, December 8 - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due on Schoology BEFORE class
• Friday, December 8 - PAW 2
• Monday, December 11 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Wednesday, December 13 - Sri Lanka Case Study due in class
• Thursday, December 14 - Taliban Investigation due in class
• Friday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

CPWC Day 64 - Geography of South Asia

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:  Identify the impact of the Himalayas and monsoons on the cultural and historical developments of South Asia.

Task:   Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please make sure you've uploaded your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, download and complete the guided reading questions in "Himalayas."  After reviewing your work, you'll work on "Investigating Monsoons" & "Earthquakes in India."  Finally, you'l begin working on your "South Asia Locating - Mapping Activity."

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - CPWC South Asia Preview due 
• Tuesday, December 5 - Geography 24.1 rdg. notes due
• Wednesday, December 6 - PAW 5
• Wednesday, December 6 - Geography 24.3 rdg. notes due
• Thursday, December 7 - Geography 26.1 rdg. notes due
• Friday, December 8 - Geography 26.2 rdg. notes due
• Monday, December 11 - South Asia Map check
• Friday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

WHAP Day 64 - Travelers -OR- the Black Death

Day 3 - PAW 3

Block 3 Objectives:  Analyze the impact of travelers and cities in the developments of the post-Classical era.

Block 3 Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, we're going to spend the first few minutes of class playing Quizlet live.  Then, we'll organize ourselves chronologically and review your work from the weekend.  Finally, we'll end class by answering our essential questions:

• How did cities in the post-Classical era demonstrate both continuity and change over time?
• What role did merchants, monks, and missionaries serve in the post-Classical era?

Block 4 Objectives:  Evaluate the ecological, cultural, social, economic, and political impact of the bubonic plague.

Block 4 Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please INDIVIDUALLY complete "Bubonic Plague" questions.  Then, you'll be assigned a primary document about the bubonic plague and answer the accompanying questions.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class reviewing your work.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY (Block 3 ONLY) - Travelers & Cities Salon - Read assigned documents listed in Schoology (3.3 folder) for preparation.
• TODAY (Block 4 ONLY) - Black Death Document Analysis - Read "Black Death - Nat. Geo." (in 3.3 folder) in preparation for class
• TODAY - PAW 3
• Tuesday, December 5 - PAW 4
• Tuesday, December 5 (Block 3 ONLY) - Black Death Document Analysis - Read "Black Death - Nat. Geo." (in 3.3 folder) in preparation for class
• Tuesday, December 5 (Block 4 ONLY) - Travelers & Cities Salon - Read assigned documents listed in Schoology (3.3 folder) for preparation.
• Thursday, December 7 - Period 3 Test

HWC Day 62 - Introduction to South Asia

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Identify unique geographic features of South Asia.  Investigate religious and philosophical traditions of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please grab a white board and marker.   Please list the 5 most important facts about the geography of South Asia.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class discussing your lists and your homework.  Then, we'll divided into groups to investigate the religious and philosophical traditions of South Asia.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "Investigating Physical & Cultural Geography" (Geography of South Asia folder) due in class
• Tuesday, December 5 - "Breaking Free" reading quiz
• Wednesday, December 6 - Religions presentations
• Thursday, December 6 - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due  in class
• Friday, December 8 - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due on Schoology BEFORE class
• Friday, December 8 - PAW 2
• Monday, December 11 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Wednesday, December 13 - Sri Lanka Case Study due in class
• Thursday, December 14 - Taliban Investigation due in class
• Friday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

WHAP Day 63 - Infographic-o-Rama!

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objectives:  Identify continuity and change in gender relations and labor structures in the post-classical era.  Utilize infographics as tools to review essential content on the post-Classical era.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please open up your notes from yesterday.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class wrapping up our discussion from yesterday.  Then, you'll spend the remainder of class examining the post-classical infographics.  Use these tools to review essential content from period 3 and to identify trends and aberrations in historical development

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Period 3 Vocab. Quizlet due to Mrs. Friday ASAP
• Saturday, December 2 - LS Chapter 21
• Monday, December 4 (Pd. 3 ONLY) - Travelers & Cities Salon - Read assigned documents listed in Schoology (3.3 folder) for preparation.
• Monday, December 4 (Pd. 4 ONLY) - Black Death Document Analysis - Read "Black Death - Nat. Geo." (in 3.3 folder) in preparation for class
• Monday, December 4 - PAW 3
• Tuesday, December 5 - PAW 4
• Tuesday, December 5 (Pd. 3 ONLY) - Black Death Document Analysis - Read "Black Death - Nat. Geo." (in 3.3 folder) in preparation for class
• Tuesday, December 5 (Pd. 4 ONLY) - Travelers & Cities Salon - Read assigned documents listed in Schoology (3.3 folder) for preparation.
• Thursday, December 7 - Period 3 Test

CPWC Day 63 - East Asia Test

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the geography, history, and culture of East Asia.

Task:   Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks in preparation for the test.  I'll spend the first few minutes of class going over your upcoming homework assignments.  Then, you'll have the remainder of the class to complete the unit 5 test.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Unit 5 Assessment
• Monday, December 4 - CPWC South Asia Preview due 
• Tuesday, December 5 - Geography 24.1 rdg. notes due
• Wednesday, December 6 - PAW 5
• Wednesday, December 6 - Geography 24.3 rdg. notes due
• Thursday, December 7 - Geography 26.1 rdg. notes due
• Friday, December 8 - Geography 26.2 rdg. notes due
• Monday, December 11 - South Asia Map check
• Friday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

HWC Day 61 - East Asia Test

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objectives:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the history, culture, and contemporary developments of East Asia.

Task:  Yeoboseyo!  We'll finish the remainder of the unit 5 test today.  If you finish early, please work on your South Asia homework.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Unit 5 Test
• TODAY - PAW 2
• Monday, December 4 - "Investigating Physical & Cultural Geography" (Geography of South Asia folder) due in class
• Tuesday, December 5 - "Breaking Free" reading quiz
• Thursday, December 6 - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due  in class
• Friday, December 8 - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due on Schoology BEFORE class
• Friday, December 8 - PAW 2
• Monday, December 11 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Wednesday, December 13 - Sri Lanka Case Study due in class
• Thursday, December 14 - Taliban Investigation due in class
• Friday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

CPWC Day 62 - East Asia Review

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:  Analyze the status of Japan in the 21st century.  Review East Asia content in preparation for the unit 5 assessment.

Task:   Konichiwa!  When you arrive to class, please open "Reviving Shinto."  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing contemporary Japan.  Then, we'll spend the remainder of class reviewing for the test.

Homework Due Dates:  

• Friday, December 1 - Unit 5 Assessment
• Wednesday, December 6 - PAW 5

WHAP Day 62 - Labor, Leisure, & Gender in the Post-Classical Era

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objectives:  Identify continuity and change in gender relations and labor structures in the post-classical era.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please pick up a playing card.  First, I'll explain/review your upcoming assignments.  Then, you'll work individually on your assigned section.  Finally, you'll present your information to the class.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Infographic due by 11:59 pm
• Friday, December 1 - Period 3 Vocab. Quizlet due to Mrs. Friday ASAP
• Saturday, December 2 - LS 
• Monday, December 4 - Travelers & Cities "Role Plays" - Read assigned document in the textbook or Schoology in preparation.
• Monday, December 4 - PAW 3
• Tuesday, December 5 - PAW 4
• Tuesday, December 5 - Black Death Document Analysis - Read "Black Death - Nat. Geo." (in 3.3 folder) in preparation for class
• Thursday, December 7 - Period 3 Test

HWC Day 60 - East Asia Test

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objectives:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the history, culture, and contemporary developments of East Asia.

Task:  Yeoboseyo!  We'll spend the first few minutes of class discussing North Korea recent provocations.  Then, we'll spend the remainder of class reviewing the history of Korea and comparing North & South Korea.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" and documentary discussion - post reflection before class
• Thursday, November 30 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, December 1 - PAW 2

CPWC Day 61 - Japan in the 20th Century

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:  Identify continuities and change in the modern history of Japan.

Task:   Konichiwa!  When you arrive to class, please open your "Japan - A Condensed History" notes from yesterday.  We'll finish our notes on Japan and then continue our exploration into the nation with a directed research activity on the future of Japan.

Homework Due Dates:  

• Wednesday, November 29 - PAW 5
• Friday, December 1 - Unit 5 Assessment

WHAP Day 61 - Americas in the Post-Classical Era

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:  Examine artifacts from the Americas to identify cultural priorities, economic development, and social stratification.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class open "Exploring the Americas in the Post-Classical Era" (in folder 3.3) and follow the directions.  At the end of class we'll debrief the activity.

Homework Due Dates:

• Wednesday, November 29 - Migration Comparison LEQ due by 11:59 pm
• Thursday, November 30 - Infographic due by 11:59 pm
• Friday, December 1 - Period 3 Vocab. Quizlet due to Mrs. Friday ASAP
• Monday, December 4 - Black Death Discussion
• Wednesday, December 6 - Period 3 Test

HWC Day 59 - Korea in Global Context

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:  Evaluate recent North Korean provocations in light of Korean historical developments.

Task:  Yeoboseyo!  We'll spend the first few minutes of class discussing North Korea recent provocations.  Then, we'll spend the remainder of class reviewing the history of Korea and comparing North & South Korea.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" and documentary discussion - post reflection before class
• Thursday, November 30 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, December 1 - PAW 2

CPWC Day 60 - A Condensed History of Japan

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:  Identify continuities and change in the modern history of Japan.

Task:   Konichiwa!  When you arrive to class, please download "Japan - A Condensed History" from the History of East Asia folder.  Today, we're going to focus on the historical development of Japan.

Homework Due Dates:  

• Wednesday, November 29 - PAW 5
• Friday, December 1 - Unit 5 Assessment

WHAP Day 60 - Writing the LEQ

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objectives:  Examine the criteria for writing a successful comparison long essay question response.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class please open up and read "AP Skills - Long Essay Questions."  After you've had the opportunity to read the overview, we'll take some time to delve into the process of writing the LEQ.  Finally, if time permits, you'll have time to begin working on your LEQ.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - PAW 4 - Work on Infographic!
• Wednesday, November 29 - Comparison LEQ Due
• Thursday, November 30 - Infographic Due in Class
• Saturday, December 2 - LS Chapter 21 due 
• Monday, December 4 - Black Death examination
• Wednesday, December 6 - Period 3 Test

HWC Day 58 - Korea

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objectives:  Analyze the "Rescript on Education" to identify cultural priorities during the Meiji Restoration in Japan.  Identify continuities and change between the Meiji period and 21st century Japan.

Task:  Kon'nichiwa!  When you arrive to class, please open the "Rescript on Education."  We'll spend the first portion of class finishing our analysis of the document to identify cultural priorities during the Meiji Restoration.  Then, we'll look for trends and aberrations in the development of Japan.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class reviewing your studies on Korea.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" and documentary discussion - post reflection before class
• Thursday, November 30 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, December 1 - PAW 2

CPWC Day 59 - Contemporary Japan

1/2 Day - No PAW

Objective:  Examine demographic issues facing contemporary Japan.

Task:   Konichiwa!  When you arrive to class, please get out a piece of paper or open up Notability to take notes.  As we watch the video below, consider the factors that led to the population crisis and Japan's response to the problem.  What does this tell us about the people and culture of Japan?

Homework Due Dates:  

• Wednesday, November 29 - PAW 5
• Friday, December 1 - Unit 5 Assessment

WHAP Day 59 - Mass Migrations in the Post-Classical Period

1/2 Day - No PAW

Objectives:  Compare and contrast the Bantu, Polynesian, and Viking migrations.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class open and complete "Migration in the Post-Classical Period" in folder 3.2.

Homework Due Dates:

• Wednesday, November 22 - LS Chapter 15 ("India & the Indian Ocean Basin") due by 11:59 pm
• Tuesday, November 28 - PAW 4 - Work on Infographic!
• Wednesday, November 29 - Black Death examination
• Thursday, November 30 - Infographic Due in Class
• Wednesday, December 6 - Period 3 Test

HWC Day 57 - Rescript on Education

1/2 Day - No PAW

Objectives:  Analyze the "Rescript on Education" to identify cultural priorities during the Meiji Restoration in Japan.  Identify continuities and change between the Meiji period and 21st century Japan.

Task:  Kon'nichiwa!  When you arrive to class, please download "Rescript on Education" from the "History of East Asia" folder in Schoology.  We'll spend the first portion of class analyzing the document to identify cultural priorities during the Meiji Restoration.  Then, we'll look for trends and aberrations in the development of Japan.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" and documentary discussion - post reflection before class
• Wednesday, November 29 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, December 1 - PAW 2

CPWC Day 58 - Japan

1/2 Day - No PAW

Objective:  Examine select developments in Japan's history.

Task:   Konichiwa!  When you arrive to class, please download "CPWC Japan Condensed History" from the History of East Asia folder.  We'll spend our brief time together examining pre-modern Japan.

Homework Due Dates:  

• Wednesday, November 29 - PAW 5
• Thursday, November 30 - Unit 5 Assessment

WHAP Day 58 - Africa in the Post-Classical Period

1/2 Day - No PAW

Objectives:  Analyze the developments in post-Classical Africa.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your responses to the Africa focus questions.  We'll spend our brief time together reviewing the primary documents.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Bring responses to "Post-Classical Developments in Africa" focus questions to class
• Wednesday, November 22 - LS Chapter 15 ("India & the Indian Ocean Basin") due by 11:59 pm
• Tuesday, November 28 - PAW 4 - Work on Infographic!
• Wednesday, November 29 - Black Death examination
• Thursday, November 30 - Infographic Due in Class
• Wednesday, December 6 - Period 3 Test

HWC Day 56 - 20th Century Developments in Japan

1/2 Day - No PAW

Objectives:  Examine select events in the history of Japan.

Task:  Kon'nichiwa!  We'll finish up our examination of Japan in the 20th century.  Then, we'll review "Reviving Shinto" and identify continuities and changes in contemporary Japan.

Homework Due Dates:

• Tuesday, November 21 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" and documentary discussion - post reflection before class
• Wednesday, November 29 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, December 1 - PAW 2

CPWC Day 57 - Totalitarianism in East Asia

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:  Review the culture, history, and geography of Korea.  Compare totalitarianism in China and North Korea

Task:   Annyeonghaseyo!  When you arrive to class, please open up "Chinese Revolutions."  We'll spend the first portion of class wrapping up our examination of communism in China.  Then, we'll create a Venn diagram to compare China and North Korea.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, we'll begin our examination of Japan with a brief overview on the geography and religious traditions of the island state.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Korea Geography Chart due in class
• Wednesday, November 29 - Unit 5 Assessment
• Wednesday, November 29 - PAW 5

Our Studies in the News:

• "China's Cultural Revolution & the History of Totalitarianism" (Time, 5/16/2016)

WHAP Day 57 - Crusades Debrief & Africa in the Post-Classical Era

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Debrief Crusades activity.  Analyze the developments in post-Classical Africa.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please grab a whiteboard and marker.  Respond to the following question:  
Were the Crusades a significant development during the post-Classical era?  EXPLAIN (with evidence)
Then, we'll shift our focus to the Africa world.  Specifically, we'll examine some maps to compare political, cultural, and economic developments in West Africa, North Africa, and the Swahili coast.  Finally, we'll end the week with a quick review game.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY  - Read "Mali - Lost African City" before coming to class
• Friday, November 17 - PAW 3 - Work on Infographic!
• Saturday, November 18 - LS Chapter 20 ("Worlds Apart: The Americas & Oceania") due by 11:59 pm
• Monday, November 20 - Bring responses to "Post-Classical Developments in Africa" focus questions to class
• Wednesday, November 22 - LS Chapter 15 ("India & the Indian Ocean Basin") due by 11:59 pm
• Tuesday, November 28 - PAW 4 - Work on Infographic!
• Thursday, November 30 - Infographic Due in Class
• Wednesday, December 6 - Period 3 Test

African Empires to 1500 CE (Macrohistory)

HWC Day 55 - Japan in Context

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Examine select events in the history of Japan.

Task:  Kon'nichiwa & Happy Friday!  We'll continue our exploration of Japan with notes on the history of the island nation.  Then, we'll review "Reviving Shinto" and identify continuities and changes in contemporary Japan.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Discussion "Reviving Shinto"
• Monday, November 20 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" and documentary discussion - post reflection before class
• Wednesday, November 29 - Unit 5 Test

Our studies in the news - Coup in Zimbabwe?

•   "Robert Mugabe: A Legacy of Tyrannical Rule, Economic Ruin, and International Isolation" (NPR, 11/15/2017)  
• "Zimbabwe's Leader Under House Arrest After Military Seized Control of Country" (NPR, 11/15/2017) 
• "Zimbabwe Takeover Seems Like a Coup" (BBC, 11/15/2017)

Our studies in the news - Recent Political & Economic Developments in China

• "How China's Economy is Poised to Win the Future" (Time, 11/2/2017)
• "China's Xi Jinping Opens 'New Era' for Country and the World" (BBC, 10/25/2017)
• "China's 19th Party Congress: What You Need to Know" (CNN, 11/17/2017)

CPWC Day 56 - Examining Korea

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Examine the culture, history, and geography of Korea.

Task:   Annyeonghaseyo!  When you arrive to class, please finish up your "Totalitarianism in North Korea" paragraph from yesterday.  Then, open "Top Ten Things About Korea" and complete the close reading assignment - this MUST be finished in class.  Finally, begin work on "Korea Geography Chart."

Homework Due Dates:  

• Friday, November 17 - Korea Geography Chart due in class
• Tuesday, November 28 - Unit 5 Assessment

Our Studies in the News:

• "China's Cultural Revolution & the History of Totalitarianism" (Time, 5/16/2016)

WHAP Day 56 - Crusades

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objectives:  Compare different accounts of the Crusades. Identify causes and effects of the Crusades.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please go into the "Crusades" discussion thread in Schoology.   

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Crusades Presentations (follow directions on "Perspectives on the Crusades")
• Friday, November 17 - Read "Mali - Lost African City" before coming to class
• Friday, November 17 - PAW 3
• Saturday, November 18 - LS Chapter 20 ("Worlds Apart: The Americas & Oceania") due by 11:59 pm
• Monday, November 20 - Black Death Examination
• Wednesday, November 22 - LS Chapter 15 ("India & the Indian Ocean Basin") due by 11:59 pm
• Tuesday, November 28 - PAW 4
• Wednesday, November 29 - Infographic Due in Class
• Friday, December 1 - Period 3 Test

HWC Day 54 - Condensed History of Japan

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objectives:  Examine select events in the history of Japan.

Task:  Kon'nichiwa!  We'll spend the first few minutes of class discussing the end of "Tank Man."  Then, we'll begin our exploration of Japan with some notes on select historical developments to identify trends.

Homework Due Dates:

• Thursday, November 16 - PAW 2
• TODAY - Discussion "Reviving Shinto"
• Monday, November 20 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" and documentary discussion - post reflection before class
• Wednesday, November 29 - Unit 5 Test

Our studies in the news - Coup in Zimbabwe?

•   "Robert Mugabe: A Legacy of Tyrannical Rule, Economic Ruin, and International Isolation" (NPR, 11/15/2017)  
• "Zimbabwe's Leader Under House Arrest After Military Seized Control of Country" (NPR, 11/15/2017) 
• "Zimbabwe Takeover Seems Like a Coup" (BBC, 11/15/2017)

Our studies in the news - Recent Political & Economic Developments in China

• "How China's Economy is Poised to Win the Future" (Time, 11/2/2017)
• "China's Xi Jinping Opens 'New Era' for Country and the World" (BBC, 10/25/2017)
• "China's 19th Party Congress: What You Need to Know" (CNN, 11/17/2017)

WHAP Day 55 - Library Research

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objectives:  Utilize library resources to create an infographic on a select topic from the post-Classical period.

Task:  Good morning!  Use today's class time to research and work on your period 3 infographic.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Report directly to the LIBRARY
• Thursday, November 16 - Crusades Presentations (follow directions on "Perspectives on the Crusades")
• Friday, November 17 - PAW 3
• Saturday, November 18 - LS Chapter 20 ("Worlds Apart: The Americas & Oceania") due by 11:59 pm
• Monday, November 20 - Black Death Examination
• Wednesday, November 22 - LS Chapter 15 ("India & the Indian Ocean Basin") due by 11:59 pm
• Tuesday, November 28 - PAW 4
• Wednesday, November 29 - Infographic Due in Class
• Friday, December 1 - Period 3 Test

HWC Day 53 - Transnationalism Quiz

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objectives:  Identify the impact of McDonald's on the culture of East Asia.  Consider the current status of China.

Task:  Ni hao!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pencil in preparation for your reading quiz.  After you've finished the quiz, please turn it in and work on your other East Asia homework as you wait for your classmates to finish.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class finishing "Tank Man."

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "Transnationalism" reading quiz
• Thursday, November 16 - PAW 2
• Friday, November 17 - Discussion "Reviving Shinto"
• Monday, November 20 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" and documentary discussion - post reflection before class
• Wednesday, November 29 - Unit 5 Test

CPWC Day 54 - 20th Century China

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:  Examine select developments in the course of China's history.

Task:   Ni hao!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, pick up a white board to play a quick review game.  After we've reviewed your China timeline, we'll continue our examination of China with a short documentary on the developments in China between 1911 and 1989.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - PAW 5
• Tuesday, November 14 - Geography Ch. 29, section 2 reading notes due in Schoology
• Tuesday, November 15 - "Condensed History of China" due in Schoology
• Tuesday, November 28 - Unit 5 Assessment

WHAP Day 54 - Feudalism, Byzantium, & Project Introduction

Day 5 - PAW 5

KC3.2.I. Empires collapsed in different regions of the world, and in some areas were replaced by new imperial states or political systems.

KC3.3.II.  The fate of cities varied greatly, with periods of significant decline and periods of increased urbanization buoyed by rising productivity and expanding trade networks.

Objectives:  Compare feudalism in Japan and Europe.  Identify the factors that led to the emergence of feudalism in western Europe and the Byzantine empire in Eastern Europe.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your notes from yesterday.  We'll spend the first portion of class presenting your information from yesterday.  Then, I'll explain the process we'll use for examining the Crusades on Thursday and you'll choose topics for your infographic project.

Focus Question 1:  To what degree were the societies of medieval Western Europe and medieval Japan different?  What accounts for the similarities in these two societies?

Focus Question 2:  To what extent were feudal Europe and the Byzantine Empire significant breaks from or continuations of the Roman Empire?

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY- LS Chapter 18 ("States & Societies in Sub-Saharan Africa"") due by 11:59 pm
• Wednesday, November 15 - Report directly to the LIBRARY
• Thursday, November 16 - Crusades Presentations (follow directions on "Perspectives on the Crusades")
• Friday, November 17 - PAW 3
• Saturday, November 18 - LS Chapter 20 ("Worlds Apart: The Americas & Oceania") due by 11:59 pm
• Monday, November 20 - Black Death Examination
• Wednesday, November 22 - LS Chapter 15 ("India & the Indian Ocean Basin") due by 11:59 pm
• Tuesday, November 28 - PAW 4
• Wednesday, November 29 - Infographic Due in Class
• Friday, December 1 - Period 3 Test

HWC Day 52 - China in the 20th & 21st Centuries

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:  Discuss the impact of Mao and communism in China.  Examine the contemporary status of China.

Task:  Ni hao!  When you arrive to class, please move the desks into a circle and prepare to continue our discussion on communism in China.  After we've finished our discussion, we'll spend a few minutes watching segments of "Tank Man" to get a better understanding of contemporary China.

Homework Due Dates:

• Wednesday, November 15 - "Transnationalism" reading quiz
• Thursday, November 16 - PAW 2
• Friday, November 17 - Discussion "Reviving Shinto"
• Monday, November 20 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" and documentary discussion - post reflection before class
• Wednesday, November 29 - Unit 5 Test