HWC Day 1 - Welcome!

"The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled."  Plutarch

In Honors World Cultures we'll explore the history, geography, & contemporary issues that shape our world.  I encourage you to seek connections between our studies and current news stories and your other courses.  To succeed in HWC, it is essential to establish effective, consistent work and study habits.  If, at any point, you find yourself confused or overwhelmed please don't hesitate to speak with me.

Objectives:  Introduce class procedures and expectations.  Assess knowledge of current global issues.

Task:  Good morning!  Welcome to this reading and writing intensive course!  After all the time and effort you've put in so far, its exciting to finally begin our journey together.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing class procedures and sign-out your textbooks, Globalization & Diversity and Civilization Primer.   Then, I'll assign the first step in your first group project.

Finally, we'll spend the last 30 minutes of class taking the current events quiz.  When you've finished the quiz, please begin reading and taking notes on your section of the Primer and/or read the GGS reviews (available via Schoology).

Before you leave class, be sure to turn in your rubrics and reading notes on the Great Decisions readings.

Please finish your Primer reading notes for tomorrow and the GGS reviews for Wednesday.

Homework:

• TODAY - GGS & GDBB blog comments due by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, January 24 - Hand-written Primer reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, January 25 - Bring all GGS materials to class (text, reviews,  & reading notes)
• Wednesday, January 25  - Student Information form due by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, January 25 - Parent information (via GoogleForm in Schoology) & email to Mrs. Friday by 11:59 pm 
• Thursday, January 26 - GGS reading quiz (1 side of 3x5 index card permitted)
• Friday, January 27 - Primer presentations due at the beginning of class
• Wednesday, February 8 - Unit 1 Test