HWC Day 79 - Unit 7 Wrap-Up & Latin America Introduction

Objective:  Identify essential themes in the geography, history, and culture of Southeast Asia, Australia, and Oceania.   Review readings on the Maya, Aztecs, and Olmecs and the accounts of Cortez's conquests.

Task:    Hola! Its a good thing we have a long weekend coming up because we have A LOT to accomplish today!  First, we'll finish the presentations on the Stolen Generation and Easter Island.  Then, we'll summarize the main points for unit 7.  Finally, we'll discuss your work from yesterday on the indigenous peoples of Central and South America and the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs.

Upcoming due dates:

• YESTERDAY - Unit 7 PDPs & SJSs due
• TODAY - Research project step 4 due
• Tuesday, May 30 - "Insular Empire" Reflection activity due
• Wednesday, May 31 - Culture Food Party (You must be able to explain your food!)
• Friday, June 2 - Latin America, Europe, & Africa Map Quiz
• Monday, June 5 - Unit 8 PDPs & SJSs due
• Tuesday, June 6 @ 9:15 am - HWC Final Exam