CPWC Day 4 - Geography & Culture

Day 4 - Paw 4

Objective:  Explore perspective and portrayals of spatial relationships.  Establish a process for studying geography.

Task:  Good afternoon!  Today, we're going to try to wrap up all of the loose ends from this week.  First, we'll finish labeling and coloring our cultural regions map.  Then, you'll work with a partner to discuss "How Can We Fix the World If We Can't Read a Map?"  and the 5 themes of geography. Finally, if time allows, we'll begin our notes on culture.

TEST - "How Can We Fix the World If We Can't Read a Map?"

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Read "How Can We Fix the World if We Can't Read a Map" for activity at beginning of class
• Friday, September 1 - CPWC PAW
• Friday, September 1 - Read "What Difference Does Language Make?" or "Where People Don't Like to Say No" BEFORE class begins
• Tuesday, September 5 - Bring earbuds or headphones to class
• Wednesday, September 6 - Quiz on Geography & Culture (study guide in Schoology no later than Thursday, August 31)
• Thursday, September 7 - Read "100% American" BEFORE class begins
• Monday, September 11 - Watch "History of the World in 18 Minutes" & be ready to discuss at the beginning of class
• Tuesday, September 12 - CPWC PAW
• Wednesday, September 13 - Unit 1 Assessment (study guide on Schoology no later than Wednesday, September 6)

WHAP Day 4 - Early Human Migrations

Day 4 - PAW 4

KC1.1.I.  Archaeological evidence indicates that during the Paleolithic era, hunter-forager bands of humans gradually migrated from their origin in East Africa to Eurasia, Australia, and the Americas, adapting their technology and cultures to new climates.

• ENV2 - Explain how environmental factors, disease, and technology affected patterns of human migration and settlement over time.

Objective:  Explain how humans adapted to and affected their environment as they migrated during the Paleolithic era.

Task:  Greetings!  Today, we'll spend the first few minutes of class examining the AP History Reasoning Skills.  Then, you'll continue to work on thesis development with an examination of early human migration patterns.  Finally, if there is any time remaining in class, we'll discuss "Worst Mistake."

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY  - Read "Worst Mistake in Human History" BEFORE class
• TODAY - Period 4 PAW
• TODAY - OnBoard Module 1 due
• Friday, September 1 - Map Quiz
• Friday, September 1 - OnBoard Pre-Test due by midnight
• Tuesday, September 5 - T&E Chapter 1 & 2 reading notes due
• Tuesday, September 5 - OnBoard Module 2 due
• Wednesday, September 6 - Read "Origins of Patriarchy" BEFORE class
• Thursday, September 7 - OnBoard Module 3 due
• Friday, September 8 - Period 3 PAW
• Friday, September 8 - OnBoard Comprehensive Assessment due by midnight
• Monday, September 11 - T&E Chapter 3 & 4 due via Connect
• Monday, September 11 - Period 4 PAW
• Friday, September 15 - Period 1 Summative Assessment (AP-style multiple choice & SAQs)

HWC Day 4 - Primer Presentations

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objectives:  Identify and explain essential content from the social science.

Task:  Good morning!  To begin class today, I will present notes on culture and civilization.  Then, we'll participates in two of the lessons created by your classmates.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Primer lessons due at beginning of class
• Tuesday, September 5 - "Considering Periodization" due at the beginning of class
• Wednesday, September 6 - Globalization & Diversity chapter 1 reading quiz (vocabulary list may be used on quiz)
• Thursday, September 7 - Watch "A History of the World in 18 Minutes" (David Christian, TEDTalk) BEFORE class
• Thursday, September 7 - Period 2 PAW
• Friday, September 8 - "Becoming Human" discussion in class (Watch interactive video or read the transcript)
• Monday, September 11 - Imperialism discussion (follow directions on Schoology)
• Friday, September 15 - Unit 1 Test
• Friday, September 15 - Period 2 PAW

CPWC Day 3 - Maps of Space

Day 3 - Paw 3

Objective:  Identify and label the world's major cultural regions.  Explore the problems and possibilities of map projections.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please open up your cultural regions map.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class finishing our map. Then, we'll take a short walking trip to explore spatial relations.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Geography chapter 1, section 1 reading due at the beginning of class
• TODAY - Parent Information Sheet & Parent Email due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, August 31 - Read "How Can We Fix the World if We Can't Read a Map" for activity at beginning of class
• Friday, September 1 - CPWC PAW
• Friday, September 1 - Read "What Difference Does Language Make?" or "Where People Don't Like to Say No" BEFORE class begins
• Tuesday, September 5 - Bring earbuds or headphones to class
• Wednesday, September 6 - Quiz on Geography & Culture (study guide in Schoology no later than Thursday, August 31)
• Thursday, September 7 - Read "100% American" BEFORE class begins
• Monday, September 11 - Watch "History of the World in 18 Minutes" & be ready to discuss at the beginning of class
• Tuesday, September 12 - CPWC PAW
• Wednesday, September 13 - Unit 1 Assessment (study guide on Schoology no later than Wednesday, September 6)

WHAP Day 3 - Exploring the Paleolithic

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Explain how humans adapted to and affected their environment as they migrated during the Paleolithic era.

Task:  Greetings!  When you arrive to class, please get out the article you read for homework.  You'll share your learning with another classmate.  Next, we'll work on thesis development with a "Good, Better, Best" activity.   Then, individually you'll work through "Migration of Anatomically Modern Humans."

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Read "Periodization - Bernard Lewis" OR "History is Important - Crabtree" (in Establishing Context folder) BEFORE class
• TODAY - Period 3 PAW
• TODAY - Parent Information (in General Information folder) and email (if applicable) due by 3:00
• Thursday, August 31 - Read "Worst Mistake in Human History" BEFORE class
• Thursday, August 31 - Period 4 PAW
• Thursday, August 31 - OnBoard Module 1 due
• Friday, September 1 - Map Quiz
• Friday, September 1 - OnBoard Pre-Test due by midnight
• Tuesday, September 5 - T&E Chapter 1 & 2 reading notes due
• Tuesday, September 5 - OnBoard Module 2 due
• Wednesday, September 6 - Read "Origins of Patriarchy" BEFORE class
• Thursday, September 7 - OnBoard Module 3 due
• Friday, September 8 - Period 3 PAW
• Friday, September 8 - OnBoard Comprehensive Assessment due by midnight
• Monday, September 11 - T&E Chapter 3 & 4 due via Connect
• Monday, September 11 - Period 4 PAW
• Friday, September 15 - Period 1 Summative Assessment (AP-style multiple choice & SAQs)

HWC Day 3 - Socratic Seminar

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Engage in an intellectual discussion to review summer reading and current events.

Task:  Good morning!  Today you'll take part in our first Socratic seminar of the semester.   We'll form a circle and discuss the main ideas of your readings and central themes running through the news this summer.  Finally, if any time remains, you'll work with your partner on your Primer lesson.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Socratic Seminar on summer reading & current events
• TODAY - Parent Information Sheet & parent email to Mrs. Friday due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, August 31 - Primer lessons due at beginning of class
• Tuesday, September 5 - "Considering Periodization" due at the beginning of class
• Wednesday, September 6 - Globalization & Diversity chapter 1 reading quiz (vocabulary list may be used on quiz)
• Thursday, September 7 - Watch "A History of the World in 18 Minutes" (David Christian, TEDTalk) BEFORE class
• Thursday, September 7 - Period 2 PAW
• Friday, September 8 - "Becoming Human" discussion in class (Watch interactive video or read the transcript)
• Monday, September 11 - Imperialism discussion (follow directions on Schoology)
• Friday, September 15 - Unit 1 Test
• Friday, September 15 - Period 2 PAW

CPWC Day 2 - Human Bingo & Cultural Regions

Day 2 - Paw 2

Objective:  Begin to develop class rapport.  Identify and label the world's major cultural regions.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pen or pencil and store everything else under your desk.  We'll spend the first portion of class getting to know each other.  Then, we'll use the i-Pad to create a cultural regions map.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Complete assigned sections of "Lines of Latitude & Longitude" packet due at beginning of class
• TODAY - Student Information Sheet due by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, August 30 - Geography chapter 1, section 1 reading due at the beginning of class
• Wednesday, August 30 - Parent Information Sheet & Parent Email due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, August 31 - Read "How Can We Fix the World if We Can't Read a Map" for activity at beginning of class
• Friday, September 1 - CPWC PAW
• Friday, September 1 - Read "What Difference Does Language Make?" or "Where People Don't Like to Say No" BEFORE class begins
• Tuesday, September 5 - Bring earbuds or headphones to class
• Wednesday, September 6 - Quiz on Geography & Culture (study guide in Schoology no later than Thursday, August 31)
• Thursday, September 7 - Read "100% American" BEFORE class begins
• Monday, September 11 - Watch "History of the World in 18 Minutes" & be ready to discuss at the beginning of class
• Tuesday, September 12 - CPWC PAW
• Wednesday, September 13 - Unit 1 Assessment (study guide on Schoology no later than Wednesday, September 6)

WHAP Day 2 - Periodization & Other Skills

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objectives:  Explore the process and purpose of historical periodization.  Identify AP History Disciplinary Practices & AP History Reasoning Skills.

Task:  Greetings!  To start, I'll answer any questions or address any concerns you have about the course, the syllabus, or the exam.  Then, we'll finish and build upon yesterday's activity with an exploration of historical periodization.  Specifically, you'll work in small groups to examine and discuss "Considering Historical Periodization."  Finally, for the last portion of class, we'll examine the AP History Disciplinary Practices & Reasoning Skills for WHAP.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Read "WHAP Syllabus" in General Information folder of Schoology BEFORE class
• TODAY - Student Information form (in General Information folder) due by 3:00 pm
• TODAY - OnBoard Introduction due
• Wednesday, August 30 - Read "Periodization - Bernard Lewis" OR "History is Important - Crabtree" (in Establishing Context folder) BEFORE class
• Wednesday, August 30 - Period 3 PAW
• Wednesday, August 30 - Parent Information (in General Information folder) and email (if applicable) due by 3:00
• Thursday, August 31 - Read "Worst Mistake in Human History" BEFORE class
• Thursday, August 31 - Period 4 PAW
• Thursday, August 31 - OnBoard Module 1 due
• Friday, September 1 - Map Quiz
• Friday, September 1 - OnBoard Pre-Test due by midnight
• Tuesday, September 5 - T&E Chapter 1 & 2 reading notes due
• Tuesday, September 5 - OnBoard Module 2 due
• Wednesday, September 6 - Read "Origins of Patriarchy" BEFORE class
• Thursday, September 7 - OnBoard Module 3 due
• Friday, September 8 - Period 3 PAW
• Friday, September 8 - OnBoard Comprehensive Assessment due by midnight
• Monday, September 11 - T&E Chapter 3, 4, & 5 due via Connect
• Monday, September 11 - Period 4 PAW
• Friday, September 15 - Period 1 Summative Assessment (AP-style multiple choice & SAQs)

HWC Day 2 - Critical Thinking & Collaboration

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objectives:  Identify the characteristics of critical thinking and collaboration.  Collaborate to create a "lesson" on essential social science concepts.

Task:  Greetings!  When you arrive to class, I'll spend the first few minutes of class answering any questions about the course or class rules.  Then, we'll work together to define critical thinking and collaboration.  Finally, you'll form groups to begin our first project.

Primer Group Task - Create an informative, engaging 10-minute lesson to teach your classmates your section of the text.  Be sure to create a digital component for review and/or any student who misses the presentation:

• History - Daniel, Monem
• Geography - Aquinnah, Savannah
• Economics - Colleen, Tommy, Kurt
• Government - Eric, Kiera
• Beliefs & Values - Emma, Josh

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Read "Rules & Regulations" BEFORE class
• TODAY - Period 2 PAW
• TODAY - Student Information Sheet due by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, August 30 - Socratic Seminar on summer reading & current events
• Wednesday, August 30 - Parent Information Sheet & parent email to Mrs. Friday due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, August 31 - Primer lessons due at beginning of class
• Sunday, September 3 - "Getting to Know Me" statements due in Schoology 
• Tuesday, September 5 - "Considering Periodization" due at the beginning of class
• Wednesday, September 6 - Globalization & Diversity chapter 1 reading quiz (vocabulary list may be used on quiz)
• Thursday, September 7 - Watch "A History of the World in 18 Minutes" (David Christian, TEDTalk) BEFORE class
• Thursday, September 7 - Period 2 PAW
• Friday, September 8 - "Becoming Human" discussion in class (Watch interactive video or read the transcript)
• Monday, September 11 - Imperialism discussion (follow directions on Schoology)
• Friday, September 15 - Unit 1 Test
• Friday, September 15 - Period 2 PAW

CPWC Day 1 - Welcome!

Day 1 - Paw 1

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.  The important thing is to not stop questioning."   Albert Einstein

Welcome to CP World Cultures!  In this course we will utilize the disciplines of anthropology, economics, geography, global studies, and history to explore the world of the past and the present.   In order to be successful in this course, it is essential that you develop effective, consistent work & study habits.  Further, I encourage you to follow the news and look for connections to our studies.  If you find yourself overwhelmed or confused, please email or speak with me right away.

Objective:  Introduce class procedures and distribute text books.  Begin to develop class rapport.

Task:   Good afternoon!  Today, we'll begin with the usual first day activities including reading through the class rules and signing out textbooks.  Then, we'll get to know each other with a brief ice breaker activity.

Homework Due Dates:  

• Tuesday, August 29 - Complete assigned sections of "Lines of Latitude & Longitude" packet due at beginning of class
• Tuesday, August 29 - Student Information Sheet due by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, August 30 - Geography chapter 1, section 1 reading due at the beginning of class
• Wednesday, August 30 - Parent Information Sheet & Parent Email due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, August 31 - Read "How Can We Fix the World if We Can't Read a Map" for activity at beginning of class
• Friday, September 1 - CPWC PAW
• Friday, September 1 - Read "What Difference Does Language Make?" or "Where People Don't Like to Say No" BEFORE class begins
• Tuesday, September 5 - Bring earbuds or headphones to class
• Wednesday, September 6 - Quiz on Geography & Culture (study guide in Schoology no later than Thursday, August 31)
• Thursday, September 7 - Read "100% American" BEFORE class begins
• Monday, September 11 - Watch "History of the World in 18 Minutes" & be ready to discuss at the beginning of class
• Tuesday, September 12 - CPWC PAW
• Wednesday, September 13 - Unit 1 Assessment (study guide on Schoology no later than Wednesday, September 6)

WHAP Day 1 - Defining History

Day 1 - PAW 1

"History cannot give us a program for the future, but it can give us a fuller understanding of ourselves, and of our common humanity, so that we can better face the future."

~Robert Penn Warren

Welcome to Advanced Placement World History!  I am so excited for you to explore our world in this college level history course.  In order to be successful in this class, it is essential that you diligently and consistently attend to your course work.  Further, if you wish to perform well on the AP exam in May, you should review your materials on a regular basis.  My goal is for you to develop strong historical thinking skills that will benefit you well beyond this course.  Although we have the new PAW period to extend our class time together, I encourage you to make an appointment to meet with me before school, during lunch, during remediation, or after-school if you find you need extra support.

Objectives:  Use analysis and inference to identify, explain, and organize images of technological advances.  Define "history."

Task:  Greetings!  When you arrive to class, please take a card from Mrs. Friday and find a seat. Today, as we begin our journey through time and space, you'll work in small groups to analyze and organize significant technological developments ("Photo Inquiry: Technology").  We'll also review the meaning and process of studying history.  Finally, I'll collect your pre-requisite work and review upcoming due dates and assignments.

Homework Due Dates:

• Tuesday, August 29 - Read "WHAP Syllabus" in General Information folder of Schoology BEFORE class
• Tuesday, August 29 - Student Information form (in General Information folder) due by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, August 29 - OnBoard Introduction due
• Wednesday, August 30 - Read "Periodization - Bernard Lewis" OR "History is Important - Crabtree" (in Establishing Context folder) BEFORE class
• Wednesday, August 30 - Period 3 PAW
• Wednesday, August 30 - Parent Information (in General Information folder) and email (if applicable) due by 3:00
• Thursday, August 31 - Read "Worst Mistake in Human History" BEFORE class
• Thursday, August 31 - Period 4 PAW
• Thursday, August 31 - OnBoard Module 1 due
• Friday, September 1 - Map Quiz
• Friday, September 1 - OnBoard Pre-Test due by midnight
• Tuesday, September 5 - T&E Chapter 1 & 2 reading notes due
• Tuesday, September 5 - OnBoard Module 2 due
• Wednesday, September 6 - Read "Origins of Patriarchy" BEFORE class
• Thursday, September 7 - OnBoard Module 3 due
• Friday, September 8 - Period 3 PAW
• Friday, September 8 - OnBoard Comprehensive Assessment due by midnight
• Monday, September 11 - T&E Chapter 3 & 4 due via Connect
• Monday, September 11 - Period 4 PAW
• Friday, September 15 - Period 1 Summative Assessment (AP-style multiple choice & SAQs)

HWC Day 1 - Welcome!

Day 1 - PAW 1

"Knowledge is a treasure, but practice is a key to it."  Lao Tzu

In Honors World Cultures we'll explore the history, geography, and contemporary issues that shape our world.  I encourage you to seek connections between our studies, your other courses, and the news.  In order to succeed in HWC, it is essential to establish effective, consistent work and study habits.  If, at any time, 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!  When you arrive to class, please submit your either work either on the front table or, if you have digital copies, to the dropboxes in Schoology.    After all the work you've already completed, its exciting to finally begin our journey together.  I'll begin with a brief introduction to the course and then you'll take the current events quiz.  When you've finished the quiz, please answer the "Getting to Know Me" questions in the "General Information" folder.

Homework Due Dates:

• Tuesday, August 29 - Read "Rules & Regulations" BEFORE class
• Tuesday, August 29 - Period 2 PAW
• Tuesday, August 29 - Student Information Sheet due by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, August 30 - Socratic Seminar on summer reading & current events
• Wednesday, August 30 - Parent Information Sheet & parent email  (if not already sent) to Mrs. Friday due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, August 31 - Primer lessons due at beginning of class
• Tuesday, September 5 - "Considering Periodization" due at the beginning of class
• Wednesday, September 6 - Globalization & Diversity chapter 1 reading quiz (vocabulary list may be used on quiz)
• Thursday, September 7 - Watch "A History of the World in 18 Minutes" (David Christian, TEDTalk) BEFORE class
• Thursday, September 7 - Period 2 PAW
• Friday, September 8 - "Becoming Human" discussion in class (Watch interactive video or read the transcript)
• Monday, September 11 - Imperialism discussion (follow directions on Schoology)
• Friday, September 15 - Unit 1 Test
• Friday, September 15 - Period 2 PAW