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Friday, September 29, 2017

CPWC Day 23 - Current Events in Africa

Day 5 - Paw 5

Objective:   Use library resources to apply content knowledge to current events stories.

Task:   Hujambo!  Welcome to the library!  After I've taken attendance, Mrs. Sams will lead you through some of the library sources you'll be using to learn about current events.  Then, you'll have the remainder of class to work on your current events assignment.

Homework Due Dates:  
  • TODAY - Period 5 PAW
  • TODAY - Report directly to the library for class
  • Wednesday, October 4- Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Thursday, September 28)
  • Friday, October 6 - Unit 1 & 2 Current Events assignment due by 3:00 pm
  • Tuesday, October 10 - Period 5 PAW

WHAP Day 23 - Comparing Buddhism & Christianity

Day 5 - PAW 5



KC2.1.I.  Codifications and further developments of existing religious traditions provided a bond among people.

  • CUL2 - Explain how religions, belief systems, philosophies, and ideologies affected political, economic, and social developments over time.
KC2.1.II.  New belief systems and cultural traditions emerged and spread, often asserting universal truths.
  • CUL5 -Explain how the arts are shaped by and reflect innovation, adaptation, and creativity of specific societies over time.
Objectives:  Analyze documents to compare Buddhism and Christianity in the Classical era.

Task:  Good morning! When you arrive to class, please get out a pen or pencil and clear everything off of your desk.  We'll start class with a very brief quiz to check your understanding of the Classical era.  Then, you'll split into groups to complete SOAP analysis on the documents.  After each group presents its analysis we'll create another comparison chart.  Finally, we'll use the remainder of class reviewing our monumental architecture charts.

Homework Due Dates:
  • ASAP - "Migration of Anatomically Modern Humans Response" corrections (see comments for current 'grade')
  • ASAP - Download "Timeline Builder" app
  • TODAY - Comparing Buddhism & Christianity (KC2.1) document analysis (annotations & comparison chart)
  • Monday, October 2 - "Evidence Analysis - Comparing Buddhism & Christianity" due 
  • Tuesday, October 10 - What is Empire? document analysis due in class 
  • Thursday, October 12 - Period 2 Assessment
  • Friday, October 13 - What is Empire? thesis statement due
  • Wednesday, October 18 - What is Empire? DBQ response due

HWC Day 23 - Nationalism & Independence

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:   Examine the history of Sub-Saharan Africa.   Evaluate the causes and course of nationalism in 20th century Africa.

Task:  Hujambo!  We'll finish our discussion on Nyerere, Nkrumah, and Fanon.  Then, examine the Mau Mau revolt in Kenya.  Finally, we'll have a brief discussion on whether nationalism was a positive or negative force.

Homework Due Dates:
  • TODAY - Foundations Investigation due in Schoology - Questions 48 & 49 MUST be comments on class blog
  • Monday, October 2- Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past")  due in class 
  • Wednesday, October 4 - Unit 2 Test
  • Wednesday, October 4 - PAW 2

Thursday, September 28, 2017

CPWC Day 22 - Imperialism & Nationalism in Africa

Day 4 - Paw 4

Objective:   Assess knowledge and understanding of the map of Africa.  Examine the course and impact of imperialism in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:   Hujambo! When you arrive to class, please get out a piece of scrap paper and answer the question below:
What is NATIONALISM?  Is it a positive or negative force?
After everyone's had the opportunity to answer the question, we'll finish our review of the "Scramble for Africa."   Then, we'll have a brief discussion on your thoughts about nationalism before moving on to our studies of nationalism in Africa.

Homework Due Dates:  
  • TODAY - Completed "Resistance, Nationalism, and Independence" due IN CLASS
  • Friday, September 29 - Period 5 PAW
  • Friday, September 29 - Report directly to the library for class
  • Wednesday, October 4- Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Thursday, September 28)
  • Tuesday, October 10 - Period 5 PAW

WHAP Day 22 - Comparing the Roman Empire & the Han Dynasty

Day 4 - PAW 4


KC2.2.I.  The number and size of key states and empires grew dramatically as rulers imposed political unity on areas where previously there had been competing states.

KC2.2.II.  Empires and states developed new techniques of imperial administration based, in part, on the success of earlier political forms.

KC2.2.III.  Unique social and economic dimensions developed in imperial societies in Afro-Eurasia and the Americas.

Objectives:  Compare and contrast the Roman Empire and the Han dynasty.

Task:  Good morning! When you arrive to class, please go into schoology and complete the  "WHAP Autopsy of Empires" survey in folder KC2.2.  Then, we're going to continue our examination of the classical civilizations with some activities comparing the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty.  Specifically, we'll look at the social, political, and economic characteristics of the two societies.  Then, we'll review the "Religious Sites and Monumental Architecture" activity from the other day.  

Homework Due Dates:
  • ASAP - "Migration of Anatomically Modern Humans Response" corrections (see comments for current 'grade')
  • ASAP - Download "Timeline Builder" app
  • TODAY - "Adshead - China and Rome Compared" (KC2.2) annotations for discussion BEFORE class
  • Thursday, September 28 - Period 4 PAW
  • Friday, September 29 - Comparing Buddhism & Christianity (KC2.1) document analysis (annotations & comparison chart)
  • Thursday, October 5 - What is Empire? thesis statement due by 3:00
  • Thursday, October 12 - Period 2 Assessment
  • Sunday, October 15 - What is Empire? DBQ response due

HWC Day 22 - Nationalism & Independence in Africa

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objectives:   Examine the history of Sub-Saharan Africa.  Discuss the agency of Africans and Europeans in the fate of Africa.  Evaluate the causes and course of nationalism in 20th century Africa.

Task:  Hujambo!  When you arrive to class, please move the desks into a circle in preparation for a discussion and grab a whiteboard.  Open up "Whose Dream Was it Anyway?" and identify the "examples" (listed by Crowder) of European liberal democracy.    After a brief discussion, we'll delve into the ideas and accomplishments of select African nationalists.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, we'll begin to examine the Mau Mau revolt in Kenya.

Homework Due Dates:
  • TODAY - African nationalists discussion (research individuals, read documents, & complete note sheet BEFORE class)
  • Friday, September 29 - Foundations Investigation due in Schoology - Questions 48 & 49 MUST be comments on class blog
  • Monday, October 2- Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past")  due in class 
  • Wednesday, October 4 - Unit 2 Test
  • Wednesday, October 4 - PAW 2

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

WHAP Day 21 - Comparing Classical Empires

Day 3 - PAW 3


KC2.1.I.  Codifications and further developments of existing religious traditions provided a bond among people.


KC2.1.II.  New belief systems and cultural traditions emerged and spread, often asserting universal truths.


KC2.2.I.  The number and size of key states and empires grew dramatically as rulers imposed political unity on areas where previously there had been competing states.

KC2.2.II.  Empires and states developed new techniques of imperial administration based, in part, on the success of earlier political forms.

KC2.2.III.  Unique social and economic dimensions developed in imperial societies in Afro-Eurasia and the Americas.

KC2.2.IV. The Roman, Han, Persian, Mauryan, and Gupta empires encountered political, cultural, and administrative difficulties that they could not manage, which eventually led to their decline, collapse, and transformation into successor empires or states.


Objectives:  Examine and analyze select examples of monumental architecture from the Classical period.  

Task:  Good morning! Well, as you can see with ALL of the key concepts listed above, we're going to be spending today pulling together the work we've done over the last couple of days.  First, you'll fill in  the "Classical Empires Comparison Chart" as your walk through our gallery of empire autopsies.  Then, you'll work with a partner to evaluate each "empire" in terms of the Conrad Demarest model.  Finally, we'll pull out our monumental architecture work from yesterday to tie together the rise of the great religions and the Classical empires.

Homework Due Dates:
  • ASAP - "Migration of Anatomically Modern Humans Response" corrections (see comments for current 'grade')
  • ASAP - Download "Timeline Builder" app
  • TODAY - Period 3 PAW
  • Wednesday, September 27 - LS Chapter 8 (Unification of China - Han Dynasty) & LS Chapter 11 (The Roman Phase - Roman Empire) due BEFORE midnight
  • Thursday, September 28 - "Adshead - China and Rome Compared" (KC2.2) annotations for discussion BEFORE class
  • Thursday, September 28 - Period 4 PAW
  • Friday, September 29 - Comparing Buddhism & Christianity (KC2.1) document analysis (annotations & comparison chart)
  • Thursday, October 5 - What is Empire? thesis statement due by 3:00
  • Thursday, October 12 - Period 2 Assessment
  • Sunday, October 15 - What is Empire? DBQ response due

HWC Day 21 - Imperialism & Agency in Africa

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:   Examine the history of Sub-Saharan Africa.  Discuss the agency of Africans and Europeans in the fate of Africa.

Task:  Hujambo!  When you arrive to class, please move the desks into a circle in preparation for a discussion.  We'll begin with a quick review of the Scramble for Africa before moving into a Socratic seminar on Part A of the regional study.

Homework Due Dates:
  • Thursday, September 28 - African nationalists discussion (research individuals, read documents, & complete note sheet BEFORE class)
  • Friday, September 29 - Foundations Investigation due in Schoology - Questions 48 & 49 MUST be comments on class blog
  • Monday, October 2- Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past")  due in class 
  • Wednesday, October 4 - Unit 2 Test
  • Wednesday, October 4 - PAW 2

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

CPWC Day 20 - Imperialism in Africa

Day 2 - Paw 2

Objective:   Explore the historiography of Africa.  Examine the course and impact of imperialism in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:   Hujambo! We'll begin class with a short Crash Course video on the Mali empire.  Then, we'll review your answers from the DBQ and establish a basis for African history.  Then, you'll work with a partner to investigate an interactive map of Africa.

Homework Due Dates:  
  • Wednesday, September 27 - Africa map quiz (study guide on Schoology) Use TapQuiz Maps to review the country locations & create Quizlet flashcards to review capitals and geographic information!
  • Friday, September 29 - Period 5 PAW
  • Friday, September 29 - Report directly to the library for class
  • Monday, October 2- Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Monday, September 25)

WHAP Day 20 - Classical Religion & Monumental Architecture

Day 2 - PAW 2


KC2.1.I.  Codifications and further developments of existing religious traditions provided a bond among people.

  • CUL2 - Explain how religions, belief systems, philosophies, and ideologies affected political, economic, and social developments over time.
KC2.1.II.  New belief systems and cultural traditions emerged and spread, often asserting universal truths.
  • CUL5 -Explain how the arts are shaped by and reflect innovation, adaptation, and creativity of specific societies over time.
Objectives:  Examine and analyze select examples of monumental architecture from the Classical period.  

Task:  Good morning! We'll spend the first few minutes of class retaking the "pop quiz" from yesterday.  Then, we'll take a few minutes to review the flood comparison assignment.  Finally, we'll break out into groups and use SPICE to analyze monuments from the Classical period.

Homework Due Dates:
  • ASAP - "Migration of Anatomically Modern Humans Response" corrections (see comments for current 'grade')
  • ASAP - Download "Timeline Builder" app
  • TODAY - Autopsy of Empire posters due at the beginning of class
  • Wednesday, September 27 - Period 3 PAW
  • Wednesday, September 27 - LS Chapter 8 (Unification of China - Han Dynasty) & LS Chapter 11 (The Roman Phase - Roman Empire) due BEFORE midnight
  • Thursday, September 28 - "Adshead - China and Rome Compared" (KC2.2) annotations for discussion BEFORE class
  • Thursday, September 28 - Period 4 PAW
  • Friday, September 29 - Comparing Buddhism & Christianity (KC2.1) document analysis (annotations & comparison chart)
  • Thursday, October 5 - What is Empire? thesis statement due by 3:00
  • Thursday, October 12 - Period 2 Assessment
  • Sunday, October 15 - What is Empire? DBQ response due

HWC Day 20 - Imperialism in Africa

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objectives:   Examine the history of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:  Hujambo!  When you arrive to class, please open up your "Africa Before European Arrival" DBQ.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing your work.  Then, you'll look at imperialism  and complete the Scramble for Africa.

Homework Due Dates:
  • TODAY - Report directly to the library
  • Tuesday, September 26 - African nationalists discussion (research individuals, read documents, & complete note sheet BEFORE class)
  • Tuesday, September 26 - PAW 3
  • Wednesday, September 27 - Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past")  due in class 
  • Friday, September 29 - Foundations Investigation due in Schoology - Questions 48 & 49 MUST be comments on class blog
  • Monday, October 2 - Unit 2 Test

Monday, September 25, 2017

CPWC Day 19 - Africa Before Europeans

Day 1 - Paw 1

Objective:   Explore the historiography of Africa.

Task:   Hujambo!  When you arrive to class please download "Africa Geography Review" from the Geography Resources folder in unit 2.  Then, clear your desk of everything except your i-Pads and a stylus (if you use one).  We'll spend the first portion of class playing a game to review the map of Africa.  Then, we'll continue our examination of Africa with a DBQ on the status of Africa prior to European incursion.

Homework Due Dates:  
  • Wednesday, September 27 - Africa map quiz (study guide on Schoology) Use TapQuiz Maps to review the country locations & create Quizlet flashcards to review capitals and geographic information!
  • Friday, September 29 - Period 5 PAW
  • Monday, October 2- Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Monday, September 25)

WHAP Day 19 - Empires Research

Day 1 - PAW 1


KC2.2.I.  The number and size of key states and empires grew dramatically as rulers imposed political unity on areas where previously there had been competing states.

KC2.2.II.  Empires and states developed new techniques of imperial administration based, in part, on the success of earlier political forms.

KC2.2.III.  Unique social and economic dimensions developed in imperial societies in Afro-Eurasia and the Americas.

KC2.2.IV. The Roman, Han, Persian, Mauryan, and Gupta empires encountered political, cultural, and administrative difficulties that they could not manage, which eventually led to their decline, collapse, and transformation into successor empires or states.

Objectives:  Research the social, economic, political, geographic, and cultural characteristics of a Classical Empire.  Use the Conrad-Demarest model to analyze the rise and fall of a Classical Empire.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please complete the "Period 2 Check-In Quiz" on Schoology.  Then, you'll have the remainder of the class to work on your project.

Important Points to Remember for Your Autopsy Project:
  • Create a SHARED GoogleDoc to compile your research.  Add the GoogleDoc to the folder created by Mrs. Friday.
  • As a partnership, be sure to use at least 2 print sources (one of these may be your textbook) and a minimum of 3 total sources.
  • Be sure to refer back to the rubric for grading criteria.
Homework Due Dates:
  • TODAY - Report directly to the library for WHAP class
  • TODAY - KC2.1 Classical Religions & Philosophies Chart due in class
  • ASAP - "Migration of Anatomically Modern Humans Response" corrections (see comments for current 'grade')
  • Tuesday, September 26 - Autopsy of Empire posters due at the beginning of class
  • Wednesday, September 27 - Period 3 PAW
  • Wednesday, September 27 - LS Chapter 8 (Unification of China - Han Dynasty) & LS Chapter 11 (The Roman Phase - Roman Empire) due BEFORE midnight
  • Thursday, September 28 - "Adshead - China and Rome Compared" (KC2.2) annotations for discussion BEFORE class
  • Thursday, September 28 - Period 4 PAW
  • Friday, September 29 - Comparing Buddhism & Christianity (KC2.1) document analysis (annotations & comparison chart)
  • Thursday, October 5 - What is Empire? thesis statement due by 3:00
  • Thursday, October 12 - Period 2 Assessment
  • Sunday, October 15 - What is Empire? DBQ response due
Empire Assignments - Pd. 3
  • Gupta - Jackson, Emma
  • Qin - Kyle, Nick
  • Persia - Andrew, Zach
  • Moche - John, Ryan
  • Maurya - Maddie, Seran
  • Sparta - Ethan, Gabrielle
  • Athens - Fiona, Sam
  • Roman Republic - Paige, Thomas
Empire Assignments - Pd. 4
  • Qin - Nicholas, Kennedy
  • Persia - Nick, Anthony, Hannah
  • Maurya - Sara, Ryan
  • Sparta - Zach, Lauren
  • Athens - Laura, William
  • Roman Republic - Talitha, Garrett
  • Maya & Teohitican - Anna, Chanho

HWC Day 19 - Map Quiz

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objectives:   Examine the history of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:  Hujambo!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pen or pencil.  You'll have the first 20 minutes of class to complete your Africa map quiz.  Then, we'll continue our investigation of Africa's history with an overview of the status of Africa immediately before European incursion.

Homework Due Dates:
  • TODAY - Africa Map Quiz (see study guide on Schoology)
  • Tuesday, September 26 - Report directly to the library
  • Tuesday, September 26 - African nationalists discussion (research individuals, read documents, & complete note sheet BEFORE class)
  • Tuesday, September 26 - PAW 3
  • Wednesday, September 27 - Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past")  due in class 
  • Friday, September 29 - Foundations Investigation due in Schoology - Questions 48 & 49 MUST be comments on class blog
  • Monday, October 2 - Unit 2 Test

Friday, September 22, 2017

CPWC Day 18 - Pep Rally!!!

Day 6 - Paw 6

Objective:   Explore the historiography of Africa.

Task:   Hujambo!  Although we don't have much class time together today, I did want to draw your attention to the new assessment dates.

Homework Due Dates:  
  • YESTERDAY - "CPWC - Introduction to African History" close reading assignment due
  • Wednesday, September 27 - Africa map quiz (study guide on Schoology) Use TapQuiz Maps to review the country locations & create Quizlet flashcards to review capitals and geographic information!
  • Friday, September 29 - Period 5 PAW
  • Monday, October 2- Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Monday, September 25)

WHAP Day 18 - Autopsy Research & Work Day

Day 6 - PAW 6


KC2.2.I.  The number and size of key states and empires grew dramatically as rulers imposed political unity on areas where previously there had been competing states.

KC2.2.II.  Empires and states developed new techniques of imperial administration based, in part, on the success of earlier political forms.

KC2.2.III.  Unique social and economic dimensions developed in imperial societies in Afro-Eurasia and the Americas.

KC2.2.IV. The Roman, Han, Persian, Mauryan, and Gupta empires encountered political, cultural, and administrative difficulties that they could not manage, which eventually led to their decline, collapse, and transformation into successor empires or states.

Objectives:  Research the social, economic, political, geographic, and cultural characteristics of a Classical Empire.  Use the Conrad-Demarest model to analyze the rise and fall of a Classical Empire.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please begin working on your autopsy project right away.   Please use your class time wisely - make sure you stay on task and focused today.

Important Points to Remember for Your Autopsy Project:
  • Create a SHARED GoogleDoc to compile your research.  Add the GoogleDoc to the folder created by Mrs. Friday.
  • As a partnership, be sure to use at least 2 print sources (one of these may be your textbook) and a minimum of 3 total sources.
  • Be sure to refer back to the rubric for grading criteria.
Homework Due Dates:
  • TODAY - Completed "Mapping Periods 1 & 2" due in class
  • TODAY - Report directly to the library for WHAP class
  • TODAY - Final Day to Complete OPTIONAL Period 1 SAQ Re-Do
  • Monday, September 25 - KC2.1 Classical Religions & Philosophies Chart due in class
  • Tuesday, September 26 - Autopsy of Empire posters due at the beginning of class
  • Wednesday, September 27 - Period 3 PAW
  • Thursday, September 28 - Period 4 PAW
Empire Assignments - Pd. 3
  • Gupta - Jackson, Emma
  • Qin - Kyle, Nick
  • Persia - Andrew, Zach
  • Moche - John, Ryan
  • Maurya - Maddie, Seran
  • Sparta - Ethan, Gabrielle
  • Athens - Fiona, Sam
  • Roman Republic - Paige, Thomas
Empire Assignments - Pd. 4
  • Qin - Nicholas, Kennedy
  • Persia - Nick, Anthony, Hannah
  • Maurya - Sara, Ryan
  • Sparta - Zach, Lauren
  • Athens - Laura, William
  • Roman Republic - Talitha, Garrett
  • Maya & Teohitican - Anna, Chanho



HWC Day 18 - Historiography of Africa

Day 6 - PAW 6

Objectives:  Identify geographic and cultural characteristics of Sub-Saharan Africa.  Examine the history of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:  Hujambo!  When you arrive to class, please pick up your whiteboard.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class, discussing your responses to the statements from Wednesday.   Then, we'll seek to  disprove it with the "Africa Before European Arrival" DBQ and select resources on the great empires and civilizations.

Points for Reflection:
  1. Africa "is no historical part of the world; it has no movement or development to exhibit." (German philosopher G.H.F. Hegel ca. 1830s)
  2. "Perhaps in the future there will be some African history to teach but at the present there is none; there is only history of the Europeans in Africa."  (Oxford historian Hugh Trevor-Roper ca. 1963)
Homework Due Dates:
  • TODAY - Part A of Africa Regional Study ("Achievable Dreams?") due IN CLASS
  • Monday, September 25 - Africa Map Quiz (see study guide on Schoology)
  • Tuesday, September 26 - African nationalists discussion (research individuals, read documents, & complete note sheet BEFORE class)
  • Tuesday, September 26 - PAW 3
  • Wednesday, September 27 - Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past")  due in class 
  • Friday, September 29 - Foundations Investigation due in Schoology - Questions 48 & 49 MUST be comments on class blog
  • Monday, October 2 - Unit 2 Test

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

CPWC Day 17 - Establishing Historical Context for Africa

Day 5 - Paw 5

Objective:   Explore the historiography of Africa.

Task:   Hujambo!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, open up your Sub-Saharan map.  We'll begin class with two brief activities to review the geography of Africa.  Then, you'll read and respond to a set of documents on the history of Africa prior to European encroachment.  If there is any time remaining after our review, you'll write a thesis statement defining Africa prior to European arrival.

Homework Due Dates:  
  • TODAY- Period 5 PAW
  • TODAY - Geography, Chapter 18, section 3 reading notes due in class
  • Thursday, September 21 - "CPWC - Introduction to African History" close reading assignment due
  • Tuesday, September 26 - Africa map quiz (study guide on Schoology) Use TapQuiz Maps to review the country locations & create Quizlet flashcards to review capitals and geographic information!
  • Friday, September 29- Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Friday, September 22)
  • Friday, September 29 - Period 5 PAW

WHAP Day 17 - Autopsy of Empire Introduction & Research

Day 6 - PAW 6


KC2.2.I.  The number and size of key states and empires grew dramatically as rulers imposed political unity on areas where previously there had been competing states.

KC2.2.II.  Empires and states developed new techniques of imperial administration based, in part, on the success of earlier political forms.

KC2.2.III.  Unique social and economic dimensions developed in imperial societies in Afro-Eurasia and the Americas.

KC2.2.IV. The Roman, Han, Persian, Mauryan, and Gupta empires encountered political, cultural, and administrative difficulties that they could not manage, which eventually led to their decline, collapse, and transformation into successor empires or states.

Objectives:  Research the social, economic, political, geographic, and cultural characteristics of a Classical Empire.  Use the Conrad-Demarest model to analyze the rise and fall of a Classical Empire.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please begin working on your autopsy project right away.   Please use your class time wisely - make sure you stay on task and focused today.

Important Points to Remember for Your Autopsy Project:
  • Create a SHARED GoogleDoc to compile your research.  Add the GoogleDoc to the folder created by Mrs. Friday.
  • As a partnership, be sure to use at least 2 print sources (one of these may be your textbook) and a minimum of 3 total sources.
  • Be sure to refer back to the rubric for grading criteria.
Homework Due Dates:
  • TODAY - Completed "Mapping Periods 1 & 2" due in class
  • TODAY - Report directly to the library for WHAP class
  • TODAY - Final Day to Complete OPTIONAL Period 1 SAQ Re-Do
  • Monday, September 25 - KC2.1 Classical Religions & Philosophies Chart due in class
  • Tuesday, September 26 - Autopsy of Empire posters due at the beginning of class
  • Wednesday, September 27 - Period 3 PAW
  • Thursday, September 28 - Period 4 PAW
Empire Assignments - Pd. 3
  • Gupta - Jackson, Emma
  • Qin - Kyle, Nick
  • Persia - Andrew, Zach
  • Moche - John, Ryan
  • Maurya - Maddie, Seran
  • Sparta - Ethan, Gabrielle
  • Athens - Fiona, Sam
  • Roman Republic - Paige, Thomas
Empire Assignments - Pd. 4
  • Qin - Nicholas, Kennedy
  • Persia - Nick, Anthony, Hannah
  • Maurya - Sara, Ryan
  • Sparta - Zach, Lauren
  • Athens - Laura, William
  • Roman Republic - Talitha, Garrett
  • Maya & Teohitican - Anna, Chanho


HWC Day 17 - Geography, Culture, & History of Sub-Saharan Africa

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:  Identify geographic and cultural characteristics of Sub-Saharan Africa.  Examine the history of

Task:  Hujambo!  When you arrive to class, please pick up a whiteboard and respond to the statement below.  After you've had the opportunity to respond, we'll spend some time listening to your presentations on the culture and geography of Africa.  Then, we'll discuss your responses to the statement sand set out to disprove it with the "Africa Before European Arrival" DBQ.

Points for Reflection:

  1. Africa "is no historical part of the world; it has no movement or development to exhibit." (German philosopher G.H.F. Hegel ca. 1830s)
  2. "Perhaps in the future there will be some African history to teach but at the present there is none; there is only history of the Europeans in Africa."  (Oxford historian Hugh Trevor-Roper ca. 1963)

Regional Summaries:
  • Sahara - Emma
  • Sahel - Thomas, Monem
  • Ethiopian Highlands - Eric
  • Savanna - Savannah
  • Swahili Coast - Josh
  • Rainforest - Kiera, Colleen
  • Great Lakes - Dan, Kurt
  • Southern Africa - Aquinnah

Homework Due Dates:
  • Friday, September 22 - Part A of Africa Regional Study ("Achievable Dreams?") due IN CLASS
  • Monday, September 25 - Africa Map Quiz (see study guide on Schoology)
  • Tuesday, September 26 - African nationalists discussion (research individuals, read documents, & complete note sheet BEFORE class)
  • Tuesday, September 26 - PAW 3
  • Wednesday, September 27 - Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past")  due in class 
  • Friday, September 29 - Foundations Investigation due in Schoology - Questions 48 & 49 MUST be comments on class blog
  • Monday, October 2 - Unit 2 Test

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

CPWC Day 16 - Geography & History of Sub-Saharan Africa

Day 4 - Paw 4

Objective:   Identify significant geographical in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Explore the historiography of Africa.

Task:   Hujambo!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, download the "Sub-Saharan Africa" map from Schoology.  Use your map packet and/or classroom resources to label the countries of Africa.  When you've finished the map, please show it to Mrs. Friday for a accuracy check.  Finally, use the remainder of class to complete the "CPWC - Introduction to African History" close reading assignment.

Homework Due Dates:  
  • TODAY  - Labeled South & East Africa map (in "Africa map packet") due in class
  • TODAY - Geography, Chapter 18, section 2 reading notes due in class
  • Wednesday, September 20 - Period 5 PAW
  • Wednesday, September 20 - Geography, Chapter 18, section 3 reading notes due in class
  • Thursday, September 21 - "CPWC - Introduction to African History" close reading assignment due
  • Tuesday, September 26 - Africa map quiz (study guide on Schoology) Use TapQuiz Maps to review the country locations & create Quizlet flashcards to review capitals and geographic information!
  • Thursday, September 28- Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Friday, September 22)
  • Friday, September 29 - Period 5 PAW

WHAP Day 16 - Models of Empire

Day 4 - PAW 4


KC2.2.1.   The number and size of key states and empires grew dramatically as rulers imposed political unity on areas where previously there had been competing states.
  • ENV2 - Explain how environmental factors, disease, and technology affected patterns of human migration and settlement over time.
  • SB6 - Explain the political and economic interactions between states and non-state actors over time. 
KC2.2.II.  Empires and states developed new techniques of imperial administration based, in part, on the success of earlier political forms.

  • SB3 - Explain how and why economic, social cultural, and geographical factors have influenced the processes of state building, expansion and dissolution.
  • SB4 - Explain how and why internal and external political factors have influenced the process of state building, expansion, and dissolution.
Objectives:  Define the stages of empire. Identify the geographic location of states and empires in the Classical and Pre-Classical Eras.

Task:  Good morning! When you arrive to class, please download and read "Aton Hymn and Psalm 104" (in KC2.1 folder).   Work with a partner to complete a SOAP analysis and POV statement on the documents.  Then, I'll conduct a brief lecture to introduce you to the Conrad Demarest Model of  Empires.  Finally, you'll have the remainder of class to work on your mapping project.

Homework Due Dates:
  • TODAY - LS Chapter 7 &  8 assignments due by midnight
  • Wednesday, September 20 - Report directly to the library for WHAP class
  • Wednesday, September 20 - LS Chapter 9, 10, & 11 assignments due by midnight
  • Friday, September 22 - Completed "Mapping Periods 1 & 2" due in class
  • Friday, September 22 - Report directly to the library for WHAP class
  • Friday, September 22 - Final Day to Complete OPTIONAL Period 1 SAQ Re-Do
  • Monday, September 25 - KC2.1 Classical Religions & Philosophies Chart due in class
  • Wednesday, September 27 - Period 3 PAW
  • Thursday, September 28 - Period 4 PAW

HWC Day 16 - Introduction to Afrifca

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objectives:  Identify geographic and cultural characteristics of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:  Hujambo!  When you arrive to class, please complete "Think You Know Africa?"  Then, we'll spend a few minutes discussing "Five Myths" before breaking out to investigate the geographic and cultural diversity of Africa.

Homework Due Dates:
  • TODAY - Africa map due (short review game in class)
  • Friday, September 22 - Part A of Africa Regional Study ("Achievable Dreams?") due IN CLASS
  • Monday, September 25 - Africa Map Quiz (see study guide on Schoology)
  • Tuesday, September 26 - African nationalists discussion (research individuals, read documents, & complete note sheet BEFORE class)
  • Tuesday, September 26 - PAW 3
  • Wednesday, September 27 - Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past")  due in class 
  • Friday, September 29 - Foundations Investigation due in Schoology - Questions 48 & 49 MUST be comments on class blog
  • Monday, October 2 - Unit 2 Test

Monday, September 18, 2017

CPWC Day 15 - Defining Africa

Day 3 - Paw 3

Objective:   Identify and begin to dispel false stereotypes about Africa.

Task:   Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please upload your Central Africa map (one page only, please) to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, you'll use your reading notes to take a short quiz on chapter 18, section 1.  After you've finished the quiz, please download the "What Do We Know About Africa?" viewing guide.  As you watch the film, you'll fill in the colored boxes. Finally,  we'll spend the last portion of class reviewing your unit 1 test.

Homework Due Dates:  
  • TODAY - Labeled Central Africa map (in "Africa map packet") due in class
  • TODAY - Geography Chapter 18, section 1 reading notes due in class
  • Tuesday, September 19 - Labeled South & East Africa map (in "Africa map packet") due in class
  • Tuesday, September 19 - Geography, Chapter 18, section 2 reading notes due in class
  • Wednesday, September 20 - Period 5 PAW
  • Wednesday, September 20 - Geography, Chapter 18, section 3 reading notes due in class
  • Friday, September 22 - Geography chapter 18 reading quiz 
  • Tuesday, September 26 - Africa map quiz (study guide on Schoology) Use TapQuiz Maps to review the country locations & create Quizlet flashcards to review capitals and geographic information!
  • Thursday, September 28- Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Friday, September 22)
  • Friday, September 29 - Period 5 PAW

WHAP Day 15 - Period 2 Introduction

Day 3 - PAW 3


KC2.2.1.   The number and size of key states and empires grew dramatically as rulers imposed political unity on areas where previously there had been competing states.
  • ENV2 - Explain how environmental factors, disease, and technology affected patterns of human migration and settlement over time.
  • SB6 - Explain the political and economic interactions between states and non-state actors over time. 
Objectives:  Establish a foundation for studying period 2.  

Task:  Good morning!   We'll begin our exploration of period 2 (600 BCE-600 CE) with a short activity examining the period 2 key concepts.    Then, you'll begin a mapping activity to identify important locations for periods 1 &2.   Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class reviewing your period 1 test.

Homework Due Dates:
  • YESTERDAY - Annotations & SOAP Analysis of Flood Stories
  • TODAY - Period 3 PAW
  • Tuesday, September 19 - Period 4 PAW
  • Tuesday, September 19 - LS Chapter 7 &  8 assignments due by midnight
  • Wednesday, September 20 - Completed "Mapping Periods 1 & 2" due in class
  • Wednesday, September 20 - LS Chapter 9, 10, & 11 assignments due by midnight
  • Friday, September 22 - Final Day to Complete OPTIONAL Period 1 SAQ Re-Do
  • Wednesday, September 27 - Period 3 PAW
  • Thursday, September 28 - Period 4 PAW
IMPORTANT:  To complete the LS assignments for chapters 7 -11, you will need to follow the registration instructions and use the code that was emailed to you.  Also, you will need to download the "SmartBook" app.  

You may also choose to download "ReadAnywhere" app - this app will allow you to download the textbook in segments to read or listen to on your i-Pad.

HWC Day 15 - Foundations Investigation

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Identify and utilize library resources necessary for HWC.

Task:  Good morning!  Today you'll have the opportunity to review and utilize library materials that will be useful in HWC.  When you arrive to class, please download "Foundations Investigation" from Schoology.  Then, Mrs. Sams will give a brief presentation before you utilize the remainder of the class period working on the project.
  • The first page is world leaders - probably best to use Google because some of the people have taken office relatively recently.
  • For the top of page 2, use the cultural regions map in your Globalization & Diversity textbook.  Mrs. Sams will review the historical sources at the bottom of the page.
  • For page 3, you will need to use a PRINT copy of History Today (question #48) and Current History (question #49).  Response must be posted on the class blog.
Homework Due Dates:
  • Monday, September 18 - Report directly to the library
  • Monday, September 18 - "Five Myths About Africa" reflection posts due BEFORE midnight
  • Tuesday, September 19 - Africa map due (short review game in class)
  • Friday, September 22 - Part A of Africa Regional Study ("Achievable Dreams?") due IN CLASS
  • Monday, September 25 - Africa Map Quiz (see study guide on Schoology)
  • Tuesday, September 26 - African nationalists discussion (research individuals, read documents, & complete note sheet BEFORE class)
  • Tuesday, September 26 - PAW 3
  • Wednesday, September 27 - Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past")  due in class 
  • Friday, September 29 - Foundations Investigation due in Schoology - Questions 48 & 49 MUST be comments on class blog
  • Monday, October 2 - Unit 2 Test

Friday, September 15, 2017

CPWC Day 14 - Introduction to Africa

Day 2 - Paw 2

Objective:   Assess understanding of fake news.  Establish a basis for studying Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:   Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please upload your Western Africa map (one-page only, please) to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, you'll spend the first few minutes of class completing the "Fake News" quiz.  After everyone has finished the quiz, we'll examine some images to establish a foundation for studying Sub-Saharan Africa.

Homework Due Dates:  
  • TODAY - Bring headphones or earbuds to class!
  • TODAY - Labeled Western Africa map (in "Africa map packet") due in class
  • Monday, September 18 - Labeled Central Africa map (in "Africa map packet") due in class
  • Monday, September 18- Geography Chapter 18, section 1 reading notes due in class
  • Tuesday, September 19 - Labeled South & East Africa map (in "Africa map packet") due in class
  • Tuesday, September 19 - Geography, Chapter 18, section 2 reading notes due in class
  • Wednesday, September 20 - Period 5 PAW
  • Wednesday, September 20 - Geography, Chapter 18, section 3 reading notes due in class
  • Friday, September 22 - Geography chapter 18 reading quiz 
  • Tuesday, September 26 - Africa map quiz (study guide on Schoology) Use TapQuiz Maps to review the country locations & create Quizlet flashcards to review capitals and geographic information!
  • Thursday, September 28- Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Friday, September 22)
  • Friday, September 29 - Period 5 PAW

WHAP Day 14 - Period 1 Test

Day 2 - PAW 2


Objectives:  Assess knowledge and understanding of KC1.1, KC1.2, & KC1.3.  Apply document analysis to answer multiple choice and short answer questions.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pencil and a pen in preparation for the test.

You will have 50 minutes to complete the assessment.  As you progress through the test, be sure to use the skills and strategies we've discussed in class.  And stay CALM!

After you've finished the test, please turn it in at the back of the room and work on your flood stories analysis.

Homework Due Dates:
  • TODAY - Period 1 Summative Assessment (AP-style multiple choice & SAQs)
  • Sunday, September 17 - Annotations & SOAP Analysis of Flood Stories
  • Monday, September 18 - Period 3 PAW
  • Tuesday, September 19 - Period 4 PAW
  • Tuesday, September 19 - LS Chapter 7 &  8 assignments due by midnight
  • Wednesday, September 20 - LS Chapter 9, 10, & 11 assignments due by midnight
IMPORTANT:  To complete the LS assignments for chapters 7 -11, you will need to follow the registration instructions and use the code that was emailed to you.  Also, you will need to download the "SmartBook" app.  

You may also choose to download "ReadAnywhere" app - this app will allow you to download the textbook in segments to read or listen to on your i-Pad.

HWC Day 14 - Unit 1 Test

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objectives:  Assess knowledge and understanding of social sciences, history, and epistemology.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil in preparation for the test.  I'll briefly explain your homework assignments before distributing your tests and answer sheets.

As you take the test, please read each question carefully and select the best possible answer.  If you are unsure of the answer, try to eliminate one or two choices.  Don't spend too much time on any single question - its likely you may find clues to help you figure out the answer later in the test.  For the short answer questions, make sure that your fully answer each question with relevant details from class activities.  Finally, before handing in your test, be sure to double check your work.

When you finish your test, please turn it in to Mrs. Friday in the back of the room.  Use the remainder of class to work on your homework for unit 2.

Homework Due Dates:
  • TODAY - Unit 1 Test
  • TODAY - Period 2 PAW
  • Monday, September 18 - Report directly to the library
  • Monday, September 18 - "Five Myths About Africa" reflection posts due BEFORE midnight
  • Tuesday, September 19 - Africa map due (short review game in class)
  • Thursday, September 20 - Part A of Africa Regional Study ("Achievable Dreams?") due IN CLASS
  • Friday, September 22 - Africa Map Quiz (see study guide on Schoology)
  • Monday, September 25  - African nationalists discussion (research individuals, read documents, & complete note sheet BEFORE class)
  • Wednesday, September 27 - Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past")  due in class 
  • Friday, September 29 - Unit 2 Test

Thursday, September 14, 2017

CPWC Day 13 - Defining Fake News

Day 1 - Paw 1

Objective:   Define fake news.  Identify and describe the problems of fake news.

Task:   Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except your i-Pad.  The focus of our class today is to examine fake news.  Specifically, you'll read "Fake News Fooling Millions!" and answer the accompanying questions in Schoology.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, please work on your homework for unit 2.

Homework Due Dates:  
  • TODAY - Bring headphones or earbuds to class!
  • Friday, September 15 - Labeled Western Africa map (in "Africa map packet") due in class
  • Monday, September 18 - Labeled Central Africa map (in "Africa map packet") due in class
  • Monday, September 18- Geography Chapter 18, section 1 reading notes due in class
  • Tuesday, September 19 - Labeled South & East Africa map (in "Africa map packet") due in class
  • Tuesday, September 19 - Geography, Chapter 18, section 2 reading notes due in class
  • Wednesday, September 20 - Period 5 PAW
  • Wednesday, September 20 - Geography, Chapter 18, section 3 reading notes due in class
  • Friday, September 22 - Geography chapter 18 reading quiz 
  • Tuesday, September 26 - Africa map quiz (study guide on Schoology) Use TapQuiz Maps to review the country locations & create Quizlet flashcards to review capitals and geographic information!
  • Thursday, September 28- Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Friday, September 22)
  • Friday, September 29 - Period 5 PAW
Do you want to learn more about false information, journalism, and to separate fact from fiction?  Check out the "How To Navigate Questionable Information" playlist from TED.

WHAP Day 13 - SAQs & Unit 1 Review

Day 1 - PAW 1


Objectives:  Report on and record SPICE information for foundational civilizations.  Identify characteristics of civilizations.  

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your responses to the SAQ practice.  We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing and discussing your work.  Then, you'll have the remainder of class to complete a graphic organizer for period 1.

Homework Due Dates:
  • TODAY  - Complete outline response after reading "AP Skills - Introduction to the Short-Answer Question" (Follow instructions in Schoology period 1 folder)
  • Friday, September 15 - Period 1 Summative Assessment (AP-style multiple choice & SAQs)
  • Sunday, September 17 - Annotations & SOAP Analysis of Flood Stories
  • Monday, September 18 - Period 3 PAW
  • Tuesday, September 19 - Period 4 PAW
  • Tuesday, September 19 - LS Chapter 7 &  8 assignments due by midnight
  • Wednesday, September 20 - LS Chapter 9, 10, & 11 assignments due by midnight

HWC Day 13 - Unit 1 Wrap-Up

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objectives:  Utilize provided resources to investigate the current status of the world.  Identify trends and changes in the contemporary world.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please select one of the classroom activities in the globalization folder.  You'll have the first few minutes of class completing your chosen activity.  Then, we'll discuss the current status of the world using the videos, articles, and your knowledge of history.  Finally, we'll spend the last few minutes of class reviewing for the unit 1 test.

Homework Due Dates:
  • TODAY - Read ONE of the Contemporary Issues articles & watch ONE of the Globalization & Development videos (in Globalization & Development folder) BEFORE class
  • Friday, September 15 - Unit 1 Test
  • Friday, September 15 - Period 2 PAW

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

CPWC Day 12 - Unit 1 Test

Day 6 - Paw 6

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

Task:   Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desk of everything except a pencil in preparation for the test.   I'll explain your homework assignments for unit 2 and answer any final questions before distributing your tests and answer sheet.

As you take the test, please read each question carefully and select the best possible answer.  If you are unsure of the answer, try to eliminate one or two choices.  Don't spend too much time on any single question - its likely you may find clues to help you figure out the answer later in the test.  For the short answer questions, make sure that you fully answer each question with relevant details from class activities.  Finally, before handing in your test, be sure to double check your work.

When you finish the test, please turn it in to Mrs. Friday in the back of the room .  Use the remainder of class to work on the homework for unit 2.

Homework Due Dates:  
  • TODAY - CPWC PAW
  • Wednesday, September 13 - Unit 1 Assessment 
  • Thursday, September 14 - Bring headphones or earbuds to class!
  • Friday, September 15 - Labeled Western Africa map (in "Africa map packet") due in class
  • Monday, September 18 - Labeled Central Africa map (in "Africa map packet") due in class
  • Monday, September 18- Geography Chapter 18, section 1 reading notes due in class
  • Tuesday, September 19 - Labeled South & East Africa map (in "Africa map packet") due in class
  • Tuesday, September 19 - Geography, Chapter 18, section 2 reading notes due in class
  • Wednesday, September 20 - Period 5 PAW
  • Wednesday, September 20 - Geography, Chapter 18, section 3 reading notes due in class
  • Friday, September 22 - Geography chapter 18 reading quiz 
  • Tuesday, September 26 - Africa map quiz (study guide on Schoology) Use TapQuiz Maps to review the country locations & create Quizlet flashcards to review capitals and geographic information!
  • Thursday, September 28- Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Friday, September 22)
  • Friday, September 29 - Period 5 PAW

WHAP Day 12 - Foundational Civilizations

Day 6 - PAW 6

KC1.3.I. Core and foundational civilizations developed in a variety of geographical and environmental settings where agriculture flourished.
  • ENV2 - Explain how environmental factors, disease, and technology affected patterns of human migration and settlement over time.
KC1.3.III.  Culture played a significant role in unifying states through laws, language, literature, religion, myths, and monumental art.
  • CUL2 - Explain how religions, belief systems, philosophies, and ideologies affected political, economic, and social developments over time.
  • SB1 - Explain how different forms of governance have been constructed and maintained over time.
  • SOC5 - Explain how social categories, status, roles, and practices have been maintained or challenged over time.
Objectives:  Report on and record SPICE information for foundational civilizations.  Identify characteristics of civilizations.  

Task:  Good morning!  To start, we'll  the presentations and comparison chart on foundational civilizations.  Then, we'll finish reviewing your SOAP activity and your MC practice.  Finally, I'll explain the flood stories assignment.

Pd. 3 Groups - 
  • Mesopotamia - Thomas, Maddie, Ryan
  • Egypt - Andrew, Fiona, Ethan
  • Mohenjo-Daro & Harappa - Emma, John, Gabrielle
  • Shang - Kyle, Sam, Jack
  • Olmec - Nick, Paige
  • Chavin - Zach, Seran
Pd. 4 Groups - 
  • Mesopotamia - Hannah, Talitha, Garrett
  • Egypt - Ryan, Kennedy, Nick
  • Mohenjo-Daro & Harappa - Sara, Laura
  • Shang - Nick, William, Lauren
  • Olmec - Anthony, Zach
  • Chavin - Chanho, Anna
Homework Due Dates:
  • TODAY - T&E Chapter 3 notes due 
  • Thursday, September 14 - Complete outline response after reading "AP Skills - Introduction to the Short-Answer Question" (Follow instructions in Schoology period 1 folder)
  • Friday, September 15 - Period 1 Summative Assessment (AP-style multiple choice & SAQs)
  • Monday, September 18 - Period 3 PAW
  • Monday, September 18 - Annotations & SOAP Analysis of Flood Stories
  • Tuesday, September 19 - Period 4 PAW

HWC Day 12 - From History to the Present

Day 6 - PAW 6

Objectives:  Utilize provided resources to investigate the current status of the world.

Task:  Good morning!  Welcome back!  I wasn't expecting to lose an entire class day yesterday so we really need to stay focused today! First, we'll finish our review of the Big Eras.  Then, you'll work in small groups to investigate the current status of the world.  Specifically, you'll work in station to look at material culture, food, and economic and military development.

Homework Due Dates:
  • TODAY - Read ONE of the Contemporary Issues articles & watch ONE of the Globalization & Development videos (in Globalization & Development folder) BEFORE class
  • Friday, September 15 - Unit 1 Test
  • Friday, September 15 - Period 2 PAW
Globalization & Development Video Options:

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

CPWC Day 11 - Unit 1 Wrap-Up

Day 5 - Paw 5

Objective:   Define globalization and development.  Review essential content from unit 1 in preparation for the unit 1 test.

Task:   Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please open your unit 1 notes.  We'll spend the first few minutes completing our notes with the information you gathered in the stations.  Then, you'll have the option of watching a music video or looking at a political cartoon to apply your understanding of globalization.

Homework Due Dates:  
  • TODAY - CPWC PAW
  • Wednesday, September 13 - Unit 1 Assessment (study guide on Schoology no later than Wednesday, September 6) - Bring a #2 pencil to class!!!!
  • Wednesday, September 20 - Period 5 PAW

WHAP Day 11 - Foundational Civilizations

Day 5 - PAW 5

KC1.3.I. Core and foundational civilizations developed in a variety of geographical and environmental settings where agriculture flourished.
  • ENV2 - Explain how environmental factors, disease, and technology affected patterns of human migration and settlement over time.
KC1.3.III.  Culture played a significant role in unifying states through laws, language, literature, religion, myths, and monumental art.
  • CUL2 - Explain how religions, belief systems, philosophies, and ideologies affected political, economic, and social developments over time.
  • SB1 - Explain how different forms of governance have been constructed and maintained over time.
  • SOC5 - Explain how social categories, status, roles, and practices have been maintained or challenged over time.
Objectives:  Report on and record SPICE information for foundational civilizations.  Identify characteristics of civilizations.  

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please complete "WHAP MC Practice."  Then, you'll complete a comparison chart as you present and watch the presentations on the foundational civilizations.  We'll also review your work SOAP analysis.

Pd. 3 Groups - 
  • Mesopotamia - Thomas, Maddie, Ryan
  • Egypt - Andrew, Fiona, Ethan
  • Mohenjo-Daro & Harappa - Emma, John, Gabrielle
  • Shang - Kyle, Sam, Jack
  • Olmec - Nick, Paige
  • Chavin - Zach, Seran
Pd. 4 Groups - 
  • Mesopotamia - Hannah, Talitha, Garrett
  • Egypt - Ryan, Kennedy, Nick
  • Mohenjo-Daro & Harappa - Sara, Laura
  • Shang - Nick, William, Lauren
  • Olmec - Anthony, Zach
  • Chavin - Chanho, Anna
Homework Due Dates:
  • TODAY- Complete POV statements using SOAP method (Follow instructions in Schoology Period 1 "AP Skills - Using SOAP to Analyze Primary Documents")
  • TODAY - T&E Chapter 3 notes due 
  • Friday, September 15 - Period 1 Summative Assessment (AP-style multiple choice & SAQs)
  • Monday, September 18 - Period 3 PAW
  • Tuesday, September 19 - Period 4 PAW

HWC Day 11 - Investigating Globalization & Development

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:  Utilize provided resources to investigate the current status of the world.

Task:  Good morning!  Today, you'll work in small groups to investigate the current status of the world.  Specifically, you'll work in station to look at material culture, food, and economic and military development.

Homework Due Dates:
  • Wednesday, September 13 - Read ONE of the Contemporary Issues articles & watch ONE of the Globalization & Development videos (in Globalization & Development folder) BEFORE class
  • Friday, September 15 - Unit 1 Test
  • Friday, September 15 - Period 2 PAW
Globalization & Development Video Options:

Monday, September 11, 2017

CPWC Day 10 - Globalization & Development Stations

Day 4 - Paw 4

Objective:   Investigate the contemporary status of global society.

Task:   Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please report to the seats you sat in on Friday.  We'll spend the majority of today's class completing the globalization and development stations.  At the end of class, I'll return and review your quiz.

Homework Due Dates:  
  • Tuesday, September 12 - CPWC PAW
  • Wednesday, September 13 - Unit 1 Assessment (study guide on Schoology no later than Wednesday, September 6)
  • Wednesday, September 20 - Period 5 PAW

WHAP Day 10 - SPICE Foundational Civilizations

Day 4 - PAW 4

KC1.3.I. Core and foundational civilizations developed in a variety of geographical and environmental settings where agriculture flourished.
  • ENV2 - Explain how environmental factors, disease, and technology affected patterns of human migration and settlement over time.
KC1.3.III.  Culture played a significant role in unifying states through laws, language, literature, religion, myths, and monumental art.
  • CUL2 - Explain how religions, belief systems, philosophies, and ideologies affected political, economic, and social developments over time.
  • SB1 - Explain how different forms of governance have been constructed and maintained over time.
  • SOC5 - Explain how social categories, status, roles, and practices have been maintained or challenged over time.
Objectives:  Report on and record SPICE information for foundational civilizations.  Identify characteristics of civilizations.  

Task:  Good morning!  We'll begin class with a short review of "Cities & Civilizations."  Then, you'll complete a comparison chart as you present and watch the presentations on the foundational civilizations.  

Pd. 3 Groups - 
  • Mesopotamia - Thomas, Maddie, Ryan
  • Egypt - Andrew, Fiona, Ethan
  • Mohenjo-Daro & Harappa - Emma, John, Gabrielle
  • Shang - Kyle, Sam, Jack
  • Olmec - Nick, Paige
  • Chavin - Zach, Seran
Pd. 4 Groups - 
  • Mesopotamia - Hannah, Talitha, Garrett
  • Egypt - Ryan, Kennedy, Nick
  • Mohenjo-Daro & Harappa - Sara, Laura
  • Shang - Nick, William, Lauren
  • Olmec - Anthony, Zach
  • Chavin - Chanho, Anna
Homework Due Dates:
  • TODAY - Read "Cities & Civilization" BEFORE class
  • TODAY- Period 4 PAW
  • Tuesday, September 12 - Complete POV statements using SOAP method (Follow instructions in Schoology Period 1 "AP Skills - Using SOAP to Analyze Primary Documents")
  • Tuesday, September 12 - T&E Chapter 3 notes due 
  • Friday, September 15 - Period 1 Summative Assessment (AP-style multiple choice & SAQs)
  • Monday, September 18 - Period 3 PAW
  • Tuesday, September 19 - Period 4 PAW

HWC Day 10 - Defining the Modern Period

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objectives:  Identify essential characteristics of each of the "Big Eras" and define select historical terms.  Explore the purpose and meaning of select social constructs.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please move the desks into a horseshoe shape.  We'll finish our review of the Big Eras and define imperialism.  We'll end class with an exploration of the social constructs of modernity, race, and nation.

Homework Due Dates:
  • TODAY- Imperialism discussion (Watch video and read "Historical Study - Imperialism" to answer guiding questions)
  • Wednesday, September 13 - Read ONE of the Contemporary Issues articles & watch ONE of the Globalization & Development videos (in Globalization & Development folder) BEFORE class
  • Friday, September 15 - Unit 1 Test
  • Friday, September 15 - Period 2 PAW

Friday, September 8, 2017

CPWC Day 9 - Globalization & Development

Day 3 - Paw 3

Objective:  Assess knowledge of select content on culture and geography.  Investigate the contemporary status of global society.

Task:   Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pen or a pencil.  You'll spend the first portion of class completing your quiz.  When you finish, please hand it in to Mrs. Friday in the back of the room.  Then download the unit 1 study guide and begin working on it.  When everyone has finished, you'll work with an assigned group to investigate the contemporary status of the world.

Homework Due Dates:  
  • TODAY - Quiz on Geography & Culture (study guide in Schoology no later than Thursday, August 31)
  • Tuesday, September 12 - CPWC PAW
  • Wednesday, September 13 - Unit 1 Assessment (study guide on Schoology no later than Wednesday, September 6)

WHAP Day 9 - Foundational Civilizations

Day 3 - PAW 3

KC1.3.I. Core and foundational civilizations developed in a variety of geographical and environmental settings where agriculture flourished.
  • ENV2 - Explain how environmental factors, disease, and technology affected patterns of human migration and settlement over time.
KC1.3.III.  Culture played a significant role in unifying states through laws, language, literature, religion, myths, and monumental art.
  • CUL2 - Explain how religions, belief systems, philosophies, and ideologies affected political, economic, and social developments over time.
  • SB1 - Explain how different forms of governance have been constructed and maintained over time.
  • SOC5 - Explain how social categories, status, roles, and practices have been maintained or challenged over time.
Objectives:  Research and report on a core or foundational civilization using SPICE format.

Task:  Happy Friday!!!  When you arrive to class, please download "KC1.2.II - Patriarchy Comparison" from the KC1.2 folder. Find a partner who is NOT in your SPICE group and compare the Lerner article to the "Reverberations" entry in T&E.  After a brief discussion, you'll use the remainder of class to work in your group on the SPICE project.

Pd. 3 Groups - 
  • Mesopotamia - Thomas, Maddie, Ryan
  • Egypt - Andrew, Fiona, Ethan
  • Mohenjo-Daro & Harappa - Emma, John, Gabrielle
  • Shang - Kyle, Sam, Jack
  • Olmec - Nick, Paige
  • Chavin - Zach, Seran
Pd. 4 Groups - 
  • Mesopotamia - Hannah, Talitha, Garrett
  • Egypt - Ryan, Kennedy, Nick
  • Mohenjo-Daro & Harappa - Sara, Laura
  • Shang - Nick, William, Lauren
  • Olmec - Anthony, Zach
  • Chavin - Chanho, Anna
Homework Due Dates:
  • TODAY - Period 3 PAW
  • Sunday, September 10 - Completed SPICE chart due to Mrs. Friday before midnight
  • Monday, September 11 - Read "Cities & Civilization" BEFORE class
  • Monday, September 11 - Period 4 PAW
  • Tuesday, September 12 - T&E Chapter 3 notes due 
  • Friday, September 15 - Period 1 Summative Assessment (AP-style multiple choice & SAQs)

HWC Day 9 - Defining Historical Periods

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Identify essential characteristics of each of the "Big Eras" and define select historical terms.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please open up the Big Eras spread sheet and a Notability document for taking notes.  Today we are going to focus on defining the scope of our historical studies and identifying continuity and change in the Big Eras.

Homework Due Dates:
  • TODAY - "Becoming Human" discussion in class (Watch interactive video or read the transcript)
  • TODAY - Big Eras summary due at the beginning of class
  • Monday, September 11 - Imperialism discussion (Watch video and read "Historical Study - Imperialism" to answer guiding questions)
  • Wednesday, September 13 - Read ONE of the Contemporary Issues articles & watch ONE of the Globalization & Development videos (in Globalization & Development folder) BEFORE class
  • Friday, September 15 - Unit 1 Test
  • Friday, September 15 - Period 2 PAW