CPWC Day 70 - Southeast Asia Geography & Culture

 Keystone Testing - No PAW

Objective:  Label maps of Southeast Asia and Oceania.  Examine statistics to evaluate the cultural diversity of Southeast Asia.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil in preparation for your test.   As you work through the test, please read each question and each answer carefully.  Then, pick the BEST possible answer.  For the short answer response, please write your response on the lines on the back of the Scantron sheet.  After you finish the test, please begin labeling and coloring your Southeast Asia & Oceania maps.

Due Dates & Reminders:

• Thursday, May 24 - Southeast Asia & Oceania Map Quiz

WHAP Day 158 - Period 6 Review

Keystone Testing - No PAW

Objectives:  Identify continuity and change from 1900-Present  Review essential content from historical period 6.  

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download and work on "WHAP Period 6 HTS Prompts 2018" (in the "In-Class Review Materials" folder).  We'll work on our skills before moving on to an activity practicing CCOT.  Finally, we'll end class with Quizlet Live to review content from period 6.  

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY  - Historical Period 5 (1750 to 1900) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 21 to 24 for Period 5
• CCOT Chart 5 Due in Class
• Tuesday, May 15 - Alg/Bio Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay schedule
• Tuesday, May 15 - Historical Period 6 (1900 to Present) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 25-30 for Period 6
• CCOT Chart 6 Due in Class
• Wednesday, May 16 - Alg/Bio Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay schedule
• Wednesday, May 16 - HTS Skill Review
• Thursday, May 17 - Lit Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay schedule
• Thursday, May 17 - Advanced Placement World History Exam administered
• Friday, May 18 - Lit Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay schedule

HWC Day 71 - Geography & Culture of Southeast Asia

Keystone Testing - No PAW

Objective:  Examine the geography and cultural diversity of Southeast Asia to establish an understanding of the region.

Task:  Good morning!  I hope you had a successful testing session for your first day of Biology Keystones.  Today, we'll continue our exploration of the geography and culture of the region with "Cultural and Geographic Diversity."  If time allows, we'll review your work and tie this information to "A Taste of Adventure."

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Alg/Bio Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay schedule
• Wednesday, May 16 - Alg/Bio Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay schedule
• Thursday, May 17 - Lit Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay schedule
• Friday, May 18 - Lit Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay schedule
• Thursday, May 24 - Asia & Oceania cumulative map quiz (Will include ALL of Asia & Oceania - see study guide in Schoology)
• Friday, May 1 - Latin America, Europe, & Africa map quiz 

CPWC Day 69 - South Asia Test

Day 4 - PAW 4

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

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil in preparation for your test.   As you work through the test, please read each question and each answer carefully.  Then, pick the BEST possible answer.  For the short answer response, please write your response on the lines on the back of the Scantron sheet.  After you finish the test, please begin labeling and coloring your Southeast Asia & Oceania maps.

Due Dates & Reminders:

• TODAY - Unit 6 Test

WHAP Day 157 - Period 5 Review

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:  Identify continuity and change from 1750-1900 CE.  Review essential content from historical period 5.  Practice causation & comparison.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download and work on "WHAP Period  5 HTS Prompts 2018" (in the "In-Class Review Materials" folder).  We will work on causation, comparison, contextualization, and/or continuity and change over time.   After a brief discussion, we'll review your CCOT charts and the period 5 5-4-3-2-1.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY  - Historical Period 5 (1750 to 1900) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 21 to 24 for Period 5
• CCOT Chart 5 Due in Class
• Tuesday, May 15 - Alg/Bio Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay schedule
• Tuesday, May 15 - Historical Period 6 (1900 to Present) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 25-30 for Period 6
• CCOT Chart 6 Due in Class
• Wednesday, May 16 - Alg/Bio Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay schedule
• Wednesday, May 16 - HTS Skill Review
• Thursday, May 17 - Lit Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay schedule
• Thursday, May 17 - Advanced Placement World History Exam administered
• Friday, May 18 - Lit Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay schedule

HWC Day 70 - Introduction to Southeast Asia

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:  Examine the geography and cultural diversity of Southeast Asia to establish an understanding of the region.

Task:  Happy Monday!  We're going to spend our time together today defining the geographic and cultural diversity of Southeast Asia.  First, you'll work with a partner to label and color a map of Southeast Asia.  Then, you'll branch off on your own to examine some maps and statistics about the region.  As you examine these documents, you'll identify trends that will help us to understand the region.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "A Taste of Adventure" Close Reading due (see rubric in Schoology)
• Tuesday, May 15 - Alg/Bio Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay schedule
• Wednesday, May 16 - Alg/Bio Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay schedule
• Thursday, May 17 - Lit Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay schedule
• Friday, May 18 - Lit Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay schedule
• Thursday, May 24 - Asia & Oceania cumulative map quiz (Will include ALL of Asia & Oceania - see study guide in Schoology)
• Friday, May 1 - Latin America, Europe, & Africa map quiz 

CPWC Day 68 - South Asia Review

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:  Analyze the impact of global interdependence and the Taliban on developments in South Asia.  Review essential content from the unit in preparation for the unit test.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please open up your notes on South Asia.  We'll start with a quick overview of some points about the development of the region in the 20th century.  Specifically, we'll consider non-alignment, the birth of Bangladesh, and threats to traditional culture in the region.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of our time together looking at the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Due Dates & Reminders:

• TODAY - Unit 6 Test

WHAP Day 156 - Period 4 Review

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objectives:  Identify continuity and change from 1450-1750 CE.  Review essential content from historical periods 3.  Practice document analysis.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download and work on "WHAP Period 4 HTS Prompts 2018" (in the "In-Class Review Materials" folder).  Please work on either "Document Analysis" OR "Interpretation."   After a brief discussion, we'll review your CCOT charts and then play Kahoot! to review period 4 content.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY - Historical Period 4 (1450 to 1750) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 15-20 for Period 4
• CCOT Chart 4 Due in Class
• Saturday, May 12 - Optional Review Session from 8:00 am to 10:00 am
• Monday, May 14 - Historical Period 5 (1750 to 1900) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 21 to 24 for Period 5
• CCOT Chart 5 Due in Class
• Tuesday, May 15 - Historical Period 6 (1900 to Present) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 25-30 for Period 6
• CCOT Chart 6 Due in Class
• Wednesday, May 16 - HTS Skill Review
• Thursday, May 17 - Advanced Placement World History Exam administered

HWC Day 69 - South Asia Test

Day 4 - PAW 4

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

Task:  Good morning! When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil in preparation for you unit test.  You'll have the entire class to work on your test but you must finish before leaving the room.  When you finish the test, please turn it in at the back of the room and work on upcoming assignments.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - South Asia Test
• Monday, May 14 - "A Taste of Adventure" Close Reading due (see rubric in Schoology)
• Tuesday, May 15 - Alg/Bio Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay schedule
• Wednesday, May 16 - Alg/Bio Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay schedule
• Thursday, May 17 - Lit Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay schedule
• Friday, May 18 - Lit Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay schedule
• Thursday, May 24 - Asia & Oceania cumulative map quiz (Will include ALL of Asia & Oceania - see study guide in Schoology)
• Friday, May 1 - Latin America, Europe, & Africa map quiz 

CPWC Day 68 - Contemporary Issues in South Asia

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:  Analyze the impact of the Green Revolution, global interdependence, and the Taliban on developments in South Asia.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please open up your reading on the Green Revolution.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing your questions.  Then, we'll talk about the Taliban and the evolving nature of this organization.  Finally, we'll use the last portion of class to review essential content from the unit.

Due Dates & Reminders:

• Due ASAP - Holy Cow!
• TODAY - "Green Revolution in India" due in class
• Monday, May 14 - Unit 6 Test

WHAP Day 155 - Period 3 Review

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Identify continuity and change from 600 - 1450 CE.  Review essential content from historical periods 3.  Practice document analysis.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download and work on "WHAP Period 3 HTS Prompts 2018" (in the "In-Class Review Materials" folder).  Please do not try to complete the entire activity - focus on the area with which you struggle the most - 'Turning Point,' 'Document Usage & Analysis,' or 'Argument Development.'  After a brief discussion, we'll review your CCOT charts and then finish up the class with a 5-4-3-2-1 walk & talk.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY - Historical Period 1 (Up to 600 BCE) and Period 2 (600 BCE to 600 CE) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 1-2 for Period 1 & chapters 3-6 for Period 2
• CCOT Charts 1 & 2 Due in Class
• Thursday, May 10 - Historical Period 3 (600 to 1450) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 7-14 for Period 3
• CCOT Chart 3 Due in Class
• Friday, May 11 - Historical Period 4 (1450 to 1750) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 15-20 for Period 4
• CCOT Chart 4 Due in Class
• Saturday, May 12 - Optional Review Session from 8:00 am to 10:00 am
• Monday, May 14 - Historical Period 5 (1750 to 1900) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 21 to 24 for Period 5
• CCOT Chart 5 Due in Class
• Tuesday, May 15 - Historical Period 6 (1900 to Present) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 25-30 for Period 6
• CCOT Chart 6 Due in Class
• Wednesday, May 16 - HTS Skill Review
• Thursday, May 17 - Advanced Placement World History Exam administered

HWC Day 68 - Taliban in Afghanistan

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:  Debate the current status of the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Task:  Good morning! When you arrive to class, please find your advisor group from yesterday.  You'll use the first part of class to finish constructing your argument for the president.  Then, each group will have an opportunity to present their recommendation and our "president" will decide which course to follow.  Finally, if any time remains, we'll review for tomorrow's test.

Homework Due Dates:

• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

CPWC Day 66 - India Today

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Read and demonstrate comprehension of an article about contemporary India.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please download "A Tale of Two India's."  Critically read the article and answer the accompanying comprehension questions.  Then, explore the Taliban using the resources in "Defining the Taliban."  Finally, if there is any time remaining, finish up "Green Revolution in India" and/or work on your unit 6 study guide.

Due Dates & Reminders:

• Due ASAP - Holy Cow!
• Thursday, May 10 - "Green Revolution in India" due in class
• Monday, May 14 - Unit 6 Test

WHAP Day 154 - Period 1 & 2 Review

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objectives:  Identify continuity and change from up to 600 CE.  Review essential content from historical periods 1 & 2.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your period 1 & 2 CCOT charts.  We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing these organizers.  Then, you'll have the option of working through review packets for periods 1 & 2 (In-Class Review folder) or participating in another review activity (5-4-3-2-1 folder).

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY - Historical Period 1 (Up to 600 BCE) and Period 2 (600 BCE to 600 CE) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 1-2 for Period 1 & chapters 3-6 for Period 2
• CCOT Charts 1 & 2 Due in Class
• Thursday, May 10 - Historical Period 3 (600 to 1450) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 7-14 for Period 3
• CCOT Chart 3 Due in Class
• Friday, May 11 - Historical Period 4 (1450 to 1750) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 15-20 for Period 4
• CCOT Chart 4 Due in Class
• Saturday, May 12 - Optional Review Session from 8:00 am to 10:00 am
• Monday, May 14 - Historical Period 5 (1750 to 1900) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 21 to 24 for Period 5
• CCOT Chart 5 Due in Class
• Tuesday, May 15 - Historical Period 6 (1900 to Present) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 25-30 for Period 6
• CCOT Chart 6 Due in Class
• Wednesday, May 16 - HTS Skill Review
• Thursday, May 17 - Advanced Placement World History Exam administered

HWC Day 67 - Contemporary Issues in South Asia

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Analyze the role of identity politics in conflicts in India and Sri Lanka.  Debate the current status of the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Task:  Good morning! When you arrive to class, please match up with your partner from yesterday.  You'll spend the first few minutes of class finishing your comparison.  Then, you'll briefly present your ideas.  Finally, we're going to explore the contemporary role of the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Homework Due Dates:

• Past Due - "India's New Economy" (in Contemporary Issues folder) & "Partition of India" Close Reading (in History of South Asia folder)
• TODAY - Taliban investigation due in class
• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

CPWC Day 65 - Exploring Partition

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:  Evaluate the causes, course, and impact of Partition on the subcontinent.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please open "The Partition of India." After you finish the activity, complete "Assessing Understanding of Partition" (if the images are hard for you to interpret, see images below).  This is an individual activity!  If you finish early, please work on "Green Revolution in India."

Due Dates & Reminders:

• Due ASAP - Holy Cow!
• Thursday, May 10 - "Green Revolution in India" due in class
• Monday, May 14 - Unit 6 Test

Clearer and enlarged images for "Assessing Understanding of Partition"

Map created by Choudhry Rahman Ali, a Pakistani nationalist

WHAP Day 153 - DBQ & LEQ Review

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objectives:  Identify areas of strength and weakness in DBQ & LEQ responses.  Develop a plan to improve responses before the AP exam.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll spend our time together today reviewing part II of your final exam.  Specifically, we'll practice improving analysis scores on the DBQ.  We'll also look at the LEQ and review the structu.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• Period 4 ONLY - Report to class for pd. 4A - you will be eating C-lunch today!
• Wednesday, May 9 - Historical Period 1 (Up to 600 BCE) and Period 2 (600 BCE to 600 CE) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 1-2 for Period 1 & chapters 3-6 for Period 2
• CCOT Charts 1 & 2 Due in Class
• Thursday, May 10 - Historical Period 3 (600 to 1450) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 7-14 for Period 3
• CCOT Chart 3 Due in Class
• Friday, May 11 - Historical Period 4 (1450 to 1750) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 15-20 for Period 4
• CCOT Chart 4 Due in Class
• Saturday, May 12 - Optional Review Session from 8:00 am to 10:00 am
• Monday, May 14 - Historical Period 5 (1750 to 1900) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 21 to 24 for Period 5
• CCOT Chart 5 Due in Class
• Tuesday, May 15 - Historical Period 6 (1900 to Present) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 25-30 for Period 6
• CCOT Chart 6 Due in Class
• Wednesday, May 16 - HTS Skill Review
• Thursday, May 17 - Advanced Placement World History Exam administered

HWC Day 66 - Communalism in India & Sri Lanka

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:  Analyze the role of identity politics in conflicts in India and Sri Lanka.

Task:  Good morning! When you arrive to class, please open up your "Soul of India" notes.  We'll spend a few minutes reviewing your notes from yesterday before finishing the documentary.  Then, you'll work with a partner to compare communal violence in India to the civil war in Sri Lanka.

Homework Due Dates:

• Past Due - "India's New Economy" (in Contemporary Issues folder) & "Partition of India" Close Reading (in History of South Asia folder)
• TODAY - Sri Lanka case study due in class
• Wednesday, May 9 - Taliban investigation due in class
• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

CPWC Day 64 - Nationalism & Independence on the Sub-Continent

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:  Analyze the cultural and contemporary significance of the cow in India.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please get out your notes on the history of India.  We'll finish your notes and begin to investigate contemporary issues in the region.  Specifically, we'll look at the civil war in Sri Lanka.

Due Dates & Reminders:

• Due ASAP - Holy Cow!
• Friday, May 11 - Unit 6 Test

WHAP Day 152 - SBMC & SAQ Review

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:  Identify areas of strength and weakness in SBMC & SAQ responses.  Develop a plan to improve responses before the AP exam.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll spend our time together today reviewing part I of your final exam.  Specifically, we'll work through select SBMC questions that were troublesome to numerous students.  We'll also look at the SAQ questions and review the process for earning the maximum points on this portion of the exam.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• Tuesday, May 8 - Period 4 ONLY - Report to class for pd. 4A & B - you will be eating C-lunch Tuesday.
• Wednesday, May 9 - Historical Period 1 (Up to 600 BCE) and Period 2 (600 BCE to 600 CE) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 1-2 for Period 1 & chapters 3-6 for Period 2
• CCOT Charts 1 & 2 Due in Class
• Thursday, May 10 - Historical Period 3 (600 to 1450) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 7-14 for Period 3
• CCOT Chart 3 Due in Class
• Friday, May 11 - Historical Period 4 (1450 to 1750) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 15-20 for Period 4
• CCOT Chart 4 Due in Class
• Saturday, May 12 - Optional Review Session from 8:00 am to 10:00 am
• Monday, May 14 - Historical Period 5 (1750 to 1900) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 21 to 24 for Period 5
• CCOT Chart 5 Due in Class
• Tuesday, May 15 - Historical Period 6 (1900 to Present) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 25-30 for Period 6
• CCOT Chart 6 Due in Class
• Wednesday, May 16 - HTS Skill Review
• Thursday, May 17 - Advanced Placement World History Exam administered

HWC Day 65 - From Partition to the Present

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:  Evaluate the contemporary impact of partition on the developments in South Asia.

Task:  Good morning! When you arrive to class, please get out a piece of scratch paper or a blank notability document.  Respond to the following prompt:
How does the contemporary status of India reflect cultural traditions and historical developments?
Then, we'll examine the communal violence that shook northern India in the early 21st century.

Homework Due Dates:

• Past Due - "India's New Economy" (in Contemporary Issues folder) & "Partition of India" Close Reading (in History of South Asia folder)
• TODAY - Sri Lanka case study due in class
• Monday, May 7 - Taliban investigation due in class
• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

CPWC Day 63 - Holy Cow!

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:  Analyze the cultural and contemporary significance of the cow in India.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please open up "Holy Cow!"  Download the worksheet to prepare for activities.  First, we'll watch a short segment on the cow.  Then, you'll follow the directions in Schoology to complete the activity.  Please submit your work before you leave class today.

Due Dates & Reminders:

• Friday, May 11 - Unit 6 Test

WHAP Day 151 - FINAL EXAM!!!

Day 4 - PAW 4

FINAL EXAM!!!  Good luck!!!

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY - WHAP Final Exam (period 2, 3, 4a/b) - Report to the LGI immediately after period 1.  Bring a pencil and blue or black pen to complete the exam.
• Wednesday, May 9 - Historical Period 1 (Up to 600 BCE) and Period 2 (600 BCE to 600 CE) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 1-2 for Period 1 & chapters 3-6 for Period 2
• CCOT Charts 1 & 2 Due in Class
• Thursday, May 10 - Historical Period 3 (600 to 1450) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 7-14 for Period 3
• CCOT Chart 3 Due in Class
• Friday, May 11 - Historical Period 4 (1450 to 1750) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 15-20 for Period 4
• CCOT Chart 4 Due in Class
• Saturday, May 12 - Optional Review Session from 8:00 am to 10:00 am
• Monday, May 14 - Historical Period 5 (1750 to 1900) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 21 to 24 for Period 5
• CCOT Chart 5 Due in Class
• Tuesday, May 15 - Historical Period 6 (1900 to Present) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 25-30 for Period 6
• CCOT Chart 6 Due in Class
• Wednesday, May 16 - HTS Skill Review
• Thursday, May 17 - Advanced Placement World History Exam administered

HWC Day 64 - Partition

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:  Examine select developments in the history of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning! We'll finish our examination of the history of South Asia with an examination of Partition and the continued impact of this development today.

Homework Due Dates:

• Thursday, May 3 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Friday, May 4 - Sri Lanka case study due in class
• Monday, May 7 - Taliban investigation due in class
• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

CPWC Day 62 - Gandhi

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:  Evaluate the impact of Gandhi on the course of Indian history.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please download "Gandhi Biography - Viewing Guide."  As you explore the life and impact of Gandhi, consider how a single individual can impact historical development.

Due Dates & Reminders:

• Friday, May 11 - Unit 6 Test

WHAP Day 150 - Period 6 Review

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  View student created TEDTalks to review period 6 material.

Task:  Good morning!  Today, we'll wrap up our studies of the 20th and 21st century by watching the TEDTalk videos you created.  As you watch the videos, please take notes on material that will help you to prepare for your final exam and the AP exam.  Also, use a whiteboard or scratch paper to evaluate each of the videos on a scale of 1 (low) to 5 (high).  You will also need to select the three best videos and submit your evaluations to the GoogleForm I've shared with you.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY - SCOREBoard Adaptive AP Content Review due
• Friday, May 4 - WHAP Final Exam (period 2, 3, 4a/b) - Report to the LGI immediately after period 1.  Bring a pencil and blue or black pen to complete the exam.
• Wednesday, May 9 - Historical Period 1 (Up to 600 BCE) and Period 2 (600 BCE to 600 CE) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 1-2 for Period 1 & chapters 3-6 for Period 2
• CCOT Charts 1 & 2 Due in Class
• Thursday, May 10 - Historical Period 3 (600 to 1450) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 7-14 for Period 3
• CCOT Chart 3 Due in Class
• Friday, May 11 - Historical Period 4 (1450 to 1750) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 15-20 for Period 4
• CCOT Chart 4 Due in Class
• Saturday, May 12 - Optional Review Session from 8:00 am to 10:00 am
• Monday, May 14 - Historical Period 5 (1750 to 1900) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 21 to 24 for Period 5
• CCOT Chart 5 Due in Class
• Tuesday, May 15 - Historical Period 6 (1900 to Present) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 25-30 for Period 6
• CCOT Chart 6 Due in Class
• Wednesday, May 16 - HTS Skill Review
• Thursday, May 17 - Advanced Placement World History Exam administered

HWC Day 63 - Nationalism, Independence, & Partition

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:  Examine select developments in the history of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your Venn diagram comparing the accounts of British rule in India.  After our historiography activity, we'll finish our notes on the history of South Asia.  If time allows, we'll also look at the image of Gandhi and how he utilized the media to disseminate his message.

Homework Due Dates:

• Thursday, May 3 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Friday, May 4 - Sri Lanka case study due in class
• Monday, May 7 - Taliban investigation due in class
• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

CPWC Day 61 - History of South Asia

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Organize select historical events in South Asian history.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please open your notes on the religions of South Asia.   We'll briefly review Sikhism before examining select historical developments in the sub-continent.

WHAP Day 149 - Technology & Science in the 20th Century

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objectives:  Evaluate the impact of technological impact on the 20th and 21st century.  Analyze the processes that have led to increasing interdependence.

Task:  Good morning!  Today, we're going to wrap up our formal examination of period 6 with an examination of the technological and scientific developments that have led to increasing interdependence.  Specifically, we'll look at the impact of BT cotton and the Green Revolution in India and discuss the oil industry in Nigeria.  We'll also take a few minutes to review decolonization.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• Wednesday, May 2 - Africa as a Reflection of the 20th Century - Prepare for class by referencing 6.1.II - Economy of Violence & 6.2.V.A - Resistance to & Recovery(?) from Apartheid
• Thursday, May 3 - SCOREBoard Adaptive AP Content Review due
• Friday, May 4 - WHAP Final Exam (period 2, 3, 4a/b)
• Wednesday, May 9 - Historical Period 1 (Up to 600 BCE) and Period 2 (600 BCE to 600 CE) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 1-2 for Period 1 & chapters 3-6 for Period 2
• CCOT Charts 1 & 2 Due in Class
• Thursday, May 10 - Historical Period 3 (600 to 1450) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 7-14 for Period 3
• CCOT Chart 3 Due in Class
• Friday, May 11 - Historical Period 4 (1450 to 1750) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 15-20 for Period 4
• CCOT Chart 4 Due in Class
• Saturday, May 12 - Optional Review Session from 8:00 am to 10:00 am
• Monday, May 14 - Historical Period 5 (1750 to 1900) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 21 to 24 for Period 5
• CCOT Chart 5 Due in Class
• Tuesday, May 15 - Historical Period 6 (1900 to Present) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 25-30 for Period 6
• CCOT Chart 6 Due in Class
• Wednesday, May 16 - HTS Skill Review
• Thursday, May 17 - Advanced Placement World History Exam administered

HWC Day 62 - History of India

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Examine select developments in the history of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out your notes on the history of South Asia.  We'll continue our notes on the region and explore the competing historical accounts of the British in India.

Homework Due Dates:

• Wednesday, May 2 - "The Partition of India - 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due BEFORE class
• Thursday, May 3 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Friday, May 4 - Sri Lanka case study due in class
• Monday, May 7 - Taliban investigation due in class
• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

CPWC Day 60 - Religion in South Asia

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:  Identify distinctive features of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.  Organize select historical events in South Asian history.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please download the notes fill-in sheets from "Religions of South Asia."  We'll spend our time together investigating the religious and philosophical traditions of the sub-continent.

WHAP Day 148 - Globalization of Popular Culture

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objectives:  Examine how art and popular culture maintained, reflected, and challenged the power structure in 20th century Latin America.  Evaluate the development of global economic institution and transnational organizations in the 20th and 21st century.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up 6.3.IV and listen to the music playing.  How does this music reflect the increasing global nature of the 20th century?  

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY - Economic Trends, Transnational Movements, & International Institutions - Read the articles in 6.3.II. folder.
• TONIGHT - Optional Review Session from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
• Wednesday, May 2 - Africa as a Reflection of the 20th Century - Prepare for class by referencing 6.1.II - Economy of Violence & 6.2.V.A - Resistance to & Recovery(?) from Apartheid
• Thursday, May 3 - SCOREBoard Adaptive AP Content Review due
• Friday, May 4 - WHAP Final Exam (period 2, 3, 4a/b)
• Wednesday, May 9 - Historical Period 1 (Up to 600 BCE) and Period 2 (600 BCE to 600 CE) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 1-2 for Period 1 & chapters 3-6 for Period 2
• Thursday, May 10 - Historical Period 3 (600 to 1450) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 7-14 for Period 3
• Friday, May 11 - Historical Period 4 (1450 to 1750) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 15-20 for Period 4
• Saturday, May 12 - Optional Review Session from 8:00 am to 10:00 am
• Monday, May 14 - Historical Period 5 (1750 to 1900) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 21 to 24 for Period 5
• Tuesday, May 15 - Historical Period 6 (1900 to Present) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 25-30 for Period 6
• Wednesday, May 16 - HTS Skill Review
• Thursday, May 17 - Advanced Placement World History Exam administered

HWC Day 61 - History of South Asia

IMPORTANT:  MEET MRS. FRIDAY IN AUDITORIUM FOR PAW TODAY.

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:   Identify religious and philosophical trends that impact the development of South Asia.  Examine select developments in the history of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out your notes on the religions of South Asia.  We'll finish up our review from yesterday before engaging in a short competition to organize events chronologically.  Then, we'll use the remainder of class to take notes on select developments in the historical development of the region.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• Wednesday, May 2 - "The Partition of India - 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due BEFORE class
• Thursday, May 3 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Friday, May 4 - Sri Lanka case study due in class
• Monday, May 7 - Taliban investigation due in class
• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

IMPORTANT:  MEET MRS. FRIDAY IN AUDITORIUM FOR PAW TODAY.

CPWC Day 59 - Religions of South Asia

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:  Demonstrate knowledge of the geography of South Asia.  Identify distinctive features of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please open up your Himalayas worksheet.  We'll spend the first few minutes reviewing your work from Friday.  Then, you'll complete your South Asia map check.  Finally, we'll end class with notes on the religions of South Asia.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - South Asia Preview due (you will have time to work on this on Thursday, 4/26 after you finish the East Asia test)
• TODAY - South Asia Map check - You are permitted to use your completed map on this assessment

WHAP Day 147 - Meanwhile in Latin America...

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:  Analyze the causes & impact of decolonization in Asia and Africa.  Examine how art and popular culture maintained, reflected, and challenged the power structure in 20th century Latin America.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please move the desks into a circle in preparation for class activities.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class finishing our Cold War role play from last week.  Then, you'll work with a partner to analyze images from 20th century Latin America.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY - Finalized TEDTalk uploaded to GoogleFolder BEFORE class
• TODAY - Meanwhile in Latin America...  We'll examine the economic, political, and technological developments of Latin America in the 20th century.   Please reference 6.2.II.D - Mexican Revolution & 6.2.V.D. - Che Guevera in preparation for class activities.
• Tuesday, May 1 - Economic Trends, Transnational Movements, & International Institutions - Read the articles in 6.3.II. folder.
• Wednesday, May 2 - Africa as a Reflection of the 20th Century - Prepare for class by referencing 6.1.II - Economy of Violence & 6.2.V.A - Resistance to & Recovery(?) from Apartheid
• Thursday, May 3 - SCOREBoard Adaptive AP Content Review due
• Friday, May 4 - WHAP Final Exam (period 2, 3, 4a/b)
• Wednesday, May 9 - Historical Period 1 (Up to 600 BCE) and Period 2 (600 BCE to 600 CE) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 1-2 for Period 1 & chapters 3-6 for Period 2
• Thursday, May 10 - Historical Period 3 (600 to 1450) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 7-14 for Period 3
• Friday, May 11 - Historical Period 4 (1450 to 1750) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 15-20 for Period 4
• Monday, May 14 - Historical Period 5 (1750 to 1900) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 21 to 24 for Period 5
• Tuesday, May 15 - Historical Period 6 (1900 to Present) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 25-30 for Period 6
• Wednesday, May 16 - HTS Skill Review
• Thursday, May 17 - Advanced Placement World History Exam administered

HWC Day 60 - Religious and Historical Development in South Asia

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:   Identify religious and philosophical trends that impact the development of South Asia.  Examine select developments in the history of South Asia.

Task:  Happy Monday!  When you arrive to class, please stay in your seats until after the pledge.  Then, meet with your group to finish your religions poster.   After your short presentations, we'll move on to our notes on the early history of South Asia.

Homework Due Dates:

• Tuesday, May 1 - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• Wednesday, May 2 - "The Partition of India - 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due BEFORE class
• Thursday, May 3 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Friday, May 4 - Sri Lanka case study due in class
• Monday, May 7 - Taliban investigation due in class
• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

Religions Research - What to include?

• Origins (Who, When, Where)
• Beliefs
• Sects/branches
• Gods/spirits
• Leaders
• Practitioners 
• Holy text
• House of worship
• Historical developments

Groups:

Hinduism - Cam, Emerson, Victoria, Maisie

Buddhism - Nicole, Aedon, Lexi, Abby

Jainism - Jess, Sal, Malaika, Allie

Sikhism - Caroline, Kyra, Olivia, Emma

Diffused religions (esp. Christianity, Islam, Bahai) - Bailey, Rachel, Dane

CPWC Day 58 - Geography of South Asia

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:  Examine the physical geography of South Asia.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please download and complete "Himalayas."  If you finish early, please begin working on your South Asia map.  After everyone's finished with the article, we'll review the questions and you'll have the remainder of class to work on your South Asia map.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY- "Considering Gender in East Asia" due 
• Monday, April 30 - South Asia Preview due (you will have time to work on this on Thursday, 4/26 after you finish the East Asia test)
• Monday, April 30 - South Asia Map check - You are permitted to use your completed map on this assessment

WHAP Day 146 - Decolonization & the Cold War

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objectives:  Analyze the causes & impact of decolonization in Asia and Africa.  Identify causes, course, and consequences of the Cold War. 

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please read "If You Shouldn't Call it the Third World, What Should You Call It?" (NPR, 1/4/15).  Then, we'll form a circle and you will present your Cold War scenarios, and the options you chose, to the class.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class identifying relationships between decolonization and the Cold War.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• Friday, April 27 - Analysis & Thesis Statement re-writes DUE
• Friday, April 27 - Read "The Global Cold War" excerpts and "Iran: Cold War Crucible" (in 6.3.1 folder) BEFORE class
• Monday, April 30 - Finalized TEDTalk uploaded to GoogleFolder BEFORE class
• Monday, April 30 - Meanwhile in Latin America...  We'll examine the economic, political, and technological developments of Latin America in the 20th century.   Please reference 6.2.II.D - Mexican Revolution & 6.2.V.D. - Che Guevera in preparation for class activities.
• Tuesday, May 1 - Economic Trends, Transnational Movements, & International Institutions - Read the articles in 6.3.II. folder.
• Wednesday, May 2 - Africa as a Reflection of the 20th Century - Prepare for class by referencing 6.1.II - Economy of Violence & 6.2.V.A - Resistance to & Recovery(?) from Apartheid
• Thursday, May 3 - SCOREBoard Adaptive AP Content Review due
• Friday, May 4 - WHAP Final Exam (period 2, 3, 4a/b)
• Thursday, May 17 - Advanced Placement World History Exam administered

HWC Day 59 - Religious Traditions of South Asia

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:   Identify religious and philosophical trends that impact the development of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil.  You'll spend the first 20 minutes of class on the "Breaking Free" reading quiz.  Then, we'll delve into the religious and philosophical traditions of South Asia.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY  - "Breaking Free" Reading Quiz
• Tuesday, May 1 - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• Wednesday, May 2 - "The Partition of India - 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due BEFORE class
• Thursday, May 3 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Friday, May 4 - Sri Lanka case study due in class
• Monday, May 7 - Taliban investigation due in class
• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

Religions Research - What to include?

• Origins (Who, When, Where)
• Beliefs
• Sects/branches
• Gods/spirits
• Leaders
• Practitioners 
• Holy text
• House of worship
• Historical developments

Groups:

Hinduism - Cam, Emerson, Victoria, Maisie

Buddhism - Nicole, Aedon, Lexi, Abby

Jainism - Jess, Sal, Malaika, Allie

Sikhism - Caroline, Kyra, Olivia, Emma

Diffused religions (esp. Christianity, Islam, Bahai) - Bailey, Rachel, Dane

CPWC Day 57 - East Asia Test

Day 3 - PAW 3

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 of everything except a pencil in preparation for the test.  You'll have the entire class to complete the test but must complete the test before leaving this classroom.  After you've finished the test, please turn it in at the back of the room and begin working on the "South Asia Preview."

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - "Top Ten Things About Korea" close reading due
• TODAY - East Asia Test
• Friday, April 27 - "Considering Gender in East Asia" due 
• Monday, April 30 - South Asia Preview due (you will have time to work on this on Thursday, 4/26 after you finish the East Asia test)
• Monday, April 30 - South Asia Map check - You are permitted to use your completed map on this assessment

WHAP Day 145 - World War to Cold War

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Analyze the causes & impact of decolonization in Asia and Africa.  Identify the 

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please complete the decolonization SAQ.  After you've turned in your SAQ, complete "SBMC Practice - Decolonization" in the period 6 folder.  Then, you're going to engage in a role play in which you must advise on how to deal with select events during the Cold War ("Cold War Decision Making" in folder 6.2.IV.D).

Upcoming Deadlines:

• Friday, April 27 - Analysis & Thesis Statement re-writes DUE
• Friday, April 27 - Read "The Global Cold War" excerpts and "Iran: Cold War Crucible" (in 6.3.1 folder) BEFORE class
• Monday, April 30 - Finalized TEDTalk uploaded to GoogleFolder BEFORE class
• Thursday, May 3 - SCOREBoard Adaptive AP Content Review due
• Friday, May 4 - WHAP Final Exam (period 2, 3, 4a/b)
• Thursday, May 17 - Advanced Placement World History Exam administered

HWC Day 58 - Geography of South Asia

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:   Examine the physical geography of South Asia and hypothesize the impact on cultural-historical development of the region.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please take a few minutes to brainstorm your knowledge of South Asia.  After a brief discussion, you'll work through "Investigating the Physical & Cultural Geography of South Asia" (in Geography of South Asia folder).

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - Considering Contemporary Korea 
• Due TODAY - South Asia Map
• Friday, April 27 - "Breaking Free" Reading Quiz
• Tuesday, May 1 - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• Wednesday, May 2 - "The Partition of India - 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due BEFORE class
• Thursday, May 3 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Friday, May 4 - Sri Lanka case study due in class
• Monday, May 7 - Taliban investigation due in class
• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

CPWC Day 56 - East Asia Wrap-Up

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Identify cultural and historical trends that unify East Asia.  Review essential content in preparation for the unit test.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please open up a blank document and create a visual to show cultural and historical trends in East Asia.  After a brief discussion, we'll finish our unit with a game of Jeopardy.

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - "Top Ten Things About Korea" close reading due
• Friday, April 27 - South Asia Preview due (you will have time to work on this on Thursday, 4/26 after you finish the East Asia test)
• Monday, April 30 - South Asia Map check - You are permitted to use your completed map on this assessment

WHAP 144 - Decolonization

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objectives:  Analyze the causes & impact of decolonization in Asia and Africa.  

Task:  Good morning!  Today, we'll continue our examination of decolonization with a brief consideration of Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh.  Then, you'll work through some documents to complete a summary sheet identifying trends in decolonization in the 20th century.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• Friday, April 27 - Analysis & Thesis Statement re-writes DUE
• Friday, April 27 - Read "The Global Cold War" excerpts and "Iran: Cold War Crucible" (in 6.3.1 folder) BEFORE class
• Monday, April 30 - Finalized TEDTalk uploaded to GoogleFolder BEFORE class
• Thursday, May 3 - SCOREBoard Adaptive AP Content Review due
• Friday, May 4 - WHAP Final Exam (period 2, 3, 4a/b)
• Thursday, May 17 - Advanced Placement World History Exam administered

HWC Day 57 - East Asia Test

Day 2 - PAW 2

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

Task:  Good morning!  You'll have the entire duration of the class to complete today's test.  However, you MUST finish the test before leaving this classroom.  After you've finished the test, please work on the South Asia homework listed below.

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - Considering Contemporary Korea 
• Thursday, April 26 - South Asia Map
• Friday, April 27 - "Breaking Free" Reading Quiz
• Tuesday, May 1 - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• Wednesday, May 2 - "The Partition of India - 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due BEFORE class
• Thursday, May 3 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Friday, May 4 - Sri Lanka case study due in class
• Monday, May 7 - Taliban investigation due in class
• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

CPWC Day 55 - Condensed History of Japan

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:  Compare the governments, economies, and societies of Japan, China, North Korea, and South Korea.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please download "Condensed History of Japan" notes.  We'll spend our time together today looking at select developments in the history of Japan.

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - "Top Ten Things About Korea" close reading due

WHAP Day 143 - Colonization & Independence in Africa

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objectives:  Evaluate the course of independence in Africa.  

Task:  Good morning!   When you arrive to class, download and read your assigned case study from the decolonization of Africa.  After you've finished your case study, you'll present it to the class and we'll develop a generalization about Africa's path to independence.  Finally, we'll finish class with an examination of the All-African People's Conference: Resolution on Imperialism and Colonialism.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• Monday, April 30 - Finalized TEDTalk uploaded to GoogleFolder BEFORE class
• Thursday, May 3 - SCOREBoard Adaptive AP Content Review due
• Friday, May 4 - WHAP Final Exam (period 2, 3, 4a/b)
• Thursday, May 17 - Advanced Placement World History Exam administered

HWC Day 56 - East Asia Wrap-Up

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:   Identify connections and trends in the historical development of East Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your Korea notes and grab a whiteboard and marker.  We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing your comparisons.  Then, you'll read a short article on six pivotal figures in Chinese history.

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - Considering Contemporary Korea 
• Wednesday, April 25 - East Asia Test

WHAP Day 142 - Decolonization & the Partition of India

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Identify continuity and change in the spread of disease through human societies.  Evaluate the impact of medical developments in the 20th century.

Task:  Good morning!   When you arrive to class, please open a new Notability document and title it "Decolonization - India, Pakistan, & Partition."  As the first line of your notes, write:
KC 6.2.1.C - After the end of World War II, some colonies negotiated their independence, while others achieved independence through armed struggle.
As we explore Partition, please take notes on the historical factors that led to this event and the lasting repercussions of Partition.  It will be useful to have notes for each of the SPICE categories.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY - Read "Colonization & Independence in Africa" BEFORE class
• Monday, April 30 - Finalized TEDTalk uploaded to GoogleFolder BEFORE class
• Thursday, May 3 - SCOREBoard Adaptive AP Content Review due
• Friday, May 4 - WHAP Final Exam (period 2, 3, 4a/b)
• Thursday, May 17 - Advanced Placement World History Exam administered

HWC Day 55 - Japan & Korea

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:   Examine select historical developments in Japan.  Identify the religious and philosophical traditions that influenced Japan.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open your notes on the history of Japan.  We'll spend the first portion of class working through the remainder of our notes before moving on to a comparison of North and South Korea.

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - Considering Contemporary Korea 
• Wednesday, April 25 - East Asia Test

HWC Day 54 - Japan in the Modern World

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:   Examine select historical developments in Japan.  Identify the religious and philosophical traditions that influenced Japan.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open your notes on the religions and philosophies of East Asia.  I'll provide some brief information on Shintoism and Zen Buddhism.  Then, you'll find a partner and compare your analysis of the Rescript on Education.  Finally, we'll finish our notes on Japan.

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - "Communism in China" discussion post 
• Monday, April 23 - Considering Contemporary Korea due in class
• Wednesday, April 25 - East Asia Test

CPWC Day 52 - Comparing East Asian States

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:  Compare the governments, economies, and societies of Japan, China, North Korea, and South Korea.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, we'll spend the first few minutes reviewing your work from yesterday.  Then, you'll work with a partner to complete comparison charts.  Finally, on your own, you'll take the information from the charts to write a reflection on the similarities and differences of the countries in East Asia.

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - "Top Ten Things About Korea" close reading due

WHAP Day 140 - Medical Developments - OR - TEDTalk Work Day

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Identify continuity and change in the spread of disease through human societies.  Evaluate the impact of medical developments in the 20th century.

Period 3 Task:  Good morning!  I hope you had a successful experience at Career Day yesterday.  Mrs. Dobson will give a brief overview of Clips and then, as promised (to my great regret now!), you'll have the remainder of class to work on your TEDTalk.

Period 4 Task:  Good morning!  We'll spend our time together today, looking at the medical developments in the 20th and 21st century.  

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY - Period 3 - TEDTalk Work Day
• TODAY - Read "Crosby-Spanish-Flu-1918" (in 6.1.III folder) BEFORE class
• Friday, April 20 - Rwanda Assembly (10:00 am - 11:30 am)
• Friday, April 20 - Period 4 - TEDTalk Work Day
• Friday, April 20 - LearnSmart Chapter 38 due before midnight
• Monday, April 23 - Read "Colonization & Independence in Africa" BEFORE class
• Monday, April 30 - Finalized TEDTalk uploaded to GoogleFolder BEFORE class
• Thursday, May 3 - SCOREBoard Adaptive AP Content Review due
• Friday, May 4 - WHAP Final Exam (period 2, 3, 4a/b)
• Thursday, May 17 - Advanced Placement World History Exam administered

HWC Day 53 - Considering Japan

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:   Examine select historical developments in Japan.  Identify the religious and philosophical traditions that influenced Japan.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please grab a whiteboard and write down everything you know about Japan.  Feel free to include any questions that you have about Japan.  Then we'll take a few minutes to examine Shintoism before delving into the history of Japan.

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - "Communism in China" discussion post 
• Friday, April 20 - Considering Contemporary Korea due in class
• Wednesday, April 25 - East Asia Test

CPWC Day 51 - Korea in World History

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Identify the characteristics of contemporary Korea.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please find your seat so I can quickly take attendance.  We'll spend the first few minutes watching a short clip comparing North and South Korea.  Then, you'll have the remainder of class to complete a close reading assignment on "Top Ten Things About Korea."

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - "Top Ten Things About Korea" close reading due

WHAP Day 139 - Comparing Gandhi & Mao

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objectives:  Compare the methods and ideologies of Gandhi and Mao. 

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please find a partner and create a graphic to compare the ideas of Mao and Gandhi.  After you've finished your comparison, you'll find a new partner, share your information and then create a graphic to compare the Salt March and the Long March.  Finally, you'll write a thesis statement in response to the prompt below:

Using specific examples, analyze the similarities and differences between the methods of Mohandas Gandhi and Mao Zedong in their struggles for independent states in the first half of the twentieth century.

If there is any time remaining, you should begin working on the Spanish Flu reading, due tomorrow, or "Colonization and Independence in Africa" for Monday.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY - Career Day (Periods 1-3)
• Thursday, April 19 - Period 3 - TEDTalk Work Day
• Thursday, April 19 - Read "Crosby-Spanish-Flu-1918" (in 6.1.III folder) BEFORE class
• Friday, April 20 - Rwanda Assembly (10:00 am - 11:30 am)
• Friday, April 20 - Period 4 - TEDTalk Work Day
• Friday, April 20 - LearnSmart Chapter 38 due before midnight
• Monday, April 23 - Read "Colonization & Independence in Africa" BEFORE class
• Monday, April 30 - Finalized TEDTalk uploaded to GoogleFolder BEFORE class
• Thursday, May 3 - SCOREBoard Adaptive AP Content Review due
• Friday, May 4 - WHAP Final Exam (period 2, 3, 4a/b)
• Thursday, May 17 - Advanced Placement World History Exam administered

CPWC Day 50 - Contemporary China

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:  Explore select developments in the history of China since 1911.  Identify the political and economic status of China in 2018.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please find your seat so I can quickly take attendance.  Then, you'll find a partner and a whiteboard for a quick review of China before we delve into the contemporary status of the world's most populous state.  Specifically, you'll read an article or watch a news clip on the recent constitutional changes that have solidified Xi Jinping's role as head of party (and state).

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - "Rick Steves: Luther & the Reformation" viewing guide
• TODAY  - Condensed History of China due
• TODAY - Complete "Case Study: Communism in China" BEFORE class

WHAP Day 138 - Comparing India & China

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objectives:  Compare the methods and ideologies of Gandhi and Mao.  Evaluate the status of India and China in 1949.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please pick up a card from the front table.  Before delving into your work from last night, you're going to spend a few minutes establishing the historical context of the events in China and India in 1949.  Then, we'll create a diagram to compare the ideas and methodologies of Mao and Gandhi.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY - TEDTalk script & plan due in class
• Wednesday, April 18 - Career Day (Periods 1-3)
• Thursday, April 19 - Period 3 - TEDTalk Work Day
• Thursday, April 19 - Read "Crosby-Spanish-Flu-1918" (in 6.1.III folder) BEFORE class
• Friday, April 20 - Rwanda Assembly (10:00 am - 11:30 am)
• Friday, April 20 - Period 4 - TEDTalk Work Day
• Friday, April 20 - LearnSmart Chapter 38 due before midnight
• Monday, April 23 - Read "Colonization & Independence in Africa" BEFORE class
• Monday, April 30 - Finalized TEDTalk uploaded to GoogleFolder BEFORE class
• Thursday, May 3 - SCOREBoard Adaptive AP Content Review due
• Friday, May 4 - WHAP Final Exam (period 2, 3, 4a/b)
• Thursday, May 17 - Advanced Placement World History Exam administered

HWC Day 52 - Historical & Religious Traditions of Japan

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:   Examine select historical developments in Japan.  Identify the religious and philosophical traditions that influenced Japan.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please grab a whiteboard and write down everything you know about Japan.  Feel free to include any questions that you have about Japan.  Then we'll take a few minutes to examine Shintoism before delving into the history of Japan.

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - "Communism in China" discussion post 
• Wednesday, April 18 - Career Day (periods 1-3)
• Friday, April 20 - Considering Contemporary Korea due in class
• Monday, April 23 - East Asia Test

CPWC Day 49 - China in the 20th Century

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:  Explore select developments in the history of China since 1911.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please download "Chinese Revolutions Viewing Guide" from the History of East Asia folder.  You'll spend the first 20 minutes of class to define the pre-viewing vocabulary.  Then, we'll watch the educational film to explore select developments in 20th century China.  Finally, you'll spend the last portion of class working on "Case Study: Communism in China."

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - "Rick Steves: Luther & the Reformation" viewing guide
• TODAY  - Condensed History of China due
• Tuesday, April 17 - Complete "Case Study: Communism in China" BEFORE class

WHAP Day 137 - Resistance to Imperialism in China & India

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:  Practice SBMC questions based on the Age of Anxiety and World War II.  Explore perspectives on the role of the CCP in resisting Japanese occupation.  Compare the methods and ideologies of Gandhi and Mao.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except your i-Pad.  You'll spend the first 20 minutes of class completing SBMC practice questions.  After you've finished the quiz, please work on "Sino-Japanese War & China's Civil War - Exploring Perspectives" (in 6.2 folder).  Finally, begin working on "Mao & Gandhi - Philosophy & Technique" (in 6.2.V. - Gandhi & Mao folder) for tomorrow.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY - TEDTalk script & plan due in class
• Friday, April 20 - LearnSmart Chapter 38 due before midnight
• Monday, April 30 - Finalized TEDTalk uploaded to GoogleFolder BEFORE class
• Thursday, May 3 - SCOREBoard Adaptive AP Content Review due
• Friday, May 4 - WHAP Final Exam (period 2, 3, 4a/b)
• Thursday, May 17 - Advanced Placement World History Exam administered

HWC Day 51 - Tank Man

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:   Examine select historical developments in China.   Evaluate the impact of communism in 20th and 21st century China.

Task:  Good morning!  Unfortunately, we won't be able to hold our debate today.  Instead, you'll examine the story behind one of the iconic images of the twentieth century.   Specifically, we'll watch a documentary on the events at Tiananmen Square in 1989.  As you watch, you'll take notes while viewing the documentary.  You'll use these notes, along with your work from the case study on communism and "Mao: Liberator or Oppressor" to respond to the "Communism in China" discussion thread.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Read "Mao: Liberator or Oppressor" BEFORE class 
• TODAY - "Communism in China" discussion post due ASAP
• Wednesday, April 18 - Career Day (periods 1-3)
• Friday, April 20 - Considering Contemporary Korea due in class
• Monday, April 23 - East Asia Test

CPWC Day 48 - History of China

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:  Explore select developments in the history of China prior to 1911.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please download and complete "Who Was Confucius?" (in Religions of East Asia folder).  After we review your work, I'll briefly provide notes on Legalism and then you'll have the remainder of class to work on "Condensed History of China" (in History of East Asia folder).  This is due on MONDAY!!!

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - "Rick Steves: Luther & the Reformation" viewing guide
• TODAY - Watch & take notes on "Traditional Religions of China" (in "Religions & Philosophies of East Asia" folder) BEFORE class
• Friday, April 13 - East Asia Map due
• Monday, April 16 - Condensed History of China due
• Tuesday, April 17 - Complete "Case Study: Communism in China" BEFORE class