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Thursday, February 1, 2018

HWC Day 7 - Social Sciences, Culture, & History

DAY 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of chapter 1 in Globalization & Diversity.  Define the characteristics and elements of culture.  Consider history as an interpretive exercise.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll spend the first portion of class finishing the Primer presentations.  Then, we'll apply your knowledge of culture with a brief activity to identify how culture is integrated.  Finally, we'll finish class with a discussion on the problems and possibilities of historical periodization.

Homework Due Dates:
  • TODAY - "Considering Periodization" (in "Human Evolution & Historical Development" folder) due at the beginning of class
  • Friday, February 2 - Watch "A History of the World in 18 Minutes" (David Christian, TED Talk) (also linked in "Human Evolution & Historical Development" folder) BEFORE class
  • Monday, February 5 - "Becoming Human" discussion in class (Watch interactive video and/or read the transcript)
  • Tuesday, February 6 - Imperialism discussion (follow directions on Schoology)
  • Wednesday, February 7 - Foundations Investigation due in Schoology - Questions 48 & 49 must be comments on the class blog
  • Wednesday, February 7 - PAW 1
  • Friday, February 9 - Unit 1 Test

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