CPWC Day 51 - East Asia Test

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

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please pick up the South Asia map at the front of the room.  Then, clear your desk and get out a pencil in preparation for the unit 5 test.  You'll have the duration of class to complete the test.  When you finish the test, please turn it in at the back of the room and begin work on your South Asia map or your unit 6 reading notes.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 5 Test
• Tuesday, April 21- Chapter 24, section 1 reading notes due
• Wednesday, April 22 - South Asia Map due in class (homework completion quiz)
• Thursday, April 23 - Chapter 24, section 3 reading notes due
• Friday, April 24 - Chapter 26, section 1 reading notes due (for those on the field trip, these will be checked on Monday)
• Friday, April 24 - Field trip to Museum of Jewish Heritage, NYC (see above for reminders)
• Monday, April 27 - Chapter 26, section 2 reading notes due
• Wednesday, April 29 - Unit 6 reading quiz (24.1, 24.3, 26.1, 26.2 - notes may be used)
• Thursday, May 7 -Unit 6 Test

HWC Day 48 - Exploring Korea

Objectives: Compare and contrast the geographic features, politics, and economy of North and South Korea.  Analyze the totalitarian Kim regime in North Korea.

Task:  Annyeonghaseyo!  When you arrive to class, please pick up the unit 6 homework from the table. I'll explain each of the assignments and the next due dates for your R&R project.  Then, pick up the "Inside North Korea" video guide from the podium.  After we watch the documentary, we'll compare and contrast society in North Korea and South Korea.

Homework:

• TODAY - Fishbowl discussion reflections/notes due
• TODAY - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" reading discussion
• TODAY - R&R Topic & 2 Sources due on spreadsheet
• Monday, April 20- Unit 5 Test
• Tuesday, April 21 - South Asia map due
• Tuesday, April 21 - "Breaking Free" reading quiz
• Wednesday, April 22 - R&R background sources (at least 1 primary document and 1 scholarly journal) annotated and shared with "HWC Spring 15 R&R" NoodleTools dropbox
• Thursday, April 23 - South Asia Chronology (page 2) due in class
• Friday, April 24 - Field trip to Museum of Jewish Heritage, NYC
• Monday, April 27 - Historical question posted to class blog
• Monday, April 27 - Discussion - "Mughal Dynasty" reading
• Monday, May 11 - Kundun Extra Credit submitted to Moodle by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, May 13 - Unit 6 Test

West Civ Day 9 - Unit 1 Test

Objectives:  Assess knowledge and understanding of Greece, Rome, & the Middle Ages.

Task:  Happy Friday!  At the beginning of class you'll select primary documents for unit 2.  Then, you'll have the duration of class to complete your test.  If you finish early, please read the hand-out on the Black Death or begin reading your next primary document.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Open Notebook Unit 1 Test (study guide in GoogleDrive)
• Wednesday, April 22 - PDP #3 due on class blog by 3:00
• Friday, April 24 - PDC #3 due on class blog by 3:00

CPWC Day 50 - Exploring Korea

Objectives: Compare and contrast the geographic features, politics, and economy of North and South Korea.  Analyze the totalitarian Kim regime in North Korea.

Task:  Annyeonghaseyo!  Please get out your close reading and thesis statement.  Make sure your name is on your paper.  Turn in the assignment on the front podium and pick up the "Inside North Korea."  After we watch the documentary, we'll compare and contrast society in North Korea and South Korea.

Homework:

• TODAY - "China & Japan Respond to the West" close reading & thesis statement
• Monday, April 20 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, April 24 - Field Trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage, NYC