CPWC Day 69 - Exploring Southeast Asia

Objective:  Locate and identify key locations in Southeast Asia, Australia, and Oceania.  

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, please get out your reading notes and a pencil in preparation for your reading quiz.  After you complete the reading quiz, please get out your work from yesterday (maps & editorial) and continue working on these activities.  

Homework:

• Thursday, December 20 - Chapter 30 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on the quiz)
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due
• Thursday, January 3 - Chapter 32 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on the quiz)
• Tuesday, January 8 - Chapter 9 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on the quiz)
• Thursday, January 10 - Cumulative map quiz
• Friday, January 11 - Chapter 10 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on the quiz)
• Friday, January 11 - Last day to make up missing work from quarter 2

HWC Day 69 - Culture Food Party & Southeast Asia Intro.

Objectives:  Examine totalitarianism, nationalism, and democracy in Myanmar.

Task:  Please hand in your R&R rubric at the beginning of class.  Today, we'll spend some time sharing the cultural implications of the foods we eat.  Then, after we've cleaned up our snacks, you'll complete the Myanmar case study (on the Moodle).

Reminder:  The FCP Awards ceremony will be held from 1:30-2:15 this afternoon.  Please feel free to join me IF your period 11 teacher feels that you can afford to miss class.

Homework:

• TODAY - Topic development (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & 3 peers) due by 3:00
• Friday, December 21 - Comments to topic development due by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due
• Wednesday, January 2 - Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania maps due
• Thursday, January 3 - Source cards & note cards due (for those using NoodleTools dropbox is "HWC R&R Essay")
• Friday, January 4 - Outline (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & peer reviewer) due by 7:00 pm
• Sunday, January 6 - Comments to outline due by 7:00 pm
• Tuesday, January 8 - Rough draft (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & peer reviewer) due by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 9 - Comments to peer draft due by 4:00
• Wednesday, January 9 - Latin America maps due
• Thursday, January 10 - Cumulative map quiz
• Friday, January 11 - Extra credit for research essays turned in by 3:00 
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• Monday, January 14 - Final Research Essay Due
• Monday, January 14 - Last day to make up missing quarter 2 work

CPWC Day 68 - Geography of Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania

Objective:  Locate and identify key locations in Southeast Asia, Australia, and Oceania.  

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, we'll spend a few minutes introducing unit 7 with a worksheet packet on cultural diversity in Southeast Asia.    Then you'll split into groups to complete station activities on the geography of Southeast Asia, Australia, and Oceania.

• Station #1 -  Political Map of Southeast Asia and Oceania
• Station #2 - Physical Map of Southeast Asia, Oceania, & Australia
• Stations #3 & 4 - Case Study: Industrialization in Southeast Asia (Research & write editorial in favor of OR against industrialization in Southeast Asia)

Homework:

• Thursday, December 20 - Chapter 30 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on the quiz)
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due
• Thursday, January 3 - Chapter 32 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on the quiz)
• Tuesday, January 8 - Chapter 9 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on the quiz)
• Thursday, January 10 - Cumulative map quiz
• Friday, January 11 - Chapter 10 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on the quiz)
• Friday, January 11 - Last day to make up missing work from quarter 2

HWC Day 68 - Library & Unit 6 Test

Objectives:  Continue gathering library resources for the research/reflection essay.  Assess knowledge and understanding of unit 6, South Asia.

Task:  We'll begin class in the library where you'll continue gathering resources for your research/reflection essay.  Then, we'll go back to the classroom to take the unit 6 test.

Homework:

• Wednesday, December 19 - Meet at Library (for period 1 only)
• Wednesday, December 19 - Unit 6 Test (study hints on Moodle)
• Thursday, December 20 - Culture Food party  (please fill out GoogleForm BEFORE Tuesday, December 18)
• Thursday, December 20 - Topic development (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & 3 peers) due by 3:00
• Friday, December 21 - Comments to topic development due by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due
• Thursday, January 3 - Source cards & note cards due (for those using NoodleTools dropbox is "HWC R&R Essay")
• Friday, January 4 - Outline (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & peer reviewer) due by 7:00 pm
• Sunday, January 6 - Comments to outline due by 7:00 pm
• Tuesday, January 8 - Rough draft (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & peer reviewer) due by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 9 - Comments to peer draft due by 4:00
• Friday, January 11 - Extra credit for research essays turned in by 3:00 
• Monday, January 14 - Final Research Essay Due

CPWC Day 67 - Unit 6 Test

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of unit 6, South Asia.

Task:  Today you'll use your notebook to complete the unit 6 test.  If you finish early, please begin reading and taking notes on chapter 30 for a reading quiz on Thursday.


Homework:

• Thursday, December 20 - Chapter 30 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on the quiz)
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due

HWC Day 67 - Library & Nationalism

Objectives:  Begin gathering library resources for the research/reflection essay.  Appraise the various ways in which tradition and modernization interact in South Asia.

Task:  We'll begin class in the library.  Miss Ziemba will give you a brief overview of resources and tools that will be useful as you construct your essay.  Then, you'll have time to gather library resources. For period 2, you'll return to the classroom to watch and complete  a video guide for "Soul of India."

Homework:

• Wednesday, December 19 - Meet at Library (for period 1 only)
• Wednesday, December 19 - Unit 6 Test (study hints on Moodle)
• Thursday, December 20 - Culture Food party  (please fill out GoogleForm BEFORE Tuesday, December 18)
• Thursday, December 20 - Topic development (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & 3 peers) due by 3:00
• Friday, December 21 - Comments to topic development due by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due
• Thursday, January 3 - Source cards & note cards due
• Friday, January 4 - Outline (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & peer reviewer) due by 7:00 pm
• Sunday, January 6 - Comments to outline due by 7:00 pm
• Tuesday, January 8 - Rough draft (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & peer reviewer) due by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 9 - Comments to peer draft due by 4:00
• Friday, January 11 - Extra credit for research essays turned in by 3:00 
• Monday, January 14 - Final Research Essay Due

CPWC Day 66 - South Asia Wrap-Up

Objective:  Appraise the various ways in which tradition and modernization interact in South Asia.

Task:  As you finish recording the daily objective, please get out your "Green Revolution" reading and questions.  Turn them in on the sideboard and pick up "Seeds of Suicide."   We'll spend the beginning of class watching and answering the questions on the documentary "Seeds of Suicide."   Next, we'll review the "Green Revolution" reading and regional study.  Finally, we'll use any remaining time to review for tomorrow's test.

Homework:

• Tuesday, December 18 - Unit 6 Test
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due

HWC Day 66 - South Asia Regional Issues

Objective:  Appraise the various ways in which tradition and modernization interact in South Asia.

Task:  We'll begin class with a brief discussion on how to create and structure our topics for the next step of our research/reflection essay.  Then, we'll review and discuss the regional study.  Finally, we'll end class with a discussion about the short documentary "Seeds of Suicide."

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 12 reading quiz results e-mailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Tuesday, December 18 - Meet at Library (for period 1 only)
• Wednesday, December 19 - Meet at Library (for period 1 only)
• Wednesday, December 19 - Unit 6 Test
• Thursday, December 20 - Culture Food party  (please fill out GoogleForm BEFORE Tuesday, December 18)
• Thursday, December 20 - Topic development (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & 3 peers) due by 3:00
• Friday, December 21 - Comments to topic development due by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due
• Thursday, January 3 - Source cards & note cards due
• Friday, January 4 - Outline (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & peer reviewer) due by 7:00 pm
• Sunday, January 6 - Comments to outline due by 7:00 pm
• Tuesday, January 8 - Rough draft (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & peer reviewer) due by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 9 - Comments to peer draft due by 4:00
• Friday, January 11 - Extra credit for research essays turned in by 3:00 
• Monday, January 14 - Final Research Essay Due

CPWC Day 65 - Regional and Global Issues

Objective:  Appraise the various manners in which tradition and modernization interact.

Task: Today, we'll examine regional issues in South Asia that have global implications.  First, we'll revisit the early years of globalization with a review of "Highway to India."  Then,  you'll complete a worksheet entitled "India & Pakistan: A Difficult Birth."  Finally, we'll use the library databases and links on the Moodle to work on the regional study.

Homework:

• Monday, December 17 - Green Revolution reading questions
• Monday, December 17 - Regional study due (be sure to have the database passwords for the weekend)
• Tuesday, December 18 - Unit 6 Test  (study guide posted to Moodle)
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due

HWC Day 65 - Regional and Global Issues

Objective:  Appraise the various ways in which tradition and modernization interact in South Asia.

Task:  Today's class will begin with the "Countdown" reading quiz.  When, you've finished the reading quiz, please turn it in and pick up  and work on the "Green Revolution" reading.  When everyone has finished the quiz, you'll review the questions for the "Green Revolution."  Use the remainder of class to work on the regional study and comments to the historical questions on the HWC blog.

Homework:

• TODAY - Comments to 3 historical questions posted to blog by 4:00
• TODAY - FOOD DRIVE DONATION DEADLINE
• Monday, December 17 - Regional study due in class (directions, questions, links on Moodle)
• Monday, December 17 - Chapter 12 reading quiz results e-mailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Wednesday, December 19 - Unit 6 Test
• Thursday, December 20 - Culture Food party  (please fill out GoogleForm BEFORE Tuesday, December 18)
• Thursday, December 20 - Topic development (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & 3 peers) due by 3:00
• Friday, December 21 - Comments to topic development due by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due
• Thursday, January 3 - Source cards & note cards due
• Friday, January 4 - Outline (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & peer reviewer) due by 7:00 pm
• Sunday, January 6 - Comments to outline due by 7:00 pm
• Tuesday, January 8 - Rough draft (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & peer reviewer) due by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 9 - Comments to peer draft due by 4:00
• Friday, January 11 - Extra credit for research essays turned in by 3:00 
• Monday, January 14 - Final Research Essay Due

CPWC Day 64 - Contemporary Issues In South Asia

Objective:  Appraise the various manners in which tradition and modernization interact.

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, please get out a pencil and your reading notes in preparation for the chapter 24 reading quiz.     When you finish with the quiz, get out your computer and complete parts I and II of the "Taliban Investigation."  Once everyone has finished the quiz, we'll review the homework and finish taking notes on the history of South Asia.  Finally, you'll use any time remaining to work on "Green Revolution" reading and questions.

Homework:

• Monday, December 17 - "Green Revolution" reading questions
• Tuesday, December 18 - Unit 6 Test (study guide posted to Moodle)
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due

Resources:

• "The Forbidden Zone" (from "Return of the Taliban," Frontline, 2006)

• "The Tribal Area of Waziristan"(from "Return of the Taliban," Frontline, 2006)

• "Children of the Taliban" (produced by Frontline/World, 4/14/2009) A reporter travels through Pakistan's tribal areas to investigate Taliban recruitment of children and the prohibition of girls education.  

• "Malala's Journey from Near Death to Recovery" A 15-year-old Pakistani girl was shot in the head on her way home from school in October.  Targeted by the Taliban because of her outspoken support of education for girls, Malala's plight drew worldwide attention.  This collection of videos and news stories chronicles her story. 

HWC Day 64 - South Asia History & the Taliban

Objectives:  Describe the major historical developments of South Asia. Evaluate the interpretation of historical events.  Appraise the various ways in which tradition and modernization interact in South Asia.

Task:  Today we'll wrap up our discussion on the history of South Asia and finish checking the review packet.  Specifically, we'll examine the impact of the Amritsar massacre and the power of non-violent resistance.  Finally, we'll wrap up the class with an examination of the Taliban.

Homework:

• TODAY - Historical question (do NOT use first person in historical writing) posted to HWC blog by 4:00
• Friday, December 14 - "Countdown" reading quiz
• Friday, December 14 - Comments to 3 historical questions posted to blog by 4:00
• Friday, December 14 - FOOD DRIVE DONATION DEADLINE
• Monday, December 17 - Regional study due in class (directions, questions, links on Moodle)
• Monday, December 17 - Chapter 12 reading quiz results e-mailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Wednesday, December 19 - Unit 6 Test
• Thursday, December 20 - Culture Food party  (please fill out GoogleForm BEFORE Tuesday, December 18)
• Thursday, December 20 - Topic development (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & 3 peers) due by 3:00
• Friday, December 21 - Comments to topic development due by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due
• Thursday, January 3 - Source cards & note cards due
• Friday, January 4 - Outline (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & peer reviewer) due by 7:00 pm
• Sunday, January 6 - Comments to outline due by 7:00 pm
• Tuesday, January 8 - Rough draft (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & peer reviewer) due by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 9 - Comments to peer draft due by 4:00
• Friday, January 11 - Extra credit for research essays turned in by 3:00 
• Monday, January 14 - Final Research Essay Due

Resources:

• Dramatization of Amritsar Massacre (from 1982 film, Gandhi)

• Newsreel interview with Mahatma Gandhi

• Gandhi on resistance and non-violence (from 1982 film, Gandhi)

• Dramatization of Salt Works resistance (from 1982 film, Gandhi)

• "The Forbidden Zone" (from "Return of the Taliban," Frontline, 2006)

• "The Tribal Area of Waziristan"(from "Return of the Taliban," Frontline, 2006)

• "Children of the Taliban" (produced by Frontline/World, 4/14/2009) A reporter travels through Pakistan's tribal areas to investigate Taliban recruitment of children and the prohibition of girls education.  

• "Malala's Journey from Near Death to Recovery" A 15-year-old Pakistani girl was shot in the head on her way home from school in October.  Targeted by the Taliban because of her outspoken support of education for girls, Malala's plight drew worldwide attention.  This collection of videos and news stories chronicles her story. 

CPWC Day 63 - Historiography & Perspective

Objectives:  Analyze the impact of imperialism and nationalism on South Asia. Evaluate the interpretation of historical events.

Task: After you've recorded the daily objective, please turn in your homework to the back of the room and pick up "The White Man's Burden."  Read this document and answer the following questions:

1. Who wrote this poem?
2. When & where was this poem written?
3. What is this poem about?  Select one excerpt that best illustrates the main idea of this poem.
4. What does this poem tell us about the British?  
5. What does this poem tell us about India?

We'll spend some time discussing your answers to the questions above.  Then, we'll finish our notes on the history of South Asia.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class comparing British and Indian historical accounts of British rule in India.

Homework:

• Thursday, December 13 - Complete Venn diagram comparing British and Indian interpretation
• Thursday, December 13 - Chapter 26 Reading Quiz (notes may be used on the quiz)
• Tuesday, December 18 - Unit 6 Test  (study guide posted to Moodle)
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due

Resources:

• Newsreel interview with Mahatma Gandhi

• Gandhi on resistance and non-violence (from 1982 film, Gandhi)

• Dramatization of Salt Works resistance (from 1982 film, Gandhi)

HWC Day 63 - Historiography & Epistemology of South Asia

Objectives:  Describe the major historical developments of South Asia. Evaluate the interpretation of historical events.

Task:  Today, we'll focus on the history of South Asia.  As we finish the chronology review, you'll complete a series of activities to delve more deeply into select aspects of South Asian hsitory.   Specifically, we'll compare the religions of Islam and Hinduism to better understand the conflicts, an examination of civil disobedience as a force for social change, and British and Indian accounts of British colonization.

Homework:

• Thursday, December 13 - Historical question (do NOT use first person in historical writing) posted to HWC blog by 4:00
• Friday, December 14 - "Countdown" reading quiz
• Friday, December 14 - Comments to 3 historical questions posted to blog by 4:00
• Friday, December 14 - FOOD DRIVE DONATION DEADLINE
• Monday, December 17 - Regional study due in class (directions, questions, links on Moodle)
• Monday, December 17 - Chapter 12 reading quiz results e-mailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Wednesday, December 19 - Unit 6 Test
• Thursday, December 20 - Culture Food party  (please fill out GoogleForm BEFORE Tuesday, December 18)
• Thursday, December 20 - Topic development (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & 3 peers) due by 3:00
• Friday, December 21 - Comments to topic development due by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due
• Thursday, January 3 - Source cards & note cards due
• Friday, January 4 - Outline (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & peer reviewer) due by 7:00 pm
• Sunday, January 6 - Comments to outline due by 7:00 pm
• Tuesday, January 8 - Rough draft (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & peer reviewer) due by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 9 - Comments to peer draft due by 4:00
• Friday, January 11 - Extra credit for research essays turned in by 3:00 
• Monday, January 14 - Final Research Essay Due

CPWC Day 62 - History of South Asia

Objectives:  Describe the major historical developments of South Asia prior to European encroachment.  

Pd. 3-4 Task: After you finish recording the daily objective, please hand in your South Asia map AND your chronology packet on the computer cart.  Get out your computer, return to your desk, and log in to the Moodle.  Once you're on the Moodle, scroll down to unit 6 and use your notes to complete the "South Asia Religions Review" activity.   When you finish the religions review, pick up the worksheet from Mrs. Friday and work on this until we move on.  Next, we'll review the chronology packet.  Finally, you'll post an "exit ticket" to the forum on the Moodle.

Pd. 6-9 Task: After you finish recording the daily objective, please hand in your South Asia chronology packet on the sideboard and pick up the Silk Road worksheet.  While you're working on this activity, I'll check your homework.  Then, we'll review the chronology packet.  Finally, you'll post an "exit ticket" to the forum on the Moodle.

Homework:

• Wednesday, December 12 - "Highway to India" worksheet due
• Thursday, December 13 - Chapter 26 Reading Quiz (notes may be used on the quiz)
• Tuesday, December 18 - Unit 6 Test
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due

HWC Day 62 - Developing Historical Questions & South Asia History

Objectives:  Identify the qualities of and practice creating good historical questions.  Describe the major historical developments in South Asia prior to European encroachment.

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, please get out a blank piece of paper and write down qualities of a good historical question.  After a brief discussion, you'll get out your computers, log onto the Moodle, and practice revising historical questions.  Be sure to keep these guidelines in mind while posting your question to the HWC blog and commenting to your peers.

Next, we'll shift gears and begin our review of the South Asia chronology.  Finally, we'll end class with an exit ticket post to the Moodle.

Homework:

• Thursday, December 13 - Historical question posted to HWC blog by 4:00
• Friday, December 14 - "Countdown" reading quiz
• Friday, December 14 - Comments to 3 historical questions posted to blog by 4:00
• Friday, December 14 - FOOD DRIVE DONATION DEADLINE
• Monday, December 17 - Regional study due in class (directions, questions, links on Moodle)
• Monday, December 17 - Chapter 12 reading quiz results e-mailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Wednesday, December 19 - Unit 6 Test
• Thursday, December 20 - Culture Food party  (please fill out GoogleForm BEFORE Tuesday, December 18)
• Thursday, December 20 - Topic development (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & 3 peers) due by 3:00
• Friday, December 21 - Comments to topic development due by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due
• Thursday, January 3 - Source cards & note cards due
• Friday, January 4 - Outline (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & peer reviewer) due by 7:00 pm
• Sunday, January 6 - Comments to outline due by 7:00 pm
• Tuesday, January 8 - Rough draft (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & peer reviewer) due by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 9 - Comments to peer draft due by 4:00
• Friday, January 11 - Extra credit for research essays turned in by 3:00 
• Monday, January 14 - Final Research Essay Due

CPWC Day 61 - Religion & History of South Asia

Objectives:  Examine the religious and philosophical traditions that have shaped the cultures of South Asia. Describe the major historical developments of modern South Asia prior to European advancement.

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, please get out your computer your religions notes, your computer, and log onto the Moodle.  We'll finish up our notes on the religions on South Asia and complete a review activity on the Moodle.  Next, you'll work with a partner to write out the timeline in the correct chronological order.  Then, you'll continue working with a partner to identify the concepts on the second page of the chronology paper.  Anything that is not completed in class must be completed for homework.

Homework:

• Tuesday, December 11 - Completed chronology packet due at BEGINNING of class
• Wednesday, December 12 - Chapter 26 Reading Quiz (notes may be used on the quiz)
• Tuesday, December 18 - Unit 6 Test
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due

HWC Day 61- South Asia Relgions

Objectives:  Examine the religious and philosophical traditions that have shaped the cultures of South Asia

Task:  We'll start class with the "Breaking Free" reading comprehension quiz.  When you've finished the quiz, please take it to the back of the room and pick up the research essay reflection description and rubric.  Read through this while you wait for your classmates to finish.  After the quiz, I'll spend a few minutes explaining the research essay.  Then, each group will spend some time presenting their research  on the religions of South Asia.  We'll finish class with a religions comprehension check on the Moodle.

Homework:

• Tuesday, December 11 - Chronology packet
• Thursday, December 13 - Historical question posted to HWC blog by 4:00
• Friday, December 14 - "Countdown" reading quiz
• Friday, December 14 - Comments to 3 historical questions posted to blog by 4:00
• Friday, December 14 - FOOD DRIVE DONATION DEADLINE
• Monday, December 17 - Regional study due in class (directions, questions, links on Moodle)
• Monday, December 17 - Chapter 12 reading quiz results e-mailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Wednesday, December 19 - Unit 6 Test
• Thursday, December 20 - Culture Food party  (Extra credit opportunity - create an image and BRIEF presentation explaining how the food reflects and/or influences culture)
• Thursday, December 20 - Topic development (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & 3 peers) due by 3:00
• Friday, December 21 - Comments to topic development due by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due
• Thursday, January 3 - Source cards & note cards due
• Friday, January 4 - Outline (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & peer reviewer) due by 7:00 pm
• Sunday, January 6 - Comments to outline due by 7:00 pm
• Tuesday, January 8 - Rough draft (in GoogleDoc & shared w/ Mrs. Friday & peer reviewer) due by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 9 - Comments to peer draft due by 4:00
• Friday, January 11 - Extra credit for research essays turned in by 3:00 
• Monday, January 14 - Final Research Essay Due

CPWC Day 60 - South Asia Religions

Objective:  Examine the religious and philosophical traditions that have shaped the culture of South Asia.

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil and your reading notes.  We'll start with a quiz to check your understanding of chapter 24.   When you finish the quiz, please take it to the back of the room and pick up the "Monsoons" worksheet packet.   We'll use the remainder of class to take notes on the religions of South Asia.

Homework:

• Wednesday, December 5 - South Asia Map Due
• Thursday, December 6 - Chapter 24 Reading Quiz (notes may be used on the quiz)
• Wednesday, December 12 - Chapter 26 Reading Quiz (notes may be used on the quiz)
• Tuesday, December 18 - Unit 6 Test
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due

HWC Day 60 - FCP Summit

Objective: Participate in a student summit to reflect upon experiences on the Flat Classroom Project.

Task:  Instead of writing down the daily objective please hand in your FCP summit rubrics and get out your computer.  Log into the Moodle and proceed into the Summit room.  Unfortunately, the other class will not be able to join us but hopefully we will have some other FCP teachers and students join us for the summit.  As you participate in the Summit, please remember to maintain professional decorum.  If there is time after the Summit, we'll spend the remainder of class researching the religions of South Asia.

Homework:

• Monday, December 10 - "Breaking Free" reading quiz
• Monday, December 10 - South Asia Religions presentations (on Glogster) due at beginning of class
• Tuesday, December 11 - Chronology packet
• Friday, December 14 - "Countdown" reading quiz
• Friday, December 14 - FOOD DRIVE DONATION DEADLINE
• Monday, December 17 - Regional study due in class (directions, questions, links on Moodle)
• Monday, December 17 - Chapter 12 reading quiz results e-mailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Wednesday, December 19 - Unit 6 Test
• Thursday, December 20 - Culture Food party  (Extra credit opportunity - create an image and BRIEF presentation explaining how the food reflects and/or influences culture)
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due

Experience Southeast Asia!

Scheduled for summer 2014...

For more details, see Mrs. Kozel in room 418 ASAP

CPWC Day 59 - South Asia Geography (cont.)

Objectives: Debrief and reflect on the trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage.  Identify and label countries, cities, bodies of water, and major geographic features of South Asia.

Task:  Please get out your South Asia map and turn it in as soon as you arrive to class.  Then, we'll begin class with our Museum of Jewish Heritage post-visit activities.  Next, you'll complete the video review activity using our notes from yesterday.  When you finish the video check, please lay it on the computer cart, pick up the Himalayas reading comprehension sheet, and get out your computer.   Use the "Himalayas" document on the Moodle to answer the questions.  Then, return your computer, hand in your Himalayas questions and pick up the "Monsoons" worksheet packet to work on for the remainder of class. 

Homework:

• Thursday, December 6 - Chapter 24 Reading Quiz (notes may be used on the quiz)
• Wednesday, December 12 - Chapter 26 Reading Quiz (notes may be used on the quiz)
• Tuesday, December 18 - Unit 6 Test
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due

HWC Day 59 - South Asia Geography & Religions

Objective: Identify and label countries, cities, bodies of water, and geographic features of South Asia.

Task:  We'll begin class by going down to Mrs. Kozel's room to participate in the Museum of Jewish Heritage post-visit activities.  When we return to our own classroom, we'll discuss and review our geography workshop activities from yesterday.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class researching the religions of South Asia in preparation for presentations on Monday.

Homework:

• Thursday, December 6 - FCP Student Summit
• Monday, December 10 - "Breaking Free" reading quiz
• Monday, December 10 - South Asia Religions presentations (on Glogster) due at beginning of class
• Tuesday, December 11 - Chronology packet
• Friday, December 14 - "Countdown" reading quiz
• Friday, December 14 - FOOD DRIVE DONATION DEADLINE
• Monday, December 17 - Regional study due in class (directions, questions, links on Moodle)
• Monday, December 17 - Chapter 12 reading quiz results e-mailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Wednesday, December 19 - Unit 6 Test
• Thursday, December 20 - Culture Food party  (Extra credit opportunity - create an image and BRIEF presentation explaining how the food reflects and/or influences culture)
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due

CPWC Day 58 - South Asia Geography

Objectives:  Identify and label countries, cities, bodies of water, and geographic features of South Asia

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, please clear your desks of everything except for a highlighter and/or pen/pencil.  We'll begin class by reading a brief overview about South Asia.  Then, you'll participate in a demonstration to examine the relationship between land area, arable land, and population density.   Next, we'll watch a brief video clip introducing South Asia.  Finally, you'll read an excerpt and answer questions about the Himalayas.

Homework:

• Wednesday, December 5 - South Asia Map Due
• Thursday, December 6 - Chapter 24 Reading Quiz (notes may be used on the quiz)
• Wednesday, December 12 - Chapter 26 Reading Quiz (notes may be used on the quiz)
• Tuesday, December 18 - Unit 6 Test
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due

HWC Day 58 - Summit Practice & South Asia Geography

Objective: Identify and label countries, cities, bodies of water, and geographic features of South Asia.

Task:  We'll begin class with a review of explanations and expectations of professional behavior for the FCP summit.  Then, we'll spend a few minutes practicing in the FCP summit room.  After we've finished practicing, you'll participate in a South Asia geography workshop.

Homework:

• Tuesday, December 4 - Summit Practice
• Tuesday, December 4 - FCP Summit Image & Script must be emailed to Mrs. Friday by 4:00
• Wednesday, December 5 - South Asia map due
• Thursday, December 6 - FCP Student Summit
• Monday, December 10 - "Breaking Free" reading quiz
• Tuesday, December 11 - Chronology packet
• Friday, December 14 - "Countdown" reading quiz
• Monday, December 17 - Regional study due in class (directions, questions, links on Moodle)
• Monday, December 17 - Chapter 12 reading quiz results e-mailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Wednesday, December 19 - Unit 6 Test
• Thursday, December 20 - Culture Food party
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due

CPWC Day 57 - Unit 5 Test

Objectives:  Assess knowledge and understanding of unit 5 content.

Task: Today we'll be taking the test on unit 5, East Asia.  Although you will be permitted to use your notebook during the test, you must finish the test before you leave class.  Please make sure to take your time and double check all of your answers.  When you've finished, please turn your test in to Mrs. Friday at the back of the room.  Then, spend any remaining class time working on the homework for the next unit.

Homework:

• Wednesday, December 5 - South Asia Map Due
• Thursday, December 6 - Chapter 24 Reading Quiz (notes may be used on the quiz)
• Wednesday, December 12 - Chapter 26 Reading Quiz (notes may be used on the quiz)
• Tuesday, December 18 - Unit 6 Test
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due

HWC Day 57 - Unit 5 Test

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of East Asia.

Task:  When you come into class, please pick up unit 6 materials from the side table.  I'll go over the due dates for each of these assignments.  Then, we will be spending today's class taking the test on unit 5, East Asia.  During the test, you will be allowed a window in which you can reference your notebook.  After you finish the test, please turn in your test at the back of the room and work on upcoming homework assignments.

Homework:

• Tuesday, December 4 - Summit Practice
• Tuesday, December 4 - FCP Summit Image & Script must be emailed to Mrs. Friday by 4:00
• Wednesday, December 5 - South Asia map due
• Thursday, December 6 - FCP Student Summit
• Monday, December 10 - "Breaking Free" reading quiz
• Tuesday, December 11 - Chronology packet
• Friday, December 14 - "Countdown" reading quiz
• Monday, December 17 - Regional study due (directions, questions, links on Moodle)
• Wednesday, December 19 - Unit 6 Test
• Thursday, December 20 - Culture Food party
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due

CPWC Day 56 - Japan Wrap-Up & East Asia Review

Objectives: Assess how Japan’s response to contact with the West in the nineteenth century contributed to expansion in the twentieth century.

Task: When you have finished copying the daily objective, please pick up the "Rescript on Education" from the front of the room.  Then, read the document and identify how it reflects Japanese culture and the Meiji Restoration.  After we discuss this primary document, we'll finish our notes on Japan.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class reviewing for Monday's unit 5 test.

Homework:

• Friday, November 30 - Extra Credit (Watch China news clips on Monday's blog posts and post a reflection to the forum on the Moodle)
• Monday, December 3 - Unit 5 Test (study guide posted on Moodle)
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due

HWC Day 56 - Korea

Objective:  Compare and contrast the societies of North Korea and South Korea.

Task:  As soon as you get to class, please get out your computers.  Unfortunately, there was a small glitch in the wiki and we will need to reload videos to the topic pages.  Once you've logged on to the FCP12-2 wiki, go to the video topic page, and fill out the template and embed your video.  Also, please make sure that you have linked your name to your Ning page.  Then, go to the Moodle and open "State of Mind" video discussion.  We'll be using this live blog to take notes and interact while we watch this documentary on North Korea.

Homework:

• Monday,  December 3 - Unit 5 Test (study guide posted on Moodle)
• Tuesday, December 4 - Summit Practice
• Tuesday, December 4 - FCP Summit Image & Script must be emailed to Mrs. Friday by 4:00
• Thursday, December 5 - FCP Student Summit
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due

CPWC Day 55 - Condensed History of Japan

Objectives:  Compare and contrast the societies in North Korea and South Korea. Assess how Japan’s response to contact with the West in the nineteenth century contributed to expansion in the twentieth century.

Task: When you have finished copying the  daily objective, please get out your chapter 29 reading notes and a pencil in preparation for the quiz.  After the quiz, please turn it in to Mrs. Friday, pick up your "Inside North Korea" video guide and fill out "The Character of Korea" worksheet.  We'll use the remainder of class to take notes on the history of Japan.

Homework:

• Friday, November 30 - Extra Credit (Watch China news clips on Monday's blog posts and post a reflection to the forum on the Moodle)
• Monday, December 3 - Unit 5 Test (study guide posted on Moodle)
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credi due

HWC Day 55 - Meiji Fishbowl & Japan Wrap-Up

Objective: Assess how Japan’s response to contact with the West in the nineteenth century contributed to expansion in the twentieth century

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, please get out your fishbowl materials and prepare for the fishbowl by forming two circles.  When we've completed the discussion and reflections, we'll examine the "Rescript on Education" as a window on the Meiji Restoration and Japanese culture.  Finally, I'll explain the expectations and requirements for the Flat Classroom Summit next Thursday.

Homework:

• TODAY - All videos must be uploaded to FCP Ning & linked on FCP12-2 wiki
• Friday, November 30 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" reading due
• Monday,  December 3 - Unit 5 Test
• Tuesday, December 4 - Summit Practice
• Tuesday, December 4 - FCP Summit Image & Script must be emailed to Mrs. Friday by 4:00
• Thursday, December 5 - FCP Student Summit
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due

CPWC Day 54 - Korea: A Divided Land

IMPORTANT:  Due to concerns about traffic, our departure time for the field trip on 11/28 has been moved up to 7:00 am.  This means you will need to be at school by 6:50 for attendance so the bus can leave promptly at 7:00.  Our return time will be around 2:30.

Please be sure to dress professionally and to wear comfortable shoes for our trip on Wednesday.  Also, you MUST bring a packed lunch to eat on the trip.  You will not have time or access to any place where you can purchase lunch.  Finally, there is a gift shop in the museum IF you choose to make a purchase.

Objective:  Compare and contrast the societies of North Korea and South Korea.

Task: After you've recorded the daily objective, please get out "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea."  We'll spend a few minutes discussing this article.  Then, we'll take an in-depth look at North Korea with "Inside North Korea."  Finally, you'll use the article, your video guide, and your reading notes to complete "The Character of Korea" worksheet.

Homework:

• Tuesday, November 27 - "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea" reading due
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage in NYC
• Thursday, November 29 - Chapter 29 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Friday, November 30 - Extra Credit (Watch China news clips on yesterday's blog posts and post a reflection to the forum on the Moodle)
• Monday, December 3 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credi due

HWC Day 54 - Transnationalism & Japan

IMPORTANT:  Due to concerns about traffic, our departure time for the field trip on 11/28 has been moved up to 7:00 am.  This means you will need to be at school by 6:50 for attendance so the bus can leave promptly at 7:00.  Our return time will be around 2:30.

Please be sure to dress professionally and to wear comfortable shoes for our trip on Wednesday.  Also, you MUST bring a packed lunch to eat on the trip.  You will not have time or access to any place where you can purchase lunch.  Finally, there is a gift shop in the museum IF you choose to make a purchase.

Objectives:  Demonstrate understanding of transnationalism reading.  Discuss and analyze the Japan timeline.

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, I'll answer any questions about the transnationalism reading.  Then, you'll have 30 minutes, including a 6 minute "notes" window, to complete the quiz.  When everyone has completed the quiz, we'll spend some time discussing our Japan timeline.  Finally, we'll compare the history of Japan and China.

Homework:

• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)
• Wednesday, November 28 - Chapter 11 reading quiz results e-mailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Thursday, November 29 - Meiji Restoration Fishbowl Discussion
• Thursday, November 29 - All videos must be uploaded to FCP Ning & linked on FCP12-2 wiki
• Friday, November 30 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" reading due
• Monday,  December 3 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due

CPWC Day 53 - Contemporary China

IMPORTANT:  Due to concerns about traffic, our departure time for the field trip on 11/28 has been moved up to 7:00 am.  This means you will need to be at school by 6:50 for attendance so the bus can leave promptly at 7:00.  Our return time will be around 2:30.

Please be sure to dress professionally and to wear comfortable shoes for our trip on Wednesday.  Also, you MUST bring a packed lunch to eat on the trip.  You will not have time or access to any place where you can purchase lunch.  Finally, there is a gift shop in the museum IF you choose to make a purchase.

Objective:  Evaluate the impact of the events at Tiananmen Square in 1989 on the present state of China.

Task: After you've recorded the daily objective, please get out your computer and log into the Moodle.  Scroll down to unit 5 and find "Tank Man" Live Blog.  We'll be using this live blog as we view "Tank Man." You will be expected to post at least 5 appropriate, pertinent comments to this blog during the video.  After the video, we'll learn about the current power shift in China from the news clips below.  Finally, you'll post a reflection on contemporary China to a forum on the Moodle.








Homework:

• Tuesday, November 27 - "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea" reading due
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage in NYC
• Thursday, November 29 - Chapter 29 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Monday, December 3 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credi due

HWC Day 53 - FCP Keynote & Japan Timeline Review

IMPORTANT:  Due to concerns about traffic, our departure time for the field trip on 11/28 has been moved up to 7:00 am.  This means you will need to be at school by 6:50 for attendance so the bus can leave promptly at 7:00.  Our return time will be around 2:30.

Please be sure to dress professionally and to wear comfortable shoes for our trip on Wednesday.  Also, you MUST bring a packed lunch to eat on the trip.  You will not have time or access to any place where you can purchase lunch.  Finally, there is a gift shop in the museum IF you choose to make a purchase.

Objectives:  View and reflect on the FCP12-2 keynote address.  Discuss and analyze the Japan timeline.

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, please get out your laptop and store it under your desk.  We'll begin class by viewing the FCP12-2 keynote address by Chris Betcher.  As we watch the video, please consider the following questions:
1) What is your story of global collaboration? As a teacher? As a student?
2) How important is it to have a global collaborative experience before leaving high school?
3) In the school of the future, do you think ALL school levels (K-12) should have a global collaborative experience? Why?
4) What are the advantages for later in life of being globally minded and understanding the world through connections with others?
Then, we'll post reflections to the FCP Ning.  While we're on the wiki & the Ning, we'll finish up posting & linking our final videos.

Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class examining the Japan timeline for continuities and changes.

Homework:

• Monday, November 26 - Japan Timeline Due (see Moodle for instructions)
• Tuesday, November 27 - Transnationalism reading quiz
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)
• Wednesday, November 28 - Chapter 11 reading quiz results e-mailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Thursday, November 29 - Meiji Restoration Fishbowl Discussion
• Thursday, November 29 - All videos must be uploaded to FCP Ning & linked on FCP12-2 wiki
• Friday, November 30 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" reading due
• Monday,  December 3 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due

CPWC Day 52 - Museum Pre-Visit & China Wrap-Up

IMPORTANT:  Due to concerns about traffic, our departure time for the field trip on 11/28 has been moved up to 7:00 am.  This means you will need to be at school by 6:50 for attendance so the bus can leave promptly at 7:00.  Our return time will be around 2:30.

Objective:  Participate in pre-visit presentation by museum interns.  Analyze the major developments in China during the 20th century

Task:  Today's class will begin with a pre-visit presentation by interns from the Museum of Jewish Heritage.  We'll use the remainder of class to play a game that reviews the content on China.  If we still have time at the end of class, we'll discuss recent developments in China and the structure of the CCP.



Homework:

• Tuesday, November 27 - "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea" reading due
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage in NYC
• Thursday, November 29 - Chapter 29 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Monday, December 3 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credi due

HWC Day 52 - FCP Video Upload & Museum Pre-Visit

IMPORTANT:  Due to concerns about traffic, our departure time for the field trip on 11/28 has been moved up to 7:00 am.  This means you will need to be at school by 6:50 for attendance so the bus can leave promptly at 7:00.  Our return time will be around 2:30.

Objectives:  Upload final videos to the FCP Ning and link on the FCP12-2 wiki.  Participate in the museum pre-visit activities conducted by the museum interns.

Task:  As soon as you arrive to class, please retrieve your computer right away and prepare your final video for upload to the Ning.  When you upload your video to the Ning, make sure to provide your unique title, a description that includes your topic, and the tag "FCP12-2."  After your video is on the Ning, go to http://fcp12-2.flatclassroomproject.org/Master+List+of+Videos  and follow the directions at the top of the page.  Then, go to the FCP12-2 wiki home page, click on the video camera icon next to your topic, and fill in the template for your video artifact.

About halfway through class, students that have finished the FCP video will be heading down to Mrs. Kozel's room for the museum pre-visit activities.

Homework:

• Wednesday, November 21 - Final FCP video due in class to upload to Ning & post on FCP wiki
• Monday, November 26 - Japan Timeline Due (see Moodle for instructions)
• Tuesday, November 27 - Transnationalism reading quiz
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)
• Wednesday, November 28 - Chapter 11 reading quiz results e-mailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Thursday, November 29 - Meiji Restoration Fishbowl Discussion
• Friday, November 30 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" reading due
• Monday,  December 3 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credit due

CPWC Day 51 (B) - China Wrap-Up

IMPORTANT:  Due to concerns about traffic, our departure time for the field trip on 11/28 has been moved up to 7:00 am.  This means you will need to be at school by 6:50 for attendance so the bus can leave promptly at 7:00.  Our return time will be around 2:30.

Objective:  Analyze the major developments in China during the 20th century

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, please clear your desks of everything except for your chapter 28 reading notes and a pencil.  We'll start class with the chapter 28 reading quiz.  When you've finished the quiz, please raise your hand to have the quiz collected.  While you wait for your classmates to finish, please begin reading and taking notes on chapter 29 or "Top Ten Things About Korea."  We'll use the remainder of class to play a game that reviews the content on China.  If we still have time at the end of class, we'll discuss recent developments in China and the structure of the CCP.



Homework:

• Tuesday, November 27 - "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea" reading due
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage in NYC
• Thursday, November 29 - Chapter 29 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Monday, December 3 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credi due

CPWC Day 51 (A) - China Wrap-Up

IMPORTANT:  Due to concerns about traffic, our departure time for the field trip on 11/28 has been moved up to 7:00 am.  This means you will need to be at school by 6:50 for attendance so the bus can leave promptly at 7:00.  Our return time will be around 2:30.

Objective:  Analyze the major developments in China during the 20th century

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, please clear your desks of everything except for your chapter 28 reading notes and a pencil.  We'll start class with the chapter 28 reading quiz.  When you've finished the quiz, please raise your hand to have the quiz collected.  While you wait for your classmates to finish, please begin reading and taking notes on chapter 29.  We'll use the remainder of class to discuss the roles of women and girls and to watch a video on gender preference in China.  If we still have time at the end of class, we'll discuss recent developments in China and the structure of the CCP.



Homework:

• Tuesday, November 20 (pds. 6-9) - Chapter 28 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Tuesday, November 27 - "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea" reading due
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage in NYC
• Thursday, November 29 - Chapter 29 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Monday, December 3 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednesday, January 2 - Kundun & Gandhi extra credi due

HWC Day 51 - Video Editing & Tank Man

IMPORTANT:  Due to concerns about traffic, our departure time for the field trip on 11/28 has been moved up to 7:00 am.  This means you will need to be at school by 6:50 for attendance so the bus can leave promptly at 7:00.  Our return time will be around 2:30.

Objectives:  View and critique FCP videos.  Analyze the timeline to evaluate the course of events in 20th century China.

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, get out your computer and open your FCP video.
Then, get a peer review sheet and fill in your name as the creator, your topic (letter & number), and the title of your video.  Next, you'll get into groups of 3 to peer edit videos.  Please watch each video with a critical eye and evaluate for content and style.  When you've finished watching the video, fill out the peer review sheet and provide at least 2 constructive comments. After you've reviewed 2 videos, please return to your seat and get ready to participate in a live blog while we watch another section of "Tank Man."

Homework:

• Wednesday, November 21 - Final FCP video due in class to upload to Ning & post on FCP wiki
• Wednesday, November 21 - Japan Timeline Due (see Moodle for instructions)
• Tuesday, November 27 - Transnationalism reading quiz
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)
• Wednesday, November 28 - Chapter 11 reading quiz results e-mailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Thursday, November 29 - Meiji Restoration Fishbowl Discussion
• Friday, November 30 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" reading due
• Monday,  December 3 - Unit 5 Test

CPWC Day 50 - China History (Part II)

IMPORTANT:  Due to concerns about traffic, our departure time for the field trip on 11/28 has been moved up to 7:00 am.  This means you will need to be at school by 6:50 for attendance so the bus can leave promptly at 7:00.  Our return time will be around 2:30.

Objective:  Analyze the major developments in China during the 20th century

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, please turn in your field trip permission slip and Silk Road activity to the front of the room.  Then, clear your desks in preparation for the map quiz.  When you've finished the quiz, please turn it in on the computer cart and pick up "The Chinese Revolution" and your computer.  Silently, complete the pre-viewing vocabulary using the databases (ABC-Clio, World History Modern).  Finally, we'll end class by watching a video and answering questions on "The Chinese Revolution (1911-1989)."

Homework:

• TODAY - Silk Road directed research due
• TODAY - Field trip permission slip due
• Monday, November 19 (pds. 3-4) - Chapter 28 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Tuesday, November 20 (pds. 6-9) - Chapter 28 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Tuesday, November 27 - "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea" reading due
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage in NYC
• Thursday, November 29 - Chapter 29 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Monday, December 3 - Unit 5 Test

HWC Day 50 - China Wrap-Up

IMPORTANT:  Due to concerns about traffic, our departure time for the field trip on 11/28 has been moved up to 7:00 am.  This means you will need to be at school by 6:50 for attendance so the bus can leave promptly at 7:00.  Our return time will be around 2:30.

Objectives:  Analyze the timeline to evaluate the course of events in 20th century China

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, please pass your permission slips to the front of the room and get out your "Silk Road Investigation."  We'll spend time reviewing and correcting these sheets.  Then, we'll examine the China timeline for continuities and changes in Chinese history.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class participating in a live blog while we watch "Tank Man," a documentary about the 1989 Tiananmen square protests.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Women's Roles in China" due
• TODAY - Field trip permission slip due
• Monday, November 19 - FCP video "draft" due in class for peer review
• Wednesday, November 21 - Final FCP video due in class to upload to Ning & post on FCP wiki
• Wednesday, November 21 - Japan Timeline Due (see Moodle for instructions)
• Tuesday, November 27 - Transnationalism reading quiz
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)
• Wednesday, November 28 - Chapter 11 reading quiz results e-mailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Thursday, November 29 - Meiji Restoration Fishbowl Discussion
• Friday, November 30 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" reading due
• Monday,  December 3 - Unit 5 Test