CPWC Day 23 - Geography & Early Civilization

Objective:  Examine the effect of geography, resources, and early history of Southwest Asia, North Africa, and Central Asia.

Task: After you've recorded our daily objective, we'll spend the first part of class discussing our existing knowledge and preconceptions of the "Middle East."  Then we'll split up into groups to begin a stations activity to investigate the geography and early history of this region.  In class, you'll be working on stations 2 through 4.  You'll need to complete station 1 for homework this weekend.

Homework:

• Monday, October 1 - Stations activity (specifically station #1)
• Monday, October 1 - North Africa Maps due
• Tuesday, October 2 - Chapter 21 Reading Quiz (may use reading notes)
• Wednesday, October 3 - Southwest Asia Maps due
• Friday, October 5 - Central Asia Maps due
• Tuesday, October 9 - Unit 3 Map quiz

HWC Day 23 - Unit 2 Test

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of Africa unit.

Task:  You'll spend the majority of today's class completing the unit 2 test.  After you've finished the test and checked your answers, please turn your test in and pick up your homework for the next unit.

Homework:

• Wednesday, October 3 - Unit 3 Map packet due
• Thursday, October 4 - Part I of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Friday, October 5 - "Roots of Muslim Rage" reading quiz
• Tuesday, October 9 - Chronology & Connections packet
• Tuesday, October 9 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (includes Africa map without a word bank)
• Wednesday, October 10 - Perspectives in History packet
• Wednesday October 10 - Part IV of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Thursday, October 11 - Parts II & III of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Thursday, October 11 - "Symbolizing Roles" reading due
• Monday, October 15 - Arab Spring discussion circle
• Tuesday, October 16 - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, October 17 - PSAT

CPWC Day 22 - Unit 2 Test

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of unit 2.

Task:  We'll spend the majority of today's class taking the test for unit 2.  As always, be sure to read all questions carefully and to check your work before handing in your test.  When you've finished with your test, you can work on the maps for the next unit and/or begin reading chapter 21 in the textbook.

Homework:

• Friday, September 28 - Extra credit due
• Monday, October 1  - North Africa maps due
• Tuesday, October 2 - Chapter 21 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Wednesday, October 3 - Southwest Asia maps due 
• Friday, October 5 - Central Asia maps due
• Tuesday, October 9 - Unit 3 Map Quiz

HWC Day 22 - Contemporary Africa

Objective: Explain the development, implementation, and collapse of apartheid in South Africa. Identify the manner in which select African states are dealing with social, political, and economic issues.

Task: After you record our daily objective, we'll briefly discuss the issues addressed by our guest speaker yesterday. Then we'll continue our examination of apartheid in South Africa. Finally, we'll review the remainder of the Regional Study in preparation for tomorrow's test.

Study Hint: The questions for tomorrow's short answer test are posted on the Moodle as "Unit 2 Test - Short Answer Questions."

Homework:

• TOMORROW - Unit 2 Test
• Tomorrow - Extra credit letter due by 3:00

CPWC Day 21 - Contemporary Issues in Africa

Objective:  Examine major issues facing Africa since independence. Identify the manner in which select African states are dealing with social, political, and economic issues.

Pd. 3-4 Task:  We'll begin class with a presentation about Mali from a guest speaker. After his presentation is finished, we'll spend the remainder of class finishing our examination of contemporary Africa. Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class reviewing for tomorrow's test.

Pd. 6-9 Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, we'll briefly discuss the presentation in pd. 3-4.  Then you'll spend some time investigating the status of Zimbabwe.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class reviewing for tomorrow's test.

Important Note: Please check the Moodle for "Unit 2 Test Hints" to help you focus your studies.

Homework:

• TOMORROW - Unit 2 Test 

HWC Day 21 - Apartheid & Guest Speaker

Objective:   Explain the development, implementation, and collapse of apartheid in South Africa. Identify the manner in which select African states are dealing with social, political, and economic issues.

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, please get out your Regional Study packet.  We'll review your findings for Part C and watch some brief video clips about apartheid in South Africa.  For the second half of class, we'll be visited by a guest speaker on Mali.

Homework:

• Thursday, 9/27 - Textbook reading (pp. 172-183) due
• Friday, 9/28 - Unit 2 Test

CPWC Day 20 - Contemporary Africa

Objectives: Examine major issues facing Africa since independence. Identify the manner in which select African states are dealing with social, political, and economic issues.

Task: After you've recorded our daily objective, please clear your desks of everything except a pen or pencil and your reading notes. You'll spend the first part of class completing your chapter 20 reading quiz. Then, after all students have turned in the reading quiz, we'll examine the genocide in Rwanda.

Important Note: Please check the Moodle for "Unit 2 Test Hints" to help you focus your studies.

Homework:

• Wednesday, 9/26 - Survey Mali current events
• Thursday, 9/27 - Unit 2 Test

HWC Day 20 - Nationalism & Independence

Objective: Identify the role of nationalism in the nineteenth & twentieth centuries.  Survey the various paths toward independence in Africa in the twentieth century.

Task:  Today's class will focus on the various nationalisms that arose at least partially in response to European imperialism.  We'll discuss the impacts of European rule in Africa and survey the some of the nationalist movements that arose in response to imperialism.  Finally, we'll examine the impact of these nationalist movements on newly independent states in Africa.

Homework:

• Wednesday, 9/26 - Survey Mali current events for guest speaker
• Wednesday, 9/26 - Parts D-F of Regional Study due
• Thursday, 9/27 - Textbook reading (pp. 172-183) due
• Friday, 9/28 - Unit 2 Test

CPWC Day 19 - Apartheid in South Africa

Objectives:  Assess knowledge and understanding of Africa maps.  Explain the development, implementation, and collapse of apartheid in South Africa.

Task:  After you've finished recording our daily objective, please turn your desk towards the front of the room and clear your desks of everything except a pen or pencil. Once everyone has arranged their desks, the map quizzes will be distributed. Please take your time and double check all answers before handing in your quiz. After you've finished the quiz, please get out your textbook and continue reading and/or reviewing chapter 20 in preparation for your reading quiz tomorrow. Finally, once all students have completed the quiz, we'll spend the remainder of class examining apartheid in South Africa.

Important Note: Please check the Moodle for "Unit 2 Test Hints" to help you focus your studies.

Homework:

• Due TODAY by 3:00 - Week 2 GoogleMap posts (Be sure to fill in the form after you have completed 2 posts per student)
• Tuesday, 9/25 - Chapter 20 reading quiz
• Thursday, 9/27 - Unit 2 Test

HWC Day 19 - Historiography & Nationalism

Objectives: Assess knowledge and understanding of Africa maps.  Identify the role of nationalism in nineteenth and twentieth century Africa. Survey the various paths toward independence in Africa in the twentieth century.

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, please turn your desk to the front of the room and place all materials under your desk except for a pen or pencil.  You'll spend the first half of a class completing your Africa map quiz.  When you've finished with the quiz, please hand it in and pick up the nationalism vocabulary sheet and complete the Venn diagram on the back while you wait for your classmates.  Once all students have handed in the quiz, we'll briefly discuss issues of the historiography of the African past.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class examining select African nationalist ideologies.

Homework:

• Tuesday, 9/25 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due
• Wednesday, 9/26 - Parts D-F of Africa Regional Study due
• Thursday, 9/27 - Textbook reading (pp. 172-183) due
• Friday, 9/28 - Unit 2 Test

CPWC Day 18 - Nationalism & Independence in Africa

Objective:  Locate, read, and summarize relavent news stories and post to a collaborative GoogleMap.  Identify the role of nationalism in the 19th and 20th century Africa.

Task:  After you've written down the daily objectives, please get out your computer and log onto the Moodle in preparation for our current events awareness activity.  Next you will need to find a seat with your assigned partner.  You will be given 30 minutes to work on your current events awareness activity (anything not completed in class MUST be finished by 3:00 on Monday).  This week, each student must make 2 posts on the GoogleMap.  Each post must include: a title of a RELEVANT news story, a picture, a link to the article, and a summary in your own words.  After you have completed both posts, please complete the Current Events awareness form on the Moodle.

After current events, you'll continue taking notes and discussing the emergence of nationalism and independence movements in Africa.

Homework:

• Monday, 9/24 - Africa Map Quiz
• Tuesday, 9/25 - Chapter 20 Reading Quiz
• Wednesday, 9/26 - Unit 2 Test

HWC Day 18 - Geography & Historiography

Objective: Identify and label countries, cities, bodies of water and major geographic features of Sub-Saharan Africa.  Compare and contrast the portrayal of Africa and Africans in American popular culture to political, social, and cultural realities.

Task:  After you record the daily objective, we'll spend a bit of time playing a game to review the Africa maps.  Then we'll spend some time in a discussion circle to review Part B of the Africa Regional Study.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class examining the historiography of Africa with a lecture/discussion on the implications of agency and periodization.

Homework:

• Monday, 9/24 - "Whole New Mind" reflections due on VoiceThread by 7:35 am
• Monday, 9/24 - Africa map quiz
• Monday, 9/24 - African nationalist readings due in class
• Tuesday, 9/25 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due
• Wednesday, 9/26 - Parts D-F of Africa Regional Study due
• Thursday, 9/27 - Textbook reading (pp. 172-183) due
• Friday, 9/28 - Unit 2 Test

CPWC Day 17 - Africa Geography & History

Objective:  Describe the impact of European colonialism and western imperialism on the people and cultures of Africa.  Evaluate the agency of various people and groups in Africa during the Age of Imperialism (1850-1950).

Task:  After you've copied down the daily objective, we'll spend the first part of class reviewing the map of Africa.  Next, we'll review "Scramble for Africa" and consider the continuing impact of colonialism as presented in Uganda Rising.  Finally, we'll begin our investigation of the role of nationalism in securing independence for African states.

Homework:

• Monday, 9/24 - Africa Map Quiz
• Tuesday, 9/25 - Chapter 20 Reading Quiz
• Wednesday, 9/26 - Unit 2 Test

HWC Day 17 - Africa & Europe (Part II)

Objective:  Evaluate the agency of various people and groups in Africa during the Age of Imperialism (1850-1950).  Compare and contrast the portrayal of Africa and Africans in American popular culture to political, social, and cultural realities.

Task:  After you record the daily objective, clear your desks of everything except a pen or pencil to prepare for a map review game.  When we've finished the map game, we'll review and discuss "The Scramble for Africa" and watch a short clip from Uganda Rising.  Finally, we'll conclude class with a discussion circle to examine Part B of the Africa Regional Study.

Homework:

• Due TODAY - "Whole New Mind" summary due on VoiceThread by 3:00 pm
• Monday, 9/24 - "Whole New Mind" reflections due on VoiceThread by 7:35 am
• Monday, 9/24 - Africa map quiz
• Monday, 9/24 - African nationalist readings due in class
• Tuesday, 9/25 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due
• Wednesday, 9/26 - Parts D-F of Africa Regional Study due
• Thursday, 9/27 - Textbook reading (pp. 172-183) due
• Friday, 9/28 - Unit 2 Test

CPWC Day 16 - Africa and Europe (cont.)

Objectives:  Locate African states and capitals on a map.  Identify key events and justifications for European imperialism in Africa.

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, please put your homework on your desk and retrieve your computer from the cart.  Log onto the Moodle and spend a few minutes playing the Africa map game.  Next we'll pause to check for understanding and you'll write a brief reflection on what you have learned about Africa so far.  Then we'll complete the directed research activity, "Scramble for Africa." Finally, we'll watch a brief clip from "Uganda Rising" to illustrate the continued impact of imperialism in parts of Africa.

Homework:

• Due tomorrow (if not finished in class) - Finish "Scramble for Africa"
• Friday, 9/21 - Africa Map Quiz 
• Monday, 9/24 - Chapter 20 reading due
• Tuesday, 9/25 - Unit 2 Test

HWC Day 16 - European Incursion into Africa

Objectives:  Continue building and refining FCP personas.  Examine and assess the status of Africa before and after European incursion.  Identify key events and justifications for European imperialism in Africa.

Task:  After recording the daily objective, please get out your computer.  In the first 20 minutes, we'll discuss Internet safety, answer questions about FCP & "Whole New Mind" assignments.  Next, we'll spend a few minutes discussing the DBQ documents that we began in class yesterday.  Before moving on to the next activity, we'll pause to check for understanding by posting a reflection to the Moodle.  Finally, the remainder of class will be used to complete a directed research activity on the scramble for Africa.

FCP Ning Note:  Please tag all of your posts with "SVHS_Fall12" AND "FCP12-2." Remember, there are no spaces in tags - use an underscore (_) or dash (-) to indicate space.  Blank spaces denote separations for tags.  See images below for directions.

Step 1: Creating a blog post

Step 2: Adding tags and adjusting post settings

Step 3:  Posting tags and adjusting privacy settings

Homework:

• TODAY - FCP Handshake, Ning page personalization, blog post (suggestions at: http://flatclassroomproject.ning.com/group/whs-flat-classroom-12-2/forum/topics/getting-started), and group membership due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, 9/20 - "Whole New Mind" summary due on VoiceThread by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, 9/20 - Africa maps due in class
• Monday, 9/24 - "Whole New Mind" reflections due on VoiceThread by 7:35 am
• Monday, 9/24 - Africa map quiz
• Monday, 9/24 - African nationalist readings due in class
• Tuesday, 9/25 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due
• Wednesday, 9/26 - Parts D-F of Africa Regional Study due
• Thursday, 9/27 - Textbook reading (pp. 172-183) due
• Friday, 9/28 - Unit 2 Test

CPWC Day 15 - Africa Before & After European Incursion

Objective:  Examine and assess the status of Africa before and after European incursion.  Identify key events and justifications for European imperialism in Africa.

Task:  After you record our daily objective, we'll separate desks and take the chapter 18 reading quiz.  If you finish with the quiz before your classmates, please work on the final map packet or read and take notes on chapter 20.  When everyone has finished the quiz, we'll review the content of our graphic organizer packet for chapter 19 and review the DBQ questions.

Homework:

• Due Wednesday - Labeled South and East Africa maps
• Due Friday - Chapter 20 reading

HWC Day 15 - Defining Africa

Objectives: Identify and dispel misconceptions about Africa and the people of Africa.  Locate and analyze geographic and cultural features of Africa.

Task:  After you copy the daily objective, you'll use your digital literacy packet to complete the digital literacy quiz.  We'll spend the next portion of class finishing, "What Do We Know About Africa?" and read "Five Myths About Africa."   We'll finish class with an examination of some of the great empires of Africa.

Homework:

• Wednesday, 9/19 - FCP Handshake, Ning page personalization, blog post (suggestions at: http://flatclassroomproject.ning.com/group/whs-flat-classroom-12-2/forum/topics/getting-started), and group membership due by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, 9/19 - DBQ questions (due at beginning of class)
• Thursday, 9/20 - "Whole New Mind" summary due on VoiceThread by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, 9/20 - Africa maps due in class
• Monday, 9/24 - "Whole New Mind" reflections due on VoiceThread by 7:35 am
• Monday, 9/24 - Africa map quiz
• Monday, 9/24 - African nationalist readings due in class
• Tuesday, 9/25 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due
• Wednesday, 9/26 - Parts D-F of Africa Regional Study due
• Thursday, 9/27 - Textbook reading (pp. 172-183) due
• Friday, 9/28 - Unit 2 Test

CPWC Day 14 - Great Civilizations

Objective:  Compare and contrast the portrayal of Africa and Africans in American popular culture to the political, cultural, and social realities.

Task:  While you're copying down the daily objective, I'll collect your maps to check for completion.  We'll begin class with a review and discussion of Friday's video, "What Do We Know About Africa?"  Then you'll participate in a jigsaw activity to examine the great civilizations of East, Central, West, and South Africa.  Finally, you'll read and interpret a series of documents to identify the character of Africa prior to the mid-19th century.

Homework:

• Due TODAY by 3:00 - Current Events posts GoogleMap 
• TOMORROW - Reading quiz on Chapter 18 (you may use reading notes that are brought to class)
• Due tomorrow - DBQ document analysis (NOT essay)
• Due Wednesday - Labeled South and East Africa maps
• Due Friday - Chapter 20 reading

HWC Day 14 - Becoming Part of the FCP Community

Objective:  Establish a safe, professional, appropriate presence on the FCP Ning which will be used to share work and artifacts throughout the Flat Classroom Project.  Explain the six senses of the conceptual age presented by Dan Pink in A Whole New Mind.  Compare and contrast the portrayal of Africa and Africans in American popular culture to political, cultural, and social realities.

Task 1:  As we wade into the FlatClassroom Project, we need to become comfortable as a part of this digital community.  You will need to develop an appropriate persona that reflects  your individuality while respecting the professional nature of this project.  Follow the steps below to establish your presence in this project:

1. Request to join the SVHS HWC Fall '12 Group - Scroll down the Ning page.  On the right side you will see "Groups," go to the bottom of that section and click on "View All."  In the search box, type in "SVHS" and click on the "SVHS Fall '12."  Once you are at the group page, request to join. 

2.  Personalize Your Page on the Ning - Add a photo or avatar to your profile and adjust the appearance of your page.  If you would like to create an avatar, here are some useful links: http://www.voki.com/ or http://illustmaker.abi-station.com/index_en.shtml or http://www.mms.com/us/becomeanmm/

3.  Introduce Yourself -   Go to your page.  

                  a.  Make a brief blog post to say hello to the FCP community. 

                      

                          b.  Post your handshake video.

4.  Monitor Ning Activity - Subscribe to the FCP Ning in your GoogleReader and check regularly.

Task 2:  The Flat Classroom Project "mashes" the 10 "flatteners" presented by Friedman in The World is Flat and six senses of the conceptual age from Dan Pink's A Whole New Mind.  We've already examined the flatteners, now we need to look at the six senses.  Thus, you've been been assigned an excerpt from "A Whole New Mind."  Read this excerpt, identify the main argument/thesis and evidence used to support this argument.  Use the VoiceThread below (also sent to you via e-mail) to post your summary.

Directions for VoiceThread:

1. If prompted to create an account, create a FREE account using your SVHS e-mail address.
2. Create an "identity" by replacing the iron with the same image that you used as your profile picture on the FCP Ning.
3. Press "play."  Listen to the directions in the title slide and go to the slide that corresponds with the "sense" that you read about.
4. Press "comment" on your slide to post an audio or video summary of your section. 

 
Task 3:  We'll begin our exploration of Africa by discussing Part A of the regional study and watching a video entitled "What Do We Know About Africa?"

Homework:

• Tuesday, 9/18 - Digital Literacy Quiz
• Tuesday, 9/18 - Part B of Africa Regional Study due
• Wednesday, 9/19 - FCP Handshake, Ning page personalization, blog post (suggestions at: http://flatclassroomproject.ning.com/group/whs-flat-classroom-12-2/forum/topics/getting-started), and group membership due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, 9/20 - "Whole New Mind" summary due on VoiceThread by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, 9/20 - Africa maps due in class
• Monday, 9/24 - "Whole New Mind" reflections due on VoiceThread by 7:35 am
• Monday, 9/24 - Africa map quiz
• Monday, 9/24 - African nationalist readings due in class
• Tuesday, 9/25 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due
• Wednesday, 9/26 - Parts D-F of Africa Regional Study due
• Thursday, 9/27 - Textbook reading (pp. 172-183) due
• Friday, 9/28 - Unit 2 Test

CPWC Day 13 - Africa: Perceptions & Realities

Objectives:  Identify and dispel misconceptions about Africa.  Locate, read, and summarize relavent news stories and post to a collaborative GoogleMap.

Task:  After you've written down the daily objectives, please get out your computer and log onto the Moodle in preparation for our current events awareness activity.  Next you will need to find a seat with your assigned partner.  After a brief introduction, you will be given 20 minutes to work on your current events awareness activity (anything not completed in class MUST be finished by 3:00 on Monday).

To prepare for our next activity, you'll need to log-off and put away your computers.  Following a brief review of ethnocentrism, you'll complete the K & W sections of a KWLS chart.  While watching "What Do We Know About Africa?" you'll fill in the L section of the chart.  Finally, after the video you'll finish the S section of the chart.

Homework:

• Due Monday - Current Events Posts to GoogleMap
• Due Monday - Labeled Central Africa maps
• Tuesday - Reading quiz on Chapter 18 (you may use reading notes that are brought to class)
• Due Wednesday - Labeled South And East Africa maps

HWC Day 13 - Unit 1 Test

Objectives:  Assess knowledge and understanding of unit 1 concepts.  Investigate the ways individuals can interact through digital technology to identify appropriate behavior for a global collaborative project.

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, we'll prepare to take the unit 1 test.  As you take the test, please read each question carefully and be sure to double check your work before handing in the test.  When you've finished the test, turn in your test and answer sheet on the side board and pick up packets for our next unit.  Use the remainder of class to work on the digital citizenship stations, unit 2 homework, and/or your unit 1 essay.

Homework (please note changed due dates): 

• Monday, 9/17 - Unit 1 Essay Response (must be uploaded to Moodle by 7:35 am)
• Monday, 9/17 - Part A of Africa Regional Study due for class discussion
• Tuesday, 9/18 - Digital Literacy Quiz
• Tuesday, 9/18 - Part B of Africa Regional Study due
• Wednesday, 9/19 - FCP Handshake, Ning page personalization, blog post (suggestions at: http://flatclassroomproject.ning.com/group/whs-flat-classroom-12-2/forum/topics/getting-started), and group membership due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, 9/20 - "Whole New Mind" summary due on VoiceThread by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, 9/20 - Africa maps due in class
• Monday, 9/24 - "Whole New Mind" reflections due on VoiceThread by 7:35 am
• Monday, 9/24 - Africa map quiz

CPWC Day 12 - Africa's Geographic Diversity

Objectives: Identify key features of Africa's geography.

Task:  After you copy the daily objective, we'll brainstorm to pull out your existing knowledge on the physical characteristics of Africa.  Next, we'll take notes on the physical geography of Africa.  We'll use the remainder of class to color and label a regional map of Africa.

Homework:

• Due tomorrow - Labeled West Africa maps
• Due Monday - Labeled Central Africa maps
• Tuesday - Chapter 18 reading quiz
• Due Wednesday - Labeled South and East Africa maps

HWC Day 12 - Building Digital Literacy

Objectives:  Examine the characteristics and trends of global society since 1850.  Investigate the ways that individuals can interact through digital technology to identify appropriate behavior for the global collaborative project.

Task:   After you've copied down the daily objectives, we'll finish up the unit 1 notes and watch a music video to discuss cultural imperialism.  Before moving on to our next activity, you'll get your out your computer and post a reflection to the forum "Characterizing the Modern World."

The remainder of class will be spent working through the following stations:

1. Station #1 - Digital Footprint
2. Station #2 - Copyright & Creative Commons
3. Station #3 - Netiquette

After you have completed ALL station activities, go to the Moodle and respond to the digital literacy forum on the Moodle.

Homework:

• TOMORROW - Unit 1 Test
• TOMORROW - Signed parent letter due
• Monday, 9/17 - Unit 1 Essay due by 7:35 am
• Monday, 9/17 - Digital Literacy Quiz
• Tuesday, 9/18 - FCP Handshake due by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, 9/19 - "Whole New Mind" summary due in class
• Friday, 9/21 - "Whole New Mind" reflections due by 3:00 pm

CPWC Day 11 - Unit 1 Test

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of unit 1 content.

Task:  After a brief discussion and review of ethnocentrism and Oceania, we'll review test taking procedures.  Then you'll spend the majority of class taking the unit 1 test.  Please be sure to read each question carefully and to check all of your work.  When you've finished your test, raise your hand to have your work collected.  Use the remainder of class to begin homework for our next unit.

Homework:

• Due Friday - Labeled West Africa maps
• Due Monday - Labeled Central Africa maps
• Tuesday, 9/18 - Chapter 18 Reading Quiz
• Thursday, 9/20 - Labeled South and East Africa maps

HWC Day11 - Whirlwind History (Part II)

Objective:  Examine the characteristics and trends of global society since 1850.

Task: Unfortunately, it appears that we will need to move the test to Friday due to the PSAT assembly and picture day.  I apologize for any inconvenience.

Today, we'll begin class with a very brief introduction to the Flat Classroom Project Ning.  I'll also distribute parent letter that needs to be returned as soon as possible.

We'll use the remainder of class to finish our unit 1 notes, to discuss and review the complexities of imperialism, and watch a music video to illustrate cultural imperialism.  Finally, you'll spend a few minutes reviewing your notes and posting reflections/comments to the Moodle forum.


Homework:

• TOMORROW - Signed parent letter (bonus points)
• TOMORROW - Bring headphones/earbuds to class
• Due Friday - Signed parent letter (no bonus points)
• Friday - Unit 1 Test
• Tuesday, 9/18 - FCP Ning page personalization, "greeting" blog post, and handshake due

CPWC Day 10 - Reflect and Review

Objectives:  Assess completion and understanding of globalization, development, and interdependence stations.  Review unit 1 content in preparation for tomorrow's test.

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, get your stations packet out in preparation for the review quiz.  When you are done with the quiz, please quietly study for tomorrow's test.  We'll spend the remainder of class reviewing unit 1.

Homework:

• TOMORROW - Unit 1 Test

HWC Day 10 - A Whirlwind World History

Objectives:  Trace the development of civilization from the Bronze Age to the 21st century.  Identify, explain, and begin using Web2.0 applications that will be used in HWC.

Task:  Today, we'll build on GGS with a review of the characteristics of civilizations that emerged during the Bronze Age, "fast-forward" to the emergence of the "modern" world, and identify the characteristics of the 21st century.

We'll also continue filling our Web2.0 toolbox by joining Diigo and the "SVHS HWC Fall 2012" diigo group.  Each of you will also post at least one RELEVANT site to our Diigo group.


Homework:

• Due tomorrow - Imperialism diagram & chart 
• Thursday - Unit 1 Test 

CPWC Day 9 - Globalization & Development (Part II)

Objective: Investigate development, globalization, and interdependence from the mid-twentieth century to the present.

Task:  Today, we'll finish working in groups to complete the stations that we began on Friday.  While some of the stations require you to use provided resources, you will also need to use specific links that can be accessed through the Moodle.  As you work through the stations, be sure to keep the "BIG PICTURE" in mind.  In other words, ask yourself, "How does this information help us to better understand our world and ourselves?"

Homework:

• TOMORROW - "Globalization, Development, & Interdependence" quiz
• Due tomorrow - Ayiti reflection posted to Moodle forum
• Wednesday, 9/12 - Unit 1 Test
• Wednesday, 9/12 - Bring covered textbook to class (5 points)

Test Preparation:  Wednesday's 200 point test will consist of six parts: 1) Multiple choice, 2) Matching, 3) Locating Cultural Regions, 4) Map Skills, 5) Interpreting a Chart, 6) Short Answer

Be sure that you can answer the following questions in COMPLETE paragraphs with supporting details:

• Tell how each of the following elements of culture helps to shape a culture. 

a)     Language

b)    Family

c)     Religion

d)    Government

• How is a developing nation different from a developed nation? Be specific and give examples. 

• Improved technology has led to greater interdependence among nations.  Describe why two of the following are issues of global concern: a) uneven economic development, b) the environment, c) human rights, d) terrorism. 

REMINDER:  As you study for the upcoming test, make note of questions or problems.  Make sure to ask these questions in class OR stay for period 12 for extra study help.

HWC Day 9 - Origins of Civilization

Objectives:  Assess understanding of Primer vocabulary.  Examine and analyze the evidence of the origins of man and the emergence of civilization.

Task:  After you've recorded our daily objectives, please get out your computer for your vocabulary quiz.  When you've finished with the quiz, use database and internet resources to begin filling out the imperialism & colonialism hand-outs.  When everyone has finished the quiz, we'll tuck the computers under our desks and begin our notes on the origins of man and civilization.  This portion of the class will include a look at the work of renowned anthropologist, Don Johanson.

Homework:

• Wednesday, 9/12 - Imperialism diagram & chart due
• Thursday, 9/13 - Unit 1 Test

CPWC Day 8 - Globalization & Development

Objective:  Investigate development, globalization, and interdependence from the mid-twentieth century to the present

Task:  While you're recording our daily objective, we'll collect your "Foundations Investigation."  Then, we'll spend a few minutes reviewing culture by examining a dollar bill and posting a reflection to a Moodle forum.   In preparation for the day's main activities, you'll take notes on some key vocabulary terms.   Then you'll meet with your assigned groups to begin the globalization, development, and interdependence stations.  As you work through these stations, be sure to keep the "BIG picture" in mind.  In other words, ask yourself,  "How does this information help us to better understand our world and ourselves?"  

Homework:

• Due TODAY by 3:00 (if not handed in during class) - Foundations Investigation
• Tuesday, 9/11 - "Globalization, Development, and Interdependence" quiz
• Wednesday, 9/12 - Unit 1 Test  

REMINDER:  You should be studying on a regular basis!  If you have questions, be sure to ASK!  Mrs. Friday is available during period 12 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday if you need help studying.

HWC Day 8 - History & the Social Sciences

Objectives:  Assess knowledge and comprehension of chapter 1 reading.  Define history and the social sciences as they will be utilized in HWC.  Begin to chart the major historical eras.

Task:  After recording our daily objectives, please get out your computer and any reading notes in preparation for the quiz.   Listen carefully to Mrs. Friday's instructions before you begin the quiz!  After you finish with the quiz, please begins studying for Monday's vocabulary check.  When all students have completed the quiz, we'll finish the Primer presentations.  Finally, we'll continue our unit 1 notes with an examination of the origins of civilization.  We'll hear from noted anthropologist Don Johanson and discuss the evidence for and controversy about human evolution.

Homework:

• Monday, 9/10 - Primer vocabulary quiz
• Thursday, 9/13 - Unit 1 Test

CPWC Day 7 - Considering Culture (Part II)

Objective:  Build a foundational understanding of culture.  Assess understanding of geography.

Task:  After you've recorded our daily objective, you'll need to get out your computer to take your reading quiz.  When you finish with the quiz, please review the Nacerima article in preparation for a brief class discussion.  After our discussion, we'll finish our notes on the elements of culture and apply our knowledge with an examination of a dollar bill.

Homework:

• Due TOMORROW - Foundations Investigation (due by 3:00 if not handed in during class)
• Wednesday, 9/12 - Unit 1 Test

HWC Day 7 - Culture, History, & the Social Sciences

Objectives:  Identify the elements of culture.  Define history and the social sciences as they will be utilized in HWC.

Task:  While you are recording our daily objectives, I will collect your "Foundations Investigation."  After we finish taking notes on the elements of culture, we'll examine a dollar bill to apply the characteristics and elements of culture.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class viewing the Primer presentations.

Homework:

• Due TODAY by 3:00 pm (if not handed in during class) - Foundations Investigation (
• TOMORROW - Reading quiz on Chapter 1 of Globalization & Diversity
• Monday, 9/10 - Primer vocabulary quiz
• Thursday, 9/13 - Unit 1 Test

CPWC Day 6 - Considering Culture

Objective:  Consider the themes of geography.  Build a foundational understanding of culture.

Task:  After you copy our daily objective, we'll finish our review of the themes of geography.  Then we'll spend some time discussing the current status of the world's population.  We'll also begin our notes on culture.  Finally, we'll read aloud an excerpt from an anthropological study of Naceriman culture.

Homework:

• TOMORROW- Reading quiz on Chapter 1 (pp. 2-13 only) of Geography - students will be allowed to use reading notes if they are brought to class
• Friday, 9/7 - "Foundations Investigation" due by 3:00 (if not handed in during class)
• Wednesday, 9/12 - Unit 1 Test

HWC Day 6 - Collaboration & Culture

Objectives:  Consider the characteristics of culture.  Collaborate in a Web2.0 environment to create an informative presentation.

Task:  After recording our daily objectives, you'll post a reflection to the Moodle.  Then, we'll spend a few minutes taking notes on the characteristics of culture.  You will use the remainder of class working in your groups to finish the SlideRocket presentation.

Homework:

• Due TOMORROW - Primer presentations (at beginning of class)
• Due TOMORROW- Foundations Investigation (all posts to Moodle & blog must be completed by 3:00 pm)
• Friday, 9/7 - Reading quiz on Chapter 1 of Globalization & Diversity
• Monday, 9/10 - Primer vocabulary quiz
• Thursday, 9/13 - Unit 1 Test

CPWC Day 5 - Themes of Geography

Objective:  Consider the themes of geography.

Task:  While you're recording our daily objective, I'll collect "Why Are Maps Important?"  Then we'll spend a few minutes discussing "geography" before delving into our notes on the themes of geography.      After we finish our notes, we'll spend time exploring each of the themes using the laptops and by listening to the classic Dr. Seuss story, The Lorax.

Homework:

• Due TODAY by 3:00 - "Why Are Maps Important?"
• Thursday, 9/6 - Reading quiz on Chapter 1 (pp. 2-13 only) of Geography - students will be allowed to use reading notes if they are brought to class
• Friday, 9/7 - "Foundations Investigation" due by 3:00 (if not handed in during class)
• Wednesday, 9/12 - Unit 1 Test

HWC Day 5 - Critical Thinking & Collaboration

Objective:  Define history and the social sciences as they will be utilized in HWC.  Collaborate in a Web2.0 environment to create an informative presentation.

Task:  As we begin our second week of class, it is essential to consider the process of critical thinking.  We'll define and identify the steps for 'critical thinking.'  Then, after a brief introduction to SlideRocket, you will work with your group to create your presentation.  As you are creating your presentation, consider the following:

1. Although you will all have access to the SlideRocket presentation, only one person can edit at a time.
2. The purpose of the presentation is to help your classmates understand the main ideas of your chosen section.  The presentation should complement the summary.
3. The presentation must be at least 3 minutes but no more than 4 minutes in length.
4. Be sure that you double check the rubric for grading criteria.

You will also have a portion of class tomorrow to finish your presentation but ALL presentations must be ready at the beginning of class on Thursday.

Homework:

• Due Thursday, 9/6 - Primer presentations (at beginning of class)
• Due Thursday, 9/6 - Foundations Investigation (all posts to Moodle & blog must be completed by 3:00 pm)
• Friday, 9/7 - Reading quiz on Chapter 1 of Globalization & Diversity
• Monday, 9/10 - Primer vocabulary quiz
• Thursday, 9/13 - Unit 1 Test