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

CPWC Day 49 - Condensed History of China

Objective:  Summarize the impact of and Chinese reaction to Western imperialism.

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, we'll have a quick objectives check.  Then, I'll collect your notes on "Roles of Women in China."  We'll begin lessons today finishing up our notes on the religions and philosophies of East Asia.  Next, we'll use the Moodle to take notes on the history of China.  Finally, we'll end class with an exit ticket.


Homework:

• TODAY - "Roles of Women in China" due
• Friday, November 16 - East Asia Map Quiz
• Friday, November 16 - Silk Road directed research due
• Friday, November 16 - 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 49 - Religion & History in China

Objectives:  Examine the ideas and influence of indigenous and diffused religions in East Asia.  Summarize the impact of and Chinese reaction to Western imperialism.

Task:  We have a very busy class today!  First, we'll finish our notes on the religions and philosophies of East Asia.  Then, we'll use the Moodle to spend a few minutes reviewing our China timeline.  Finally, we'll end class with our Boxer Rebellion fishbowl.

Homework:

• Friday, November 16 - "Women's Roles in China" due
• Friday, November 16 - 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

CPWC Day 48 - Religions, Philosophy, & History of China

Objective:  Examine the ideas and influence of indigenous and diffused religions and philosophies in East Asia.

Task:  Once you've finished recording the daily objective, please turn in your East Asia physical map to the front of the the classroom and get out some lined paper to take notes.  We'll spend the first part of class taking notes on the religions and philosophies of East Asia.  Then, you'll get out the computers to research select events in the history of China.




Homework:

• Thursday, November 15 - "Roles of Women in China" due
• Friday, November 16 - East Asia Map Quiz
• Friday, November 16 - Silk Road directed research due
• Friday, November 16 - 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 48 - Religions, Philosophies, & History of China

Objective:  Examine the influence of indigenous religions and philosophies on East Asian history and culture.

Task:  At the beginning of class you will submit your China timeline.  While I'm checking  timelines for completion, you'll read an article and answer questions on the tradition of footbinding in China.  After homework has been checked, we'll take notes on the religions and philosophies of East Asia.  Finally, we'll spend the last part of class discussing the trends and aberrations in China's history.

Homework: 

• Thursday, November 15 - Boxer Rebellion Fishbowl Discussion
• Friday, November 16 - "Women's Roles in China" due
• Friday, November 16 - 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

CPWC Day 47B - The Silk Road

Note: Period 3-4 does not meet today due to PLAN testing.


Objective: Examine the ideas and influence of indigenous and diffused religions and philosophies in East Asia

Task:  After you've recorded our daily objective, please clear off of your desk.  We'll begin class with an activity that compares the United States and China.  Then, we'll get out computers and return to your desk to work on a directed research activity on the Silk Road.

Homework:

• TODAY - PLAN testing (no class for pd. 3-4)
• Wednesday, November 14 - East Asia physical map due
• Friday, November 16 - East Asia Map Quiz
• Friday, November 16 - Silk Road directed research 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

CPWC Day 47 - Religions of East Asia

Objective:  Examine the ideas and influence of indigenous and diffused religions in East Asia.

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil and your chapter 27 reading notes.  We'll begin class with the chapter 27 reading quiz.  When you have finished the quiz, please turn it in to the front of the room and begin reading and taking notes on chapter 28.  After everyone has finished the quiz, we'll listen to the Chen interview and record our answers to the Moodle.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class taking notes on the religions of East Asia.

Homework:

• Tuesday, November 13 - PLAN testing (no class for pd. 3-4)
• Wednesday, November 14 - East Asia physical map due
• Thursday, November 15 - "Women's Roles in China" Moodle responses & notes due
• Friday, November 16 - East Asia Map Quiz
• Friday, November 16 - Silk Road directed research due
• Friday, November 16 - 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 47 - Silk Road & Religions of East Asia

Objectives:  Analyze themes of interaction, interdependence, and diffusion along the Silk Road.  Examine the ideas and influence of indigenous & diffused religions in East Asia.

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, please get out your storyboards and bring them to the front of the room.  To start class, we'll listen to the Chen interview and respond to the questions on the Moodle.  Then,  we'll continue our studies on East Asia with an examination of the Silk Road.   We'll watch a brief musical slide show to get a feel for the sounds and sights of the Silk Road (see below).  Then, you'll complete a directed research activity on the Silk Road.  After you've completed the activity and I've returned your storyboards, we'll begin our notes on the religions and philosophies of East Asia.

Homework:

• Tuesday, November 13 - PLAN Testing (no class)
• Tuesday, November 13 - Outsource requests must be fulfilled by 4:00 pm
• Wednesday, November 14 - China Timeline Due (see Moodle for instructions)
• Thursday, November 15 - Boxer Rebellion Fishbowl Discussion
• Friday, November 16 - "Women's Roles in China" 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

CPWC Day 46 - Women in China

Objective:  Examine select primary sources to identify change and continuity for women in China from the 19th century to the present

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, please make sure your name is on your East Asia political map and pass it forward.  Then, prepare for the day's activities by getting out some blank paper and a pen or pencil.  You'll use this paper to take notes as you complete the activities in "Women's Roles in China."  Make sure the heading includes your name, today's date, and "Women's roles in China."  On the first line, write "I.  Background Notes."

Now, read through the letter explaining your responsibilities for today.   Then get out your computer  Once you've logged onto the computer, please log in to the Moodle, scroll down to unit 5, and click on "Women's Roles in China."  This lesson includes a background essay, a scavenger hunt through the house of a 19th century merchant, propaganda posters from the 1960s & 1970s, and an audio interview with a factory worker in the 21st century.  For each of these components, you will complete the activity described (using your blank paper for notes & to complete the activity) and then answer the reflection questions on the Moodle.

After you've finished the Moodle lesson,  read the article on footbinding and answer the accompanying questions.

If there is any time remaining at the end of class, please work on unit 5 homework.


Homework:

• TODAY - East Asia political map due
• Monday, November 12 - Chapter 27 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Tuesday, November 13 - PLAN testing (no class for pd. 3-4)
• Wednesday, November 14 - East Asia physical map due
• Thursday, November 15 - "Women's Roles in China" Moodle responses & notes due
• Friday, November 16 - East Asia Map Quiz
• Friday, November 16 - Silk Road directed research 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 46 - Examining Women in China

Objective:  Examine select primary sources to identify change and continuity for women in China from the 19th century to the present

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, please prepare for the day's activities by getting out some blank paper and a computer.   You'll use this paper to take notes as you complete the activities in "Women's Roles in China."  Once your logged onto the computer, please check your email and log in to the Moodle.  This lesson is located in unit 5 on the Moodle and includes a background essay, a scavenger hunt through the house of a 19th century merchant, propaganda posters from the 1960s & 1970s, and an audio interview of a factory worker in the 21st century.  For each of these components, you will complete the activity described and then answer the reflection questions.  Next, you'll read an article on footbinding and answer the accompanying questions.

If there is any time remaining at the end of class, please work on FCP or unit 5 homework.

Homework:

• Monday, November 12 - Storyboard & script due in class
• Tuesday, November 13 - PLAN Testing (no class)
• Tuesday, November 13 - Outsource requests must be fulfilled by 4:00 pm
• Wednesday, November 14 - China Timeline Due (see Moodle for instructions)
• Thursday, November 15 - Boxer Rebellion Fishbowl Discussion
• Friday, November 16 - "Women's Roles in China" 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

CPWC Day 45 - Investigating the Silk Road

Note:  Period 6-9 does not meet today due to a scheduled 1/2 day.

Objective: Examine the ideas and influence of indigenous and diffused religions and philosophies in East Asia

Task:  After you've recorded our daily objective, please clear off of your desk.  We'll begin class with an activity that compares the United States and China.  Then, we'll get out computers and return to your desk to work on a directed research activity on the Silk Road.


Homework:

• Friday, November 9 - East Asia political map due
• Monday, November 12 - Chapter 27 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Tuesday, November 13 - PLAN testing (no class for pd. 3-4)
• Wednesday, November 14 - East Asia physical map due
• Friday, November 16 - East Asia Map Quiz
• Friday, November 16 - Silk Road directed research 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 45 - FCP Work Day

Objective:  Create a multimedia video that communicates with a general audience a theme from the FCP.  To actively share original content about the topics being researched and analyzed.

Task:  Today you will use the entire class to work on the Flat Classroom Project.  Please make sure that you have finalized your assigned wiki section and posted a final comment to your wiki discussion thread.  You should also make sure that you've agreed to fulfill an outsource video by the end of class.  Finally, you need to begin solidifying your ideas for your video onto a storyboard.

Useful resources & reminders:

• Make sure that none of the images, video, or audio in your video are copyright protected
• Links to royalty-free music - http://projecthelp.wikispaces.com/Music+resources
• Your video must include a works cited/credit list at the end
• For outsourcing help (posting, uploading, & retrieving) go to: http://helps.flatclassroomproject.org/OutSourced+Video+Help
• To narrate your screen capture, use http://www.screenr.com/
• The QuickTime application allows for easy screen recording & editing of video clips

Homework:

• TODAY - All FCP wiki edits due (rubric on Moodle & distributed in class 10/23)
• TODAY - All quarter 1 extra credit due
• Friday, November 9 - East Asia map due
• Monday, November 12 - Storyboard & script due in class
• Tuesday, November 13 - PLAN Testing (no class)
• Tuesday, November 13 - Outsource requests must be fulfilled by 4:00 pm
• Wednesday, November 14 - China Timeline Due (see Moodle for instructions)
• Thursday, November 15 - Boxer Rebellion Fishbowl Discussion
• 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

CPWC Day 44 - Mid-Term Exam

Objectives:  Assess knowledge and understanding of units 1 through 4.

Task:  Our primary task today is to take the mid-term exam.  Please clear your desk of everything except a pencil in preparation for the distribution of the exam.  Be sure to double check all of your answers before you turn in the exam.  When you are finished, please turn in your exam and answer sheets on the side table and pick up the work for our next unit.  For the remainder of class, begin working on the homework for unit 5.

Homework:

• Friday, November 9 - East Asia political map due
• Monday, November 12 - Chapter 27 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Tuesday, November 13 - PLAN testing (no class for pd. 3-4)
• Wednesday, November 14 - East Asia physical map due
• Friday, November 16 - East Asia Map Quiz
• 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 44 - Mid-Term Exam

Objectives:  Assess knowledge and understanding of units 1 through 4.

Task:  Our primary task today is to take the mid-term exam.  Please clear your desk of everything except a pencil in preparation for the distribution of the exam.  Be sure to double check all of your answers before you turn in the exam.  When you are finished, please turn in your exam and answer sheets on the side table and pick up the work for our next unit.  For the remainder of class, work on unit 5 materials or on the Flat Classroom Project.

Reminder:  Tomorrow's class will be devoted to FCP.  Come prepared!

Homework:

• TODAY - Outsource requests due on Wiki by 9:00 pm
• Thursday, November 8 - All FCP wiki edits due (rubric on Moodle & distributed in class 10/23)
• Thursday, November 8 - All quarter 1 extra credit due
• Friday, November 9 - East Asia map due
• Monday, November 12 - Storyboard & script due in class
• Tuesday, November 13 - PLAN Testing (no class)
• Tuesday, November 13 - Outsource requests must be fulfilled by 4:00 pm
• Wednesday, November 14 - China Timeline Due (see Moodle for instructions)
• Thursday, November 15 - Boxer Rebellion Fishbowl Discussion
• 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

CPWC Day 43 - Guest Speaker

Objective:  Listen to and participate in a presentation on Liberia by a guest speaker.

Task:  Today we have the unique opportunity to hear a presentation on Liberia.  While you listen to the presentation, you'll use the Cornell method to take notes and write down questions during the presentation.  Please consider the following:

• How does this presentation relate to what we've learned in world cultures?
• How does this presentation help you to better understand the world?

If there is time remaining at the end of class, we'll spend the rest of class reviewing for tomorrow's midterm.

Homework:

• Wednesday, November 7 - Mid-Term Exam
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field Trip to Museum of Jewish Heritage in NYC

HWC Day 43 - Guest Speaker

Objective:  Listen to and participate in a presentation on Liberia by a guest speaker.

Task:  Today we have the unique opportunity to hear a presentation on Liberia.  While you listen to the presentation, you'll use the Cornell method to take notes and write down questions during the presentation.  Please consider the following:

• How does this presentation relate to what we've learned in world cultures?
• How does this presentation help you to better understand the world?

If there is time remaining at the end of class, we'll spend the rest of class reviewing for tomorrow's midterm.

Homework:

• Wednesday, November 7 - Mid-Term Exam
• Wednesday, November 7 - Outsource requests due on Wiki by 9:00 pm
• Thursday, November 8 - All FCP wiki edits due (rubric on Moodle & distributed in class 10/23)
• Thursday, November 8 - All quarter 1 extra credit due
• Monday, November 12 - Storyboard & script due in class
• Tuesday, November 13 - Outsource requests must be fulfilled by 4:00 pm
• 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 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)

CPWC Day 42 - Europe Wrap-Up & Mid-Term Review

Objectives: Examine contemporary social, political, & economic issues in Europe.  Review essential course concepts for the mid-term exam.

Tasks:  Welcome back!   I hope that you've all recovered from last week's storm.  Now its time to jump back into our studies.   We'll begin class with a wrap-up of Europe.  Specifically, we'll discuss the relationship between the French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution.  Then, we'll take a look at some contemporary issues in Europe, including the European Union, the Roma, and the debt crisis.  Finally, we'll use the remainder of class to review for the mid-term exam.

Homework:

• Tuesday, November 6 - Guest Speaker from Liberia
• Wednesday, November 7 - Mid-Term Exam
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)

HWC Day 42 - Europe Wrap-Up, Mid-Term Review, & FCP

Objectives: Examine contemporary social, political, and economic issues in Europe.  Review key concepts for the midterm exam.  Create a multimedia video that communicates with a general audience a theme from the FCP.

Tasks:  Welcome back!  I hope that you've all recovered from last week's storm.  Now its time to jump back into our studies.  We'll begin today's class with a wrap-up of our Europe unit.  Then, I'll address any questions that you may have about the mid-term exam.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class discussing the FCP wiki & video creation.  For detailed instructions about the video, see the previous blog post (http://around-the-world-in-80-blocks.blogspot.com/2012/11/hwc-fcp-video-creation.html).

Homework:

• TODAY - Mid-Term Exam Study Group
• Tuesday, November 6 - Guest speaker from Liberia
• Wednesday, November 7 - Mid-Term Exam
• Thursday, November 8 - All FCP wiki edits due (rubric on Moodle & distributed in class 10/23)
• Thursday, November 8 - All quarter 1 extra credit due
• Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)

HWC - FCP Video Creation

Objective:   Create a multimedia video that communicates with a general audience a theme from the FCP.  To actively share original content about the topics being researched and analyzed.

Task:  Since we are wrapping up the wiki collaboration, its now time to move on to the video creation portion of the project.  For the second phase of the Flat Classroom Project, each of you will create a 2 to 5 minute video that will include an outsourced clip from a student in another school.  

Step 1 - Building Your Story:  Construct a detailed storyboard and script that addresses the topic from Dan Pink (see our VoiceThread) and the flattener from Tom Friedman.  Use either the presentation app in Google or the following paper format to create your storyboard: http://saucontechhelp.wikispaces.com/file/view/blankstoryboard.pdf  As you construct your story, consider the specifications for the video: http://fcp12-2.flatclassroomproject.org/All+about+the+Video

Step 2 - Outsourcing:  At this point, you simply need to have a good, overall idea of what your video will be about.  Once you have this figured out, you will need to fill out an outsource request clip at http://fcp12-2.flatclassroomproject.org/Outsourced+Team+A (requests due on Tuesday, 11/6).  The next step will require you to submit an outsource clip to someone else and to create a storyboard for your video (links to finished outsource clips due on Tuesday, 11/13).   Please watch the video below for detailed instructions on how to begin conceptualizing your video and on how to post an outsource clip request.



Step 3 - Tool Selection: Choose a tool to create your video. You might consider I-movie, Windows MediaMaker, or SlideRocket.  If you choose SlideRocket, you will have a couple of extra steps to make your presentation into a video.

Step 4 - Video Creation:  Create your video following the specifications at:  http://fcp12-2.flatclassroomproject.org/Rubrics#Rubric%20Assessment-Video%20Artifact  Be sure to cite ALL resources used in your video.  A description of citation expectations can be found at: http://projecthelp.wikispaces.com/Video+Specifications