CPWC Day 74 - Southeast Asia Wrap-up

Would you like to use your smartphone or tablet to help you study for maps?  Check out my "Apps for Maps" post for a list of FREE map review apps.

Pd. 3-4:  Today you'll be attending the holiday concert in the auditorium.    There is a study guide for the Asia, Australia, & Oceania on the Moodle.

Map Review Links:
Australia & Oceania - http://lizardpoint.com/geography/oceania-quiz.php
Asia - http://lizardpoint.com/geography/asia-quiz.php

Pd. 6-9 Objective:   Assess knowledge and understanding of Asia, Australia, & Oceania maps. Examine the cultures and geography of Australia.

Task:   We'll begin class with the map quiz.  When you've finished the quiz, you'll complete worksheets on the geography of Australia.  Finally, you'll spend the last portion of class watching a travel video on Australia.

Homework:

• Friday, January 3 (pd. 3-4 only) - Asia, Australia, & Oceania map quiz
• Friday, January 10 - Latin America, Europe, & Africa map quiz
• January 16 & 17 - Semester 1 Final Exams

HWC Day 72 - Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania Wrap-up

Objective:  Summarize the impact of imperialism on the people of Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania.

Task:  Today you'll finish your examination of Southeast Asia, Australia, and Oceania.  You will have the entire class to complete the following tasks:

• Genocide in Cambodia (on the Moodle) - answer the questions in your notes and post a comment to ONE of the Cambodia reflections posts on the HWC Fall 2013 blog
• Internet Journey Through Oceania (on the Moodle) - answer questions in your notes
• Read "Adaptive Failure: Easter's End" by Jared Diamond - answer questions in your notes
• Comment to your assigned thesis statements on the HWC Fall 2013 blog

We'll be going to the library during period 1 on Thursday, January 2 and Friday, January 3.  Although you'll have this time to work on your source list, it might be helpful to begin gathering sources for research over the break.

Homework:

• Friday, December 20 - Comments to thesis statements due on class blog by 3:00
• Friday, January 3 - Asia, Australia, & Oceania Map Quiz
• Friday, January 3 - Annotated source list due 
• Tuesday, January 7 - Outline due by 3:00
• Thursday, January 9 - Comments to outline due by 3:00
• Friday, January 10 - Latin America, Europe, & Africa Map Quiz
• January 16 & 17 - Semester 1 Final Exams

Congratulations FCP13-2 Award Winners!

The awards ceremony for the Flat Classroom Project (13-2) was held on December 17.  In June, students began this project when they read and blogged about Thomas Friedman's The World is Flat.  Then, in September, students joined the Flat Classroom Ning and developed relationships with students in their "global classroom."  These relationships grew as students worked on a page of the FCP13-2 wiki.  As the final component of the project, each student planned and created a multimedia project to demonstrate their understanding of the topic.

Out of the 142 submitted videos, 13 students from Saucon Valley were recognized for excellence.

• In topic #1, "Connecting the World On-Line," Jake earned second place for his video, "All Online: CWO Innovation, Invention, & Prediction."
• In topic #3,  "How Workflow Software Can Enhance Productivity & Communication," Angela earned third place for her video, "FCP Video," and  Kyle earned first place for his video, "Innovations to a World Flattener: The Cloud."
• In topic #4, "The Changing Shape of Information," Sarah earned second place for her video, "The AIL and the Changing Shape of Information."
• In topic #5, "Web2.0 Tools for Sharing Information," Danielle earned second place for her video, "Video Games: How We Play."
• Saucon Valley swept the category in topic #6, "Globalization & Outsourcing," Annika earned third place for her video, "Globalization and Play: On the Correlation Between," Lara's video, "Acting With Empathy in Bangalore," tied for second place with Kenny's video, "Outsourcing: A Dynamic Force with Deep Roots," and Morgan earned first place for her video, "Globalization and Outsourcing Overview."
• In topic #9, "Mobile & Ubiquitous," Taylor earned third place for her video, "Geocaching, The Hunt."
• In topic #10, "Virtual Communication," Adam earned third place for his video, "The Story of Skype," and Zach earned first place for his video, "Virtual Communication Innovation: Creating Tangible Data."
• In topic #11, "Wireless Connectivity," Haylee earned first place for her video, "Wireless Connectivity in the Years."

After judges chose winners in each topic, a meta-judge evaluated the first and second place winners from each category.  This judge then selected the overall project winners.  

I'm pleased to announce that the videos by Zach & Kyle tied for second place out of all videos submitted!  The overall winner for the project was "Importance of WWW" by KateM_AAHS.

A special thank you to all students for your patience, perseverance, and excellence.  I am so proud of all of you for your contributions!

CPWC Day 72 - Totalitarianism in Southeast Asia

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:   Summarize the impact of imperialism on the people of Southeast Asia.  Examine genocide and totalitarianism in Southeast Asia.

Task:  Today we're going to focus on two instances of totalitarianism in Southeast Asia.  First, we'll examine the genocide in Cambodia in the 1970s.  Then, we'll discuss the military junta that controls Myanmar and hopes for democracy in this country.

Important:  There is a study guide for the Asia, Australia, & Oceania on the Moodle.

Map Review Links:
Australia & Oceania - http://lizardpoint.com/geography/oceania-quiz.php
Asia - http://lizardpoint.com/geography/asia-quiz.php

Would you like to use your smartphone or tablet to help you study for maps?  Check out my "Apps for Maps" post for a list of FREE map review apps.

Homework:

• Wednesday, December 18 - PLAN testing (pds. 1-4 for all sophomores)
• Thursday, December 19 - Asia, Australia, & Oceania Map Quiz
• Thursday, December 19 - Gandhi extra credit due
• January 16 & 17 - Semester 1 Final Exams

HWC Day 71 - Genocide & Totalitarianism in Southeast Asia

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Discuss and reflect on the Flat Classroom Project.  Summarize the impact of imperialism on the people of Southeast Asia.

Task:  Today, we'll examine two instances of totalitarianism in Southeast Asia.  First, we'll review and discuss "Case Study: Myanmar."  Then, we'll look at the genocide in Cambodia.

Homework:

• TODAY - Case Study Myanmar due in class
• Wednesday, December 18 - PLAN testing
• Thursday, December 19 - Thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00
• Thursday, December 19 - Gandhi extra credit due
• Friday, December 20 - Asia, Australia, & Oceania Map Quiz
• Friday, December 20 - Comments to thesis statements due on class blog by 3:00
• Friday, January 3 - Annotated source list due 
• Tuesday, January 7 - Outline due by 3:00
• Thursday, January 9 - Comments to outline due by 3:00
• January 16 & 17 - Semester 1 Final Exams

CPWC Day 71 - Southeast Asia in the Twentieth Century

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:   Summarize the impact of imperialism on the people of Southeast Asia.  Examine genocide and totalitarianism in Southeast Asia.

Task:  We'll begin class with your reading quiz on chapters 30 & 32.  Then, we'll finish reviewing the Southeast Asia, Australia, and Oceania worksheet packets from Thursday.  Finally, you'll explore the status of Myanmar and define key terms associated with the genocide in Cambodia.

Map Review Links:
Australia & Oceania - http://lizardpoint.com/geography/oceania-quiz.php
Asia - http://lizardpoint.com/geography/asia-quiz.php

Would you like to use your smartphone or tablet to help you study for maps?  Check out my "Apps for Maps" post for a list of FREE map review apps.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 30 & 32 reading quiz (notes may be used)
• Wednesday, December 18 - PLAN testing (pds. 1-4 for all sophomores)
• Thursday, December 19 - Asia, Australia, & Oceania Map Quiz
• Thursday, December 19 - Gandhi extra credit due
• January 16 & 17 - Semester 1 Final Exams

HWC Day 70 - FCP Wrap-Up & Southeast Asia

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Discuss and reflect on the Flat Classroom Project.  Summarize the impact of imperialism on the people of Southeast Asia.

Task:  We'll spend the first portion of class with our in-class FCP student summit.  During this activity, we'll discuss the advantages and challenges of this global collaboration.  After the summit, we'll finish our review of "Considering Southeast Asia" and spend some time identifying key terms associated with the genocide in Cambodia.

Homework:

• TODAY - FCP Student Summit
• Tuesday, December 17 - Case Study Myanmar due in class
• Wednesday, December 18 - PLAN testing
• Thursday, December 19 - Thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00
• Thursday, December 19 - Gandhi extra credit due
• Friday, December 20 - Asia, Australia, & Oceania Map Quiz
• Friday, December 20 - Comments to thesis statements due on class blog by 3:00
• Friday, January 3 - Annotated source list due 
• Tuesday, January 7 - Outline due by 3:00
• Thursday, January 9 - Comments to outline due by 3:00
• January 16 & 17 - Semester 1 Final Exams

Apps for Maps

Do you have a smartphone or tablet?  Are you looking for a new way to study your maps?  Here is a list of FREE map review apps that you may find useful:

For Android

EnjoyLearning World Map Puzzle by Digital Gene

Map Game by BearMouse

Quiz: Geo World by CoC-He

Countries Capitals Quiz by Paridae

For iOS

TapQuiz Maps: World Edition by Rolzor

Your World by Squz

Enjoy Learning World Map Puzzle by Digital Gene

Countries & Capitals Free by GalaxyReach, LLC

National Capitals Genius by Brainscape

If you find other useful apps, please share with Mrs. Friday!

CPWC Day 70 - Southeast Asia in Global Context

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Locate and identify key locations on the map of Southeast Asia, Australia, and Oceania.  Summarize the impact of imperialism on the people of Southeast Asia.

Task:  We'll begin class with a review of the Southeast Asia, Australia, and Oceania maps and the worksheet packets from yesterday.  Then, you'll explore the status of Myanmar.

Map Review Links:
Australia & Oceania - http://lizardpoint.com/geography/oceania-quiz.php
Asia - http://lizardpoint.com/geography/asia-quiz.php

Homework:

• Monday, December 16 - Chapter 30 & 32 reading quiz (notes may be used)
• Wednesday, December 18 - PLAN testing (pds. 1-4 for all sophomores)
• Thursday, December 19 - Asia, Australia, & Oceania Map Quiz
• Thursday, December 19 - Gandhi extra credit due
• January 16 & 17 - Semester 1 Final Exams

HWC Day 69 - Southeast Asia & Developing a Research Method

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Locate and identify key locations on the map of Southeast Asia, Australia, and Oceania.  Summarize the impact of imperialism on the people of Southeast Asia.

Task:  To start class, we'll discuss the research process in academic writing.  Then, we'll discuss "Considering Southeast Asia."  Finally, if there is any time remaining, you'll review the Asia maps on the tablet.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Considering Southeast Asia due in class
• TODAY  - Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania maps due in class
• TODAY  - Comments to Historical Questions due by midnight
• TODAY  - South Asia Regional Study extra credit due by midnight
• Monday, December 16 - FCP Student Summit
• Tuesday, December 17 - Case Study Myanmar due in class
• Wednesday, December 18 - PLAN testing
• Thursday, December 19 - Thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00
• Thursday, December 19 - Gandhi extra credit due
• Friday, December 20 - Asia, Australia, & Oceania Map Quiz
• Friday, December 20 - Comments to thesis statements due on class blog by 3:00
• Friday, January 3 - Annotated source list due 
• Tuesday, January 7 - Outline due by 3:00
• Thursday, January 9 - Comments to outline due by 3:00
• January 16 & 17 - Semester 1 Final Exams

CPWC Day 69 - Exploring Southeast Asia

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Locate and identify key locations on the map of Southeast Asia, Australia, and Oceania.  Summarize the impact of imperialism on the people of Southeast Asia.

Task:  As we begin unit 7, you'll complete maps of Southeast Asia, Australia, and Oceania.  Then, you'll use your maps to answer questions about the geography of Southeast Asia, Australia, and Oceania.  Finally, you'll complete a packet of worksheets examining some key points about Southeast Asia.  If you've successfully completed all other work, please work on your reading notes for Monday's reading quiz.

Homework:

• Monday, December 16 - Chapter 30 & 32 reading quiz (notes may be used)
• Wednesday, December 18 - PLAN testing (pds. 1-4 for all sophomores)
• Thursday, December 19 - Asia, Australia, & Oceania Map Quiz
• Thursday, December 19 - Gandhi extra credit due
• January 16 & 17 - Semester 1 Final Exams

HWC Day 68 - Considering Southeast Asia & Developing Questions

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Locate and identify key locations on the map of Southeast Asia, Australia, and Oceania.  Summarize the impact of imperialism on the people of Southeast Asia.

Task:  As we begin unit 7, you'll complete maps of Southeast Asia, Australia, and Oceania.  Then, you'll complete "Considering Southeast Asia" (on the Moodle) and/or your historical question.  Finally, you can begin working on the Myanmar Case Study.

Homework:

• TODAY - Historical question due on class blog by 3:00
• Friday, December 13 - Considering Southeast Asia due in class
• Friday, December 13 - Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania maps due in class
• Friday, December 13 - Comments to Historical Questions due by midnight
• Friday, December 13 - South Asia Regional Study extra credit due by midnight
• Monday, December 16 - FCP Student Summit
• Tuesday, December 17 - Case Study Myanmar due in class
• Wednesday, December 18 - PLAN testing
• Thursday, December 19 - Thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00
• Thursday, December 19 - Gandhi extra credit due
• Friday, December 20 - Asia, Australia, & Oceania Map Quiz
• Friday, December 20 - Comments to thesis statements due on class blog by 3:00
• Friday, January 3 - Annotated source list due 
• Tuesday, January 7 - Outline due by 3:00
• Thursday, January 9 - Comments to outline due by 3:00
• January 16 & 17 - Semester 1 Final Exams

CPWC Day 68 - South Asia Test

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of South Asia.

Task:  You'll have the duration of today's class to complete the unit 6 test.  After you've finished the test, begin reading and taking notes on chapters 30 and 32 in your textbook.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 6 Test
• Monday, December 16 - Chapter 30 & 32 reading quiz (notes may be used)
• Wednesday, December 18 - PLAN testing (pds. 1-4 for all sophomores)
• Thursday, December 19 - Asia, Australia, & Oceania Map Quiz
• Thursday, December 19 - Gandhi extra credit due
• January 16 & 17 - Semester 1 Final Exams

HWC Day 67 - South Asia Test

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of South Asia content.

Task:  You'll have the duration of class to complete the unit 6 test.  After you finish the test get out your tablet and review the rubric for the FCP student summit.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 6 Test
• Wednesday, December 11 - Summit image & script due by 3:00
• Thursday, December 12 - Historical question due on class blog by 3:00
• Friday, December 13 - South Asia Regional Study extra credit due
• Monday, December 16 - FCP Student Summit
• Wednesday, December 18 - PLAN testing
• Thursday, December 19 - Gandhi extra credit due
• Friday, December 20 - Asia, Australia, & Oceania Map Quiz
• January 16 & 17 - Semester 1 Final Exams

CPWC Day 67 - South Asia Test

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of South Asia.

Task:  You'll have the duration of today's class to complete the unit 6 test.  After you've finished the test, begin reading and taking notes on chapters 30 and 32 in your textbook.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 13 - Chapter 30 & 32 reading quiz (notes may be used)
• Wednesday, December 18 - PLAN testing (pds. 1-4 for all sophomores)
• Thursday, December 19 - Gandhi extra credit due
• January 16 & 17 - Semester 1 Final Exams

HWC Day 66 - South Asia Test

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of South Asia content.

Task:  You'll have the duration of class to complete the unit 6 test.  After you finish the test get out your tablet and review the rubric for the FCP student summit.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 6 Test
• Wednesday, December 11 - Summit image & script due by 3:00
• Thursday, December 12 - Historical question due on class blog by 3:00
• Friday, December 13 - South Asia Regional Study extra credit due
• Monday, December 16 - FCP Student Summit
• Wednesday, December 18 - PLAN testing
• Thursday, December 19 - Gandhi extra credit due
• January 16 & 17 - Semester 1 Final Exams

CPWC Day 66 - South Asia in the World

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Examine and evaluate select contemporary issues in South Asia.

Task:  As you come into class, please get out your homework.  We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing the caste system and Kashmir.  Next, you'll get your computer out and we'll examine the Taliban.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class reviewing for Monday's test.

Homework:

• TODAY - South Asia: Regional Issues, Global Concerns (parts D, E) due
• TODAY - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 Test
• Wednesday, December 18 - PLAN testing (pds. 1-4 for all sophomores)
• Thursday, December 19 - Gandhi extra credit due
• January 16 & 17 - Semester 1 Final Exams

Resources for Class Discussion:

• "Return of the Taliban" (PBS, Frontline, 10/3/2006)
• "Gender Apartheid" 
• "Children of the Taliban" (PBS, Frontline, 4/14/2009)

• "The Story of Malala, and Its Misuse for the Western Culture War" (Pravda, 11/29/2013)

HWC Day 65 - South Asia Review

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Analyze the historical foundations of contemporary issues in South Asia.

Task:  As you arrive to class, please get out your tablet and pick up the Taliban worksheet on the cart.  We'll spend the first portion of class examining the Taliban.  Then, we'll spend the remainder of class reviewing for the test.

Homework:

• TODAY - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• TODAY - The World is Flat return deadline
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 13 - South Asia Regional Study extra credit due
• Monday, December 16 - FCP Student Summit
• Wednesday, December 18 - PLAN testing
• Thursday, December 19 - Gandhi extra credit due
• January 16 & 17 - Semester 1 Final Exams

Resources for Class Discussion:

• "Pakistani Gen. Musharraf's Past Comes Back to Haunt Him" (NPR, Morning Edition, 12/6/13)
• "Return of the Taliban" (PBS, Frontline, 10/3/2006)
• "Gender Apartheid" 
• "Children of the Taliban" (PBS, Frontline, 4/14/2009)

• "The Story of Malala, and Its Misuse for the Western Culture War" (Pravda, 11/29/2013)

CPWC Day 65 - Contemporary Issues in South Asia

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Examine and evaluate select contemporary issues in South Asia.

Task:  As you come into class, please get out your computer and the "South Asia: Regional Issues" and the "Green Revolution in India."  We'll begin class with a homework check on the Moodle.  We'll split into groups to identify the big ideas for each of the topics.  Finally, you'll have the last portion of class to begin tonight's homework.

Homework:

• TODAY - South Asia: Regional Issues, Global Concerns (parts A, B, C) due 
• Friday, December 6 - South Asia: Regional Issues, Global Concerns (parts D, E) due
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 Test
• Wednesday, December 18 - PLAN testing (pds. 1-4 for all sophomores)
• Thursday, December 19 - Gandhi extra credit due
• January 16 & 17 - Semester 1 Final Exams

Resource for Class Discussion:

• "Sri Lanka's Forces Accused of Massacring Aid Workers" (BBC, 12/3/2013)
• Special Report: Sri Lanka Civil War (Channel 4)

• "The Hindu Nationalist Movement" (PBS, POV)
• "Unrest at India's Water Shortage" (BBC, 6/20/2012)

• "India's Water Crisis" (Full New Delhi TV Documentary, 5/20/2013)

HWC Day 64 - Religion & Regional Issues in South Asia

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Analyze the historical foundations of contemporary issues in South Asia.

Task:  As you arrive to class, please get out your tablet.  Log on to the Moodle and complete the "Religions of South Asia" review activity.  After a brief discussion about the religions of South Asia, we'll split into groups to discuss the regional study.

Homework:

• TODAY - South Asia Regional study due in class
• Thursday, December 5 - "Countdown" reading due in class
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• Friday, December 6 - The World is Flat return deadline
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 Test
• Monday, December 16 - FCP Student Summit
• Wednesday, December 18 - PLAN testing
• Thursday, December 19 - Gandhi extra credit due
• January 16 & 17 - Semester 1 Final Exams

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CPWC Day 64 - Contemporary Issues in South Asia

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Explore the history of South Asia.  Analyze the influence of non-violent civil disobedience and Gandhi.

Task:  To start, we'll finish our discussion on Gandhi and our history notes.  Then, you'll complete a history review worksheet.   Next, we'll discuss the Green Revolution and watch "Seeds of Suicide."  Finally, we'll use the remainder of class to work on the South Asia Regional Study.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Green Revolution in India" due
• Thursday, December 5 - South Asia: Regional Issues, Global Concerns (parts A, B, C) due 
• Friday, December 6 - South Asia: Regional Issues, Global Concerns (parts D, E) due
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 Test
• Thursday, December 19 - Gandhi extra credit due
• January 16 & 17 - Semester 1 Final Exams

Resources for Class Discussion:

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• "Seeds of Suicide" (PBS Frontline, 26 July 2005)
• "The Seeds of Suicide: How Monsanto Destroys Farming" by Dr. Vandana Shiva (Centre for Research on Globalization, 24 April 2013)
• "India's Rice Revolution" by John Vidal (The Guardian, 16 February 2013)

HWC Day 63 - Exploring Civil Disobedience & Reviewing Religions

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Examine the religious and philosophical traditions that have shaped the cultures of South Asia.  Evaluate the interpretation of historical events and sources.

Task:  To start class, we'll discuss the historiography of the British in India.  Then, we'll finish our notes on the history of South Asia and examine the influence of Gandhi.  Next, we'll review the religions of South Asia.  Finally, we'll end class with a discussion about FCP.

Homework:

• TODAY - South Asia Regional study due in class
• Thursday, December 5 - "Countdown" reading due in class
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• Friday, December 6 - The World is Flat return deadline
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 Test
• Thursday, December 19 - Gandhi extra credit due
• January 16 & 17 - Semester 1 Final Exams

CPWC Day 63 - History of South Asia

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Explore the history of South Asia.  Analyze the influence of non-violent civil disobedience and Gandhi.

Task:  Welcome back!  I hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving break.  Now its time to buckle down and get back to work.  For the first part of class, we'll finish our notes on the history of South Asia.  We'll also examine Gandhi and his methods.  Finally, you'll complete a review worksheet to check your knowledge and understanding of your history notes.

Homework:

• Wednesday, December 4 - "Green Revolution in India" due
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 Test

HWC Day 62 - Exploring the History of South Asia

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Examine the religious and philosophical traditions that have shaped the cultures of South Asia.  Evaluate the interpretation of historical events and sources.

Task:  Welcome back!  Now that we've had a nice, little break we need to hunker down and re-focus.  Today, we'll finish our notes on the history of South Asia.  Then, we'll spend the remainder of class reviewing the religions of South Asia and discussing the "Sacred Cow" reading.

Homework:

• TODAY - Religions notes due in class
• TODAY - "Sacred Cow" reading assignment due
• Wednesday, December 4 - South Asia Regional study due in class
• Thursday, December 5 - "Countdown" reading due in class
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• Friday, December 6 - The World is Flat return deadline
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 Test

Resources for Class Discussion: 

India's Spice Trade:  Spice Warehouses of Cochin (from Story of India)

The East India Company: The Company that Ruled the Waves (The Economist, 12/17/11)

CPWC6-9 Day 62 - History of South Asia

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Explore the history of South Asia.

Task:  As you arrive to class, please get out your reading notes and a pencil for the reading quiz.  When you've finished the quiz, please pick up and work on "Green Revolution in India."  We'll spend the last portion of class taking notes on the history of South Asia.  Have a great holiday!

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 24 & Chapter 26 (sections 1 & 2 only) reading quiz (notes may be used on quiz)
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 test

CPWC3-4 Day 61 - History of South Asia

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Explore the history of South Asia.

Task:  As you arrive to class, please get out your reading notes and a pencil for the reading quiz.  When you've finished the quiz, please pick up and work on "Green Revolution in India."  We'll spend the last portion of class taking notes on the history of South Asia.  Have a great holiday!

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 24 & Chapter 26 (sections 1 & 2 only) reading quiz (notes may be used on quiz)
• Wednesday, December 4 - Green Revolution due in class
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 test

Resources for class discussion:

HWC Day 61 - For Further Exploration...

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Explore current events and identify articles relevant to course content.  Watch Gojira (Japan - 1954) to examine Japanese culture and post-World War II ideology.  Find, watch, and share Ted talks that relate to class activities.

Task:  Today you'll have the option of completing one of three activities to further explore select topics.  At the end of class, everyone will post comments or posts to our class blog (http://svhs-hwc-fall2013.blogspot.com/).

Option #1 - Current Events: Use your school e-mail address to create a FlipBoard account.  Personalize your FlipBoard with sources relevant to class activities and your interests.   Then, create a "magazine" with at least 8 articles relevant to our Honors World Cultures.  Finally, provide a summary and share the link to your magazine as a new post on the class blog.

Option #2 - Ted Talk:  Use the Ted app on your tablet to find and watch at least 3 TedTalks that relate to our studies.  As you watch the videos, consider and take notes on how these ideas relate to Honors World Cultures.  After you've watched all three videos, create a new post on the class blog with links to the videos and summaries.

Option #3 - Gojira:  Watch select clips from and answer questions on Gojira (Japan -1954).  As you watch, consider how the film demonstrates traditional Japanese culture and the status of post-war Japan.  Go the class blog and post your reflection as a comment to the Gojira Reflection post.

• More info: Godzilla and Postwar Japan (William M. Tsutsui, University of Kansas)

Option #4 - Create your own assignment:  Must be approved by Mrs. Friday.

Homework:

• TODAY - Last day to upload FCP video to Ning
• Tuesday, December 3 - "Sacred Cow" reading assignment due
• Wednesday, December 4 - South Asia Regional study due in class
• Thursday, December 5 - "Countdown" reading due in class
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 Test

CPWC6-9 Day 61 - Sacred Cow & History of South Asia

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Evaluate the geography of South Asia.  Analyze the religions of South Asia.

Task:  We'll start today's class with the "Holy Cow" activity.  Read through the article and answer the questions.  We'll listen to the radio story and watch the video clip together to finish the activity.  Finally, we'll finish class with notes on the history of South Asia.

Homework:

• Wednesday, November 27 - Chapter 24 & Chapter 26 (sections 1 & 2 only) reading quiz (notes may be used on quiz)
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 test

Resources for class activities:

"India Cow Killer Bagged But Deaths Continue" (NPR, 6/9/08)

Web page for Holy Cow (Nature, PBS)

CPWC6-9 Day 60 - Religions of South Asia

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Evaluate the geography of South Asia.  Analyze the religions of South Asia.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please pick up the earthquakes in India worksheet.  After completing the worksheet, we'll finish our notes on the religions of South Asia and complete a review activity on the Moodle.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class completing the "Holy Cow" activity.

Homework:

• Wednesday, November 26 - Chapter 24 & Chapter 26 (sections 1 & 2 only) reading quiz (notes may be used on quiz)
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 test

Resources for class discussion:

CPWC3-4 Day 60 - Sacred Cows & History of South Asia

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Evaluate the geography of South Asia.  Analyze the religions of South Asia.

Task:  We'll start today's class with the "Holy Cow" activity.  Read through the article and answer the questions.  We'll listen to the radio story and watch the video clip together to finish the activity.  Finally, we'll finish class with notes on the history of South Asia.

Homework:

• Tuesday, November 26 - Chapter 24 & Chapter 26 (sections 1 & 2 only) reading quiz (notes may be used on quiz)
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 test

Resources for class activities:

"India Cow Killer Bagged But Deaths Continue" (NPR, 6/9/08)

Web page for Holy Cow (Nature, PBS)

HWC Day 60 - History of South Asia (Pt. II)

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Examine the religious and philosophical traditions that have shaped the cultures of South Asia.  Evaluate the interpretation of historical events and sources.

Task:  As you arrive to class, please clear your desks and get out a pencil in preparation for the "Breaking Free" reading quiz.  After you turn in the quiz, work on FCP or get out your tablet to review the map or to check out current events.   Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class taking notes on the history of South Asia.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Breaking Free" reading quiz
• Tuesday, November 26 - Last day to upload FCP video to Ning
• Tuesday, November 26 - Chronology & connections due 
• Tuesday, December 3 - "Sacred Cow" reading assignment due
• Wednesday, December 4 - South Asia Regional study due in class
• Thursday, December 5 - "Countdown" reading due in class
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 Test

Resources for Class Discussion: 

India's Spice Trade:  Spice Warehouses of Cochin (from Story of India)

The East India Company: The Company that Ruled the Waves (The Economist, 12/17/11)

CPWC6-9 Day 59 - Religions of South Asia

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Evaluate the geography of South Asia.  Analyze the religions of South Asia.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please get out and work on the monsoon worksheet.  After we discuss monsoons, we'll finish our notes on the religions of South Asia.  Finally, we'll use the last portion of class reviewing the religions with an activity on the Moodle.

Homework:

• Wednesday, November 27 - Chapter 24 & Chapter 26 (sections 1 & 2 only) reading quiz (notes may be used on quiz)
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 test

Resources for class discussion:
http://www.religioustolerance.org/buddhism1.htm

CPWC3-4 Day 59 - Exploring the Sacred Cow

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Evaluate the geography of South Asia.  Analyze the religions of South Asia.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please pick up the earthquakes in India worksheet.  After completing the worksheet, we'll finish our notes on the religions of South Asia and complete a review activity on the Moodle.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class completing the "Holy Cow" activity.

Homework:

• Tuesday, November 26 - Chapter 24 & Chapter 26 (sections 1 & 2 only) reading quiz (notes may be used on quiz)
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 test

Resources for class discussion:

HWC Day 59 - History of South Asia

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Examine the religious and philosophical traditions that have shaped the cultures of South Asia.  Evaluate the interpretation of historical events and sources.

Task:  As you arrive to class, please clear your desks and get out a blank piece of paper and a pen or pencil.  To start today's class, I'll return your "Transnationalism" reading quizzes and your unit 5 tests.  You'll have a few minutes to take notes on and review your assessments.  Next, we'll get the computers out and I'll lead you through the process for linking your video on the FCP wiki.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class taking notes on the history of South Asia.

Homework:

• Friday, November 22 - "Breaking Free" reading quiz
• Tuesday, November 26 - Last day to upload FCP video to Ning
• Tuesday, November 26 - Chronology & connections due 
• Tuesday, December 3 - "Sacred Cow" reading assignment due
• Wednesday, December 4 - South Asia Regional study due in class
• Thursday, December 5 - "Countdown" reading due in class
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 Test

Resources for Class Discussion: 

Edicts of Ashoka (video clip) 

CPWC6-9 Day 58 - Geography & Religions of South Asia

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Evaluate the geography of South Asia.  Analyze the religions of South Asia.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please get out your computer.  We'll start class with a quiz reviewing yesterday's activities.  When you've finished, pick up the monsoon worksheet and map.  We'll spend the next portion of class examining the geography and climate of South Asia.  Next, we'll take notes on the religions of South Asia.

Homework:

• Wednesday, November 27 - Chapter 24 & Chapter 26 (sections 1 & 2 only) reading quiz (notes may be used on quiz)
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 test

Resources for class discussion:

CPWC3-4 Day 58 - Monsoons & Religions in South Asia

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Evaluate the geography of South Asia.  Analyze the religions of South Asia.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please get out and work on the monsoon worksheet.  After we discuss monsoons, we'll finish our notes on the religions of South Asia.  Finally, we'll use the last portion of class reviewing the religions with an activity on the Moodle.

Homework:

• Tuesday, November 26 - Chapter 24 & Chapter 26 (sections 1 & 2 only) reading quiz (notes may be used on quiz)
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 test

Resources for class discussion:
http://www.religioustolerance.org/buddhism1.htm

HWC Day 58 - Geography & Religion in South Asia

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Identify and label countries, cities, bodies of water, and major geographic features of South Asia.  Examine the religious and philosophical traditions that have shaped the cultures of South Asia.

Task:  Today, you'll be working in groups or as individuals on three separate tasks.  Any work not completed in class must be completed at home.

1. If you need to work on your FCP video, today is the last day for working on the project in class.  Tomorrow, I'll be leading you through the process for finalizing your video submission on the Master List.  
2. You'll use the "South Asia Geography Workshop" movie on the Moodle to complete the geography worksheet packet.
3. View and take notes on the "South Asia Religions Video Clips" on the Moodle.

Homework:

• Wednesday, November 20 - Final Video due on FCP Ning
• Thursday, November 21 - South Asia map due in class
• Friday, November 22 - "Breaking Free" reading quiz
• Tuesday, November 26 - Last day to upload FCP video to Ning
• Tuesday, November 26 - Chronology & connections due 
• Tuesday, December 3 - "Sacred Cow" reading assignment due
• Wednesday, December 4 - South Asia Regional study due in class
• Thursday, December 5 - "Countdown" reading due in class
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 Test

CPWC6-9 Day 57 - South Asia Introduction

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Introduce the geography, history, religions, and culture of South Asia.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please hand in your East Asia essay and pick up the vocabulary sheet.  We'll spend the first few minutes defining key terms.  Then, you'll complete a video guide while watching India: Land of Spirit & Mystique.

Homework:

• Wednesday, November 27 - Chapter 24 & Chapter 26 (sections 1 & 2 only) reading quiz (notes may be used on quiz)
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 test

CPWC3-4 Day 57 - Geography & Religions of South Asia

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Evaluate the geography of South Asia.  Analyze the religions of South Asia.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please hand in your East Asia essay and pick up the monsoon worksheet and map.  We'll spend the first portion of class examining the geography and climate of South Asia.  Next, we'll take notes on the religions of South Asia.

Homework:

• Tuesday, November 26 - Chapter 24 & Chapter 26 (sections 1 & 2 only) reading quiz (notes may be used on quiz
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 test

Resources for class discussion:

HWC Day 57 - East Asia Test

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of East Asia.

Task:  Please clear your desk and get out a pencil in preparation for the test.  You'll have the duration of the class to complete the test.  If you finish early, please use the remainder of class working on your FCP video or homework for unit 5.

Homework:

• Wednesday, November 20 - Final Video due on FCP Ning
• Thursday, November 21 - South Asia map due in class
• Friday, November 22 - "Breaking Free" reading quiz
• Tuesday, November 26 - Last day to upload FCP video to Ning
• Tuesday, November 26 - Chronology & connections due 
• Tuesday, December 3 - "Sacred Cow" reading assignment due
• Wednesday, December 4 - South Asia Regional study due in class
• Thursday, December 5 - "Countdown" reading due in class
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 Test

CPWC Day 56 - Unit 5 Test

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of East Asia.

Task:  Please clear your desk and get out a pencil in preparation for the test.  You'll have the entire class to complete the test.  If you finish early, please use the remaining time to work on your East Asia essay.

Essay Details & Options:
Use the background reading, your knowledge from class discussions, and the documents to construct a 3-5 paragraph essay answering ONE of the questions below.

• Compare Japan and China in terms of their overall attitudes toward the West.
• Describe the factors that best help explain the differences between China and Japan in the way they responded to the West.

Homework:

• Tuesday, November 19 - China & Japan essay due at BEGINNING of class
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due

HWC Day 56 - East Asia Review & FCP

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Review key concepts from East Asia unit.  Utilize technology resources to create a multimedia video.

Task:  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing key ideas from the East Asia unit.  Then, you'll use the remainder of class to work on your FCP video.

Homework:

• Tuesday, November 19 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednesday, November 20 - Final Video due on FCP Ning
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due

If you are downloading the outsource clip at school, please use the PC and follow the directions below.  After you've successfully downloaded your FLV file, use http://www.zamzar.com/ to convert your file to the desired format.


Alternate directions for retrieving outsource clips:

CPWC Day 55 - Inside North Korea

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

UNICEF members will be collecting donations for typhoon Haiyan relief efforts during all lunches this week.

Objective:  Evaluate the role of Korea in world history.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please get out your laptop and go to Socrative and join classroom 743692.  We'll spend a few minutes reviewing key ideas about Japan and Korea before discussing    "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea."  Finally, we'll examine totalitarianism in North Korea with Inside North Korea.

Essay Details & Options:
Use the background reading, your knowledge from class discussions, and the documents to construct a 3-5 paragraph essay answering ONE of the questions below.

• Compare Japan and China in terms of their overall attitudes toward the West.
• Describe the factors that best help explain the differences between China and Japan in the way they responded to the West.

Homework:

• Monday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test (includes East Asia map)
• Tuesday, November 19 - China & Japan essay due at BEGINNING of class
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due

North Korean abduction of Japanese civilians:

• Abduction: The Megumi Yokoto Story
• "30 Years After Abductions, Questions Haunt Japan" (Washington Post, 12/16/07)
• Reach: Rescuing Abductees Center for Hope

Recent commentary on North Korea:

HWC Day 55 - Close-up: North Korea

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

UNICEF members will be collecting donations for typhoon Haiyan relief efforts during all lunches this week.

Objective:  Examine the totalitarian system in North Korea.

Task:  Today we're going to focus on the totalitarian system in North Korea.  You'll watch and take notes on one of three documentaries on North Korea.  Then, you'll meet with students to share what you've learned.

Do you want to learn more about the situation in North Korea?  Check out the videos at CPWC Day 55.

Homework:

• Tuesday, November 19 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednesday, November 20 - Final Video due on FCP Ning
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due

If you are downloading the outsource clip at school, please use the PC and follow the directions below.  After you've successfully downloaded your FLV file, use http://www.zamzar.com/ to convert your file to the desired format.


Alternate directions for retrieving outsource clips:

CPWC Day 54 - Korea in World History

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

UNICEF members will be collecting donations for typhoon Haiyan relief efforts during all lunches this week.

Objective:  Evaluate the role of Korea in world history.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please get out your laptop and go to Socrative and join classroom 743692.  Your going to complete a review of the geography, religions & philosophies of East Asia and the history of China.  Next we'll discuss "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea."  Finally, we'll examine totalitarianism in North Korea with Inside North Korea.

Essay Details & Options:
Use the background reading, your knowledge from class discussions, and the documents to construct a 3-5 paragraph essay answering ONE of the questions below.

• Compare Japan and China in terms of their overall attitudes toward the West.
• Describe the factors that best help explain the differences between China and Japan in the way they responded to the West.

Homework:

• Friday, November 15 - Japan & China essay due by 3:00
• Monday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test (includes East Asia map)

HWC Day 54 - Japan, Korea, & FCP

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

UNICEF members will be collecting donations for typhoon Haiyan relief efforts during all lunches this week.

Objective:  Analyze the Rescript on Education to characterize the Meiji Restoration.

Task:  We'll begin class with your reading quiz.  Please pick up either your tablet or your laptop and log onto the Moodle.  After you finish the quiz, please pick up the Rescript on Education.  We'll spend a few minutes discussing the Rescript and then you'll have the remainder of class to work on your FCP video.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 11 reading quiz (reading notes may be used)
• TODAY - "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea" reading due in class
• Tuesday, November 19 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednesday, November 20 - Final Video due on FCP Ning

If you are downloading the outsource clip at school, please use the PC and follow the directions below.  After you've successfully downloaded your FLV file, use http://www.zamzar.com/ to convert your file to the desired format.


Alternate directions for retrieving outsource clips:

CPWC Day 53 - Comparing China & Japan

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

UNICEF members will be collecting donations for typhoon Haiyan relief efforts during all lunches this week.

Objective:  Assess the causes and consequences of Japan's expansion in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please get out your reading homework.   Work with the your group to identify similarities and differences in your analysis of the text.  After a brief discussion, I'll distribute the primary documents for analysis.  You'll work with a partner to analyze the assigned documents.  Finally, after analyzing the documents you'll construct an essay comparing and contrasting the responses of Japan and China to the West.

Essay Details & Options:
Use the background reading, your knowledge from class discussions, and the documents to construct a 3-5 paragraph essay answering ONE of the questions below.

• Compare Japan and China in terms of their overall attitudes toward the West.
• Describe the factors that best help explain the differences between China and Japan in the way they responded to the West.

Homework:

• TODAY - China & Japan Respond to the West 
• Thursday, November 14 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea"
• Friday, November 15 - Japan & China essay due by 3:00
• Monday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test (includes East Asia map)

HWC Day 53 - Meiji Discussion

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

UNICEF members will be collecting donations for typhoon Haiyan relief efforts during all lunches this week.

Objective:  Assess the causes and consequences of Japan's expansion in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Task:  At the beginning of class, we'll finish our discussion of the Japan timeline.  Next, we'll form circles for our Meiji fishbowl discussion.  We'll also examine the "Rescript on Education" as a primary document of the Meiji Restoration.  Then, you'll use the remainder of class to work on your FCP videos.

Homework:

• TODAY - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion
• TODAY - Outsource clip due on FCP Ning
• Thursday, November 14 - Chapter 11 reading quiz (reading notes may be used)
• Thursday, November 14 - "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea" reading due in class
• Monday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednesday, November 20 - Final Video due on FCP Ning

If you are downloading the outsource clip at school, please use the PC and follow the directions below.  After you've successfully downloaded your FLV file, use http://www.zamzar.com/ to convert your file to the desired format.


Alternate directions for retrieving outsource clips:

CPWC Day 52 - History of Japan

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

UNICEF members will be collecting donations for typhoon Haiyan relief efforts during all lunches this week.

Objective:  Assess the causes and consequences of Japan's expansion in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Task:  Today, we'll spend the first part of class taking notes on the history of Japan.  Please get out some paper and a pen or a pencil.  After taking notes, we'll spend some time analyzing the "Rescript on Education."   Next, you'll get out "Japan & China Respond to the West" and re-examine the text for content and meaning.  Finally, you'll go on the Moodle to watch a "movie" providing more details on China and Japan.

Homework:

• TODAY - China & Japan Respond to the West 
• Thursday, November 14 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea"
• Monday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test (includes East Asia map)

HWC Day 52 - Concise History of Japan

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

UNICEF members will be collecting donations for typhoon Haiyan relief efforts during all lunches this week.
  
Your digital footprint in the news:  "They Love Your GPA Then They Say Your Tweets" (NYT, 11/9/13)

Objective:  Assess the causes and consequences of Japan's expansion in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Task:  We'll begin class in a discussion circle to review your Japan timeline.  Please move desks into a circle and get out your tablet, if necessary.  Then, you'll use the remainder of class to work on your FCP videos.

Homework:

• TODAY - Japan Timeline (on Moodle) due in class
• Wednesday, November 13 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion
• Wednesday, November 12 - Outsource clip due on FCP Ning
• Thursday, November 14 - Chapter 11 reading quiz (reading notes may be used)
• Thursday, November 14 - "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea" reading due in class
• Monday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednesday, November 20 - Final Video due on FCP Ning

Resources for class discussion:
Shinto
Japan's Invasion of Manchuria
Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima

Japan's Economy

CPWC Day 51 - Tank Man

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

UNICEF members will be collecting donations for typhoon Haiyan relief efforts during all lunches this week.

Objective:  Examine the impact and implementation of communism in China.

Task:  As you come into class, please get out your computer.  Today, we'll finish our study of communism in China with an examination of Tiananmen Square in 1989.

Homework:

• TODAY - Case Study: Communism (50 points) due
• Tuesday, November 13 - China & Japan Respond to the West (Reading and PowerPoint on Moodle)
• Thursday, November 14 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea"
• Monday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test (includes East Asia map)

HWC Day 51 - Tank Man

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

UNICEF members will be collecting donations for typhoon Haiyan relief efforts during all lunches this week.
  
Objective:  Discuss the impact and implementation of communism in China.

Task:  As you come into class, please get out your computer and log onto your computer.  Today, we'll finish our study of communism in China with an examination of the events in Tiananmen Square in 1989.

Homework:

• TODAY - Japan Timeline (on Moodle) due in class
• Tuesday, November 12 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion
• Tuesday, November 12 - "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea" reading due in class
• Tuesday, November 12 - Outsource clip due on FCP Ning
• Wednesday, November 13 - Chapter 11 reading quiz (reading notes may be used)
• Friday, November 14 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednesday, November 20 - Final Video due on FCP Ning

CPWC Day 50 - Communism in China

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

What do you know about China?  Try to defeat the dragon at The China Game.

Objective:  Examine the impact and implementation of communism in China.

Task:  As you come into class, please get out your reading notes.  You'll have a few minutes to study and/or ask questions before taking the quiz.  After you've completed the quiz, please turn it in at the back of the room and begin reading "China & Japan Respond to the West."  When everyone has completed the quiz, I'll explain the "China & Japan" activity.  Finally, we'll use the remainder of class to work on the case study on communism in China (on the Moodle).

Homework:

• Monday, November 12 - Case Study: Communism (50 points) due
• Tuesday, November 13 - China & Japan Respond to the West (Reading and PowerPoint on Moodle)
• Thursday, November 14 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea"
• Monday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test (includes East Asia map)

HWC Day 50 - East Asia in the World

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.
  
Objective:  Demonstrate understanding of transnationalism reading.  Discuss the impact and implementation of communism in China.  Create a multimedia video that communicates with a general audience a theme from the FCP.

Task:  As you come into class, please get out your transnationalism readings and questions.  You'll have a few minutes to ask questions about the reading.  Then, you'll have 30 minutes to complete the quiz.  After the quiz, get out your computer and/or tablet and work on your FCP video.

Homework:

• Friday, November 8 - FCP Wiki editing deadline
• Monday, November 11 - Japan Timeline (on Moodle) due in class
• Tuesday, November 12 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion
• Tuesday, November 12 - "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea" reading due in class
• Tuesday, November 12 - Outsource clip due on FCP Ning
• Wednesday, November 13 - Chapter 11 reading quiz (reading notes may be used)
• Friday, November 14 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednesday, November 20 - Final Video due on FCP Ning

Extending our Learning:
What do you know about China?  Try to defeat the dragon at The China Game.

"Mao's Great Leap to Famine" (New York Times, December 10, 2010)

Example of propaganda poster from Great Leap Forward (1958-1962)

"Chinese Cultural Revolution: The Boy Who Denounced His Mother" (The Guardian, March 27, 2013)

Example of propaganda poster from the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution (1966-1967)