Soc Day 18

Objective:  Analyze the impact of stratification and social class on society.

Task: We'll begin class with notes on the upper class and social mobility.  Then, you'll read an editorial  on the upper class before we discuss "The US Upper Class."  We'll use the remainder of class to explore social class in America with resources on the Moodle.

Homework:

• TODAY - Article discussion for "The US Upper Class"
• Thursday, May 2 - Article discussion for "The Uses of Global Poverty" 
• Tuesday, May 7 - "Songs of Stratification" due

Resources for class discussion:
The "official list" of the upper class:  The Social Register

Audio slideshow: Rich on Nantucket

Article:  Old Nantucket Warily Meets the New

News clip: American Versailles: Temple to Excess?  (Note:  This is not the "old money" upper class we discussed in class.)

HWC10.11 Day 64 - Religion & History of South Asia

Objective:  Examine the religious and philosophical traditions that have shaped the cultures of South Asia.  Describe the major historical developments of modern South Asia prior to European advancement.  Analyze the impact of imperialism and nationalism on the culture of South Asia.

Task:  As you come into class, please pick up your computer and get out your chronology packet.  Go to the link on Jainism (below).  As you read about and take notes on Jainism, I'll come around to check that your homework was completed.  Then, we'll finish our examination of the religions that originated in South Asia.  Finally, we'll begin our review of your South Asia chronology packet.

Homework:

• Wednesday, 5/1 - Chapter 12 reading quiz results emailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Wednesday, 5/1 - NetGenEd Student Summit collage & script emailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Thursday, 5/2 - NetGenEd Video (see rubric here) due on FCP Ning BEFORE class begins
• Friday, 5/3 - Regional Study due IN CLASS
• Friday, 5/3 - NetGenEd Student Summit (please bring headphones or earbuds)
• Monday, 5/6 - "Countdown" reading quiz
• Tuesday, 5/7 - Response to FCP Keynote address questions posted on Ning (email Mrs. Friday with a link to your responses when completed)
• Wednesday, 5/8 - Unit 6 Test

Resources for class discussion:

Go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/jainism/ to identify the ESSENTIAL BELIEFS of Jainism

Soc Day 17

Objective:  Analyze the impact of stratification and social class on society.

Task: We'll begin class with some notes on the working class.  Then, we'll have our discussion circles on "Nickel-and-Dimed" and "Moving Up from the Working Class."  Next, you'll participate in an activity to see how you would survive on a minimum wage salary.  Finally, I'll introduce your next project, "Songs of Stratification."

Homework:

• TODAY - Article discussion for "Nickel-and-Dimed"
• TODAY - Article discussion for "Moving Up from the Working Class"
• Wednesday, May 1 - Article discussion for "The US Upper Class"
• Thursday, May 2 - Article discussion for "The Uses of Global Poverty" 
• Tuesday, May 7 - "Songs of Stratification" due

Resources for class discussion:
Class Dismissed: How TV Frames the Working Class



NBC News Video (November 2012)

Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

HWC1.2 Day 61 - Religion & History in South Asia

Objective:  Examine the religious and philosophical traditions that have shaped the cultures of South Asia.  Describe the major historical developments of modern South Asia prior to European advancement.  Analyze the impact of imperialism and nationalism on the culture of South Asia.

Task:  As you come into class, please pick up your computer and get out your chronology packet.  Go to the link on Jainism (below).  As you read about and take notes on Jainism, I'll come around to check that your homework was completed.  Then, we'll finish our examination of the religions that originated in South Asia.  Finally, we'll begin our review of your South Asia chronology packet.

Homework:

• Wednesday, 5/1 - Chapter 12 reading quiz results emailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Wednesday, 5/1 - FCP Student Summit collage & script emailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Friday, 5/3 - Regional Study due IN CLASS
• Friday, 5/3 - FCP Student Summit (please bring headphones or earbuds)
• Monday, 5/6 - "Countdown" reading quiz
• Tuesday, 5/7 - Response to FCP Keynote address questions posted on Ning (email Mrs. Friday with a link to your responses when completed)
• Wednesday, 5/8 - Unit 6 Test

Resources for class discussion:

Go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/jainism/ to identify the ESSENTIAL BELIEFS of Jainism

HWC10.11 Day 63 - Religions of South Asia

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

Task:  Today, we'll continue to examine the religions of South Asia.  First, since you had so many questions on Friday, we'll watch a documentary on Hinduism.  Then, we'll use the resources below to finish our notes on the religions that originated and influence South Asia.

Homework:

• Tuesday, 4/30 - Chronology packet due
• Wednesday, 5/1 - Chapter 12 reading quiz results emailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Wednesday, 5/1 - NetGenEd Student Summit collage & script emailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Thursday, 5/2 - NetGenEd Video (see rubric here) due on FCP Ning BEFORE class begins
• Friday, 5/3 - Regional Study due IN CLASS
• Friday, 5/3 - NetGenEd Student Summit
• Monday, 5/6 - "Countdown" reading quiz
• Tuesday, 5/7 - Response to FCP Keynote address questions posted on Ning (email Mrs. Friday with a link to your responses when completed)
• Wednesday, 5/8 - Unit 6 Test

Resources for class discussion:

Go to: http://www.religioustolerance.org/buddhism1.htm to identify the CORE BELIEFS of Buddhism

Go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/jainism/ to identify the ESSENTIAL BELIEFS of Jainism

Soc Day 16

Objective:  Analyze the impact of stratification and social class on society.

Task:  We'll begin class with a "quiz"on poverty.  Then, we'll take notes on social class and poverty in the United States.  Then, we'll spend the next portion of class discussing "The Uses of Poverty."  Finally, you'll participate in an activity to see how you would survive on a minimum wage salary.

Discussion circle reminders:  To start class, we'll review requirements for article discussion circles.  Specifically, if you would like to work as a group, you may create a collaborative summary and discussion questions using GoogleDocs.   However, if you choose this option, you MUST share this document with Mrs. Friday.

Homework:

• TODAY - Article discussion for "Uses of Poverty: The Poor Pay All"
• Tuesday, April 30 - Article discussion for "Nickel-and-Dimed"
• Tuesday, April 30 - Article discussion for "Moving Up from the Working Class"
• Wednesday, May 1 - Article discussion for "The US Upper Class"
• Thursday, May 2 - Article discussion for "The Uses of Global Poverty" 

Interested in learning more about poverty, welfare, and food stamps?

• If you would like to learn more about childhood poverty in America, watch Poor Kids by Frontline (November 2012). 
• Roundtable discussion from Fox News, Government Policy Encourages People to Use Food Stamps (April 1, 2013) (Disclaimer - This video clip is posted on a blog critical of Fox News but can not be found on Fox News website.)
• From NPR's Talk of the Nation, "Signing Up for Food Stamps: The Choice & the Stigma" (April 25,  2013)
• From yesterday's Morning Call, "Corbett Test Finds Little Abuse in $2.6 Billion Food Stamp Program" (Steve Esack & Daniel Patrick Sheehan, 28 April 2013)

Resources for class discussion:
From PBS NewsHour (November, 2011)

From NBC News NOW (February 2013)

HWC1.2 Day 60 - Religions of South Asia

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

Task:  Today, we'll continue to examine the religions of South Asia.  First, since you had so many questions on Friday, we'll watch a documentary on Hinduism.  Then, we'll use the resources below to finish our notes on the religions that originated and influence South Asia.

Homework:

• Tuesday, 4/30 - Chronology packet due
• Wednesday, 5/1 - Chapter 12 reading quiz results emailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Wednesday, 5/1 - FCP Student Summit collage & script emailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Friday, 5/3 - Regional Study due IN CLASS
• Friday, 5/3 - FCP Student Summit
• Monday, 5/6 - "Countdown" reading quiz
• Tuesday, 5/7 - Response to FCP Keynote address questions posted on Ning (email Mrs. Friday with a link to your responses when completed)
• Wednesday, 5/8 - Unit 6 Test

Resources for class discussion:

Go to: http://www.religioustolerance.org/buddhism1.htm to identify the CORE BELIEFS of Buddhism

Go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/jainism/ to identify the ESSENTIAL BELIEFS of Jainism

HWC10.11 Day 62 - Religions of South Asia

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

Task:  We'll start class with the "Breaking Free" reading comprehension quiz.  When you've finished the quiz, please take it to the back of the room and pick up the "Monsoons" worksheet packet.  After we review the worksheet packet, you'll get out your computer and we'll begin our notes on the religions of South Asia.  After we've introduced the four religions that developed in South Asia, you'll divide into groups to examine a religion in more detail.


Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 5 annotated research sources (3 news stories,  2 primary sources, 1 scholarly journal & 1 secondary source) - Please create a new project in NoodleTools entitled "East Asia R&R" and share it with the HWC10.11 Research & Reflection dropbox.
• Tuesday, 4/30 - Chronology packet due
• Wednesday, 5/1 - Chapter 12 reading quiz results emailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Wednesday, 5/1 - NetGenEd Student Summit collage & script emailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Thursday, 5/2 - NetGenEd Video (see rubric here) due on FCP Ning BEFORE class begins
• Friday, 5/3 - Regional Study due IN CLASS
• Friday, 5/3 - NetGenEd Student Summit
• Monday, 5/6 - "Countdown" reading quiz
• Tuesday, 5/7 - Response to FCP Keynote address questions posted on Ning (email Mrs. Friday with a link to your responses when completed)
• Wednesday, 5/8 - Unit 6 Test

Resources for class discussion:

Go to: http://www.religioustolerance.org/buddhism1.htm to identify the CORE BELIEFS of Buddhism

Go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/jainism/ to identify the ESSENTIAL BELIEFS of Jainism

Soc Day 15

Objective:  Analyze the impact of stratification and social class on society.

Task:  We'll begin class with a reading of and discussion on "The Sneetches" by Dr. Seuss.  Then, we'll begin our notes on social stratification and social class.  Finally, we'll consider Marx's assertion that "the history of the world hitherto is the history of class struggles."

Discussion circle reminders:  To start class, we'll review requirements for article discussion circles.  Specifically, if you would like to work as a group, you may create a collaborative summary and discussion questions using GoogleDocs.   However, if you choose this option, you MUST share this document with Mrs. Friday.

Homework:

• Monday, April 29 - Article discussion for "Uses of Poverty: The Poor Pay All"
• Tuesday, April 30 - Article discussion for "Nickel-and-Dimed"
• Tuesday, April 30 - Article discussion for "Moving Up from the Working Class"
• Wednesday, May 1 - Article discussion for "The US Upper Class"
• Thursday, May 2 - Article discussion for "The Uses of Global Poverty" 

HWC1.2 Day 59 - Religions of South Asia

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

Task:  We'll start class with the "Breaking Free" reading comprehension quiz.  When you've finished the quiz, please take it to the back of the room and pick up the "Monsoons" worksheet packet.  After we review the worksheet packet, you'll get out your computer and we'll begin our notes on the religions of South Asia.  After we've introduced the four religions that developed in South Asia, you'll divide into groups to examine a religion in more detail.

Homework:

• TODAY - Last day to upload/link FCP final video (see rubric here) 
• TODAY - Unit 5 annotated research sources (3 news stories,  2 primary sources, 1 scholarly journal & 1 secondary source) - Please create a new project in NoodleTools entitled "East Asia R&R" and share it with the HWC1.2 Research & Reflection dropbox.
• Tuesday, 4/30 - Chronology packet due
• Wednesday, 5/1 - Chapter 12 reading quiz results emailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Wednesday, 5/1 - FCP Student Summit collage & script emailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Friday, 5/3 - Regional Study due IN CLASS
• Friday, 5/3 - FCP Student Summit
• Monday, 5/6 - "Countdown" reading quiz
• Tuesday, 5/7 - Response to FCP Keynote address questions posted on Ning (email Mrs. Friday with a link to your responses when completed)
• Wednesday, 5/8 - Unit 6 Test

Resources for class discussion:

Go to: http://www.religioustolerance.org/buddhism1.htm to identify the CORE BELIEFS of Buddhism

Go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/jainism/ to identify the ESSENTIAL BELIEFS of Jainism

HWC10.11 Day 61 - South Asia Geography

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

Task:  To start class,  we'll briefly discuss the Student Summit.  For this event, you will need to create a collage to visually represent your experience in the NetGenEd project and create a script (30-45 seconds) that you will read from on the summit day.

Then, we'll begin our examination of South Asia with a game to check your knowledge of the South Asia map.  Next, we'll take some time to watch and participate in a demonstration on arable land and population density in South Asia.  Finally, you'll spend the last portion of class working through a geography "workshop."

HWC in the News: "Bangladesh Building Collapse Kills Scores"


Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 5 Test (If you were on last week's trip and choose not to take the test today, you MUST make up the test by Monday, 4/29)
• Thursday, 4/25 - South Asia map due
• Friday, 4/26 - "Breaking Free" reading quiz
• Friday, 4/26 - Unit 5 annotated research sources (3 news stories,  2 primary sources, 1 scholarly journal & 1 secondary source) - Please create a new project in NoodleTools entitled "East Asia R&R" and share it with the HWC10.11 Research & Reflection dropbox.
• Tuesday, 4/30 - Chronology packet due
• Wednesday, 5/1 - Chapter 12 reading quiz results emailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Wednesday, 5/1 - NetGenEd Student Summit collage & script emailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Thursday, 5/2 - NetGenEd Video (see rubric here) due on FCP Ning BEFORE class begins
• Friday, 5/3 - Regional Study due IN CLASS
• Friday, 5/3 - NetGenEd Student Summit
• Monday, 5/6 - "Countdown" reading quiz
• Tuesday, 5/7 - Response to FCP Keynote address questions posted on Ning (email Mrs. Friday with a link to your responses when completed)
• Wednesday, 5/8 - Unit 6 Test

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.


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Soc Day 14

Objective:  Present children's stories and discuss the role of media and fiction in shaping the sociological imagination.

Task:  To start class, we'll review requirements for article discussion circles.  Specifically, if you would like to work as a group, you may create a collaborative summary and discussion questions using GoogleDocs.   However, if you choose this option, you MUST share this document with Mrs. Friday.

Next, one member from each group will get out a computer and I will show you how to share your story with me.  The remainder of the class will be used to present and discuss the children's stories.  As each story is presented, we'll discuss the message, the manner in which the message is conveyed, and the sociological principles that were applied in creating the story.  You'll also answer questions and get feedback from our panel of judges.

Homework:

• TODAY - Children's story presentations  (to be judged by special guests)
• Friday, April 26 - "What's So Great About America?" reading due (be ready to discuss!!!)
• Friday, April 26 - Chapter 8 vocabulary due
• Monday, April 29 - Article discussion for "Uses of Poverty: The Poor Pay All"
• Tuesday, April 30 - Article discussion for "Nickel-and-Dimed"
• Tuesday, April 30 - Article discussion for "Moving Up from the Working Class"
• Wednesday, May 1 - Article discussion for "The US Upper Class"
• Thursday, May 2 - Article discussion for "The Uses of Global Poverty" 

Comparing Children's Movies Past & Present: Snow White (1937) and Shrek (2001)

HWC1.2 Day 58 - South Asia Geography & Religions

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

Task:  To start class,  we'll briefly discuss the Student Summit.  For this event, you will need to create a collage to visually represent your experience in the Flat Classroom project and create a script (30-45 seconds) that you will read from on the summit day.

Then, we'll begin our examination of South Asia with a game to check your knowledge of the South Asia map.  Next, we'll take some time to watch and participate in a demonstration on arable land and population density in South Asia.  Finally, you'll spend the last portion of class working through a geography "workshop."


HWC in the News: "Bangladesh Building Collapse Kills Scores"

Homework:

• TODAY - Last day to upload/link FCP final video (see rubric here) 
• TODAY - South Asia map due
• Friday, 4/26 - "Breaking Free" reading quiz
• Friday, 4/26 - Unit 5 annotated research sources (3 news stories,  2 primary sources, 1 scholarly journal & 1 secondary source) - Please create a new project in NoodleTools entitled "East Asia R&R" and share it with the HWC1.2 Research & Reflection dropbox.
• Tuesday, 4/30 - Chronology packet due
• Wednesday, 5/1 - Chapter 12 reading quiz results emailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Wednesday, 5/1 - FCP Student Summit collage & script emailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Friday, 5/3 - Regional Study due IN CLASS
• Friday, 5/3 - FCP Student Summit
• Monday, 5/6 - "Countdown" reading quiz
• Tuesday, 5/7 - Response to FCP Keynote address questions posted on Ning (email Mrs. Friday with a link to your responses when completed)
• Wednesday, 5/8 - Unit 6 Test

HWC10.11 Day 60 - Unit 5 Test

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of East Asia.

Task:  As you come into class, please pick up the South Asia work on the side table.  I'll go over the due dates and assignment expectations before distributing the test.  Then, we'll use the rest of the class to complete the East Asia test.  If you finish early, please turn in the test and work on your South Asia assignments or NetGenEd in silence.

Our studies in the news:
"Japan PM Abe Warns China of Force Over Islands Landing" (BBC -4/23/2013)  This news story about rising tensions between Japan and China includes an analysis section.

"China's Xinjiang Hit by Deadly Violence" (BBC - 4/24/2013)  Details the most recent clashes between Uighurs and Han Chinese communities in China's "far west."

Trailer for "My Country is Tibet" The King of Tibet, living in exile in Dharamsala in Northern India, is the 17-year-old Namgyal Wangchuk Trichen Lhagyari.  As the only recognized descendent of the first Dharma King of Tibet (617-698 AD), Trichen carries the unique responsibility of representing Tibet's unbroken history and heritage. Yet, as a teenager, he also represents a new generation of young Tibetans who are caught between the peaceful traditions of Tibetan Buddhism and a desperate desire to fight for the freedom of their people.




Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 5 Test (If you were on last week's trip and choose not to take the test today, you MUST make up the test by Monday, 4/29)
• Thursday, 4/25 - South Asia map due
• Friday, 4/26 - "Breaking Free" reading quiz
• Friday, 4/26 - Unit 5 annotated research sources (3 news stories,  2 primary sources, 1 scholarly journal & 1 secondary source) - Please create a new project in NoodleTools entitled "East Asia R&R" and share it with the HWC10.11 Research & Reflection dropbox.
• Tuesday, 4/30 - Chronology packet due
• Wednesday, 5/1 - Chapter 12 reading quiz results emailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Thursday, 5/2 - NetGenEd Video (see rubric here) due on FCP Ning BEFORE class begins
• Friday, 5/3 - Regional Study due IN CLASS
• Friday, 5/3 - Response to FCP Keynote address questions posted on Ning (email Mrs. Friday with a link to your responses when completed)
• Monday, 5/6 - "Countdown" reading quiz
• Wednesday, 5/9 - Unit 6 Test

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:

Soc Day 13

Objective:  Create a children's story to transmit and perpetuate a lesson or value.  Evaluate the importance of group membership in society.

Task:  To begin class, we'll watch "Connected, But Alone?" to assess the impact and influence of technology on group membership.   Then, we'll review the requirements for your children's story and spend the remainder of class working in teams on the project.  Please be sure to check the project description AND the rubric to make sure that you are meeting ALL requirements.

Homework:

• Thursday, April 25 - Children's story presentations  (to be judged by special guests)
• Friday, April 26 - "What's So Great About America?" reading due (be ready to discuss!!!)
• Friday, April 26 - Chapter 8 vocabulary due

HWC1.2 Day 57 - Unit 5 Test

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of East Asia.

Task:  As you come into class, please pick up the South Asia work on the side table.  I'll go over the due dates and assignment expectations before distributing the test.  Then, we'll use the rest of the class to complete the East Asia test.  If you finish early, please turn in the test and work on your South Asia assignments or FCP in silence.

Our studies in the news:
"Japan PM Abe Warns China of Force Over Islands Landing" (BBC -4/23/2013)  This news story about rising tensions between Japan and China includes an analysis section.

"China's Xinjiang Hit by Deadly Violence" (BBC - 4/24/2013)  Details the most recent clashes between Uighurs and Han Chinese communities in China's "far west."

Trailer for "My Country is Tibet" The King of Tibet, living in exile in Dharamsala in Northern India, is the 17-year-old Namgyal Wangchuk Trichen Lhagyari.  As the only recognized descendent of the first Dharma King of Tibet (617-698 AD), Trichen carries the unique responsibility of representing Tibet's unbroken history and heritage. Yet, as a teenager, he also represents a new generation of young Tibetans who are caught between the peaceful traditions of Tibetan Buddhism and a desperate desire to fight for the freedom of their people.


Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 5 Test (If you were on last week's trip and choose not to take the test today, you MUST make up the test by Monday, 4/29)
• Thursday, 4/25 - Last day to upload/link FCP final video (see rubric here) 
• Thursday, 4/25 - South Asia map due
• Friday, 4/26 - "Breaking Free" reading quiz
• Friday, 4/26 - Unit 5 annotated research sources (3 news stories,  2 primary sources, 1 scholarly journal & 1 secondary source) - Please create a new project in NoodleTools entitled "East Asia R&R" and share it with the HWC1.2 Research & Reflection dropbox.
• Tuesday, 4/30 - Chronology packet due
• Wednesday, 5/1 - Chapter 12 reading quiz results emailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Friday, 5/3 - Regional Study due IN CLASS
• Friday, 5/3 - Response to FCP Keynote address questions posted on Ning (email Mrs. Friday with a link to your responses when completed)
• Monday, 5/6 - "Countdown" reading quiz
• Wednesday, 5/9 - Unit 6 Test

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:

HWC10.11 Day 59 - Totalitarianism in North Korea

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

Task:  Today, we'll focus on the totalitarian state of North Korea established by Kim Il-Sung and perpetuated by Kim Jong-Ill and Kim Jong-Un.  After a brief discussion to remind you of the requirements for the NetGenEd video we'll spend the first part of class watching the end of State of Mind, a documentary about North Korea's mass games.  Then, we'll discuss the nature of totalitarianism .  If there is any time remaining, we'll review for tomorrow's test.

Homework:

• Wednesday, 4/24 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, 4/26 - Unit 5 annotated research sources (3 news stories,  2 primary sources, 1 scholarly journal & 1 secondary source) - Please create a new project in NoodleTools entitled "East Asia R&R" and share it with the HWC10.11 Research & Reflection dropbox.
• Thursday, 5/2 - NetGenEd Video (see rubric here) due on FCP Ning BEFORE class begins

Another video on North Korea:

If you are downloading the outsource clip at school, please use the PC and follow the directions below:

Alternate directions for retrieving outsource clips:

Soc Day 12

Objective:  Analyze how children's stories transmit and perpetuate a society's values.  Evaluate the importance of group membership in society.

Task:  To begin class, we'll discuss the various types of groups that make up a society and explore how children gain membership to these groups.  Then, we'll review the requirements for your children's story and spend the remainder of class working in teams on the project.

Homework:

• Thursday, April 25 - Children's story presentations  (to be judged by special guests)
• Friday, April 26 - "What's So Great About America?" reading due (be ready to discuss!!!)
• Friday, April 26 - Chapter 8 vocabulary due

HWC1.2 Day 56 - Totalitarianism in North Korea

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

Task:  Today, we'll finish our examination on the totalitarian state of North Korea established by Kim Il-Sung and perpetuated by Kim Jong-Ill and Kim Jong-Un.

To start class, I'll lead you through the steps of posting your video to the Master List and embedding it on the multimedia page of your wiki.  If you have created a SlideRocket presentation, please make sure the show is "Public" and include the link to the slideshow as an alternate.  If you use YouTube to upload your video, please include the YouTube link as an alternate.  On the FCP Ning, please make sure that you've used a unique title for your video, that your description includes FCP13-1 and a very brief summary of your video, and that you've tagged it with fcp13-1, final_video, and the appropriate tags for your topic.

Finally, we'll finish "State of Mind" and discuss totalitarianism.

Homework:

• Wednesday, 4/24 - Unit 5 Test
• Thursday, 4/25 - Last day to upload/link FCP final video (see rubric here) 
• Friday, 4/26 - Unit 5 annotated research sources (3 news stories,  2 primary sources, 1 scholarly journal & 1 secondary source) - Please create a new project in NoodleTools entitled "East Asia R&R" and share it with the HWC1.2 Research & Reflection dropbox.

Another video about North Korea:


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:

HWC10.11 Day 58 - Totalitarianism in North Korea

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

Task:  Today, we'll focus on the totalitarian state of North Korea established by Kim Il-Sung and perpetuated by Kim Jong-Ill and Kim Jong-Un.  After a brief discussion to remind you of the requirements for the FCP video.  Then, we'll spend the majority of the remainder of class watching State of Mind, a documentary about North Korea's mass games.

Homework:

• Wednesday, 4/24 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, 4/26 - Unit 5 annotated research sources (3 news stories,  2 primary sources, 1 scholarly journal & 1 secondary source) - Please create a new project in NoodleTools entitled "East Asia R&R" and share it with the HWC10.11 Research & Reflection dropbox.
• Thursday, 5/2 - NetGenEd Video (see rubric here) due on FCP Ning BEFORE class begins

If you are downloading the outsource clip at school, please use the PC and follow the directions below:

Alternate directions for retrieving outsource clips:

Soc Day 11

Objective:  Analyze how children's stories transmit and perpetuate a society's values.  Evaluate the importance of group membership in society.

Task:  To begin class, you'll take a reading quiz on the sociological significance of "The Three Little Pigs."  Then,  you'll watch "The Blame Game" to illustrate the power of the group.  Finally, you'll spend the remainder of class planning out your children's story for Thursday.

Homework:

• Wednesday, April 24 - "What's So Great About America?" reading due (be ready to discuss!!!)
• Thursday, April 25 - Children's story presentations
• Friday, April 26 - Chapter 8 vocabulary due

HWC1.2 Day 55 - Totalitarianism in North Korea

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

Task:  Today, we'll focus on the totalitarian state of North Korea established by Kim Il-Sung and perpetuated by Kim Jong-Ill and Kim Jong-Un.  After a brief discussion to remind you of the requirements for the FCP video.  Then, we'll spend the majority of the remainder of class watching State of Mind, a documentary about North Korea's mass games.

Homework:

• Tuesday, 4/23 - FCP final video (see rubric here) due on FCP Ning (by 7:30 am)
• Wednesday, 4/24 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, 4/26 - Unit 5 annotated research sources (3 news stories,  2 primary sources, 1 scholarly journal & 1 secondary source) - Please create a new project in NoodleTools entitled "East Asia R&R" and share it with the HWC1.2 Research & Reflection dropbox.

If you are downloading the outsource clip at school, please use the PC and follow the directions below:

Alternate directions for retrieving outsource clips:

HWC10.11 Day 57 - Korea in the 20th Century

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

Task:  Today, we'll focus on the developments on the Korean peninsula in the 20th century.  We'll begin class using the ABC-Clio World Geography database to read about South Korea.  Specifically, read the "Overview," "History," and "Contemporary Issues."  Then, you'll examine the origins and course of the Korean War and the lasting implications.  Finally, we'll end class with an introduction to the totalitarian state established by Kim Il-Sung in North Korea.

Homework:

• Wednesday, 4/24 - Unit 5 Test
• Thursday, 5/2 - NetGenEd Video due on FCP Ning BEFORE class begins

Resources for class discussion:

Directions for retrieving outsource clips:

Soc Day 10 - Unit 1 Test

Objective:  Assess understanding of pioneers and theories of sociology.

Task:  We'll spend the first part of class taking the unit 1 test.  Then, we'll begin our next unit with notes on stratification.  I'll also introduce the next project and distribute a reading on the "Three Little Pigs."

Homework:

• Monday, April 22 - "Three Little Pigs" reading quiz
• Thursday, April 25 - Children's story presentations

Silly Symphony - "The Three Little Pigs"

HWC1.2 Day 54 - Korea in the 20th Century

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

Task:  Today, we'll focus on the developments on the Korean peninsula in the 20th century.  We'll begin class using the ABC-Clio World Geography database to read about South Korea.  Specifically, read the "Overview," "History," and "Contemporary Issues."  Then, you'll examine the origins and course of the Korean War and the lasting implications.  Finally, we'll end class with an introduction to the totalitarian state established by Kim Il-Sung in North Korea.

Homework:

• Tuesday, 4/23 - FCP final video due on FCP Ning (by 7:30 am)
• Wednesday, 4/24 - Unit 5 Test

Resources for class discussion:

Directions for retrieving outsource clips:

HWC10.11 Day 56 - Contemporary Japan

Objective:  Investigate the government, economy, and society of Japan since the end of World War II.

Task:  We'll begin class taking notes on contemporary Japan.  Then, we'll examine the tensions that continue to overshadow diplomatic relationship between China and Japan.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class researching the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Homework:

• TODAY- Constructive responses to at least 3 historical questions (posted as comments to historical questions) - THERE SHOULD BE A MAXIMUM OF 3 COMMENTS TO EACH QUESTION!
• Wednesday, 4/24 - Unit 5 Test
• Thursday, 5/2 - NetGenEd Video due on FCP Ning BEFORE class begins

Resources for class discussion:
Japan's Economy


Directions for retrieving outsource clips:



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Soc Day 9 - Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology

Objective:  Investigate the lives and ideas of the pioneers of sociology.  Examine the ways society impacts everyday behavior.

Task:  As you come into class, please get out your notes.  To start class, we'll examine the primary theoretical perspectives in sociology.  Then, we'll discuss how each of these perspectives address education.  Finally, we'll spend the end of class reviewing for tomorrow's test.

Homework:

• Friday, April 19 - Unit 1 Test

President Bill Clinton on Interdependence (functionalism)

Class Consciousness in "A Bug's Life"

HWC1.2 Day 53 - Contemporary Japan

Objective:  Investigate the government, economy, and society of Japan since the end of World War II.

Task:  We'll begin class taking notes on contemporary Japan.  Then, we'll examine the tensions that continue to overshadow diplomatic relationship between China and Japan.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class researching the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Homework:

• TODAY - Optional EXTRA CREDIT - complete an extra outsource clip for FCP (Team A or Team B)
• Tuesday, 4/23 - FCP final video due on FCP Ning (by 7:30 am)
• Wednesday, 4/24 - Unit 5 Test

Resources for class discussion:
Japan's Economy


Directions for retrieving outsource clips:

HWC10.11 Day 55 - Modern Japan (cont.)

Objective:  Assess the causes and consequences of Japanese expansion in the 20th century.

Task: As you come into class, please get out a pencil and pull your desks apart in preparation for the reading quiz.  You'll have 40 minutes to complete the quiz, including a 5 minute window with your notes and the reading.

When you've finished the quiz, please take it to the back of the room and pick up the Rescript on Education.  Read the summary and the Rescript - identify and highlight aspects of Japanese culture.  What does the Rescript tell us about the Meiji Restoration?

I'll spend the a few minutes of class demonstrating how to upload your outsource clip to the FCP Ning and hyperlinking on the FCP13-1 wiki.  Then, after we've finished our discussion on the Meiji Restoration, we'll finish our notes on modern Japan.

Homework:

• TODAY- NetGenEd Outsource clip due on FCP Ning BEFORE class and linked on NetGenEd wiki by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, 4/18 - "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea" reading due in class
• Thursday, 4/18 - Constructive responses to at least 3 historical questions (posted as comments to historical questions) - THERE SHOULD BE A MAXIMUM OF 3 COMMENTS TO EACH QUESTION!
• Monday, 4/22 - Unit 5 Test
• Thursday, 5/2 - NetGenEd Video due on FCP Ning BEFORE class begins

Resources for class discussion:
Japan's Economy

Soc Day 8 - Theoretical Perspectives & Sociology in Education

Objective:  Investigate the lives and ideas of the pioneers of sociology.  Examine the ways society impacts everyday behavior.

Task:  As you come into class, please read through and complete the questionare on the readings for the next unit.  Then, to start class, we'll use the song lyrics to review the ideas of the early sociologists.  Then, we'll finish our notes on the theoretical perspectives.  Finally, we'll finish class with your presentations.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Classrooms as Symbolic Statements" research & presentation due in class
• Friday, April 19 - Unit 1 Test

HWC1.2 Day 52 - Modern Japan (cont.)

Objective:  Assess the causes and consequences of Japanese expansion in the 20th century.

Task: As you come into class, please get out a pencil and pull your desks apart in preparation for the reading quiz.  You'll have 40 minutes to complete the quiz, including a 5 minute window with your notes and the reading.

When you've finished the quiz, please take it to the back of the room and pick up the Rescript on Education.  Read the summary and the Rescript - identify and highlight aspects of Japanese culture.  What does the Rescript tell us about the Meiji Restoration?

After we've finished our discussion on the Meiji Restoration, we'll finish our notes on modern Japan.

Homework:

• TODAY - Constructive responses to at least 3 historical questions (posted as comments to historical questions) - THERE SHOULD BE A MAXIMUM OF 3 COMMENTS TO EACH QUESTION!
• Thursday, 4/18 - Optional EXTRA CREDIT - complete an extra outsource clip for FCP (Team A or Team B)
• Thursday, 4/18 - "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea" reading due in class
• Monday, 4/22 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednesday, 4/24 - FCP final video due on FCP Ning (by 7:30 am)

Resources for class discussion:
Japan's Economy

HWC10.11 Day 54 - Exploring Modern Japan

Objective:  Examine the ideas and influence of indigenous and diffused religions on East Asia.  Assess the causes and consequences of Japanese expansion in the 20th century.

Task: As you come into class, please get out your Japan timeline.  We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing the timeline.  The next portion of class will be devoted to the fishbowl discussion on the Meiji Restoration.  Finally, before you leave class you'll post a reflection to our class blog.


Homework:

• Wednesday, 4/17 - "Transnationalism" reading quiz (use reading guide to prepare)
• Wednesday, 4/17 - NetGenEd Outsource clip due on FCP Ning BEFORE class and linked on NetGenEd wiki by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, 4/18 - "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea" reading due in class
• Thursday, 4/18 - Constructive responses to at least 3 historical questions (posted as comments to historical questions) - THERE SHOULD BE A MAXIMUM OF 3 COMMENTS TO EACH QUESTION!
• Monday, 4/22 - Unit 5 Test
• Thursday, 5/2 - NetGenEd Video due on FCP Ning BEFORE class begins

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

Japan's Economy

Soc Day 7 - Thinkers, Patterns, & Theories of Sociology

Objective:  Investigate the lives and ideas of the pioneers of sociology.  Examine the ways society impacts everyday behavior.

Task:  As you come into class, please get out your notes.  We'll spend the first part of class finishing our notes on the founders and theories of sociology.  Then, we'll use the second half of class applying our knowledge by interpreting song lyrics.  Finally, at the end of class, I'll distribute the study guide for Friday's test.

Homework:

• Wednesday, April 17 - "Classrooms as Symbolic Statements" research & presentation due in class
• Friday, April 19 - Unit 1 Test

Max Weber - Charismatic Authority

HWC1.2 Day 51 - Exploring Modern Japan

Objective:  Examine the ideas and influence of indigenous and diffused religions on East Asia.  Assess the causes and consequences of Japanese expansion in the 20th century.

Task: As you come into class, please get out your Japan timeline.  We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing the timeline.  The next portion of class will be devoted to the fishbowl discussion on the Meiji Restoration.  Finally, before you leave class you'll post a reflection to our class blog.


Homework:

• Wednesday, 4/17 - "Transnationalism" reading quiz (use reading guide to prepare)
• Wednesday, 4/17 - Constructive responses to at least 3 historical questions (posted as comments to historical questions) - THERE SHOULD BE A MAXIMUM OF 3 COMMENTS TO EACH QUESTION!
• Thursday, 4/18 - "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea" reading due in class
• Monday, 4/22 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednesday, 4/24 - FCP final video due on FCP Ning (by 7:30 am)

Resources for class discussion:
Shinto
Japan's Invasion of Manchuria

Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima

Japan's Economy

HWC10.11 Day 53 - Tank Man & Japan Timeline

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

Task:  As you come into class, please pick up your computer, log on, and come to the "AW80" blog.   Then, you'll participate in a live blog (below) as we watch the final segment of Tank Man.  After the video, please post a reflection to our class blog.  Finally, we'll use the remainder of class to begin our review of the Japan timeline.

If you would like to learn more about contemporary China, check out the CNN series "On China."

Homework:

• Tuesday, 4/16 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (come prepared for discussion and observation)
• Wednesday, 4/17 - "Transnationalism" reading quiz (use reading guide to prepare)
• Wednesday, 4/17 - NetGenEd Outsource clip due on FCP Ning BEFORE class and linked on NetGenEd wiki by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, 4/18 - "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea" reading due in class
• Thursday, 4/18 - Constructive responses to at least 3 historical questions (posted as comments to historical questions) - THERE SHOULD BE A MAXIMUM OF 3 COMMENTS TO EACH QUESTION!
• Monday, 4/22 - Unit 5 Test
• Thursday, 5/2 - NetGenEd Video due on FCP Ning BEFORE class begins

Soc Day 6 - Thinkers, Patterns, & Theories in Sociology

Objective:  Investigate the lives and ideas of the pioneers of sociology.  Examine the ways society impacts everyday behavior.

Task:  As you come into class, please prepare for the reading quiz by getting out a pen or pencil and clearing your desk.  We'll spend the first part of class taking the quiz.  After the quiz, please get out your computer, log on to the Moodle, and respond to the forum "Considering the Sociological Imagination."  Then, we'll practice our classroom observations in this classroom and discuss the importance of neutrality in observation.

After lunch, we'll continue our notes on the history, theories, and development of sociology.  You'll practice implementing your new knowledge by interpreting and applying the lyrics of various songs.

Homework:

• Monday, April 15 - "The Echo Becomes the Net Generation" reading quiz
• Wednesday, April 17 - "Classrooms as Symbolic Statements" research & presentation due in class

Max Weber - Charismatic Authority

HWC1.2 Day 50 - Tank Man & Japan Timeline

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

Task:  As you come into class, please pick up your computer, log on, and come to the "AW80" blog.  I'll spend the first few minutes of class demonstrating how to upload your outsource clip to the FCP Ning and hyperlinking on the FCP13-1 wiki.   Then, you'll participate in a live blog (below) as we watch the final segment of Tank Man.  After the video, please post a reflection to our class blog.  Finally, we'll use the remainder of class to begin our review of the Japan timeline.

If you would like to learn more about contemporary China, check out the CNN series "On China."

Homework:

• TODAY - FCP outsource clip due on FCP Ning BEFORE class and linked on FCP13-1 wiki by 3:00
• Tuesday, 4/16 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (come prepared for discussion or observation)
• Wednesday, 4/17 - "Transnationalism" reading quiz (use reading guide to prepare)
• Wednesday, 4/17 - Constructive responses to at least 3 historical questions (posted as comments to historical questions) - THERE SHOULD BE A MAXIMUM OF 3 COMMENTS TO EACH QUESTION!
• Thursday, 4/18 - "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea" reading due in class
• Monday, 4/22 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednesday, 4/24 - FCP final video due on FCP Ning (by 7:30 am)

HWC10.11 Day 52 - Communism in Contemporary China

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

Task:  Please get out your timeline as you come into class.  We'll begin class finishing our review of China in the 20th century.  Then, you'll participate in a live blog (below) while we watch Tank Man.

Homework:

• TODAY - Historical question (based on units 1-4) posted to HWC10.11 blog by 3:00 pm
• TODAY - Article summary for "Chinese Communist Party: Would Mao Recognize the Paradox" due on Moodle forum
• Monday, 4/15 - Japan Timeline due in class (see Moodle for instructions)
• Tuesday, 4/16 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (come prepared for discussion and observation)
• Wednesday, 4/17 - "Transnationalism" reading quiz (use reading guide to prepare)
• Wednesday, 4/17 - NetGenEd Outsource clip due on FCP Ning BEFORE class and linked on NetGenEd wiki by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, 4/18 - "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea" reading due in class
• Thursday, 4/18 - Constructive responses to at least 3 historical questions (posted as comments to historical questions) - THERE SHOULD BE A MAXIMUM OF 3 COMMENTS TO EACH QUESTION!
• Monday, 4/22 - Unit 5 Test
• Thursday, 5/2 - NetGenEd Video due on FCP Ning BEFORE class begins

Discussion Resources:

Card issued to celebrate the Great Leap Forward (1958-1961) from  http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/great_leap_forward.htm


BBC News story about a February 2013 trial of a man accused of murder during the Cultural Revolution