HWC10.11 Day 88 - Final Exam Review

Objective:  Present a multimedia product summarizing the argument presented in the research & reflection paper.  Provide constructive feedback to classmate presentations.  Review for final exam.

Task:  As you come into class, please get out your computer, your final exam crossword puzzle, and a playing card from Mrs. Friday.  Today's class is devoted to watching and providing feedback on the arguments you've developed over the last several weeks.  As you watch the presentations, please think of at least one question to ask the presenter.  Provide feedback via email (CC to Mrs. Friday) in the following format:

1. Three strengths of the argument/presentation
2. Two areas that could be improved 
3. One question I would like to further investigate -OR- one connection I made to the argument

After the presentations, we'll review for the final with the crossword and Jeopardy.

Homework:

• Monday, 6/10 (10:48-12:14) - HWC10.11 Final Exam (Turn in textbooks on exam day.)

HWC1.2 Day 87 - Final Exam Review

Objective:  Present a multimedia product summarizing the argument presented in the research & reflection paper.  Provide constructive feedback to classmate presentations.  Review for final exam.

Task:  As you come into class, please get out your computer, your final exam crossword puzzle, and a playing card from Mrs. Friday.  Today's class is devoted to watching and providing feedback on the arguments you've developed over the last several weeks.  As you watch the presentations, please think of at least one question to ask the presenter.  Provide feedback via email (CC to Mrs. Friday) in the following format:

1. Three strengths of the argument/presentation
2. Two areas that could be improved 
3. One question I would like to further investigate -OR- one connection I made to the argument

After the presentations, we'll review for the final with the crossword and Jeopardy.

Homework:

• Tuesday, 6/11 (7:48-9:14) - HWC1.2 Final Exam  (be sure to bring your textbook on the day of the exam)

HWC10.11 Day 87 - R & R Presentations

Objective:  Present a multimedia product summarizing the argument presented in the research & reflection paper.  Provide constructive feedback to classmate presentations.

Task:  As you come into class, please get out your computer, your final exam crossword puzzle, and a playing card from Mrs. Friday.  Today's class is devoted to watching and providing feedback on the arguments you've developed over the last several weeks.  As you watch the presentations, please think of at least one question to ask the presenter.  Provide feedback via email (CC to Mrs. Friday) in the following format:

1. Three strengths of the argument/presentation
2. Two areas that could be improved 
3. One question I would like to further investigate -OR- one connection I made to the argument

Homework:

• Friday, 6/7 - Crossword puzzle due at beginning of class
• Monday, 6/10 (10:48-12:14) - HWC10.11 Final Exam

HWC1.2 Day 86 - Culture Food Party & R&R Presentations

Objective:  Present a multimedia product summarizing the argument presented in the research & reflection paper.  Provide constructive feedback to classmate presentations.

Task:  As you come into class, please clear off your desk and, if you brought food, please set out your food on the side table.  We'll take a few minutes to sample all of the wonderful treats and then listen to the presentations on culture food.

After you're done eating, please get out your computer, your final exam crossword puzzle, and a playing card from Mrs. Friday.  The rest of today's class is devoted to watching and providing feedback on the arguments you've developed over the last several weeks.  As you watch the presentations, please think of at least one question to ask the presenter.  Provide feedback via email (CC to Mrs. Friday) in the following format:

1. Three strengths of the argument/presentation
2. Two areas that could be improved 
3. One question I would like to further investigate -OR- one connection I made to the argument

Homework:

• Friday, 6/7 - Crossword Puzzle due at beginning of class 
• Tuesday, 6/11 (7:48-9:14) - HWC1.2 Final Exam

Soc Day 41

Objective:  Apply knowledge of sociological concepts to examine select aspects of popular culture.

Task: Today we'll spend some time discussing the contemporary issues in sociological terms.

Question 1:  Does positive stereotyping negatively impact Asian Americans?


Question 2: Where is poverty in America?

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Question 3:  Can men be the victims of sexism?

"Samsung's Evolutionary Husband Angers Men: Is it Sexist?"
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HWC10.11 Day 86 - R&R Presentations & Culture Food Party

Objective:  Present a multimedia product summarizing the argument presented in the research & reflection paper.  Provide constructive feedback to classmate presentations.

Task:  As you come into class, please clear off your desk and, if you brought food, please set out your food on the side table.  We'll take a few minutes to sample all of the wonderful treats and then listen to the presentations on culture food.

After you're done eating, please get out your computer, your final exam crossword puzzle, and a playing card from Mrs. Friday.  The rest of today's class is devoted to watching and providing feedback on the arguments you've developed over the last several weeks.  As you watch the presentations, please think of at least one question to ask the presenter.  Provide feedback via email (CC to Mrs. Friday) in the following format:

1. Three strengths of the argument/presentation
2. Two areas that could be improved 
3. One question I would like to further investigate -OR- one connection I made to the argument

Homework:

• TODAY - Research/reflection presentation due IN CLASS
• TODAY - Culture Food Party 
• Friday, 6/7 - Crossword puzzle due at beginning of class
• Monday, 6/10 (10:48-12:14) - HWC10.11 Final Exam

In the news, 24 years since "tank man"

• "Calls for Justice for Tiananmen Met with Silence" (NPR, 6/3/13)
• "China's Ruling Party Continues to Censor Memories of Tiananmen Protests" (NPR, 6/4/13)

Soc Day 40

Objective:  Examine the process and forces of socialization.  Use technology to create a multimedia presentation detailing the sociological interpretation and impact of a social problem.

Task:  As you come into class, please get out your socialization notes.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class finishing the unit 4 notes.  Finally, the remainder of the class will be spent watching and discussing your final projects.

HWC1.2 Day 85 - R & R Presentations

Objective:  Present a multimedia product summarizing the argument presented in the research & reflection paper.  Provide constructive feedback to classmate presentations.

Task:  As you come into class, please get out your computer, your final exam crossword puzzle, and a playing card from Mrs. Friday.  Today's class is devoted to watching and providing feedback on the arguments you've developed over the last several weeks.  As you watch the presentations, please think of at least one question to ask the presenter.  Provide feedback via email (CC to Mrs. Friday) in the following format:

1. Three strengths of the argument/presentation
2. Two areas that could be improved 
3. One question I would like to further investigate -OR- one connection I made to the argument

Homework:

• TODAY - Research/reflection presentation due IN CLASS
• Thursday, 6/6 - HWC1.2 Culture Food Party (If you are completing the extra credit component, remember to submit the collage via email ASAP)
• Friday, 6/7 - Crossword Puzzle due at beginning of class 
• Tuesday, 6/11 (7:48-9:14) - HWC1.2 Final Exam

In the news, 24 years since "tank man"

• "Calls for Justice for Tiananmen Met with Silence" (NPR, 6/3/13)
• "China's Ruling Party Continues to Censor Memories of Tiananmen Protests" (NPR, 6/4/13)

HWC10.11 Day 85 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America

Objective:   Analyze the relationship of Latin America within the global community.

Task:  As you come into class, sit with your video group.  Each group will share a summary with the class and  after each group has presented their information, we'll close up with a discussion of "Cocaine: New Front Lines."

Homework:

• Wednesday, 6/5 - Research/reflection presentation due IN CLASS
• Wednesday, 6/5 - HWC10.11 Culture Food Party 
• Friday, 6/7 - Crossword puzzle due at beginning of class
• Monday, 6/10 (10:48-12:14) - HWC10.11 Final Exam

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Soc Day 39

Objective:  Examine the process and forces of socialization.  Use technology to create a multimedia presentation detailing the sociological interpretation and impact of a social problem.

Task:  As you come into class, please get out your socialization notes.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class finishing the unit 4 notes.  Then, we'll get out the computers and you'll upload your video to the Moodle, if you haven't yet done so.  Finally, the remainder of the class will be spent watching and discussing your final projects.

HWC1.2 Day 84 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America

Objective:   Analyze the relationship of Latin America within the global community.

Task:  After locker clean-out and class officer election, we'll finish our Latin America summary notes.  Then, we'll revisit the videos from Friday.  Meet with the other people that watched the video and create a group summary to share with the class.  After each group has presented their information, we'll close up with a discussion of "Cocaine: New Front Lines."

Homework:

• Wednesday, 6/5 - Research/reflection presentation due IN CLASS
• Thursday, 6/6 - HWC1.2 Culture Food Party
• Friday, 6/7 - Crossword Puzzle due at beginning of class 
• Tuesday, 6/11 (7:48-9:14) - HWC1.2 Final Exam

HWC10.11 Day 84 - Cumulative Map Quiz

Objective:   Assess knowledge of countries, bodies of water, and capitals.

Task:  As you come into class, please clear and separate your desks in preparation for the map quiz.  After you complete the quiz, turn it into Mrs. Friday and pick up the final exam study guide and final exam crossword puzzle.  We'll use the last portion of class to finish the Latin America summary notes.

Homework:

• Tuesday, 6/4 - "Cocaine: New Front Lines" article due for class discussion
• Wednesday, 6/5 - Research/reflection presentation due IN CLASS
• Wednesday, 6/5 - HWC10.11 Culture Food Party 
• Monday, 6/10 (10:48-12:14) - HWC10.11 Final Exam

Soc Day 38

Objective:  Examine the process and forces of socialization.  Use technology to create a multimedia presentation detailing the sociological interpretation and impact of a social problem.

Task:  We'll continue our notes on socialization.  Finally, we'll use the remainder of class to work on your final project.

Homework:

• Tuesday, 6/4 - Final project due at beginning of class
• Thursday, 6/6 - Units 3 & 4 Test

HWC1.2 Day 83 - Cumulative Map Quiz

Objective:   Assess knowledge of countries, bodies of water, and capitals.

Task:  As you come into class, please clear and separate your desks in preparation for the map quiz.  After you complete the quiz, turn it into Mrs. Friday and pick up the final exam study guide and final exam crossword puzzle.  We'll use the last portion of class to finish the Latin America summary notes.

Homework:

• Tuesday, 6/4 - "Cocaine: New Front Lines" article due for CLASS discussion
• Wednesday, 6/5 - Research/reflection presentation due IN CLASS
• Thursday, 6/6 - HWC1.2 Culture Food Party 
• Tuesday, 6/11 (7:48-9:14) - HWC1.2 Final Exam