HWC Day 39 - Mid-Term Exam

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of quarter one essential content.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please clear your desk and get out a pencil in preparation for the mid-term exam.  I'll distribute and explain the exam.  You'll have the duration of the class to complete the assessment.  If you finish early, please work on your essay or the homework for the next unit.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Mid-Term Exam 
• Tuesday, April 7 - Quarter 1 Essay (PDF submission) due by 3:00
• Tuesday, April 7 - East Asia map due 
• Wednesday, April 8 - China Timeline (on Moodle) due in class
• Thursday, April 9 - Boxer Rebellion fishbowl discussion (see explanation below)
• Friday, April 10 - Mao reading discussion
• Monday, April 13 - Japan Timeline (on Moodle) due in class
• Tuesday, April 14- Transnationalism reading quiz
• Wednesday, April 15 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (see explanation below)
• Thursday, April 16 - Chapter 11 reading quiz (reading notes may be used)
• Friday, April 17 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" reading discussion
• Monday, April 20- Unit 5 Test
• Friday, April 24 - Field trip to Museum of Jewish Heritage, NYC

Preparing for participation in and observation of fishbowl discussions:

• In a fishbowl discussion, half of the class will observe while the other half of the class engages in an intellectual discussion of the topic.  This is NOT a debate!  The purpose of this activity is to encage in and observe rational, civil discourse.
• If you are OBSERVING the discussion, read the provided summary and, if necessary, do a little research so you'll understand the topic.   Your task is to listen to and take notes on the discussion. At the end of the discourse, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and reflect on the topic.
• If you are PARTICIPATING in the discussion, read the provided summary AND the provided article.  You may also need to research the topic further to prepare for the discussion.  Then, complete the preparation section of your fishbowl worksheet.  As a group, you will need to sustain a respectful, intellectual discussion for 15 minutes.  
• If you are MODERATING the discussion, read the summary and the articles.  Create discussion questions that will help to sustain the discussion.  During the discourse, you will be responsible for ensuring civil discourse.

Topic Assignments for Fishbowl Discussions:

Boxer Rebellion (discussion on Thursday, 4/9)

• Moderator - Laura
• Yes - Aaron, Allyson, Ashley, Jake, Jillian 
• No - Allan, Daniela, Jonah, Kate

Meiji Restoration (discussion on Wednesday, 4/15)

• Moderator - Dino
• Yes - Camryn, Cole, Khoa, Noah
• No - Calista, Katia, Nick, Sarah, Zach