CPWC Day 21 - Nationalism, Independence, and Apartheid

Objective:  Explore the emergence of nationalism in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Evaluate paths to independence in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Describe the implementation and collapse of apartheid in South Africa.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download "Resistance, Nationalism, and Independence."  As a class, we'll work through the packet.  Then, we'll explore the apartheid in South Africa.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, we'll begin exploring some contemporary issues in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Homework:  

• TODAY - Completed Foundations Investigation due by 11:59 pm
• Friday, October 2 - Unit 2 Test (study guide available in Schoology)

HWC Day 21 - Nationalism & Independence in Sub-Saharan Africa

Objectives:  Identify and dispel misconceptions about Africa.  Explore the emergence of nationalism and independence in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:  Good morning!   When you arrive to class, please form a horseshoe in preparation for our discussion circle.  We'll spend the first half of class finishing our discussion on the Crowder article and review the emergence of nationalism in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Then, we'll spit into groups to examine Boko Haram in Nigeria, al-Shabab in Somalia, the civil war in DRC, dictatorial rule in Zimbabwe, and genocide in Rwanda and Burundi.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 2 PDCs due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, October 2 - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted on Schoology)
• Friday, October 2 - SJSs due by 11:59 pm
• Monday, November 2 - Mid-Term Exam

For Further Consideration:

ThoughtCast: The Mau Mau rebellion -- a revisionist history from thoughtcast on Vimeo.

CPWC Day 20 - Imperialism & Resistance

Objective:  Label countries, cities, and bodies of water of Sub-Saharan Africa.   

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out "Scramble for Africa" in preparation for part II completion.  Find a partner and use the map to answer the questions in Part II and to color the attached map (see annotated image below).  Then, after you've completed the second portion of the "Scramble for Africa," begin working through "Resistance, Nationalism, and Independence."  Be sure to use close reading strategies - highlight important ideas, circle those concepts/ideas which are unclear, and make notes in the margins.  Finally, you'll spend the last portion of class watching "The Danger of a Single Story."

Homework:  

• Wednesday, September 30 - Completed Foundations Investigation due by 11:59 pm
• Friday, October 2 - Unit 2 Test (study guide available in Schoology)

HWC Day 20 - Apartheid in South Africa

Objectives:  Identify and dispel misconceptions about Africa.  Describe the implementation and collapse of apartheid in South Africa.

Task:  Good morning!   Today, we're going to focus on the injustices and subsequent  collapse of white minority rule in South Africa.  To begin class, you'll read the "Apartheid" summary linked below.  After a brief discussion, you'll watch "A Force More Powerful" segment on South Africa.  You'll also have time to complete Part C of the Regional Study.  Before leaving class, please make sure to post a reflection to the "AFMP - Apartheid in South Africa" discussion thread in Schoology.

Homework:

• Tuesday, September 29 - African nationalist worksheet due in class
• Wednesday, September 30 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due in class
• Wednesday, September 30 - Unit 2 PDCs due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, October 2 - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted on Schoology)
• Friday, October 2 - SJSs due by 11:59 pm
• Monday, November 2 - Mid-Term Exam

For Further Consideration:

• Apartheid summary (History.com)

A Force More Powerful - South Africa episode from York Zimmerman Inc. on Vimeo.

CPWC Day 19 - Africa Map Quiz & Imperialism in Africa

Objective:  Label countries, cities, and bodies of water of Sub-Saharan Africa.   Investigate ancient and medieval history of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desk and get out a pen or pencil in preparation for your map quiz.  After you've finished the quiz, please turn the quiz in at the back of the room.  Then, get out your i-Pad and complete part I of "Scramble for Africa."  If you finish part I before everyone else has finished the quiz, work on your "Foundations Investigation" OR begin working on your study guide for the unit 2 test on Friday.  After everyone has finished the quiz, you'll work with a partner to complete part II of the "Scramble for Africa."  We'll review and discuss parts I & II before working through part III of "The Scramble for Africa" together.

Homework:  

• TODAY - Africa map quiz (use TapQuiz Maps & your tracing paper map to study!)
• Wednesday, September 30 - Completed Foundations Investigation due by 11:59 pm
• Friday, October 2 - Unit 2 Test (study guide available in Schoology)

HWC Day 19 - Independence in Sub-Saharan Africa

Objectives:  Identify and dispel misconceptions about Africa.  Evaluate the impact of imperialism in Africa.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pen or pencil in preparation for your reading quiz.  After you've finished your reading quiz, please download "Let's Consider" from Schoology into Notability in preparation for our discussion.  Then, begin (or continue) working on the "African nationalist worksheet" that is due in class tomorrow.  Once everyone has finished the quiz, we'll form a discussion circle to consider the continued impact of imperialism in Africa.

Homework:

• TODAY - Watch "Africa: States of Independence - The Scramble for Africa" BEFORE arriving to class (see below and/or on Schoology)
• TODAY - Reading quiz on G&D pp. 163-183
• TODAY - Unit 2 PDPs due by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, September 29 - African nationalist worksheet due in class
• Wednesday, September 30 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due in class
• Wednesday, September 30 - Unit 2 PDCs due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, October 2 - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted on Schoology)
• Friday, October 2 - SJSs due by 11:59 pm

For Further Consideration:

• "The New Imperialism in Africa" (Annenberg Foundation)

CPWC Day 18 - History & Geography Review

Objective:  Label countries, cities, and bodies of water of Sub-Saharan Africa.   Investigate ancient and medieval history of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Pd. 3-4 Task (Shortened Class - Digital Citizenship):   Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please download "Africa Geography Review" to Notability.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing the status of Africa prior to the 19th century.  Then, we'll use the remainder of class to review the map of Africa.

Pd. 6-9 Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please download "Africa Geography Review" to Notability.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing the status of Africa prior to the 19th century.  Then, we'll use the remainder of class to review the map of Africa.  Finally, we'll spend the second half of class in the library working on the Foundations Investigation.

Homework:  

• TODAY - Foundations Investigation, page 4 check
• Monday, September 28 - Africa map quiz (use TapQuiz Maps & your tracing paper map to study!)
• Monday, September 28 - Completed Foundations Investigation due by 11:59 pm
• Wednesday, September 30 - Unit 2 Test

Directions for Foundations Investigation (also found in Schoology):
Use library and Internet resources to complete the Foundations Investigation.  This is NOT a collaborative or cooperative project - ALL work must be your own!

• Use Google to identify the individuals in question 1-20.  Be sure to include his/her current position AND country/organization.
• Listen carefully to Mrs. Sams's presentation to answer questions 21-23.
• Use PRINT resources to complete question 24.  Mrs. Sams has pulled old editions of the needed sources.
• Use the ProQuest Historical Newspaper database for question 25.  This database goes back more than 100 years - identify a historical event and see how the story was covered by the New York Times.
• Go to http://watchingamerica.com/WA/ to complete question 26.
• For question 27, you must select a news story of INTERNATIONAL significance.  If you are unsure, be sure to ask Mrs. Friday.  Approved news sources:

1. 1. Al-Jazeera America
   2. Associated Press
   3. BBC World Service
   4. Christian Science Monitor
   5. The Economist
   6. The Guardian
   7. New York Times
   8. NPR
   9. The Wall Street Journal
   10. The Washington Post
   11. The World

Great States & Kingdoms in Africa

Great Zimbabwe

HWC Day 18 - Imperialism in Africa

Objectives:  Identify and dispel misconceptions about Africa.  Assess knowledge of the geography of Africa.  Explore the course of imperialism in Sub-Saharan Africa

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except for a pen or pencil.  We'll spend the first portion of class on your map quiz.  When you've finished your quiz, please turn it in at the back of the room and work on upcoming HWC homework.  After everyone finishes the quiz, we'll review "The Scramble for Africa" and discuss the causes and consequences of imperialism in Africa.

Homework:

• TODAY - Africa map quiz
• Monday, September 28 - Watch "Africa: States of Independence - The Scramble for Africa" BEFORE arriving to class (see below and/or on Schoology)
• Monday, September 28 - Reading quiz on G&D pp. 163-183
• Monday, September 28 - Unit 2 PDPs due by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, September 29 - African nationalist worksheet due in class
• Wednesday, September 30 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due in class
• Wednesday, September 30 - Unit 2 PDCs due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, October 2 - Unit 2 Test 
• Friday, October 2 - SJSs due by 11:59 pm

For Further Consideration:

HWC Day 17 - Ancient & Medieval Sub-Saharan Africa

Objectives:  Identify and dispel misconceptions about Africa.  Investigate the great kingdoms and civilizations of Africa.  Explore the course of imperialism in Sub-Saharan Africa

Task:  We'll begin class with some music to review the countries of Africa.  Then, you'll present your "ShowMe"s on the kingdoms of Africa.  After a brief discussion, you'll use the computers to complete "Scramble for Africa."

Homework:

• TODAY - Part B of Africa Regional Study due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, September 25 - Africa map quiz
• Monday, September 28 - Reading quiz on G&D pp. 163-183
• Monday, September 28 - Unit 2 PDPs due by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, September 29 - African nationalist worksheet due in class
• Wednesday, September 30 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due in class
• Wednesday, September 30 - Unit 2 PDCs due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, October 2 - Unit 2 Test 
• Friday, October 2 - SJSs due by 11:59 pm

CPWC Day 17 - Ancient Kingdoms of Africa

Objective:  Label countries, cities, and bodies of water of Sub-Saharan Africa.   Investigate ancient and medieval history of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:   When you arrive to class, please get out a pencil and your index card in preparation for the reading quiz.  You'll spend the first portion of class taking the quiz.  When you finish, please turn it in at the back of the room and continue working on "DBQ - Africa Before European Arrival" from yesterday.  If you finish early, play the map review game on your i-Pad or use Quizlet to make flash cards to study for Monday's map quiz.  After everyone finishes the quiz, we'll play a game to review your map.  Finally, we'll review the DBQ and discuss the status of Africa prior to the nineteenth century.

Homework:  

• TODAY - Geography chapter 18 reading quiz (one-sided note card may be used)
• TODAY - Foundations Investigation, page 3 check
• Friday, September 25 - Foundations Investigation, page 4 check
• Monday, September 28 - Africa map quiz (use TapQuiz Maps & your tracing paper map to study!)
• Monday, September 28 - Completed Foundations Investigation due by 11:59 pm
• Wednesday, September 30 - Unit 2 Test

Great States & Kingdoms in Africa

Great Zimbabwe



Kingdom of Aksum

CPWC Day 16 - Ancient & Medieval History of Sub-Saharan Africa

Objective:  Label countries, cities, and bodies of water of Sub-Saharan Africa.   Investigate ancient and medieval history of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:   Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out your homework and begin working on tonight's homework while I check for today's homework completion.  I'll also distribute your index card for the reading quiz tomorrow.  Next, we'll finish labeling our large Africa map.  Then, you'll complete "DBQ - Africa Before European Arrival" to explore the great kingdoms of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Homework:  

• TODAY - Labeled South & East Africa map (from packet)
• TODAY - Chapter 18, section 3 reading notes
• Thursday, September 24 - Geography chapter 18 reading quiz (one-sided note card may be used)
• Thursday, September 24 - Foundations Investigation, page 3 check
• Friday, September 25 - Foundations Investigation, page 4 check
• Monday, September 28 - Africa map quiz (use TapQuiz Maps & your tracing paper map to study!)
• Monday, September 28 - Completed Foundations Investigation due by 11:59 pm
• Wednesday, September 30 - Unit 2 Test

Great States & Kingdoms in Africa

Great Zimbabwe



Kingdom of Aksum

HWC Day 16 - Exploring the History of Africa

Objectives:   Reflect on the culture and geography of Sub-Saharan Africa.  Identify and dispel misconceptions about Africa.  Investigate the great kingdoms and civilizations of Africa.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please form a "horseshoe" so we can continue our discussion from yesterday.  As we consider the stereotypes that permeate our perceptions of Africa, we'll also consider the geographic and cultural realities revealed in Part A of the Regional Study.   Next, we'll play a game to review the capitals of Africa.  Finally, you'll divide into groups to investigate one of the great kingdoms or civilizations of Sub-Saharan Africa.  You'll compile your research on a "ShowMe!" presentation that will be presented to the class tomorrow.

Homework:

• TODAY - - Part A of Africa Regional Study due in class
• TODAY - DBQ - "Africa Before European Arrival"
• Thursday, September 24 - Part B of Africa Regional Study due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, September 25 - Africa map quiz
• Monday, September 28 - Reading quiz on G&D pp. 163-183
• Monday, September 28 - Unit 2 PDPs due by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, September 29 - African nationalist worksheet due in class
• Wednesday, September 30 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due in class
• Wednesday, September 30 - Unit 2 PDCs due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, October 2 - Unit 2 Test 
• Friday, October 2 - SJSs due by 11:59 pm

Extending class activities:

• "7 Medieval African Kingdoms Everyone Should Know About" (Atlanta Black Star, 12/5/2013)
• "Civilization Overview: African Kingdoms" (Timemaps)

CPWC Day 15 - Misperceptions About Africa

Objective:  Identify and utilize library resource relevant to CP World Cultures.

Task:   Asubuhi njema!  When you arrive to class, please begin working on tonight's homework.  I'll spend the first few minutes of class checking last night's homework before we continue labeling our large map.  After we've finished labeling and coloring Central Africa on our large map, we'll consider the stereotypes and misconceptions that dominate our perceptions of Africa.  

Homework:  

• TODAY - Labeled Central Africa map (from packet)
• TODAY - Chapter 18, section 2 reading notes
• Wednesday, September 23 - Labeled South & East Africa map (from packet)
• Wednesday, September 23 - Chapter 18, section 3 reading notes
• Thursday, September 24 - Geography chapter 18 reading quiz (one-sided note card may be used)
• Thursday, September 24 - Foundations Investigation, page 3 check
• Friday, September 25 - Foundations Investigation, page 4 check
• Monday, September 28 - Africa map quiz (use TapQuiz Maps & your tracing paper map to study!)
• Monday, September 28 - Completed Foundations Investigation due by 11:59 pm
• Wednesday, September 30 - Unit 2 Test

Extending Class Activities:

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Homework:

• TODAY - Labeled Central Africa map (from packet)
• TODAY - Chapter 18, section 2 reading notes
• Wednesday, September 23 - Labeled South & East Africa map (from packet)
• Wednesday, September 23 - Chapter 18, section 3 reading notes
• Thursday, September 24 - Geography chapter 18 reading quiz (one-sided note card may be used)
• Thursday, September 24 - Foundations Investigation, page 3 check
• Friday, September 25 - Foundations Investigation, page 4 check
• Monday, September 28 - Africa map quiz (use TapQuiz Maps & your tracing paper map to study!)
• Monday, September 28 - Completed Foundations Investigation due by 11:59 pm
• Wednesday, September 30 - Unit 2 Test

HWC Day 15 - Introduction to Sub-Saharan Africa

Objectives:   Identify the countries, cities, and bodies of water in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Identify and dispel misconceptions about Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please download "Africa Geography Review" from Schoology into Notability.  We'll begin class with a game to review the countries of Africa.  Then, we'll watch "What Do We Know About Africa?" and discuss common misperceptions of the continent.

Homework:

• TODAY - Africa map due
• TODAY - Discussion "Five Myths About Africa" (post reflection to Schoology BEFORE class)
• Wednesday, September 23 - Part A of Africa Regional Study due in class
• Wednesday, September 23 - DBQ - "Africa Before European Arrival"
• Thursday, September 24 - Part B of Africa Regional Study due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, September 25 - Africa map quiz
• Monday, September 28 - Reading quiz on G&D pp. 163-183
• Monday, September 28 - Unit 2 PDPs due by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, September 29 - African nationalist worksheet due in class
• Wednesday, September 30 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due in class
• Wednesday, September 30 - Unit 2 PDCs due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, October 2 - Unit 2 Test 
• Friday, October 2 - SJSs due by 11:59 pm

CPWC Day 14 - Using the Library & Internet in CPWC

Objective:  Identify and utilize library resource relevant to CP World Cultures.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up Schoology and download "Foundations Investigation - Fall '15" into Notability.  I'll briefly explain how to use the on-line textbook and distribute your username and password.  Then, we'll head down to the library to work on the Foundations Investigation.  While you're working on the project, I'll check your chapter 18, section 1 reading notes.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 18, section 1 reading notes
• TODAY - Foundation Investigation, page 2 completed in class
• Tuesday, September 22 - Labeled Central Africa map (from packet)
• Tuesday, September 22 - Chapter 18, section 2 reading notes
• Wednesday, September 23 - Labeled South & East Africa map (from packet)
• Wednesday, September 23 - Chapter 18, section 3 reading notes
• Thursday, September 24 - Geography chapter 18 reading quiz (one-sided note card may be used)
• Thursday, September 24 - Foundations Investigation, page 3 check
• Friday, September 25 - Foundations Investigation, page 4 check
• Monday, September 28 - Africa map quiz (use TapQuiz Maps & your tracing paper map to study!)
• Monday, September 28 - Completed Foundations Investigation due by 11:59 pm
• Wednesday, September 30 - Unit 2 Test

HWC Day 14 - Unit 1 Test

Objectives:   Assess knowledge and understanding of unit 1 content.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except for a pencil.

After a quick review of homework and due dates, I'll distribute your unit 1 test.  As you take the test, please read each question carefully and select the best possible answer.  If you are unsure of the answer, try to eliminate one or two choices.  Don't spend too much time on any single question - its likely you may find clues to help you figure out the answer later in the test.  For the short answer questions, make sure that you fully answer the question with relevant details to show your understanding.  Finally, before handing in your test, be sure to double check your work.

You'll have the duration of the period to complete the exam.  If you need more time, you may come during period 12 TODAY to complete the short answer questions.  However, the objective portion of the exam must be completed in class.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 1 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)
• TODAY - Unit 1 SJSs posted on class blog by 11:59 pm
• Tuesday, September 22 - Africa map due
• Tuesday, September 22 - Discussion "Five Myths About Africa" (post reflection to Schoology BEFORE class)
• Wednesday, September 23 - Part A of Africa Regional Study due in class
• Wednesday, September 23 - DBQ - "Africa Before European Arrival"
• Thursday, September 24 - Part B of Africa Regional Study due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, September 25 - Africa map quiz
• Monday, September 28 - Reading quiz on G&D pp. 163-183
• Monday, September 28 - Unit 2 PDPs due by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, September 29 - African nationalist worksheet due in class
• Wednesday, September 30 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due in class
• Wednesday, September 30 - Unit 2 PDCs due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, October 2 - Unit 2 Test 
• Friday, October 2 - SJSs due by 11:59 pm

CPWC Day 13 - Introduction to Africa

Objective:  Label the countries, cities, and bodies of water in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Identify and dispel misconceptions about Sub-Saharan Africa.

Pd. 3-4 Task (Shortened Class - Digital Citizenship):  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please get out your map packet and your tracing paper map.  We'll spend the first portion of class labeling West Africa on our large map.  Then, you'll use the remainder of class to read and summarize "Introduction" (posted in Schoology).

Pd. 6-9 Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, open up and read "Introduction."  Post your summary to the discussion thread.   If you finish early, please work on your unit 2 homework.   Then, we'll work together to label your large Africa map.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, you'll work on upcoming assignments.

Homework:

• TODAY - Globalization & Development Station Review (assignment in Schoology) due by 3:00
• TODAY - Africa map outline on tracing paper
• TODAY- Labeled West Africa map (from packet)
• Monday, September 21 - Chapter 18, section 1 reading notes
• Tuesday, September 22 - Labeled Central Africa map (from packet)
• Tuesday, September 22 - Chapter 18, section 2 reading notes
• Wednesday, September 23 - Labeled South & East Africa map (from packet)
• Wednesday, September 23 - Chapter 18, section 3 reading notes
• Thursday, September 24 - Geography chapter 18 reading quiz (one-sided note card may be used)
• Monday, September 28 - Africa map quiz (use TapQuiz Maps & your tracing paper map to study!)
• Wednesday, September 30 - Unit 2 Test

HWC Day 13 - Globalization & Development

Objectives:   Explore the implications of globalization.  Compare and contrast the characteristics of developed and developing countries.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please pull up the imperialism diagram and chart.  We'll spend the first portion of class examining imperialism.  Then, we'll form a discussion circle to explore issues of globalization.  We'll also revisit the nomenclature for countries.  Finally, we'll use the remainder of class to review for Monday's test.

Homework:

• Monday, September 21 - Unit 1 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)
• Monday, September 21- Unit 1 SJSs posted on class blog by 11:59 pm
• Tuesday, September 22 - Africa map due
• Tuesday, September 22 - Discussion "Five Myths About Africa" (post reflection to Schoology BEFORE class)
• Wednesday, September 23 - Part A of Africa Regional Study due in class
• Wednesday, September 23 - DBQ - "Africa Before European Arrival"
• Thursday, September 24 - Part B of Africa Regional Study due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, September 25 - Africa map quiz
• Monday, September 28 - Reading quiz on G&D pp. 163-183
• Monday, September 28 - Unit 2 PDPs due by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, September 29 - African nationalist worksheet due in class
• Wednesday, September 30 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due in class
• Wednesday, September 30 - Unit 2 PDCs due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, October 2 - Unit 2 Test 
• Friday, October 2 - SJSs due by 11:59 pm

Links to UN Global Issues:

• Terrorism
• Human rights
• Environment
• Development

Extending class discussion:

What is the message of this political cartoon?  How does this relate to our studies?

"Invading New Markets" by Andy Singer

CPWC Day 12 - Unit 1 Test

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of unit 1 content.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please pick up the Africa map packet and the large Africa map from the side table.  Take a piece of tracing paper and tape one side to the large map.  Then, get out a pencil and clear your desk in preparation for the unit 1 test.  After I answer any final questions, I'll distribute your test and answer sheet.

As you take the test, please read each question carefully and select the best possible answer.  If you are unsure of the answer, try to eliminate one or two choices.  Don't spend too much time on any single question - its likely you may find clues to help you figure out the answer later in the test.  For the short answer questions, make sure that you fully answer the question with relevant details to show your understanding.  Finally, before handing in your test, be sure to double check your work.

When you finish with the test, please turn it in to Mrs. Friday in the back of the room.  Use the remainder of class to work on the homework for unit 2.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 1 Test 
• Friday, September 18 - Globalization & Development Station Review (assignment in Schoology) due by 3:00
• Friday, September 18 - Africa map outline on tracing paper
• Friday, September 18 - Labeled West Africa map (from packet)
• Monday, September 21 - Chapter 18, section 1 reading notes
• Tuesday, September 22 - Labeled Central Africa map (from packet)
• Tuesday, September 22 - Chapter 18, section 2 reading notes
• Wednesday, September 23 - Labeled South & East Africa map (from packet)
• Wednesday, September 23 - Chapter 18, section 3 reading notes
• Thursday, September 24 - Geography chapter 18 reading quiz (one-sided note card may be used)
• Monday, September 28 - Africa map quiz (use TapQuiz Maps & your tracing paper map to study!)
• Wednesday, September 30 - Unit 2 Test

HWC Day 12 - Imperialism & Historical Epistemology

Objectives:   Consider "modern," "nation," and "race" as social constructs.  Identify justifications for and implications of imperialism in the 19th & 20th centuries.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please get out your i-Pad and read about Benedict Anderson's "imagined communities" and "If You Shouldn't Call It The Third World, What Should You Call It?" (NPR, 1/4/15).  We'll take these ideas to examine social constructs.  Then, we'll divide into groups to explore imperialism.  Finally, you'll use the last portion of class to explore examples of globalization.

Homework:

• Friday, September 18 - Download "ShowMe" app BEFORE class
• Monday, September 21 - Unit 1 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)
• Monday, September 21- Unit 1 SJSs posted on class blog by 11:59 pm

Extending class discussion:

• American Anthropological Association Statement on Race

CPWC Day 11 - Unit 1 Wrap-Up

Objective:  Define globalization and development.  Review unit 1 content in preparation for the unit test.

Task:  Good morning!  To begin class, we'll finish our notes on development and globalization.  Then, we'll explore the impact of globalization with a short documentary and a song.  Finally, we'll review for your test.

Homework:

• Thursday, September 17 - Unit 1 Test (Study Guide will be posted to Schoology on or before class on Monday, September 14)
• Friday, September 18 - Globalization & Development Station work due by 3:00

African Underground: Democracy in Dakar - Episode # 1 from Nomadic Wax on Vimeo.

HWC Day 11 - Imperialism, Globalization & Development

Objectives:   Trace the development of humanity from the origins of man to the 21st century.

Task:  Good morning! We'll spend the first portion of class discussing historical periodization.  We'll spend some time discussing the phenomenon of imperialism.  Then, you'll complete activities in the "Globalization & Development" folder in Schoology.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 1 PDCs posted on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Friday, September 18 - Unit 1 Test (study guide will be posted to Schoology on or before Monday, September 14)
• Friday, September 18 - Unit 1 SJSs posted on class blog by 3:00 pm

CPWC Day 10 - Globalization & Development

Objective:   Explore the ways in which culture is perpetuated, changed, and spread.  Define globalization and development.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll begin class with your quiz.  When you arrive to class, please clear your desk of everything except for a pen or pencil.  After everyone has finished the quiz, we'll begin our exploration of the contemporary world.  Specifically, you'll participate in a set of activities to help you define development.  Further, we'll identify the differences between developing and developed countries.

Globalization & Development Stations: All resources and directions can be located in the "Globalization & Development Stations" folder under "Foundations" in Schoology.

• Station #1: "Material World" Poster Investigation
• Station #2: Globalization - Use "What is Globalization?" and "Globalization: Issues in Depth"
• Station #3: "Hungry Planet" Poster Investigation
• Station #4: State of the World Atlas
• Station #5: "Ayiti: Cost of Life"
• Station #6: Unit 1 Test Study Guide collaboration  

Homework:

• Monday,  September 14 - Unit 1 Quiz (Themes of Geography, Characteristics of Culture, Elements of Culture, Cultural Regions Map)
• Wednesday, September 16 - All Globalization & Development Station work due by 3:00
• Thursday, September 17 - Unit 1 Test (Study Guide will be posted to Schoology on or before class on Monday, September 14)

African Underground: Democracy in Dakar - Episode # 1 from Nomadic Wax on Vimeo.

HWC Day 10 - Rdg. Quiz & Historical Periodization

Objectives:  Assess knowledge & understanding of globalization.  Trace the development of humanity from the origins of man to the 21st century.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please put everything under your desk except for a pen or pencil in preparation for your quiz.  You'll have 40 minutes to complete the quiz.  After you've finished the quiz, please get out your i-Pad and a computer to complete your Big Eras summaries from yesterday.  Finally, we'll spend the last 15 minutes discussing historical periodization.

Homework:

• TODAY - G&D chapter 1 reading quiz
• Wednesday, September 16 - Unit 1 PDCs posted on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Friday, September 18 - Unit 1 Test (study guide will be posted to Schoology on or before Monday, September 14)
• Friday, September 18 - Unit 1 SJSs posted on class blog by 3:00 pm

SVHS MUN - Welcome!

Welcome to SVHS Model United Nations!

As a member of Model UN, you'll explore the many issues facing our global society.  You'll act as a representative of your chosen country, write resolutions, and debate in a United Nations simulation.  This year, we'll go to Lehigh to participate in a MUN simulations with other schools.




Next meeting:
Monday, October 5 - We'll hold officer elections and continue planning for this year.

Upcoming events:
Friday, March 18 - MUN at Lehigh

CPWC Day 9 - Globalization & Development

Objective:   Explore the ways in which culture is perpetuated, changed, and spread.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll begin class with your quiz.  When you arrive to class, please clear your desk of everything except for a pen or pencil.  After everyone has finished the quiz, we'll begin our exploration of the contemporary world.  Specifically, you'll participate in a set of activities to help you define development.  Further, we'll identify the differences between developing and developed countries.

Globalization & Development Stations: All resources and directions can be located in the "Globalization & Development Stations" folder under "Foundations" in Schoology.

• Station #1: "Material World" Poster Investigation
• Station #2: Globalization - Use "What is Globalization?" and "Globalization: Issues in Depth"
• Station #3: "Hungry Planet" Poster Investigation
• Station #4: State of the World Atlas
• Station #5: "Ayiti: Cost of Life"
• Station #6: Unit 1 Test Study Guide collaboration  

Homework:

• TODAY - Download UN Country Stats & TapQuiz Maps apps to i-Pad BEFORE class on Monday
• Monday,  September 14 - Unit 1 Quiz (Themes of Geography, Characteristics of Culture, Elements of Culture, Cultural Regions Map)
• Wednesday, September 16 - All Globalization & Development Station work due by 3:00
• Thursday, September 17 - Unit 1 Test (Study Guide will be posted to Schoology on or before class on Monday, September 14)

African Underground: Democracy in Dakar - Episode # 1 from Nomadic Wax on Vimeo.

HWC Day 9 - Periodization of History

Objectives:  Trace the development of humanity from the origins of man to the 21st century.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please pick up a whiteboard, marker, and eraser from the side counter.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing some of the main ideas from the first two weeks of class.  Then, you'll use the the World History For Us All website to explore the nine "Big Eras" in history.  Each of you will be assigned an era to investigate and summarize.

Homework:

• ASAP - Download UN Countrystats & TapQuiz Maps apps to I-Pad
• TODAY - UDHR Comments posted to blog
• TODAY - Unit 1 PDPs due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, September 15 - G&D chapter 1 reading quiz
• Wednesday, September 16 - Unit 1 PDCs posted on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Friday, September 18 - Unit 1 Test (study guide will be posted to Schoology on or before Monday, September 14)
• Friday, September 18 - Unit 1 SJSs posted on class blog by 3:00 pm

CPWC Day 8 - Perpetuating, Changing, and Spreading Culture

Objective:   Explore the ways in which culture is perpetuated, changed, and spread.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please use your I-Pad to take a picture of the red box below.

Use the study hints above to prepare for Monday's quiz.

After I've explained the format for the quiz on Monday, we'll take a few minutes to demonstrate how to upload your Elements of Culture projects to Schoology.  Then, we'll finish our notes on the culture and find examples of ethnocentrism, diffusion, enculturation, and acculturation.  Finally, we'll watch and analyze the video below.

Homework:

• TODAY - Narrative, drawing, or captioned photograph detailing 7 elements of culture submitted to Schoology dropbox by 3:00 pm
• Monday, September 14 - Download UN Country Stats & TapQuiz Maps apps to i-Pad BEFORE class on Monday
• Monday,  September 14 - Unit 1 Quiz (Themes of Geography, Characteristics of Culture, Elements of Culture, Cultural Regions Map)
• Thursday, September 17 - Unit 1 Test (Study Guide will be posted to Schoology on or before class on Monday, September 14)

HWC Day 8 - Culture & UDHR

Objectives:  Identify the characteristics and elements of culture.  Analyze the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Task:  Happy Friday!  Please get out your footloose sheet from yesterday when you arrive to class.   We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing the definitions from yesterday.  Then, we'll spend some time further developing our definition of culture.  Finally, we'll form a discussion circle to analyze the UDHR.

Homework:

• TODAY - UDHR Analysis due in class
• ASAP - Download UN Countrystats & TapQuiz Maps apps to I-Pad
• Monday, September 14 - UDHR Comments posted to blog
• Tuesday, September 15 - G&D chapter 1 reading quiz
• Monday, September 14 - Unit 1 PDPs due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, September 16 - Unit 1 PDCs posted on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Friday, September 18 - Unit 1 Test (study guide will be posted to Schoology on or before Monday, September 14)
• Friday, September 18 - Unit 1 SJSs posted on class blog by 3:00 pm

Extending class discussion:

CPWC Day 7 - Cultural Transfer & Cultural Change

Objective:   Apply knowledge of culture to explore individual elements.  Analyze an ethnography for ethnocentrism.

Task:  As you arrive to class, please get out your i-Pads to read "Body Ritual Among the Nacerima."  Use the close reading strategies below while your read the ethnography.

1. Highlight main ideas
2. Underline supporting details
3. Put a "?" next to any ideas that you don't understand
4. Put a "*" next to any ideas that connect to previous learning

After reading, please answer the questions that follow the reading.    If you finish early, please begin work on your 7 Elements of Culture project.

Next, we'll take notes on processes of cultural transfer and cultural change.  Finally, we'll end class with a discussion on the Nacermina article and a brief reflection.

Homework:

• Friday, September 11 - Narrative, drawing, or captioned photograph detailing 7 elements of culture submitted to Schoology dropbox by 3:00 pm
• Monday,  September 14 - Unit 1 Quiz (Themes of Geography, Characteristics of Culture, Elements of Culture, Cultural Regions Map)

HWC Day 7 - Primer Review

*Shortened Class - Digital Citizenship*

Objectives: Define history and the social sciences as they will be used in HWC.

Task:  As you arrive to class, please get your notes out in preparation for the last presentation.  After the presentation, we'll spend the remainder of class playing a game to review some essential vocabulary from the Primer.

Special Notes: 

1. I created a short video offering hints for reading the primary documents.  Please use these hints as you read through the UDHR tonight.
2. I have filled in student names for the PDPs, PDCs, and SJSs.  Please check the spreadsheet to make sure that you have been assigned for all three tasks.

Homework:

• TODAY - Foundations Investigation (questions 42 & 43 should be posted to class blog and completed PDF must be uploaded to Schoology assignment dropbox) due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Friday, September 11 - UDHR Analysis due in class
• Monday, September 14 - UDHR Comments posted to blog
• Tuesday, September 15 - G&D chapter 1 reading quiz
• Monday, September 14 - Unit 1 PDPs due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, September 16 - Unit 1 PDCs posted on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Friday, September 18 - Unit 1 Test (study guide will be posted to Schoology on or before Monday, September 14)
• Friday, September 18 - Unit 1 SJSs posted on class blog by 3:00 pm

Useful Resources:
This screencast, created by a professor of US History, provides helpful strategies for reading your textbook and primary sources.

CPWC Day 6 - Exploring Culture

Objective:   Apply knowledge of culture to explore individual elements.

Task:  As you arrive to class, please get out and review your notes from yesterday.  After attendance is complete, we'll briefly review the cultural regions map.  Then, we'll finish our notes on the elements of culture and I'll explain the 7 Elements of Culture project.  Finally, we'll end with a reading about culture.  As you read, please utilize close reading strategies:

1. Highlight main ideas
2. Underline supporting details
3. Put a "?" next to any ideas that you don't understand
4. Put a "*" next to any ideas that connect to previous learning

After you finish, please answer the questions that follow the reading.

If you finish early, please begin work on your 7 Elements of Culture project.

Homework:

• Friday, September 11 - Narrative, drawing, or captioned photograph detailing 7 elements of culture submitted to Schoology dropbox by 3:00 pm
• Monday,  September 14 - Unit 1 Quiz (Themes of Geography, Characteristics of Culture, Elements of Culture, Cultural Regions Map)

HWC Day 6 - Defining the Social Sciences & Culture

Objectives:  Define history and the social sciences as they will be utilized in HWC.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please have ONE member of your group upload your video to the "Primer Presentation" dropbox in Schoology.  We'll spend the majority of today's class watching and discussing your presentations.  Then, if there is time remaining, we'll examine the characteristics and elements of culture.

Special Notes:

1. If you haven't done so already, stop by the library to pick up issues of History Today and Current History for questions 42 & 43 on the Foundations Investigation.
2. I have filled in student names for the PDPs, PDCs, and SJSs.  Please check the spreadsheet to make sure that you have been assigned for all three tasks.

Homework:

• TODAY - Primer presentations
• Thursday, September 10 - Foundations Investigation (questions 42 & 43 should be posted to class blog and completed PDF must be uploaded to Schoology assignment dropbox) due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Friday, September 11 - UDHR Analysis due in class
• Monday, September 14 - UDHR Comments posted to blog
• Tuesday, September 15 - G&D chapter 1 reading quiz
• Monday, September 14 - Unit 1 PDPs due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, September 16 - Unit 1 PDCs posted on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Friday, September 18 - Unit 1 Test (study guide will be posted to Schoology on or before Monday, September 14)
• Friday, September 18 - Unit 1 SJSs posted on class blog by 3:00 pm

CPWC Day 5 - Elements of Culture

Objective:   Discuss the characteristics of culture.  Establish a basis for studying culture.

Task:  Good morning!  I hope you all had wonderful holiday weekend.  When you arrive to class, please use your i-Pad to look up and record the definitions for the following terms:

• Mores
• Taboos
• Enculturation
• Acculturation
• Diffusion
• Interdependence
• Ethnocentrism

After everyone's had the opportunity to look up the terms, we'll play a short game to review content from last week.  Then, we'll return to our seats to take notes on the elements of culture.  As always, you may either write out your own notes or use the guided notes provided on Schoology.  Finally, you'll work in small groups to examine and explain the ways in which culture is demonstrated on a poster from the "Material World" series.  

Homework:

• Thursday, September 10 - Narrative, drawing, or captioned photograph detailing 7 elements of culture submitted to Schoology dropbox by 3:00 pm
• Monday,  September 14 - Unit 1 Quiz (Themes of Geography, Characteristics of Culture, Elements of Culture, Cultural Regions Map)

Extending class discussions:

HWC Day 5 - Origins & Collaboration

Objectives:  Discuss the origins of man.  Define history and the social sciences as they will be utilized in HWC.

Task:  Good morning!  I hope you all had a relaxing weekend!  We'll begin class with a brief discussion of the "Becoming Human" documentary you viewed over the weekend.  Specifically, we'll examine the argument presented and consider the complexities of the social sciences.  Then, you'll have the remainder of class to work with your group and create a video presentation on your section of the Primer text.

Special Notes:

1. If you haven't done so already, stop by the library to pick up issues of History Today and Current History for questions 42 & 43 on the Foundations Investigation.
2. I have filled in student names for the PDPs, PDCs, and SJSs.  Please check the spreadsheet to make sure that you have been assigned for all three tasks.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Becoming Human" discussion
• Wednesday, September 9 - Primer presentations
• Thursday, September 10 - Foundations Investigation (questions 42 & 43 should be posted to class blog and completed PDF must be uploaded to Schoology assignment dropbox) due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Friday, September 11 - UDHR Analysis due in class
• Monday, September 14 - UDHR Comments posted to blog
• Tuesday, September 15 - G&D chapter 1 reading quiz
• Monday, September 14 - Unit 1 PDPs due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, September 16 - Unit 1 PDCs posted on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Friday, September 18 - Unit 1 Test (study guide will be posted to Schoology on or before Monday, September 14)
• Friday, September 18 - Unit 1 SJSs posted on class blog by 3:00 pm

CPWC Day 4 - Geography & Culture

Objective:  Identify and label oceans, continents, and cultural regions on a world map.  Discuss the characteristics of culture.

Task: Happy Thursday!  Its hard to believe that we've already arrived at the end of our first week.  When you arrive to class, please get out your reading notes.  We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing your reading homework.  Then, we'll finish labeling and coloring our cultural regions map.  Next, we'll head back to our regular seats to take some notes on culture.  Finally, we'll end class with a GoogleSearch to find images illustrating the impact of geography on culture.

Homework:

• TODAY- Geography chapter 1, section 2 reading notes due in class

HWC Day 4 - GGS Quiz

*Shortened Class - Digital Citizenship*

Objectives:  Assess knowledge and understanding of Guns, Germs, & Steel.

Task:  Happy Thursday!  Its hard to believe we've made it to the end of our first week already!  When you arrive to class, please get out your GGS reading notes in preparation for the quiz.  You'll have 35 minutes to complete the quiz, including a 10 minute window to reference your notes.  If you have time over the holiday weekend, try to work ahead on some of the homework assignments listed below.

Special Notes:

1. If you haven't done so already, stop by the library to pick up issues of History Today and Current History for questions 42 & 43 on the Foundations Investigation.
2. If you are interested in a specific topic or unit for the PDPs, PDCs, & SJSs, email me ASAP.  If I have not heard from you, I will assign sources over the weekend.

Homework:

• TODAY - Hand-written Primer reading notes (on paper or Notability) due in class
• TODAY - Guns, Germs, & Steel reading quiz
• Tuesday, September 8 - "Becoming Human" discussion
• Wednesday, September 9 - Primer presentations
• Thursday, September 10 - Foundations Investigation (questions 42 & 43 should be posted to class blog and completed PDF must be uploaded to Schoology assignment dropbox) due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Friday, September 11 - UDHR Analysis due in class
• Monday, September 14 - UDHR Comments posted to blog
• Tuesday, September 15 - G&D chapter 1 reading quiz
• Monday, September 14 - Unit 1 PDPs due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, September 16 - Unit 1 PDCs posted on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Friday, September 18 - Unit 1 Test (study guide will be posted to Schoology on or before Monday, September 14)
• Friday, September 18 - Unit 1 SJSs posted on class blog by 3:00 pm

CPWC Day 3 - Mapping Our World

Objective:  Consider the concepts addressed in chapter 1, section 1 of the text.  Identify and label oceans, continents, and cultural regions on a world map.

Task: When you arrive to class, please get out your chapter 1, section 1 reading notes.  I will answer any questions before you take a brief quiz on the content in Schoology.  After everyone has finished the quiz, we'll complete the "Lines of Latitude & Longitude" worksheet together in class.  Then, we'll spend the remainder of class labeling and coloring the major cultural regions on a world map.

Homework:

• TODAY - Parent Information (GoogleForm via Schoology) and email to Mrs. Friday due by 3:00
• Wednesday, September 2 - Geography chapter 1, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, September 3 - Geography chapter 1, section 2 reading notes due in class

HWC Day 3 - Using The Library

Objectives:  Identify and utilize library resources necessary for HWC.  Select PDP, PDC, and SJS assignments for quarter 1.

Task:  Today we'll spend most of our class-time in the library reviewing tools and sources that will be useful in HWC.  However, before we head down to the library, I'll explain the Primary Document Posts, Primary Document Comments, and Scholarly Journal Summaries that you'll complete throughout the duration of the course.  You'll post these assignments to our class blog.  Further, the rubrics and PDFs/links of the primary documents are posted in Schoology in the "HWC Primary Documents" folder.  Further, I've shared the Spreadsheet, "HWC Primary Document & Scholarly Journal Analysis - Fall '15" with you via GoogleDrive.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Parent Information (GoogleForm in Schoology) & email contact due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00
• Thursday, September 3 - Hand-written Primer reading notes (on paper or Notability) due in class
• Thursday, September 3 - Guns, Germs, & Steel reading quiz
• Tuesday, September 8 - "Becoming Human" discussion
• Wednesday, September 9 - Primer presentations
• Thursday, September 10 - Foundations Investigation due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Friday, September 11 - UDHR Analysis due in class
• Monday, September 14 - UDHR Comments posted to blog
• Tuesday, September 15 - G&D chapter 1 reading quiz
• Monday, September 14 - Unit 1 PDPs due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, September 16 - Unit 1 PDCs posted on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Friday, September 18 - Unit 1 Test (study guide will be posted to Schoology on or before Monday, September 14)
• Friday, September 18 - Unit 1 SJSs posted on class blog by 3:00 pm

CPWC Day 2 - What Do You Know About Geography?

Objective:  Assess existing knowledge of culture and geography.  Identify continents, countries, seas, oceans, and other geographic features.

Task:  Welcome back to the second day of World Cultures class!  Today we'll begin class with a discussion about our activity from yesterday.  Then,  you'll complete a  pre-test on Schoology.  This is NOT a graded assignment.  However, this will help me to taylor activities to your needs - please do your best!   After you've finished the pre-test, please read and respond to "The World Upside-Down."  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class working on "Latitudes and Longitudes."

Homework:

• TODAY - Student Information (GoogleForm via Schoology) due
• Wednesday, September 2 - Parent Information (GoogleForm via Schoology) and email to Mrs. Friday due by 3:00
• Wednesday, September 2 - Geography chapter 1, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, September 3 - Geography chapter 1, section 2 reading notes due in class

HWC Day 2 - Critical Thinking, Collaboration, & GGS

Objectives:  Identify the characteristics of collaboration and a critical thinker.  Analyze and critique the arguments presented in Guns, Germs, & Steel.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out your i-Pad and DRAW the characteristics of a critical thinker.  We'll spend the first portion of class discussing the process of critical thinking.  Then, we'll extend our examination to consider the definition of collaboration in the classroom.  Next, I'll assign and explain your first group project.

Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class in a discussion of Guns, Germs, & Steel.

Homework:

• TODAY - Student Information (GoogleForm in Schoology) due by 3:00
• TODAY - Bring GGS, reading notes & questions, and completed book reviews to class
• Wednesday, September 2 - Parent Information (GoogleForm in Schoology) & email contact due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00
• Wednesday, September 2 - Hand-written Primer reading notes (on paper or Notability) due in class
• Thursday, September 3 - Guns, Germs, & Steel reading quiz
• Tuesday, September 8 - "Becoming Human" discussion
• Wednesday, September 9 - Primer presentations
• Friday, September 11 - G&D chapter 1 reading quiz