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Thursday, October 8, 2015

HWC Day 27 - Geography, Religions, & History in the Middle East

Objective:  Trace historical developments in North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia. Identify central teachings of Judaism, Christianity, & Islam.

Task:  As you arrive to class, please pick up the crossword puzzle from the front cart.  Use the Geography ThingLinks below to complete the puzzle.  If you finish early, review for the map quiz and/or work on the "Perspectives in History" charts.  Next, we'll spend a few minutes considering the Abrahamic religions before we form a circle to discuss "West Comes East."  Finally, we'll end class with a brief Quizlet review for tomorrow's map quiz.

Homework:
  • TODAY  - Part II of Regional Study (Orientalism) due in class
  • Friday, October 9 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (study hints posted on Schoology) - new date!!!
  • Friday, October 9 - Unit 3 PDPs due on class blog by 3:00 pm
  • Tuesday, October 13 - "Roots of Muslim Rage" reading quiz - new date!!!
  • Wednesday, October 14 - "Perspectives in History" charts due in class (submit reflections by 8:00 pm October, 12) - new date!!!
  • Wednesday, October 14 - Unit 3 PDCs due on class blog by 3:00 pm
  • Thursday, October 15 - Part III of Regional Study (Comparing Saudi Arabia & Iran) due in class - new date!!!
  • Friday, October 15 - Part IV (Transcaucasia) and Part V (Contemporary Issues) of Regional Study due in class - new date!!!
  • Monday, October 19 - Unit 3 Test (study guide posted on Schoology on or before Monday, October 12) - new date!!!!
  • Monday, October 19 - Unit 3 SJS's due on class blog by 11:59 pm - new date!!!!
  • Monday, November 2 - Rwanda extra credit due by 11:59 pm
  • Monday, November 2 - Mid-Term Exam
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