CPWC3-4 Day 57 - History of South Asia

Objective:  Identify unique cultural, historical, and geographic features of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download open "CPWC Chronology" worksheet.  We'll spend the first portion of class using the databases to explore the history of select events in the history of South Asia.  Then, we'll delve into the life and influence of Mohandas Gandhi.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, you'll finish up the "South Asia Investigation."

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 26, section 1 reading notes
• Wednesday, November 25 - Chapter 26, section 2 reading notes
• Friday, December 4 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Friday, December 11 - Unit 6 test

For Further Consideration:

 Indus Valley Civilization

 


 

The British East India Company (University of Air, 1965) 

1. What were the main interests of the East India Company in the 18th and 19th centuries?
2. Humanitarian motives are based on kindness and concern for others. What humanitarian motives came to influence the British government in its attitude to India?
3. Give examples of ways in which contact with Indian society influenced the British.
4. Why did the British become increasingly arrogant towards Indians?

HWC Day 56 - History of South Asia (Part II)

*Quarter 2 PDP, PDC, & SJS assignments have been completed.  Please check the spreadsheet for your assignments.

Objectives: Examine the religious and philosophical traditions that shape the culture of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please pull up your South Asia history notes.  To begin class, we'll continue our notes on select historical developments in South Asia.  Then, we'll spend the remainder of class in the library researching for your project.

Homework:

• ASAP - "Breaking Free" reflection post due BEFORE class
• TODAY - "The Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• Tuesday, December 1 - Source set #2 (Background) due on NoodleTools by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 2 - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due 
• Thursday, December 3 - Thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 4 - Sri Lanka case study due BEFORE class
• Friday, December 4 - Comments to assigned thesis statements due on class blog by 11:59 pm
• Monday, December 7 - Note cards due  in class
• Tuesday, December 8 - "India's New Economy: Bhopal, the Green Revolution, & High Tech" due BEFORE class
• Wednesday, December 9 - Outline with final thesis due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 10 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Friday, December 11 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 11 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 11 - Peer reviewer comments to outline due by 11:59 pm 
• Tuesday, December 15 - First draft (in GoogleDocs) due in class
• Thursday, December 17 - Peer reviewer comments to draft due by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, December 22 - Final draft (in PDF) due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, January 7 - Research presentation due in class

For Further Consideration:

Indus Valley Civilization
 
 

The British East India Company (University of Air, 1965) 

1. What were the main interests of the East India Company in the 18th and 19th centuries?
2. Humanitarian motives are based on kindness and concern for others. What humanitarian motives came to influence the British government in its attitude to India?
3. Give examples of ways in which contact with Indian society influenced the British.
4. Why did the British become increasingly arrogant towards Indians?

CPWC3-4 Day 57 - Religions & History of South Asia

Objective:  Identify unique cultural, historical, and geographic features of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download open your religions fill-in notes.  We'll spend the first portion of class finishing our notes on the religions of South Asia.  Then, you'll use the databases to complete the "CPWC Chronology."
 Finally, if there is any time remaining, you'll finish up the "South Asia Investigation."

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 26, section 1 reading notes
• Wednesday, November 25 - Chapter 26, section 2 reading notes
• Friday, December 4 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Friday, December 11 - Unit 6 test

HWC Day 55 - Early History of South Asia

*Quarter 2 PDP, PDC, & SJS assignments have been completed.  Please check the spreadsheet for your assignments.

Objectives: Examine the religious and philosophical traditions that shape the culture of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please pull up your religions notes.  We'll quickly finish our notes on Jainism before beginning our examination of select historical developments in South Asia.  Then, we'll spend the remainder of class in the library researching for your project.

Homework:

• ASAP - "Breaking Free" reflection post due BEFORE class
• TODAY - Source set #1 (News) due on NoodleTools (HWC Research Project (Fall 15)) by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, November 25 - "The Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• Tuesday, December 1 - Source set #2 (Background) due on NoodleTools by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 2 - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due 
• Thursday, December 3 - Thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 4 - Sri Lanka case study due BEFORE class
• Friday, December 4 - Comments to assigned thesis statements due on class blog by 11:59 pm
• Monday, December 7 - Note cards due  in class
• Tuesday, December 8 - "India's New Economy: Bhopal, the Green Revolution, & High Tech" due BEFORE class
• Wednesday, December 9 - Outline with final thesis due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 10 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Friday, December 11 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 11 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 11 - Peer reviewer comments to outline due by 11:59 pm 
• Tuesday, December 15 - First draft (in GoogleDocs) due in class
• Thursday, December 17 - Peer reviewer comments to draft due by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, December 22 - Final draft (in PDF) due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, January 7 - Research presentation due in class

For Further Consideration:

Indus Valley Civilization

 

The British East India Company (University of Air, 1965)

1. What were the main interests of the East India Company in the 18th and 19th centuries?
2. Humanitarian motives are based on kindness and concern for others. What humanitarian motives came to influence the British government in its attitude to India?
3. Give examples of ways in which contact with Indian society influenced the British.
4. Why did the British become increasingly arrogant towards Indians?

CPWC3-4 Day 56 - Geography & Religion in South Asia

Objective:  Identify unique cultural, historical, and geographic features of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download and complete "Monsoons & Earthquakes in India."  After we review the worksheets, we'll continue our examination of South Asia with notes on the religions of South Asia.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, you'll finish up the "South Asia Investigation."

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 24, section 3 reading notes
• Tuesday, November 24 - Chapter 26, section 1 reading notes
• Wednesday, November 25 - Chapter 26, section 2 reading notes
• Friday, December 4 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Friday, December 11 - Unit 6 test

HWC Day 54 - Buddhism, Jainism, & Library Research

*Quarter 2 PDP, PDC, & SJS assignments have been completed.  Please check the spreadsheet for your assignments.

Objectives: Identify geographic characteristics of South Asia.  Examine the religious and philosophical traditions that shape the culture of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please pull up your notes on Hinduism from last week.  We'll spend the first portion of class taking notes on Buddhism & Jainism.  Then, we'll spend the remainder of class in the library researching for your project.

Homework:

• TODAY, November 23 - "Breaking Free" reflection post due BEFORE class
• Tuesday, November 24 - Source set #1 (News) due on NoodleTools (HWC Research Project (Fall 15)) by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 25 - "The Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• Tuesday, December 1 - Source set #2 (Background) due on NoodleTools by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 2 - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due 
• Thursday, December 3 - Thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 4 - Sri Lanka case study due BEFORE class
• Friday, December 4 - Comments to assigned thesis statements due on class blog by 11:59 pm
• Monday, December 7 - Note cards due  in class
• Tuesday, December 8 - "India's New Economy: Bhopal, the Green Revolution, & High Tech" due BEFORE class
• Wednesday, December 9 - Outline with final thesis due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 10 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Friday, December 11 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 11 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 11 - Peer reviewer comments to outline due by 11:59 pm 
• Tuesday, December 15 - First draft (in GoogleDocs) due in class
• Thursday, December 17 - Peer reviewer comments to draft due by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, December 22 - Final draft (in PDF) due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, January 7 - Research presentation due in class

CPWC6-9 Day 56 - India in South Asia

Objective:  Identify unique cultural, historical, and geographic features of South Asia.

Pd. 3-4 Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download and complete "Investigating Monsoons & Earthquakes in India."   Then, check your email for your next assignment.  After you've finished, please begin the South Asia Investigation.

CPWC6-9 Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 24, section 3 reading notes
• Tuesday, December 1 - Chapter 26, section 1 reading notes
• Wednesday, December 2 - Chapter 26, section 2 reading notes
• Friday, December 4 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Friday, December 11 - Unit 6 test

CPWC Day 55 - Defining India

Objective:  Identify unique cultural, historical, and geographic features of South Asia.

Pd. 3-4 Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download and complete the vocabulary section of "India: Land of Spirit & Mystique."  After we review the vocabulary, we'll spend the next portion of class watching a travel video about India.  Then, you'll use the remainder of class to complete the South Asia Investigation we started yesterday.

Homework:

• TODAY  - South Asia map due in Schoology

CPWC3-4 Homework:

• Monday, November 23 - Chapter 24, section 3 reading notes
• Tuesday, November 24 - Chapter 26, section 1 reading notes
• Wednesday, November 25 - Chapter 26, section 2 reading notes
• Friday, December 4 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Friday, December 11 - Unit 6 test

CPWC6-9 Homework:

• Friday, November 20 - Chapter 24, section 3 reading notes
• Tuesday, December 1 - Chapter 26, section 1 reading notes
• Wednesday, December 2 - Chapter 26, section 2 reading notes
• Friday, December 4 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Friday, December 11 - Unit 6 test

HWC Day 53 - Geography & Religion in South Asia

*Quarter 2 PDP, PDC, & SJS assignments have been completed.  Please check the spreadsheet for your assignments.

Objectives: Identify geographic characteristics of South Asia.  Examine the religious and philosophical traditions that shape the culture of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download "Hinduism" from "Religions in South Asia" folder in Schoology.   We'll spend the first portion of class taking notes on Hinduism.  Then, for the secord half of class, you'll work with a partner on the "South Asia Geography Investigation."  Use the information provided on the movie to answer the questions.

Homework:

• TODAY - Last day to complete G&D chapter 11 reading quiz
• TODAY - Research question posted to class blog by 3:00 pm
• Friday, November 20 - Comments to assigned research questions posted to class blog by 11:59 pm
• Monday, November 23 - "Breaking Free" reflection post due BEFORE class
• Tuesday, November 24 - Source set #1 (News) due on NoodleTools by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 25 - "The Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• Tuesday, December 1 - Source set #2 (Background) due on NoodleTools by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 2 - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due 
• Thursday, December 3 - Thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 4 - Sri Lanka case study due BEFORE class
• Friday, December 4 - Comments to assigned thesis statements due on class blog by 11:59 pm
• Monday, December 7 - Note cards due  in class
• Tuesday, December 8 - "India's New Economy: Bhopal, the Green Revolution, & High Tech" due BEFORE class
• Wednesday, December 9 - Outline with final thesis due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 10 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Friday, December 11 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 11 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 11 - Peer reviewer comments to outline due by 11:59 pm 
• Tuesday, December 15 - First draft (in GoogleDocs) due in class
• Thursday, December 17 - Peer reviewer comments to draft due by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, December 22 - Final draft (in PDF) due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, January 7 - Research presentation due in class

CPWC Day 54 - Geography of South Asia

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the geography, history, culture, and contemporary issues in East Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download and complete "South Asia Preview - Close Reading."   After you've finished the reading, use a computer to access the resources below to work through the "South Asia Investigation."  Use the links below (also located on Schoology) to work through the investigation.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Totalitarianism in North Korea" reflection due on Schoology
• TODAY -Chapter 24, section 1 reading notes
• Thursday, November 19 - South Asia map due in Schoology

CPWC3-4 Homework:

• Monday, November 23 - Chapter 24, section 3 reading notes
• Tuesday, November 24 - Chapter 26, section 1 reading notes
• Wednesday, November 25 - Chapter 26, section 2 reading notes
• Friday, December 4 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Friday, December 11 - Unit 6 test

CPWC6-9 Homework:

• Friday, November 20 - Chapter 24, section 3 reading notes
• Tuesday, December 1 - Chapter 26, section 1 reading notes
• Wednesday, December 2 - Chapter 26, section 2 reading notes
• Friday, December 4 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Friday, December 11 - Unit 6 test

Resources for South Asia Investigation:

• Part I - Country Comparisons
• CIA World Factbook Use the "Please select a country to view" drop-down menu OR click on the "South Asia Region" on the world map
• CIA World Leaders  Use this site to find the CURRENT head of state.
• Part II - Monetary Unit Exchange Rates 
• Oanda Currency Converter  Select USD (US Dollar) as the "Currency I have" and 1 for the amount in the left column.  In the right column, select the country to find the name of the currency and the current exchange rate. 
• Part III - Considering Social, Economic, and Cultural Indicators  Use the bar graphs, pie charts, and maps in the "South Asia Investigation" PowerPoint on the Moodle to answer the questions.
• Optional Extension - What would your life be like if you lived in South Asia?  Go to  http://www.ifitweremyhome.com/ and select a country.  The website will display a brief list of indicators to illustrate the different standards of living around the world.

HWC Day 52 - East Asia Test

*Quarter 2 PDP, PDC, & SJS assignments have been completed.  Please check the spreadsheet for your assignments.

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the geography, history, culture, and contemporary issues of East Asia.

Task:  After a quick review of homework and due dates, I'll distribute your unit 3 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 5 Test
• TODAY - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog
• Thursday, November 19 - Last day to complete G&D chapter 11 reading quiz
• Thursday, November 19 - Research question posted to class blog by 3:00 pm
• Friday, November 20 - Comments to assigned research questions posted to class blog by 11:59 pm
• Monday, November 23 - "Breaking Free" reflection post due BEFORE class
• Tuesday, November 24 - Source set #1 (News) due on NoodleTools by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 25 - "The Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• Tuesday, December 1 - Source set #2 (Background) due on NoodleTools by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 2 - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due 
• Thursday, December 3 - Thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 4 - Sri Lanka case study due BEFORE class
• Friday, December 4 - Comments to assigned thesis statements due on class blog by 11:59 pm
• Monday, December 7 - Note cards due  in class
• Tuesday, December 8 - "India's New Economy: Bhopal, the Green Revolution, & High Tech" due BEFORE class
• Wednesday, December 9 - Outline with final thesis due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 10 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Friday, December 11 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 11 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 11 - Peer reviewer comments to outline due by 11:59 pm 
• Tuesday, December 15 - First draft (in GoogleDocs) due in class
• Thursday, December 17 - Peer reviewer comments to draft due by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, December 22 - Final draft (in PDF) due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, January 7 - Research presentation due in class

Class Content in the News:

• "In Wake of Attacks, France Grapples With What it Means to be French" (Fresh Air, NPR, 11/16/2015)

CPWC Day 53 - East Asia Test

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the geography, history, culture, and contemporary issues in East Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please pick up the map packet from the side table. Then, clear your desk and get out a pencil in preparation for your test.

After a quick review of homework and due dates, I'll distribute your unit 5 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.  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.  After you finish the test, please turn it in at the back of the room and begin working on your unit 6 homework.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 5 Test
• Wednesday, November 18 - "Totalitarianism in North Korea" reflection due on Schoology
• Wednesday, November 18 -Chapter 24, section 1 reading notes
• Thursday, November 19 - South Asia map due in Schoology
• Chapter 24, section 3 reading notes
• Chapter 26, section 1 reading notes
• Chapter 26, section 2 reading notes
• Unit 6 reading quiz
• Unit 6 test

HWC Day 51 - East Asia Wrap-Up

*Quarter 2 PDP, PDC, & SJS assignments have been completed.  Please check the spreadsheet for your assignments.

Objective:  Compare politics, society, and culture in North Korea and South Korea.  Introduce and explain the research project.

Task:  When you arrive to class, we'll finish our discussion on North Korea and review East Asia.  Then, I'll introduce and explain the research project.  You'll select topics for research and spend the remainder of class examining select topics in contemporary East Asia.

Homework:

• TODAY - Research essay topic selection
• Wednesday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednessday, November 18 - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog
• Thursday, November 19 - Last day to complete G&D chapter 11 reading quiz
• Thursday, November 19 - Research question posted to class blog by 3:00 pm
• Friday, November 20 - Comments to assigned research questions posted to class blog by 11:59 pm
• Tuesday, November 24 - Source set #1 (News) due on NoodleTools by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, December 1 - Source set #2 (Background) due on NoodleTools by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 3 - Thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 4 - Comments to assigned thesis statements due on class blog by 11:59 pm
• Monday, December 7 - Note cards due  in class
• Thursday, December 10 - Outline with final thesis due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 11 - Peer reviewer comments to outline due by 11:59 pm 
• Tuesday, December 15 - First draft (in GoogleDocs) due in class
• Thursday, December 17 - Peer reviewer comments to draft due by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, December 22 - Final draft (in PDF) due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, January 7 - Research presentation due in class

Extending class discussion:

• "Beirut, Also the Site of Deadly Attacks, Feels Forgotten" (NYT, 11/16/2015)
• "The Other France" (New Yorker, 8/31/2015)

CPWC Day 52 - East Asia Wrap-Up

Objective:  Investigate the cultural significance of select events in Japan's history.  Analyze the totalitarian state of North Korea.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll begin class with an interactive quiz considering Japan.  Then, we'll finish our notes on Japan and discuss "Reviving Shinto" (Christian Science Monitor, 10/5/2015).   Finally, we'll end class with an examination of select elements of Korean geography, history, and culture (use "Korea Geog Notes" in Schoology).

Questions to consider about the Korean War:

1. Why was the Korean peninsula divided into 2 states after World War II?  What is the line that divides North & South Korea?
2. Who was the leader of North Korea?  ...of South Korea?
3. What were the costs of the Korean War?
4. What is an armistice?
5. How does the Korean War continue to inform international politics and diplomacy?

Homework:

• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednesday, November 18 - "Totalitarianism in North Korea" reflection due on Schoology

Extending Class Content:

• "For China, Japan, & South Korea, Just Meeting is an Accomplishment" (Weekend Edition Saturday, 10/31/2015)
• "History by Fiat?  South Korea's Park Pushes Conservative Schoolbooks" (Christian Science Monitor, 11/1/2015)
• "Even the Planes Stop Flying for South Korea's National Exam Day" (All Things Considered, NPR, 11/12/2015)

HWC Day 50 - Japan Wrap-Up & Korea

*Quarter 2 PDP, PDC, & SJS assignments have been completed.  Please check the spreadsheet for your assignments.

Objective:  Investigate the geo-political and cultural significance of select events in Japan's history. Compare politics, society, and culture in North Korea and South Korea.

Task:  Good morning!  To begin class, we'll finish our notes on Japan.  Then, you'll read through "Korea Heritage Notes."  Finally, we'll form a circle to discuss the history, culture, and geo-politics of Korea.

Homework:

• TODAY- "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion - post reflection BEFORE class
• Wednesday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednessday, November 18 - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog
• Thursday, November 19 - Last day to complete G&D chapter 11 reading quiz

Extending class discussion:

• "For China, Japan, & South Korea, Just Meeting is an Accomplishment" (Weekend Edition Saturday, 10/31/2015)
• "History by Fiat?  South Korea's Park Pushes Conservative Schoolbooks" (Christian Science Monitor, 11/1/2015)
• "Even the Planes Stop Flying for South Korea's National Exam Day" (All Things Considered, NPR, 11/12/2015)

CPWC Day 51 - Totalitarianism in North Korea

Objective:  Investigate the cultural significance of select events in Japan's history.  Analyze the totalitarian state of North Korea.

Task:  Good morning!  For the first portion of class, you'll take notes while we watch "Secret State of North Korea" (also available on Netflix), a documentary about the conditions in North Korea.  These notes will then be used to write a summary paragraph.  We'll finish class with an interactive quiz considering Japan.

Homework:

• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 5 Test

To learn more about North Korea, watch "Inside North Korea" (available on Netflix and in the SVHS library).

If you have time, please consider watching the videos below:

HWC Day 49 - Japan Wrap-Up & Korea Introduction

*Quarter 2 PDP, PDC, & SJS assignments have been completed.  Please check the spreadsheet for your assignments.

Objective:  Investigate the geo-political and cultural significance of select events in Japan's history.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pen or pencil in preparation for the reading quiz.  After you turn in the quiz at the back of the room, please read "Reviving Shinto."  We'll finish our discussion of Japan before moving on to an examination of Korea.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 11 reading quiz
• Monday, November 16 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion - post reflection BEFORE class
• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 5 Test
• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog

Extending class discussion:

• "For China, Japan, & South Korea, Just Meeting is an Accomplishment" (Weekend Edition Saturday, 10/31/2015)
• "Even the Planes Stop Flying for South Korea's National Exam Day" (All Things Considered, NPR, 11/12/2015)

If you are interested take a few minutes to view the video below:

CPWC Day 50 - Japan in Global Context

Objective:  Examine the ideas and influence of indigenous and diffused religious and philosophical traditions in East Asia.  Investigate the cultural significance of select events in Japan's history.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please download "CPWC Japan Condensed History" from Schoology.  We'll begin class with notes on the history of Japan.  Then, during the second half of class, you'll complete the unit 5 reading quiz.  Finally, after you've finished the quiz, you'll read and write a reflection on "Reviving Shinto" (Christian Science Monitor, 10/5/2015).

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 5 reading quiz (27.1, 27.3, 28.2, 29.1, & 29.2 - two-sided, hand-written index card may be used)
• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 5 Test

HWC Day 48 - Japan in Global Context

*Quarter 2 PDP, PDC, & SJS assignments have been completed.  Please check the spreadsheet for your assignments.

Objective:  Investigate the geo-political and cultural significance of select events in Japan's history.  Engage in or observe respectful intellectual discourse.

Task:  Good morning!  Please open your notes on Japan.  We'll spend the first portion of class taking notes on the history of Japan.  Then, we'll form our circles for the Meiji Restoration discussion.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, you'll read an article about the controversial role of Shinto in contemporary Japan.

Homework:

• TODAY - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (see explanation on Schoology) - participant reflection and discussion questions posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Thursday, November 12 - Unit 5 PDCs due on class blog
• Friday, November 13 - Chapter 11 reading quiz
• Monday, November 16 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion - post reflection BEFORE class
• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 5 Test
• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog

Course content in the news:

• "Syrian Refugees Find Suspicion, Hope in Allentown" (Keystone Crossroads, 11/12/2015)
• "'Arab of the Future' Chronicles The Challenges of A Cross-Cultural Childhood" (Fresh Air, NPR, 11/9/2015)  An interview with Riad Sattouf, a graphic artist, who has chronicled his childhood in Libya, Syria, and France in a new novel.  He addresses a variety of issues we've discussed in class, including Gaddafi's rule in Libya, life in a remote Syrian village, Syrian nationalism and anti-Israel sentiments, and Pan-Arabism.  He also talks about his disdain for nationalism of any type.

CPWC Day 49 - Considering Japan

Objective:  Examine the ideas and influence of indigenous and diffused religious and philosophical traditions in East Asia.  Investigate the cultural significance of select events in Japan's history.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please pick up an index card for tomorrow's reading quiz.  Get out your "Comparing Religions in China" notes.  To begin class, we'll finish up our notes on the religions of East Asia.  Then, we'll begin our examination of Japan with notes and discussion.  Finally, at the end of class you'll complete a short assessment to check your understanding of East Asia.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Chapter 29, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, November 12 - China history paragraph due
• Thursday, November 12 - Unit 5 reading quiz (27.1, 27.3, 28.2, 29.1, & 29.2 - two-sided, hand-written index card may be used)
• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 5 Test

HWC Day 47 - Japan in World History

*Quarter 2 PDP, PDC, & SJS assignments have been completed.  Please check the spreadsheet for your assignments.

Objective: Identify central tenets of the religions and philosophies that have influenced East Asia.  Investigate the geo-political and cultural significance of select events in Japan's history.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please pull up your notes on religion.   You'll watch the three videos below.  Then, you'll work in a group to compare Confucianism, Daoism, & Buddhism.  After a brief discussion, we'll begin our exploration of Japan with a close reading assignment on Shintoism and nationalism in contemporary Japan.

Homework:

• Thursday, November 12 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (see explanation on Schoology) - participant reflection and discussion questions posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Thursday, November 12 - Unit 5 PDCs due on class blog
• Friday, November 13 - Chapter 11 reading quiz
• Monday, November 16 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion - post reflection BEFORE class
• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 5 Test
• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog

CPWC Day 48 - Communism & Contemporary China

Objective:  Examine the ideas and influence of indigenous and diffused religious and philosophical traditions in East Asia.  Investigate the cultural significance of select events in China's history.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please work on your China history summary paragraph.  I'll check homework and then we'll watch a video on "China's Revolutions: 1911-1989."  Then, you'll work on "Case Study: Communism in China" to investigate developments in 20th century China.  After you complete the case study, please begin working on the unit 5 study guide.  We'll end class with a brief examination of the contrast between contemporary urban and rural China.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 28, section 2 reading notes due in class
• TODAY - Chapter 29, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, November 11 - Chapter 29, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, November 12 - China history paragraph due
• Thursday, November 12 - Unit 5 reading quiz (27.1, 27.3, 28.2, 29.1, & 29.2 - two-sided, hand-written index card may be used)
• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 5 Test

HWC Day 46 - China Wrap-Up

Live Blog HWC Fall '16 - Tank Man

*Quarter 2 PDP, PDC, & SJS assignments have been completed.  Please check the spreadsheet for your assignments.

Objective: Identify central tenets of the religions and philosophies that have influenced East Asia.  Investigate the geo-political and cultural significance of select events in Chinese history.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please pull up the Mao reading.  We'll use this article to review communism in China.  Then, we'll spend the remainder of class considering the events at Tiananmen Square in 1989 and changes in contemporary China with "Tank Man" and a live moderated blog.

Homework:

• TODAY - Mao discussion
• TODAY - Unit 5 PDPs due on class blog  
• Thursday, November 12 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (see explanation on Schoology) - participant reflection and discussion questions posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Thursday, November 12 - Unit 5 PDCs due on class blog
• Friday, November 13 - Chapter 11 reading quiz
• Monday, November 16 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion - post reflection BEFORE class
• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 5 Test
• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog

CPWC Day 47 - Communism & Contemporary China

Objective:  Examine the ideas and influence of indigenous and diffused religious and philosophical traditions in East Asia.  Investigate the cultural significance of select events in China's history.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please work on "China Under Siege" while I check your homework.  We'll review finish our review of the "Condensed History of China" before we begin Case Study: Communism in China.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 28, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, November 10 - Chapter 29, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, November 11 - Chapter 29, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, November 12 - Unit 5 reading quiz (27.1, 27.3, 28.2, 29.1, & 29.2 - two-sided, hand-written index card may be used)
• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 5 Test

HWC Day 45 - Communism & Contemporary China

Objective: Identify central tenets of the religions and philosophies that have influenced East Asia.  Investigate the geo-political and cultural significance of select events in Chinese history.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please get out a pencil in preparation for the reading quiz.  After I distribute the quiz, you'll have 35 minutes to complete the assessment.  When you've complete the quiz, turn it in at the back of the room and work on "Case Study: Communism in China" in the History of East Asia folder in Schoology.  We'll spend the last few minutes of class delving further into the religions of East Asia.

Homework:

• TODAY - Transnationalism reading quiz
• Tuesday, November 10 - Mao discussion
• Tuesday, November 10 - Unit 4 PDPs due on class blog  
• Thursday, November 12 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (see explanation on Schoology) - participant reflection and discussion questions posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Thursday, November 12 - Unit 4 PDCs due on class blog
• Friday, November 13 - Chapter 11 reading quiz
• Monday, November 16 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion - post reflection BEFORE class
• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 5 Test
• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 4 SJSs due on class blog

CPWC Day 46 - History of China

Objective:  Examine the ideas and influence of indigenous and diffused religious and philosophical traditions in East Asia.  Investigate the cultural significance of select events in China's history.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please open up your religions notes.  We'll begin class with a brief overview of Daoism.  Then, you'll investigate the history of China.  Finally, we'll end class with a reflection on our learning about East Asia thus far.

Homework:

• TODAY - East Asia map due in Schoology dropbox by 4:00 pm
• Monday, November 9 - Chapter 28, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, November 10 - Chapter 29, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, November 11 - Chapter 29, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, November 12 - Unit 5 reading quiz (27.1, 27.3, 28.2, 29.1, & 29.2 - two-sided, hand-written index card may be used)
• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 5 Test

HWC Day 44 - China in Global Context

Objective: Identify central tenets of the religions and philosophies that have influenced East Asia.  Investigate the geo-political and cultural significance of select events in Chinese history.  Engage in or observe respectful intellectual discourse.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please get out a computer and open up the "Considering China" VoiceThread.  After you've taken notes on our abbreviated timeline, please identify themes and/or trends in China's history.  Finally, we'll end class with our fishbowl discussion on the Boxer Rebellion.

Homework:

• TODAY - Boxer Rebellion fishbowl discussion (see explanation on Schoology) - participant reflection and discussion questions posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Monday, November 9 - Transnationalism reading quiz
• Tuesday, November 10 - Mao discussion
• Tuesday, November 10 - Unit 4 PDPs due on class blog  
• Thursday, November 12 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (see explanation on Schoology) - participant reflection and discussion questions posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Thursday, November 12 - Unit 4 PDCs due on class blog
• Friday, November 13 - Chapter 11 reading quiz
• Monday, November 16 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion - post reflection BEFORE class
• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 5 Test
• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 4 SJSs due on class blog

CPWC Day 45 - Confucianism & China's Early Modern History

Quarter 1 grades are finalized.  Please review and speak to Mrs. Friday ASAP if you have any questions.

Objective:  Examine the ideas and influence of indigenous and diffused religious and philosophical traditions in East Asia.  Investigate the cultural significance of select events in China's history.

Task:  Good morning! When you arrive to class, please open and complete "Who Was Confucius?" while I check your homework.  We'll use the worksheet to identify essential ideas about Confucianism.  Then, you'll use the "Condensed History of China" to explore significant events in China's history.  After you've finished the timeline review, please finish "Exploring the Silk Road" or work on your "East Asia Map."

Homework:

• TODAY -  Chapter 27, section 3 reading notes due in class
• TODAY - Current Events extra credit due in NoodleTools by 3:00 pm (see below)
• Friday, November  6 - East Asia map due in Schoology dropbox by 4:00 pm
• Monday, November 9 - Chapter 28, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, November 10 - Chapter 29, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, November 11 - Chapter 29, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, November 12 - Unit 5 reading quiz (27.1, 27.3, 28.2, 29.1, & 29.2 - two-sided, hand-written index card may be used)
• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 5 Test

CPWC Current Events - Extra Credit Opportunity (due in NoodleTools by 3:00 pm TODAY)
Use one or more of the news sources below to find recent news articles relating to topics we've studied in quarter 1.  Create citations and annotations in NoodleTools.  The annotation MUST include a summary AND an explanation of how the article relates to our studies.  Share your work with the "CPWC Quarter 1 Extra Credit" dropbox.

• Al-Jazeera America
• BBC World Service
• Christian Science Monitor
• The Economist
• Euronews
• The Guardian
• National Geographic News
• New York Times
• Newseum
• NPR
• Reuters
• The Washington Post
• The Week
• The World

Each citation/annotation is worth up to 5 points and you may complete up to 3 per unit (Foundations, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East, Europe).

HWC Day 43 - Considering Select Historical Developments in China

Quarter 1 grades are finalized.  Please review and speak to Mrs. Friday ASAP if you have any questions.

Objective: Identify central tenets of the religions and philosophies that have influenced East Asia.  Investigate the geo-political and cultural significance of select events in Chinese history.

Task:  Ni hao!  When you arrive to class, please open up and complete "Threefold Duties of a Chinese Ruler."  We'll use this document to review the Mandate of Heaven and continue our notes on the religious and philosophical traditions of East Asia.  Then, we'll spend the remainder of class collaboratively completing a VoiceThread on select historical events in Chinese history.  Each of you will research the historical context of one event and identify the significance of another event.

Homework:

• Friday, November 6 - Boxer Rebellion fishbowl discussion (see explanation on Schoology) - participant reflection and discussion questions posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Monday, November 9 - Transnationalism reading quiz
• Tuesday, November 10 - Mao discussion
• Tuesday, November 10 - Unit 4 PDPs due on class blog  
• Thursday, November 12 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (see explanation on Schoology) - participant reflection and discussion questions posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Thursday, November 12 - Unit 4 PDCs due on class blog
• Friday, November 13 - Chapter 11 reading quiz
• Monday, November 16 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion - post reflection BEFORE class
• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 5 Test
• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 4 SJSs due on class blog

CPWC Day 44 - Introduction to East Asia

Quarter 1 Grades are finalized.  Please review and speak to Mrs. Friday ASAP if you have any questions.

Objective:  Examine the ideas and influence of indigenous and diffused religious and philosophical traditions in East Asia.  Investigate the historical and cultural significance of the Silk Road.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please work on your East Asia map while I check your homework.  After I've checked homework, we'll watch a short video on the religions and philosophies of China.  After a brief discussion, you'll spend the rest of class working on an investigation of the Silk Road.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 27, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, November 5 - Chapter 27, section 3 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, November 5 - Current Events extra credit due in NoodleTools by 3:00 pm (see below)
• Friday, November  6 - East Asia map due in Schoology dropbox by 4:00 pm
• Monday, November 9 - Chapter 28, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, November 10 - Chapter 29, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, November 11 - Chapter 29, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, November 12 - Unit 5 reading quiz (27.1, 27.3, 28.2, 29.1, & 29.2 - two-sided, hand-written index card may be used)
• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 5 Test

CPWC Current Events - Extra Credit Opportunity (due in NoodleTools by 3:00 pm on Thursday, November 5)
Use one or more of the news sources below to find recent news articles relating to topics we've studied in quarter 1.  Create citations and annotations in NoodleTools.  The annotation MUST include a summary AND an explanation of how the article relates to our studies.  Share your work with the "CPWC Quarter 1 Extra Credit" dropbox.

• Al-Jazeera America
• BBC World Service
• Christian Science Monitor
• The Economist
• Euronews
• The Guardian
• National Geographic News
• New York Times
• Newseum
• NPR
• Reuters
• The Washington Post
• The Week
• The World

Each citation/annotation is worth up to 5 points and you may complete up to 3 per unit (Foundations, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East, Europe).

HWC Day 42 - Introduction to East Asia

Quarter 1 Grades are finalized.  Please review and speak to Mrs. Friday ASAP if you have any questions.

Objective: Identify central tenets of the religions and philosophies that have influenced East Asia.  Investigate the historic and cultural significance of the Silk Road.

Task:  Good morning!  I hope you all had a nice, relaxing day off yesterday.  Before we begin our exploration of East Asia, we need to take care of a couple book-keeping details.  First, you'll "draft" your primary documents for quarter 2 and I'll explain how to prepare for the fishbowl discussions (see group assignments below & on Schoology).  Then, we'll begin notes on the religions and philosophies that shaped East Asia.  Finally, you'll spend the last portion of class investigating the Silk Road.

Homework:

• TODAY- East Asia map due
• TODAY- PDP, PDC, SJS "Draft Day" - If you have preferences, email Mrs. Friday ASAP.
• Friday, November 6 - Boxer Rebellion fishbowl discussion (see explanation on Schoology) - participant reflection and discussion questions posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Monday, November 9 - Transnationalism reading quiz
• Tuesday, November 10 - Mao discussion
• Tuesday, November 10 - Unit 4 PDPs due on class blog  
• Thursday, November 12 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (see explanation on Schoology) - participant reflection and discussion questions posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Thursday, November 12 - Unit 4 PDCs due on class blog
• Friday, November 13 - Chapter 11 reading quiz
• Monday, November 16 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion - post reflection BEFORE class
• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 5 Test
• Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 4 SJSs due on class blog

Topic Assignments for Fishbowl Discussions:

Boxer Rebellion (discussion on Friday, 11/6)

• Coop #1 - Ely, Joel, John, Vanesa
• Coop #2 - Brooke, Nick, Andrew

Meiji Restoration (discussion on Thursday, 11/12)

• Coop #3 - Scott, Keaton, Rhiannon, Meg
• Coop #4 - Connor, Sara, Ben, Shelby