HWC Day 73 - American Imperialism?

Purpose:   Analyze America's role in Guam and the Northern Marianas Islands.

Task: Good morning!  We'll begin class with presentations on our treats for the cultural food party.  Then, we'll consider the role of the United States in the Pacific.  Specifically, we'll investigate the status of Guam and the Northern Marianas Islands.

Homework:

• TODAY - Culture Food Party (sign-up on GoogleDoc)
• TODAY - Unit 7 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, January 3 - Unit 7 PDCs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 4 - Asia map quiz (all of Asia & Oceania)
• Friday, January 5 - Indigenous peoples discussion (unit 8) - summary due in Schoology by 7:30 am
• Friday, January 6 - Unit 7 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, January 9 - Unit 8 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, January 10 - Neoliberalism reading quiz (index card may be used)
• Wednesday, January 11 - Unit 8 PDCs due on class blog
• Thursday, January 12 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Friday, January 13 - Cumulative map quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Friday, January 13 - Unit 8 SJSs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 18 - Final Exam (times TBD)

CPWC Day 75 - SE Asia Wrap-Up & Reading Quiz

Purpose:  Demonstrate knowledge of the physical and cultural characteristics of Southeast Asia.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pencil and your index card in preparation for the reading quiz.  After you've finished the quiz, please go into Schoology and respond to the "Killing Fields Reflection."  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class working on the Australia & Oceania map.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Unit 7 reading quiz
• Wednesday, January 4 - Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania map quiz
• Monday, January 9 - Latin America map quiz
• Thursday, January 12 - Cumulative map quiz
• Friday, January 13 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Wednesday, January 18 & Thursday, January 19 - Final Exam (times TBD)

HWC Day 72 - SE Asia & Oceania

Purpose:   Investigate select topics in the history and development of Southeast Asia.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please finish the directed research on the genocide in Cambodia.  After you've finished the work on Cambodia, complete the worksheet on the Commonwealth and label the Australia & Oceania map.

Homework:

• TODAY - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)
• 5 bonus points if works cited is signed by Mrs. Sams
• Friday, December 23 - Culture Food Party (sign-up on GoogleDoc)
• Friday, December 23 - Unit 7 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, January 3 - Unit 7 PDCs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 4 - Asia map quiz (all of Asia & Oceania)
• Friday, January 5 - Indigenous peoples discussion (unit 8) - summary due in Schoology by 7:30 am
• Friday, January 6 - Unit 7 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, January 9 - Unit 8 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, January 10 - Neoliberalism reading quiz (index card may be used)
• Wednesday, January 11 - Unit 8 PDCs due on class blog
• Thursday, January 12 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Friday, January 13 - Cumulative map quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Friday, January 13 - Unit 8 SJSs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 18 - Final Exam (times TBD)

CPWC Day 74 - Genocide in Cambodia

Purpose:  Demonstrate knowledge of the physical and cultural characteristics of Southeast Asia.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing your notes on colonialism & imperialism in Southeast Asia and the context for the genocide in Cambodia.  Then, we'll watch select scenes from "The Killing Fields."

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 31, section 3 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, December 22 - Unit 7 reading quiz
• Wednesday, January 4 - Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania map quiz
• Monday, January 9 - Latin America map quiz
• Thursday, January 12 - Cumulative map quiz
• Friday, January 13 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Wednesday, January 18 & Thursday, January 19 - Final Exam (times TBD)

HWC Day 71 - Genocide & Contemporary Issues in SE Asia

Purpose:   Investigate select topics in the history and development of Southeast Asia.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download "Colonialism & Imperialism in Southeast Asia."   We'll begin class with notes on the region.  Then, you'll work with your group to finish your poster on the contemporary issues.  Finally, we'll end class with directed research on the genocide in Cambodia.

Homework:

• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)
• 5 bonus points if works cited is signed by Mrs. Sams
• Friday, December 23 - Culture Food Party (sign-up on GoogleDoc)
• Friday, December 23 - Unit 7 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, January 3 - Unit 7 PDCs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 4 - Asia map quiz (all of Asia & Oceania)
• Friday, January 5 - Indigenous peoples discussion (unit 8) - summary due in Schoology by 7:30 am
• Friday, January 6 - Unit 7 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, January 9 - Unit 8 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, January 10 - Neoliberalism reading quiz (index card may be used)
• Wednesday, January 11 - Unit 8 PDCs due on class blog
• Thursday, January 12 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Friday, January 13 - Cumulative map quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Friday, January 13 - Unit 8 SJSs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 18 - Final Exam (times TBD)

CPWC Day 73 - Colonialism & Imperialism in Southeast Asia

Purpose:  Demonstrate knowledge of the physical and cultural characteristics of Southeast Asia.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, open up your notes on colonialism & imperialism in Southeast Asia.  We'll finish up with our notes before delving into the genocide in Cambodia.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 31, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, December 21 - Chapter 31, section 3 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, December 22 - Unit 7 reading quiz
• Wednesday, January 4 - Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania map quiz
• Monday, January 9 - Latin America map quiz
• Thursday, January 12 - Cumulative map quiz
• Friday, January 13 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Wednesday, January 18 & Thursday, January 19 - Final Exam (times TBD)

HWC Day 70 - Geography & History of SE Asia

Purpose:   Investigate select topics in the history and development of Southeast Asia.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up or get out your Southeast Asia map.  We'll start with a short map check.  After you've finished, please turn in your work at the back of the room and begin working on your assigned topic in "Considering Southeast Asia."  When everyone has completed the map activity, we'll move into a discussion circle to analyze "A Taste of Adventure."  Then, we'll begin our notes on colonialism & imperialism in the region.

Homework:

• TODAY  - "A Taste of Adventure" close reading due in Schoology by 7:30 am
• Thursday, December 22 - Culture Food Party (sign-up on GoogleDoc)
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)
• 5 bonus points if works cited is signed by Mrs. Sams
• Friday, December 23 - Unit 7 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, January 3 - Unit 7 PDCs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 4 - Asia map quiz (all of Asia & Oceania)
• Friday, January 5 - Indigenous peoples discussion (unit 8) - summary due in Schoology by 7:30 am
• Friday, January 6 - Unit 7 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, January 9 - Unit 8 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, January 10 - Neoliberalism reading quiz (index card may be used)
• Wednesday, January 11 - Unit 8 PDCs due on class blog
• Thursday, January 12 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Friday, January 13 - Cumulative map quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Friday, January 13 - Unit 8 SJSs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 18 - Final Exam (times TBD)

CPWC Day 72 - Defining Southeast Asia

Purpose:  Demonstrate knowledge of the physical and cultural characteristics of Southeast Asia.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, open up or get out your Southeast Asia map.  We'll spend the first portion of class completing the Southeast Asia map check.  After you finish the check, please turn it in the back room and complete one of the readings in Considering the Ring of Fire & Vietnam.  Then, we'll finish reviewing the worksheets from last week.  Finally, we'll begin our notes on colonialism & imperialism in the region.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 31, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, December 20 - Chapter 31, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, December 21 - Chapter 31, section 3 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, December 22 - Unit 7 reading quiz
• Wednesday, January 4 - Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania map quiz
• Monday, January 9 - Latin America map quiz
• Thursday, January 12 - Cumulative map quiz
• Friday, January 13 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Wednesday, January 18 & Thursday, January 19 - Final Exam (times TBD)

HWC Day 69 - Southeast Asia Introduction

Purpose:  Participate and observe a civil discussion about contemporary issues in South Asia.  Label political and physical features on a map of Southeast Asia.  Investigate select topics in the history and development of Southeast Asia.

Task: Good morning!  We'll begin class with the fishbowl discussions on South Asia.  After a short debrief, we'll transition to our studies of Southeast Asia.  First, you'll label the map of Southeast Asia.  Then, you'll research one of the issues in "Considering Southeast Asia."

Homework:

• TODAY - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Tuesday, December 20 - "A Taste of Adventure" close reading due in Schoology by 7:30 am
• Thursday, December 22 - Culture Food Party (sign-up on GoogleDoc)
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)
• 5 bonus points if works cited is signed by Mrs. Sams
• Friday, December 23 - Unit 7 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, January 3 - Unit 7 PDCs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 4 - Asia map quiz (all of Asia & Oceania)
• Friday, January 5 - Indigenous peoples discussion (unit 8) - summary due in Schoology by 7:30 am
• Friday, January 6 - Unit 7 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, January 9 - Unit 8 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, January 10 - Neoliberalism reading quiz (index card may be used)
• Wednesday, January 11 - Unit 8 PDCs due on class blog
• Thursday, January 12 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Friday, January 13 - Cumulative map quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Friday, January 13 - Unit 8 SJSs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 18 - Final Exam (times TBD)

CPWC Day 71 - Introduction to SE Asia, Australia, & Oceania

Purpose:  Examine maps of Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please upload your reading notes to the appropriate dropbox.  Then, download the Southeast Asia map packet and/or pick up the large paper maps on the table in front of the room.  We'll spend the first portion of class labeling and defining cultural and physical characteristics of the region.  Finally, we'll the remainder of class considering the cultural diversity of  Southeast Asia.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 30, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Monday, December 19 - Chapter 31, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, December 20 - Chapter 31, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, December 21 - Chapter 31, section 3 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, December 22 - Unit 7 reading quiz
• Wednesday, January 4 - Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania map quiz
• Monday, January 9 - Latin America map quiz
• Thursday, January 12 - Cumulative map quiz
• Friday, January 13 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Wednesday, January 18 & Thursday, January 19 - Final Exam (times TBD)

HWC Day 68 - Unit 6 Test

Purpose:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the geography, history, culture, and contemporary issues of South Asia.

Task: Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil in preparation for the test.  Please read each question carefully and check your work before turning in your test.  After you've finished the test, please turn it in at the back of the room and work on your unit 7 homework or your research paper.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 6 Test
• TODAY - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• TODAY - Peer review of first draft due by midnight
• Monday, December 19 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Tuesday, December 20 - "A Taste of Adventure" close reading due in Schoology by 7:30 am
• Thursday, December 22 - Culture Food Party (sign-up on GoogleDoc)
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)
• 5 bonus points if works cited is signed by Mrs. Sams
• Friday, December 23 - Unit 7 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, January 3 - Unit 7 PDCs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 4 - Asia map quiz (all of Asia & Oceania)
• Friday, January 5 - Indigenous peoples discussion (unit 8) - summary due in Schoology by 7:30 am
• Friday, January 6 - Unit 7 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, January 9 - Unit 8 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, January 10 - Neoliberalism reading quiz (index card may be used)
• Wednesday, January 11 - Unit 8 PDCs due on class blog
• Thursday, January 12 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Friday, January 13 - Cumulative map quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Friday, January 13 - Unit 8 SJSs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 18 - Final Exam (times TBD)

CPWC Day 70 - South Asia Test

Purpose:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the geography, history, culture, and contemporary issues of South Asia.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil in preparation for the test.  Please read each question carefully and check your work before turning in your test.  After you've finished the test, please turn it in at the back of the room and work on your unit 7 homework.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Chapter 30, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Monday, December 20 - Chapter 31, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, December 21 - Chapter 31, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, Decemeber 23 - Chapter 31, section 3 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, December 24 - Unit 7 reading quiz
• Wednesday, January 4 - Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania map quiz
• Monday, January 9 - Latin America map quiz
• Thursday, January 12 - Cumulative map quiz
• Friday, January 13 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Wednesday, January 18 & Thursday, January 19 - Final Exam (tentative)

HWC Day 67 - South Asia Wrap-Up & Peer Review

Purpose:   Review demographic content on South Asia.  Read and provide thorough feedback on a peer's research essay.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your South Asia study guide.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class providing some final points before the test.  Then, you'll spend the remainder of class on the peer review.

Homework:

• TODAY - First draft due in GoogleDocs by 7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by midnight
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Monday, December 19 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

CPWC Day 69 - South Asia Review

Purpose:  Review essential content in preparation for the unit test.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your South Asia notes.  We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing the Taliban and the conflict in Sri Lanka.  Then, we'll spend the remainder of class reviewing for tomorrow's test.

Homework:

• Thursday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

CPWC Day 68 - Remembrance and Resistance

Purpose:  Examine artifacts and remembrances from the Holocaust.  Consider the impact of Gandhi on world history.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your study guide for the unit 6 test.  Scan through the document and ask about any questions about which you are unsure.  After a brief review, we'll take a trip to the library to view the museum exhibit.  When we return, we'll continue our examination of resistance with a special look at the evolution of Gandhi's image.

Homework:

• Thursday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

HWC Day 66 - Comparing Afghanistan & Sri Lanka

Purpose:   Evaluate and compare the conflicts in Afghanistan & Sri Lanka.

Task: Good morning!  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing the conflict in Sri Lanka before delving into the rise and rule of the Taliban in Afghanistan and the tribal areas of Pakistan.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 6 PDC due on class blog
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by midnight
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Monday, December 19 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

CPWC Day 67 - The Taliban in Afghanistan

Purpose:  Describe the impact of the Green Revolution.  Consider the rise and rule of the Taliban in Afghanistan and the FATAs of Pakistan.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your reading on the Green Revolution.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing the questions before considering the social impact of these technological developments.  Then, we'll spend the remainder of the class examining the Taliban.

Homework:

• Thursday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

HWC Day 65 - Problems of Independence

Purpose:   Evaluate and compare the conflicts in Afghanistan & Sri Lanka.

Task: Good morning!  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing the conflict in Sri Lanka before delving into the rise and rule of the Taliban in Afghanistan and the tribal areas of Pakistan.

Homework:

• Tuesday, December 13 - Unit 6 PDC due on class blog
• Wednesday, December 14 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

CPWC Day 66 - Nationalism & Independence in South Asia

Purpose:  Consider nationalism as a political force in South Asia.  Identify the reasons and results for the partition of India.  Describe the impact of the Green Revolution.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please open up your chronology notes.  We'll finish our examination of nationalism and Gandhi's use of non-violent civil disobedience before reviewing your work on the partition of India.  Finally, we'll end class with some work on the Green Revolution.

Homework:

• TODAY - Partition of India due in class
• Thursday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

HWC Day 64 - Problems of Independence

Purpose:   Describe the significance of select events in the history of South Asia.   Describe the course and results of the partition of India.

Task: Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please open your notes on the history of South Asia.  We'll finish our examination of this era with a discussion of the 20th century.  Finally, we'll consider the status of India & Pakistan since independence.

Homework:

• TODAY - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 9 - Unit 6 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, December 12 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Tuesday, December 13 - Unit 6 PDC due on class blog
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

CPWC Day 65 - Imperialism & Nationalism in South Asia

Purpose:  Assess knowledge and understanding of South Asia readings.  Evaluate the course and impact of colonialism and imperialism in India.  Consider South Asian nationalism as

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out your index card and a pencil in preparation for the reading quiz.  After you finish the reading quiz, please turn in your work at the back of the room and work on the "The Partition of India" or your South Asia study guide.  Once everyone has finished the quiz, we'll continue our notes on the history of South Asia.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Friday, December 9 - Partition of India due in class
• Thursday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

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

Humanitarian motives are based on kindness and concern for others. What humanitarian motives came to influence the British government in its attitude to India?

Give examples of ways in which contact with Indian society influenced the British.

Why did the British become increasingly arrogant towards Indians?

HWC Day 63 - Nationalism & Independence in South Asia.

Purpose:   Describe the significance of select events in the history of South Asia.  Describe the course and results of the partition of India.  Consider political, economic, & social developments in India and Pakistan since independence.

Task: Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please get out your notes.  We'll finish our examination of the history of South Asia and consider the status of the region since independence.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class with a few reminders as you write your research paper.

Homework:

• TODAY - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• TODAY - Unit 6 PDP due on class blog
• Tuesday, December 13 - Unit 6 PDC due on class blog
• Wednesday, December 14 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

Seeds of Suicide (PBS)

CPWC Day 64 - Holy Cow!

Purpose:  Identify and label cities, bodies of water, and physical features of South Asia.  Define South Asia as a cultural region.  Describe essential characteristics of the Indic religions.

Task:  Good morning!  Today, we'll focus on the cultural impaact of the sacred cow in India.  Please open up "Holy Cow!" in Schoology.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class watching a clip about the significance of the cow in India. Then, you'll follow the directions to complete the remainder of the activity.   Finally, after you've submitted "Holy Cow!" please begin working on "The Partition of India."

Homework:

• Thursday, December 8 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Friday, December 9 - Partition of India due in class
• Thursday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

CPWC Day 63 - History of South Asia

Purpose:  Define South Asia as a cultural region.  Explain the significance of select events in South Asian history.

Pd. 6-9 Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class please open up your South Asia map.   You'll spend the first portion of class completing a map check.  Then, we'll finish our notes on the history of South Asia.  We'll also examine the evolution of Gandhi's image.

Homework:

• Thursday, December 8 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Friday, December 9 - Partition of India due in class
• Thursday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

For Further Consideration:

 

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

Humanitarian motives are based on kindness and concern for others. What humanitarian motives came to influence the British government in its attitude to India?

Give examples of ways in which contact with Indian society influenced the British.

Why did the British become increasingly arrogant towards Indians?

HWC Day 62 - Towards Independence

Purpose:   Describe the significance of select events in the history of South Asia.

Task: Good morning!  Today, we'll focus on the emergence of nationalism and independence.

Homework:

• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Thursday, December 8 - "India's New Economy"  due in class
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 9 - Unit 6 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, December 12 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Tuesday, December 13 - Unit 6 PDC due on class blog
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

CPWC Day 62 - Holy Cows & History in India

Purpose:  Identify and label cities, bodies of water, and physical features of South Asia.  Define South Asia as a cultural region.  Describe essential characteristics of the Indic religions.

Pd. 3-4 Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please submit your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  There has been a slight change in plans - you'll complete the South Asia Investigation check in class on Wednesday.  Today, we'll focus on the cultural impaact of the sacred cow in India.  Please open up "Holy Cow!" in Schoology.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class watching a clip about the significance of the cow in India. Then, you'll follow the directions to complete the remainder of the activity.   Finally, after you've submitted "Holy Cow!" please begin working on "The Partition of India."

Pd. 6-9 Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please submit your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  You'll spend the first portion of class taking the South Asia Investigation check.  After you complete your work, please turn it in at the back of the room and begin working on "The Partition of India."  When everyone has finished their work, we'll finish our notes on the religions of South Asia and begin our exploration of the history of the region.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 26. section 2 reading notes due
• Monday, December 5 - South Asia Investigation completion check
• Thursday, December 8 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Friday, December 9 - Partition of India due in class
• Thursday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

For Further Consideration:

  

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

Humanitarian motives are based on kindness and concern for others. What humanitarian motives came to influence the British government in its attitude to India?

Give examples of ways in which contact with Indian society influenced the British.

Why did the British become increasingly arrogant towards Indians?

HWC Day 61 - History of South Asia

Purpose:   Describe the significance of select events in the history of South Asia.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your notes on the history of South Asia and use the videos & links  below to continue your notes on the history of South Asia.  Then, after you've watched and answered questions on the British East India Company (below), complete "Historiography - Legacy of British Rule in India."  Finally, if there is any time remaining, work on your research outline or your South Asia homework.

Homework:

• TODAY - Sri Lanka Case Study due BEFORE class
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Thursday, December 8 - "India's New Economy"  due in class
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 9 - Unit 6 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, December 12 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Tuesday, December 13 - Unit 6 PDC due on class blog
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

For Further Consideration:

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

Humanitarian motives are based on kindness and concern for others. What humanitarian motives came to influence the British government in its attitude to India?

Give examples of ways in which contact with Indian society influenced the British.

Why did the British become increasingly arrogant towards Indians?

CPWC Day 61 - Religion & History of South Asia

Purpose:  Identify and label cities, bodies of water, and physical features of South Asia.  Define South Asia as a cultural region.  Describe essential characteristics of the Indic religions.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please submit your homework to the appropirate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, open up your notes on the religions of South Asia.  After we finish the notes, we'll begin our exploration of the history of South Asia.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 26, section 1 reading notes due
• Monday, December 5 - Chapter 26. section 2 reading notes due
• Monday, December 5 - South Asia Investigation completion check
• Thursday, December 8 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Thursday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

For Further Consideration:

  

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

Humanitarian motives are based on kindness and concern for others. What humanitarian motives came to influence the British government in its attitude to India?

Give examples of ways in which contact with Indian society influenced the British.

Why did the British become increasingly arrogant towards Indians?

HWC Day 60 - History of South Asia

Purpose:  Identify unique characteristics of the religions of South Asia.  Describe the significance of select events in the history of South Asia.

Task: Happy Friday!  To begin class, get out a white board and draw an explanation of the relationship between moksha, samsara, caste, dharma, & karma.  After a brief review, we'll finish the religions presentations.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class discussing the history of South Asia.

Homework:

• TODAY - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due on Schoology before class
• Monday, December 5 - Sri Lanka Case Study due BEFORE class
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Thursday, December 8 - "India's New Economy"  due in class
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 9 - Unit 6 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, December 12 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Tuesday, December 13 - Unit 6 PDC due on class blog
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

For Further Consideration:


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

Humanitarian motives are based on kindness and concern for others. What humanitarian motives came to influence the British government in its attitude to India?

Give examples of ways in which contact with Indian society influenced the British.

Why did the British become increasingly arrogant towards Indians?

CPWC Day 60 - Geography, Religion, & History of South Asia

To learn more about monsoons in contemporary India, go to "Effects of Monsoon Season on India" (Stratfor, 7/16/12)

Purpose:  Identify and label cities, bodies of water, and physical features of South Asia.  Define South Asia as a cultural region.  Describe essential characteristics of the Indic religions.

Pd. 3-4 Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Next, open up your religions notes so we can finish our discussion on the Indic religions.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, we'll begin our examination the history of South Asia.

Pd. 6-9 Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology. Then, open up and complete "Investigating Monsoons" and "Earthquakes in India."  After a brief discussion on the geography of South Asia, we'll begin our exploration of the religions of India.

Homework:

• TODAY - South Asia map due in Schoology by 3:00
• Friday, December 2 - Chapter 26, section 1 reading notes due
• Monday, December 5 - Chapter 26. section 2 reading notes due
• Monday, December 5 - South Asia Investigation completion check
• Thursday, December 8 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Thursday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

HWC Day 59 - Geography, Religion, & History of South Asia

Purpose:  Review the physical and cultural geography of South Asia.   Identify unique characteristics of the religions of South Asia.  Describe the significance of select events in the history of South Asia.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your geography investigation from yesterday.  We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing the physical and cultural geography of South Asia.  Then, you'll present and discuss your religions summaries.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, we'll begin our notes on the history of the region.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• TODAY - Religions presentations due at the beginning of class
• TODAY - Note cards due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 2 - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due on Schoology before class
• Monday, December 5 - Sri Lanka Case Study due BEFORE class
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Thursday, December 8 - "India's New Economy"  due in class
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 9 - Unit 6 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, December 12 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Tuesday, December 13 - Unit 6 PDC due on class blog
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

CPWC Day 59 - Contemporary South Asia

Purpose:  Identify and label cities, bodies of water, and physical features of South Asia.  Define South Asia as a cultural region.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then open and complete the activities in "Himalayas."  After reviewing the Himalayas, you'll use the provided resources to complete the South Asia investigation.  If thereis any time remaining in class, please complete and submit your South Asia map.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 24, section 3 reading notes due 
• Thursday, December 1 - South Asia map due in Schoology by 3:00
• Friday, December 2 - Chapter 26, section 1 reading notes due
• Monday, December 5 - Chapter 26. section 2 reading notes due
• Monday, December 5 - South Asia Investigation completion check
• Thursday, December 8 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Thursday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

HWC Day 58 - Geography of South Asia

To learn more about monsoons in contemporary India, go to "Effects of Monsoon Season on India" (Stratfor, 7/16/12)

Purpose:  Explore the physical and cultural geography of South Asia.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up and complete "Monsoon."  After reviewing the sheet, you complete "Investigating the Physical & Cultural Geography of South Asia."  Finally, you'll spend the last portion of class finishing up your religions presentation.

Homework:

• Thursday, December 1 - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• Thursday, December 1 - Religions presentations due at the beginning of class
• Thursday, December 1 - Note cards due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 2 - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due on Schoology before class
• Monday, December 5 - Sri Lanka Case Study due BEFORE class
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Thursday, December 8 - "India's New Economy"  due in class
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 9 - Unit 6 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, December 12 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Tuesday, December 13 - Unit 6 PDC due on class blog
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

CPWC Day 58 - South Asia in Context

To learn more about monsoons in contemporary India, go to "Effects of Monsoon Season on India" (Stratfor, 7/16/12)

Purpose:  Identify and label cities, bodies of water, and physical features of South Asia.  Define South Asia as a cultural region.

Pd. 3-4  Task:  Welcome back!  I hope you all had a relaxing, enjoyable Thanksgiving break.  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, open up and complete "Investigating Monsoons" and "Earthquakes in India."  After a brief discussion on the geography of South Asia, we'll begin our exploration of the religions of India.

Pd. 6-9 Task: Welcome back!  I hope you all had a relaxing, enjoyable Thanksgiving break.  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, open and complete "South Asia Preview."  We'll begin our exploration of South Asia with this close reading activity to define South Asia as a cultural region. Then, you'll work in small groups to label and color a map of South Asia. 

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 24, section 1 reading notes due
• Wednesday, November 30 - Chapter 24, section 3 reading notes due 
• Thursday, December 1 - South Asia map due in Schoology by 3:00
• Friday, December 2 - Chapter 26, section 1 reading notes due
• Monday, December 5 - Chapter 26. section 2 reading notes due
• Thursday, December 8 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Thursday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

HWC Day 57 - Religions of India

Purpose:  Define South Asia.  Identify unique characteristics of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

Task: Welcome back!  I hope you all had a relaxing, productive Thanksgiving break.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class playing a game to review "Breaking Free."  After a brief discussion, we'll divide into teams to research and create presentations on the religions of India.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Breaking Free" reflection post due BEFORE class
• Thursday, December 1 - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• Thursday, December 1 - Note cards due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 2 - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due on Schoology before class
• Monday, December 5 - Sri Lanka Case Study due BEFORE class
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Thursday, December 8 - "India's New Economy"  due in class
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 9 - Unit 6 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, December 12 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Tuesday, December 13 - Unit 6 PDC due on class blog
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

CPWC Day 57 - Introducing South Asia

Happy Thanksgiving!  Have a safe, restful break!

Purpose:  Identify and label cities, bodies of water, and physical features of South Asia.  Define South Asia as a cultural region.

Task: Good morning!  We'll spend the first portion of class watching the last few minutes of "Inside North Korea."  Then, you'll work on a close reading activity to define South Asia as a cultural region. Finally, you'll work in small groups to label and color a map of South Asia. 

Homework:

• Tuesday, November 29 - Chapter 24, section 1 reading notes due
• Wednesday, November 30 - Chapter 24, section 3 reading notes due 
• Thursday, December 1 - South Asia map due in Schoology by 3:00
• Friday, December 2 - Chapter 26, section 1 reading notes due
• Monday, December 5 - Chapter 26. section 2 reading notes due
• Thursday, December 8 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Thursday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

HWC Day 56 - Soul of India

Happy Thanksgiving!  Have a safe, restful break!

Purpose:  Define South Asia.  Identify issues of potential conflict in India.  Consider Hindu nationalism in contemporary India.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download "Soul of India" viewing guide.  As you watch the documentary, please consider both the manifestations and ramifications of Hindu nationalism in contemporary India.  After the documentary and a brief discussion, you'll use the remainder of class time to work on your research project.

Homework:

• YESTERDAY - Peer review of thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 29 - "Breaking Free" reflection post due BEFORE class
• Thursday, December 1 - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• Thursday, December 1 - Note cards due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 2 - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due on Schoology before class
• Monday, December 5 - Sri Lanka Case Study due BEFORE class
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Thursday, December 8 - "India's New Economy"  due in class
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 9 - Unit 6 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, December 12 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Tuesday, December 13 - Unit 6 PDC due on class blog
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

CPWC Day 56 - East Asia Test

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

Task: Yeoboseyo!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil in preparation for the test.  Please read each question carefully and check your work before turning in your test.  After you've finished the test, please turn it in at the back of the room and work on your unit 5 homework.

Homework:

• Tuesday, November 29 - Chapter 24, section 1 reading notes due
• Wednesday, November 30 - Chapter 24, section 3 reading notes due 
• Thursday, December 1 - South Asia map due in Schoology by 3:00
• Friday, December 2 - Chapter 26, section 1 reading notes due
• Monday, December 5 - Chapter 26. section 2 reading notes due
• Thursday, December 8 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Thursday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

HWC Day 55 - East Asia Test

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

Task: Yeoboseyo!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except for a pencil in preparation for the test.  Please read each question carefully and check your work before turning your test in at the back of the room.  When you've finished the exam, please turn it in at the back of the room and work on your research project or your unit 5 homework.


Homework:

• Monday, November 21 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, November 21 - Thesis due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 22 - Peer review of thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 29 - "Breaking Free" reflection post due BEFORE class
• Thursday, December 1 - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• Thursday, December 1 - Note cards due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 2 - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due on Schoology before class
• Monday, December 5 - Sri Lanka Case Study due BEFORE class
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Thursday, December 8 - "India's New Economy"  due in class
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Monday, December 12 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

CPWC Day 55 - Korea in Global Context

Purpose:  Investigate the historical and cultural significance of select events in Japan's history.  Describe the impact of geography and history on the development of North and South Korea.

Task: Yeoboseyo!  When you arrive to class, please open up your notes and readings on Korea.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing these sources.  Then, we'll examine totalitarianism in North Korea.

Homework:

• Pd. 3-4 - Monday, November 21 - Unit 5 Test
• Pd. 6-9 - Tuesday, November 22 - Unit 5 Test

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)

   

HWC Day 54 - Korea in Global Context

Purpose:  Compare and contrast the geography and development of North & South Korea.  Evaluate the impact and implementation of totalitarianism.

Task: Yeoboseyo!  We'll begin class sharing your research from yesterday.  Then, we'll form a discussion circle to consider totalitarianism, authoritarianism, and democracy.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, we'll review for Monday's test.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion
• TODAY - Source set #2 due in NooodleTools by 3:00 pm
• Monday, November 21 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, November 21 - Thesis due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 22 - Peer review of thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 1 - Note cards due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

CPWC6-9 Day 54 - Japan Wrap-Up

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

Task: Kon'nichiwa!  When you arrive to class, please open your notes on the Japan.  We'll begin class with a lecture on select historical developments in Japan.  You'll apply your knowledge with some document analysis.  Finally, we'll end class reading "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea."

Homework:

• Friday, November 17 - Finish reading "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" BEFORE class
• Tuesday, November 22 - Unit 5 Test

CPWC3-4 Day 54 - Japan & Korea in Global Context

Purpose:  Investigate the historical and cultural significance of select events in Japan's history.  Describe the impact of geography and history on the development of North and South Korea.

Task: Kon'nichiwa!  When you arrive to class, please open your notes on the Japan.  We'll finish our notes on Japan and read "Reviving Shinto" to reinforce the significance of history.  Finally, we'll compare the geography and status of contemporary Korea.

Homework:

• Monday, November 21 - Unit 5 Test

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)

   

HWC Day 53 - Japan & Korea in Global Context

Purpose:   Investigate the historical and cultural significance of select events in Japanese history.  Compare and contrast the geography and development of North & South Korea.

Task: Kon'nichiwa!  To begin class, we'll finish the lecture on Japan in the 20th century.  Finally, we'll divide into groups to explore the geography, history, and culture of Korea.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion
• TODAY - Source set #2 due in NooodleTools by 3:00 pm
• Monday, November 21 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, November 21 - Thesis due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 22 - Peer review of thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 1 - Note cards due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

Extending class discussion:

• "South Korea: Country Profile" (BBC)
• "North Korea: Country Profile" (BBC)
• "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)

CPWC6-9 Day 53 - Alumni Recognition Assembly

Kon'nichiwa!  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing essential content on East Asia before moving to the auditorium for the Alumni Assembly.

Homework:

• Friday, November 18 - Finish reading "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" BEFORE class
• Tuesday, November 22 - Unit 5 Test

CPWC3-4 Day 53 - Japan in the World

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

Task: Kon'nichiwa!  When you arrive to class, please open your notes on the Japan.  We'll begin class with a lecture on select historical developments in Japan.  You'll apply your knowledge with some document analysis.  Finally, we'll end class reading "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea."

Homework:

• Thursday, November 17 - Finish reading "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" BEFORE class
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test

HWC Day 52 - Japan in World History

Purpose:   Investigate the historical and cultural significance of select events in Japanese history.

Task: Kon'nichiwa!  We'll begin presentations with your presentations on the Rescript of Education.  Then, we'll engage in or observe the discussion on the Meiji Restoration.  After the discussion, we'll finish our notes on Japan and read "Reviving Shinto" for a contemporary perspective on nation-building in Japan.

Homework:

• TODAY - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (see explanation) - participant reflection & discussion question posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Wednesday, November 16 - Unit 5 PDCs due on class blog
• Thursday, November 17 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion
• Thursday, November 17 - Source set #2 due in NooodleTools by 3:00 pm
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, November 21 - Thesis due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 22 - Peer review of thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 1 - Note cards due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

Preparing for participation in and observation of fishbowl discussions:

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

Topic Assignments for Fishbowl Discussions:

Meiji Restoration (discussion on Wednesday, 11/16)

• Coop #3 - Ferris, Kiana, Audrey
• Coop #4 - Melina, Antoine, Maddie

CPWC Day 52 - Introducing Japan

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

Task: Kon'nichiwa!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desk of everything except a pencil and your index card in preparation for the reading quiz.  After you've finished the quiz, turn it in at the back of the room and watch the videos below.  We'll spend a few minutes debriefing the videos before a short game of Kahoot! Finally, we'll end class with notes on select events in Japan.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 29, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, November 15 - Unit 5 reading quiz (27.1, 27.3, 28.2, 29.1, 29.2 - two-sided, hand-written index card may be used)
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test

HWC Day 51 - Introduction to Japan

Purpose:   Investigate the historical and cultural significance of select events in Japanese history.

Task: Kon'nichiwa!  To begin, we'll finish our Kahoot! review from yesterday.  Then, we'll take some notes on select events in Japanese history.  Finally, you'll analyze the "Rescript on Education."

Homework:

• TODAY - Source set #1 due in NooodleTools by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, November 16 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (see explanation) - participant reflection & discussion question posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Wednesday, November 16 - Unit 5 PDCs due on class blog
• Thursday, November 17 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion
• Thursday, November 17 - Source set #2 due in NooodleTools by 3:00 pm
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 Test
• Friday, November 18 - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, November 21 - Thesis due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 22 - Peer review of thesis statement due on class blog by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 1 - Note cards due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

Preparing for participation in and observation of fishbowl discussions:

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

Topic Assignments for Fishbowl Discussions:

Meiji Restoration (discussion on Wednesday, 11/16)

• Coop #3 - Ferris, Kiana, Audrey
• Coop #4 - Melina, Antoine, Maddie