HWC Day 3 - Culture & Collaboration

"The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled" - Plutarch

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

Task:  Good afternoon!   To begin class, you'll work with your group to apply the "What is Culture? Notes."  Specifically, each group will select a "Material World" poster and identify the  seven elements of culture in the image.  Take a picture of the poster and identify all seven elements of culture with annotations.  Then, you'll have the remainder of class to work with your group and create a video presentation in EduCreations Whiteboard on your section of the Primer text.

Homework:

• TODAY - Hand-written Primer reading notes (on paper or Notability) due in class
• TODAY  - Parent Information (GoogleForm in Schoology) & email contact due to Mrs. Friday by 11:59 pm
• Tuesday, February 2 - Guns, Germs, & Steel reading quiz
• Tuesday, February 2- "Becoming Human" discussion (this runs on flash - watch on a computer OR read the transcript)
• Wednesday, February 3 - Primer presentations
• Friday, February 5 - G&D chapter 1 reading quiz
• Wednesday, January 10 - Unit 1 Test

Extending Class Discussion:

Soc Day 3 - Who Are You?

"It is a peculiar sensation, this double-consciousness, this sense of always looking at one's self through the eyes of others, of measuring one's soul by the tape of a world that looks on in amused contempt and pity."  W.E.B. DuBois

Objective:  Investigate the manner in which society impacts the individual.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open and complete the "Who Am I? Questionnaire?" (in Sociology Unit 1 folder).  We'll begin our investigation of sociology with a discussion about this activity.  Finally, I'll explain how to use VoiceThread and you'll have the remainder of class to work on your "Pioneers of Sociology" projects.

Homework:

• TODAY - Parent Information Sheet (via Schoology) & email due by 11:59 pm
• Monday, February 1 - Pioneers posts due on VoiceThread by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, February 2 - Bring headphones or earbuds to class!
• Wednesday, February 3 - "What is Sociology?"  class discussion
• Thursday, February 4 - Unit 1 Vocabulary due

Pioneers of Sociology:

1. Auguste Comte - Kelly & Carli
2. Harriet Martineau - Rachel & Max
3. Herbert Spencer - Faith & Jordan C.
4. Jane Addams - Andrew & Steve
5. Karl Marx - Billy & Damon
6. Emile Durkheim - Camryn & Alex
7. Max Weber  - Jillian & Helen
8. W.E.B. DuBois - Jordan M. & Cam
9. Charles Cooley - Justin & Nick
10. Ferdinand Tonnies - Paige & Brittni
11. Michel Foucault - Lauren & Esther
12. Erving Goffman - Maddy & Devin
13. Robert K. Merton - Katie & Taylor
14. C. Wright Mills - John & Kayla

Media Day 2 - Considering Media & Essential Vocabulary

"The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you."  -B.B. King

Objective:  Establish a basis for studying media.  

Task:  Happy Friday!  Today, we'll start class by creating your "Media Studies" notebook in Notability.  Then, you'll create your first "Media Studies Journal" entry with reflections on select media sources.  Finally, we'll end class with a short overview of media.

Homework:

• TODAY - Student Information (GoogleForm in Schoology) due by 3:00
• Monday, February 1 - Parent Information (GoogleForm in Schoology) & email to Mrs. Friday due by 11:59 pm
• Friday, February 5 - Newspapers/magazines due in class for extra credit (2 points for each school appropriate source - up to 10 bonus points/student)

Sources for consideration:

Source #1:

Source #2:

Source #3:

Source #4:

SPECIAL EDITION HD - Volkswagen Commercial: The Force from Dave Mathews on Vimeo.

CPWC Day 3 - Mapping Our World

"Strength does not come from physical capacity.  It comes from indomitable will." 

- Mohandas Gandhi

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

Task: When you arrive to class, please complete the "Show What You Know" pre-test.  While you're taking the pre-test, I'll come around and check your reading notes.   When you finish, please work on your chapter 1, section 2 reading notes.  After the pre-test, we'll complete the "Lines of Latitude & Longitude" worksheet together in class.  Then, we'll spend the remainder of class labeling and coloring the major cultural regions on a world map.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class discussing "Dreaming Upside Down."

Homework:

• TODAY- Parent Information (GoogleForm via Schoology) and email to Mrs. Friday due by 11:59 pm
• TODAY - Geography chapter 1, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, February 2 - Geography chapter 1, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, February 4 - Unit 1 Quiz (Themes of Geography, Characteristics of Culture, Elements of Culture, Cultural Regions Map)
• Monday, February 8 - Unit 1 Test

HWC Day 2 - Critical Thinking, Collaboration, & GGS

"The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled" - Plutarch

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

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please get out your i-Pad and DRAW the characteristics of a critical thinker.  We'll spend the first portion of class discussing the process of critical thinking.  Then, we'll extend our examination to review collaboration in HWC and I'll explain the requirements for your Primer project.  Next, you'll engage in a discussion of Guns, Germs, & Steel.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, you'll continue working with your group to create your Primer presentation.

Homework:

• Thursday, January 28 - Bring GGS, reading notes & questions, and completed book reviews to class
• Friday, January 29 - Parent Information (GoogleForm in Schoology) & email contact due to Mrs. Friday by 11:59 pm
• Tuesday, February 2 - Guns, Germs, & Steel reading quiz
• Tuesday, February 2 - "Becoming Human" discussion
• Wednesday, February 3 - Primer presentations
• Friday, February 5 - G&D chapter 1 reading quiz
• Wednesday, January 10 - Unit 1 Test

Soc Day 2 - Pioneers Research

"It is a peculiar sensation, this double-consciousness, this sense of always looking at one's self through the eyes of others, of measuring one's soul by the tape of a world that looks on in amused contempt and pity."  W.E.B. DuBois

Objective:  Utilize library databases and select web resources to research the biography and contributions of select sociologists.

Task:  Today, we'll begin our exploration of sociology with research on some of the pioneers in the field.  We'll be heading to the library and you'll have the entire class to research your individual (see assignments at the bottom of this post). As you investigate your sociologist, focus on:

1. Relevant biographical information (ex. When & where did he/she live?  What were the political/social/economic conditions that contributed to his/her perspective?)
2. Contributions to the field (ex. Essential concepts and ideas that shaped sociology)

If you work efficiently, you should be able to finish your research AND audio posts to our VoiceThread by the end of class on Monday.  You should use AT LEAST 2 different sources to gather information - you must share your citations with my "Pioneers of Sociology - Spring 16" dropbox in Noodletools.

If you finish early, please read "What is Sociology?" in preparation for Friday's discussion or work on your unit 1 vocabulary.

The databases, specifically Gale Biography in Context, will be useful for this project.  In addition, you may want to check out the following websites:

• Famous Sociologists (Biography)
• Famous Sociologists (SocioSite) - includes links to primary documents 

Homework:

• TODAY - Student Information Sheet (via Schoology) due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, January 29 - Parent Information Sheet (via Schoology) & email due by 11:59 pm
• Monday, February 1 - Pioneers posts due on VoiceThread by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, February 2 - Bring headphones or earbuds to class!
• Wednesday, February 3 - "What is Sociology?"  class discussion
• Thursday, February 4 - Unit 1 Vocabulary due

Pioneers of Sociology:

1. Auguste Comte - Kelly & Carli
2. Harriet Martineau - Rachel & Max
3. Herbert Spencer - Faith & Jordan C.
4. Jane Addams - Andrew & Steve
5. Karl Marx - Billy & Damon
6. Emile Durkheim - Camryn & Alex
7. Max Weber  - Jillian & Helen
8. W.E.B. DuBois - Jordan M. & Cam
9. Charles Cooley - Justin & Nick
10. Ferdinand Tonnies - Paige & Brittni
11. Michel Foucault - Lauren & Esther
12. Erving Goffman - Maddy & Devin
13. Robert K. Merton - Katie & Taylor
14. C. Wright Mills - John & Kayla

Media Day 1 - Introduction

"The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you."  -B.B. King

Objective:  Establish a basis for studying media.  

Task:  Welcome to Media Studies!  We'll deviate from the normal "first day of class" activities and instead dive right into our studies.  Specifically, you'll brainstorm the different ways you've engaged with media in the last 24 hours in your Media Studies Journal in Notability.  Then,  we'll read through teacher expectations and the class syllabus. 

Homework:

• Thursday, January 28 - Student Information (GoogleForm in Schoology) due by 3:00
• Friday, January 29- Parent Information (GoogleForm in Schoology) & email to Mrs. Friday due by 11:59 pm
• Friday, January 29 - Newspapers/magazines due in class for extra credit (2 points for each school appropriate source - up to 10 bonus points/student)

CPWC Day 2 - What Do You Know About Geography?

"Strength does not come from physical capacity.  It comes from indomitable will." 

- Mohandas Gandhi

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

Task:  Welcome back to the second day of World Cultures class!  After I take attendance, you'll participate in human bingo as an ice breaker activity.  Then, you'll complete a short pre-test on Schoology.  This is NOT a graded assignment.  However, this will help me to tailor activities to your needs - please do your best!   After you've finished the pre-test, please read and respond to "Dreaming Upside-Down."

Homework:

• TODAY- Student Information (GoogleForm via Schoology) due
• Friday, January 29 - Parent Information (GoogleForm via Schoology) and email to Mrs. Friday due by 11:59 pm
• Friday, January 29 - Geography chapter 1, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, February 2 - Geography chapter 1, section 2 reading notes due in class

HWC Day 1 - Welcome!

"The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled" - Plutarch

Welcome to Honors World Cultures!  This semester we'll explore the history, geography, & contemporary issues of our world.  I encourage you to follow the news and to make connections between the content in this class and other subject areas.  In order to succeed in HWC, it is essential to establish effective, consistent work and study habits.  If, at any point, you find yourself confused or overwhelmed please don't hesitate to see or email me.

Objectives:  Introduce class procedures and expectations.  Assess knowledge of current global issues.

Task: Good afternoon and kudos for choosing to take this reading and writing intensive course!  Although it may seem that you've been preparing for HWC for a long time, we've finally arrived at our official, first day of class.  Today, we'll read through the class rules and procedures and distribute your textbooks, Globalization & Diversity and Civilization Primer.

I'll collect your rubric and reading notes on The World is Flat and the rubric for Guns, Germs, & Steel comments.  Then, I'll assign the first step in your first group project.  We'll also define cooperation and collaboration.

Finally, we'll spend the last 30 minutes of class taking the current events quiz.  When you've finished the quiz, please begin reading and taking notes on your section of the Primer and/or read the GGS reviews (available via Schoology).  Please finish the Primer reading notes for TOMORROW and the GGS reviews for Friday.

Homework:

• Thursday, January 28 - Student Information (GoogleForm in Schoology) due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, January 28 - Bring GGS, reading notes & questions, and completed book reviews to class
• Friday, January 29 - Hand-written Primer reading notes (on paper or Notability) due in class
• Friday, January 29 - Parent Information (GoogleForm in Schoology) & email contact due to Mrs. Friday by 11:59 pm
• Tuesday, February 2 - Guns, Germs, & Steel reading quiz
• Wednesday, February 3 - Primer presentations in class

Soc Day 1 - Welcome!

"It is a peculiar sensation, this double-consciousness, this sense of always looking at one's self through the eyes of others, of measuring one's soul by the tape of a world that looks on in amused contempt and pity."  W.E.B. DuBois

Objective:  Establish class rules and expectations and build class rapport.  Investigate the manner in which society impacts the individual.

Task:  Welcome to sociology class!  Today we'll begin with the usual first day of class activities including attendance, seating assignments, and a review of class rules and expectations. We'll also spend some time with an introduction to some of the class resources such as the textbook, Schoology, & Notability.  Then, we'll jump right into the course with your Pioneers of Sociology project assignment.

Homework:

• Thursday, January 28 - Student Information Sheet (via Schoology) due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, January 29 - Parent Information Sheet & email due by 11:59 pm
• Friday, January 29 - "What is Sociology?" discussion
• Monday, February 1 - Pioneers posts due on VoiceThread by 9:00 am
• Tuesday, February 2 - Bring headphones or earbuds to class!
• Wednesday, February 3 - "What is Sociology?"  class discussion
• Thursday, February 4 - Unit 1 Vocabulary due

Pioneers of Sociology:

1. Auguste Comte - Kelly
2. Harriet Martineau - Rachel & Max
3. Herbert Spencer - Faith & Jordan C.
4. Jane Addams -
5. Karl Marx - Billy & Damon
6. Emile Durkheim - Camryn & Alex
7. Max Weber  - Jillian & Helen
8. W.E.B. DuBois - Jordan M. & Cam
9. Charles Cooley - Justin & Nick
10. Ferdinand Tonnies - Paige & Brittni
11. Michel Foucault - Lauren & Esther
12. Erving Goffman - Maddy & Devin
13. Robert K. Merton - Katie & Taylor
14. C. Wright Mills - John & Kayla

CPWC Day 1 - Welcome!

Shortened class - 2 hour delay

"Strength does not come from physical capacity.  It comes from indomitable will." 

- Mohandas Gandhi

Welcome to CP World Cultures!  In this class we'll explore the history, geography, and contemporary issues of our world.  I encourage you to follow the news and to identify connections with other subject areas.  In order to succeed in CPWC, it is essential that you establish effective, consistent work and study habits.  However, if you find yourself confused or overwhelmed, please don't hesitate to see or e-mail me.

Objective:  Introduce class procedures and expectations.  Begin to develop class rapport.

Task:  Good day!  Today, we'll begin with the usual first day activities including attendance, seating assignments, and a review of class rules and expectations.  I'll introduce class resources such as this blog.  You'll also sign out your textbook.

Homework:

• Thursday, January 28- Student Information (GoogleForm via Schoology) due
• Friday, January 29 - Parent Information (GoogleForm via Schoology) and email to Mrs. Friday due by 11:59 pm
• Friday, January 29 - Geography chapter 1, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, January 29 - Geography chapter 1, section 2 reading notes due in class

Final Exam & Farewell

Thank you for a great semester!  It was a pleasure getting to know each of you this fall!

If you would like to further explore some of the issues we've examined this year, please consider joining the Great Decisions discussion series this spring.   Topics include:

• Middle East Alliances
• Rise of ISIS
• Future of Kurdistan
• Migration
• The Koreas
• The United Nations
• Climate Change
• Cuba and the US

Stay tuned to the morning announcements for further information.

Have a  great spring semester!

CPWC Day 81 - Final Wrap-Up

Objectives:  Review essential course content in preparation for the final exam.

Task:  Bonjour!  We'll begin class with a brief review of Latin America.  Then, I'll answer any questions that you have about the crossword puzzle.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class reviewing for the final with Kahoot! & Jeopardy.

Homework Reminders:

• TODAY - LAST day to complete missing work/assignments
• Wednesday, January 20 - CPWC pd. 3-4 Final Exam at 11:15 am
• Thursday, January 21 - CPWCC pd. 6-9 Final Exam at 7:35 am

HWC Day 81 - Final Wrap-Up

Objectives:  Review essential course content in preparation for the final exam.

Task:  Bonjour!  We'll begin class with a brief review of Latin America.  Then, I'll answer any questions that you have about the crossword puzzle.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class reviewing for the final with Kahoot! & Jeopardy.

IMPORTANT:  Several of you have yet to submit rubrics for the PDP/PDCs and/or the SJSs.  I will not be able to grade these assignments without the rubrics.  Please turn them into the appropriate Schoology dropbox ASAP.

Homework:

• TODAY - LAST DAY to complete missing assignments
• TODAY - "Looking at History" EC due in Schoology by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 20 - HWC Final Exam at 7:35 am

CPWC Day 80 - Considering Toussaint Louverture

Objective:  Consider the historical significance of Toussaint Louverture and the Haitian Revolution.

Task:  Buenos dias!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pencil in preparation for your reading quiz.  After you've turned in your completed reading quiz, please work on your study guide for the final exam.  When everyone has completed the quiz, we'll begin our consideration of the complicated nature of Toussaint Louverture and the Haitian Revolution.

Homework Reminders:

• TODAY - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Tuesday, January 19 - LAST day to complete missing work/assignments
• Wednesday, January 20 - CPWC pd. 3-4 Final Exam at 11:15 am
• Thursday, January 21 - CPWCC pd. 6-9 Final Exam at 7:35 am

HWC Day 80 - Contemporary Latin America

Objectives:  Investigate the status of contemporary Latin America.

Task:  Buenos dias!  We'll begin class with a brief discussion on neoliberalism and status of Latin America at the beginning of the 20th century.  Then, you'll watch one of three short films on issues in contemporary Latin America.  Finally, at the end of class, we'll finish with a brief discussion on the videos.

IMPORTANT:  Several of you have yet to submit rubrics for the PDP/PDCs and/or the SJSs.  I will not be able to grade these assignments without the rubrics.  Please turn them into the appropriate Schoology dropbox ASAP.

Homework:

• TODAY - Bring headphones to class!
• TODAY - Unit 8 SJSs due on class blog
• TODAY - Last day to submit PDP/PDC and SJS rubrics to Schoology
• Tuesday, January 19 - LAST DAY to complete missing assignments
• Tuesday, January 19 - "Looking at History" EC due in Schoology by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 20 - HWC Final Exam at 7:35 am

CPWC Day 79 - Latin America in the 20th Century

Objective:  Consider the course and implications of the rule of General Pinochet in Chile.  Investigate changes and developments in 20th century Latin America.

Task:  Buenos dias!  When you arrive to class, please complete "Colonies & Independent States" (the 3rd & 4th pages of "Spanish Towns in the Americas."  While you work through the map, I'll finish checking your homework.  Then, we'll discuss Pinochet in Chile as an example of the military strongmen that rose to power in the early-mid twentieth century.  Finally, we'll wrap up class with a reading on Latin America at the end of the twentieth century.

Homework Reminders:

• TODAY  - Cumulative map quiz (includes all countries and capitals studied this semester)
• Friday, January 15 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Tuesday, January 19 - LAST day to complete missing work/assignments
• Wednesday, January 20 - CPWC pd. 3-4 Final Exam at 11:15 am
• Thursday, January 21 - CPWCC pd. 6-9 Final Exam at 7:35 am

CPWC Current Events - Extra Credit Opportunity (due in NoodleTools by 3:00 pm on Tuesday, January 19)
Use one or more of the news sources below to find recent news articles relating to topics we've studied in quarter 2.  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 2 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 (East Asia; South Asia; Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania; Latin America & Caribbean).

HWC Day 79 - Cumulative Map Quiz

Objectives:  Assess knowledge of political geography of Latin America, Europe, & Africa.

Task:  Buenos dias!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except for a pen or pencil and move into your testing seats.  We'll spend the majority of class completing the map quiz.  If you finish early, please read "Neoliberalism" from Born in Blood & Fire.  After everyone has turned in the quiz, we'll finish the last presentation from yesterday.

IMPORTANT:  Several of you have yet to submit rubrics for the PDP/PDCs and/or the SJSs.  I will not be able to grade these assignments without the rubrics.  Please turn them into the appropriate Schoology dropbox ASAP.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Cumulative review map quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Friday, January 15 - Bring headphones to class!
• Friday, January 15 - Unit 8 SJSs due on class blog
• Friday, January 15 - Last day to submit PDP/PDC and SJS rubrics to Schoology
• Tuesday, January 19 - LAST DAY to complete missing assignments
• Tuesday, January 19 - "Looking at History" EC due in Schoology by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 20 - HWC Final Exam at 7:35 am

CPWC Day 78 - Cumulative Map Quiz

Objective:  Assess knowledge of world geography.  Investigate the military rule of General Pinochet in Chile.

Task:  Buenos dias!  When you arrive to class, please clear you desk of everything except a pen or pencil.  You'll have the duration of the class to complete the map quiz.  After you finish, please turn it in at the back of the room and complete "Legacy of General Pinochet" (on Schoology).  If you finish with the worksheet, please use the remaining class time to work on your final exam study guide.

Homework Reminders:

• TODAY  - Cumulative map quiz (includes all countries and capitals studied this semester)
• Friday, January 15 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Tuesday, January 19 - LAST day to complete missing work/assignments
• Wednesday, January 20 - CPWC pd. 3-4 Final Exam at 11:15 am
• Thursday, January 21 - CPWCC pd. 6-9 Final Exam at 7:35 am

CPWC Current Events - Extra Credit Opportunity (due in NoodleTools by 3:00 pm on Tuesday, January 19)
Use one or more of the news sources below to find recent news articles relating to topics we've studied in quarter 2.  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 2 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 (East Asia; South Asia; Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania; Latin America & Caribbean).

HWC Day 78 - Varied Paths to Independence in Latin America

Objectives:  Examine various paths to independence in Latin America.

Task:  Buenos dias!  When you arrive to class, you'll divide into groups to research and create a short presentation on the various paths to independence in Latin America.  You'll examine Mexico, Brazil, Simon Bolivar, or Jose de San Martin.  After the presentations, we'll identify trends and similarities in the paths to independence in Latin America.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 8 PDCs due on class blog 
• Thursday, January 14 - Cumulative review map quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Friday, January 15 - Bring headphones to class!
• Friday, January 15 - Unit 8 SJSs due on class blog
• Friday, January 15 - Last day to submit PDP/PDC and SJS rubrics to Schoology
• Tuesday, January 19 - LAST DAY to complete missing assignments
• Tuesday, January 19 - "Looking at History" EC due in Schoology by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 20 - HWC Final Exam at 7:35 am

CPWC Day 77 - Colonialism & Independence in Latin America

Objective:  Utilize images to identify social class structure in colonial Latin America.  Investigate various paths to independence in Latin America.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up and complete "Colonies & Independent States.  We'll spend some time reviewing the worksheet and discussing slavery in Latin America.  Finally, we'll end class with a review of the independence movements in Latin America.

Homework Reminders:

• TODAY - Chapter 11, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, January 12 - Chapter 11, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, January 12 - Slavery & Revolution in Latin America due by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, January 13 - Cumulative map quiz (includes all countries and capitals studied this semester)
• Friday, January 15 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Tuesday, January 19 - LAST day to complete missing work/assignments
• Wednesday, January 20 - CPWC pd. 3-4 Final Exam at 11:15 am
• Thursday, January 21 - CPWCC pd. 6-9 Final Exam at 7:35 am

CPWC Current Events - Extra Credit Opportunity (due in NoodleTools by 3:00 pm on Tuesday, January 19)
Use one or more of the news sources below to find recent news articles relating to topics we've studied in quarter 2.  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 2 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 (East Asia; South Asia; Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania; Latin America & Caribbean).

HWC Day 77 - Social Classes & Independence in Latin America

Objectives:  Evaluate the social hierarchy of colonial Latin America.  Discuss various paths to independence in Latin America.

Task:  Buenos dias!  We'll spend the first few minutes of class discussing the historical significance of Toussaint L'Ouverture.  Then, we'll divide into groups to analyze paintings illustrating social classes in Latin America.  Finally, we'll end with an examination of independence movements in Latin America.

Homework:

• Wednesday, January 13 - Unit 8 PDCs due on class blog 
• Thursday, January 14 - Cumulative review map quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Friday, January 15 - Bring headphones to class!
• Friday, January 15 - Unit 8 SJSs due on class blog
• Friday, January 15 - Last day to submit PDP/PDC and SJS rubrics to Schoology
• Tuesday, January 19 - LAST DAY to complete missing assignments
• Tuesday, January 19 - "Looking at History" EC due in Schoology by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 20 - HWC Final Exam at 7:35 am

CPWC Day 76 - Colonial Latin America & Independence Movements

Objective:  Utilize images to identify social class structure in colonial Latin America.  Investigate various paths to independence in Latin America.

Task:  Good morning!  Welcome to the last Monday of the first semester!  We'll begin class with a brief discussion on social classes in Latin America.  Then, you'll investigate several movements for independence in Latin America.

Homework Reminders:

• TODAY - Chapter 11, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, January 12 - Chapter 11, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, January 12 - Slavery & Revolution in Latin America due by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, January 13 - Cumulative map quiz (includes all countries and capitals studied this semester)
• Friday, January 15 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Tuesday, January 19 - LAST day to complete missing work/assignments
• Wednesday, January 20 - CPWC pd. 3-4 Final Exam at 11:15 am
• Thursday, January 21 - CPWCC pd. 6-9 Final Exam at 7:35 am

CPWC Current Events - Extra Credit Opportunity (due in NoodleTools by 3:00 pm on Tuesday, January 19)
Use one or more of the news sources below to find recent news articles relating to topics we've studied in quarter 2.  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 2 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 (East Asia; South Asia; Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania; Latin America & Caribbean).

HWC Day 76 - Haitian Revolution and Colonial Latin America

Objectives:  Consider the Haitian Revolution in global history.  Evaluate the social hierarchy of colonial Latin America.

Task:  Good morning!  Welcome to the last Monday of semester 1!  You'll have the first 30 minutes to work on, Accounts of Spanish Conquest and Colonization.  Then, we'll finish the documentary before examining images detailing the social classes in colonial Latin America.

Homework:

• TODAY - Accounts of Spanish Conquest & Colonization due at 8:30 am 
• TODAY - Unit 8 PDPs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 13 - Unit 8 PDCs due on class blog 
• Thursday, January 14 - Cumulative review map quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Friday, January 15 - Bring headphones to class!
• Friday, January 15 - Unit 8 SJSs due on class blog
• Friday, January 15 - Last day to submit PDP/PDC and SJS rubrics to Schoology
• Tuesday, January 19 - LAST DAY to complete missing assignments
• Tuesday, January 19 - "Looking at History" EC due in Schoology by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 20 - HWC Final Exam at 7:35 am

CPWC Day 75 - Latin America Map Quiz

Objective:  Assess knowledge of Latin America geography.  Investigate slavery during the colonial period.  Consider the Haitian Revolution in world history.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pen or pencil in preparation for your map quiz.  After you finish the quiz, please work on "Slavery and Revolution in Latin America."

Homework Reminders:

• TODAY - Latin America map quiz
• Monday, January 11 - Chapter 11, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, January 12 - Chapter 11, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, January 12 - Slavery & Revolution in Latin America due by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, January 13 - Cumulative map quiz (includes all countries and capitals studied this semester)
• Friday, January 15 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Tuesday, January 19 - LAST day to complete missing work/assignments
• Wednesday, January 20 - CPWC pd. 3-4 Final Exam at 11:15 am
• Thursday, January 21 - CPWCC pd. 6-9 Final Exam at 7:35 am

CPWC Current Events - Extra Credit Opportunity (due in NoodleTools by 3:00 pm on Tuesday, January 19)
Use one or more of the news sources below to find recent news articles relating to topics we've studied in quarter 2.  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 2 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 (East Asia; South Asia; Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania; Latin America & Caribbean).

HWC Day 75 - Slavery & Revolution in Haiti

Objectives:   Investigate slavery in Latin America.  Consider the Haitian Revolution in global history.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please pull up "Slavery & Revolution Latin America."  We'll begin class with a discussion and then examine the role of Toussaint Louverture as a leader of the Haitian Revolution.

Homework:

• Monday, January 11 - Accounts of Spanish Conquest & Colonization due at 8:30 am 
• Monday, January 11 - Unit 8 PDPs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 13 - Unit 8 PDCs due on class blog 
• Thursday, January 14 - Cumulative review map quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Friday, January 15 - Bring headphones to class!
• Friday, January 15 - Unit 8 SJSs due on class blog
• Friday, January 15 - Last day to submit PDP/PDC and SJS rubrics to Schoology
• Tuesday, January 19 - LAST DAY to complete missing assignments
• Tuesday, January 19 - "Looking at History" EC due in Schoology by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 20 - HWC Final Exam at 7:35 am

CPWC Day 74 - Colonization of Latin America

Objective:  Examine the geography of Latin America.  Compare and contrast the Incas and the Aztecs.  Consider the impact of Spanish colonization on the peoples and lands of Latin America.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please complete "Latitude & Longitude."  Next, we'll finish our examination of the Aztecs and Incas before beginning a consideration of Spanish colonization in Latin America.  Specifically, we'll consider the process and impact of Spanish colonization on the land and indigenous peoples of the Americas.

Homework Reminders:

• TODAY - Chapter 9, section 1 reading notes due in class
• TODAY- Chapter 9, section 2 reading notes due in class
• TODAY - Chapter 9, section 3 reading notes due in class
• Friday, January 8 - Latin America map quiz
• Monday, January 11 - Chapter 11, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, January 12 - Chapter 11, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, January 13 - Cumulative map quiz (includes all countries and capitals studied this semester)
• Friday, January 15 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Tuesday, January 19 - LAST day to complete missing work/assignments
• Wednesday, January 20 - CPWC pd. 3-4 Final Exam at 11:15 am
• Thursday, January 21 - CPWCC pd. 6-9 Final Exam at 7:35 am

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HWC Day 74 - Indigenous Peoples & Colonization of Latin America

Objectives:   Consider the unique cultures of pre-Columbian peoples in Central America.  Review the geography of Latin America.  Compare and contrast the descriptions of Aztec and Spanish accounts of Cortez.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll begin class with a discussion on the indigenous peoples of Central America - the Olmecs, Mayas, & Aztecs.  Then, we'll play a game to review the geography of Latin America.  Finally, we'll explore the colonization of Latin America.  If there is any time remaining, we'll discuss slavery in Latin America.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Slavery & Revolution in Latin America" reflection due on Schoology BEFORE class
• Monday, January 11 - Unit 8 PDPs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 13 - Unit 8 PDCs due on class blog 
• Thursday, January 14 - Cumulative review map quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Friday, January 15 - Unit 8 SJSs due on class blog
• Friday, January 15 - Last day to submit PDP/PDC and SJS rubrics to Schoology
• Tuesday, January 19 - LAST DAY to complete missing assignments
• Tuesday, January 19 - "Looking at History" EC due in Schoology by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 20 - HWC Final Exam at 7:35 am

CPWC Day 73 - Geography, Indigenous Cultures, & Spanish Colonization

Objective:  Examine the geography of Latin America.  Compare and contrast the Incas and the Aztecs.  Consider the impact of Spanish colonization on the peoples and lands of Latin America.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please complete "The Panama Canal."  After we discuss the significance of the Panama Canal, you'll clear your desks in preparation for "Latin America Geography Footloose."  Then, we'll finish our comparison of the Incas and the Aztecs from yesterday.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, we'll begin to explore Spanish conquest and colonization in Latin America.

Homework Reminders:

• TODAY - Chapter 9, section 1 reading notes due in class
• TODAY- Chapter 9, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, January 7 - Chapter 9, section 3 reading notes due in class
• Friday, January 8 - Latin America map quiz
• Monday, January 11 - Chapter 11, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, January 12 - Chapter 11, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, January 13 - Cumulative map quiz (includes all countries and capitals studied this semester)
• Friday, January 15 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Tuesday, January 19 - LAST day to complete missing work/assignments
• Wednesday, January 20 - CPWC pd. 3-4 Final Exam at 11:15 am
• Thursday, January 21 - CPWCC pd. 6-9 Final Exam at 7:35 am

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HWC Day 73 - Asia Map Quiz

Objectives:   Assess knowledge of the geography of Asia, Australia, & Oceania.

Task:  Good morning!  Please clear your desks and get out a pencil in preparation for your map quiz. You'll spend the first 45 minutes of class completing the map quiz.  Then, we'll continue our exploration of Latin America with articles on indigenous groups.

Homework:

• TODAY - Cumulative review map quiz (all of Asia & Oceania)
• Thursday, January 7 - "Slavery & Revolution in Latin America" reflection due on Schoology BEFORE class
• Monday, January 11 - Unit 8 PDPs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 13 - Unit 8 PDCs due on class blog 
• Thursday, January 14 - Cumulative review map quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Friday, January 15 - Unit 8 SJSs due on class blog
• Friday, January 15 - Last day to submit PDP/PDC and SJS rubrics to Schoology
• Tuesday, January 19 - LAST DAY to complete missing assignments
• Tuesday, January 19 - "Looking at History" EC due in Schoology by 3:00
• Wednesday, January 20 - HWC Final Exam at 7:35 am

CPWC Day 72 - Introduction to Latin America

Objective:  Examine the geography of Latin America.  Compare and contrast the Incas and the Aztecs.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll begin class with a brief discussion on Latin America before you label the maps.  Then, you'll compare the Aztec and Incan civilizations.

Homework Reminders:

• TODAY - Chapter 9, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, January 6 - Chapter 9, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, January 7 - Chapter 9, section 3 reading notes due in class
• Friday, January 8 - Latin America map quiz
• Monday, January 11 - Chapter 11, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, January 12 - Chapter 11, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, January 13 - Cumulative map quiz (includes all countries and capitals studied this semester)
• Friday, January 15 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)

HWC Day 72 - Introduction to Latin America

Objectives:   Label physical and political characteristics on a map of Latin America.  Define essential concepts on Latin America.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing for your cumulative map quiz.  Then, you'll label a map of Latin America.  Finally, you'll work with a partner to define concepts about Latin America.

Homework:

• Wednesday, January 6 - Cumulative review map quiz (all of Asia & Oceania)
• Thursday, January 7 - "Slavery & Revolution in Latin America" reflection due on Schoology BEFORE class 
• Thursday, January 14 - Cumulative review map quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)

CPWC Day 71 - Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania Wrap-Up

Objective:  Review essential concepts on the history, geography, culture, and contemporary issues of Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania.

Task:  Happy new year!  When you arrive to class, please read "Southeast Asia Launches Huge Trade Bloc" (Wall Street Journal, 12/30/2015) OR "What Climate Change Will Mean for the People of Oceania" (Smithsonian, 3/27/2015) OR "Australia Backs Multiculturalism Despite Extremist Threats" (Financial Times, 12/17/2015).  After you've read the article, please post a reflection to Schoology and begin your reading notes for the next unit.  We'll spend a few minutes discussing the articles before creating summary notes to wrap-up unit 7.

Homework Reminders:

• Tuesday, January 5 - Chapter 9, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, January 6 - Chapter 9, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, January 7 - Chapter 9, section 3 reading notes due in class
• Friday, January 8 - Latin America map quiz
• Monday, January 11 - Chapter 11, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, January 12 - Chapter 11, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, January 13 - Cumulative map quiz (includes all countries and capitals studied this semester)
• Friday, January 15 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)

HWC Day 71 - Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania Wrap-Up

Objectives:   Review essential concepts on the history, geography, culture, and contemporary issues of Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania.

Task:  Happy New Year!  When you arrive to class, please complete "Fact or Opinion - Commonwealth of Nations."  After we discuss the Commonwealth, you'll read "Australia's 'History Wars' Heat Up Again" (al-Jazeera, 3/29/2015) and we'll discuss the article and review concepts such as ethnocentrism, historiography, and Orientalism.  Finally, we'll finish unit 7 with some summary notes.

Homework:

• Wednesday, January 6 - Cumulative review map quiz (all of Asia & Oceania)
• Thursday, January 7 - "Slavery & Revolution in Latin America" reflection due on Schoology BEFORE class 
• Thursday, January 14 - Cumulative review map quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)