HWC Day 41 - Absolutism & Enlightenment

Objectives:  Investigate the cultural, social, political, and economic status of Europe during the early Modern Era.  Define the contributions of the Enlightenment and the Age of Absolutism.

Task:  Salvete!  When you arrive to class, please pick up and begin work on the "Absolutism & Enlightenment" crossword puzzle.  After we go over the puzzle, we'll take a few minutes to review essential content on early modern Europe.  Finally, we'll begin our examination of the French Revolution.

Homework:

• TODAY - French Revolution discussion
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Friday, April 1 - Nationalism & Contemporary Issues
• Friday, April 1 - Unit 4 PDCs due on class blog
• Tuesday, April 5 - Mid-Term Exam
• Tuesday, April 5 - Unit 4 - SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

Soc Day 41 - Global Stratification

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  You can earn extra credit for attending and participating the "Great Decisions" discussion series.  Please see the email I sent last week for details.  If you would like to come to any of the discussions, please let me know so that I can add you to the Schoology group.

Objective:  Define stratification as a sociological concept.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please open up your stratification notes.  Our primary goal today is to finish our unit 2 notes.  If time allows, we'll play a game to review stratification.

Article Discussions - Article summaries & questions are due in Schoology dropbox by 3:00 the day BEFORE your discussion (example: Students leading the "Moving Up" discussion on 3/17 should have work posted in Schoology by 3:00 on 3/16)

• Friday, April 1 - "Uses of Global Poverty" -  Rachel, Faith, Devin, Katie, Billy

Extending class discussion:

• "Park Avenue: Money, Power, & the American Dream" (available for streaming through 11/5/2019)
• World Poverty Quiz (Local Engagement Against Poverty)

Homework:

• TODAY - "Uses of Global Poverty" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Friday, April 1 - "Uses of Global Poverty" discussion circle
• Tuesday, April 5 - Sociopoly - extended class w/ pizza party
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

Media Day 40 - Defining Gender, Masculinity, & Feminity

Objective:  Identify and explain gender stereotyping in the media.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll start class with a short montage as we begin our examination of gender in the media.  Then, you'll spend a few minutes exploring popular perceptions of masculinity and femininity.

Due Dates:

• Thursday, April 28 - Field trip to Philadelphia Museum of Art

CPWC Day 41 - Map Quiz, Reformation, & Absolutism

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  You can earn extra credit for attending and participating the "Great Decisions" discussion series.  Please see the email I sent last week for details.  If you would like to come to any of the discussions, please let me know so that I can add you to the Schoology group.

IMPORTANT:  We are rapidly approaching the end of the quarter.  All missing work MUST be completed by Tuesday, April 5 - any work not completed at this time will become a ZERO.

Objective: Investigate developments that led to the emergence of modern Europe.  Identify similarities and differences between the Italian Renaissance and the Northern Renaissance (Protestant Reformation).

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pen or a pencil in preparation for your map quiz.  After you finish the quiz, please turn it in at the back of the room and work on "Absolute Monarchs in Europe."  Then, we'll finish our examination of the Protestant Reformation and review essential information from the Age of Absolutism.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 4 Map Quiz
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Tuesday, April 5 - Mid-Term Exam
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

HWC Day 40 - Map Quiz & Absolutism

Objectives:  Investigate the cultural, social, political, and economic status of Europe during the early Modern Era.  Define the contributions of the Enlightenment and the Age of Absolutism.

Task:  Salvete!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pen or pencil in preparation for the map quiz.  After you finish the quiz, please turn it in at the back of the room and pick up the "Absolutism & Enlightenment" crossword puzzle.  Work on the puzzle until everyone has finished the quiz.  Then, I'll provide some notes on the religious wars that rocked Europe in the sixteenth and seventeenth century.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 4 Map Quiz
• TODAY - "Age of Religious Wars" discussion
• TODAY - Unit 4 PDPs due on class blog
• Thursday, March 31 - French Revolution
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Friday, April 1 - Nationalism & Contemporary Issues
• Friday, April 1 - Unit 4 PDCs due on class blog
• Tuesday, April 5 - Mid-Term Exam
• Tuesday, April 5 - Unit 4 - SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

Soc Day 40 - The Upper Class

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  You can earn extra credit for attending and participating the "Great Decisions" discussion series.  Please see the email I sent last week for details.  If you would like to come to any of the discussions, please let me know so that I can add you to the Schoology group.

Objective:  Define stratification as a sociological concept.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please go to http://quizizz.com/join/ and enter number 885437.  Please use your first name and last initial to complete the review.  After everyone has finished the review, we'll move desks into a circle in preparation for our discussion on the upper class.

Article Discussions - Article summaries & questions are due in Schoology dropbox by 3:00 the day BEFORE your discussion (example: Students leading the "Moving Up" discussion on 3/17 should have work posted in Schoology by 3:00 on 3/16)

• Wednesday, March 30- "Upper Class" - Maddy, Cam, Andrew, Esther, John, Carli
• Friday, April 1 - "Uses of Global Poverty" -  Rachel, Faith, Devin, Katie, Billy

Extending class discussion:

• "Park Avenue: Money, Power, & the American Dream" (available for streaming through 11/5/2019)

Homework:

• TODAY - "The Upper Class" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, March 30 - Unit 2 Vocabulary Review
• Wednesday, March 30 - "The Upper Class" discussion circle
• Thursday, March 31 - "Uses of Global Poverty" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Friday, April 1 - "Uses of Global Poverty" discussion circle
• Tuesday, April 5 - Sociopoly - extended class w/ pizza party
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

Media Day 39 - Media in Education

Objective:  Explore the importance of context in critically analyzing contemporary propaganda.

Task:  Today, we'll wrap up our investigation of media in education.  After the documentary, you'll create an entry in your journal about media in education before ending class with a discussion of the film.

Due Dates:

• Thursday, April 28 - Field trip to Philadelphia Museum of Art

CPWC Day 40 - Protestant Reformation

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  You can earn extra credit for attending and participating the "Great Decisions" discussion series.  Please see the email I sent last week for details.  If you would like to come to any of the discussions, please let me know so that I can add you to the Schoology group.

IMPORTANT:  We are rapidly approaching the end of the quarter.  All missing work MUST be completed by Tuesday, April 5 - any work not completed at this time will become a ZERO.

Objective: Investigate developments that led to the emergence of modern Europe.  Identify similarities and differences between the Italian Renaissance and the Northern Renaissance (Protestant Reformation).

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except for a pencil in preparation for the reading quiz.  After you've finished the reading quiz and checked your work, please turn it in at the back of the room and complete "Roman Catholicism & Divided Faith."  Then, go to http://quizizz.com/join/ and enter number 190599 to review for tomorrow's map quiz. Please use must use your first name and last initial.

Then, we'll review "Considering the Scientific Revolution & Columbian Exchange" and begin our examination of the Protestant Reformation.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 12 & 14 reading quiz (note card may be used)
• Thursday, March 31 - Unit 4 Map Quiz
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Tuesday, April 5 - Mid-Term Exam
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

HWC Day 39 - Protestant Reformation

Objectives:  Investigate the cultural, social, political, and economic status of Europe during the early Modern Era.  Compare the Italian Renaissance to the Northern Renaissance (Protestant Reformation).

Task:  Salvete!  When you arrive to class, please go to http://quizizz.com/join/ and enter code 988716 to review your Europe geography.  You MUST use your first name and last initial.  After everyone has finished the review, we'll move the desks into a circle to discuss the Protestant Reformation.  Finally, you'll spend the last portion of class completing the Scientific Revolution and Age of Exploration activity.

Homework:

• TODAY - Protestant Reformation due in class
• Wednesday, March 30 - Unit 4 Map Quiz
• Wednesday, March 30 - "Age of Religious Wars" discussion
• Wednesday, March 30 - Unit 4 PDPs due on class blog
• Thursday, March 31 - French Revolution
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Friday, April 1 - Nationalism & Contemporary Issues
• Friday, April 1 - Unit 4 PDCs due on class blog
• Tuesday, April 5 - Mid-Term Exam
• Tuesday, April 5 - Unit 4 - SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

Soc Day 39 - Class Systems & Social Mobility

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  You can earn extra credit for attending and participating the "Great Decisions" discussion series.  Please see the email I sent last week for details.  If you would like to come to any of the discussions, please let me know so that I can add you to the Schoology group.

Objective:  Define stratification as a sociological concept.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll begin class with the final presentations on "Songs of Stratification."  Then, we'll finish our notes on class systems and class mobility.

Article Discussions - Article summaries & questions are due in Schoology dropbox by 3:00 the day BEFORE your discussion (example: Students leading the "Moving Up" discussion on 3/17 should have work posted in Schoology by 3:00 on 3/16)

• Wednesday, March 30- "Upper Class" - Maddy, Cam, Andrew, Esther, John, Carli
• Friday, April 1 - "Uses of Global Poverty" -  Rachel, Faith, Devin, Katie, Billy

Homework:

• TODAY - "The Upper Class" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, March 30 - Unit 2 Vocabulary Review
• Wednesday, March 30 - "The Upper Class" discussion circle
• Thursday, March 31 - "Uses of Global Poverty" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Friday, April 1 - "Uses of Global Poverty" discussion circle
• Tuesday, April 5 - Sociopoly - extended class w/ pizza party
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

Media Day 38 - Media in Education

Objective:  Explore the importance of context in critically analyzing contemporary propaganda.

Task:  Happy Wednesday! Today, we'll wrap up our investigation of media in education.  After the documentary, you'll create an entry in your journal about media in education before ending class with a discussion of the film.

Due Dates:

• Thursday, April 28 - Field trip to Philadelphia Museum of Art

CPWC Day 39 - Advances in Science, Exploration, & Politics

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  You can earn extra credit for attending and participating the "Great Decisions" discussion series.  Please see the email I sent last week for details.  If you would like to come to any of the discussions, please let me know so that I can add you to the Schoology group.

IMPORTANT:  We are rapidly approaching the end of the quarter.  All missing work MUST be completed by Tuesday, April 5 - any work not completed at this time will become a ZERO.

Objective: Investigate developments that led to the emergence of modern Europe.  Identify similarities and differences between the Italian Renaissance and the Northern Renaissance (Protestant Reformation).

Task:  Welcome back!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate Schoology dropbox and download "Europe Geography Jigsaw" from the Europe Geography Resources folder.  We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing your Europe map.  Then, we'll continue our investigation of early modern Europe with a guided research activity "Considering the Scientific Revolution & Columbian Exchange."  Finally, I'll use the last few minutes of class to explain your mid-term exam and the study guide.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 14, Case Study reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, March 30 - Chapter 12 & 14 reading quiz (note card may be used)
• Thursday, March 31 - Unit 4 Map Quiz
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Tuesday, April 5 - Mid-Term Exam
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

HWC Day 38 - Exploration, Exchange, & Printing Press

Objectives:  Investigate the cultural, social, political, and economic status of Europe prior to the Modern Era.  Define characteristics and contributions of the Italian Renaissance.

Task:  Salvete!  When you arrive to class, please rejoin your groups from yesterday and then move the desks into a circle.  We'll spend the first portion of class discussing the "Meanwhile in Europe" and the paintings.  Then, you'll spend the remainder of class investigating Machiavelli, the Age of Exploration, and the Scientific Revolution.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Meanwhile in Europe" summary due in Schoology by 7:00 am
• Tuesday, March 29 - Protestant Reformation due in class
• Wednesday, March 30 - Unit 4 Map Quiz
• Wednesday, March 30 - "Age of Religious Wars" discussion
• Wednesday, March 30 - Unit 4 PDPs due on class blog
• Thursday, March 31 - French Revolution
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Friday, April 1 - Nationalism & Contemporary Issues
• Friday, April 1 - Unit 4 PDCs due on class blog
• Tuesday, April 5 - Mid-Term Exam
• Tuesday, April 5 - Unit 4 - SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

Soc Day 38 - Born Rich

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  You can earn extra credit for attending and participating the "Great Decisions" discussion series.  Please see the email I sent last week for details.  If you would like to come to any of the discussions, please let me know so that I can add you to the Schoology group.

Objective:  Define stratification as a sociological concept.

Task:  Happy Wednesday!  Today, we're going to begin our exploration of the upper class with a documentary exploring the lives of the super rich.

Article Discussions - Article summaries & questions are due in Schoology dropbox by 3:00 the day BEFORE your discussion (example: Students leading the "Moving Up" discussion on 3/17 should have work posted in Schoology by 3:00 on 3/16)

• Wednesday, March 30- "Upper Class" - Maddy, Cam, Andrew, Esther, John, Carli
• Friday, April 1 - "Uses of Global Poverty" -  Rachel, Faith, Devin, Katie, Billy

Homework:

• Tuesday, March 29 - "The Upper Class" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, March 30 - "The Upper Class" discussion circle
• Thursday, March 31 - "Uses of Global Poverty" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Friday, April 1 - "Uses of Global Poverty" discussion circle
• Tuesday, April 5 - Sociopoly - extended class w/ pizza party
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

Media Day 37 - Media in Education

Objective:  Explore the importance of context in critically analyzing contemporary propaganda.

Task:  Happy Wednesday!  After a brief review of yesterday's class activities, we'll continue our watching the documentary.

Due Dates:

• TODAY - Field trip permission slip and money due by 3:00
• Thursday, April 28 - Field trip to Philadelphia Museum of Art

CPWC Day 38 - Defining Modern Europe

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  You can earn extra credit for attending and participating the "Great Decisions" discussion series.  Please see the email I sent last week for details.  If you would like to come to any of the discussions, please let me know so that I can add you to the Schoology group.

Objective: Examine the emergence of the Renaissance in Europe.

Task:  Happy Wednesday!  When you arrive to class, please upload your reading notes to the appropriate Schoology dropbox.  Then download and complete "The Importance of the Printing Press."  After we discuss Gutenberg's printing press, we'll label a map of Europe.  Finally, you'll spend the remainder of class finishing "Why Renaissance? Why Florence?" OR read about Niccolo Machiavelli.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 14, section 2 reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• TODAY - "Why Renaissance? Why Florence?" due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, March 29 - Chapter 14, Case Study reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, March 30 - Chapter 12 & 14 reading quiz (note card may be used)
• Thursday, March 31 - Unit 4 Map Quiz
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Tuesday, April 5 - Mid-Term Exam
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

HWC Day 37 - New Spirit of the Renaissance

Objectives:  Investigate the cultural, social, political, and economic status of Europe prior to the Modern Era.  Define characteristics and contributions of the Italian Renaissance.

Task:  Salvete!  When you arrive to class, please download the "Europe Geography Jigsaw" and clear your desks.  We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing the map of Europe.  After we review the jigsaw activity, you'll watch a brief segment about the economic history of pre-modern and Italian Renaissance Europe.  Finally, you'll spend the last portion of class applying your knowledge of the Renaissance and the Middle Ages.

Homework:

• TODAY - Europe map due
• Wednesday, March 23 - "Meanwhile in Europe" summary due in Schoology by 7:00 am
• Tuesday, March 29 - Protestant Reformation due in class
• Wednesday, March 30 - Unit 4 Map Quiz
• Wednesday, March 30 - "Age of Religious Wars" discussion
• Thursday, March 31 - French Revolution
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Friday, April 1 - Nationalism & Contemporary Issues
• Tuesday, April 5 - Mid-Term Exam
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

Soc Day 37 - Stratification in America

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  You can earn extra credit for attending and participating the "Great Decisions" discussion series.  Please see the email I sent last week for details.  If you would like to come to any of the discussions, please let me know so that I can add you to the Schoology group.

Objective:  Define stratification as a sociological concept.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll begin class with ta review of your vocabulary.  Please go to http://quizizz.com/join/ and enter code 34901 to complete the review.  To get credit for this activity, you MUST use your first name and last initial.  After you've finished the review, please use the resources below to further explore stratification in contemporary America.

Resources for Further Exploration:

• Class in America (NBC News, March 2015)

• "Which Pennsylvania Counties Have the Most Minimum Wage Workers?" (Morning Call, 2/19/2015)
• "Median Income in Eastern Pennsylvania Towns" (Morning Call, 2/23/2015)

Class Dismissed: How TV Frames the Working Class

NBC News - Dateline (June 2012)

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NBC News Video (November 2012)

Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Article Discussions - Article summaries & questions are due in Schoology dropbox by 3:00 the day BEFORE your discussion (example: Students leading the "Moving Up" discussion on 3/17 should have work posted in Schoology by 3:00 on 3/16)

• Wednesday, March 30- "Upper Class" - Maddy, Cam, Andrew, Esther, John, Carli
• Friday, April 1 - "Uses of Global Poverty" -  Rachel, Faith, Devin, Katie, Billy

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 2 vocabulary review
• Tuesday, March 29 - "The Upper Class" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, March 30 - "The Upper Class" discussion circle
• Thursday, March 31 - "Uses of Global Poverty" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Friday, April 1 - "Uses of Global Poverty" discussion circle
• Tuesday, April 5 - Sociopoly - extended class w/ pizza party
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

Media Day 36 - Exploring Media in Education

Objective:  Explore the importance of context in critically analyzing contemporary propaganda.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll continue our exploration of media and propaganda with a documentary on media in education.

Due Dates:

• Wednesday, March 23 - Field trip permission slip and money due by 3:00
• Thursday, April 28 - Field trip to Philadelphia Museum of Art

CPWC Day 37 - Exploring the Renaissance

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  You can earn extra credit for attending and participating the "Great Decisions" discussion series.  Please see the email I sent last week for details.  If you would like to come to any of the discussions, please let me know so that I can add you to the Schoology group.

Objective:  Investigate the ancient and medieval heritage of Europe.

Task:  Salvete!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate Schoology dropboxes.  Then, you'll download and complete the Chunnel worksheet.  We'll also spend a bit of class watching a short video clip on European economic history.   Finally, you'll spend the remainder of class working on the "Why Renaissance? Why Florence?" close reading.

Homework:

• TODAY - Former Soviet Republics map (from packet) due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• TODAY - Chapter 14, section 1 reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, March 23 - Chapter 14, section 2 reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, March 23 - "Why Renaissance? Why Florence?" due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, March 29 - Chapter 14, Case Study reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, March 30 - Chapter 12 & 14 reading quiz (note card may be used)
• Thursday, March 31 - Unit 4 Map Quiz
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Tuesday, April 5 - Mid-Term Exam
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

HWC Day 36 - The Italian Renaissance

Objectives:  Investigate the cultural, social, political, and economic status of Europe prior to the Modern Era.  Define characteristics and contributions of the Italian Renaissance.

Task:  Salvete!  When you arrive to class, please open up "Heritage of Europe."  We'll begin class with a review of the aspects of the Greek, Roman, and Medieval periods that influenced modern Europe.  Then, we'll play a quick game to review your Italian Renaissance vocabulary.  Finally, we'll end class with a review of your Italian Renaissance work.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Heritage of Europe" due in class (you will have class time on Friday, 3/18 to work on this assignment)
• TODAY - Italian Renaissance hand-out due in class
• TODAY - GDDS "Rise of ISIS"
• Tuesday, March 22 - Europe map due
• Wednesday, March 23 - "Meanwhile in Europe" summary due in Schoology by 7:00 am
• Tuesday, March 29 - Protestant Reformation due in class
• Wednesday, March 30 - Unit 4 Map Quiz
• Wednesday, March 30 - "Age of Religious Wars" discussion
• Thursday, March 31 - French Revolution
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Friday, April 1 - Nationalism & Contemporary Issues
• Tuesday, April 5 - Mid-Term Exam
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

Soc Day 36 - Class Knowledge

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  You can earn extra credit for attending and participating the "Great Decisions" discussion series.  Please see the email I sent last week for details.  If you would like to come to any of the discussions, please let me know so that I can add you to the Schoology group.

Objective:  Define stratification as a sociological concept.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll begin class with the final "Songs of Stratification" presentations.  Then, you'll have the opportunity to test your social class IQ.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, you'll finish and/or review your unit 2 vocabulary.

Article Discussions - Article summaries & questions are due in Schoology dropbox by 3:00 the day BEFORE your discussion (example: Students leading the "Moving Up" discussion on 3/17 should have work posted in Schoology by 3:00 on 3/16)

• Wednesday, March 30- "Upper Class" - Maddy, Cam, Andrew, Esther, John, Carli
• Friday, April 1 - "Uses of Global Poverty" -  Rachel, Faith, Devin, Katie, Billy

Resources for Class Discussion:

• Class in America (NBC News, March 2015)

Homework:

• TODAY - GDDS "Rise of ISIS"
• TODAY - Final day to present "Songs of Stratification"
• Tuesday, March 22 - Unit 2 vocabulary review
• Tuesday, March 29 - "The Upper Class" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, March 30 - "The Upper Class" discussion circle
• Thursday, March 31 - "Uses of Global Poverty" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Friday, April 1 - "Uses of Global Poverty" discussion circle
• Tuesday, April 5 - Sociopoly - extended class w/ pizza party
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

Media Day 35 - Propaganda Review

Objective:  Explore the importance of context in critically analyzing contemporary propaganda.

Task:  Good morning!  Today, we're going to take a pause an reflect on our learning about propaganda.  Then, we'll begin to delve more deeply into propaganda in education.

Due Dates:

• Wednesday, March 23 - Field trip permission slip and money due by 3:00
• Thursday, April 28 - Field trip to Philadelphia Museum of Art

Resources for Class Discussion:

• "Pushing EU Values: Education or Propaganda?" (RT, 2/18/2012)
• "Chinese Students Lack Critical Thinking Due to Propaganda" (Times Higher Education, 2/10/2016)
• "Jewish or Democratic? A Textbook Battle for Israel's Soul" (Christian Science Monitor, 3/2/2016)
• "Palestinian Textbooks Fall Short Where They Are Most Needed - Introducing the "Other" (Christian Science Monitor, 2/8/2013)
• "What Japanese History Lessons Leave Out" (BBC, 3/14/2013)
• "A Textbook War Divides South Korea" (Los Angeles Times, 10/22/2015)

CPWC Day 36 - Origins of Modern Europe

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  You can earn extra credit for attending and participating the "Great Decisions" discussion series.  Please see the email I sent last week for details.  If you would like to come to any of the discussions, please let me know so that I can add you to the Schoology group.

Objective:  Investigate the ancient and medieval heritage of Europe.

Task:  Salvete!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate Schoology dropboxes.  We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing your work from Friday.  Specifically, we'll define the influence of Ancient Greece, Rome, and the Middle Ages on the history and culture of Europe.  Then, we'll begin our examination of the Renaissance with the vocabulary on the "Why Renaissance? Why Florence?" worksheet.  Finally, you'll spend the remainder of class working on the "Why Renaissance? Why Florence?" close reading.

Homework:

• TODAY - Eastern Europe map (from packet) due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• TODAY - Chapter 12, section 3 reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• TODAY - GDDS "Rise of ISIS"
• Tuesday, March 22 - Former Soviet Republics map (from packet) due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Tuesday, March 22 - Chapter 14, section 1 reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, March 23 - Chapter 14, section 2 reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Tuesday, March 29 - Chapter 14, Case Study reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, March 30 - Chapter 12 & 14 reading quiz (note card may be used)
• Thursday, March 31 - Unit 4 Map Quiz
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Tuesday, April 5 - Mid-Term Exam
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

HWC Day 35 - Heritage of Europe

Objectives:  Investigate the cultural, social, political, and economic status of Europe prior to the Modern Era.

Task:  Happy Friday! You'll spend the duration of today's shortened class working on "The Heritage of Europe" (see directions below for using the map).  Anything that is not completed must be finished for homework over the weekend.

Homework:

• Sunday, March 20 - "Rise of ISIS" discussion prep due on Schoology
• Monday, March 21 - "Heritage of Europe" due in class (you will have class time on Friday, 3/18 to work on this assignment)
• Monday, March 21 - Italian Renaissance hand-out due in class
• Monday, March 21 - GDDS "Rise of ISIS"
• Tuesday, March 22 - Europe map due
• Wednesday, March 23 - "Meanwhile in Europe" summary due in Schoology by 7:00 am
• Tuesday, March 29 - Protestant Reformation due in class
• Wednesday, March 30 - Unit 4 Map Quiz
• Wednesday, March 30 - "Age of Religious Wars" discussion
• Thursday, March 31 - French Revolution
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Friday, April 1 - Nationalism & Contemporary Issues
• Tuesday, April 5 - Mid-Term Exam
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

Resources for Class Activities:

• European History Interactive Map - Worldology (Runs on Flash - requires computer)

Media Day 34 - Why We Do What We Do

Objective:  Explore the importance of context in critically analyzing contemporary propaganda.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please download the "Why We Do What We Do" viewing guide.  Please complete the viewing guide while watching the film.  After you've finished the post viewing reflection question, please upload your work to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.

Due Dates:

• TODAY - "Putting Propaganda Into Context" due in Schoology by 3:00
• Wednesday, March 23 - Field trip permission slip and money due by 3:00
• Thursday, April 28 - Field trip to Philadelphia Museum of Art

Soc Day 35 - "A Place at the Table"

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  You can earn extra credit for attending and participating the "Great Decisions" discussion series.  Please see the email I sent last week for details.  If you would like to come to any of the discussions, please let me know so that I can add you to the Schoology group.

Objective:  Define stratification as a sociological concept.

Task:  Happy Friday!  Today we're going to re-consider the "American Dream."  Specifically, you'll fill out a viewing guide while watching A Place at the Table.  

Article Discussions - Article summaries & questions are due in Schoology dropbox by 3:00 the day BEFORE your discussion (example: Students leading the "Moving Up" discussion on 3/17 should have work posted in Schoology by 3:00 on 3/16)

• Wednesday, March 30- "Upper Class" - Maddy, Cam, Andrew, Esther, John, Carli
• Friday, April 1 - "Uses of Global Poverty" -  Rachel, Faith, Devin, Katie, Billy

Homework:

• Monday, March 21 - GDDS "Rise of ISIS"
• Monday, March 21 - Final day to present "Songs of Stratification"
• Tuesday, March 22 - Unit 2 vocabulary review
• Wednesday, March 23 - Sociopoly - extended class w/ pizza party
• Tuesday, March 29 - "The Upper Class" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, March 30 - "The Upper Class" discussion circle
• Thursday, March 31 - "Uses of Global Poverty" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Friday, April 1 - "Uses of Global Poverty" discussion circle
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

CPWC Day 35 - Introduction to Europe

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  You can earn extra credit for attending and participating the "Great Decisions" discussion series.  Please see the email I sent last week for details.  If you would like to come to any of the discussions, please let me know so that I can add you to the Schoology group.

Objective:  Investigate the ancient and medieval heritage of Europe.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the CORRECT Schoology dropboxes.  Then, download and complete "Ancient Times & Feudalism."  After we review the worksheet, you'll work with a partner and use a computer to complete "Heritage of Europe."

Homework:

• TODAY - Western Europe map (from packet) due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• TODAY - Chapter 12, section 1 reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Monday, March 21 - Eastern Europe map (from packet) due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Monday, March 21 - Chapter 12, section 3 reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Monday, March 21 - GDDS "Rise of ISIS"
• Tuesday, March 22 - Former Soviet Republics map (from packet) due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Tuesday, March 22 - Chapter 14, section 1 reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, March 23 - Chapter 14, section 2 reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Tuesday, March 29 - Chapter 14, Case Study reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, March 30 - Chapter 12 & 14 reading quiz (note card may be used)
• Thursday, March 31 - Unit 4 Map Quiz
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Tuesday, April 5 - Mid-Term Exam
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

Resources for Class Activities:

• European History Interactive Map - Worldology (Runs on Flash - requires computer)

HWC Day 34 - Unit 3 Test

Objectives:   Examine the select historical developments in the Southwest Asia, North Africa,  & Central Asia.  Investigate contemporary issues in the Middle East.

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

After you've finished the test, please work on your unit 3 homework.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 3 Test - No short answer questions on the test!
• TODAY  - Unit 3 SJS due on class blog
• Monday, March 21 - "Heritage of Europe" due in class (you will have class time on Friday, 3/18 to work on this assignment)
• Monday, March 21 - Italian Renaissance hand-out due in class
• Monday, March 21 - GDDS "Rise of ISIS"
• Tuesday, March 22 - Europe map due
• Wednesday, March 23 - "Meanwhile in Europe" summary due in Schoology by 7:00 am
• Tuesday, March 29 - Protestant Reformation due in class
• Wednesday, March 30 - Unit 4 Map Quiz
• Wednesday, March 30 - "Age of Religious Wars" discussion
• Thursday, March 31 - French Revolution 
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Friday, April 1 - Nationalism & Contemporary Issues
• Tuesday, April 5 - Mid-Term Exam
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Thursday, April 14 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

Soc Day 34 - "Moving Up" Discussion

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  You can earn extra credit for attending and participating the "Great Decisions" discussion series.  Please see the email I sent last week for details.  If you would like to come to any of the discussions, please let me know so that I can add you to the Schoology group.

Objective:  Define stratification as a sociological concept.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll begin class with some "Songs of Stratification" presentations before moving into our discussion circle for "Moving Up from the Working Class."

Article Discussions - Article summaries & questions are due in Schoology dropbox by 3:00 the day BEFORE your discussion (example: Students leading the "Moving Up" discussion on 3/17 should have work posted in Schoology by 3:00 on 3/16)

• TODAY  - "Moving Up from the Working Class" - Nick, Max, Lauren, Paige, Jordan M., Alex
• Wednesday, March 30- "Upper Class" - Maddy, Cam, Andrew, Esther, John, Carli
• Friday, April 1 - "Uses of Global Poverty" -  Rachel, Faith, Devin, Katie, Billy

Homework:

• TODAY- "Moving Up From the Working Class" discussion circle
• Friday, March 18 - Unit 2 vocabulary review
• Monday, March 21 - GDDS "Rise of ISIS"
• Monday, March 21 - Final day to present "Songs of Stratification"
• Wednesday, March 23 - Sociopoly - extended class w/ pizza party
• Tuesday, March 29 - "The Upper Class" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, March 30 - "The Upper Class" discussion circle
• Thursday, March 31 - "Uses of Global Poverty" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Friday, April 1 - "Uses of Global Poverty" discussion circle
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

Media Day 33 - Putting Propaganda in Context

Objective:  Explore the importance of context in critically analyzing contemporary propaganda.

Task:  I'll collect any completed permission slips and then you'll spend the rest of class finishing  "Putting Propaganda in Context."

Due Dates:

• TODAY - "Putting Propaganda Into Context" due in Schoology by 3:00
• Wednesday, March 23 - Field trip permission slip and money due by 3:00
• Thursday, April 28 - Field trip to Philadelphia Museum of Art

CPWC Day 34 - Unit 3 Test

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  You can earn extra credit for attending and participating the "Great Decisions" discussion series.  Please see the email I sent last week for details.  If you would like to come to any of the discussions, please let me know so that I can add you to the Schoology group.

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the geography, history, religions, and current events of Southwest Asia, North Africa, & Central Asia.

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

After you've finished the test, please work on your unit 4 homework.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 3 Test
• Friday, March 18 - Western Europe map (from packet) due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Friday, March 18 - Chapter 12, section 1 reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Monday, March 21 - Eastern Europe map (from packet) due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Monday, March 21 - Chapter 12, section 3 reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Monday, March 21 - GDDS "Rise of ISIS"
• Tuesday, March 22 - Former Soviet Republics map (from packet) due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Tuesday, March 22 - Chapter 14, section 1 reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, March 23 - Chapter 14, section 2 reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Tuesday, March 29 - Chapter 14, Case Study reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, March 30 - Chapter 12 & 14 reading quiz (note card may be used)
• Thursday, March 31 - Unit 4 Map Quiz
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Tuesday, April 5 - Mid-Term Exam
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

HWC Day 33 - Middle East Wrap-Up

Please begin selecting your topics for the Great Decisions Discussion series.  Specifically, identify the discussion you would like to lead.

Objectives:   Examine the select historical developments in the Southwest Asia, North Africa,  & Central Asia.  Investigate contemporary issues in the Middle East.

Task:  We have A LOT to finish up today!  Those of you that read "Shifting Alliances" in preparation for today's GDDS discussion will be able to provide some input in our discussion on decolonization, Pan-Arabism, and nationalism in the Middle East.  Then, we'll review the regional study before we spend the remainder of class preparing for tomorrow's test.

Homework:

• Wednesday, March 16 - GDDS "Shifting Alliances in the Middle East"
• Thursday, March 17 - Unit 3 Test - No short answer questions on the test!
• Thursday, March 17  - Unit 3 SJS due on class blog
• Monday, March 21 - "Heritage of Europe" due in class (you will have class time on Friday, 3/18 to work on this assignment)
• Monday, March 21 - Italian Renaissance hand-out due in class
• Monday, March 21 - GDDS "Rise of ISIS"
• Tuesday, March 22 - Europe map due
• Wednesday, March 23 - "Meanwhile in Europe" summary due in Schoology by 7:00 am
• Tuesday, March 29 - Protestant Reformation due in class
• Wednesday, March 30 - Unit 4 Map Quiz
• Wednesday, March 30 - "Age of Religious Wars" discussion
• Thursday, March 31 - French Revolution 
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Friday, April 1 - Nationalism & Contemporary Issues
• Tuesday, April 5 - Mid-Term Exam
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Thursday, April 14 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

Extending Class Discussion:

• "Aral Sea Recovery?" (National Geographic, April 2, 2010)

Soc Day 33 - "Nickel-&-Dimed" Discussion

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  You can earn extra credit for attending and participating the "Great Decisions" discussion series.  Please see the email I sent last week for details.  If you would like to come to any of the discussions, please let me know so that I can add you to the Schoology group.

Objective:  Define stratification as a sociological concept.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll begin class with some "Songs of Stratification" presentations before moving into our discussion circle for "Nickel & Dimed."

Article Discussions - Article summaries & questions are due in Schoology dropbox by 3:00 the day BEFORE your discussion (example: Students leading the "Moving Up" discussion on 3/17 should have work posted in Schoology by 3:00 on 3/16)

• TODAY - "Nickel & Dimed" - Jordan C., Helen, Steve, Kelly, Justin, Kayla
• Thursday, March 17 - "Moving Up from the Working Class" - Nick, Max, Lauren, Paige, Jordan M., Alex
• Tuesday, March 22- "Upper Class" - Maddy, Cam, Andrew, Esther, John, Carli
• Wednesday, March 30 - "Uses of Global Poverty" -  Rachel, Faith, Devin, Katie, Billy

Homework:

• TODAY - "Nickel-and-Dimed" discussion circle
• TODAY - "Moving Up From the Working Class" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, March 16 - GDDS "Shifting Alliances in the Middle East"
• Thursday, March 17- "Moving Up From the Working Class" discussion circle
• Friday, March 18 - Unit 2 vocabulary review
• Monday, March 21 - "The Upper Class" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Monday, March 21 - GDDS "Rise of ISIS"
• Tuesday, March 22 - "The Upper Class" discussion circle
• Tuesday, March 22 - Final day to present "Songs of Stratification"
• Wednesday, March 23 - Sociopoly?  Extended class w/ pizza party?
• Tuesday, March 29 - "Uses of Global Poverty" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, March 30 - "Uses of Global Poverty" discussion circle
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Friday, April 1 - Unit 2 Test
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

Media Day 32 - Propaganda in Context

Objective:  Explore the importance of context in critically analyzing contemporary propaganda.

Task:  Good morning!  To begin class, I'll distribute and explain the permission slips for our field trip.  Then, we'll spend a few minutes reviewing your work before you finish "Putting Propaganda in Context" in Schoology.

Due Dates:

• TODAY - "Putting Propaganda Into Context" due in Schoology by 3:00
• Wednesday, March 23 - Field trip permission slip and money due by 3:00
• Thursday, April 28 - Field trip to Philadelphia Museum of Art

CPWC Day 33 - Nationalism, Contemporary Issues, & Review

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  You can earn extra credit for attending and participating the "Great Decisions" discussion series.  Please see the email I sent last week for details.  If you would like to come to any of the discussions, please let me know so that I can add you to the Schoology group.

Objective:  Discuss the emergence of nationalism and extremism in the Middle East.   Describe the controversy over veiling.  Evaluate the problems facing the Middle East.

Task:  We have a lot to accomplish this morning!  First, we'll finish our notes on the Middle East with a discussion on nationalism.  Then, we'll review your work on contemporary issues in the Middle East and veiling in Islam.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class reviewing for your test.

Homework:

• Wednesday, March 16 - GDDS "Shifting Alliances in the Middle East"
• Thursday, March 17 - Unit 3 Test
• Friday, March 18 - Western Europe map (from packet) due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Friday, March 18 - Chapter 12, section 1 reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Monday, March 21 - Eastern Europe map (from packet) due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Monday, March 21 - Chapter 12, section 3 reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Monday, March 21 - GDDS "Rise of ISIS"
• Tuesday, March 22 - Former Soviet Republics map (from packet) due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Tuesday, March 22 - Chapter 14, section 1 reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, March 23 - Chapter 14, section 2 reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Tuesday, March 29 - Chapter 14, Case Study reading notes due in Schoology by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, March 30 - Chapter 12 & 14 reading quiz (note card may be used)
• Thursday, March 31 - Unit 4 Map Quiz
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Tuesday, April 5 - Mid-Term Exam
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Wednesday, April 13 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"
 

 

HWC Day 32 - Inside Mecca

Please begin selecting your topics for the Great Decisions Discussion series.  Specifically, identify the discussion you would like to lead.

Objectives:   Examine the select historical developments in the Southwest Asia, North Africa,  & Central Asia.

Task:  Good afternoon!  Today, we'll delve more deeply into Islam with a documentary on the hajj.  After the video, you'll work on your study guide or prepare for the GDDS by reading from the Great Decisions Briefing Book.

Homework:

• Wednesday, March 16  - Unit 3 Test - No short answer questions on the test!
• Wednesday, March 16 - GDDS "Shifting Alliances in the Middle East"
• Wednesday, March 16 - Unit 3 SJS due on class blog
• Monday, March 21 - GDDS "Rise of ISIS"
• Thursday, March 31 - GDDS "The Future of Kurdistan"
• Thursday, April 7 - GDDS "International Migration"
• Thursday, April 14 - GDDS "Korean Choices"
• Thursday, April 21 - GDDS "The UNs Post 2015 Development Agenda and Leadership"
• Thursday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"