HWC Day 60 - Empire of the Spirit

Objective: Examine the unique religious, historical, and cultural characteristics of India.

Task: Namaste!  When you arrive to class, please download the "India: Empire of the Spirit" viewing guide.  Please use the graphic organizer to take notes while watching the film.  After the film, please write a concise summary of the film.  If there is any time remaining, please work on your homework for the remainder of the unit.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Partition of India" close reading due by 8:00 pm
• Friday, April 29 - Unit 6 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, May 2 - "India's New Economy" reflection due IN CLASS
• Tuesday, May 3 - Sri Lanka Case Study due IN CLASS
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"
• Tuesday, May 3 - Unit 6 PDC due on class blog
• Wednesday, May 4 - Taliban Investigation due by 8:00 am
• Thursday, May 5 - South Asia Fishbowl discussions (preparation due by 8:00 am - see below for assignments)
• Friday, May 6 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, May 6 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog

Topic Assignments for Fishbowl Discussions:

"India Changes Course" (Politics in India)

• Coop #1 -  Ethan B., Garrett, Ben, Amanda, Katie, Steven, Sam S., Quinn

"The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India" & "Women, Citizens, Muslims"

• Coop #2 - Joslynn, Joel, Kate, Shannon, Reba, Ethan S., Erik, Sam W. 

 Caste in Contemporary India

• Coop #3 - Nicole, Kaleigh, Tommy, Kylee, Bailey, Chris, Andrew