CPWC Day 43 - Absolutism & Revolution

Objective:  Explore the Age of Absolutism in Europe.  Identify the causes of the French Revolution.

Task: Bonjour!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pen or pencil and a blank piece of paper.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing your unit 3 test.  Then, after all tests have been returned, we'll review your notes on the Age of Absolutism.  Finally, we'll begin our examination of the French Revolution.

Homework:

• Thursday, November 3 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 41 - Reform, Absolutism, & Revolution

Purpose: Identify the causes, key events, people, & themes of the Protestant Reformation.  Review the Age of Absolutism & Enlightenment.  Consider the causes and beginning of the French Revolution.

Task: Bonjour!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pen or pencil and a blank piece of paper.  We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing your unit 3 test. Then, we'll finish our consideration of the Protestant Reformation and the Age of Absolutism.  Finally, we'll discuss the causes of the French Revolution.

Homework:

• TODAY  - French Revolution, Napoleon, & Nationalism
• TODAY - Unit 4 PDC due on class blog
• Tuesday, November 1 -  Industrial Revolution Reading due in class
• Wednesday, November 2 - Contemporary Issues due in class
• Thursday, November 3 - Mid-Term Exam
• Friday, November 4 - SJS due on class blog by midnight

CPWC Day 42 - Map Quiz & Absolutism

Objective: Assess knowledge and understanding of the geography of Europe.  Explore the Age of Absolutism in Europe.

Task: Bonjour!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except for a pencil or pencil in preparation for the map quiz.  After you finish the quiz, please turn it in at the back of the room and work on "Absolute Monarchs in Europe."  If you finish early, please study for your mid-term exam.  After eveyone's finished the quiz, we'll begin our discussion of Absolutism in Europe.

Homework:

• TODAY - Europe map quiz
• Thursday, November 3 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 40 - Map Quiz & Religious Wars

Purpose: Identify the causes, key events, people, & themes of the Protestant Reformation.

Task: Bonjour!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pen or pencil in preparation for the map quiz.  Turn in the quiz at the back of the room when you're finished. While your waiting for everyone else to finish the quiz, please watch the videos below.  Then, we'll finish our examination of the Protestant Reformation and consider the impact on European society.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 4 Map Quiz
• TODAY - Age of Religious Wars discussion
• TODAY- Unit 4 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, October 31 - French Revolution, Napoleon, & Nationalism
• Monday, October 31 - Unit 4 PDC due on class blog
• Tuesday, November 1 -  Industrial Revolution Reading due in class
• Wednesday, November 2 - Contemporary Issues due in class
• Thursday, November 3 - Mid-Term Exam
• Friday, November 4 - SJS due on class blog by midnight

CPWC Day 41 - Age of Absolutism

Objective: Assess knowledge and understanding of reading assignment.  Explore the Age of Absolutism in Europe.

Task: Bonjour!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except for a pencil and your index card in preparation for your reading quiz.  After you finish the reading quiz, please go to https://quizizz.com/join/ and enter the code provided for your class.  Then, download and complete "The Importance of the Printing Press."  After we review the significance of the printing press, you'll begin exploring "Absolute Monarchs in Europe."  Be sure to follow the directions to complete this assignment.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 4 reading quiz (12.1, 12.3, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3 - index card may be used)
• Friday, October 28 - Europe map quiz
• Thursday, November 3 - Mid-Term Exam

CPWC Day 40 - Protestant Reformation

Objective: Define scientific, political, and cultural advances during the 15th through the 17th century. Identify the causes, key events, people, & themes of the Protestant Reformation.

Task: Bonjour!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, clear your desks of everything except your i-Pads.  Download "Europe Geography Jigsaw" from the Geograpy Resources folder.   After the jigsaw review, we'll continue our investigation of the Protestant Reformation.  Finally, we'll use any remaining time to begin our consideration of the Age of Absolutism.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 14, Case Study reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Thursday, October 27 - Unit 4 reading quiz (12.1, 12.3, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3 - index card may be used)
• Friday, October 28 - Europe map quiz
• Thursday, November 3 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 39 - The Protestant Reformation

Purpose: Identify the causes, key events, people, & themes of the Protestant Reformation.

Task: Bonjour!  When you arrive to class, please https://quizizz.com/join/ and log in with game code 305063 to review the Europe map.  After everyone has reviewed, we'll form a discussion circle to consider the Protestant Reformation.   Then, we'll end class with some research on the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment.

Homework:

• TODAY - Protestant Reformation due in class
• Thursday, October 27 - Considering the Scientific Revolution & the Columbian Exchange due in class
• Friday, October 28 - Unit 4 Map Quiz
• Friday, October 28 - Age of Religious Wars discussion
• Friday, October 28 - Unit 4 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, October 31 - French Revolution, Napoleon, & Nationalism
• Monday, October 31 - Unit 4 PDC due on class blog
• Tuesday, November 1 -  Industrial Revolution Reading due in class
• Wednesday, November 2 - Contemporary Issues due in class
• Thursday, November 3 - Mid-Term Exam
• Friday, November 4 - SJS due on class blog by midnight

CPWC Day 39 - Protestant Reformation

Objective: Define scientific, political, and cultural advances during the 15th through the 17th century. Identify the causes, key events, people, & themes of the Protestant Reformation.

Task: Bonjour!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, open, download, and complete "Roman Catholicism & Divided Faith."  We'll finish our review of  "Considering the Scientific Revolution & Columbian Exchange" before playing a game of Kahoot! to review the geography of Europe. Then, we'll begin our exploration of the Northern Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 14, section 2 reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Wednesday, October 26 - Chapter 14, Case Study reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Thursday, October 27 - Unit 4 reading quiz (12.1, 12.3, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3 - index card may be used)
• Friday, October 28 - Europe map quiz
• Thursday, November 3 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 38 - Changes in the Modern Period

Purpose:   Investigate the cultural, social, political, and economic status of Europe during the modern era.  

Task:  Bonjour!   When you arrive to class, please get out your notes on the "New Spirit of the Renaissance."  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing the Renaissance.  Then, we'll practice the geography of Europe with a jigsaw.  Next, you'll watch an excerpt from "Money & Power" to investigate changes to the economy during the early Modern period.  Finally, we'll finish class with a short discussion on  "Meanwhile in Europe" focusing specifically on the Scientific Revolution & the Columbian Exchange.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Meanwhile in Europe" summary due in Schoology BEFORE class
• Wednesday, October 26 - Protestant Reformation due in class
• Thursday, October 27 - Considering the Scientific Revolution & the Columbian Exchange due in class
• Friday, October 28 - Unit 4 Map Quiz
• Friday, October 28 - Age of Religious Wars discussion
• Friday, October 28 - Unit 4 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, October 31 - French Revolution, Napoleon, & Nationalism
• Monday, October 31 - Unit 4 PDC due on class blog
• Tuesday, November 1 -  Industrial Revolution Reading due in class
• Wednesday, November 2 - Contemporary Issues due in class
• Thursday, November 3 - Mid-Term Exam
• Friday, November 4 - SJS due on class blog by midnight

CPWC Day 38 - Science, Technology, & Social Change in Early Modern Europe

Objective: Define scientific, political, and cultural advances during the 15th through the 17th century.

Task: Bonjour!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropboxes in Schoology.  Then, pick up a large Europe map, 3 markers, and colored pencils.  We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing your Europe map.  Then, we'll review your work from Friday.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 14, section 1 reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• TODAY - Former Soviet Republics map (from packet) due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Tuesday, October 25 - Chapter 14, section 2 reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Wednesday, October 26 - Chapter 14, Case Study reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Thursday, October 27 - Unit 4 reading quiz (12.1, 12.3, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3 - index card may be used)
• Friday, October 28 - Europe map quiz
• Thursday, November 3 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 37 - Italian Renaissance

Our studies in the news:

• "'Ladies First:' Saudi Arabia's First Female Candidates" (NYT, 10/2016)

Purpose:   Investigate the cultural, social, political, and economic status of Europe prior to the modern era.  Define characteristics and contributions of the Italian Renaissance.

Task:  Bonjour!  We'll begin class with a short Kahoot! to review your Europe map.  Then, we'll review your Italian Renaissance vocabulary with a vocabulary jigsaw.  Finally, we'll form a discussion circle to review the Italian Renaissance.  Finally, we'll end class with an activity in which you will apply your knowledge of the Renaissance.

Homework:

• TODAY- Italian Renaissance hand-out due in class
• Tuesday, October 25 - "Meanwhile in Europe" summary due in Schoology BEFORE class
• Wednesday, October 26 - Protestant Reformation due in class
• Thursday, October 27 - Considering the Scientific Revolution & the Columbian Exchange due in class
• Friday, October 28 - Unit 4 Map Quiz
• Friday, October 28 - Age of Religious Wars discussion
• Friday, October 28 - Unit 4 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, October 31 - French Revolution, Napoleon, & Nationalism
• Monday, October 31 - Unit 4 PDC due on class blog
• Tuesday, November 1 -  Industrial Revolution Reading due in class
• Wednesday, November 2 - Contemporary Issues due in class
• Thursday, November 3 - Mid-Term Exam
• Friday, November 4 - SJS due on class blog by midnight

CPWC Day 37 - Scientific Revolution & Columbian Exchange

IMPORTANT:  Beginning THIS WEEK, high school students are not permitted to ride the elementary school busses home.  Busses will be available at 4:00 for those students who need to stay for period 12.

Objective: Define "Europe" as a cultural region.  Investigate scientific, political, and cultural advances during the 15th through the 17th century.

Task: Good morning!   When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, download and complete "Chunnel WS."  After discussing the Chunnel, we'll continue defining "Europe" with a brief discussion on the geography of Europe.  Then, we'll split up into groups to investigate the Scientific Revolution, Machiavelli, and the Columbian Exchange.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 12, section 3 reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• TODAY - Eastern Europe map (from packet) due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Monday, October 24  - Chapter 14, section 1 reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Monday, October 24 - Former Soviet Republics map (from packet) due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Tuesday, October 25 - Chapter 14, section 2 reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Wednesday, October 26 - Chapter 14, Case Study reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Thursday, October 27 - Unit 4 reading quiz (12.1, 12.3, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3 - index card may be used)
• Friday, October 28 - Europe map quiz
• Thursday, November 3 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 36 - Heritage of Europe

IMPORTANT:  Beginning THIS WEEK, high school students are not permitted to ride the elementary school busses home.  Busses will be available at 4:00 for those students who need to stay for period 12.

Purpose:  Define "Europe" as a cultural region.  Investigate the cultural, social, political, and economic status of Europe prior to the modern era.  

Task:  Bonjour!  When you arrive to class, please pick up a white board and a marker.  On your whiteboard, define "Europe."  After a brief discussion, you'll use the Chromebooks to explore pre-modern Europe on the European History Interactive Map.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Heritage of Europe" part 2 due by 7:30 am  (you will have class time to complete part 1)
• TODAY - Europe map due in class
• Monday, October 24 - Italian Renaissance hand-out due in class
• Tuesday, October 25 - "Meanwhile in Europe" summary due in Schoology BEFORE class
• Wednesday, October 26 - Protestant Reformation due in class
• Thursday, October 27 - Considering the Scientific Revolution & the Columbian Exchange due in class
• Friday, October 28 - Unit 4 Map Quiz
• Friday, October 28 - Age of Religious Wars discussion
• Friday, October 28 - Unit 4 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, October 31 - French Revolution, Napoleon, & Nationalism
• Monday, October 31 - Unit 4 PDC due on class blog
• Tuesday, November 1 -  Industrial Revolution Reading due in class
• Wednesday, November 2 - Contemporary Issues due in class
• Thursday, November 3 - Mid-Term Exam
• Friday, November 4 - SJS due on class blog by midnight

CPWC Day 36 - Renaissance

IMPORTANT:  Beginning THIS WEEK, high school students are not permitted to ride the elementary school busses home.  Busses will be available at 4:00 for those students who need to stay for period 12.

Objective: Define "Europe" as a cultural region.  Examine the birth of the Renaissance in Florence.

Pd. 3-4 Task: Good morning!   When you arrive to class, please open up "Why Renaissance? Why Florence?"  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing your reading before delving into the different periods of Renaissance art.  Specifically, after a brief lecture, you'll work in small groups to analyze select paintings of the period.  Finally, we'll end class with presentations of your work.

Pd. 6-9 Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate Schoology dropbox.  Then, we'll review "Heritage of Europe" and continue defining Europe.  Next, you'll begin our exploration of the Renaissance with a reading activity "Why Renaissance? Why Florence?"

Homework:

• TODAY -Western Europe map (from packet) due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• TODAY - Chapter 12, section 1 reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Thursday, October 20 - "Why Renaissance? Why Florence?" due at the beginning of class
• Friday, October 21 - Chapter 12, section 3 reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Friday, October 21- Eastern Europe map (from packet) due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Monday, October 24  - Chapter 14, section 1 reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Monday, October 24 - Former Soviet Republics map (from packet) due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Tuesday, October 25 - Chapter 14, section 2 reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Wednesday, October 26 - Chapter 14, Case Study reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Thursday, October 27 - Unit 4 reading quiz (12.1, 12.3, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3 - index card may be used)
• Friday, October 28 - Europe map quiz
• Thursday, November 3 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 35 - Unit 3 Test

IMPORTANT:  Beginning THIS WEEK, high school students are not permitted to ride the elementary school busses home.  Busses will be available at 4:00 for those students who need to stay for period 12.

Purpose:  Assess knowledge and understanding of geography, history, culture, and contemporary issues in North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil in preparation for the test.  As you take the test, please read each question carefully and select the best possible answer.  If you are unsure of an 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 question, make sure that you fully answer each question with a clear thesis statement and relevant details from class activities.  Finally, before handing in your test, be sure to double check your work.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 3 Test
• TODAY - Unit 3 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, October 21 - "Heritage of Europe" part 2 due by 7:30 am  (you will have class time to complete part 1)
• Friday, October 21 - Europe map due in class
• Monday, October 24 - Italian Renaissance hand-out due in class
• Tuesday, October 25 - "Meanwhile in Europe" summary due in Schoology BEFORE class
• Wednesday, October 26 - Protestant Reformation due in class
• Thursday, October 27 - Considering the Scientific Revolution & the Columbian Exchange due in class
• Friday, October 28 - Unit 4 Map Quiz
• Friday, October 28 - Age of Religious Wars discussion
• Friday, October 28 - Unit 4 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, October 31 - French Revolution, Napoleon, & Nationalism
• Monday, October 31 - Unit 4 PDC due on class blog
• Tuesday, November 1 -  Industrial Revolution Reading due in class
• Wednesday, November 2 - Contemporary Issues due in class
• Thursday, November 3 - Mid-Term Exam

CPWC Day 35 - Introduction to Europe

IMPORTANT:  Beginning THIS WEEK, high school students are not permitted to ride the elementary school busses home.  Busses will be available at 4:00 for those students who need to stay for period 12.

Pd. 3-4 CPWC - Report to room 411 for class TODAY.

Objective: Define "Europe" as a cultural region.  Investigate the ancient and medieval heritage of modern Europe.  Examine the birth of the Renaissance in Florence.

Task: Good morning!   When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, download and complete "Ancient Times & Feudalism." After we review this document, you'll find a partner to work on "Heritage of Europe."  Finally, you'll spend the last portion of class completing a close reading on the Renaissance in Florence, "Why Renaissance? Why Florence?"

Homework:

• TODAY -Western Europe map (from packet) due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• TODAY - Chapter 12, section 1 reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Thursday, October 20 - "Why Renaissance? Why Florence?" due at the beginning of class
• Friday, October 21 - Chapter 12, section 3 reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Friday, October 21- Eastern Europe map (from packet) due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Monday, October 24  - Chapter 14, section 1 reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Monday, October 24 - Former Soviet Republics map (from packet) due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Tuesday, October 25 - Chapter 14, section 2 reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Wednesday, October 26 - Chapter 14, Case Study reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Thursday, October 27 - Unit 4 reading quiz (12.1, 12.3, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3 - index card may be used)
• Friday, October 28 - Europe map quiz
• Thursday, November 3 - Mid-Term Exam

CPWC Day 34 - Unit 3 Test

IMPORTANT:  Beginning THIS WEEK, high school students are not permitted to ride the elementary school busses home.  Busses will be available at 4:00 for those students who need to stay for period 12.

Pd. 3-4 CPWC - Report to room 411 for class on Wednesday, October 19.

Objective: Assess knowledge and understanding of the geography, history, culture, and contemporary issues of North Africa, Southwest Asia, & Central Asia.

Task: Good morning!  Please clear your desks of everything except a pencil in preparation for the test.  As you take the test, please read each question carefully and select the best possible answer.  If you are unsure of an 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 question, make sure that you fully answer each question with a clear thesis statement and relevant details from class activities.  Finally, before handing in your test, be sure to double check your work.

When you finish the test, please turn it in to Mrs. Friday in the back of the room.  Use the remainder of class to work on the homework for unit 3.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Unit 3 Test
• TODAY - Bring textbook to class
• Wednesday, October 19 -Western Europe map (from packet) due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Wednesday, October 19 - Chapter 12, section 1 reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Thursday, October 20 - Eastern Europe map (from packet) due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Thursday, October 20 - Chapter 12, section 3 reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Friday, October 21 - Former Soviet Republics map (from packet) due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Friday, October 21 - Chapter 14, section 1 reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Monday, October 24 - Chapter 14, section 2 reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Tuesday, October 25 - Chapter 14, Case Study reading notes due in Schoology dropbox at beginning of class
• Thursday, October 27 - Unit 4 reading quiz (12.1, 12.3, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3 - index card may be used)
• Friday, October 28 - Europe map quiz
• Thursday, November 3 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 34 - Unit 3 Wrap-Up

IMPORTANT:  Beginning THIS WEEK, high school students are not permitted to ride the elementary school busses home.  Busses will be available at 4:00 for those students who need to stay for period 12.

Any student NOT taking the PSAT's tomorrow should report to the cafeteria for a study hall during pd. 1-2.

Purpose:  Evaluate contemporary issues in the Middle East, Central Asia & Transcaucasia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please pick up a white board.  We'll begin class with a short activity to review the region.  Then, we'll review contemporary issues in North Africa, Southwest Asia, & Central Asia.  We'll also consider the terminology used in the discussions about terrorism.  Finally, if any time remains, we'll review for Thursday's test.

Homework:

• Thursday, October 20- Unit 3 Test
• Thursday, October 20- Unit 3 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, October 21 - "Heritage of Europe" part 2 due by 7:30 am  (you will have class time to complete part 1)
• Friday, October 21 - Europe map due in class
• Monday, October 24 - Italian Renaissance hand-out due in class
• Tuesday, October 25 - "Meanwhile in Europe" summary due in Schoology BEFORE class
• Wednesday, October 26 - Protestant Reformation due in class
• Thursday, October 27 - Unit 4 Map Quiz
• Thursday, October 27 - Considering the Scientific Revolution & the Columbian Exchange (completed in class)
• Friday, October 28 - Age of Religious Wars discussion
• Friday, October 28 - Unit 4 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, October 31 - French Revolution, Napoleon, & Nationalism
• Monday, October 31 - Unit 4 PDC due on class blog
• Tuesday, November 1 -  Industrial Revolution Reading due in class
• Wednesday, November 2 - Contemporary Issues due in class
• Thursday, November 3 - Mid-Term Exam

Extending class discussion:

• "War on the Word 'Jihad'" (All Things Considered, NPR, 10/30/2006)
• "Jihad: A Misunderstood Concept from Islam" (Islamic Supreme Council of America)

CPWC Day 33 - Mid-East Wrap-Up

IMPORTANT:  Beginning TODAY, high school students are not permitted to ride the elementary school busses home.  Busses will be available at 4:00 for those students who need to stay for period 12.

Objective: Describe the significance of select events in the history of the Middle East. Examine contemporary issues in the region.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your CPWC history notes.  We'll spend the first portion class wrapping up our notes.  Then, we'll review "Considering Contemporary Issues" and issues facing Central Asia and Transcaucasia.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, we'll review for tomorrow's test.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Considering Contemporary Issues" due (Page 1 due in class; Part 2 due by midnight)
• Tuesday, October 18 - Unit 3 Test
• Tuesday, October 18 - Bring textbook to class

HWC Day 33 - Arab-Israeli Conflict & Central Asia

IMPORTANT:  Beginning TODAY, high school students are not permitted to ride the elementary school busses home.  Busses will be available at 4:00 for those students who need to stay for period 12.

Purpose:  Establish a timeline of significant events in the history of the Middle East.  Evaluate contemporary issues in Central Asia & Transcaucasia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your notes on the history of the region.  We'll finish our notes on the history of the Middle East with a focus on nationalism and independence.  Then, we'll review part IV of the regional study.  Finally, you'll review the geography of the region with a crossword puzzle.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Regional Study Parts IV "Transcaucasia" & Part V "Contemporary Issues" due 
• TODAY - Unit 3 PDC due on class blog
• Thursday, October 20- Unit 3 Test
• Thursday, October 20- Unit 3 SJS due on class blog

CPWC Day 32 - Armenian Genocide & Middle East History

IMPORTANT:  Beginning Monday, October 17, high school students are not permitted to ride the elementary school busses home.  Busses will be available at 4:00 for those students who need to stay for period 12.

Objective: Describe the significance of select events in the history of the Middle East. Identify the causes, course, and results of the Armenian genocide.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your "Armenian Genocide Viewing Guide."  We'll spend the first portion of class completing the documentary.  Then, we'll finish our notes on the history of the region.  Finally, if there is time remaining, you'll work on "Considering Contemporary Issues in the Middle East."  

Homework:

• Monday, October 17 - "Considering Contemporary Issues" due (Page 1 due in class; Part 2 due by midnight)
• Tuesday, October 18 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 32 - Armenian Genocide

IMPORTANT:  Beginning Monday, October 17, high school students are not permitted to ride the elementary school busses home.  Busses will be available at 4:00 for those students who need to stay for period 12.

Purpose:  Establish a timeline of significant events in the history of the Middle East.  Analyze the causes, course, and impact of the Armenian genocide.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please download "Armenian Genocide Viewing Guide."  You'll complete this note sheet while you watch the documentary.  After the video, we'll finish our notes on the history of the Middle East.

Homework:

• TODAY - Regional Study Part III "Comparing Saudi Arabia & Iran"
• TODAY - Unit 3 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, October 17  - Regional Study Parts IV "Transcaucasia" & Part V "Contemporary Issues" due 
• Monday, October 17 - Unit 3 PDC due on class blog
• Thursday, October 20- Unit 3 Test
• Thursday, October 20- Unit 3 SJS due on class blog

CPWC Day 31 - Mid East Map Quiz & History of the Region

Objective: Review the similarities and differences between Sunni & Shia Islam.  Describe the significance of select events in the history of the Middle East.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pen or 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 "Considering Contemporary Issues in the Middle East."  Then, we'll finish our notes on the history of the region.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Monday, October 17 - "Considering Contemporary Issues" due (Page 1 due in class; Part 2 due by midnight)
• Tuesday, October 18 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 31 - Unit 3 Map Quiz & History of the Region

Purpose:  Establish a timeline of significant events in the history of the Middle East.  Consider the role of Orientalism in the historiography of the Middle East.

Task:  Good morning!  Please clear your desks of everything except a pen or pencil in preparation for the map quiz.  After you finish the quiz, turn it in at the back of the room and work on your regional study.  When everyone's finished the quiz, we'll finish reviewing our activity from yesterday and our timeline notes.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Friday, October 14 - Regional Study Part III "Comparing Saudi Arabia & Iran"
• Friday, October 14 - Unit 3 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, October 17  - Regional Study Parts IV "Transcaucasia" & Part V "Contemporary Issues" due 
• Monday, October 17 - Unit 3 PDC due on class blog
• Tuesday, October 18- Unit 3 Test
• Tuesday, October 18 - Unit 3 SJS due on class blog

CPWC Day 30 - History of the Region

Objective: Review the similarities and differences between Sunni & Shia Islam.  Describe the significance of select events in the history of the Middle East.

Task: Marhabaan!  Please open up your notes on Sunni and Shia Islam.  We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing the similarities and differences between these two branches of Islam.  Then, we'll begin our exploration of the history of the Middle East.  Finally, we'll end class with a directed research activity on the Ottoman Empire.

Homework:

• Thursday, October 13 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Tuesday, October 18 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 30 - Condensed History of Middle East

Purpose:  Establish a timeline of significant events in the history of the Middle East.  Consider the role of Orientalism in the historiography of the Middle East.

Task:  Good morning!  Please get out you're history notes.  As we continue our examination of the history of the region, we'll analyze select primary documents to investigate the role of imperialism and nationalism in the region.  Finally, you'll work in groups to define the political cartoons about the Ottoman Empire and the Great Game.

Homework:

• TODAY - Perspectives in History packet due in class
• Thursday, October 13 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Friday, October 14 - Regional Study Part III "Comparing Saudi Arabia & Iran"
• Friday, October 14 - Unit 3 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, October 17  - Regional Study Parts IV "Transcaucasia" & Part V "Contemporary Issues" due 
• Monday, October 17 - Unit 3 PDC due on class blog
• Tuesday, October 18- Unit 3 Test
• Tuesday, October 18 - Unit 3 SJS due on class blog

CPWC Day 29 - Sectarianism in the Middle East

Objective:  Investigate the similarities and differences between Sunni & Shia Islam.

Task: Marhabaan!  When you arrive to class, please get out your index card and a pencil in preparation for your reading quiz.  After you finish the quiz, turn it in at the back of the room and begin working through "Sunni-Shia Divisions."  We'll finish our studies of monotheism before delving into the history of the region.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 3 rdg. quiz (19.2, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 16.2, & 16.3) - hand-written index card may be used
• Thursday, October 13 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Monday, October 17 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 29 - RoMR Quiz & History of Middle East

Purpose:  Establish a timeline of significant events in the history of the Middle East.  Consider the role of Orientalism in the historiography of the Middle East.

Task:  Happy Tuesday!  When you arrive to class, please grab a white board and write or draw an answer to the following question:
Why is it important to consider Orientalism when examining the history and historiography of the Middle East?
After a brief discussion, you'll take the reading quiz on "The Roots of Muslim Rage."  When you've completed the quiz, please turn it in at the back of the room and begin working through "Ottoman Empire Cartoon Analysis."  We'll play a quick Kahoot! to review monotheism.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class discussing the history of the region.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Roots of Muslim Rage" rdg. quiz
• Wednesday, October 12 - Perspectives in History packet due in class - START THIS EARLY!
• Thursday, October 13 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Friday, October 14 - Regional Study Part III "Comparing Saudi Arabia & Iran"
• Friday, October 14 - Unit 3 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, October 17  - Regional Study Parts IV "Transcaucasia" & Part V "Contemporary Issues" due 
• Monday, October 17 - Unit 3 PDC due on class blog
• Tuesday, October 18- Unit 3 Test
• Tuesday, October 18 - Unit 3 SJS due on class blog

Extending Class Discussion:

• "Imperial History of the Middle East" (Maps of War)

CPWC Day 28 - Monotheism in the Middle East

How well do you know the Middle East?  Go to "Things in the Middle East" to find out!

Objective:  Examine the similarities and differences between Judaism, Christianity, & Islam.  Investigate the similarities and differences between Sunni & Shia Islam.

Task: Marhabaan!  When you arrive to class, please upload your 16.2 & 16.3 reading notes to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.    Then, review the map of the region with the quiz above.  Next, you'll use your map packet and your geography summary sheets to complte a crossword review. Then, we'll use the "Heirs of Abraham" summary sheet to review monotheism.  Finally, you'll spend the last portion of class completing a directed research activity on the Sunni-Shia divide.

Homework:

• TODAY - 22.3 rdg. notes due 
• Friday, October 7 - 16.2 & 16.3 rdg. notes due 
• Tuesday, October 11 - Unit 3 rdg. quiz (19.2, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 16.2, & 16.3) - hand-written index card may be used
• Thursday, October 13 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Monday, October 17 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 28 - History of the Middle East

Sunni & Shiite Islam: Do You Know the Difference?  Take THIS quiz!

Objective:   Discuss the complex position of women in Islam.  Establish a timeline of significant events in the history of the Middle East.  Consider the role of Orientalism in the historiography of the Middle East.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please test your knowledge of Sunni & Shia Islam with the quiz above.  We'll spend the next few minutes in a discussion circle to consider the complicated, complex status of women in Islamic societies.  Then, we'll take notes on the history of the Middle East.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Unit 3 Regional Study, Part II "Orientalism" due in class
• Tuesday, October 11 - "Roots of Muslim Rage" rdg. quiz
• Wednesday, October 12 - Perspectives in History packet due in class - START THIS EARLY!
• Thursday, October 13 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Friday, October 14 - Regional Study Part III "Comparing Saudi Arabia & Iran"
• Friday, October 14 - Unit 3 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, October 17  - Regional Study Parts IV "Transcaucasia" & Part V "Contemporary Issues" due 
• Monday, October 17 - Unit 3 PDC due on class blog
• Tuesday, October 18- Unit 3 Test
• Tuesday, October 18 - Unit 3 SJS due on class blog

Extending Class Discussion:

• "Imperial History of the Middle East" (Maps of War)

CPWC Day 27 - Monotheism in Middle East

Objective:  Examine the similarities and differences between Judaism, Christianity, & Islam.

Task: Marhabaan!  When you arrive to class, please upload your 22.3 reading notes to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.    Then, go to "Think You Know the Greater Middle East?" to review the map of the region.   Next, you'll complete the "Heirs of Abraham" close reading  before we fill out the Venn diagram to compare these religions.  If you finish reading early, please watch the videos below.

Homework:

• TODAY - 22.3 rdg. notes due 
• Friday, October 7 - 16.2 & 16.3 rdg. notes due 
• Tuesday, October 11 - Unit 3 rdg. quiz (19.2, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 16.2, & 16.3) - hand-written index card may be used
• Thursday, October 13 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Monday, October 17 - Unit 3 Test

For Further Exploration:

HWC Day 27 - Sunni-Shia Divide

"Think You Know the Greater Middle East?" Take THIS geography quiz

Objective:  Investigate the similarities and differences between Sunni and Shia Islam.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please use the quiz at the top of this post to review your geography of the Middle East.  Then, we'll finish our review of the five pillars before you complete a directed research activity to investigate Sunni & Shia Islam.  Finally, we'll end class with a discussion circle to consider women in Islam.

Homework:

• TODAY - Regional Study Part VI "Women in Islam" due in class
• Friday, October 7 - Unit 3 Regional Study, Part II "Orientalism" due in class
• Tuesday, October 11 - "Roots of Muslim Rage" rdg. quiz
• Wednesday, October 12 - Perspectives in History packet due in class - START THIS EARLY!
• Thursday, October 13 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Friday, October 14 - Regional Study Part III "Comparing Saudi Arabia & Iran"
• Friday, October 14 - Unit 3 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, October 17  - Regional Study Parts IV "Transcaucasia" & Part V "Contemporary Issues" due 
• Monday, October 17 - Unit 3 PDC due on class blog
• Tuesday, October 18- Unit 3 Test
• Tuesday, October 18 - Unit 3 SJS due on class blog

If you are having trouble understanding Orientalism, please watch the short video below:

CPWC Day 26 - Emergence of Monotheism

Objective:  Examine the similarities and differences between Judaism, Christianity, & Islam.

Task: Marhabaan!  When you arrive to class, please upload your 22.2 reading notes and the Transcaucasia & Central Asia map to the appropriate dropboxes in Schoology.    We'll begin class 
labeling and coloring a large map of North Africa, Southwest Asia, Central Asia, and Transcaucasia. Then, we'll have a short discussion on the common origins of Judaism, Christianity, & Islam.   Finally, you'll spend the remainder of class reading "Heirs of Abraham."

Homework:

• TODAY - 22.2 rdg. notes due 
• TODAY - Transcaucasia & Central Asia map due 
• Thursday, October 6 - 22.3 rdg. notes due 
• Friday, October 7 - 16.2 & 16.3 rdg. notes due 
• Tuesday, October 11 - Unit 3 rdg. quiz (19.2, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 16.2, & 16.3) - hand-written index card may be used
• Thursday, March 12 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Monday, October 17 - Unit 3 Test

For Further Exploration:

HWC Day 26 - Monotheism in the Middle East

Objective: Compare and contrast the central tenets of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your "Semitic Religions" note sheet.  We'll begin with a flow chart illustrating the common origin stories of the three monotheistic religions.  Then, we'll review your Venn diagram summarizing the "Heirs of Abraham."  Finally, we'll delve more deeply into the Five Pillars of Faith.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Heirs of Abraham" rdg. due in class (started in class Monday, October 3)
• Thursday, October 6 - Regional Study Part VI "Women in Islam" due in class
• Friday, October 7 - Unit 3 Regional Study, Part II "Orientalism" due in class
• Tuesday, October 11 - "Roots of Muslim Rage" rdg. quiz
• Wednesday, October 12 - Perspectives in History packet due in class - START THIS EARLY!
• Thursday, October 13 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Friday, October 14 - Regional Study Part III "Comparing Saudi Arabia & Iran"
• Friday, October 14 - Unit 3 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, October 17  - Regional Study Parts IV "Transcaucasia" & Part V "Contemporary Issues" due 
• Monday, October 17 - Unit 3 PDC due on class blog
• Tuesday, October 18- Unit 3 Test
• Tuesday, October 18 - Unit 3 SJS due on class blog

For Further Exploration:

CPWC Day 25 - Geography of N. Africa, SW Asia, Central Asia, & Transcaucasia

Objective:  Identify the geographic and cultural characteristics that define the Arab World.

Task: Marhabaan!  When you arrive to class, please upload your 22.1 reading notes and the Southwest Asia map to the appropriate dropboxes in Schoology.  Then, download "Nile Valley WS" and "CPWC Unit 3 Geography Summary Sheets" from the Unit 3 - Geography Resources folder in Schoology.  

First, you'll complete and we'll discuss the Nile Valley.  Then, you'll use "CPWC Unit 3 Geography Information" (in the Geography Resources folder) to fill out the "Geography Summary Sheets."  These sheets must be completed in class today - you will not be provided any more class time to work on this task.  Later on in the week, you'll use these sheets to complete a review activity.

Please use any remaining class time to work on unit 3 homework or to study the unit 3 map.

Homework:

• TODAY - 22.1 rdg. notes due 
• TODAY - Southwest Asia map due
• Wednesday, October 5 - 22.2 rdg. notes due 
• Wednesday, October 5- Transcaucasia & Central Asia map due 
• Thursday, October 6 - 22.3 rdg. notes due 
• Friday, October 7 - 16.2 & 16.3 rdg. notes due 
• Tuesday, October 11 - Unit 3 rdg. quiz (19.2, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 16.2, & 16.3) - hand-written index card may be used
• Thursday, March 12 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Monday, October 17 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 25 - Introduction to Monotheism & Geography of the Region

Objective:  Examine the impact of geography on the history, culture, & development of North Africa, Southwest Asia, Central Asia, & Transcaucasia.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please get out your I-pads and play "Things in the Middle East" After you've reviewed the Middle East map, you'll split into groups to investigate the unique geographic features of North Africa & Southwest Asia and Central Asia & Transcaucasia.  Please create an annotated collage to summarize the main points of your assigned section:

1. SW Asia & N. Africa - Environmental Geography and Population & Settlement (pp. 185-200)
2. SW Asia & N. Africa - Cultural Coherence & Diversity, Geopolitical Framework, and Economic Development (pp. 200-216)
3. Central Asia - Environmental Geography & Population & Settlement (pp. 285-294
4. Central Asia - Cultural Coherence & Diversity, Geopolitical Framework, and Economic & Social Development (pp. 294-305)

One person from each group should email the file/link to Mrs. Friday by 8:55 am.

Finally, download the "Abrahamic Religions - Semitic Roots" note sheet from the Monotheistic Religions folder.  Use the last portion of class to fill in the Venn diagram as a  review the "Heirs of Abraham" reading.

Homework:

• TODAY - Watch "HWC3 - Zoroastrianism" BEFORE class
• Wednesday, October 5 - "Heirs of Abraham" rdg. due in class (started in class Monday, October 3)
• Thursday, October 6 - Regional Study Part VI "Women in Islam" due in class
• Friday, October 7 - Unit 3 Regional Study, Part II "Orientalism" due in class
• Tuesday, October 11 - "Roots of Muslim Rage" rdg. quiz
• Wednesday, October 12 - Perspectives in History packet due in class - START THIS EARLY!
• Thursday, October 13 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Friday, October 14 - Regional Study Part III "Comparing Saudi Arabia & Iran"
• Friday, October 14 - Unit 3 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, October 17  - Regional Study Parts IV "Transcaucasia" & Part V "Contemporary Issues" due 
• Monday, October 17 - Unit 3 PDC due on class blog
• Tuesday, October 18- Unit 3 Test
• Tuesday, October 18 - Unit 3 SJS due on class blog

CPWC Day 24 - Inside Mecca

Objective:  Investigate cultural traditions of Islam.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropboxes in Schoology.  The, download "Inside Mecca."  You'll complete this viewing guide while you watch the documentary.  This is an individual assignment - please do not work with a partner or teams.  After the film, submit your completed video guide to Schoology.  If there is time remaining, use the rest of class to work on the homework for unit 3.

Homework:

• TODAY - 19.2 rdg. notes due 
• TODAY - North Africa map due 
• Tuesday, October 4 - 22.1 rdg. notes due 
• Tuesday, October 4  - Southwest Asia map due
• Wednesday, October 5 - 22.2 rdg. notes due 
• Wednesday, October 5- Transcaucasia & Central Asia map due 
• Thursday, October 6 - 22.3 rdg. notes due 
• Friday, October 7 - 16.2 & 16.3 rdg. notes due 
• Tuesday, October 11 - Unit 3 rdg. quiz (19.2, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 16.2, & 16.3) - hand-written index card may be used
• Thursday, March 12 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Monday, October 17 - Unit 3 Test

Extending class content:

"Mecca Pilgrimage Begins Friday; Last Year's Hajj Marred by Tragedy" (Morning Edition,  NPR, 9/7/2016)

HWC Day 24 - Inside Mecca

Objective:   Investigate the cultural traditions of Islam.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download "Inside Mecca" from unit 3 in Schoology.  You'll fill out this viewing guide while watching the documentary.  After the film, please  use the remainder of class to work on the homework for unit 3.

Homework:

• TODAY - "West Comes East" reflection due on class blog by 7:30 am
• TODAY - Unit 3 map "due"
• Tuesday, October 4 - Watch "HWC3 - Zoroastrianism" BEFORE class
• Wednesday, October 5 - "Heirs of Abraham" rdg. due in class (started in class Monday, October 3)
• Thursday, October 6 - Regional Study Part VI "Women in Islam" due in class
• Friday, October 7 - Unit 3 Regional Study, Part II "Orientalism" due in class
• Tuesday, October 11 - "Roots of Muslim Rage" rdg. quiz
• Wednesday, October 12 - Perspectives in History packet due in class - START THIS EARLY!
• Thursday, October 13 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Friday, October 14 - Regional Study Part III "Comparing Saudi Arabia & Iran"
• Friday, October 14 - Unit 3 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, October 17  - Regional Study Parts IV "Transcaucasia" & Part V "Contemporary Issues" due 
• Monday, October 17 - Unit 3 PDC due on class blog
• Tuesday, October 18- Unit 3 Test
• Tuesday, October 18 - Unit 3 SJS due on class blog

Extending class content:

• "Mecca Pilgrimage Begins Friday; Last Year's Hajj Marred by Tragedy" (Morning Edition,  NPR, 9/7/2016)

For Further Information...

• • Zoroastrianism - BBC Religions
  • "Zoroastrianism - An Ancient, Shrinking Religion" (Tell Me More, NPR, 12/28/2009)
  • "Vanishing Vultures: A Grave Matter for India's Parsis" (All Things Considered, NPR, 9/5/2012)
  • Excavation ‘very likely’ to redefine the Zoroastrianism’s origin - CCTV News - CCTV.com English