West Civ Day 43 - Absolutism & the Seven Years War

Objective: Describe the various manifestations of absolutism in Europe.  Explore the causes, course, & consequences of the Seven Years War.

Task:  Guten tag!  When you arrive to class, please open up your manifestations of absolutism notes.  We'll finish the presentations and then you'll explore the Seven Years War.

Homework:

• TODAY - Quarter 3 PDP requests due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• TODAY - Unit 3 PDPs due on class blog

CPWC Day 45 - Mid-Term Exam

 Objectives:  Assess knowledge and understanding of world cultures content.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pencil in preparation for your mid-term exam.  I'll distribute & explain your exam.  You'll have the duration of class to complete the assessment.  After you've finished the exam, please turn it in at the back of the room.  Use the remainder of class to get started on your unit 5 homework.

Homework:

• TODAY - Mid-Term Exam
• Monday, April 3 - Chapter 27, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, April 4 - Chapter 27, section 3 reading notes due in class
• Wednesday, April 5 - Chapter 28, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, April 6 - Chapter 29, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Friday, April 7 - Chapter 29, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Monday, April 8 - Unit 5 reading quiz (27.1, 27.3, 28.2, 29.1, 29.2 - two-sided index card may be used)
• Thursday, April 20 - Unit 5 test

HWC Day 42 - Mid-Term Exam

Objective: Assess knowledge and understanding of the first half of the course.

Task:     Good afternoon! We'll spend the first part of class completing a crossword puzzle to identify significant elements of the Ages of Enlightenment & Absolutism.  Then, you'll investigate the role of the Roma and the European Union.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class reviewing for tomorrow's mid-term exam.

Upcoming Due Dates:

• TODAY - Mid-Term Exam
• Friday, March 31 - Unit 4 PDP & SJS due
• Monday, April 3 - Europe map quiz
• Tuesday, April 4 - East Asia map due
• Thursday, April 6 - Boxer Rebellion fishbowl discussion (see explanation in Schoology) - Participant reflection & discussion questions posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Friday, April 7 - Communism in China - Complete "Case Study: Communism in China" and read "Mao: Liberator or Oppressor?" need to be completed BEFORE class in preparation for discussion
• Monday, April 10 - Transnationalism reading quiz
• Tuesday, April 18 - Chapter 11 reading quiz
• Wednesday, April 19 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (see explanation in Schoology) - Participant reflection & discussion questions posted to Schoology BEFORE class
• Thursday, April 20 - Discussion "Reviving Shinto" (Christian Science Monitor, 10/5/2015)
• Friday, April 21 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion - post reflection before class
• Monday, April 24 - Unit 5 Test
• Monday, April 24 - Unit 5 SJSs & Unit 5 PDPs due on class blog

Soc Day 43 - Gender Socialization Through Mass Media

Objective:  Examine & reflect on the ways that the mass media constructs gender.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up "Miss Representation Viewing Guide."  Today we'll begin our examination of gender socialization with a consideration of presentations of femininity in the media.

Homework:

• Friday, March 31 - Quarter 3 Article Review due by 11:59 pm

Do you want to learn more about gender and the media?  Check out the Gender Representation page at MediaSmarts

West Civ Day 42 - Manifestations of Absolutism

Objective: Describe the various manifestations of absolutism in Europe.

Task:  Guten tag!  When you arrive to class, please open up your manifestations of absolutism notes.  We'll finish the presentations today and you'll post a short reflection on absolutism in Europe.

Homework:

• TODAY - Absolutism project due  (share GoogleDoc & presentation link w/ Mrs. Friday & email PDF of summary sheet to Mrs. Friday)
• Thursday, March 30 - Quarter 3 PDP requests due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Friday, March 31 - Unit 3 PDPs due on class blog

CPWC Day 44 - Europe Wrap-Up

 Objectives:  Identify the causes, course, and consequences of the French Revolution.  Review essential content from the Europe unit.

Task:  Hallo!  When you arrive to class, please open up your French Revolution viewing guide.  We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing your notes on the French Revolution.  Then, we'll briefly discuss the Industrial Revolution before reviewing for the mid-term exam.

Homework:

• TODAY - Final day to complete Europe map Quizizz (go to https://quizizz.com/join/ and enter code 408295)
• Friday, March 31 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 41 - Europe Wrap-Up

Objective: Identify the contributions of select absolutists & Enlightenment thinkers.  Evaluate the impact of the European Union.

Task:     Good afternoon! We'll spend the first part of class completing a crossword puzzle to identify significant elements of the Ages of Enlightenment & Absolutism.  Then, you'll investigate the role of the Roma and the European Union.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class reviewing for tomorrow's mid-term exam.

Upcoming Due Dates:

• Thursday, March 30 - Mid-Term Exam
• Friday, March 31 - Unit 4 PDP & SJS due
• Monday, April 3 - Europe map quiz

   

Soc Day 42 - Defining Gender

Objective:  Define gender as a social construct.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll begin class with the last few minutes of "Born That Way."  Then we'll continue our notes with an examination of the theoretical perspectives on gender.

Homework:

• Friday, March 31 - Quarter 3 Article Review due by 11:59 pm

Extending Class Discussion:

• What do we mean by sex and gender? (World Health Organization)

West Civ Day 41 - War & Absolutism

Objective: Describe the phases of the Thirty Years War.  Analyze portrayals of the assassination of Wallenstein.  Identify the lasting impact of the Thirty Years War.

Task:  Guten tag!  When you arrive to class, please open up your nation-states worksheet.  We'll finish our review and discussion of the Thirty Years War.  Then, we'll begin the presentations on the manifestations of absolutism in Europe.

Homework:

• TODAY - Absolutism project due  (share GoogleDoc & presentation link w/ Mrs. Friday & email PDF of summary sheet to Mrs. Friday)
• Thursday, March 30 - Quarter 3 PDP requests due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Friday, March 31 - Unit 3 PDPs due on class blog

CPWC Day 43 - Absolutism & Revolution

 Objectives:  Evaluate the impact of absolutism in Europe. Identify the causes, course, and consequences of the French Revolution.

Task:  Hallo!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pencil and your index card in preparation for your reading quiz.  After you've finished the quiz, please turn it in at the back of the room and work on "Absolute Monarchs in Europe."  Finally, we'll finish class with a review of absolutism and the French Revolution.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 4 reading quiz (index card may be used)
• Thursday, March 30 - Final day to complete Europe map Quizizz (go to https://quizizz.com/join/ and enter code 408295)
• Friday, March 31 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 40 - Enlightenment & Revolution

Objective: Identify the contributions of Enlightenment thinkers.  Describe the course, causes, & consequences of the French Revolution.

Task:     Good afternoon! We'll begin class with an examination of the Enlightenment before reviewing your notes on the French Revolution.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class researching the Roma people and the European Union.

Upcoming Due Dates:

• TODAY - French Revolution due in class
• Thursday, March 30 - Mid-Term Exam
• Friday, March 31 - Unit 4 PDP & SJS due
• Monday, April 3 - Europe map quiz

Soc Day 41 - Defining Gender

Objective:  Define gender as a social construct.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download "Gender & Age Notes."  We'll begin our notes on gender and discuss the ways in which gender impacts our daily lives.

Homework:

• Friday, March 31 - Quarter 3 Article Review due by 11:59 pm

Extending Class Discussion:

• What do we mean by sex and gender? (World Health Organization)
• "Facebook Adds 50 New Gender Terms..." (New York Daily News, 2/13/2014)
• Early Gender Socialization (UNICEF)

West Civ Day 40 - Thirty Years War

Objective: Describe the phases of the Thirty Years War.  Analyze portrayals of the assassination of Wallenstein.  Identify the lasting impact of the Thirty Years War.

Task:  Guten tag!  When you arrive to class, please open up your nation-states worksheet.  We'll spend the first portion of class examining the Thirty Years War.  Then, if there is any time remaining, we'll watch the first presentations on the Manifestations of Absolutism.

Homework:

• TODAY - Absolutism project due  (share GoogleDoc & presentation link w/ Mrs. Friday & email PDF of summary sheet to Mrs. Friday)
• Thursday, March 30 - Quarter 3 PDP requests due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Friday, March 31 - Unit 3 PDPs due on class blog

Resources for Class Discussions:

• "The Treaty of Westphalia" (History Today, 11/10/98)
• Treaty of Westphalia (Primary Document from the Avalon Project)

CPWC Day 42 - Enlightenment & Revolution

 Objectives:  Describe the contributions of the philosophers and thinkers of the Enlightenment.  Identify the causes, course, and consequences of the French Revolution.

Task:  Hallo!  When you arrive to class, please upload your reading notes to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, download & complete the "Chunnel WS."  After we finish our discussion about the relationship between England & the continent we'll begin our investigation of the French Revolution.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 14, Case Study reading notes due
• Wednesday, March 29 - Unit 4 reading quiz (index card may be used)
• Thursday, March 30 - Final day to complete Europe map Quizizz (go to https://quizizz.com/join/ and enter code 408295)
• Friday, March 31 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 39 - Protestant Reformation & Enlightenment

Objective:  Identify the characteristics of the early modern era.

Task:     Good afternoon! When you arrive to class, please open up your Protestant Reformation homework.  We'll begin class with a review of the context of these events.  Then, we'll review your analysis of the primary documents.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class discussing the Enlightenment.

Upcoming Due Dates:

• TODAY - Protestant Reformation due in class
• Tuesday, March 28 - French Revolution due in class
• Thursday, March 30 - Mid-Term Exam
• Friday, March 31 - Unit 4 PDP & SJS due
• Monday, April 3 - Europe map quiz

Soc Day 40 - Defining Gender as a Social Construct

Objective:  Define gender as a social construct.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download and complete "Gender Socialization Discussion."  We'll begin our examination of  gender using this document and our notes from Thursday's discussion.  Finally, we'll begin our notes on gender.

Homework:

• Friday, March 31 - Quarter 3 Article Review due by 11:59 pm

West Civ Day 39 - Charles V & the Holy Roman Empire

Objective:  Examine the Holy Roman Empire under Charles V.  Compile research on one of the absolutist families.

Task:  Bonjour!  When you arrive to class, please open up your "Nation-States Worksheet."  We'll begin class with a brief overview of the reign and abdication of Charles V and the absolutist rule of the Habsburg family.  Then, you'll use the remainder of class to work on your group project.

Homework:

• Tuesday, March 28 - Absolutism project due  (share GoogleDoc & presentation link w/ Mrs. Friday & email PDF of summary sheet to Mrs. Friday)
• Thursday, March 30 - Quarter 3 PDP requests due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Friday, March 31 - Unit 3 PDPs due on class blog

CPWC Day 41 - Science, Exploration, & Enlightenment

 Objectives: Investigate the status of pre-modern Europe.

Task:  Hallo!  When you arrive to class, please open up your notes on the Protestant Reformation.  We'll finish our examination of the period before delving into the Scientific Revolution & the Age of Exploration.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Chapter 14, section 2 reading notes due
• Tuesday, March 28 - Chapter 14, Case Study reading notes due
• Wednesday, March 29 - Unit 4 reading quiz (index card may be used)
• Thursday, March 30 - Final day to complete Europe map Quizizz (go to https://quizizz.com/join/ and enter code 408295)
• Friday, March 31 - Mid-Term Exam

Soc Day 39 - Quarter 3 Article Review

Objective:  Apply sociological concepts to the analysis of a periodical article

Task:  Good morning!  Today you'll find an article from a PRINT periodical in the library and use the our sociological concepts to analyze the material.

Homework:

• TODAY - Report directly to the library
• Friday, March 31 - Quarter 3 Article Review due by 11:59 pm

West Civ Day 38 - Mercantilism & the French Wars of Religion

Objective:  Define absolutism and mercantilism.  Identify significant events of the French Wars of Religion.  Compile research on one of the absolutist families.

Task:  Bonjour & happy Friday!  We'll finish our notes preliminary notes on the Age of Absolutism and on the French Wars of Religion.  Then, I'll explain the "Manifestations of Absolutism" project and you'll begin your collaboration.

Homework:

• Tuesday, March 28 - Absolutism project due  (share GoogleDoc & presentation link w/ Mrs. Friday & email PDF of summary sheet to Mrs. Friday)
• Thursday, March 30 - Quarter 3 PDP requests due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Friday, March 31 - Unit 3 PDPs due on class blog

CPWC Day 40 - Protestant Reformation, Scientific Revolution, & Columbian Exchange

 Objectives: Investigate the status of pre-modern Europe.

Task:  Hallo!  When you arrive to class, please open & complete "Roman Catholicism & Divided in Faith."  After reviewing the worksheet, we'll spend the next portion of class taking notes on the Protestant Reformation.  Finally, you'll spend the last portion of class investigating the Scientific Revolution & the Columbian Exchange.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 14, section 1 reading notes due
• TODAY - "Why Renaissance? Why Florence?" close reading due by midnight
• Monday, March 27 - Chapter 14, section 2 reading notes due
• Tuesday, March 28 - Chapter 14, Case Study reading notes due
• Wednesday, March 29 - Unit 4 reading quiz (index card may be used)
• Thursday, March 30 - Final day to complete Europe map Quizizz (go to https://quizizz.com/join/ and enter code 408295)
• Friday, March 31 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 38 - Considering Early Modern Europe

Objective:  Identify the characteristics of the early modern era.  Examine the

Task:     Good afternoon! When you arrive to class, please go into your Socrative app and enter code 743692.     You'll spend the first few minutes of class working through the homework completion check.  Then, we'll create an annotated timeline to review significant events during the Renaissance, Scientific Revolution, and Age of Exploration.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class taking notes on the Protestant Reformation.

Upcoming Due Dates:

• TODAY - Italian Renaissance Handout due in class
• TODAY - Considering the Scientific Revolution & Columbian Exchange due in class
• Monday, March 27 - Protestant Reformation due in class
• Tuesday, March 28 - French Revolution due in class
• Thursday, March 30 - Mid-Term Exam
• Friday, March 31 - Unit 4 PDP & SJS due
• Monday, April 3 - Europe map quiz

Soc Day 38 - Introduction to Gender

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of class stratification, poverty, & global stratification.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please answer the question below:

How would your life be different if you had been born a different sex?

After I've taken attendance, we'll finish the "Songs of Stratification" presentations before delving into our examination of gender.  

Homework:

• Friday, March 24 - Report directly to the library

West Civ Day 37 - Introduction to Absolutism

Objective:  Discuss the relationship between humanism and dissent.

Task:  Bonjour!  Today, we'll begin our examination of the Age of Absolutism by defining absolutism and establishing a chronology of the era.  Then, we'll explore the first of 3 conflicts that defined this era - the French Wars of Religion.  Finally, you'll divide into groups to begin your project on the age of absolutism.

Homework:

• TODAY - Read pp. 3-7 in Aspects II BEFORE class
• Thursday, March 30 - Quarter 3 PDP requests due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Friday, March 31 - Unit 3 PDPs due on class blog

CPWC Day 39 - Italian Renaissance

 Objectives: Investigate the status of pre-modern Europe.

Task:  Salve!  When you arrive to class, please submit your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, open up 'Heritage of Europe' so that we can finish our review of the material.  Next, we'll get up to review the map of Europe.  Finally, you'll spend the remainder of class completing a close reading assignment on the emergence of Renaissance in Florence.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 12, section 3 reading notes due
• Friday, March 25 - Chapter 14, section 1 reading notes due
• Friday, March 26 - "Why Renaissance? Why Florence?" close reading due by midnight
• Monday, March 27 - Chapter 14, section 2 reading notes due
• Tuesday, March 28 - Chapter 14, Case Study reading notes due
• Wednesday, March 29 - Unit 4 reading quiz (index card may be used)
• Thursday, March 30 - Final day to complete Europe map Quizizz (go to https://quizizz.com/join/ and enter code 408295)
• Friday, March 31 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 37 - Defining "Europe"

Objective:  Define "Europe" as a cultural region.  Identify the cultural, political, economic, and social status of pre-modern Europe.

Task:     Good afternoon! When you arrive to class, please pick up a whiteboard and marker and brainstorm everything you know about "Europe."   We'll begin class with a brief discussion to define this cultural region.  Then, we'll review your Heritage of Europe assignment before delving into the Renaissance.

Upcoming Due Dates:

• TODAY - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, March 22 - Heritage of Europe due in class
• Thursday, March 23 - Italian Renaissance Handout due in class
• Thursday, March 23 - Considering the Scientific Revolution & Columbian Exchange due in class
• Monday, March 27 - Protestant Reformation due in class
• Tuesday, March 28 - French Revolution due in class
• Thursday, March 30 - Mid-Term Exam
• Friday, March 31 - Unit 4 PDP & SJS due
• Monday, April 3 - Europe map quiz

Soc Day 37 - Class & Poverty Test

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of class stratification, poverty, & global stratification.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pen or pencil in preparation for your test.  After you've finished test, please turn it in at the back of the room and begin "1950s Gender Norms."

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 2 Test
• Friday, March 24 - Report directly to the library

West Civ Day 36 - Unit 2 Test

Objective:  Discuss the relationship between humanism and dissent.

Task:  Good day!  Well met!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pencil in preparation for your test.  You'll have the entire class to complete your test.  When you finish the test, please turn it in at the back of the room and sign out Aspects, Volume II.  Use the remainder of class to read pages 3-7 in Aspects II.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 2 Test
• Thursday, March 23 - Read pp. 3-7 in Aspects II BEFORE class
• Friday, March 31 - Unit 3 PDPs due on class blog

CPWC Day 38 - Europe: Ancient & Medieval

 Objectives: Investigate the status of pre-modern Europe.

Task:  Salve!  When you arrive to class, please submit your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, open and complete "Ancient Times & Feudalism."  After a brief discussion, you'll use an interactive map to investigate the history and culture of the time period.  Finally, we'll spend the last few minutes of class playing a game to review for your mid-term exam.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 12, section 1 reading notes due
• Thursday, March 24 - Chapter 12, section 3 reading notes due
• Friday, March 25 - Chapter 14, section 1 reading notes due
• Monday, March 27 - Chapter 14, section 2 reading notes due
• Tuesday, March 28 - Chapter 14, Case Study reading notes due
• Wednesday, March 29 - Unit 4 reading quiz (index card may be used)
• Thursday, March 30 - Final day to complete Europe map Quizizz (go to https://quizizz.com/join/ and enter code 408295)
• Friday, March 31 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 36 - Unit 3 Test

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

Task:     Good afternoon!  Please clear your desks of everything except a pencil in preparation for your test.   As you work through 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 later in the test.  For the short answer question, make sure that you fully answer each question with a clear thesis statement and relevant supporting details from class activities.  Finally, before handing in your test, be sure to 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 4.

Upcoming Due Dates:

• TODAY - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, March 22 - Heritage of Europe due in class
• Thursday, March 23 - Italian Renaissance Handout due in class
• Thursday, March 23 - Considering the Scientific Revolution & Columbian Exchange due in class
• Monday, March 27 - Protestant Reformation due in class
• Tuesday, March 28 - French Revolution due in class
• Thursday, March 30 - Mid-Term Exam
• Friday, March 31 - Unit 4 PDP & SJS due
• Monday, April 3 - Europe map quiz

Soc Day 36 - Stratification Wrap-Up

Objective:  Define stratification as a sociological concept.

Task:  Good morning!  Today, we'll wrap-up our "Songs" presentations.  Finally, we'll review class stratification in preparation for tomorrow's test.

Homework:

• TODAY - Last day to present "Song of Stratification"
• Wednesday, March 22 - Unit 2 Test
• Friday, March 24 - Report directly to the library

West Civ Day 35 - Unit 2 Review

Objective:  Discuss the relationship between humanism and dissent.

Task:  Good day!  Well met!  When you arrive to class, please use a piece of scratch paper to answer the following questions:

1. How did the rise of humanism contribute to the rise of the Reformation?
2. Why did Protestantism and capitalism complement each other?
3. What role did the printing press play in the Protestant Reformation?

After a brief discussion, you'll work in groups to complete "Reviewing Trends & Themes in the Renaissance & Reformation."

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 2 PDPs due on class blog
• Wednesday, March 22 - Unit 2 Test
• Friday, March 31 - Unit 3 PDPs due on class blog

CPWC Day 37 - Unit 3 Test

 Objectives: Assess knowledge and understanding of the geography, history, culture, and contemporary issues in the Middle East.

Task:  Good morning!  Please clear your desks of everything except a pencil in preparation for your test.   As you work through 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 later in the test.  For the short answer question, make sure that you fully answer each question with a clear thesis statement and relevant supporting details from class activities.  Finally, before handing in your test, be sure to 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 4.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, March 23 - Chapter 12, section 1 reading notes due
• Thursday, March 24 - Chapter 12, section 3 reading notes due
• Friday, March 25 - Chapter 14, section 1 reading notes due
• Monday, March 27 - Chapter 14, section 2 reading notes due
• Tuesday, March 28 - Chapter 14, Case Study reading notes due
• Wednesday, March 29 - Unit 4 reading quiz (index card may be used)
• Thursday, March 30 - Final day to complete Europe map Quizizz (go to https://quizizz.com/join/ and enter code 408295)
• Friday, March 31 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 35 - Unit 3 Wrap-Up

Objective:  Identify the most significant events in the Arab-Israeli conflict.  Consider the complicated role of women in Islam.  Discuss the competition and tensions between Iran & Saudi Arabia.  Evaluate economic & environmental issues in Transcaucasia & Central Asia.

Task:    Good afternoon!  As you can see from our list of objectives above, we have a lot to accomplish today.  We'll begin class with a brief discussion on the Arab-Israeli and the Israeli-Palestinian conflicts.  Then, we'll  divide into two groups - one group will present the main points from the Iran-Saudi Arabia study and the other group will present the main points about women in Islam.  Finally, we'll end class with a brief examination of select issues in Transcaucasia & Central Asia.

Upcoming Due Dates:

• ASAP - Unit 3 PDP & Unit 3 SJS due
• Tuesday, March 21 - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, March 22 - Heritage of Europe due in class
• Thursday, March 23 - Italian Renaissance Handout due in class
• Thursday, March 23 - Considering the Scientific Revolution & Columbian Exchange due in class
• Monday, March 27 - Protestant Reformation due in class
• Tuesday, March 28 - French Revolution due in class
• Thursday, March 30 - Mid-Term Exam
• Friday, March 31 - Unit 4 PDP & SJS due
• Monday, April 3 - Europe map quiz

  

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

  

Soc Day 35 - Global Stratification

Objective:  Define stratification as a sociological concept.

Task:  Good morning!  Please open up your notes - we'll begin class finishing up our notes on global stratification.  Then, our last group will lead us in a discussion of "Uses of Global Stratification."  Finally, we'll finish class with "Songs" presentations.

Article Discussions - Article summaries & questions are due in Schoology dropbox by 9:00 am the day BEFORE your discussion (example: Students leading the "Moving Up" discussion on Monday, 3/6 should have work posted in Schoology by 9:00am on Friday, 3/3)

• "Global Stratification" - Aaron, Jordan, Joel, Emily

Homework:

• TODAY - "Global Stratification" discussion
• ASAP - "Park Avenue" viewing guide due by midnight
• Tuesday, March 21 - Last day to present "Song of Stratification"
• Wednesday, March 22 - Unit 2 Test
• Friday, March 24 - Report directly to the library

West Civ Day 34 - Reformation & Response

Objective:  Explore dissent within the the context of the Renaissance and the 20th century.  Discuss the relationship between humanism and dissent.

Task:  Good day!  Well met!  When you arrive to class, please open "Exploring the Renaissance & Reformation."  We'll finish our notes on the Reformation & the Counter-Reformation before dividing into groups to complete the Renaissance & Reformation review chart.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 2 PDPs due on class blog
• Wednesday, March 22 - Unit 2 Test
• Friday, March 31 - Unit 3 PDPs due on class blog

CPWC Day 36 - Mid-East Wrap-Up & Europe Geography

 Objectives: Explore select contemporary issues in the Middle East and Central Asia.  Label and color a map of Europe.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download & complete "The Death of a Sea." We'll wrap up our unit 3 studies with a short examination of the Aral Sea.  Then, we'll begin our studies of Europe by labeling a political map of the region.

Homework:

• Tuesday, March 21 - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, March 23 - Chapter 12, section 1 reading notes due
• Thursday, March 24 - Chapter 12, section 3 reading notes due
• Friday, March 25 - Chapter 14, section 1 reading notes due
• Monday, March 27 - Chapter 14, section 2 reading notes due
• Tuesday, March 28 - Chapter 14, Case Study reading notes due
• Wednesday, March 29 - Unit 4 reading quiz (index card may be used)
• Thursday, March 30 - Final day to complete Europe map Quizizz
• Friday, March 31 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 33.5 - Mini-Thon Assembly

Upcoming Due Dates & Assignments:

• ASAP - Unit 3 PDP & Unit 3 SJS due
• Tuesday, March 21 - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, March 22 - Heritage of Europe due in class
• Thursday, March 23 - Italian Renaissance Handout due in class
• Thursday, March 23 - Considering the Scientific Revolution & Columbian Exchange due in class
• Monday, March 27 - Protestant Reformation due in class
• Tuesday, March 28 - French Revolution due in class
• Thursday, March 30 - Mid-Term Exam
• Friday, March 31 - Unit 4 PDP & SJS due
• Monday, April 3 - Europe map quiz

Soc Day 34 - Global Stratification

Objective:  Define stratification as a sociological concept.

Task:  Good morning!  Welcome back!  Please take note of the the adjusted due dates below.  Then, complete the "World Poverty Quiz."  Then, we'll finish our unit 2 notes with a discussion on global stratification.  Finally, we'll finish class with "Songs of Stratification" presentations.

Article Discussions - Article summaries & questions are due in Schoology dropbox by 9:00 am the day BEFORE your discussion (example: Students leading the "Moving Up" discussion on Monday, 3/6 should have work posted in Schoology by 9:00am on Friday, 3/3)

• "Global Stratification" - Aaron, Jordan, Joel, Emily

Homework:

• ASAP - Complete Songs of Stratification spreadsheet with song segment to be played for presentation
• TODAY - "Uses of Global Stratification" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 9:00 am
• Monday, March 20 - "Global Stratification" discussion
• Monday, March 20 - "Park Avenue" viewing guide due by midnight
• Tuesday, March 21 - Last day to present "Song of Stratification"
• Wednesday, March 22 - Unit 2 Test

West Civ Day 33 - Martin Luther & the Reformation

Objective:  Explore dissent within the the context of the Renaissance and the 20th century.  Discuss the relationship between humanism and dissent.

Task:  Good day!  Well met!  Welcome back!!!  I hope you enjoyed your unexpected, extended break.  Today, we'll finish up our examination of Martin Luther with a comparison of his words in 1517 and those later in his life.  We'll review the questions for each document and then compare the documents.  Finally, you'll spend the remainder of class using the databases to gather information on Ulrich Zwingli, John Calvin, King Henry VIII (England), Thomas More, & Ignatius of Loyola.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 2 PDPs due on class blog
• Wednesday, March 22 - Unit 2 Test

CPWC Day 35 - Contemporary Issues in the Region

Objectives: Explore select contemporary issues in the Middle East and Central Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll finish up our investigation of North Africa, Southwest Asia, Transcaucasia, & Central Asia with discussions about select issues in the region.

Homework:

• TODAY - Contemporary Issues in the Middle East due by 3:00
• Tuesday, March 21 - Unit 3 Test

Extending Class Discussion:
  

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

  

HWC Day 33 - Imperialism, Nationalism, & Independence in the Middle East

Objectives:   Establish a timeline of significant events in the history of Southwest Asia.  Investigate the causes, course, and lasting impact of the Armenian genocide.

Task:  Marhabaan! We'll begin class with the conclusion of "The Armenian Genocide" and a brief discussion. Then, we'll divide into groups to review your homework and continue our notes on the history of the region. Finally, you'll delve into the controversy surrounding Israel, the Palestinian territories, and the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Homework:

• TODAY - Imperialism, Nationalism, & Independence due in class
• Thursday, March 16 - Unit 3 PDP
• Thursday, March 16 - Unit 3 SJS
• Friday, March 17 - Unit 3 Test

Soc Day 33 - Stratification & the American Dream

Objective:  Define stratification as a sociological concept.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download "Park Avenue Viewing Notes" from Schoology.  You'll use this template to take notes on the "Park Avenue: Money, Power, & the American Dream."  As you watch the documentary, please consider your experience playing Sociopoly on Friday and our discussions about stratification in the United States.

Article Discussions - Article summaries & questions are due in Schoology dropbox by 9:00 am the day BEFORE your discussion (example: Students leading the "Moving Up" discussion on Monday, 3/6 should have work posted in Schoology by 9:00am on Friday, 3/3)

• "Global Stratification" - Aaron, Jordan, Joel, Emily

Homework:

• Tuesday, March 14 - "Uses of Global Stratification" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 9:00 am
• Wednesday, March 15 - "Global Stratification" discussion
• Thursday, March 16 - Last day to present "Song of Stratification"
• Friday, March 17 - Unit 2 Test

West Civ Day 32 - Analyzing Martin Luther

Objective:  Explore dissent within the the context of the Renaissance and the 20th century.  Discuss the relationship between humanism and dissent.

Task:  Good day!  Well met!  When you arrive to class, please open up your notes on the Reformation.   We'll finish our notes on the background of the Reformation.  Then, you'll we'll read through and analyze select documents by Martin Luther.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Deadline to complete & submit "Medici"
• Tuesday, March 14 - Unit 2 PDPs due on class blog
• Thursday, March 16 - Unit 2 Test

CPWC Day 34 - Imperialism, Nationalism, Independence, & Continued Strife

Objectives: Trace the history of the Middle East from the fall of the Ottoman Empire through the 20th century.    Consider the crucial role of water in the politics and economy of the region.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download "Israel Map" from Schoology.  We'll spend the first few minutes coloring and labeling the map.  Then, we'll finish our notes on the history of the region with a discussion of the establishment of the state of Israel, nationalism, and independence in the Middle East.  Finally, we'll finish class with a review of the the contemporary issues in the region.

Homework:

• Tuesday, March 14 - Contemporary Issues sources & summaries due
• Wednesday, March 15 - Unit 3 Test

  

HWC Day 32 - Map Quiz & Aremenian Genocide

Objectives:   Establish a timeline of significant events in the history of Southwest Asia.  Investigate the causes, course, and lasting impact of the Armenian genocide.

Task:  Marhabaan! When you arrive to class, please clear your desk of everything except a pen or pencil in preparation for the map quiz. After the quiz, please work on "Imperialism, Nationalism, & Independence in the Middle East." When everyone has finished the quiz, we'll watch a documentary on the Armenian Genocide.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Monday, March 13 - Imperialism, Nationalism, & Independence due in class
• Thursday, March 16 - Unit 3 PDP
• Thursday, March 16 - Unit 3 SJS
• Friday, March 17 - Unit 3 Test

Soc Day 32 - Sociopoly

Objective:  Define stratification as a sociological concept.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please join your group and prepare for Sociopoly.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing the rules before you jump into your game.  We'll spend the rest of the class playing monopoly to simulate American social classes.

Article Discussions - Article summaries & questions are due in Schoology dropbox by 9:00 am the day BEFORE your discussion (example: Students leading the "Moving Up" discussion on Monday, 3/6 should have work posted in Schoology by 9:00am on Friday, 3/3)

• "Global Stratification" - Aaron, Jordan, Joel, Emily

Homework:

• TODAY - Read "Rules of Sociopoly" BEFORE arriving to class
• TODAY - Sociopoly (through pd. 7 lunch) 
• Tuesday, March 14 - "Uses of Global Stratification" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 9:00 am
• Wednesday, March 15 - "Global Stratification"
• Thursday, March 16 - Last day to present "Song of Stratification"
• Friday, March 17 - Unit 2 Test

West Civ Day 31 - Considering Martin Luther

Objective:  Explore dissent within the the context of the Renaissance and the 20th century.  Discuss the relationship between humanism and dissent.

Task:  Good day!  Well met!  To begin class, we'll finish "The Dissenters" and you'll submit your work to Schoology.  Then, we'll begin our exploration of the life and ideas of Martin Luther.  Specifically, we'll take some notes on the early years of the Reformation and begin analysis of Luther's ideas.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Deadline to complete & submit "Medici"
• Tuesday, March 14 - Unit 2 PDPs due on class blog
• Thursday, March 16 - Unit 2 Test

CPWC Day 33 - Map Quiz, Nationalism, & Contemporary Issues

Objectives: Assess knowledge of geography of North Africa, Southwest Asia, Transcaucasia, & Central Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desk of everything except a pen or pencil in preparation for your map quiz.  After you finish your quiz, please work on the Mid-Unit Checkpoint and Considering Contemporary Issues in the Middle East.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• TODAY - CPWC Mid-Unit Checkpoint
• Wednesday, March 15 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 31 - Condensed History of the Region

Objectives:   Establish a timeline of significant events in the history of Southwest Asia.  Consider the role of orientalism in the historiography of the region.

Task:  Marhabaan! When you arrive to class, please work on "The Success & Fall of the Ottoman Empire." After you've finished the activity, use your notes & "West Comes East" to analyze the Ottoman Empire cartoons.

Homework:

• TODAY - Orientalism discussion (complete part II of the Regional Study & be ready to discuss)
• TODAY - "Roots of Muslim Rage" review
• Thursday, March 9 - "Perspectives in History" packet due in class
• Friday, March 10 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Thursday, March 16 - Unit 3 Test
• Thursday, March 16 - Unit 3 PDP
• Thursday, March 16 - Unit 3 SJS

Soc Day 31 - Social Class in America

Objective:  Define stratification as a sociological concept.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please go to https://quizizz.com/join/ and go to room 337748 to complete the vocabulary review.  After watching some  "Songs of Stratification," you'll spend the remainder of working on a directed research activity to investigate social class in the United States. 

Article Discussions - Article summaries & questions are due in Schoology dropbox by 9:00 am the day BEFORE your discussion (example: Students leading the "Moving Up" discussion on Monday, 3/6 should have work posted in Schoology by 9:00am on Friday, 3/3)

• "Global Stratification" - Aaron, Jordan, Joel, Emily

Homework:

• TODAY - Completed unit 2 vocabulary due in class
• Friday, March 10 - Read "Rules of Sociopoly" BEFORE arriving to class
• Friday, March 10 - Sociopoly (through pd. 7 lunch) 
• Tuesday, March 14 - "Uses of Global Stratification" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 9:00 am
• Thursday, March 16 - Last day to present "Song of Stratification"
• Friday, March 17 - Unit 2 Test

West Civ Day 30 - Humanism & Dissent

Objective:  Explore dissent within the the context of the Renaissance and the 20th century.  Discuss the relationship between humanism and dissent.

Task:  Good day!  Well met!  To begin class, you'll finish reporting on and taking notes on the Italian humanists.  Then, we'll finish "The Dissenters" and discuss the relationship between dissent and humanism.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Deadline to complete & submit "Medici"
• Tuesday, March 14 - Unit 2 PDPs due on class blog
• Thursday, March 16 - Unit 2 Test

CPWC Day 32 - The Ottomans & European Imperialism

Objectives:  Identify the strengths and weaknesses of Ottoman rule.  Consider the lasting impact and controversy of the Armenian genocide.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please use your notes on the Ottomans to complete "Ottoman Comprehension Check."  After you've finished the check, please work on "The Country That Isn't."  Then, we'll continue our notes on the history of the region and finish the Armenian genocide documentary at the end of class.

Homework:

• TODAY - Ottomans, Genocide, & Decline 
• Friday, March 10 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Wednesday, March 15 - Unit 3 Test

West Civ Day 29 - The Dissenter

Objective:  Explore dissent within the the context of the Renaissance and the 20th century.

Task:  Good day!  Well met!   We'll continue our examination of humanism with a consideration of Christian dissenters.  Specifically, we'll look at the ideas and actions of Jan Hus, John Wycliff, and Martin Luther.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Deadline to complete & submit "Medici"
• Tuesday, March 14 - Unit 2 PDPs due on class blog
• Thursday, March 16 - Unit 2 Test

CPWC Day 31 - Armenian Genocide

Objectives:  Examine the emergence of monotheism in Southwest Asia.  Define the similarities and differences between Sunni and Shia Islam.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil and your index card.  After you finish the reading quiz, please turn it in at the back of the room and continue working on "Ottomans, Genocide, & Decline."  When all of the quizzes have been turned in, we'll begin watching a documentary on the Armenian genocide.

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, March 9 - Ottomans, Genocide, & Decline 
• Friday, March 10 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Wednesday, March 15 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 30 - Considering the History of the Region

Objectives:   Establish a timeline of significant events in the history of Southwest Asia.  Consider the role of orientalism in the historiography of the region.

Task:  Marhabaan! When you arrive to class, please get out a pen or a pencil to complete the geography crossword. After you've finished the review, grab a white board and respond to the following question:
Why is it necessary to consider orientalism when studying the history of the Middle East?
After a brief discussion, we'll take notes on the expansion of Islam and the review "West Comes East." Finally, we'll form groups to review "Roots of Muslim Rage."

Homework:

• TODAY - Orientalism discussion (complete part II of the Regional Study & be ready to discuss)
• TODAY - "Roots of Muslim Rage" review
• Thursday, March 9 - "Perspectives in History" packet due in class
• Friday, March 10 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Thursday, March 16 - Unit 3 Test
• Thursday, March 16 - Unit 3 PDP
• Thursday, March 16 - Unit 3 SJS

Soc Day 30 - The Upper Class

Objective:  Define stratification as a sociological concept.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your unit 2 notes.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class defining the upper class and social mobility.  Then, we'll discuss the various the unique characteristics of the upper class.  Finally, you'll have the opportunity to investigate some of the social classes with the videos below.

Article Discussions - Article summaries & questions are due in Schoology dropbox by 9:00 am the day BEFORE your discussion (example: Students leading the "Moving Up" discussion on Monday, 3/6 should have work posted in Schoology by 9:00am on Friday, 3/3)

• "The Upper Class" - Fox, Camryn, Nicole, Ben
• "Global Stratification" - Aaron, Jordan, Joel, Emily

Homework:

• TODAY - "The Upper Class" discussion circle
• Thursday, March 9 - Completed unit 2 vocabulary due in class
• Friday, March 10 - Sociopoly (through pd. 7 lunch)
• Tuesday, March 14 - "Uses of Global Stratification" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 9:00 am
• Thursday, March 16 - Last day to present "Song of Stratification"
• Friday, March 17 - Unit 2 Test

Extending class activities:

• "Busted: America's Poverty Myths" (On the Media, 1/18/17)
• "The True Cause of Poverty?  Not Lack of Money but Lack of Social Relationships" (Big Think)
• "Signing Up for Food Stamps: The Choice & the Stigma" (NPR, Talk of the Nation, 4/25/2013)

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The "official list" of the upper class:  The Social Register

Audio slideshow: Rich on Nantucket

Article:  Old Nantucket Warily Meets the New

News clip: American Versailles: Temple to Excess?  (Note:  This is not the "old money" upper class we discussed in class.)

West Civ Day 28 - Considering Renaissance Humanists

Objective:  Explore the contributions of select humanists.

Task:  Good day!  Well met!   Today we'll explore select humanist figures of the Renaissance.  First, however, we'll continue our consideration of the themes of the Renaissance with a review of materialism, individualism, and secularism.  Then, you'll use the resources below to complete your notes on Petrarch, Machiavelli, Dante, Castiglione, & Valla.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Deadline to complete & submit "Medici"
• Tuesday, March 14 - Unit 2 PDPs due on class blog
• Thursday, March 16 - Unit 2 Test

Exploring Renaissance Humanism:

• Francesco Petrarch Biography
• Lorenzo Valla
• Dante Alighieri Biography
• Niccolo Machiavelli Biography

CPWC Day 30 - Condensed History of the Region

Objectives:  Examine the emergence of monotheism in Southwest Asia.  Define the similarities and differences between Sunni and Shia Islam.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please complete "Unit 3 Cities Review" (in Geography Resources folder).   After our review,  you'll open up your notes on Sunni & Shia Islam.  Use these notes to answer the three essential questions with a partner.   Then, we'll explore select historical developments in the region before you explore the Ottoman Empire.

Homework:

• Wednesday, March 8 - Unit 3 rdg. quiz (19.2, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 16.2, & 16.3) -hand-written index card may be used 
• Friday, March 10 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Wednesday, March 15 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 29 - Sunni-Shia Islam

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

Task:  Marhabaan! When you arrive to class, please rejoin your geography group from Friday. You'll have the first 20 minutes of class to finish your geography collage.

1. SW Asia & N. Africa - Environmental Geography and Population & Settlement (pp. 185-200) - Ben, Evangelos, Katherine, Cora
2. SW Asia & N. Africa - Cultural Coherence & Diversity, Geopolitical Framework, and Economic Development (pp. 200-216) - Kimmy, Evan, Cece, Naya
3. Central Asia - Environmental Geography & Population & Settlement (pp. 285-294) - Zoe, Katie F., Matt
4. Central Asia - Cultural Coherence & Diversity, Geopolitical Framework, and Economic & Social Development (pp. 294-305) Seri, Kayla, Ofori, Chase

Then, we'll investigate the Sunni-Shia divide and the role of women in Islam.

Homework:

• TODAY - "West Comes East" discussion
• Tuesday, March 7 - Orientalism discussion (complete part II of the Regional Study & be ready to discuss)
• Tuesday, March 7 - "Roots of Muslim Rage" review
• Thursday, March 9 - "Perspectives in History" packet due in class
• Friday, March 10 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Thursday, March 16 - Unit 3 Test
• Thursday, March 16 - Unit 3 PDP
• Thursday, March 16 - Unit 3 SJS

Soc Day 29 - "Moving Up" Discussion

Objective:  Define stratification as a sociological concept.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your unit 2 notes.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class defining the working class and middle class.  Then, we'll discuss the various forms of capital necessary for social advancement in "Moving Up."  Finally, we'll end class with the "Songs of Stratification" presentations and notes on the upper class.

Article Discussions - Article summaries & questions are due in Schoology dropbox by 9:00 am the day BEFORE your discussion (example: Students leading the "Moving Up" discussion on Monday, 3/6 should have work posted in Schoology by 9:00am on Friday, 3/3)

• "Moving Up" - Patrick, Brianna, Gabbie, Zach, Luke
• "The Upper Class" - Fox, Camryn, Nicole, Ben
• "Global Stratification" - Aaron, Jordan, Joel, Emily

Homework:

• TODAY - "Upper Class" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 9:00 am
• TODAY - "Moving Up" discussion circle 
• Tuesday, March 7 - "The Upper Class" discussion circle
• Thursday, March 9 - Completed unit 2 vocabulary due in class
• Friday, March 10 - Sociopoly (through pd. 7 lunch)
• Tuesday, March 14 - "Uses of Global Stratification" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 9:00 am
• Thursday, March 16 - Last day to present "Song of Stratification"
• Friday, March 17 - Unit 2 Test

West Civ Day 27 - Italy in the Renaissance

Objective:  Identify the political, cultural, social, & economic factors that led to the emergence of the Renaissance in the Italian city-states.

Task:  Good day!  Well met!   Our goal for the day is to wrap-up our Italian city-states presentations. As we finish up, make sure to fill in your notes on your sheet. Finally, we'll wrap up the class with a brief review of the themes of the Renaissance.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Deadline to complete & submit "Medici"

Exploring Renaissance Humanism:

• Francesco Petrarch Biography
• Dante Alighieri Biography
• Niccolo Machiavelli Biography

CPWC Day 29 - Sunni-Shia Islam

Objectives:  Examine the emergence of monotheism in Southwest Asia.  Define the similarities and differences between Sunni and Shia Islam.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate drop boxes in Schoology.   Then, work on the "DBQ - Islamic Civilization."  We'll spend the first portion of class examining the contributions of Islamic civilization.  Then, you'll complete a directed research activity on Sunni & Shia Islam.  Finally, we'll take notes on the historical expansion of Islam.

Homework:

• TODAY - Transcaucasia & Central Asia map due
• TODAY - 16.2 & 16.3 rdg. notes
• Wednesday, March 8 - Unit 3 rdg. quiz (19.2, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 16.2, & 16.3) -hand-written index card may be used 
• Friday, March 10 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Wednesday, March 15 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 28 - Geography & Monotheism

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

Task:  Hujumbo! When you arrive to class, please pick up a card from the front of the room. You'll work with a group to investigate the unique the unique geographic features of North Africa, Southwest Asia, Transcaucasia, & Central Asia. Please use Notability to create an annotated collage detailing the most important information in the section.

1. SW Asia & N. Africa - Environmental Geography and Population & Settlement (pp. 185-200) - Ben, Evangelos, Katherine, Cora
2. SW Asia & N. Africa - Cultural Coherence & Diversity, Geopolitical Framework, and Economic Development (pp. 200-216) - Kimmy, Evan, Cece, Naya
3. Central Asia - Environmental Geography & Population & Settlement (pp. 285-294) - Zoe, Katie F., Matt
4. Central Asia - Cultural Coherence & Diversity, Geopolitical Framework, and Economic & Social Development (pp. 294-305) Seri, Kayla, Ofori, Chase

Finally, we'll spend the last few minutes of class creating a chart detailing the common roots of Judaism, Christianity, & Islam.

Homework:

• Monday, March 6 - "West Comes East" discussion
• Tuesday, March 7 - "Roots of Muslim Rage" reading quiz
• Thursday, March 9 - "Perspectives in History" packet due in class
• Friday, March 10 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Wednesday, March 15 - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, March 15 - Unit 3 PDP
• Wednesday, March 15 - Unit 3 SJS

Soc Day 28 - Who are the "working poor"?

Objective:  Define stratification as a sociological concept.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your unit 2 notes.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class defining the underclass and working poor.  Then, we'll discuss the arguments and evidence presented by Barbara Ehrenreich's "Nickel & Dimed."  Finally, we'll end class with the "Songs of Stratification" presentations.

Article Discussions - Article summaries & questions are due in Schoology dropbox by 9:00 am the day BEFORE your discussion (example: Students leading the "Moving Up" discussion on Monday, 3/6 should have work posted in Schoology by 9:00am on Friday, 3/3)

• "Nickel-&-Dimed" - Alexa, Allie, Anastacia, Reba, Jason
• "Moving Up" - Patrick, Brianna, Gabbie, Zach, Luke
• "The Upper Class" - Fox, Camryn, Nicole, Ben
• "Global Stratification" - Aaron, Jordan, Joel, Emily

Homework:

• TODAY - Songs of Stratification presentations begin
• TODAY - "Moving Up" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 9:00 am
• TODAY - "Nickel & Dimed" discussion circle
• Monday, March 6 - "Upper Class" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 9:00 am
• Monday, March 6 - "Moving Up" discussion circle 
• Tuesday, March 7 - "The Upper Class" discussion circle
• Thursday, March 9 - Completed unit 2 vocabulary due in class
• Friday, March 10 - Sociopoly (through pd. 7 lunch)
• Tuesday, March 14 - "Uses of Global Stratification" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 9:00 am
• Thursday, March 16 - Last day to present "Song of Stratification"
• Friday, March 17 - Unit 2 Test

West Civ Day 26 - Italian City-States

Objective:  Identify the political, cultural, social, & economic factors that led to the emergence of the Renaissance in the Italian city-states.

Task:  Good day!  Well met!  When you arrive to class, please complete the Renaissance Art 3-2-1 discussion.  Then, our goal for the day is to wrap-up our Italian city-states presentations. As we finish up, make sure to fill in your notes on your sheet.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Deadline to complete & submit "Medici"

CPWC Day 28 - Geography & Monotheism Review

Objectives:  Examine the emergence of monotheism in Southwest Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate drop boxes in Schoology.   Then, open up your geography summary sheets.  We'll spend the first portion of class completing a crossword puzzle to review essential concepts from the packet.   After you've completed the crossword, please work on the "DBQ - Islamic Civilization."

We'll spend the next portion of class reviewing "Heirs of Abraham" and creating a flow chart to show the similarities and differences in the creation stories of Judaism, Christianity, & Islam.    Finally, if there is any time remaining, we'll begin exploring the historical division of Sunni & Shia Islam.

Homework:

• TODAY - 22.3 rdg. notes
• TODAY - Transcaucasia & Central Asia map due
• Monday, March 6 - 16.2 & 16.3 rdg. notes
• Wednesday, March 8 - Unit 3 rdg. quiz (19.2, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 16.2, & 16.3) -hand-written index card may be used 
• Friday, March 10 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Wednesday, March 15 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 27 - The Abrahamic Religions

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the geography, history, culture, and contemporary issues of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please test your knowledge of the unit 3 map with "Think You Know the Middle East?"  Then, watch and take notes on "Zoroastrianism."  You'll also read "Heirs of Abraham" and the Five Pillars.  Be sure you read carefully - you'll complete an activity to test your knowledge in class tomorrow!

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 3 Map due
• Monday, March 6 - "West Comes East" discussion
• Tuesday, March 7 - "Roots of Muslim Rage" reading quiz
• Thursday, March 9 - "Perspectives in History" packet due in class
• Friday, March 10 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Wednesday, March 15 - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, March 15 - Unit 3 PDP
• Wednesday, March 15 - Unit 3 SJS

Soc Day 27 - " A Place at the Table"

Objective:  Define stratification as a sociological concept.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download "A Place at the Table."  Please complete this viewing guide while watching the documentary.  Upload your completed sheet to the dropbox in Schoology.

Article Discussions - Article summaries & questions are due in Schoology dropbox by 9:00 am the day BEFORE your discussion (example: Students leading the "Moving Up" discussion on Monday, 3/6 should have work posted in Schoology by 9:00am on Friday, 3/3)

• "Nickel-&-Dimed" - Alexa, Allie, Anastacia, Reba, Jason
• "Moving Up" - Patrick, Brianna, Gabbie, Zach, Luke
• "The Upper Class" - Fox, Camryn, Nicole, Ben
• "Global Stratification" - Aaron, Jordan, Joel, Emily

Homework:

• TODAY  - "Nickel & Dimed" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 9:00 am
• Friday, March 3 - Songs of Stratification presentations begin
• Friday, March 3 - "Moving Up" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 9:00 am
• Friday, March 3 - "Nickel & Dimed" discussion circle
• Monday, March 6 - "Upper Class" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 9:00 am
• Monday, March 6 - "Moving Up" discussion circle 
• Tuesday, March 7 - "The Upper Class" discussion circle
• Thursday, March 9 - Completed unit 2 vocabulary due in class
• Friday, March 10 - Sociopoly (through pd. 7 lunch)
• Tuesday, March 14 - "Uses of Global Stratification" summary & discussion questions due in Schoology by 9:00 am
• Thursday, March 16 - Last day to present "Song of Stratification"
• Friday, March 17 - Unit 2 Test