CPWC Day 6 - Man & His Culture

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:  Investigate the portrayal and development of culture.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please complete "The Importance of Language Summary" (in unit 1 folder).  Then, watch and answer questions on "Man and His Culture" (also in unit 1 folder).    Finally, if there is any time remaining in class read "100% American."

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Read "What Difference Does Language Make?" or "Where People Don't Like to Say No" BEFORE class begins
• Friday, February 2 - Geography & culture quiz (study guide on Schoology)
• Tuesday, February 6 - PAW 5
• Tuesday, February 6 - Unit 1 Assessment (study guide on Schoology)

WHAP Day 92 - Period 4 LEQ

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objectives:  Analyze the manner in which interactions between and within hemispheres led to reform in existing religions and the emergence of new syncretic belief systems.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desk of everything except a pen or pencil.  You'll have 45 minutes to complete your LEQ.  Please make sure that you meet the requirements of the rubric.  After the quiz, please utilize your textbook to create a "Period 4 Glossary List" (in period 4 folder).  You may work on this vocabulary with a partner or in small groups but please make sure that you understand and can use these terms in historical arguments.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "Villains of All Nations" due in class
• Wednesday, January 31 - Period 4 (1450-1750) in-class LEQ

HWC Day 6 - Culture & History

DAY 1 - PAW 1

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of chapter 1 in Globalization & Diversity.  Define the characteristics and elements of culture.  Consider history as an interpretive exercise.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class please clear your desks of everything except a pen or pencil and your vocabulary lists.  After your lists are checked, you'll have 20 minutes to complete your reading quiz.  Then, you'll read through notes on culture and begin working on "Considering Periodization."

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Globalization & Diversity chapter 1 reading quiz (vocabulary list may be used on quiz)
• TODAY - PAW 1
• Thursday, February 1 - "Considering Periodization" (in "Human Evolution & Historical Development" folder) due at the beginning of class
• Friday, February 2 - Watch "A History of the World in 18 Minutes" (David Christian, TED Talk) (also linked in "Human Evolution & Historical Development" folder) BEFORE class
• Monday, February 5 - "Becoming Human" discussion in class (Watch interactive video and/or read the transcript)
• Tuesday, February 6 - Imperialism discussion (follow directions on Schoology)
• Wednesday, February 7 - Foundations Investigation due in Schoology - Questions 48 & 49 must be comments on the class blog
• Wednesday, February 7 - PAW 1
• Friday, February 9 - Unit 1 Test

CPWC Day 5 - Elements of Culture

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:  Define and explain the elements of culture.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please download "CPWC Unit 1 Guided Notes B" and at them to "Guided Notes A" from Friday.  We'll spend the first portion of class discussing elements of culture.  then, you'll begin work on your culture collage.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - PAW 5
• Wednesday, January 31 - Read "What Difference Does Language Make?" or "Where People Don't Like to Say No" BEFORE class begins
• Friday, February 2 - Geography & culture quiz (study guide on Schoology)
• Tuesday, February 6 - PAW 5
• Tuesday, February 6 - Unit 1 Assessment (study guide on Schoology)

WHAP Day 91 - Religions in the Early Modern Era

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:  Analyze the manner in which interactions between and within hemispheres led to reform in existing religions and the emergence of new syncretic belief systems.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open your notes from yesterday.  We'll finish our notes and examine select primary documents to analyze the ideologies of early modern religions.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "Villains of All Nations" due in class
• Wednesday, January 31 - Period 4 (1450-1750) in-class LEQ

HWC Day 5 - Primer Presentations

DAY 5 - PAW 5

Objective:  Identify and utilize library resources necessary for HWC.

Task:  Good morning!  Today we'll spend our time together identifying the essential vocabulary and ideas from history and the social sciences through your presentations.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Primer lessons due at beginning of class
• Wednesday, January 31 - Globalization & Diversity chapter 1 reading quiz (vocabulary list may be used on quiz)
• Wednesday, January 31 - PAW 1
• Thursday, February 1 - "Considering Periodization" due at the beginning of class
• Friday, February 2 - Watch "A History of the World in 18 Minutes" (David Christian, TED Talk) BEFORE class
• Monday, February 5 - "Becoming Human" discussion in class (Watch interactive video and/or read the transcript)
• Tuesday, February 6 - Imperialism discussion (follow directions on Schoology)
• Wednesday, February 7 - Foundations Investigation due in Schoology - Questions 48 & 49 must be comments on the class blog
• Wednesday, February 7 - PAW 1
• Friday, February 9 - Unit 1 Test

CPWC Day 4 - Geography & Culture

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:  Identify the problems and possibilities of perspectives in maps.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please take a few minutes to review your notes from last week.  After a quick review, we'll begin our notes on the social sciences and culture.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Read "How Can We Fix the World if We Can't Read a Map" BEFORE class begins
• Tuesday, January 30 - PAW 5
• Tuesday, January 30 - Read "What Difference Does Language Make?" or "Where People Don't Like to Say No" BEFORE class begins
• Friday, February 2 - Geography & culture quiz (study guide on Schoology)
• Tuesday, February 6 - PAW 5
• Tuesday, February 6 - Unit 1 Assessment (study guide on Schoology)

WHAP Day 90 - Religious Reform & Syncretism in the Early Modern Era

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Practice thesis development.  Analyze the manner in which interactions between and within hemispheres led to reform in existing religions and the emergence of new syncretic belief systems.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pen or pencil.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class re-writing your LEQ thesis statements.  Then, I'll guide you through notes on religious developments in the early modern era.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - PAW 4 - 9/10 Assembly
• Tuesday, January 30 - "Villains of All Nations" due in class
• Wednesday, January 31 - Period 4 (1450-1750) in-class LEQ

HWC Day 4 - Foundations Investigation

DAY 4 - PAW 4

Objective:  Identify and utilize library resources necessary for HWC.

Task:  Good morning!  Today you'll have the opportunity to review and utilize library materials that will be used in HWC.  When you arrive to class, please download "Foundations Investigation" from Schoology.  Mrs. Sams will give a brief presentation before you utilize the remainder of the class period working on the project.

• The first page is world leaders - probably best to use Google because some of the people have taken office relatively recently.
• For the top of page 2, use the cultural regions map in your Globalization & Diversity textbook.  Mrs. Sams will review the historical sources at the bottom of the page.
• For page 3, you will need to use a PRINT copy of History Today (question #48) and Current History (question #49).  Response must be posted on class blog.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Report directly to the library 
• Tuesday, January 30 - Primer lessons due at beginning of class
• Wednesday, January 31 - Globalization & Diversity chapter 1 reading quiz (vocabulary list may be used on quiz)
• Wednesday, January 31 - PAW 1
• Thursday, February 1 - "Considering Periodization" due at the beginning of class
• Friday, February 2 - Watch "A History of the World in 18 Minutes" (David Christian, TED Talk) BEFORE class
• Monday, February 5 - "Becoming Human" discussion in class (Watch interactive video and/or read the transcript)
• Tuesday, February 6 - Imperialism discussion (follow directions on Schoology)
• Wednesday, February 7 - Foundations Investigation due in Schoology - Questions 48 & 49 must be comments on the class blog
• Wednesday, February 7 - PAW 1
• Friday, February 9 - Unit 1 Test

CPWC Day 3 - Cultural Regions & Themes of Geography

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:  Identify and label the world's major cultural regions.  Review the themes of geography.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please get out your cultural regions map.  We'll spend the first portion of class finishing our map.  Then, we'll review the basics of geography that you read about in chapter 1, section of your textbook.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Geography chapter 1, section 1 reading due at the beginning of class
• TODAY - Parent information sheet and parent email to Mrs. Friday due by 3:00 pm
• Monday, January 29 - Read "How Can We Fix the World if We Can't Read a Map" BEFORE class begins
• Tuesday, January 30 - PAW 5
• Tuesday, January 30 - Read "What Difference Does Language Make?" or "Where People Don't Like to Say No" BEFORE class begins
• Tuesday, February 6 - PAW 5
• Tuesday, February 6 - Unit 1 Assessment (study guide on Schoology)

WHAP Day 89 - Modern Europe & Religious Changes

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Identify the methods used by gunpowder rulers to legitimize their rule. Discuss the characteristics of modern Europe.  Examine the changes brought about by the Reformation.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please complete the "Modern Europe Check-In" in Schoology.  After you've finished your post, we'll finish our breakdown of the gunpowder rulers before delving into the Reformation as a development of the early modern era.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Read "Meanwhile in Europe" and listen to "Tides of History - The Renaissance" (both in folder 4).  Be ready to discuss the characteristics of "modern Europe."
• TODAY - PAW 3
• Monday, January 29 - PAW 4
• Tuesday, January 30 - "Villains of All Nations" due in class
• Wednesday, January 31 - Period 4 (1450-1750) in-class LEQ

HWC Day 3 - Socratic Seminar

DAY 3 - PAW 3

Objective:  Engage in an intellectual discussion to review summer reading & current events.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class please move the desks into a circle for our Socratic seminar.  First, we'll discuss the main ideas from your summer reading choices.  Then, we'll explore some of the major stories dominating the news.  Finally, if any time remains, you'll work with your group on your Primer presentation.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Socratic Seminar on summer reading & current events
• TODAY - Parent Information Sheet & parent email (if not already sent) to Mrs. Friday due by 3:00 pm
• Monday, January 29 - Report directly to the library 
• Tuesday, January 30 - Primer lessons due at beginning of class
• Wednesday, January 31 - Globalization & Diversity chapter 1 reading quiz (vocabulary list may be used on quiz)
• Wednesday, January 31 - PAW 1
• Thursday, February 1 - "Considering Periodization" due at the beginning of class
• Friday, February 2 - Watch "A History of the World in 18 Minutes" (David Christian, TED Talk) BEFORE class
• Monday, February 5 - "Becoming Human" discussion in class (Watch interactive video and/or read the transcript)
• Tuesday, February 6 - Imperialism discussion (follow directions on Schoology)
• Wednesday, February 7 - PAW 1
• Friday, February 9 - Unit 1 Test

CPWC Day 2 - Human Bingo & Cultural Regions

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Begin to develop class rapport.  Identify and label the world's major cultural regions.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pen or pencil and store everything else under your desk.  We'll spend the first portion of class getting to know each other.   Then, we'll begin our exploration of the world by labeling a cultural regions map.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Student information sheet due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, January 26 - Geography chapter 1, section 1 reading due at the beginning of class
• Friday, January 26 - Parent information sheet and parent email to Mrs. Friday due by 3:00 pm
• Monday, January 29 - Read "How Can We Fix the World if We Can't Read a Map" BEFORE class begins
• Tuesday, January 30 - PAW 5
• Tuesday, January 30 - Read "What Difference Does Language Make?" or "Where People Don't Like to Say No" BEFORE class begins
• Tuesday, February 6 - PAW 5
• Tuesday, February 6 - Unit 1 Assessment (study guide on Schoology)

WHAP Day 88 - Gunpowder Rulers

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objectives:  Identify the methods used by gunpowder rulers to legitimize their rule. Review mid-term SAQs and DBQs to identify strengths and weaknesses.  

Task:  Greetings!  When you arrive to class, please get out and work on "Gunpowder Rulers" (from yesterday).  We'll spend the first portion of class examining these documents to compare and contrast the rule of Suleyman, Akbar, & Shah Abbas.  Finally, we'll end the class with a review of your mid-term exam SAQs and DBQs.

Homework Due Dates:

• Friday, January 25 - Read "Meanwhile in Europe" and listen to "Tides of History - The Renaissance" (both in folder 4).  Be ready to discuss the characteristics of "modern Europe."
• Tuesday, January 30 - "Villains of All Nations" due in class
• Wednesday, January 31 - Period 4 (1450-1750) in-class LEQ

HWC Day 2 - Critical Thinking & Collaboration

DAY 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Identify the characteristics of critical thinking and collaboration.  Collaborate to create a lesson on essential social science concepts.

Task:  Good morning!  Today, I'll spend the first few minutes of class answering any questions you have about the course or class rules.  Then we'll work together to define critical thinking and collaboration.  Finally, you'll form groups to begin our first project.

Primer Group Task -  Create an informative, engaging 8-10 minute lesson to teach your assigned section of the text to your classmates.  Be sure to create a digital component for review and/or any student who misses the presentation:

• History - Camryn, Caroline, Kyra
• Geography - Bailey, Maisie, Olivia
• Culture & Civilization - Alley,  Jess,  Malaika
• Economics - Emerson, Alexa, Rachel
• Government - Aedan, Nicole, Abbey
• Beliefs & Values - Dane, Salome, Victoria, Emma

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Read "Rules & Regulations" BEFORE class
• TODAY - Student Information Sheet due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, January 26 - Socratic Seminar on summer reading & current events
• Friday, January 26 - Parent Information Sheet & parent email (if not already sent) to Mrs. Friday due by 3:00 pm
• Monday, January 29 - Report directly to the library 
• Tuesday, January 30 - Primer lessons due at beginning of class
• Wednesday, January 31 - Globalization & Diversity chapter 1 reading quiz (vocabulary list may be used on quiz)
• Wednesday, January 31 - PAW 1
• Thursday, February 1 - "Considering Periodization" due at the beginning of class
• Friday, February 2 - Watch "A History of the World in 18 Minutes" (David Christian, TED Talk) BEFORE class
• Monday, February 5 - "Becoming Human" discussion in class (Watch interactive video and/or read the transcript)
• Tuesday, February 6 - Imperialism discussion (follow directions on Schoology)
• Wednesday, February 7 - PAW 1
• Friday, February 9 - Unit 1 Test

CPWC Day 1 - Welcome!

Day 1 - PAW 1

Welcome to CP World Cultures!  In this course we will utilize the disciplines of anthropology, geography, global studies, and history to explore the world of the past and the present.  In order to be successful in this course, it is essential that you develop effective, consistent work and study habits.  Further, I encourage you to follow the news and look for connections to our studies.  If you find yourself confused or overwhelmed, please email or speak with me right away.

Objective:  Introduce class procedures and distribute text books.  Begin to develop class rapport.

Task:  Good afternoon!  Today, we'll begin with the usual first day activities including reading through class rules and signing out textbooks.  Then, we'll get to know each other with a brief ice breaker activity.

Homework Due Dates:

• Thursday, January 25 - Student information sheet due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, January 26 - Geography chapter 1, section 1 reading due at the beginning of class
• Friday, January 26 - Parent information sheet and parent email to Mrs. Friday due by 3:00 pm
• Monday, January 29 - Read "How Can We Fix the World if We Can't Read a Map" BEFORE class begins
• Tuesday, January 30 - PAW 5
• Tuesday, January 30 - Read "What Difference Does Language Make?" or "Where People Don't Like to Say No" BEFORE class begins
• Tuesday, February 6 - PAW 5
• Tuesday, February 6 - Unit 1 Assessment (study guide on Schoology)

WHAP Day 87 - Mid-Term Re-Group

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objectives:  Work in small groups to practice SBMCs.  Examine primary documents to analyze the successes and failures of the gunpowder empires.

Task:  New semester - new seats!!!   When you arrive to class, please find a NEW seat!  Then, pick up a playing card from Mrs. Friday.  We'll spend the first half of class practicing SBMCs.  Then, you'll begin to analyze and compare primary documents sources regarding three "gunpowder rulers:"  Suleyman, Shah Abbas, & Akbar.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "Comparing the Ming Dynasty & Ottoman Dynasty" past due
• TODAY - "Ottoman Age of Expansion" (4.3 folder) due in class (Also review, "West Comes East"
• Friday, January 25 - Read "Meanwhile in Europe" and listen to "Tides of History - The Renaissance" (both in folder 4).  Be ready to discuss the characteristics of "modern Europe."
• Tuesday, January 30 - "Villains of All Nations" due in class
• Wednesday, January 31 - Period 4 in class LEQ

HWC Day 1 - Welcome!

DAY 1 - PAW 1

In Honors World Cultures we'll explore the history, geography, and contemporary issues that shape our world.  I encourage you to seek connections between our studies, your other courses, and the news.  In order to succeed in HWC it is essential to establish effective, consistent work and study habits.  If, at any time, you find yourself confused or overwhelmed, please don't hesitate to speak with me.

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

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please submit your work either on the front table or, if you have digital copies, to the drop boxes in Schoology.  We'll begin our time together with a brief introduction to the course and then you'll take the current events quiz.  When you've finished the qui, please answer the "Getting to Know Me" questions in the "General Information" folder.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - PAW 1
• Thursday, January 25 - Read "Rules & Regulations" BEFORE class
• Thursday, January 25 - Student Information Sheet due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, January 26 - Socratic Seminar on summer reading & current events
• Friday, January 26 - Parent Information Sheet & parent email (if not already sent) to Mrs. Friday due by 3:00 pm
• Monday, January 29 - Report directly to the library 
• Tuesday, January 30 - Primer lessons due at beginning of class
• Wednesday, January 31 - Globalization & Diversity chapter 1 reading quiz (vocabulary list may be used on quiz)
• Wednesday, January 31 - PAW 1
• Thursday, February 1 - "Considering Periodization" due at the beginning of class
• Friday, February 2 - Watch "A History of the World in 18 Minutes" (David Christian, TED Talk) BEFORE class
• Monday, February 5 - "Becoming Human" discussion in class (Watch interactive video and/or read the transcript)
• Tuesday, February 6 - Imperialism discussion (follow directions on Schoology)
• Wednesday, February 7 - PAW 1
• Friday, February 9 - Unit 1 Test

CPWC Day 84 - Latin America Wrap-Up

Day 5 - PAW 5 

Objective:   Evaluate the paths since independence in Latin America.

REMINDER:  All books must be returned no later than final exam day.  If you have not turned your books in when you arrive to the final exam, your name will be added to the outstanding debt list.

Task:   Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please open and complete "The Legacy of General Pinochet" and read "Latin America at the End of the Twentieth Century."  If you finish early, please work on the study guide for your final exam.  We'll end our week with a review of the developments in Latin America.

*Optional Extra Credit - Due to our lost time and the rapidly approaching final exam, "Contemporary Issues in Southeast Asia" is now an optional extra credit assignment.  If you choose to complete this assignment, it can not hurt your grade and can only help your grade.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - PAW 5
• TODAY- Contemporary Issues in Southeast Asia Extra Credit due by midnight
• Tuesday, January 16 - CPWC Final Exam Part I (People, Religions, Maps, & Capitals)
• Friday, January 19 - 7:35-9:20 am- CPWC Final Exam Part II (Multiple Choice)

WHAP Day 85 - Little Ice Age & Art in the Early Modern Era

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:  Evaluate the various forms of coerced labor in colonial societies.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out your notes on the Little Ice Age.  We're going to split up into groups to list the social, political, cultural, and economic impacts of the climatic variation.  Finally, we'll end class with an examination (and comparison) of art in Renaissance Europe and Ming China (4.1VII. - Ming & Renaissance Art in 4.1 folder).

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Be prepare to discuss the Little Ice Age as a factor for historical change (see collected sources in 4.2 folder)
• Tuesday, January 16 - Read "West Comes East" (in 4.3 folder) BEFORE class
• Thursday, January 18-12:05-2:18 pm - WHAP Mid-Term Exam 

Upcoming Readings - AFTER the mid-term! (Not necessary to begin these yet - just for those who like to work ahead.)

• "Meanwhile in Europe" (period 4 folder)
• "Ottoman Age of Expansion (4.3 folder)
• "Villains of All Nations" (4.3 folder)

HWC Day 83 - Cumulative Map Quiz

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:   Assess knowledge of the geography of Latin America, Europe, & Africa.  Identify the paths to independence of various Latin American states.  Define Latin America in the 20th & 21st centuries.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pencil in preparation for your map quiz.   After you finish the quiz, please turn it in at the back of the room and study for your final exam until everyone else has finished.  Finally, we'll end class with a brief examination of Latin America in the 20th and 21st centuries.

REMINDER:  All books must be returned no later than final exam day.  If you have not turned your books in when you arrive to the final exam, your name will be added to the outstanding debt list.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Latin America, Europe, and Africa map quiz
• Tuesday, January 16 - HWC Final Exam Part I (Matching - People, Religions, Map)
• Wednesday, January 17 - 9:50 am-11:35 am - HWC Final Exam Part II (Multiple Choice)

CPWC Day 83 - Latin America Map Quiz

Day 4 - PAW 4 

Objective:   Assess knowledge of the Latin America map.  Evaluate the historic significance of the Haitian Revolution.

Task:   Happy Monday!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pencil in preparation for your map quiz.  After you've finished the quiz, please read "Latin America Independence Movements."  We'll finish class with a review of the Haitian Revolution.

*Optional Extra Credit - Due to our lost time and the rapidly approaching final exam, "Contemporary Issues in Southeast Asia" is now an optional extra credit assignment.  If you choose to complete this assignment, it can not hurt your grade and can only help your grade.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Latin America Map Quiz
• Friday, January 12 - Considering Southeast Asia Extra Credit due by midnight
• Tuesday, January 16 - CPWC Final Exam Part I (People, Religions, Maps, & Capitals)
• Friday, January 19 - 7:35-9:20 am- CPWC Final Exam Part II (Multiple Choice)

WHAP Day 84 - Coerced Labor in Colonial System

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objectives:  Evaluate the various forms of coerced labor in colonial societies.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out your outlines on the Atlantic Slave Trade.  We'll review your work and then compare various forms of coerced labor in the early modern period.  Finally, we'll end class with an examination (and comparison) of art in Renaissance Europe and Ming China (4.1VII. - Ming & Renaissance Art in 4.1 folder).

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - PAW 4
• Friday, January 12 - Be prepare to discuss the Little Ice Age as a factor for historical change (see collected sources in 4.2 folder)
• Tuesday, January 16 - Read "West Comes East" (in 4.3 folder) BEFORE class
• Thursday, January 18-12:05-2:18 pm - WHAP Mid-Term Exam 

HWC Day 82 - Latin America Wrap-Up

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objectives:   Evaluate the significance of the Haitian Revolution.  Identify the paths to independence of various Latin American states.  Define Latin America in the 20th & 21st centuries.

Task:  Good morning!  Wow!  Its hard to believe we only have a few brief days left together.  Today, we need to wrap up our studies of Latin America.  Specifically, we'll need to examine the Haitian Revolution, independence movements in Latin America, and the current status of politics, economy, and society in Latin America.

Homework Due Dates:

• Friday, January 12 - Latin America, Europe, and Africa map quiz
• Tuesday, January 16 - HWC Final Exam Part I (Matching - People, Religions, Map)
• Wednesday, January 17 - 9:50 am-11:35 am - HWC Final Exam Part II (Multiple Choice)

CPWC Day 82 - The Haitian Revolution

Day 3 - PAW 3 

Objective:   Evaluate the historic significance of the Haitian Revolution.

Task:   Happy Monday!  When you arrive to class, please download "Egalite for All."  We'll use this sheet to take notes while watching a film about the Haitian Revolution.

*Optional Extra Credit - Due to our lost time and the rapidly approaching final exam, "Considering Southeast Asia" is now an optional extra credit assignment.  If you choose to complete this assignment, it can not hurt your grade and can only help your grade.

Homework Due Dates:  

• Thursday, January 11 - Latin America Map Quiz
• Friday, January 12 - Considering Southeast Asia Extra Credit due by midnight
• Tuesday, January 16 - CPWC Final Exam Part I (People, Religions, Maps, & Capitals)
• Friday, January 19 - 7:35-9:20 am- CPWC Final Exam Part II (Multiple Choice)

WHAP Day 83 - Slavery in the Atlantic System

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Utilize primary documents to assess the slave trade and the relationships between the Old and New Worlds.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open and complete "4.2.II. & 4.2.III. -African Slave Trade."  We will review your final product in class tomorrow.  If you finish early, please work ahead on the Little Ice Age and/or "West Comes East."

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - PAW 3 
• Friday, January 12 - Be prepare to discuss the Little Ice Age as a factor for historical change (see collected sources in 4.2 folder)
• Tuesday, January 16 - Read "West Comes East" (in 4.3 folder) BEFORE class
• Thursday, January 18-12:05-2:18 pm - WHAP Mid-Term Exam 

HWC Day 81 - Indigenous Peoples, Colonization, & Slavery in Latin America

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:   Utilize primary sources to evaluate Spanish conquest of the Aztecs.  Examine social changes brought about by European colonization of Latin America.

Task:  Good morning!  Today, we'll begin class with a review of the impacts of the Columbian Exchange.  Then, you'll use the evidence from your reading to participate in a discussion of the indigenous peoples of the Americas and the impact of colonization.  Then, we'll consider the creation of the strict social hierarchy in Mexico and the utilization of slaves in the plantation economy.

Homework Due Dates:

• Friday, January 12 - Latin America, Europe, and Africa map quiz
• Tuesday, January 16 - HWC Final Exam Part I (Matching - People, Religions, Map)
• Wednesday, January 17 - 9:50 am-11:35 am - HWC Final Exam Part II (Multiple Choice)

WHAP Day 82 - Mercantilism

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Evaluate mercantilism as a force for continuity and change in the early modern world.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open and read "From Mercantilism to 'The Wealth of Nations'" (in the 4.1 folder).  After you've finished the article, we'll discuss the economic system in the early modern era.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - PAW 3 
• Friday, January 12 - Be prepare to discuss the Little Ice Age as a factor for historical change (see collected sources in 4.2 folder)
• Thursday, January 18-12:05-2:18 pm - WHAP Mid-Term Exam 

HWC Day 80 - Indigenous Peoples, Colonization, & Columbian Exchange

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:   Utilize primary sources to evaluate Spanish conquest of the Aztecs.  Examine social changes brought about by European colonization of Latin America.

Task:  Good morning!  Today, we'll begin class with a discussion of the indigenous peoples of the Americas and the impact of colonization.  Then, we'll consider the creation of the strict social hierarchy in Mexico.

Homework Due Dates:

• Friday, January 12 - Latin America, Europe, and Africa map quiz
• Tuesday, January 16 - HWC Final Exam Part I (Matching - People, Religions, Map)
• Wednesday, January 17 - 9:50 am-11:35 am - HWC Final Exam Part II (Multiple Choice)

CPWC Day 81 - Introduction to Latin America

Day 3 - PAW 3 

Objective:   Practice geography skills using the map of Latin America.  Identify the unique cultures and traditions of Latin America.

Task:   Happy Monday!  When you arrive to class, please complete "Panama Canal" and "Latitude & Longitude South America."  After we review your work, we'll begin our exploration of the indigenous cultures of the Americas.

*Optional Extra Credit - Due to our lost time and the rapidly approaching final exam, "Considering Southeast Asia" is now an optional extra credit assignment.  If you choose to complete this assignment, it can not hurt your grade and can only help your grade.

Homework Due Dates:  

• Thursday, January 11 - Latin America Map Quiz
• Friday, January 12 - Considering Southeast Asia Extra Credit due by midnight
• Tuesday, January 16 - CPWC Final Exam Part I (People, Religions, Maps, & Capitals)
• Friday, January 19 - 7:35-9:20 am- CPWC Final Exam Part II (Multiple Choice)

WHAP Day 81 - Defining the Atlantic World

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Utilize primary and secondary sources to assess CCOT for Cerro Rico (Potosi).  Define the  Atlantic World in the 16th century.

Task:  Good morning!  First, we'll finish reviewing the CCOT.  Then, we'll break down Thornton's argument and locate evidence to refute or support his position.  

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - PAW 3 
• TODAY - "Atlantic World" (excerpt from Thornton) discussion
• Thursday, January 18-12:05-2:18 pm - WHAP Mid-Term Exam 

HWC Day 79 - Asia Review Quiz

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Demonstrate knowledge of Asia map.  Utilize primary sources to evaluate Spanish conquest of the Aztecs.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pencil in preparation for the quiz. You'll spend the class working on the quiz.  If you finish early, please work on the Native Americans readings in preparation for tomorrow.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY- Asia & Oceania Cumulative Map Quiz (Will include ALL of Asia & Oceania - see the study guide on Schoology!)
• Friday, January 12 - Latin America, Europe, and Africa map quiz
• Tuesday, January 16 - HWC Final Exam Part I (Matching - People, Religions, Map)
• Wednesday, January 17 - 9:50 am-11:35 am - HWC Final Exam Part II (Multiple Choice)

CPWC Day 80 - Southeast Asia Map Quiz

Snow Day 1/4/18
2 Hour Delay - No PAW 

Objective:   Assess knowledge of the unit 7 map.  Demonstrate understanding of the region with a reflection and analysis of a current events topic.

Task:   Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pencil in preparation for your map quiz.  As you work through the quiz, please use test taking strategies and double check your work.  After you finish the quiz, please complete "Contemporary Issues in Southeast Asia."  This will be one of your last grades for the course - be sure to check the rubric and do your best!

*Optional Extra Credit - Due to our lost time and the rapidly approaching final exam, "Considering Southeast Asia" is now an optional extra credit assignment.  If you choose to complete this assignment, it can not hurt your grade and can only help your grade.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Southeast Asia Map Quiz
• Wednesday, January 10 - PAW 5 (Final Exam Review Game)
• Thursday, January 11 - Latin America Map Quiz
• Friday, January 12 - Considering Southeast Asia Extra Credit due by midnight
• Tuesday, January 16 - CPWC Final Exam Part I (People, Religions, Maps, & Capitals)
• Tuesday, January 16 - PAW 5 (Final Exam Review Game)
• Friday, January 19 - 7:35-9:20 am- CPWC Final Exam Part II (Multiple Choice)

WHAP Day 80 - Potosi CCOT Practice

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Utilize primary and secondary sources to assess CCOT for Cerro Rico (Potosi).

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please begin working on "4.2.II - Potosi CCOT" (in 4.2 folder).  You'll work on this project throughout today's class.  Although I will not be collecting your work, you should be ready to share your work with the class tomorrow.   

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Read "LEQ - Continuity & Change Over Time"  (in period 4 folder) BEFORE coming to class
• TODAY - PAW 3 
• Friday, January 5 - PAW 4
• Friday, January 5 - "Born with a Silver Spoon" due in class
• Monday, January 8 - "Atlantic World" (excerpt from Thornton) discussion
• Thursday, January 11 - PAW 3 (Review for Mid-Term Exam)
• Friday, January 12 - PAW 4 (Review for Mid-Term Exam)
• Thursday, January 18-12:05-2:18 pm - WHAP Mid-Term Exam 

HWC Day 78 - Unit 7 Wrap-Up & Unit 8 Introduction

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives: Identify themes & trends in the culture and history of Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania.  Utilize primary sources to evaluate Spanish conquest of the Aztecs.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download "Generalizations" (Unit 7).  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing unit 7.  Then, you'll work through primary sources to evaluate the Cortes's conquest of the Aztecs.

Homework Due Dates:

• Friday, January 5 - Asia & Oceania Cumulative Map Quiz (Will include ALL of Asia & Oceania - see the study guide on Schoology!)
• Wednesday, January 10 - PAW 2 (Final Exam Review game)
• Friday, January 12 - Latin America, Europe, and Africa map quiz
• Tuesday, January 16 - HWC Final Exam Part I (Matching - People, Religions, Map)
• Wednesday, January 17 - 9:50 am-11:35 am - HWC Final Exam Part II (Multiple Choice)

CPWC Day 79 - Australia & Oceania

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:   Investigate the unique history and cultures of Oceania and Australia.  Evaluate the issues facing contemporary Oceania and Australia.

Task:   Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please open, download and complete "Commonwealth" and "Australia" (in Unit 7 Folder).  After we review your work, you'll look more closely at the indigenous cultures of Oceania, New Zealand, and Australia.

Homework Due Dates:  

• Thursday, January 4 - Southeast Asia Map Quiz
• Monday, January 8 - PAW 5 (Final Exam Review Game)
• Thursday, January 11 - Latin America Map Quiz
• Tuesday, January 16 - CPWC Final Exam Part I (People, Religions, Maps, & Capitals)
• Tuesday, January 16 - PAW 5 (Final Exam Review Game)
• Friday, January 19 - CPWC Final Exam Part II (Multiple Choice)

WHAP Day 79 - Castas & CCOT

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objectives:  Utilize casta paintings to analyze social, political, and economic developments in colonial Latin America.  Describe the structure of a continuity and change over time (CCOT) essay.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please complete the SOAP analysis on the documents on the second page of your racial identities chart.  Then, use a white board to record your responses to the reflection questions.  After a brief discussion, we'll consider the process for constructing a CCOT essay.

Homework Due Dates:

• Thursday, January 4 - PAW 3
• Thursday, January 4 - Read "LEQ - Continuity & Change Over Time"  (in period 4 folder) BEFORE coming to class 
• Friday, January 5 - PAW 4
• Friday, January 5 - "Born with a Silver Spoon" due in class
• Monday, January 8 - "Atlantic World" (excerpt from Thornton) discussion
• Thursday, January 11 - PAW 3 (Review for Mid-Term Exam)
• Friday, January 12 - PAW 4 (Review for Mid-Term Exam)
• Thursday, January 18 - 12:05-2:18 pm - WHAP Mid-Term Exam 

HWC Day 77 - Australia & Oceania

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objectives:  Investigate the culture and contemporary issues facing Australia & Oceania.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class please grab a whiteboard and marker.  List the five most important details about Australia and Oceania.  We'll discuss your lists and then take a look at the unique problems faced by Tuvalu.  Finally, you'll work with a partner to identify similarities and differences between Easter Island  (from "Easter's End") and Tuvalu. 

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Internet Journey Through Oceania & Australia due in class
• TODAY - PAW 2 (Kahoot! to review for Asia/Oceania map quiz)
• Friday, January 5 - Asia & Oceania Cumulative Map Quiz (Will include ALL of Asia & Oceania - see the study guide on Schoology!)
• Wednesday, January 10 - PAW 2 (Final Exam Review game)
• Friday, January 12 - Latin America, Europe, and Africa map quiz
• Tuesday, January 16 - HWC Final Exam Part I (Matching - People, Religions, Map)
• Wednesday, January 17 - HWC Final Exam Part II (Multiple Choice)

CPWC Day 78 - Rohingya & Oceania

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:   Determine whether the events in Myanmar would fit the definition of 'genocide."

Task:   Good afternoon!  To begin class, you'll read an article and watch a video about the Rohingya.  Then, we'll have a brief discussion on genocide.  Finally, we'll end class with an examination of the cultures of Oceania & Australia.

Homework Due Dates:  

• Thursday, January 4 - Southeast Asia Map Quiz
• Monday, January 8 - PAW 5 (Final Exam Review Game)
• Thursday, January 11 - Latin America Map Quiz
• Tuesday, January 16 - CPWC Final Exam Part I (People, Religions, Maps, & Capitals)
• Tuesday, January 16 - PAW 5 (Final Exam Review Game)
• Friday, January 19 - CPWC Final Exam Part II (Multiple Choice)

Resources on Rohingya:

• "Myanmar: Who are the Rohingya" (al-Jazeera, 11/30/2017)
• "Could Buying Christmas Jewelry be Funding Genocide?" (The Guardian, 12/20/2017)
• "Why Finding a Solution to Myanmar's Rohingya 'Ethnic Cleansing' is Easier Said Than Done" (CNBC, 12/17/2017)
• "Myanmar Detains 2 Reuters Journalists, Nations Condemn Arrests" (Morning Edition, NPR, 12/21/2017) - AUDIO

WHAP Day 78 - Creating the Colonial System

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objectives:  Apply knowledge of the early modern era to construct a causation long essay response in the AP format.

Task:   Happy New Year!  I hope you all feel rejuvenated after our holiday break! We'll continue our exploration of the Atlantic System with a review of the Mexico City case study (folder 4.2).  Then, we'll examine the development of the unique social hierarchy system in colonial Latin America (4.2.III - Casta Painting Analysis).

Homework Due Dates:

• Thursday, January 4 - PAW 3
• Friday, January 5 - PAW 4
• Friday, January 5 - "Born with a Silver Spoon" due in class
• Monday, January 8 - "Atlantic World" (excerpt from Thornton) discussion
• Thursday, January 11 - PAW 3 (Review for Mid-Term Exam)
• Friday, January 12 - PAW 4 (Review for Mid-Term Exam)
• Thursday, January 18 - WHAP Mid-Term Exam 

HWC Day 76 - Southeast Asia Review & Oceania

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objectives:  Evaluate the status of Southeast Asia in the 21st century.   Investigate the culture and contemporary issues of Australia & Oceania.

Task:  Happy New Year!  I hope you all are feeling rejuvenated after our holiday break!  Today, we'll pick up right where we left off and continue our review of "Considering Southeast Asia."  Then, we'll delve into the unique cultures and problems of Oceania and Australia.

Homework Due Dates:

• Friday, December 22 - "Considering Southeast Asia" due in class (You will be working on this in class on Wednesday, December 20)
• TODAY - Internet Journey Through Oceania & Australia due in class
• Wednesday, January 3 - PAW 2 (Kahoot! to review for Asia/Oceania map quiz)
• Friday, January 5 - Asia & Oceania Cumulative Map Quiz (Will include ALL of Asia & Oceania - see the study guide on Schoology!)
• Wednesday, January 10 - PAW 2 (Final Exam Review game)
• Friday, January 12 - Latin America, Europe, and Africa map quiz
• Tuesday, January 16 - HWC Final Exam Part I (Matching - People, Religions, Map)
• Wednesday, January 17 - HWC Final Exam Part II (Multiple Choice)