CPWC Day 24 - Africa Test

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:   Examine the emergence, rule, and collapse of apartheid in South Africa.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil in preparation for the test.  You will have the duration of class to complete the test.  When you finish, please work ahead on your unit 3 homework.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)
• Thursday, March 1 - 19.2  reading notes due
• Thursday, March 1 - North Africa map due
• Friday, March 2 - 22.1 reading notes due
• Friday, March 2 - Southwest Asia map due
• Monday, March 5 - 22.2 reading notes due
• Monday, March 5 - Transcaucasia & Central Asia map due
• Tuesday, March 6 - PAW 5
• Tuesday, March 6 - 16.2 & 16.3 reading notes due
• Wednesday, March 6 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Monday, March 12 - Unit 3 Test

WHAP Day 110 - Documents of the Enlightenment

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objectives:  Evaluate the ideas of the Enlightenment.  

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please complete "SBMC Practice - Enlightenment Ideals."  When everyone's finished, you'll work with a partner to compare the three documents you read last night.  After a large group review, you'll find a new partner to read Olympe de Gouge's Declaration on the Rights of Women.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, you'll begin working on the Atlantic revolutions comparisons for Friday.

IMPORTANT:  Continue working through "WHAP Period 5 Summary Packet"!  Complete the sections we've addressed in class & identify CONTENT areas with which you are struggling.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY - Read Declaration of Independence, Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen, & Bolivar's Jamaica Letter (Documents of the Enlightenment in 5.3 folder) BEFORE class
• TOMORROW - Meet at the Library
• Friday, March 2 - Thesis/Context Practice Re-Do Due
• Friday, March 2 - Atlantic Revolutions Comparison due at the beginning of class
• Monday, March 5 - Complete "Benedict Anderson - Imagined Communities" (5.3 folder) and be ready to share in class
• Monday, March 5 - Listen to "The Congress of Vienna" BEFORE class (5.3 folder)
• Wednesday, March 7 - Meet at the Library
• Thursday, March 8 - "Breaking Old Chains, Tightening the New Web" due in class (Be ready for a reading quiz!!!!)
• Thursday, March 8 - LearnSmart Chapter 31 due by 11:59 pm
• Friday, March 9 - Economic Theory Presentation
• Monday, March 12 - Science & Medicine Presentation
• Tuesday, March 13 - Nationalism Presentation
• Tuesday, March 13 - LearnSmart Chapter 32 due by 11:59 pm
• Thursday, March 15 - Imperialism Presentation
• Monday, March 19 - Social Issues Presentation
• Tuesday, March 20 - Migration Presentation
• Thursday, March 22 - Period 5 Summative Assessment

HWC Day 24 - Africa Test

Day 1 - PAW 1

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

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil in preparation for your test.  You'll have the duration of the class to take your test.  If you finish early, please work ahead on your unit 3 homework.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Unit 2 Test
• TODAY - PAW 1
• Thursday, March 1 - Unit 3 Map due in class
• Friday, March 2 - Watch "HWC3 - Zoroastrianism" BEFORE class
• Friday, March 2 - Read "Heirs of Abraham - HWC Student" be prepared for a quiz!
• Monday, March 3 - "Investigating Sunni-Shia Divisions" due in class
• Tuesday, March 6 - "West Comes East" discussion - be prepared with questions
• Wednesday, March 7 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (includes Africa map)
• Thursday, March 8 - Regional Study Part II Orientalism due in class
• Friday, March 9 - HWC - Perspectives in History due
• Monday, March 12 - Regional Study Discussion Leadership 
• Wednesday, March 14 - Unit 3 Test

CPWC Day 23 - Apartheid South Africa

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:   Examine the emergence, rule, and collapse of apartheid in South Africa.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing your unit 1 test.  Then, you'll download "South Africa Anti-Apartheid Movement Viewing Guide."  We'll spend the next portion of class examining apartheid in South Africa.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - PAW 5
• Wednesday, February 28 - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)

WHAP Day 109 - Enlightenment

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:  Evaluate the ideas of the Enlightenment.  Identify the impact of Enlightenment ideals.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please pick up a thesis sheet and respond to the following prompt with a thesis and context paragraph:

Account for the rise of Japan to international importance in the region between 1855 and 1905.

Then, you'll follow directions in the 5.3.1.A. page in Schoology to work through our analysis of the Enlightenment.

IMPORTANT:  Continue working through "WHAP Period 5 Summary Packet"!  Complete the sections we've addressed in class & identify CONTENT areas with which you are struggling.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY - Period 4 WHAP eats B-lunch - report to class for A & C
• Wednesday, February 28 - Read Declaration of Independence, Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen, & Bolivar's Jamaica Letter (Documents of the Enlightenment in 5.3 folder) BEFORE class
• Thursday, March 1 - Meet at the Library
• Wednesday, March 7 - Meet at the Library
• Thursday, March 8 - "Breaking Old Chains, Tightening the New Web" due in class (Be ready for a reading quiz!!!!)
• Friday, March 9 - Economic Theory Presentation
• Monday, March 12 - Science & Medicine Presentation
• Tuesday, March 13 - Nationalism Presentation
• Thursday, March 15 - Imperialism Presentation
• Monday, March 19 - Social Issues Presentation
• Tuesday, March 20 - Migration Presentation
• Thursday, March 22 - Period 5 Summative Assessment

HWC Day 23 - Apartheid in South Africa

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:   Explore select historical developments in sub-Saharan Africa.  Consider select nationalist movements in sub-Saharan Africa.  Evaluate the forces that led to the collapse of apartheid in South Africa.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing your unit 1 test.  Then, we'll spend a moment reviewing nationalism in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Then, we'll open up your notes on apartheid South Africa so we can review your notes.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class looking at non-violent resistance to apartheid in South Africa.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past") due in class
• Wednesday, February 28 - Unit 2 Test
• Thursday, March 1 - Unit 3 Map due in class
• Friday, March 2 - Watch "HWC3 - Zoroastrianism" BEFORE class
• Friday, March 2 - Read "Heirs of Abraham - HWC Student" be prepared for a quiz!
• Monday, March 3 - "Investigating Sunni-Shia Divisions" due in class
• Tuesday, March 6 - "West Comes East" discussion - be prepared with questions
• Wednesday, March 7 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (includes Africa map)
• Thursday, March 8 - Regional Study Part II Orientalism due in class
• Friday, March 9 - HWC - Perspectives in History due
• Monday, March 12 - Regional Study Discussion Leadership 
• Wednesday, March 14 - Unit 3 Test

CPWC Day 22 - Nationalism and Apartheid in Sub-Saharan Africa

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:   Explore nationalist movements in sub-Saharan Africa.  Examine the emergence, rule, and collapse of apartheid in South Africa.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please get out a whiteboard, scrap paper or Notability to answer the question below:

What is nationalism?  How did it impact Sub-Saharan Africa?

We'll use your responses to guide our review of "Resistance, Nationalism, & Independence."  Then, you'll post a response to the discussion thread before we move on to our exploration of apartheid.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "Resistance, Nationalism, & Independence" due in class (Do not complete research on page 2.)
• Tuesday, February 27 - PAW 5
• Wednesday, February 28 - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)

WHAP Day 108 - Industrialization & Modernization in Meiji Japan

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objectives:  Utilize secondary sources and primary sources, including woodblock prints, to examine the Meiji Restoration.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out a whiteboard, scrap paper, or Notability to respond to the image on the board.  After a brief discussion, you'll add to your Meiji Restoration notes with information from a secondary source before moving into small groups to complete primary document analysis.

IMPORTANT:  Continue working through "WHAP Period 5 Summary Packet"!  Complete the sections we've addressed in class & identify CONTENT areas with which you are struggling.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY  - PAW4
• TODAY- Listen to and take notes on The Meiji Restoration (Matters of State, 1/30/2017) BEFORE class (also available via podcast)
• Tuesday, February 27 - Period 4 WHAP eats B-lunch - report to class for A & C
• Thursday, March 1 - Meet at the Library
• Wednesday, March 7 - Meet at the Library
• Thursday, March 8 - "Breaking Old Chains, Tightening the New Web" due in class (Be ready for a reading quiz!!!!)
• Friday, March 9 - Economic Theory Presentation
• Monday, March 12 - Science & Medicine Presentation
• Tuesday, March 13 - Nationalism Presentation
• Thursday, March 15 - Imperialism Presentation
• Monday, March 19 - Social Issues Presentation
• Tuesday, March 20 - Migration Presentation
• Thursday, March 22 - Period 5 Summative Assessment

HWC Day 22 - Nationalism & Apartheid in Sub-Saharan Africa

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:   Explore select historical developments in sub-Saharan Africa.  Consider select nationalist movements in sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please respond to the following prompt on a white board, scrap paper, or in Notability:
What was the character of nationalism in Sub-Saharan Africa after World War II?  Provide specific examples to support your argument.
We'll use your responses to guide our investigation and review of nationalism in Africa.  Then, we'll continue our exploration of apartheid South Africa with an examination of the non-violent resistance movement.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past") due in class
• Wednesday, February 28 - Unit 2 Test
• Thursday, March 1 - Unit 3 Map due in class
• Friday, March 2 - Watch "HWC3 - Zoroastrianism" BEFORE class
• Friday, March 2 - Read "Heirs of Abraham - HWC Student" be prepared for a quiz!
• Monday, March 3 - "Investigating Sunni-Shia Divisions" due in class
• Tuesday, March 6 - "West Comes East" discussion - be prepared with questions
• Wednesday, March 7 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (includes Africa map)
• Thursday, March 8 - Regional Study Part II Orientalism due in class
• Friday, March 9 - HWC - Perspectives in History due
• Monday, March 12 - Regional Study Discussion Leadership 
• Wednesday, March 14 - Unit 3 Test

CPWC Day 21 - Map Quiz & Nationalism

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective: Demonstrate knowledge of geography of sub-Saharan Africa.  Explore nationalist movements in sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pen or pencil in preparation for your map quiz.  After you finish the quiz, please work on "Resistance, Nationalism, & Independence."  We'll end our week with a brief discussion on nationalism in the 20th century.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Africa map quiz
• Monday, February 26 - "Resistance, Nationalism, & Independence" due in class (Do not complete research on page 2.)
• Wednesday, February 28 - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)

WHAP Day 107 - Rock-Paper-Scissors

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Practice SBMC questions.  Demonstrate the difference between capitalism and Marxism.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please complete "SBMC Industrialization Practice."  After everyone's finished the practice, we'll conduct a simulation to examine capitalism and communism.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, you'll meet with your project group to check inn on progress.

IMPORTANT:  Continue working through "WHAP Period 5 Summary Packet"!  Complete the sections we've addressed in class & identify CONTENT areas with which you are struggling.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY - PAW 3
• TODAY - Industrialization Thesis Practice Re-Submissions Due
• TODAY - LearnSmart Chapter 28 ("Revolutions & National States") due by midnight
• Monday, February 26 - PAW4
• Monday, February 26 - Listen to and take notes on The Meiji Restoration (Matters of State, 1/30/2017) BEFORE class (also available via podcast)
• Thursday, March 1 - Meet at the Library
• Wednesday, March 7 - Meet at the Library
• Thursday, March 8 - "Breaking Old Chains, Tightening the New Web" due in class (Be ready for a reading quiz!!!!)
• Friday, March 9 - Economic Theory Presentation
• Monday, March 12 - Science & Medicine Presentation
• Tuesday, March 13 - Nationalism Presentation
• Thursday, March 15 - Imperialism Presentation
• Monday, March 19 - Social Issues Presentation
• Tuesday, March 20 - Migration Presentation
• Thursday, March 22 - Period 5 Summative Assessment

HWC Day 21 - Nationalism & Independence in Sub-Saharan Africa

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:   Explore select historical developments in sub-Saharan Africa.  Consider select nationalist movements in sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please pull up your notes from yesterday.  We'll begin where we left off yesterday - considering the statements by Trevor-Roper and Hegel.  Then, you'll work with a partner to define nationalism in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Homework Due Dates:

• Friday, February 23 - African nationalists discussion (research individuals, read documents, & complete note sheet BEFORE class)
• Monday, February 26 - Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past") due in class
• Wednesday, February 28 - Unit 2 Test

CPWC Day 20 - Imperialism in Africa

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Describe historical developments in Africa prior to European colonization.  Examine the course of European colonization in Europe.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please post a response to the "Africa Before 1850" discussion thread.  Then,  clear your desks of everything except your i-Pad and download "Africa Geography Review."   We'll spend the first portion of class playing a game to review your map.  Then, we'll re-group and consider imperialism in Africa.

Homework Due Dates:

• Friday, February 23 - Africa map quiz
• Wednesday, February 28 - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)

WHAP Day 106 - Impact of Industrialization

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objectives:  Evaluate and analyze the impact of industrialization.  

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please finish up the stations rotation from yesterday.  We'll use this data to identify the impacts of industrialization and you'll work with a partner to practice providing analysis to deepen your explanation.

IMPORTANT:  Begin working through "WHAP Period 5 Summary Packet"!  Complete the sections we've addressed in class & identify CONTENT areas with which you are struggling.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• Friday, February 23 - PAW 3
• Friday, February 23 - Industrialization Thesis Practice Re-Submissions Due
• Friday, February 23 - LearnSmart Chapter 28 ("Revolutions & National States") due by midnight
• Monday, February 26 - PAW4
• Monday, February 26 - Listen to and take notes on The Meiji Restoration (Matters of State, 1/30/2017) BEFORE class (also available via podcast)
• Thursday, March 1 - Meet at the Library
• Wednesday, March 7 - Meet at the Library
• Thursday, March 8 - "Breaking Old Chains, Tightening the New Web" due in class (Be ready for a reading quiz!!!!)
• Friday, March 9 - Economic Theory Presentation
• Monday, March 12 - Science & Medicine Presentation
• Tuesday, March 13 - Nationalism Presentation
• Thursday, March 15 - Imperialism Presentation
• Monday, March 19 - Social Issues Presentation
• Tuesday, March 20 - Migration Presentation
• Thursday, March 22 - Period 5 Summative Assessment

HWC Day 20 - Condensed History of Africa

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:   Explore select historical developments in sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out a piece of scratch paper, Notability, or a whiteboard and respond to the statements below:

1. Africa "is not historical part of the world; it has no movement or development to exhibit."  (German philosopher G.H.F. Hegel ca. 1830)
2. "Perhaps in the future there will be some African history to teach but at the present there is none; there is only history of the Europeans in Africa." (Oxford historian Hugh Trevor-Roper ca. 1963)

Next, we'll form a discussion circle to review the DBQ and the Scramble for Africa.  At the end of class we'll revisit the statements above to determine the validity of these ideas.

Homework Due Dates:

• Friday, February 23 - African nationalists discussion (research individuals, read documents, & complete note sheet BEFORE class)
• Monday, February 26 - Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past") due in class
• Tuesday, February 27 - Unit 2 Test

CPWC Day 19 - History of Africa

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:  Describe historical developments in Africa prior to European colonization.  Examine the course of European colonization in Europe.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please download and complete "CPWC Africa Capitals List" (in Africa Geography Resources folder).  After we review the list, we'll look at the DBQ and determine the status of Africa prior to the mid-19th century.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class reviewing the Scramble for Africa.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Completed document analysis for "DBQ-Africa Before European Arrival" due
• Friday, February 23 - Africa map quiz
• Tuesday, February 27 - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)

WHAP Day 105 - Changes of Industrialization

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objectives:  Utilize primary sources to evaluate the demographic and social changes that accompanied industrialization.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pen or pencil.  You'll have the first 15 minutes of class to complete an SAQ on capitalism and industrialization.  Then, we'll finish our review of the document packet before moving into a stations activity to examine the social and political changes wrought by industrialization.

IMPORTANT:  Begin working through "WHAP Period 5 Summary Packet"!  Complete the sections we've addressed in class & identify CONTENT areas with which you are struggling.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY - Capitalism & Industrialization due in class
• Friday, February 23 - PAW 3
• Friday, February 23 - Industrialization Thesis Practice Re-Submissions Due
• Friday, February 23 - LearnSmart Chapter 28 ("Revolutions & National States") due by midnight
• Monday, February 26 - PAW4
• Monday, February 26 - Listen to and take notes on The Meiji Restoration (Matters of State, 1/30/2017) BEFORE class (also available via podcast)
• Thursday, March 1 - Meet at the Library
• Wednesday, March 7 - Meet at the Library
• Thursday, March 8 - "Breaking Old Chains, Tightening the New Web" due in class (Be ready for a reading quiz!!!!)
• Friday, March 9 - Economic Theory Presentation
• Monday, March 12 - Science & Medicine Presentation
• Tuesday, March 13 - Nationalism Presentation
• Thursday, March 15 - Imperialism Presentation
• Monday, March 19 - Social Issues Presentation
• Tuesday, March 20 - Migration Presentation
• Thursday, March 22 - Period 5 Summative Assessment

HWC Day 19 - Diversity & History of Africa

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:   Describe the cultural and geographic diversity of Africa.  Explore select historical developments in sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll spend the first portion of class working through your presentations on the regions of Africa.  Then, we'll review your DBQ answers before heading down to the library to work on the part II of the Scramble for Africa.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY  - DBQ - Africa Before European Arrival due in class
• TODAY - Part 1 of Scramble for Africa due in class
• TODAY - PAW 1
• Thursday, February 22 - African nationalists discussion (research individuals, read documents, & complete note sheet BEFORE class)
• Friday, February 23 - Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past") due in class
• Tuesday, February 27 - Unit 2 Test

CPWC Day 18 - Imperialism in Africa

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:  Utilize library resources to investigate the course and results of imperialism in Africa.

Task:  Welcome back!  When you arrive to class, please take a seat and wait quietly for directions.  I'll briefly explain what you're doing and then you'll have the remainder of class to work through your the "Scramble for Africa."  If you finish early, please use the extra class time to study for your map quiz.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Report directly to the library
• TODAY - PAW 5
• Wednesday, February 21 - Completed document analysis for "DBQ-Africa Before European Arrival" due
• Friday, February 23 - Africa map quiz
• Tuesday, February 27 - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)

WHAP Day 104 - Evaluating Industrialization

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:  Utilize primary sources to evaluate the demographic and social changes that accompanied industrialization.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks in preparation for a homework check.  After everyone has completed the homework check, you'll split into groups to answer the questions in the document packet.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY - Industrialization Document Packet & Questions due in class
• Wednesday, February 21 - Capitalism & Industrialization due in class
• Friday, February 23 - PAW 3
• Friday, February 23 - Industrialization Thesis Practice Re-Submissions Due
• Friday, February 23 - LearnSmart Chapter 28 ("Revolutions & National States") due by midnight
• Monday, February 26 - PAW4
• Thursday, March 1 - Meet at the Library
• Wednesday, March 7 - Meet at the Library
• Thursday, March 8 - "Breaking Old Chains, Tightening the New Web" due in class (Be ready for a reading quiz!!!!)
• Friday, March 9 - Economic Theory Presentation
• Monday, March 12 - Science & Medicine Presentation
• Tuesday, March 13 - Nationalism Presentation
• Thursday, March 15 - Imperialism Presentation
• Monday, March 19 - Social Issues Presentation
• Tuesday, March 20 - Migration Presentation
• Thursday, March 22 - Period 5 Summative Assessment

HWC Day 18 - Africa Map Quiz

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective: Assess knowledge of the geography of Africa.  Describe the cultural and geographic diversity of Africa.

Task:  Welcome back!  I hope you enjoyed the long weekend.  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks and get out a pen or pencil in preparation for the quiz.  You'll have 25 minutes to complete the map quiz.  If you finish the quiz early, please work on "DBQ - Africa Before European Arrival." Then, you'll rejoin your group and present your slides on the geographic and cultural features of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Africa Map Quiz (see study guide on Schoology)
• TODAY - Geography & Culture presentations (From collaborative GoogleSlide show completed in class on Thursday, 2/15)
• Wednesday, February 21 - DBQ - Africa Before European Arrival due in class
• Wednesday, February 21 - Part 1 of Scramble for Africa due in class
• Wednesday, February 21 - PAW 1
• Thursday, February 22 - African nationalists discussion (research individuals, read documents, & complete note sheet BEFORE class)
• Friday, February 23 - Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past") due in class
• Tuesday, February 27 - Unit 2 Test

CPWC Day 17 - Africa Before European Arrival

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:  Examine pre-19th century African history.  Label and complete a political map of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropboxes and  download "Sub-Saharan Africa Map" from the "Africa Geography Resources" folder.  We'll spend the first portion of class completing the large map of Africa.  Then, you'll complete "What Have I Learned About Africa So Far?"  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class working on "DBQ-Africa Before European Arrival."

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Geography chapter 18, section 3 reading notes due in class
• TODAY - Labeled Central Africa map (in "Africa Map Packet") due in class
• Tuesday, February 20 - Labeled South & East Africa map (in "Africa Map Packet") due in class
• Tuesday, February 20 - PAW 5
• Wednesday, February 21 - Completed document analysis for "DBQ-Africa Before European Arrival" due
• Friday, February 23 - Africa map quiz
• Monday, February 26 - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)

WHAP Day 103 - Industrialization: Primary & Secondary Sources

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objectives:  Utilize primary sources to evaluate the demographic and social changes that accompanied industrialization.

Task:  Happy Friday!  We'll begin class with a discussion on the geographic factors that favored Britain as the home of industrialization.  Then, you'll begin examining a set of primary documents to establish the social and political impacts of industrialization.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY - PAW 4 - Period 4 LEQ Fix-Ups
• Tuesday, February 20 - Industrialization Document Packet & Questions due in class
• Wednesday, February 21 - Capitalism & Industrialization due in class
• Friday, February 23 - LearnSmart Chapter 28 ("Revolutions & National States") due by midnight
• Wednesday, March 7 - Meet at the Library
• Thursday, March 8 - "Breaking Old Chains, Tightening the New Web" due in class (Be ready for a reading quiz!!!!)
• Friday, March 9 - Economic Theory Presentation
• Monday, March 12 - Science & Medicine Presentation
• Tuesday, March 13 - Nationalism Presentation
• Thursday, March 15 - Imperialism Presentation
• Monday, March 19 - Social Issues Presentation
• Tuesday, March 20 - Migration Presentation
• Thursday, March 22 - Period 5 Summative Assessment

HWC Day 17 - Historiography & Epistemology of Africa

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective: Examine the historiography of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please clear everything from your desk except for your i-Pad.  We'll begin our time together with a short review game.  Then, we'll form a discussion circle to review your work on "Achievable Dreams?"

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Part A of Africa Regional Study  ("Achievable Dreams?") due in class
• Tuesday, February 20 - Africa Map Quiz (see study guide on Schoology)
• Tuesday, February 21 - Geography & Culture presentations (From collaborative GoogleSlide show completed in class on Thursday, 2/15)
• Wednesday, February 21 - African nationalists discussion (research individuals, read documents, & complete note sheet BEFORE class)
• Wednesday, February 21 - PAW 1
• Thursday, February 22 - Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past") due in class
• Monday, February 26 - Unit 2 Test

CPWC Day 16 - Introduction to African History

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:  Explore the historiography of Africa.

Task:  Good afternoon! When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropboxes in Schoology.  Then, download "CPWC: Introduction to African History."  We'll briefly review the purpose of history before you complete the close reading assignment.  Finally, if you have any time remaining, please watch "The Powerful Stories that Shaped Africa" (TED, Gus Casely-Hayford).

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Geography chapter 18, section 2 reading notes due in class
• TODAY - Labeled Western Africa map (in "Africa Map Packet") due in class
• Friday, February 16 - Geography chapter 18, section 3 reading notes due in class
• Friday, February 16 - Labeled Central Africa map (in "Africa Map Packet") due in class
• Tuesday, February 20 - Labeled South & East Africa map (in "Africa Map Packet") due in class
• Tuesday, February 20 - PAW 5
• Friday, February 23 - Africa map quiz
• Monday, February 26 - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)

WHAP Day 102 - Industrialization & Urbanization

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Evaluate the demographic and social changes that accompanied industrialization in Britain.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please pick up your village from Tuesday.  We'll finish our activity.  Then, you'll consider the changes that industrialization brought about in British society.  Finally, we'll breakdown Pomeranz's argument and begin to evaluate the global impact of industrialization.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY  - "Great Divergence - Introduction"(in 5.1 folder) discussion in class (Be ready for a reading quiz!!!!)
• Thursday, February 15 - PAW 3 - Period 4 LEQ Fix-Ups
• Friday, February 16 - PAW 4 - Period 4 LEQ Fix-Ups
• Wednesday, March 7 - Meet at the Library
• Thursday, March 8 - "Breaking Old Chains, Tightening the New Web" due in class (Be ready for a reading quiz!!!!)
• Friday, March 9 - Economic Theory Presentation
• Monday, March 12 - Science & Medicine Presentation
• Tuesday, March 13 - Nationalism Presentation
• Thursday, March 15 - Imperialism Presentation
• Monday, March 19 - Social Issues Presentation
• Tuesday, March 20 - Migration Presentation
• Thursday, March 22 - Period 5 Summative Assessment

HWC Day 16 - Introduction to Africa

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:  Identify cultural & geographic characteristics of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:  Good morning! When you arrive to class, please complete "Think You Know Africa?"  After  a short debriefing session, you'll investigate the geographic & cultural diversity of Africa in small groups.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Africa map due (short review game in class)
• Friday, February 16 - Part A of Africa Regional Study  ("Achievable Dreams?") due in class
• Tuesday, February 20 - Africa Map Quiz (see study guide on Schoology)
• Wednesday, February 21 - African nationalists discussion (research individuals, read documents, & complete note sheet BEFORE class)
• Wednesday, February 21 - PAW 1
• Thursday, February 22 - Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past") due in class
• Monday, February 26 - Unit 2 Test

CPWC Day 15 - What Do We Know About Africa?

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Examine perceptions and misperceptions of Africa.

Task:  Good morning! When you arrive to class, please download the "What Do We Know About Africa?" viewing guide.  You'll complete this chart as you watch the film.  Then, after the film, you'll write a concise summary of the film.  Be sure that your summary includes a clear topic sentence and supporting evidence from the film.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Unit 1 Test (study guide on Schoology)
• Wednesday, February 14 - Geography chapter 18, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, February 15 - Geography chapter 18, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, February 15 - Labeled Western Africa map (in "Africa Map Packet") due in class
• Friday, February 16 - Geography chapter 18, section 3 reading notes due in class
• Friday, February 16 - Labeled Central Africa map (in "Africa Map Packet") due in class
• Tuesday, February 20 - Labeled South & East Africa map (in "Africa Map Packet") due in class
• Tuesday, February 20 - PAW 5
• Friday, February 23 - Africa map quiz
• Monday, February 26 - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)

WHAP Day 101 - Group Work & Library Research

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objectives:  Utilize library resources and collaboration to research select topics from era 5.  

Task:  Good morning!  You will have the duration of class to work on your project.  Take advantage of this time in the library - if you need help finding sources, ask Mrs. Sams for help!   Before you leave class, be sure to fill out the "2-14-18 Project Progress Report." 

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY - Meet at the Library
• Thursday, February 15 - "Great Divergence - Introduction"(in 5.1 folder) discussion in class (Be ready for a reading quiz!!!!)
• Thursday, February 15 - PAW 3 - Period 4 LEQ Fix-Ups
• Friday, February 16 - PAW 4 - Period 4 LEQ Fix-Ups
• Wednesday, March 7 - Meet at the Library
• Thursday, March 8 - "Breaking Old Chains, Tightening the New Web" due in class (Be ready for a reading quiz!!!!)
• Friday, March 9 - Economic Theory Presentation
• Monday, March 12 - Science & Medicine Presentation
• Tuesday, March 13 - Nationalism Presentation
• Thursday, March 15 - Imperialism Presentation
• Monday, March 19 - Social Issues Presentation
• Tuesday, March 20 - Migration Presentation
• Thursday, March 22 - Period 5 Summative Assessment

HWC Day 15 - What Do We Know About Africa?

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Examine perceptions and misperceptions of Africa.

Task:  Good morning! When you arrive to class, please download the "What Do We Know About Africa?" viewing guide.  You'll complete this chart as you watch the film.  Then, after the film, you'll write a concise summary of the film.  Be sure that your summary includes a clear topic sentence and supporting evidence from the film.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY -  "Five Myths About Africa" reflection posts due before class
• Thursday, February 15 - Africa map due (short review game in class)
• Friday, February 16 - Part A of Africa Regional Study  ("Achievable Dreams?") due in class
• Tuesday, February 20 - Africa Map Quiz (see study guide on Schoology)
• Wednesday, February 21 - African nationalists discussion (research individuals, read documents, & complete note sheet BEFORE class)
• Wednesday, February 21 - PAW 1
• Thursday, February 22 - Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past") due in class
• Monday, February 26 - Unit 2 Test

CPWC Day 14 - Unit 1 Test

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of geography, culture, history, and globalization.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil in preparation for your test.  As you work through the assessment, please read through each question carefully.  For the short-answer questions, please be sure to clearly answer each question and provide specific evidence from class activities to support your position.  If you finish early, please turn it in at the back of the room and begin working on your unit 2 homework.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Unit 1 Test (study guide on Schoology)
• Wednesday, February 14 - Geography chapter 18, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, February 15 - Geography chapter 18, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, February 15 - Labeled Western Africa map (in "Africa Map Packet") due in class
• Friday, February 16 - Geography chapter 18, section 3 reading notes due in class
• Friday, February 16 - Labeled Central Africa map (in "Africa Map Packet") due in class
• Tuesday, February 20 - Labeled South & East Africa map (in "Africa Map Packet") due in class
• Tuesday, February 20 - PAW 5
• Friday, February 23 - Africa map quiz
• Monday, February 26 - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)

WHAP Day 100 - Urban Game

Happy 100th Day!

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objectives:  Examine the demographic, environmental, social, and cultural changes the accompanied industrialization.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please pick up a piece of paper and some colored pencils and/or markers from the front of the room.  Then, download "Urban Game Information Sheet" from the 5.1 folder.  In honor of our 100th day together, we're going to explore the relationship between industrialization and urbanization in the 18th and 19th centuries.  After we've finished our game, you'll have an opportunity to examine your period 4 LEQ to identify areas of improvement for the next PAW.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY - Period 3 proposal due by 3:00
• Wednesday, February 14 - Meet at the Library
• Thursday, February 15 - "Great Divergence - Introduction"(in 5.1 folder) discussion in class (Be ready for a reading quiz!!!!)
• Thursday, February 15 - PAW 3 - Period 4 LEQ Fix-Ups
• Friday, February 16 - PAW 4 - Period 4 LEQ Fix-Ups
• Wednesday, March 7 - Meet at the Library
• Thursday, March 8 - "Breaking Old Chains, Tightening the New Web" due in class (Be ready for a reading quiz!!!!)
• Friday, March 9 - Economic Theory Presentation
• Monday, March 12 - Science & Medicine Presentation
• Tuesday, March 13 - Nationalism Presentation
• Thursday, March 15 - Imperialism Presentation
• Monday, March 19 - Social Issues Presentation
• Tuesday, March 20 - Migration Presentation
• Thursday, March 22 - Period 5 Summative Assessment

HWC Day 14 - Unit 1 Test

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the foundations of culture, history, geography, and global development.

Task:  Good morning! When you arrive to class, please clear your desks and get out a pencil in preparation for your test.  As you work through the assessment, please make sure to read each question carefully and to choose the best possible answer.  For the free-response questions, please be sure to answer each question fully and clearly with appropriate supporting evidence from class activities.  If you finish early, please turn in your work at the back of the room and  work on your unit 2 homework.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Unit 1 Test
• TODAY - PAW 1
• Wednesday, February 14 - "Five Myths About Africa" reflection posts due before class
• Thursday, February 15 - Africa map due (short review game in class)
• Friday, February 16 - Part A of Africa Regional Study  ("Achievable Dreams?") due in class
• Tuesday, February 20 - Africa Map Quiz (see study guide on Schoology)
• Wednesday, February 21 - African nationalists discussion (research individuals, read documents, & complete note sheet BEFORE class)
• Wednesday, February 21 - PAW 1
• Thursday, February 22 - Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past") due in class
• Monday, February 26 - Unit 2 Test

CPWC Day 13 - Unit 1 Wrap-Up & Review

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:  Investigate the current status political, economic, and social status of the world.  Define globalization and development.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please open up your "Globalization & Development" packet.  I'll answer any questions that you have before you complete the completion check.  Then, we'll finish our unit 1 notes and review for tomorrow's test.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Globalization & Development completion check
• Tuesday, February 13 - Unit 1 Test (study guide on Schoology)

WHAP Day 99 - Changing Labor Practices

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:  Identify the ways in which industrialization changed how goods were produced.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please pick up a thesis form to answer the prompt on the board.  After you've finished your thesis statement, we'll form small groups to investigate the ways in which industrialization changed production.  

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY - Period 3 proposal due by 3:00
• Wednesday, February 14 - Meet at the Library
• Thursday, February 15 - "Great Divergence - Introduction"(in 5.1 folder) discussion in class (Be ready for a reading quiz!!!!)
• Thursday, February 15 - PAW 3 - Period 4 LEQ Fix-Ups
• Friday, February 16 - PAW 4 - Period 4 LEQ Fix-Ups
• Wednesday, March 7 - Meet at the Library
• Thursday, March 8 - "Breaking Old Chains, Tightening the New Web" due in class (Be ready for a reading quiz!!!!)
• Friday, March 9 - Economic Theory Presentation
• Monday, March 12 - Science & Medicine Presentation
• Tuesday, March 13 - Nationalism Presentation
• Thursday, March 15 - Imperialism Presentation
• Monday, March 19 - Social Issues Presentation
• Tuesday, March 20 - Migration Presentation
• Thursday, March 22 - Period 5 Summative Assessment

HWC Day 13 - Unit 1 Wrap-Up & Review

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:  Identify trends in contemporary society.  Evaluate the current state of development and globalization.

Task:  Good morning! When you arrive to class, please grab a whiteboard and describe the current status of the world.  We'll use your responses to debrief your globalization activities.  Then, we'll analyze a music video to identify some criticisms of cultural imperialism.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, we'll review for tomorrow's test.

Homework Due Dates:

• Tuesday, February 13 - Unit 1 Test
• Tuesday, February 13 - PAW 1
• Wednesday, February 14 - "Five Myths About Africa" reflection posts due before class
• Thursday, February 15 - Africa map due (short review game in class)
• Friday, February 16 - Part A of Africa Regional Study  ("Achievable Dreams?") due in class
• Tuesday, February 20 - Africa Map Quiz (see study guide on Schoology)
• Wednesday, February 21 - African nationalists discussion (research individuals, read documents, & complete note sheet BEFORE class)
• Thursday, February 22 - Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past") due in class
• Monday, February 26 - Unit 2 Test

CPWC Day 12 - Assembly

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:  Investigate the current status political, economic, and social status of the world.

Task:  Good afternoon!  I'll quickly review the due dates for next week and then we'll head down to the assembly.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Assembly
• Monday, February 12 - Globalization & Development completion check
• Tuesday, February 13 - Unit 1 Test (study guide on Schoology)

WHAP Day 98 - Quarter 3 Project Proposal

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objectives:  Utilize library resources to investigate developments in the 19th century.  Work collaboratively with team to create a proposal for the period 5 project.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive at the library, please find a place at the front of where you can work with your team.  After a brief introduction, you'll have the remainder of class to work on your proposal with your teammates.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• YESTERDAY - LearnSmart Chapter 29 due BEFORE midnight
• TODAY - Proposal due by the end of class for period 4
• TODAY - Meet at the Library
• TODAY - PAW 4
• TODAY - Period 4 Project Proposals due
• Monday, February 12 - Period 3 proposal due by 3:00
• Wednesday, February 14 - Meet at the Library
• Thursday, February 15 - PAW 3
• Friday, February 16 - PAW 4
• Wednesday, March 7 - Meet at the Library
• Friday, March 9 - Economic Theory Presentation
• Monday, March 12 - Science & Medicine Presentation
• Tuesday, March 13 - Nationalism Presentation
• Thursday, March 15 - Imperialism Presentation
• Monday, March 19 - Social Issues Presentation
• Tuesday, March 20 - Migration Presentation
• Thursday, March 22 - Period 5 Summative Assessment

HWC Day 12 - Globalization & Development

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:  Identify trends in contemporary society.  Evaluate the current state of development and globalization.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please divide up into 5 groups.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class discussing imperialism and the impacts on the contemporary world.  Then, you'll work in groups to investigate the current status of the world.

Homework Due Dates:

• Tuesday, February 13 - Unit 1 Test
• Tuesday, February 13 - PAW 1

CPWC Day 11 - Globalization & Development

2 Hour Delay - No PAW

Objective:  Investigate the current status political, economic, and social status of the world.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please report back to the station you finished at yesterday.  We'll spend a few minutes reviewing some course content before jumping back into your stations work.  If there is any time remaining, we'll begin debriefing on globalization and development. 

Homework Due Dates:

• Wednesday, February 7 - PAW 5
• Thursday, February 8 - Complete globalization packet BEFORE class
• Friday, February 10 - Assembly
• Monday, February 12 - Unit 1 Test (study guide on Schoology)

WHAP Day 97 - Period 4 Vocab. Review & Period 5 Project Intro.

2 Hour Delay - No PAW

Objectives:  Identify and utilize period 4 vocabulary.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pen or pencil in preparation for your vocabulary quiz.  You will have 30 minutes  to complete the quiz.  If you finish early, please read the "WHAP Quarter 3 Project" (last item in period 5 folder).  After the quiz, we'll read through the requirements together and form groups.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY - Period 4 Vocabulary Quiz (Use your self-created glossary & the empires comparison chart to study.)
• Wednesday, February 7 - Religions/Piracy Thesis Re-Writes Due
• Thursday, February 8 - LearnSmart Chapter 29 due BEFORE midnight
• Friday, February 9 - Meet at the Library
• Wednesday, February 14 - Meet at the Library
• Friday, March 9 - Economic Theory Presentation
• Monday, March 12 - Science & Medicine Presentation
• Tuesday, March 13 - Nationalism Presentation
• Thursday, March 15 - Imperialism Presentation
• Monday, March 19 - Social Issues Presentation
• Tuesday, March 20 - Migration Presentation
• Thursday, March 22 - Period 5 Summative Assessment

HWC Day 11 - Historical Development & Globalization

2 Hour Delay - No PAW

Objective:  Consider history as an interpretive exercise.  Summarize major developments in each of the major historical ears.

Task:  Welcome back!  When you arrive to class, please open up your history notes and the Big Eras spreadsheet.  We'll finish outlining the major historical periods we'll be addressing in HWC before delving into the current status of the world.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Imperialism discussion (follow directions on Schoology)
• TODAY - Foundations Investigation due in Schoology - Questions 48 & 49 must be comments on the class blog
• Thursday, February 8 - PAW 1
• Monday, February 12 - Unit 1 Test

CPWC Day 10 - From Columbus to Today

Day 3- PAW 3

Objective:  Define historical periods that will be used in discussions during CP World Cultures.

Task:  Welcome back!  When you arrive to class, please open up your history notes from yesterday.  We'll spend the first portion of the class finishing our notes on historical periodization.  Then, we'll begin our exploration of globalization.

Homework Due Dates:

• Wednesday, February 7 - PAW 5
• Thursday, February 8 - Unit 1 Assessment (study guide on Schoology)
• Friday, February 10 - CPWC 7 Elements of Culture Application

WHAP Day 96 - Introduction to Period 5

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Establish the context for studying period 5.  

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, find a partner, grab a white board, and answer the question below:

What was the status of the world in 1750?

We'll utilize your responses and the period 5 key concepts to establish a basis for studying period 5.  Then, you'll complete a map that we'll use as reference throughout the unit.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class on a "Read Aloud" activity to begin our investigation of industrialization.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• Wednesday, February 7 - Period 4 Vocabulary Quiz (Use your self-created glossary & the empires comparison chart to study.)
• Wednesday, February 7 - Religions/Piracy Thesis Re-Writes Due
• Thursday, February 8 - LearnSmart Chapter 29 due BEFORE midnight
• Friday, February 9 - Meet at the Library
• Wednesday, February 14 - Meet at the Library

HWC Day 10 - History & Globalization

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:  Consider history as an interpretive exercise.  Summarize major developments in each of the major historical ears.

Task:  Welcome back!  When you arrive to class, please grab a whiteboard and marker and define "HISTORY."  We'll use your responses to delve into the .  Finally, we'll end class with a review of "Becoming Human."  Finally, we'll outline the major historical periods we'll be addressing in HWC.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "Becoming Human" discussion in class (Watch interactive video and/or read the transcript)
• TODAY - Imperialism discussion (follow directions on Schoology)
• Wednesday, February 7 - Foundations Investigation due in Schoology - Questions 48 & 49 must be comments on the class blog
• Thursday, February 8 - PAW 1
• Monday, February 12 - Unit 1 Test

CPWC Day 9 - Defining History

2 Hour Delay - No PAW

Objective:  Define historical periods that will be used in discussions during CP World Cultures.  Apply knowledge and understanding of the elements of culture.

Task:  Welcome back!  When you arrive to class, get out a white board and write down your response to the question below:

What is the purpose of history?

We'll use this response as a basis for our discussion on the major historical periods.  Finally, I'll explain your elements of culture project and you'll have the last few minutes of class to begin working on your project.

Homework Due Dates:

• Wednesday, February 7 - PAW 5
• Thursday, February 8 - Unit 1 Assessment (study guide on Schoology)
• Friday, February 10 - CPWC 7 Elements of Culture Application

WHAP Day 95 - The Atlantic System - Re-Mix

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Evaluate major political and economic developments of the early modern era.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, get out your list 5 characteristics of the early modern era.  We'll wrap up our discussion and then form a circle to have a roundtable discussion about the Atlantic System.  Specifically, you'll take the perspective of one of the primary actors in the system.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• Wednesday, February 7 - Period 4 Vocabulary Quiz (Use your self-created glossary & the empires comparison chart to study.)
• Thursday, February 8 - LearnSmart Chapter 29 due BEFORE midnight
• Friday, February 9 - Meet at the Library
• Wednesday, February 14 - Meet at the Library

HWC Day 9 - Historical Periodization

2 Hour Delay - No PAW

Objective:  Consider history as an interpretive exercise.  Summarize major developments in each of the major historical ears.

Task:  Welcome back!  When you arrive to class, please grab a whiteboard and marker and define "HISTORY."  After a brief discussion, you'll have time to work with your partners on the Big Eras spreadsheet.  Finally, we'll end class with a review of "Becoming Human."

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "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
• Thursday, February 8 - PAW 1
• Friday, February 9 - Unit 1 Test

CPWC Day 8 - Unit 1 Check-In

2 Hour Delay- No PAW

Objective:  Identify the elements of culture.  Discuss changing perceptions of culture.  Demonstrate how culture is integrated.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please find a partner and get a whiteboard and a marker.  We'll spend our first few minutes together in an activity to demonstrate the integration of culture.  Then, you'll take your quiz.  After you've finished the quiz, please watch "A History of the World in 18 Minutes" (linked in the Foundations folder).  We'll wrap up our week with a brief overview of historical eras.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Geography & culture quiz (study guide on Schoology)
• Wednesday, February 7 - PAW 5
• Thursday, February 8 - Unit 1 Assessment (study guide on Schoology)

WHAP Day 94 - Early Modern Wrap-Up

2 Hour Delay - No PAW

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. Evaluate major political and economic developments of the early modern era.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please get out a whiteboard or a blank notability note.  List 5 characteristics of the early modern era and provide at least two SPECIFIC examples for each characteristic.  Your characteristics should include at least 3 of the 5 SPICE categories.  After a brief discussion, you'll have the remainder of class to finish your empires chart and your vocabulary.  

Upcoming Deadlines:

• Wednesday, February 7 - Period 4 Vocabulary Quiz (Use your self-created glossary & the empires comparison chart to study.)

HWC Day 8 - Culture & History

2 Hour Delay - No PAW

Objective:  Apply the characteristics and elements of culture.  Consider history as an interpretive exercise.  Summarize major developments in each of the major historical ears.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please find a partner and get a whiteboard, marker, and eraser.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class applying our understanding of culture.  Then, we'll talk about your periodization activity and "big history" as presented by David Christian.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class defining the major historical eras.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - 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
• Thursday, February 8 - PAW 1
• Friday, February 9 - Unit 1 Test

CPWC Day 7 - Elements of Culture

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Identify the elements of culture.  Discuss changing perceptions of culture.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please open up the responses to your questions from yesterday's video.  We'll spend the first few minutes discussing the video before moving into our notes on the elements of culture.  Then, you'll work with a partner to show how culture is integrated in a dollar bill and in "100% American."

Homework Due Dates:

• 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 93 - Religion, Politics, & Economics inEarly Modern Era

Day 2 - PAW 2

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. Evaluate major political and economic developments of the early modern era.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pen or pencil and create a thesis statement in response to one of the following prompts:

1. To what degree did the religious developments of the early modern era (1450-1750) represent continuity with and change from earlier periods?  In your response identify at least two religions and explain how these developments demonstrated continuity and change.
2. What was the significance of piracy in the early modern era (1450-1750)?  In your response, explain the practical and ideological significance of piracy in the Atlantic System.

Then, open up your early modern religions document.  We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing your analysis.  Then, we'll break into small groups to complete a chart comparing the maritime and land empires of the early modern era.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• Wednesday, February 7 - Period 4 Vocabulary Quiz (Use your self-created glossary & the empires comparison chart to study.)

HWC Day 7 - Social Sciences, Culture, & History

DAY 2 - PAW 2

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!  We'll spend the first portion of class finishing the Primer presentations.  Then, we'll apply your knowledge of culture with a brief activity to identify how culture is integrated.  Finally, we'll finish class with a discussion on the problems and possibilities of historical periodization.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "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