CPWC Day 57 - East Asia Test

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the geography, history, and culture of East Asia.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil in preparation for the test.  You'll have the entire class to complete the test but must complete the test before leaving this classroom.  After you've finished the test, please turn it in at the back of the room and begin working on the "South Asia Preview."

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - "Top Ten Things About Korea" close reading due
• TODAY - East Asia Test
• Friday, April 27 - "Considering Gender in East Asia" due 
• Monday, April 30 - South Asia Preview due (you will have time to work on this on Thursday, 4/26 after you finish the East Asia test)
• Monday, April 30 - South Asia Map check - You are permitted to use your completed map on this assessment

CPWC Day 56 - East Asia Wrap-Up

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Identify cultural and historical trends that unify East Asia.  Review essential content in preparation for the unit test.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please open up a blank document and create a visual to show cultural and historical trends in East Asia.  After a brief discussion, we'll finish our unit with a game of Jeopardy.

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - "Top Ten Things About Korea" close reading due
• Friday, April 27 - South Asia Preview due (you will have time to work on this on Thursday, 4/26 after you finish the East Asia test)
• Monday, April 30 - South Asia Map check - You are permitted to use your completed map on this assessment

CPWC Day 55 - Condensed History of Japan

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:  Compare the governments, economies, and societies of Japan, China, North Korea, and South Korea.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please download "Condensed History of Japan" notes.  We'll spend our time together today looking at select developments in the history of Japan.

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - "Top Ten Things About Korea" close reading due

HWC Day 54 - Japan in the Modern World

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:   Examine select historical developments in Japan.  Identify the religious and philosophical traditions that influenced Japan.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open your notes on the religions and philosophies of East Asia.  I'll provide some brief information on Shintoism and Zen Buddhism.  Then, you'll find a partner and compare your analysis of the Rescript on Education.  Finally, we'll finish our notes on Japan.

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - "Communism in China" discussion post 
• Monday, April 23 - Considering Contemporary Korea due in class
• Wednesday, April 25 - East Asia Test

CPWC Day 52 - Comparing East Asian States

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:  Compare the governments, economies, and societies of Japan, China, North Korea, and South Korea.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, we'll spend the first few minutes reviewing your work from yesterday.  Then, you'll work with a partner to complete comparison charts.  Finally, on your own, you'll take the information from the charts to write a reflection on the similarities and differences of the countries in East Asia.

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - "Top Ten Things About Korea" close reading due

CPWC Day 51 - Korea in World History

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Identify the characteristics of contemporary Korea.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please find your seat so I can quickly take attendance.  We'll spend the first few minutes watching a short clip comparing North and South Korea.  Then, you'll have the remainder of class to complete a close reading assignment on "Top Ten Things About Korea."

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - "Top Ten Things About Korea" close reading due

CPWC Day 50 - Contemporary China

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:  Explore select developments in the history of China since 1911.  Identify the political and economic status of China in 2018.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please find your seat so I can quickly take attendance.  Then, you'll find a partner and a whiteboard for a quick review of China before we delve into the contemporary status of the world's most populous state.  Specifically, you'll read an article or watch a news clip on the recent constitutional changes that have solidified Xi Jinping's role as head of party (and state).

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - "Rick Steves: Luther & the Reformation" viewing guide
• TODAY  - Condensed History of China due
• TODAY - Complete "Case Study: Communism in China" BEFORE class

CPWC Day 48 - History of China

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:  Explore select developments in the history of China prior to 1911.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please download and complete "Who Was Confucius?" (in Religions of East Asia folder).  After we review your work, I'll briefly provide notes on Legalism and then you'll have the remainder of class to work on "Condensed History of China" (in History of East Asia folder).  This is due on MONDAY!!!

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - "Rick Steves: Luther & the Reformation" viewing guide
• TODAY - Watch & take notes on "Traditional Religions of China" (in "Religions & Philosophies of East Asia" folder) BEFORE class
• Friday, April 13 - East Asia Map due
• Monday, April 16 - Condensed History of China due
• Tuesday, April 17 - Complete "Case Study: Communism in China" BEFORE class

CPWC Day 47 - Religions & Philosophies of East Asia

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:  Describe significant contributions of the Silk Road.  Compare and contrast the religions of China (Daoism, Confucianism, Buddhism).

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desk of everything except for a pen or pencil and your i-Pad with "Exploring the Silk Road" on the screen.  You'll spend the first few minutes of class completing a short comprehension check.

After you finish, please turn in your paper at the back of the room and download "Comparing Religious Traditions in China" (in the Religions & Philosophies of East Asia folder).  Use your viewing notes to begin filling in the diagram.  When everyone has completed the Silk Road check, we'll review your comparison before delving into the Mandate of Heaven and Legalism.

Finally, we'll use the last portion of class to begin working on "Condensed History of China" (in the "History of East Asia" folder).  This assignment is due on Monday!

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - "Rick Steves: Luther & the Reformation" viewing guide
• TODAY - Watch & take notes on "Traditional Religions of China" (in "Religions & Philosophies of East Asia" folder) BEFORE class
• Friday, April 13 - East Asia Map due
• Monday, April 16 - Condensed History of China due
• Tuesday, April 17 - Complete "Case Study: Communism in China" BEFORE class

CPWC Day 44 - Absolutism & Revolution

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:  Define absolutism in Europe.  Examine the course and impact of the French Revolution.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please open up your notes on Absolutism.   We'll finish our review before moving on to the French Revolution.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - "Rick Steves: Luther & the Reformation" viewing guide
• Thursday, April 12 - Watch & take notes on "Traditional Religions of China" (in "Religions & Philosophies of East Asia" folder) BEFORE class
• Friday, April 13 - East Asia Map due
• Monday, April 16 - Condensed History of China due
• Tuesday, April 17 - Complete "Case Study: Communism in China" BEFORE class

CPWC Day 62 - East Asia Review

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:  Analyze the status of Japan in the 21st century.  Review East Asia content in preparation for the unit 5 assessment.

Task:   Konichiwa!  When you arrive to class, please open "Reviving Shinto."  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing contemporary Japan.  Then, we'll spend the remainder of class reviewing for the test.

Homework Due Dates:  

• Friday, December 1 - Unit 5 Assessment
• Wednesday, December 6 - PAW 5

CPWC Day 61 - Japan in the 20th Century

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:  Identify continuities and change in the modern history of Japan.

Task:   Konichiwa!  When you arrive to class, please open your "Japan - A Condensed History" notes from yesterday.  We'll finish our notes on Japan and then continue our exploration into the nation with a directed research activity on the future of Japan.

Homework Due Dates:  

• Wednesday, November 29 - PAW 5
• Friday, December 1 - Unit 5 Assessment

CPWC Day 60 - A Condensed History of Japan

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:  Identify continuities and change in the modern history of Japan.

Task:   Konichiwa!  When you arrive to class, please download "Japan - A Condensed History" from the History of East Asia folder.  Today, we're going to focus on the historical development of Japan.

Homework Due Dates:  

• Wednesday, November 29 - PAW 5
• Friday, December 1 - Unit 5 Assessment

CPWC Day 59 - Contemporary Japan

1/2 Day - No PAW

Objective:  Examine demographic issues facing contemporary Japan.

Task:   Konichiwa!  When you arrive to class, please get out a piece of paper or open up Notability to take notes.  As we watch the video below, consider the factors that led to the population crisis and Japan's response to the problem.  What does this tell us about the people and culture of Japan?

Homework Due Dates:  

• Wednesday, November 29 - PAW 5
• Friday, December 1 - Unit 5 Assessment

WHAP Day 59 - Mass Migrations in the Post-Classical Period

1/2 Day - No PAW

Objectives:  Compare and contrast the Bantu, Polynesian, and Viking migrations.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class open and complete "Migration in the Post-Classical Period" in folder 3.2.

Homework Due Dates:

• Wednesday, November 22 - LS Chapter 15 ("India & the Indian Ocean Basin") due by 11:59 pm
• Tuesday, November 28 - PAW 4 - Work on Infographic!
• Wednesday, November 29 - Black Death examination
• Thursday, November 30 - Infographic Due in Class
• Wednesday, December 6 - Period 3 Test

CPWC Day 58 - Japan

1/2 Day - No PAW

Objective:  Examine select developments in Japan's history.

Task:   Konichiwa!  When you arrive to class, please download "CPWC Japan Condensed History" from the History of East Asia folder.  We'll spend our brief time together examining pre-modern Japan.

Homework Due Dates:  

• Wednesday, November 29 - PAW 5
• Thursday, November 30 - Unit 5 Assessment

CPWC Day 57 - Totalitarianism in East Asia

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:  Review the culture, history, and geography of Korea.  Compare totalitarianism in China and North Korea

Task:   Annyeonghaseyo!  When you arrive to class, please open up "Chinese Revolutions."  We'll spend the first portion of class wrapping up our examination of communism in China.  Then, we'll create a Venn diagram to compare China and North Korea.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, we'll begin our examination of Japan with a brief overview on the geography and religious traditions of the island state.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Korea Geography Chart due in class
• Wednesday, November 29 - Unit 5 Assessment
• Wednesday, November 29 - PAW 5

Our Studies in the News:

• "China's Cultural Revolution & the History of Totalitarianism" (Time, 5/16/2016)

CPWC Day 56 - Examining Korea

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Examine the culture, history, and geography of Korea.

Task:   Annyeonghaseyo!  When you arrive to class, please finish up your "Totalitarianism in North Korea" paragraph from yesterday.  Then, open "Top Ten Things About Korea" and complete the close reading assignment - this MUST be finished in class.  Finally, begin work on "Korea Geography Chart."

Homework Due Dates:  

• Friday, November 17 - Korea Geography Chart due in class
• Tuesday, November 28 - Unit 5 Assessment

Our Studies in the News:

• "China's Cultural Revolution & the History of Totalitarianism" (Time, 5/16/2016)

CPWC Day 54 - 20th Century China

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:  Examine select developments in the course of China's history.

Task:   Ni hao!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, pick up a white board to play a quick review game.  After we've reviewed your China timeline, we'll continue our examination of China with a short documentary on the developments in China between 1911 and 1989.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - PAW 5
• Tuesday, November 14 - Geography Ch. 29, section 2 reading notes due in Schoology
• Tuesday, November 15 - "Condensed History of China" due in Schoology
• Tuesday, November 28 - Unit 5 Assessment

CPWC Day 53 - Beliefs & Development of China

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:  Examine select developments in the course of China's history.

Task:   Ni hao!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, open up your notes on the religions of China.  We'll spend the first portion of class identifying defining characteristics of Confucianism, Daoism, & Buddhism.  Then, we'll begin our examination of China in the 20th century.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - "Exploring the Silk Road" due in Schoology
• TODAY - Geography Ch. 29, section 1 reading notes due in Schoology
• Tuesday, November 15  - PAW 5
• Tuesday, November 14 - Geography Ch. 29, section 2 reading notes due in Schoology
• Tuesday, November 15 - "Condensed History of China" due in Schoology
• Tuesday, November 28 - Unit 5 Assessment