CPWC Day 46 - Silk Road in China

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Explore the developments on the Silk Road.

Task:  Good afternoon!  We're finally beginning our exploration of East Asia today!  When you arrive to class, please download "Exploring the Silk Road" (History of East Asia folder).    You'll spend today's class exploring this trade route.  Although I will not be collecting this work, you will have a short, 5 question quiz on this content tomorrow.  If you finish early, work on your East Asia map OR, if you've finished the map, work on "Condensed History of China" (History of East Asia folder).

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 45 - Industrialization & Contemporary Issues

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:  Review the significance of the French Revolution.  Identify significant developments in European history.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please open up your notes on the French Revolution.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing the impact of the event.  Then, I'll summarize the most significant developments in Europe.  Finally, you'll spend the last portion of class working on your East Asia map.

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 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 43 - Science, Absolutism, & Democracy

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:  Evaluate the impact of the Scientific Revolution.  Define absolutism in Europe.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please open up your notes on the Scientific Revolution and the Columbian Exchange.  We'll review your work and take notes on the impacts of both of these eras.  Then, we'll finish up with a review of the age of Absolutism.

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - "Rick Steves: Luther & the Reformation" viewing guide
• TODAY - Absolute Monarchs in Europe due (You will work on this after the map quiz on Wednesday.)

CPWC Day 42 - Europe Map Quiz

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the geography of Europe.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pen or pencil in preparation for the quiz.  You'll have 40 minutes to complete your quiz.  If you finish early, please work on "Scientific Revolution & Columbian Exchange" (parts C & E) and then "Absolute Monarchs in Europe."

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - "Rick Steves: Luther & the Reformation" viewing guide
• TODAY - Europe Map Quiz
• Thursday, April 5 - Absolute Monarchs in Europe due (You will work on this after the map quiz on Wednesday.)

CPWC Day 41 - Technological Developments in Europe

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:  Review the map of Europe in preparation for the map quiz.

Task:  Welcome back!  When you arrive to class, please download "Europe Geography Jigsaw" and clear your desk of everything except your i-Pad.  We'll spend the first portion of class playing a game to review the map of Europe.  Then, we'll examine the Scientific Revolution & the Columbian Exchange.

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - "Rick Steves: Luther & the Reformation" viewing guide
• Wednesday, April 4 - Europe Map Quiz
• Thursday, April 5 - Absolute Monarchs in Europe due (You will work on this after the map quiz on Wednesday.)

CPWC Day 40 - Reformation & the Printing Press

*Reminder:  Quarter 3 ends on Wednesday, March 28.  Be sure all tests and quizzes are completed by the end of PAW on Tuesday, March 27.

1/2 Day - No PAW

Objective:  Evaluate the ways in which the new world view of the Renaissance influenced the development of the Protestant Reformation.  Identify the economic, cultural, and social significance of the printing press.

Task:  Good morning!  To begin class, we'll finish the last few minutes of the Protestant Reformation.  Then, we'll examine the impact of the printing press.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - PAW 5
• TODAY - Chapter 14, Section 1 reading notes due
• TODAY - Chapter 14, Section 2 reading notes due
• Wednesday, March 28 - Chapter 14, Section 3 reading notes due
• Wednesday, March 29 - "Why Renaissance? Why Florence?" due (last quarter 3 grade
• Wednesday, April 4 - Europe Map Quiz

HWC Day 41 - Renaissance Moves North

*Reminder:  Quarter 3 ends on Wednesday, March 28.  Be sure all tests and quizzes are completed by the end of PAW on Tuesday, March 27.

1/2 Day - No PAW

Objective:  Analyze the changes brought about by the Renaissance.  Identify the forces that led to the Protestant Reformation.

Task:  Good morning! When you arrive to class, please download "HWC Prot. Ref."  We'll spend the first portion of our brief class together providing context for the Protestant Reformation.  Then, you'll have the remainder of class to begin working on the document analysis.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "Meanwhile in Europe" close reading & summary due by 7:30 am, Socratic Seminar in class
• Tuesday, April 3 - Protestant Reformation Document Packet due
• Wednesday, April 4 - Europe map quiz

CPWC Day 38 - Exploring Renaissance Europe

*Reminder:  Quarter 3 ends on Wednesday, March 28.  Be sure all tests and quizzes are completed by the end of PAW on Tuesday, March 27.

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:  Describe the status of Europe during ancient and medieval times.  Evaluate the characteristics of Florence that made it the birthplace of the Renaissance.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please download and complete "Ancient Times & Feudalism" (in the Europe folder).   After we review your work, you'll have the remainder of class to complete  "Why Renaissance? Why Florence?"

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Chapter 12, Section 3 reading notes due
• Tuesday, March 27 - PAW 5
• Tuesday, March 27 - Chapter 14, Section 1 reading notes due
• Tuesday, March 27 - Chapter 14, Section 2 reading notes due
• Wednesday, March 28 - Chapter 14, Section 3 reading notes due
• Wednesday, March 29 - "Why Renaissance? Why Florence?" due (last quarter 3 grade
• Wednesday, April 4 - Europe Map Quiz

CPWC Day 37 - Introduction to Europe

*Reminder:  Quarter 3 ends on Wednesday, March 28.  Be sure all tests and quizzes are completed by the end of PAW on Tuesday, March 27.

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:   Label the countries of Europe on a map.  Identify the significance of the Chunnel.

Task:  Welcome back!  I hope you all weathered the storm with minimal disruptions!  When you arrive to class, please download and complete "Chunnel - WS."  After we review the worksheet, you'll label the map of Europe and identify the countries that go with each capital.  If you finish the map early, you can work on your reading notes or work ahead on "Why Renaissance? Why Florence?"

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Chapter 12, Section 1 reading notes due
• TODAY - "Contemporary Issues in the Middle East" due
• Monday, March 26 - Chapter 12, Section 3 reading notes due
• Tuesday, March 27 - PAW 5
• Tuesday, March 27 - Chapter 14, Section 1 reading notes due
• Tuesday, March 27 - Chapter 14, Section 2 reading notes due
• Wednesday, March 28 - Chapter 14, Section 3 reading notes due
• Wednesday, April 4 - Europe Map Quiz

CPWC Day 36 - Unit 3 Test

*Reminder:  Quarter 3 ends on Wednesday, March 28.  Be sure all tests and quizzes are completed by the end of PAW on Tuesday, March 27.

Day 2 - PAW 2

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

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil in preparation for your unit 3 test.  You must finish the test before leaving class today.  As you move through your test, please work strategically.  You will have the last 10 minutes of class to reference your notes on your i-Pad.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, March 21 - Chapter 12, Section 1 reading notes due
• Wednesday, March 21 - "Contemporary Issues in the Middle East" due
• Thursday, March 22 - Chapter 12, Section 3 reading notes due
• Friday, March 23 - PAW 5
• Monday, March 26 - Chapter 14, Section 1 reading notes due
• Tuesday, March 27 - Chapter 14, Section 2 reading notes due
• Wednesday, March 28 - Chapter 14, Section 3 reading notes due
• Wednesday, April 4 - Europe Map Quiz

CPWC Day 48 - French Revolution & Contemporary Europe

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:  Evaluate the impact of the French Revolution.

Task:   Bonjour!  When you arrive to class, please open up your French Revolution notes.  We'll finish our examination of this world changing event.  Then, you'll have the opportunity to explore some of the contemporary issues in Europe.

Homework Due Dates:  

• Tuesday, November 7 - PAW 5
• Wednesday, November 8 - Geography Ch. 27, section 1 reading notes due in Schoology
• Thursday, November 9 - Geography Ch. 27, section 3 reading notes due in Schoology
• Friday, November 10 - Geography Ch. 28, section 2 reading notes due in Schoology
• Friday, November 10 - Contemporary Issues in Europe summaries due
• Monday, November 13 - Geography Ch. 29, section 1 reading notes due in Schoology
• Tuesday, November 14 - Geography Ch. 29, section 2 reading notes due in Schoology
• Monday, November 20 - Unit 5 Assessment
• Tuesday, November 21 - Unit 5 Assessment

CPWC Day 47 - French Revolution

Early Dismissal - No PAW

Objective:  Investigate the developments of the Age of Absolutism and the responses of Enlightened thinkers.

Task:   Bonjour!  When you arrive to class, please open up your French Revolution notes.  We'll continue, and hopefully finish, our examination of this world changing event.

Homework Due Dates:  

• Tuesday, November 7 - PAW 5
• Wednesday, November 8 - Geography Ch. 27, section 1 reading notes due in Schoology
• Thursday, November 9 - Geography Ch. 27, section 3 reading notes due in Schoology
• Friday, November 10 - Geography Ch. 28, section 2 reading notes due in Schoology
• Monday, November 13 - Geography Ch. 29, section 1 reading notes due in Schoology
• Tuesday, November 14 - Geography Ch. 29, section 2 reading notes due in Schoology
• Monday, November 20 - Unit 5 Assessment
• Tuesday, November 21 - Unit 5 Assessment

CPWC Day 46 - Absolutism and Revolution

Day 3 - Paw 3

Objective:  Investigate the developments of the Age of Absolutism and the responses of Enlightened thinkers.

Task:   Bonjour!  When you arrive to class, please open up your absolutism reading and notes.  We'll spend the first few minutes reviewing your work to define the absolutism.  Then, we'll look at France on the eve of Revolution.

Homework Due Dates:  

• Tuesday, November 7 - PAW 5

Links:  Louis XIV, Elizabeth I, Peter the Great

CPWC Day 45 - Absolutism & Enlightenment

Day 2 - Paw 2

Objective:  Investigate the developments of the Age of Absolutism and the responses of Enlightened thinkers.

Task:   Bonjour!  When you arrive to class, please open up your notes on Machiavelli.  We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing the political developments exemplified in "The Prince."  Then, we'll explore the Age of Absolutism.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, we'll begin our examination of the Enlightenment.

Homework Due Dates:  

• Tuesday, November 7 - PAW 5

Extending Class Discussions:

• "3 Surprising Ways That the Protestant Reformation Shaped the World" (CNN, 10/29/2017)

CPWC Day 44 - Europe Map Quiz

Day 1 - Paw 1

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of Identify significant developments and people of the Columbian Exchange and the Scientific Revolution.

Task:   Bonjour!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks and get out a pen or pencil in preparation for your map quiz.  You'll spend the first portion of class completing your map quiz.  Then, we'll spend the remainder of class reviewing the Columbian Exchange and Machiavelli.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Europe map quiz
• Tuesday, November 7 - PAW 5

CPWC Day 43 - Characteristics of Modern Europe

Day 6 - Paw 6

Objective:  Identify significant developments and people of the Columbian Exchange and the Scientific Revolution.

Task:   Bonjour!  When you arrive to class, please pull up your homework on your i-Pad.  You'll be moving into small groups to identify the main ideas of each section.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class reviewing the significant developments of the early modern era in Europe.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY- "Considering the Columbian Exchange & the Scientific Revolution" due in class
• Tuesday, October 31 - Europe map quiz

CPWC Day 42 - Protestant Reformation

Day 5 - Paw 5

Objective:  Examine the developments of the Protestant Reformation.

Task:   Bonjour!  When you arrive to class, please download the Martin Luther Viewing Guide from the unit 4 folder.  As promised, we're going to spend our time together today exploring the political, social, and economic changes that accompanied the shift to modernity.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Day 5 PAW
• Monday, October 30 - "Considering the Columbian Exchange & the Scientific Revolution" due in class
• Tuesday, October 31 - Europe map quiz
• Thursday, November 2 - Europe & Middle East content quiz (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Friday, October 27)

Activities for PAW - Choose 1:

-Europe Map Review

• Europe Countries Review Game
• Europe Capitals Review Game

-Renaissance Art

• Renaissance Art (History.com)
• Renaissance Art (Khan Academy)

-Europe Current Events

CPWC Day 40 - Ancient & Medieval Europe

Day 3 - Paw 3

Objective:  Establish a basis for studying the geography, history, and culture of Europe.

Task:   Bonjour!  When you arrive to class, please download and complete "Ancient Times & Feudalism."   After we go over your work, we'll continue our notes on the geography and cultural heritage of Europe.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, you'll have time to work on "Why Renaissance? Why Florence?"

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Eastern Europe map (in packet) due
• Thursday, October 26 - Former Soviet Republics map (in packet) due
• Thursday, October 26 - "Why Renaissance? Why Florence?" due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, October 27 - Day 5 PAW
• Monday, October 30 - "Considering the Columbian Exchange & the Scientific Revolution" due in class
• Tuesday, October 31 - Europe map quiz
• Thursday, November 2 - Europe & Middle East content quiz (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Friday, October 27)

CPWC Day 39 - Introduction to Europe

Video of the Week - Have you ever felt overwhelmed when you have to study for a difficult test?  I stumbled upon this video this weekend and thought you might find it helpful!

Day 2 - Paw 2

Objective:  Identify the countries in Western Europe.  Establish a basis for studying the geography, history, and culture of Europe.

Task:   Bonjour!  When you arrive to class, please either download the Europe map from Schoology or pick up a paper map.  Label the countries of Western Europe on the map.  Then, complete the Chunnel worksheet.  Finally, we'll end class with notes on the geography and cultural history of Europe.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Western Europe map (in packet) due
• TODAY - Contemporary Issues in the Middle East reflection due by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, October 25 - Eastern Europe map (in packet) due
• Thursday, October 26 - Former Soviet Republics map (in packet) due
• Thursday, October 26 - "Why Renaissance? Why Florence?" due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, October 27 - Day 5 PAW
• Monday, October 30 - "Considering the Columbian Exchange & the Scientific Revolution" due in class
• Tuesday, October 31 - Europe map quiz
• Thursday, November 2 - Europe & Middle East content quiz (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Friday, October 27)