CPWC Day 80 - Independence in Latin America

IMPORTANT:  Any tests or quizzes that have not been completed by Wednesday, June 8 will become zeroes.  Please make arrangements with me ASAP to complete any missed work.

Objective:  Investigate the various paths to independence in Latin America.  Apply knowledge of human rights to contemporary issues.

Task:   Good morning!  We'll spend the first few minutes of class revisiting human rights.  Then, we'll review the second part of Spanish Towns in the Americas.  Finally, you'll read about nationalism and independence in select Latin American states.

Homework:

• Friday, June 3 - Cumulative map quiz
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 reading quiz (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, & 11.2)
• Monday, June 6 - Senior Final Exams (7:48-9:14 am)
• Thursday, June 9 - Final Exams (7:35-9:05 am)

CPWC Day 15 - Human Rights Wrap-Up & History of Africa

Objective:  Explore human rights in the contemporary world.  Label a political map of Africa.  Identify & dispel misconceptions about Africa.

Task: Happy Friday!  We've had a short but productive week!   When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, open up your UDHR Notes. We'll briefly review the different sections of the UDHR.  Then, if you haven't done so already, you'll post a reflection post to the last page of our VoiceThread.   Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class examining the history of Africa.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 18, section 3 reading notes due in Schoology (must be submitted by 8:00 am for credit)
• TODAY - HR PSA Benchmark #2 - Outline or plan due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Monday, February 22 - Reading Quiz - Chapter 18 (index card may be used)
• Tuesday, February 23 - HR PSA Benchmark #3 - Draft due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, February 25 - Africa map quiz
• Friday, February 26 - HR PSA Due in Schoology Dropbox by 3:00 pmf
• Monday, February 29 - Unit 2 Test

CPWC Day 14 - Mapping Africa & Human Rights

Objective:  Explore human rights in the contemporary world.  Label a political map of Africa.  Identify & dispel misconceptions about Africa.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  To begin class, we'll finish watching "What Do We Know About Africa?"   Then, after you finish labeling your map of Africa, you'll use your headphones to listen to the posts on our VoiceThread.  While listening, please complete the "UDHR Note Outline."  Finally, after you've completed your notes, please post a reflection to the final page of the VoiceThread.

Homework:

• TODAY - Bring headphones or earbuds to class!
• TODAY - Labeled Central Africa map AND South & East Africa maps (from packet) due in class
• Friday, February 19 - Chapter 18, section 3 reading notes due in Schoology (must be submitted by 8:00 am for credit)
• Friday, February 19 - HR PSA Benchmark #2 - Outline or plan due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Monday, February 22 - Reading Quiz - Chapter 18 (index card may be used)
• Tuesday, February 23 - HR PSA Benchmark #3 - Draft due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, February 25 - Africa map quiz
• Friday, February 26 - HR PSA Due in Schoology Dropbox by 3:00 pmf
• Monday, February 29 - Unit 2 Test

CPWC Day 12 - Exploring Human Rights

Objective:  Define "human rights" as presented in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).  Explore human rights in the contemporary world.

Task:  Happy Thursday!  To begin class, I'll explain the process for posting your audio comment to the VoiceThread.  Then, we'll head down to the library and you'll have the opportunity to post your comment to our class.  Next, I'll explain your public service announcement assignment and you'll spend the rest of class working on your project.

Homework:

• TODAY - Labeled West Africa map (from packet) due in class (must be submitted by 8:00 am for credit)
• Tuesday, February 16 - Chapter 18, section 2 reading notes due in Schoology (must be submitted by 8:00 am for credit)
• Tuesday, February 16 - HR PSA Benchmark #1  - Topic & medium due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, February 17 - Labeled Central Africa map AND South & East Africa maps (from packet) due in class
• Thursday, February 18 - Chapter 18, section 3 reading notes due in Schoology (must be submitted by 8:00 am for credit)
• Thursday, February 18 - HR PSA Benchmark #2 - Outline or plan due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Friday, February 19 - Reading Quiz - Chapter 18 (index card may be used)
• Monday, February 22 - HR PSA Benchmark #3 - Draft due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, February 24 - HR PSA Due in Schoology Dropbox by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, February 25 - Africa map quiz
• Monday, February 29 - Unit 2 Test

Extending class activities:

• Go to the official UDHR website to read an illustrated version of the document.

CPWC Day 11 - Defining Human Rights

Important:  If you have not done so already, please make sure to download the VoiceThread app and to create a FREE account using your SVSD email address BEFORE class tomorrow.

Objective:  Define "human rights" as presented in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).  Explore human rights in the contemporary world.

Task:  Good morning!   We'll begin class with an analysis of Eleanor Roosevelt's quote and the Preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.  Then, after we discuss the categories of human rights, you'll begin watch the public service announcement and find a news story for your assigned article of the UDHR.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 18, section 1 reading notes due in Schoology (must be submitted by 8:00 am for credit)
• Thursday, February 11 - Labeled West Africa map (from packet) due in class
• Tuesday, February 16 - Chapter 18, section 2 reading notes due in Schoology (must be submitted by 8:00 am for credit)
• Wednesday, February 17 - Labeled Central Africa map AND South & East Africa maps (from packet) due in class
• Thursday, February 18 - Chapter 18, section 3 reading notes due in Schoology (must be submitted by 8:00 am for credit)
• Friday, February 19 - Reading Quiz - Chapter 18 (index card may be used)
• Thursday, February 25 - Africa map quiz
• Monday, February 29 - Unit 2 Test

Extending class activities:

• Go to the official UDHR website to read an illustrated version of the document.

CPWC Day 10 - Exploring Human Rights

IMPORTANT:  If you are absent from class, you need to come in during period 12 to complete the pre-test.  However, you can access the video ("The Story of Human Rights") from the "Youth for Human Rights" app.  All "worksheets" are available on Schoology in the Human Rights folder.

Objective:  Define "human rights" as presented in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).  Explore human rights in the contemporary world.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks.  We'll begin with a short assessment to see how much you know about human rights - "What Are Our Human Rights?"  This is NOT a graded assignment but please do your best!  If you finish early, please work on your unit 2 homework.

After everyone finishes the knowledge check, you'll watch and take notes on a short video about human rights.  Finally, we'll finish class by reading a statement from Eleanor Roosevelt and the Preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Foundations Investigation due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, February 10 - Chapter 18, section 1 reading notes due in Schoology (must be submitted by 8:00 am for credit)
• Thursday, February 11 - Labeled West Africa map (from packet) due in class
• Tuesday, February 16 - Chapter 18, section 2 reading notes due in Schoology (must be submitted by 8:00 am for credit)
• Wednesday, February 17 - Labeled Central Africa map AND South & East Africa maps (from packet) due in class
• Thursday, February 18 - Chapter 18, section 3 reading notes due in Schoology (must be submitted by 8:00 am for credit)
• Friday, February 19 - Reading Quiz - Chapter 18 (index card may be used)
• Thursday, February 25 - Africa map quiz
• Monday, February 29 - Unit 2 Test

Extending class activities:

• Go to the official UDHR website to read an illustrated version of the document.