CPWC Day 39 - Protestant Reformation

*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 5 - PAW 5

Objective:  Evaluate the ways in which the new world view of the Renaissance influenced the development of the Protestant Reformation.

Task:  Good afternoon!  We'll begin class with a brief overview of the changes brought about by the Italian Renaissance.  Then, we'll spend the remainder of class examining the Northern Renaissance, aka, the Protestant Reformation.

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

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 35 - Nationalism & Contemporary Issues in the Middle East

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:   Evaluate the impact of imperialism and the emergence of nationalism in the Middle East.  Analyze the importance of oil and water in contemporary politics.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please open your unit 3 history notes.  We'll finish our notes on imperialism and nationalism before reviewing your work on oil and water in the Middle East.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, you'll continue working on "Contemporary Issues in the Middle East."

Homework Due Dates:

• Tuesday, March 20 - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, March 21 - "Contemporary Issues in the Middle East" due
• Friday, March 23 - PAW 5

CPWC Day 33 - Imperialism, Nationalism, & Independence in the Middle East

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:   Evaluate the impact of imperialism and the emergence of nationalism in the Middle East.  Identify the paths of independence for select states in the Middle East & North Africa.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please open your work from yesterday.  I'll answer any of your questions before you complete your content check.  Then, we'll finish our unit 3 notes.

Homework Due Dates:

• Thursday, March 15 - Kurds, Sunnis, & Shiites content check
• Tuesday, March 20 - Unit 3 Test

CPWC Day 32 - Kurds, Sunnis, & Shiites

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:   Identify the significance of the Kurds.  Explore the divisions in Islam.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please download and complete "The Country that Isn't."  After we review the worksheet, we'll watch a short video on the Kurds.  Then, you'll spend the remainder of class working on the "Investigating Sunni-Shia Divisions" (in the Unit 3 Monotheism folder).  You will have  a content comprehension check in class tomorrow. 

Homework Due Dates:

• Thursday, March 15 - Kurds, Sunnis, & Shiites content check
• Friday, March 16 - Unit 3 Test

CPWC Day 31 - Genocide, Nationalism, & Independence

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:   Define the causes, course, and consequences of the Armenian genocide.  Evaluate the emergence of nationalism and the paths to independence in the Middle East.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please open up your notes on the Ottoman empire.  We'll review your questions before finishing the documentary.  Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class finishing our notes on the historical developments in the Middle East.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Complete "Ottomans, Genocide, Decline" BEFORE class
• Friday, March 16 - Unit 3 Test

CPWC Day 30 - Unit 3 Map Quiz & Armenian Genocide

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:   Assess knowledge of the geography of North Africa, Southwest Asia, Transcaucasia, & Central Asia.  Explore the causes, course, and consequences of the Armenian genocide.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pen or pencil.  You'll have 40 minutes to complete the map quiz.  If you finish the quiz before time is up, please work on "Ottomans, Genocide, Decline" (due tomorrow).  After the quiz, you'll watch a documentary on the Armenian genocide.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Tuesday, March 13 - Complete "Ottomans, Genocide, Decline" BEFORE class
• Friday, March 16 - Unit 3 Test

CPWC Day 29 - Islamic Contributions & Monotheism Review

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:   Identify the contributions of Islamic civilization.  Define the major differences between Sunni & Shia Islam.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please open "Islamic Contributions" (from yesterday) and answer the essay question.  After a brief discussion, we'll continue our notes on the history of the Middle East.  Finally, we'll end class with Kahoot! to review the "Heirs of Abraham."

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - PAW 5
• TODAY - "Heirs of Abraham" close reading due by 3:00
• Monday, March 12 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Friday, March 16 - Unit 3 Test

CPWC Day 28 - Islamic Contributions to Civilizations

2 Hour Delay - No PAW

Objective:   Identify the contributions of Islamic civilization.  Define the major differences between Sunni & Shia Islam.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox.  Then, download and complete "Islamic Contributions" (in the Monotheism folder).  After we review your work, we'll take a short break and play Quizlet live to practice for Monday's map quiz.  Finally, you'll begin investigating Islam's sectarian divide.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - 16.2 & 16.3 reading notes due
• Friday, March 9 - PAW 5
• Friday, March 9 - "Heirs of Abraham" close reading due by 3:00
• Monday, March 12 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Friday, March 16 - Unit 3 Test

CPWC Day 27 - Monotheism

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:   Consider the importance of the Nile on the development of culture and society in Egypt.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropboxes.  Then download and complete "Nile Valley WS."  We'll briefly discuss the emergence of civilization in the region with some guided notes.  Finally, you'll spend the remainder of class working on the "Heirs of Abraham" close reading.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY-  22.3 reading notes due
• Wednesday, March 7 - PAW 5
• Thursday, March 8 - 16.2 & 16.3 reading notes due
• Monday, March 12 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Friday, March 16 - Unit 3 Test

CPWC Day 26 - Geography & Monotheism

2 Hour Delay - No PAW

Objective:   Consider the importance of the Nile on the development of culture and society in Egypt.

Task:  Good afternoon!  With our lost class on Friday, its very important that we stay focused on task for the next couple of days to catch up.  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropboxes.  Then download and complete "Nile Valley WS."  After we review your work, you'll have time to work on your Middle East master map and the Middle East capitals.  Finally, we'll begin our exploration of the Abrahamic religions.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY  - 22.1 reading notes due
• TODAY - Southwest Asia map due
• TODAY - 22.2 reading notes due
• Tuesday, March 6 - 22.3 reading notes due
• Wednesday, March 7 - PAW 5
• Wednesday, March 7 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Thursday, March 8 - 16.2 & 16.3 reading notes due
• Wednesday, March 14 - Unit 3 Test

CPWC Day 26 - Geography & History of the Middle East

EARLY DISMISSAL - NO CLASS
Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:   Consider the importance of the Nile on the development of culture and society in Egypt.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework your homework to the appropriate dropboxes.  Then download and complete "Nile Valley WS."  After we review your work, you'll have time to work on your Middle East master map.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, we'll begin our exploration of the Abrahamic religions.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY  - 22.1 reading notes due
• TODAY - Southwest Asia map due
• Monday, March 5 - 22.2 reading notes due
• Tuesday, March 6 - 22.3 reading notes due
• Tuesday, March 6 - PAW 5
• Wednesday, March 7 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Thursday, March 8 - 16.2 & 16.3 reading notes due
• Wednesday, March 14 - Unit 3 Test

CPWC Day 25 - Inside Mecca

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:   Consider the ways in which Islam impacts the daily lives of practitioners.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please download "Inside Mecca" - you will complete this sheet while you watch the documentary.  We'll spend our time together today looking at the hajj and the experiences of six people taking part in this pilgrimage.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - 19.2  reading notes due
• TODAY - 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
• Tuesday, March 6 - 22.3 reading notes due
• Tuesday, March 6 - PAW 5
• Wednesday, March 7 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Thursday, March 8 - 16.2 & 16.3 reading notes due
• Monday, March 12 - Unit 3 Test

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

CPWC Day 41 - Geography & History of Europe

Day 4 - Paw 4

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

Task:   Bonjour!  When you arrive to class, please get out your Europe map and label Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Republics.  Be sure to show me your map when you finish.  Then, download and complete "The Importance of the Printing Press."

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Former Soviet Republics map (in packet) due
• TODAY - "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 38 - Contemporary Issues in the Middle East

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 1 - Paw 1

Objective:  Examine a contemporary issue in the Middle East.

Task:   Good afternoon!  Today we'll focus our studies on contemporary issues in the region.  First, when you arrive to class, please download and complete "The Death of a Sea."  After we review your work, you'll have the remainder of class to work on your Contemporary Issues reflection.  If you finish early, you may complete a second reflection for extra credit OR you may begin working on your Europe homework.

Homework Due Dates:  

• Tuesday, October 24 - Western Europe map (in packet) due
• Tuesday, October 24 - 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)

CPWC Day 37 - Contemporary Issues in the Middle East

Day 6 - Paw 6

Objective:  Examine a contemporary issue in the Middle East.

Task:   Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please open up your "Armenian Genocide Viewing Guide."  We'll spend a few minutes discussing select questions on the video guide.  Then, you'll complete "Oil and Water in the Middle East."  Finally, you'll go to "Contemporary Issues in the Middle East" and examine one of the issues facing the region.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Day 5 PAW
• Tuesday, October 24 - Contemporary Issues in the Middle East reflection due

CPWC Day 36 - History Living in the Present

Day 5 - Paw 5

Objective:  Evaluate the impact of the Sunni-Shia divide in the development of Middle Eastern history.

Task:   Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please download "CPWC Unit 3 History Notes" from the unit 3 folder.  We'll spend the first few minutes going over these notes.  Then, you'll examine select contemporary issues in the region.

Homework Due Dates:  

• Friday, October 20 - Day 5 PAW

Activities for PAW:

• Quiz - Think you know the Middle East?
• Quiz - How much do you know about Islam & violence?
• Quiz - Sunni & Shia:  Do you know the difference?

CPWC Day 35 - Islam as a World Religion

Day 4 - Paw 4

Objective:  Evaluate the impact of the Sunni-Shia divide in the development of Middle Eastern history.

Task:   Good afternoon!  As we discussed yesterday, I needed to take a step back and re-evaluate where we are at present.  After careful reflection, I've decided to CANCEL the unit 3 test on Friday.  You've already submitted a good number of graded assignments for this unit and I would rather use that time to address your questions and to clarify the content.  Today, we'll review "Islamic Contributions to Civilization" and then delve into the Sunni-Shia divide.  Specifically, we'll evaluate the whether religion, politics, or economic factors were most responsible for leading to and perpetuating the division.  Finally, we'll examine the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire, including the Armenian Genocide during World War I.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Friday, October 20 - Day 5 PAW

CPWC Day 34 - Religion & History in the Middle East

Day 3 - Paw 3

Objective:   Review similarities and differences of the Abrahamic religions.  Evaluate the impact of the Sunni-Shia divide in the development of Middle Eastern history.

Task:   Good afternoon!  Thank you for your cooperation yesterday and Friday - I really appreciate your adaptability.  We'll spend the first portion of class on your map quiz.  Then, we have a lot of wrap-up work to do.  First, we'll spend a few minutes reviewing the "Heirs of Abraham"  article with the Venn  diagram.   Finally,  we'll review "Islamic Contributions to Civilization" before you delve into the Sunni-Shia divide.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Friday, October 20 - Day 5 PAW
• Friday, October 20 - Unit 3 Test