HWC Day 1 - Welcome!

"Success is dependent on effort" - Sophocles

Welcome to Honors World Cultures!  In this class we'll explore the far reaches of the world both past and present.  I encourage you to follow the news and to identify connections with other subject areas.  In order to succeed in HWC, it is essential that you establish effective, consistent work and study habits.  However, if you find yourself confused or overwhelmed please don't hesitate to see or e-mail me. 

Objective:  Introduce class procedures and expectations and assess knowledge of current global issues.

Task:  I commend you for choosing to take this reading and writing intensive course!  Although it may seem that you've been preparing for HWC for a long time, we've finally arrived at our first day of class. Today, we'll read through the class rules and procedures, join the class Moodle (http://moodle.svpanthers.org) and sign out the textbooks, Globalization & Diversity and Civilization Primer.

I'll collect your rubric and reading notes on The World is Flat.  Finally, we'll spend the last 30 minutes of class taking the current events quiz.  When you've finished the quiz, please begin reading and taking notes on the GGS reviews.

Tomorrow, we'll be meeting at the library for an activity.  For Monday, please bring  Guns, Germs, & Steel and all accompanying materials to class.

Homework:

• Friday, January 24 - Meet at library
• Friday, January 24 - Student Information Sheet (form on Moodle) due by 3:00
• Monday, January 27  - Bring GGS, reading notes & questions, and completed book reviews to class
• Monday, January 27 - Parent Information Sheet (form on Moodle) & email contact due to Mrs. Friday
• Monday, January 27- Binder & dividers in class for organization
• Tuesday, January 28- Guns, Germs, & Steel reading quiz

HWC Day 3 - GGS Quiz & Critical Thinking

Objectives: Assess knowledge and understanding of GGS.  Define history and the social sciences as they will be used in HWC.  Collaborate in a Web2.0 environment to create an informative presentation.

Task:  We'll begin class with your Guns, Germs, & Steel reading quiz.  You will have a 40 minute time limit which includes a 10 minute window with your reading notes.  When finished, please turn it in to Mrs. Friday and get out your Primer to work on your notes for your group project.

As we begin our first collaborative project, we will take advantage of this opportunity to discuss the differences between collaboration, cooperation, and copying.  Further, we'll spend some time examining the process of critical thinking.  We'll also define and identify the steps for 'critical thinking.'

Finally, we'll end class with a review of your textbook and a discussion on how to prepare for reading quizzes.

Homework:

• Thursday, August 29 - Binder with at least 10 dividers
• Thursday, August 29 - Individual Primer notes due in class
• Thursday, August 29 - Watch critical thinking video (below)
• Tuesday, September 3 - Primer storyboard AND script due by 7:00 am
• Thursday, September 5 - G&D Chapter 1 reading quiz (reading notes on paper my be used on quiz)

HWC10.11 Day 4 - GGS Quiz & Library Re-Introduction

Objectives:  Assess knowledge and understanding of Guns, Germs, & Steel.  Identify and utilize library resources that will be necessary in HWC.

Task:  At the beginning of the class, you'll take your quiz on GGS.  You will have 30 minute time limit to complete this quiz, with a 10 minute window to use your reading notes.  After the quiz, you will go to the library as a class where Miss Ziemba will review useful library resources and provide useful search techniques for the Internet.  

As you complete the  "Foundations Investigation" please consider:

• All work should be your OWN - this is NOT a collaborative activity and answers should be provided in your own words!
• Use your Globalization & Diversity textbooks to identify the cultural regions for part II.
• You must use PRINT copies of History Today and Current History to complete questions 52 & 53.  These responses will be posted as comments on the class blog (http://jlfriday-hwc1011-spring2013.blogspot.com/)
• You must post your response to question 54 on the Moodle forum.  The title of your response should be your "First Name Last Initial - Article Letter" (ex.  Jessica F - A)  

Homework:

• Monday, January 28 - Primer script & storyboard due BEFORE class begins
• Monday, January 28 - Primer collection (in class)
• Tuesday, January 29 - Completed SlideRocket presentations due by 3:30 (bonus points for presentations completed by BEGINNING of class)
• Tuesday, January 29 - 3-ring binder and 10 dividers
• Thursday, January 31 - G&D Chapter 1 reading due in class
• Friday, February 1 - Primer vocabulary quiz
• Friday, February 1 - Foundations Investigation due
• Monday, February 4 - G&D Chapter 1 reading quiz

HWC1.2 Day 2 - Tools of the Trade & GGS

Objectives:  Identify, explain, and begin using Web2.0 applications to be used in HWC.   Analyze and critique the arguments of GGS.

Task: Throughout the course, you will need to use several different Web2.0 applications to complete assignments.  As global citizens in the 21st century, we need to create a "toolbox" that promotes effective and timely engagement with information and each other.   You've already begun using the district provided e-mail account and joined the class blog and the Moodle.  Today,  each of you will also set up a GoogleCalendar and a personalized GoogleReader to follow current events and this blog. You will also join Diigo (http://www.diigo.com/) and the "SVHS HWC '12-'13" Diigo group (http://groups.diigo.com/group/svhs-hwc-fall-2012).  Diigo is a free social-bookmarking, research, and knowledge sharing tool that allows annotation and tagging. 

As we begin our studies, it is important to develop habits of mind that promote critical thinking.  We'll spend some time defining critical thinking.

Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class discussing and reviewing Guns, Germs, & Steel in small groups and as a whole class.  These conversations will help you to identify main ideas and clarify your understanding in preparation for Friday's quiz.

Homework:

• Friday, January 25 - Parent Information Sheet Due
• Friday, January 25 - Guns, Germs, & Steel reading quiz
• Monday, January 28 - G&D Chapter 1 reading notes due
• Monday, January 28 - 3-ring binder & 10 dividers
• Tuesday, January 29 - G&D Chapter 1 reading comprehension quiz

HWC Day 2 - Tools of the Trade

Objectives:  Identify, explain, and begin using Web2.0 applications that will be used in HWC.  Analyze and critique the arguments presented in GGS.  

Task: Throughout the course, you will need to use several different Web2.0 applications to complete assignments.  As global citizens in the 21st century, we need to create a "toolbox" that promotes effective and timely engagement with information and each other.   You've already begun using the district provided e-mail account and joined the class blog and the Moodle.  Today, each of you will join Diigo (http://www.diigo.com/) and the "SVHS HWC Fall 12" Diigo group.  Diigo is a free social-bookmarking, research, and knowledge sharing tool that allows annotation and tagging.  Each of you will also set up a GoogleCalendar and a personalized GoogleReader to follow current events and this blog.

The second half of this class will be devoted to discussing and reviewing Guns, Germs, and Steel both in small groups and as a whole class.  These conversations should help you to identify main ideas and to clarify the more difficult points of the text in preparation for Thursday's quiz.

Homework:

• Parent Information Sheet
• Add one RELEVANT source to "HWC" Diigo group - source must include annotation and appropriate tags
• Study for GGS Quiz (Thursday)