HWC Day 83 - Cumulative Map Quiz

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:   Assess knowledge of the geography of Latin America, Europe, & Africa.  Identify the paths to independence of various Latin American states.  Define Latin America in the 20th & 21st centuries.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pencil in preparation for your map quiz.   After you finish the quiz, please turn it in at the back of the room and study for your final exam until everyone else has finished.  Finally, we'll end class with a brief examination of Latin America in the 20th and 21st centuries.

REMINDER:  All books must be returned no later than final exam day.  If you have not turned your books in when you arrive to the final exam, your name will be added to the outstanding debt list.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Latin America, Europe, and Africa map quiz
• Tuesday, January 16 - HWC Final Exam Part I (Matching - People, Religions, Map)
• Wednesday, January 17 - 9:50 am-11:35 am - HWC Final Exam Part II (Multiple Choice)

HWC Day 82 - Latin America Wrap-Up

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objectives:   Evaluate the significance of the Haitian Revolution.  Identify the paths to independence of various Latin American states.  Define Latin America in the 20th & 21st centuries.

Task:  Good morning!  Wow!  Its hard to believe we only have a few brief days left together.  Today, we need to wrap up our studies of Latin America.  Specifically, we'll need to examine the Haitian Revolution, independence movements in Latin America, and the current status of politics, economy, and society in Latin America.

Homework Due Dates:

• Friday, January 12 - Latin America, Europe, and Africa map quiz
• Tuesday, January 16 - HWC Final Exam Part I (Matching - People, Religions, Map)
• Wednesday, January 17 - 9:50 am-11:35 am - HWC Final Exam Part II (Multiple Choice)

HWC Day 81 - Indigenous Peoples, Colonization, & Slavery in Latin America

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:   Utilize primary sources to evaluate Spanish conquest of the Aztecs.  Examine social changes brought about by European colonization of Latin America.

Task:  Good morning!  Today, we'll begin class with a review of the impacts of the Columbian Exchange.  Then, you'll use the evidence from your reading to participate in a discussion of the indigenous peoples of the Americas and the impact of colonization.  Then, we'll consider the creation of the strict social hierarchy in Mexico and the utilization of slaves in the plantation economy.

Homework Due Dates:

• Friday, January 12 - Latin America, Europe, and Africa map quiz
• Tuesday, January 16 - HWC Final Exam Part I (Matching - People, Religions, Map)
• Wednesday, January 17 - 9:50 am-11:35 am - HWC Final Exam Part II (Multiple Choice)

HWC Day 80 - Indigenous Peoples, Colonization, & Columbian Exchange

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:   Utilize primary sources to evaluate Spanish conquest of the Aztecs.  Examine social changes brought about by European colonization of Latin America.

Task:  Good morning!  Today, we'll begin class with a discussion of the indigenous peoples of the Americas and the impact of colonization.  Then, we'll consider the creation of the strict social hierarchy in Mexico.

Homework Due Dates:

• Friday, January 12 - Latin America, Europe, and Africa map quiz
• Tuesday, January 16 - HWC Final Exam Part I (Matching - People, Religions, Map)
• Wednesday, January 17 - 9:50 am-11:35 am - HWC Final Exam Part II (Multiple Choice)

HWC Day 79 - Asia Review Quiz

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Demonstrate knowledge of Asia map.  Utilize primary sources to evaluate Spanish conquest of the Aztecs.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out a pencil in preparation for the quiz. You'll spend the class working on the quiz.  If you finish early, please work on the Native Americans readings in preparation for tomorrow.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY- Asia & Oceania Cumulative Map Quiz (Will include ALL of Asia & Oceania - see the study guide on Schoology!)
• Friday, January 12 - Latin America, Europe, and Africa map quiz
• Tuesday, January 16 - HWC Final Exam Part I (Matching - People, Religions, Map)
• Wednesday, January 17 - 9:50 am-11:35 am - HWC Final Exam Part II (Multiple Choice)

HWC Day 78 - Unit 7 Wrap-Up & Unit 8 Introduction

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives: Identify themes & trends in the culture and history of Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania.  Utilize primary sources to evaluate Spanish conquest of the Aztecs.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download "Generalizations" (Unit 7).  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing unit 7.  Then, you'll work through primary sources to evaluate the Cortes's conquest of the Aztecs.

Homework Due Dates:

• Friday, January 5 - Asia & Oceania Cumulative Map Quiz (Will include ALL of Asia & Oceania - see the study guide on Schoology!)
• Wednesday, January 10 - PAW 2 (Final Exam Review game)
• Friday, January 12 - Latin America, Europe, and Africa map quiz
• Tuesday, January 16 - HWC Final Exam Part I (Matching - People, Religions, Map)
• Wednesday, January 17 - 9:50 am-11:35 am - HWC Final Exam Part II (Multiple Choice)

HWC Day 84 - Course Wrap-Up

Objective:   Review essential course content in preparation for the final exam.

Task:    Hola! When you arrive to class, we'll briefly compare select paths to independence in Latin America.  Then, we'll review essential content from the Latin America unit.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class playing Jeopardy to review for the final.

Upcoming due dates:

• TODAY - Unit 8 PDPs & SJSs due
• Tuesday, June 6 @ 9:15 am - HWC Final Exam 

HWC Day 82 - Haitian Revolution & Independence in Latin America

Objective:   Evaluate the causes, course, and results of the Haitian Revolution.  Compare the Haitian Revolution with other independence movements in Latin America.

Task:    Hola! When you arrive to class, please download "Egalite for All."  We'l spend the first portion of class examining the revolution in Haiti.  Then, we'll compare and contrast various independence movements in Latin America.

Upcoming due dates:

• Friday, June 2 - Latin America, Europe, & Africa Map Quiz
• Monday, June 5 - Unit 8 PDPs & SJSs due
• Tuesday, June 6 @ 9:15 am - HWC Final Exam 

HWC Day 81 - Social Stratification & the Haitian Revolution

Objective:  Examine slavery and revolution in Latin America.  Consider the social hierarchy that emerged in colonial Latin America.  Evaluate the causes, course, and results of the Haitian Revolution.

Task:    Hola! When you arrive to class, please download "Latin America Jigsaw" - we'll spend the first portion of class reviewing our map of the region.  Then, we'll briefly review your work from yesterday.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class examining the Haitian Revolution.

Upcoming due dates:

• TODAY - Culture Food Party (You must be able to explain your food!)
• Friday, June 2 - Latin America, Europe, & Africa Map Quiz
• Monday, June 5 - Unit 8 PDPs & SJSs due
• Tuesday, June 6 @ 9:15 am - HWC Final Exam 

HWC Day 80 - Slavery, Social Stratification, & Revolution

Objective:  Examine slavery and revolution in Latin America.  Consider the social hierarchy that emerged in colonial Latin America.

Task:    Hola! We'll spend the first portion of class examining slavery and the Haitian revolution.  Then, you'll work with a partner to examine images of the social stratification in Latin America.

Upcoming due dates:

• TODAY - "Insular Empire" Reflection activity due
• Wednesday, May 31 - Culture Food Party (You must be able to explain your food!)
• Friday, June 2 - Latin America, Europe, & Africa Map Quiz
• Monday, June 5 - Unit 8 PDPs & SJSs due
• Tuesday, June 6 @ 9:15 am - HWC Final Exam 

HWC Day 79 - Unit 7 Wrap-Up & Latin America Introduction

Objective:  Identify essential themes in the geography, history, and culture of Southeast Asia, Australia, and Oceania.   Review readings on the Maya, Aztecs, and Olmecs and the accounts of Cortez's conquests.

Task:    Hola! Its a good thing we have a long weekend coming up because we have A LOT to accomplish today!  First, we'll finish the presentations on the Stolen Generation and Easter Island.  Then, we'll summarize the main points for unit 7.  Finally, we'll discuss your work from yesterday on the indigenous peoples of Central and South America and the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs.

Upcoming due dates:

• YESTERDAY - Unit 7 PDPs & SJSs due
• TODAY - Research project step 4 due
• Tuesday, May 30 - "Insular Empire" Reflection activity due
• Wednesday, May 31 - Culture Food Party (You must be able to explain your food!)
• Friday, June 2 - Latin America, Europe, & Africa Map Quiz
• Monday, June 5 - Unit 8 PDPs & SJSs due
• Tuesday, June 6 @ 9:15 am - HWC Final Exam 

HWC Day 78 - Introduction to Latin America

Objective:  Consider the unique cultures of indigenous peoples in Latin America.  Compare and contrast Aztec and Spanish accounts of Cortez.

Task:    Hola! We're going to begin our examination of Latin America today.  First, you'll read ONE of the indigenous peoples articles in Schoology (be ready to share tomorrow).  Then, you'll work with a partner to read, analyze and compare "Accounts of Spanish Conquest & Colonization."  If there is any time remaining in class, please work on your research project or your "Insular Empire" reflection.

Upcoming due dates:

• TODAY - Cumulative Asia & Oceania Map Quiz
• Wednesday, May 24 - Unit 7 PDPs & SJSs due
• Friday, May 26 - Research project step 4 due
• Tuesday, May 30 - "Insular Empire" Reflection activity due
• Wednesday, May 31 - Culture Food Party (You must be able to explain your food!)
• Friday, June 2 - Latin America, Europe, & Africa Map Quiz
• Monday, June 5 - Unit 8 PDPs & SJSs due
• Tuesday, June 6 @ 9:15 am - HWC Final Exam 

HWC Day 82 - Latin America Wrap-Up

Important:  We are rapidly approaching the end of the semester and the end of this course. Please check PowerSchool.  If you have any questions about your grade, please see me during period 12 as soon as possible.

Purpose:  Consider various paths to independence in Latin America.  Identify trends of continuity and change in Latin American history and culture.

Task: Good morning!   When you arrive to class, please clear your desks in preparation for today's map quiz.  After the quiz, please watch the video below and study for the final exam.   We'll spend the last portion of class reviewing essential content from our Latin America unit.

Homework:

• TODAY - Cumulative map quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• TODAY - Unit 8 SJSs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 18 - 7:35-9:05 am - Final Exam 

HWC Day 81 - Haitian Revolution & Independence in Latin America

Important:  We are rapidly approaching the end of the semester and the end of this course. Please check PowerSchool.  If you have any questions about your grade, please see me during period 12 as soon as possible.

Purpose:  Consider various paths to independence in Latin America.

Task: Good morning!   When you arrive to class, please get out your notes on the Haitian Revolution.  We'll spend the first portion of class finishing our examination of the revolution.  Then, we'll consider various other paths to independence in Latin America.  Finally, we'll form a discussion circle to discuss contemporary issues of Latin America.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due in class - be ready to DISCUSS!
• Friday, January 13 - Cumulative map quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Friday, January 13 - Unit 8 SJSs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 18 - 7:35-9:05 am - Final Exam 

HWC Day 80 - Revolutions in Haiti

Important:  We are rapidly approaching the end of the semester and the end of this course. Please check PowerSchool.  If you have any questions about your grade, please see me during period 12 as soon as possible.

Purpose:  Consider various paths to independence in Latin America.

Task: Good morning!   When you arrive to class, please get out your notes on maroons.  We'll spend the first few minutes reviewing the unique characteristics and significance of this community.  Then, we'll divert from our studies on Latin America to important people from our studies.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class watching "Egalite for All" and exploring the revolutions in Haiti.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 8 PDCs due on class blog
• Thursday, January 12 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due in class - be ready to DISCUSS!
• Friday, January 13 - Cumulative map quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Friday, January 13 - Unit 8 SJSs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 18 - 7:35-9:05 am - Final Exam 

HWC Day 79 - Slavery in Latin America

Important:  We are rapidly approaching the end of the semester and the end of this course. Please check PowerSchool.  If you have any questions about your grade, please see me during period 12 as soon as possible.

Purpose:  Explore slavery in Latin America.  Consider various paths to independence in Latin America.

Task: Good morning!   When you arrive to class, please get out a pen or pencil in preparation for your reading quiz.  After you've finished the reading quiz, please read "Latin American Peoples Win Independence."  Finally, we'll use the TransAtlantic Slave Trade Database the last portion of class to explore slavery & maroons in Latin America.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Neoliberalism reading quiz (index card may be used)
• Wednesday, January 11 - Unit 8 PDCs due on class blog
• Thursday, January 12 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Friday, January 13 - Cumulative map quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Friday, January 13 - Unit 8 SJSs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 18 - 7:35-9:05 am - Final Exam 

HWC Day 78 - Colonization of Latin America

Important:  We are rapidly approaching the end of the semester and the end of this course. Please check PowerSchool.  If you have any questions about your grade, please see me during period 12 as soon as possible.

Purpose:   Review the geography of Latin America.  Consider the culture of colonial societies in Latin America.

Task: Good morning!   When you arrive to class, please download "Latin America Geography Jigsaw" and clear all desks.  We'll begin with a game to review the geography of Latin America. Then, we'll delve into colonial Latin America with a visual analysis of paintings depicting social hierarchy.  Finally, if time remains, we'll begin examining slavery in Latin America.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 8 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, January 10 - Neoliberalism reading quiz (index card may be used)
• Wednesday, January 11 - Unit 8 PDCs due on class blog
• Thursday, January 12 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Friday, January 13 - Cumulative map quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Friday, January 13 - Unit 8 SJSs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 18 - 7:35-9:05 am - Final Exam 

HWC Day 77 - Indigenous Peoples in Latin America

Important:  We are rapidly approaching the end of the semester and the end of this course. Please check PowerSchool.  If you have any questions about your grade, please see me during period 12 as soon as possible.

Purpose:   Consider the unique cultures of pre-Columbian peoples in Central America.  Compare & contrast Aztec and Spanish accounts of Cortez.

Task: Good morning!  We'll begin class with a discussion on indigenous peoples of Central America - the Olmecs, Maya, & Aztecs.  Then, you'll work with a partner to compare and contrast two accounts of the conquest of Tenochtitlan. Finally, if time remains, we'll begin our examination of colonial Latin America.

Homework:

• TODAY - Indigenous peoples discussion (unit 8) - summary due in Schoology by 7:30 am
• TODAY - Unit 7 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, January 9 - Unit 8 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, January 10 - Neoliberalism reading quiz (index card may be used)
• Wednesday, January 11 - Unit 8 PDCs due on class blog
• Thursday, January 12 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Friday, January 13 - Cumulative map quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Friday, January 13 - Unit 8 SJSs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 18 - 7:35-9:05 am - Final Exam 

HWC Day 76 - Latin America Introduction

Important:  We are rapidly approaching the end of the semester and the end of this course. Please check PowerSchool.  If you have any questions about your grade, please see me during period 12 as soon as possible.

Purpose:   Examine the unique culture, geography, and history of Oceania and Australia.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class please open up your summary notes on Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania.  We'll spend the first portion of class finishing up our review of the region.  Then, you'll work in small groups to complete the Latin America map and you'll begin examining the indigenous cultures of Latin America.

Homework:

• Friday, January 5 - Indigenous peoples discussion (unit 8) - summary due in Schoology by 7:30 am
• Friday, January 6 - Unit 7 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, January 9 - Unit 8 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, January 10 - Neoliberalism reading quiz (index card may be used)
• Wednesday, January 11 - Unit 8 PDCs due on class blog
• Thursday, January 12 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Friday, January 13 - Cumulative map quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Friday, January 13 - Unit 8 SJSs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 18 - 7:35-9:05 am - Final Exam 

HWC Day 83 - Africa, Europe, & Latin America Map Quiz

Objective:  Assess knowledge of world map.

Task: Good afternoon! When you arrive to class, please get out a pen or pencil in preparation for the map quiz.  After you finish the quiz, please turn it in at the back of the room and pick up the crossword puzzle.  Read the Background Information for the International Relations Simulation in preparation for Monday's activities.  Finally, after everyone has finished the quiz, please work on the crossword puzzle.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Cumulative Map Quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Monday, June 6  - Read Background Information BEFOER class
• Monday, June 6 - Unit 8 PDC due
• Wednesday, June 8 - Final Exam Crossword Puzzle due in class
• Wednesday, June 8 - Unit 8 SJS due
• Friday, June 10 - Final Exam (9:15-10:45 am)