HWC Day 37 - 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, culture, history, and contemporary developments in North Africa, Southwest Asia, Transcaucasia, and Central Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil in preparation for your test.  You must complete the objective portion of the test in class but, if you need more time, you may take the short answer questions home and turn them in tomorrow.  As you move through the test, please work strategically.  For the last 10 minutes of class, you'll be allowed to reference your notes on your i-Pad.

Homework Due Dates:

• Tuesday, March 20 - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, March 21 - Unit 3 Short Answer Responses due at the beginning of class
• Wednesday, March 21 - Syrian Civil War Presentation
• Thursday, March 22 - HWC Heritage of Europe due (submit Part II for grading by 7:30 am & have Part I ready for class discussion)
• Friday, March 23 - Europe map due in class
• Monday, March 26 - "Meanwhile in Europe" close reading & summary due by 7:30 am, Socratic Seminar in class
• Wednesday, April 4 - Europe map quiz

HWC Day 36 - Nationalism, Independence, & Contemporary Middle East

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:  Evaluate the status of the contemporary Middle East.  Define the forms and impact of nationalism in the Middle East.

Task:  Marhabaan! When you arrive to class, please get out your unit 3 history notes.  We'll spend the first few minutes describing the impact of imperialism and nationalism on post-independence political developments.  Then, we'll finish your presentations from last week.

Regional Study Discussion Topics (see rubric in Schoology):

1. Transcaucasia & Central Asia
2. Comparing Saudi Arabia & Iran
3. Women & Islam
4. Israel & the Palestinians
5. Syrian Civil War

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Regional Study Discussion Leadership 
• TODAY - PAW 1
• Tuesday, March 20 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 34 - Contemporary Issues in The Middle East

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:  Evaluate the status of the contemporary Middle East.

Task:  Marhabaan! We'll spend our time together examining issues in the Middle East.

Regional Study Discussion Topics (see rubric in Schoology):

1. Transcaucasia & Central Asia
2. Comparing Saudi Arabia & Iran
3. Women & Islam
4. Israel & the Palestinians
5. Syrian Civil War

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Regional Study Discussion Leadership 
• Tuesday, March 20 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 33 - Kurds & Contemporary Issues

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:  Evaluate the status of Kurds in the Middle East.  Investigate contemporary issues in the Middle East.

Task:  Marhabaan!  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 about the controversy surrounding the possibility of a Kurdistan.  Finally, you'll use the remainder of class to work with your group on your regional study discussion leadership.

Regional Study Discussion Topics (see rubric in Schoology):

1. Transcaucasia & Central Asia
2. Comparing Saudi Arabia & Iran
3. Women & Islam
4. Israel & the Palestinians
5. Syrian Civil War

Homework Due Dates:

• Thursday, March 15 - Regional Study Discussion Leadership 
• Tuesday, March 20 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 32 - Genocide, Nationalism, & Independence

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Examine the social and political factors that led to the Armenian genocide.  Describe the emergence of nationalism and independence in the Middle East.

Task:  Marhabaan!  When you arrive to class, please open up your viewing guide on the Armenian genocide.  We'll discuss the event and continue with our notes on the Middle East.

Regional Study Discussion Topics (see rubric in Schoology):

1. Transcaucasia & Central Asia
2. Comparing Saudi Arabia & Iran
3. Women & Islam
4. Israel & the Palestinians
5. Syrian Civil War

Homework Due Dates:

• Thursday, March 15 - Regional Study Discussion Leadership 
• Friday, March 16 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 31 - Map Quiz & Armenian Genocide

Day 1 - PAW 1

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

Task:  Marhabaan!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pen or pencil.  You'll have 35 minutes to complete your map quiz.  Then, you'll take notes on the Armenian Genocide while you watch the documentary.

Regional Study Discussion Topics (see rubric in Schoology):

1. Transcaucasia & Central Asia
2. Comparing Saudi Arabia & Iran
3. Women & Islam
4. Israel & the Palestinians
5. Syrian Civil War

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - HWC - Perspectives in History due
• Monday, March 12 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (includes Africa map)
• Thursday, March 15 - Regional Study Discussion Leadership 
• Friday, March 16 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 30 - Changes in Modern Middle East

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:  Analyze significant developments in the history of the Middle East.

Task:  Marhabaan!  When you arrive to class, please grab a whiteboard and marker.  Watch the music video and identify the historical event (& date) referred to in the song.  After a brief discussion, we'll continue our notes on the history of the Middle East.

Regional Study Discussion Topics (see rubric in Schoology):

1. Transcaucasia & Central Asia
2. Comparing Saudi Arabia & Iran
3. Women & Islam
4. Israel & the Palestinians
5. Syrian Civil War

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - HWC - Perspectives in History due
• Monday, March 12 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (includes Africa map)
• Thursday, March 15 - Regional Study Discussion Leadership 
• Friday, March 16 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 29 - Defining Orientalism

2 Hour Delay - No PAW

Objective:  Analyze significant developments in the history of the Middle East.

Task:  Marhabaan!  When you arrive to class, please open up your notes on the history of the Middle East.  We'll spend our brief time together discussing modern and contemporary history of the region.

Regional Study Discussion Topics (see rubric in Schoology):

1. Transcaucasia & Central Asia
2. Comparing Saudi Arabia & Iran
3. Women & Islam
4. Israel & the Palestinians
5. Syrian Civil War

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Regional Study Part II Orientalism due in class
• Friday, March 9 - HWC - Perspectives in History due
• Monday, March 12 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (includes Africa map)
• Tuesday, March 13 - Regional Study Discussion Leadership 
• Friday, March 16 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 28 - Condensed History of the Middle East

Day 4 - PAW 4 

Objective:  Analyze significant developments in the history of the Middle East.

Task:  Marhabaan!  When you arrive to class, please download "HWC Unit 3 History Notes."  We'll spend the first portion of class considering select historical developments in the region.  Then, we'll divide up into groups to identify topics for the regional study discussion.

Regional Study Discussion Topics (see rubric in Schoology):

1. Transcaucasia & Central Asia
2. Comparing Saudi Arabia & Iran
3. Women & Islam
4. Israel & the Palestinians
5. Syrian Civil War

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "West Comes East" discussion - be prepared with questions
• Wednesday, March 7 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (includes Africa map)
• Thursday, March 8 - Regional Study Part II Orientalism due in class
• Friday, March 9 - HWC - Perspectives in History due
• Monday, March 12 - Regional Study Discussion Leadership 
• Wednesday, March 14 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 27 - Examining Islam

2 Hour Delay - No PAW 

Objective:  Evaluate the emergence of monotheism in Southwest Asia.  Define the Five Pillars of Faith.  Identify the primary differences between Sunni & Shia Islam.

Task:  Marhabaan!  I hope that you've all weathered the storm with minimal disruptions.  Today, we'll spend our brief time together defining the Five Pillars of Faith.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "Investigating Sunni-Shia Divisions" due in class
• Tuesday, March 6 - "West Comes East" discussion - be prepared with questions
• Wednesday, March 7 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (includes Africa map)
• Thursday, March 8 - Regional Study Part II Orientalism due in class
• Friday, March 9 - HWC - Perspectives in History due
• Monday, March 12 - Regional Study Discussion Leadership 
• Wednesday, March 14 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 26 - Diversity & Monotheism

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:   Examine the impact of geography on the history, culture, and development of Southwest Asia, North Africa, and Transcaucasia and Central Asia.  Evaluate the emergence of monotheism in Southwest Asia.

Task:  Marhabaan!  When you arrive to class, please download the geography collages.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class sharing your work.  Then, we'll test your knowledge of Zoroastrianism and the Abrahamic religions.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class considering the 5 pillars of faith.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Watch "HWC3 - Zoroastrianism" BEFORE class
• TODAY - Read "Heirs of Abraham - HWC Student" be prepared for a quiz!
• Monday, March 3 - "Investigating Sunni-Shia Divisions" due in class
• Tuesday, March 6 - "West Comes East" discussion - be prepared with questions
• Wednesday, March 7 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (includes Africa map)
• Thursday, March 8 - Regional Study Part II Orientalism due in class
• Friday, March 9 - HWC - Perspectives in History due
• Monday, March 12 - Regional Study Discussion Leadership 
• Wednesday, March 14 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 25 - Introduction to the Middle East

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:   Examine the impact of geography on the history, culture, and development of Southwest Asia, North Africa, and Transcaucasia and Central Asia.

Task:  Marhabaan!  When you arrive to class, please take a few minutes to complete "Think You Know the Greater Middle East?" quiz.  Then, we'll move into groups to study the geography of the region.  Each group will use GoogleDraw or Notability to create an annotated collage of your section:

1. SW Asia & N. Africa - Environmental Geography and Population & Settlement (pp. 185-200)
2. SW Asia & N. Africa - Cultural Coherence & Diversity, Geopolitical Framework, and Economic Development (pp. 200-216)
3. Central Asia - Environmental Geography and Population & Settlement (pp. 285-294)
4. Central Asia - Cultural Coherence & Diversity, Geopolitical Framework, and Economic & Social Development (pp. 294-305)

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Unit 3 Map due in class
• Friday, March 2 - Watch "HWC3 - Zoroastrianism" BEFORE class
• Friday, March 2 - Read "Heirs of Abraham - HWC Student" be prepared for a quiz!
• Monday, March 3 - "Investigating Sunni-Shia Divisions" due in class
• Tuesday, March 6 - "West Comes East" discussion - be prepared with questions
• Wednesday, March 7 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (includes Africa map)
• Thursday, March 8 - Regional Study Part II Orientalism due in class
• Friday, March 9 - HWC - Perspectives in History due
• Monday, March 12 - Regional Study Discussion Leadership 
• Wednesday, March 14 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 24 - Africa Test

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:   Assess knowledge and understanding of the geography, culture, and history of sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil in preparation for your test.  You'll have the duration of the class to take your test.  If you finish early, please work ahead on your unit 3 homework.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Unit 2 Test
• TODAY - PAW 1
• Thursday, March 1 - Unit 3 Map due in class
• Friday, March 2 - Watch "HWC3 - Zoroastrianism" BEFORE class
• Friday, March 2 - Read "Heirs of Abraham - HWC Student" be prepared for a quiz!
• Monday, March 3 - "Investigating Sunni-Shia Divisions" due in class
• Tuesday, March 6 - "West Comes East" discussion - be prepared with questions
• Wednesday, March 7 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (includes Africa map)
• Thursday, March 8 - Regional Study Part II Orientalism due in class
• Friday, March 9 - HWC - Perspectives in History due
• Monday, March 12 - Regional Study Discussion Leadership 
• Wednesday, March 14 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 22 - Nationalism & Apartheid in Sub-Saharan Africa

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:   Explore select historical developments in sub-Saharan Africa.  Consider select nationalist movements in sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please respond to the following prompt on a white board, scrap paper, or in Notability:
What was the character of nationalism in Sub-Saharan Africa after World War II?  Provide specific examples to support your argument.
We'll use your responses to guide our investigation and review of nationalism in Africa.  Then, we'll continue our exploration of apartheid South Africa with an examination of the non-violent resistance movement.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past") due in class
• Wednesday, February 28 - Unit 2 Test
• Thursday, March 1 - Unit 3 Map due in class
• Friday, March 2 - Watch "HWC3 - Zoroastrianism" BEFORE class
• Friday, March 2 - Read "Heirs of Abraham - HWC Student" be prepared for a quiz!
• Monday, March 3 - "Investigating Sunni-Shia Divisions" due in class
• Tuesday, March 6 - "West Comes East" discussion - be prepared with questions
• Wednesday, March 7 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (includes Africa map)
• Thursday, March 8 - Regional Study Part II Orientalism due in class
• Friday, March 9 - HWC - Perspectives in History due
• Monday, March 12 - Regional Study Discussion Leadership 
• Wednesday, March 14 - Unit 3 Test

HWC Day 41 - Europe Map Quiz

Day 6 - PAW 6

Objectives:   Assess knowledge and understanding of Europe's geography.  Utilize select artworks to identify the changes of the modern era.

Task:  Bonjour!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pen or pencil.  You'll use the first portion of class to complete the map quiz.  Then, you'll work with a partner to analyze and compare two pieces of art.

Homework Due Dates:

• ASAP - AFMP Reflection
• TODAY - "Meanwhile in Europe" Socratic Seminar during class
• TODAY - "Considering the Scientific Revolution & the Columbian Exchange" due in class
• TODAY- Unit 4 Map Quiz (study guide on Schoology)
• TODAY  - Last day to complete any missing tests or quizzes from quarter 1
• Tuesday, October 31 - Report directly to the library
• Wednesday, November 1 - Day 2 PAW

HWC Day 38 - Middle East Wrap-Up & Europe Introduction

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objectives:    Examine select issues in the contemporary Middle East.  Establish a geo-historical foundation for studying the cultural region.

Task:  Marhabaan!  We'll spend the first portion of class finishing up our lessons on contemporary issues in the Middle East.  Then, I'll provide notes to identify the geographic and historical features that make Europe a unique cultural region.

Homework Due Dates:

• ASAP - AFMP Reflection
• TODAY - Regional Study Presentations
• TODAY- Europe map review during PAW
• TODAY - Day 2 PAW
• Wednesday, October 25 - HWC Heritage of Europe due (submit Part II for grading by 7:30 am & have Part I ready for class discussion)
• Thursday, October 26 - "Meanwhile in Europe" close reading & summary due by 7:30 am, Socratic Seminar during class
• Friday, October 27 - "Considering the Scientific Revolution & the Columbian Exchange" due in class
• Monday, October 30 - Unit 4 Map Quiz (study guide on Schoology)
• Monday, October 30 - Last day to complete any missing tests or quizzes from quarter 1
• Wednesday, November 1 - Day 2 PAW
• Thursday, November 2 - Europe & Middle East content quiz (study guide will be posted to Schoology on or before Friday, October 27)

HWC Day 37 - Contemporary Issues in the Middle East

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Day 1 - PAW 1

Objectives:      Examine select issues in the contemporary Middle East.

Task:  Marhabaan!  When you arrive to class, please form the desks into a horseshoe in preparation for our contemporary issues lessons.

Homework Due Dates:

• ASAP - AFMP Reflection
• TODAY - Regional Study Presentations
• Tuesday, October 24 - Europe map review during PAW
• Tuesday, October 24 - Day 2 PAW
• Wednesday, October 25 - HWC Heritage of Europe due (submit Part II for grading by 7:30 am & have Part I ready for class discussion)
• Thursday, October 26 - "Meanwhile in Europe" close reading & summary due by 7:30 am, Socratic Seminar during class
• Friday, October 27 - "Considering the Scientific Revolution & the Columbian Exchange" due in class
• Monday, October 30 - Unit 4 Map Quiz (study guide on Schoology)
• Monday, October 30 - Last day to complete any missing tests or quizzes from quarter 1
• Wednesday, November 1 - Day 2 PAW
• Thursday, November 2 - Europe & Middle East content quiz (study guide will be posted to Schoology on or before Friday, October 27)

HWC Day 36 - 20th Century Middle East

Day 6 - PAW 6

Objectives:   Analyze political cartoons to identify the status of the Middle East at the turn of the 20th century.   Examine select issues in the contemporary Middle East.

Task:  Marhabaan!  We'll begin class with a review of the political cartoons that you examined yesterday.  Then, we'll split into new groups to complete and create presentations on select sections of the regional study. 

Homework Due Dates:

• ASAP - AFMP Reflection
• Monday, October 23 - Regional Study Presentations

HWC Day 35 - Using Cartoons to Analyze the Ottoman Empire

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:   Discuss the arguments presented by Ansary in "West Comes East."  Evaluate the use of history textbooks to promote nationalism.

Task:  Marhabaan!  When you arrive to class, please open your notes from yesterday.  We'll finish up our review of "West Comes East" and the Ottoman Empire.  Then, you'll work with a partner to interpret some political cartoons.

Homework Due Dates:

• ASAP - AFMP Reflection

HWC Day 34 - Foreign Influences in the Middle East

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objectives:   Discuss the arguments presented by Ansary in "West Comes East."  Evaluate the use of history textbooks to promote nationalism.

Task:  Marhabaan!  When you arrive to class, please move the desks into a circle.   We'll begin class with  a short introduction to orientalism.  As you watch the video below, respond to the following question on your white board:  Why is it necessary to consider Orientalism when studying the history of the Middle East?  We'll use your responses to continue our discussion on the history of the Middle East before we delve into some of the contested 20th century history of the region.

Homework Due Dates:

• ASAP - AFMP Reflection
• Friday, October 20 - Unit 3 Test