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 74 - Finding & Evaluating Internet Sources

Objective:  Practice finding and evaluating reliability and relevance of research sources from the Internet.

Task:    Happy Friday!  When you arrive to the library, please find a seat in preparation for Mrs. Sams's presentation.  She'll review relevant search strategies and methods for evaluating Internet sources.  Then, you'll have the remainder of class to work on step 3 of the research project.

Upcoming due dates:

• TODAY - REPORT DIRECTLY TO LIBRARY
• Monday, May 22 - Research project step 3 due 
• Wednesday, May 24 - Cumulative Asia & Oceania Map Quiz
• Wednesday, May 24 - Unit 7 PDPs & SJSs due
• Friday, May 26 - Research project step 4 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 73 - Genocide in Cambodia

Objective:  Define the unique cultural and historical traditions of Southeast Asia.

Task:    Namaste!  When you arrive to class, please meet up with your groups and be ready to present your topic.  We'll watch and discuss the final presentation.  Then, we'll watch select scenes from "The Killing Fields" to see a dramatic presentation of the genocide in Cambodia.

Upcoming due dates:

• Friday, May 19 - REPORT DIRECTLY TO LIBRARY
• Monday, May 22 - Research project step 3 due 
• Wednesday, May 24 - Cumulative Asia & Oceania Map Quiz
• Wednesday, May 24 - Unit 7 PDPs & SJSs due
• Friday, May 26 - Research project step 4 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 71 - Exploring the History & Culture of Southeast Asia

Objective:  Define the unique cultural and historical traditions of Southeast Asia.

Task:    Namaste!  When you arrive to class, please open up your cultural and geographic diversity document.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing your work and identifying themes and trends.  Then, you'll take notes on the colonialism, imperialism, and nationalism in Southeast Asia.  Finally, we'll end class with "Considering Southeast Asia."  You'll work on one topic and prepare to present your learning to the class.

Upcoming due dates:

• Wednesday, May 17 - Research project step 2 due
• Friday, May 19 - REPORT DIRECTLY TO LIBRARY
• Monday, May 22 - Research project step 3 due 
• Wednesday, May 24 - Cumulative Asia & Oceania Map Quiz
• Wednesday, May 24 - Unit 7 PDPs & SJSs due
• Friday, May 26 - Research project step 4 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 70 - Library Research

Objective:  Utilize periodicals to locate a database that extends our studies.  Critically read and analyze your database source.

Task:    Namaste!  When you arrive to class, please find a seat and turn your attention to the front of the library.  Then, you'll have the remainder of class to research, read, and reflect on your selected source.

Upcoming due dates:

• TODAY  - REPORT DIRECTLY TO LIBRARY
• Wednesday, May 17 - Research project step 2 due
• Friday, May 19 - REPORT DIRECTLY TO LIBRARY
• Monday, May 22 - Research project step 3 due 
• Wednesday, May 24 - Cumulative Asia & Oceania Map Quiz
• Wednesday, May 24 - Unit 7 PDPs & SJSs due
• Friday, May 26 - Research project step 4 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 67 - Introduction to Southeast Asia

Objective:  Label political and physical features of Southeast Asia, Australia, & Oceania.  Consider the historical, geo-political, and socio-historical impact of the spice trade.

Task:    Namaste!  When you arrive to class, please find a seat in the circle.  We'll begin our exploration of the region with a discussion on "A Taste of Adventure."  Then, you'll work independently on "Cultural & Geographic Diversity of Southeast Asia" to identify themes and trends in the region.  Finally, you'll work in small groups to complete the maps for Southeast Asia and Oceania.

Upcoming due dates:

• TODAY  - "A Taste of Adventure" close reading due
• TODAY - Research Project step 1 due
• Monday, May 15 - REPORT DIRECTLY TO LIBRARY
• Wednesday, May 17 - Research project step 2 due
• Friday, May 19 - REPORT DIRECTLY TO LIBRARY
• Monday, May 22 - Research project step 3 due 
• Wednesday, May 24 - Cumulative Asia & Oceania Map Quiz
• Wednesday, May 24 - Unit 7 PDPs & SJSs due
• Friday, May 26 - Research project step 4 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 66 - South Asia Test

Objective:  Utilize periodicals to locate an article that extends our studies.  Critically read and analyze your periodical source.

Task:    Namaste!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desk of everything except a pencil in preparation for the test.  As you work through the test, read each question carefully and select the best answer.  For the short answer questions, be sure to create a clear, concise thesis statement and use appropriate supporting details to support your position.  Finally, after you finish the test, please turn it in at the back of the room and work on your research project or "A Taste of Adventure."

Upcoming due dates:

• TODAY - Unit 6 Test
• TODAY - Unit 6 PDPs & SJSs due
• Friday, May 12 - "A Taste of Adventure" close reading due
• Friday, May 12 - Research Project step 1 due
• Monday, May 15 - REPORT DIRECTLY TO LIBRARY
• Wednesday, May 17 - Research project step 2 due
• Friday, May 19 - REPORT DIRECTLY TO LIBRARY
• Monday, May 22 - Research project step 3 due 
• Wednesday, May 24 - Cumulative Asia & Oceania Map Quiz
• Wednesday, May 24 - Unit 7 PDPs & SJSs due
• Friday, May 26 - Research project step 4 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 65 - Library Research

Objective:  Utilize periodicals to locate an article that extends our studies.  Critically read and analyze your periodical source.

Task:    Namaste!  When you arrive to class, please find a seat and turn your attention to the front of the library.  Mrs. Sams will briefly remind you how to utlilize NoodleTools and how to create citations.  Then, you'll have the remainder of class to research, read, and reflect on your selected source.

Upcoming due dates:

• TODAY - REPORT DIRECTLY TO LIBRARY
• Thursday, May 11 - Unit 6 Test
• Thursday, May 11 - Unit 6 PDPs & SJSs due
• Friday, May 12 - "A Taste of Adventure" close reading due
• Friday, May 12 - Research Project step 1 due
• Monday, May 15 - REPORT DIRECTLY TO LIBRARY
• Wednesday, May 17 - Research project step 2 due
• Friday, May 19 - REPORT DIRECTLY TO LIBRARY
• Monday, May 22 - Research project step 3 due 
• Wednesday, May 24 - Cumulative Asia & Oceania Map Quiz
• Wednesday, May 24 - Unit 7 PDPs & SJSs due
• Friday, May 26 - Research project step 4 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 72 - SE Asia & Oceania

Purpose:   Investigate select topics in the history and development of Southeast Asia.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please finish the directed research on the genocide in Cambodia.  After you've finished the work on Cambodia, complete the worksheet on the Commonwealth and label the Australia & Oceania map.

Homework:

• TODAY - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)
• 5 bonus points if works cited is signed by Mrs. Sams
• Friday, December 23 - Culture Food Party (sign-up on GoogleDoc)
• Friday, December 23 - Unit 7 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, January 3 - Unit 7 PDCs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 4 - Asia map quiz (all of Asia & Oceania)
• 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 - Final Exam (times TBD)

HWC Day 71 - Genocide & Contemporary Issues in SE Asia

Purpose:   Investigate select topics in the history and development of Southeast Asia.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download "Colonialism & Imperialism in Southeast Asia."   We'll begin class with notes on the region.  Then, you'll work with your group to finish your poster on the contemporary issues.  Finally, we'll end class with directed research on the genocide in Cambodia.

Homework:

• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)
• 5 bonus points if works cited is signed by Mrs. Sams
• Friday, December 23 - Culture Food Party (sign-up on GoogleDoc)
• Friday, December 23 - Unit 7 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, January 3 - Unit 7 PDCs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 4 - Asia map quiz (all of Asia & Oceania)
• 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 - Final Exam (times TBD)

HWC Day 70 - Geography & History of SE Asia

Purpose:   Investigate select topics in the history and development of Southeast Asia.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up or get out your Southeast Asia map.  We'll start with a short map check.  After you've finished, please turn in your work at the back of the room and begin working on your assigned topic in "Considering Southeast Asia."  When everyone has completed the map activity, we'll move into a discussion circle to analyze "A Taste of Adventure."  Then, we'll begin our notes on colonialism & imperialism in the region.

Homework:

• TODAY  - "A Taste of Adventure" close reading due in Schoology by 7:30 am
• Thursday, December 22 - Culture Food Party (sign-up on GoogleDoc)
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)
• 5 bonus points if works cited is signed by Mrs. Sams
• Friday, December 23 - Unit 7 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, January 3 - Unit 7 PDCs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 4 - Asia map quiz (all of Asia & Oceania)
• 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 - Final Exam (times TBD)

HWC Day 69 - Southeast Asia Introduction

Purpose:  Participate and observe a civil discussion about contemporary issues in South Asia.  Label political and physical features on a map of Southeast Asia.  Investigate select topics in the history and development of Southeast Asia.

Task: Good morning!  We'll begin class with the fishbowl discussions on South Asia.  After a short debrief, we'll transition to our studies of Southeast Asia.  First, you'll label the map of Southeast Asia.  Then, you'll research one of the issues in "Considering Southeast Asia."

Homework:

• TODAY - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Tuesday, December 20 - "A Taste of Adventure" close reading due in Schoology by 7:30 am
• Thursday, December 22 - Culture Food Party (sign-up on GoogleDoc)
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)
• 5 bonus points if works cited is signed by Mrs. Sams
• Friday, December 23 - Unit 7 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, January 3 - Unit 7 PDCs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 4 - Asia map quiz (all of Asia & Oceania)
• 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 - Final Exam (times TBD)

HWC Day 68 - Unit 6 Test

Purpose:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the geography, history, culture, and contemporary issues of South Asia.

Task: Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil in preparation for the test.  Please read each question carefully and check your work before turning in your test.  After you've finished the test, please turn it in at the back of the room and work on your unit 7 homework or your research paper.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 6 Test
• TODAY - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• TODAY - Peer review of first draft due by midnight
• Monday, December 19 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Tuesday, December 20 - "A Taste of Adventure" close reading due in Schoology by 7:30 am
• Thursday, December 22 - Culture Food Party (sign-up on GoogleDoc)
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)
• 5 bonus points if works cited is signed by Mrs. Sams
• Friday, December 23 - Unit 7 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, January 3 - Unit 7 PDCs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 4 - Asia map quiz (all of Asia & Oceania)
• 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 - Final Exam (times TBD)

HWC Day 67 - South Asia Wrap-Up & Peer Review

Purpose:   Review demographic content on South Asia.  Read and provide thorough feedback on a peer's research essay.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your South Asia study guide.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class providing some final points before the test.  Then, you'll spend the remainder of class on the peer review.

Homework:

• TODAY - First draft due in GoogleDocs by 7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by midnight
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Monday, December 19 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

HWC Day 66 - Comparing Afghanistan & Sri Lanka

Purpose:   Evaluate and compare the conflicts in Afghanistan & Sri Lanka.

Task: Good morning!  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing the conflict in Sri Lanka before delving into the rise and rule of the Taliban in Afghanistan and the tribal areas of Pakistan.

Homework:

• TODAY - Unit 6 PDC due on class blog
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by midnight
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Monday, December 19 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

HWC Day 65 - Problems of Independence

Purpose:   Evaluate and compare the conflicts in Afghanistan & Sri Lanka.

Task: Good morning!  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing the conflict in Sri Lanka before delving into the rise and rule of the Taliban in Afghanistan and the tribal areas of Pakistan.

Homework:

• Tuesday, December 13 - Unit 6 PDC due on class blog
• Wednesday, December 14 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

HWC Day 64 - Problems of Independence

Purpose:   Describe the significance of select events in the history of South Asia.   Describe the course and results of the partition of India.

Task: Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please open your notes on the history of South Asia.  We'll finish our examination of this era with a discussion of the 20th century.  Finally, we'll consider the status of India & Pakistan since independence.

Homework:

• TODAY - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 9 - Unit 6 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, December 12 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Tuesday, December 13 - Unit 6 PDC due on class blog
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

HWC Day 63 - Nationalism & Independence in South Asia.

Purpose:   Describe the significance of select events in the history of South Asia.  Describe the course and results of the partition of India.  Consider political, economic, & social developments in India and Pakistan since independence.

Task: Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please get out your notes.  We'll finish our examination of the history of South Asia and consider the status of the region since independence.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class with a few reminders as you write your research paper.

Homework:

• TODAY - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• TODAY - Unit 6 PDP due on class blog
• Tuesday, December 13 - Unit 6 PDC due on class blog
• Wednesday, December 14 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

Seeds of Suicide (PBS)

HWC Day 62 - Towards Independence

Purpose:   Describe the significance of select events in the history of South Asia.

Task: Good morning!  Today, we'll focus on the emergence of nationalism and independence.

Homework:

• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Thursday, December 8 - "India's New Economy"  due in class
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 9 - Unit 6 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, December 12 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Tuesday, December 13 - Unit 6 PDC due on class blog
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

HWC Day 61 - History of South Asia

Purpose:   Describe the significance of select events in the history of South Asia.

Task: Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your notes on the history of South Asia and use the videos & links  below to continue your notes on the history of South Asia.  Then, after you've watched and answered questions on the British East India Company (below), complete "Historiography - Legacy of British Rule in India."  Finally, if there is any time remaining, work on your research outline or your South Asia homework.

Homework:

• TODAY - Sri Lanka Case Study due BEFORE class
• Wednesday, December 7 - Outline due in GoogleDocs by 3:00 pm (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to comment)
• Thursday, December 8 - "India's New Economy"  due in class
• Friday, December 9 - Peer review due on outline by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 9 - Unit 6 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, December 12 - Fishbowl discussions - "India Changes Course" & "The Struggle for Women's Empowerment in India"
• Tuesday, December 13 - Unit 6 PDC due on class blog
• Thursday, December 15 - First draft due in GoogleDocs by7:30 am (Be sure to give your peer reviewer and Mrs. Friday the ability to edit)
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Friday, December 16 - Peer review of first draft due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, December 16 - Unit 6 SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, December 22 - Final draft due by 3:00 pm (Must be submitted as a PDF to Schoology dropbox)

For Further Consideration:

 
The British East India Company (University of Air, 1965)

Humanitarian motives are based on kindness and concern for others. What humanitarian motives came to influence the British government in its attitude to India?

Give examples of ways in which contact with Indian society influenced the British.

Why did the British become increasingly arrogant towards Indians?