HWC Day 69 - South Asia Test

Day 4 - PAW 4

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

Task:  Good morning! When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil in preparation for you unit test.  You'll have the entire class to work on your test but you must finish before leaving the room.  When you finish the test, please turn it in at the back of the room and work on upcoming assignments.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - South Asia Test
• Monday, May 14 - "A Taste of Adventure" Close Reading due (see rubric in Schoology)
• Tuesday, May 15 - Alg/Bio Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay schedule
• Wednesday, May 16 - Alg/Bio Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay schedule
• Thursday, May 17 - Lit Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay schedule
• Friday, May 18 - Lit Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay schedule
• Thursday, May 24 - Asia & Oceania cumulative map quiz (Will include ALL of Asia & Oceania - see study guide in Schoology)
• Friday, May 1 - Latin America, Europe, & Africa map quiz 

HWC Day 68 - Taliban in Afghanistan

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:  Debate the current status of the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Task:  Good morning! When you arrive to class, please find your advisor group from yesterday.  You'll use the first part of class to finish constructing your argument for the president.  Then, each group will have an opportunity to present their recommendation and our "president" will decide which course to follow.  Finally, if any time remains, we'll review for tomorrow's test.

Homework Due Dates:

• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

HWC Day 67 - Contemporary Issues in South Asia

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Analyze the role of identity politics in conflicts in India and Sri Lanka.  Debate the current status of the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Task:  Good morning! When you arrive to class, please match up with your partner from yesterday.  You'll spend the first few minutes of class finishing your comparison.  Then, you'll briefly present your ideas.  Finally, we're going to explore the contemporary role of the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Homework Due Dates:

• Past Due - "India's New Economy" (in Contemporary Issues folder) & "Partition of India" Close Reading (in History of South Asia folder)
• TODAY - Taliban investigation due in class
• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

HWC Day 66 - Communalism in India & Sri Lanka

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:  Analyze the role of identity politics in conflicts in India and Sri Lanka.

Task:  Good morning! When you arrive to class, please open up your "Soul of India" notes.  We'll spend a few minutes reviewing your notes from yesterday before finishing the documentary.  Then, you'll work with a partner to compare communal violence in India to the civil war in Sri Lanka.

Homework Due Dates:

• Past Due - "India's New Economy" (in Contemporary Issues folder) & "Partition of India" Close Reading (in History of South Asia folder)
• TODAY - Sri Lanka case study due in class
• Wednesday, May 9 - Taliban investigation due in class
• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

HWC Day 65 - From Partition to the Present

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:  Evaluate the contemporary impact of partition on the developments in South Asia.

Task:  Good morning! When you arrive to class, please get out a piece of scratch paper or a blank notability document.  Respond to the following prompt:
How does the contemporary status of India reflect cultural traditions and historical developments?
Then, we'll examine the communal violence that shook northern India in the early 21st century.

Homework Due Dates:

• Past Due - "India's New Economy" (in Contemporary Issues folder) & "Partition of India" Close Reading (in History of South Asia folder)
• TODAY - Sri Lanka case study due in class
• Monday, May 7 - Taliban investigation due in class
• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

HWC Day 64 - Partition

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:  Examine select developments in the history of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning! We'll finish our examination of the history of South Asia with an examination of Partition and the continued impact of this development today.

Homework Due Dates:

• Thursday, May 3 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Friday, May 4 - Sri Lanka case study due in class
• Monday, May 7 - Taliban investigation due in class
• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

HWC Day 63 - Nationalism, Independence, & Partition

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:  Examine select developments in the history of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your Venn diagram comparing the accounts of British rule in India.  After our historiography activity, we'll finish our notes on the history of South Asia.  If time allows, we'll also look at the image of Gandhi and how he utilized the media to disseminate his message.

Homework Due Dates:

• Thursday, May 3 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Friday, May 4 - Sri Lanka case study due in class
• Monday, May 7 - Taliban investigation due in class
• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

HWC Day 62 - History of India

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Examine select developments in the history of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out your notes on the history of South Asia.  We'll continue our notes on the region and explore the competing historical accounts of the British in India.

Homework Due Dates:

• Wednesday, May 2 - "The Partition of India - 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due BEFORE class
• Thursday, May 3 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Friday, May 4 - Sri Lanka case study due in class
• Monday, May 7 - Taliban investigation due in class
• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

HWC Day 61 - History of South Asia

IMPORTANT:  MEET MRS. FRIDAY IN AUDITORIUM FOR PAW TODAY.

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:   Identify religious and philosophical trends that impact the development of South Asia.  Examine select developments in the history of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out your notes on the religions of South Asia.  We'll finish up our review from yesterday before engaging in a short competition to organize events chronologically.  Then, we'll use the remainder of class to take notes on select developments in the historical development of the region.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• Wednesday, May 2 - "The Partition of India - 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due BEFORE class
• Thursday, May 3 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Friday, May 4 - Sri Lanka case study due in class
• Monday, May 7 - Taliban investigation due in class
• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

IMPORTANT:  MEET MRS. FRIDAY IN AUDITORIUM FOR PAW TODAY.

HWC Day 60 - Religious and Historical Development in South Asia

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:   Identify religious and philosophical trends that impact the development of South Asia.  Examine select developments in the history of South Asia.

Task:  Happy Monday!  When you arrive to class, please stay in your seats until after the pledge.  Then, meet with your group to finish your religions poster.   After your short presentations, we'll move on to our notes on the early history of South Asia.

Homework Due Dates:

• Tuesday, May 1 - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• Wednesday, May 2 - "The Partition of India - 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due BEFORE class
• Thursday, May 3 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Friday, May 4 - Sri Lanka case study due in class
• Monday, May 7 - Taliban investigation due in class
• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

Religions Research - What to include?

• Origins (Who, When, Where)
• Beliefs
• Sects/branches
• Gods/spirits
• Leaders
• Practitioners 
• Holy text
• House of worship
• Historical developments

Groups:

Hinduism - Cam, Emerson, Victoria, Maisie

Buddhism - Nicole, Aedon, Lexi, Abby

Jainism - Jess, Sal, Malaika, Allie

Sikhism - Caroline, Kyra, Olivia, Emma

Diffused religions (esp. Christianity, Islam, Bahai) - Bailey, Rachel, Dane

HWC Day 59 - Religious Traditions of South Asia

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:   Identify religious and philosophical trends that impact the development of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil.  You'll spend the first 20 minutes of class on the "Breaking Free" reading quiz.  Then, we'll delve into the religious and philosophical traditions of South Asia.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY  - "Breaking Free" Reading Quiz
• Tuesday, May 1 - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• Wednesday, May 2 - "The Partition of India - 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due BEFORE class
• Thursday, May 3 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Friday, May 4 - Sri Lanka case study due in class
• Monday, May 7 - Taliban investigation due in class
• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

Religions Research - What to include?

• Origins (Who, When, Where)
• Beliefs
• Sects/branches
• Gods/spirits
• Leaders
• Practitioners 
• Holy text
• House of worship
• Historical developments

Groups:

Hinduism - Cam, Emerson, Victoria, Maisie

Buddhism - Nicole, Aedon, Lexi, Abby

Jainism - Jess, Sal, Malaika, Allie

Sikhism - Caroline, Kyra, Olivia, Emma

Diffused religions (esp. Christianity, Islam, Bahai) - Bailey, Rachel, Dane

HWC Day 58 - Geography of South Asia

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:   Examine the physical geography of South Asia and hypothesize the impact on cultural-historical development of the region.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please take a few minutes to brainstorm your knowledge of South Asia.  After a brief discussion, you'll work through "Investigating the Physical & Cultural Geography of South Asia" (in Geography of South Asia folder).

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - Considering Contemporary Korea 
• Due TODAY - South Asia Map
• Friday, April 27 - "Breaking Free" Reading Quiz
• Tuesday, May 1 - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• Wednesday, May 2 - "The Partition of India - 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due BEFORE class
• Thursday, May 3 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Friday, May 4 - Sri Lanka case study due in class
• Monday, May 7 - Taliban investigation due in class
• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

HWC Day 57 - East Asia Test

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:   Assess knowledge and understanding of the geography, history, and culture of East Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  You'll have the entire duration of the class to complete today's test.  However, you MUST finish the test before leaving this classroom.  After you've finished the test, please work on the South Asia homework listed below.

Homework Due Dates:

• Due ASAP - Considering Contemporary Korea 
• Thursday, April 26 - South Asia Map
• Friday, April 27 - "Breaking Free" Reading Quiz
• Tuesday, May 1 - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• Wednesday, May 2 - "The Partition of India - 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due BEFORE class
• Thursday, May 3 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Friday, May 4 - Sri Lanka case study due in class
• Monday, May 7 - Taliban investigation due in class
• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

HWC Day 72 - South Asia Test

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objectives:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the geography, history, culture, and contemporary developments of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil.  You'll have the entire class period to work on and complete your test.  After you finish, please begin woking on your assignments for the next unit.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Unit 6 Test
• TODAY - PAW 2
• Tuesday, December 19 - Complete "Cultural & Geographic Diversity of Southeast Asia" BEFORE class (You will need to use your textbook!)
• Tuesday, December 19 - "HWC A Taste of Adventure" Close Reading due (submit to Schoology)
• Wednesday, December 20 - "Considering Southeast Asia" due in class
• Tuesday, January 2 - Internet Journey Through Oceania & Australia due in class
• Friday, January 10 - Asia & Oceania Cumulative Map Quiz (Will include ALL of Asia & Oceania - see the study guide on Schoology!)
• Friday, January 15 - Latin America, Europe, and Africa map quiz
• Wednesday, January 17 - HWC Final Exam

HWC Day 70 - "Soul of India"

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objectives:  Evaluate the contemporary status of South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your notes on Sri Lanka.  We'll consider the lasting impact of the extended civil war in Sri lanka.  Then, we'll debrief your work on the Taliban before reviewing for tomorrow's test.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Taliban Investigation due in class
• Friday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test
• Friday, December 15 - PAW 2
• Wednesday, January 17 - HWC Final Exam

HWC Day 68 - Independence, Partition, & Contemporary Developments in India

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objectives:  Analyze the course of independence & the impact of partition in India.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open "Gandhi Clothing Analysis."  We'll spend the first few minutes of class examining Gandhi's approach to nationalist resistance.  Then, we'll review your work on the partition of India and developments since independence.

Homework Due Dates:

• Wednesday, December 13 - Sri Lanka Case Study due in class
• Thursday, December 14 - Taliban Investigation due in class
• Friday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test
• Wednesday, January 17 - HWC Final Exam

HWC Day 67 - Imperialism, Nationalism, & Independence

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objectives:  Evaluate the historiography of British influence in India.  Analyze the course of independence in India.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open and complete the "Historiography - Legacy of British Rule in India" (History of South Asia folder).  After we review your work, we'll briefly consider Gandhi's role in the independence movement before discussing the partition of India.

Homework Due Dates:

• TIDAY - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Wednesday, December 13 - Sri Lanka Case Study due in class
• Thursday, December 14 - Taliban Investigation due in class
• Friday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test
• Wednesday, January 17 - HWC Final Exam

HWC Day 66 - Historical Developments in South Asia

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objectives:  Examine select historical developments in South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  To end the week, we'll finish our examination of the history of South Asia with a discussion on specific historical events.  Then, you'll have the opportunity to explore further with the videos on my YouTube playlist.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due on Schoology BEFORE class
• Friday, December 8 - PAW 2
• Monday, December 11 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Wednesday, December 13 - Sri Lanka Case Study due in class
• Thursday, December 14 - Taliban Investigation due in class
• Friday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

HWC Day 65 - Historical Developments in South Asia

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objectives:  Examine select historical developments in South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll begin our time together with a review of your timelines.  Then, you'll each investigate a select person or development in South Asia's history.  Finally, we'll share your findings with the class.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due  in class
• Friday, December 8 - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due on Schoology BEFORE class
• Friday, December 8 - PAW 2
• Monday, December 11 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Wednesday, December 13 - Sri Lanka Case Study due in class
• Thursday, December 14 - Taliban Investigation due in class
• Friday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test

HWC Day 64 - Religious Traditions in South Asia

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:  Investigate religious and philosophical traditions of South Asia.  Examine select historical developments in South Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll begin our time together with your presentations on the religions of South Asia.  Then, we'll begin to explore some of the historical developments on the sub-continent.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Religions presentations
• Thursday, December 6 - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due  in class
• Friday, December 8 - "The Partition of India, 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due on Schoology BEFORE class
• Friday, December 8 - PAW 2
• Monday, December 11 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Wednesday, December 13 - Sri Lanka Case Study due in class
• Thursday, December 14 - Taliban Investigation due in class
• Friday, December 15 - Unit 6 Test