CPWC Day 47 - Religions & Philosophy in East Asia

Objective:  Examine indigenous and diffused religions and philosophies of East Asia.

Task:  We'll start class with an examination of the flags of East Asia. Then, we'll spend the next portion of class taking notes on the religions and philosophies of East Asia.  Finally, we'll use the last segment of class to begin our examination of the history of China.

Homework:

• TODAY - Silk Road activity due
• Wednesday, November 6 - Mao: Liberator or Oppressor? reading discussion
• Thursday, November 7 - East Asia reading quiz (Chapter 27, sections 1 & 3, and Chapter 29)
• Thursday, November 14 - Unit 5 Test (includes East Asia map)

HWC Day 47 - History of China

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Objective:  Examine the ideas of indigenous and diffused religions and philosophies in East Asia.  Summarize the impact of and Chinese reaction to Western imperialism.  Create a multimedia video that communicates with a general audience a theme from the FCP.

Task:  We'll  begin today's class with notes on the religions and philosophies of East Asia.  Then, we'll form a discussion circle to review the China timeline.  Finally, you'll have the last portion of class to work on your FCP video.

Homework:

• TODAY - China Timeline (on Moodle) due in class
• TODAY - FCP Video storyboard due
• Tuesday, November 5 - Footbinding reading questions due in class
• Tuesday, November 5 - Boxer Rebellion fishbowl discussion
• Wednesday, November 6 - Mao reading due in class for class discussion
• Wednesday, November 6 - Outsource request due on FCP13-2 wiki
• Thursday, November 7 - "Transnationalism" reading quiz
• Thursday, November 7 - FCP Wiki editing deadline
• Monday, November 11 - Japan Timeline (on Moodle) due in class
• Tuesday, November 12 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion
• Tuesday, November 12 - "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea" reading due in class
• Tuesday, November 12 - Outsource clip due on FCP Ning
• Wednesday, November 13 - Chapter 11 reading quiz (reading notes may be used)
• Friday, November 14 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednesday, November 20 - Final Video due on FCP Ning

CPWC Day 46 - East Asia in the World

Objective:  Examine indigenous and diffused religions and philosophies of East Asia.  Discuss contemporary China in relation to the US and the global community.  Explore the Silk Road and its impact on the culture of China.

Task:  Welcome to quarter 2!  We'll start our exploration of East Asia by testing your knowledge of contemporary China.  Then, we'll spend a few minutes taking notes on the religions and philosophies that have shaped East Asia.  Finally, you'll spend the remainder of class completing a web quest on the Silk Road.

Homework:

• TODAY - East Asia Map due in class
• Monday, November 4 - Silk Road activity due
• Thursday, November 7 - East Asia reading quiz (Chapter 27, sections 1 & 3, and Chapter 29)
• Thursday, November 14 - Unit 5 Test (includes East Asia map)

HWC Day 46 - Traditional Philosophies in East Asia

Objective: Examine the ideas of indigenous and diffused religions and philosophies in East Asia.  Discuss contemporary China in relation to the United States and the global community. Create a multimedia video that communicates with a general audience a theme from the FCP.  

Task:   To start class, you'll participate in an activity to test your knowledge of China and the United States.  Then, we'll spend some time taking notes on the religions and philosophies of East Asia.  Finally, you have the remainder of class to work on FCP and/or your China timeline.

Homework:

• TODAY - East Asia map due in class
• TODAY - Silk Road activity due in class
• Monday, November 4 - China Timeline (on Moodle) due in class
• Monday, November 4 - FCP Video storyboard due
• Tuesday, November 5 - Footbinding reading questions due in class
• Tuesday, November 5 - Boxer Rebellion fishbowl discussion
• Wednesday, November 6 - Mao reading due in class for class discussion
• Wednesday, November 6 - Outsource request due on FCP13-2 wiki
• Thursday, November 7 - "Transnationalism" reading quiz
• Thursday, November 7 - FCP Wiki editing deadline
• Monday, November 11 - Japan Timeline (on Moodle) due in class
• Tuesday, November 12 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion
• Tuesday, November 12 - "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea" reading due in class
• Tuesday, November 12 - Outsource clip due on FCP Ning
• Wednesday, November 13 - Chapter 11 reading quiz (reading notes may be used)
• Friday, November 14 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednesday, November 20 - Final Video due on FCP Ning