CPWC Day 2 - What Do You Know About Geography?

Objective:  Assess existing knowledge of culture and geography.  Identify continents, countries, seas, oceans, and other geographic features.

Task:  Welcome back to the second day of World Cultures class!  Today we'll begin class with a discussion about our activity from yesterday.  Then,  you'll complete a  pre-test on Schoology.  This is NOT a graded assignment.  However, this will help me to taylor activities to your needs - please do your best!   After you've finished the pre-test, please read and respond to "The World Upside-Down."  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class working on "Latitudes and Longitudes."

Homework:

• TODAY - Student Information (GoogleForm via Schoology) due
• Wednesday, September 2 - Parent Information (GoogleForm via Schoology) and email to Mrs. Friday due by 3:00
• Wednesday, September 2 - Geography chapter 1, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, September 3 - Geography chapter 1, section 2 reading notes due in class

HWC Day 2 - Critical Thinking, Collaboration, & GGS

Objectives:  Identify the characteristics of collaboration and a critical thinker.  Analyze and critique the arguments presented in Guns, Germs, & Steel.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out your i-Pad and DRAW the characteristics of a critical thinker.  We'll spend the first portion of class discussing the process of critical thinking.  Then, we'll extend our examination to consider the definition of collaboration in the classroom.  Next, I'll assign and explain your first group project.

Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class in a discussion of Guns, Germs, & Steel.

Homework:

• TODAY - Student Information (GoogleForm in Schoology) due by 3:00
• TODAY - Bring GGS, reading notes & questions, and completed book reviews to class
• Wednesday, September 2 - Parent Information (GoogleForm in Schoology) & email contact due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00
• Wednesday, September 2 - Hand-written Primer reading notes (on paper or Notability) due in class
• Thursday, September 3 - Guns, Germs, & Steel reading quiz
• Tuesday, September 8 - "Becoming Human" discussion
• Wednesday, September 9 - Primer presentations
• Friday, September 11 - G&D chapter 1 reading quiz

CPWC Day 1 - Welcome!

"Strength does not come from physical capacity.  It comes from indomitable will." 

- Mohandas Gandhi

Welcome to CP World Cultures!  In this class we'll explore the history, geography, and contemporary issues of our world.  I encourage you to follow the news and to identify connections with other subject areas.  In order to succeed in CPWC, it is essential that you establish effective, consistent work and study habits.  However, if you find yourself confused or overwhelmed, please don't hesitate to see or e-mail me.

Objective:  Introduce class procedures and expectations.  Begin to develop class rapport.

Task:  Good day!  Today, we'll begin with the usual first day activities including attendance, seating assignments, and a review of class rules and expectations.  I'll introduce class resources such as this blog and Schoology (https://svpanthers.schoology.com/home).  You'll also sign out your textbook.  Finally, you'll participate in human bingo as an ice breaker activity.

Homework:

• Tuesday, September 1 - Student Information (GoogleForm via Schoology) due
• Wednesday, September 2 - Parent Information (GoogleForm via Schoology) and email to Mrs. Friday due by 3:00
• Wednesday, September 2 - Geography chapter 1, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, September 3 - Geography chapter 1, section 2 reading notes due in class

HWC Day 1 - Welcome!

"The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled" - Plutarch

Welcome to Honors World Cultures!  This semester we'll explore the history, geography, & contemporary issues of our world.  I encourage you to follow the news and to make connections between the content in this class and other subject areas.  In order to succeed in HWC, it is essential to establish effective, consistent work and study habits.  If, at any point, you find yourself confused or overwhelmed please don't hesitate to see or email me.

Objectives:  Introduce class procedures and expectations.  Assess knowledge of current global issues.

Task: Good morning and kudos for choosing to take this reading and writing intensive course! Although it may seem that you've been preparing for HWC, we've finally arrived at our first day of class.  Today, we'll read through the class rules and procedures, join the course Schoology site (https://svpanthers.schoology.com/home), and distribute your textbooks, Globalization & Diversity and Civilization Primer.

I'll collect your rubric and reading notes on The World is Flat and the rubric for Guns, Germs, & Steel comments.  Then, I'll assign the first step in your first group project.

Finally, we'll spend the last 30 minutes of class taking the current events quiz.  When you've finished the quiz, please begin reading the GGS reviews (available via Schoology).  Please finish reading these reviews for homework.

Homework:

• Tuesday, September 1 - Student Information (GoogleForm in Schoology) due by 3:00
• Tuesday, September 1 - Bring GGS, reading notes & questions, and completed book reviews to class
• Wednesday, September 2 - Parent Information (GoogleForm in Schoology) & email contact due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00
• Wednesday, September 2 - Hand-written Primer reading notes (on paper or Notability) due in class
• Thursday, September 3 - Guns, Germs, & Steel reading quiz