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Friday, October 2, 2015

CPWC Day 23 - Africa Test

Objective: Describe the implementation and collapse of apartheid in South Africa. Examine select contemporary issues in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task: When you arrive to class, please pick up the map packet from the side table. Then, clear your desks and get out a pencil in preparation for the test.

After a quick review of homework and due dates, I'll distribute your unit 2 test. As you take the test, please read each question carefully and select the best possible answer. If you are unsure of the answer, try to eliminate one or two choices. Don't spend too much time on any single question - its likely you may find clues to help you figure out the answer later in the test. For the short answer questions, make sure that you fully answer the question with relevant details to show your understanding. Finally, before handing in your test, be sure to double check your work.

You'll have the duration of the period to complete the exam. If you need more time, you may come during period 12 TODAY to complete the short answer questions. However, the objective portion of the exam must be completed in class.

Homework:

TODAY - Unit 2 Test (study guide available in Schoology)
Monday, October 5 - Chapter 19, section 2 reading notes due in class
Monday, October 5 - Labeled North Africa map (from packet) due in class
Tuesday, October 6 - Chapter 22, section 1 reading notes due in class
Tuesday, October 6 - Labeled Southwest Asia map (from packet) due in class
Wednesday, October 7 - Chapter 22, section 2 reading notes due in class
Wednesday, October 7 - Labeled Transcaucasia & Central Asia map (from packet) due in class
Thursday, October 8 - Chapter 22, section 3 reading notes due
Friday, October 9 - Chapter 16, sections 2 & 3 reading notes due in class
Tuesday, October 13 - Unit 3 reading quiz (two-sided note card may be used)
Wednesday, October 14 - Unit 3 map quiz (study guide posted on Schoology on or before Thursday, October 8)
Friday, October 16 - Unit 3 Test (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Monday, October 12)
Monday, November 2 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 23 - Africa Test

Objectives: Identify and dispel misconceptions about Africa. Investigate and discuss the status of select African states.

Task: When you arrive to class, please clear your desks and get out a pencil in preparation for the test.

After a quick review of homework and due dates, I'll distribute your unit 1 test. As you take the test, please read each question carefully and select the best possible answer. If you are unsure of the answer, try to eliminate one or two choices. Don't spend too much time on any single question - its likely you may find clues to help you figure out the answer later in the test. For the short answer questions, make sure that you fully answer the question with relevant details to show your understanding. Finally, before handing in your test, be sure to double check your work.

You'll have the duration of the period to complete the exam. If you need more time, you may come during period 12 TODAY to complete the short answer questions. However, the objective portion of the exam must be completed in class.

Homework:

TODAY - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted on Schoology)
TODAY - SJSs due by 11:59 pm
Monday, October 5 - Unit 3 map due
Tuesday, October 6 - "West Comes East" discussion (summary & 2 discussion questions posted to Schoology discussion thread by 7:00 am)
Wednesday, October 7 -Part I of Regional Study (Armenian Genocide) due in class
Thursday, October 8 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (study hints posted on Schoology)
Thursday, October 8 - Part II of Regional Study (Orientalism) due in class
Friday, October 9 - "Roots of Muslim Rage" reading quiz
Friday, October 9 - Unit 3 PDPs due on class blog by 3:00 pm
Tuesday, October 13 - "Perspectives in History" charts due in class (submit reflections by 8:00 pm October, 12)
Wednesday, October 14 - Unit 3 PDCs due on class blog by 3:00 pm
Wednesday, October 14 - Part III of Regional Study (Comparing Saudi Arabia & Iran) due in class
Thursday, October 15 - Part IV (Transcaucasia) and Part V (Contemporary Issues) of Regional Study due in class
Friday, October 16 - Unit 3 Test (study guide posted on Schoology on or before Monday, October 12)
Friday, October 16 - Unit 3 SJS's due on class blog by 11:59 pm
Monday, November 2 - Rwanda extra credit due by 11:59 pm
Monday, November 2 - Mid-Term Exam

Thursday, October 1, 2015

CPWC Day 22 - Apartheid & Issues in Contemporary Africa

Objective: Describe the implementation and collapse of apartheid in South Africa. Examine select contemporary issues in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task: When you arrive to class, please get out the South Africa apartheid viewing guide and read through the questions at the end. We'll spend the first portion of class examining apartheid. Then, we'll consider select issues in contemporary Africa. Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class reviewing for tomorrow's test.

Homework:

Friday, October 2 - Unit 2 Test (study guide available in Schoology)
Monday, November 2 - Mid-Term Exam

Extending class discussion:

"Map: China's Stereotypes of Africa, from 'Chaotic Somalia' to 'Awesome' Gambia" by Warner Brown (Foreign Policy, 9/30/2015)

Lost Generation of Sudan from Operation Broken Silence on Vimeo.

HWC Day 22 - Contemporary Africa

Objectives: Identify and dispel misconceptions about Africa. Investigate and discuss the status of select African states.

Task: When you arrive to class, please get ready to share your research on contemporary issues in Africa. After we've discussed al-Shabab, Boko Haram, civil war, and genocide, we'll identify some of the positive developments in Africa. Finally, if time remains, we'll review for the unit 2 test.

Homework: