Around the World in 80 Blocks

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

CPWC Day 25 - Monotheism & Geography

Objective: Identify the geographic and cultural characteristics that define the Arab World. Describe the similarities and differences of the monotheistic religions.

Task: Good morning! When you arrive to class, continue reading "Heirs of Abraham." After you've finished and submitted the reading, please go into Schoology and download "CPWC Unit 3 Geography Summary Sheets." Use "CPWC Unit 3 Geography Information" to complete this packet. You may use a computer to access the informational PDF it it works better for you. Finally, we'll use the last portion of class to review the Abrahamic religions.

Homework:

TODAY - Chapter 22, section 1 reading notes due in class
TODAY - 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
Friday, October 9 - "Heirs of Abraham" close reading due by Schoology by 11:59 pm (most students will complete this assignment during class on Monday, 10/5)
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 25 - Geography & History of Middle East

Objective: Examine the effect of geography on the history, culture, and development of North Africa, Southwest Asia, Central Asia, & Transcaucasia. Trace historical developments in North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia.

Task: Good morning! When you arrive to class, please rejoin your geography group from yesterday. As a group, please identify the three MOST important details about the geography of the region - mark these as a NEW point on your ThingLink. Then, we'll continue our exploration of monotheism with an examination of the origins of Judaism, Christianity, & Islam and begin a timeline of significant events in the history of the region. Finally, we'll spend the remainder of class in a discussion circle to examine "West Comes East."

Homework:

TODAY - "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

Monday, October 5, 2015

CPWC Day 24 - Introduction to North Africa, Southwest Asia, Transcaucasia, & Central Asia

Objective: Identify the geographic and cultural characteristics that define the Arab World. Describe the similarities and differences of the monotheistic religions.

Task: Good morning! When you arrive to class, please download the "Nile River" worksheet and work on it while I check your homework. After we review the worksheet, we'll split into groups to "read" the music video below. Specifically, we'll examine the words and visuals for insight into the contemporary Middle East. Finally, for the last portion of class, you'll use the close reading strategies below to read "Heirs of Abraham:"

Highlight key ideas
Circle vocabulary terms
Write a ? next to any points that you don't understand
Put a star and an explanation next to any points that connect to previous learning

After you've finished the close reading activity, you may work with another student who has completed the reading to fill in the Venn diagram. Yy

If you finish your work early, please use the extra time to work on your unit 3 homework.

Homework:

TODAY - Chapter 19, section 2 reading notes due in class
TODAY - 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
Friday, October 9 - "Heirs of Abraham" close reading due by Schoology by 11:59 pm (most students will complete this assignment during class on Monday, 10/5)
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 24 - Investigating North Africa, Southwest Asia, Transcaucasia, and Central Asia

Objective: Examine the effect of geography on the history, culture, and development of North Africa, Southwest Asia, Central Asia, & Transcaucasia.

Task: When you arrive to class, please get out your i-Pads and play "Things in the Middle East" - we'll start class with a friendly competition to see who knows this new map the best! Then, we'll begin our notes on the emergence of monotheism with the Zoroastrianism video on Schoology and a flow chart detailing the origins of Judaism, Christianity, & Islam.

Finally, we'll split into groups to investigate the unique geographic features of North Africa & Southwest Asia and Central Asia, & Transcaucasia. You'll use Thinglink and the provided username/password to create an annotated image to detail the geography of the region.

SW Asia & N. Africa - Environmental Geography and Population & Settlement (pp. 185-200)
SW Asia & N. Africa - Cultural Coherence & Diversity, Geopolitical Framework, and Economic & Social Development (pp. 200-216)
Central Asia - Environmental Geography and Population & Settlement (pp. 285-294)
Central Asia - Cultural Coherence & Diversity, Geopolitical Framework, and Economic & Social Development (pp. 294-305)