HWC Day 22 - Contemporary Issues in Sub-Saharan Afrca

Objectives:   Explore select contemporary issues in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, I'll give you give you an overview of our topics for the day.  Then, we'll explore a contemporary issue in Africa.  Finally, if there is any time remaining, you'll begin work on the unit 3 homework.

Homework:

• Wednesday, March 2 - Unit 2 Test
• Wednesday, March 2 - Unit 2 SJS due on class blog
• Thursday, March 3 - "West Comes East" reflection due on class blog by 11:30 am
• Thursday, March 3 - Unit 3 map "due"
• Friday, March 4 - Unit 3 Regional Study, Part I (Armenian Genocide) due in class
• Monday, March 7 - Unit 3 Regional Study, Part II (Orientalism) due in class
• Tuesday, March 8 - "Roots of Muslim Rage" rdg. quiz
• Wednesday, March 9 - Perspectives in History packet due in class - START THIS EARLY!
• Thursday, March 10 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Friday, March 11 - Regional Study Part III (Comparing Saudi Arabia & Iran)
• Friday, March 11 - Unit 3 PDP due on class blog
• Monday, March 14 - Regional Study Parts IV (Transcaucasia) & Part V (Contemporary Issues) due 
• Monday, March 14 - Unit 3 PDC due on class blog
• Tuesday, March 15 - Unit 3 Test
• Tuesday, March 15 - Unit 3 SJS due on class blog

Soc Day 22 - Developing Sociological Imagination

Objective:  Examine the ways in which society impacts everyday behaviors.

Task:  Good morning!  Today we're going to revisit and develop sociological imagination.  If there is any time remaining, you'll begin reading "What's So Great About America?" in preparation for our discussion on Friday.

Homework:

• Wednesday, March 2 - Unit 1 Test (study guide on Schoology)
• Friday, March 4 - "What's So Great About America?" discussion (reflection & discussion questions due on discussion thread by 7:30 am)

Media Day 21 - Why We Communicate

Objective: Investigate various methods and tools of communication.

Task:  Good morning!  We've examined types of communication and now we're going to apply that knowledge to our studies of media.  Specifically, we'll begin the "Why We Communicate" Project.

Resources for Class Activities:  "Different Types of Communications & Channels."

Due Dates:

• Wednesday, March 2 - "Why We Communicate" presentations due in class

CPWC Day 22 - Unit 2 Test

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the history, culture, and geography of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:   Good morning!  When you arrive to please clear your desks of everything except for a pencil.  You'll have the entire class to complete your 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.

After you've finished the test, please work on your unit 3 homework.

Homework:

• TODAY - HR PSA Due in Schoology Dropbox by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, March 1 - Unit 2 Test
• Wednesday, March 2 - 19.2 rdg. notes due by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, March 2 - North Africa map due by 8:00 am
• Thursday, March 3 - 22.1 rdg. notes due by 8:00 am
• Thursday, March 3 - Southwest Asia map due by 8:00 am
• Friday, March 4 - 22.2 rdg. notes due by 8:00 am
• Friday, March 4 - Transcaucasia & Central Asia map due by 8:00 am
• Monday, March 7 - 22.3 rdg. notes due by 8:00 am
• Tuesday, March 8 - 16.2 & 16.3 rdg. notes due by 8:00 am
• Wednesday, March 9 - Unit 3 rdg. quiz (19.2, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 16.2, & 16.3) - hand-written index card may be used
• Friday, March 11 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Tuesday, March 15 - Unit 3 Test