HWC Day 15 - Geographic & Cultural Diversity in Africa

Objectives:  Examine & define globalization and development in the contemporary world.

Task:  Hujumbo! When you arrive to class, please pick up a white board and marker and write out the 5 most important points that you've distilled from Part A of the Regional Study. We'll form a circle to discuss the homework. Then, you'll divide into teams to research and create a presentation on one of the great kingdoms, states, or empires of ancient & medieval Sub-Saharan Africa.

Homework:

• TODAY  - Africa Map due
• TODAY - Part A of Africa Regional Study ("African Cultures: Ancient & Diverse") due in class
• Tuesday, February 14 - Reading quiz on G&D pp. 163-183
• Thursday, February 16 - Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Achievable Dreams?") due in class (START EARLY - "Whose Dream Was it Anyway?" will take you awhile.)
• Monday, February 20 - African nationalist note sheet due in class
• Wednesday, February 22 - Africa map quiz (study guide on Schoology)
• Thursday, February 23 - Part C of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past") due in class
• Tuesday, February 28 - Unit 2 Test
• Tuesday, February 28 - Unit 2 PDPs & SJSs due on class blog by midnight

Soc Day 15 - Theoretical Perspectives: Conflict Theory

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

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please open up your unit 1 notes.  We'll spend the first portion of class taking notes on conflict theory.  Then, we'll listen to some music to apply these new ideas.

Homework:

• Friday, February 17 - Unit 1 Test (study guide on Schoology)

West Civ Day 14 - Organizing the Middle Ages

Objectives:  Define the social hierarchy of the Middle Ages. Create an annotated timeline of significant events during the Middle Ages.

Task:  Good morning! It is GREAT to finally see you again! We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing the social hierarchy of the Middle Ages. Then, you'll begin working on your Middle Ages timeline.

Homework:

• TODAY- Read "The Sword of Faith: Western Civilization During the Middle Ages" on pages 265-269 of Aspects, volume I
• TODAY - Unit 1 PDPs due on class blog by 3:00 (see http://west-civ-spring-2017.blogspot.com/2017/02/unit-1-funeral-oration-of-pericles-pdp.html for sample & directions)
• Wednesday, February 15 - Prepare for Black Death activity by reading or listening to "Black Death - Background Information" BEFORE class
• Thursday, February 16 - Report directly to the LIBRARY
• Thursday, February 16 - Middle Ages Timeline due by 3:00 pm
• Friday, February 17 - Unit 1 Review Day
• Friday, February 17 - "Using the Library" due by 11:45 pm
• Monday, February 20 - Unit 1 Test

CPWC Day 15 - What Do We Know About Africa?

Objective: Label the countries, capitals, and physical features of Africa.  Consider changing portrayals of African history.

Task:  Hujumbo! When you arrive to class, please upload your homework assignments to the appropriate drop boxes in Schoology. We'll label the Central Africa map and review the crossword puzzle before watching & taking notes on "What Do We Know About Africa?"

Homework:

• TODAY - Labeled Central Africa map (in "Africa map packet") due in class
• TODAY - Geography Chapter 18, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, February 14 - Report directly to library
• Tuesday, February 14- Labeled South & East Africa map (in "Africa map packet") due in class
• Wednesday, February 15 - Geography, Chapter 18, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, February 16 - Geography, Chapter 18, section 3 reading notes due in class
• Friday, February 17 - Geography chapter 18 reading quiz (hand-written notes on one-side of 3x5 index card may be used)
• Wednesday, February 22 - Africa map quiz (study guide on Schoology) - Use TapQuiz Maps to review the country locations & create Quizlet flashcards to review capitals and geographic information!
• Monday, February 27 - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Wednesday, February 22)

"Top Ten Myths and Misconceptions About Africa" (Go Africa, 10/25/16)