CPWC Day 23 - Geography & Early Civilization

Objective:  Examine the effect of geography, resources, and early history of Southwest Asia, North Africa, and Central Asia.

Task: After you've recorded our daily objective, we'll spend the first part of class discussing our existing knowledge and preconceptions of the "Middle East."  Then we'll split up into groups to begin a stations activity to investigate the geography and early history of this region.  In class, you'll be working on stations 2 through 4.  You'll need to complete station 1 for homework this weekend.

Homework:

• Monday, October 1 - Stations activity (specifically station #1)
• Monday, October 1 - North Africa Maps due
• Tuesday, October 2 - Chapter 21 Reading Quiz (may use reading notes)
• Wednesday, October 3 - Southwest Asia Maps due
• Friday, October 5 - Central Asia Maps due
• Tuesday, October 9 - Unit 3 Map quiz

HWC Day 23 - Unit 2 Test

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of Africa unit.

Task:  You'll spend the majority of today's class completing the unit 2 test.  After you've finished the test and checked your answers, please turn your test in and pick up your homework for the next unit.

Homework:

• Wednesday, October 3 - Unit 3 Map packet due
• Thursday, October 4 - Part I of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Friday, October 5 - "Roots of Muslim Rage" reading quiz
• Tuesday, October 9 - Chronology & Connections packet
• Tuesday, October 9 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (includes Africa map without a word bank)
• Wednesday, October 10 - Perspectives in History packet
• Wednesday October 10 - Part IV of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Thursday, October 11 - Parts II & III of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Thursday, October 11 - "Symbolizing Roles" reading due
• Monday, October 15 - Arab Spring discussion circle
• Tuesday, October 16 - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, October 17 - PSAT

CPWC Day 22 - Unit 2 Test

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of unit 2.

Task:  We'll spend the majority of today's class taking the test for unit 2.  As always, be sure to read all questions carefully and to check your work before handing in your test.  When you've finished with your test, you can work on the maps for the next unit and/or begin reading chapter 21 in the textbook.

Homework:

• Friday, September 28 - Extra credit due
• Monday, October 1  - North Africa maps due
• Tuesday, October 2 - Chapter 21 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Wednesday, October 3 - Southwest Asia maps due 
• Friday, October 5 - Central Asia maps due
• Tuesday, October 9 - Unit 3 Map Quiz

HWC Day 22 - Contemporary Africa

Objective: Explain the development, implementation, and collapse of apartheid in South Africa. Identify the manner in which select African states are dealing with social, political, and economic issues.

Task: After you record our daily objective, we'll briefly discuss the issues addressed by our guest speaker yesterday. Then we'll continue our examination of apartheid in South Africa. Finally, we'll review the remainder of the Regional Study in preparation for tomorrow's test.

Study Hint: The questions for tomorrow's short answer test are posted on the Moodle as "Unit 2 Test - Short Answer Questions."

Homework:

• TOMORROW - Unit 2 Test
• Tomorrow - Extra credit letter due by 3:00