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Thursday, November 15, 2012

CPWC Day 49 - Condensed History of China

Objective:  Summarize the impact of and Chinese reaction to Western imperialism.

Task:  After you've recorded the daily objective, we'll have a quick objectives check.  Then, I'll collect your notes on "Roles of Women in China."  We'll begin lessons today finishing up our notes on the religions and philosophies of East Asia.  Next, we'll use the Moodle to take notes on the history of China.  Finally, we'll end class with an exit ticket.


Homework:
  • TODAY - "Roles of Women in China" due
  • Friday, November 16 - East Asia Map Quiz
  • Friday, November 16 - Silk Road directed research due
  • Friday, November 16 - Field trip permission slip due
  • Monday, November 19 (pds. 3-4) - Chapter 28 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
  • Tuesday, November 20 (pds. 6-9) - Chapter 28 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
  • Tuesday, November 27 - "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea" reading due
  • Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage in NYC
  • Thursday, November 29 - Chapter 29 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
  • Monday, December 3 - Unit 5 Test

HWC Day 49 - Religion & History in China

Objectives:  Examine the ideas and influence of indigenous and diffused religions in East Asia.  Summarize the impact of and Chinese reaction to Western imperialism.

Task:  We have a very busy class today!  First, we'll finish our notes on the religions and philosophies of East Asia.  Then, we'll use the Moodle to spend a few minutes reviewing our China timeline.  Finally, we'll end class with our Boxer Rebellion fishbowl.

Homework:

  • Friday, November 16 - "Women's Roles in China" due
  • Friday, November 16 - Field trip permission slip due
  • Monday, November 19 - FCP video "draft" due in class for peer review
  • Wednesday, November 21 - Final FCP video due in class to upload to Ning & post on FCP wiki
  • Wednesday, November 21 - Japan Timeline Due (see Moodle for instructions)
  • Tuesday, November 27 - Transnationalism reading quiz
  • Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)
  • Wednesday, November 28 - Chapter 11 reading quiz results e-mailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
  • Thursday, November 29 - Meiji Restoration Fishbowl Discussion
  • Friday, November 30 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" reading due
  • Monday,  December 3 - Unit 5 Test

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

CPWC Day 48 - Religions, Philosophy, & History of China

Objective:  Examine the ideas and influence of indigenous and diffused religions and philosophies in East Asia.

Task:  Once you've finished recording the daily objective, please turn in your East Asia physical map to the front of the the classroom and get out some lined paper to take notes.  We'll spend the first part of class taking notes on the religions and philosophies of East Asia.  Then, you'll get out the computers to research select events in the history of China.




Homework:
  • Thursday, November 15 - "Roles of Women in China" due
  • Friday, November 16 - East Asia Map Quiz
  • Friday, November 16 - Silk Road directed research due
  • Friday, November 16 - Field trip permission slip due
  • Monday, November 19 (pds. 3-4) - Chapter 28 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
  • Tuesday, November 20 (pds. 6-9) - Chapter 28 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
  • Tuesday, November 27 - "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea" reading due
  • Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage in NYC
  • Thursday, November 29 - Chapter 29 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
  • Monday, December 3 - Unit 5 Test

HWC Day 48 - Religions, Philosophies, & History of China

Objective:  Examine the influence of indigenous religions and philosophies on East Asian history and culture.

Task:  At the beginning of class you will submit your China timeline.  While I'm checking  timelines for completion, you'll read an article and answer questions on the tradition of footbinding in China.  After homework has been checked, we'll take notes on the religions and philosophies of East Asia.  Finally, we'll spend the last part of class discussing the trends and aberrations in China's history.


Homework: 

  • Thursday, November 15 - Boxer Rebellion Fishbowl Discussion
  • Friday, November 16 - "Women's Roles in China" due
  • Friday, November 16 - Field trip permission slip due
  • Monday, November 19 - FCP video "draft" due in class for peer review
  • Wednesday, November 21 - Final FCP video due in class to upload to Ning & post on FCP wiki
  • Wednesday, November 21 - Japan Timeline Due (see Moodle for instructions)
  • Tuesday, November 27 - Transnationalism reading quiz
  • Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)
  • Wednesday, November 28 - Chapter 11 reading quiz results e-mailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
  • Thursday, November 29 - Meiji Restoration Fishbowl Discussion
  • Friday, November 30 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" reading due
  • Monday,  December 3 - Unit 5 Test