CPWC Day 77 - Genocide Today?

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:  Examine the impact of colonialism and imperialism on the people and cultures of Southeast Asia.  Evaluate the impact of genocide on Cambodia.  Determine whether the events in Myanmar would fit the definition of 'genocide."

Task:   Good afternoon!  To begin class, we'll finish our examination of the genocide of Cambodia.  Then, you'll read an article and watch a video about the Rohingya.  Finally, we'll end class with a discussion on genocide.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Geography chapter 31, section 3 reading notes due
• TODAY - PAW 5
• Thursday, January 4 - Southeast Asia Map Quiz
• Friday, January 12 - Latin America Map Quiz
• Friday, January 19 - CPWC Final Exam

Resources on Rohingya:

• "Myanmar: Who are the Rohingya" (al-Jazeera, 11/30/2017)
• "Could Buying Christmas Jewelry be Funding Genocide?" (The Guardian, 12/20/2017)
• "Why Finding a Solution to Myanmar's Rohingya 'Ethnic Cleansing' is Easier Said Than Done" (CNBC, 12/17/2017)
• "Myanmar Detains 2 Reuters Journalists, Nations Condemn Arrests" (Morning Edition, NPR, 12/21/2017) - AUDIO

WHAP Day 76 - Defining the Atlantic World

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:  Apply knowledge of the early modern era to construct a causation long essay response in the AP format.

Task:   Greetings!  When you arrive to class, please get four colored pencils (red, blue, green, yellow)out of the container on the front table.  You'll spend the first few minutes of class using these implements to color code your LEQ from yesterday.

• Red - Thesis Statement
• Blue - Context
• Green - Evidence
• Analysis - Yellow

Then, we'll begin our exploration of the Atlantic System with a case study of Mexico City (folder 4.2).

Homework Due Dates:

• Wednesday, January 3 - "Born with a Silver Spoon" due in class
• Friday, January 5 - "Atlantic World" (excerpt from Thornton) discussion
• Thursday, January 18 - WHAP Mid-Term Exam 

HWC Day 75 - Insular Empire

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:  Examine the relationship between the United States and the Northern Marianas Islands.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download "Insular Empire - Viewing Guide."  As you watch the documentary about the US territories, please use the viewing guide to take notes.  Further, consider how the recent developments in Puerto Rico are similar to and different from the situation in the Pacific.

Homework Due Dates:

• Friday, December 22 - "Considering Southeast Asia" due in class (You will be working on this in class on Wednesday, December 20)
• Tuesday, January 2 - Internet Journey Through Oceania & Australia due in class
• Wednesday, January 3 - PAW 2
• Friday, January 10 - Asia & Oceania Cumulative Map Quiz (Will include ALL of Asia & Oceania - see the study guide on Schoology!)
• Friday, January 15 - Latin America, Europe, and Africa map quiz
• Wednesday, January 17 - HWC Final Exam

CPWC Day 76 - Genocide in Cambodia

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:  Examine the impact of colonialism and imperialism on the people and cultures of Southeast Asia.  Evaluate the impact of genocide on Cambodia.

Task:   Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, download "Killing Fields - Viewing Notes."  As you watch the selected excerpts from "The Killing Fields" fill in your viewing notes.    If there is any time remaining, please read "What Was Meant to Be 'Never Again' Happens Again and Again" (Forbes, 12/6/2017).

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Geography chapter 31, section 2 reading notes due
• Thursday, December 21 - Geography chapter 31, section 3 reading notes due
• Thursday, December 21 - PAW 5
• Thursday, January 4 - Southeast Asia Map Quiz
• Friday, January 12 - Latin America Map Quiz
• Friday, January 19 - CPWC Final Exam