CPWC Day 59 - Religions of South Asia

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:  Demonstrate knowledge of the geography of South Asia.  Identify distinctive features of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please open up your Himalayas worksheet.  We'll spend the first few minutes reviewing your work from Friday.  Then, you'll complete your South Asia map check.  Finally, we'll end class with notes on the religions of South Asia.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - South Asia Preview due (you will have time to work on this on Thursday, 4/26 after you finish the East Asia test)
• TODAY - South Asia Map check - You are permitted to use your completed map on this assessment

WHAP Day 147 - Meanwhile in Latin America...

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objectives:  Analyze the causes & impact of decolonization in Asia and Africa.  Examine how art and popular culture maintained, reflected, and challenged the power structure in 20th century Latin America.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please move the desks into a circle in preparation for class activities.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class finishing our Cold War role play from last week.  Then, you'll work with a partner to analyze images from 20th century Latin America.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• TODAY - Finalized TEDTalk uploaded to GoogleFolder BEFORE class
• TODAY - Meanwhile in Latin America...  We'll examine the economic, political, and technological developments of Latin America in the 20th century.   Please reference 6.2.II.D - Mexican Revolution & 6.2.V.D. - Che Guevera in preparation for class activities.
• Tuesday, May 1 - Economic Trends, Transnational Movements, & International Institutions - Read the articles in 6.3.II. folder.
• Wednesday, May 2 - Africa as a Reflection of the 20th Century - Prepare for class by referencing 6.1.II - Economy of Violence & 6.2.V.A - Resistance to & Recovery(?) from Apartheid
• Thursday, May 3 - SCOREBoard Adaptive AP Content Review due
• Friday, May 4 - WHAP Final Exam (period 2, 3, 4a/b)
• Wednesday, May 9 - Historical Period 1 (Up to 600 BCE) and Period 2 (600 BCE to 600 CE) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 1-2 for Period 1 & chapters 3-6 for Period 2
• Thursday, May 10 - Historical Period 3 (600 to 1450) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 7-14 for Period 3
• Friday, May 11 - Historical Period 4 (1450 to 1750) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 15-20 for Period 4
• Monday, May 14 - Historical Period 5 (1750 to 1900) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 21 to 24 for Period 5
• Tuesday, May 15 - Historical Period 6 (1900 to Present) Review - Refer to AMSCO chapters 25-30 for Period 6
• Wednesday, May 16 - HTS Skill Review
• Thursday, May 17 - Advanced Placement World History Exam administered

HWC Day 60 - Religious and Historical Development in South Asia

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:   Identify religious and philosophical trends that impact the development of South Asia.  Examine select developments in the history of South Asia.

Task:  Happy Monday!  When you arrive to class, please stay in your seats until after the pledge.  Then, meet with your group to finish your religions poster.   After your short presentations, we'll move on to our notes on the early history of South Asia.

Homework Due Dates:

• Tuesday, May 1 - "Mughal Dynasties" reading due in class
• Wednesday, May 2 - "The Partition of India - 1947 - Background Essay" reflection due BEFORE class
• Thursday, May 3 - "India's New Economy" due in class
• Friday, May 4 - Sri Lanka case study due in class
• Monday, May 7 - Taliban investigation due in class
• Friday, May 11 - South Asia Test

Religions Research - What to include?

• Origins (Who, When, Where)
• Beliefs
• Sects/branches
• Gods/spirits
• Leaders
• Practitioners 
• Holy text
• House of worship
• Historical developments

Groups:

Hinduism - Cam, Emerson, Victoria, Maisie

Buddhism - Nicole, Aedon, Lexi, Abby

Jainism - Jess, Sal, Malaika, Allie

Sikhism - Caroline, Kyra, Olivia, Emma

Diffused religions (esp. Christianity, Islam, Bahai) - Bailey, Rachel, Dane

CPWC Day 58 - Geography of South Asia

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:  Examine the physical geography of South Asia.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please download and complete "Himalayas."  If you finish early, please begin working on your South Asia map.  After everyone's finished with the article, we'll review the questions and you'll have the remainder of class to work on your South Asia map.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY- "Considering Gender in East Asia" due 
• Monday, April 30 - South Asia Preview due (you will have time to work on this on Thursday, 4/26 after you finish the East Asia test)
• Monday, April 30 - South Asia Map check - You are permitted to use your completed map on this assessment