Friday, June 12, 2015
Agenda:
-discuss
Homework:
- Tankman (Handout 17)
-discuss
- Exam Review
Homework:
- Prep for Exam - Review Packet or DBQ
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- Unit 5 Test - China Through Communism
- Tankman (Handout 17)
Homework:
- Prep for Exam - Review Packet or DBQ
Monday, June 8, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- Homework Due: China's Transformation (16)
- China's Transformation
- Tankman Film (Handout 17)
Homework:
- China Through Communism Test - Wednesday, June 10th (Study Guide - Handout 01)
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- Due: Research Papers
- China Under Mao
- China's Transformation (Handout 16)
Homework:
- China's Transformation (Handout 16)
- China Through Communism Test - Wednesday, June 10th (Study Guide - Handout 01)
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Agenda:
-Cultural Revolution - Primary Source Analysis
Homework:
- Due: Research Papers
- China Under Mao
-Cultural Revolution - Primary Source Analysis
Homework:
- China Through Communism Test - tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, June 10th (Study Guide - Handout 01)
Friday, May 29, 2015
Agenda:
-Notes/film
Homework:
- Due: Research Papers
- Communist Values Exercise - Go over
- China Under Mao
-Notes/film
Homework:
- China Through Communism Test - tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, June 10th (Study Guide - Handout 01)
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Agenda:
-finish going over
- Research Papers
- China - From Imperialism to Communism (Handouts 11 and 12)
-finish going over
- Communist Values Exercise
Friday, May 22, 2015
Agenda:
- Homework Due: Qianlong's Reply to George III
- Research Paper - Final Considerations - Part 2
- China - From Imperialism to Communism (Handouts 11 and 12)
- Western and Communist Values - A Comparison (Handouts 14 & 15)
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- Homework Due: China and Imperialism Map
- Research Paper - Final Considerations
- China - From Imperialism to Communism (Handouts 11 and 12)
Homework:
- Emperor Qianlong's Reply to George III (Handout 13)
Monday, May 18, 2015
Agenda:
-Discuss Reading
Homework:
- Homework Due: Final thesis and outline; Footbinding reading
- Footbinding
-Discuss Reading
- Government and The Dynastic Cycle (Handout 09)
Homework:
- China and Imperialism - Map (Handout 10)
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- The Good Earth
- Footbinding - Power Point
Homework:
- Footbinding - Reading and Questions
- Final Thesis and Outline Due
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- Homework Due: The Good Earth
- Research - Next steps
- Chinese Religions/Philosophies (04 and 05)
- The Good Earth
Homework:
- Continue work on research paper
Friday, May 8, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- Quiz on the Geography of E. Asia (Map and 5 Themes
- Chinese Religions/Philosophies (04 and 05)
Homework:
- The Good Earth - Reading and Activity (06 and 07)
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- Homework Due: 40 note cards, draft annotated bibliography
- Chinese Religions/Philosophies (04 and 05)
Homework:
- Quiz on the Geography of E. Asia (Map and 5 Themes)
Monday, May 4, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- Geography of East Asia - Applying the 5 Themes
- Research
Homework:
- Research - 40 notecards, draft annotated bibliography
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- Research Paper - The Next Steps
- Geography of East Asia - Applying the 5 Themes (02 and 03)
Homework:
- Continue research for paper (next due date = May 6th)
- Complete Geography of East Asia (02 and 03)
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- Unit 3 Test - Imperialism
Homework:
- Continue research for paper
Friday, April 24, 2015
Agenda:
-Rubric
Homework:
- Homework Due: Notecards, Draft Thesis and Working Outline
- Analytical Research Paper
-Rubric
- Individual Student Meetings
Homework:
- Study for Unit Test - Tuesday 4/28 (04)
- Continue Research
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Agenda:
-Notecards & Research Prompts
-Annotated Bibliography
-Rubric
Homework:
- Analytical Research Paper
-Notecards & Research Prompts
-Annotated Bibliography
-Rubric
Homework:
- Study for Unit Test - Tuesday 4/28 (04)
Monday, April 20, 2015
Agenda:
-Overview and timeline
-Initial research
Homework:
- Stable and Effective Governments - Review Notes
- Comparing African Nations - Stable and Effective Governments
- Analytical Research Paper
-Overview and timeline
-Initial research
Homework:
- Research Paper
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- Homework Due: "Africa - States of Independence"
- Stable and Effective Governments - Review Notes
- Comparing African Nations - Stable and Effective Governments
Homework:
- Country Selection for Research Paper
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- The Aftermath: Congo Epilogue
- Stable and Effective Governments - Notes
- Africa: States of Independence - Chad
Homework:
- Watch "Africa" States of Independence" on either Senegal, Nigeria, Chad, OR the Ivory Coast and create a T-chart identifying factors which make the nation's government stable and effective and factors which undermine stability and effectiveness.
- Nigeria - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjCcZ9ORxks
- Senegal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIbTG6_P1pc
- Chad - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YMdQKQW-7Y
- Ivory Coast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pYorKr3XFQ
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Agenda:
- Homework Due: Epilogue: The Aftermath
- Crash Course: Decolonization and Nationalism Intro.
- The Aftermath: Congo Epilogue - discuss
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Agenda:
- Homework Due: The Congo - Epilogue
- Mapping Africa
- The Reality of the Congo Free State - discuss reading
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- Homework Due: The Reality of the Congo Free State
- European Conquest - finish discussion
- Mapping Africa
- The Reality of the Congo Free State - discuss reading
Homework:
- Study for Quiz - Imperialism (Motives, Expansion) and the Congo
Monday, March 23, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- Homework Due: Imperialism in Africa - Map
- Imperialism
- European Conquest - discuss
Homework:
- Reading and Questions - "The Reality of the Congo Free State"
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- Homework Due: Congo - The European Conquest
- African Imperialism Map Activity - Prep for homework
- Intro. to Imperialism
- European Conquest - discuss
Homework:
- Finish map of African Imperialism
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Agenda:
- UN Debates
- Intro. to Imperialism
Friday, March 13, 2015
Agenda:
- UN Debates
- Intro. to Imperialism -Define
-Apply motives, defend choices
- Continue with debate prep if your group still needs to go...
- Complete reading and questions for "Part II: The European Conquest"
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- UN Debates
Homework:
- Continue with debate prep if your group still needs to go...
Monday, March 9, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- Ghosts of Rwanda (04)
- Project Work
Homework:
- Continue with project research and preparation
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- Debate Project
- Ghosts of Rwanda (04)
Homework:
- Continue with project research
Monday, March 2, 2015
Agenda:
-Episode 3 - view & discuss
Homework:
- Debate Project - Check in
- Ghosts of Rwanda (04)
-Episode 3 - view & discuss
Homework:
- Continue with project research
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Agenda:
-Episode 2 - view
Homework:
- Debate Project
- Ghosts of Rwanda (04)
-Episode 2 - view
Homework:
- Continue with project research
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Agenda:
- Unit Final Project - Intro
- Ghosts of Rwanda
Friday, February 20, 2015
Agenda:
- Human Rights
- Ghosts of Rwanda
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Agenda:
-Finish discussion
Homework:
- Homework Due: The Story of Human Rights
- Debating the UN's Role
-Finish discussion
- Human Rights
Homework:
- UDHR Intro. Activity (03)
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
-How has the concept of human rights developed over time? -If human rights are universal, why are they not enjoyed by everyone? |
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Friday, February 6, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- United Nations
- Debating the UN's Role in the World - discuss
Homework:
- Quiz - UN Web Quest
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- United Nations
Homework:
- Debating the UN's Role in the World - reading and questions
Friday, January 30, 2015
Agenda:
-Web Quest (Handout 02)
Homework:
- Go over midterm
- United Nations
-Web Quest (Handout 02)
Homework:
- Finish web quest
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- Midterm Review
Homework:
- Study for midterm
Friday, January 16, 2015
Agenda:
-DBQ Preparation
Homework:
- Midterm Review
-DBQ Preparation
Homework:
- Study for midterm
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- SHOM - Q2
- Modern Middle East - Test
Homework:
- Study and prepare for midterm review on Thursday
Friday, January 9, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- Palestinians and Israelis - Comparison
- Midterm
- Review for test
Homework:
- Study for test on the Palestinian/Israeli Conflict - Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Agenda:
Homework:
- Homework Due: Palestinians and Israelis - Comparison (Handout 09)
- Arab-Israeli Conflict & the Peace Process
- Palestinians and Israelis - Comparison
Homework:
- Study for test on the Palestinian/Israeli Conflict - Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Monday, January 5, 2015
Agenda:
-Continue Power Point
Homework:
- Arab-Israeli Conflict & the Peace Process
-Continue Power Point
Homework:
- Palestinians and Israelis - Comparison (Handout 09)
- Study for test on the Palestinian/Israeli Conflict - Friday, January 9, 2015
Monday, December 22, 2014
Agenda:
- Quiz: Zionism, the Mandate, and the Partition of Palestine
- Arab-Israeli Conflict & the Peace Process
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Agenda:
Homework:
- Zionism, the Mandate, and the Partition of Palestine - Reading
- Arab-Israeli Conflict & the Peace Process (Handout 8)
Homework:
- Study for quiz on Zionism, the Mandate, and the Partition of Palestine
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Agenda:
-Group Presentations
- Homework Due: Arab-Israeli Conflict Map (Handout 07)
- Zionism, the Mandate, and the Partition of Palestine - Reading
-Group Presentations
Friday, December 12, 2014
Agenda:
Homework:
- Homework Due: Palestine in a Nutshell: Mandate (Handout 6)
- Zionism and the Partition of Palestine - Reading (Handout 5)
- Palestine: The Mandate
Homework:
- Arab-Israeli Conflict Map (Handout 07)
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Agenda:
Homework:
- What is a Nation? - Finish
- Zionism and the Partition of Palestine - Reading (Handout 5)
Homework:
- Palestine in a Nutshell: Mandate - Reading and questions (Handout 6)
Monday, December 8, 2014
Agenda:
-Draw conclusions
Homework:
- Homework Due: What is a Nation?
- Quiz - Political Geography of the Middle East
- Middle East Country Comparison
-Draw conclusions
- What is a Nation? - Discuss
Homework:
- Zionism and the Partition of Palestine - Reading and Questions (Handout 5)
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Agenda:
Homework:
- Homework Due: What is a Nation?
- Middle East - Country Comparison Presentations
- What is a Nation? - Discuss
Homework:
- Quiz - Political Geography Map of the Middle East
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Agenda:
Homework:
- Political Geography - Finish Map
- Middle East - Country Comparison (Handout 03)
Homework:
- Complete reading and take notes - "What is a Nation?" (Handout 04)
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Agenda:
- Middle East Political Geography (Unit 2B, Handout 1)
Monday, November 24, 2014
Agenda:
- Unit 2 Test
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Agenda:
-categorize and identify supporting documents
Homework:
- Homework Due: R/TN on Muslim Achievement
- The Spread of Islam - Mini DBQ
-categorize and identify supporting documents
- Muslim Achievement
Homework:
- Test scheduled for Mon.. 11/24. See study guide (Handout 14)
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Agenda:
-categorize and develop thesis and support
Homework:
- Homework Due: The Question of Succession & Spread of Islam - Mini DBQ
- The Question of Succession
- The Spread of Islam - Mini DBQ
-categorize and develop thesis and support
Homework:
- Islam's Golden Age - R/TN (Handout 13)
- Test tentatively scheduled for Mon.. 11/24. See study guide (Handout 14)
Friday, November 14, 2014
Agenda:
Homework:
- The Question of Succession (Handouts 11 & 12)
- The Spread of Islam - Mini DBQ
Homework:
- Finish mini-DBQ on the Spread of Islam
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Agenda:
- Homework Due: 5 Pillars Reading
- Islam - Empire of Faith
- The Five Pillars in Practice - Reading and Questions
Friday, November 7, 2014
Agenda:
Homework:
- Religious Comparison Quiz
- Islam - Empire of Faith
Homework:
- The Five Pillars in Practice - Reading and Questions (Handouts 09 and 10)
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Agenda:
Homework:
- Religious Comparison Presentations
- Islam - Empire of Faith
Homework:
- Religious Comparison Quiz
Friday, October 31, 2014
Agenda:
- Religious Comparison Presentations
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Agenda:
-Present
- Physical Geography of the Middle East
- Religious Comparison Presentations
-Present
Monday, October 27, 2014
Agenda:
-Film
- Homework Due: Religions Research
- Ethnocentrism - Intro. Activity
-Film
- Physical Geography of the Middle East
- Group Work - Finalize presentations on religious groups
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Agenda:
Homework:
- Homework Due: Physical Map of the Middle East (Unit 2, Handouts 1-3)
- Ethnocentrism - Intro. Activity (Handout 4)
- Physical Geography of the Middle East
Homework:
- Complete research for Religious Comparison Chart (Handouts 5, 6, 7)
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Agenda:
Homework:
- Unit 1 Test
Homework:
- Physical Map of the Middle East (Unit 2, Handouts 1-3)
Friday, October 17, 2014
Agenda:
Homework:
- Homework Due - Analyzing Individual Country Statistics
- Analyzing Statistical Data:
- World Populations - Power Point
Homework:
- Study for Test - Tuesday 10/21
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Agenda:
-Determining Levels of Modernization
Homework:
- Homework Due - Analyzing Statistics
- Analyzing Statistical Data:
-Determining Levels of Modernization
Homework:
- Individual Country Research and Analysis (Handouts 16)
- Test - Tuesday, 10/21
Friday, October 10, 2014
Agenda:
-International Trade
Homework:
- Modernization
-International Trade
Homework:
- Skills Development - Identifying Relationships and Drawing Conclusions (Handouts 15)
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Agenda:
-Examine levels of economic development and categories of modernization
Homework:
- Homework Due: R/TN 4.4
- Note-Taking Strategies (Handouts 12)
- Modernization
-Examine levels of economic development and categories of modernization
Homework:
- Review study guide - Unit 1 test tentatively set for Friday, 10/17 (Handouts 13)
Monday, October 6, 2014
Agenda:
Homework:
- Quiz - 5 Themes of Geography
- Map Projections
- Note-Taking Strategies (Handouts 12)
Homework:
- R/TN 4.4 - Note taking strategies - assigned groups
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Agenda:
-Map Projections - Group Analysis and Presentations
Homework:
- Homework Due: Where Am I Activity
- Where Am I - Application of the 5 Themes
- Map Projections
-Map Projections - Group Analysis and Presentations
Homework:
- Study for quiz on the 5 Themes of Geography
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Agenda:
-Notes
Homework:
- SHOM Rubric
- 5 Themes of Geography
-Notes
Homework:
- Where Am I - Activity (Handouts 10)
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Agenda:
Homework:
- Culture Essay Due - Turn in hard copy or submit via Google Drive by 2:02 this afternoon.
- Reading and Interpreting Maps
- -Finish group presentations
- 5 Themes of Geography - Notes
Homework:
- Enjoy the Durham Fair!
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Agenda:
-Review Rubric
Homework:
- Culture Essay
-Review Rubric
- Reading and Interpreting Maps -Group presentations
- 5 Themes of Geography - Notes
Homework:
- Culture Essay - Final Draft Due on Thursday, 9/25!
Friday, September 19, 2014
Agenda:
-Class editing of select outlines
-Guidelines for formal writing in the social studies
Homework:
- Culture Essay
-Class editing of select outlines
-Guidelines for formal writing in the social studies
Homework:
- Outlines returned.... resubmit if you would like. Be sure to indicate on your document what has been changed. Rename document to reflect changes. Turn in hard copy or submit via Google Drive by Saturday morning.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Agenda:
Homework:
- Homework Due: Culture Essay Outline
- Government Systems - Pictograph Activity
- Reading and Interpreting Maps
- 5 Themes of Geography - Notes
Homework:
- Check Google Drive for comments to your essay outline - begin writing your rough draft!
Monday, September 15, 2014
Agenda:
Homework:
- Homework Due: Reading a Map Activity
- Intro. Elements of Culture Essay (Unit 1/Handouts 06 & 07)
- Government Systems - Pictograph Activity
Homework:
- Develop outline for Culture Essay (Unit 1/Handouts 08)
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Agenda:
Homework:
- Quiz - Elements of Culture (NOT including Government Systems or Command Economy)
- Chromebooks and Google Drive - Review Procedures
- Economic Systems - Finish up
Homework:
- Intro. Activity - Geography and Reading a Map (Unit 1/Handouts 04 & 05)
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Agenda:
-Economic Systems chart
Homework:
- Homework Due: R/TN on Government Systems
- Seven Elements of Culture
-Economic Systems chart
Homework:
- Study for quiz on the Elements of Culture (NOT Government Systems or Command Economy)
Friday, September 5, 2014
Agenda:
Homework:
- Jigsaw - finish discussion
- Seven Elements of Culture
Homework:
- R/TN on Government Systems (p. 101-102)
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Agenda:
Homework: No homework.
- Homework Due: Course Description Signed, Village of 100 Reflection Questions
- Middle East - Groups - Critical Reading Skills
- Middle East - Jigsaw Groups - Note Taking Skills
- Assessment
Homework: No homework.
Friday, August 29, 2014
Agenda:
Homework:
- Welcome and Introductions
- Review Course Description Sheet/Website
- The Village of 100 - Intro. Activity
Homework:
- Using our intro. activity (The Village of 100), answer the following questions :
- What was the most surprising? Why?
- What did this exercise reveal about your knowledge of the world?
- How was this an exercise in perspective?