Monday Apr 30th Day 70

Current Events Mapping Monday's

New Maps - ASIA

Objective: Given access to a Chromebook, students will be able to access Google MyMaps App and a Google Drive based Current Events Template from the class Blog. Using the MyMaps app and the template, students will be able to look-up current events and summarize their selected story on the template. In addition, students will be able to use the MyMaps app to plot the location of these current event stories. 

Rationale: Students need to utilize the tools taught to them to ensure the learning becomes a part of their skill set. In addition, students need to become geographical aware of the world around them.

Evidence: Filling-in the Current Events template as well as using MyMaps to plot the location of the stories, will demonstrate that students have acquired the basic skills of fulfilling the  assignment.

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Thursday and Friday Apr 26th & 27th Days 68 & 69

Comparative Religion Projects Presentations

Tuesday & Wednesday April 24th and 25th Days 66 & 67

Middle East Map Test

*Turn-in your maps

Comparative Religion Projects Presentations

Monday April 23rd Day 65

Donor's Choose Thank You

Digital Literacy Current Events

Thursday & Friday April 19th and 20th Days 63 & 64

Comparative Religion Projects

OBJECTIVE: Students will develop a presentation and infographic on one of the nine main world religions. Students will work in groups to develop a group presentation as well as a group infographic as it relates to their assigned religion. Each groups project will be presented in front of class with each student being responsible to present their assigned section.
1. Students will examine the map of the Middle East and a series of visuals/images that illustrate the variations of the region. 
2. Students will examine the variety of groups that populate the Middle East. 
3. Compare and contrast beliefs of religions and faith traditions;
4. Evaluate similarities and differences in belief systems and rituals;
5. Encourage research and utilize interactive and experiential activities, pair and group work, group presentation and critical comparative activities
6. Develop speaking, writing and critical-thinking skills
7. Construct knowledge and understanding of world religions.
8. Evaluate historical events that have shaped current conflicts involving the Israeli Palestinian disputes.

Agenda for today: 
-Continue to work on Comparative Religion Project group work. You should have your presentations "close" to being finalized and should have your infographic layout determined and have started assembling the data and graphics
-Arab Spring Activity - Objective: identify the various leaders who were in charge of the 12 countries directly impacted by the Arab Spring and place them on a map connected to their countries. In addition, find 4 different examples of how the Arab Spring was shared with the world (Twitter, meme, Facebook, Instagram, snapchat newspaper, website.

Due Dates:

Current Event Syrian Bombing incident - Sunday Night- Google Classroom folder

Chapter 23 Textbook - see below

Arab Spring Activity - Thursday/Friday Night - Google Classroom Folder

Middle East Maps/Mapping Test - Next Week Tuesday/Wed

Comparative Religion Group Project - Thursday/Friday Night

Chapter 23  (Middle East) Assignments 

Sec #2 P481 Q's 1-5 (Tuesday/Wednesday Night)
Sec #3 P487 Q's 1-6 (Thursday/Friday Night)
Sec #4 P492 Q's 1-5 (Sunday Night)
Sec #5 P499 Q's 1-5 (Sunday Night)

Arab Spring Assignment

Tuesday & Wednesday April 17th & 18th Days 61 & 62

Comparative Religion Projects

OBJECTIVE: Students will develop a presentation and infographic on one of the nine main world religions. Students will work in groups to develop a group presentation as well as a group infographic as it relates to their assigned religion. Each groups project will be presented in front of class with each student being responsible to present their assigned section.
1. Students will examine the map of the Middle East and a series of visuals/images that illustrate the variations of the region. 
2. Students will examine the variety of groups that populate the Middle East. 
3. Compare and contrast beliefs of religions and faith traditions;
4. Evaluate similarities and differences in belief systems and rituals;
5. Encourage research and utilize interactive and experiential activities, pair and group work, group presentation and critical comparative activities
6. Develop speaking, writing and critical-thinking skills
7. Construct knowledge and understanding of world religions.
8. Evaluate historical events that have shaped current conflicts involving the Israeli Palestinian disputes.

Agenda for today: 
-Continue to work on Comparative Religion Project group work. You should have your presentations "close" to being finalized and should have your infographic layout determined and have started assembling the data and graphics
-Arab Spring Activity - Objective: identify the various leaders who were in charge of the 12 countries directly impacted by the Arab Spring and place them on a map connected to their countries. In addition, find 4 different examples of how the Arab Spring was shared with the world (Twitter, meme, Facebook, Instagram, snapchat newspaper, website.

Due Dates:

Current Event Syrian Bombing incident - Sunday Night- Google Classroom folder

Chapter 23 Textbook - see below

Arab Spring Activity - Thursday/Friday Night - Google Classroom Folder

Middle East Maps/Mapping Test - Next Week Tuesday/Wed

Comparative Religion Group Project - Thursday/Friday Night

Chapter 23  (Middle East) Assignments 

Sec #2 P481 Q's 1-5 (Tuesday/Wednesday Night
Sec #3 P487 Q's 1-6 (Thursday/Friday Night
Sec #4 P492 Q's 1-5 (Sunday Night)
Sec #5 P499 Q's 1-5 (Sunday Night)

Arab Spring Assignment

Monday April 16th - Day 60

Donor's Choose Thank You

Unit Name

Comparative Religion Project

 Instructional Objectives

Objective: 

1. Students will examine the origins of the Arab Spring

2. Students will map out the counties affected by the Arab Spring

Rationale: Religion affects many aspects of public life. Governmental policies, daily practices, feelings of right and wrong, societal roles for men, women, children, etc, many times have a connection to a particular faith. Understanding the various belief system around the world will help students understand the actions taken by people of other countries as well as inside the USA.

Evidence: By comparing the various foundations, tenets, and beliefs, students will begin to identify the characteristics of a faith and the reasons behind those actions.

Today's schedule

Agenda for today: 

Assignments	Due Dates
Chapter 23 Section #2 (Q's 1-5 on page 481)	Tuesday/Wed night 4-17/18 Google Classroom
Chapter 23 Section #3 (Q's 1-5 on page 487)	Thursday/Fri night 4-19/20 Google Classroom
Current Event Digital Literacy Assignment	Sunday Night 4/22 Google Classroom

Thursday and Friday April 5th & 6th Days 58 & 59

Comparative Religion Project

CHAPTER 23 MIDDLE EAST

OBJECTIVE: Students will examine the map of the Middle East and a series of visuals/images that illustrate the variations of the region. Students will examine the variety of groups that populate the Middle East. Students will learn how the story of Near East antiquity has been influenced by the outsiders who, peering in, tell it through the soft bias of their own culture and cultural perceptions of the Middle East. Modern students are subject to the same soft influences that affected the historical record and this lesson seeks to help students develop greater savvy in identifying biased sources.

RATIONALE: Students need to understand all the factors that developed the modern day Middle East we know today

EVIDENCE: By listing and understanding  factors which led to Modern Day Middle East Political climate,  students will demonstrate an enlightened knowledge about race, ethnicity, culture, ingenuity, and luck.

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Infographics

Tuesday and Wednesday April 3rd and 4th Days 56 & 57

Comparative Religion Project

CHAPTER 23 MIDDLE EAST

OBJECTIVE: Students will examine the map of the Middle East and a series of visuals/images that illustrate the variations of the region. Students will examine the variety of groups that populate the Middle East. Students will learn how the story of Near East antiquity has been influenced by the outsiders who, peering in, tell it through the soft bias of their own culture and cultural perceptions of the Middle East. Modern students are subject to the same soft influences that affected the historical record and this lesson seeks to help students develop greater savvy in identifying biased sources.

RATIONALE: Students need to understand all the factors that developed the modern day Middle East we know today

EVIDENCE: By listing and understanding  factors which led to Modern Day Middle East Political climate,  students will demonstrate an enlightened knowledge about race, ethnicity, culture, ingenuity, and luck.

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Monday Apr 2nd Day 55

Current Events Mapping Monday's

New Assignment - Webpage Digital Literacy

Objective: Given access to a Chromebook, students will be able to access Google MyMaps App and a Google Drive based Current Events Template from the class Blog. Using the MyMaps app and the template, students will be able to look-up current events and summarize their selected story on the template. In addition, students will be able to use the MyMaps app to plot the location of these current event stories. 

Rationale: Students need to utilize the tools taught to them to ensure the learning becomes a part of their skill set. In addition, students need to become geographical aware of the world around them.

Evidence: Filling-in the Current Events template as well as using MyMaps to plot the location of the stories, will demonstrate that students have acquired the basic skills of fulfilling the  assignment.

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