Sunday, December 6, 2015

December 7-11, 2015

AP Human Geography
Mon. 12/7 -- We will look at a quick powerpoint  on the origin/hearths of various religions.  The assignment will be for a trio of students to make graphic organizers on the origins and major branches of Christianity, Islam and Buddhism.  Each member will complete one graphic organizer. The graphic organizers will be due Wednesday 12/9.
Tue. 12/8 -- Intro discussion and review on the hearths of various religions.  Students will complete maps showing the diffusion of these religions from their hearth to their current geographic distribution.
Wed. 12/9 -- Graphic Organizer is DUE,  Quiz on Key Issue 1 -2 on chapter 6.  It will be a multiple choice quiz.  We will begin a cooperative research project on the organization and space of various religions.  Each group member will have a specific task to complete.  We will work Wednesday and Thursday on this project. This will be DUE on Monday, 12/14
Thur. 12/10-- Time to finish project
Fri. 12/11 -- Chris Butler will be in the room to show us how to use your google accounts to work together on a presentation.  We will start with a simple presentation on religious holidays that will work in conjunction with our research into religious organization.  This powerpoint type presentation will be due next Thursday and Friday.

Ancient Medieval 
Mon. 12/7 -- Lecture notes on Christendom.  Finish a few items on castles -- offense and defense strategies.
Tue. 12/8 --   Begin unit on Japan with a quick research project.  Brainstorm a list of ideas about Japan.  What is something you would like to know a little more about?  Go to the library and write a research letter about a topic in ancient or medieval Japanese history.
Wed. 12/9 -- Qz: Feudalism and Knights.  Introductory lecture on Japan with a little map. Notes.
Thur. 12/10 -- Video: "Memoirs of a Secret Empire" from the PBS Empires series.  We will watch the rise of Tokugawa.  Notes.
Fri. 12/11 -- Comparing Japan and Feudal Europe.  Notebook #5 Due.  Review sheets out.  We have a unit test on Tuesday, 12/15

Economics
Mon. 12/7 -- Corporation project OR HSBP. Library
Tue. 12/8 -- Corporation project OR HSBP. Library  Both projects are DUE today by 4 p.m.
Wed. 12/9 -- Review Keynes, out-put expenditure model, and CPI.  Quiz on Keynes -- this includes a bit more than Keynes and is multiple choice.  You will need to study the diagram we made in class on the out-put expenditure model! Read the notes.  Notes on demographic trends in the U.S.
Thur. 12/10/ -- ECE #2 DUE (it is worth 45 points).  Video on brain hubs from the federal reserve and a partner assignment using the chromebooks.
Fri. 12/11 -- Pages 366-371.  Questions on the LEI and business cycles.




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