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GlobalFriday March 27, 2026
TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the Knights Templar KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Spear of Destiny, Crusades, Knights Templar, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Pilgrimage, Ark of the Covenant, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Dome of the Rock, Solomon's Temple IN CLASS: Students learned about the Knights Templar, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Retaliatory Strikes On Energy Targets In Middle East EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) What specific Iranian energy facility did Israel strike that prompted retaliatory attacks on Qatar? 2)Contrast President Trump’s political timeline and domestic motivations for ending the war quickly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategic goals for the region. 3) Design a diplomatic de-escalation framework that Qatar or France could present to both the US and Iran to immediately halt tit-for-tat attacks on civilian energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf. HOMEWORK: HAVE A GREAT BREAK!!! Thursday March 26, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the basics of the events leading to the dark ages KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Visigoths, Roman Catholic Church, Jesus Christ, Dark Ages, Franks, Byzantine Empire, Germanic IN CLASS: Students finished the Dark Ages Video Activity, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Retaliatory Strikes On Energy Targets In Middle East EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) What specific Iranian energy facility did Israel strike that prompted retaliatory attacks on Qatar? 2)Contrast President Trump’s political timeline and domestic motivations for ending the war quickly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategic goals for the region. 3) Design a diplomatic de-escalation framework that Qatar or France could present to both the US and Iran to immediately halt tit-for-tat attacks on civilian energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf. HOMEWORK: Finish Dark Ages Video Activity if you did not do so in class Wednesday March 25, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the basics of the events leading to the dark ages KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Visigoths, Roman Catholic Church, Jesus Christ, Dark Ages, Franks, Byzantine Empire, Germanic IN CLASS: Students worked on the Dark Ages Video Activity, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Retaliatory Strikes On Energy Targets In Middle East EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) What specific Iranian energy facility did Israel strike that prompted retaliatory attacks on Qatar? 2)Contrast President Trump’s political timeline and domestic motivations for ending the war quickly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategic goals for the region. 3) Design a diplomatic de-escalation framework that Qatar or France could present to both the US and Iran to immediately halt tit-for-tat attacks on civilian energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf. HOMEWORK: Finish Feudal Europe Geography Activity if you did not do so in class Tuesday March 24, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the basics of Medieval Europe Geography KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Europe, Africa, Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Aegean Sea, Balkin Peninsula, Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Holy Roman Empire, Turkey, England, Scotland, Ireland IN CLASS: Students completed the Feudal Europe Geography Activity, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Retaliatory Strikes On Energy Targets In Middle East EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) What specific Iranian energy facility did Israel strike that prompted retaliatory attacks on Qatar? 2)Contrast President Trump’s political timeline and domestic motivations for ending the war quickly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategic goals for the region. 3) Design a diplomatic de-escalation framework that Qatar or France could present to both the US and Iran to immediately halt tit-for-tat attacks on civilian energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf. HOMEWORK: Finish Feudal Europe Geography Activity if you did not do so in class Monday March 23, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the basics of Medieval Europe KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Papal Bulls, Pope, Christianity, Feudalism, Excommunicate, Monks, Monastery, Religious Orders, Nunneries, Convents, Friars, Universities, Renaissance, Dominicans, Franciscans, St. Francis of Assisi, Charlegmagne, Franks, Nobles, Knights, Vassals, Lords, Serfs, Plague, Black Death, Magna Carta, Habeas Corpus, Parliament, Pilgraimage, Pope Urban III, Crusade, King Richard I, Saladin IN CLASS: Students completed the Feudal Europe Activity, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Retaliatory Strikes On Energy Targets In Middle East EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) What specific Iranian energy facility did Israel strike that prompted retaliatory attacks on Qatar? 2)Contrast President Trump’s political timeline and domestic motivations for ending the war quickly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategic goals for the region. 3) Design a diplomatic de-escalation framework that Qatar or France could present to both the US and Iran to immediately halt tit-for-tat attacks on civilian energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf. HOMEWORK: Finish Feudal Europe Activity if you did not do so in class Thursday/Friday March 19/20, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the basics of Islam and its spread KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to previous updates IN CLASS: Students completed the test, if you were not in class you will take it upon returning CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Retaliatory Strikes On Energy Targets In Middle East EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) What specific Iranian energy facility did Israel strike that prompted retaliatory attacks on Qatar? 2)Contrast President Trump’s political timeline and domestic motivations for ending the war quickly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategic goals for the region. 3) Design a diplomatic de-escalation framework that Qatar or France could present to both the US and Iran to immediately halt tit-for-tat attacks on civilian energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf. HOMEWORK: Study Wednesday March 18, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the basics of Islam and its spread KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to previous updates IN CLASS: Students worked on the review for tomorrow's test, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Synagogue Attacked EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Can you summarize the main events that took place at Temple Israel according to the article? 2)What is the relationship between the suspect's recent personal trauma (losing family members in an overseas airstrike) and his decision to target a local synagogue? 3) Design a comprehensive community healing and outreach program that bridges the Jewish community in West Bloomfield and the Arab-American community in Dearborn Heights in the aftermath of this tragedy. HOMEWORK: Study/Complete reviews for Thursday's TEST Tuesday March 17, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the basics of Islam vs. Christianity KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Muhammad, Quran, Islam, Muslim, Mecca, Medina, Saudi Arabia, Millet, Arab, Ottoman Empire, Madrasas, Fals, Qirat, Zakat, Five Pillars, Othman I, Anatolian Turks, Caliph, Mehmed II, Janissaries IN CLASS: Students worked on the Rise of Islam notes through the slide on the Five Pillars and finished the Spread of Islam Gallery Activity, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Synagogue Attacked EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Can you summarize the main events that took place at Temple Israel according to the article? 2)What is the relationship between the suspect's recent personal trauma (losing family members in an overseas airstrike) and his decision to target a local synagogue? 3) Design a comprehensive community healing and outreach program that bridges the Jewish community in West Bloomfield and the Arab-American community in Dearborn Heights in the aftermath of this tragedy. HOMEWORK: Study for Thursday's TEST Thursday March 12, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the basics on the spread of Islam KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Muhammad, Quran, Islam, Muslim, Mecca, Medina, Saudi Arabia, Millet, Arab, Ottoman Empire, Madrasas, Dawah, Sufis, Arabic, Dinar, Dirham, Fals, Qirat, Zakat, Five Pillars, Shariah, Arabic Numerals, Astrolabe, Jabir Ibn Hayyan, Ibn Sina, Calligraphy IN CLASS: Students worked on the Rise of Islam notes through the slide on the Five Pillars and finished the Spread of Islam Gallery Activity, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Synagogue Attacked EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Can you summarize the main events that took place at Temple Israel according to the article? 2)What is the relationship between the suspect's recent personal trauma (losing family members in an overseas airstrike) and his decision to target a local synagogue? 3) Design a comprehensive community healing and outreach program that bridges the Jewish community in West Bloomfield and the Arab-American community in Dearborn Heights in the aftermath of this tragedy. HOMEWORK: Complete Spread of Islam Activity (Due Today) Wednesday March 11, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the basics on the spread of Islam KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Muhammad, Quran, Islam, Muslim, Mecca, Medina, Saudi Arabia, Millet, Arab, Ottoman Empire, Madrasas, Dawah, Sufis, Arabic, Dinar, Dirham, Fals, Qirat, Zakat, Five Pillars, Shariah, Arabic Numerals, Astrolabe, Jabir Ibn Hayyan, Ibn Sina, Calligraphy IN CLASS: Students worked on the Spread of Islam Gallery Activity, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Manchester City Condemns Booing Ramadan Break EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Who is the Manchester City manager that condemned the supporters for booing? 2) If you were the stadium announcer at a future football match, how would you address the crowd prior to a Ramadan break to ensure the pause is respected? 3) Design a pre-match awareness campaign for a football club to educate their fans about Ramadan and promote a culture of inclusivity inside the stadium. HOMEWORK: Complete Spread of Islam Activity (Due Tomorrow) Tuesday March 10, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the basics of Islam KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Muhammad, Quran, Islam, Muslim, Mecca, Medina, Saudi Arabia IN CLASS: Students finished the Arabian Peninsula Geography notes and reading/activity and started the Rise of Islam Notes through the slide on Muhammad, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Manchester City Condemns Booing Ramadan Break EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Who is the Manchester City manager that condemned the supporters for booing? 2) If you were the stadium announcer at a future football match, how would you address the crowd prior to a Ramadan break to ensure the pause is respected? 3) Design a pre-match awareness campaign for a football club to educate their fans about Ramadan and promote a culture of inclusivity inside the stadium. HOMEWORK: Study Monday March 9, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the geography of the Middle East KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Islam, Muslim, Mecca, Medina, Arabian Peninsula, Rub al-Khali Desert, Nafud Desert, Syrian Desert, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Jerusalem, Red Sea, Persian Gulf IN CLASS: Students worked on the Arabian Peninsula Geography notes and reading/activity, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Was A US Military Base Hit In Turkey? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Why does the US have a military base in Turkey and why is it unusual in that region? 2) If a similar video showing an attack on a foreign military base began circulating on social media today, what steps could a journalist or citizen take to verify its authenticity based on what happened in this scenario? 3) Assess the potential risks to NATO and the US if disinformation regarding an Iranian attack on a NATO country (like Turkey) is widely believed by the public before it can be debunked. HOMEWORK: Study Friday March 6, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to make some predictions about the rise of Islam in ancient history KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to activity IN CLASS: Students worked on the missing assignments and watched a documentary on Jerusalem's Holiest Sites, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Was A US Military Base Hit In Turkey? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Why does the US have a military base in Turkey and why is it unusual in that region? 2) If a similar video showing an attack on a foreign military base began circulating on social media today, what steps could a journalist or citizen take to verify its authenticity based on what happened in this scenario? 3) Assess the potential risks to NATO and the US if disinformation regarding an Iranian attack on a NATO country (like Turkey) is widely believed by the public before it can be debunked. HOMEWORK: Work on 3/4: Rise of Islam Assignment (Due Friday) Finish Geography Activity Thursday March 5, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to make some predictions about the rise of Islam in ancient history KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to activity IN CLASS: Students worked on the Middle East Geography Activity, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Was A US Military Base Hit In Turkey? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Why does the US have a military base in Turkey and why is it unusual in that region? 2) If a similar video showing an attack on a foreign military base began circulating on social media today, what steps could a journalist or citizen take to verify its authenticity based on what happened in this scenario? 3) Assess the potential risks to NATO and the US if disinformation regarding an Iranian attack on a NATO country (like Turkey) is widely believed by the public before it can be debunked. HOMEWORK: Work on 3/4: Rise of Islam Assignment (Due Friday) Finish Geography Activity Wednesday March 4, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to make some predictions about the rise of Islam in ancient history KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to activity IN CLASS: Students worked on the Rise of Islam Investigation Activity, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Was A US Military Base Hit In Turkey? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Why does the US have a military base in Turkey and why is it unusual in that region? 2) If a similar video showing an attack on a foreign military base began circulating on social media today, what steps could a journalist or citizen take to verify its authenticity based on what happened in this scenario? 3) Assess the potential risks to NATO and the US if disinformation regarding an Iranian attack on a NATO country (like Turkey) is widely believed by the public before it can be debunked. HOMEWORK: Work on 3/4: Rise of Islam Assignment (Due Friday) Tuesday March 3, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss events related to the Byzantine Empire KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to previous updates IN CLASS: Students played the Byzantine Game Projects, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Was A US Military Base Hit In Turkey? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Why does the US have a military base in Turkey and why is it unusual in that region? 2) If a similar video showing an attack on a foreign military base began circulating on social media today, what steps could a journalist or citizen take to verify its authenticity based on what happened in this scenario? 3) Assess the potential risks to NATO and the US if disinformation regarding an Iranian attack on a NATO country (like Turkey) is widely believed by the public before it can be debunked. HOMEWORK: Work on Byzantine Game Project (DUE NOW) Monday March 2, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss events related to the Byzantine Empire KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to previous updates IN CLASS: Students worked on the Byzantine Game Project, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Was A US Military Base Hit In Turkey? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Why does the US have a military base in Turkey and why is it unusual in that region? 2) If a similar video showing an attack on a foreign military base began circulating on social media today, what steps could a journalist or citizen take to verify its authenticity based on what happened in this scenario? 3) Assess the potential risks to NATO and the US if disinformation regarding an Iranian attack on a NATO country (like Turkey) is widely believed by the public before it can be debunked. HOMEWORK: Work on Byzantine Game Project (Due today) Friday February 27, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss events related to the Byzantine Empire KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to previous updates IN CLASS: Students worked on the Byzantine Game Project, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Why Won't The Pope Visit The Hagia Sophia? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) According to the article, what is the current religious status of Hagia Sophia, and when did this change occur? 2) How does the concept of "inter-religious dialogue" apply to the Pope’s decision to exclude Hagia Sophia from his itinerary? 3) Write a brief speech the Pope might give at the 1700th-anniversary celebration in Nicaea that addresses both the shared past and the divided present of the Church. HOMEWORK: Work on Byzantine Game Project (Due Monday) Thursday February 26, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss events related to the Byzantine Empire KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to previous updates IN CLASS: Students worked on the Byzantine Game Project, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Why Won't The Pope Visit The Hagia Sophia? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) According to the article, what is the current religious status of Hagia Sophia, and when did this change occur? 2) How does the concept of "inter-religious dialogue" apply to the Pope’s decision to exclude Hagia Sophia from his itinerary? 3) Write a brief speech the Pope might give at the 1700th-anniversary celebration in Nicaea that addresses both the shared past and the divided present of the Church. HOMEWORK: Work on Byzantine Game Project (Due Monday) Wednesday February 25, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss events related to the Byzantine Empire KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to previous updates IN CLASS: Students worked on the Byzantine Game Project, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Why Won't The Pope Visit The Hagia Sophia? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) According to the article, what is the current religious status of Hagia Sophia, and when did this change occur? 2) How does the concept of "inter-religious dialogue" apply to the Pope’s decision to exclude Hagia Sophia from his itinerary? 3) Write a brief speech the Pope might give at the 1700th-anniversary celebration in Nicaea that addresses both the shared past and the divided present of the Church. HOMEWORK: Work on Byzantine Game Project (Due Monday) Tuesday February 24, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss fall of the Byzantine Empire KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Protestant, Arab Muslim, Crusades, Sultan Mehmed II, Siege, Istanbul, Renaissance, Onion Domes IN CLASS: Students finished The Byzantine Empire Notes, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Why Won't The Pope Visit The Hagia Sophia? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) According to the article, what is the current religious status of Hagia Sophia, and when did this change occur? 2) How does the concept of "inter-religious dialogue" apply to the Pope’s decision to exclude Hagia Sophia from his itinerary? 3) Write a brief speech the Pope might give at the 1700th-anniversary celebration in Nicaea that addresses both the shared past and the divided present of the Church. HOMEWORK: Complete Intro to World Religions Activity (Due) Monday February 23, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss basics of the Great Schism KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Emperor Justinian, Nika Riots, Hagia Sophia, Great Schism, Icons, Orthodox, Patriarch, Pope IN CLASS: Students worked on The Byzantine Empire Notes through the slide on Branches of Christianity, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Was The Fall Of Constantinople Responsible For Modern Mexico EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) According to the article, how did the fall of Constantinople lead to Spanish explorers arriving in the Americas? 2) Distinguish between the traditional view of the Spanish conquest as "violent subjugation" and Zunzunegui’s view of it as the "birth of a new civilization." 3) Imagine a dialogue between a Byzantine merchant in 1453 and a Spanish explorer in 1492; create a script discussing their shared anxieties regarding trade and the "unknown" West. HOMEWORK: Complete Intro to World Religions Activity (Due today) Thursday February 19, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss basics of the Byzantines KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Byzantine Empire, Western Roman Empire, Eastern Roman Empire, Constantinople, Bosporus Strait, Emperor Justinian, Justinian Codes, Empress Theodora IN CLASS: Students worked on the The Byzantine Empire Notes through the slide on Empress Theodora, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Was The Fall Of Constantinople Responsible For Modern Mexico EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) According to the article, how did the fall of Constantinople lead to Spanish explorers arriving in the Americas? 2) Distinguish between the traditional view of the Spanish conquest as "violent subjugation" and Zunzunegui’s view of it as the "birth of a new civilization." 3) Imagine a dialogue between a Byzantine merchant in 1453 and a Spanish explorer in 1492; create a script discussing their shared anxieties regarding trade and the "unknown" West. HOMEWORK: Complete Intro to World Religions Activity (Due Monday) Wednesday February 18, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss basics of the Byzantines KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Refer to activity IN CLASS: Students worked on the Engineering an Empire: The Byzantines Activity, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Was The Fall Of Constantinople Responsible For Modern Mexico EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) According to the article, how did the fall of Constantinople lead to Spanish explorers arriving in the Americas? 2) Distinguish between the traditional view of the Spanish conquest as "violent subjugation" and Zunzunegui’s view of it as the "birth of a new civilization." 3) Imagine a dialogue between a Byzantine merchant in 1453 and a Spanish explorer in 1492; create a script discussing their shared anxieties regarding trade and the "unknown" West. HOMEWORK: Complete Intro to World Religions Activity (Due Monday) Friday February 13, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss basics of the Byzantines KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Refer to activity IN CLASS: Students worked on the Engineering an Empire: The Byzantines Activity, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Was The Fall Of Constantinople Responsible For Modern Mexico EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) According to the article, how did the fall of Constantinople lead to Spanish explorers arriving in the Americas? 2) Distinguish between the traditional view of the Spanish conquest as "violent subjugation" and Zunzunegui’s view of it as the "birth of a new civilization." 3) Imagine a dialogue between a Byzantine merchant in 1453 and a Spanish explorer in 1492; create a script discussing their shared anxieties regarding trade and the "unknown" West. HOMEWORK: Complete Engineering an Empire Activity Thursday February 12, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss Ancient Japan KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Refer to previous updates IN CLASS: Students took the test, if you were not in class you will take it when returning CURRENT RELATED NEWS: The World's Oldest Monarchy EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Identify the three current heirs in the line of succession to the Chrysanthemum Throne. 2) Evaluate the sustainability of the current male-only succession law in the 21st century. 3) Hypothesize a scenario where Prince Hisahito does not produce a male heir. Write a brief narrative describing the state of the Japanese monarchy 50 years from now. HOMEWORK: Review for TEST Complete any overdue assignments TEST THURSDAY Wednesday February 11, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss Ancient Japan KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Refer to previous updates IN CLASS: Students worked on the Review Activity, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: The World's Oldest Monarchy EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Identify the three current heirs in the line of succession to the Chrysanthemum Throne. 2) Evaluate the sustainability of the current male-only succession law in the 21st century. 3) Hypothesize a scenario where Prince Hisahito does not produce a male heir. Write a brief narrative describing the state of the Japanese monarchy 50 years from now. HOMEWORK: Review for TEST Complete any overdue assignments TEST THURSDAY Tuesday February 10, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the Samurai KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Refer to activity in the notes IN CLASS: Students worked on the Create a Samurai Activity, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: The World's Oldest Monarchy EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Identify the three current heirs in the line of succession to the Chrysanthemum Throne. 2) Evaluate the sustainability of the current male-only succession law in the 21st century. 3) Hypothesize a scenario where Prince Hisahito does not produce a male heir. Write a brief narrative describing the state of the Japanese monarchy 50 years from now. HOMEWORK: Review for TEST Complete any overdue assignments TEST THURSDAY Friday February 6, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss Ancient Japan KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Refer to activity reading IN CLASS: Students worked on the Feudal Stations Activity, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: The World's Oldest Monarchy EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Identify the three current heirs in the line of succession to the Chrysanthemum Throne. 2) Evaluate the sustainability of the current male-only succession law in the 21st century. 3) Hypothesize a scenario where Prince Hisahito does not produce a male heir. Write a brief narrative describing the state of the Japanese monarchy 50 years from now. HOMEWORK: Complete Feudal Japan Activity (Due Tuesday) Complete any overdue assignments TEST WEDNESDAY Thursday February 5, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the Chinese influence in Ancient Japan KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Japan, China, Korea, Taika Reforms, Bureaucracy, Merit, Chang-an, Nara, Buddhism, Shinto, Zen Buddhism, Pure Land Buddhism, Kana, Haiku, Pagoda, Gagaku IN CLASS: Students finished the China influences Japan Notes, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: The World's Oldest Monarchy EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Identify the three current heirs in the line of succession to the Chrysanthemum Throne. 2) Evaluate the sustainability of the current male-only succession law in the 21st century. 3) Hypothesize a scenario where Prince Hisahito does not produce a male heir. Write a brief narrative describing the state of the Japanese monarchy 50 years from now. HOMEWORK: Complete Heian Period Activity (Due Today) Complete any overdue assignments TEST WEDNESDAY Wednesday February 4, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the Heian Period in Ancient Japan KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Japan, Feudalism, Peasants, Merchants, Daimyo, Buddhism, Peasants, Figurehead, Emperor, Heian, Heian Period, Golden Age, Lady Murasaki, The Tale of Genji, Calligraphy, Satori a Flash IN CLASS: Students finished the Heian Period Activity, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: The World's Oldest Monarchy EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Identify the three current heirs in the line of succession to the Chrysanthemum Throne. 2) Evaluate the sustainability of the current male-only succession law in the 21st century. 3) Hypothesize a scenario where Prince Hisahito does not produce a male heir. Write a brief narrative describing the state of the Japanese monarchy 50 years from now. HOMEWORK: Complete Heian Period Activity (Due Tomorrow) Complete any overdue assignments Tuesday February 3, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the start of Feudalism in Ancient Japan KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Japan, Feudalism, Peasants, Merchants, Daimyo, Buddhism, Peasants, Figurehead, Emperor, Heian, Heian Period, Golden Age, Lady Murasaki, The Tale of Genji, Calligraphy IN CLASS: Students finished the Heian Period Notes, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: The World's Oldest Monarchy EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Identify the three current heirs in the line of succession to the Chrysanthemum Throne. 2) Evaluate the sustainability of the current male-only succession law in the 21st century. 3) Hypothesize a scenario where Prince Hisahito does not produce a male heir. Write a brief narrative describing the state of the Japanese monarchy 50 years from now. HOMEWORK: Complete Ancient Japan Investigation (Past Due) and Zig Zag Vocab (Due Today) Monday February 2, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the start of Feudalism in Ancient Japan KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Japan, Feudalism, Peasants, Merchants, Daimyo, Buddhism, Peasants, Figurehead, Emperor IN CLASS: Students worked on the Ancient Japan Notes up to the Japanese Fashion Slide, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: The World's Oldest Monarchy EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Identify the three current heirs in the line of succession to the Chrysanthemum Throne. 2) Evaluate the sustainability of the current male-only succession law in the 21st century. 3) Hypothesize a scenario where Prince Hisahito does not produce a male heir. Write a brief narrative describing the state of the Japanese monarchy 50 years from now. HOMEWORK: Complete Ancient Japan Investigation (Past Due) and Zig Zag Vocab (Due Tuesday) Thursday January 29, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the start of Feudalism in Ancient Japan KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Japan, Feudalism, Peasants, Merchants, Daimyo, Buddhism, Peasants, Figurehead, Emperor IN CLASS: Students worked on the Ancient Japan Notes and the Zig Zag Vocab Activity, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: The World's Oldest Monarchy EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Identify the three current heirs in the line of succession to the Chrysanthemum Throne. 2) Evaluate the sustainability of the current male-only succession law in the 21st century. 3) Hypothesize a scenario where Prince Hisahito does not produce a male heir. Write a brief narrative describing the state of the Japanese monarchy 50 years from now. HOMEWORK: Complete Ancient Japan Investigation (Past Due) and Zig Zag Vocab (Due Tuesday) Wednesday January 28, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the start of Feudalism in Ancient Japan KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Japan, Feudalism, Peasants, Merchants, Daimyo, Buddhism IN CLASS: Students worked on the Ancient Japan Notes, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: The World's Oldest Monarchy EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Identify the three current heirs in the line of succession to the Chrysanthemum Throne. 2) Evaluate the sustainability of the current male-only succession law in the 21st century. 3) Hypothesize a scenario where Prince Hisahito does not produce a male heir. Write a brief narrative describing the state of the Japanese monarchy 50 years from now. HOMEWORK: Complete Ancient Japan Investigation Friday January 23, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to make predictions about Ancient Japan's ESPN KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Economic, Social, Political, eNvironmental IN CLASS: Students worked on the Ancient Japan Investigation Activity, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Seneca Nation Takes Ownership of Land QUESTIONS: 1) What legal status is the Seneca Nation planning to pursue for this property with the Department of the Interior? 2) How would the tax revenue of Grand Island be affected if the Seneca Nation successfully achieves sovereign status for this land? 3) Draft a hypothetical press release from the Town of Grand Island responding to the news of the donation. HOMEWORK: Complete Ancient Japan Investigation Friday January 16, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the Indigenous Groups KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Refer to previous updates IN CLASS: Students worked on the escape room and the review, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Seneca Nation Takes Ownership of Land QUESTIONS: 1) What legal status is the Seneca Nation planning to pursue for this property with the Department of the Interior? 2) How would the tax revenue of Grand Island be affected if the Seneca Nation successfully achieves sovereign status for this land? 3) Draft a hypothetical press release from the Town of Grand Island responding to the news of the donation. HOMEWORK: Complete Escape Room Activity and Review Test Next Wednesday Wednesday January 14, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the Mayans KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Maya, Olmec, Yucatan Peninula, Genealogical, Bloodletting, City-States, Sacrificial, Chichen Itza, Quetzalcoatl, Specialization of Labor IN CLASS: Students worked on the Notes up until the mound builders slide, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Seneca Nation Takes Ownership of Land QUESTIONS: 1) What legal status is the Seneca Nation planning to pursue for this property with the Department of the Interior? 2) How would the tax revenue of Grand Island be affected if the Seneca Nation successfully achieves sovereign status for this land? 3) Draft a hypothetical press release from the Town of Grand Island responding to the news of the donation. HOMEWORK: Test Next Wednesday Tuesday January 13, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the Mayans KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Maya, Olmec, Yucatan Peninula, Genealogical, Bloodletting, City-States, Sacrificial, Chichen Itza, Quetzalcoatl, Specialization of Labor IN CLASS: Students worked on the Notes up until the Mayan glyphs slide, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Seneca Nation Takes Ownership of Land QUESTIONS: 1) What legal status is the Seneca Nation planning to pursue for this property with the Department of the Interior? 2) How would the tax revenue of Grand Island be affected if the Seneca Nation successfully achieves sovereign status for this land? 3) Draft a hypothetical press release from the Town of Grand Island responding to the news of the donation. HOMEWORK: Work on Indigenous Research Project (Due Wednesday) Monday January 12, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss a specific Indigenous Tribe KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: specific to the tribe IN CLASS: Students worked on the Indigenous Research Activity, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Seneca Nation Takes Ownership of Land QUESTIONS: 1) What legal status is the Seneca Nation planning to pursue for this property with the Department of the Interior? 2) How would the tax revenue of Grand Island be affected if the Seneca Nation successfully achieves sovereign status for this land? 3) Draft a hypothetical press release from the Town of Grand Island responding to the news of the donation. HOMEWORK: Work on Indigenous Research Project (Due Wednesday) Friday January 9, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss a specific Indigenous Tribe KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: specific to the tribe IN CLASS: Students worked on the Indigenous Research Activity, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Seneca Nation Takes Ownership of Land QUESTIONS: 1) What legal status is the Seneca Nation planning to pursue for this property with the Department of the Interior? 2) How would the tax revenue of Grand Island be affected if the Seneca Nation successfully achieves sovereign status for this land? 3) Draft a hypothetical press release from the Town of Grand Island responding to the news of the donation. HOMEWORK: Work on Indigenous Research Project (Due Wednesday) Thursday January 8, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the Olmec KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Olmec, Were-Jaguars, Obsidian, The Ball Game IN CLASS: Students worked on the Olmec notes up until the Mayan Slides, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Seneca Nation Takes Ownership of Land QUESTIONS: 1) What legal status is the Seneca Nation planning to pursue for this property with the Department of the Interior? 2) How would the tax revenue of Grand Island be affected if the Seneca Nation successfully achieves sovereign status for this land? 3) Draft a hypothetical press release from the Town of Grand Island responding to the news of the donation. HOMEWORK: Complete edpuzzle (due Friday) Wednesday January 7, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the Olmec KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Olmec, Were-Jaguars IN CLASS: Students worked on an edpuzzle on the Olmec, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Seneca Nation Takes Ownership of Land QUESTIONS: 1) What legal status is the Seneca Nation planning to pursue for this property with the Department of the Interior? 2) How would the tax revenue of Grand Island be affected if the Seneca Nation successfully achieves sovereign status for this land? 3) Draft a hypothetical press release from the Town of Grand Island responding to the news of the donation. HOMEWORK: Complete edpuzzle (due Friday) Tuesday January 6, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the why Mesoamerica was ideal for migrating groups KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Mesoamerica, South America, Over hunting, Climatic, Olmec IN CLASS: Students worked on the first section of notes up through the first two slides of the Olmec, if you were not in class the notes can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: New Silk Road to the Future? QUESTIONS: 1) List three specific statistics mentioned in the text that support the economic success of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). 2) Analyze the author's choice to compare this partnership to a "21st-century Marshall Plan." What historical parallels is the author trying to draw regarding reconstruction and aid? 3) Formulate a slogan and a poster concept promoting the "New CPEC" that focuses on the digital and human aspects (green energy, babies born, training) rather than just roads and ports. HOMEWORK: Review Notes Monday January 5, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the three theories on how indigenous groups came to the Americas KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Bering Land Bridge, Clovis People IN CLASS: Students worked on the first section of notes covering the three theories of indigenous migration, if you were not in class the notes can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: New Silk Road to the Future? QUESTIONS: 1) List three specific statistics mentioned in the text that support the economic success of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). 2) Analyze the author's choice to compare this partnership to a "21st-century Marshall Plan." What historical parallels is the author trying to draw regarding reconstruction and aid? 3) Formulate a slogan and a poster concept promoting the "New CPEC" that focuses on the digital and human aspects (green energy, babies born, training) rather than just roads and ports. HOMEWORK: Review Notes |
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TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the types of Agriculture in MDCs KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Ranching, Code Of The West, Chisholm Trail, Range Wars, Fixed Location Ranching, Pampas Region, Mediterranean Agriculture IN CLASS: We worked on the notes through the slide on the Progression of Cattle Ranching, if you were not in class it can be found on feedyourbrains. CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Economic Impact of US Agriculture EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) How many jobs does the U.S. food and agriculture sector support nationwide? 2) Given the report notes a recent drop in exports, what practical steps could policymakers apply to prevent further decline? 3) Do the statistics provided in the article (such as $3 trillion in wages and 48.7 million jobs) sufficiently justify the claim that the U.S. agriculture industry is an "economic powerhouse"? Why or why not? HOMEWORK: HAVE A GREAT BREAK!!! Work on Vocab and Q and A for Ch 10 REVIEW FOR FINAL Thursday March 26, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the types of Agriculture in MDCs KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Mixed Crop and Livestock, Dairy Farming, Von Thunen Model, Grain Farming, Crop Rotation, Ranching, Corn Belt, Milkshed, Cereal Grain, Grain, Combine IN CLASS: We worked on the notes through the slide on the Reaper/Combine, if you were not in class it can be found on feedyourbrains. CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Economic Impact of US Agriculture EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) How many jobs does the U.S. food and agriculture sector support nationwide? 2) Given the report notes a recent drop in exports, what practical steps could policymakers apply to prevent further decline? 3) Do the statistics provided in the article (such as $3 trillion in wages and 48.7 million jobs) sufficiently justify the claim that the U.S. agriculture industry is an "economic powerhouse"? Why or why not? HOMEWORK: Work on Vocab and Q and A for Ch 10 REVIEW FOR FINAL Wednesday March 25, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the types of Agriculture in LDCs KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Shifting Cultivation, Pastoral Nomadism, Intensive Subsistence, Wet Rice Dominant, Wet Rice Not Dominant, Transhumance, Double Cropping, IN CLASS: We worked on the notes through the slide on Crop Rotation, if you were not in class it can be found on feedyourbrains. CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Economic Impact of US Agriculture EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) How many jobs does the U.S. food and agriculture sector support nationwide? 2) Given the report notes a recent drop in exports, what practical steps could policymakers apply to prevent further decline? 3) Do the statistics provided in the article (such as $3 trillion in wages and 48.7 million jobs) sufficiently justify the claim that the U.S. agriculture industry is an "economic powerhouse"? Why or why not? HOMEWORK: Work on Vocab and Q and A for Ch 10 Tuesday March 24, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the two types of Agriculture KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Subsistence Agriculture, Commercial Agriculture, Agribusiness, Prime Agricultural Land, Extensive Agriculture, Shifting Cultivation, Pastoral Nomadism, Intensive Subsistence, Wet Rice Dominant, Wet Rice Not Dominant IN CLASS: We worked on the notes through the slide on Shifting Cultivation, if you were not in class it can be found on feedyourbrains. CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Economic Impact of US Agriculture EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) How many jobs does the U.S. food and agriculture sector support nationwide? 2) Given the report notes a recent drop in exports, what practical steps could policymakers apply to prevent further decline? 3) Do the statistics provided in the article (such as $3 trillion in wages and 48.7 million jobs) sufficiently justify the claim that the U.S. agriculture industry is an "economic powerhouse"? Why or why not? HOMEWORK: Read Ch 10 Monday March 23, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the definition of Agriculture KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Agriculture, Cultivate, Crop, Vegetative Planting, Seed Agriculture IN CLASS: We worked on the first 11 slides of the Agriculture notes, if you were not in class it can be found on feedyourbrains. CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Economic Impact of US Agriculture EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) How many jobs does the U.S. food and agriculture sector support nationwide? 2) Given the report notes a recent drop in exports, what practical steps could policymakers apply to prevent further decline? 3) Do the statistics provided in the article (such as $3 trillion in wages and 48.7 million jobs) sufficiently justify the claim that the U.S. agriculture industry is an "economic powerhouse"? Why or why not? HOMEWORK: Read Ch 10 Thursday/Friday March 19/20, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the where and why of Urban Planning KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to previous updates IN CLASS: We completed the test in class, if you were not in class you will take it upon returning. CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Edge Cities In China EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Which tall building anchors the Suzhou Center edge city and is known locally as the “giant underpants”? 2) Based on Suzhou's use of high-speed rail to connect its core to Shanghai, how might another large metropolitan area implement a similar system to boost economic growth in its peripheral cities? 3) Design a proposal for a third, hypothetical edge city in the Suzhou municipality. What specific industries would it target, what would be its architectural anchor, and how would it connect to the existing rail transit grid? HOMEWORK: Read Ch 10 Wednesday March 18, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the where and why of Urban Planning KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to previous updates IN CLASS: We worked on chapter review today, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom. CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Edge Cities In China EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Which tall building anchors the Suzhou Center edge city and is known locally as the “giant underpants”? 2) Based on Suzhou's use of high-speed rail to connect its core to Shanghai, how might another large metropolitan area implement a similar system to boost economic growth in its peripheral cities? 3) Design a proposal for a third, hypothetical edge city in the Suzhou municipality. What specific industries would it target, what would be its architectural anchor, and how would it connect to the existing rail transit grid? HOMEWORK: Read Ch 13 and work on Q and A (due Thursday), complete the take-home quiz TEST THURSDAY Tuesday March 17, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the distinctive problems inner cities have KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Suburban, Counterurbanization, Peripheral Model, Spoke/Wagon Wheel Model, Density Gradient, Interstate Highway System, Suburban Segregation, Beltway, Greenbelt IN CLASS: We finished the slides, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom. CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Edge Cities In China EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Which tall building anchors the Suzhou Center edge city and is known locally as the “giant underpants”? 2) Based on Suzhou's use of high-speed rail to connect its core to Shanghai, how might another large metropolitan area implement a similar system to boost economic growth in its peripheral cities? 3) Design a proposal for a third, hypothetical edge city in the Suzhou municipality. What specific industries would it target, what would be its architectural anchor, and how would it connect to the existing rail transit grid? HOMEWORK: Read Ch 13 and work on Q and A (due Thursday) TEST THURSDAY Thursday March 12, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the distinctive problems inner cities have KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Latin American City Model, Spine, Favela, Filtering, Redlining, Food Desert IN CLASS: We worked slides of the Urban Pattern Notes up through the Annexation Slide, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom. CURRENT RELATED NEWS: World Bank Pledges To Invest In Mozambique EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) How would you summarize the primary goal of the World Bank's financing strategy in Mozambique? 2) What is the relationship between Mozambique's recurring climate shocks (like cyclones and floods) and its current economic challenges outlined by the IMF? 3) Imagine you are a journalist interviewing Finance Minister Carla Louveira. Write three follow-up questions you would ask her about how the government plans to balance economic recovery with the recurring climate shocks. HOMEWORK: Read Ch 13 and finish Vocab assignment (due Friday) and work on Q and A (due next Thursday) Wednesday March 11, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the distinctive problems inner cities have KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Latin American City Model, Spine, Favela, Filtering, Redlining, Food Desert IN CLASS: We worked slides of the Urban Pattern Notes up through the Annexation Slide, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom. CURRENT RELATED NEWS: World Bank Pledges To Invest In Mozambique EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) How would you summarize the primary goal of the World Bank's financing strategy in Mozambique? 2) What is the relationship between Mozambique's recurring climate shocks (like cyclones and floods) and its current economic challenges outlined by the IMF? 3) Imagine you are a journalist interviewing Finance Minister Carla Louveira. Write three follow-up questions you would ask her about how the government plans to balance economic recovery with the recurring climate shocks. HOMEWORK: Read Ch 13 and finish Vocab assignment (due Friday) Tuesday March 10, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the distinctive problems inner cities have KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Latin American City Model, Spine, Favela, Filtering, Redlining, Food Desert IN CLASS: We worked slides of the Urban Pattern Notes up through the Urban Renewal Slide, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom. CURRENT RELATED NEWS: World Bank Pledges To Invest In Mozambique EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) How would you summarize the primary goal of the World Bank's financing strategy in Mozambique? 2) What is the relationship between Mozambique's recurring climate shocks (like cyclones and floods) and its current economic challenges outlined by the IMF? 3) Imagine you are a journalist interviewing Finance Minister Carla Louveira. Write three follow-up questions you would ask her about how the government plans to balance economic recovery with the recurring climate shocks. HOMEWORK: Read Ch 13 and finish Vocab assignment (due Friday) Monday March 9, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the different ways to describe a city KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Concentric Zone Model, Zone of Transition, Multiple Nuclei Model, Sector Model, Zocalo IN CLASS: We worked slides of the Urban Pattern Notes up through the Latin American City Model Slide, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom. CURRENT RELATED NEWS: World Bank Pledges To Invest In Mozambique EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) How would you summarize the primary goal of the World Bank's financing strategy in Mozambique? 2) What is the relationship between Mozambique's recurring climate shocks (like cyclones and floods) and its current economic challenges outlined by the IMF? 3) Imagine you are a journalist interviewing Finance Minister Carla Louveira. Write three follow-up questions you would ask her about how the government plans to balance economic recovery with the recurring climate shocks. HOMEWORK: Read Ch 13 Friday March 6, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the different ways to describe a city KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Large Cities, Rural, Urban, Homogeneity, Heterogeneity, Central City, Metropolitan Statistical Area, Urbanized Area, Continuously Built-Up Area, Concentric Zone Model, Bos-Wash Corridor, Megalopolis IN CLASS: We worked slides of the Urban Pattern Notes up through the Concentric Zone Model Slide, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom. CURRENT RELATED NEWS: World Bank Pledges To Invest In Mozambique EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) How would you summarize the primary goal of the World Bank's financing strategy in Mozambique? 2) What is the relationship between Mozambique's recurring climate shocks (like cyclones and floods) and its current economic challenges outlined by the IMF? 3) Imagine you are a journalist interviewing Finance Minister Carla Louveira. Write three follow-up questions you would ask her about how the government plans to balance economic recovery with the recurring climate shocks. HOMEWORK: Read Ch 13 Thursday March 5, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe urbanization around the world KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Edge Cities, Urbanization, Urban Sprawl, Counterurbanization IN CLASS: We worked on the first five slide of the Urban Pattern Notes, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom. CURRENT RELATED NEWS: World Bank Pledges To Invest In Mozambique EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) How would you summarize the primary goal of the World Bank's financing strategy in Mozambique? 2) What is the relationship between Mozambique's recurring climate shocks (like cyclones and floods) and its current economic challenges outlined by the IMF? 3) Imagine you are a journalist interviewing Finance Minister Carla Louveira. Write three follow-up questions you would ask her about how the government plans to balance economic recovery with the recurring climate shocks. HOMEWORK: Read Ch 13 Wednesday March 4, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand the Development of Countries KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to previous updates IN CLASS: We completed the development chapter test. CURRENT RELATED NEWS: World Bank Pledges To Invest In Mozambique EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) How would you summarize the primary goal of the World Bank's financing strategy in Mozambique? 2) What is the relationship between Mozambique's recurring climate shocks (like cyclones and floods) and its current economic challenges outlined by the IMF? 3) Imagine you are a journalist interviewing Finance Minister Carla Louveira. Write three follow-up questions you would ask her about how the government plans to balance economic recovery with the recurring climate shocks. HOMEWORK: Read Ch 13 Tuesday March 3, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand the Development of Countries KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to previous updates IN CLASS: We worked on the development chapter review labeled 3/3 , if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: World Bank Pledges To Invest In Mozambique EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) How would you summarize the primary goal of the World Bank's financing strategy in Mozambique? 2) What is the relationship between Mozambique's recurring climate shocks (like cyclones and floods) and its current economic challenges outlined by the IMF? 3) Imagine you are a journalist interviewing Finance Minister Carla Louveira. Write three follow-up questions you would ask her about how the government plans to balance economic recovery with the recurring climate shocks. HOMEWORK: Work on Review and Quiz (due Wednesday) TEST WEDNESDAY Monday March 2, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand the limitations LDCs have when trying to develop KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Rostow's Modernization Model, World Trade Organization, Infrastructure, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Structural Adjustment Programs, Privatization IN CLASS: We worked on the development chapter through the additional vocab slide, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: World Bank Pledges To Invest In Mozambique EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) How would you summarize the primary goal of the World Bank's financing strategy in Mozambique? 2) What is the relationship between Mozambique's recurring climate shocks (like cyclones and floods) and its current economic challenges outlined by the IMF? 3) Imagine you are a journalist interviewing Finance Minister Carla Louveira. Write three follow-up questions you would ask her about how the government plans to balance economic recovery with the recurring climate shocks. HOMEWORK: Work on Review and Quiz (due Wednesday) TEST WEDNESDAY Friday February 27, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand the pros/cons of the Self-Sufficiency Model vs. Free Trade Approach KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Free Trade Approach (International Trade), Self-Sufficiency Approach (Protectionism), Dependency Theory, Wallerstein's World Systems Analysis, Core, Semi-Periphery, Periphery, Rostow's Modernization Model IN CLASS: We worked on the development chapter through the slide on Rostow's Model, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Does Canada Need A Strong Post-Secondary Economy? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) According to the author, what are the three main "ingredients" for Canada's economic transformation? 2) What does the author mean when she says governments are "standing on the sidelines" while higher education is eroded? 3) Evaluate the author’s claim that a "weakened public post-secondary sector is a risk we cannot afford." Which evidence from the text most strongly supports this? HOMEWORK: Complete Q and A (Due Thursday) Thursday February 26, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand other factors that can determine the development of a country KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Life Expectancy, Natural Increase Rate, Crude Birth Rate, Infant Mortality Rate, North/South Divide, Core/Periphery, Literacy, Gender Related Development IN CLASS: We worked on the development chapter through the slide on Infant Mortality Rate, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Does Canada Need A Strong Post-Secondary Economy? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) According to the author, what are the three main "ingredients" for Canada's economic transformation? 2) What does the author mean when she says governments are "standing on the sidelines" while higher education is eroded? 3) Evaluate the author’s claim that a "weakened public post-secondary sector is a risk we cannot afford." Which evidence from the text most strongly supports this? HOMEWORK: Complete Q and A (Due Thursday) Wednesday February 25, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand other factors that can determine the development of a country KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Consumer Goods, Material Goods, Literacy Rate, Calories Per Capita, Demographics, Life Expectancy, Natural Increase Rate, Crude Birth Rate, Infant Mortality Rate IN CLASS: We worked on the development chapter through the slide on Infant Mortality Rate, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Does Canada Need A Strong Post-Secondary Economy? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) According to the author, what are the three main "ingredients" for Canada's economic transformation? 2) What does the author mean when she says governments are "standing on the sidelines" while higher education is eroded? 3) Evaluate the author’s claim that a "weakened public post-secondary sector is a risk we cannot afford." Which evidence from the text most strongly supports this? HOMEWORK: Complete Q and A (Due Thursday) Tuesday February 24, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand the three main types of job sectors and which countries they apply most to KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Primary Sector, Secondary Sector, Tertiary Sector, Quarternary Sector, Quinary Sector, Value Added, Productivity IN CLASS: We worked on the development chapter through the slide on consumer goods, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Does Canada Need A Strong Post-Secondary Economy? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) According to the author, what are the three main "ingredients" for Canada's economic transformation? 2) What does the author mean when she says governments are "standing on the sidelines" while higher education is eroded? 3) Evaluate the author’s claim that a "weakened public post-secondary sector is a risk we cannot afford." Which evidence from the text most strongly supports this? HOMEWORK: Complete Q and A (Due Thursday) Monday February 23, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand the three main types of job sectors KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Informal Sector, Development Gap, North-South Gap, Gross National Income (GNI), Primary Sector, Secondary Sector, Tertiary Sector IN CLASS: We worked on the development chapter through the slide on the tertiary sector, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Gordie Howe Bridge Is Threatened By Trump EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Who is the owner of the Ambassador Bridge that reportedly met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and why? 2) Contrast the ownership structure of the Ambassador Bridge with the planned ownership structure of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. 3) Write an op-ed from the perspective of a Detroit resident discussing the impact of the monopoly on border crossings vs. the introduction of a publicly owned alternative. HOMEWORK: Complete Q and A (Due Thursday) Wednesday February 18, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand the term, Development KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Development, MDC, LDC, GDP, Human Development Index (HDI) IN CLASS: We worked on the first few slides of the development chapter, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Gordie Howe Bridge Is Threatened By Trump EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Who is the owner of the Ambassador Bridge that reportedly met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and why? 2) Contrast the ownership structure of the Ambassador Bridge with the planned ownership structure of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. 3) Write an op-ed from the perspective of a Detroit resident discussing the impact of the monopoly on border crossings vs. the introduction of a publicly owned alternative. HOMEWORK: Complete Ch.9 Development Vocab Friday February 13, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand the FRQ format KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to previous updates IN CLASS: We worked on the practice FRQ, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Gordie Howe Bridge Is Threatened By Trump EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Who is the owner of the Ambassador Bridge that reportedly met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and why? 2) Contrast the ownership structure of the Ambassador Bridge with the planned ownership structure of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. 3) Write an op-ed from the perspective of a Detroit resident discussing the impact of the monopoly on border crossings vs. the introduction of a publicly owned alternative. HOMEWORK: Start reading Ch.9 Development Thursday February 12, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe political geography KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to previous updates IN CLASS: We completed the test, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: China Purging Generals Could Impact Taiwan EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) List the stated reasons given by the People's Liberation Army Daily for the investigation into the generals. 2) Contrast the short-term and long-term implications of these purges on China's threat level toward Taiwan. 3) Design a strategy for Taiwan's defense ministry to exploit the current leadership vacuum in the PLA. HOMEWORK: Start reading Ch.9 Development Wednesday February 11, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe political geography vocab KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to previous updates IN CLASS: We completed the Vocab Quiz and worked on the review, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: China Purging Generals Could Impact Taiwan EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) List the stated reasons given by the People's Liberation Army Daily for the investigation into the generals. 2) Contrast the short-term and long-term implications of these purges on China's threat level toward Taiwan. 3) Design a strategy for Taiwan's defense ministry to exploit the current leadership vacuum in the PLA. HOMEWORK: Work on REVIEW TEST THURSDAY Tuesday February 10, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe types of boundaries KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: European Union, NAFTA, USMEXCAN, OPEC IN CLASS: We finished the slides and worked on the review, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: China Purging Generals Could Impact Taiwan EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) List the stated reasons given by the People's Liberation Army Daily for the investigation into the generals. 2) Contrast the short-term and long-term implications of these purges on China's threat level toward Taiwan. 3) Design a strategy for Taiwan's defense ministry to exploit the current leadership vacuum in the PLA. HOMEWORK: Work on REVIEW TEST WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY Friday February 6, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe types of boundaries KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Supranational Organization, United Nations, UN Security Council, Cold War, Bipolar, Satellites, Balance of Power, NATO, Warsaw Pact, IN CLASS: We worked on the notes through the OAS Slide, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: China Purging Generals Could Impact Taiwan EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) List the stated reasons given by the People's Liberation Army Daily for the investigation into the generals. 2) Contrast the short-term and long-term implications of these purges on China's threat level toward Taiwan. 3) Design a strategy for Taiwan's defense ministry to exploit the current leadership vacuum in the PLA. HOMEWORK: Work on Vocab (Due NOW), Work on Q and A (Due Friday) and Read Political Geography Chapter TEST WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY Thursday February 5, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe types of boundaries KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Cyprus, Buffer Zone, Unitary State, Federal State, Confederate State, Theocracy, Reapportionment, Gerrymandering, IN CLASS: We worked on the notes through the Gerrymandering Slide, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: China Purging Generals Could Impact Taiwan EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) List the stated reasons given by the People's Liberation Army Daily for the investigation into the generals. 2) Contrast the short-term and long-term implications of these purges on China's threat level toward Taiwan. 3) Design a strategy for Taiwan's defense ministry to exploit the current leadership vacuum in the PLA. HOMEWORK: Work on Vocab (Due NOW), Work on Q and A (Due Friday) and Read Political Geography Chapter TEST TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY Wednesday February 4, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe types of boundaries KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: UNCLOS, Exclusive Economic Zone, Geometric Boundaries, Religious Boundaries, Language Boundaries, Cultural Boundaries, Relic/Relict Boundaries, Antecedent Boundaries, Subsequent Boundaries, Territorial Morphology, Definitional Dispute, Locational Dispute, Operational Dispute, Allocational Dispute, Superimposed Boundary IN CLASS: We worked on the notes through the Cyprus Slide, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: China Purging Generals Could Impact Taiwan EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) List the stated reasons given by the People's Liberation Army Daily for the investigation into the generals. 2) Contrast the short-term and long-term implications of these purges on China's threat level toward Taiwan. 3) Design a strategy for Taiwan's defense ministry to exploit the current leadership vacuum in the PLA. HOMEWORK: Work on Vocab (Due NOW), Work on Q and A (Due Friday) and Read Political Geography Chapter Tuesday February 3, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe political geography vocab KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Territorial Morphology, Perforated, Prorupted, Compact, Elongated, Fragmented, Frontier, Frontier Boundary, Physical Boundaries, UNCLOS, Exclusive Economic Zone IN CLASS: We worked on the notes through the Law of the Seas Slide, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: China Purging Generals Could Impact Taiwan EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) List the stated reasons given by the People's Liberation Army Daily for the investigation into the generals. 2) Contrast the short-term and long-term implications of these purges on China's threat level toward Taiwan. 3) Design a strategy for Taiwan's defense ministry to exploit the current leadership vacuum in the PLA. HOMEWORK: Work on Vocab (Due NOW), Work on Q and A (Due Friday) and Read Political Geography Chapter Monday February 2, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe political geography vocab KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to assignment IN CLASS: We worked on the Q and A and Vocab Activities, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: China Purging Generals Could Impact Taiwan EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) List the stated reasons given by the People's Liberation Army Daily for the investigation into the generals. 2) Contrast the short-term and long-term implications of these purges on China's threat level toward Taiwan. 3) Design a strategy for Taiwan's defense ministry to exploit the current leadership vacuum in the PLA. HOMEWORK: Work on Vocab (Due NOW), Work on Q and A (Due Friday) and Read Political Geography Chapter Thursday January 29, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the difference between microstates and colonies KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Microstates, Monaco, Fertile Crescent, Mesopotamia, City-States, Colonies, Pitcairn Island, Puerto Rico, Boundary IN CLASS: We worked on the notes up until the slide on Shapes of Borders, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: China Purging Generals Could Impact Taiwan EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) List the stated reasons given by the People's Liberation Army Daily for the investigation into the generals. 2) Contrast the short-term and long-term implications of these purges on China's threat level toward Taiwan. 3) Design a strategy for Taiwan's defense ministry to exploit the current leadership vacuum in the PLA. HOMEWORK: Work on Vocab (Due NOW), Work on Q and A (Due Friday) and Read Political Geography Chapter Wednesday January 28, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the vocab of Political Geography KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: State, United Nations, Sovereign, Antarctica, Korea, China, Taiwan, Morocco, Western Sahara, Ceuta, Melilla IN CLASS: We worked on the notes up until the slide on Microstates, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: China Purging Generals Could Impact Taiwan EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) List the stated reasons given by the People's Liberation Army Daily for the investigation into the generals. 2) Contrast the short-term and long-term implications of these purges on China's threat level toward Taiwan. 3) Design a strategy for Taiwan's defense ministry to exploit the current leadership vacuum in the PLA. HOMEWORK: Work on Vocab (Due NOW), Work on Q and A (Due Friday) and Read Political Geography Chapter Friday January 16, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the concept of a MultiNation-State KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Balkins, Balkinization, Devolution, Rwanda, Lebanon IN CLASS: We finished the notes, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: UN Accuses Israel of Segregation QUESTIONS: 1) According to the report, what are two critical resources that Palestinians have unequal access to compared to Israeli settlers? 2) Use the examples of daily restrictions (e.g., harvesting olives, visiting family) to illustrate the daily life of a Palestinian resident to an audience unfamiliar with the region. 3) Critique the effectiveness of the UN calling for an end to the "apartheid system" without an accompanying enforcement mechanism. HOMEWORK: Work on Vocab (Due NOW), Work on Q and A (Due Thursday) and Read Ethnicity Chapter Test Wednesday Wednesday January 14, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the concept of a MultiNation-State KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Nationalism, MultiEthnic State, MultiNation State, Centripetal, Centrifugal, Baltics, Caucasus, Azeri, Azerbaijan, Armenia IN CLASS: We worked on the notes up until the slide on the Azeris, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: UN Accuses Israel of Segregation QUESTIONS: 1) According to the report, what are two critical resources that Palestinians have unequal access to compared to Israeli settlers? 2) Use the examples of daily restrictions (e.g., harvesting olives, visiting family) to illustrate the daily life of a Palestinian resident to an audience unfamiliar with the region. 3) Critique the effectiveness of the UN calling for an end to the "apartheid system" without an accompanying enforcement mechanism. HOMEWORK: Work on Vocab (Due NOW), Work on Q and A (Due Thursday) and Read Ethnicity Chapter Test Next Wednesday Tuesday January 13, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the concept of a MultiNation-State KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Nationalism, MultiEthnic State, MultiNation State, Centripetal, Centrifugal, Baltics, Caucasus, Azeri, Azerbaijan, Armenia IN CLASS: We worked on the notes up until the slide on the Azeris, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: UN Accuses Israel of Segregation QUESTIONS: 1) According to the report, what are two critical resources that Palestinians have unequal access to compared to Israeli settlers? 2) Use the examples of daily restrictions (e.g., harvesting olives, visiting family) to illustrate the daily life of a Palestinian resident to an audience unfamiliar with the region. 3) Critique the effectiveness of the UN calling for an end to the "apartheid system" without an accompanying enforcement mechanism. HOMEWORK: Work on Vocab (Due NOW), Work on Q and A (Due Thursday) and Read Ethnicity Chapter Monday January 12, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the concept of a Nation-State KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Nation, Nationality, Self-Determination, Sovereignty, Nation-States IN CLASS: We worked on the Q and A, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: UN Accuses Israel of Segregation QUESTIONS: 1) According to the report, what are two critical resources that Palestinians have unequal access to compared to Israeli settlers? 2) Use the examples of daily restrictions (e.g., harvesting olives, visiting family) to illustrate the daily life of a Palestinian resident to an audience unfamiliar with the region. 3) Critique the effectiveness of the UN calling for an end to the "apartheid system" without an accompanying enforcement mechanism. HOMEWORK: Work on Vocab (Due NOW), Work on Q and A (Due Thursday) and Read Ethnicity Chapter Tuesday January 13, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the concept of a MultiNation-State KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Nationalism, MultiEthnic State, MultiNation State, Centripetal, Centrifugal, Baltics, Caucasus, Azeri, Azerbaijan, Armenia IN CLASS: We worked on the notes up until the slide on the Azeris, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: UN Accuses Israel of Segregation QUESTIONS: 1) According to the report, what are two critical resources that Palestinians have unequal access to compared to Israeli settlers? 2) Use the examples of daily restrictions (e.g., harvesting olives, visiting family) to illustrate the daily life of a Palestinian resident to an audience unfamiliar with the region. 3) Critique the effectiveness of the UN calling for an end to the "apartheid system" without an accompanying enforcement mechanism. HOMEWORK: Work on Vocab (Due NOW), Work on Q and A (Due Thursday) and Read Ethnicity Chapter Monday January 12, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the concept of a Nation-State KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Nation, Nationality, Self-Determination, Sovereignty, Nation-States IN CLASS: We worked on the Q and A, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: UN Accuses Israel of Segregation QUESTIONS: 1) According to the report, what are two critical resources that Palestinians have unequal access to compared to Israeli settlers? 2) Use the examples of daily restrictions (e.g., harvesting olives, visiting family) to illustrate the daily life of a Palestinian resident to an audience unfamiliar with the region. 3) Critique the effectiveness of the UN calling for an end to the "apartheid system" without an accompanying enforcement mechanism. HOMEWORK: Work on Vocab (Due NOW), Work on Q and A (Due Thursday) and Read Ethnicity Chapter Wednesday January 14, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the concept of a MultiNation-State KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Nationalism, MultiEthnic State, MultiNation State, Centripetal, Centrifugal, Baltics, Caucasus, Azeri, Azerbaijan, Armenia IN CLASS: We worked on the notes up until the slide on the Azeris, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: UN Accuses Israel of Segregation QUESTIONS: 1) According to the report, what are two critical resources that Palestinians have unequal access to compared to Israeli settlers? 2) Use the examples of daily restrictions (e.g., harvesting olives, visiting family) to illustrate the daily life of a Palestinian resident to an audience unfamiliar with the region. 3) Critique the effectiveness of the UN calling for an end to the "apartheid system" without an accompanying enforcement mechanism. HOMEWORK: Work on Vocab (Due NOW), Work on Q and A (Due Thursday) and Read Ethnicity Chapter Test Next Wednesday Tuesday January 13, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the concept of a MultiNation-State KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Nationalism, MultiEthnic State, MultiNation State, Centripetal, Centrifugal, Baltics, Caucasus, Azeri, Azerbaijan, Armenia IN CLASS: We worked on the notes up until the slide on the Azeris, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: UN Accuses Israel of Segregation QUESTIONS: 1) According to the report, what are two critical resources that Palestinians have unequal access to compared to Israeli settlers? 2) Use the examples of daily restrictions (e.g., harvesting olives, visiting family) to illustrate the daily life of a Palestinian resident to an audience unfamiliar with the region. 3) Critique the effectiveness of the UN calling for an end to the "apartheid system" without an accompanying enforcement mechanism. HOMEWORK: Work on Vocab (Due NOW), Work on Q and A (Due Thursday) and Read Ethnicity Chapter Monday January 12, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the concept of a Nation-State KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Nation, Nationality, Self-Determination, Sovereignty, Nation-States IN CLASS: We worked on the Q and A, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: UN Accuses Israel of Segregation QUESTIONS: 1) According to the report, what are two critical resources that Palestinians have unequal access to compared to Israeli settlers? 2) Use the examples of daily restrictions (e.g., harvesting olives, visiting family) to illustrate the daily life of a Palestinian resident to an audience unfamiliar with the region. 3) Critique the effectiveness of the UN calling for an end to the "apartheid system" without an accompanying enforcement mechanism. HOMEWORK: Work on Vocab (Due NOW), Work on Q and A (Due Thursday) and Read Ethnicity Chapter Friday January 9, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the concept of a Nation-State KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Nation, Nationality, Self-Determination, Sovereignty, Nation-States IN CLASS: We worked on the notes through the slide on Nation-States in Europe, if you were not in class the notes are on this website CURRENT RELATED NEWS: UN Accuses Israel of Segregation QUESTIONS: 1) According to the report, what are two critical resources that Palestinians have unequal access to compared to Israeli settlers? 2) Use the examples of daily restrictions (e.g., harvesting olives, visiting family) to illustrate the daily life of a Palestinian resident to an audience unfamiliar with the region. 3) Critique the effectiveness of the UN calling for an end to the "apartheid system" without an accompanying enforcement mechanism. HOMEWORK: Work on Vocab (Due NOW), Work on Q and A (Due Next Thursday) and Read Ethnicity Chapter Thursday January 8, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe Apartheid KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: White Flight, Blockbusting, Apartheid, South Africa, Nelson Mandela IN CLASS: We worked on the notes through the slide on Rugby, if you were not in class the notes are on this website CURRENT RELATED NEWS: UN Accuses Israel of Segregation QUESTIONS: 1) According to the report, what are two critical resources that Palestinians have unequal access to compared to Israeli settlers? 2) Use the examples of daily restrictions (e.g., harvesting olives, visiting family) to illustrate the daily life of a Palestinian resident to an audience unfamiliar with the region. 3) Critique the effectiveness of the UN calling for an end to the "apartheid system" without an accompanying enforcement mechanism. HOMEWORK: Work on Vocab (Due Friday), Work on Q and A (Due Next Thursday) and Read Ethnicity Chapter Wednesday January 7, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe Race and Segregation in the US KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Ethnicity, Race, Census, Plessy vs. Ferguson, Brown vs. Board, Segregation, IN CLASS: We worked on the first section of notes through the slide on race, if you were not in class the notes are on this website CURRENT RELATED NEWS: UN Accuses Israel of Segregation QUESTIONS: 1) According to the report, what are two critical resources that Palestinians have unequal access to compared to Israeli settlers? 2) Use the examples of daily restrictions (e.g., harvesting olives, visiting family) to illustrate the daily life of a Palestinian resident to an audience unfamiliar with the region. 3) Critique the effectiveness of the UN calling for an end to the "apartheid system" without an accompanying enforcement mechanism. HOMEWORK: Work on Vocab (Due Friday) and Read Ethnicity Chapter Tuesday January 6, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the different ethnic groups in the US and where they are KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Ethnicity, Race, African American, Black, Hispanic, Asian IN CLASS: We worked on the first section of notes through the slide on race, if you were not in class the notes are on this website CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Are ID Egyptian ID Cards Leading to Persecution? QUESTIONS: 1) Who is Amira Butros, and why is she currently living in a safe house? 2) Demonstrate how a specific individual from the article (like Elias or Amira) would be affected if they attempted to enroll their children in a Christian school while holding an ID that says "Muslim." 3) Formulate a survival guide for a new convert in Egypt, outlining the "dos and don'ts" regarding their identification papers and public interactions based on the dangers highlighted in the text. HOMEWORK: Work on Vocab (Due Friday) and Read Ethnicity Chapter Monday January 5, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe what is the difference between race and ethnicity KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Ethnicity, Race, African American, Black, Hispanic, Asian IN CLASS: We worked on the first section of notes covering the definition of Ethnicity, if you were not in class the notes are on this website CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Are ID Egyptian ID Cards Leading to Persecution? QUESTIONS: 1) Who is Amira Butros, and why is she currently living in a safe house? 2) Demonstrate how a specific individual from the article (like Elias or Amira) would be affected if they attempted to enroll their children in a Christian school while holding an ID that says "Muslim." 3) Formulate a survival guide for a new convert in Egypt, outlining the "dos and don'ts" regarding their identification papers and public interactions based on the dangers highlighted in the text. HOMEWORK: Work on Vocab (Due Friday) and Read Ethnicity Chapter TARGET: Students should be able to describe the different ways to describe a city KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Concentric Zone Model, Zone of Transition, Multiple Nuclei Model, Sector Model, Zocalo IN CLASS: We worked slides of the Urban Pattern Notes up through the Latin American City Model Slide, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom. CURRENT RELATED NEWS: World Bank Pledges To Invest In Mozambique EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) How would you summarize the primary goal of the World Bank's financing strategy in Mozambique? 2) What is the relationship between Mozambique's recurring climate shocks (like cyclones and floods) and its current economic challenges outlined by the IMF? 3) Imagine you are a journalist interviewing Finance Minister Carla Louveira. Write three follow-up questions you would ask her about how the government plans to balance economic recovery with the recurring climate shocks. HOMEWORK: Read Ch 13 |
PSYCHFriday March 27, 2026
TARGET: Students should be able to discuss Group Think KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Group Think, Challenger Disaster, 9/11, COVID IN CLASS: We did an experiment on Group Think, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Prison Reformers Want More Accountability EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) What specific events, such as in-custody deaths or corrections officer strikes, prompted the immediate demand for this prison reform legislation? 2) How do the proposed reforms balance the demand for increased independent oversight with the complex, day-to-day operational challenges faced by DOCCS? 3) Design a comprehensive, week-long training module for new correctional officers that integrates the new body-camera mandates, de-escalation tactics, and new compliance rules introduced by the reform. HOMEWORK: HAVE A GREAT BREAK!!! Thursday March 26, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the bystander apathy KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Bystander Apathy, Diffusion of Responsibility, Kitty Genovese IN CLASS: We took notes, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Prison Reformers Want More Accountability EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) What specific events, such as in-custody deaths or corrections officer strikes, prompted the immediate demand for this prison reform legislation? 2) How do the proposed reforms balance the demand for increased independent oversight with the complex, day-to-day operational challenges faced by DOCCS? 3) Design a comprehensive, week-long training module for new correctional officers that integrates the new body-camera mandates, de-escalation tactics, and new compliance rules introduced by the reform. HOMEWORK: Review Notes Wednesday March 25, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the basics of Conformity and how to influence people KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Asch, Conformity, Foot in the Door, Door in the Face IN CLASS: We reviewed notes, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Prison Reformers Want More Accountability EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) What specific events, such as in-custody deaths or corrections officer strikes, prompted the immediate demand for this prison reform legislation? 2) How do the proposed reforms balance the demand for increased independent oversight with the complex, day-to-day operational challenges faced by DOCCS? 3) Design a comprehensive, week-long training module for new correctional officers that integrates the new body-camera mandates, de-escalation tactics, and new compliance rules introduced by the reform. HOMEWORK: Review Notes Wednesday March 25, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the basics of the Stanford Prison Experiment KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Stanford Prison Experiment, Phillip Zimbardo IN CLASS: We watched Quiet Rage: The Stanford Prison Experiment, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Prison Reformers Want More Accountability EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) What specific events, such as in-custody deaths or corrections officer strikes, prompted the immediate demand for this prison reform legislation? 2) How do the proposed reforms balance the demand for increased independent oversight with the complex, day-to-day operational challenges faced by DOCCS? 3) Design a comprehensive, week-long training module for new correctional officers that integrates the new body-camera mandates, de-escalation tactics, and new compliance rules introduced by the reform. HOMEWORK: Review Notes Tuesday March 24, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the basics of the Stanford Prison Experiment KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Stanford Prison Experiment, Phillip Zimbardo IN CLASS: We watched Quiet Rage: The Stanford Prison Experiment, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Prison Reformers Want More Accountability EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) What specific events, such as in-custody deaths or corrections officer strikes, prompted the immediate demand for this prison reform legislation? 2) How do the proposed reforms balance the demand for increased independent oversight with the complex, day-to-day operational challenges faced by DOCCS? 3) Design a comprehensive, week-long training module for new correctional officers that integrates the new body-camera mandates, de-escalation tactics, and new compliance rules introduced by the reform. HOMEWORK: Review Notes Monday March 23, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the basics of the Stanford Prison Experiment KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Stanford Prison Experiment, Phillip Zimbardo IN CLASS: We watched Quiet Rage: The Stanford Prison Experiment, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Prison Reformers Want More Accountability EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) What specific events, such as in-custody deaths or corrections officer strikes, prompted the immediate demand for this prison reform legislation? 2) How do the proposed reforms balance the demand for increased independent oversight with the complex, day-to-day operational challenges faced by DOCCS? 3) Design a comprehensive, week-long training module for new correctional officers that integrates the new body-camera mandates, de-escalation tactics, and new compliance rules introduced by the reform. HOMEWORK: Review Notes Thursday/Friday March 19/20, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the basics of social psychology KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to previous updates IN CLASS: We completed the test, if you were not in class you will take it upon returning CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Does Implicit Racism Impact Education? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Can you list three ways implicit bias is shown to affect educators' interactions with students? 2) If a school district recognizes implicit bias in its disciplinary data, what specific steps from the framework could administrators implement to change those outcomes? 3) Formulate a community partnership plan that connects schools with local organizations to create an inclusive environment that actively counteracts racial biases in education and healthcare. HOMEWORK: Review Notes Wednesday March 18, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to discuss the basics of social psychology KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to previous updates IN CLASS: We worked on the review for tomorrow's test, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Does Implicit Racism Impact Education? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Can you list three ways implicit bias is shown to affect educators' interactions with students? 2) If a school district recognizes implicit bias in its disciplinary data, what specific steps from the framework could administrators implement to change those outcomes? 3) Formulate a community partnership plan that connects schools with local organizations to create an inclusive environment that actively counteracts racial biases in education and healthcare. HOMEWORK: Review Notes, Study for Thursday's Test Tuesday March 17, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe studies on how to overcome prejudice KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: misattribution error, attribution bias, actor-observer bias IN CLASS: We completed the slides on attribution errors, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Does Implicit Racism Impact Education? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Can you list three ways implicit bias is shown to affect educators' interactions with students? 2) If a school district recognizes implicit bias in its disciplinary data, what specific steps from the framework could administrators implement to change those outcomes? 3) Formulate a community partnership plan that connects schools with local organizations to create an inclusive environment that actively counteracts racial biases in education and healthcare. HOMEWORK: Review Notes, Complete Group Activity Thursday March 13, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe how Racism impacts us all KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Aversive Racism IN CLASS: We completed the implicit racism notes, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Does Implicit Racism Impact Education? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Can you list three ways implicit bias is shown to affect educators' interactions with students? 2) If a school district recognizes implicit bias in its disciplinary data, what specific steps from the framework could administrators implement to change those outcomes? 3) Formulate a community partnership plan that connects schools with local organizations to create an inclusive environment that actively counteracts racial biases in education and healthcare. HOMEWORK: Work on Child Development Activity (Due Friday) Wednesday March 11, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe how Racism impacts us all KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Aversive Racism IN CLASS: We completed the first few slides of notes, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Does Implicit Racism Impact Education? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Can you list three ways implicit bias is shown to affect educators' interactions with students? 2) If a school district recognizes implicit bias in its disciplinary data, what specific steps from the framework could administrators implement to change those outcomes? 3) Formulate a community partnership plan that connects schools with local organizations to create an inclusive environment that actively counteracts racial biases in education and healthcare. HOMEWORK: Work on Child Development Activity (Due Friday) Tuesday March 10, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe how Racism impacts us all KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Aversive Racism IN CLASS: We completed the first few slides of notes, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Does Implicit Racism Impact Education? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Can you list three ways implicit bias is shown to affect educators' interactions with students? 2) If a school district recognizes implicit bias in its disciplinary data, what specific steps from the framework could administrators implement to change those outcomes? 3) Formulate a community partnership plan that connects schools with local organizations to create an inclusive environment that actively counteracts racial biases in education and healthcare. HOMEWORK: Work on Child Development Activity (Due Friday) Monday March 9, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe some issues humans have with social interactions KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Social Perception, Social Cognition, First Impression, Primacy Effect IN CLASS: We completed the first few slides of notes, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Is Play Necessary For Child Development? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) What were the three types of play stations offered to the children during the 30-minute free-play session? 2) How might a parent use the findings about 3-year-olds losing interest more quickly to better organize playdates at home? 3) Do you agree with Dr. Józefacka's conclusion that preschools need a better balance between educational activities and self-directed play? Why or why not, based on the evidence provided? HOMEWORK: Work on Child Development Activity (Due Friday) Friday March 6, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe some issues humans have with social interactions KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to activity IN CLASS: We watched a video on Social Psychology, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Is Play Necessary For Child Development? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) What were the three types of play stations offered to the children during the 30-minute free-play session? 2) How might a parent use the findings about 3-year-olds losing interest more quickly to better organize playdates at home? 3) Do you agree with Dr. Józefacka's conclusion that preschools need a better balance between educational activities and self-directed play? Why or why not, based on the evidence provided? HOMEWORK: Work on Child Development Activity Thursday March 5, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe different theories on child development KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to previous updates IN CLASS: We completed the test, if you were not in class it you will take it tomorrow CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Is Play Necessary For Child Development? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) What were the three types of play stations offered to the children during the 30-minute free-play session? 2) How might a parent use the findings about 3-year-olds losing interest more quickly to better organize playdates at home? 3) Do you agree with Dr. Józefacka's conclusion that preschools need a better balance between educational activities and self-directed play? Why or why not, based on the evidence provided? HOMEWORK: Work on Child Development Activity (Due Friday) Test Tomorrow Wednesday March 4, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe imprinting KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Konrad Lorenz, Imprinting IN CLASS: We finished the notes, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Is Play Necessary For Child Development? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) What were the three types of play stations offered to the children during the 30-minute free-play session? 2) How might a parent use the findings about 3-year-olds losing interest more quickly to better organize playdates at home? 3) Do you agree with Dr. Józefacka's conclusion that preschools need a better balance between educational activities and self-directed play? Why or why not, based on the evidence provided? HOMEWORK: Work on Child Development Activity (Due Friday) Test Tomorrow Tuesday March 3, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to apply their knowledge of developmental theories KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Kohlberg's Moral Reasoning, Gilligan's Stages of Moral Development, Vigotsky's Zones of Proximal Development, Harlow's Monkeys IN CLASS: We worked on the child development activity, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Is Play Necessary For Child Development? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) What were the three types of play stations offered to the children during the 30-minute free-play session? 2) How might a parent use the findings about 3-year-olds losing interest more quickly to better organize playdates at home? 3) Do you agree with Dr. Józefacka's conclusion that preschools need a better balance between educational activities and self-directed play? Why or why not, based on the evidence provided? HOMEWORK: Work on Child Development Activity (Due Friday) Monday March 2, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand other types of development theories KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Kohlberg's Moral Reasoning, Gilligan's Stages of Moral Development, Vigotsky's Zones of Proximal Development, Harlow's Monkeys IN CLASS: We worked on the child development notes up through the slide on Formal Operations, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Is Play Necessary For Child Development? EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) What were the three types of play stations offered to the children during the 30-minute free-play session? 2) How might a parent use the findings about 3-year-olds losing interest more quickly to better organize playdates at home? 3) Do you agree with Dr. Józefacka's conclusion that preschools need a better balance between educational activities and self-directed play? Why or why not, based on the evidence provided? HOMEWORK: Work on Child Development Activity (Due Friday) Friday February 27, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand Piaget's Development Theory KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Sensorimotor Stage, Preoperational Stage, Concrete State, Formal Operations IN CLASS: We worked on the child development notes up through the slide on Formal Operations, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: FDA Fast Tracks Gene Therapy EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Which specific types of technologies does this new draft guidance primarily focus on? 2) If a pharmaceutical company develops a CRISPR therapy for a disease that affects only 10 people globally, how would they apply this new guidance to seek approval? 3) Critically assess the FDA’s power to withdraw a drug if post-market studies fail. How effective is this "safety net" for patients who have already received a permanent gene-editing treatment? HOMEWORK: Work on Child Development Activity (Due Friday) Thursday February 26, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand the capacities of newborns KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Reflexes, Rooting, Palmar, Moro Reflex, Visual Acuity, Visual Cliff, Schemas, Scripts, Object Permanence IN CLASS: We worked on the child development notes up through the slide on Piaget, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: FDA Fast Tracks Gene Therapy EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Which specific types of technologies does this new draft guidance primarily focus on? 2) If a pharmaceutical company develops a CRISPR therapy for a disease that affects only 10 people globally, how would they apply this new guidance to seek approval? 3) Critically assess the FDA’s power to withdraw a drug if post-market studies fail. How effective is this "safety net" for patients who have already received a permanent gene-editing treatment? HOMEWORK: Work on Child Development Activity (Due Friday) Wednesday February 25, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand the capacities of newborns KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Reflexes, Rooting, Palmar, Moro Reflex, Visual Acuity, Visual Cliff, Schemas, Scripts, Object Permanence IN CLASS: We worked on the child development notes up through the slide on Piaget, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: FDA Fast Tracks Gene Therapy EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Which specific types of technologies does this new draft guidance primarily focus on? 2) If a pharmaceutical company develops a CRISPR therapy for a disease that affects only 10 people globally, how would they apply this new guidance to seek approval? 3) Critically assess the FDA’s power to withdraw a drug if post-market studies fail. How effective is this "safety net" for patients who have already received a permanent gene-editing treatment? HOMEWORK: Work on Child Development Activity (Due Friday) Tuesday February 24, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand how different factors can impact the development of the embryo KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Down Syndrome, Klinefelter Syndrome, Turner Syndrome, Monozygotic Twins, Dizygotic Twins, Zygote, Fetus, Preferential Looking, Habituation, Teratogens, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome IN CLASS: We worked on the child development notes up through the slide on teratogens, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: FDA Fast Tracks Gene Therapy EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) Which specific types of technologies does this new draft guidance primarily focus on? 2) If a pharmaceutical company develops a CRISPR therapy for a disease that affects only 10 people globally, how would they apply this new guidance to seek approval? 3) Critically assess the FDA’s power to withdraw a drug if post-market studies fail. How effective is this "safety net" for patients who have already received a permanent gene-editing treatment? HOMEWORK: Work on Child Development Activity (Due Friday) Monday February 23, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand how experiments are conducted with different age groups KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: see assignment IN CLASS: We worked on the child development experiment activity, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: The Case That AI is Thinking EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) How does the article define "understanding" in the context of large language models (LLMs)? 2) Explain the author’s argument for why "compression" is equivalent to "understanding." 3) Formulate a set of ethical rights for AI entities based on the article's premise that they experience "incoherence" as a form of suffering. HOMEWORK: Work on Child Development Activity (Due Friday) Thursday February 19, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand the nature v. nurture debate KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Development, Nature, Nurture, Genetics, DNA, Gene, Chromosome, Dominant, Recessive, Carriers, Down Syndrome IN CLASS: We worked on notes up until discussing Chromosome Disorders, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: The Case That AI is Thinking EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) How does the article define "understanding" in the context of large language models (LLMs)? 2) Explain the author’s argument for why "compression" is equivalent to "understanding." 3) Formulate a set of ethical rights for AI entities based on the article's premise that they experience "incoherence" as a form of suffering. HOMEWORK: Start Reading Development Chapter Wednesday February 18, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand the basics of human development KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to video IN CLASS: We watched Discovering Psychology: Human Development, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: The Case That AI is Thinking EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) How does the article define "understanding" in the context of large language models (LLMs)? 2) Explain the author’s argument for why "compression" is equivalent to "understanding." 3) Formulate a set of ethical rights for AI entities based on the article's premise that they experience "incoherence" as a form of suffering. HOMEWORK: Start Reading Development Chapter Friday February 13, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand the basics of human development KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to video IN CLASS: We watched Discovering Psychology: Human Development, if you were not in class it can be found on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: The Case That AI is Thinking EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) How does the article define "understanding" in the context of large language models (LLMs)? 2) Explain the author’s argument for why "compression" is equivalent to "understanding." 3) Formulate a set of ethical rights for AI entities based on the article's premise that they experience "incoherence" as a form of suffering. HOMEWORK: Start Reading Development Chapter Thursday February 12, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand the basics of human intelligence KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to previous updates IN CLASS: We completed the test, if you were not in class you take the test upon returning CURRENT RELATED NEWS: The Case That AI is Thinking EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) How does the article define "understanding" in the context of large language models (LLMs)? 2) Explain the author’s argument for why "compression" is equivalent to "understanding." 3) Formulate a set of ethical rights for AI entities based on the article's premise that they experience "incoherence" as a form of suffering. HOMEWORK: Start Reading Development Chapter Wednesday February 11, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand the basics of human intelligence KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: refer to previous updates IN CLASS: We worked on a review, if you were not in class you can find the notes on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Professor Mishandles Data On IQ EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) List the three specific violations the NIH cited regarding the professor's use of the "Trajectories of Complex Phenotypes" (TCP) dataset. 2) Predict the potential consequences for future researchers wishing to access the dbGaP database as a result of this incident. 3) Formulate a hypothetical research proposal for studying genetics and cognition that would fully comply with ethical standards and NIH data use agreements. HOMEWORK: Complete Review Activity TEST Thursday Tuesday February 10, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand the concept of test reliability KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Sternberg, Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, Intelligence Quotient, Bell Curve IN CLASS: We finished the notes, if you were not in class you can find the notes on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Professor Mishandles Data On IQ EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) List the three specific violations the NIH cited regarding the professor's use of the "Trajectories of Complex Phenotypes" (TCP) dataset. 2) Predict the potential consequences for future researchers wishing to access the dbGaP database as a result of this incident. 3) Formulate a hypothetical research proposal for studying genetics and cognition that would fully comply with ethical standards and NIH data use agreements. HOMEWORK: Complete Kim Peek Activity TEST Thursday Friday February 6, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand the concept of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Sternberg, Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, Intelligence Quotient, Bell Curve IN CLASS: We worked on the notes through the IQ slide, if you were not in class you can find the notes on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Professor Mishandles Data On IQ EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) List the three specific violations the NIH cited regarding the professor's use of the "Trajectories of Complex Phenotypes" (TCP) dataset. 2) Predict the potential consequences for future researchers wishing to access the dbGaP database as a result of this incident. 3) Formulate a hypothetical research proposal for studying genetics and cognition that would fully comply with ethical standards and NIH data use agreements. HOMEWORK: Complete Kim Peek Activity TEST Thursday Friday February 6, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand the concept of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Sternberg, Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, Intelligence Quotient, Bell Curve IN CLASS: We worked on the notes through the IQ slide, if you were not in class you can find the notes on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Professor Mishandles Data On IQ EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) List the three specific violations the NIH cited regarding the professor's use of the "Trajectories of Complex Phenotypes" (TCP) dataset. 2) Predict the potential consequences for future researchers wishing to access the dbGaP database as a result of this incident. 3) Formulate a hypothetical research proposal for studying genetics and cognition that would fully comply with ethical standards and NIH data use agreements. HOMEWORK: Complete Kim Peek Activity TEST Thursday Thursday February 5, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand the concept of Multiple Intelligences KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Intelligence, Spearman, Psychometric, g (General Ability), s (Specific Abilities), Fluid Intelligence, Crystallized Intelligence, Multiple Intelligences, Howard Gardner IN CLASS: We finished the Kim Peek Video Activity and worked on the Multiple Intelligences Notes, if you were not in class you can find the notes on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Professor Mishandles Data On IQ EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) List the three specific violations the NIH cited regarding the professor's use of the "Trajectories of Complex Phenotypes" (TCP) dataset. 2) Predict the potential consequences for future researchers wishing to access the dbGaP database as a result of this incident. 3) Formulate a hypothetical research proposal for studying genetics and cognition that would fully comply with ethical standards and NIH data use agreements. HOMEWORK: Complete Kim Peek Activity TEST WEDNESDAY Wednesday February 4, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand the concept of Multiple Intelligences KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Intelligence, Spearman, Psychometric, g (General Ability), s (Specific Abilities), Fluid Intelligence, Crystallized Intelligence, Multiple Intelligences, Howard Gardner IN CLASS: We worked on the Kim Peek Video Activity, if you were not in class you can find the notes on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Professor Mishandles Data On IQ EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) List the three specific violations the NIH cited regarding the professor's use of the "Trajectories of Complex Phenotypes" (TCP) dataset. 2) Predict the potential consequences for future researchers wishing to access the dbGaP database as a result of this incident. 3) Formulate a hypothetical research proposal for studying genetics and cognition that would fully comply with ethical standards and NIH data use agreements. HOMEWORK: Create an intelligence test (Past Due) Read Chapter Tuesday February 3, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand the concept of cognition KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Intelligence, Spearman, Psychometric, g (General Ability), s (Specific Abilities), Fluid Intelligence, Crystallized Intelligence, Multiple Intelligences, Howard Gardner IN CLASS: We discussed the notes up until the Multiple Intelligences Slide, if you were not in class you can find the notes on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Professor Mishandles Data On IQ EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) List the three specific violations the NIH cited regarding the professor's use of the "Trajectories of Complex Phenotypes" (TCP) dataset. 2) Predict the potential consequences for future researchers wishing to access the dbGaP database as a result of this incident. 3) Formulate a hypothetical research proposal for studying genetics and cognition that would fully comply with ethical standards and NIH data use agreements. HOMEWORK: Create an intelligence test (Past Due) Read Chapter Monday February 2, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand the concept of cognition KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Intelligence, Spearman, Psychometric, g (General Ability) IN CLASS: We discussed the notes up until the Spearman Psychometric Slide, if you were not in class you can find the notes on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Professor Mishandles Data On IQ EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) List the three specific violations the NIH cited regarding the professor's use of the "Trajectories of Complex Phenotypes" (TCP) dataset. 2) Predict the potential consequences for future researchers wishing to access the dbGaP database as a result of this incident. 3) Formulate a hypothetical research proposal for studying genetics and cognition that would fully comply with ethical standards and NIH data use agreements. HOMEWORK: Create an intelligence test (Past Due) Read Chapter Thursday January 29, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to understand the concept of cognition KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Attention, Selective Attention, Sustained Attention, Cognition, Mental Imagery, Kosslyn's Fictional Island, Concepts, Formal Concepts, Natural Concepts IN CLASS: We discussed the notes up until the Concepts and Prototypes Slide, if you were not in class you can find the activity on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Professor Mishandles Data On IQ EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) List the three specific violations the NIH cited regarding the professor's use of the "Trajectories of Complex Phenotypes" (TCP) dataset. 2) Predict the potential consequences for future researchers wishing to access the dbGaP database as a result of this incident. 3) Formulate a hypothetical research proposal for studying genetics and cognition that would fully comply with ethical standards and NIH data use agreements. HOMEWORK: Create an intelligence test (Past Due) Read Chapter Wednesday January 28, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to generate their own definition of intelligence KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Intelligence, IQ, Cognition IN CLASS: We discussed what makes up "intelligence" based on our activity, if you were not in class you can find the activity on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Professor Mishandles Data On IQ EXTENSION QUESTIONS: 1) List the three specific violations the NIH cited regarding the professor's use of the "Trajectories of Complex Phenotypes" (TCP) dataset. 2) Predict the potential consequences for future researchers wishing to access the dbGaP database as a result of this incident. 3) Formulate a hypothetical research proposal for studying genetics and cognition that would fully comply with ethical standards and NIH data use agreements. HOMEWORK: Create an intelligence test (due NOW) Friday January 23, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to generate their own definition of intelligence KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Intelligence, IQ, Cognition IN CLASS: We worked on creating intelligence tests, if you were not in class you can find the activity on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Animal Ethics Regarding Pavlov QUESTIONS: 1) List three physical surgical procedures mentioned in the text that were performed on the dogs (e.g., specific cuts or insertions). 2) Explain the concept of "sham-feeding" as described in the article. What happened to the food the dogs ate? 3) Formulate a proposal for a psychology class curriculum that teaches classical conditioning without glossing over the ethical treatment of the animals involved. How would you present the material differently? HOMEWORK: Create an intelligence test (due Tuesday) Friday January 16, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe why we forget KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Ebbinghaus, Forgetting Curve, Retroactive Interference, Anterograde Interference IN CLASS: We worked on the Memory Activity, if you were not in class you can find the notes on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Animal Ethics Regarding Pavlov QUESTIONS: 1) List three physical surgical procedures mentioned in the text that were performed on the dogs (e.g., specific cuts or insertions). 2) Explain the concept of "sham-feeding" as described in the article. What happened to the food the dogs ate? 3) Formulate a proposal for a psychology class curriculum that teaches classical conditioning without glossing over the ethical treatment of the animals involved. How would you present the material differently? HOMEWORK: Memory Activity 2 (Due Tuesday) Test Wednesday Tuesday January 13, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the difference between recall and recognition KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Semantic Network Model, Explicit Memory, Retrieval Cue, Priming, Encoding Specificity, Context-Dependent Learning, State-Dependent Learning, Recall Recognition, Tip Of the Tongue, Serial Position Effect, Primacy Effect, Recency Effect, Elizabeth Loftus, Eyewitness Testimony IN CLASS: We worked on the Memory Activity, if you were not in class you can find the notes on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Animal Ethics Regarding Pavlov QUESTIONS: 1) List three physical surgical procedures mentioned in the text that were performed on the dogs (e.g., specific cuts or insertions). 2) Explain the concept of "sham-feeding" as described in the article. What happened to the food the dogs ate? 3) Formulate a proposal for a psychology class curriculum that teaches classical conditioning without glossing over the ethical treatment of the animals involved. How would you present the material differently? HOMEWORK: Memory Activity (Due Wednesday) Read Chapter 6: Memory Monday January 12, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the types of short term memory KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Non-Declarative Memory, Implicit Memory, Semantic Memory, Episodic Memory, Autobiographical Memory, Long Term Memory, Semantic Network Model, Explicit Memory IN CLASS: We worked on the Memory Activity, if you were not in class you can find the notes on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Animal Ethics Regarding Pavlov QUESTIONS: 1) List three physical surgical procedures mentioned in the text that were performed on the dogs (e.g., specific cuts or insertions). 2) Explain the concept of "sham-feeding" as described in the article. What happened to the food the dogs ate? 3) Formulate a proposal for a psychology class curriculum that teaches classical conditioning without glossing over the ethical treatment of the animals involved. How would you present the material differently? HOMEWORK: Memory Activity (Due Wednesday) Read Chapter 6: Memory Friday January 9, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the types of short term memory KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Non-Declarative Memory, Implicit Memory, Semantic Memory, Episodic Memory, Autobiographical Memory, Long Term Memory, Semantic Network Model, Explicity Memory IN CLASS: We worked on the notes up until the slide on the Example of Semantic Network, if you were not in class you can find the notes on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Animal Ethics Regarding Pavlov QUESTIONS: 1) List three physical surgical procedures mentioned in the text that were performed on the dogs (e.g., specific cuts or insertions). 2) Explain the concept of "sham-feeding" as described in the article. What happened to the food the dogs ate? 3) Formulate a proposal for a psychology class curriculum that teaches classical conditioning without glossing over the ethical treatment of the animals involved. How would you present the material differently? HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 6: Memory Thursday January 8, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the types of short term memory KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Miller's Magic Number, Chunking, Maintenence Rehearsal, Elaborative Rehearsal, Non-Declarative Memory, Implicit Memory, Retrograde Amnesia, Anterograde Amnesia IN CLASS: We worked on the notes up until the slide on the Tower of Hanoi, if you were not in class you can find the notes on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Animal Ethics Regarding Pavlov QUESTIONS: 1) List three physical surgical procedures mentioned in the text that were performed on the dogs (e.g., specific cuts or insertions). 2) Explain the concept of "sham-feeding" as described in the article. What happened to the food the dogs ate? 3) Formulate a proposal for a psychology class curriculum that teaches classical conditioning without glossing over the ethical treatment of the animals involved. How would you present the material differently? HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 6: Memory Wednesday January 7, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the types of sensory memory KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: sensory memory, short term memroy, eidetic memory, iconic memory, echoic memory IN CLASS: We worked on the notes up until the slide on chunking, if you were not in class you can find the notes on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Animal Ethics Regarding Pavlov QUESTIONS: 1) List three physical surgical procedures mentioned in the text that were performed on the dogs (e.g., specific cuts or insertions). 2) Explain the concept of "sham-feeding" as described in the article. What happened to the food the dogs ate? 3) Formulate a proposal for a psychology class curriculum that teaches classical conditioning without glossing over the ethical treatment of the animals involved. How would you present the material differently? HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 6: Memory Tuesday January 6, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the three box model of human memory KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Memory, Encoding, Storage, Retrieval, Information processing model, parallel distributed model, depth of processing model, sensory memory, short term memory, long term memory, rehearsal loop IN CLASS: We started notes on the information processing model of memory, if you were not in class you can find the notes on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Animal Ethics Regarding Pavlov QUESTIONS: 1) List three physical surgical procedures mentioned in the text that were performed on the dogs (e.g., specific cuts or insertions). 2) Explain the concept of "sham-feeding" as described in the article. What happened to the food the dogs ate? 3) Formulate a proposal for a psychology class curriculum that teaches classical conditioning without glossing over the ethical treatment of the animals involved. How would you present the material differently? HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 6: Memory Monday January 5, 2026 TARGET: Students should be able to describe the definition of human memory KEY TERMS/PEOPLE: Memory, Encoding, Storage, Retrieval IN CLASS: We started notes on memory, if you were not in class you can find the notes on Google Classroom CURRENT RELATED NEWS: Animal Ethics Regarding Pavlov QUESTIONS: 1) List three physical surgical procedures mentioned in the text that were performed on the dogs (e.g., specific cuts or insertions). 2) Explain the concept of "sham-feeding" as described in the article. What happened to the food the dogs ate? 3) Formulate a proposal for a psychology class curriculum that teaches classical conditioning without glossing over the ethical treatment of the animals involved. How would you present the material differently? HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 6: Memory |
