Quote of the Day: "Begin with the end in mind."
Day 1 - TEKS 30c, 29F, 29C
Unit: Introduction to Course
And Summer Reading Discussion - A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage
Lesson Topic: Introduction to Course/ Summer Reading - A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage
Learning Objectives:1. Clearly understand the scope and procedures of WHAP.
2. Examine the major themes of the WHAP course.
3. Understand expectations regarding summer reading text.
Instructional Learning Activities:
1. DO NOW - Pick up a syllabus on the table. Read, mark, and write down any questions you have as Mr. Duez takes attendance.
2. Discuss course expectations and syllabus.
3. Discuss summer reading text 6 Glasses.
For Tuesday - Students will bring Summer Reading Text, Reading Guide and answers to class. We will form 7 groups. One group for each of the chapters. We will have each group become an expert group into that area. They will report out to the class in terms of the major historical events, changes during that time period. The class will ask questions of the expert group. The test is Friday for 6 glasses.
Quiz tomorrow over 6 glasses. 10 questions. Begin reviewing and studying.
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| Did you read 6 glasses at the beach? :) |
Day 2 Tuesday
Quote: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Laozi
TEKS 30C, 29F, 29C
Unit: Introduction to Course And Summer Reading Discussion - A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage
Lesson Topic: Introduction to Course/ Summer Reading - A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage
Learning
Objectives:
Examination of the major themes of WHAP:
The course covers these 6 themes:
Theme 1: Interaction Between Humans and the Environment
Theme 2: Development and Interaction of Cultures
Theme 3: State-Building, Expansion, and Conflict
Theme 4: Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems
Theme 5: Development and Transformation of Social Structures
Instructional
Learning Activities:Examination of the major themes of WHAP:
The course covers these 6 themes:
Theme 1: Interaction Between Humans and the Environment
Theme 2: Development and Interaction of Cultures
Theme 3: State-Building, Expansion, and Conflict
Theme 4: Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems
Theme 5: Development and Transformation of Social Structures
1. Quiz over Summer Reading, students may use hand written notes.
2. Class divided into 7 groups, 1 for each chapter of summer reading.
3. Students will work cooperatively to provide answers to:
- What major historical events occurred during your chapter?
- What cultural themes exist?
- What people, societies, or nations did Standage profile?
- Prepare for a panel discussion in which each individual student will speak to the class regarding their chapter. Also prepare to be able to answer questions from the class regarding their expert group.
We will present in groups on Block day.
Test is Friday.
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| Mr. Tom Standage |
Wed. & Thu. August 29 & 30, 2012
Day 3 Block Day
Quote: “Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.” - Eleanor Roosevelt
TEKS - 30C, 29F, 29C
Unit: Introduction to Course And Summer Reading Discussion - A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage
Lesson Topic: Introduction to Course/ Summer Reading - A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom StandageDuration: 1 class period
Learning Objectives:
Examination of the major themes of WHAP:
The course covers these 6 themes:
Theme 1: Interaction Between Humans and the Environment
Theme 2: Development and Interaction of Cultures
Theme 3: State-Building, Expansion, and Conflict
Theme 4: Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems
Theme 5: Development and Transformation of Social Structures
Instructional Learning Activities:
NO NOW: Last minute group discussion to prepare for their presentations.
1. Student presentations in groups over 7 chapters of Standage. Class divided into 7 groups, 1 for each chapter of summer reading.
Cooperatively provide answers to:
- What major historical events occurred during your chapter?
- What cultural themes exist?
- What people, societies, or nations did Standage profile?
- Answer questions from the class regarding their expert group.
2. Informal Review quiz over Standage.
Test is Friday.
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| Did you 'read' the audio book? |
Day 4 Friday
Quote: “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” - Milton Berle
TEKS 30C, 29F, 29C
Unit: Introduction to Course And Summer Reading Discussion - A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage
Learning Objectives:
Examination of the major themes of WHAP:
The course covers these 6 themes:
Theme 1: Interaction Between Humans and the Environment
Theme 2: Development and Interaction of Cultures
Theme 3: State-Building, Expansion, and Conflict
Theme 4: Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems
Theme 5: Development and Transformation of Social Structures
1. Test over 6 Glasses - Summer Reading. Test will take the entire period.
2. If students finish early, they should continue reading Ch. 1 and 2 of Strayer.
Quiz is next Friday
