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Agenda: Sept 2 - Sept 6, 2013

Advanced Placement World History with Mr. Duez
Summer Reading Unit - Standage - Six Glasses
Week at a Glance:
MON - LABOR DAY - No School. YES!
TUE - 6 Glasses epilogue; review for the test
WED/THU - TEST - 6 Glasses; Pick up article - Diamond, "Worst Mistake" read & annotate
FRI - Diamond article due; Socratic Discussion
MON next week - Quiz Chapter 1 & 2.
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Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Quote: "I am a great believer in luck. I find that the harder I work, the more I have of it." - Thomas Jefferson
What is Labor Day celebrating? (it's not barbecue or football!) 
Targets:
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. How was beer "essential" to human civilization?
2. How did the use of wine in Roman culture differ from that of ancient Greece?
3. Why do Christians Drink Wine and Muslims Do Not?
4. How did Columbian Exchange change the globe?
5. What is colonization and how to British imperial power change the world?
6. How does 'coca-colonization' explain American dominance in the 20th century?

Agenda:
1. DO NOW - Pick up the 6 Glasses Epilogue from the front desk. Annotate.
2. Water taste test. Students will volunteer to take the, "Is it bottled or tap?" test.
3. Quick informative quiz - what words should be associated with each of the six drinks Standage refers to in his book? (Example, Age of Reasoning = Coffee)
4. Video - CBS Sunday Morning - A Drink To History (June 11, 2006)
Mark Phillips speaks with Tom Standage, the author of "A History of the World in 6 Glasses," about the influence of beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea and cola from the stone-age until the present.

Bring your notes, 3 ring binder, and your brain to class. We will use them in class each day. 
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Wednesday, Sept 4, 2013 & Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013
Quote: "Unless you pay the price for success, you will not know it's worth." - Apoorve Dubey

Part 1 - First Things First Beginnings in History, to 500 BCE
To familiarize students with the spread of human societies in the Paleolithic era
To explore the conditions of life in gathering and hunting societies
To examine factors that eventually led to change in the gathering and hunting societies 

1. What is the significance of the Paleolithic era in world history?
2. In what ways did various Paleolithic societies differ from one another, and how did they change over time?
3. What statements in this chapter seem to be reliable and solidly based on facts, and which ones are more speculative and uncertain?
4. How might our attitudes toward the modern world influence our assessment of Paleolithic societies?

Agenda:
1. TEST - Summer Reading - A History of the World in Six Glasses
2. Diamond's Worst Mistake - Students will pick up Jared Diamond's "Worst Mistake" and read/annotate it after they finish the test. If time permits, we will discuss the article at the end of the period.

Assignment: 
Review the notes from Unit 1, either by presentation or Mr. Duez's video. Read Strayer Chapters 1 and 2. Use the Target Sheet for Unit 1. Know your vocabulary for the quiz - along with hand written notes.
Bring your notes, 3 ring binder, and your brain to class. We will use them in class each day. 
Quiz over Chapter 1 and 2 on Monday.
The multi-talented Jared Diamond
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Friday, Sept. 6, 2013
Quote: “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there. - Will Rogers

Part 1 - First Things First Beginnings in History, to 500 BCE
To familiarize students with the spread of human societies in the Paleolithic era
To explore the conditions of life in gathering and hunting societies
To examine factors that eventually led to change in the gathering and hunting societies 

1. What is the significance of the Paleolithic era in world history?
2. In what ways did various Paleolithic societies differ from one another, and how did they change over time?
3. What statements in this chapter seem to be reliable and solidly based on facts, and which ones are more speculative and uncertain?
4. How might our attitudes toward the modern world influence our assessment of Paleolithic societies?

Agenda:
1. DO NOW - In what ways, and why, did the Chumash culture differ from that of the San? (Strayer p. 29)
2. Socratic Text Based Discussion - Diamond's Worst Mistake
3. Crash Course WH Video: If time remains, watch & discuss: Crash Course World History #1 - Agricultural Revolution

Assignment: 
Review the notes from Unit 1, either by presentation or Mr. Duez's video. Read Strayer Chapters 1 and 2. Use the Target Sheet for Unit 1. Know your vocabulary for the quiz - along with hand written notes.
Bring your notes, 3 ring binder, and your brain to class. We will use them in class each day. 
Quiz over Chapter 1 and 2 on Monday.
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What is the flipped classroom?

YouTube Video: How the Flipped Classroom Works.
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Agenda: August 26, 2013 - August 30, 2013 - Summer Reading

Advanced Placement World History with Mr. Duez
Summer Reading Unit - Standage - Six Glasses
Week at a Glance:
MON - Welcome, Syllabus, Ground rules
TUE - How to use the website, what is a flipped class?, 6 Glasses Groups
WED/THU - Periodization, Themes, & Historical Thinking with 6 Glasses
FRI - Quiz over Standage. Review the quiz results.
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How will  you ever survive AP World History?


 Although we didn't read Guns, Germs, & Steel (we will watch the documentary in the next couple of weeks!) or Salt, this video will help you understand some of the survival tactics surrounding WHAP.

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Monday, August 26, 2013
Quote: "Begin with the end in mind."

 Unit: Introduction to Course: Summer Reading Discussion - A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage

 Targets:
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?

 Essential Questions:
1. What is World History?
2. What is Advanced Placement?
3. Why Standage and Six Glasses?

 Agenda:
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. Welcome to World History ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Discuss the summer reading, syllabus, course objectives.

 Assignment: 
Fill out the student survey. This is your first grade.
Watch the screencasts over Six Glasses, take notes.
Bring your notes, 3 ring binder, and your brain to class. We will use them in class each day.
Quiz is on Friday. Test is next Wed/Thu.
Did you read 6 glasses at the beach? :) 
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Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Quote: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Laozi

 Unit: Introduction to Course And Summer Reading Discussion - A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage

 Targets:
Examination of the major themes of WHAP:
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

 Essential Questions:
1. Which two of the six glasses that Standage refers to are the most similar? How & Why?
2. Which 2 are the most different? How & Why?
3. Can you group them in twos? How & Why?
Agenda:
1. DO NOW: Which of the two six glasses that Standage refers to are the most similar? Explain How & Why?
2. The History of the World in 7 Minutes. Students will watch the video clip. Then they will discuss in groups. What is the video attempting to show? Can you explain the first drink that Standage refers to in context with the video clip?
3. Students will discuss six glasses in terms of groups. Which have similar characteristics? Which drinks contributed to world history in similar ways?

 Assignment: 
Fill out the student survey. This is your first grade.
Watch the screencasts over Six Glasses, take notes. 
Bring your notes, 3 ring binder, and your brain to class. We will use them in class each day. 
Quiz is on Friday. Test is next Wed/Thu.
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Wed. & Thu. August 28 & 29, 2013
Quote: “Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.” - Eleanor Roosevelt

 Unit: Introduction to Course And Summer Reading Discussion - A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage

 Targets:
Examination of the major themes of WHAP:
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

 Also discuss periodization through the summer reading:
Can you explain the major events from each period that can be tied back to each drink?
Essential Questions:
1. How was beer "essential" to human civilization?
2. How did the use of wine in Roman culture differ from that of ancient Greece?
3. Why do Christians Drink Wine and Muslims Do Not?
4. How did Columbian Exchange change the globe?
5. What is colonization and how to British imperial power change the world?
6. How does 'coca-colonization' explain American dominance in the 20th century?

 Agenda:
1. DO NOW: Students will pick up the Introduction to Six Glasses. They will annotate the text by following directions at the top. 
2. Group Discussion: Students will copy down the periods of world history written on the board. Using their notes, they will pencil in each of the six glasses to where they correspond. Next students will write the important historical events that occur during those time periods. Working in groups, students will put their heads together to fill out the board and have a better understanding of how Standage's Six Glasses connect with world history.

 Discuss these questions in groups and then as a full class:
A. What was the impact of beer and wine on world history? 
B. Explain what a spirit drink is and what is the significance of this drink on world history?
C. How is coffee a "revolutionary" drink?
D. How is Tea and Coca-Cola similar? Students will discuss the impact of trade on the globalization of the planet. 

 Assignment: 
Fill out the student survey. This is your first grade.
Watch the screencasts over Six Glasses, take notes. 
Bring your notes, 3 ring binder, and your brain to class. We will use them in class each day. 
Quiz is on Friday. Test is next Wed/Thu.

 AHS 2011 Lip Dub - just what you need to prepare some "pep" for the rally.
AHS Alma Mater - know the words. English teachers demand it. :)
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Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 -- shortened periods due to extended Advisory for AHS Pep Rally
Quote: “If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door.” - Milton Berle

 Unit: Introduction to Course And Summer Reading Discussion - A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage

Targets:
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

Essential Questions:
1. How was beer "essential" to human civilization?
2. How did the use of wine in Roman culture differ from that of ancient Greece?
3. Why do Christians Drink Wine and Muslims Do Not?
4. How did Columbian Exchange change the globe?
5. What is colonization and how to British imperial power change the world?
6. How does 'coca-colonization' explain American dominance in the 20th century?

Agenda:
1. Quiz over Six Glasses.
2. Review the quiz and answers. 

 Assignment: 
Fill out the student survey. This is your first grade.
Watch the screencasts over Six Glasses, take notes. 
Bring your notes, 3 ring binder, and your brain to class. We will use them in class each day. 
Test is next Wed/Thu.
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Six Glasses Screen-cast Video - Epilogue - Water

Six Glasses Reading Guide - Questions to Consider
Section I Summaries:
For each of the six beverages, and for the epilogue, write a 1⁄2 page summary of the author’s main points. Explain when, where, why and how that beverage became important and what effect it had on world history. Give specific examples of how the beverage affected history.

Section II Reading Questions:
The questions provided for this book are meant to get you thinking about history. It isn’t merely enough to read about history; you must “do” history. Answer the questions completely on a separated paper. You do not have to rewrite the question but you must answer in complete sentences.

Epilogue
1. Describe how the scientific advancements of the 19 th century brought the
history of beverages full circle.
2. Which water’s quality is more tightly controlled-tap or bottled?
3. How many people have no access to safe water today?
4. How has access to water affected international relations?

Six Glasses Screen-cast - Epilogue - Water


Notes - Six Glasses - Part II - Coffee, Tea, Coca-Cola & Water
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Six Glasses Screen-cast Part 6 - Coca-Cola

Six Glasses Reading Guide - Questions to Consider
Section I Summaries:
For each of the six beverages, and for the epilogue, write a 1⁄2 page summary of the author’s main points. Explain when, where, why and how that beverage became important and what effect it had on world history. Give specific examples of how the beverage affected history.

Section II Reading Questions:
The questions provided for this book are meant to get you thinking about history. It isn’t merely enough to read about history; you must “do” history. Answer the questions completely on a separated paper. You do not have to rewrite the question but you must answer in complete sentences.

COCA-COLA
1. What was the origin of coke?
2. How was this beverage used medicinally and what were the additives?
3. What was the relationship of coke and World War II?
4. How was coke thought of by the communist during the Cold War?
5. What is meant by “globalization in a bottle”?
6. How did Coco-Cola become basically seen as an American value? How did
this help and hurt Coca-Cola (and, in some ways, America itself?)

Six Glasses Screen-Cast Part 6 - Coca-Cola


 Notes - Six Glasses - Part 6 - Coca-Cola

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Six Glasses Screen-cast Video Part 5 - Tea: The Drink that conquered the world

Six Glasses Reading Guide - Questions to Consider
Section I Summaries:
For each of the six beverages, and for the epilogue, write a 1⁄2 page summary of the author’s main points. Explain when, where, why and how that beverage became important and what effect it had on world history. Give specific examples of how the beverage affected history.

Section II Reading Questions:
The questions provided for this book are meant to get you thinking about history. It isn’t merely enough to read about history; you must “do” history. Answer the questions completely on a separated paper. You do not have to rewrite the question but you must answer in complete sentences.

TEA
1. When did tea first become a mainstream drink in Asia? In Europe?
2. How did the consumption of tea in Europe differ from how it was consumed in China or Japan?
3. If tea arrived in Europe around the same time as when coffee did, why did it not find the immediate success that coffee had?
4. How did tea transform English society? Who were its main consumers and what were some of the new rituals that surrounded tea?
5. How was tea an integral part of the Industrial Revolution?
6. What was the connection between tea and politics?
7. How was tea connected to the opium trade and the Opium War of 1839-1842?
8. What role did the tea trade and production play in the British rule over India?

Six Glasses - Screen-cast video - Part 5 - Empires of Tea


Notes - 6 Glasses - Part II - Coffee, Tea, Coca-Cola, & Water


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Six Glasses Screen-cast Video Part 4 - Coffee in the Age of Reason

Six Glasses Reading Guide - Questions to Consider
Section I Summaries:
For each of the six beverages, and for the epilogue, write a 1⁄2 page summary of the author’s main points. Explain when, where, why and how that beverage became important and what effect it had on world history. Give specific examples of how the beverage affected history.

Section II Reading Questions:
The questions provided for this book are meant to get you thinking about history. It isn’t merely enough to read about history; you must “do” history. Answer the questions completely on a separated paper. You do not have to rewrite the question but you must answer in complete sentences.

COFFEE
1. Who did Europeans get coffee from and how did it spread to Europe?
2. Why was it so important to Europe’s development that many people’s beverage of choice switched from alcohol to coffee?
3. Describe coffee’s effect on the global balance of power (in terms of commerce).
4. How did coffee play a pivotal role in the scientific revolution? (give lots of detail)
5. How did coffee play a pivotal role in the ‘financial revolution’?
6. How did coffee play a pivotal role in the French Revolution? (give lots of detail and go into the Enlightenment)

Six Glasses Screen-cast Video Part 4 - Coffee in the Age of Reason
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Six Glasses Screen-cast Video Part 3 - Spirits in the Colonial Period

Six Glasses Reading Guide - Questions to Consider
Section I Summaries:
For each of the six beverages, and for the epilogue, write a 1⁄2 page summary of the author’s main points. Explain when, where, why and how that beverage became important and what effect it had on world history. Give specific examples of how the beverage affected history.

Section II Reading Questions:
The questions provided for this book are meant to get you thinking about history. It isn’t merely enough to read about history; you must “do” history. Answer the questions completely on a separated paper. You do not have to rewrite the question but you must answer in complete sentences.

 SPIRITS
1. What is the origin of distilled spirits?
2. What is the connection between spirits and colonization?
3. How was the production of spirits connected to slavery?
4. What role did spirits play on the high seas?
5. In the 18th century, how did spirits help Britain have a more superior navy than France?
6. Why were spirits an important staple in Colonial America?
7. How did rum play a role in the American Revolution?
8. What were the negative effects/uses of spirits? (Use entire chapter to answer this)

 WHAP 6 Glasses Summer Reading Spirits In The Colonial Period


Are Spirits Real? Derren Brown - The Science of Scams

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Six Glasses Screen-cast Video Part 2 - Wine in Ancient Greece and The Roman Empire

Six Glasses Reading Guide - Questions to Consider
Section I Summaries:
For each of the six beverages, and for the epilogue, write a 1⁄2 page summary of the author’s main points. Explain when, where, why and how that beverage became important and what effect it had on world history. Give specific examples of how the beverage affected history.

Section II Reading Questions:
The questions provided for this book are meant to get you thinking about history. It isn’t merely enough to read about history; you must “do” history. Answer the questions completely on a separated paper. You do not have to rewrite the question but you must answer in complete sentences.

WINE
1. How did the use of wine differ from that of beer in ancient Greece and Rome?
2. How was wine used by the Greeks?
3. How and why did wine develop into a form of a status symbol in Greece?
4. How was wine consumed? What does this tell us about the ancient Greek culture?
5. How did the use of wine in Roman culture differ from that of ancient Greece?
6. What is the relationship between wine and empire, medicine, and religion.

Six Glasses Screen-cast Video Part 2 - Wine

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