CWI Calendar (Spring 2017)
Week #20: May 22-26, 2017
MONDAY, May 22nd:
* Discuss how the semester went and examine the things that students would like to see added to (or removed from) the course in the fall.
* Homework: Have a safe and enjoyable Summer Break!
TUESDAY, May 23rd - EXAM DAY #1:
* No class scheduled. The Final Exam was the WIP Project. As such, this semester course has ended. Thank you for making it such a success!
* Homework: Have a safe and enjoyable Summer Break!
WEDNESDAY, May 24th - EXAM DAY #2:
* No class scheduled. The Final Exam was the WIP Project. As such, this semester course has ended. Thank you for making it such a success!
* Homework: Have a safe and enjoyable Summer Break!
THURSDAY, May 25th - EXAM DAY #3:
* No class scheduled. The Final Exam was the WIP Project. As such, this semester course has ended. Thank you for making it such a success!
* Homework: Have a safe and enjoyable Summer Break!
FRIDAY, May 26th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: Have a safe and enjoyable Summer Break!
MONDAY, May 22nd:
* Discuss how the semester went and examine the things that students would like to see added to (or removed from) the course in the fall.
* Homework: Have a safe and enjoyable Summer Break!
TUESDAY, May 23rd - EXAM DAY #1:
* No class scheduled. The Final Exam was the WIP Project. As such, this semester course has ended. Thank you for making it such a success!
* Homework: Have a safe and enjoyable Summer Break!
WEDNESDAY, May 24th - EXAM DAY #2:
* No class scheduled. The Final Exam was the WIP Project. As such, this semester course has ended. Thank you for making it such a success!
* Homework: Have a safe and enjoyable Summer Break!
THURSDAY, May 25th - EXAM DAY #3:
* No class scheduled. The Final Exam was the WIP Project. As such, this semester course has ended. Thank you for making it such a success!
* Homework: Have a safe and enjoyable Summer Break!
FRIDAY, May 26th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: Have a safe and enjoyable Summer Break!
Week #19: May 15-19, 2017
MONDAY, May 15th:
* Continue WIP Presentations.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, May 16th:
* Continue WIP Presentations.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, May 17th:
* NOTE: We are in the Auditorium today!
* Discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, May 18th:
* NOTE: We are in the Auditorium today!
* Discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, May 19th:
* NOTE: We are in the Auditorium today!
* Discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
MONDAY, May 15th:
* Continue WIP Presentations.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, May 16th:
* Continue WIP Presentations.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, May 17th:
* NOTE: We are in the Auditorium today!
* Discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, May 18th:
* NOTE: We are in the Auditorium today!
* Discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, May 19th:
* NOTE: We are in the Auditorium today!
* Discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #18: May 8-12, 2017
MONDAY, May 8th:
* In-class work day on WIP and/or discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, May 9th:
* In-class work day on WIP and/or discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, May 10th:
* In-class work day on WIP and/or discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, May 11th:
* Begin WIP Presentations.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, May 12th:
* Continue WIP Presentations.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
MONDAY, May 8th:
* In-class work day on WIP and/or discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, May 9th:
* In-class work day on WIP and/or discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, May 10th:
* In-class work day on WIP and/or discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, May 11th:
* Begin WIP Presentations.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, May 12th:
* Continue WIP Presentations.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #17: May 1-5, 2017
MONDAY, May 1st:
* White House Press Secretary activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, May 2nd:
* White House Press Secretary activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, May 3rd:
* White House Press Secretary activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, May 4th:
* NOTE: Happy Star Wars Day! May the FOURTH be with you!
* White House Press Secretary activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, May 5th:
* NOTE: Happy Cinco de Mayo!
* In-class work day on WIP and/or discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
MONDAY, May 1st:
* White House Press Secretary activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, May 2nd:
* White House Press Secretary activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, May 3rd:
* White House Press Secretary activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, May 4th:
* NOTE: Happy Star Wars Day! May the FOURTH be with you!
* White House Press Secretary activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, May 5th:
* NOTE: Happy Cinco de Mayo!
* In-class work day on WIP and/or discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #16: April 24-28, 2017
MONDAY, April 24th:
* White House Press Secretary activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, April 25th:
* White House Press Secretary activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, April 26th:
* White House Press Secretary activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, April 27th:
* White House Press Secretary activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, April 28th:
* In-class work day on WIP and/or discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
MONDAY, April 24th:
* White House Press Secretary activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, April 25th:
* White House Press Secretary activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, April 26th:
* White House Press Secretary activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, April 27th:
* White House Press Secretary activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, April 28th:
* In-class work day on WIP and/or discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #15: April 17-21, 2017
MONDAY, April 17th:
* NOTE: We are on the State Testing schedule this week.
* In-class work day on WIP and/or discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, April 18th:
* Class does not meet today.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, April 19th:
* NOTE: Happy Start of the American Revolution Day!
* In-class work day on WIP and/or discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, April 20th:
* Class does not meet today.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, April 21st:
* Explain White House Press Secretary activity (which will begin Monday).
* Homework: Work on WIP.
MONDAY, April 17th:
* NOTE: We are on the State Testing schedule this week.
* In-class work day on WIP and/or discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, April 18th:
* Class does not meet today.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, April 19th:
* NOTE: Happy Start of the American Revolution Day!
* In-class work day on WIP and/or discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, April 20th:
* Class does not meet today.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, April 21st:
* Explain White House Press Secretary activity (which will begin Monday).
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #14: April 10-14, 2017
MONDAY, April 10th:
* NOTE: We are on the State Testing schedule this week.
* Class does not meet today.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, April 11th:
* In-class work day on WIP and/or discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, April 12th:
* In-class work day on WIP and/or discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, April 13th:
* In-class work day on WIP and/or discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, April 14th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Good Friday)
* Homework: Work on WIP.
MONDAY, April 10th:
* NOTE: We are on the State Testing schedule this week.
* Class does not meet today.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, April 11th:
* In-class work day on WIP and/or discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, April 12th:
* In-class work day on WIP and/or discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, April 13th:
* In-class work day on WIP and/or discussion of current events.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, April 14th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Good Friday)
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #13: April 3-7, 2017
MONDAY, April 3rd:
* Welcome back from Spring Break!
* Soooooo... what went on in the world during break?
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, April 4th:
* In-class work day on WIP. It's nearing crunch time!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, April 5th:
* In-class work day on WIP. It's nearing crunch time!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, April 6th:
* In-class work day on WIP. It's nearing crunch time!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, April 7th:
* Our work day has been postponed so we can discuss the unfolding events in Syria.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
MONDAY, April 3rd:
* Welcome back from Spring Break!
* Soooooo... what went on in the world during break?
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, April 4th:
* In-class work day on WIP. It's nearing crunch time!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, April 5th:
* In-class work day on WIP. It's nearing crunch time!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, April 6th:
* In-class work day on WIP. It's nearing crunch time!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, April 7th:
* Our work day has been postponed so we can discuss the unfolding events in Syria.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #12: March 20-24, 2017
MONDAY, March 20th:
* NOTE: Faith's Spirit Week - Favorite Jersey/T-Shirt Day; bring your change and donations to help decide the new Principal!
* CWI Grab Bag! Topic: "ObamaCare vs. TrumpCare - How's It Impact Me?"
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, March 21st:
* NOTE: Faith's Spirit Week - Students Dress Like Teachers & Teachers Dress Like Students; bring your change and donations to help decide the new Principal!
* CWI Grab Bag! Topic: "ObamaCare vs. TrumpCare - How's It Impact Me?"
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, March 22nd:
* NOTE: Faith's Spirit Week - Costume/Character Day; bring your change and donations to help decide the new Principal!
* CWI Grab Bag! Topic: "ObamaCare vs. TrumpCare - How's It Impact Me?"
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, March 23rd:
* NOTE: Faith's Spirit Week - Beach Day; bring your change and donations to help decide the new Principal!
* CWI Grab Bag! Topic: "ObamaCare vs. TrumpCare - How's It Impact Me?"
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, March 24th:
* NOTE: Faith's Spirit Week - Wear Blue For Faith Day; bring your change and donations to help decide the new Principal!
* CWI Grab Bag! Topic: "ObamaCare vs. TrumpCare - How's It Impact Me?"
* Have a great (and safe) Spring Break!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
MONDAY, March 20th:
* NOTE: Faith's Spirit Week - Favorite Jersey/T-Shirt Day; bring your change and donations to help decide the new Principal!
* CWI Grab Bag! Topic: "ObamaCare vs. TrumpCare - How's It Impact Me?"
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, March 21st:
* NOTE: Faith's Spirit Week - Students Dress Like Teachers & Teachers Dress Like Students; bring your change and donations to help decide the new Principal!
* CWI Grab Bag! Topic: "ObamaCare vs. TrumpCare - How's It Impact Me?"
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, March 22nd:
* NOTE: Faith's Spirit Week - Costume/Character Day; bring your change and donations to help decide the new Principal!
* CWI Grab Bag! Topic: "ObamaCare vs. TrumpCare - How's It Impact Me?"
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, March 23rd:
* NOTE: Faith's Spirit Week - Beach Day; bring your change and donations to help decide the new Principal!
* CWI Grab Bag! Topic: "ObamaCare vs. TrumpCare - How's It Impact Me?"
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, March 24th:
* NOTE: Faith's Spirit Week - Wear Blue For Faith Day; bring your change and donations to help decide the new Principal!
* CWI Grab Bag! Topic: "ObamaCare vs. TrumpCare - How's It Impact Me?"
* Have a great (and safe) Spring Break!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #11: March 13-17, 2017
MONDAY, March 13th:
* CWI Grab Bag! Topic: "Sports In America: Helpful or Harmful?"
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, March 14th:
* CWI Grab Bag! Topic: "Sports In America: Helpful or Harmful?"
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, March 15th:
* CWI Grab Bag! Topic: "Sports In America: Helpful or Harmful?"
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, March 16th:
* NOTE: We are on the Early Release schedule today.
* Topic: "Sports In America: Helpful or Harmful?"
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, March 17th:
* NOTE: Happy St. Patrick's Day!
* Hand out Dr. Hartnell's St. Patrick's Day Survival Guide and discuss the history of the world's greenest holiday! If you're lucky, you may even get to learn a jig!
* Friday Work Day! Work on WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #10: March 6-10, 2017
MONDAY, March 6th:
* Begin watching V For Vendetta.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, March 7th:
* Continue watching V For Vendetta.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, March 8th:
* Continue watching V For Vendetta.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, March 9th:
* Finish watching V For Vendetta and discuss.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, March 10th:
* Friday Work Day! Work on WIP.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and pick an article to read in "Environment and Climate Change" for Monday.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #9: February 27-March 3, 2017
MONDAY, February 27th:
* Discuss articles selected from "Government, Politics, and Law".
* CWI Civic Participation & Skills - Discussion #10: Ranking Obama & Trump (thus far).
* Click HERE to visit list of U.S. Presidents.
* Click HERE to visit C-SPAN survey of the Presidents.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and pick an article to read in "Government, Politics, and Law" for tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, February 28th:
* Hand out "The Perfect President" Activity and begin working (due Thursday).
* Click HERE to visit list of U.S. Presidents.
* Click HERE to visit C-SPAN survey of the Presidents.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and pick an article to read in "Government, Politics, and Law" for tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on "The Perfect President" Activity (due Thursday).
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, March 1st:
* Work on "The Perfect President" Activity (due tomorrow).
* Click HERE to visit list of U.S. Presidents.
* Click HERE to visit C-SPAN survey of the Presidents.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and pick an article to read in "Government, Politics, and Law" for tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on "The Perfect President" Activity (due tomorrow).
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, March 2nd:
* Discuss and debate "The Perfect President" Activity.
* Click HERE to visit list of U.S. Presidents.
* Click HERE to visit C-SPAN survey of the Presidents.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and pick an article to read in "Government, Politics, and Law" for tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, March 3rd:
* Discuss articles selected from "Government, Politics, and Law".
* Pass out Dr. Hartnell's "The Best Conspiracies... EVER!" packet and discuss.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and pick an article to read in "Government, Politics, and Law" for Monday.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #8: February 20-24, 2017
MONDAY, February 20th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Presidents' Day)
* For some Presidential Fun Facts, click here!
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and pick an article to read in "Government, Politics, and Law" for tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, February 21st:
* Discuss articles selected from "Government, Politics, and Law".
* CWI Civic Participation & Skills - Discussion #7.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and pick an article to read in "Government, Politics, and Law" for tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, February 22nd:
* Discuss articles selected from "Government, Politics, and Law".
* CWI Civic Participation & Skills - Discussion #8: Top 3 / Bottom 3 U.S. Presidents
* Click HERE to visit list of U.S. Presidents.
* Click HERE to visit C-SPAN survey of the Presidents.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and pick an article to read in "Government, Politics, and Law" for tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, February 23rd:
* Discuss articles selected from "Government, Politics, and Law".
* CWI Civic Participation & Skills - Discussion #9: What makes a good President? Create class Top 3 / Bottom 3 List.
* Click HERE to visit C-SPAN survey of the Presidents.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and pick an article to read in "Government, Politics, and Law" for tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, February 24th:
* Discuss articles selected from "Government, Politics, and Law".
* Friday Work Day! Work on WIP.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and pick an article to read in "Government, Politics, and Law" for Tuesday.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #7: February 13-17, 2017
MONDAY, February 13th:
* Discuss articles selected from "Government, Politics, and Law".
* CWI Civic Participation & Skills - Discussion #5.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and pick an article to read in "Government, Politics, and Law" for tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, February 14th:
* Hand out Dr. Hartnell's Valentine's Day Survival Guide and discuss the history of Valentine's Day, why you will probably end up alone, and how to outlast Chick Flicks! (Trust me... you don't want to miss what Dr. Hartnell will be wearing today...)
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and pick an article to read in "Government, Politics, and Law" for tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, February 15th:
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00-8:30.
* Discuss articles selected from "Government, Politics, and Law".
* CWI Civic Participation & Skills - Discussion #6.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and pick an article to read in "Government, Politics, and Law" for tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, February 16th:
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00-8:30.
* Discuss articles selected from "Government, Politics, and Law".
* Friday Work Day (on a Thursday)! Work on WIP.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and pick an article to read in "Government, Politics, and Law" for Tuesday.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, February 17th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and pick an article to read in "Government, Politics, and Law" for Tuesday.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #6: February 3-10, 2017
MONDAY, February 3rd:
* Discuss articles selected from "Government, Politics, and Law".
* CWI Civic Participation & Skills - Discussion #1.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and pick an article to read in "Government, Politics, and Law" for tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, February 4th:
* Discuss articles selected from "Government, Politics, and Law".
* CWI Civic Participation & Skills - Discussion #2.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and pick an article to read in "Government, Politics, and Law" for tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, February 5th:
* Discuss articles selected from "Government, Politics, and Law".
* CWI Civic Participation & Skills - Discussion #3.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and pick an article to read in "Government, Politics, and Law" for tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, February 6th:
* Discuss articles selected from "Government, Politics, and Law".
* CWI Civic Participation & Skills - Discussion #4.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and pick an article to read in "Government, Politics, and Law" for tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, February 7th:
* Discuss articles selected from "Government, Politics, and Law".
* Friday Work Day! Work on WIP.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and pick an article to read in "Government, Politics, and Law" for Monday.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #5: January 30-February 3, 2017
MONDAY, January 30th:
* Finish discussing "Opportunity Costs" group activity as a class.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, January 31st:
* Begin watching In Time.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and and pick an article to read in "Business and Economy" for tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, February 1st:
* Continue watching In Time.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and and pick an article to read in "Business and Economy" for tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, February 2nd:
* Finish watching In Time and discuss.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and and pick an article to read in "Business and Economy" for tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, February 3rd:
* Friday Work Day! Work on WIP.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and and pick an article to read in "Government, Politics, and Law" for Monday.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #4: January 23-27, 2017
MONDAY, January 23rd:
* Work on "Follow the Money!" activity (due tomorrow).
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
* Homework: Work on "Follow the Money!" activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, January 24th:
* Collect "Follow the Money!" activity and discuss results.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and and pick an article to read in "Business and Economy" for tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, January 25th:
* Begin "Opportunity Costs" group activity (due Friday).
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and and pick an article to read in "Business and Economy" for tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on "Opportunity Costs" activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, January 26th:
* NOTE: We are on the Early Release schedule today.
* Work on "Opportunity Costs" group activity (due tomorrow).
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and and pick an article to read in "Business and Economy" for tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on "Opportunity Costs" activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, January 27th:
* NOTE: We are on the PA Assembly schedule today because of a Pep Rally.
* Begin discussing "Opportunity Costs" group activity as a class.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and and pick an article to read in "Business and Economy" for Monday.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #3: January 16-20, 2017
MONDAY, January 16th:
* NO SCHOOL! (MLK, Jr. Day)
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, January 17th:
* CWI Global Connections & Economy - Discussion #1: Is America the Greatest Country?
* Watch clip from "The Newsroom" and discuss.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and and pick an article to read in "Business and Economy" for tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, January 18th:
* Begin "Follow the Money!" activity (due next Tuesday, January 24th).
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and and pick an article to read in "Business and Economy" for tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on "Follow the Money!" activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, January 19th:
* Work on "Follow the Money!" activity (due next Tuesday).
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and and pick an article to read in "Business and Economy" for tomorrow.
* Homework: Work on "Follow the Money!" activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, January 20th:
* Watch Presidential Inauguration live and discuss impact (positive and negative) President Trump will have the U.S. "Global Connections & Economy". (Spooky that this topic is our first unit...)
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and and pick an article to read in "Business and Economy" for Monday.
* Homework: Work on "Follow the Money!" activity (due Tuesday).
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #2: January 9-13, 2017
MONDAY, January 9th:
* Examine design process for WIP.
* Discuss course "textbook" Global Issues in Context (password: warrior).
* Work on WIP topics and website design.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
* Homework: Have guardians send Dr. Hartnell "Welcome" e-mail.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, January 10th:
* Work on WIP topics and website design.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
* Homework: Have guardians send Dr. Hartnell "Welcome" e-mail.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, January 11th:
* Work on WIP topics and website design.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
* Homework: Have guardians send Dr. Hartnell "Welcome" e-mail.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, January 12th:
* Work on WIP topics and website design.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
* Homework: Have guardians send Dr. Hartnell "Welcome" e-mail.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, January 13th:
* NOTE: Happy Friday the 13th!
* Work on WIP topics and website design.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
* Homework: Have guardians send Dr. Hartnell "Welcome" e-mail.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #1: January 2-6, 2017
MONDAY, January 2nd:
* NO SCHOOL! (Winter Break)
* Homework: None.
TUESDAY, January 3rd:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: None.
WEDNESDAY, January 4th:
* Welcome to the Hartnell University!
* Hand out "Acceptance Letter" and discuss "Guardian Welcome" e-mail.
* Homework: Have guardians send Dr. Hartnell "Welcome" e-mail.
THURSDAY, January 5th:
* Brainstorm ideas for "World Issues Pro (WIP)" semester projects.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
* Homework: Have guardians send Dr. Hartnell "Welcome" e-mail.
* Homework: Continue brainstorming ideas for your WIP.
FRIDAY, January 6th:
* Examine design process for WIP.
* Discuss course "textbook" Global Issues in Context (password: warrior).
* Work on WIP topics and website design.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
* Homework: Have guardians send Dr. Hartnell "Welcome" e-mail.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
MONDAY, January 2nd:
* NO SCHOOL! (Winter Break)
* Homework: None.
TUESDAY, January 3rd:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: None.
WEDNESDAY, January 4th:
* Welcome to the Hartnell University!
* Hand out "Acceptance Letter" and discuss "Guardian Welcome" e-mail.
* Homework: Have guardians send Dr. Hartnell "Welcome" e-mail.
THURSDAY, January 5th:
* Brainstorm ideas for "World Issues Pro (WIP)" semester projects.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
* Homework: Have guardians send Dr. Hartnell "Welcome" e-mail.
* Homework: Continue brainstorming ideas for your WIP.
FRIDAY, January 6th:
* Examine design process for WIP.
* Discuss course "textbook" Global Issues in Context (password: warrior).
* Work on WIP topics and website design.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
* Homework: Have guardians send Dr. Hartnell "Welcome" e-mail.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
December 22, 2016 - January 3, 2017
* It was Winter Break. You were happy.
* It was Winter Break. You were happy.
Class Calendars from Previous Semesters and Years
* Contemporary World Issues Class Calendar (Fall 2016)
* Contemporary World Issues Class Calendar (Fall 2016)
