CWI Calendar (Spring 2018)
Week #20: May 21-25, 2018
MONDAY, May 21st:
* Discuss how the semester went and examine the things that students would like to see added to (or removed from) the course moving forward.
* Homework: Have a safe and enjoyable Summer Break!
TUESDAY, May 22nd - 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 23rd - 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 24th - 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 25th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: Have a safe and enjoyable Summer Break!
MONDAY, May 21st:
* Discuss how the semester went and examine the things that students would like to see added to (or removed from) the course moving forward.
* Homework: Have a safe and enjoyable Summer Break!
TUESDAY, May 22nd - 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 23rd - 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 24th - 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 25th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: Have a safe and enjoyable Summer Break!
Week #19: May 14-18, 2018
MONDAY, May 14th:
* Finish WIP Presentations.
* Homework: All done!
TUESDAY, May 15th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: All done!
WEDNESDAY, May 16th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: All done!
THURSDAY, May 17th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: All done!
FRIDAY, May 18th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: All done!
* Finish WIP Presentations.
* Homework: All done!
TUESDAY, May 15th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: All done!
WEDNESDAY, May 16th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: All done!
THURSDAY, May 17th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: All done!
FRIDAY, May 18th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: All done!
Week #18: May 7-11, 2018
MONDAY, May 7th:
* WIP Work Day. (EVERYTHING IS DUE TOMORROW!!!)
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, May 8th:
* WIP Due Day #6 - The End. (Check handout for specifics.)
* Final WIP Work Day!
* Homework: All done!
WEDNESDAY, May 9th:
* Begin WIP Presentations.
* Homework: All done!
THURSDAY, May 10th:
* Continue WIP Presentations.
* Homework: All done!
FRIDAY, May 11th:
* Continue WIP Presentations.
* Homework: All done!
* WIP Work Day. (EVERYTHING IS DUE TOMORROW!!!)
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, May 8th:
* WIP Due Day #6 - The End. (Check handout for specifics.)
* Final WIP Work Day!
* Homework: All done!
WEDNESDAY, May 9th:
* Begin WIP Presentations.
* Homework: All done!
THURSDAY, May 10th:
* Continue WIP Presentations.
* Homework: All done!
FRIDAY, May 11th:
* Continue WIP Presentations.
* Homework: All done!
Week #17: April 30-May 4, 2018
MONDAY, April 30th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, May 1st:
* WIP Due Day #5 - IMO. (Check handout for specifics.)
* Friday Work Day... on a Tuesday! Work on your WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, May 2nd:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, May 3rd:
* WIP Work Day!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, May 4th:
* NOTE: Happy Star Wars Day! May the FOURTH be with you!
* WIP Work Day!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, May 1st:
* WIP Due Day #5 - IMO. (Check handout for specifics.)
* Friday Work Day... on a Tuesday! Work on your WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, May 2nd:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, May 3rd:
* WIP Work Day!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, May 4th:
* NOTE: Happy Star Wars Day! May the FOURTH be with you!
* WIP Work Day!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #16: April 23-27, 2018
MONDAY, April 23rd:
* Read and discuss "Critical Essay Series Discussion #2: Fall of U.S." as a class.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, April 24th:
* WIP Due Day #4 - Current Events. (Check handout for specifics.)
* Begin watching V for Vendetta.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, April 25th:
* Continue watching V for Vendetta.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, April 26th:
* Continue watching V for Vendetta.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, April 27th:
* Finishing watching V for Vendetta and discuss.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
* Read and discuss "Critical Essay Series Discussion #2: Fall of U.S." as a class.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, April 24th:
* WIP Due Day #4 - Current Events. (Check handout for specifics.)
* Begin watching V for Vendetta.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, April 25th:
* Continue watching V for Vendetta.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, April 26th:
* Continue watching V for Vendetta.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, April 27th:
* Finishing watching V for Vendetta and discuss.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #15: April 16-20, 2018
MONDAY, April 16th:
* NOTE: We are on the State Testing schedule this week.
* Class does not meet today.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, April 17th:
* WIP Due Day #3 - Info. (Check handout for specifics.)
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, April 18th:
* Class does not meet today.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, April 19th:
* NOTE: Happy Start of the American Revolution Day!
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, April 20th:
* Friday Work Day! Work on your WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
* NOTE: We are on the State Testing schedule this week.
* Class does not meet today.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, April 17th:
* WIP Due Day #3 - Info. (Check handout for specifics.)
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, April 18th:
* Class does not meet today.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, April 19th:
* NOTE: Happy Start of the American Revolution Day!
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, April 20th:
* Friday Work Day! Work on your WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #14: April 9-13, 2018
MONDAY, April 9th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, April 10th:
* WIP Due Day #2 - Pages. (Check handout for specifics.)
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, April 11th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, April 12th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, April 13th:
* NOTE: Happy Friday the 13th!
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, April 10th:
* WIP Due Day #2 - Pages. (Check handout for specifics.)
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, April 11th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, April 12th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, April 13th:
* NOTE: Happy Friday the 13th!
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #13: April 2-6, 2018
MONDAY, April 2nd:
* NO SCHOOL! (Spring Break)
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, April 3rd:
* Welcome back from Spring Break!
* Soooooo... what went on in the world during break?
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, April 4th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, April 5th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, April 6th:
* WIP Due Day #1 - Domain. (Check handout for specifics.)
* Happy 14th Annual Disco Dance Day! Come ready to learn how to do "The Hustle" and "The Y.M.C.A." as Dr. Hartnell transforms Room #135 into a Disco Hall. (I mean, the room will already be all set up for my freshmen classes... so why not?)
* Homework: Work on WIP.
* NO SCHOOL! (Spring Break)
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, April 3rd:
* Welcome back from Spring Break!
* Soooooo... what went on in the world during break?
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, April 4th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, April 5th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, April 6th:
* WIP Due Day #1 - Domain. (Check handout for specifics.)
* Happy 14th Annual Disco Dance Day! Come ready to learn how to do "The Hustle" and "The Y.M.C.A." as Dr. Hartnell transforms Room #135 into a Disco Hall. (I mean, the room will already be all set up for my freshmen classes... so why not?)
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #12: March 19-23, 2018
MONDAY, March 19th:
* NOTE: Faith's Spirit Week - "Gold Rush Day"; bring your change and donations to help decide the new Principal!
* Work on WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, March 20th:
* NOTE: Faith's Spirit Week - "Favorite Jersey Day"; bring your change and donations to help decide the new Principal!
* NOTE: Students NOT taking the ACT are on a Delayed Start. Please refer to the schedule you received in Advisory for details.
* Work on WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, March 21st:
* NOTE: Faith's Spirit Week - "Favorite Superhero or Supervillain Day"; bring your change and donations to help decide the new Principal!
* Work on WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, March 22nd:
* NOTE: Faith's Spirit Week - "Rap, Rock, or Country Day"; bring your change and donations to help decide the new Principal!
* Work on WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, March 23rd:
* NOTE: Faith's Spirit Week - "Dress As Your Favorite Celebrity or TV or Movie Character Day"; bring your change and donations to help decide the new Principal!
* Work on WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
MONDAY, March 19th:
* NOTE: Faith's Spirit Week - "Gold Rush Day"; bring your change and donations to help decide the new Principal!
* Work on WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, March 20th:
* NOTE: Faith's Spirit Week - "Favorite Jersey Day"; bring your change and donations to help decide the new Principal!
* NOTE: Students NOT taking the ACT are on a Delayed Start. Please refer to the schedule you received in Advisory for details.
* Work on WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, March 21st:
* NOTE: Faith's Spirit Week - "Favorite Superhero or Supervillain Day"; bring your change and donations to help decide the new Principal!
* Work on WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, March 22nd:
* NOTE: Faith's Spirit Week - "Rap, Rock, or Country Day"; bring your change and donations to help decide the new Principal!
* Work on WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, March 23rd:
* NOTE: Faith's Spirit Week - "Dress As Your Favorite Celebrity or TV or Movie Character Day"; bring your change and donations to help decide the new Principal!
* Work on WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #11: March 12-16, 2018
MONDAY, March 12th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, March 13th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, March 14th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, March 15th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - Topic: Sports In America: Helpful or Harmful?
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, March 16th:
* Friday Work Day! Work on your WIP.
* Hand out Dr. Hartnell's St. Patrick's Day Survival Guide and discuss the history of the world's greenest holiday (which is tomorrow)! If you're lucky, you may get to learn a jig!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, March 13th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, March 14th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, March 15th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - Topic: Sports In America: Helpful or Harmful?
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, March 16th:
* Friday Work Day! Work on your WIP.
* Hand out Dr. Hartnell's St. Patrick's Day Survival Guide and discuss the history of the world's greenest holiday (which is tomorrow)! If you're lucky, you may get to learn a jig!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #10: March 5-9, 2018
MONDAY, March 5th:
* Begin Unit #5: Technology.
* Hand out "Critical Essay Series Discussion #1: Technology" and begin reading/discussing as a class.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, March 6th:
* Continue reading/discussing "Critical Essay Series Discussion #1: Technology" as a class.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, March 7th:
* Continue reading/discussing "Critical Essay Series Discussion #1: Technology" as a class.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, March 8th:
* Finish reading/discussing "Critical Essay Series Discussion #1: Technology" as a class.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, March 9th:
* Friday Work Day! Work on your WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
* Begin Unit #5: Technology.
* Hand out "Critical Essay Series Discussion #1: Technology" and begin reading/discussing as a class.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, March 6th:
* Continue reading/discussing "Critical Essay Series Discussion #1: Technology" as a class.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, March 7th:
* Continue reading/discussing "Critical Essay Series Discussion #1: Technology" as a class.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, March 8th:
* Finish reading/discussing "Critical Essay Series Discussion #1: Technology" as a class.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, March 9th:
* Friday Work Day! Work on your WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #9: February 26-March 2, 2018
MONDAY, February 26th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, February 27th:
* Discuss New York Time's article "The Boys Are Not All Right".
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, February 28th:
* Continue discussing NYT's article.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, March 1st:
* Discuss femininity vs. masculinity as it pertains to NYT's article.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, March 2nd:
* Friday Work Day! Work on your WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, February 27th:
* Discuss New York Time's article "The Boys Are Not All Right".
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, February 28th:
* Continue discussing NYT's article.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, March 1st:
* Discuss femininity vs. masculinity as it pertains to NYT's article.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, March 2nd:
* Friday Work Day! Work on your WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #8: February 19-23, 2018
MONDAY, February 19th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Presidents' Day)
* For some Presidential Fun Facts, click here!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, February 20th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, February 21st:
* Begin "Opportunity Cost" activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, February 22nd:
* Finish/discuss "Opportunity Cost" activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, February 23rd:
* Come ready to learn several famous '50s dances and perfect your hula-hooping skills as Dr. Hartnell transforms Room #135 into a Sock Hop! (I mean, the room will already be all set up for my freshmen classes... so why not?)
* Homework: Work on WIP.
* NO SCHOOL! (Presidents' Day)
* For some Presidential Fun Facts, click here!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, February 20th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, February 21st:
* Begin "Opportunity Cost" activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, February 22nd:
* Finish/discuss "Opportunity Cost" activity.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, February 23rd:
* Come ready to learn several famous '50s dances and perfect your hula-hooping skills as Dr. Hartnell transforms Room #135 into a Sock Hop! (I mean, the room will already be all set up for my freshmen classes... so why not?)
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #7: February 12-16, 2018
MONDAY, February 12th:
* Classroom discussion about the events from over the weekend.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, February 13th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, 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 this holiday! (Trust me... you don't want to miss what Dr. Hartnell will be wearing today...)
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, February 15th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, February 9th:
* NO SCHOOL. The District has made the decision to close all schools so students, faculty, and District employees can attend the funerals of Officer Morelli and Officer Joering. To read the District's official statement, please click HERE. If you are unable to go, lend a hand today by helping tie blue ribbons around trees or babysit for someone that would like to attend. Take note of how this community pulls together for those that help make it the kind community we want it to be.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
* Classroom discussion about the events from over the weekend.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, February 13th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, 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 this holiday! (Trust me... you don't want to miss what Dr. Hartnell will be wearing today...)
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, February 15th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, February 9th:
* NO SCHOOL. The District has made the decision to close all schools so students, faculty, and District employees can attend the funerals of Officer Morelli and Officer Joering. To read the District's official statement, please click HERE. If you are unable to go, lend a hand today by helping tie blue ribbons around trees or babysit for someone that would like to attend. Take note of how this community pulls together for those that help make it the kind community we want it to be.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #6: February 5-9, 2018
MONDAY, February 5th:
* Discuss Super Bowl advertisements; which ads "worked" and which ones fell flat?
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, February 6th:
* Discuss Trump's Presidency as it pertains to the Presidential Ranking Guide.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, February 7th:
* NO SCHOOL (Calamity Day #3). Parent-Teacher Conferences have been canceled for tonight. We will e-mail you with a makeup date.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, February 8th:
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00-8:30.
* Friday Work Day... on a Thursday! Work on your WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, February 9th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: Work on WIP.
* Discuss Super Bowl advertisements; which ads "worked" and which ones fell flat?
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, February 6th:
* Discuss Trump's Presidency as it pertains to the Presidential Ranking Guide.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, February 7th:
* NO SCHOOL (Calamity Day #3). Parent-Teacher Conferences have been canceled for tonight. We will e-mail you with a makeup date.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, February 8th:
* NOTE: Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00-8:30.
* Friday Work Day... on a Thursday! Work on your WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, February 9th:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #5: January 29-February 2, 2018
MONDAY, January 29th:
* Work on WIP pages and themes.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, January 30th:
* NOTE: We are on the Extended Advisory schedule today.
* Hand out Presidential Ranking Guide and discuss.
* Hand out Presidential State of the Union BINGO and discuss.
* Homework: Work on Presidential State of the Union BINGO.
WEDNESDAY, January 31st:
* Discuss the State of the Union Address (and BINGO).
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, February 1st:
* Continue discussing Presidential Ranking Guide.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, February 2nd:
* Friday Work Day! Work on your WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
* Work on WIP pages and themes.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
TUESDAY, January 30th:
* NOTE: We are on the Extended Advisory schedule today.
* Hand out Presidential Ranking Guide and discuss.
* Hand out Presidential State of the Union BINGO and discuss.
* Homework: Work on Presidential State of the Union BINGO.
WEDNESDAY, January 31st:
* Discuss the State of the Union Address (and BINGO).
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, February 1st:
* Continue discussing Presidential Ranking Guide.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, February 2nd:
* Friday Work Day! Work on your WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #4: January 22-26, 2018
MONDAY, January 22nd:
* Discuss the results of "Follow the Money!" activities.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
TUESDAY, January 23rd:
* Introduce "World Issues Pro (WIP)" semester projects and begin brainstorming ideas.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, January 24th:
* Discuss website design and work on WIP. Topic selection is due by Thurs., Feb. 1st.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, January 25th:
* NOTE: We are on the Early Release schedule today.
* Discuss domain names and work on WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, January 26th:
* Friday Work Day! Secure domain names and work on your WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
* Discuss the results of "Follow the Money!" activities.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
TUESDAY, January 23rd:
* Introduce "World Issues Pro (WIP)" semester projects and begin brainstorming ideas.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
WEDNESDAY, January 24th:
* Discuss website design and work on WIP. Topic selection is due by Thurs., Feb. 1st.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
THURSDAY, January 25th:
* NOTE: We are on the Early Release schedule today.
* Discuss domain names and work on WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
FRIDAY, January 26th:
* Friday Work Day! Secure domain names and work on your WIP.
* Homework: Work on WIP.
Week #3: January 15-19, 2018
MONDAY, January 15th:
* NO SCHOOL (MLK Day)
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
TUESDAY, January 16th:
* NO SCHOOL (Calamity Day #2)
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
WEDNESDAY, January 17th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
THURSDAY, January 18th:
* Begin on "Follow the Money!" activity (due Monday).
* Homework: Work on "Follow the Money!" activity.
FRIDAY, January 19th:
* Continue working on "Follow the Money!" activities (due Monday).
* Homework: Work on "Follow the Money!" activity.
* NO SCHOOL (MLK Day)
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
TUESDAY, January 16th:
* NO SCHOOL (Calamity Day #2)
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
WEDNESDAY, January 17th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
THURSDAY, January 18th:
* Begin on "Follow the Money!" activity (due Monday).
* Homework: Work on "Follow the Money!" activity.
FRIDAY, January 19th:
* Continue working on "Follow the Money!" activities (due Monday).
* Homework: Work on "Follow the Money!" activity.
Week #2: January 8-12, 2018
MONDAY, January 8th:
* NO SCHOOL (Calamity Day #1)
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
TUESDAY, January 9th:
* 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 get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
WEDNESDAY, January 10th:
* Discuss President Trump's live immigration meeting.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
THURSDAY, January 11th:
* Pass out Global Village handout and discuss.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
FRIDAY, January 12th:
* TWO-HOUR EARLY RELEASE for winter weather.
* Discuss President Trump's immigration comments.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
* NO SCHOOL (Calamity Day #1)
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
TUESDAY, January 9th:
* 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 get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
WEDNESDAY, January 10th:
* Discuss President Trump's live immigration meeting.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
THURSDAY, January 11th:
* Pass out Global Village handout and discuss.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
FRIDAY, January 12th:
* TWO-HOUR EARLY RELEASE for winter weather.
* Discuss President Trump's immigration comments.
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
Week #1: January 1-5, 2018
MONDAY, January 1st:
* NO SCHOOL! (Winter Break)
* Homework: None.
TUESDAY, January 2nd:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: None.
WEDNESDAY, January 3rd:
* Welcome!
* Discuss course structure, attendance and participation policies, and "World Issues Pro (WIP)" semester projects.
* Discuss course "textbook" Global Issues in Context (password: warrior).
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings! Let's see what kind of students we've got this semester!
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
THURSDAY, January 4th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
FRIDAY, January 5th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
MONDAY, January 1st:
* NO SCHOOL! (Winter Break)
* Homework: None.
TUESDAY, January 2nd:
* NO SCHOOL! (Teacher Work Day)
* Homework: None.
WEDNESDAY, January 3rd:
* Welcome!
* Discuss course structure, attendance and participation policies, and "World Issues Pro (WIP)" semester projects.
* Discuss course "textbook" Global Issues in Context (password: warrior).
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings! Let's see what kind of students we've got this semester!
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
THURSDAY, January 4th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
FRIDAY, January 5th:
* Current Events "grab bag" - discuss the world's happenings!
* Homework: Visit Global Issues in Context (password: warrior) and get familiar with this site and all that it has to offer.
December 21, 2017 - January 2, 2018
* 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 2017)
* Contemporary World Issues Class Calendar (Spring 2017)
* Contemporary World Issues Class Calendar (Fall 2016)
* Contemporary World Issues Class Calendar (Fall 2017)
* Contemporary World Issues Class Calendar (Spring 2017)
* Contemporary World Issues Class Calendar (Fall 2016)
