Classroom Update (10/9/26)

Friday, October 9, 2026

World History

EQ-

- What were the causes of the Reformation?

- Why did Luther’s teachings become popular and attract followers?

Topic: Luther Challenges the Church

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- What practices of the Catholic Church in the 1500s might have disturbed ordinary churchgoers?
• Whiteboard Notes - Causes of the Reformation
• Current Events
• Begin Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World video notes
• Map of Holy Roman Empire - 1500
• Assignments: 
• Module 15 Lesson 1 (Part 1) Reading WS - if not completed
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• The Life of Martin Luther
• Supplemental Video: 
• The Protestant Reformation: Crash Course European History #6
• Interesting Article: 
• Trace Martin Luther’s Footsteps Through Germany

Sociology

Essential Questions (EQ):

- How do the different theoretical perspectives explain socialization and the development of self?

Topic: Homecoming

• Daily Jumble (DJ) - Using the different sociological perspectives, how might a sociologist explain homecoming?
• Soc in the News
• Discuss Erving Goffman Handout: Presentation of Self
• Assignments: 
• Textbook Reading 94 - 99 (Theories of Socialization) - if not done
• Unit 3 (Socialization) Assessment - 10/19
• Term 1 Project Presentations - 10/20, 10/21, 10/22
• Sociology Enrichment: 
• Supplemental Video: 
• Socialization: Crash Course Sociology #14
• Interesting Article: 
• Breaking down who truly started the long-held tradition of homecoming

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Classroom Update (10/8/26)

Thursday, October 8, 2026

World History

EQ-

- What were the causes of the Reformation?

Topic: Turning Points in Christianity

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- What is the basic difference between the Jewish and Christian faiths?
• Current Events
• Go over the Turning Points in Christianity Notes WS
• Turning Points in Christianity Notes
• Assignments: 
• Module 15 Lesson 1 (Part 1) Reading WS - if not completed
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• The Life of Martin Luther
• Supplemental Video: 
• The Protestant Reformation: Crash Course European History #6
• Interesting Article: 
• Trace Martin Luther’s Footsteps Through Germany

Sociology

Essential Questions (EQ):

- How does socialization promote conformity and individuality?

- How does socialization affect self-esteem?

Topic: Consequences of Socialization

• Daily Jumble (DJ) - How can African Americans have such high self-esteem, but have a relatively low sense of personal efficacy?
• Book Review Expectations - Discuss final papers
• Sample Formatted Book Review
• Writing Resources Website
• Slide Presentation Reminders
• Assign: Textbook Reading 94 - 99 (Theories of Socialization)
• Assignments: 
• Textbook Reading 94 - 99 (Theories of Socialization)
• Term 1 Project (Book Review)
• Sociology Enrichment:
• Supplemental Video: 
• Socialization: Crash Course Sociology #14
• Interesting Article: 
• Russia plague: What we know about the suspected case reportedly linked to a lab worker’s death

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Classroom Update (10/7/26)

 

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

No Early Release Today!

World History

Topic: Module 14 (Part 2) Assessment

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- None
• Current Events
• Module 14 (Part 2) Assessment
• Assign: Read and complete Module 15 Lesson 1 (Part 1) Reading WS
• Assignments: 
• Module 14 (Part 1) Reassessments - Completed by 10/8
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• The Life of Martin Luther
• Supplemental Video: 
• The Protestant Reformation: Crash Course European History #6
• Interesting Article: 
• Trace Martin Luther’s Footsteps Through Germany

Sociology

Essential Questions (EQ)

- How does socialization promote conformity and individuality?

- How does socialization affect self-esteem?

Topic: The Socialization Process

• Daily Jumble (DJ) - What are feral children?
• “To Build or Not to Build”: Conformity, Individuality, and Socialization - Content Analysis on Socialization
• Assignments: 
• Unit 1 Reassessments completed by 10/7!
• Textbook Reading: pp. 88 - 94 (The Socialization Process)
• Term 1 Project (Book Review)
• Sociology Enrichment:
• Supplemental Video: 
• Socialization: Crash Course Sociology #14
• Interesting Article: 
• Russia plague: What we know about the suspected case reportedly linked to a lab worker’s death

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Classroom Update (10/6/26)

 

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

World History

Essential Question (EQ) -

-  Why does the Renaissance still matter today?

Topic: Renaissance Achievements

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- How is the Renaissance emphasis on the individual connected to the renewed interest in skepticism?
• Whiteboard Notes - Developments from Renaissance Inquiry
• Current Events
• The Legacy of the Renaissance (Module 14 Lesson 4) Notes
• Assignments: 
• Module 14 (Part 2) Assessment - 10/7
• Module 14 (Part 1) Reassessments - Completed by 10/8
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• I, Albrecht Durer of Nuremberg
• Supplemental Video: 
• The Northern Renaissance: Crash Course European History #3
• Interesting Article: 
• The Surprisingly Radical Roots of the Renaissance Fair

Sociology

Topic: Unit 2 Assessment

• Daily Jumble (DJ) - None
• Unit 2 Assessment on Culture
• Unit 3 Introduction - Socialization
• Read The Socialization Process & complete notes
• Assignments: 
• Unit 1 Reassessments completed by 10/7!
• Textbook Reading: pp. 88 - 94 (The Socialization Process)
• Term 1 Project (Book Review)
• Sociology Enrichment:
• Supplemental Video: 
• Socialization: Crash Course Sociology #14
• Interesting Article: 
• Russia plague: What we know about the suspected case reportedly linked to a lab worker’s death

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Classroom Update (10/5/26)

 

Monday, October 5, 2026

Parent-Teacher Conferences Tonight (Wednesday)

World History

Essential Question (EQ) -

-  Why does the Renaissance still matter today?

Topic: Women Reformers

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- What kind of reform did Christine de Pizan argue for?
• Current Events
• Handout the Module 14 (Part 2) Assessment Checklist - Fall 2026
• Assign: Read and complete the Module 14 Lesson 4 Document
• Assignments: 
• Module 14 (Part 2) Assessment - 10/7
• Module 14 (Part 1) Reassessments - Completed by 10/8
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• I, Albrecht Durer of Nuremberg
• Supplemental Video: 
• The Northern Renaissance: Crash Course European History #3
• Interesting Article: 
• The Surprisingly Radical Roots of the Renaissance Fair

Sociology

Topic: Unit 2 Review

• Daily Jumble (DJ) - What are some examples of cultural lag?
• Soc. in the News
• Assign: Unit 2 Study Guide
• Assignments: 
• Unit 2 Assessment (Culture) - 10/6
• Unit 1 Reassessments completed by 10/7!
• Sociology Enrichment:
• Supplemental Video: 
• Symbols, Values & Norms: Crash Course Sociology #10
• Cultures, Subcultures, and Countercultures: Crash Course Sociology
• Interesting Article: 
• The biggest ways TikTok has changed American culture

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Classroom Update (10/2/26)

 

Friday, October 2, 2026

World History

Essential Question (EQ) -

- What impact did the Northern artists and writers have on the Renaissance?

- How did Elizabeth I contribute to the Renaissance?

Topic: Northern Renaissance Art

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- Why was it important that writers began writing in the vernacular?
• Northern Renaissance Art
• The Northern Renaissance Art Analysis WS
• Artists of the Northern Renaissance Notes
• Current Events
• Assignments: 
• Module 14 (Part 2) Assessment - 10/7
• Module 14 (Part 1) Reassessments - Completed by 10/8
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• I, Albrecht Durer of Nuremberg
• With the Eyes of the Humanists
• Supplemental Video: 
• The Northern Renaissance: Crash Course European History #3
• Interesting Article: 
• The Surprisingly Radical Roots of the Renaissance Fair

Sociology

Essential Question (EQ) -

- How does culture change?

Topic: Cultural Change

• Daily Jumble (DJ) - What cultural resources does our society designate as being worthy right now?
• Go over the Cultural Change WS
• Assign: Unit 2 Study Guide
• Assignments: 
• Unit 2 Assessment (Culture) - 10/6
• Unit 1 Reassessments completed by 10/7!
• Sociology Enrichment:
• Supplemental Video: 
• Symbols, Values & Norms: Crash Course Sociology #10
• Cultures, Subcultures, and Countercultures: Crash Course Sociology
• Interesting Article: 
• The Origins of Modern Culture
• The biggest ways TikTok has changed American culture

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Classroom Update (10/1/26)

 

Thursday, October 1, 2026

World History

Essential Question (EQ) -

- What impact did the Northern artists and writers have on the Renaissance?

- How did Elizabeth I contribute to the Renaissance?

Topic: Writers of the Northern Renaissance

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- How did Machiavelli's views contrast with the Christian Humanist view of society?
• Complete the Writers of the Northern Renaissance WS Notes
• Writers of the Northern Renaissance Notes
• Current Events
• Assignments: 
• Module 14 (Part 2) Assessment - 10/7
• Module 14 (Part 1) Reassessments - Completed by 10/8
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• I, Albrecht Durer of Nuremberg
• With the Eyes of the Humanists
• Supplemental Video: 
• The Northern Renaissance: Crash Course European History #3
• Interesting Article: 
• Renaissance Table Etiquette and the Origins of Manners
• The Surprisingly Radical Roots of the Renaissance Fair

Sociology

Essential Question (EQ) -

- Where does popular culture come from?

Topic: Mass Media

• Daily Jumble (DJ) - How much influence does mass media affect our culture today?
• Mass Media Discussion
• Assign: Cultural Change WS
• Assignments: 
• ⅔ Summary Paper - Due by 10/1!
• Sociology Enrichment:
• Supplemental Video: 
• Symbols, Values & Norms: Crash Course Sociology #10
• Cultures, Subcultures, and Countercultures: Crash Course Sociology
• Interesting Article: The Origins of Modern Culture

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