Classroom Update (11/10/26)

 

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

World History

Essential Question(s)-

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- What led to European exploration in the 1400s?

- How did Portugal gain a sea route to Asia?

Topic: Europeans Explore the East

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- Why did Portugal have an advantage at the start of the Era of Exploration?
• Map of Early Portuguese Exploration
• Current Events
• Assign: Module 16 (Part 1) - Expansion, Exploration, and Encounters Unit Vocabulary Document
• Assignments: 
• Read and complete Module 16 Lesson 2 (Europeans Explore the East) - if not complete
• Module 15 Part 2 Reassessment - Completed by 11/16
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• Christopher Columbus and the Exploration of America
• Supplemental Video: 
• Int'l Commerce, Snorkeling Camels, and The Indian Ocean Trade: Crash Course World History #18
• Interesting Article: 
• A Mysterious Shipwreck Rests Just 20 Feet Below the Surface. It May Be Connected to Vasco da Gama’s Final Voyage

Sociology

Essential Question(s)-

- Why are groups (especially juries) subject to social influences?

- How do sociologists categorize formal organizations?

Topic: Runaway Jury Assessment

• Daily Jumble (DJ) - What is groupthink?
• Soc. in the News
• Complete the Runaway Jury Assessment
• Assign: Textbook Reading: pp. 154 - 165 (Organizations, Diversity, and Theoretical Perspectives)
• Assignments: 
• Runaway Jury Written Response 
• Textbook Reading: pp. 154 - 165 (Organizations, Diversity, and Theoretical Perspectives)
• Sociology Enrichment: 
• Supplemental Video: 
• Formal Organizations: Crash Course Sociology #17
• Interesting Article: 
• 4 Questions to Help You Avoid Groupthink

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Classroom Update (11/9/26)

 

Monday, November 9, 2026

World History

Essential Question(s)-

- What does the art during this time period suggest about the culture of Mughal India?

- What was the impact of Aurangzeb’s reign?

Topic: Mughal Painting Analysis

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- Why did Shan Jahan build the Taj Mahal?
• Growth of the Mughal Empire, 1525-1707
• Map of India,  2018
• Current Events
• Go over the Mughal Painting Analysis
• Assign: Read and complete Module 16 Lesson 2 (Europeans Explore the East)
• Assignments: 
• Read and complete Module 16 Lesson 2 (Europeans Explore the East)
• Module 15 Part 2 Reassessment - Completed by 11/16
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• Taj Mahal: A Tour from the Top
• Supplemental Video: 
• Int'l Commerce, Snorkeling Camels, and The Indian Ocean Trade: Crash Course World History #18
• Interesting Article: 
• An Illustrated History of a Mughal Emperor

Sociology

Essential Question(s)-

- Why are groups (especially juries) subject to social influences?

Topic: Runaway Jury Video Analysis

• Daily Jumble (DJ) - What is de-individuation, in terms of risky shift?
• Soc. in the News
• Finish Runaway Jury Video Analysis
• Assign: Runaway Jury Written Response
• Assignments: 
• Textbook Reading: pp. 150 - 154 (Social Influence) - if not done
• Sociology Enrichment: 
• Supplemental Video: 
• Social Groups: Crash Course Sociology #16
• Formal Organizations: Crash Course Sociology #17
• Interesting Article: 
• 4 Questions to Help You Avoid Groupthink

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Classroom Update (11/6/26)

Friday, November 6, 2026

World History

Essential Question(s)-

- What role did Babur play in the establishment of the early Mughal Empire?

Topic: Babur Founds an Empire

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- Why was Babur able to found the Mughal Empire?
• Growth of the Mughal Empire, 1525-1707
• Map of India,  2018
• Current Events
• View and complete Mughal Empire: Akbar vs. Aurangzeb Crash Course Worksheet
• The Mughal Empire and Historical Reputation: Crash Course World History #217
• Assignments: 
• Read Module 16 Lesson 1 (The Mughal Empire in India) and complete the Lesson Document and Mughal Painting Analysis - if not completed
• Module 15 Part 2 Reassessment - Completed by 11/16
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• Taj Mahal: A Tour from the Top
• Supplemental Video: 
• Int'l Commerce, Snorkeling Camels, and The Indian Ocean Trade: Crash Course World History #18
• Interesting Article: 
• An Illustrated History of a Mughal Emperor

Sociology

Essential Question(s)-

- Why are groups (especially juries) subject to social influences?

Topic: Runaway Jury Video Analysis

• Daily Jumble (DJ) - What are some examples of attribution errors?
• Soc. in the News
• Begin Runaway Jury Video Analysis
• Assignments: 
• Textbook Reading: pp. 150 - 154 (Social Influence) - if not done
• Sociology Enrichment: 
• Supplemental Video: 
• Social Groups: Crash Course Sociology #16
• Formal Organizations: Crash Course Sociology #17
• Interesting Article: 
• 4 Questions to Help You Avoid Groupthink

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Classroom Update (11/5/26)

 

Thursday, November 5, 2026

World History

Essential Question(s)-

- While the age of exploration was beginning in Europe, how was the political power in India being centralized under the Mughal Empire?

- What role did Babur play in the establishment of the early Mughal empire?

Topic: Mughal Emperors

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- How did the Delhi Sultanate help lay the groundwork for the Mughal Empire?
• Growth of the Mughal Empire, 1525-1707
• Map of India,  2018
• Current Events
• Reteach - What does a C.E.R. (Claim - Evidence - Reason) or T.E.A (Topic - Evidence - Analysis) response need to look like?
• Video breakdown of how to use the T.E.A. method
• Assign: Mughal Painting Analysis
• Assignments: 
• Module 15 (Part 1) Reassessment - Completed by 11/4
• Read Module 16 Lesson 1 (The Mughal Empire in India) and complete the Lesson Document - if not complete
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• Taj Mahal: A Tour from the Top
• Supplemental Video: 
• Int'l Commerce, Snorkeling Camels, and The Indian Ocean Trade: Crash Course World History #18
• Interesting Article: 
• An Illustrated History of a Mughal Emperor

Sociology

Essential Question(s)-

- How much influence do the groups that we participate in have on our decision- making process?

Topic: Social Influence

• Daily Jumble (DJ) - Reference groups are those groups that you may or may not belong to, but that you use as a standard for elevating your values, attitudes, and behaviors. Create a list of your reference groups.
• Soc. in the News
• Assign: Social Influence Webquest
• Assignments: 
• Textbook Reading: pp.132 - 140 (What Holds Society Together?) and 
• pp. 140 - 159 (Types of Groups) - if not completed
• Sociology Enrichment: 
• Supplemental Video: 
• Social Groups: Crash Course Sociology #16
• Interesting Article: 
• Watch Out for Groupthink

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Classroom Update (11/4/26)

 

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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World History

Topic: Module 15 (Part 2) Assessment

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- None
• Current Events
• Complete the Module 15 (Part 2) Assessment
• Read Module 16 Lesson 1 (The Mughal Empire in India) and complete the Lesson Document
• Assignments: 
• Module 15 (Part 1) Reassessment - Completed by 11/4
• Read Module 16 Lesson 1 (The Mughal Empire in India) and complete the Lesson Document
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• Taj Mahal: A Tour from the Top
• Supplemental Video: 
• Int'l Commerce, Snorkeling Camels, and The Indian Ocean Trade: Crash Course World History #18
• Interesting Article: 
• An Illustrated History of a Mughal Emperor

Sociology

Essential Question(s)-

- How much influence do the groups that we participate in have on our decision- making process?

Topic: Speaker Series - School Psychologist

• Daily Jumble (DJ) - Why are social categories and audiences not groups?
• Soc. in the News
• Speaker Series - School Psychologist
• Assignments: 
• Textbook Reading: pp.132 - 140 (What Holds Society Together?) and 
• pp. 140 - 159 (Types of Groups) - if not completed
• Unit 3 Reassessment (Socialization) - Completed by Today!
• Sociology Enrichment: 
• Supplemental Video: 
• Social Groups: Crash Course Sociology #16
• Interesting Article: 
• Watch Out for Groupthink

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Classroom Update (11/3/26)

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

World History

Essential Question(s)-

- What is the lasting legacy of the Reformation? - How did the Reformation impact the world socially and politically?

Topic: The Legacy of the Reformation

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- How did France achieve political stability after years of fighting between the Huguenots and Catholics?
• The Legacy of the Reformation WS Notes
• The Legacy of the Reformation Google Slides
• Complete and discuss the Module 15 - Part II Preassessment
• Current Events
• Assignments: 
• Module 15 (Part 1) Reassessment - Completed by 11/4
• Module 15 (Part 2) Assessment - Tomorrow!
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• The Famous Books Exploring Witchcraft and Demons
• Supplemental Video: 
• Reformation and Consequences: Crash Course European History #7
• The 17th Century Crisis: Crash Course European History #11
• Interesting Article: 
• England’s Witch Trials Were Lawful

Sociology

Essential Question(s)-

- What holds society together?

- How do groups play a vital role in a society's social structure?

Topic: What Holds Society Together?

• Daily Jumble (DJ) - Why did the development of industrial societies promote gender inequality?
• Soc. in the News
• Handout: Comparison of Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft Handout
• Selecting Primary and Secondary Groups - Seinfeld Video Analysis
• Assignments: 
• Textbook Reading: pp.132 - 140 (What Holds Society Together?) and 
• pp. 140 - 159 (Types of Groups) - if not completed
• Unit 3 Reassessment (Socialization) - Completed by 11/4
• Sociology Enrichment: 
• Supplemental Video: 
• Social Interaction & Performance: Crash Course Sociology #15
• Interesting Article: 
• Wisconsin shop teachers overhaul curriculums, encourage students to consider trades
• A Brief History of the School Bus

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Classroom Update (11/2/26)

 

Monday, November 2, 2026

World History

Essential Question(s)-

- Why did religious wars and social unrest result from the Reformation?

Topic: The Wars of Religion

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- What was the most significant effect of the Italian Wars, which ended in 1559?
• Whiteboard Notes - Wars of Religion Timeline
• Current Events
• Update - Module 15 (Part 2) Assessment - Now 11/4!
• Handout Module 15 (Part 2) Assessment Checklist - Fall 2026
• Assignments: 
• Module 15 (Part 1) Reassessment - Completed by 11/4
• Module 15 (Part 2) Assessment - Now 11/4!
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• The Famous Books Exploring Witchcraft and Demons
• Supplemental Video: 
• Reformation and Consequences: Crash Course European History #7
• The 17th Century Crisis: Crash Course European History #11
• Interesting Article: 
• England’s Witch Trials Were Lawful

Sociology

Essential Question(s)-

- What are social institutions?

- What holds society together?

- How do groups play a vital role in a society's social structure?

Topic: Social Institutions

• Daily Jumble (DJ) - Why do conflict theorists argue that social institutions do not provide for all social members equally?
• Soc. in the News
• Go over Social Structure Handouts
• Complete the Major Institutions in Society Partner Activity
• Assign: Textbook Reading: pp.132 - 140 (What Holds Society Together?) and pp. 140 - 159 (Types of Groups)
• Assignments: 
• Textbook Reading: pp.132 - 140 (What Holds Society Together?) and 
• pp. 140 - 159 (Types of Groups)
• Unit 3 Reassessment (Socialization) - Completed by 11/4
• Sociology Enrichment: 
• Supplemental Video: 
• Social Interaction & Performance: Crash Course Sociology #15
• Interesting Article: 
• Wisconsin shop teachers overhaul curriculums, encourage students to consider trades

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