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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Classroom Update (10/30/26)

 

Friday, October 30, 2026

World History

Essential Question(s)-

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

Topic: Witchcraft

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- What caused many Jews in Spain to resettle in eastern and southern Europe?
• Whiteboard Notes - Wars of Religion Timeline
• Current Events
• View and discuss the History of the Holidays: Halloween | History
• European Witchcraft Video and WS Notes
• Witchcraft: Crash Course European History #10
• Assignments: 
• Read and complete Module 15 Lesson 4 Document - if not completed
• Module 15 (Part 1) Reassessment - Completed by 11/4
• Module 15 (Part 2) Assessment - 11/3
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• The Famous Books Exploring Witchcraft and Demons
• Spooky Tales from England's Haunted Castles
• Bet You Didn't Know: Halloween | History
• Supplemental Video: 
• The 17th Century Crisis: Crash Course European History #11
• Interesting Article: 
• A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials
• England’s Witch Trials Were Lawful
• Tracing the haunting roots of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
• Keeping the Bonfires Lit

Sociology

Essential Question(s)-

- What role does the holiday play in our culture?

Topic: Halloween Through the Sociological Perspectives

• Daily Jumble (DJ) - A social institution is an established and organized system of social behavior with a recognized purpose. How is school a social institution?
• Handout:  Social Institutions and Social Structure Handout
• Complete and discuss “Crazy for You” Halloween Lesson
• Soc. in the News
• Assignments: 
• Textbook Reading: pp. 132 - 135 (Social Institutions and Social Structure) - if not completed
• Soc. in the News - Writing Assignment (10/27) - Due by 10/30
• Unit 3 Reassessment (Socialization) - Completed by 11/4
• Sociology Enrichment: 
• Supplemental Video: 
• Social Interaction & Performance: Crash Course Sociology #15
• What is Día de los Muertos? An expert explains the holiday celebrating loved ones who have died
• Interesting Article: 
• Love to be scared? Here’s why according to sociology
• Tracing the haunting roots of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"

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Classroom Update (10/29/26)

 

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Special Schedule Today - Guest Speaker in Skill Block

World History

Essential Question(s)-

EQ-

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

Topic: Women Reformers

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- How did the influence of women and men differ during the Catholic Reformation?
• Whiteboard Notes - Roles of Men & Women in the Catholic Reformation
• Current Events
• Assign: Read and complete Module 15 Lesson 4 Document
• Assignments: 
• Module 15 (Part 1) Reassessment - Completed by 11/4
• Module 15 (Part 2) Assessment - 11/3
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• The Famous Books Exploring Witchcraft and Demons
• Supplemental Video: 
• Catholic Counter-Reformation: Crash Course European History #9
• The 17th Century Crisis: Crash Course European History #11
• Interesting Article: 
• Restoration Uncovers Four Figures Hidden in 17th-Century Painting
• A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials

Sociology

Essential Question(s)-

- Why do sociologists and social psychologists suggest that love can be predicted beyond the level of pure change?

Topic: Interpersonal Attraction

• Daily Jumble (DJ) - As we had our second speaker today in skill block, what examples of sociology jumped out at you?
• Top job networking mistakes people make, according to a LinkedIn career expert
• The Formation of Pairs Activity
• Why relationships are declining across the world
• Assign: pp. 132 - 135 (Social Institutions and Social Structure)
• Assignments: 
• Textbook Reading: pp. 132 - 135 (Social Institutions and Social Structure)
• Soc. in the News - Writing Assignment (10/27) - Due by 10/30
• Unit 3 Reassessment (Socialization) - Completed by 11/4
• Sociology Enrichment: 
• Supplemental Video: 
• Social Interaction & Performance: Crash Course Sociology #15
• Interesting Article: 
• What is the 'mere-exposure effect' and how does it impact remote workers?
• What Your Vacation Says About Your Social Class

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Classroom Update (10/28/26)

 

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Early Release Today!

World History

Essential Question (EQ)-

- How did the Catholic Church counteract the Protestant Reformation?

Topic: The Council of Trent

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- What was the overall result of the reforms started at the Council of Trent on the Catholic Church?
• Current Events
• Finish The Catholic Reformation WS - Lecture Notes
• The Catholic Reformation Google Slides
• Assignments: 
• Module 15 (Part 1) Reassessment - Completed by 11/4
• Module 15 (Part 2) Assessment - 11/3
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• Saint Ignatius of Loyola’s vision at Storta cave
• Supplemental Video: 
• Catholic Counter-Reformation: Crash Course European History #9
• Interesting Article: 
• Restoration Uncovers Four Figures Hidden in 17th-Century Painting

Sociology

EQ-

- Which of the sociological theories used to analyze social interaction best explains how people behave towards one another?

Topic: Soc in the News

• Daily Jumble (DJ) - How does the Functionalist Perspective view social interaction?
• Soc in the News
• Soc. in the News - Writing Assignment (10/27) - Due by 10/30
• Assignments: 
• Textbook Reading: pp.121-126 (Analyzing Social Interaction) and 99. 126 -  132 (Nonverbal Communication, Interpersonal Attraction, and the Formation of Pairs) - if not completed
• Soc. in the News - Writing Assignment (10/27) - Due by 10/30
• Unit 3 Reassessment (Socialization) - Completed by 11/4
• Sociology Enrichment: 
• Supplemental Video: 
• Social Interaction & Performance: Crash Course Sociology #15
• Interesting Article: 
• What Your Vacation Says About Your Social Class

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Classroom Update (10/27/26)

 

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

World History

Essential Question (EQ)-

- How did the Catholic Church counteract the Protestant Reformation?

Topic: Reforming Popes

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- Why did Savonarola convince people to melt down their gold and silver?
• Current Events
• Begin The Catholic Reformation WS - Lecture Notes
• The Catholic Reformation Google Slides
• Assignments: 
• Read and complete the Module 15 Lesson 3 Document - if not completed
• Module 15 (Part 1) Reassessment - Completed by 11/4
• Module 15 (Part 2) Assessment - 11/3
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• Saint Ignatius of Loyola’s vision at Storta cave
• Supplemental Video: 
• Catholic Counter-Reformation: Crash Course European History #9
• Interesting Article: 
• Maryland Archaeologists Unearth Jesuit Plantation’s 18th-Century Slave Quarters

Sociology

EQ-

- Which of the sociological theories used to analyze social interaction best explains how people behave towards one another?

Topic: Social Interaction Theories

• Daily Jumble (DJ) - What is social profit and social loss? Can you come up with an example of each?
• Soc in the News
• Assign: Soc. in the News - Writing Assignment (10/27) - Due by 10/30
• Assignments: 
• Textbook Reading: pp.121-126 (Analyzing Social Interaction) and 99. 126 -  132 (Nonverbal Communication, Interpersonal Attraction, and the Formation of Pairs) - if not completed
• Soc. in the News - Writing Assignment (10/27) - Due by 10/30
• Unit 3 Reassessment (Sociolization) - Completed by 11/4
• Sociology Enrichment: 
• Supplemental Video: 
• Social Interaction & Performance: Crash Course Sociology #15
• Interesting Article: 
• What Your Vacation Says About Your Social Class

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Classroom Update (10/26/26)

 

Monday, October 23, 2026

World History

EQ-

- How did the Catholic Church counteract the Protestant Reformation?

Topic: The Counter-Reformation Begins

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- What was the main tenet of Girolama Savonarola's teachings?
• Current Events
• Assign: Module 15 (Part 2) - The Reformation Unit Vocabulary Document
• Assignments: 
• Read and complete the Module 15 Lesson 3 Document - if not completed
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• Saint Ignatius of Loyola’s vision at Storta cave
• Supplemental Video: 
• Catholic Counter-Reformation: Crash Course European History #9
• Interesting Article: 
• Maryland Archaeologists Unearth Jesuit Plantation’s 18th-Century Slave Quarters

Sociology

EQ-

- Which of the sociological theories used to analyze social interaction best explains how people behave towards one another?

Topic: Analyzing Social Interaction

• Daily Jumble (DJ) - How does cyberspace interaction differ from face-to-face interaction?
• Makeup Presentations
• Soc. in the News
• Read and complete the notes on Analyzing Social Interaction
• Assignments: 
• Textbook Reading: pp.121-126 (Analyzing Social Interaction) and 99. 126 -  132 (Nonverbal Communication, Interpersonal Attraction, and the Formation of Pairs)
• Sociology Enrichment: 
• Supplemental Video: 
• Social Interaction & Performance: Crash Course Sociology #15
• Interesting Article: 
• What Your Vacation Says About Your Social Class

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Classroom Update (10/23/26)

 

Friday, October 23, 2026

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How Far Up The Mississippi Alligators Have Been Found