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Today, you will go through one of your summatives from Unit 1 to practice purposeful reflection and set a goal for yourself to improve on a skill during Unit 2. Helpful resources:
History of Halloween, All Saints Day, & Dia de los MuertosHalloween, All Saints Day and Dia de los Muertos are great examples of the outcome of globalization. Cultural practices spread from one region of the world to another through a process called "diffusion". As people moved from Western Europe (through the Irish) and brought their Celtic traditions with them. And then it morphed and changed over time as they blended with other cultures. Let's learn a little bit about some of the cultural holidays and about the historic roots it has in religion and rituals from Paganism to Christianity in Western Europe.
Dia de los Muertos Celebration at SASCELEBRATE HALLOWEEN THE MEXICAN WAY - from Ms. Mesa and Ms. Julián "Happy Halloween, SAS! Do you want to come and celebrate Halloween the Mexican way? Come join us at the iTheatre to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on November 1 from 3 to 6pm! All HS students are welcome. There will be food, music, face painting and a costume competition where prizes are up for grabs. Hope to see you there!" PSA on Cultural Appropriation:
HW: None (as long as you finished the reflection)We officially begin Unit 2 "Revolutions" next week so no homework until then. Enjoy the weekend!  If you are having trouble summarizing the impact of the Age of Exploration please watch this video (its optional). This is also a good video to watch if you were absent from today's class.  Group Project #1: Mapping Explorer's Expeditions Create a World Map of your explorer’s travels -- mark their voyage and make note of any important locations, key events, etc. that are worth noting on the map. Instructions for Mapping Activity (paper copy given to groups in class) Follow the instructions on the handout and map template for what info. to add: You and your partner(s) will share this presentation in a gallery walk at the end of next class as everyone walks around “exploring the explorers” Age of Exploration Resources
Group Project #2: Fakebook Page for Explorer You and your partner(s) will complete the following tasks:
  Homework: Review Resources & Take Notes:Research Question:
"How did the World Become Interconnected"? Remember, only take notes that are relevant to your questions. Some resources you may use to help answer the research question (and your supporting questions):
Helpful Resources: Explanatory Rubric: Sample essays:
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