I would like to welcome all of our students back to CSAS for the 2011-2012 school year. My World History students will be actively engaged in a journey that explores the events that have shaped our world today. I am also excited about teaching Contemporary Issues during the Spring Semester. Mr. Lowry
WORLD HISTORY:
Students will explore individuals, events, and the big ideas that have helped shape the world we live in today.
CURRENTLY IN CLASS
1-30-12
Students are beginning a unit on World Religions. Presentations will be on Feb. 7th. A test will be given on the 10th, and a food celebration will be on the 10th as well. The unit is displayed below.
WORLD RELIGIONS UNIT
Religion has played a major role in the world’s history. The world religion unit is designed to expose you to a variety of religions practiced around the world. As we progress through the unit, you will gain a better understanding of why it is important to learn about different religions. Students will be divided in to groups and assigned to the following religions.
HINDUISM
BUDDHISM
JUDAISM
ISLAM
CHRISTIANITY-CATHOLIC
CHRISTIANITY-PROTESTANT
LATTER DAY SAINTS (MORMON)
SHINTO/CONFUCIANISM/TAOISM
Assignments:
- 5 paragraph informative essay on your new understandings of the religion. Individual
- Visual- Each group will create a concept map.
- Presentation- Each group will present their findings to the rest of the class. Plan out a strategy that will help your peers understand the religion. Every student will receive a notes page that you have created.
- Food- Each group will bring in food that is related to the culture/beliefs of their religion.
About Brandon Lowry
Education: B.S. in Secondary Education from UTC; master's in Education from Cumberland University
Why are you at CSAS? I fell in love with CSAS when I student taught here in 1998. I fully believe that the best education for one is the best education for all.
Favorite hobbies: All sports, traveling
Favorite sports teams: University of Tennessee, Boston Red Sox, Tennessee Titans
Favorite book: The Book Thief. The book is narrated by death and explains the world and its struggles in a unique way.
Favorite quote: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise." Psalm 111:10
Favorite subject in school: American History
