Friday, December 13, 2019

SWBAT identify the ways non-European people were seen by European imperialists and the various ways they resisted




SWBAT identify the ways non-European people were seen by European imperialists and the various ways they resisted


  1. Collect the Leopold's Ghost questions
  2. Watch "Gandhi"and answer corresponding questions

Extra credit: You must tell me (via email) where you would like the extra credit to go (general category or final category), before the first day of finals (meaning, before Wednesday of next week). If you do not tell me before the final, I will decide where the extra credit goes. 

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

SWBAT Explain the impact of imperialism on non-Europeans around the world



SWBAT Explain the impact of imperialism on non-Europeans around the world
  1. Collect permission slips and Ottoman Empire map and questions
  2. Go over homework
  3. Film:King Leopold's Ghost documentary

HW:  Reflection questions (#18-21) on the King Leopold's Ghost questions pkt (Due Friday submit to "Turnitin.com by noon on Friday - do not copy the questions. Just answer them) and White Man's Burden/Brown Man's Burden questions (Due on Monday, and the questions for White Man's Burden/Brown Man's Burden must be answered in "Turnitin.com". DO NOT Copy the questions into the your Turnitin.com submission. Just your numbered answers.)


Monday, December 9, 2019

Friday, December 6, 2019

SWBAT explain the differences and similarities between the Old Imperialism and the New in motites and outcomes, as well as impact on societies colonized




SWBAT explain the differences and similarities between the Old Imperialism and the New in motites and outcomes, as well as impact on societies colonized


  1. Collect Map Activity
  2. Go over homework 
  3. Power Point Lecture on imperialism 

HW: Study Guide Section 3 and 4

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

SWBAT identify the defininig characteristics of life in the Industrial Revolution from the perspective of the proletariat as well as the bourgeoisie and upper classes



SWBAT identify the defininig characteristics of life in the Industrial Revolution from the perspective of the proletariat as well as the bourgeoisie and upper classes

  1. Collect homework 
  2. Start presentations

HW:Study guide Module 9 lesson 2 and Africa Map assignment (handed out in class -ignore the page numbers indicated on the map assignment. Instead, refer to module 9 in the new textbook, lessons 1 and 2)

Monday, December 2, 2019

SWBAT compare and contrast the different thought systems that emerged as a result of the Industrial Revolution



SWBAT compare and contrast the different thought systems that emerged as a result of the Industrial Revolution

  1. Do "Marxism" in a nutshell activity in small groups - google document
  2. Each member of the group does 4-5 bullet points for each of their segments. Then present your sections to your group. 
  3. Fill out the "-isms"chart 


HW:  Finish the "Isms" chart and DBI workbook pages 36, 37, and 38 


Final Study Guide

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

SWBAT: describe the causes of imperialism and its impact on different non-European societies



SWBAT: describe the causes of imperialism and its impact on different non-European societies


  1. Double check on who has turned in the fill-in the blanks (must be separate from the slides) 
  2. Go over homework
  3.  
HW:



Monday, November 25, 2019

SWBAT: identify the many ways life changed in Western Europe and America as a result of the Industrial Revolution and advances in science and medicine



SWBAT: identify the many ways life changed in Western Europe and America as a result of the Industrial Revolution and advances in science and medicine


Finish watching Les Misérables
Start HW


HW:  Download, print, and complete Module 9 Lesson 1 (The New Imperialism) 

Module 9 Textbook PDF

Friday, November 22, 2019

SWBAT: identify the many ways life changed in Western Europe and America as a result of the Industrial Revolution and advances in science and medicine






SWBAT: identify the many ways life changed in Western Europe and America as a result of the Industrial Revolution and advances in science and medicine


  1. Watch Les Misérables and answer corresponding questions



HW: Study guide (last lesson which is in module 8, lesson 4) – it’s at the end of the study guide  (Module 8 Textbook PDF)


Bring (but do not complete) your “Document Based Investigation Workbook” as well as your “Guided Reading Workbook” to be worked on in case there is a power shut off by PG&E

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

SWBAT identify the causes of the Industrial Revolution as well as its impact on daily life



SWBAT identify the causes of the Industrial Revolution as well as its impact on daily life

  1. Power Point lecture (Slides 18-38)
  2. Work on project

HW: Study guide module 7, lesson 4

Monday, November 18, 2019

SWBAT: Describe the ways in which the Industrial Revolution changed Western (and eventually world) culture, society, and daily life



SWBAT: Describe the ways in which the Industrial Revolution changed Western (and eventually world) culture, society, and daily life

  1. Go over homework
  2. Continue lecture (slides 8-19)
  3. Work on project

HW: Study guide lesson 3

Friday, November 15, 2019

SWBAT define the industrial revoution and explain its origins and impact on society



SWBAT define the industrial revoution and explain its origins and impact on society

  1. Go over homework 
  2. Industrial Revolution Power point/lecture (Slides 1-7)
  3. Industrial Revolution Project Directions
  4. Wordart.com (For your wordle)   
  5. For the Infographic: use google slides, reformat the canvas to 16 X 20 or 20 X 30.
    You can now also use PowerPoint, seeing every sjusd student has access
  6. Extra credit for printing out a color poster that can be used on the wall: 10 pts 
    1. RESOURCES: 
      1. History Channel Website
      2. Last Year's Textbook PDF Industrial Revolution Chapters
        1. Chapter 5 Section 1: Dawn of the Industrial Age 
        2. Chapter 5 Section 2: (Britain leads the way) 
        3. Chapter 5 Section 3: (The Social Impact of the Industrial Revolution)
        4. Chapter 5 Section 4: (New Ways of Thinking)
        5. Chapter 6 Section 1 (The Industrial Revolution Spreads) 
        6. Chapter 6 Section 2: (The Rise of Cities)
        7. Chapter 6 Section 3: (Changing Attitudes and Values)    

HW:
1) Work on your Industrial Revolution Project (You will also have Monday in class after we go over homework as well as Wednesday after we go over homework: It must be finished and shared with me by Monday 11/25  - the Printed out extra credit Infographic is due no later than 11/27 (Wednesday before Thanksgiving)

2) Complete Study Guide Section 2

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

SWBAT describe the political, cultural, literary and artistic movements that emerged in Latin America and in Europe during the three quarters of the 19th century





SWBAT:  describe the political, cultural, literary and artistic movements that emerged in Latin America and in Europe during the three quarters of the 19th century


  1. Turn in the graphic organizers and Romanticism activity
  2. Take Test 
  3. Begin homework: What was the industrial revolution? 


HW: Download, print and complete Module 7 Lesson 1

Textbook PDF: Module 7   

Friday, November 8, 2019

compare and contrast the revolutions of the 19th century in Europe to revolutions and protests around the world today, thus evaluating the impact of Enlightenment philosophies and the French Revolution on world history and on the arts (Romanticism)




SWBAT compare and contrast the revolutions of the 19th century in Europe to revolutions and protests around the world today, thus evaluating the impact of Enlightenment philosophies and the French Revolution on world history and on the arts (Romanticism)


  1. Share current events in small groups
  2. Go over homework
  3. Power Point lecture - Arts and Literature after the French Revolution
  4. Start Romanticism Activity

HW:

Finish the "Romanticism activity" (Print, download, and bring to class)
Complete the Guided Reading workbook pages - 75, 78. 81 and 84

Play quizlets and watch the Romanticism video (optional)

TEST on Module 6: Wednesday 11/13

Wednesday, November 6, 2019


SWBAT: Evaluate the significance of the Revolutions of the early 19th century as well as the unification of Germany in 1871

    1. Go over homework 
    2. Power point - Revolutions in France and the Unification of Germany 
    3. Go over tests 

    CURRENT EVENT Assignment
    1. Discuss /assign a current event topic using the Current event assignment instructionsStudents research their current event (Will be turned in to Turnitin.com) AND print a hard copy of your answers to bring to class 
    2. Also Print out (to bring to class for your small group discussions) the "Other Current Events Questionnaire"
    3. In addition to your specific current event research topic, you must read and refer to something (tie it in to your topic) from one of the following articles:
    Some useful websites: BBC article on current events around the world

    What do all of today's revolutions have in common?

    Why is the face of Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker popping up in protests around the world?


    HW: Finish current event assignment (turn it in to turnitin.com AND print out one copy to bring to class) and do Study Guide Module 6 lesson 4


    The Current Event must be submitted to Turnitin.com by 7 AM Friday - after that it will be considered late. 




    Monday, November 4, 2019

    Compare/contrast the Revolutions of the 19th century to today's many revolts/uprisings around the world by researching a current event



    SWBAT: Compare/contrast the Revolutions of the 19th century to today's many revolts/uprisings around the world by researching a current event

    1. Go over homework 
    2. Power Point lecture (Europe after Napoleon - go to slide # 1 - 27 - if you were absent, download/print the "note taking guide for post-1815 Europe"
    HW: Study Guide Module 6 lesson 3 and map activities/questions on the front of note-taking guide

    All Sophomores in Barros Period 2 History Class are required to go to CCRC tomorrow for a 10th grade Presentation during TUTORIAL tomorrow (11/05 - Tuesday)

    Friday, November 1, 2019

    Evaluate the causes of early 19th century revolutions in the Americas and in Europe, and compare/contrast to modern day protests going on around the world now



    SWBAT:
    Evaluate the causes of early 19th century revolutions in the Americas and in Europe

    1. Go over homework
    2. power point lecture
    3. Reflection
    4. start homework 



    HW:  complete study guide Module 6 section 2 (questions and charts - questions must be handwritten, charts may be typed but must be printed for credit) 

    Wednesday, October 30, 2019

    SWBAT evaluate the impact of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars on the Americas and on Europe during the 19th century



    SWBAT evaluate the impact of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars on the Americas and on Europe during the 19th century

    1. Collect homework:  Article and questions, The graphic organizers (workbook pages), the DBI assignment, and the "French Revolution and Age of Napoleon" summarizing tool graphic organizer
    2. Take test
    3. Start homework  
    4. Module 6 Textbook PDF

    homework: Module 6 Study Guide section 1

    And Download, print, sign (and have parents sign) permission slip for Les Misérables 
      

    Monday, October 28, 2019

    Discuss the causes and outcomes of the French Rev. and Napoleon's Wars and the legacy of these events


    SWBAT: Discuss the causes and outcomes of the French Rev. and Napoleon's Wars and the legacy of these events

    1. Collect projects
    2. Start Graphic Organizers in Guided Reading workbook pages 63, 66, 69, and 72 (You must do all)
    3. Do D.B.I workbook page 25
    4. Jeopardy (which we didn't do because the power was out) 
    HW:
    Finish any of the classwok not completed in class
    Finish the "French Revolution and Age of Napoleon" summarizing tool graphic organizer pkt

    Read and answer questions about the article "Are the Causes of the French Revolution Present in the US today?"


    Test: Wednesday on Module 5 - multiple choice and short answer 

    Friday, October 25, 2019

    SWBAT explain Napoleon's impact on Europe/world and how the Congress of Vienna attempted to deal with post-Napoleonic France



    SBWAT:  explain Napoleon's impact on Europe/world and how the Congress of Vienna attempted to deal with post-Napoleonic France


    1. Hand back student work 
    2. Go over homework
    3. Power Point Lecture The Ancien Regime, the French Revolution and Napoleon  (slides 63-71: The Invasion of Russia, Napoleon's Downfall, and the Congress of Vienna - Europe tries to restore the Ancien Régime)
    4. Start Homework 

    HW: Finish the French Revolution and Napoleon Summarizing chart and questions packet (It will be collected along with your study guide for Module 5 on the day of the test - Wednesday)

    Your Join the French Revolution mini-poster on Monday

    The test was moved to Wednesday and will include a short answer section as well as multiple choice) 

    Wednesday, October 23, 2019

    SWBAT discuss the consequences and long term impacts of the French Revolution and Napoleon's wars on Europe and the world



    SWBAT discuss the consequences and long term impacts of the French Revolution and Napoleon's wars on Europe and the world

    1. Go over HW
    2. Collect maps
    3. Play Quizlet Live French Revolution and the age of Napoleon
    4. Play Cahoot 
    5. Lecture/power point (Slides 30 - 62)
    6. "Join the Revolution mini-poster project" (Use the information from the "Causes of the French Revolution" handout - as well as your notes, study guides, textbook, etc.)
    HW: Study guide Module 5 Section 4 and work on your "Join the French Revolution" poster project. (The Poster Project is due on Monday)
    Study Guide Section 4 is due Friday 

    The test was moved to Wednesday and will include a short answer section as well as multiple choice)

    Monday, October 21, 2019

    SWBAT DISCUSS the causes and consequences of the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon for Europe and the World



    SWBAT DISCUSS the causes and consequences of the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon for Europe and the World

    1. Go over Study Guide quizzes
    2. Go over homework (Study Guide lessons 1, 2, and 3 key points)
    3. Power Point: The Ancien Regime, the French Revolution, and Napoleon
    4. Lady Gaga French Revolution video and song
    5. Kahoot and Quizlet Live
    6. Work on Graphic Organizer

    HW: Europe Before 1789 Map Activity and Napoleon Map Assignment (download, print, complete, and bring)


    Module 5 Test (French Revolution and Napoleon) will be on Wednesday 10/3 and will include a short answer section as well as multiple choice)

    Friday, October 18, 2019

    Discuss the multiple causes and outcomes of the French Revolution and its significance/importance for world history



    SWBAT: Discuss the multiple causes and outcomes of the French Revolution and its significance/importance for world history


    1. Study Guide Quiz
    2. Go over key parts of the homework
    3. Power Point Lecture: Setting the Stage
    4. Causes and Outcomes group activity
      1. Causes and Outcomes Graphic organizer 
      2. Economic Causes article 
      3. Immediate Causes article
      4. Intellectual Causes article
      5. Political Causes article
      6. Social Causes article

    Homework:

    1. Download, print and bring: the "Causes and Outcomes activity"   (Share with others in your group: turn in ONE document for the entire group  - make sure you write all your names on it so that everyone can receive credit)
    2. Complete: Study guide Module 5 Lesson 3 in study guide 
    3. Download, print, and complete part 3 of "The French Revolution and the age of Napoleon GRAPHIC ORGANIZER"

    Monday, October 14, 2019

    Monday 10/14: The Enlightenment leads to Revolution



    SWBAT: explain key ideas of the enlightenment in an Enlightenment Cartoon project

    1. Go over homework 
    2. Watch the "Locke vs. Hobbes" video 
    3. hand out the Enlightenment cartoon project instructions
    4. Start your Enlightenment Cartoon project (you must work individually - NOT with a partner. Each person will turn in an individual cartoon. Use your notes, textbook, graphic organizers, and the  Key Ideas of the Enlightenment Worksheet

    Homework: Finish your Enlightenment cartoon
    Download, print, and bring the French Revolution and Napoleon study guide (complete section 1 and 2) 

    Friday, October 11, 2019

    10/11 Friday The Enlightenment



    SWBAT: create a an Enlightenment cartoon using the information and notes they have to represent the ideas of one of the major Enlightenment philosophes, in particular the theory of the state of nature and the social contract


    1. Go over homework
    2. Turned in Guided Reading Workbook graphic organizers on pages 54 and 57
    3. DBI Workbook pages 20-23 (work with a partner but complete your own) 
    4. Handed back Guided Reading workbook pages to students
    5.  Discussed effective answers to short answer questions, essays, etc.:  Always include details that mention "what, when, who, where" and support it with sentences that say "Such as" and "for example..." and end it with "it is relevant/important/significant/etc. because....."
    6. Go over the Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau homework questions 
    7. Immanuel Kant Document and Questions 
    8. Watch Voltaire documentary and add notes to your graphic organizer
    9. Start homework 

    HW: Module 4 Lesson 4 section of the study guide and "Locke" reading with questions
    (Download and complete “Locke" reading with questions - print and bring to class on Monday)

            

    Wednesday, October 9, 2019

    Wednesday 10/09 - the Enlightenment and its spread



    SWBAT: state the main ideas of the Enlightenment and how each major philosopher was different/similar to others, and their impact on society and government, in particular the different types of "Social Contract" theories

    1. Go over homework 
    2. Turn in workbook page 51
    3. Complete (handwrite answers to) the Primary Source activity (activities A-E) on Enlightenment philosophers Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau
    4. Complete Study Guide for Module 4, sections 2 and 3 (Using the Module 4 textbook PDF
    5. Complete the graphic organizers in the Guided Reading Workbook 54 and 57
    6. Do your tic tac toe reflection (choose one) 

    HW: Complete the Compare/contrast reading activity on Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau
     and Study Guide Module 4 Sections 2 and 3, and the graphic organizers in the Guided Reading Workbook pages 54 and 57

    Monday, October 7, 2019

    The Enlightenment



    SWBAT: evaluate the impact of discoveries and the scientific revolution on Enlightenment thought


    1. Download and complete (must be handwritten) the Module 4 study guide lesson 1 "The Scientific Revolution" Module 4 Study Guide

    Homework: Finish study guide Module 4 lesson 1 and complete  Page 51 Graphic Organizer - the Scientific Revolution  in your Guided Reading Workbook - bring to class

    Friday, September 27, 2019

    The Atlantic Slave Trade




    SWBAT: describe the causes and consequences of the Atlantic Slave Trade


    1. Collect graphic organizers 
    2. Watch  African Empires  and The Middle Passage (The Slave Trade) - taking notes / answering questions
    3. Complete the "Lesson 6 Graphic Organizer" and "Horrors of the Middle Passage" primary source analysis in the  "Document-based investigation Workbook"

    Wednesday, September 25, 2019

    Wednesday 09/25: European explorations and their impact



    SWBAT: Summarize the main events in Europe's Age of Exploration and their impact on the people they encountered as well as on Europe


    1. Stamp Study Guides
    2. Use textbook (Module 2) and study guides to complete Module 2 lesson 2 and 4 Graphic organizers available here in case you were absent or lost it
    3. Do Document Based Investigation workbook pages 10 Christopher Columbus and page 11 Puritans and Native Americans
    4. Start Study guide Module 2 Lesson 6: The Atlantic Slave trade 
       HW: Finish study guide module 2 lesson 6

    Monday, September 23, 2019

    Monday 09/23: Test on Module 3




    SWBAT demonstrate what they have learned over the past two weeks about absolute monarchy in Europe 

    1. Module 3 test 
    2. When finished, begin your homework  
    3. Use text book Module 2 to complete Module 2 Lesson 2 and 4 in study guide 
     
    HW:  Download, print, and complete Module 2 “European Explorations” study guide, Lesson 2 and 4 (It will be in google classroom as well as in the website)  European Explorations (Module 2, lessons 2, 4, 5 and 6)

    Friday, September 20, 2019

    09/20 The English Civil War



    SWBAT: Describe the causes and consequences of the English Civil war and its religious and political roots


    1. Warmup: Document Based Investigation workbook, page 18 
    2. Go over the homework 
    3. Lecture: English Civil War
    4. Compare/Contrast in a Venn diagram: The English Reformation and the Lutheran Reformation 
    5. Compare contrast the development of government in England to France  (Venn diagram)
    6. Start homework 
    7. Test on Monday (Module 3)

    Homework: Complete a HIPPO  chart for  James I on the Divine Right of Kings
    and read/complete questions for Absolutism and Machiavelli's the "Prince"

    REMINDER: From now on: bring the "Document-based Investigation Workbook" to class from now on

    Wednesday, September 18, 2019

    Wednesday 09/18: The Thirty Years War and the Rise of Russia


    SWBAT: compare/contrast the differences between the English experience with absolute monarchy and the path taken by rest of Europe

    1. Warmup: Page 15 and 16 of "Document-based Investigation Workbook" (copies here: Las Meninas and Louis Controls the Nobility)
    2. Turn in Image analysis homework 
    3. Lecture: The Thirty Years War and the Rise of Russia 
    4. Introduce: The English Civil War 
    5. Stamp homework: Study guide Module 3 Lessons 3, 4,  and Module 1 lesson 3 (three stamps total on the study guides)
    6. Graphic Organizers: download and reproduce on binder paper and then fill it out (start in class, using study guides and online textbook) Unit 2 (Module 3) Graphic organizers

    HW:  Module 3 Lesson 5 study guide and corresponding graphic organizer
    Bring the "Document-based Investigation Workbook" to class from now on 

    Monday, September 16, 2019

    09/16 The Nature of Absolute monarchy and European rivalry



    SWBAT: Summarize the nature of absolute monarchy and European competition by analyzing paintings and images as primary sources


    1. Go over homework 
    2. Power Point - Slides 63-80: France Absolutism in Europe Power Point
    3. Analyzing art as primary sources Absolute kings depicted in art

    HW: Study Guide Module 1 Lesson 3 (in study guide) AND Finish the image analysis if not finished in class - print out answers and bring to class

    Friday, September 13, 2019

    Absolute Monarchy


    SWBAT: Summarize the process by which European rulers established themselves as absolute monarchs, and draw comparisons/contrasts between the Dutch example European absolute monarchs


    1. Go over tests and quizzes
    2. Rules for turning in work to turnitin.com 
      1. If you are having trouble uploading or getting some kind of error message, you must email me a word document (via email - do not share a google doc) by the due date. 
      2. do not wait for the last minute. The following will not qualify as an excuse: "The Internet was down" "Turnitin.com wouldn't let me submit,""My printer ran out of ink" etc......Make sure you turn stuff in ahead of time so as not to have any problems at the last minute.
    3. Power Point Lecture: The Dutch Republic, the weakening of Spain, and the Rise of France
    4. How to analyze a primary source: HIPPO document sheet and questions for Jean Domat's "On Social Order and Absolute Monarchy." 
    5. Start Homework


    1) Finish study guide Sections 3 and 4 if not finished
    2) Primary document analysis ( Jean Domat: On Social Order and Absolute Monarchy) with  HIPPO analysis form

    Wednesday, September 11, 2019

    09/11 Absolutism and the rise of the modern state



    SWBAT: state and summarize the effects of overseas exploration, international competition for continental dominance, civil war, wars, and religious conflict on the development of absolutism and the nation state.


    1.  Study Guide quiz
    2.  Power Point lecture (Spain, overseas colonies, and Spanish society during the age of Absolutism)


    HW: Study Guide Module 3 Section 3 and 4



    Monday, September 9, 2019

    Writing an introductory paragraph and thesis in history class




    SWBAT: Use the information they have in their notes, chart, and textbooks regarding the roots of democracy and democratic thinking to write an introduction and thesis for an essay.

    1. Go over homework
    2. Lesson: Power point on writing a thesis in history class
    3. Practice

    HW: Finish writing intro paragraph and thesis and submit in Turnitin.com
            Study guide Module 3 lesson 2


    Friday, September 6, 2019

    Writing an introductory paragraph & thesis statement in history



    SWBAT: Evaluate which set of people, ideas, traditions, etc. were the most impactful in the development of modern democratic ideas


    1. Collect Study guides and Machiavelli worksheets
    2. Take Unit 1 test
    3. Practice writing a thesis statement  


    Homework:   Unit 2 lesson 1 Study guide (Module 3: Absolutism in Europe)

                         Remember, study guides must be handwritten (not typed). Typed study guides will
                         not receive credit.

    Wednesday, September 4, 2019

    Origins of Democratic Thought



    SWBAT: evaluate the extent to which different ideas, people, and organizations of the premodern age contributed to modern individualism and democratic thinking

    1.  Go over Machiavelli questions
    2.  Power Point presentation Module 1 lesson 2
    3.  Chart Rise of Democratic Ideas Chart
    4.   Module 1 lesson 2 QUIZLET


    Homework: Finish your chart
                        Study for your test  (refer to the book, notes, study guide, quizlet, and power point)

    Friday, August 30, 2019

    Friday, 08/30/2019



    SWBAT: evaluate which set of people, traditions, or ideas were most impactful on the development of modern democracy and on modern society

    1. Compare/contrast the medieval worldview, as seen through its art, with the Renaissance
    2. Evaluate the contributions of Machiavelli to modern political thought .

    Homework:
    Machiavelli reading/questions worksheets:
    Machiavelli Student Version
    Excerpt from "The Prince"

    Wednesday, August 28, 2019

    Wednesday 08/28/2019




    SWBAT state similarities between different monotheistic religions, their roots in the middle east, and their contributions to modern culture and politics.

    1. Island Group activity
    2. Island Group activity reflection
    3. Power Point Lecture
    4. Quizlet live

    HW: Study

    Monday, August 26, 2019

    Ancient foundations of the modern world



    SWBAT state similarities between different monotheistic religions, their roots in the middle east, and their contributions to modern culture and politics.

    1. Collect HW (Judaism and the Modern World) 
    2. Quiz (Open "book" - students may use their study guide for these "Pop" quizzes based on previous night's homework) 
    3. Power Point Presentation - the history of monotheism and its contribution to modern egalitarianism and democratic thought
    4. work in groups on your Shipwreck island activity 



    HW:

    1) World Religions Comparison/information chart  (internet research on Infoplease)
    2) Go through slides 7-15 and summarize each into your class notes/study guide ( Module 1 Lesson 2) - if you were absent go through slides 1-7 to answer study guide questions/identification items that weren't covered in the book.

    You will present your island project to the class on Wednesday of this week.

    The test on this section (Module 1 lesson 2) will be on Wednesday of next week. It will cover the forms of government notes (Power point available here as well as in the class website).

    Friday, August 23, 2019

    Origins of democracy


    SWBAT: define and explain the origins of government in its many forms, especially democracy


    1.  Collect Student Handbook parent forms
    2.  World and European geography test
    3.  Finish "Forms of government" lecture
    4.  Shipwrecked Island activity 
    5. No current events assignment this week





    Homework:

    1) Study guide Module 1 Lesson 2  (answer all questions and write definitions/explanations for "Content Vocabulary") - must be handwritten. Typed work will not be accepted. Print out, answer, and bring to class (There will be periodic pop quizzes on these assigned readings, but you will be allowed to use your study guides on them. So it behooves you to write thoroughly and read well) - attached below as well as in the classroom website
    2) Read "Judaism and Western Civilization" short answer question (handed out in class)

    Due Monday 08/26: Official Test on this section will be on Wednesday 09/04

    Wednesday, August 21, 2019

    The history and nature of different forms of government and the roots of modern democracy




    SWBAT identify the history and nature of different forms of government and social structures and the characteristics of each

    1.  Review for geography test (Musical Bingo and quizlet live)
    2.  Lecture - the different forms of government


    Homework: Study for test (World and European geography - you will be responsible for the information on the two map assignments you completed for homework). BRING YOUR COMPLETED MAP ASSIGNMENTS TO CLASS TO TURN IN BEFORE THE TEST.

    Monday, August 19, 2019

    August 19th - the origins of government and democracy



    SWBAT: explain the origins of government and democracy, and defend a position either pro or con (Is government necessary and can humans be trusted to govern themselves?)

    1.  Check homework
    2.  Share current events in small groups
    3.  Answer questions: "Can people be trusted to govern themselves?" "Are Humans naturally good or bad?" and "Are laws and government necessary?" and discuss
    4.  Check out textbooks in book depository
    5.  Start HW

    HW: Cradle of democracy worksheet

    Friday, August 16, 2019

    World Geography 08/16/2019



    Goal: Students will be able to locate important places on a world map and on an European map. Students will be able to identify causes and outcomes of current events around their world and how they relate to world history.


    1. Homework (signed syllabus) was collected
    2. Ice breaker Human Bingo
    3. Geography quizlet game
    4. Geography human matching game (matching countries and capitals)
    5. Sign into Turnitin.com and join the class
    6. Introduction to the Current Event Assignments format

    Homework: Complete current event assignment (instructions found in the website tab for current events), and complete the world map assignment



    Test on World/European geography: Friday of next week (Quizlets are available in the class website as well as attached below) - you will need to know countries, capitals, and bodies of water.
    Though the quizlets help, you are only responsible for what's on the map activities you received in class.

    Wednesday, August 14, 2019

    Welcome!



    Hello and welcome to the 2019-2020 School year.

    I look forward to a successful academic year with all of you as we explore the many lessons of history and their relevance to today's world.