On Thurs. 22nd, Dec. & Fri. 23rd, Dec. we conducted our current event discussion for December. We discussed the recent passage of the NDAA and its potential implications for American citizens.
If you were absent, please turn in your current events on your return.
We are now finished for the year 2011 and I wish everyone a happy holiday break.
Thanks.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Test: Islamic Civilization & Early Europe
On Tue. 20th, Dec. & Wed. 21st, Dec. we took our test on Islamic Civilization and Early Europe. We also turned in our history booklets on Europe in the Middle Ages and our review/note packet for the unit.
If you were absent you will need to:
#1 - Turn in your history booklet project.
#2 - Turn in your review/note packet.
#3 - Plan a day to take your test. (You have until Jan. 12th, Thusrday)
Thanks.
If you were absent you will need to:
#1 - Turn in your history booklet project.
#2 - Turn in your review/note packet.
#3 - Plan a day to take your test. (You have until Jan. 12th, Thusrday)
Thanks.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Review: Islamic Civilzation and Early Europe
On Fri. 16th, Dec. & Mon. 19th, Dec. we reviewed for our test on the Islamic Civilization and Early Europe unit. We also passed back all our work from this unit and spent some time working on our history booklets from last time.
If you were absent, please download the study guide and review crossword.
IMPORTANT: The review crossword is only available for a limited time. If the link does not work, you will need to get a review crossword from me in class.
Thanks.
Feudalism and the Growth of European Kingdoms
On Wed. 14th, Dec. & Thurs. 15th, Dec. we discussed the development of feudalism as a government system and the rise of European kingdoms such as England, France, and the Holy Roman Empire.
If you were absent, you will need to make sure you turn in any work from last time. You will also need to do the following:
#1) Read Chapter 9 Section 2 and complete as much of the notes as possible. You may copy any blanks from a friend.
#2) Read Chapter 9 Section 3 and complete the History Booklet: Growth of European Kingdoms
Thanks.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Transforming the Roman World
On Mon. 12th, Dec. & Tues. 13th, Dec. we discussed the rise of the early European kingdoms after the fall of the Roman Empire. We also discussed the impact of Germanic society and customs on the building of these kingdoms.
If you were absent, you will need to complete the following in order to make up what you missed.
#1: Read Chapter 9 Section 1 of your textbook and fill in as much of the note sheet as you can. You may copy any missing notes from a friend. Also after reading, you will need to complete the Homework: Role of the Christian Church and the Carolingian Empire.
#2: Download the assignment on Justice and Law in Society and complete it on your own.
Thanks.
Friday, December 9, 2011
The Culture of Islam
On Thurs. 8th, Dec. and Fri. 9th, Dec we looked at the culture of Islam and talked about the historical impact of Islam on the world. We also looked at how many Americans have a negative view of Islam and why that is.
IF you were absent, you will need to turn in your work from last time. Also you will need to download the following notes and copy what you can not find from the reading from a friend. You will need to see me about the assignment we did in class as I am not able to upload it to the computer.
READ: Chapter 6 Section 4: The Culture of Islam and fill in as much of the notes as you can.
Assignment: Was done in class and you will need the handout to answer these questions: How are modern Muslim governments different from Muslim governments of the past? How have these differences affected the way Americans view Islam?
Thanks.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Islamic Civilization
On Tues. 6th, Dec. and Wed. 7th, Dec. I was absent as I was ill. There was a substitute and the students watched a video on the expansion of the Islamic empire and the achievements of the Abbasid dynasty. There was also a worksheet on Islamic civilization.
If you were absent, you will need to download the worksheet and use your textbook to complete it. Also to make up for the video, you will need to write a two page report on the Abbasid dynasty and focus on its history and achievements.
Thanks.
Monday, December 5, 2011
The Abbasid Dynasty and the Story of Ali Cogia
On Fri. 2nd, Dec and Mon. 5th, Dec. we spent our time discussing the Abbasid dynasty and its cultural, economic, and political impact. We also looked at a cultural story about the time as a way to reflect on the values and attributes of this civilization.
If you were absent, you will need to turn in the work from last time and then download the notes, the story and the assignment that goes with the story.
Thanks.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
The Rise of Islam
On Wed. 30th, Nov. and Thurs. 1st, Dec. we began our unit on Islamic civilization. We first watched a video on the life of Muhammad and the beginning of Islam we then took notes on the basic beliefs and structure of Islam. Afterwords we worked on an assignment about the rise of an Islamic Empire with a focus on the development of the Umayyad Dynasty and the split between Shia and Sunni in Islam.
If you were absent, you will need to do the following:
1) Download the notes and copy from a friend.
2) Download the assignment and use the textbook to complete.
3) Complete a 1 pg report on the man Muhammad (who he was, what he did, how he influenced Islam, etc.)
Thanks.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Current Event: November
On Mon. 28th, Nov. and Tues. 29th, Nov. we conducted our current event discussion for the month of November. If you were absent you will need to turn in your three blue Current Event Sheets on your return. You will also need to down load the following article and write a 1/2 page response to it. Be sure to explain what you think of the story, how it made you feel and why it is an important story to consider.
Thanks.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Test: Ancient Rome
On Tues. 22nd, Nov and Wed. 23rd, Nov. we took our test on our unit called Ancient Rome. We then corrected it.
If you were absent, you have two weeks to make this test up and turn in your review crossword and unit notes. If you would like to redo your test because of a low grade, you also have two weeks.
Thanks.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Review: Ancient Rome
On Fri. 18th, Nov and Mon. 21st, Nov. we shared our Roman murals, corrected our homework on the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire and then reviewed for our test on the Ancient Romans.
If you were absent, you will need to turn in your Roman mural and your reading homework. You will also need to download the study guide and the review crossword from below.
IMPORTANT!!! The link for the crossword is time sensitive and can expire at anytime. If you are unable to download it, you will need to get it from me!
Thanks
Friday, November 18, 2011
Rise of Christianity and the Fall of Rome
On Wed. 16th, Nov. and Thurs. 17th, Nov. we spent a little more time working on our murals from last time. We then discussed and took notes on the Rise of Christianity and Rome's part in helping Christianity become a major religion. We then had a reading assignment on the decline and fall of the empire.
If you were absent, your mural is due next time in full. You must also download the notes and assignment from below. The assignment can be completed using the book, but the notes you will need to copy from a friend in the class.
Thanks.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Creating a Mural
On Mon. 14th, Nov. and Tues. 15th, Nov. we discussed the first Roman emperors and then selected events from our Roman Empire unit to create murals about.
If you were absent, you will need to turn in the work from last time and download the following notes and assignment. The assignment will actually not be due until Friday of this week for A Day students and then Monday of next week for B Day students.
Thanks.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Cause and Effect: From Republic to Empire
On Thurs. 10th, Nov. and Fri. 11th, Nov. we discussed the critical thinking skill of identifying cause and effect. We divided into partners and completed a worksheet on Chapter 5 Sec 2. After that we wrote a small essay on the information we learned.
If you were absent, you will need to download the following worksheet and complete it, unfortunately you will have to complete the worksheet on your own. After the worksheet is complete, you need to write a one page essay that answers the following question:
How did Rome change from a republic into an empire?
Thanks.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
The Punic Wars and 12 Tables
On Tues. 8th, Nov. and Wed. 9th Nov. we discussed the Punic Wars and Rome's struggle with Carthage and eventual defeat of Carthage. We also looked at the very first code of ancient Roman law called the Twelve Tables.
If you were absent, you will need to turn int he assignments from last time and then download the following notes and assignments. You will need to copy the notes from a friend in class and use the handout to complete the questions.
Thanks.
Monday, November 7, 2011
The Rise of Rome and the Roman Republic
On Thurs. 3rd, Nov. and Mon. 7th, Nov. we discussed the rise of the Roman empire. We took notes on the early Roman republic and watch a video on the Romans. We also passed out a small homework assignment that is due next time.
If you were not here, you will need to download the notes and homework assignment from below. You will need to get the notes from a friend in the class to copy. The video will have to be made up by preparing a 1 page report on one of the following topics:
- The Roman Colosseum
- Julius Caesar
- The City of Petra
- The Fort of Bashir, Jordan
Thanks.
The Rise of Rome and the Roman Republic
On Thurs. 3rd, Nov. and Mon. 7th, Nov. we discussed the rise of the Roman empire. We took notes on the early Roman republic and watch a video on the Romans. We also passed out a small homework assignment that is due next time.
If you were not here, you will need to download the notes and homework assignment from below. You will need to get the notes from a friend in the class to copy. The video will have to be made up by preparing a 1 page report on one of the following topics:
- The Roman Colosseum
- Julius Caesar
- The City of Petra
- The Fort of Bashir, Jordan
Thanks.
Test: Ancient Greece
On Tues. 1st, Nov. and Wed. 2nd, Nov. we took our test on Ancient Greece. The test and correction took the entire period.
If you were not here you will need to schedule a time to retake the test and also you will need to turn in your crossword review and notes packet when you take the test.
This test and notes packet/review will go on second quarter.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
(B Day) Review for Ancient Greece
On Mon. 31st, Oct. we corrected our fact/opinion worksheet. We then spent the remainder of the class reviewing for our test next week on Tuesday (A Day) and Wednesday (B Day). We put together our notes packet which this time consisted of just three sheets.
If you were absent you will need to download the study guide and review crossword below.(IMPORTANT: The link for the crossword below expires after a certain amount of time. If it has expired, you will need to pick the crossword up from me).
Thanks.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Book Reports and Current Events
On Thurs. 27th, Oct. and Fri. 28th, Oct. we spent the vast majority of class listening to book report presentations. For the small bit of time that was left over we discussed current events as much as was possible.
IMPORTANT: Students are required to turn in a hard copy of their book report and also submit an electronic copy of their report. The electronic copy is to complete a plagiarism check. Students who do not submit an electronic copy of their book report will NOT receive credit!
Electronic submissions must be sent to: troy.ball@herrimanhigh.org
In addition to the book report, students turned in three current event sheets.
Thanks.
(A Day) Review for Ancient Greece
On Wed. 26th, Oct. we corrected our fact/opinion worksheet. We then spent the remainder of the class reviewing for our test next week on Tuesday (A Day) and Wednesday (B Day). We put together our notes packet which this time consisted of just three sheets.
If you were absent you will need to download the study guide and review crossword below.(IMPORTANT: The link for the crossword below expires after a certain amount of time. If it has expired, you will need to pick the crossword up from me).
Thanks.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Distinguishing Fact from Opinion
On Mon. 24th, Oct. and Tue. 25th, Oct. we took notes on Greek expansion under Alexander the Great and discussed the legacy he left for the Hellenistic kingdoms that arose after his empire collapsed. We also spent time looking at some of the major advancements of his time and some people who furthered mathematics and philosophy.
After that we looked at an important critical thinking skill, distinguishing fact from opinion. Our classes came up with the general idea that facts are established truths such as 2+2=4 or Japan attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor. Whereas an opinion is a statement of evaluation, such as math is fun or the attack on Pearl Harbor was a foolish military decision.
If you were absent you will need to turn in any work from last time that you may still have. Also, you will need to download the notes and copy from a friend in the class. In addition you will ned to download the assignment and follow the instructions.
Thanks.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Greek Philosophy and Myth
On Tues. 18th, Oct and Wed. 19th, Oct. we took notes on Greek philosophy and then for periods 6 and 7 looked at Greek myths as well. We discussed how the ancient Greeks used reason and faith to understand and explain the world around them. We also looked at ways modern society does the same today.
The assignment on Greek myths unfortunately can not be uploaded to the internet, so if you were absent you will have to pick up the assignment from me on your return. However, if you were absent, you can still download the notes and copy from a friend. Also, any work you may have that was due, you must turn in.
Thanks.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Classical Greece
On Fri. 14th, Oct. and Mon. 17th, Oct. I unfortunately was absent again due to illness. While I was gone students were given a video on the characteristics of Classical Greece to watch and a book assignment on Classical Greece to complete.
If you were absent, you will need to make sure to turn in any work you had from last time. Also you will need to complete the assignment below. To make up for the video, please write a 1 pg single spaced report on any Greek god/goddess, myth, or legendary hero/creature.
Thanks
Early Greek City-States
On Wed. 12th, Oct and Thurs. 13th, Oct. we spent the day discussing the early Greek city states and correcting work from last time. We also began discussing Greek mythology and read the story of Orpheus and Eurydice.
If you were absent, please make sure to turn in any work from last time. Also you will need to copy the notes from friend in class. The story will need to be picked up in class. Please read the story and be familiar with its plot, characters, and moral.
Thanks
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Substitute Work
On Mon. 10th, Oct. and Tues. 11th, Oct. there was a substitute. We watched a video on the first civilizations in the Greek world: the Minoans and the Mycenaeans. After the video we read a section in the book and completed an assignment.
If you were absent, you will need to write a one page, handwritten report on the Minoan civilization. Include in this report the dates, accomplishments, and reason for downfall. You will also need to complete the book assignment.
Thanks
Test: Ancient India and China
On Wed. 5th, Oct. and Thurs. 6th, Oct we took our test on Ancient India and China. We also turned in our notes packet for the unit along with the review crossword.
If you were not here you will need to schedule a time to come in to take the test. Also you will need to turn in your notes and review packet.
Thanks.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Current Event: September and Review
On Thurs. 29th, Sept. and Fri. 30th, Sept. we spent the day talking about current events. We began by having three students share stories that they felt were especially important or interesting and then we discussed those stories as a class. Because this part of the class was open to whoever wanted to speak our discussion ranged from tainted cantaloupes to Muslim missionaries to Congressional approval ratings to Performing Arts centers. We then spent the remainder of the time looking at the latest news on women's rights from around the world. Specifically we considered the Australian government's decision to allow women to serve in all combat roles and Saudi Arabia's decision to allow women to vote, while still punishing them for driving a car.
If you were absent, you will need to turn in your three (3) blue current event sheets and the cream colored instruction sheet. All of these sheets will need to signed by a parent or guardian for credit. Also you will need a copy of the current event article we discussed and write a response to it. This, however, will not be available online and you will have to get a copy directly from me.
IMPORTANT: I did hand out a copy of the study guide and review for our quiz next week.
Thanks.
Chinese Philosophies and Indian Religion
On Tues. 27th, Sept. and Wed. 28th, Sept. we spent the time looking at the religions of ancient India, Hinduism and Buddhism. We also looked at a different way of thinking by considering the philosophies of ancient China, Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism. We spoke about what duty means, how to be happy, and whether or not humans were naturally good or evil.
If you were absent, you will need to turn in the assignment from last time. You will also need a copy of the notes and ask a friend to copy for theirs so you can copy. You will also need to print out the assignment on Chinese Philosophies and use your text to answer the questions.
Thanks.
Monday, September 26, 2011
The Early Empires of China
On Fri. 23rd, Sept. and Mon. 26th, Sept. we corrected our assignment on ancient India and then introduced the earliest Chinese dynasties: Shang, Zhou, and Qin. We watched a video that introduced these dynasties and then took time to discuss each dynasty after it was introduced.
If you were absent, you will need to write a 1 page handwritten, single spaced report on the Shang Dynasty and a 1 page report on the Zhou Dynasty. The Qin dynasty I will cover for you so you get the info you need.
Thanks.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Civilization Rises in India
On Wed. 21st, Sept. and Thurs. 22nd, Sept. we looked at the rise of civilization in the Indus River Valley and the earliest empires of India. We also discussed how physical geography has a major impact on how and even if a civilization develops. The Indus River Valley civilization had all the six characteristics of a civilized society, but it had developed some traits that were unique to the world. After nomadic invaders destroyed the civilization, new empires, such as the Mauryan and Gupta empires, took its place.
If you were absent, you will need to turn in your work from last time. Also you will need to download a copy of the notes and copy them from a friend in class. The assignment can be completed by using your textbook and simply following the instructions.
Thanks.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
India and China
On Mon. 19th, sept. and Tues. 20th, Sept we began our unit on Ancient India and China. We began by looking at a video called The Story of India: (Episode 2) The Power of Ideas. This video gave us a great introduction into some of the powerful ideas, people, and events of ancient India.
We then took some time to analyze the physical geography of India and China and how these features along with climate helped influence the development of civilization in these areas.
If you were absent you will need to write a 1 page typed report double spaced on ONE of the following topics to make up for the video:
1) The Origins of Buddhism
2) The Mauryan Empire
3) Chandragupta Maurya (The First Emperor of the Mauryan Empire)
4) Ashoka (The grandson of Chandragupta)
Also you will need to complete the worksheet:
Thank you.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Test Day!
On Thurs. 15th, Sept. and Fri. 16th, Sept. we spent the majority of the day taking our test on our unit about "Early Humans and Civilizations". We then corrected those tests today.
In addition to our test we took some time to correct our Evaluating the Timeline of the Ancient Middle East worksheet. We also turned in our three green note sheets and the review crossword as a review packet before we took the test.
If you were absent, you will need to arrange a time to come in before or after school to make up your test. You will also need to bring your three green note sheets and review crossword to turn in.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Review and Timeline Correction
On Tues. 13th, Sept. and Wed. 14th, Sept. we spent the first part of class correcting our timelines. Then we took some time to evaluate those time lines by looking at cause and effect and change over time and discussing these things. We then spent the remaining 20-25 mins reviewing for our quiz on Chaps. 1 & 2 for next time.
Students were informed that on test days they need to come with a reading book in case they finish early and to take care of any personal business before they come. There are no hall passes during a test, except for obvious and immediate emergencies.
If you were absent you will need to have your timeline ready to turn in when you return and have the evaluation worksheet completed. Also, the review crossword must be completed and you will need to turn in all of your green notes sheets for the unit.
The review crossword we used to study our vocabulary can be found here. To print, right click on puzzle and select print.
Thanks.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Making a Timeline
On Friday 9th Sept. and Monday 12th Sept. we will take the dates we gathered from our last class and we will arrange them to create a timeline of the events we has thus far studied. The purpose of this timeline is to illustrate changes and development of humans over time. Also, students will gain a better understanding of the AD/BC system. Students were also instructed in the parallel system of BCE/CE. The timeline we created will also be illustrated with some of the more important events of the time period. After students make the timeline, they will take some time to evaluate the events and make connections between the events.
We also passed out a study guide for our first quiz which will be Thursday 15th, Sept.
If you were absent, you can still download the timeline questions. However, the actual timeline sheets were made by hand and I have been unable to get them uploaded to the blog. So you have two options: you may wait until your return to get the sheets to make the timeline or you make simply use some blank paper (you should use at lest three sheets, taped together) to make your own.
Making your own is most likely the BETTER OPTION!!!
Thanks
Thursday, September 8, 2011
New Civilizations and Empires
On Wed. 7th, Sept. and Thurs. 8th, Sept. we discussed the rise of new civilizations and empires. Our main point of the day is that civilizations advances through two primary ways: innovation and cultural diffusion. Innovation simply means the creation of something new from within the culture. Cultural diffusion refers to the process by which technology and ideas spread from one culture to another.
We then spent some time gathering dates from the various topics we have thus covered. The purpose of which is to create an illustrated timeline of the ancient Middle East. Once our timeline is completed, we will be able to visually analyze the progress of civilization over time.
If you were absent, you will need to print out the notes and worksheet. The notes you will need to copy from a friend in the class and then use your textbook to complete the assignment.
Thank you.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Ancient Sumeria and Egypt
On Friday 2nd Sept. and Monday 6th Sept. we analyzed the development and contributions of the ancient Sumerians and Egyptians. We discussed their contribution to modern civilization and the structure of their societies, along with information on their religions, governments, and arts.
If you were absent, you will need to copy the notes from a friend or complete as much as you can by reading the book. Also, you will need to complete the worksheet on ancient Egypt.
Thanks.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Early Humans and the Rise of Civilizations
On Wed. 31st Aug. and Thurs. 1st Sep. we discussed the rise of humans and the development of civilizations. The information presented was presented as a theory that is generally accepted by anthropologists and archaeologists. We discussed the development of humans and how agriculture led to the beginnings of human civilization. Students took notes on this information and then we completed an assignment identifying the six characteristics of civilization and then compared those characteristics ancient and modern.
If you were absent, please print out the following notes sheet and copy from a friend in class. You will also need to print out the Six Characteristics of Civilization worksheet and use your textbook to complete.
If you have any issues, please come see me. Thanks.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Introduction to Class
On Monday 29th Aug. (A day) and Tuesday 30th Aug. (B day) we spent the class period introducing the class to World Civilizations. We did the following:
- Mr. Ball introduced himself to the class
- organized our seating chart
- went over the disclosure
- introduced this blog and the importance thereof
- spent time discussing expectations
- discussed the importance of history
- took a small pre-assessment quiz
Also two assignments were introduced: the quarter book report/presentation and current events.
Thanks.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Online Assignments
Testing options to see if assignments can be made available online.
4th Quarter project instructions
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4th Quarter project instructions
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Email Subscription
Testing the email subscription service. This is a very cool new option, if it works.
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Setting Up Our Blog
Today I began constructing our blog to keep students and parents informed of what is going on in class.
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