Test Review: Enlightenment and Social Crisis

On Fri. 30th, Mar. and Mon. 2nd, Apr. we reviewed for our test on the Social Crises, Absolutism, and the Enlightenment of the 16th-18th centuries in Europe.

If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your essay that you wrote last time. If you were not here last time, please check the two posts on this blog just before this one for information and instructions on how to write that essay.

2) Review your notes sheets. At the top of each notes sheet, there is a list of vocabulary and a set of questions you should be able to answer. Make sure you KNOW these things before the test. You will not have time to 'relearn' this material before you write your essays for the test.

3) Review the format for a five-paragraph informational essay. Next time we meet, we will be taking our test which will be two five-paragraph essays.

4) Please remember for the test you will be allowed to use the following items, if you show up without them, you will take the test without them:

- green notes sheets
- buff colored notes packet for the presentations
- your textbook

Thanks.

Impact of the Enlightenment & Book Reports

On Wed. 28th, Mar. and Thurs. 29th, Mar. we discussed the impact of the Enlightenment and the results we now enjoy because of that time period. We took notes on the topic and then spent time finishing our five paragraph essays on the unit.

We also took some time at the beginning of class to enjoy some book report presentations. (If you were absent, you unfortunately missed these; however, you will not need to make anything up for them.)

IF YOU WERE ABSENT FOR ANY REASON, YOU WILL NEED TO DO THE FOLLOWING TO MAKE UP WHAT YOU MISSED:

1) Read Chapter 17 Sec 3 of your textbook and fill in the notes sheet to the best of your ability. If you are unable to find some of the notes, you may copy from a friend.

Notes: Impact of the Enlightenment Chapter 17 Section 3

2) You will need to use the outline that you created from last time and actually write the five paragraph essay you prepared for. These essays will be due next time at the beginning of class. IF YOU NEED HELP ON MORE INFORMATION ON WHAT I EXPECT, PLEASE CHECK THE POST FROM LAST CLASS LOCATED JUST BELOW.

Thanks.

The Enlightenment

On Fri. 23rd, Mar. and Tues. 27th, Mar. we discussed the importance of the Enlightenment. We discussed what it was and who some of the great thinkers and advancements of the time were. We also discussed how the United States is the beneficiary of this time period.

If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 17 Section 2 of your textbook and fill in as many of the notes as you can. Notes you are unable to find may be copied from a friend.

Notes: The Enlightenment Chapter 17 Sec 2

2) We also practiced writing more organized five paragraph essays. You need to choose a overall main point you learned by reading the section and put that into a main thesis statement. Then pick three key ideas or details that support your thesis. DO NOT worry about writing about everything in the chapter. Just write using the format below:

I. Introduction paragraph.
A. A clear, concise thesis that is the main point of the section.
B. Supporting fact #1 that supports your main thesis.
C. Supporting fact #2 that supports your main thesis.
D. Supporting fact #3 that supports your main thesis.
E. (Written in your own voice and words.)

II. Paragraph explaining fact #1 from introduction.
A. Supporting fact #1 becomes the thesis of this paragraph.
B. Detail #1 explaining supporting fact #1.
C. Detail #2 explaining supporting fact #1.
D. Detail #3 explaining supporting fact #1.
E. (Written in your own voice and words.)

III. Paragraph explaining fact #2 from introduction.
A. Supporting fact #2 becomes the thesis of this paragraph.
B. Detail #1 explaining supporting fact #2.
C. Detail #2 explaining supporting fact #2.
D. Detail #3 explaining supporting fact #2.
E. (Written in your own voice and words.)

IV. Paragraph explaining fact #3 from introduction.
A. Supporting fact #1 becomes the thesis of this paragraph.
B. Detail #1 explaining supporting fact #3.
C. Detail #2 explaining supporting fact #3.
D. Detail #3 explaining supporting fact #3.
E. (Written in your own voice and words.)

V. Conclusion paragraph.
A. Your thesis restated or reworded.
B. Supporting fact #1 restated or reworded.
C. Supporting fact #2 restated or reworded.
D. Supporting fact #3 restated or reworded.
E. (This conclusion should basically be your introduction just worded differently and of course written in your own words and voice.)

Thank You.

The Scientific Revolution

On Wed. 21st, Mar. and Thurs. 22nd, Mar. we discussed the Scientific Revolution and enjoyed watching several student presentations.

If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 17 Section 1 The Scientific Revolution pages 538-545 and complete the assessment on page 545 (DO NOT complete question 8). You will also need to copy the notes from a friend.

Notes: The Scientific Revolution

2) Copy the notes on the presentations you missed from a friend.

Thanks.

The World of European Culture

On Mon. 19th, Mar. and Tues. 20th, Mar. we looked at the culture of Europe during the 1600s and 1700s. We looked at the developments in art, literature, and political thought. We looked especially at Baroque art, William Shakespeare's plays, and the writings of John Locke.

If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up for what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 14 Section 4 and complete the following notes sheet. IF you can not find certain notes, you may copy from a friend:

Notes: The World of European Culture Chapter 14 Section 4

2) Copy the presentation notes for the Powerpoints that you missed from a friend. These are the notes we have been taking in our buff colored packets.

3) Then please continue with your project assignments in Building your Own City. You should at this point have a particular job that you are completing for your group.

IMPORTANT: These city projects are due on Friday (Mar. 23rd) for A Day and Tuesday (Mar. 27) for B Day.

Thank you.

Presentations and Group Work

On Thurs. 15th, Mar. and Fri. 16th, Mar. we accomplished three things:
First, we corrected our packets on Speaking Against Discrimination and Bullying along with the poster we created speaking against these things.
Second, we heard from several people who presented their Powerpoint presentations.
Third, we then spent roughly 40 mins working in our groups on our city building projects.

If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your packet on Speaking Against Bullying and Discrimination along with the poster you created for PART III of that packet.

2) Copy the notes from a friend that they took on the Powerpoint presentations that you missed.

3) To make up the group work there are two options based on whether you were here last time or not:

IF YOU WERE HERE LAST TIME AND BEGAN THE PROJECT, then you will need to work on your job for that project on your own. You will receive one more day in class to work on this project. The project will be due on Wed. 21st, Mar. (A DAY)or Thurs. 22nd, Mar. (B DAY).

IF YOU WERE NOT HERE LAST TIME AND HAVE NOT STARTED THE PROJECT, you will need to read Chapter 14 Section 4 (pages 472-477) and then complete the entire section review on page 477. Your answers for #6 and #8 should be at least 1/2 page each.

Thanks.

The Rise of Absolutism

On Tues. 13th, Mar. and Wed. 14th, Mar. we discussed the rise of absolutism in Europe and the two primary examples of that in King Louis XIV of France and Peter the Great of Russia.

If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 14 Section 3 (pages 464 - 469) and complete the entire section review on page 469. Be sure your essay for question #8 is a full page typed, double spaced. You might need to do some additional research to support your point of view.

IMPORTANT: I was unable to upload our notes and assignment. If you do this, however, you should be fine with getting what you need. We will integrate you into the project on your return.

Thank you.

The Witchcraft Trials and Revolutions in England

On Fri. 9th, Mar. and Mon. 12th, Mar. we kept our theme of discrimination and bullying going with notes and discussion on the witchcraft trials and revolution in England during the 1600s. We then listened to several presentations by students who presented their information on the people of the period.

If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 14 section 2 of your text and fill in the notes as much as possible. Notes you are unable to find, you may copy from a friend.

Notes: Witchcraft Trials and Revolution in England Chapter 14 Section 2

2) Download the presentation notes packet and copy what you missed from a friend:

Packet: Presentation Notes

3) The packet you received last time on speaking out against discrimination and bullying will be due:

Thursday 15th, March (A Day) or Friday 16th, (B Day)

You will need to complete PART III of the packet on your own and have it ready on the day it is due.

Thanks.

Speaking Against Discrimination

On Wed. 7th, Mar. and Thurs. 8th, Mar. we looked at the Wars of Religion that occurred in Europe during the 1500s. We then attempted to relate what was happening then with what happens in the Untied States today. We discussed discrimination, bullying, and judging others who are perceived as different from us. After our discussion we looked at a couple of videos that illustrate this concept.

If you were absent you will need to do the following:

1) Download the packet and answer the first six questions on your own:

Assignment: Speaking Against Discrimination

2) Then watch the two video clips and afterwards answer the questions about each one in the packet.

EXAMPLE 1: Discrimination in America Against Muslims

EXAMPLE 2: Discrimination Against Latinos in America

3) For part three, you do not yet have to finish your poster; however, you should design a rough sketch so you can begin working on this poster next time in class. You should look at your notes from last time along with what you learned today and develop a poster that meets the requirements of the instructions and illustrates the concept of discrimination across time periods.

Thanks.

Wars of Religion - Notes

On Mon. 5th, Mar. and Tues. 6th, Mar. we read Chapter 14 Section 1 - The Wars of Religion and took notes. Monday I was actually ill and out and so there was a sub video. On Tuesday we had the ACT tests for the juniors and and so there was only the notes for our 20 minute class.

If you were absent, you will need to do the following:

1) Read Chapter 14 Section 1 and fill in the notes as much as possible. For notes you can not find, you may copy from a friend.

Notes: War of Religion Chapter 14 Section 1

Thanks.