Test: Islam and Africa

On Thursday 19th, Dec. and Friday 20th, Dec. we took our test on Islam and Africa. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Schedule a time after break to make up your test.

2) Turn in:
- Africa Kingdoms - Jigsaw Packet
- Chapter 7 Section 3 Worksheet
- Empire Building in Africa
- Review Crossword and Unit Notes

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Imperialism in Africa and Test Review

On Tuesday 17th, Dec. and Wednesday 18th, Dec. I was again ill with the flu and was not here. However, I expect the class to carry on. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS VERY CAREFULLY!!!

1) Read Chapter 21 Section 2 of your textbook and complete the following assignment by read the instructions carefully.

Assignment: Empire Building in Africa

2) Begin preparing for your test by going over the study guide and completing the Review Crossword.

IMPORTANT!!! As compensation for my not being here, I am allowing all students to use the study guide on their test. Anything you want to write on it to help you is permissible to use. However, you may ONLY use the study guide.

Study Guide: Islamic Civilization and Early Africa

Review Crossword: Islamic Civilization and Early Africa

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African Society and Culture

On Friday 13th, Dec. and Monday 16th, Dec. we looked at the culture and society of the kingdoms of Africa. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 7 Section 3 and complete the assignment.

Assignment: African Society and Culture

2) Watch the following video clips and write a 1 page summary of what you learned about Africa.

Video Part 1

Video Part 2

(The clips are labeled part 3 and 4 on Youtube, but we will call them 1 and 2)

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Kingdoms of Africa

On Wednesday 11th, Dec. and Thursday 12th, Dec. we looked at the kingdoms of Africa from about 1000 AD to 1600 AD. We covered in particular the kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, Songhai, and the Swahili Coast. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read the portion of Chap 7 Sec 1 that discusses Kush and Axum (pages 238-239) and fill in the notes to the best of your ability.

Notes: Emerging African Civilizations Chap 7 Sec 1

2) Please read Chapter 7 Section 2 of your text and complete the packet. Unfortunately you will need to complete the entire packet on your own. Although this was a group assignment, you will not have a chance to work in a group. I apologize.

Assignment: African Kingdoms Jigsaw Packet

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Geography of Africa

On Monday 9th, Dec. and Tuesday 10th, Dec. we looked at the physical and political geography of early African kingdoms. We took notes on the geography and then created a basic map of the geography. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your movie notes from last time.

2) Read Chapter 7 Section 1 on the geography and climate of Africa. You can then fill in as much of the notesheet as possible. You can copy from a friend any of the notes you are unable to discover by reading the section.

Notes: Physical Geography of Africa

3) Then on a large piece of blank white paper create your map of Africa by following the instructions. (If you do not have access to a large sheet of blank, unlined paper or construction paper, come see me for the paper!)

Assignment: Mapping the Geography of Africa

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Africa: A History Denied

On Thursday 4th, Dec. and Friday 5th, Dec. we corrected our assignment last time on Ali Cogia. We then spent time discussing and looking at African history. We watched a video, taking notes to answer three questions. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your assignment from last time.

2) Watch the following videos and take notes that answer the following three questions. You should take enough notes total that would fill 1-1.5 pages.

- Why do we know so little of African history? (There are many factors.)
- What did white settlers say and think about Africans and their history? What were some theories that they developed to explain African history?
- Who discovered the truth about Great Zimbabwe, what were they like? How did they do it and how was the discovery received by others?

Video Part 1: Africa - A History Denied

Video Part 2: Africa - A History Denied (You only need watch the first 8 minutes of this clip!)

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Islamic Culture

On Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th, Dec. we discussed the culture and achievements of Islamic civilization. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Please turn in your assignment from last time. 

2) Read Chapter 6 Section 4 of your text about the Culture of Islam and fill in the note sheet as you read.

Notes: Culture of Islam

3) Read the story of Ali Cogia and then complete the worksheet questions when you are finished.

Story of Ali Cogia, Merchant of Baghdad

Worksheet: Story of Ali Cogia

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The Abbasid and Fatamid Dynasties

On Tuesday 26th, Nov. and Monday 2nd, December we looked at the Abbasid and Fatamid Dynasties. We took some notes and completed a small book assignment. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your work from last time.

2) Please do the small book assignment about Islamic Civilization (pages 200-203 of your text).

Assignment: Islamic Civilization

3) Read the remainder of Chap 6 Sec 2 and fill in the notes sheet. It is important for you to read the section so you understand the main ideas; however, you may copy notes from a friend, for any notes you can not find.

Notes: The Abbasids and Seljuk Turks

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Creation of an Arab Empire

On Friday 22nd, Nov. and Monday 25th, Nov. we continued our look at the beginnings of Islamic civilization. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Watch the following video from the 19:00 minute mark to the end and write a 1 page summary on what you learned:

Video: Islam - Empire of Faith

2) Read the first part of Chap 6 Section 2 - pages 192-194 and complete the assignment.

Assignment: The Creation of an Arab Empire

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Culture Contact Day

On Wednesday 20th, Nov. and Thursday 21st, Nov. we spent the entire class period enjoy the cultures of India and China. We ate food, listened to music and watched several presentations on the cultures of these countries. If you were absent, there is nothing to make up; however, you will need to turn your presentation in on your return. You will NOT be able to do the food presentation.

If you have questions, please come see me.

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Test and Intro to Islamic Civilization

On Monday 18th, Nov. and Tuesday 19th, Nov. we took our test on ancient China and India. We then began our into to Islamic Civilizations. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Schedule a time to come in and take your test.

2) Turn in your review crossword and assignment from last time.

3) Watch the following video clip and on a piece of paper write the following questions. Write a 1/3 page summary on each based on what you learn from the video. You should have a total 1 page sumamry when all is finished:

Questions:
What kind of man was Muhammad and who was he?
What was Bedouin (Arabic) culture and society like before Islam came?
What were some of the new teaching brought by Islam or things Islam changed?

WATCH THE FIRST 20 MINUTES ONLY!!!
Video: Islam - Empire of Faith (Part 1) 

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Test Review

On Thursday 14th, Nov. and Friday 15th, Nov. we reviewed for our test on Ancient China and India. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) If you are an A Day student, turn in your Venn Diagram from last time.

2) Use the study guide to prepare for your test and to complete the Review Crossword.

Study Guide: Ancient India and China

Review Crossword: Ancient India and China (Use just the first page. DO NOT CHEAT AND USE THE KEY)

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Shang, Zhou, and Qin Dynasties

on Wednesday 13th, Nov. we wrapped our look at India and China with a discussion of the Shang, Zhou, and Qin dynasties. We also corrected our assignment from last time and then completed one last assignment. Next time we will review and take the quiz on the same day. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your assignment on Chinese Philosophies from last time.

2) Read pages 86-90 The Shang & Zhou Dynasties and pages 94-96 The Qin Dynasty and complete the following notes sheet to the best of your ability.

Notes: Early Chinese Dynasties

3) On a large blank piece of paper (I have these, if you cannot get your own.) create a large Venn Diagram and label one circle Ancient India and the other Ancient China. In each of the three sections of your venn diagram list 10 items that make these civilizations different and the same. So in the section that is just India list 10 things that are unique or different about India that you have learned. Do the same for the section that is just China, but list those things for China of course. In the middle, overlapping section list 10 things that are the same about both civilizations. Remember, to consider religion, culture, philosophy, rules, events, achievements, beliefs, etc.

If you need further help, please come see me.

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Early Chinese Dynasties

On Friday 8th, Nov. and Monday 11th, Nov. we began looking at the early Chinese dynasties. We watched a video that covered the Shang and Zhou dynasties and then took some notes on those dynasties. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Watch the video clip and write a 3/4 page summary of what you learned.

Video: Lost Civilizations - China (Part 1)
Video: Lost Civilizations - China (Part 2)

The notes can be learned by reading the text (see pages below). . 

IMPORTANT: Please read pages 86-90 for the notes.

Notes: Early Chinese Dynasties

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Absences for Monday 4th, Nov. - Thursday 7th, Nov.

(If you are in 8th period and missed Monday, please read Chapter 3 Section 1 and complete the assessment on page 75. Do NOT do questions #2 or #9. If you are another student from another period, please see below.)

If you were absent for any of the days listed in this post's title, please come see me for your makeup work. There were changes to the schedule and other issues which making posting to the blog for these days difficult and confusing for many.

You will still get everything you need, but each class was different and did not follow the same order. Therefore, I will help you on an individual basis.

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Introduction to Ancient India and China

On Wednesday 30th, Oct. and Thursday 31st, Oct. we began our look at the civilizations of ancient India and China. We had a class discussion, watched a small video clip and then completed a book assignment. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Check you Skyward and let me no IMMEDIATELY if there are any questions or concerns. The grade you see is your FINAL grade for first quarter.

2) On a piece of paper answer the following questions with details and honestly:

- What is happiness?
- How does one find happiness or receive more of it?
- How are others a part of our happiness, if at all?
- What determines a person's social class?
- What social class do you consider yourself, why, and is it changeable either upward or downward?

3) Watch the small video clip from youtube and write three questions that a student should be able to answer. Make sure they are questions that require a 2-3 sentence answer. Then write a 1/2 page summary of how this video is connected to the questions you answered above.

Video Clip: The Story of India

4) Complete the following assignment using your online book. Follow the instructions on the worksheet:

Worksheet: India and China - The Impact of Physical

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TEST: Ancient Rome

On Monday 28th, Oct. and Tuesday 29th, Oct. we took our test for the last unit. If you were absent, you will need to reschedule a time to come in and make up your test. Also, you need to turn in your substitute assignment, review crossword, and notes by Thursday this week, 31st, Oct.! Those items will go on this quarter's grade; however, the test we took today will  go on next quarter's grade.

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Roman Empire Test Review and Substitute Day

On Thursday 24th, Oct. I was absent and there was a substitute. If you were absent, please do the following to make up for what you missed:

1) Check your Skyward and any missing work you can download from this blog. You will need to scroll through the posts until you find the assignment. The LAST DAY for any makeup work or late work in Monday 28th October!!

2) Please download the study guide and treat it like a worksheet. Answer the review questions and for the vocabulary just give a brief definitions.

Study Guide: The Roman Empire

3) Research the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, choose ONE and write a 1 page report on it. Describe its function, where it was from, why it was built, etc.

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Book Reports & Presentations

On Tuesday 22nd, Oct. and Wednesday 23rd, Oct. we turned in our book reports and spent the day listening to 10 presentations from students within the class. I also passed out updated grade reports to all students. Please check these and Skyward to ensure there are no mistakes. If there are or if you have questions, please come see me.

If you were absent, you need to turn in your book report on your return! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Also, remember that MONDAY 28TH, OCTOBER 3:00 PM IS THE LAST TIME FOR ANY LATE/MAKEUP WORK OR REDOS/EXTRA CREDIT!!

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Fall of the Roman Empire

On Wednesday 16th, Oct. and Monday 21st, Oct. we looked at and discussed the fall of the Roman Empire. We did the assignment and graded it in class so there is no homework! If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Remember your BOOK REPORT IS DUE NEXT TIME!!!

2) Turn in your Roman Mural assignment from last time.

3) Please read Chapter 5 Section - Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire and complete the worksheet.

Assignment: Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

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The Rise of Christianity and the Roman Empire

On Monday 14th, Oct. and Tuesday 15th, Oct. we looked at the development of Christianity and its eventual spread throughout the Roman Empire. We discussed why Christians were initially rejected by the Romans and how the emperor Constantine became the first Christian emperor. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your assignment from last time, Roman Culture and Society.

2) Read Chapter 5 Section 4 - The Development of Christianity in your textbook and complete the notes to the best of your ability.

Notes: The Development of Christianity

3) Create a mural in the Roman style by following the instructions for the assignment. You will need a large piece of blank paper. You can provide this yourself or come see me to get one.

Assignment: Creating a Mural of Roman Life

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Roman Society and Culture

On Thursday 10th, Oct. and Friday 11th, Oct. we discussed the early Roman Empire and talked about the effect of the emperors on Rome. We then did a book assignment on Roman society and culture. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your Cause and Effect assignment from last time.

2) Read Chapter 5 Section 2 from pages 156-159 and complete the notes as best you can.

Notes: Beginning of Roman Empire

3) Read Chapter 5 Section 3 - Roman Culture and Society and complete the following worksheet.

Assignment: Roman Culture and Society

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The Punic Wars and From Republic to Empire

On Monday 7th, Oct. and Tuesday 8th, Oct. we talked about Rome's wars with Carthage known as the Punic Wars and then we discussed and evaluated cause and effect as Rome transitioned from a Republic to an Empire. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your assignments from last time.

2) Read pages 150-151 on the Punic Wars and fill in your notes as much as possible. If you concerns with the notes, come see me.

Notes: Roman Expansion and the Punic Wars

3) Please read pages 152-155 and complete the assignment on cause and effect as the Roman Republic became an empire.

Assignment: Cause and Effect - From Republic to Empire

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The Twelve Tables of Roman Law

On Thursday 3rd, Oct. and Friday 4th, Oct. I was absent and had a substitute. With the substitute you watched a video and completed an assignment on Roman law. If you are in fourth period, there was also an additional assignment to do.

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

1) Watch the following video clips and complete the listening log. You should watch each clip. Total is about 34 mins.

Listening Log: Rome the Ultimate Empire

Video Part 2: Rome the Ultimate Empire
Video Part 3: Rome the Ultimate Empire
Video Part 4: Rome the Ultimate Empire

2) Read the handout the Twelve Tables of Roman Law and complete the worksheet:

Handout: Twelve Tables of Roman Law
Assignment: Evaluating the twelve Tables


3) 4TH PERIOD ONLY!!! Read pages 146-147 of your textbook and answer the following questions.

Assignment: The Land and Peoples of Italy

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The Introduction to Rome

On Tuesday 1st, Oct. and Wednesday 2nd, Oct. we began our unit on ancient Rome. We watched a small video about the Romans and then completed a book assignment on the early Roman Republic and then took some notes. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Watch the video below and then on a blank piece of paper create a 10 question listening log as if you were a teacher. The questions should require more than just a one word answer. You only need to watch the first 12 minutes of the video.

Video: Rome - The Ultimate Empire

2) Read pages 146-147 of your textbook and answer the following questions.

Assignment: The Land and Peoples of Italy

3) Read pages 148-150 in Chapter 5 Section 1of your text and complete the notes to the best of your ability.

Notes: The Roman Republic

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QUIZ: Ancient Greece

On Friday 27th, Sept. and Monday 30th, Sept. we took our quiz on ancient Greece. If you were absent, you will need to turn in the notes packet, review crossword, and then plan a time to come in to take your quiz.

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Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic

On Wednesday 25th, Sept. and Thursday 26th, Sept. we completed our last discussion on the ancient Greeks. We looked at Alexander the Great and his legacy, we then spent some time reviewing for a quiz next time.

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

1) Read Chapter 4 Section 5 of your text and fill in the notes to the best of your ability. For each heading of the notes that matches up with the heading in the section, write down four major points to know.

Notes: Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic Era

2) Look over the study guide and complete the crossword. The vocabulary terms on the study guide are the answers to the crossword.

Study Guide: Chapter 4 Ancient Greece

Crossword Review
 IMPORTANT: There is a mistake with 6 across. Please spell 6 across: P H I L L I P

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Greek Myth and Philosophy

On Monday 23rd, Sept. and Tuesday 24th, Sept. we spent the time looking at the contributions of the ancient Greeks to our understanding of good and truth through their use of myth and philosophy. We also turned in the assignment from last time. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your assignment from last time.

2) Please read Chapter 4 Section 4 (just pages 128-131, starting with the red heading Greek Philosophy) and complete the notes to the best of your ability.

Notes: Greek Philosophy

3) Take some time to research some Greek mythology and find at least one Greek myth to read and write a 1/2 page personal response to by discussing what the moral of the myth is and why and how you think the myth was used to teach cultural values. This will make up for the discussion we had on Greek myth.

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Classical Greece and the Greek City States

On Thursday 19th, Sept. and Friday 20th, Sept. I was absent and there was a substitute. There were notes given on the formation of the two most powerful city-states in Greece: Athens and Sparta. We then did some reading about classical Greece and the war with Persia. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Please read Chapter 4 Section 2 of your text and fill in the notes sheet as much as possible. (You should now have your electronic copy of your textbook to use.)

Notes: The Greek City States

2) You then should read Chapter 4 Section 3 of your text and complete the worksheet. (I apologize for so much book work this time.)

Assignment: Classical Greece

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Introduction to the Ancient Greeks

On Friday 13th, Sept. and Tuesday 17th, Sept. we began our next unit on Ancient Greece and Rome. We started by viewing a video on the possibility that some of the myths we know may have been based in actual events, places, and people. We watched the video, took notes, and discussed what we learned. We then took some time to complete a book assignment about the impact of physical geography and the early civilizations of Greece.

If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed. Watch the video by clicking the link below and then taking 25 significant notes on what you learned or writing a 1 page summary of what you learned. IMPORTANT: You only need to watch the following minutes 1:00-13:00 and 20:00 - 32:00. Then you need to complete the following worksheet by reading pages 106-111 of your text book and answering the questions on the worksheet. IMPORTANT: You will need to come check out a book to do so.

Video: Aegean - Legacy of Atlantis

Worksheet: Early Civilizations in Greece (Pages 106-111)

TEST: Early Humans and the Rise of Civilization

On Thursday 12th, Sept. and Friday 13th, Sept. we took our first test covering Chapters 1 & 2 about the rise of human civilization. If you were absent, you need to schedule a time before or after school to make up the test. You have a two week window in which to do so; however, it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you do it as soon as possible.

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PLAN Test Prep, Timeline Correction, & Review for TEST

On Tuesday 10th, Sept. & Wednesday 11th, Sept. we spent the first part of class with the counselors preparing the non-academic portion of the PLAN test which you will take next week. 

We then spent time 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 just a few minutes 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, you will need to turn in all of your green notes sheets for the unit next time before the test.

Worksheet: Evaluating the Timeline

IMPORTANT: We also passed out the study guide for our first test that will be next time Thursday 12th, Sept. (A Day) & Friday 13th, Sept. (B Day)

Study Guide: Chapters 1 & 2 - Test

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Ancient History Timeline

On Monday 8th, Sept. we 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. We then completed parts 2 and 3 of the assignment. Read the instructions carefully, you may print out pictures to illustrate your timeline instead of drawing pictures if you would like.

If you were absent, you will need to print out the worksheet then use your textbook to complete the assignment. You will also need to see me to get the timeline sheets I would like you to use or you can use 2 pieces of blank paper to make your own. 

Worksheet: Making a Timeline of the Ancient Middle East

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New Civilizations and New Empires Arise

New Civilizations and Empires

On Wednesday 5th, Sept. and Thursday 6th 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.

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. Because you do not have a textbook, you will need to come in before or after school or check a textbook out.

Notes: New Civilizations and Empires

(Not a downloadable assignment)

Assignment: Questions on Assyria and Persia

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Ancient Sumeria and Egypt

On Friday 30th, Aug. and Tuesday 3rd, 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. We watched a video on ancient Egypt.

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

1. Turn in your assignment on the Six Characteristics of Civilization from last time.

2. Download the notes sheet (see below) and copy from a friend since right now you do not have a textbook.

3. Watch the first 20 mins of the video on ancient Egypt (see below) write a 1 page report on ancient Egyptian religion, King Tut and Ramses II based on the video.

Notes: Civilization Begins in Mesopotamia

Video: Ancient Egypt - Quest for Immortality

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The Rise of Humans and Development of Civilizations

On Wed. 28th, Aug. & Thurs. 29th, Aug. 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 to modern American society.

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; however, you will have to come in before or after school to complete the assignment or check out a textbook, because our electronic textbook is not yet available. 

Notes: Early Humans

Worksheet: Six Characteristics of Civilization

If you have any issues, please come see me. Thanks.

Welcome Back and Welcome to History!!

This post is to just let everyone know how excited I am for another fabulous upcoming year! This year we will be taking an in depth look at history and using our knowledge to grow, learn and ask even more questions. I will be giving a full run down and introduction in class. Please remember to have your parent/guardian sign your disclosure and sign up for this blog, as it will be a valuable tool over the course of the year. Everything we do will be posted to this blog.

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End of Year Evaluation and Essay

On Thursday 30th, May we completed an end of year evaluation and essay about what we learned over the course of the year. We shared these essays with the class. If you were not here, it will not be necessary to make up what we did. You will be excused from the assignment and it will not count against you.

IMPORTANT: Students also received a copy of their "final" grade printout. If you were not here, please make sure you check Skyward and email me immediately about any possible errors. The deadline to take care of things is still tomorrow FRIDAY 31ST MAY @ 3:00P!

NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE DEADLINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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In Class Assignment

On Tuesday 28th, May we did an in class assignment. If you were not here, you will not need to make up this particular assignment.

IMPORTANT: However, the last day for any other make up work, late work, missing work, or redos is ABSOLUTELY this Friday the 31st of May @ 3:00p. No exceptions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Book Report Presentations

On Thursday 23rd, May we enjoyed the final presentations for book reports. We took notes on the presentations and then discussed grades and passed back work. If you were absent, You will not be able to nor need to make up what happened. However, please check Skyward carefully and make sure your grade is correct.

THE LAST DAY FOR MAKEUP, REDOS, EXTRA CREDIT, AND/OR LATE WORK IS 

FRIDAY 31ST MAY @ 3:00 P.M. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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TEST: French and Industrial Revolutions

On Tuesday 21st, May we took our test on the French and Industrial Revolutions. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your review crossword from last time.

2) Schedule a time to make up your test ASAP! The last time to do any make up work is by Friday 31st, May @ 3:00pm!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Test Review: The French and Industrial Revolutions

On Friday 17th, May we reviewed for our upcoming test on the French and Industrial Revolutions. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Download and look over the study guide thoroughly.

Study Guide: French Revolution, Napoleon, and the Industrial Revolution

2) Using the study guide, complete the review crossword. (Note: The first 8 terms were inadvertently left off the crossword.)

Review Crossword

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Industrial Revolution

On Wednesday 15th, May we looked at the Industrial Revolution. We were forced to do a packet (basically two assignments in one) so we could get ou books checked in. If you were absent, you will need to do the following:

1) Complete the following assignments

Worksheet: The Industrial Revolution

Worksheet: Working Conditions in the Industrial Revolution

2) Bring your book to check in.

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Napoleon and Essay Writing

On Monday 13th, May we corrected our Age of Napoleon worksheet from last time and then watched an in depth biography on Napoleon. We then discussed what kind of man he was and organized our assignment, notes, and discussion into a five paragraph essay. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your assignment, Age of Napoleon, from last time.

2) Download the notes sheet and use it to do some personal research on Napoleon. Even though we watched a video you can take notes by researching the internet. Follow the instructions and organizational outline on the back of the notes sheet to write a five paragraph essay.

Notes: Napoleon Video and Essay

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Reign of Terror

On Thursday 9th, May we looked at the Reign of Terror and began discussing Napoleon and his impact after the Revolution. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chap 18 Sec 2 Radical Revolution and Reaction and complete the notes sheets.

Notes: Radical Revolution

2) read Chapter 18 Section 3 Age of Napoleon and complete the assignment:

Assignment: Age of Napoleon

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The French Revolution (Continued)

On Tuesday 7th, May we continued discussing and looking at the French Revolution. We graded our assignment from last time and then watched a  portion of a movie on the subject and then completed a writing assignment. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn your assignment in from last time the Chapter 18 Section worksheet.

2) You can either come in after school to watch the video or you can do some research on your own about the French Revolution. You will need to use the information you got from your book Chap 18 Sec 1 and your research and/or movie to write a 1 page essay that answers the following questions:

- What were conditions like in France during the late 1700s?
- What kind of rulers were Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette?
- How did the people of France respond to this social, political, and economic conditions?

If you have questions or concerns, please come see me.

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The French Revolution

On Friday 3rd, May we began our unit on the French and Industrial Revolutions by having a discussion on what we have learned in history thus far and how that changed with these two revolutions. It was also a short day we were in class only about 50 mins. If you were absent you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chap 18 Sec 1 of your text and complete the worksheet.

Worksheet: The French Revolution - Chap 18 Sec 1

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TEST: Islamic and Asian Empires

On Wednesday 1st, May we took our test for the unit on Islamic and Asian Empires. We also turned in our review crossword. If you were not here, you will need to make up the test by scheduling a time after school. You will also need to turn in your review crossword.

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Chinese Empires and Review

On Monday 29th, Apr. we finished our Chines Empires packet from last time and then spent the remainder of the class reviewing for our test. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Finish your packet from last time. Unfortunately, you will need to do this on your own.

2) Download the study guide and review. The numbers in the parentheses are the page numbers you can find the information in your text. Complete the review crossword as well.

Study Guide: Chaps 15 & 16 The Islamic and Asian Empires

Review Crossword

IMPORTANT: 18 Across was misspelled in the crossword, please spell it zaminders. Sorry.

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The Ming and Qing Empires

On Thursday 25th, Apr. we looked at the Ming and Qing Empires. Before that we went over Tokugawa Japan. If you absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Download the packet and choose just ONE part to complete and then we will integrate you into a group on your return. If you know you will not be here next time, you will need to complete the ENTIRE packet:

Packet: The Ming and Qing Empires

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Tokugawa Japan and Korea

On Tuesday 23rd, Apr. I was not in class and there was a substitute. The class looked at Tokugawa Japan and, if you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 16 Sec 3 of your text Tokugawa Japan and complete the worksheet.

Worksheet: Tokugawa Japan and Korea

2) After completing the worksheet, choose one of the major topics such as Oda Nobunaga or Kabuki theatre and research that topic further and write a one page report to make up for the video you missed.

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The Safavid Empire

On Friday 19th, Apr. we looked at the Safavid empire after completing our assignment on the Ottoman Empire. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chap 15 Sec 2 on the Safavids and complete the notes sheet.

Notes: The Safavid Empire

2) Complete and turn in your assignment on the Ottomans from last time.

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The Ottoman Empire

On Wednesday 17th, Apr. we finished our poster making for the Mogul Empire and then looked at the Ottoman Empire and its characteristics and achievements by watching a video and then completing a book assignment. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Finish your Mogul poster assignment from last time.

2) Read Chap 15 Sec 1 - The Ottoman Empire and complete the worksheet.

Worksheet: The Ottoman Empire

3) After reading and completing the worksheet, pick one of the main topics, persons, or concepts and do further research and type a 1 page, double spaced report on that particular topic. This will make up for the video that you missed.

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The Mogul Empire (a.k.a. The Mughals)

On Monday 15th, Apr. we continued our look at the Mughal Empire of India. We finished watching our video and then began a visual representation of what we had learned. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Come in and watch the video after school for about 30 mins or do your own research on the Mogul (Mughal) Empire and write a 1 page typed, double spaced report. Then using your book assignment from last time along with your video notes and/or your report, complete the poster representation.

Poster Instructions: The Grandeur of the Moguls (If you need the paper to make the poster, come see me)

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The Muslim Empires

On Thursday 11th, Apr. we began our next unit on the Muslim Empires. We will be looking at three in particular; The Ottomans, the Safavids, and the Moguls (also known as the Mughals). Today we focused specifically on the Moguls. If you were absent, please do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Pages 498-502 of your text book and create 15 questions that you feel would address the important points and vocabulary of the section. Each question should be a sentence long and require at least a sentence as an answer.

Since you were not here to work with a partner, after you have created your sentences, answer them.

2) We watched a video on the military and cultural achievements/accomplishments of the Moguls. Please research the internet and write a 1 page typed, double spaced report on the achievements/accomplishments of the Moguls, paying specif attention to the military and cultural aspects. Please do not repeat what you read in the book.

3) Begin thinking about the poster assignment. We will be working on that next class as well and is not required as homework.

Instructions: Mogul Empire Poster

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TEST: The Asian World 400-1500

On Tuesday 9th, Apr. we took our test on The Asian World Chapter 8. IF you were not here, you will need to make up a time to take the test. Also you need to turn in the 3 green notes sheets from the unit.

Remember, this particular test was an open book/notes test so be sure to bring your notes and such with you when you test.

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Timeline of the Asian World 400-1500

On Friday 5th, Apr. we took all the important events of the unit we have just studied and created an illustrated timeline. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Choose three of the sections and create your own individual timeline. You may choose any three of the sections. Please follow the directions as normal, otherwise.

Timeline: Asian World 400-1500

IMPORTANT: You may use your own blank paper or pick some up from me.

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India and Southeast Asia

On Wednesday 3rd, Apr. we looked at the history of India after the Guptas and then looked at the history of some of the smaller Asian kingdoms such as Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 8 Sec 4 of your text and complete the notes sheet to the best of your ability. You may copy notes from a friend for ones you cannot find. However, you MUST read the section to get the context.

Notes: India After the Guptas

2) Read Chapter 8 Sec 5 of your text and complete the worksheet for the history of Southeast Asia.

Worksheet: Civilization in Korea and Southeast Asia

I apologize for the bookwork, but without you here I can not make up the class discussion for you.

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Early Japan and the Gupta Empire of India

On Tuesday 26th, Mar. we took notes on Chapter 8 Sec 3 of your text - Early Japan and then watched a video about the Gupta Empire. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 8 Sec 3 and  fill in the notes. (You only have to read up to Korea. We will cover Korea later.)

Notes: Early Japan

2) Write a 1 page report on the Gupta Empire of India. Be sure to mention it's culture and some of the important accomplishments of the time period.

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Book Report Presentations

On Friday 22nd, Mar. we spent the entire class looking a book report presentations. You do NOT ned to make anything up.

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The Mongols and China

On Wednesday 20th, Mar. we began our unit on Asia in earnest and started by discussing the Sui, Tang, and Song dynasties of China. We also talked about the fall of the Song dynasty to the Mongols. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 8 Sec 1 of your text and fill in the notes sheet to the best of your ability. You may copy from a friend for notes you cannot find. However, you MUST read the section to get the context of what we discussed.

Notes: China Reunified

2) Read Chapter 8 Sec 2 of your text and complete the assignment:

Assignment: The Mongols and China

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TEST and Sub Video

On Monday 18th, Mar. we took our test on the Renaissance, Reformation, and Enlightenment unit. We then watched a video on the Mongols to kick start our next unit on Asian history. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Schedule a time to come in and take the test.

2) Write a typed, double spaced 1.5 page report on the Mongols and Genghis Khan.

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Sophomore Assembly

On Thursday 14th, Mar. there was no class due to the sophomore assembly. Nothing to make up.

Review and Presentations

On Tuesday 12th, Mar. we corrected our Enlightenment worksheet from last time. We then finished our presentations and then spent time reviewing for the test. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Make sure to turn in your worksheet on the Enlightenment.

2) Copy the presentation notes from a friend for the one s you missed.

3) Complete the review crossword and make sure you have all 5 green notes sheets to turn in.

Review Crossword

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The Enlightenment and Presentations

On Friday 8th, Mar. we looked at the Enlightenment and the major people who contributed to the movement. We then spent the remainder of the class listening to presentations. I also passed out study guides for the upcoming test. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Please read Chapter 17 Section 2 - The Enlightenment and complete the following worksheet.

Worksheet: Chap 17 Sec 2 The Enlightenment

2) You will need to copy the presentation notes from a friend.

3) Begin reviewing the study guides.


Study Guide Part 1: Chapter
Study Guide Part 2: Chapters 14 and 17

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The Scientific Revolution and Presentations

On Wed. 6th, 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.

Presentation Notes Packet

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Research Projects

On Thursday 28th, Feb. and Monday 4th, Mar. we began a research project using the internet and Google Apps to create reports and presentations. In order to do this it may be necessary for you to come in a speak with me if you were absent in order to set up SHARED DOCUMENTS; however, you will find all the material below and you can do as much as you can. If you were absent, you must do the following to make up what you missed:

IMPORTANT! You will need to come see me for #2!!!

1) Access your district Google Apps account by following steps 3 and 4 in the instructions.

Instructions for accessing Google Apps account through Jordan School District

2) Come see me about setting up shared documents and to receive a topic for your project.

3) Read through the Project Instructions so you have a general idea of what you are going to be doing.

Project Instructions

4) Look through this template to get an idea of what your presentation will be like.

Presentation template

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The Rise of Absolutism

On Monday 25th, Feb. we looked at the rise of Absolutism as a response to the problems facing Europe during the 1500s and 1600s. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 14 Sec 2 And complete the notes sheet.

Notes: Absolutism - Response to Crisis Chapter 14 Sec 2

2) Read Chapter 14 Sec 3 and complete the ENTIRE assessment at the end of the section (page 469).

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Substitute Work

On  Thursday 21st, Feb. I was absent at a conference and so there was a substitute. We spent the time working on our anti-discrimination and anti bullying posters that are described on the third page of the packet you received last time. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Create TWO posters following the instructions on the packet.

Packet: Speaking Out Against Discrimination and Bullying

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Wars of Religion and Discrimination Today

On Tuesday 19th, Feb. 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) 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

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

Assignment: Speaking Against Discrimination

3) 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

4) DO NOT DO PAGE 3 OF THE PACKET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Protestant Reformation

On Thursday 14th, Feb. we looked at the Protest Reformation in depth. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed.

1) Please read Chapter 12 Sections 3 & 4 and complete the assessment section at the end of each section.

2) Please turn in your vocabulary list from last time.

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The Renaissance

On Tuesday 12th, Feb. we began our unit on the Renaissance and Reformation. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 12 Sec 1 & 2 and fill out the notes sheet:

Notes: The Renaissance

2) Research the artist Michelangelo and write a 1 page paper about his life and achievements.

3) Read Chapter 12 Sec 3 & 4 and make a vocabulary list of all the terms highlighted in yellow. Write the word and their definition down.

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TEST: Middle Ages and Early Europe

On Friday 8th, Feb. we took our test for the unit on Early Europe and the Middle Ages. If you were absent, you will need to arrange for a time before or after school to come in and make up the test.\

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Test Review

On Wednesday 6th, Feb. we corrected our assignment from last time and then spent the class period reviewing for our test. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Download the study guide if you have not already done so.

Study Guide: Chapters 9 & 10 - Europe in the Middle Ages

2) Download the review crossword and complete using study guide and notes, along with text.

Review Crossword

3) Be sure to gather your green notes sheets in a packet. You should have a total of five sheets.

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The Black Death and Hundred Years' War

On Monday 4th, February we looked at the Black Death and Hundred Years' War. I also passed out the study guide for the test on Friday. If you were absent you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Doing your own research write a one page paper on the Black Death. Be sure to describe what it was, how it started and spread, and what the impact was on European society. Also describe how the people at the time responded to it.

2) Read pages 356 - 359 of your text and complete the following worksheet.

Worksheet: The Hundred Years' War and Political Recovery

3) Also you can download the review and begin studying for your test.

Study Guide: Chapters 9 & 10 - Europe in the Middle Ages

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Gothic Cathedrals & Middle Age Culture

On Thursday 31st, Jan. we discussed the culture of the Middle Ages and one of the greatest cultural achievements of that time - the Gothic Cathedral.

If you were not here, you will need to do the following in order to make up what you missed:

1) You will need to write a one page report on Gothic Cathedrals. You will need to do your own research but your report must answer the following questions/topics:
- What was the purposes of cathedrals? Why did the people of the Middle Ages build such elaborate places of worship?
- What is the difference between a Romanesque cathedral and a Gothic cathedral?
- Describe the architecture, style, artistic elements of the Gothic cathedral? (windows, stained glass, flying buttresses, gargoyles, etc.)

2) You will also need to complete the following 10 questions by using your textbook:

Assignment: Universitites and Vernacular Literature

You should have these three things on your return. Thanks.

Medieval Christianity

On Tuesday 29th, January I was absent and there was a substitute. We watched a movie on the transition from the Roman Empire to the Germanic kingdoms. Unfortunately, this was not the video I had requested to be shown since we covered that material already. If you were here, it was a good review. If you were absent, you did not miss anything new by missing the video.

However, we did read Chapter 10 Sec 2 - Medieval Christianity. That information was new and you need to know it. If you were absent, please read that section and fill in the notes sheets which covers the first half of the section. Then complete the assignment for the second section.

1) Read about the Papal Monarchy  (pages 342-344)  and complete the notes:
Notes: Medieval Christianity - Chap 10 Sec 2

2) Read the rest of the section from the heading, New Religious Orders starting on page 344 to page 347 and write 15 of your own questions and answer them. Both questions and answers should be a minimum of one sentence EACH.

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