The Ottomans and Safavids

On Friday 28th, Feb. and Monday 3rd, Mar. we enjoyed our presentations on the Ottomans and Safavids. If you were absent, you will need to get the information a different way because you will have missed all the presentation and class discussion. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Please make sure your report and presentation are done and shared with me on Google docs.

2) Read Chapter 15 Section 1 - The Ottomans and complete the section assessment on page 489. Do not do question #8!!

3) Read Chapter 15 Section 2  - The Safavids and complete the section assessment on page 495.  Do not o question #8!!

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Substitute Work

On Tuesday 25th, Feb. and Wednesday 26th, Feb. I was absent and there was a substitute. We took a look at the Mongols of the Middle Ages by watching a video and completing an assignment. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Watch the following video and take at least 30 notes about the history, importance, and characteristics of the Mongols. Afterwards write a minimum 1/2 page summary about what you learned as if you were explaining to a person who had no idea of this topic.

Video: Barbarians, The Mongols

2) Read Chap 8 Section 2 of your text and complete the following:

Assignment: The Mongols and China (pages 270-277)

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Presentation Prep Day

On Monday 24th, Feb. we took out research from the previous two days and created a 1 page double space, typed report and a Google presentation. Please follow the instructions and be sure to create both your report and presentation by using Google Docs. (See me if you have any questions.)

IMPORTANT: Be sure to name your files as indicated on the instructions and share them with my on your Google drive.


Instructions: History Report and Presentation

Topics sheet (Remember to pick from  only the front page World Civ topics)

Presentation Template

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Research Day #2

On Thursday 20th, Feb. and Friday 21st, Feb. we continued our research from the previous time. IF you were absent, you simply need to complete the research and perhaps begin working on the report portion of the project. (Please see the previous post for any materials you may need.)

Important: You should have at least 3 pages of handwritten notes that you will be able to turn into a 1pg report and Google Doc presentation. (See instructions).

History Presenations and Research Project

On Tuesday 18th, Feb. and Wednesday 19th, Feb. we turned in and corrected our Columbian Exchange maps. We then began a project on computers to create a report and presentations on important people, battles, topics and places from the Asian and Islamic empires of the 1400s to 1800s..

It will be necessary for you to use your Google Apps Account that has been set up by the school. If you are not sure about that, please come see me and I will help you get to where you need to be. We will be doing this project entirely on the internet.

Today we basically chose topics and began our research. The goal was to have at least two pages of handwritten notes today and then we will turn these into a report and presentation.

Instructions: History Report and Presentation

Topics sheet (Remember to pick from  only the World Civilizations topics. Do not choose WWII topics!!)

Presentation Template

1) Please turn in your assignments from last time on the Columbian Exchange.

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Columbian Exchange

On Thursday 13th, Feb. and Friday 14th, Feb. we continued working on European exploration and the Columbian Exchange Packet. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

2) Please read the rest of Chapter 13 Sec 1 and then Sec 2 and complete the following notes:

Notes: Chapter 13 Sec 1 & 2

3) You will need to come pick up the packet from me as I was unable to get it uploaded onto the blog.

Packet: Columbian Exchange Map Activity

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European Exploration (Day 2)

On Tuesday 11th, Feb. and Wednesday 12th, Feb. we continued our look at European exploration. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

IMPORTANT #1: If you are in 4th period, you will need to see the Ms. Western for your make up!

IMPORTANT #2: Part (1) was listed on last post, but we did not get to it til today actually!
1) Read Chapter 13 Section 1 - Exploration and Expansion in your text and complete the following notes and assignment.

Notes: Chapter 13 Sec 1 - Exploration and Expansion.

Assignment: European Explorers Chart

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2) Please read the rest of Chapter 13 Sec 1 and then Sec 2 and complete the following notes:

Notes: Chapter 13 Sec 1 & 2

3) You will need to come pick up the packet from me as I was unable to get it uploaded onto the blog.

Packet: Columbian Exchange Map Activity

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TEST: Renaissance and Reformation / European Exploration

On Friday 7th, Feb. and Monday 10th, Feb. we reviewed and took our test on the Renaissance and Reformation. Afterwards, we began our unit on European Exploration and Colonization. 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, The Spread of Protestantism.

2) If you did not get a study guide last time, download and study for your test:
Study Guide: Renaissance and Reformation

3) Schedule a time to come in and make up the test. You have two weeks to do so.

4) Read Chapter 13 Section 1 - Exploration and Expansion in your text and complete the following notes and assignment.

Notes: Chapter 13 Sec 1 - Exploration and Expansion.

Assignment: European Explorers Chart

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The Reformation and Spread of Protestantism

On Wednesday 5th, Feb. and Thursday 6th, Feb. we took a small correction quiz on the works of art that we studied last time. We then finished notes on the Reformation and then completed a small assignment on the spread of Protestantism. Finally, we conducted a small review for our quiz next time. IF you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) If you are in 1 or 3 period, you will need to turn in the assignment on Life and Changes in the Renaissance that you received last time.

2) You will need to arrange for a time to come in a take the Art of the Renaissance quiz. (It is only a 16 point check and will take about 10 mins is all)

3) Read Chapter 12 Section 3 of your text and complete the following notes. Some classes already began these.
Notes: Chapter 12 Sec 3 - Reformation

4) Read Chapter 12 Section 4 of your text and complete the following assignment.
Assignment: Chapter 12 Sec 4 - Spread of Protestantism

5)  Use the following study guide to prepare for your quiz.
Study Guide: Chapter 12 - The Renaissance and Reformation

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Renaissance Art, Writing, and Architecture

On Monday 3rd, Feb. and Tuesday 4th, Feb. we corrected our assignment from last time and then conducted an art show powerpoint of some of the most important, beautiful, and influential works from the Renaissance. We covered writings, art, and architecture. We then began discussing the Reformation of the Catholic Church. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your worksheet on the Life and Changes During the Renaissance.

2) Read through and know the information on the following PowerPoint.

PowerPoint: Da Vinci, Machiavelli, and Dante

3) Look at the following lists of works/artists and then the visual list of works. You need to be able to match the correct name/artist to the work. (You might find it easier to Google the name of the work and look for the image in the results. ) Next time, we will be taking a small quiz and you will need to be able to sight identify these works.

List of Works and their Artists  (They are not in the same order as on the visual list. This means you'll have to study!)

Visual List of Important Works/Artists

4) Read Chapter 12 Sec 3 of your Text and fill in the notes as best you can.

Notes: Chapter 12 Section 3 - The Reformation

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Michelangelo and Life in the Renaissance

On Thursday 30th, Jan and Friday 31st, Jan. I was absent and there was a substitute. The class corrected the assignment from last time, watched a small video on the artist Michelangelo and then completed a book assignment about life and changes in the Renaissance. 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 - the chart of important people in the Renaissance.

2) Watch the following first 30 minutes of the video and complete the listening log and summary:

Video: Michelangelo - Artist and Man (Sorry, about the Russian subtitles.)
Listening Log: Michelangelo - Artist and Man

3) Using your textbook, read pages 400-403 and then 409-411 and then complete the following worksheet.

Worksheet: Life and Changes in the Renaissance

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