Merry Christmas, Happy Winter Solstice, Have a Great Whatever You Celebrate!

On Friday 18th, Dec. was our big school wide assembly and event. In class we simply covered some minor details concerning grades and pass backs. We then spent the time discussing holiday history and customs from around the world. If you were absent, it is not necessary to make anything up. Please enjoy your break!

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TEST: Chapters 3, 6, and 8

On Wednesday 16th, Dec. we reviewed and tested after we completed our assignment on China. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Please turn in your assignment from Thursday 10th, Dec. It is the Jigsaw activity on China. If you were absent, you will have to finish two more sections on your own since you missed today and working with your partner. You should have a total of 4 sections of your packet complete. You may pick which sections to do.

2) Please turn in your 2 yellow study guides and 6 green notes sheets of your review packet for this unit.

3) Schedule a time to come in and make up your test. ASAP!!!

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Japan and Korea

On Monday 14th, Dec. I was absent and you had a substitute. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Please watch the following documentary. You need only watch approximately the first 30 mins. As you watch please take notes. Use your notes to write a 1/2 page summary of what you learned.

Video: Japan - Memoirs of a Secret Empire

2) Then complete the following book assignment. Download the following assignment and then read Chapter 8 Section 3 of your text to complete..

Assignment: Japan and Korea

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Chap 8 Sections 1 & 2: Characteristices of Post Classical China

On Thursday 10th, Dec. most of the class was taken up by the counselors for our suicide prevention presentation. However, we did squeeze in a little China. If you were absent, please do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Check with your counselor for any information you feel you may need on suicide prevention.

2) Download the following assignement and choose two of the red heading sections to complete. You only need to do two and we will incorporate you into a group on your return. Important: Do NOT do the first red heading section for Chap 8 Sec 1 since we already did that one.

Assignment: China Jigsaw Activity

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Return to China

On Tuesday 8th, Dec. we spent the day doing some administrative tasks due to my student teacher leaving. I needed to make sure that everyone was on the same page. We then then completed some notes. If you were absent, you will for the most part do the make up for today on your return.

1) Be sure to pick up all the graded work that was handed back.

2) Check with a friend in the class or me to get the notes that were given. They are not in the book and you will need to copy them.

3) The very small video we watched will continue next time and you can make it up then.

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Presentations, Review, & Quiz

On Friday 4th, Dec. we took some time to present our assignments from last time. When then did a small review and then took our quiz on Chapter 6 - World of Islam. 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: both the blue paper and the presentation you created.

2) Download the following review materials and prepare for your quiz. The review crossword is an assignment.

Study Guide: Chapter 6 - World of Islam
Review Crossword

IMPORTANT: The vocabulary words on the study guide for the most part are the answers to the crossword. Also, I accidentally included mosque/mosques twice in the puzzle.

3) Arrange for a time after school or during MAP class to take your quiz.

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Islamic Culture and Civilization

On Wednesday 2nd, Dec . we continued our study of ISlamic civilization. First, we had to take a few minutes to finish our notes from last time. We then corrected our assignment and then began a new one. 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 called Creating an Arab Empire.

2) Then please read Chapter 6 Section 2 (towards the end) and finish your notes from last time. You may copy from a friend, but it is critical for you to read so you get all the information you need.

3) Download the following assignment and complete following the instructions. However, since you were not here, you will not have a group so for Step 1 of the assignment you may choose the topic that interests you the most. Please have your assignment ready for next class.

Assignment: Islamic Culture Group Activity

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The Creation of an Arab Empire & The Early Islamic Dynasties

On Monday 30th, Nov. we continued our look at early ISlam and the beginnings of the Islamic Empires. 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 about Muhammad and the Beginnings of Islam.

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

Assignment: The Creation of an Arab Empire

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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Intro to Islam

On Monday 23rd, Nov. we corrected our quiz from las ttime and then began our next unit. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Come check with me or Skyward to see your quiz score.

2) Watch the following video and complete the notes following the instructions. YOU ONLY NEED TO WATCH THE FIRST 20:00 MINUTES!

As you watch the video take notes that answer the following three questions (10 notes per questions):
- Who was Muhammad? What kind of man was he?
- Who were the Bedouin and whatwas their culture/history/religion?
- What are some fo the teachings of Muhammad and Islam?

Islam Empire fo Faith

3) Download the following notes and copy froma  friend.

Notes: The Rise of Islam

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Review and Quiz Chapter 3

On Thursday 19th, Nov. we spent the day going over the assignment on Chinese philosophies from last time and then we worked on a review and then took a small quiz. If you were absent, you will need to do the following things to make up what you missed:

1) Please turn in your assignment from last time, Chinese Philosophies.

2) Download and study the following review guide. It is not an assignment; however, if you know this you know the quiz.

Study Guide Chapter 3 - Ancient China and India

3) Schedule a time to make up the quiz ASAP. The best times are either during MAP class or after school.

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Early Chinese Dynasties & Chinese Philosophies

On Tuesday 17th, Nov. we began our study of the early Chinese dynasties. 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, Early Empires in India.

2) Read pages 86-90 for the Shang and Zhou dynasties and then pages 94-96 for the Qin dynasty. Complete the notes below, you may copy from a friend for notes you can not find. You MUST, however, read the pages so you have all the information.

Notes: Early Chinese Dynasties

3) Complete the following assignment.

Assignment: Chinese Philosophies

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The Early Empires of India and China

On Wednesday 11th, Nov. we looked at the early empires of India and China. We talked specifically about the Mauryan, Kushan, and Gupta empires of India and the Shang, Zhou, and Qin of China. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Download the following assignment and Read Chapter 3 Section 2 and complete it by using full and complete sentences to answer each question.

Assignment: New Empires in India

2) Download the following notes and read Chapter 3 Sections 3 & 4 (Just pages 86-90 in section 3 the two red headings Shang Dynasty and Zhou Dynasty. Also, pages 94-96 in section 4 the red heading Qin Dynasty.)

Notes: Early Chinese Dynasties

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Religions of India & Substitute Work

On Monday 9th, Nov. Iw as out with an illness. If you were absent, please come see me for the substitute work. If you are in Mr. Butterfield's class please see him for what you did.

One thing, however, everyone must do is download the following notes and complete them by reading Chapter 3 Section 1 (Pages 72-75 The Religions of India).

Notes: Religions of India - Hinduism and Buddhism

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Overview of Chapter 3 & The Physical Geography of India/China

On Thursday 5th, Nov. we turned in our notes that we took on the video from last time and then we spent some time overviewing the chapter we are about to study. When we finished with that, we worked on an assignment on physical geography for both india and China. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your video notes from last time. Please put the total # of notes you were able to get at the top of your paper and circle it.

2) Download the following notes and then copy froma  frined. The notes we took were not something that can be specifically read in the book.

Notes: Chapter 3 - Overview

3) Download the following assignment and carefully read the instructions to complete it.

Assignment: Physical Geography of India and China

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TEST UNIT #2: Chapters 5, 9, & 10

On Tuesday 3rd, November we spent a little time reviewing and then took out test. We then corrected it and afterward watched a video to introduce our next unit on India, China, and Islam. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your study guide (actually NOT an assignment), your pink review crossword, and your 8 green notes sheet. This is all part of your review packet.

2) Schedule a time to come in and make up your test. During MAP or after school is preferable.

3) Watch the following video for approximately the first 25 mins. Then write a minimum 1/2 page to 1 page sumamry about what you learned from the video. Pretend you need to explain the main concepts to someonw who ahs not seen the video.

Video: The Story of India - The Power of Ideas

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The Culture of the Middle Ages and the Black Death & REVIEW FOR THE TEST

On Thursday 29th, Oct. we finished our look at the Middle Ages by taking some notes on the culture of the time period and the Black Death. We 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) Please turn in your questions/answers from Chapter 10 Sec 2 that we did last time.

2) Please read through Chapter 10 Secs 3 & 4 and fill in the notes. You may copy notes froma  friend; however, you MUST read the sections to get the material in context.

Notes: Culture of the Middle Ages & The Black Death

3) Review for your test by studying the following review guide and by completeing the crossword.
Note: The crossword file includes the key, do not use the key unless absolutely stuck, otherwise the review crossword will do you no good whatsoever.

Study Guide: Chaps 5, 9, & 10

Review Crossword Part 1
Review Crossword Part 2

Review Crossword (Remember that the vocabulary listed on the study guide are the answers to your crossword!)

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The Rise of Cities in the Middle Ages & Medieval Christianity

On Tuesday 27th, Oct. we discussed the rise of trade and cities int he Middle Ages. We tied in what we learned on Friday with some mor enotes. We then took time to consider the conflict that arose between religious and political powers. If you were absent, you will need to do the following:

5th Period ONLY:

1) Read Chapter 10 Sec 1 of your text and complete the following notes. You may also copy the notes froma a friend; however, you must still read the section to get the context of the materials.

Notes: Peasants, Trade, and Cities - Chapter 10 Section 1

2) Please read Chapter 10 Sec 2 -The first red heading only! (The Papal Monarchy) and write 6 of your own questions and answer them for that particualr section. You should pay close attention to anything in bold or that is highlighted.

6th, 7th, and 8th Periods: You MUST see Mr. Butterfield or make arrangements with him for make up!

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Trading and City Building Game

On Friday 23rd, Oct. we engaged ina  game of trading and city building to introduce the importance of both to the Middle Ages in Europe. IF you were absent, you will not be able to make up the game; however, we will incorporate you into the annalysis of the game on your return. Therefore, there is no make up needed for today.

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The Byzantine Empire and Crusades

On Wednesday 21st, Oct. I was out sick and there was a substitute. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1)  Watch the following video clip and take a minimum of 12 notes that you learn about the Byzantine emperor Justinian.

Video: The Emperor Justinian

2) Read Chapter 9 Section 4 and complete the following assignment.

Assignment: Byzantine Empire and Crusades

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Feudalism & The Rise of European Kingdoms

On Monday 19th, Oct. we began our look at feudalism and the beginnings of the great kingdoms in Europe. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) read Chapter 9 Sections 1 and 2 of your textbook and complete the following notes. You may copy the notes from a friend; however, it is important that you read your text so you get the context.

Notes: Chapter 9 Secs 1 & 2 - Role of the Church and Feudalism

2) Then using blank paper follow the instructions for creating a booklet on the information you learn about European Kingdoms in section 3 of Chapter 9.

Assignment: Making a History Booklet

IMPORTANT: Step 4 of the instruction, the illustration page, is now extra credit!

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Transforming the Roman World & Germanic Invasions

On Tuesday 13th, Oct. we turned in our murals which served as an assessment from last time. We then began our next chapter by watching a documentary on the Huns and then taking notes about the Germanic Kingdoms. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your Roman Mural from last time.

2) Watch the following documentary and complete the assignment. You only need to watch the first 25 minutes; however, you can watch the whole thing if you want to of course.

Video: The Huns

As you watch the video please take notes on the following questions. You should be able to answer these questions and have at least 20 significant notes that help you remember.

Where did the Huns come from and what was their lifestyle?
What made the Huns such great warriors?
How did Rome react to the Huns and what did the Romans do to keep peace?
Who was Attila the Hun? How did he gain power?
What did Atilla want for the Huns?
What impact did the Huns have on Rome and Europe in general?

3) Read Chapter 9 Section 1 (the section about the Germanic tribes) and complete the following notes:

Notes: Chap 9 Sec 1 - Transforming the Roman World

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Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire & QUIZ: Roman Murals

On Friday 9th, Oct. we corrected our assignment from last time and then discussed and took notes on the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. We then took a Quiz on our Roman unit by creating murals. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to amke up what you missed:

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

2) Instead of notes I would like you to please read Chapter 5 Section 5 - Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire and complete the worksheet.

Assignment: Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

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

Quiz: Creating a Mural of Roman Life

IMPORTANT: Quiz is due Tuesday 13th, Oct.!

The Rise of Christianity & Roman Culture and Society

On Tuesday 6th, Oct. we graded the assignments from the last time. We then took notes on the spread of Christianity and then completed an assignment on the culture/society of the Roman Empire. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

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

Assignment: Roman Culture and Society

2) Watch the following video and take a few key notes. Just write your notes on the back of the notes sheet you will download below.

Crash Course World History: Christianity

3) 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

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From Republic to Empire

On Friday 1st, Oct. we looked at cause and effect in Rome as it transitioned from a republic to an empire. We then took notes on the rise of the Roman Empire. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read pages 152-155 of your textbook and complete the following assignment by reading the instructions.

Worksheet: Cause and Effect - The Fall of the Roman Republic

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

Notes: Beginning of Roman Empire

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The Rise of Rome

On Wednesday 30th, Sept. we discussed the rise of Rome by looking at geography, social structure, government, and early conflicts. If you were abssent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your listening log from last time.

2) Read Chapter 5 Section 1 of your textbook and complete the follwoing worksheet and notes:

Assignment: The Land and Peoples of Italy

Notes: Chapter 5 Section 1

3) Please read the following handout and complete the worksheet on Roman Law.

Handout: The Twelve Tables

Worksheet: Evaluating the Twelve Tables

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Midtrerm & Intro to Rome

On Monday 28th, Sept. we took our midtern test and began our introduction to our next unit, the Roman Empire. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Schedule a time to make up your midterm, The best times are during MAP class or after school.

2) 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

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Alexander the Great & Midterm Test Review

On Thursday 24th, Sept. we finished up our study of Classical Greece by looking at Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic era. We then spent the rest of the time review for our test on Monday. If you were not here, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your assignment from last time, Greek Myth and the Search for Understanding.

2) Download the following notes and read Chapter 4 Section 5 of your text and fill in four major facts you learn onto your notes sheets, paying close attention to anything that is highlighted or bolded.

Notes: Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic Era

3) Then use the following to help review for your midterm test. It will cover Chapters 1, 2, & 4.

Review Crossword: Ancient Greeks (You will have to come see me for this! I can not get it to upload. Sorry.)

Study Guide: Chapter 4 - Classical Greece This is NOT an assignment, just for a study aid.

Study Guide: Chapters 1 and 2 - Early Humans This is NOT an assignment, just for a study aid.

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Greek Philosophy & Myth

On Tuesday 22nd, Sept. we looked at the ways in which the Greeks tried to understand the world around them. First, we looked at the philosophers such as Socrates and Plato. Then we discussed the power of myth and how it is used to also try and understand the world. 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, Chapter 4 Section 3 - Classical Greece.

2) Download the following notes and read pages 128 -130 of your text on Greek Philosophy.

Notes: Greek Philosophy

3) Then download the following myths and worksheet. Read at least 4 of the myths and then choosing one of those myths, use it to complete the worksheet and the little art extension that is part two of your worksheet.

Worksheet: Greek Myth and the Search for Understanding

Orpheus and Eurydice

Myth Packet

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The Greek City State & Classical Greece

On Friday 18th, Sept. we corrected the assignment from last time. 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) Turn in your assignment from last time, Chap 4 Section 1: Early Civilization in Greece.

2) Please read Chapter 4 Sections 2 of your text and fill in the notes sheet.

Notes: The Greek City States

3) You then should read Chapter 4 Section 3 of your text and complete the worksheet.

Assignment: Classical Greece

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Intro to Ancient Greece

On Tuesday 15th, Sept. we began studying ancient Greece. 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 your online book to complete.

Video: Aegean - Legacy of Atlantis

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

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Timeline Correction & Chap 1 and 2 Quiz

On Friday 11th, Sept. we corrected and analyzed our timeline that we created last time. We then spent a little time doing a quick review and then took our quiz. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your date sheet (we corrected this last time) and timeline (we made these last time).

2) Turn in your three green notes sheets and yellow study guide from alst time. Remember that the yellow study guide was not an assignment, but we will include it with your  notes in case you need it again!

3) Be sure to review your study guide that you got last time and then schedule a time to make up your quiz ASAP, preferably after school.

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Making a Timeline of the Ancient Middle East (Continued)

On Wednesday 9th, Sept. we continued working on our timeline. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to nake up what you missed:

1) Using the worksheet from last time, go on to complete Steps 2 and 3. You should have already completed Step 1 and collected the dates  In order to move on to step 2 you will need two blank pieces of unlined paper. Then do the following:

- draw a line down the middle of each paper and on the line evenly space 15 hashmarks (you should have a total of 30 hashmarks when you have done both pieces of paper.)
- Each hashmark represents 100 years. On the first hashmark (the one on the far left) label it 3100 BCE, then label each hashmark counting down by 100. You should end with 200 BCE as your last hashmark.
- Then follow the instructions on the back of the worksheet for Steps 2 & 3.

2) Download and study the following review. It is NOT an assignment, but simply meant to help you get ready.

Study Review Guide: Chapters 1 and 2

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New Civilizations and Empires

On Friday 4th, 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 and are new ideas that come from outside of the culture.

If you were absent, you will need to print out the notes. For the notes you will need to use your textbook to complete the assignment. Please Read Chapter 2 Sections 3 & 4. Please use your online textbook.

1) Please read Chapter 2 Sections 3 & 4 and complete the following notes.

Notes: New Civilizations and Empires

2) Then follow the instructions on the following assignment to complete Step 1. Do NOT go on to step 2 until next time.

Worksheet: Making a Timeline of the Ancient Middle East

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Ancient Egyptian Civilization

On Wednesday 2nd, Sept. we continued our exploration of ancient Egypt and recapped what we learned about the ancient Sumerians from last time. We also watched a video on the great discoveries of ancient Egypt; however, these discoveries are not the typical pyramids and mummies. From these discoveries we have learned quite a lot about the Egyptians. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Watch the following video and prepare a 3/4 page summary about what you learned about ancient Egyptian culture. What did they do? How did they live? What did they believe? What do these two discoveries (i.e., the Khufu boat and the use of fire at the quarry) tell us about Egyptian life at that time?

You only need to watch the first 20 minutes!!!

Video: The Ten Greatest Discoveries of Ancient Egypt

2) Please finish the assignment we began last time on Egyptian civilization. You will need to use your online book to do so. Remember, it is found at www.glencoe.com/ose/ and then put the code I gave you into the student login. If you do not have the code, please email me ASAP at troy.ball@jordandistrict.org That assignment will be due next time.

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The Sumerians and the Egyptians

On Monday 31st. Aug. we looked at two ancient civilizations: the Sumerians and Egyptians. We took notes on the Sumerians and then did some reading on the civilization of the Egyptians. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Use your online textbook read Chapter 2 Section 1 and fill in the notes (You may copy notes you can;t find froma a friend, but you MUST read the section to get all teh information):

Notes: Civilizations Begins in Mesopotamia

2) Use you online textbook for Chapter 2 Section 2 to finish at least the first four sections of the assignment. You do NOT need to finish more than that:

Assignment: Egyptian Civilization

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Early Humans and the Rise of Civilizations

On Thursday 27th, 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.

IMPORTANT: We now have access to our electronic textbook. In order to view the textbook on line you will to go to the following website www.glencoe.com/ose/

However, I have been asked to not share the code publicly, so you will need to come see me for the code. Alternately, you could ask a friend from class or email for the code.

1) If you were absent, please print out the following notes sheet and assignment. You will need to use the electronic textbook to complete the notes and assignment. 

Notes: Early Humans

Worksheet: Six Characteristics of Civilization

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

Welcome to World Civ 2015-2016!

On Tuesday 25th, Aug. we welcomed the next students to the World Civilizations class. We spent the day by doing the following:

- Told Joke of the Day and introduced Mr. Ball to the class.
- Took a small preknowledge quiz and corrected it.
- Went over the disclosure and class expectations.
- Compelted a small writing assignment.

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

1) Download a copy of the disclosure, read it, sign it, and have your parent/guardian sign it and bring it back Monday 31st, Aug.

Class Disclosure

2) Take a blank piece of paper and in the upper right hand corner put your name both first and last. Then title the paper "Why do we study history?". Then in at least 1/2 page but no more than 1 page identify three reasons why studying history is important or useful. Explain each reason by giving examples or describing why you think it is important. Please bring this assignment with you to class and turn in.

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Wrapping it up!

On Friday 29th, May and Monday 1st, June in all classes we wrapped up our main objectives and class by doing the following:

1) Discussed final grades and handed out printouts.

2) Completed a small class/teacher evaluation.

3) Did a small activity to recap what we have learned over the year/semester.

There is no specific make up required, but please remember the last day for makeup and late work was today!

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Last Test of the Year!

On Thursday 28th, May we took our final test. If you were absent you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your three green notes sheets from this last unit.

2) Turn in your pink vocabulary review crossword.

3) Make up your test by Tuesday 2nd, June. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Challenges of a New Century

On Tuesday 26th, May we spent the day talking about the challenges the world is facing today and then reviewing for our final test. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Copy these notes from a friend.

Notes: Challenges of a New Century

2) Download and review this study guide:

Study Guide: Chapters 27-32

3) Complete the vocabulary review crossword. IMPORTANT: Although the key is included simply copying it will not help you! Study and review legitimately and use key only as last resort if stuck on an individual item!

Vocabulary Review Crossword

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Book Report Presentations

On Thursday 21st, May we listened to the Fourth Quarter Book Report presentations. For the remaining time we went over the assignment from last time. We also checked in books for those who were not able to check the book in last time. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Please make sure you turn in the assignment from last time, Modern World.

2) Nothing to make up for the book reports.

3) Turn your book in, if you still have it ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Middle East & The Modern World

On Tuesday 19th, May we turned in our textbooks and completed notes and an assignment focusing on the modern world. I gave notes on the Middle East and then students were allowed to choose two areas of their choice to learn about. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your textbook, ASAP after you complete the following:

2) Read Chap 30 Sec 2 and complete the following notes:

Notes: Conflict in the Middle East

3) Read the instructions for the following assignment and complete:

Assignment: The Modern World

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Substitute Work

On Friday 15th, May I was unexpectedly absent. In order to make up what you missed please take a look at the instructions I left the substitute and follow the instructions.

Substitute Instructions

 1) Please turn in your assignment from last time, Western Europe and North America.

2) Complete the book assignment mentioned.

3) You will need to choose one of the following men and do self-research and write a 3/4 page summary about what you learned about him. You may choose either Fidel Castro OR Mao Tse Tung.

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TEST: Chapters 24 & 26 World War II

On Monday 11th, May we took our test. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your things we needed for test prep:
 - Assignment from last time on Course of the War.
- Review crossword
- Unit notes

2) Schedule a time to come in and take your test, ASAP. You need to do this before the end of next week.

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Test Review

On Thursday 7th, May we took time to write a letter of appreciation to teachers and then spent the rest of the time correcting the last assignment and then reviewing for the test. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Please take time to write a small letter of appreciation for one of your teachers and deliver it to them.

2) Turn in your assignment from last time, The Course of the War.

3) Download the following study guide and make sure you study for the test next time.

Study Guide Chapters 24 & 26
4) Use the vocabulary on the study guide to review and complete the crossword.

IMPORTANT: Adobe no longer allows me to edit and so the key is included; however, using the key to simply copy will not help you.

Review Crossword Chapters 24 & 26

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The Course of the War & The Battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa

On Tuesday 5th, May we continued our look at WWII by discussing the course of the war and watching on video. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 26 Section 2 (864) and complete the following assignment.

Assignment: The Course of the War

2) You can do one of two things to make up the video. On Netflix you can watch WWII in HD: Glory and Guts and write a 1 page summary of what you learned. You only need to watch the first 30 mins of the episode.

OR

You can do some self research on the Battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa and write a 1 page summary of what you learned.

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US Enters World War II

On Friday 1st, May we talked about the entry of the US into WWII. If you were absent, you will need to do the following:

1) Come see me for the assignment from today. It ended up being something I can not post to the blog and you will need to take about 25 mins after school to make up.

Sorry about that. See me and we will work it out.

The Path to World War II

On Wednesday 29th, Apr. we looked at the events that occurred just prior to the outbreak of war and led up to the actual beginning of fighting. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Please read Chapter 26 Sec 1 of your textbook and complete the following notes. For each heading you should have a minimum of three important bullet points. Pay close attention to the vocabulary words listed at the top of your notes sheet.

Notes: The Path to War Chapter 26 Section 1

2) Watch the episode of WWII in HD Darkness Falls. Then write a page summary of what happened and how the war progressed in the early years. There is a lot we have already covered; however, you should be getting many new details and more depth on some events.

Video: WWII in HD - Darkness Falls

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Hitler and Nazi Germany

On Monday 27th, Apr. there was actually a substitute. We spent that day going over the last assignment and the rise of Hitler and Nazi Germany. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in the assignment from last time The Rise of Dictatorial Regimes.

2) Read Chapter 24 Section 3 and complete the following assignment.

Assignment: Hitler and Nazi Germany

3) Do some personal research and write a 1 page summary of Joseph Stalin. Who was he? What impact did he have on Russia/Soviet Union? Why is he important as a historical figure?

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Chap 24 - Sections 1 and 2: Europe in the 1930s

On Thursday 24th, Apr. we began our next unit, Chapter 24. We will cover the time period between the world wars and discover what led to the second world war. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 24 Secs 1 and 2 and complete the following assignments.

IMPORTANT: I gave Chap 24 Section 1 as notes. You may copy from a friend in order to reduce the amount of reading and writing you have to do. Section 2 you must do on your own.

Chapter 24 Section 1 - The Futile Search for Stability

Chapter 24 Section 2 - The Rise of Dictatorial Regimes

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Chapter 23 Review and Test

On Tuesday 21st, Apr. we reviewed and tested on the same day for Chapter 23. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Download and study the review.

Study Guide: Chap 23

2) Turn in you notes from the unit and the assignment from last time.

3) Schedule a time to come in and make up the test ASAP!

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Treaty of Versailles and the End of World War I

On Friday 17th, Apr. we talked about the end of World War I. 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) Read Chapter 23 Sec 4 of your text, The End of World War I and complete the review at the end of that section. You need to complete the entire review except #8.

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World War I Continued & The Russian Revolution

On Wednesday 15th, Apr. we looked specifically at WWI and the course of the overall war. We also looked at the Russian Revolution. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chap 23 Section 2 and complete the following assignment:

Assignment: World War I

2) Read Chapter 23 Section 3 (best option) or copy from a friend (not best option) and complete the notes:

Notes: The Russian Revolution

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World War I

On Monday 13th, Apr. we began our look into World War I. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 23 Section 1 and complete the following worksheet.

Worksheet: Road to WWI

2) Unfortunately, the documentary we watched will not upload to the blog. Therefore you will need to do a little research on your own and answer the following questions in a 1 page summary:

- Which new weapons/ tactics were introduced during WWI (e.g., tanks, airplanes, poison gas, trench warfare, machine guns, flamethrowers, etc.)?
- Describe these weapons. How did they work, what problems or benefits did they have, how were they used?
- How did these new weapons/tactics affect the soldiers and the fighting of WWI?
- What advantages/disadvantages did these weapons/tactics provide for the armies using them?

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Review and Test Chapters 19 & 21

On Thursday 9th, Apr. we reviewed and took the test. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Download and study the review:

Study Guide: Chaps 19 & 21

2) Turn in your notes paper on imperialism from last time.

3) Schedule a time to make up you test by the end of next week.

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Imperialism in the 1800s

On Tuesday 7th, Apr. we spent the class period preparing presentations for imperialism in the 1800s and then watching those presentations and taking notes. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) It will be difficult to do this without having been here so please do the following:

- You should have already been given a section of Chapter 21 to complete. If you did not get that assignment on the Height of Imperialism, please check the previous post (the link is now fixed). Choose one of the four sections in Chapter 21 to complete.

- Next, go ahead and on a blank piece of paper, complete part 3 of the assignment.

- Finally, we will have you copy the notes from the other three sections on your return. However, it would be to your benefit to read those three sections for the complete context. It is a bit of reading however you do not necessarily need to do anything else but read.

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Nationalism in the 1800s & Imperialism

On Tuesday 31st, Mar. we completed the packet on Chap 19 about National Unification and Nationalism. We then began our look at imperialism and how it affected countries around the world. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Complete part 2 of the packet on your own by following the instructions.

Assignment: Nationalism Packet

2) Then choose one of the sections from Chapter 21 and complete the following assignment up to part 2. Choose one of the following sections:

Southeast Asia - Section 1
Africa - Section 2
India - Section 3
Latin America - Section 4

Assignment: Height of Imperialism

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Reaction and Revolution

On Thursday 26th, Mar. we covered Chapter 19 Sections 2 & 3. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

 1) Please read Chapter 19 Section 2 Reaction and Revolution and complete the notes sheet as best you can. For any notes you are unable to find, you may copy from a friend.

Notes: Reaction and Revolution Chapter 19 Section 2

2) Please download the assignment and read the instructions carefully. If you will be here next time, you only need to read and complete PART ONE. If you will not be here next time as well, then you will need to complete the packet yourself.

Assignment: Nationalism Packet

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Book Reports

Tuesday 24th, Mar. we spent the class in book reports and presentations from the 1950s. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Nothing to make up on book reports.

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Presentations

On Friday 20th, Mar. we spent the entire class listening to presentations. If you were absent, you will need to copy the notes from the presentations that were given from a friend.

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Conditions fo the Working Class

On Wednesday 18th, Mar. we looked at the conditions of the working class and discussed the idea of socialism. We then listened to some of the presentations. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Complete the packet Conditions of the Working Class During the Industrial Revolution using your textbook. In order to complete Source 6, you will need to read the excerpt from the Communist Manifesto.

Assignment: Conditions of the Working Class

Reading Excerpt: Communist Manifesto (The Classless Society)

2) Copy the notes on the presentations that were given from a friend.

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Industrial Revolution - Introduction

On Monday 16th, Mar. we began our study of the Industrial Revolution. We actually spent almost the entire class period in a  discussion on social class, property, work and ownership. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Consider the following questions which were discussed and how you might answer them. You should write your answers down on a separate piece of paper titled Industrial Revolution: Introductory Discussion Questions.

- What is property?
- Why is owning property important?
- How does one gain ownership of property?
- Why do some people have more property than others?
- Why are some people workers and others management?
- How are these things reflected in our society today?

2) Read Chapter 19 Section 1 (pages 614-621)and complete the following worksheet (which was given as notes):

Assignment: The Industrial Revolution Chapter 19 Section 1

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Project Continuation

On Thursday 12th, Mar. we spent the  day working on our projects on the computer. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) You should continue with parts 3 & 4 of your project. Please follow instructions carefully and if you have ANY questions please ask me. You will be creating a 1 page, double spaced report on Google Docs and a seven slide presentation using Google Presentation. For the slide show please follow the template that is included in the instructions packet.

IMPORTANT: If you have been absent and have not received a topic, please look over the topic list below and pick any topic from the list to do your project on. Please follow the instructions in the instructions packet.

Topics: Research Project 3rd Quarter

Instructions: History Report and Presentation

Presentation Template

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Research Projects

On Tuesday 10th, Mar. we turned in our materials from the Asian and Islamic Empires assignments. We then began a research project and spent the remainder of the day researching. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in the following from two times ago:

- The fact gathering worksheet where you gathered 12 facts about your civilization.
- The visual poster you created for your civilization.
- The notes that you took on the civilization presentations.

2) Turn in your assignments from last time: The questions you created and the video notes.

3) Download the following topic sheet and choose on of the people that most interest you. You will then conduct self research and gather at least 1-2 pages worth of notes. Your notes should answer the following questions:

- Why is this person important? What did they do or accomplish?
- What is the private life of this person like?
- Are there any unusual or fun facts about your person?
- Why should we care about this person?

Topics: Research Project 3rd Quarter

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Civilizations of Central America

On Friday 6th, Mar. I was absent due to a sudden illness and there was a substitute. If you were also absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) These are the instructions left for the sub

First:

        Textbooks should be under the desks, if more are needed they are located on the counter by the map. Have each student take out two blank pieces of paper and turn to Chapter 11 Section 2 (page 372). Have them read this section and create 16 questions that are at least one sentence in length and require an answer that is at least 1-2 sentences in length. They should make their questions on one piece of paper and put the answers on the second piece of paper . Give them approximately 25-30 mins to work on that assignment. If the majority need more time to finish it and they are working good in your judgment, you may give them more time as needed. Tell them that this assignment will be due next time.  IMPORTANT: If not everyone finishes and there are just a handful of people left, go ahead and move. DON’T SPEND ALL CLASS ON THIS!

Second:

       When finished, have each student take out a third blank piece of paper and have them watch the video Ancient Maya. They should watch the episode and take at least 25 significant notes on what they learn about him. With about 5-10 mins left of class stop the video and have them use the notes to write a minimum 1/2  page summary about what they learned as if they were explaining this video to someone who knew nothing about him. Remind them this will be due next time.

IMPORTANT: Since the video will not upload I would like you to do some self research and write a 1 page description or summary of ancient Mayan civilization in Central America. Include information on art, religion, government, social class, cities, and writing systems.

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Islamic and Asian Civilizations Presentations

On Monday 2nd, Mar. we worked together in groups to create presentations for the six civilizations that we worked on. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1)  Please turn in your fact worksheet and your visual poster for the civilization that you chose.

2) The we made presentations and took notes on the other five civilizations. This is a project that will be difficult for you to make up on your own. So when you return we will get the presentation notes from another student in the class for you to copy.

3) You will need to study those notes for a small quiz on these civilizations.

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Speech Presentations & Asian/Islamic Empires

On Thursday 26th, Feb. we presented our final speeches in class and then we continued with our Asian/Islamic empires project. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in the following papers as part of a speech preparation packet:

- rough draft of speech
- feedback on the rough draft
- revised draft of the speech
- feedback on the revised draft

2) Turn in your final draft of your speech.

4) Choose one of the following civilizations listed at the top of the instruction sheet and begin completing the following assignment.

Important: You only have to do Parts 1 & 2! Do NOT do Part 3.

Assignment: Islamic and Asian Poster Project

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Speech Feedback and Final Draft & Asian/Islamic Empires

On Tuesday 24th, Feb. we divided our class into two basic sections. First, we worked on our speeches and then we began our next unit on the Islamic and Asian empires of the 1400-1900s. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Using your rough draft of your speech that you have already written, you should have written a revised version of that speech using the feedback you got using the revision protocol. Download another copy of the revision feedback protocol and do the same thing with a different person from before.

Feedback Protocol: Speech Revision

2) Once you have the feedback done for your revised speech, you should have these four papers:

- rough draft of speech
- feedback on the rough draft
- revised draft of the speech
- feedback on the revised draft

Be prepared to turn all of these in as part of a speech preparation packet.

3) Using the feedback you got on your revised speech, write a final draft of your speech. Practice presenting that speech and be prepared to deliver it to the class the next time you are in class.

4) Choose one of the following civilizations listed at the top of the instruction sheet and begin completing the following assignment.

YOU ONLY HAVE TO DO PART 1 AT THIS TIME!!!:

Assignment: Islamic and Asian Poster Project

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TEST: French Revolution & Speech Revision

On Friday 20th, Feb. we took our test on Chapter 18 - French Revolution  and Age of Napoleon. We then spent a few minutes doing speech revisions from last time. If you were absent, you will need to do the following:

1) Schedule a time to come in a do the test. You have one week and after school is the preferable time.

2) Download a copy of the feedback revision protocol and read your rough draft speech to someone and have them fill out the questions. Use their feedback and your revision skills learned in Language Arts to revise your speech and write a 1 page revised version of your speech.

Feedback Protocol: Speech Revision

Have your revised speech ready for next time.

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Rough Draft Speech & Chap 18 Review

On Wednesday 18th, Feb. we began working on our rough draft for our speech. We then spent the remainder of the class working on a review for our quiz next time on Chapter 18. If you were absent, you will need to do the following:

1) Using your answer on question #4 of your speech packet. Pick a topic to begin preparing a speech for. Three questions you should consider are:
- What do I want to talk about?
- Who would I give this speech to?
- What do I want people to do or believe after they have heard my speech?

Then on a blank piece of paper write a minimum 1 page rough draft of a speech you would give.

2) Download the following review guide and complete it as you would a worksheet. We will be taking the test next time:

Study Guide: Chapter 18 - French Revolution, Napoleon, & Nationalism

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Napoleon & the Power of Speech (Continued)

On Friday 13th, Feb. we looked at the power of speech and corrected our assignment on Napoleon. If you were absent, you will need to do the following:

1) Turn in your assignment from last time.

2) Today we discussed and looked at the importance and power of speeches. To illustrate our points and analyze techniques used we listened to clips from three speeches.

IMPORTANT: These speeches were not chosen for their content or to advocate any agendas, but as examples of speeches that are given for different purposes and that show common characteristics of effective speeches. These speeches are political in nature and as such you MAY or MAY NOT find yourself responding to them, that is fine, but remember to look at the fundamental parts of the speech and answer the questions in the packet.

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

- Download the packet and answer the first four questions on your own.

Assignment: The Power of Speech

- Watch the following speeches and answer the questions for each one:

SPEECH 1: Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator

SPEECH 2: President Obama (Fast forward the speech to the 8:00 minute mark and watch until about 13:00 minutes)

SPEECH 3: Severn Suzuki (Watch the first 5 minutes is all)

- For part 3, look at question 4 of your packet, choose a topic and come to class with a rough outline of how your speech will go. We will finish them and share them in class.

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Revolution Part 2 & the Age of Napoleon

On Wednesday 11th, Feb. we continued looking at the French Revolution and the Age of Napoleon. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in you r assignment from last time, The French Revolution Begins.


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

Notes: Radical Revolution

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

Assignment: Age of Napoleon

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The French Revolution

On Monday 9th, Feb. we corrected our quiz from last time and then began our look at the French Revolution. If you were absent, you will need to do the following:

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

Worksheet: The French Revolution - Chap 18 Sec 1

2) Watch the video until about the 20 minute mark or you can do some research on your own about the French Revolution.

Video: 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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QUIZ: Chapter 14 Sec 3 & Chapter 17

On Thursday 5th, Feb. we went over our assignment from last time and then did a quick review for our quiz. We then took the quiz. 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 on the American Revolution.

2) Review the yellow study guide thoroughly and prepare for your quiz.

3) Schedule a time to come in a make up the quiz. You have one week.

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Impact of the Enlightenment and the American Revolution

On Tuesday 3rd, Feb. we discussed the impact of the Enlightenment and the American Revolution. 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, Impact of the Enlightenment.

2) Read Chapter 17 Sec 4 - The American Revolution and complete the following instructions:

- On a piece of paper create four sections.

- Section 1 answer the question: What was the British system like before the American Revolution? Answer that question by reading the red heading Britain and the American Revolution. Your answer should be a series of bullet point or a summary paragraph.

- Section 2 answer the question: Why did the American Revolution begin? Answer that question by reading the blue heading The American Revolution Begins. Answer the same way as for #1.

- Section 3 answer the question: How did the Americans eventually defeat the British? Answer that question by reading the blue heading British Defeat. Again in the same way as #1.

- Section 4 answer the question: How did the ideas of the Enlightenment help create our new nation? Answer that question by reading everything after the red heading The Birth of a New Nation. Again in the same way as for #1.

3) Download the following study guide and prepare for your quiz.

Study Guide for Chapter 14 & 17

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