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Friday, January 30, 2015

The Enlightenment

On Friday 30th, Jan. we discussed the Enlightenment and its impact on Europe and the world. 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, Scientific Advancement chart.

2) Read Chapter 17 Sections 2 and 3 and complete the notes for section 2 and the assignment for section 3.

Notes: The Enlightenment Chap 17 Sec 2

Assignment: The Impact of the Enlightenment Chap 17 Sec 3

Thanks.

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Scientific Revolution

On Wednesday 28th. Jan. we looked at the Scientific Revolution. We watched a small video, took notes, and then completed an assignment on scientific and technological change in our daily lives. 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 17 Section 1 of your textbook and view the following powerpoint and complete the following notes.

Notes: Scientific Revolution

Powerpoint: The Scientific Revolution

3) Watch the following video and write a 1/2 page summary on the back of your notes about the differences now to what you just read.

Video: Did You Know?

4) Complete the following assignment by reading the instructions. Remember the last column needs a parent or another adult to complete.

Assignment: Scientific Advancement Through the Ages

Thanks.

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Substitute Work

On Monday 26th, Jan. there was a substitute and the work given is explained below. If you were absent, please read the following and complete:

1) Read the following instructions that were given and then complete the assignments.

Substitute Instructions

Response to Crisis Assignment


2) Conduct some independent research on Peter the Great and write a 1 page report on who he was, what he did, and why he is important in history.

Thanks.

Friday, January 16, 2015

TEST: Chapters 13 & 14

On Friday 16th, Jan. we took our test on Chapters 13 & 14. If you were absent you MUST schedule a time to make up this test by Thursday 22nd, Jan 3:00p. You must also turn in your review packet and the assignment on Chapter 14 Sec. 1 & 2 by this date.

Thanks.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Substitute Work and Test Review

On Wednesday 14th, Jan. I was gone to a district conference and there was a substitute. We completed our assignment for Chapter 14 Sec 1 & 2 that we began last time and reviewed for our test on Thursday and Friday. If you were absent, please read the following instructions and complete the review:

1) These were the instructions I left with the substitute. Read the part for World History.
Substitute Instructions

2 ) Download and complete the following review materials:

Study Guide: Chapters 12, 13, 14

Review Crossword: Vocabulary (The answer key is included, but don't use it to complete the assignment. That isn't going to help you obviously.)

Thank you.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

European Explorationpart 2 & Crisis in Europe

On Monday 12th, Jan. we continued our study of European exploration and began looking at the crises that gripped Europe in the 1500s and 1600s. 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 Chapter 13 Sec 1 (The last section only on the Columbian Exchange) and Section 3 and complete the notes:

Notes: European Exploration Part 2

3) Read Chapter 14 Secs 1 & 2 and complete the following assignment. Unfortunately, since you were not here you will need to do both sides because you will not have a partner.

Assignment: Chapter 14 Sections 1 & 2

Thank you.

Thursday, January 8, 2015

QUIZ Renaissance and Reformation & Intro to European Exploration

On Thursday 8th, Jan. we took our quiz on the Renaissance and Reformation. We then began our study of the European explorers. 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) Schedule a time to make up your quiz by Friday 16th, Jan.!

3) 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

4) Then read Chapter 13 Sec 2 and complete the assessment on page 441.
DO NOT do questions 7 & 8.

Thanks.

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Review and Spread of Protestantism

On Tuesday 6th, Jan. we review the materials on the Renaissance and Reformation we have been studying. We then completed an assignment on the Reformation. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

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

2) Get ready for your quiz by:

- Reviewing the two green notes sheets you have previously received: one for Renaissance, one for Reformation.
- Reviewing the chart of important people in the Renaissance that you have already received.
- Reviewing the two assignments you have received: one from the sub  Life and Changes in the Renaissance and the one we did today The Spread of Protestantism.
- Studying the list of works of art that can be found in the post for Dec 16th. (three posts before this one).

Thank you.