AP World History (4, 5, 6, 7) Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- Fall 2012
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- Social Studies
- Location
- 203
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AP World History was designed by the College Board with a broad focus on world cultures from approximately 8000 BCE to the present. Students will develop a greater understanding of global processes and interactions among societies through a study of historical patterns and comparisons among major societies.
AP World History is about skills, not just content, and will encourage all students in attaining their highest achievement level through skill acquisition and personal growth. Students will read and organize data based on themes, write analytical and document-based essays, and analyze primary and secondary sources.
AP World History is a differentiated curriculum in depth, complexity, pacing, and novelty. A variety of instructional strategies will be practiced including individual and group work, questioning, critical reading and thinking, and other active engagement strategies.
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Friday 12/17
I apologize for not keeping the last week up-to-date. Students have been working on a group project related to the Mongol Empire. Groups used resource handouts and primary sources to analyze the positive and negative effects of Mongol Rule.
Homework 12/17
Extra Credit Review Flash Cards - all notes related to the flash cards have been posted on the main AP World site or my page.
I apologize for not keeping the last week up-to-date. Students have been working on a group project related to the Mongol Empire. Groups used resource handouts and primary sources to analyze the positive and negative effects of Mongol Rule.
Homework 12/17
Extra Credit Review Flash Cards - all notes related to the flash cards have been posted on the main AP World site or my page.
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Wednesday 12/5 Agenda
1) Students read and highlighted Background and Historical Context information about the Mongols (see attached handout)
2) Updated Table of Contents (see attached)
3) Groups continued working to answer the Discussion Questions for Student Handouts 1.1 - 1.6 (see attached handouts)
Homework 12/5
Read and take notes on the Mongol Empires (TB 470-476) on NB 41
1) Students read and highlighted Background and Historical Context information about the Mongols (see attached handout)
2) Updated Table of Contents (see attached)
3) Groups continued working to answer the Discussion Questions for Student Handouts 1.1 - 1.6 (see attached handouts)
Homework 12/5
Read and take notes on the Mongol Empires (TB 470-476) on NB 41
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Tuesday 12/4 Agenda
1) Students worked in groups to discussion and answer four questions leading them to the characteristics of an empire and the leader of an empire (see attached handout)
2) Students worked in groups to read, discuss, and respond to questions related to the Mongol Empire (see attached handouts)
Homework 12/4
Read and take notes on The Mongol Empires (TB 467-470) on page 40 in your NB
1) Students worked in groups to discussion and answer four questions leading them to the characteristics of an empire and the leader of an empire (see attached handout)
2) Students worked in groups to read, discuss, and respond to questions related to the Mongol Empire (see attached handouts)
Homework 12/4
Read and take notes on The Mongol Empires (TB 467-470) on page 40 in your NB
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Monday 12/3 Agenda
1) Review Questions
2) Update Table of Contents for this week's homework pages (see attached)
3) Begin tonight's homework
4) Crash Course #17 "The Mongols" (see link) - At least 10 bullet notes and a summary sentence when finished.
Review sessions at lunch this week for Period 2 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Homework 12/3
Read and take notes (choose your own style) on page 39 in your NB - Turkish Migrations and Imperial Expansion (TB 462-466)
1) Review Questions
2) Update Table of Contents for this week's homework pages (see attached)
3) Begin tonight's homework
4) Crash Course #17 "The Mongols" (see link) - At least 10 bullet notes and a summary sentence when finished.
Review sessions at lunch this week for Period 2 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Homework 12/3
Read and take notes (choose your own style) on page 39 in your NB - Turkish Migrations and Imperial Expansion (TB 462-466)
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Friday 11/30 Agenda
Students took a formative assessment on Chapters 15 & 16. If you were absent, please see me as soon as possible to make arrangements to take it.
Homework 11/30
Work on Final Exam Extra Credit Review Flash Cards
Students took a formative assessment on Chapters 15 & 16. If you were absent, please see me as soon as possible to make arrangements to take it.
Homework 11/30
Work on Final Exam Extra Credit Review Flash Cards
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Thursday 11/29 Agenda
1) Review questions
2) Trade and Religion in the Indian Ocean Basin - the PowerPoint notes are attached along with the handout.
* Formative assessment tomorrow on Chapters 15 and 16 (China and India)
Homework 11/19
Finish the notes and textbook questions from today's lecture.
1) Review questions
2) Trade and Religion in the Indian Ocean Basin - the PowerPoint notes are attached along with the handout.
* Formative assessment tomorrow on Chapters 15 and 16 (China and India)
Homework 11/19
Finish the notes and textbook questions from today's lecture.
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Wednesday 11/28 Agenda
1) Review Questions
2) Organize notebook (see attached T of C)
3) Video Notes - Cultural Perspectives of Heian Japan (link below) - at least 7 facts + summary statement
4) Crash Course #18 Indian Ocean Trade (link below) - at least 10 facts + summary statement
5) Work on Period 2 Review Timeline (change of plans due to a copier issue; worked on completing this previous assignment instead of moving on to trade in the Indian Ocean Basin)
Homework 11/28
Finish Period 2 Review Timeline (list of events attached)
1) Review Questions
2) Organize notebook (see attached T of C)
3) Video Notes - Cultural Perspectives of Heian Japan (link below) - at least 7 facts + summary statement
4) Crash Course #18 Indian Ocean Trade (link below) - at least 10 facts + summary statement
5) Work on Period 2 Review Timeline (change of plans due to a copier issue; worked on completing this previous assignment instead of moving on to trade in the Indian Ocean Basin)
Homework 11/28
Finish Period 2 Review Timeline (list of events attached)
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Tuesday 11/27 Agenda
1) Warm-Up Practice Questions - From now until the end of the semester we will be starting each class period with 5 multiple choice questions that will help you review for the final exam. The goal of this exercise is to (1) review content dating back to the beginning of the semester, (2) allow both students and the teacher to reflect on what information students have retained, (3) help students develop a plan for reviewing for the final, and (4) provide an opportunity to review test-taking skills as they relate to multiple-choice tests. (Because some of these questions are actual test questions, they will not be posted online and you may not take pictures of them during class)
2) Pass out and explain the Final Exam Review and Extra Credit opportunity (see attached)
3) Finish Chapter 15 Notes on Korea, Vietnam, and Japan (see attached ppt notes)
4) CH 16 - Introduction and politics of India - Students worked with a partner to complete a series of questions from the first part of CH 16. (see attached)
Homework 11/27
Finish CH 16 Outline Questions
CH 15 Study Questions
1) Warm-Up Practice Questions - From now until the end of the semester we will be starting each class period with 5 multiple choice questions that will help you review for the final exam. The goal of this exercise is to (1) review content dating back to the beginning of the semester, (2) allow both students and the teacher to reflect on what information students have retained, (3) help students develop a plan for reviewing for the final, and (4) provide an opportunity to review test-taking skills as they relate to multiple-choice tests. (Because some of these questions are actual test questions, they will not be posted online and you may not take pictures of them during class)
2) Pass out and explain the Final Exam Review and Extra Credit opportunity (see attached)
3) Finish Chapter 15 Notes on Korea, Vietnam, and Japan (see attached ppt notes)
4) CH 16 - Introduction and politics of India - Students worked with a partner to complete a series of questions from the first part of CH 16. (see attached)
Homework 11/27
Finish CH 16 Outline Questions
CH 15 Study Questions
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Monday 11/26 Agenda
Students worked in groups of four to complete a comparison SPICE chart for the Tang and Song Dynasties. The handout and resources used to complete the chart are attached.
* Lunch time review sessions for the final begin tomorrow at lunch!
Homework 11/26
Complete the Chapter 15 Study Questions for China (Due Wednesday; attached)
Students worked in groups of four to complete a comparison SPICE chart for the Tang and Song Dynasties. The handout and resources used to complete the chart are attached.
* Lunch time review sessions for the final begin tomorrow at lunch!
Homework 11/26
Complete the Chapter 15 Study Questions for China (Due Wednesday; attached)
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Wednesday 11/21 Agenda
In class we finished the notes on the Sui, Tang, and Song Dynasties. Some classes worked in the computer lab while others were in class. Either way, the notes are the same. We will finish the section on Korea, Vietnam, and Japan on Monday before moving on to India.
Homework 11/21
Chapter 15 Study Questions (due on Wednesday 11/28)
In class we finished the notes on the Sui, Tang, and Song Dynasties. Some classes worked in the computer lab while others were in class. Either way, the notes are the same. We will finish the section on Korea, Vietnam, and Japan on Monday before moving on to India.
Homework 11/21
Chapter 15 Study Questions (due on Wednesday 11/28)
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Tuesday 11/20 Agenda
1) In groups, students share the results of their paragraph shrinking assignment from last night.
2) Chinese History Chart - students reviewed the first five dynasties using a chart provided in class; periods 5-7 worked in their groups to highlight the key characteristics of each dynasty (see handout - NB 27)
3) Organized Notebooks (see attached T of C)
4) Class Notes - The Sui, Tang, and Song Dynasties (see attached ppt presentation and class notes - NB 28 & 29)
Homework 11/20
None as long as notebook is up to date and complete.
1) In groups, students share the results of their paragraph shrinking assignment from last night.
2) Chinese History Chart - students reviewed the first five dynasties using a chart provided in class; periods 5-7 worked in their groups to highlight the key characteristics of each dynasty (see handout - NB 27)
3) Organized Notebooks (see attached T of C)
4) Class Notes - The Sui, Tang, and Song Dynasties (see attached ppt presentation and class notes - NB 28 & 29)
Homework 11/20
None as long as notebook is up to date and complete.
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Monday 11/19 Agenda
1) Graded notebooks in class - pages 11-25 (if you were absent, please give your notebook to me so I can get it graded)
2) CH 14 Formative Assessment - students had the option of either a multiple choice or short answer FA; both were worth the same number of points (if you were absent, make arrangements with me to make this up)
Homework 11/19
Paragraph Shrinking for the Introductory Essays of Chapters 15 & 16 (see attached handout - NB 26)
1) Graded notebooks in class - pages 11-25 (if you were absent, please give your notebook to me so I can get it graded)
2) CH 14 Formative Assessment - students had the option of either a multiple choice or short answer FA; both were worth the same number of points (if you were absent, make arrangements with me to make this up)
Homework 11/19
Paragraph Shrinking for the Introductory Essays of Chapters 15 & 16 (see attached handout - NB 26)
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Friday 11/16 Agenda
Students worked with partners on a handout asking them to learn about Islamic culture. Each group had four handouts to read and take notes on. They also had to create an illustration connected to their notes. (see attached handouts).
The chart on the influences from Persia, India, and Greece is included here and on the main page.
* Notebook check on Monday - pages 11-25 (see attached T of C)
* Formative Assessment on Chapter 14 on Monday (open-note)
Homework 11/16
Finish classwork and prepare for Monday's notebook check and FA.
Students worked with partners on a handout asking them to learn about Islamic culture. Each group had four handouts to read and take notes on. They also had to create an illustration connected to their notes. (see attached handouts).
The chart on the influences from Persia, India, and Greece is included here and on the main page.
* Notebook check on Monday - pages 11-25 (see attached T of C)
* Formative Assessment on Chapter 14 on Monday (open-note)
Homework 11/16
Finish classwork and prepare for Monday's notebook check and FA.
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Thursday 11/15 Agenda
Students had a work day for test corrections and make-up work as the end of the grading period nears. Those students that were already finished could begin working on their homework.
Homework 11/15
1) Access Islam - Summarizing passages from the Qur'an (see attached handouts; read the instructions)
2) Chart comparing the Umayyad & Abbasid Caliphates - complete the chart based on Tuesday's textbook reading and other resources if necessary (see handout)
Students had a work day for test corrections and make-up work as the end of the grading period nears. Those students that were already finished could begin working on their homework.
Homework 11/15
1) Access Islam - Summarizing passages from the Qur'an (see attached handouts; read the instructions)
2) Chart comparing the Umayyad & Abbasid Caliphates - complete the chart based on Tuesday's textbook reading and other resources if necessary (see handout)
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Wednesday 11/14 Agenda
1) Point of View Activity - Emperor Justinian (see handout) - after a brief explanation, students worked in the computer lab to analyze the work of a Byzantine historian who wrote two histories of Justinian's rule (one official and one in secret).
2) Updated notebooks (see attached T of C)
3) Finish yesterday's class notes (ppt and notes handout are attached to yesterday's homework list)
4) Begin working on illustrated timeline of Islam
Homework 11/14
Illustrated Timeline of Islam (see attached handouts)
1) Point of View Activity - Emperor Justinian (see handout) - after a brief explanation, students worked in the computer lab to analyze the work of a Byzantine historian who wrote two histories of Justinian's rule (one official and one in secret).
2) Updated notebooks (see attached T of C)
3) Finish yesterday's class notes (ppt and notes handout are attached to yesterday's homework list)
4) Begin working on illustrated timeline of Islam
Homework 11/14
Illustrated Timeline of Islam (see attached handouts)
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Tuesday 11/13 Agenda
1) Finish class notes on the Byzantine Empire (see attached ppt)
2) Art & Architecture Comparison of Rome and Byzantinium (see attached instructions) - 20 minutes in the computer lab to complete this activity; the goal is to look at images of art and architecture from both empires and find similarities and differences between them.
3) Introduction to the Islamic Empire (see attached ppt and handout)
* Reminder, you may come in any time this week at lunch to improve your grade on anything we have done up to this point. This Friday will be the last opportunity like this. There will not be corrections and make-up work accepted after this week.
Homework 11/13
Read pages 352-359 and complete the outline questions. Pay special attention to the differences between the Umayyad and Abbasid dyansties and the reasons for the Sunni/Shia split.
1) Finish class notes on the Byzantine Empire (see attached ppt)
2) Art & Architecture Comparison of Rome and Byzantinium (see attached instructions) - 20 minutes in the computer lab to complete this activity; the goal is to look at images of art and architecture from both empires and find similarities and differences between them.
3) Introduction to the Islamic Empire (see attached ppt and handout)
* Reminder, you may come in any time this week at lunch to improve your grade on anything we have done up to this point. This Friday will be the last opportunity like this. There will not be corrections and make-up work accepted after this week.
Homework 11/13
Read pages 352-359 and complete the outline questions. Pay special attention to the differences between the Umayyad and Abbasid dyansties and the reasons for the Sunni/Shia split.
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Friday 11/9 Agenda
1) Discussed changes happening in Mod Civ. Most significantly, students may come in next Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday to make any corrections/improvements they want to before the next grading period ends on 11/16. This will be the last opportunity for the semester.
2) Crash Course #12 - The Fall of Rome (at least 10 facts and a summary sentence) - see link below.
3) Review of Byzantine Empire key points (see attached PPT notes) for NB 13. We will finish these on Tuesday.
Homework 11/9
Take-Home Formative Assessment for Chapter 13 (see attached handout)
1) Discussed changes happening in Mod Civ. Most significantly, students may come in next Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday to make any corrections/improvements they want to before the next grading period ends on 11/16. This will be the last opportunity for the semester.
2) Crash Course #12 - The Fall of Rome (at least 10 facts and a summary sentence) - see link below.
3) Review of Byzantine Empire key points (see attached PPT notes) for NB 13. We will finish these on Tuesday.
Homework 11/9
Take-Home Formative Assessment for Chapter 13 (see attached handout)
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Thursday 11/8 Agenda
1) Organized notebooks including new review handouts for Period 1 (see attached - NB 6)
2) State of the World in 600 CE - as a class we read four paragraphs that reviewed the empires and trade networks as of 600 CE where Period 3 begins; students worked on their summarizing skills to condense each paragraph and then draw a coordinating illustration.
Homework 11/8
Finish Summaries and Illustrations for "State of the World in 600 CE" - paste chart and map/timeline on NB 11
Outline Questions - Classical Heritage and Orthodox Christianity for TB 330-336 (NB 19)
1) Organized notebooks including new review handouts for Period 1 (see attached - NB 6)
2) State of the World in 600 CE - as a class we read four paragraphs that reviewed the empires and trade networks as of 600 CE where Period 3 begins; students worked on their summarizing skills to condense each paragraph and then draw a coordinating illustration.
Homework 11/8
Finish Summaries and Illustrations for "State of the World in 600 CE" - paste chart and map/timeline on NB 11
Outline Questions - Classical Heritage and Orthodox Christianity for TB 330-336 (NB 19)
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Wednesday 11/7 Agenda
Students worked in groups to complete the timeline for Period 1 (NB 6) and start the timeline for Period 2 (NB 8). New and improved timelines as well as event lists with the dates included were provided. Completing Period 2 was NOT homework as we will continue to work on this during class as time permits.
Homework 11/7
Outline Questions - Byzantine Economy and Society (TB 325-330)
Students worked in groups to complete the timeline for Period 1 (NB 6) and start the timeline for Period 2 (NB 8). New and improved timelines as well as event lists with the dates included were provided. Completing Period 2 was NOT homework as we will continue to work on this during class as time permits.
Homework 11/7
Outline Questions - Byzantine Economy and Society (TB 325-330)
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Tuesday 11/6 Agenda
1) Organized notebooks with the pages for Chapter 13
2) Period 1 Timeline - Working in groups, students researched key dates from Prehistory - 600 BCE to add to a review timeline covering the regions of the world. This activity will be continued tomorrow so if you were absent you can get caught up at that time.
Homework 11/6
Outline Questions - The Early Byzantine Empire (TB 318-325)
1) Organized notebooks with the pages for Chapter 13
2) Period 1 Timeline - Working in groups, students researched key dates from Prehistory - 600 BCE to add to a review timeline covering the regions of the world. This activity will be continued tomorrow so if you were absent you can get caught up at that time.
Homework 11/6
Outline Questions - The Early Byzantine Empire (TB 318-325)
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Monday 11/5 Agenda
1) Distributed November course calendar and discussed upcoming plans through Winter Break (see attached)
2) Graded previous notebooks in class
3) Organized new notebooks (if you were absent, you will get the handouts when you return)
4) Work time for COMP Essay Outline - for those students that were not finished, they had the rest of the period to complete their outline; those that were done could start on the homework
Homework 11/5
1) Read the Key Concepts for Period 3 and add 1 drawing for each key concept to your Unit Cover Page (hand-drawn or using computers - must be specific and unique to the key concept)
2) Paragraph Shrinking of the Period 3 Introductory Essay on TB pages 314-315 (NB 12)
1) Distributed November course calendar and discussed upcoming plans through Winter Break (see attached)
2) Graded previous notebooks in class
3) Organized new notebooks (if you were absent, you will get the handouts when you return)
4) Work time for COMP Essay Outline - for those students that were not finished, they had the rest of the period to complete their outline; those that were done could start on the homework
Homework 11/5
1) Read the Key Concepts for Period 3 and add 1 drawing for each key concept to your Unit Cover Page (hand-drawn or using computers - must be specific and unique to the key concept)
2) Paragraph Shrinking of the Period 3 Introductory Essay on TB pages 314-315 (NB 12)
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Friday 11/2 Agenda (super late-start)
Students had the class period today to finish their COMP Essay Outline for Unit 2. For those that didn't get done, the last opportunity to work on it will be Monday at lunch. We will be starting our next unit on Monday with new notebooks.
Homework 11/2
None
Students had the class period today to finish their COMP Essay Outline for Unit 2. For those that didn't get done, the last opportunity to work on it will be Monday at lunch. We will be starting our next unit on Monday with new notebooks.
Homework 11/2
None
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Thursday 11/1 Agenda
Students had the class period to complete a Comparison Essay Outline for the classical era. Since many students did not get done, they will have Friday in class as well to finish it. (If you were absent, please see me to get the prompt - I will not be posting it on this site).
Homework 11/1
Do additional research if needed for your COMP Essay Outline although you may not bring notes in during class.
Students had the class period to complete a Comparison Essay Outline for the classical era. Since many students did not get done, they will have Friday in class as well to finish it. (If you were absent, please see me to get the prompt - I will not be posting it on this site).
Homework 11/1
Do additional research if needed for your COMP Essay Outline although you may not bring notes in during class.
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Wednesday 10/31 Agenda
Notebooks were collected.
Students took the Unit 2 Test
Homework 10/31
None - Happy Halloween!
Notebooks were collected.
Students took the Unit 2 Test
Homework 10/31
None - Happy Halloween!
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Tuesday 10/30 Agenda
On this final day before the Unit 2 Test, students used posters created in class by groups on Monday to complete their PIRATES chart comparing the major empires of unit 2. Charts from all four classes were posted on the wall for students so students would have access to multiple resources. A key to the Period 2 Review Topics is attached.
Homework 10/30
Study for the Unit 2 Test
Prepare notebooks to be collected on Wednesday
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Monday 10/29 Agenda
1) Crash Course #9 - The Silk Roads (see link) - list of at least 10 key points and summary statement on NB 62
2) Group PIRATES Chart Activity - students worked in groups to create posters comparing the five major empires of the classical era in the categories of the PIRATES chart; groups will share their posters tomorrow in order to provide a concise review for the major topics of this unit
* Unit Test is on Wednesday!!!
* Notebooks collected on Wednesday (I'm grading pages 28 - 65)
Homework 10/29
Work on extra credit flash cards using posted review file (and KEY)
STUDY for your test (no test corrections this time!)
1) Crash Course #9 - The Silk Roads (see link) - list of at least 10 key points and summary statement on NB 62
2) Group PIRATES Chart Activity - students worked in groups to create posters comparing the five major empires of the classical era in the categories of the PIRATES chart; groups will share their posters tomorrow in order to provide a concise review for the major topics of this unit
* Unit Test is on Wednesday!!!
* Notebooks collected on Wednesday (I'm grading pages 28 - 65)
Homework 10/29
Work on extra credit flash cards using posted review file (and KEY)
STUDY for your test (no test corrections this time!)
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Friday 10/26 Agenda
Last day in the computer lab. Students finished their Silk Roads map and questions. They had the remaining time to finish the World Religions Graphic Organizers if they weren't done or start on the homework or review flashcards.
Homework 10/26
Notes handout on textbook pages 294 - 300 (see attached handout)
Review Flashcards (see attached review list)
** Unit Test and Notebooks collected next Wednesday 10/31
** Notebooks will be graded for chapters 10-12 and the World Religions Graphic Organizers
Last day in the computer lab. Students finished their Silk Roads map and questions. They had the remaining time to finish the World Religions Graphic Organizers if they weren't done or start on the homework or review flashcards.
Homework 10/26
Notes handout on textbook pages 294 - 300 (see attached handout)
Review Flashcards (see attached review list)
** Unit Test and Notebooks collected next Wednesday 10/31
** Notebooks will be graded for chapters 10-12 and the World Religions Graphic Organizers
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Thursday 10/25 Agenda
Students worked in the computer lab on a map and questions related to the Silk Roads trade network that developed during the classical era. (see attached and link to the interactive map)
Homework 10/25
Notes handout on pages 288-294 (see attached)
Students worked in the computer lab on a map and questions related to the Silk Roads trade network that developed during the classical era. (see attached and link to the interactive map)
Homework 10/25
Notes handout on pages 288-294 (see attached)
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Wednesday 10/24 Agenda
Computer Lab Work Day
Students used the links and contents posted on this web page to complete the rest of the Ancient Rome Webquest charts (see attached work from 10/23) as well as the four remaining graphic organizers on the World Religions. With an entire class period to work, students should have gotten close to be done. Any work not completed was homework.
Homework 10/24
Finish Ancient Rome Webquest Charts and World Religions Graphic Organizers
Computer Lab Work Day
Students used the links and contents posted on this web page to complete the rest of the Ancient Rome Webquest charts (see attached work from 10/23) as well as the four remaining graphic organizers on the World Religions. With an entire class period to work, students should have gotten close to be done. Any work not completed was homework.
Homework 10/24
Finish Ancient Rome Webquest Charts and World Religions Graphic Organizers
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Tuesday 10/23 Agenda
1) Class Notes - The Cosmopolitan Mediterranean (see attached notes presentation to complete handout from yesterday)
2) Webquest of Ancient Rome - students worked in the computer lab using links provided on this webpage to discover further details of ancient Rome including social classes, daily life, the army, and entertainment (see attached handout)
Homework 10/23
Finish the Webquest of Ancient Rome
1) Class Notes - The Cosmopolitan Mediterranean (see attached notes presentation to complete handout from yesterday)
2) Webquest of Ancient Rome - students worked in the computer lab using links provided on this webpage to discover further details of ancient Rome including social classes, daily life, the army, and entertainment (see attached handout)
Homework 10/23
Finish the Webquest of Ancient Rome
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Monday 10/22 Agenda
1) Finish Crash Course World History #10 (see link) - at least 10 key points and a summary on NB 46
2) Organize notebooks with new Table of Contents, The Cosmopolitan Mediterranean handout, and the World Religions handouts (see attached)
3) Computer lab to work on world religions graphic organizers - links to PowerPoint presentations and notes handouts are posted on the main course page
Homework 10/22
Graphic Organizers on Judaism and Christianity
1) Finish Crash Course World History #10 (see link) - at least 10 key points and a summary on NB 46
2) Organize notebooks with new Table of Contents, The Cosmopolitan Mediterranean handout, and the World Religions handouts (see attached)
3) Computer lab to work on world religions graphic organizers - links to PowerPoint presentations and notes handouts are posted on the main course page
Homework 10/22
Graphic Organizers on Judaism and Christianity
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Friday 10/19 Agenda
1) Class Notes - From Republic to Empire as well as Trade and Urbanization (see notes handout and PowerPoint Presentation)
2) Crash Course World History #10 on the Roman Empire (NB 46 - notes and summary) - see link
Homework 10/19
On page 49 of your NB take Cornell Notes on textbook pages 274-276 - Family and Society.
1) Class Notes - From Republic to Empire as well as Trade and Urbanization (see notes handout and PowerPoint Presentation)
2) Crash Course World History #10 on the Roman Empire (NB 46 - notes and summary) - see link
Homework 10/19
On page 49 of your NB take Cornell Notes on textbook pages 274-276 - Family and Society.
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Thursday 10/18 Agenda
1) Updated grades were posted with all make-up work and test corrections
2) Class Notes - Rome (From Monarchy to Republic) - see attached notes handout as well as the PowerPoint presentation (NB 44)
3) Begin working on the Roman Empire map
Homework 10/18
Roman Empire Map (NB 45) - if you were absent you will need to get this when you return since I don not have an electronic copy
1) Updated grades were posted with all make-up work and test corrections
2) Class Notes - Rome (From Monarchy to Republic) - see attached notes handout as well as the PowerPoint presentation (NB 44)
3) Begin working on the Roman Empire map
Homework 10/18
Roman Empire Map (NB 45) - if you were absent you will need to get this when you return since I don not have an electronic copy
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Wednesday 10/17 Agenda
1) Crash Course World History #8 - Alexander the Great (Notes and summary written on NB 42 - see link to watch)
2) Formative Assessment on Chapter 10 - open note but no correction opportunity; if you were absent, please make arrangements to take this by Friday!
Homework 10/17
Read the Introduction Essay for chapter 11 on pages 259-260 of the textbook. Use paragraph shrinking to take notes on page 43 of your notebook.
1) Crash Course World History #8 - Alexander the Great (Notes and summary written on NB 42 - see link to watch)
2) Formative Assessment on Chapter 10 - open note but no correction opportunity; if you were absent, please make arrangements to take this by Friday!
Homework 10/17
Read the Introduction Essay for chapter 11 on pages 259-260 of the textbook. Use paragraph shrinking to take notes on page 43 of your notebook.
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Tuesday 10/16 Agenda
1) Crash Course World History #5 (see link) - take notes and write summary on page 38 in your NB
2) Lecture Notes - Overview of Ancient Greece (see attached notes and PowerPoint)
Homework 10/16
Study for tomorrow's Formative Assessment on Chapter 10
Make sure NB is complete from pages 28-41
1) Crash Course World History #5 (see link) - take notes and write summary on page 38 in your NB
2) Lecture Notes - Overview of Ancient Greece (see attached notes and PowerPoint)
Homework 10/16
Study for tomorrow's Formative Assessment on Chapter 10
Make sure NB is complete from pages 28-41
Due:
Assignment
Monday 10/15 Agenda
1) Updated notebooks (see attached T of C)
2) Summary statements for Greek graphic organizers and Cornell Notes - working in partners, students summarized the content of their graphic organizers and CNs into one complete sentence each of 25 words or less; each group shared a sentence on the board; students could use examples from class or create their own
* Make sure that all notes and summary statements are complete for Greece - you will not get a warning before your next notebook check and you will not be able to turn work in late for a higher grade *
** Last day for formative assessment corrections for chapters 1, 7, 8, and 9 is Wednesday - these FAs and the first unit test will not be available for corrections after Wednesday!
Homework 10/15
The Greek Philosophers - read and take notes on the background, philosophies, and accomplishments of each (see attached)
1) Updated notebooks (see attached T of C)
2) Summary statements for Greek graphic organizers and Cornell Notes - working in partners, students summarized the content of their graphic organizers and CNs into one complete sentence each of 25 words or less; each group shared a sentence on the board; students could use examples from class or create their own
* Make sure that all notes and summary statements are complete for Greece - you will not get a warning before your next notebook check and you will not be able to turn work in late for a higher grade *
** Last day for formative assessment corrections for chapters 1, 7, 8, and 9 is Wednesday - these FAs and the first unit test will not be available for corrections after Wednesday!
Homework 10/15
The Greek Philosophers - read and take notes on the background, philosophies, and accomplishments of each (see attached)
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Assignment
Friday 10/12 Agenda
Students continued working in their groups to complete their graphic organizers on Greek Early Developments, Colonization, and Conflict.
Homework 10/12
Make sure all graphic organizers are complete and that Cornell Notes from Thursday are complete so we can move forward on Monday.
Students continued working in their groups to complete their graphic organizers on Greek Early Developments, Colonization, and Conflict.
Homework 10/12
Make sure all graphic organizers are complete and that Cornell Notes from Thursday are complete so we can move forward on Monday.
Due:
Assignment
Thursday 10/11 Agenda
1) 10 minutes to finish up on posters
2) Graded notebooks
3) Students received updated grade printouts
4) Students rotated between groups to complete the notes handouts on Chapter 10 based on the graphic organizers that groups created.
Homework 10/11
Cornell Notes on NB 28 for "Trade and the Integration of the Mediterranean Basin" (TB 246-247)
Cornell Notes on NB 29 for "Family and Society" (TB 248-249)
1) 10 minutes to finish up on posters
2) Graded notebooks
3) Students received updated grade printouts
4) Students rotated between groups to complete the notes handouts on Chapter 10 based on the graphic organizers that groups created.
Homework 10/11
Cornell Notes on NB 28 for "Trade and the Integration of the Mediterranean Basin" (TB 246-247)
Cornell Notes on NB 29 for "Family and Society" (TB 248-249)
Due:
Assignment
Wednesday 10/10 Agenda
1) Formative Assessment on Chapter 9
2) Organize notebooks and table of contents
3) Greece - Early Development, Colonization, and Conflict - students worked in groups to create a graphic organizer poster for part of Chapter 10; groups will present their posters in class on Thursday.
* Notebook check on Chapter 9 tomorrow (pages 19-27)
Homework 10/10
NONE
1) Formative Assessment on Chapter 9
2) Organize notebooks and table of contents
3) Greece - Early Development, Colonization, and Conflict - students worked in groups to create a graphic organizer poster for part of Chapter 10; groups will present their posters in class on Thursday.
* Notebook check on Chapter 9 tomorrow (pages 19-27)
Homework 10/10
NONE
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Assignment
Tuesday 10/9 Agenda
Computer Lab
Students continued working on Chapter 9. Today the focus was on Economic Development and Social Distinctions as well as Religions of Salvation (see attached). They used a textbook outline and additional PowerPoint notes to answer the questions and complete the chart.
* Formative Assessment on Chapter 9 tomorrow at the beginning of class *
Homework 10/9
Finish all of the Chapter 9 work and prepare for the formative assessment.
Computer Lab
Students continued working on Chapter 9. Today the focus was on Economic Development and Social Distinctions as well as Religions of Salvation (see attached). They used a textbook outline and additional PowerPoint notes to answer the questions and complete the chart.
* Formative Assessment on Chapter 9 tomorrow at the beginning of class *
Homework 10/9
Finish all of the Chapter 9 work and prepare for the formative assessment.
Due:
Assignment
Monday 10/8 Agenda
Computer Lab
Students completed a comparison of Hinduism and Buddhism using a handout provided and a PowerPoint. There is a link on the main AP World History page for the PowerPoint. The handout is attached here.
Homework 10/8
Complete the 4 Chapter 9 Review Questions and the 8 Chapter 9 Primary Source Questions. (We will do the Economic and Social Changes as well as the Religions of Salvation during class tomorrow)
Computer Lab
Students completed a comparison of Hinduism and Buddhism using a handout provided and a PowerPoint. There is a link on the main AP World History page for the PowerPoint. The handout is attached here.
Homework 10/8
Complete the 4 Chapter 9 Review Questions and the 8 Chapter 9 Primary Source Questions. (We will do the Economic and Social Changes as well as the Religions of Salvation during class tomorrow)
Due:
Assignment
Friday 10/5 Agenda (super late-start)
1) Turn in COMP Essay Outline Re-write
2) Update Table of Contents and Notebooks (see attached Table of Contents for pages)
3) AP World Self-Reflection (see attached handout) - all periods except for 4th completed a reflection of the work they have been completing up to this point; if you were absent from periods 5, 6, or 7 please make sure you complete the self-reflection and get it turned in.
* Notes supplement to India's Classical Empires reading * (see handout for more information on the Mauryan and Gupta empires
** Formative Assessment Corrections for Chapters 7 and 8 = Monday - Thursday next week at lunch **
Homework 10/5
Complete the Self-Reflection and make sure last night's homework on the Mauryan and Gupta empires is complete and attached to pages 22-23.
1) Turn in COMP Essay Outline Re-write
2) Update Table of Contents and Notebooks (see attached Table of Contents for pages)
3) AP World Self-Reflection (see attached handout) - all periods except for 4th completed a reflection of the work they have been completing up to this point; if you were absent from periods 5, 6, or 7 please make sure you complete the self-reflection and get it turned in.
* Notes supplement to India's Classical Empires reading * (see handout for more information on the Mauryan and Gupta empires
** Formative Assessment Corrections for Chapters 7 and 8 = Monday - Thursday next week at lunch **
Homework 10/5
Complete the Self-Reflection and make sure last night's homework on the Mauryan and Gupta empires is complete and attached to pages 22-23.
Due:
Assignment
Thursday 10/4 Agenda
1) Review COMP Essay Outline Re-Write - further explanation in class; one more day to complete them; required for anyone that earned less than 80% (8/10) on the first one; see me if you were absent.
2) Crash Course Video #6 - Buddhism and Ashoka (see link) - take notes on NB 19; minimum of 10 bullet notes and summary statement at the bottom
3) Review of Chapter 4 - Early Indus River Valley Civilization (see handout and PP notes attached - NB 20 and 21) - as we start each new region in a new time period, we will review content from that region from previous chapters in order to continue building on past events, make connections between time periods, and review material throughout the year in preparation for the AP test.
Homework 10/4
1) Finish COMP Essay Outline if you did not turn it in today
2) Read pages 207-213 in your textbook. Take notes on the handout provided (see attached - NB 22 and 23). Focus on the rise of each empire, it's contributions, and it's decline.
1) Review COMP Essay Outline Re-Write - further explanation in class; one more day to complete them; required for anyone that earned less than 80% (8/10) on the first one; see me if you were absent.
2) Crash Course Video #6 - Buddhism and Ashoka (see link) - take notes on NB 19; minimum of 10 bullet notes and summary statement at the bottom
3) Review of Chapter 4 - Early Indus River Valley Civilization (see handout and PP notes attached - NB 20 and 21) - as we start each new region in a new time period, we will review content from that region from previous chapters in order to continue building on past events, make connections between time periods, and review material throughout the year in preparation for the AP test.
Homework 10/4
1) Finish COMP Essay Outline if you did not turn it in today
2) Read pages 207-213 in your textbook. Take notes on the handout provided (see attached - NB 22 and 23). Focus on the rise of each empire, it's contributions, and it's decline.
Due:
Assignment
Wednesday 10/3 Agenda
1) Check notebooks (pages 13-18) - if you are absent, please make sure you have me check it when you return
2) Finish group formative assessment on Chapter 8
3) COMP Essay Outline Re-Write (explanation in class, see attached form for re-write) - this is required for anyone that scored lower than 80% the first time (8/10)! See me if you are absent so I can explain.
Homework 10/3
COMP Essay Outline Re-Write
1) Check notebooks (pages 13-18) - if you are absent, please make sure you have me check it when you return
2) Finish group formative assessment on Chapter 8
3) COMP Essay Outline Re-Write (explanation in class, see attached form for re-write) - this is required for anyone that scored lower than 80% the first time (8/10)! See me if you are absent so I can explain.
Homework 10/3
COMP Essay Outline Re-Write
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Assignment
Friday 9/28 Agenda
In-Class Group Formative Assessment on Chapter 8 (if you are absent, please see me to make arrangements for a make-up time)
Notebooks will be graded on Wednesday (pages 13-18)
Homework 9/28
NONE :)
In-Class Group Formative Assessment on Chapter 8 (if you are absent, please see me to make arrangements for a make-up time)
Notebooks will be graded on Wednesday (pages 13-18)
Homework 9/28
NONE :)
Due:
Assignment
Thursday 9/27 Agenda
1) Group Formative Assessment postponed one more day to allow for review of Chapter 8.
2) Students used the white boards in class to share the content of the Chinese Philosophy chart and PIRATES chart (see posted attachments for results of that classwork)
3) Groups tested Poll Everywhere registration to make sure we were ready to go for tomorrow's assessment.
4) Periods 5-7 completed the notes on page 13 of their notebook (see attached PowerPoint notes)
5) Most periods watched a short video on the Qin Shihuangdi's terra-cotta warriors - see link to view it on your own.
** There will likely be a notebook check on pages 13-18 tomorrow during the quiz **
Homework 9/27
1) Complete pages 15 & 16 in your notebook - Chapter 8 Review Questions (do not need to be in complete sentences) and Chapter 8 Primary Source Questions (see attached if you are missing it)
2) Prepare for tomorrow's quiz
1) Group Formative Assessment postponed one more day to allow for review of Chapter 8.
2) Students used the white boards in class to share the content of the Chinese Philosophy chart and PIRATES chart (see posted attachments for results of that classwork)
3) Groups tested Poll Everywhere registration to make sure we were ready to go for tomorrow's assessment.
4) Periods 5-7 completed the notes on page 13 of their notebook (see attached PowerPoint notes)
5) Most periods watched a short video on the Qin Shihuangdi's terra-cotta warriors - see link to view it on your own.
** There will likely be a notebook check on pages 13-18 tomorrow during the quiz **
Homework 9/27
1) Complete pages 15 & 16 in your notebook - Chapter 8 Review Questions (do not need to be in complete sentences) and Chapter 8 Primary Source Questions (see attached if you are missing it)
2) Prepare for tomorrow's quiz
Due:
Assignment
Wednesday 9/26 Agenda
1) Technical glitch with Poll Everywhere. As a result, we needed to get more information to register participants so the poll could actually be used as an assessment. All groups were registered by the end of the day so we can move forward with the formative assessment.
2) Students shared the results of their PIRATES chart on politics and interactions (Chinese Philosophies as well if they were not done with it) and then began working on the last section of reading in the textbook.
Homework 9/26
Read the last section of Chapter 8 "From Economic Prosperity to Social Disorder" and complete the rest of your PIRATES chart.
1) Technical glitch with Poll Everywhere. As a result, we needed to get more information to register participants so the poll could actually be used as an assessment. All groups were registered by the end of the day so we can move forward with the formative assessment.
2) Students shared the results of their PIRATES chart on politics and interactions (Chinese Philosophies as well if they were not done with it) and then began working on the last section of reading in the textbook.
Homework 9/26
Read the last section of Chapter 8 "From Economic Prosperity to Social Disorder" and complete the rest of your PIRATES chart.
Due:
Assignment
Tuesday 9/25 Agenda
In groups, students turned in their posters and then participated in a practice review of the Chinese Philosophies using Poll Everywhere. After completing tonight's homework assignment, there will be a group formative assessment using PE tomorrow during class. It will include the first two sections of Chapter 8 - "In Search of Political and Social Order" and "The Unification of China".
* Period 4 - sorry about the poor directions for homework. If you look on the handout for tonight's homework that is attached, it gives a better explanation.
Homework 9/25
PIRATES Comparison Chart for Chapter 8 (NB 18) - only fill in topics covered in the first two sections of the chapter. Your chart will be incomplete because we will be adding in the section for society and economy during class. However, you still need to be prepared for the FA tomorrow on the first two sections.
In groups, students turned in their posters and then participated in a practice review of the Chinese Philosophies using Poll Everywhere. After completing tonight's homework assignment, there will be a group formative assessment using PE tomorrow during class. It will include the first two sections of Chapter 8 - "In Search of Political and Social Order" and "The Unification of China".
* Period 4 - sorry about the poor directions for homework. If you look on the handout for tonight's homework that is attached, it gives a better explanation.
Homework 9/25
PIRATES Comparison Chart for Chapter 8 (NB 18) - only fill in topics covered in the first two sections of the chapter. Your chart will be incomplete because we will be adding in the section for society and economy during class. However, you still need to be prepared for the FA tomorrow on the first two sections.
Due:
Assignment
Monday 9/24 Agenda
Students worked on Chinese Philosophy Inspirational Posters (see attached). Each person in the group was assigned one of the philosophies - if you were absent, choose your own between Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism.
Homework 9/24
Finish Chinese Philosophy Posters
Students worked on Chinese Philosophy Inspirational Posters (see attached). Each person in the group was assigned one of the philosophies - if you were absent, choose your own between Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism.
Homework 9/24
Finish Chinese Philosophy Posters
Due:
Assignment
Friday 9/21 Agenda
1) Updated Table of Contents and Notebooks (see attachment and handouts)
2) Video Notes - Crash Course World History #7 - ten facts and summary statement (see link)
3) Ancient China Review - The Shang and Zhou (see PowerPoint notes)
Homework 9/21
Complete the chart on page 17 of your notebook (Chinese Philosophies). Make sure you know the similarities and differences when you come to class on Monday!!
1) Updated Table of Contents and Notebooks (see attachment and handouts)
2) Video Notes - Crash Course World History #7 - ten facts and summary statement (see link)
3) Ancient China Review - The Shang and Zhou (see PowerPoint notes)
Homework 9/21
Complete the chart on page 17 of your notebook (Chinese Philosophies). Make sure you know the similarities and differences when you come to class on Monday!!
Due:
Assignment
Thursday 9/20 Agenda
1) Finish Persia lecture from yesterday
2) Organize notebooks for the new unit (see attached handouts and table of contents)
3) Formative Assessment on CH 7 - if you were absent, please make this up asap as it will be a zero on your grade until then
4) Work time for notebook organization and test corrections
Homework 9/20
Paragraph shrinking of the introductory essay on page 156-157 in the textbook (write your sentences on NB 3). Shrink all 10 paragraphs. Each sentence should be no more than 25 words to explain the main idea and key details of each paragraph.
* Extra Credit Enrichment assignment is due tomorrow.
* Today was the last day for test corrections and make work at lunch and after school
1) Finish Persia lecture from yesterday
2) Organize notebooks for the new unit (see attached handouts and table of contents)
3) Formative Assessment on CH 7 - if you were absent, please make this up asap as it will be a zero on your grade until then
4) Work time for notebook organization and test corrections
Homework 9/20
Paragraph shrinking of the introductory essay on page 156-157 in the textbook (write your sentences on NB 3). Shrink all 10 paragraphs. Each sentence should be no more than 25 words to explain the main idea and key details of each paragraph.
* Extra Credit Enrichment assignment is due tomorrow.
* Today was the last day for test corrections and make work at lunch and after school
Due:
Assignment
Wednesday 9/19 Agenda
1) Returned notebooks and discussed grading
2) Lecture on the Persian Empire (see attached handout and PowerPoint) - do not paste in NB yet
Homework 9/19
Study for Thursday's Formative Assessment on Persia using the last page of today's handout. We will finish the notes at the start of class and then take the quiz.
* The last day for test corrections and make-up work is tomorrow at lunch or after school until 4:30.
1) Returned notebooks and discussed grading
2) Lecture on the Persian Empire (see attached handout and PowerPoint) - do not paste in NB yet
Homework 9/19
Study for Thursday's Formative Assessment on Persia using the last page of today's handout. We will finish the notes at the start of class and then take the quiz.
* The last day for test corrections and make-up work is tomorrow at lunch or after school until 4:30.
Due:
Assignment
Tuesday 9/18 Agenda
1) Discussed test results and the impact of test corrections.
2) Peer graded notebooks from a different class
3) Turned in Comparative Outline and Thesis homework
4) Started homework
Homework 9/18
Read pages 173-177 in your textbook (Religions of Salvation in CH 7) and complete the Zoroastrianism Bubble Map (see attached)
* Test corrections for 1/2 credit this week only on Wednesday and Thursday at lunch.
* Extra credit enrichment assignment is due on Friday.
1) Discussed test results and the impact of test corrections.
2) Peer graded notebooks from a different class
3) Turned in Comparative Outline and Thesis homework
4) Started homework
Homework 9/18
Read pages 173-177 in your textbook (Religions of Salvation in CH 7) and complete the Zoroastrianism Bubble Map (see attached)
* Test corrections for 1/2 credit this week only on Wednesday and Thursday at lunch.
* Extra credit enrichment assignment is due on Friday.
Due:
Assignment
Monday 9/17 Agenda
Unit Test!
If you were absent today, please make arrangements to take your test by Thursday of this week.
Homework 9/17
COMP Outline and Thesis (see attached) - late writing assignments will NOT be accepted!
Unit Test!
If you were absent today, please make arrangements to take your test by Thursday of this week.
Homework 9/17
COMP Outline and Thesis (see attached) - late writing assignments will NOT be accepted!
Due:
Assignment
Thursday 9/13 Agenda
1) 20 minutes to complete SPICE chart for the Americas and Oceania (NB 41)
2) Explained enrichment extra credit opportunity (see attached) - due on Friday 9/21
3) Unit Test Review (see attached) - NB 42, 43, 44, 45
4) Optional Review Materials (see attached) - Change/Continuity Chart (NB 46 & 47) and Key Concepts and Focus Questions (NB 48 & 49)
Homework 9/13
Unit Test Review - at least 40 of the questions completed
1) 20 minutes to complete SPICE chart for the Americas and Oceania (NB 41)
2) Explained enrichment extra credit opportunity (see attached) - due on Friday 9/21
3) Unit Test Review (see attached) - NB 42, 43, 44, 45
4) Optional Review Materials (see attached) - Change/Continuity Chart (NB 46 & 47) and Key Concepts and Focus Questions (NB 48 & 49)
Homework 9/13
Unit Test Review - at least 40 of the questions completed
Due:
Assignment
Wednesday 9/12 Agenda
1) Calendar changes - see Mrs. Povletich
2) Explanation of Notebook Assessment (see attachment of grading sheet)
3) Work day to complete Americas and Oceania SPICE chart (NB 41 - pick up in class do to paper size) and Latin America Map Activity and Background Info (NB 40 - attached)
Homework 9/12
Finish work on Americas and Oceania - SPICE chart and Map
1) Calendar changes - see Mrs. Povletich
2) Explanation of Notebook Assessment (see attachment of grading sheet)
3) Work day to complete Americas and Oceania SPICE chart (NB 41 - pick up in class do to paper size) and Latin America Map Activity and Background Info (NB 40 - attached)
Homework 9/12
Finish work on Americas and Oceania - SPICE chart and Map
Due:
Assignment
Tuesday 9/11 Agenda (Mrs. Povletich was unexpectedly absent)
1) New groups of 5 based on China SPICE Charts
2) Caste System Handout - read and highlight key points (attached) - NB 37
3) Group time to work share SPICE Chart information (NB 39)
4) With time remaining, work on China Map Activity (attached) - NB 38
Homework 9/11
All China work complete - Map and SPICE chart
1) New groups of 5 based on China SPICE Charts
2) Caste System Handout - read and highlight key points (attached) - NB 37
3) Group time to work share SPICE Chart information (NB 39)
4) With time remaining, work on China Map Activity (attached) - NB 38
Homework 9/11
All China work complete - Map and SPICE chart
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Assignment
Monday 9/10 Agenda
1) Finish India SPICE Charts
2) Crash Course Video #2 - Indus Valley Civilization - take notes on NB 36 (ten facts you learn and a summary statement) - see link
3) Begin China SPICE Chart - groups of 5 were created; each person in the group was assigned one section of the SPICE chart to complete; chart is only available in class due to the size of the paper
Homework 9/10
Complete your part of the China SPICE chart - See attached document for chapter outline and review materials
1) Finish India SPICE Charts
2) Crash Course Video #2 - Indus Valley Civilization - take notes on NB 36 (ten facts you learn and a summary statement) - see link
3) Begin China SPICE Chart - groups of 5 were created; each person in the group was assigned one section of the SPICE chart to complete; chart is only available in class due to the size of the paper
Homework 9/10
Complete your part of the China SPICE chart - See attached document for chapter outline and review materials
Due:
Assignment
Friday 9/7 Agenda
1) India SPICE Chart (you will need to get the chart in class due to the 11" x 17" copy) - use your summer assignment, the Internet, your textbook, the chapter outline (attached) and handouts from class (for those without textbooks) to complete the chart
Homework 9/7
Finish India SPICE Chart (NB 35)
1) India SPICE Chart (you will need to get the chart in class due to the 11" x 17" copy) - use your summer assignment, the Internet, your textbook, the chapter outline (attached) and handouts from class (for those without textbooks) to complete the chart
Homework 9/7
Finish India SPICE Chart (NB 35)
Due:
Assignment
Thursday 9/6 Agenda
1) Posted updated grades and discussed (check IC) - formative assessment corrections can be made next week on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday at lunch for full credit (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!)
2) Finished Egypt SPICE Chart working with partner and using handout from textbook outline and review book (outline is attached, review book material is in class) - NB 33
3) Cornell Notes on the Bantu Migrations completed on NB 32 (see attached PowerPoint)
Homework 9/6
Map and Background Info - India's Early Cultures (NB 34) - see attachments for helpful maps
1) Posted updated grades and discussed (check IC) - formative assessment corrections can be made next week on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday at lunch for full credit (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!)
2) Finished Egypt SPICE Chart working with partner and using handout from textbook outline and review book (outline is attached, review book material is in class) - NB 33
3) Cornell Notes on the Bantu Migrations completed on NB 32 (see attached PowerPoint)
Homework 9/6
Map and Background Info - India's Early Cultures (NB 34) - see attachments for helpful maps
Due:
Assignment
Wednesday 9/5 Agenda
1) Finish Indo-European Migrations Notes (periods 5 & 7)
2) Crash Course Video #4 - Egypt (see link below - NB 29 - list of ten things you learned and a summary statement)
3) Notes - Introduction to Early African Societies (see attached handout and PowerPoint slides - NB 31)
4) Egypt SPICE Chart - using summer assignments, your textbook, review books, and the Internet to complete it (handout not included because the chart is 11" x 17" - pick it up in the classroom).
Homework 9/5
Finish Egypt SPICE Chart - you will have 15 minutes in class to work with your partner to make sure you have all of the content you need
1) Finish Indo-European Migrations Notes (periods 5 & 7)
2) Crash Course Video #4 - Egypt (see link below - NB 29 - list of ten things you learned and a summary statement)
3) Notes - Introduction to Early African Societies (see attached handout and PowerPoint slides - NB 31)
4) Egypt SPICE Chart - using summer assignments, your textbook, review books, and the Internet to complete it (handout not included because the chart is 11" x 17" - pick it up in the classroom).
Homework 9/5
Finish Egypt SPICE Chart - you will have 15 minutes in class to work with your partner to make sure you have all of the content you need
Due:
Assignment
Tuesday 9/4 Agenda
1) Calendar and Expectations for the next two weeks (see attachment)
2) Hammurabi's Code Activity (see attachment - NB 28)
3) Review of CH 2 and Indo-European Migrations (see attached notes outline - NB 27 - and PowerPoint slides)
Homework 9/4
Background information and map of Ancient Egypt (NB 30)
1) Calendar and Expectations for the next two weeks (see attachment)
2) Hammurabi's Code Activity (see attachment - NB 28)
3) Review of CH 2 and Indo-European Migrations (see attached notes outline - NB 27 - and PowerPoint slides)
Homework 9/4
Background information and map of Ancient Egypt (NB 30)
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Assignment
Friday 8/31 Agenda
1) Shared textbook update and textbook resources used in class
2) Using Chapter 2 from a textbook handout, students added content to their Mesopotamia SPICE chart. Students should pay special attention to headings in the text - if the author feels it is an important topic, it probably should be designated somewhere on your chart. After reading time for individual sections, groups shared what they had learned from their assigned part of the chapter. SPICE charts should now be complete for Mesopotamia.
Homework 8/31
1) Read the section from the textbook titled "The Broader Influence of Mesopotamia Society" and take Cornell Notes on page 26 of your notebook. This should be approximately 46 - 52 in the textbook (however, that is based on the green textbook I am using in class, not the purple one, so check for the correct heading). Absent students that do not have a textbook can get a handout of the pages from me.
1) Shared textbook update and textbook resources used in class
2) Using Chapter 2 from a textbook handout, students added content to their Mesopotamia SPICE chart. Students should pay special attention to headings in the text - if the author feels it is an important topic, it probably should be designated somewhere on your chart. After reading time for individual sections, groups shared what they had learned from their assigned part of the chapter. SPICE charts should now be complete for Mesopotamia.
Homework 8/31
1) Read the section from the textbook titled "The Broader Influence of Mesopotamia Society" and take Cornell Notes on page 26 of your notebook. This should be approximately 46 - 52 in the textbook (however, that is based on the green textbook I am using in class, not the purple one, so check for the correct heading). Absent students that do not have a textbook can get a handout of the pages from me.
Due:
Assignment
Thursday 8/30 Agenda
1) Reviewed Mesopotamian society from Crash Course video and handout provided. (see attachment).
2) Pasted the map from Wednesday night on page 23 (instructions can be pasted down) and then have the background page attached above or below it so it can be flipped to reveal the completed map.
3) Pasted the Mesopotamia empire chart on page 24.
4) Returned summer assignments - improvements can be made for full credit by Tuesday 9/4.
5) Working in groups, students took the information from their PIRATES chart and reclassified on to the Mesopotamia SPICE chart which is based on the AP Five Themes of World History. The purpose was to have students re-examine what they had done over the summer and develop an understanding of the AP themes classification system.
Homework 8/30
1) Anything you didn't finish in class on the SPICE chart was homework.
1) Reviewed Mesopotamian society from Crash Course video and handout provided. (see attachment).
2) Pasted the map from Wednesday night on page 23 (instructions can be pasted down) and then have the background page attached above or below it so it can be flipped to reveal the completed map.
3) Pasted the Mesopotamia empire chart on page 24.
4) Returned summer assignments - improvements can be made for full credit by Tuesday 9/4.
5) Working in groups, students took the information from their PIRATES chart and reclassified on to the Mesopotamia SPICE chart which is based on the AP Five Themes of World History. The purpose was to have students re-examine what they had done over the summer and develop an understanding of the AP themes classification system.
Homework 8/30
1) Anything you didn't finish in class on the SPICE chart was homework.
Due:
Assignment
Wednesday 8/29 Agenda
1) Notebook organization - students were given 10-15 minutes to make sure notebooks were complete and organized
2) Formative Assessment (Chapter 1) - students can make corrections on formative assessments for full credit; the process for making corrections will be explained tomorrow; we will also be working on test-taking skills and how to study as we progress through the year
3) Crash Course Video #1 - Mesopotamia (NB 22) - take notes and summarize (see link)
Homework 8/29
1) Read background information on the Ancient Near East - highlight main ideas and key points
2) Complete the map on the Ancient Near East
1) Notebook organization - students were given 10-15 minutes to make sure notebooks were complete and organized
2) Formative Assessment (Chapter 1) - students can make corrections on formative assessments for full credit; the process for making corrections will be explained tomorrow; we will also be working on test-taking skills and how to study as we progress through the year
3) Crash Course Video #1 - Mesopotamia (NB 22) - take notes and summarize (see link)
Homework 8/29
1) Read background information on the Ancient Near East - highlight main ideas and key points
2) Complete the map on the Ancient Near East
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Assignment
Tuesday 8/28 Agenda
1) Historical Evidence of the Paleolithic and Neolithic Eras (handout attached) - students used a handout in class to summarize the significant artifacts and excavation sites that helped historians build a history of early human development. Information about the artifacts can be found easily on the Internet using a Google search for each item. Most of them are also in the textbook. If students need to, they can see me to use the same handout that was used in class.
Homework 8/28
Finish the Historical Evidence chart (NB 20 and 21)
Study for the Formative Assessment on Chapter 1
1) Historical Evidence of the Paleolithic and Neolithic Eras (handout attached) - students used a handout in class to summarize the significant artifacts and excavation sites that helped historians build a history of early human development. Information about the artifacts can be found easily on the Internet using a Google search for each item. Most of them are also in the textbook. If students need to, they can see me to use the same handout that was used in class.
Homework 8/28
Finish the Historical Evidence chart (NB 20 and 21)
Study for the Formative Assessment on Chapter 1
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Assignment
Monday 8/27 Agenda
1) Prehistoric Times - Turning Points Timeline (see handout and presentation) - NB 16
2) Computer Lab - Primary Source Investigation for Chapter 1 (see link but you will need to get to Chapter 1 sources) - NB 19
Homework 8/27
1) Finish Primary Source Investigation
2) On NB 18 answer the Focus Questions for Key Concept 1.1 (you can find them on page 6 in your NB) - write the question and the answer; use your textbook, a review book, the AP World History course description - page 26 (see link), or research on the Internet.
1) Prehistoric Times - Turning Points Timeline (see handout and presentation) - NB 16
2) Computer Lab - Primary Source Investigation for Chapter 1 (see link but you will need to get to Chapter 1 sources) - NB 19
Homework 8/27
1) Finish Primary Source Investigation
2) On NB 18 answer the Focus Questions for Key Concept 1.1 (you can find them on page 6 in your NB) - write the question and the answer; use your textbook, a review book, the AP World History course description - page 26 (see link), or research on the Internet.
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Assignment
Friday 8/24 Agenda
1) Review Cornell expectations and homework
2) Computer lab work time for Big Era 3 notes - see attached file for PowerPoint
Homework 8/24
1) Big Era 1 Cornell Notes - NB 14 (notes, questions, and summary)
2) Big Era 2 Cornell Notes - NB 15 (notes, questions, and summary)
3) Big Era 3 Cornell Notes - NB 17 (notes, questions, and summary)
1) Review Cornell expectations and homework
2) Computer lab work time for Big Era 3 notes - see attached file for PowerPoint
Homework 8/24
1) Big Era 1 Cornell Notes - NB 14 (notes, questions, and summary)
2) Big Era 2 Cornell Notes - NB 15 (notes, questions, and summary)
3) Big Era 3 Cornell Notes - NB 17 (notes, questions, and summary)
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Assignment
Thursday 8/23 Agenda
1) Summary Statements from Crash Course Video #1 - work in groups, no more than 25 words in the statement, record it under your notes for the video
2) Computer lab to access on Big Era PowerPoint presentations - take Cornell notes on each era (1 goes on NB 14, 2 goes on NB 15, 3 goes on NB 17).
Homework 8/23
Finish Big Era PowerPoint notes for Eras 1 & 1 - see attached PDFs of the presentations
1) Summary Statements from Crash Course Video #1 - work in groups, no more than 25 words in the statement, record it under your notes for the video
2) Computer lab to access on Big Era PowerPoint presentations - take Cornell notes on each era (1 goes on NB 14, 2 goes on NB 15, 3 goes on NB 17).
Homework 8/23
Finish Big Era PowerPoint notes for Eras 1 & 1 - see attached PDFs of the presentations
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Assignment
Wednesday 8/22 Agenda
1) Finish primary source note-taking activity from Monday (complete the 2nd page of Cornell Notes)
2) Review syllabus on website - Parent Signature due on Friday
3) Finish Crash Course Video #1 - 10 key points and summary sentences (groups) - NB page 10
4) Paragraph Shrinking Activity - NB page 11
Homework 8/22
1) Complete the Paragraph Shrinking Activity that was explained in class. You will need a handout of the essay used for the activity (only available in class). Students should have ten sentences that summarize the entire essay when they are finished.
1) Finish primary source note-taking activity from Monday (complete the 2nd page of Cornell Notes)
2) Review syllabus on website - Parent Signature due on Friday
3) Finish Crash Course Video #1 - 10 key points and summary sentences (groups) - NB page 10
4) Paragraph Shrinking Activity - NB page 11
Homework 8/22
1) Complete the Paragraph Shrinking Activity that was explained in class. You will need a handout of the essay used for the activity (only available in class). Students should have ten sentences that summarize the entire essay when they are finished.
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Assignment
Tuesday 8/21 Agenda
1) Artifact Biographies - Students were given a randomly selected paper with five artifacts that described another student in class. Their task was to write a conclusion/summary of that person based on the five artifacts; just like a historian would do with limited evidence about a person, event or civilization. Students then interacted with others in the room to discover who their artifacts represented. The completed summaries were stapled to each student's artifacts and turned in with their names on them.
2) Notebook Organization - Students used the attached files and yesterday's work on primary sources to set up their notebooks for the first unit. FOLLOWING THE CORRECT ORGANIZATION IS VERY IMPORTANT!!
3) Video: Crash Course in World History #1 - Students were asked to make a list of ten facts from the video. Only one class finished watching it so they will complete it at the beginning of class tomorrow and then write 1-sentence, concise summaries based on what they learned. The link to the video can be found under My Links.
Homework 8/21
None (but be prepared because regular homework starts Thursday)
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Monday 8/20 Agenda
1) Primary Source Reading and Cornell Note-Taking Activity (reading handout in class - not available online). Students were given 35 minutes to read a excerpt from "The Human Record" regarding the differences between primary and secondary sources, the importance of different types of primary sources, and how to analyze them. They were asked to take notes on the first section (P-1 - P-4) in whatever format they would like. Cornell notes style required 3 questions in the margin as well as a full-paragraph summary of the reading at the bottom. Students were told to note how long it took them to complete the notes. All students turned in the first page after 30 minutes regardless of whether or not they were finished. Those that did finish moved on to the smaller, second section.
Homework 8/20
Bring in notebook.
Homework 8/20
Bring in notebook.
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Assignment
Friday 8/17 Agenda
1) Warm-Up: 5 years in 3 minutes group activity and discussion
2) Video: memorable images of modern world history
3) Grades and class structure
Homework 8/17
Bring in an 8 1/2" x 11", 100 page, college-ruled, spiral notebook to be used ONLY for APWH. I will have extras available if necessary for those that need them.
1) Warm-Up: 5 years in 3 minutes group activity and discussion
2) Video: memorable images of modern world history
3) Grades and class structure
Homework 8/17
Bring in an 8 1/2" x 11", 100 page, college-ruled, spiral notebook to be used ONLY for APWH. I will have extras available if necessary for those that need them.
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Assignment
Thursday 8/16 Agenda
1) Why study history? (questions, discussion, and video)
2) Turned in summer assignments
3) Think like a historian. (bio paragraph of Mrs. P. based on five image artifacts)
4) Overview of class expectations and technology plans/policy
Homework 8/16
1) Bring in a sheet of paper with five artifacts that describe you (computer-generated, hand-drawn, or clipped out of magazines). Do NOT put your name on this paper.
2) 1/2 - 1 page autobiography of yourself based on the artifacts. How do the artifacts you chose represent you as a person? This paper will be turned in so make sure your name is on it.
3) Technology Survey and parent signature on Acceptable Use Policy
4) Student Profile (make sure you do both pages)
Homework 8/16
1) Bring in a sheet of paper with five artifacts that describe you (computer-generated, hand-drawn, or clipped out of magazines). Do NOT put your name on this paper.
2) 1/2 - 1 page autobiography of yourself based on the artifacts. How do the artifacts you chose represent you as a person? This paper will be turned in so make sure your name is on it.
3) Technology Survey and parent signature on Acceptable Use Policy
4) Student Profile (make sure you do both pages)