Classroom Update (11/30)

World History (Block)
E.Q. -

- How did nationalism disrupt the Austrian, Russian and Ottoman empire?

- How did the balance of power in Europe change during the 1800s?

Topic: Nationalism Unifies Italy and Germany

• Assign: 20.4 Guided Reading Questions and Chart for Monday
• Unit Assessment Wednesday

Sociology

Term Project Work Day

• Research Proposals Due Today!

World History (Skinny)

Topic: Absolutism

• Mid-unit Assessment
• Assign: 17.3 Guided Reading Questions

Classroom Update (11/29)

World History (Block)
E.Q. 

Topic: Russia's Frees the Serfs

• Assign 20.3 Guided Reading Questions
• Mid-Unit Assessment 

Sociology

Deviance in the News

• Deviance in the News Current Events Assignment (Assignment in Schoology)
• Work on Unit 8 Study Guide
• Research Proposals Due 11/30

World History (Skinny)
E.Q.

Topic: Louis XIV

• Review 17.2 Primary Source Documents
• Mid-unit Assessment 11/30

Classroom Update (11/28)

World History (Block)
E.Q. 

-How did the different schools of political thought create revolts during the 1800s in Europe?

- What were the political shifts that occurred in Russia during the late 19th century?

Topic: European Revolutions of the 19^th Century

• Chart the European Revolutions
• Go over 20.2 Guided Reading Worksheet
• Mid-Unit Assessment Tomorrow

Sociology

E.Q. 
- What is crime?
- How do we categorize the different types of crime?

• Review the Types of Crime (Seinfeld - "Little Kicks")
• Handout Unit 8 Study Guide
• Ch. 8 Test Tuesday on Deviance

World History (Skinny)
E.Q.

- How does the art from the Spanish and Dutch Golden Age reflect the political culture of the era?

Topic: The Dutch Golden Age

• Achieve Article: "Golden Age Selfies"
• Mid-unit Assessment Friday

Classroom Update (11/27)

World History (Block)
E.Q. 

- How did the events in Europe lead to revolutions in the Spanish Colonies?

- How did Brazil gain independence from Portugal?

Topic: Latin American Colonial Uprisings

• Achieve Article: "Age of Revolutions: Cinco de Mayo"
• Go over 20.1 Guided Reading Worksheet
• Assign: 20.2 Guided Reading Questions 

Sociology

E.Q. - How do the different sociological frameworks explain deviance in society?

• Social Theories of Deviance Project (Presentations Due Tomorrow)
• Assign Rest of Types of Crime Guided Reading Questions
• Ch. 8 Test Tuesday on Deviance

World History (Skinny)
E.Q.

- How does the art from the Spanish and Dutch Golden Age reflect the political culture of the era?

Topic: The Dutch Golden Age

• Baroque Art Analysis Due Tomorrow

Classroom Update (11/26)

World History (Block)
E.Q. 

- Why did the structure of colonial society in Latin America cause social unrest?

- Why was the French colony of Saint Domingue the first Latin American colony to fight for independence?

Topic: Latin American Colonial Social Structure

• Go over Unit 7 Outline
• Assign: 17.1 Guided Reading Worksheet 

Sociology

E.Q. - How do the different sociological frameworks explain deviance in society?

• Assign: Social Theories of Deviance Project (Presentations Due Tomorrow)

World History (Skinny)
E.Q.

- What was the lasting impact on Spain with its failed attempt to attack England
- How does the art from the Spanish and Dutch Golden Age reflect the political culture of the era?

Topic: The Defeat of the Spanish Armada

• Discuss the Armada Portrait (Document in Schoology)
• Assign: Baroque Art Analysis Due Tomorrow

Classroom Update (11/20)

World History (Block)

1. Finish History of the Holiday Video Clip
2. Book Review Work Day

Sociology

1. The Sociology of Thanksgiving
2. Functions of Crime Readings in Schoology (Due Tuesday)
1. Upload your answers to the reading questions
3. Work on Term 2 Sociology Projects

World History (Skinny)

1. Finish History of the Holiday Video Clip
2. Book Review Work Day

Classroom Update (11/19)

World History (Block)

1. History of the Holiday Video Clip
2. Book Review Work Day

Sociology

1. Assign: Functions of Crime Readings in Schoology (Due Tuesday)
1. Upload your answers to the reading questions
2. Work on Term 2 Sociology Projects

World History (Skinny)

1. History of the Holiday Video Clip
2. Book Review Work Day

Classroom Update (11/16)

World History (Block)

1. The French Revolution Unit Assessment
2. Work on Term 2 Book Review Project

Sociology

1. Go to LMC to begin Term 2 Research Project
1. Research Proposal Due 11/30

World History (Skinny)

1. Complete Achieve Article: "England Terrible Trade"
2. Baroque Art Analysis Due Monday

Classroom Update (11/15)

World History (Block)
E.Q. 

- How did the Congress of Vienna restore stability to the continent?  

- How did the ideas of the French Revolution continue to influence people?

Topic: Review Day

• French Revolution Study Guide
• Unit Assessment Tomorrow

Sociology

E.Q. - What is considered the problem with biological theories of deviance?

• Defining Deviance Notes
• Term Project Guidelines & Handouts

World History (Skinny)
E.Q.

- Why were monarchs able to gain absolute power during the 16th century?
- How does the art from the Spanish and Dutch Golden Age reflect the political culture of the era?

Topic: The Spanish Golden Age

• Discuss the Mannerism Art Analysis & El Greco
• Assign: Baroque Art Analysis

Classroom Update (11/14)

World History (Block)
E.Q. 

- How did nationalism affect Napoleon’s empire?

- Why did the British send Napoleon to St. Helena?

Topic: The Congress of Vienna

• Achieve article: "Age of Revolutions: Haiti's Fight to be Free"
• Unit Assessment Friday

Sociology

E.Q. - What is deviant behavior?

• Handout Term 2 Project Information
• Discuss Informal vs. Formal Deviance

World History (Skinny)
E.Q.

- Why were monarchs able to gain absolute power during the 16th century?

Topic: The Spanish Golden Age

• Finish 17.1 Reading and Questions (if needed)
• Assign: Mannerism Art Analysis

Classroom Update (11/13)

World History (Block)
E.Q. -

- Why was the Battle of Trafalgar such a significant defeat for Napoleon's ambitions?
- How did nationalism affect Napoleon’s empire?

Topic: Napoleon's Empire

• View and discuss Napoleon Greatest Victory
• Assign: 19.4 Guided Reading Questions
• Unit Assessment Friday

Sociology

E.Q. - What is deviant behavior?

• Unit 4 Test Wednesday!
• Assign: Defining Deviance Reading and WS

World History (Skinny)

• Projects Due Today!
• Present Posters
• Hand out Absolutism Unit Outline

Classroom Update (11/12)

World History (Block)
E.Q. -

- How did Napoleon Bonaparte come to power in France?
- Why did Napoleon believe the Napoleonic Code was his greatest work?

Topic: Napoleon Creates an Empire

• Assign: 19.3 Guided Reading Questions
• Book Review Work Time
• Unit Assessment Friday

Sociology

E.Q. - Does the glass ceiling effect still exist in our society?

• Review Game
• Unit 4 Test Tuesday!

World History (Skinny)

• Go over a sample Scholarly Book Review
• Work on Exploration Research Project
• Projects Due Tomorrow

Classroom Update (11/9)

World History (Block)
E.Q. -

- How did Napoleon Bonaparte come to power in France?

• Achieve Article: "One Idea: Lots of Hard Work"
• Book Review Work Time

Sociology

E.Q. - How does George Ritzer's term, "McDonaldization" explain how organizations control workers and consumers in today's society?

• Read and Discuss Ritzer's article on McDonaldization
• Unit 4 Test Tuesday!

World History (Skinny)

• Work on Exploration Research Project
• Projects Due Tuesday, November 13th

Classroom Update (11/8)

World History (Block)
E.Q. -

- Why is the time of Robespierre's leadership called the "Reign of Terror"?

Topic: The End of the French Revolution

• Finish The Frech Revolution Video and Notes
• Read and complete Questions for 19.3 For Monday
• Mid-Unit Assessment 
• Book Review Work Time

Sociology

E.Q. - Why do bureaucracies tend not to be efficient?

• Finish Runaway Jury Essay (Due Today by 4:00!)
• Characteristics of Bureaucracies Notes
• Assign: Ch. 6 Buracratices WS

World History (Skinny)

• Assign and Complete Achieve Article: "Drake Secret"
• Work on Exploration Research Project
• Projects Due Tuesday, November 13th

Classroom Update (11/7)

World History (Block)
E.Q. -

- How did the Great Fear and the women's march change the political relationship in France?

- Why did France declare war in April 1792 on Austria and Prussia?

Topic: Revolution Turns into Terror

• Begin The Frech Revolution Video and Notes
• Read and complete Questions for 19.2
• Mid-Unit Assessment Tomorrow (11/8)

Sociology

E.Q. - How do sociologists categorize formal organizations?

• Finish Runaway Jury Essay
• Essay Due Thursday by 4:00!
• Assign: Ch. 6 Buracratices WS

World History (Skinny)

• Work on Exploration Research Project
• Projects Due Tuesday, November 13th

Classroom Update (11/6)

World History (Block)
E.Q-

- How did the economic and social inequalities of the Old Regime help cause the French Revolution?

- How did the Great Fear and the women's march change the political relationship in France?

Topic: The French Revolution Begins

• The French Revolution Unit Outline
• Read and complete 19.1 The French Revolution Begins Questions and WS
• Mid-Unit Assessment Thursday (11/8)

Sociology

E.Q. - What are groups (especially juries) subject to social influence?

• Begin Runaway Jury Essay
• Essay Outline Due today in Schoology!
• Essay Due Thursday

World History (Skinny)

• Go Over Book Review Handouts
• Work on Exploration Research Project

Classroom Update (11/5)

World History (Block)
E.Q-
How was French society unequal?

• Term 2 Book Review Introduction
• Go to LMC to find Books and begin reading

Sociology

E.Q. - What are groups (especially juries) subject to social influence?

• Finish Runaway Jury video and begin Paper Project

World History (Skinny)

• Review Trade and Interaction WS
• Work on Exploration Research Project

Classroom Update (11/2)

World History (Block)

Assessment Day

• Neoclassical Art Analysis (Schoology)
• Enlightenment Assessment 

Sociology

E.Q. - What are groups (especially juries) subject to social influence?

• Go over Social Influence Notes
• Begin Runaway Jury Project

World History (Skinny)

• Trade and Interaction WS (Schoology) Due Monday!
• Work on Exploration Research Project

Classroom Update (11/1)

World History (Block)
E.Q.
- How did the ideas of the Enlightenment spread?

- Why is the term “enlightened despot” appropriate for some of the rulers during this era?

• Enlightenment Spreads WS and Guided Reading Questions (18.3)
• Rococo Art Analysis (Schoology)
• Unit 5 Assessment Tomorrow!

Sociology

• Term Project Presentations - Round 3
• Society and Groups Quiz #2

World History (Skinny)

• Trade and Interaction WS (Schoology)
• Begin Exploration Research Project