Classroom Update (2/28)

World History (Block)

Topic: The Era of Exploration

E.Q. -

- How did the different European nations explore, settle, and colonize the New World?

- Which historical figures had a dramatic impact on the Era of Exploration?
- Why did triangular trade routes develop?

1. DJ- P.636 Map Questions
2. Present Expansion, Exploration, and Encounters Project 
3. Finish Trade and Interaction Documents (located in Schoology)
4. Work on Book Reviews

World History (Skinny)

1. Mid-Unit Assessment Tomorrow 2/28! (Lessons 1-3)
2. Assign: Module 20.4 (Revolution in the Arts) Guided Reading WS and Vocabulary

Classroom Update (2/27)

World History (Block)

Topic: The Era of Exploration

E.Q. -

- How did the different European nations explore, settle, and colonize the New World?

- Which historical figures had a dramatic impact on the Era of Exploration?
- Why did triangular trade routes develop?

1. Work on Expansion, Exploration, and Encounters Project 
1. Due Thursday (2/28)
2. Assign: Trade and Interaction Documents (located in Schoology)
3. Work on Book Reviews

World History (Skinny)

Topic: Nationalism in Italy and Germany

E.Q. -

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

- Why was nationalism an important unifying force during the creation of Italy and Germany?

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

1. DJ- How was Mexico’s struggle for independence more of a social revolution when compared with Latin American rebellions?
2. Go over Nationalism Notes (20.2 & 20.3)
3. Mid-Unit Assessment Tomorrow 2/28! (Lessons 1-3)

Classroom Update (2/26)

World History (Block)

Topic: The Era of Exploration

E.Q. -

- How did the different European nations explore, settle, and colonize the New World?

- Which historical figures had a dramatic impact on the Era of Exploration?

1. Work on Expansion, Exploration, and Encounters Project 
1. Due Thursday (2/28)

World History (Skinny)

Topic: Europe Faces Revolutions

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?

1. Work Day
2. Assign: Europe Faces Revolutions Guided Reading Worksheet (from Tuesday) and 20.3 (Nationalism) Vocab. and Guided Reading Questions

Classroom Update (2/25)

World History (Block)

Topic: The Era of Exploration

E.Q. -

- How did the different European nations explore, settle, and colonize the New World?

- Which historical figures had a dramatic impact on the Era of Exploration?

1. Begin Expansion, Exploration, and Encounters Project 
1. Project Introduction
2. Work Time
3. Due Thursday (2/28)

World History (Skinny)

Topic: Latin American Revolutions

E.Q. -

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

- How did Brazil gain independence from Portugal?

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

1. DJ- What factors caused the revolution in Latin America?
2. Go Over (20.1) Latin American Peoples Win Independence Worksheet
3. Assign: Europe Faces Revolutions Guided Reading Worksheet

Classroom Update (2/22)

World History (Block)

Topic: China and Japan Rejects the West

E.Q. -

- Why did China withdrew into isolation after the voyage of Zheng He?
- How was the treatment of Europeans similar/different in Japan and China

1. DJ: 1. How was the European Renaissance similar to and differ from the flowering of Chinese culture during the Ming and Qing dynasties?
2. Finish Engineering an Empire: China
3. Exploration Mid-unit Assessment
4. Achieve Article: "The Beauty of Yabusame"

World History (Skinny)

1. Book Review Work Day

Classroom Update (2/21)

World History (Block)

Topic: Europeans Explore the East

E.Q. -

- What led to European exploration in the 1400s?

- Why did China withdrew into isolation after the voyage of Zheng He?

1. DJ: 1. Why did Europeans have a spirit of adventure in the 1400s?
2. Europeans Explore the East Notes
3. Watch Engineering an Empire: China
4. Unit 3 (Lessons 1-3) Mid-Unit Assessment is on Friday! (2/22)

World History (Skinny)

Topic: Latin American Revolutions

E.Q. -

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

1. Assign Archive- Age of Revolutions: Cinco de Mayo: An Important Day

Classroom Update (2/20)

No Class Today - ACT Testing

Classroom Update (2/19)

World History (Block)

Topic: The Golden Age of Akbar

E.Q. -

- What does the art during this time period suggest about the culture of Mughal India?

- What was the impact of Aurangzeb’s reign?

1. DJ: P. 600 Map Questions
2. Assign and complete in class: Mughal Art Analysis
3. Assign: 16.2 & 16.3 Vocab and Guiding Reading Questions
4. No Class Tomorrow Due to ACT Testing
5. Unit 3 (Lessons 1-3) Mid-Unit Assessment is on Friday! (2/22)

World History (Skinny)

Topic: Latin American Revolutions

E.Q. -

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

1. Unit 7 Outline - Revolutions Sweep the West 
2. Assign: Latin American Peoples Win Independence (20.1) WS
3. No Class Tomorrow Due to ACT Testing

Classroom Update (2/18)

World History (Block)

Topic: The Mughal Empire

E.Q. -

- While the age of exploration was beginning in Europe, how was the political power in India being centralized under the Mughal Empire?

- What role did Babur play in the establishment of the early Mughal empire?

1. Go over Unit 3 Outline
2. Assign and complete in class: Achieve Article: "Taj Mahal Turning Green"
3. Assign: 16.1 (The Mughal Empire) Vocab and Guiding Reading Questions
4. Unit 3 (Lessons 1-3) Mid-Unit Assessment is on Friday! (2/22)

World History (Skinny)

1. The French Revolution Unit Assessment
2. Work on Term 2 Book Reviews (if Time)

Classroom Update (2/15)

No School (In-Service Day)

Classroom Update (2/14)

World History (Block)

1. Reformation Unit Assessment
1. Unit Vocabulary and Guided Reading Question Check - Students must have Unit Vocabulary and Guided Reading Questions completed to take the assessment.
2. Work on Term 3 Book Review Project 

World History (Skinny)

1. French Revolution Unit Review Day
2. French Revolution Unit Assessment Monday, February 18th

Classroom Update (2/13)

World History (Block)

Topic: The Legacy of the Reformation

E.Q.-

- How did the Catholic Church counteract the Protestant Reformation?

- What is the lasting legacy of the Reformation?

• DJ- How did Jesuit reforms help the Catholic Church keep its members?
• Finish Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World Video & Notes
• Assign and go over the Reformation Unit Study Guide
• The Reformation Assessment is Thursday (2/14).

World History (Skinny)

Topic:  Napoleon's Empire

• Finish The Conquerors: Napoleon Video and Notes
• Assign: The French Revolution Study Guide
• The French Revolution Assessment is now Monday (2/18).

Classroom Update (2/12)

No School Today Due to Snow

Classroom Update (2/11)

World History (Block)

Topic: The Reformation Splits

E.Q.-

- Why were Protestant reformers split over their beliefs?

- How did women aid the Reformation?

• DJ- How did John Calvin’s ideas about salvation differ from Luther?
• Continue Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World Video & Notes
• Assign: Achieve Article- "The Mystery of Caravaggio"
• Assign: Finish 15.3 (The Catholic Reformation) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions
• The Reformation Assessment is Thursday (2/14).

World History (Skinny)

Topic:  Napoleon's Empire

• Begin The Conquerors: Napoleon Video and Notes
• The French Revolution Assessment is Thursday (2/14).

Classroom Update (2/8)

World History (Block)

Topic: Luther Challenges the Church

E.Q.-

- What were the causes of the Reformation?

- Why did Luther's teachings become popular and attract followers?

• DJ- What practices of the Catholic Church in the 1500s might have disturbed ordinary churchgoers?
• Begin Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World Video & Notes
• Assign: Finish 15.2 (The Reformation Continues) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions

World History (Skinny)

Topic:  2nd Semester Book Review Project

• Handout 2nd Semester Book Review Project Rubric
• Go to LMC and find Book Review books

Classroom Update (2/7)

No School Today Due to Icy Weather

Classroom Update (2/6)

World History (Block)

Topic: Causes of the Reformation

E.Q.-

- What were the causes of the Reformation?

- How did the ideals of the Renaissance get expressed in the Reformation?

• Handout Reformation Unit Outline & The Many Faiths of the Protestant Reformation WS
• Major Turning Points in Christianity Notes
• Read and analyze a sample scholarly book review

World History (Skinny)

Topic:  Napoleon's Europe

• Assign and Complete Achieve Article: "Saving Norte Dame"
• Finish 19.3 (Napoleon's Europe) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions

Classroom Update (2/5)

World History (Block)

Topic: Renaissance Assessment

• Renaissance (Unit 1) Assessment
• Book Review Work Time

World History (Skinny)

Topic: Mid-Unit Assessment & Begin Napoleon's Europe

E.Q.-

- How did Napoleon Bonaparte come to power in France?

• French Revolution Mid-Unit Assessment
• Assign 19.3 (Napoleon's Europe) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions

Classroom Update (2/4)

2 Hour Delay Schedule

World History (Block)

Topic: Review Day

E.Q. - 

- How did the Northern Renaissance differ from the Italian Renaissance?

- How did the invention of the printing press impact European society?

• Complete Unit Study to Review Renaissance Unit
• Renaissance Assessment Tuesday (2/5)

World History (Skinny)

Topic: The End of the French Revolution

E.Q.-

- What problems did the Legislative Assembly face?

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

• Go over 19.2 (Revolution Brings Reform and Terror) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions
• French Revolution Mid-Unit Assessment Tuesday (2/5)

Classroom Update (2/1)

World History (Block)

E.Q. - 

- Why did the Italian Renaissance produce some of the world’s most extraordinary writers and artists?

- How do the works of Renaissance artists and architects reflect Renaissance ideas?

• Practice Review Quiz in School
• Achieve Article: "It Must Be Leonardo"
• Discuss Medieval vs. Renianassce Art
• Assign: 14.3 & 14.4 Vocabulary and Guided Reading Questions
• Renaissance Assessment Tuesday (2/5)

World History (Skinny)

E.Q.-

- How did Napoleon attempt to reassert France’s power in Europe and the rest of the world?

• Achieve Article: Age of Revolution: Haiti's Fight to be Free"
• Assign 19.2 (Revolution Brings Reform and Terror) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions
• French Revolution Mid-Unit Assessment Tuesday (2/5)