Classroom Update (11/26/19)

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

World History (Block)

EQ- 

- How did Brazil gain independence from Portugal?

Topic:  The History of Thanksgiving

1. DJ- Why didn't King John VI object to giving Brazil its freedom?
2. The History of Thanksgiving

World History (Skinny)

Topic:  The History of Thanksgiving

1. Finish The History of Thanksgiving
2. The Regin of Louis XIV (17.2) Vocab. and Guided Reading Questions should be completed for Monday!

Classroom Update (11/25/19)

Monday, November 25, 2019

World History (Block)

EQ- 

- 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?

- How did the events in Europe lead to revolution in the Spanish Colonies?
- How did Brazil gain independence from Portugal?

Topic:  Latin American Peoples Win Independence

1. DJ- How was Mexico’s struggle for independence more of a social revolution when compare with Latin America rebellions?
2. Discuss Latin American Peoples Win Independence (20.1) Worksheet 
3. Achieve Article: "Westward Expansion: Smiling Jefferson Pictured on New Nickel"
4. Book Review Work Time 

World History (Skinny)

Topic:  How to Write a Book Review

1. Finish Discussing a Scholarly Book Review from an Academic Journal
2. Begin The History of Thanksgiving
3. Book Reviews Due Next Month!

Classroom Update (11/22/19)

Friday, November 22, 2019

World History (Block)

EQ- 

- 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 Peoples Win Independence

1. Assign:  Latin American Peoples Win Independence (20.1) Worksheet - Due Monday
2. Book Review Work Day 

World History (Skinny)

Topic:  How to write a Book Review

1. Read and Discuss a Scholarly Book Review from an Academic Journal
2. Book Reviews Due Next Month!

Classroom Update (11/21/19)

Thursday, November 21, 2019

World History (Block)

EQ- 

- 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:  

1. DJ- At the beginning of the 19th century, why was the time right for people in Latin America to win independence? 
2. Unit Outline - Revolutions Sweep the West
3. Achieve Article: "Age of Revolutions: Haiti's Fight to Be Free"
4. Article Review #2 is Due Today (11/21)
5. Assign:  Latin American Peoples Win Independence (20.1) Vocabulary and Guided Reading Questions

World History (Skinny)

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

Topic:  The Dutch Golden Age

1. Finish discussing the Spanish and Dutch Golden Age of Art (the Baroque Art Analysis document)
2. Assign:  The Reign of Louis XIV (17.2) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions

Classroom Update (11/20/19)

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

World History (Block)

Topic:  French Revolution Assessment

1. The French Revolution Unit Assessment
2. Article and Book Review Work Time
3. Article Review #2 is Due Thursday (11/21)

World History (Skinny)

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

Topic:  The Dutch Golden Age

1. DJ- How did the Peace of Augsburg change the political structure of Europe? 
2. Complete and Discuss the Baroque Art Analysis
3. Assign:  The Reign of Louis XIV (17.2) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions

Classroom Update (11/19/19)

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

World History (Block)

Topic:  Review Day

1. DJ- In what ways was the Congress of Vienna a success? 
2. Complete and discuss Unit Review Questions
3. Article and Book Review Work Time
4. Article Review #2 is Due Thursday (11/21)
5. The French Revolution Assessment is Tomorrow! (11/20)

World History (Skinny)

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

Topic:  Baroque Art

1. Complete Achieve Article:  "A Real Rembrandt"
2. Assign:  Baroque Art Analysis in Schoology

Classroom Update (11/18/19)

Monday, November 18, 2019

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?

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

Topic:  Napoleon’s Defeat

1. DJ- How did geography play a role in Napoleon’s defeat?
2. Complete and discuss The Congress of Vienna (19.4) WS
3. Article and Book Review Work Time
4. Article Review #2 is Due Thursday (11/21)
5. The French Revolution Assessment is Wednesday (11/20)

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- How was Philip II of Spain a typical absolute monarch?

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

Topic:  Mannerism

1. DJ- How was Phillip II of Spain a typical absolute monarch?
2. Complete Mannerism Art Analysis (Schoology)
3. Assign: Spain's Empire and European Abolcutism (17.1) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions (if needed)
4. Book Reviews Due next month!

Classroom Update (11/15/19)

Friday, November 15, 2019

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?

1. Engineering and Empire: Napoleon's Steel Monster Video and Notes
2. Assign: The Congress of Vienna (19.4) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions 
3. Article and Book Review Work Time

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

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

- How was Philip II of Spain a typical absolute monarch?

Topic:  Spain’s Empire and European Absolutism

1. Achieve Article: "Drake's Secret"
2. Assign: Spain's Empire and European Abolcutism (17.1) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions (if needed)
3. Book Reviews Due next month!

Classroom Update (11/14/19)

Thursday, November 14, 2019

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?

1. DJ- What factors led to Robespierre becoming a dictator?
2. Achieve Article: "Saving Notre Dame"
3. Assign: Napoleon's Empire (19.3) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions ( if needed)
4. Article and Book Review Work Time

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

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


- How was Philip II of Spain a typical absolute monarch?

Topic:  Spain’s Empire and European Absolutism

1. DJ-Why did absolute monarchs believe they were justified in exercising absolute power?
2. The Defeat of the Spanish Armada Google Document
3. Assign: Spain's Empire and European Abolcutism (17.1) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions (if needed)
4. Book Reviews Due next month!

Classroom Update (11/13/19)

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

World History (Block)

E.Q.-

- What problems did the Legislative Assembly face?

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

1. Finish The French Revolution Video and Notes
2. Assign: Napoleon's Empire (19.3) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions
3. Article and Book Review Work Time

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- 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?

Topic: Exploration Projects 

1. Project Poster Due!
2. Assign: Spain's Empire and European Abolcutism (17.1) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions

Classroom Update (11/12/19

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

10th Grade - Party at the Pac in the Afternoon

World History (Block)

1. Continue The French Revolution Video and Notes
2. Assign: Revolution Brings Reform and Terror (19.2) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions (if needed)
3. Article and Book Review Work Time

World History (Skinny)

Party at the Pac - No Class

Classroom Update (11/11/19)

Monday, November 11, 2019

World History (Block)

EQ- 
- 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 Third Estate

1. DJ-  What three factors led to the revolution in France?
2. Begin The French Revolution Video and Notes
3. Assign: Revolution Brings Reform and Terror (19.2) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- 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?

Topic: Exploration Projects 

1. Project Poster Due!
2. Biographical Sketch Work Time

Classroom Update (11/8/19)

Friday, November 8, 2019

Veteran's Day Assembly Today!

World History (Block)

EQ- 
- 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 Third Estate

1. DJ-  Why were members of the Third Estate dissatisfied with life under the Old Regime?
2. Term 2 Book Review Project - Go to LMC for Books
3. Assign: The French Revolution Begins (19.1) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions (if needed)

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- 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?

Topic: Exploration Projects 

1. Complete Achieve Article: "England's Terrible Trade"
2. Project Work Time

Classroom Update (11/7/19)

Thursday, November 7, 2019

World History (Block)

EQ- 
- 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

1. DJ- In the 1700s, why is France considered the most advanced country in Europe? 
2. Complete Achieve Article: "Hardly Haydn"
3. Assign: The French Revolution Begins (19.1) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- 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?

Topic: Exploration Projects 

1. Project Work Time

Classroom Update (11/6/19)

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

World History (Block)

EQ- 
- How did the ideas of the Enlightenment influence the American Revolution?

- What were the opposing views regarding the ratification of the Constitution?

Topic: The Enlightenment and the American Revolution

1. DJ- How did the American colonies help Britain's economy?
2. View and Discuss The Revolution: Becoming a Nation
3. Major Figures of the Enlightenment Google Drawing Project Due 

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- 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?

Topic: The Atlantic Economy & Exploration Projects 

1. Go over Trade and Interaction Google Documents
2. Project Work Time

Classroom Update (11/5/19)

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

World History (Block)

EQ- 

- How did the philosophes advance reason?

- How did the ideas of the Enlightenment spread?

Topic: Neoclassical Art

1. DJ- What advantage did salons have over earlier forms of communication in spreading ideas?
2. Complete and Discuss Neoclassical Art Analysis
3. Assign:
1. The American Revolution (18.4) Vocab. and Guided Reading Questions
2. Major Figures of the Enlightenment Google Drawing Project (Due Wednesday)

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- 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?

Topic: European Exploration Projects 

1. Assign: Trade and Interaction Google Documents
2. Project Work Time

Classroom Update (11/4/19)

Monday, November 4, 2019

World History (Block)

EQ- 

- How did the scientific method differ from the approach generally followed by medieval scholars?
- How did the ideas of the Enlightenment spread?

Topic: Rococo Art 

1. DJ- How did the scientific method differ from the approach generally followed by medieval scholars?
2. Complete and Discuss Rococo Art Analysis
3. Assign:
1. The Enlightenment Spreads (18.3) Vocab. and Guided Reading Questions
2. Major Figures of the Enlightenment Google Drawing Project (Due Wednesday)

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- 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?

Topic: European Exploration Projects 

1. Project Work Time

Classroom Update (11/1/19)

Friday, November 1, 2019

Last Day of Term 1! 

World History (Block)

EQ- 

- How did the travel by Europeans help launch the Scientific Revolution?

- How did the scientific method differ from the approach generally followed by medieval scholars?

Topic: The Scientific Revolution 

1. DJ- Why did institutions of authority tend to reject new ideas developed by scientists and other thinkers?
2. Book Reviews - Final Call
3. Assign:
1. Enlightenment Thinkers (18.2) Vocab. and Guided Reading Questions
2. Major Figures of the Enlightenment Google Drawing Project (Due Wednesday)

World History (Skinny)

EQ-

- 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?

Topic: European Exploration Projects 

1. Project Work Time