Classroom Update (2/28/2020)

Friday, February 28, 2020

World History (Block)

E.Q. -

- How were Montaigne and Descartes impacted by the religious wars?

- How did Louis XIV become an absolute monarch?

- What was the result of the War of Spanish Succession?

King Louis XIV of France

• DJ- How was Phillip II of Spain a typical absolute monarch?
• Complete and discuss
• Saint Bartholomew’s Day Massacre (Schoology)
• The Regin of King Louis XIV  (Schoology)
• Assign: The Reign of Louis XIV (17.2) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions (if needed)
• Term 3 Book Review (Due by 3/16)

World History (Skinny)

E.Q. -

- Why did the arts and literature shift from romanticism to realism in the mid-19th century?

- How was impressionism a reaction to realism?

Work Day 

• World History Article Review #2
• Revolutions in the Arts (20.4) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions

Classroom Update (2/27/2020)

Thursday, February 27, 2020

World History (Block)

E.Q. -

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

The Spanish and Dutch Golden Age

• DJ- Why did absolute monarchs believe they were justified in exercising absolute power?
• Complete and discuss
• Mannerism Art Analysis
• Baroque Art Analysis 
• Assign: The Reign of Louis XIV (17.2) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions
• Term 3 Book Review (Due by 3/16)

World History (Skinny)

E.Q. -

- Why did the arts and literature shift from romanticism to realism in the mid-19th century?

- How was impressionism a reaction to realism?

Romanticism 

• Achieve Article: "A New Face for British Money"
• Assign: Revolutions in the Arts (20.4) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions

Classroom Update (2/26/2020)

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

World History (Block)

E.Q. -

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

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

The Spanish Empire

• DJ- How did the Reformation help create strong regional rulers throughout Europe?
• Unit 4 Outline on Abolsutism and Unit Introduction 
• Assign: Spain’s Empire and European Absolutism (17.1) 
• Vocab and Guided Reading Questions
• The Defeat of the Spanish Armada (Doc in Schoology)
• Upcoming Due Dates
• Unit 3 Project (Due Today - 2/26)
• Term 3 Book Review (Due by 3/16)

World History (Skinny)

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?

Nationalism 

• DJ- What were the political shifts that occurred in Russia during the late 19th century?
• Go over Nationalism (20.3) Notes
• Assign: Revolutions in the Arts (20.4) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions

Classroom Update (2/25/2020)

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

World History (Block)

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?

The Columbian Exchange and the Atlantic Slave Trade

• Achieve Article: "Drake's Secret"
• Project Work Time
• Expansion, Exploration, and Encounter - Unit 3 Project (Due 2/26)
• Term 3 Book Review (Due by 3/16)

World History (Skinny)

E.Q. -

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

Europe Faces Revolutions (1848)

• Crash Course Video and discussions: The Political Revolutions of 1848
• Assign: Nationalism (20.3) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions and Lesson Worksheet (if not completed)

Clasroom Update (2/24/2020)

Monday, February 24, 2020

World History (Block)

E.Q. -

- Why is the Columbian Exchange a significant event?

- Why was slavery in the American different from slavery in Africa?

- Why did triangular trade routes develop?

The Columbian Exchange and the Atlantic Slave Trade

• DJ- Why is the Columbian Exchange a significant event?
• Completed Trade and Interaction Document-Based Investigation (Google Doc in Schoology)
• Project Work Time
• Expansion, Exploration, and Encounter - Unit 3 Project (Due 2/26)
• Term 3 Book Review (Due by 3/16)

World History (Skinny)

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?

Europe Faces Revolutions

• DJ- How did the actions of the Congress of Vienna in 1815 help set the stage for the political revolutions in Europe during the 19th century?
• Europe Faces Revolutions Notes
• Assign: Nationalism (20.3) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions

Classroom Update (2/21/20)

Friday, February 21, 2020

Classroom Update (2/20/2020)

Thursday, February 20, 2020

World History (Block)

Exploration Project Work Day

1. Project Work Time 
1. Explorers Project
2. Term 3 Book Reviews

World History (Skinny)

• World History Article Review - Work Day

Classroom Update (2/19/2020)

Thursday, February 19, 2020

World History (Block)

1. DJ- How was the European Renaissance similar to and differ from the flowering of Chinese culture during the Ming and Qing dynasties?
2. Go over Japan in the 17th Century Notes
3. Project Work Time
4. Assign: Expansion, Exploration, and Encounters Unit 3 Project

World History (Skinny)

Latin American Revolutions

• Achieve Article: "Age of Revolution: Cinco de Mayo: An Important Day"
• Assign: Europe Faces Revolutions (20.2) Vocab and Guide Reading Questions (if needed)

Classroom Update (2/18/2020)

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

World History (Block)

1. Sample Book Review
2. Assign: Term 3 Book Review Project
1. Go to LMC to find Book

World History (Skinny)

Latin American Revolutions

• View Crash Course: Latin American Revolutions
• Go over Latin American Peoples Win Independence (20.1) Notes
• Assign: Europe Faces Revolutions (20.2) Vocab and Guide Reading Questions

Classroom Update (2/17/2020)

Monday, February 17, 2020

World History (Block)

1. Achieve Article: "The Beauty of Yabusame"
2. Sample Book Review
3. Assign: Japan in the 17th Century (Schoology)

World History (Skinny)

E.Q. -

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

Semester 2 Article Reviews

• Work Day to find and print WH Article #2
• Assign: Latin American Peoples Win Independence (20.1) - if needed
• Lesson WS
• Vocab and Guide Reading Questions

Classroom Update (2/14/2020)

Friday, February 14, 2020

World History (Block)

E.Q. -

- What led to European exploration in the 1400s?
- How did Portugal gain a sea route to Asia?
- How did a rivalry develop between Spain and Portugal?
- Why did China withdraw into isolation after the voyages of Zheng He?

Europeans Explore the East

• DJ- How did Prince Henry's experiences in Africa impact his decision to open a navigation school?
• Discuss Europeans Explore the East Notes
• Engineer and Empire: China Video and Notes
• WH Article Review Due Today!
• Assign: China and Japan Reject Expansion (16.3)
• Lesson WS
• Vocab and Guided Reading Questions

World History (Skinny)

E.Q. -

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

Semester 2 Article Reviews

• Crash Course - Haitian Revolution
• Work Day to find and print WH Article #2
• Assign: Latin American Peoples Win Independence (20.1) - if needed
• Lesson WS
• Vocab and Guide Reading Questions

Classroom Update (2/13/2020)

Thursday, February 13, 2020

World History (Block)

E.Q. -

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

Mughal Art

• DJ- Why did Europeans have a spirit of adventure in the 1400s?
• Discuss the Mughal Art Analysis (Doc in Schoology)
• WH Article Review Due Tomorrow!
• Assign: European Explore the East (16.2)
• Lesson WS
• Vocab and Guided Reading Questions

World History (Skinny)

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?

Latin American Peoples Win Independence

• DJ- How did the American Revolution inspire the enslaved Africans of Saint Domingue to revolt?
• Crash Course - Haitian Revolution
• Work Day
• Assign: Latin American Peoples Win Independence (20.1)
• Lesson WS
• Vocab and Guide Reading Questions

Classroom Update (2/12/2020)

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

World History (Block)

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?

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

- What was the impact of Aurangzeb’s reign?

The Mughal Empire in India

• DJ- P. 600 Map Questions
• Achieve Article: "Taj Mahul Turns Green"
• Complete the Mughal Art Analysis (Doc in Schoology)
• Crash Course Video Clip: The Mughal Empire

World History (Skinny)

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?

Independence for Haiti

• Achieve Article: "Haiti's Fight to be Free"
• Assign: Latin American Peoples Win Independence (20.1)
• Lesson WS
• Vocab and Guide Reading Questions

Classroom Update (2/11/2020)

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

World History (Block)

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?

• Reformation Assessment
• Hand out Unit 3 Outline
• WH Article Reviews Due Friday (2/14)
• Assign: The Mughal Empire in India (16.1) Vocab. and Guided Reading Questions

World History (Skinny)

The French Revolution Assessment

• Unit Assessment - Part 2

Classroom Update (2/10/2020)

Monday, February 10, 2020

World History (Block)

E.Q. - 

-How did the Reformation impact the world socially and politically?

-Why did the social unrest in Europe lead to a series of wars?

Wars of Religion and Review Day

• DJ-  What practices of the Catholic Church in the 1500s might have disturbed ordinary churchgoers?
• Go over Social Unrest Notes
• Complete and Discuss the Reformation Unit Review Questions
• Unit Assessment Tomorrow! (2/11)

World History (Skinny)

The French Revolution Assessment

• Unit Assessment - Part 1

Classroom Update (2/7/2020)

Friday, February 7, 2020

World History (Block)

E.Q. - 

- How did the Catholic Church counteract the Protestant reformation?

- What is the lasting legacy of the Reformation?

The Catholic Reformation

• DJ-  How did John Calvin’s ideas about salvation differ from Luther?
• The Catholic Reformation Notes
• Unit Assessment Tuesday!
• Assign: Social Unrest (15.4) 
• Vocab and Guided Reading Questions
• Lesson WS

World History (Skinny)

E.Q. - 

- What were the three major goals of the Congress of Vienna?

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

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

The Congress of Vienna

• DJ- How did the Napoleonic Code undo many of the reforms of the French Revolution?
• Discuss with the Congress of Vienna WS
• Unit Review Questions (optional)
• Unit Assessment Monday & Tuesday!

Classroom Update (2/6/2020)

Thursday, February 6, 2020

World History (Block)

E.Q. - 

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

The Reformation Spreads

• DJ-  What were the main points of Luther’s teachings? 
• Finish Martin Luther:  The Idea that Changed the World Video and Notes
• Unit Assessment Tuesday!
• Assign: The Catholic Reformation (15.3) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions

World History (Skinny)

E.Q. - 

- How did Napoleon Bonaparte come to power in France?

- Why did Napoleon believe the Napoleonic Code was his greatest work?
- How did Napoleon attempt to reassert France’s power in Europe and the rest of the world? - Why was the Battle of Trafalgar such a significant defeat for Napoleon's ambitions?

Napoleon's Defeat

• DJ- How did geography play a role in Napoleon’s defeat?
• Discuss 19.3 Notes
• Unit Assessment Monday & Tuesday!
• Assign: The Congress of Vienna (19.4) 
• Lesson WS
• Vocab and Guided Reading Questions

Classroom Update (2/5/2020)

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

World History (Block)

E.Q. - 

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

• Complete Achieve Article: "The Mystery of Caravaggio"  
• Continue Martin Luther:  The Idea that Changed the World Video and Notes
• Assign: 
• Comparing the Faiths of the Reformation Chart WS
• The Reformation Continues (15.2) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions

World History (Skinny)

E.Q. - 

- How did Napoleon Bonaparte come to power in France?

- Why did Napoleon believe the Napoleonic Code was his greatest work?

Napoleon's Empire

• Complete Achieve Article: "Saving Notre Dame"
• Finish Naploepon's Empire (19.3) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions (if needed)

Classroom Update (2/4/2020)

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

World History (Block)

E.Q. - 

- What were the causes of the Reformation?

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

Causes of the Reformation

• DJ- Why is the Renaissance the first cause of the Reformation?
• Turning Points in Christianity Notes
• Begin Martin Luther:  The Idea that Changed the World Video and Notes
• Finish Luther Leads the Reformation (15.1) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions (if needed)

World History (Skinny)

E.Q. - 

- How did Napoleon Bonaparte come to power in France?

- Why did Napoleon believe the Napoleonic Code was his greatest work?

Napoleon Creates an Empire

• Finish and discuss the Engineering and Empire: Napoleons Steel Monster Video and Notes
• Finish Naploepon's Empire (19.3) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions (if needed)

Classroom Update (2/3/2020)

Monday, February 3, 2020

World History (Block)

 Renaissance Assessment

• Renaissance Assessment
• Handout Reformation Unit Outline
• Assign: Luther Leads the Reformation (15.1) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions

World History (Skinny)

E.Q. - 

- How did Napoleon Bonaparte come to power in France?

- Why did Napoleon believe the Napoleonic Code was his greatest work?

Napoleon Creates an Empire

• DJ- What factors led to Robespierre becoming a dictator?
• Engineering and Empire: Napoleons Steel Monster Video and Notes
• Finish Naploepon's Empire (19.3) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions (if needed)

Classroom Update (1/31/2020)

Friday, January 31, 2020

World History (Block)

E.Q. - 

- So What? Why does the Renaissance still matter today?

The Impact of the Renaissance and Review

• DJ- How did the Renaissance expand cultural interactions? 
• Complete and discuss the Legacy of the Renaissance WS
• Complete and discuss the Legacy of the Renaissance WS
• Assessment Monday

World History (Skinny)

E.Q. - 

- How did Napoleon Bonaparte come to power in France?

- Why did Napoleon believe the Napoleonic Code was his greatest work?

• Work Day - Naploepon's Empire (19.3) Vocab and Guided Reading Questions