Classroom Update (2/5/26)

 

Thursday, February 5, 2026

World History

EQ-

- 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?

Topic: Napoleon’s Empire

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- Why did Napoleon crown himself emperor?
• Neoclassicism and the French Revolution
• Map of Napoleon's Empire, 1810
• Map of Europe, 1815 - The Congress of Vienna
• Current Events
• Assign: Europe, 1815 Map Assessment
• Assignments: 
• Europe, 1815 Map Assessment
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• The story of Napoleon's rise to power, in Épinal prints
• Bonaparte and the Battle of Waterloo
• Supplemental Video: 
• Napoleon Bonaparte: Crash Course European History #22
• Interesting Article: 
• Cold, Hungry and Thirsty, Napoleon’s Troops Also Suffered From Several Diseases as They Retreated From Russia
• A Journey to St. Helena, Home of Napoleon’s Last Days

AP European History 

CED-

- Explain the context in which the religious, political, and cultural developments of the 16th and 17th centuries took place. (2.A.)

- Explain how and why religious beliefs and practices changed from 1450 to 1648. (2.B.)

Topic: 2.2 - Luther and the Protestant Reformation

• Today's Agenda:
• DJ (Daily Jumble) - Why is Machiavelli’s work still relevant today?
• Unit 2 Introduction
• Contextualizing 16th and 17th-Century Challenges and Developments
•  Map of Holy Roman Empire - 1500
• Luther Leads the Reformation
• Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World - selected video clips and discussion
• Primary Source Document - Martin Luther's 95 Theses
• The Holy Communion by the Protestants and the Ride to Hell of the Catholics
• Euro News:
• A half-century of US-Russian arms control ends with the expiration of the New START nuclear pact
• Handouts:
• The Many Faiths of the Protestant Reformation Notes
• The Division of Christianity with the Map of the Protestant Reformation
• Assignments:
• Ch. 3 Reading Guide - 2/5
• Ch. 4 Reading Guide - 2/9
• Europe Map Test - 2/10
• AP Euro Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture:
• The Life of Martin Luther
• Power and Belief: The Reformation at 500
• Supplemental Video: 
• Heimlers's History - AP Euro Unit 2 Review
• The Protestant Reformation: Crash Course European History #6
• Interesting Article: 
• Is This Copy of a Long-Lost Northern Renaissance Portrait Actually an Original Albrecht Dürer?
• You Know Artemisia Gentileschi—Now Learn About These Other Renaissance Women Artists

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Classroom Update (2/4/26)

 

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

World History

EQ-

- 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?

Topic: Restoring Order at Home

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- Why did Napoleon believe the Napoleonic Code was his greatest work?
• Current Events
• Assign: Module 19 Lesson 4 Google Document
• Assignments: 
• Module 19 (Part 2) Vocabulary - Napoleon's Empire
• Module 19 Lesson 4 Google Document
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• The story of Napoleon's rise to power, in Épinal prints
• Supplemental Video: 
• Napoleon Bonaparte: Crash Course European History #22
• Interesting Article: 
• Cold, Hungry and Thirsty, Napoleon’s Troops Also Suffered From Several Diseases as They Retreated From Russia

AP European History 

CED-

Topic: Ch. 2 MCQ Review

• Today's Agenda:
• DJ (Daily Jumble) - How is the Renaissance emphasis on the individual connected to the renewed interest in skepticism?
• Complete and grade the Ch. 2 50 MCQ
• Work Time
• Europe Map - Label and Study
• Ch. 3 Reading Guide
• Euro News:
• The last US-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms control
• Handouts:
• Period One Timeline Review Handout
• The Renaissance and Age of Exploration Unit 1 Key Terms/People 
• Assignments:
• Ch. 3 Reading Guide - 2/5
• Europe Map Test - 2/10
• AP Euro Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture:
• Art from Italy: from Rafael to Titian
• Zoom Into Albrecht Dürer's 'Hase'
• Supplemental Video: 
• Florence and the Renaissance: Crash Course European History #2
• The Northern Renaissance: Crash Course European History #3
• Interesting Article: 
• You Know Artemisia Gentileschi—Now Learn About These Other Renaissance Women Artists

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Classroom Update (2/3/26)

 

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

World History

EQ-

- How did Napoleon Bonaparte come to power in France?

Topic: Napoleon Seizes Power

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- Why was Napoleon able to become a dictator?
• Current Events
• Assign: Module 19 (Part 2) Vocabulary - Napoleon's Empire
• Assignments: 
• Module 19 (Part 2) Vocabulary - Napoleon's Empire
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• The story of Napoleon's rise to power, in Épinal prints
• Supplemental Video: 
• Napoleon Bonaparte: Crash Course European History #22
• Interesting Article: 
• Cold, Hungry and Thirsty, Napoleon’s Troops Also Suffered From Several Diseases as They Retreated From Russia

AP European History 

CED-

- Explain the context in which the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery developed. (1.A.)

Topic: The Northern Renaissance & Age of Discovery

• Today's Agenda:
• DJ (Daily Jumble) - Why did the Northern Renaissance begin first in Flanders?
• Northern Renaissance Art
• Map of the Major Italian City-States During the Renaissance
• Map of Europe (Flanders)
• Northern Renaissance Art
• AP Euro - Trade and Interaction: Document Based-Investigation
• Work Time
• Europe Map - Label and Study
• Euro News:
• Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks
• Handouts:
• Period One Timeline Review Handout
• Assignments:
• AP Euro - Trade and Interaction: Document-Based Investigation
• Ch. 2 MCQ - 50 Questions - 2/4/26
• Ch. 3 Reading Guide - 2/5
• Europe Map Test - 2/10
• AP Euro Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture:
• Art from Italy: from Rafael to Titian
• Zoom Into Albrecht Dürer's 'Hase'
• Supplemental Video: 
• Florence and the Renaissance: Crash Course European History #2
• The Northern Renaissance: Crash Course European History #3
• Interesting Article: 
• You Know Artemisia Gentileschi—Now Learn About These Other Renaissance Women Artists

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Classroom Update (2/2/26)

 

Monday, February 2, 2026

World History

Topic: Module 19 (Part 1) French Revolution Assessment

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- None
• Current Events
• Module 19 (Part 1) French Revolution Assessment
• Assign: Module 19 Lesson 3 Guided Reading Document
• Assignments: 
• Module 19 Lesson 3 Guided Reading Document
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• The French Revolution
• Supplemental Video: 
• The French Revolution: Crash Course World History #29
• Interesting Article: 
• When Food Changed History: The French Revolution

AP European History 

CED-

- Explain the context in which the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery developed. (1.A.)

Topic: Italian Renaissance Art

• Today's Agenda:
• DJ (Daily Jumble) - Explain the differences between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance attitudes towards worldly pleasures.
• Italian Renaissance Art
• Map of the Major Italian City-States During the Renaissance
• Medieval Art Example
• Highlights of Italian Renaissance Art
• The Duke and Duchess of Urbino
• The School of Athens
• Work Time
• Europe Map - Label and Study
• AP Euro - Trade and Interaction: Document Based Investigation
• Euro News:
• A Kremlin official confirms that U.S.-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks are resuming this week
• Handouts:
• Period One Timeline Review Handout (TBD)
• Assignments:
• AP Euro - Trade and Interaction: Document Based Investigation
• Europe Map Test - 2/10
• AP Euro Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture:
• 7 Things the Ancient Greeks Gave
• Supplemental Video: 
• Florence and the Renaissance: Crash Course European History #2
• Interesting Article: 
• A Volcanic Eruption in 1345 May Have Triggered a Chain of Events That Brought the Black Death to Europe
• Where Did the Black Death Start? Thanks to Ancient DNA, Scientists May Have Answers

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Classroom Update (1/30/26)

 

Friday, January 30, 2026

Special Schedule Today!

World History

EQ-

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

Topic: Robespierre’s Downfall

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- 
• Current Events
• Finish the video and notes on The French Revolution
• Module 19 (Part 1) The French Revolution Assessment Checklist
• Assignments: 
• Module 19 (Part 1) French Revolution Assessment - 2/2
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• The French Revolution
• Supplemental Video: 
• The French Revolution: Crash Course World History #29
• Interesting Article: 
• When Food Changed History: The French Revolution

AP European History 

CED-

- Explain the context in which the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery developed. (1.A.)

Topic: Engineering an Empire: Davinci’s World

• Today's Agenda:
• DJ (Daily Jumble) - None
• View and discuss Da Vinci's World - Engineering an Empire
• Video Link
• Euro News:
• PM: Relationship with China in good place - but we raised difficult issues
• Handouts:
• Period One Timeline Review Handout (I will hand it out Monday.)
• Assignments:
• Renaissance and Discovery Ch.2 Reading Guide
• Europe Map Test - TBD
• AP Euro Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture:
• 7 Things the Ancient Greeks Gave
• The Plague (Black Death)
• Supplemental Video: 
• Medieval Europe: Crash Course European History #1
• Florence and the Renaissance: Crash Course European History #2
• Interesting Article: 
• A Volcanic Eruption in 1345 May Have Triggered a Chain of Events That Brought the Black Death to Europe
• Where Did the Black Death Start? Thanks to Ancient DNA, Scientists May Have Answers

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Classroom Update (1/29/26)

 

Thursday, January 29, 2026

World History

EQ-

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

Topic: The Cult of the Supreme Being

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- What factors led to Robespierre becoming a dictator?
• Current Events
• Continue video and notes on The French Revolution
• Assign: Module 19 (Part 1) Vocabulary - The French Revolution
• Assignments: 
• Module 19 (Part 1) Vocabulary - The French Revolution
• Module 19 (Part 1) French Revolution Assessment - 2/2
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• The French Revolution
• Supplemental Video: 
• The French Revolution: Crash Course World History #29
• Interesting Article: 
• When Food Changed History: The French Revolution

AP European History 

CED-

- Explain the context in which the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery developed. (1.A.)

Topic: The West Before 1350 Presentations

• Today's Agenda:
• DJ (Daily Jumble) - What is a change that occurred in history?
• The West Before 1350 Presentations
• The Late Middle Ages (Mr. Molitor's Notes)
• Euro News:
• PM: Relationship with China in good place - but we raised difficult issues
• Handouts:
• Period One Timeline Review Handout
• Assignments:
• Renaissance and Discovery Ch.2 Reading Guide
• Europe Map Test - 2/9
• AP Euro Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture:
• 7 Things the Ancient Greeks Gave
• The Plague (Black Death)
• Supplemental Video: 
• Medieval Europe: Crash Course European History #1
• Florence and the Renaissance: Crash Course European History #2
• Interesting Article: 
• A Volcanic Eruption in 1345 May Have Triggered a Chain of Events That Brought the Black Death to Europe
• Where Did the Black Death Start? Thanks to Ancient DNA, Scientists May Have Answers

coachmolitor.com

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Classroom Update (1/28/26)

 

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

World History

EQ-

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

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

Topic: The “Reign of Terror”

• Daily Jumble (DJ)- Why did the Legislative Assembly declare war in April 1792?
• Whiteboard Notes: Module 19 Lesson 2 Timeline
• Continue video and notes on The French Revolution
• Assignments: 
• Read and complete Module 19 Lesson 2 (Revolution Brings Reform and Terror) - if not completed!
• Module 19 (Part 1) French Revolution Assessment - 2/2
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• The French Revolution
• Supplemental Video: 
• The French Revolution: Crash Course World History #29
• Interesting Article: 
• When Food Changed History: The French Revolution

AP European History 

Topic: Work Day - Student Play

• Today's Agenda:
• DJ (Daily Jumble) - None
• Work Day
• Euro News:
• France set to ban social media for kids under 15
• Handouts:
• None
• Assignments:
• Renaissance and Discovery Ch.2 Reading Guide
• The West Before 1350 - Presentations on Thursday (1/29)
• Europe Map Test - 2/9
• AP Euro Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture:
• 7 Things the Ancient Greeks Gave
• The Plague (Black Death)
• Supplemental Video: 
• Medieval Europe: Crash Course European History #1
• Interesting Article: 
• A Volcanic Eruption in 1345 May Have Triggered a Chain of Events That Brought the Black Death to Europe
• Where Did the Black Death Start? Thanks to Ancient DNA, Scientists May Have Answers

coachmolitor.com

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