Classroom Update (10/20/2020)

 

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

World History (Block)

EQ- 

- How did the Peace of Westphalia lay the foundations of modern Europe?

- Why did strong states develop slower in central Europe than in western Europe?

Topic - Central European Monarchs

• DJ- Why did the Catholic cardinals of France support the Protestant forces in the Thirty Years’ War?
• Current Events - CNN10 
• Achieve Article: “Golden Age Selfies”
• Eastern Europe Consolidates: Crash Course European History #16
• Assignments: 
• Read Module 17 Lesson 3 (17.3) and Complete Google Document (Due 5/21 and located in Schoology)
• Unit 3 Vocabulary (located in Schoology) - Due 10/22
• Current Events Written Assessment #2 (Due 10/23)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture:
•  10 Out-Of-This-World Facts About the International Space Station
• Which Royal Would You Be?
• Supplemental Videos: 
• Absolute Monarchy: Crash Course European History #13
• Dutch Golden Age: Crash Course European History #15
• Interesting Articles: 
• A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials
• The Distinctive ‘Habsburg Jaw’ Was Likely the Result of the Royal Family’s Inbreeding

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World History (Skinny)

EQ- 

- Why is the conversion of England to Protestantism unique?

- Why were Protestant reformers split over their beliefs? 

Topic - Henry VIII and the English Reformation

• Current Events - CNN10
• Achieve Article: “The Mystery of Caravaggio”
• Assignment:
• Reformation Vocabulary (Due 10/28 and located in Schoology)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 10 Out-Of-This-World Facts About the International Space Station
• Power and Belief: The Reformation at 500   
• Supplemental Video: Charles V and the Holy Roman Empire: Crash Course World History #219 
• Interesting Article: 
• When Catherine of Aragon Led England’s Armies to Victory Over Scotland
• A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clip - CNN10 
2. Project #2 Workday -  Contemporary Affairs-National Policies/Economics Presentation
1. Projects Due October 26th, 27th, and 28th!

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Daily Gator Posting

'Fuzzy' among the gators roaming the grounds at Sanderson Farms Championship

Classroom Update (10/19/2020)

 

Monday, October 19, 2020

World History (Block)

EQ- 

- 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?

Topic - The Reign of King Louis XIV

• DJ- How did the religious attitudes of Henry IV and Philip II differ?
• Current Events - CNN10 
• Complete and Discuss Saint Bartholomew’s Day Massacre (Classroom Activity)
• Go over Module 17 Lesson 2 (17.2) Google Document 
• Assignments: 
• Read Module 17 Lesson 3 (17.3) and Complete Google Document (Due 5/21 and located in Schoology)
• Unit 3 Vocabulary (located in Schoology) - Due 10/22
• Current Events Written Assessment #2 (Due 10/23)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture:
•  10 Out-Of-This-World Facts About the International Space Station
• Which Royal Would You Be?
• Supplemental Video: Absolute Monarchy: Crash Course European History #13
• Interesting Articles: 
• A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials
• The Distinctive ‘Habsburg Jaw’ Was Likely the Result of the Royal Family’s Inbreeding

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World History (Skinny)

EQ- 

- What were the causes of the Reformation?

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

Topic - Luther Challenges the Church

• DJ- What were the main points of Luther's teachings?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Go over Module 15.1 Notes - Martin Luther and Protestantism
• Luther and the Protestant Reformation: Crash Course World History #218
• Assignment:
• Read Module 15 Lesson 2 (15.2) and Complete Google Document (Due 5/22 and located in Schoology)
• Reformation Vocabulary (Due 10/28 and located in Schoology)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 10 Out-Of-This-World Facts About the International Space Station
• Power and Belief: The Reformation at 500   
• Supplemental Video: Charles V and the Holy Roman Empire: Crash Course World History #219 
• Interesting Article: 
• When Catherine of Aragon Led England’s Armies to Victory Over Scotland
• A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clip - CNN10 
2. Project #2 Workday -  Contemporary Affairs-National Policies/Economics Presentation
1. Projects Due October 26th, 27th, and 28th!

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Daily Gator Posting

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: How many crocodiles can you see?

Classroom Update (10/16/2020)

 

Friday, October 16, 2020

World History (Block)

EQ- 

- 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?

Topic - The Reign of King Louis XIV

• DJ- Why didn’t Spain’s economy benefit from the gold and silver from the Americas?
• Current Events - CNN10 
• Absolute Monarchy: Crash Course European History #13
• Assignments: 
• Read Module 17 Lesson 1 (17.1) and Complete Google Document (Due 5/19 and located in Schoology)
• Unit 3 Vocabulary (located in Schoology) - Due 10/22
• Current Events Written Assessment #2 (Due 10/23)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• A case study of light and dark: A young Rembrandt proves himself...
• Rembrandt up close!
• Johannes Vermeer (1632 - 1675) One of the most celebrated Dutch 17th-century masters
• Supplemental Video: Dutch Golden Age: Crash Course European History #15
• Interesting Articles: 
• Lady in a Fur Wrap: Mystery of Glasgow painting revealed
• When Catherine of Aragon Led England’s Armies to Victory Over Scotland
• A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials

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World History (Skinny)

EQ- 

- What were the causes of the Reformation?

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

Topic - Causes of the Reformation

• Current Events - CNN10
• Work Day
• Module 15.1 Notes or Reformation Vocabulary Assignment
• Assignment:
• Read Module 15 Lesson 1 (15.1) and Complete Google Document (Due 5/19 and located in Schoology)
• Reformation Vocabulary (Due 10/28 and located in Schoology)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: Power and Belief: The Reformation at 500   
• Supplemental Video: The Protestant Reformation Explained: World History Review
• Interesting Article: 
• When Catherine of Aragon Led England’s Armies to Victory Over Scotland

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clip - CNN10 
2. Project #2 Workday -  Contemporary Affairs-National Policies/Economics Presentation
1. Projects Due October 26th, 27th, and 28th!

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Daily Gator Posting

Massive Crocodile Filmed Chasing Dog Swimming in Ocean as Owner Watches Helplessly from Shore

Classroom Update (10/15/2020)

 

Thursday, October 15, 2020

World History (Block)

EQ- 

 

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

Topic - The Spanish and Dutch Golden Age

• DJ- Why did the Netherlands replace Italy as the center of European finance in the 17th century?
• Current Events - CNN10 
• Spain's Golden Age (Art & Literature)
• Complete and discuss Baroque Art Analysis ( Spanish vs Dutch)
• Work on Current Events or Unit 3 Vocabulary
• Assignments: 
• Unit 3 Vocabulary (located in Schoology) - Due 10/22
• Current Events Written Assessment #2 (Due 10/23)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• A case study of light and dark: A young Rembrandt proves himself...
• Rembrandt up close!
• Johannes Vermeer (1632 - 1675) One of the most celebrated Dutch 17th-century masters
• Supplemental Video: Dutch Golden Age: Crash Course European History #15
• Interesting Articles: 
• Five Ideas for Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2020
• The Taínos Refused to Grow Food. The Spanish Starved.
• Lady in a Fur Wrap: Mystery of Glasgow painting revealed
• When Catherine of Aragon Led England’s Armies to Victory Over Scotland

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World History (Skinny)

EQ- 

- What were the causes of the Reformation?

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

Topic - Causes of the Reformation

• DJ - Why is the Renaissance the first cause of the Reformation?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Turning Points in Christianity Notes
• Assignment:
• Read Module 15 Lesson 1 (15.1) and Complete Google Document (Due 5/19)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: Power and Belief: The Reformation at 500   
• Supplemental Video: The Protestant Reformation Explained: World History Review
• Interesting Article: 
• How Aztecs Reacted to Colonial Epidemics
• Five Ideas for Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2020
• The Taínos Refused to Grow Food. The Spanish Starved.
• When Catherine of Aragon Led England’s Armies to Victory Over Scotland

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clip - CNN10 
2. Current Events (10/15/20) Written Assessment (located in Schoology)
3. Project #2 Workday -  Contemporary Affairs-National Policies/Economics Presentation
1. Projects Due October 26th, 27th, and 28th!

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Daily Gator Posting

Florida family captures moment their brave cat stared down an alligator that climbed up and banged on their front door

Classroom Update (10/14/2020)

 

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

World History (Block)

EQ- 

 

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

Topic - The Spanish and Dutch Golden Age

• Current Events - CNN10 
• Achieve Article: “A Real Rembrandt”
• Assignments: 
• Unit 3 Vocabulary (located in Schoology) - Due 10/22
• Current Events Written Assessment #2 (Due 10/23)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: Tune In to El Greco's Crying Saint
• Supplemental Video: The 17th Century Crisis: Crash Course European History #11
• Interesting Articles: 
• Five Ideas for Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2020
• The Taínos Refused to Grow Food. The Spanish Starved.
• Lady in a Fur Wrap: Mystery of Glasgow painting revealed

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World History (Skinny)

Topic - Achieve Day

• Current Events - CNN10
• Achieve Article: “A Letter Comes Home”
• Assignment:
• Achieve Article: “A Letter Comes Home”

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: Into the triangle trade
• Supplemental Video: The Age of Exploration: Crash Course European History #4
• Interesting Article: 
• How Aztecs Reacted to Colonial Epidemics
• Five Ideas for Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2020
• The Taínos Refused to Grow Food. The Spanish Starved.

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clips - CNN10 
1. The Outsized Role of the President in Race Relations
2. The Taínos Refused to Grow Food. The Spanish Starved.
2. Project #2 Workday -  Contemporary Affairs-National Policies/Economics Presentation
1. Projects Due October 26th, 27th, and 28th!

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Daily Gator Posting

Alligators use the crosswalk to traverse South Carolina road

Classroom Update (10/13/2020)

 

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

World History (Block)

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

• DJ- How was Phillip II of Spain a typical absolute monarch?
• Current Events - CNN10 
• Go over Module 17 Lesson 1 Primary Source Document
• Discuss the significance of The Defeat of the Spanish Armada 
• Spain's Golden Age (Art & Literature)
• Complete and discuss Mannerism Art Analysis (El Greco)
• Assignments: 
• Unit 3 Vocabulary (located in Schoology) - Due 10/22
• Current Events Written Assessment #2 (Due 10/23)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: Tune In to El Greco's Crying Saint
• Supplemental Video: The 17th Century Crisis: Crash Course European History #11
• Interesting Articles: 
• Five Ideas for Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2020
• The Taínos Refused to Grow Food. The Spanish Starved.
• Lady in a Fur Wrap: Mystery of Glasgow painting revealed

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World History (Skinny)

Topic - Unit 1 Assessment 

• Current Events - CNN10
• Project Work Day - Unit 1 Assessment
• Achieve Article: “A Letter Comes Home”
• Assignment:
• Unit 1 Assessment (Due Today!)
• Achieve Article: “A Letter Comes Home”

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: Into the triangle trade
• Supplemental Video: The Age of Exploration: Crash Course European History #4
• Interesting Article: 
• How Aztecs Reacted to Colonial Epidemics
• Five Ideas for Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2020
• The Taínos Refused to Grow Food. The Spanish Starved.

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clips - CNN10 
1. The Outsized Role of the President in Race Relations
2. The Taínos Refused to Grow Food. The Spanish Starved.
2. Project #2 Workday -  Contemporary Affairs-National Policies/Economics Presentation
1. Projects Due October 26th, 27th, and 28th!

___________________________________________________

Daily Gator Posting

Spearfisher is mauled on the face by a crocodile - but lives to tell the tale

Classroom Update (10/12/2020)

 

Monday, October 12, 2020

World History (Block)

• DJ- How did the Reformation help usher in a time when rulers gained absolute power?
• Current Events - CNN10 
• Unit 3 Introduction
• Lesson 1 Spain's Empire and European Absolutism
• Map of Europe in 1556
• The Spanish Empire, Silver, & Runaway Inflation: Crash Course World History #25
• Introduce Current Events Writing Assessment #2
• Assignments: 
• Unit 2 Assessment - (Due 7:45a.m. - Before school!)
• Read and Complete the Module 17 Lesson 1 Primary Source Document (located in Schoology)
• Current Events Written Assessment #2 (Due 10/23)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture:  Christopher Columbus
• Supplemental Video: The 17th Century Crisis: Crash Course European History #11
• Interesting Articles: 
• Five Ideas for Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2020
• The Taínos Refused to Grow Food. The Spanish Starved.

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World History (Skinny)

Topic - Unit 1 Assessment 

• Current Events - CNN10
• Project Work Day - Unit 1 Assessment
• Assignment:
• Unit 1 Assessment (Due Tomorrow - pushed back 1 day!)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: Into the triangle trade
• Supplemental Video:
• Interesting Article: 
• How Aztecs Reacted to Colonial Epidemics
• Five Ideas for Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2020
• The Taínos Refused to Grow Food. The Spanish Starved.

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clips - CNN10 
1. The Outsized Role of the President in Race Relations
2. The Taínos Refused to Grow Food. The Spanish Starved.
2. Project #2 Workday -  Contemporary Affairs-National Policies/Economics Presentation
1. Projects Due October 26th, 27th, and 28th!

___________________________________________________

Daily Gator Posting

Massive ‘alligator snapping turtle’ shell-shocks DC suburb