Final Exam Information: Posted 5/6/14 Final Exam will be on Monday June 2nd. It will be a one period, multiple choice exam. Here is the Review Guide with the main topics you should study: Click HERE for the .pdf (yes, that's EVERYTHING you learned this year!). ____________________________________________________ Homework #37 - Absolute Monarchs Due Friday 5/30 Use your graphic organizer that was completed in the gallery walk on Wednesday to answer the following: Who was the most absolute of all the absolute monarchs? Explain your answer in 1-2 paragraphs (8-12 sentences each) where you cite which absolute monarch is the most absolute by using evidence from your graphic organizer. In your argument, you should also explain why some of the other monarchs are NOT the most absolute. ____________________________________________________ Homework #36 - Parliament Limits the English Monarchy Due Wednesday 5/28 Read pages: 536 - 539 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 539 #1 Identify: Charles I, English Civil War, Oliver Cromwell, Restoration, habeas corpus, Glorious Revolution, constitutional monarchy, cabinet (answer should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #2 Taking Notes (recreate the chart on your paper and fill in the information - use specific references from the reading). and: How does a constitutional monarchy differ from an absolute monarchy? ___________________________________________________ Quiz - Tuesday May 27th Map identification: Countries of present-day Europe. (includes all countries on the continent from United Kingdom to Russia. [the Middle East, Africa and Asia are NOT included, Turkey is NOT included]. You will have to identify 15 of the countries! Here is a good map to study: http://www.kidsmaps.com/geography/images/fullsized/modern-polical-europe.png This quiz will only take part of the period on Tuesday (it is not a full period exam). ____________________________________________________ Homework #35 - Russian Czars Increase Power Due Friday 5/23 Read pages: 531 - 535 (in your textbook at home) Answer: 1.) How did Ivan the Terrible deal with his enemies during his “bad period”? 2.) Why did Peter the Great believe that Russia’s future depended on having a warm-water port? 3.) What were some of the ways Peter tried to westernize Russia? ___________________________________________________ Homework #34 - Central European Monarchs Clash Due Thursday 5/22 Read pages: 526 - 530 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 530 #1 Identify: Thirty Years' War, Maria Theresa, Frederick the Great, Even Years' War (answer should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #2 Taking Notes (recreate the chart on your paper and fill in the information - use specific references from the reading). ___________________________________________________ Quiz - Tuesday May 20th Map identification: Countries of present-day South America. (includes all countries on the continent from Colombia and Venezuela in the north to Argentina in the south). [Central America is NOT included] Here is a good map to study: http://www.mapsofworld.com/southamerica-political-map.htm This quiz will only take part of the period on Tuesday (it is not a full period exam). ____________________________________________________ Homework #33 - France's Ultimate Monarch Due Tuesday 5/20 Read pages: 518 - 523 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 523 #1 Identify: Edict of Nantes, Cardinal Richelieu, skepticism, intendant, War of the Spanish Succession (answer should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) And the following questions: a.) Many historians think of Louis XIV as the perfect example of an absolute monarch. Do you agree? Explain why or why not. b.) How did the policies of Colbert and Louis XIV affect the French economy? Explain both positive and negative effects. ___________________________________________________ Homework #32 - Spain's Empire and European Absolutism Due Monday 5/19 Read pages: 513 - 517 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 517 #1 Identify: Philip II, absolute monarch, divine right (answer should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #2 Taking Notes (recreate the chart on your paper and fill in the information - use specific references from the reading). ___________________________________________________ Homework #31 - The Catholic Counter-Reformation Due Thursday 5/15 Read pages: 433 - 436 (read over these pages that you did for HW #29) Answer: Explain the role of the Jesuit priests during the Catholic Reformation. Use historical evidence from the reading to support your response in one paragraph of 8 or more sentences. ____________________________________________________ Quiz - Tuesday May 13th Map identification: Continents and oceans (you will need to fill in the continents and oceans on a world map). This quiz will only take part of the period on Tuesday (it is not a full period exam). ____________________________________________________ Homework #30 - Peace of Augsburg Due Tuesday 5/13 Click HERE for the .pdf of the assignment. Using your assigned religion, get ready for the proposed Peace of Augsburg. You ONLY have to do the top assignment of preparing your argument. (Do NOT do the reflection at the bottom of the page). *Make sure you are coming to class on Monday ready to convince the prince that your religion is the best fit for Luxemburg. ____________________________________________________ Homework #29 - The Reformation Continues Due Friday 5/9 Read pages: 433 - 436 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 436 #1 Identify: predestination, Calvinism, theocracy, Presbyterian, Anabaptist, Catholic Reformation, Jesuits, Council of Trent (answer should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #2 Taking Notes (recreate the chart on your paper and fill in the information - use specific references to the reading). ____________________________________________________ Homework #28 - Luther Starts the Reformation Due Thursday 5/8 Read pages: 428 - 432 (in your textbook at home) Answer: Who do you think had a better reason to break with the Church, Martin Luther or Henry VIII? Answer in one - two paragraphs (8-10 sentences, each). Support your response with textual evidence and evidence from your class notes. ____________________________________________________ ***************************************** Test - Tuesday May 6th Topics: Maya, Aztec, Inca, Age of Exploration, Renaissance (especially from the projects). The test is a full period exam. If you make a study guide for the test I will give you extra credit. STUDY THIS WEEKEND!!!!!! ___________________________________________________ Homework #27 - The Atlantic Slave Trade Due Monday 5/5 Read pages: 495 - 499 Take Cornell notes about the reading. Make sure to include key terms and people. Don't forget a summary at the end of your notes. ____________________________________________________ Homework #26 - Spanish Conquests in the Americas Due Friday 5/2 Read pages: 483 - 488 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 488 #1 Identify: colony, Hernando Cortes, conquistadors, Montezuma II, Francisco Pizzaro, mestizo, encomienda (answer should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #2 Taking Notes (recreate the diagram on your paper and fill in the information - use specific references to the reading, and be sure to answer the question below the diagram). ____________________________________________________ Homework #25 - Slavery reparations? Due Thursday 5/1 I am impressed by your WONDERFUL Renaissance performances! Thank you so much!! :-D Read the article titled "Caribbean Nations Agree to Seek Slavery Reparation from Europe" (click the blue letters to go to the link, you do NOT have to print the article). Task: Write a 250-word response to the following question: Is there enough evidence for the claims made by the Caribbean nations to support payment of reparations? ____________________________________ Renaissance Project - Essay Structure "hints" You are not limited to this, it is just a guide! I numbered them but you are not limited to the numbers of paragraphs. DONT FORGET YOUR ANALYSIS!!! Thesis Example - " The Renaissance and its focus on humanism and secular ideals changed Europe forever; this can be attributed to the achievements of the High Middle Ages and the drastic changes in the social,political ,and economic structure of Medieval Europe." You may create something similar. Body Paragraph(s) 1/2 - Concise history of how the High Middle Ages set the stage for the Renaissance
Body Paragraph(s) 3/4 - The Birth of the Renaissance.
Body Paragraphs(s) 5/6 - Your chosen piece (art, dance, etc.)
Renaissance Project Due Dates Submission form (topic) due 3/26 Paper due 4/24 (I'm pushing this back an extra day) Presentations will begin 4/24 *YOU HAVE OVER A MONTH TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT- DO NOT WAIT FOR SPRING BREAK!!! *Project was assigned on 3/21/14 In Text Citations Guidelines (click for instructions) Resource Guidelines and Suggestions: 1. Take advantage of our school library and the NY Public Library- see our school librarian on how you can request books from the Public Library and how they can be delivered to our school or your local library 2. See your specific studio teachers for suggestions on researching your individual masterpiece 3. Resources on the Renaissance: (You are not limited to these resources. Remember that you CANNOT use Wikipedia or blogs- must be reputable resources!) (Click on the links below) history-world.org History World The Met- Art National Gallery Art The Met- Music Renaissance Music - Vocal Princeton - Theatre Theatre Renaissance Dance Click HERE for information on MLA citations. ___________________________________________________ Homework #24 - The Inca Create a Mountain Empire Due Friday April 11th Read pages: 407 - 411 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 411 #2 Taking Notes (recreate the diagram on your paper and fill in the information - use specific references to the reading, and be sure to answer the question below the diagram). #3 Analyzing Motives (copy the question and answer in 5-8 sentences, in your OWN words) ___________________________________________________ Homework #23 - The Aztecs Control Central Mexico Due Thursday April 10th Read pages: 400 - 406 (in your textbook at home) In two - three paragraphs explain the rise AND fall of the Aztec empire using evidence from the chapter reading. ___________________________________________________ Posted 4/9 - If you are interested, here is a video about the Maya Civilization: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/media/technology-rainwater-survival-maya/?ar_a=1 ___________________________________________________ Homework #22 - Mayan Kings and Cities Due Wednesday April 9th Read pages: 395 - 399 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 399 #2 Taking Notes (recreate the chart on your paper and fill in the information - use specific references to the reading). #3 Drawing Conclusions (copy the question and answer in 5-8 sentences, in your OWN words) ___________________________________________________ Homework #21 - Early Mesoamerican Civilizations Due Tuesday April 8th Read pages: 216 - 223 (in your textbook at home) Click HERE to download and view the .pdf file that you need to complete for tonight's homework. Be sure to complete the chart AND write an answer to Part B in one paragraph. You can print the pages and write your responses in the spaces provided OR you can recreate the chart and answer the questions on a piece of loose leaf paper. **It is not acceptable to come to class unprepared because you "couldn't print the pages". It is up to you to print the pages or complete the assignment on loose leaf paper. ___________________________________________________ Homework #20 - Northern Renaissance Due Monday April 7th Read pages: 423 - 427 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 427 #1 Identify: Utopia, printing press, Gutenberg Bible (answer should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #2 Taking Notes (recreate the chart on your paper and fill in the information - use specific references to the reading, make sure you also answer the question below the chart in 3-5 sentences). #3 Recognizing Effects (copy the question and answer in 5-8 sentences, in your OWN words) ___________________________________________________ Homework #19 - The Renaissance as a revolution Due Wednesday April 2nd Using class notes, textbook pages 417-422, and prior knowledge answer the following question in 1-2 paragraphs (each paragraph 8-12 sentences) How did the Renaissance revolutionize European art and thought? Think about the following for your answer:
Homework #18 - Italy: Birthplace of the Renaissance Due Tuesday April 1st Read pages: 417 - 422 (in your textbook at home) Click HERE to download and view the .pdf file that you need to complete for tonight's homework. Be sure to complete the chart AND write answers to questions 1-4. You can print the pages and write your responses in the spaces provided OR you can recreate the chart and answer the questions on a piece of loose leaf paper. **It is not acceptable to come to class unprepared because you "couldn't print the pages". It is up to you to print the pages or complete the assignment on loose leaf paper. __________________________________________________ Homework #17 - A Century of Turmoil Due Thursday March 27th Read pages: 356 - 361 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 361 #1 Identify: Great Schism, bubonic plague, Hundred Years' War, Joan of Arc (answer should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #2 Taking Notes (recreate the chart on your paper and fill in the information - use specific references to the reading, make sure you also answer the question below the chart in 3-5 sentences). #3 Identifying Problems (copy the question and answer in 5-8 sentences, in your OWN words) ___________________________________________________ Homework Due Wednesday March 26th Renaissance Art Project topic (small paper given out on Friday 3/21). ___________________________________________________ **************************************** Test - Tuesday March 25th 35 question test on Mongols, Gunpowder Empires (Ottomans, Safavids, Mughals), West African Empires (Ghana, Mali, Songhai). The test is a full period exam. If you make a study guide for the test I will give you extra credit. Bring your old scantron to class and receive +2 points for recycling! STUDY THIS WEEKEND!!!!!! ___________________________________________________ Due Monday March 24th - Rewrite of the Middle Ages DBQ if you received a 75 or lower. ___________________________________________________ Homework # 16 - Trade, Towns, and Financial Revolution Due Monday March 24th Read pages: 348 - 351 Take Cornell notes about the reading. Make sure to include key terms and people. Don't forget a summary at the end of your notes. ___________________________________________________ Homework #15 - Eastern City-States and Southern Empires Due Thursday March 20th Read pages: 378 - 381 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 381 #1 Identify: Swahili, Great Zimbabwe, Mutapa, (answer should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #2 Taking Notes (recreate the chart on your paper and fill in the information - use specific references to the reading, make sure you also answer the question below the chart in 3-5 sentences). #3 Comparing (copy the question and answer in 5-8 sentences, in your OWN words) ___________________________________________________ Homework # 14 - West African Empires and Civilizations Due Wednesday March 19th Read pages: 371 - 377 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 377 #1 Identify: Ghana, Mali, Sundiata, Mansa Musa, Ibn Battuta, Songhai, Hausa, Yoruba, Benin, (answer should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #2 Taking Notes (recreate the Venn Diagram on your paper and fill in the information - use specific references to the reading) And answer the following: Name two ways Islam spread to West Africa. Be specific and provide evidence. ___________________________________________________ Extra Credit - Due Monday March 17th Research a current events article about the current crisis in Crimea, Ukraine. Use reliable news sources like: NY Times, Washington Post, CBS news, ABC news, Fox News, CNN news, etc. Then, write a one - two paragraph summary or opinion response to the article. You must include the title of the article, the author, the date published, the publisher, and the url (website address). ______________________________________________________ Homework # 13 - The Mughals Establish an Empire in India Due Friday March 14th Read pages: 451 - 457 Take Cornell notes about the reading. Make sure to include key terms and people. Don't forget a summary at the end of your notes. ___________________________________________________ Homework # 12 - Cultural Blending: The Safavid Empire Due Thursday March 13th Read pages: 448 - 450 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 450 #1 Identify: Safavid, Isma'il, Shah Abbas, Isfahan, (answer should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #2 Taking Notes (recreate the chart on your paper and fill in the information - use specific references to the reading) #3 Analyzing Motives (copy the question and answer in 5-8 sentences, in your OWN words) ___________________________________________________ Homework # 11 - The Ottomans Build a Vast Empire Due Wednesday March 12th Read pages: 443 - 447 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 447 #1 Identify: janissary (answer should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #2 Taking Notes (recreate the chart on your paper and fill in the information, then, copy the prompt below and then rank the leaders and explain why you ranked them in this order, in your OWN words) #3 Evaluating Decisions (copy the question and answer in 5-8 sentences, in your OWN words) #4 Analyzing Themes (copy the question and answer in 5-8 sentences, in your OWN words) ____________________________________________________ **************************************** Quest (Quiz-Test) - Tuesday March 11th 20 question quiz on Southeast Asia and the Mongols. (The "quest" will take half of the period.) STUDY THIS WEEKEND!!!!!! ________________________________________ Homework # 10 - Kubilai Khan's Rule Due Friday March 7
Homework # 9 - Empire of the Great Khan Due Tuesday March 4 Read pages: 299 - 302 Take Cornell notes about the reading. Make sure to include key terms and people. Don't forget a summary at the end of your notes. ___________________________________________________ Homework # 8 - The Mongol Conquests Due Monday March 3rd Read pages: 294 - 298 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 298 #1 Identify: pastoralist, clan, Genghis Khan, (answer should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #2 Taking Notes (recreate the chart on your paper and fill in the information, then, copy the prompt below and write a 5-8 sentence news report, in your OWN words) #3 Making Inferences (copy the question and answer in 5-8 sentences, in your OWN words) ___________________________________________________ HOMEWORK DUE FRIDAY 2/28 Prepare for the Socratic Seminar about Southeast Asia. Be sure to complete the long yellow paper that was given in class today, Thurs. 2/27. The first side should be COMPLETELY filled in and the back of the paper will be for notes taken during the seminar. Main question for the seminar: How was Southeast Asia influenced by China and India? Then, list specific evidence to support how. Then, write a list of questions you would like to ask during the seminar. The focus of your questions must be about Southeast Asia. Perhaps you have a question about one of the countries that we made brochures for and you would like to know more. Each of you should be experts on your country after making your brochure so come prepared to answer questions about your specific country. _____________________________________________ Homework #7 - Preparations for Southeast Asia Brochure Due Wednesday Feb. 26 (If you do not have the materials in class you will get a zero for the HW and -10 points on the brochure). Task will be assigned in class on 2/25 to assist you with this H.W.
Here is the assignment: (Click HERE for a .pdf version of instructions and the rubric) Southeast Asia Travel Brochure You have been hired by a local travel agency to create a brochure that covers the history and major tourist attractions of various nations within SE Asia. Each student will be assigned a country to research and gather images for your nation at home, and then bring the research/images to class to create the brochure. Countries to be assigned: Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam Task/Requirements: Historical Background of the region of SE Asia and your country specifically (class notes can be used). Major tourist attractions to visit/short description of each. Historical information MUST be included. Political System and Major religions practiced Major industries/businesses that drive their economy (Economics) 1 current event article must be summarized and integrated into the brochure. YOU WILL HAVE 1.5 CLASS PERIODS TO COMPLETE YOUR BROCHURE! Each student must present their current event article and its summary and explanation to the class during our Socratic Seminar ___________________________________________________ Homework # 6 - Kingdoms of Southeast Asia and Korea Due Tuesday Feb. 25 Read pages: 308 - 311 Take Cornell notes about the reading. Make sure to include key terms and people. Don't forget a summary at the end of your notes. ___________________________________________________ Homework #5 - The Constitution of Prince Shotoku Due Wednesday Feb. 12th
***This will be used in our lesson Wednesday, 2/12/14 ___________________________________________________ Quiz #1 - Tuesday February 11th Unit 5 quiz! 15 multiple choice questions Topics you should study include: European Middle Ages (feudalism, manoralism, role of the Roman Catholic Church, and the Crusades) and Japanese geography, connection to China and Korea, and Japanese feudalism. ______________________________________ Homework # 4 - Japanese Feudalism Due Monday Feb. 10th Read over pages 303-307 (from HW #2) Based on the chapter, answer the following question in one paragraph of 10-12 sentences using details from the reading. Was the ride of the Japanese shogun beneficial for Japan overall? Support your answer with evidence! ___________________________________________________ Homework # 3 - Middle Ages DBQ Essay Due Friday Feb. 7 Write the essay for the Middle Ages DBQ (you can type it or hand-write it). Be sure to have a thesis statement in your introduction paragraph that indicates ONE label you feel is most appropriate for the Middle Ages (your label options are Age of Faith, Dark Ages, or Age of Feudalism). Remember, in your essay you should also indicate why the other two labels, while appropriate, are not the BEST labels. * Be sure to underline your thesis statement and highlight outside information. _______________________________________ Homework # 2 - Feudal Powers in Japan Due Thursday Feb. 6 Read pages: 303 - 307 Answer: pg. 307 #1 Identify: Shinto, samurai, Bushido, shogun (answer should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #2 Taking Notes (be sure to recreate the timeline in your notebook with at least 4 events, then, answer the question below the timeline on your homework page in 4-5 sentences). ___________________________________________________ Work for Regents Week = Homework #1 Due on Tuesday Feb. 4th Documents about the Middle Ages. Answer all of the questions about each document. Remember to identify if the document shows if the Middle Ages were the "Age of Faith", "Age of Feudalism", "Golden Age of Europe", or "Dark Ages". Click HERE for the documents. Then, organize the information on the graphic organizer. Be sure to also include outside information which can come from your class notes or textbook. Click HERE for the Graphic Organizer. It is very important to bring this with you on Tuesday Feb. 4th because we will be using it for a writing workshop in class. _____________________________________________________ Notebook policy: Now that the fall semester is over it's time to prepare your notebook for the spring. Instructions: 1) Create a new binder at home where you can store your class materials for the fall semester. In that binder you should create 3 sections (just like you have now) to keep your materials organized. 2) Take out the notes from the classwork section through the date January 14th. Meaning, you will need to keep the class notes from Jan. 15 and on, with you, for the spring semester. 3) Take out all of your homework and store them in the binder at home. 4) Take out ALL of your major assessments and keep them in the binder at home. This section should be completely empty when you return on Feb. 4th. ___________________________________________________ Final (Midterm) Exam Information: Date: Tuesday Jan. 21, 2013 Format: Multiple Choice Questions Review: Click HERE for a copy of the Review Sheet. ___________________________________________________ Homework # 38 - Feudalism in Europe Due Friday Jan. 17 Read pages: 322 - 326 Take Cornell notes about the reading. Make sure to include key terms and people. Don't forget a summary at the end of your notes. ___________________________________________________ Homework # 37 - Germanic Kingdoms Unite under Charlemagne Due Wednesday Jan. 15 Read pages: 317 - 321 Answer: pg. 321 #1 Identify: Middle Ages, monastery, secular, Charlemagne, (answer should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #4 Analyzing Themes (copy the question and answer in 5-8 sentences, in your OWN words) ___________________________________________________ Homework # 36 - Muslim Achievement Due Tuesday Jan. 14 Read pages: 242 - 247 Take Cornell notes about the reading. Make sure to include key terms and people. Don't forget a summary at the end of your notes. ___________________________________________________ Homework #35 - Spread of Islamic Civilization DBQ's Due Monday Jan. 13th Complete the work that we started in class on Friday 1/10. Finish answering all of the Questions for Documents 1-8. Also identify the method used to spread Islamic Civilization. Than, complete the chart "The Top 5 Methods for Spreading Islamic Civilization" using your analysis of the documents. ___________________________________________________ Homework # 34 - The Spread of Islam Due Friday Jan. 10th, 2014 Read pages: 238 - 241 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 241 #1 Identify: caliph, Umayyads, Shi'a, Sunni, Sufi, Abbasids, (answer should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #3 Hypothesizing (copy the question and answer in 5-8 sentences, in your OWN words) #4 Analyzing Themes (copy the question and answer in 5-8 sentences, in your OWN words) ___________________________________________________ Homework # 33 - Russians Adapt Byzantine Culture Due Wednesday Jan. 8th Read pages: 274 - 276 (stop at "Mongol Invasions Favor the Rise of Moscow") Take Cornell notes about the reading. Make sure to include key terms and people. Don't forget a summary at the end of your notes. ___________________________________________________ Homework # 32 - Byzantium Becomes the New Rome Due Tuesday January 7th, 2014 Read pages: 269 - 273 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 273 #1 Identify: Justinian Code, Hagia Sophia, schism, (answer should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #2 Taking notes (recreate the cluster on your homework paper and include the accomplishments of Justinian. Also answer "In your opinion, was Justinian a great leader?" Answer in 2-3 sentences. #3 Analyzing Motives (copy the question and answer in 5-8 sentences, in your OWN words) ___________________________________________________ Work for Winter Break: Due on Monday Jan. 6, 2014 Part 1: Revise your Alexander the Great Admissions letter (You will get this back by Thursday 12/19). Be sure to use the documents AND outside information (from textbook and class notes) in your letter. You only have to give citations for the information from the documents. Your letter should be 4-5 paragraphs long. You may type the letter or write it by hand but make sure it is done neatly! This will count as a test grade! Part 2: Use the "Ancient Rome" packet that was given to you on 12/17. Your Assignment: Page 1: Complete the information under "Territory of Civilization" Page 2: Complete the map of the extent of the Roman Empire in A.D. 200 (use the map on pg. 149 to fill in the major cities and trade goods). Make sure you create a Key for your map! Pages 3-4: Read about the "Twelve Tables" and write your reflection in the space on page 4. Page 5: Read the passage and answer the question at the bottom in the space provided. Pages 6-8: Read and annotate the documents. Page 9: Using the documents you just read, complete the graphic organizer. Make sure to make a decision about whether you agree or disagree with the given statement and be sure to cite specific evidence from the documents in each box. Extra Credit (Worth a maximum of 10 points) Due on Monday Jan. 6, 2014 Go and see the new movie about Nelson Mandela (Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom) that is playing in the movie theaters. Then, write a 2-3 paragraph review of the movie in which you act like a movie critic. Discuss the aspects of Mandela's life that you found most interesting and surprising. ___________________________________________ Homework # 31 - Christianity Spreads Through the Roman Empire Due Friday Dec. 20th Read pages: 155 - 157 (in your textbook at home) Take Cornell notes about the reading. Make sure to include key terms and people. Don't forget a summary at the end of your notes. ___________________________________________________ Homework # 30 - The Roman Empire Brings Change Due Wednesday Dec. 18th Read pages: 146 - 152 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 152 #1 Identify: civil war, Julius Caesar, triumviate, absolute ruler, Pax Romana, gladiator (answer should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #3 Analyzing Causes (copy the question and answer in 5-8 sentences, in your OWN words) ___________________________________________________ TEST COMING!!! Tuesday December 17th! Topics : 1) Some questions on Golden Ages of China and India 2) Greece (majority of questions): a) Geography and impact on the development of city states b) Myceneans c) Athens vs. Sparta (characteristics of each and differences - use your foldable!) d) Types of gov't in Greek city states e) Pericles (ruler) f) Parthenon g) Greek victory in Persian Wars (effects of victory) h) Alexander the Great i) Hellenistic Culture 3) Rome: a) Plebians vs. Patricians b) Twelve Tables (code of laws) c) Rights of women ___________________________________________________ Homework # 29 - The Romans Create a Republic Due Monday Dec. 16th Read pages: 141 - 145 (in your textbook at home) Take Cornell notes about the reading. Make sure to include key terms and people. Don't forget a summary at the end of your notes. ___________________________________________________ Homework Due Thursday Dec. 12th Finish reading and annotating the documents about Alexander the Great. For each document note if it is saying something positive, negative, or is neutral regarding Alexander's character (personality), physical strength, or intelligence. After you have read all of the documents and reviewed HW #27 start to think about whether or not you would want to admit Alexander to West Point. We will write the letter in class tomorrow (don't do any writing tonight!). _________________________________________ Homework # 28 - The Spread of Hellenistic Culture Due Friday Dec. 13th - Yes, I'm pushing this back another day! ;-) Read pages: 132 - 135 (in your textbook at home) Take Cornell notes about the reading. Make sure to include key terms and people. Don't forget a summary at the end of your notes. ___________________________________________________ Homework # 27 - Alexander Builds an Empire Due Tuesday Dec. 10th Read pages: 128 - 131 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 131 #1 Identify: Macedonia (answer should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #2 Taking notes (recreate the diagram on your homework paper and label the places that were included in the extent of his empire (see map pg. 130). Also answer "Which conquests do you think was the most significant? Why? Answer in 2-3 sentences. #3 Hypothesizing (copy the question and answer in 5-8 sentences, in your OWN words) ___________________________________________________ Homework # 26 - Democracy and Greece's Golden Age Due Friday Dec. 6th Read pages: 120 - 125 (in your textbook at home) Take Cornell notes about the reading. Make sure to include key terms and people. Don't forget a summary at the end of your notes. ___________________________________________________ Homework # 25 - Warring City States Due Wednesday Dec. 4th Read pages: 115 - 119 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 119 #1 Identify: polis, acropolis, Persian Wars (answer should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #3 Contrasting (copy the question and answer in 5-8 sentences, in your OWN words) #4 Theme Activity (draw the cartoon on your homework paper. Try your best, even if you aren't an art major use words to explain what you have drawn. This should be done with pen or pencil, it is not a big project, just a small cartoon). ___________________________________________________ Homework # 24 - Cultures of the Mountains and the Sea Due Tuesday Dec. 3rd Read pages: 111 - 114 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 114 #1 Identify: Homer, epics, myths (answer should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #2 Taking notes (recreate the graph on your homework paper and record the information about the geographic effects. You should have 1-3 effects in each row. #3 Drawing Conclusions (copy the question and answer in 5-8 sentences, in your OWN words) ___________________________________________________ Homework for Thanksgiving Weekend (#22 & 23): Homework # 23 - Trade Spreads Indian Religions and Culture Due Monday Dec. 2nd Read pages: 177 - 180 (in your textbook at home) Take Cornell notes about the reading. Make sure to include key terms and people. Don't forget a summary at the end of your notes. ___________________________________________________ Homework # 22 - First Empires of India Due Monday Dec. 2nd Read pages: 173 - 176 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 176 #1 Identify: religious toleration (answer should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #2 Taking notes (recreate the Venn diagram on your homework paper and make sure to answer the question below the organizer "Which similarity do you consider most important? Explain." 2-4 sentences) #3 Supporting Opinions (copy the question and answer in 5-8 sentences, in your OWN words) _________________________________________ TEST next Tuesday November 26th! Main topics to study will be:1.) CHINESE BELIEFS SYSTEMS (Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism) 2.) QIN AND HAN DYNASTIES 3.) TANG/SONG DYNASTIES ___________________________________________________ Homework - Due Wednesday Nov. 20th 1.) Create your Instagram account name based on a person or place of the Tang/Song Dynasties. 2.) Create your hashtags for 6 of your images that will go at the bottom of your poster. One of your 7 images can be your profile picture (doesn't have to be the person or place in your user name). 3.) Write up a description of the Tang/Song Dynasty that can be printed and then attached to your poster in class tomorrow. Description should be one paragraph, a large font (like 16 - 18), and printed from a computer. (You can print at school if you save your file on your email or a thumbdrive and go to the Mezzainine or computer labs). 4.) Bring in crayons, markers, colored pencils, glue sticks if you have them so we can decorate the posters tomorrow in class. ______________________________________ Homework #21 - Achievements of the Tang and Song Due Tuesday 11/19 Review the reading from HW #20 - pages 287-291 Here is a document that might be helpful: Click HERE. Then, you must either print out pictures (small) or draw SEVEN (7) examples of Tang/Song Achievements from the list below. TRY to draw some of the images, even if you're not an art major! You are all incredibly talented and creative people so, show off your skills! I would really like to see at least 3 images of your 7 be created by you and not just cut and pasted from the internet.
1.) Your pictures must fit on two to three pieces of paper - 8.5"x11" or 8.5"x14". I will NOT accept any posters or big paper from you. Make sure it is neat! And, make sure to label EACH picture to match an achievement - put the label on the bottom or on the back of the picture since we will be using these images in class and I need you to know what each one represents. 2.) You must do a small amount of research on the innovations/achievements you choose. Understand their function in Tang/Song society and how they impacted other cultures. 3.) Also, research a person or important place in the Tang or Song Dynasties. Make a list of 3 - 4 people or places that were important in the Tang or Song Dynasties. ___________________________________________________ Homework - From Class 11/13/13 Make sure your China Dynasties graphic organizer is complete up to the Han Dynasty. Use your textbook to help. You should have good notes from the film we were watching in class. ___________________________________________________ Homework # 20 - Two Great Dynasties in China Due Tuesday Nov. 12th Read pages: 287 - 291 (in your textbook at home) Take Cornell notes about the reading. Make sure to include key terms and people. ___________________________________________________ Homework # 19 - Han Emperors in China Due Friday Nov. 8th Read pages: 181 - 187 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 187 #1 Identify: centralized government,civil service, assimilation (answers should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #2 Taking notes (recreate the spider map on your homework paper and make sure to answer the question below the organizer "Explain which method you think was the most important and why.") #3 Identifying Problems (copy the question and answer in 5-8 sentences, in your OWN words) ___________________________________________________ Homework # 18 - An Empire Unifies China Due Thursday Nov. 7th Read pages: 97 - 101 (in your textbook at home) Take Cornell notes about the reading. Make sure to include key terms and people. ___________________________________________________ Homework # 17 - Persia United Many Lands Due Wednesday Nov. 6th Read pages: 92 - 96 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 96 #1 Identify: Cyrus, Darius, satrap, Zoroaster (answers should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #3 Hypothesizing (copy the question and answer in 5-8 sentences, in your OWN words) ___________________________________________________ Quiz - Monday 11/4/13 (This is NOT a full period test) Topic: World Religions Study: - Homework #13, 14, 15, 16 - Handout: "Introduction to World Religions" - Graphic Organizer ___________________________________________________ Homework # 16 - The Rise of Islam Due Thursday Oct. 31st Read pages: 233 - 237 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 237 #1 Identify: Allah, Muhammad, Qur'an, hajj (answers should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #2 Taking notes (recreate the diagram on your homework paper and take notes and then write two paragraphs on Islam) ___________________________________________________ Homework # 15 - The Rise of Christianity Due Wednesday Oct. 30th Read pages: 153 - 157 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 157 #1 Identify: Jesus, Paul, apostle, heresy (answers should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #2 Taking notes (recreate the sequence graphic on your homework paper and make sure to answer the question below the organizer "Which event do you think had the biggest impact? Explain.) #3 Making Inferences (copy the question and answer in 5-8 sentences, in your OWN words) ___________________________________________________ Homework # 14 - The Origins of Judaism Due Tuesday Oct. 29th Read pages: 72 - 76 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 76 #1 Identify: monotheism, Torah, Abraham (answers should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #2 Taking notes (recreate the timeline on your homework paper and make sure to add notes for each leader) #3 Making Inferences (copy the question and answer in 5-8 sentences, in your OWN words) ___________________________________________________ Homework # 13 - Roots of Hinduism and Buddhism Due Monday Oct. 28th Read pages: 62 - 66 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 66 #1 Identify: reincarnation, karma, enlightenment, nirvana, (answers should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #2 Taking notes (recreate the venn diagram on your homework paper) #3 Making Inferences (copy the question and answer in 5-8 sentences, in your OWN words) ________________________________________________________ In-Class Essay (MOVED!) Wednesday 10/23 This essay will be given in class on Wednesday. You are being allowed to see the Theme and Task so you can begin thinking about what you will write. you may also prepare an outline and a thesis statement that you may bring with you on Friday. You will ONLY have one period to complete the essay so look it over now so you can be prepared! Theme: Civilization Throughout history, great civilizations have existed in various parts of the world. The cultural and intellectual achievements of these civilizations contributed to the advancement of humankind. TASK: · Define the term civilization · Analyze and discuss which two out of the four River Valley Civilizations cultural and intellectual achievements had more of a lasting and important impact on global history. Some suggestions of cultural and intellectual achievements of the four major river valley civilizations include:
* You will receive a rubric as you write your in-class essay to ensure your understanding of how you will be evaluated. * You may have a BRIEF outline with you on the day of the essay. * You may have thesis written with your outline. ___________________________________________________ Test #1 - Tuesday 10/22/13 Unit 2 Exam: River Valley Civilizations40 question multiple choice exam Topics: Chapter 2 (pages 24-46)
Homework for Socratic Seminar - Due 10/17 Socratic Seminar Focus: Ancient River Valley Civilizations Download the .pdf of the Socratic Seminar Worksheet - Click HERE Print a copy of the worksheet or copy it onto looseleaf paper. Fill in the first page of the Socratic Seminar Worksheet by doing the following: In preparation for Thursday's Socratic Seminar review your Ancient River Valley Civilizations Graphic Organizer, HW #9, 10, 11, 12 and look at the following for inspiration: 1) What is civilization? Which do you agree with? a. Civilization is a form of human culture in which many people live in urban centers, have mastered the art of smelting metals, and have developed a method of writing. b. The first civilizations began in cities, which were larger, more populated, and more complex in their political, economic and social structure than Neolithic villages. c. One definition of civilization requires that a civilized people have a sense of history -- meaning that the past counts in the present. 2) "Civilization is the progress toward a society of privacy. The savage's whole existence is public, ruled by the laws of his tribe. Civilization is the process of setting man free from men." Quote by: Ayn Rand Do you agree/disagree with this quote? Why? Why not? Using this information, create questions for discussion for the Socratic Seminar. Write your questions on your worksheet. Try to have Level I, II, and III questions! THINK!!! Be ready to challenge your classmates, and be ready to be challenged! __________________________________________________________ Homework - Due Thursday 10/17/13 Finish up the Graphic Organizer that you started on the gallery walk today. You can use the following links to add to your graphic organizer: Mesopotamia - Sumer Mesopotamia - Babylon Yellow River Valley - Zhou Dynasty Egypt (set 1) - Group #2 Egypt (set 2) - Group #1 Yellow River Valley - Shang Dynasty Indus River Valley - Mohenjo Daro Indus River Valley - Harappa ** Also make sure your notebook is in good order and that you have ALL of your homework in your homework section. This is VERY important for Tuesday! ______________________________________________ Homework # 12 - River Dynasties in China Due Monday Oct. 7th Read pages: 46 -51 (in your textbook at home) Answer the following questions using specific historical evidence from the reading: 1. The group was often more important than the individual in early Chinese culture. In your judgement, what are the benefits and drawbacks of this belief? (consider: family roles, the characteristics of a ruler, and the role of spirit gods) 2. Do you think that the Zhou Dynasty's downfall resulted because of their method of control? Why or why not? (consider: feudalism, the large gap between rich and poor, the vast controlled lands, and the noble-king relationship) ___________________________________________________ Homework # 11 - Planned Cities on the Indus - India Due Friday Oct. 4th Read pages: 42 -45 (in your textbook at home) Read the chapter and take Cornell-style notes. Remember to have a summary section at the end of your notes. ___________________________________________________ Homework # 10 - Pyramids on the Nile - Egypt Due Thursday Oct. 3rd Read pages: 33 -39 (in your textbook at home) Click HERE - to view or save the handout. Copy the outline from the handout and take notes while reading the chapter. _____________________________________________ Homework # 9 - City-States of Mesopotamia Due Monday Sept. 30th Read pages: 27 -32 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg.32 #1 Identify: Fertile Crescent, irrigation, city-state, dynasty, cultural diffusion, polytheism, empire (answers should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #2 Taking notes (recreate the chart in your notebook) #3 Making Inferences (copy the question and answer in 5-8 sentences, in your OWN words) ___________________________________________________ RIVER VALLEY CIVILIZATIONS PROJECT Click HERE for the Rubric and description of the River Valley Civilizations project.
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Library User Name/Password username: laghs password: 10023 Maps Info: Download File Cornell Notes Info: Download File MLA Citations Info: Download File ______________________________________________________ QUIZ - FRIDAY 9/27/13 (this is not a full period exam) PALEOLITHIC & NEOLITHIC PERIODS STUDY: -Chapter 1 (pages 7-23, in your textbook) -Class notes -Handouts ___________________________________________________ Homework # 8 - Civilization Due Wednesday Sept. 25th Read pages 17- 21 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 21 #1 Identify: civilization, artisan, scribe, cuneiform, ziggurat (answers should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words - DON'T just copy from the glossary or text) #3 Making Inferences (copy the question and answer in 4-6 sentences, in your OWN words) ___________________________________________________ Baseline assessment in class on Tuesday 9/24 You will have to write an essay about the Paleolithic and Neolithic Ages. You should review your notes and make sure your graphic organizer is complete. Use Friday's Handout to help you complete the organizer. (Click HERE to see the Paleolithic and Neolithic graphic organizer you should have in your notebook, which should be complete by Monday 9/23). ____________________________________________ Homework # 7 - Neolithic Revolution Due Monday Sept. 23rd Read pages 12-16 (in your textbook at home) Answer: pg. 16 #1 Identify: slash-and-burn farming, domestication (answers should be 1-3 sentences, in your OWN words) #3 Hypothesizing (copy the question and answer in 4-6 sentences, in your OWN words) ___________________________________________________ If you want a copy of the reading from class today (Sept. 19th) because you would like your own copy to print, click HERE for the "Noble or Savage" article. ___________________________________________________ Homework # 6 - Paleolithic Cave Art Due Friday Sept. 20th Read the handout you were given in class titled: "The Cave Paintings of Our Paleolithic Ancestors" and answer the two questions at the bottom of the page. You must write out the questions and put your answers in complete sentences on a separate paper, DO NOT write your answers at the bottom of the reading worksheet. _____________________________________________ Homework # 5 - Paleolithic Period to Neolithic Period Due Thursday Sept. 19th Answer the following prompt in one paragraph: What role did the food supply play in shaping the nomadic life of hunter-gatherers? Use your class notes from today's lesson to help you with your answer. ___________________________________________________ Homework # 4 - (Title) Discipline Code Contract Due Wednesday Sept. 18th Part 1: Get the "Student Behavior Contract" signed by parent/guardian. Part 2: Write responses to the following prompts (one paragraph each of 8-10 sentences). a.) Look at pg. 23 in the blue Discipline Code booklet. Look at the list of infractions on page 23 and choose what you think are the top three actions you feel are most common here at LaGuardia. Then, explain how these acts of misconduct are damaging to student learning and success (from a personal or a general perspective). b.) Find infraction B31 and read all parts: a, b, c. Identify different ways of cheating, plagiarizing, and colluding. Explain why these acts of misconduct are damaging to student learning and success (from a personal or general perspective). ____________________________________________________ Homework #3 - (Title) Human Origins in Africa Due Tuesday Sept. 17th Read Pages 6-11 (online textbook, Click HERE to download the .pdf) Answer: pg. 11 In a two paragraph summary, which skill: tool-making, fire, or language, do you think gave hominids the most control over their environment, which in-turn helped in their migration around the world. Use evidence from the reading to support your answer. ____________________________________________________ Homework for weekend of Sept 14 -15 Read over your notes from the Migration article and the film we watched in class. If I told you that you needed to write more, add to your notes from the article. If you didn't write a summary, be sure to add that to the bottom of the Cornell style notes. We will continue to watch part of the film on Monday and discuss the information in detail. ____________________________________________________ Homework #2 - (Title) Human Migration Due Friday Sept. 13th Read through the article about human migration - Click HERE to download a .pdf of the article. This should be the second time you are looking at this reading. For homework I want you to take Cornell-style notes about the reading. You must bring these notes with you to class on Friday since we will need them for the lesson. You do NOT have to print a copy of this article. Also, bring in your LUNCH FORM if you didn't do so already. If your parent or guardian filled it out online, please bring me a print out of the confirmation. _____________________________________________________ Homework - Due Wednesday Sept. 11th Read this article about human migration - Click HERE to download a .pdf of the article. You do NOT have to print a copy of this article, and you do NOT have to take notes. Just read the article so you can have an idea of what it is about. We will be doing something with this later. Also, bring in your LUNCH FORM if you didn't do so already. If your parent or guardian filled it out online, please bring me a print out of the confirmation. _____________________________________________________ Homework #1 - Due Tuesday Sept. 10th Read the course syllabus with your parent/guardian, sign the bottom and cut off the signed portion. Get the necessary supplies for the class - most importantly the 3-ring binder. 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Textbook collection: Friday 6/6/14 ______________________________________________ Homework Rubric This rubric will be used to grade your homework assignments. Please print a copy to keep in your notebook with your syllabus and contract. (Click the words "Homework Rubric" to download the .pdf) _____________________________________________________ Proper Heading: Name:___________ Date: ______ Per. _____ Mrs. Hatlen HW #___ Title: _________________ _____________________________________________________ Remember: a. Use your proper heading for homework. b. Copy the questions! c. Answers should be a minimum of 3 sentences each. Refer to the Homework Rubric above, to get full details for grading. _____________________________________________ Here is the link for the School Library website: http://laguardia.wikispaces.com/ If you are asked for a username and password, use the following: User name: laghs Password:10023 When you click on Social Studies and Global History, you can access the Databases like Proquest to do academic research. _____________________________________________________ |