In Class: Welcome to our 3rd of the 4 major religions! Hinduism! Chapter reading from the Ancient Civilizations Textbook: Chapter 15 -- Answering the Q's for a HW grade. These are due by the beginning of class on Day 2 this week.
Hinduism Intro Video
HW: If you did not finish the Q's from the chapter reading, they are HW due by Day 2.
Day 2 In Class: Going over the Q's about Hinduism... HW: None!
Day 3 In Class: Finish going over the Q's about Hinduism...Introduce the Acrostic Poem Project Poem due Monday, Dec. 9 HW: Hinduism Acrostic Poem due Monday, Dec. 9
Day 4 In Class:Acrostic Poem Project Poem due Monday, Dec. 9 HW: Hinduism Acrostic Poem due Monday, Dec. 9
Introduce Christianity and Central Q's for Christianity. The Q's below are the Central Q's for Christianity. You each have a blank mind map. You are to provide the answers to the Q's below on this mind map. You can answer these Q's by text or drawing in your mind map. Below are two examples of what a mind map is. Yes, kinda like a web...
Hey #Davis7, Mr. Barry put together a 15 minute video talking about Muhammad, the Quran, the Sharia, the Sunnah, and the Hadith, along with some basic principles regarding the 5 Pillars. I'd watch this before the test! Enjoy! :)
In Class: Go over the Q's from the Islam chapter -- Turn in the annotated notes as a HW grade when we finish going over all the answers. Let's also watch the John Greene's Crash Course World History to see more about the 5 Pillars and what happened to Islam after Muhammad's death in 632 CE. We are also going to look at the similarities and differences between Islam and Judaism. Test on Friday regarding the Q's from the annotated notes chapter/packet.
This video was made by National Geographic and is about the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia
CNN's The Hajj, 2012
What is the difference between Shiites and Sunnis?
Why does religion exist? How does religion impact our decisions/lifestyles? What are the major religions of the world? We will study 4 of the 5 major religions of the world: Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism...Y'all got Judaism covered.
HW: MLA format, Typed, Times New Roman, One-Inch Margins, Double-Spaced Minimum one-paragraph summary answering the following questions due by Day 2 of the week:
Is religion important to you?
What about religion is/is not important to you?
How does religion impact your daily life?
What about your religious beliefs are the most important to you and why?
What impact do you think religion has on the world?
Day 2 and 3
In Class: Introduction to Islam... We will be reading a packet about Islam put together by Mr. Barry and Ms. Jordan that covers some of the history of Islam and the basic faith based principles of the religion. You will each receive a packet and you have a job to do. You will annotate the packet answering the Q's provided on the handout given to you. These annotations to the packet will help you understand Islam and as you find the answers to the Q's you should be able to discuss them with the class when finished.
***Your goal is to find the answers to the Q's in the reading. You can circle the answers and number them. You can highlight the answers and number them. You can write out the answers in your own words next to the text after circling/highlighting. These packets are a Quiz grade and will be graded in 5 point increments based on attention to detail, highlighting/circling the answers, and adequately annotating the packet***
Day 1 In Class: Continue with "Figures of the Renaissance" reading and Squares. Reading through the Chapter: Click here for the Chapter Reading if you do not have a hard copy. In your notes, you are filling out notes on each of the figures of the Renaissance and you will need these notes to then begin our next assignment: THE RENAISSANCE DINNER PARTY! Pages 21-24 in the Doc
HW: Please finish the "Figures of the Renaissance" reading for HW if you have not finished it in class. We will go over these figures in class on Day 2 this week.
Day 2, 3, and 4 In Class: Go over the Figures of the Renaissance and then introduce "Renaissance Dinner Party!" The assignment is in the same Doc as The Renaissance Reading. Click here for the link! Pages 21-24
HW: Renaissance Dinner Party assignment due Monday, November 4. Test Grade!
In Class: Working on the School of Athens Paper. Use the Khan Academy video and the packet provided below.
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How is Raphael's School of Athens fresco the epitome of Renaissance art, humanism, classicism, and philosophy? 5 Paragraph Essay, typed, 12 font, Times New Roman, one-inch margins, MLA, NO FIRST PERSON! Paragraph 1 - Introduction to what the piece of art is and what the piece of art is trying to illustrate Paragraph 2 - How does the School of Athens demonstrate uses of Renaissance Art style? Examples... Paragraph 3 - How does the School of Athens show signs of Humanism? Examples... Paragraph 4 - How does the School of Athens show signs of Classicism? Examples... Paragraph 5 - How does the School of Athens show signs of Philosophy? Examples... The essay is worth a QUIZ grade and will be graded in 5 point increments based on content and grammar/mechanics. You may not write in the first person.
HW: Work on the School of Athens paper if you choose to do so!
Day 2
In Class: Introduce Leonardo da Vinci and Niccolo Machiavelli! Watching the videos below about da Vinci and reading about da Vinci and Machiavelli in the packet to then answer the Q's in the Renaissance Packet
Great Minds! Leonardo da Vinci!
The Last Supper: Hidden Messages??? This video shows us just how COMPLICATED the painting really is!
Why is the Mona Lisa so darn famous and The Genius of Leonardo da Vinci!
HW: Answer the following Q in your Renaissance Guided Notes packet or have the answer typed/handwritten on a separate sheet of paper. These answers are based on the readings and videos of Leonardo da Vinci and Niccolo Machiavelli from the Renaissance Doc and the videos above: 1. The term “Renaissance man” comes from the type of man Leonardo da Vinci was. He was everything the Renaissance was. A Renaissance man is defined as: a person with many talents or areas of knowledge. Explain how Leonardo da Vinci is THE Renaissance man. 2. Niccolo Machiavelli was an Italian thinker and politician who wrote about how government should function. How could you best sum up Machiavelli’s beliefs/ideas based on the reading?
Day 3
In Class: Go over da Vinci and Machiavelli HW and then begin Figures of the Renaissance chapter reading and handout. Reading through the chapter of Figures of the Renaissance and then providing details of each of these figures. Think about the following Q’s: What was their job/occupation? Where were they from? What are they best known for doing?
Day 2 In Class: The Renaissance and Guided Notes for the unit -- Advances in sculpture -- The David -- Humanism! -- School of Athens assignment and work on it for HW (Last Page in your Guided Notes)
HW: School of Athens writing assignment
Day 3 In Class: School of Athens assignment: How is Raphael's School of Athens fresco the epitome of Renaissance art, humanism, classicism, and philosophy? 5 Paragraph Essay, typed, 12 font, Times New Roman, one-inch margins, MLA, NO FIRST PERSON! Paragraph 1 - Introduction to what the piece of art is and what the piece of art is trying to illustrate Paragraph 2 - How does the School of Athens demonstrate uses of Renaissance Art style? Examples... Paragraph 3 - How does the School of Athens show signs of Humanism? Examples... Paragraph 4 - How does the School of Athens show signs of Classicism? Examples... Paragraph 5 - How does the School of Athens show signs of Philosophy? Examples... The essay is worth a QUIZ grade and will be graded in 5 point increments based on content and grammar/mechanics. You may not write in the first person.
HW: If you do not finish School of Athens, this is due Tuesday, Oct. 22
Hey #Serfs4Life, we have a short week ahead of us with only three days in class.
Day 1
In Class: THE BLACK DEATH! What was it? What caused it? How did the Black Death end the Middle Ages and bring Europe into the Renaissance? Watching these flicks and then reading about the Black Death in the packet to answer the following Q's.
How did one first get the disease?
How could you prevent yourself from getting the disease?
How did the disease spread?
How could you tell if you were immediately infected?
How long did you have to live once infected?
What medical or religious practices could you take in protecting yourself from the disease?
Who did the people of Europe turn to to help answer their questions about the plague?
What were the results of the plague?
HW: Black Death Q's due by the end of the period on Thursday, Oct. 8 for a HW grade
Day 2
In Class: Discussion on How did the Black Death lead to the Renaissance? Let's take a look at what"Daily History"states about the Black Death on their website...
The Black Death (1347-1350) was a pandemic that devastated the populations of Europe and Asia. It was an unprecedented human tragedy. Because of the way the plague spread, trade practically ceased throughout all of Europe, especially Italy. As trade stopped, businesses failed, unemployment rose, and there was a complete breakdown in Europe economically. Because the plague was so deadly, much of the lower class in Europe died as a result. As more people died in Europe, there were fewer farmers, laborers, craftsmen, and leaders, which lead to a shift in social power, which basically destroyed feudalism.
The Black Death also challenged the Church. People no longer believed everything the Church preached, which lead to an increased questioning in the world around them. People then began challenging education and what the Church taught. They began thinking more about logic than blind faith in the Church, which lead to an increase in desired education (more people wanted to learn!)
Finally, people started to question their role in society. Many people came to believe that they had different roles in the world, not based on their birthright or what social class they were born into. As Europeans watched others die, they assumed the roles of those who died, thus proving they could move up in social hierarchy. This new belief then opened up new thinking and inspired middle to lower class citizens to think differently about their lives and their roles in society.
HW: None!
Day 3
In Class: Welcome to the Renaissance! -- What was the Renaissance?
Middle Ages Test on October 4 - Study Guide Below!
Why did Europe create kingdoms and small empires within the continent after the fall of the Roman Empire?
What is feudalism?
What were the four different social classes in the Middle Ages?
What social class did most of Europe belong to?
How was life in a castle? Was it comfortable? Were castles built for comfort or protection?
What were some accomplishments of Charlemagne and William the Conqueror?
How important was the Church during the Middle Ages? Why? What was the Church's role?
What did art and architecture look like during the Middle Ages?
How does one become a knight and why were the knights so cool and important?
What was the social hierarchy of the Catholic Church?
What are the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church?
What is a coat of arms and what do they stand for?
Who was Joan of Arc and did she really save France?
Why were books so rare in the Middle Ages? Did this affect literacy?
No School Monday or Tuesday -- Rosh Hashanah!
Day 1
In Class: The Crusades! -- Reading about The Crusades, which ended the Middle Ages. After reading about the Crusades, we have a HW assignment due by Day 2.
Answer the Q for a HW grade due when you arrive to class on Day 2:
W What group -- Jews, Christians, or Muslims-- gained the most from the Crusades? Which lost the most? Explain why you believe this?. -- MLA format, typed, 12 font, Times New Roman. Graded in 5 point increments based on your argument.
Day 2
In Class: Turn in your Crusades Q and discuss our answers...Short review for the Middle Ages Test for Friday/Day 3
Day 1 In Class: Go over the Middle Ages Packet with Mr. Barry -- ALL classes go to Mr. Barry's Room! IF you have not watched the following videos on Life in a Castle and Life as a Knight, you NEED to do so!
Let's watch John Green's introduction to "European" history. Let's think about why we study European history. The fall of the Roman Empire was a history of an empire that occupied Europe, Asia, and North Africa. With the fall of the Roman Empire, Europe entered a "dark/middle" ages of history where the connected empire became many separate kingdoms and areas. This new era also saw the creation of a new social structure of Europe that lasted a few hundred years. We will watch a few flicks this week and read about the famous "Middle Ages" of European history and then try to understand some of the following Q's:
What is feudalism?
Why did Europe resort to feudalism after the fall of the Roman Empire?
What were the different social classes in the Middle Ages and could you move up or down?
What was life like for each member of feudal society?
What was life like on a manor and a town?
Who were Charlemagne and William the Conqueror and what made them so darn great?
What was the purpose of building a castle?
How important was the Church during the Middle Ages?
What did art and architecture look like during the Middle Ages?
How does one become a knight and why were the knights so cool and important?
What was the social hierarchy of the Catholic Church?
What are the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church?
What is a coat of arms and what do they stand for?
Who was Joan of Arc and did she really save France?
Give me your their “Top 5 Reasons for Rome’s Fall”...
Be ready to explain this to your classmates...
We’re now going to take a look at what YOU the historian think. Use your creativity to show the “Cause and Effect chain of Events,” which led to the fall of the Roman Empire.
Read the list of events. Make an inference as to why you think this led to Rome’s collapse. Make sure you understand each weakness listed below & yes, you can do some independent research if your heart so desires:
StarvationCorruption in GovernmentLoss of Faith in the Empire
Barbarian AttacksDiseaseSlaveryOverpopulation
Overworked MilitaryCrimeEmpire was too largeBetrayal -Roman disunityLack of gov’t control
HW & Quiz Grade: Using the handout Ms. Jordan & Mr. Barry give you, fill out how you think the Roman Empire collapsed...
5 pts -- Top 5 reasons ranked from 5 (least) to 1 (most) important reasons for Rome’s collapse
5 pts each -- Each reason must include a minimum of three sentences why you believe these answers are the contributing factors to the fall of Rome.
10 pts -- Strength of argument -- Use information we’ve learned to make an assessment of why you selected these reasons and where they stand in your argument list
5 pts -- Strength for reason #1 -- the MOST important reason. Since this is the most important, you should be able to provide a minimum of four sentences explaining why you believe this is the most important reason. Clearly, it will be linked to other reasons and we look forward to seeing the connections.
Why Rome Fell Assignment is due Monday, Sept. 16 when you walk into class!
Day 1 In Class: Geography Quiz! HW: None! -- Quiz on Friday about Oil, Water Scarcity, and Immigration!
Day 2 and 3 In Class: Looking at Water Scarcity, Oil, and Immigration! Using the Chapter Reading Hereanswer the following Q's in the Doc. for a HW grade. This is due Friday, Aug. 30 when you walk into class!
Are we running out of clean water??? - TED
Oil!
Day 4 In Class: Quiz on Oil, Water Scarcity, and Immigration! HW: None!
Hey #Davis7! Welcome to social studies with Ms. Jordan and Mr. Barry! This is the hub of our club for the year. Here is where you will find all the documents, due dates, videos and more! Please ensure that you save this link to your favorites and please check the site at the end of the school day in case there are any updates.
If you are a social media guru, feel free to follow us on Instagram/Twitter:
Ms. Jordan - @jjordanhistory on Twitter
Mr. Barry - @MrBarry628 on Twitter and Instagram
Hey #Davis7! This is our LAST UNIT of the year! How crazy is that?!
Day 1
In Class: Finish China video if necessary - China Quiz
HW: None...sorta.
Day 2 & 3
In Class: Learning about Mt. Everest: The highest point on earth... HW: Answer this ONE question for HW in as much detail as you can explain: If you were given the chance to climb Mount Everest, would you? Explain your answer in a minimum 3 sentences telling me why you would/wouldn't.
This is what it actually looks like to ascend to the top of Mt. Everest, 29,029 feet above sea level
Why do you think people are so attracted to Mount Everest?
When was the first successful ascent of Mount Everest?
Why do climbers need to acclimatize?
What are two problems with the popularity of climbing Everest? Problems Article
How long to people generally spend at Base Camp when they arrive? What problems or issues do you think they face at Base Camp?
What is one impact tourism has had on Nepal because of climbing Mount Everest.
About how much does it cost to climb Everest?
How high is Camp I and how long does it take to get from Base Camp to Camp I?
Who are Everest’s expert climbers?
How high is the highest camp, Camp IV, and what is the nickname for Camp IV?
Between 1953-1990s, how much garbage has been left on Everest?