Week 15: Nov. 30-Dec. 4, 2k20

Welcome back from Thanksgiving Break! 

 We've got three busy weeks until Winter Break, so here we go!

Zooooooom Info
Ms. Jordan - 880 938 770
Mr. Barry - 920 2495 7857

Day 1
In Class:  Renaissance Dinner Party projects due!   Introduce the World Religions Unit - First unit = Islam

Using the Islam Unit PDF below , answer the following Q's by

the end of the class period for a Quiz grade.

Islam Unit Questions (It says the same thing below…)

سؤال وحدة الإسلام (sual wahdat al'islam)

Islam Unit PDF

1. Where was Islam founded and who is the founder of Islam?
2. The founder of Islam claimed that he was a ____________________________ just like that of Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and David.
3. What is the name of the place where Abraham built his house of worship?
4. Geographically speaking, where is Mecca in relation to Israel? Use the map on page 2
5. What is the name of the holy scripture/book of Islam?
6. Did the people who began following Muhammad believe he was the founder of Islam or a prophet like those before him?
7. What does Allah mean?
8. Did Muhammad believe that Allah was the same God as that of Abraham and Jesus?
9. What does the word “Muslim” mean? (it is an Arabic word)
10. According to Muhammad’s teachings, why did some Arabs reject his preaching?
11. According to the image and description on page 5 of the packet, what is the Dome of the Rock building?
12. Why do you think Muhammad and his forces destroyed the idols (statues of gods) when they marched to Mecca in 630 CE? (this answer is not in the text...make an inference)
13. What does caliph mean?
14. Based on the readings on the four caliphs, why do you think there was such a divide over who should be the true leaders of Islam after Muhammad’s death? (this answer is not in the text...make an inference)
15. A schism means a split or divide between strongly opposing parties or sections. What two groups formed after the great schism in Islam?
16. Which party of Muslims believe that only people directly related to Muhammad should be the caliph?
17. Is Islam the largest religion in the world?
18. Where do most Muslims live in the world today?
19. What are three things Islam, Judaism, and Christianity have in common?
20. What is sunnah & provide three examples of Sunnah according to the images and text on page 13 in the packet.
21. What is the Hadith?
22. What is the first Pillar of Islam and what does it mean?
23. What is the second Pillar of Islam and what does it mean?
24. What is the third Pillar of Islam and what does it mean? What about the third Pillar of Islam is similar in Judaism?
25. What is the fourth Pillar of Islam and what does it mean? What do Muslims do during Ramadan?
26. What is the fifth Pillar of Islam and what does it mean? Where do Muslims go during the Hajj?
27. Explain what jihad means, but put the definition into your own words.
28. What is Shariah and provide three examples of Shariah.
29. After learning about Islam in this chapter and looking at the T-chart of Islam and Judaism, explain how Islam and Judaism are similar faiths.  Explain your answer in a few sentences.

HW:  Islam Test on Day 1 next week.

Day 2

In Class:  Going over the Islam Q's in class...

HW:  Islam Test on Day 1 next week.

Day 3

In Class:  Continue going over the Islam Q's...

HW:  Islam Test on Day 1 next week.  Below is a Crash Course Video Podcast about Islam by Mr. B!

Week 14: Nov. 16-20, 2k20

Zooooooom Info
Ms. Jordan - 880 938 770
Mr. Barry - 920 2495 7857

Day 1

In Class:  School of Athens essays due!  Let's learn about Leonardo da Vinci in the Renaissance Doc and answer the following Q based on the flicks below and the reading in our Doc:  

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. In a paragraph, provide three examples of how Leonardo da Vinci is the Renaissance man based on the reading and the three flicks.  Graded in 5 point increments based on grammar and content.

-Renaissance advances in literature -- Niccolo Machiavelli

HW:  None if you finish the Leonardo da Vinci Q!

Day 2

In Class:  The Renaissance Dinner Party Assignment!  Leaders of the Renaissance Chapter Reading PDF

Welcome to the Renaissance Dinner Party!

Now that we’ve read about some leaders of the Renaissance, we’re now going to see who YOU think are the best, coolest, most funnest, whatever! 

You’re hosting a dinner party. No. You don’t have to cook. You don’t need to serve drinks. You do need to think about your guests though! Your guests are important figures from the Renaissance. My, what an interesting dinner this would be! You will create a dinner table on a posterboard and provide the following

Choose six guests of the Renaissance to invite to your dinner party! Include yourself at the head of the table and seat your guests next to others at the table on the poster board provided. Label the chairs where each guest will sit. Under each guest, provide a two to three sentence explanation of who they are. Print a picture of each guest and put it on the seats at the dinner table. The image does not need to be in color, but it is nice to see some color now and again!

The Renaissance Guest List

• William Shakespeare           
• Johannes Gutenberg 
• Raphael Michelangelo 
• Titian Albrecht Durer 
• Andreas Vesalius 
• Nicolaus Copernicus 
• Queen Isabella of Spain 
• Queen Elizabeth I of England 
• Miguel Cervantes 
• Leonardo da Vinci

Under each guest provide three questions you would ask them and explain why you would ask them the questions.

Under each guest, provide one question they would ask another guest at the dinner table and explain why they would ask that question and explain in a sentence or two why they would ask that particular guest the question.

Dinner Party Essay Rubric -- Quiz Grade

Content - 30 points (5 points each guest)
Poster Board - 10 points - Graded based on neatness & creativity & color. Use colored pencils or markers!

Template Notes -- HW Grade -- Graded in 5 point increments for completion and detail 

Day 3

In Class:  Renaissance Dinner Party!  Huzzah

HW:  Renaissance Dinner Party! -- Due Monday, November 30, after Thanksgiving Break -- All classes!

Week 13: Nov. 9/13 2k20

Zooooooom Info
Ms. Jordan - 880 938 770
Mr. Barry - 920 2495 7857

NO SCHOOL FRIDAY FOR STUDENTS -- Teacher Work Day!

Day 1

In Class: From Rome to the Middle Ages to the Black Death!  Welcome to the European History context of our course this year!  

-What did the Roman Empire look like?

-How did the Roman Empire collapse and fall into despair in a Middle Ages?

-How did the Middle Ages' social hierarchy create division in Europe?

-How did the Black Death end the Middle Ages in Europe?

-How did the Black Death lead to a Renaissance in Europe? -- The Renaissance would be a rebirth of classical knowledge and studying..

Answering the Q's below in class

1. How did one first get the disease?

2. How could you prevent yourself from getting the disease?

3. How did the disease spread?

4. How could you tell if you were immediately infected?

5. How long did you have to live once infected?

6. What medical or religious practices could you take in protecting yourself from the disease?

7. Who did the people of Europe turn to to help answer their questions about the plague?

8. What were the results of the plague?

9. How did the Black Death really end the Middle Ages?

10. How is the Black Death both similar and different to today's Coronavirus pandemic?

Day 2
In Class:  Welcome to the Renaissance!  Renaissance Doc

1. What does "renaissance" mean?
2. What did Renaissance thinkers challenge?
3. Compare and contrast the differences between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance in terms of how the people viewed education, questioning, the life/afterlife, religion, the power of the church, individualistic thinking, art/inventions
4. What kind of art was reintroduced in the Renaissance?
5. How did the printing press help enhance education and spread ideas?
6. What were some advances in sculpture? Compare/contrast the David sculptures!

Introduce the School of Athens essay

How is Raphael’s School of Athens fresco an excellent demonstration of Renaissance art illustrating classicism and philosophy?

This is an essay that may not be longer than two pages typed, double spaced, 12 font, Times New Roman, one-inch margins. -5 points for any of these rules not followed. The essay will be written in the third person!

The paper will have an introduction of 3-5 sentences that explains to the reader (me) the following information:

1. Who painted the School of Athens?
2. When was the School of Athens painted?
3. What was Raphael’s purpose of the painting?
4. Where is the School of Athens located (the actual fresco)
5. Thesis statement saying this fresco is a good example of Renaissance art.

The body paragraphs will use a minimum of three examples you found of how Raphael’s fresco is an accurate and excellent illustration of classicism and philosophy and how the painting is a true reflection of Renaissance art. You must have the following definitions in your essay: Renaissance, classicism and philosophy.

Paper is due Monday, Nov. 16, 2k20 all classes!

Day 3
In Class: Working on the School of Athens paper
HW: School of Athens paper due Mon. Nov. 16, 2k20 all classes!