Monday, Dec. 19, 2k22

#Davis7! Here we go! The last tidbit before Winter Break! Below is a flick Mr. Barry made that summarizes the French Revolution. You may want to watch it...

Mr. Barry's Block 2 & Block 6 must watch it, because Mr. Barry is not at school today!

TedED Frech Revolution Flick!

The Reign of Terror!  YAY!

Thank you Block 2 for this flick... Watch the following :) 

The Revolutions Essay Details...Watch me!

The Revolutions Essay!

Students,

The culminating assessment for the Scientific, Industrial, and French Revolution units is an in-class essay!  Whoooo hoo!

Friday - Dec. 16 -- We will go over the French Revolution Q's

1. Historically speaking, who has generally been the most important person in a “nation’s” history?
2. What was the Bastille?
3. Who made up 90% of France's population in the 1700s?
4. Who were the bourgeoisie?
5. How did the Estate System truly divide France?
6. What was the Enlightenment?
7. What was the National Assembly and what did they do?
8. What is a constitutional monarchy?
9. What happened to King Louis XVI in January 1793?
10. Who were the Jacobins?
11. Who was Robespierre?
12. What made the events in France in the 1780s-1790s a revolution?
13. How did these events prove to be revolutionary?
14. How could France have experienced a revolution through a different way? (opinionated)
15. In what ways was the revolution a success? In what ways was the revolution a failure? (opinionated)

Mon & Tues:  Dec. 19 & 20 -- Essay outline review work days

Your outlines are due no later than Friday, Jan. 6

The essay will be written in class on Jan. 10/11 (Day 2) 

Revolutions In Class Essay

Week 17 - Dec. 12-16, 2k22

Midterm Week!

Midterm is Day 3 (Dec. 14/15)

Midterm Study Guide!

Midterm Study Guide Answers Part I

Midterm Study Guide Answers Part II

Day 1 & 2 -- Midterm work days & review

Day 3 -- Dec. 14/15 Midterm!

Day 4 -- Friday -- French Revolution Q's

1. Historically speaking, who has generally been the most important person in a “nation’s” history?

2. What was the Bastille?

3. Who made up 90% of France's population in the 1700s?

4. Who were the bourgeoisie? 

5. How did the Estate System truly divide France?

6. What was the Enlightenment?

7. What was the National Assembly and what did they do?

8. What is a constitutional monarchy?

9. What happened to King Louis XVI in January 1793? 

10. Who were the Jacobins?

11. Who was Robespierre?

12. What made the events in France in the 1780s-1790s a revolution?

13. How did these events prove to be revolutionary?

14. How could France have experienced a revolution through a different way? (opinionated)

15. In what ways was the revolution a success?  In what ways was the revolution a failure? (opinionated)

Week 16: Dec. 5-9, 2k22

 2k22 Midterm Study Guide -- Due Dec. 14/15  -- Handwritten in notebook

2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremonies
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Welcome to the French Revolution!  

French Rev. Doc - Click Me!

Answer the following Q's in your notebook for a HW Grade -- Accuracy & Details!

Due Day 2 of this week for HW

1. Historically speaking, who has generally been the most important person in a “nation’s” history?

2. What was the Bastille?

3. Who made up 90% of France's population in the 1700s?

4. Who were the bourgeoisie? 

5. How did the Estate System truly divide France?

6. What was the Enlightenment?

7. What was the National Assembly and what did they do?

8. What is a constitutional monarchy?

9. What happened to King Louis XVI in January 1793? 

10. Who were the Jacobins?

11. Who was Robespierre?

12. What made the events in France in the 1780s-1790s a revolution?

13. How did these events prove to be revolutionary?

14. How could France have experienced a revolution through a different way? (opinionated)

15. In what ways was the revolution a success?  In what ways was the revolution a failure? (opinionated)

Week 15: Nov. 28-Dec 2, 2k22

  In Class  The Scientific Revolution! -- Click Me! -- Scientific Revolution Project soon!

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Scientific Revolution Rankings Project!

Due Friday Dec. 2!

The following thinkers are considered some of the greatest minds of the Scientific Revolution. You are tasked with the following. Read the chapter and look at the lists of the top thinkers of the Scientific Revolution. Create a “rankings list” of the following people. 

The person who ranks #1 is the most important thinker of the Scientific Revolution who, This is entirely based on your opinion. The person who ranks at the bottom is still important, but their contributions/discoveries are the least important compared to the people on your list. You will create a top 5 ranking list...

On a piece of paper (provided by the teacher) you will create this list and write a minimum of three sentences explaining who the person is, what their contributions were to the Scientific Revolution, and a fourth sentence explaining why you ranked them in that particular spot on the list. You may write in the first person for this rankings list.

You must also have at least one picture/illustration/drawing for each of these thinkers. Be creative, would ya? You can draw a picture of one of their theories. You can print a picture of the thinker. You can draw a picture of their invention/idea. You must simply have at least one picture/illustration/drawing for each thinker that relates to the person. Color is nice, too!

-Galileo Galilei -Nicolaus Copernicus -Francis Bacon - Rene Descartes

-Johannes Kepler -Isaac Newton -Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

-Evangelista Torricelli -Daniel Fahrenheit

Scientific Thinkers Link 

Day 3 & 4 -- The Industrial Revolution!

Week 14: Nov. 14-18, 2k22

 Welcome to Trimester II

Day 1 & 2 - In Class:  Age of Xploration Essay -- Click Me! -- Essay due Friday, Nov. 18

Day 3 & 4 -- In Class  The Scientific Revolution! -- Click Me! -- Scientific Revolution Project soon!

Week 13: Nov. 4-9, 2k22

Welcome to the Age of Xploration!

Age of Xploration Guided Notes -- HW Grade!

The Crash Course of Columbian Exchange!

Ferdinand Magellan!

Hernan Cortez & the Aztecs!

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Week 12: Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 2k22

Day 1

In Class: Introduce Christianity & Mind Map project

HW:  Christianity Mind Map due Nov. 1/2

Day 2

In Class: Introduce Christianity & Mind Map project -- Project due by end of the period on Day 2

HW:  None!

Day 3 & 4

In Class: Introduce Hinduism Acrostic Poem Project -- Due Nov. 7

HW:  Hinduism Acrostic Poem -- Due Nov. 7

Islam Test Study Guide

Hey #Serfs4Life...Here is a study guide for you Islam Test on Friday, Oct. 28

Islam Chapter Reading PDF

• Know all Five Pillars and compare two of those pillars to a practice in Judaism
• What is the Quran
• Provide two examples of Sunnah & Hadith
• What is sharia?
• What is the difference between the Sunni & Shiite
• Know four similarities between Judaism and Islam
• What is Jihad?
• What is the Kaaba and where is it located?
• What are three practices of Islam whether dietary or socially?

Week 11: Oct. 24-28, 2k22

Day 1, 2, & 3
In Class: Begin going over the Islam Unit Q's

Islam Test Friday, Oct. 28

1. What does Islam mean and who are Muslims?

2. Where was Islam founded and who is the founder of Islam? 

3. The founder of Islam claimed that he was a ____________________________ just like that of Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and David.

4. What is the name of the place where Abraham built his house of worship? 

5. Geographically speaking, where is Mecca in relation to Israel? Use the map on page 2 

6. What is the name of the holy scripture/book of Islam? 

7. Did the people who began following Muhammad believe he was the founder of Islam or a prophet like those before him?

8. What does Allah mean?

9. Did Muhammad believe that Allah was the same God as that of Abraham and Jesus?

10. What does the word “Muslim” mean? (it is an Arabic word)

11. According to Muhammad’s teachings, why did some Arabs reject his preaching?

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 looking at the T-chart of Judaism and Islam, would you say they are a very similar religion/faith?  Explain your answer.

Week 10: Oct. 17-21, 2k22

No School Monday -- Sukkot!

Day 1 & 2

In Class:  Go over Leonardo da Vinci & Machiavelli HW --- Introduce the Renaissance Dinner Party!

HW:  Renaissance Dinner Party due Friday, Oct. 21

Click Me! -- Renaissance Dinner Party Project! 

Click Me! -- People of the Renaissance PDF

Click Me! -- History Channel link to the Renaissance Thinkers!

Day 3 

In Class:  Introduce the World Religions Unit -- Islam Unit Doc -- Unit Q's. 

Islam Q's due Monday, Oct. 24 in your journals for a Quiz & HW Grade!  5 point increments based on details and accuracy...

1. Who is the founder of Islam and where is he from?
2. What area of the world was Islam founded?
3. What were some of the issues concerning Muhammad as an adult?
4. What does the word Muslim mean?
5. Why do you think Muhammad’s teachings were met with rejection?
6. What were some of the preaching of Muhammad in the Arabian peninsula?
7. What is a caliph?
8. Distinguish the difference between the Shiites & Sunnis Muslims.
9. How many times a day do Muslims pray?
10. Provide three things Islam & Judaism & Christianity all have in common.
11. For Muslims, the Quran contains what important message(s)?
12. What is the Sunnah? What makes it different from the Quran?
13. What are the most basic acts of worship in Islam?
14. What are the 5 Pillars of Islam and provide a one sentence explanation in your own words on the same page where the pillars are listed.
15. According to Zakat, about how much should each Muslim share of their surplus every year?
16. What kind of calendar do Muslims follow?
17. What is the Ka'ba? What color & shape is it?
18. What does jihad mean & what does the Quran tell Muslims to do for Islam?
19. What is Shariah and what are some examples of Shariah

Week 9: Oct. 10-14, 2k22

How does Raphael’s School of Athens illustrate Renaissance art & show examples of classicism, and philosophy?

Day 1 & 2 are work days -- Essay due Friday, Oct 14!

This is an essay that may not be longer than three 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:
• Who painted the School of Athens & when was the School of Athens painted?
• What was Raphael’s purpose for the painting? & where is the School of Athens fresco physically located?
• Thesis statement saying this fresco is a good example of Renaissance art because…

Your essay will have three body paragraphs.

• The first body paragraph will explain what the Renaissance was & provide an example of how the Renaissance was different from the Middle Ages. 4-6 sentences!
• The second body paragraph will be about classicism. The first sentence will be the definition of classicism and provide at least two examples of how classicism is illustrated in Raphael’s fresco.
• The third body paragraph will define philosophy. The first sentence will be the definition of philosophy and provide at least two examples of how philosophy is illustrated in Raphael’s fresco.

Conclusion/Concluding sentence – Restates how the School of Athens is one of the best Renaissance paintings/frescoes based on what you’ve read and typed in the body paragraphs

 

This is a video that helps explain the School of Athens essay!

Week 8: Oct 3-7, 2k22

Welcome to the Renaissance!

Renaissance Unit Doc!

Art in the Renaissance flick!...Click below!

Renaissance Guided Notes

The School of Athens Essay!

This is a video that helps explain the School of Athens essay!

Week 7: Sept. 26-30, 2k22

Monday & Tuesday -- Rosh Hashanah!

Below is the Study Guide for the Test!

Middle Ages Test on Thursday, Sept. 29

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Answer the following Q’s in a two paragraph explanation.  Quiz Grade based on accuracy and grammar/mechanics.  5 point increments for the paragraph.

Black Death Assignment due Tuesday/Wednesday, October 3!

Black Death Doc -- Click Me!

Paragraph 1:

• Define plague somewhere in the paragraph
• When did the Black Plague first appear in Europe?
• How did one first get the disease?
• What were the symptoms of the disease?
• How long did you have to live once infected?
• Who did the people of Europe turn to when people wondered about the plague?  Were they able to provide answers?

Paragraph 2

• What did some plague doctors do to "cure" the disease and how did they dress?
• What were the effects of the Black Plague & how many people died?
• How many people died?
• How is the Black Death both similar and different to the Coronavirus?

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Middle Ages Test Study Guide

Below is a short video that provides information & serves as your study guide for the Middle Ages Test on Thursday, Sept. 29

Week 6: Sept. 19-23, 2k22

We're finishing the Middle Ages!

1. What was the social hierarchy of the Catholic Church (draw the triangle like the feudalism triangle)  & what did the Church provide during the Middle Ages?

2. What are the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church?  How are some of these sacraments similar to Jewish practices?  Provide an example…

3. What was the purpose of the Crusades & after reading about the Crusades. Who were the winners & losers?

4. Based on the reading, would you say the Crusades were more violent or more political? (opinionated…)

5. What is one result of the Crusades (That page with 7 things on it…SUMMARIZE one of those things in your own words)

6. What was the purpose of the art & architecture during the Middle Ages?

7. What was the purpose of the illuminated manuscript?  Do you think these illuminated manuscripts were beneficial/good for the people?  Why/why not? (opinionated!)

Ye Olde Coat of Arms Project!

Watch the video below to see how to do the project!

1. Choose THREE colors & explain what they symbolize to you -- You will explain each of the colors you chose, and explain why you believe they best fit you. i.e What do these colors mean to you? What do they represent?
2. Choose at least three animals/objects that explain/illustrate who you are & what you believe you are (Symbolism Page) These animals/objects symbolize your life, your lifestyle, your personality, your character traits, your everything...explain it. What do these animals/objects mean to you? What do they represent?
3. Choose one heraldic element & a pattern (see below) -- Explain why you chose it and how it relates to you.
4. Create, or select, one other feature to add to your Coat of Arms. It does not have to be on the symbolism of heraldic element page. It can simply be something unique to you, your family, or something you love/enjoy. Explain this feature and why you chose it in detail

The Coat of Arms Project is due Friday, Sept. 23 by the end of the period!

Week 5: Sept. 12-16, 2k22

Welcome to the Middle Ages!

Fun Flick...The first four minutes!

We are reading some of this Unit Doc together & there will be times where you are asked to read & answer the Q's on your own!

Central Q’s for the Unit -- Journal Q’s

1. What is feudalism?

2. Why did Europe resort to feudalism after the fall of the Roman Empire?

3. Who were the different members of the social hierarchy in Europe?

4. Who was Charlemagne & what were his biggest contributions to his kingdom?

5. Who were the three main groups of invaders to Western Europe during the Middle Ages?

6. Who was William the Conqueror and how did he change Europe?

7. What was life like on a manor and in a castle?

8. How did one become a Knight?

9. What was life like for a 7th grader?...I mean a serf. Do you think their role in society was important? Why/why not? Why were so many people in Europe serfs?

10. What was the social hierarchy of the Catholic Church & what did the Church provide during the Middle Ages?

11. What are the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church?

12. What was the purpose of the Crusades & after reading about the Crusades. Who were the winners & losers?

13. What was the purpose of the illuminated manuscript?

14. How did a teenage girl save Feudal France? :)

15. What are some similarities between Medieval Europe & Medieval Japan?