DEC 19-20: Hearts of Gold Activities

On Thursday 19th and Friday 20th, December we participated in and supported the Hearts of Gold activities. There is nothing to make up and no work was given. If you have questions or concerns, please email me at troy.ball@jordandistrict.org.

Thank you.

DEC 17-18: Essay Writing & Intro to Industrial Revolution

On Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th, December we wrote a comparative essay and began looking at the Industrial Revolution. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

ALL STUDENTS - AP WORLD HISTORY & WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Please make sure your work from last time is completed.

2) Download the following essay rubric guidelines and follow the prompt at the top of the rubric. Write a 2-3 page essay (one side equals one page) that follows the rubric as a checklist. Use your Venn Diagram from last time to help you.
Comparative Essay Rubric

3) Download the following homework for your class and have it ready for next time:
AP WORLD HISTORY - Reading Guide Chap 17 #1
WORLD HISTORY 10 - Reading Guide 5.5 - The Industrial Revolution

Thanks you.

DEC 13 & 16: Napoleon, Politics, and Nationalism

On Friday 13th and Monday 16th, December we discussed the fall of Napoleon and the movements that began after his fall. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make what you missed:

ALL STUDENTS - AP WORLD HISTORY & WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Please make sure your work from last time is completed.

2) Download the following notes and use the presentation to fill them in:
Notes: Topic 5.4 - The Fall of Napoleon and European Reaction
Presentation: Topic 5.4 - The Fall of Napoleon and European Reaction

3) On a blank piece of paper create a Venn Diagram and label one circle The American Revolution and the other circle The French Revolution. If you are an AP student, you should make a three circle Venn Diagram and label the third circle The Haitian and Latin American Revolutions. Please fill it out by doing the following:
- Five things in each circle that make that revolution/s unique.
- Five things in the middle section where all the circles overall that are common to all or both the revolutions.
- AP students only: At least one thing in the sections where two of the revolutions overlap that are common to the two, but not the third.
If you need help or clarification, come see me in MAP!

4) Please download the following homework for your class and have it ready for next time:
AP World History - Reading Guide 5.3 - Chapter 16 Part 3
World History 10 - No Homework

Thank you.

DEC 11-12: The Atlantic Revolutions

On Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th, December we finished our look at the French Revolution and discusses other Atlantic Revolutions. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

ALL STUDENTS - AP & WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Make sure your work from last time is completed. See previous post, if you need something or you can come see me in MAP.

2) Download the following notes and use the presentation to complete them:
Notes 5.3 - The Atlantic Revolutions
Presentation: Topic 5.3 The Atlantic Revolutions

3) Download the following assignment and use your packets to complete. The Letter to the Directory is the last document of your yellow packet that you received earlier. The document A Constitution for Venezuela was handed out today in a blue packet. I cannot upload the blue packet, you MUST come see me for it. You can at least do the first document and then come see me ASAP for the other.
Assignment: Document Readings Part 2

4) AP ONLY! Download the following assignment and come in during MAP to complete. You will need approx. 20 mins to finish.
Assignment: The Rise of Napoleon

5) Please down the following homework for your class and have it ready for next time:
AP World History - Finish your Document Part 2 readings.
World History 10 - Reading Guide 5.2 - The Rise of Napoleon and the Napoleonic Wars

Thank you.

DEC 9-10: The French Revolution

On Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th, December we looked at the French Revolution. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

ALL STUDENTS - AP & WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Please make sure your packet reading and reading assignment from last time are complete. (World History 10 you only read the Declaration of Independence.)

2) We spent the first portion of our class discussing these documents. If you were absent, you will not be able to make up the discussion so make sure you have your reading done!

3) On a blank piece of paper, write your name and title it Video Notes: The French Revolution. Watch the following video for the first 40 mins and take notes on what you learn. You can make them bullet points, but you should have at least 25.
Video: The French Revolution

4) Download the following homework based on your class and have it ready for next time:
AP World History - Reading Guide 5.2: Chapter 16.2 The Haitian and Latin American Revolutions
World History 10 - Reading Guide 5.2: The Rise of Napoleon and the Napoleonic Wars

Thank you.

DEC 5-6: The American Revolution & Revolutionary Documents

On Thursday 5th and Friday 6th, December we looked at the American Revolution and read some revolutionary documents. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

ALL CLASSES - AP & WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Make sure your reading guides from last time are complete, we corrected them.

2) Download the following notes and watch the video on the Seven Years' War to fill in for Concept #1. The other notes you will have to copy from a  friend on your return.
Notes: Topic 5.2 - The American Revolution
Video: The Seven Years' War

3) Next I handed out a packet with the documents, you can either come see me for the packet or you can use the following links. Using the documents to please complete the reading packet. Important Note: For questions 17-23 you must have a packet. So do up to question 16 and then see me for the packet on your return.

Assignment -Document Reading Packet
Document 129: Declaration of Independence
Document 130: Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
Document 131: A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (See note above)

4) Please have the packet ready for next time. That was the homework for today.

Thank you.

DEC 3-4: The Enlightenment

On Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th, December we discussed the Enlightenment; however, the beginning of the class was taken by the counselors to do their annual wellness presentation. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

ALL CLASSES - AP & WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Take a look at the wellness presentation provided by the counselors:
Wellness Presentation

2) Download the following notes and use the Enlightenment presentation to fill them in:
Notes: Topic 5.1 - The Enlightenment
Presentation: Topic 5.1 - The Enlightenment

3) Please watch the following video to get some more discussion and context on the topic. On a separate piece of paper, take at least 10 new notes about things you learned:
Video - The Enlightenment

4) Please download the appropriate homework and have it ready for next time:
AP World History - Reading Study Guide 5.1
                               OR
World History 10 - Reading Study Guide 5.1

Thank you.

NOV 16 & DEC 2: Test Correction and Reflection

On Tuesday 26th, November and Monday 2nd, December we corrected our tests and then spent time reflecting on some of the major concepts we have looked at and what they REALLY mean to us as students of history. If you were absent, please do the following to make up what you missed:

IMPORTANT: There is no NEW homework for the holiday. Just enjoy yourself; however, if you have been absent or are otherwise missing work it would be a great time to get caught up!

AP WORLD HISTORY:
1) Download the following reflection sheet, complete it, and be ready to discuss:
Reflection Sheet

WORLD HISTORY 10:

1) See more for the makeup.

Thank you.

NOV 22 & 25: Test Unit 4

On Friday 22nd and Monday 25th, November we took our test on Unit 4 and turned in our Unit 4 Portfolio. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

ALL WORLD HISTORY CLASSES:
1) Turn in your Unit 4 portfolio. (If you are an AP student, you will also need to turn your timeline for Unit 4.)
2) Schedule a time to make up the Unit 4 Test. You will need about 50 mins to do so.

Thank you.

NOV 20-21: Review for Unit 4

On Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st, November we  corrected some assignments and got ready for our test next time. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

AP WORLD HISTORY:
1) We corrected your timeline from last time. Get it to me ASAP!
2) Please make sure your portfolio checklist is up to date and organized as it is listed on the checklist.
3) Please download the following review and study guide and go through it carefully. You will need to come see me for the review crossword.
Study Guide Unit 4
Review Crossword (Come see me for this!)
4) Go through the following presentation that is aligned to your review guide and has general answers to each of the review concepts.
Presentation; Review for Unit 4

WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) We corrected your slave trade mural and timeline from the last two times. Get them to me ASAP!
2) Please make sure your portfolio checklist is up to date and organized as it is listed on the checklist.
3) Please download the following review and study guide and go through it carefully. You will need to come see me for the review crossword.
Study Guide Unit 4
Review Crossword (Come see me for this!)
4) Go through the following presentation that is aligned to your review guide and has general answers to each of the review concepts.
Presentation; Review for Unit 4

Thank you.

NOV 18-19: Making a Timeline

On Monday 18th and Tuesday 19, November we made a timeline of the period we are studying. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

AP WORLD HISTORY:
1) Make sure your mural of the Atlantic Slave Trade is complete and turn it in ASAP.
2) Download the following assignment and collect the dates of the events. You will use those dates to make you time line. Please read the instructions carefully!
Assignment: Making a Timeline 1450 to 1750
IMPORTANT: Come see me for the large timeline paper. You may use your own paper to make the actual timeline if you prefer.
3) This timeline will be due next time.

WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Make sure your mural of the Atlantic Slave Trade is complete and have it ready to turn in on THURSDAY 21st!
2) Download the following assignment and collect the dates of the events. You will use those dates to make you time line. Please read the instructions carefully!
Assignment: Making a Timeline 1450 to 1750
IMPORTANT: Come see me for the large timeline paper. You may use your own paper to make the actual timeline if you prefer.
3) This timeline will be due next time.

Thank you.

NOV 14-15: The Atlantic Slave Trade

On Thursday 14th and Friday 15th, November we looked at the Atlantic Slave Trade. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

AP WORLD HISTORY & WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) ALL CLASSES will do the same thing!
2) Please watch the following video and take notes on a separate piece of paper.
Video: Crash Course - The Atlantic Slave Trade
You can download the following notes to take your notes; however, the concepts will not line up with the video! 
Notes: Topic 4.5 - The Atlantic Slave Trade
3) Come see me for the document packet we used to look at the slave trade as it affected the Kingdom of Kongo. Yes, this one is spelled with a K!
4) Download the following instructions and create a mural that tells a story of the Atlantic Slave Trade.
Mural Instructions

Thank you.

NOV 12-13: Comparing European Colonies

On Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th, November we spent the day comparing colonies in the Americas. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

AP WORLD HISTORY:
1) Please make sure your essay from last time is complete.
2) Please download the following notes and use the presentation to fill them in:
Notes 4.4 - Comparing Colonies
Presentation - Topic 4.4 Comparing Colonies
3) Please download the following homework and have it ready for next time:
Reading Study Guide 4.4 - Working with Evidence

WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Please make sure your essay is complete for Friday.
2) Please download the following notes and use the presentation to fill them in:
Notes 4.4 - Comparing Colonies
Presentation - Topic 4.4 Comparing Colonies
3) Please download the following homework; however, you will need to come in during MAP to complete this assignemnt:
Reading Study Guide 4.4 - Working with Evidence

Thank you.

NOV 8 & 11: European Exploration and the Columbian Exchange

On Friday 8th and Monday 11th, Nov. we went over our homework for the last couple of times, watched a video, listened to student presentations, and discussed our next essay. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

AP WORLD HISTORY:
1) Please make sure your homework from last times are completed, Reading Guides 4.2, 4.2b, & 4.3.
2) Watch the following video and take at least 12 notes on each video on new things you learn. You should use a separate piece of paper titled, European Exploration & the Columbian Exchange
Video: Crash Course - Age of Discovery
Video: Crash Course - Columbian Exchange
3) Unfortunately, you will not be able to hear the presentations created by the other students, but you MUST make sure yours is complete and shared with me.
4) Your homework will be to write an essay. You will be writing a Turning Point essay and use the following prompt and rubric. Remember your essay must be a minimum of 2 pages but no more than 3 pages. Due Tuesday 12th, Nov. and it will be individually graded!
Instructions and Rubric: Turning Point Essay

WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Watch the following video and take at least 12 notes on each video on new things you learn. You should use a separate piece of paper titled, European Exploration & the Columbian Exchange
Video: Crash Course - Age of Discovery
Video: Crash Course - Columbian Exchange
2) Unfortunately, you will not be able to hear the presentations created by the other students, but you MUST make sure yours is complete and shared with me.
3) Your homework will be to write an essay. You will be writing a Turning Point essay and use the following prompt and rubric. Remember your essay must be a minimum of 2 pages but no more than 3 pages. Due Wednesday 13, Nov. and it will be individually graded!
Instructions and Rubric: Turning Point Essay

Thank You.

NOV 7: World History 10 ONLY!

On Thursday 7th, Nov. we watched a video on European Exploration and had the pleasure of listening to some student presentations. If you were absent you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Make sure your presentation on your explorer is complete.
2) Watch the following video and on a separate piece of paper, title it European Exploration, take at least 12 notes on things you learn. Focus on things that are new to you and not things you already know.
Video: Crash Course - Age of Discovery
3) The students presentations were varied and unique so you will not be able to share those, but please make sure yours is finished and shared with me!
4) no homework was assigned.

Thank you.

NOV 1 & 4-5: Substitute Work (European Exploration)

On Friday 1st, Monday 4th, and Tuesday 5th, November I was absent due to illness. During this time you had a substitute and continued looking at European Exploration. If you were absent as well, please do the following to make up what you missed:

AP WORLD HISTORY:
1) Please make sure each of the following Reading Study Guides are complete"
Reading Study Guide 4.2b - Economic Transformations
Reading Study Guide 4.3 - Economic Transformations
2) Please make sure your presentation is complete: Please follow the instructions and template carefully. Be sure to share your presentation with me and be sure to include an email with your name so I know whose it is.
Instructions - Presentations on European Explorers (You may choose whichever one you want.)
Presentation Template
3) Come see me for a document book so you can complete the document analysis we did:
Come see me for this assignment!

WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Please make sure each of the following Reading Study Guides are complete"
Reading Study Guide 4.2 - First Global Economic System
2) Please make sure your presentation is complete: Please follow the instructions and template carefully. Be sure to share your presentation with me and be sure to include an email with your name so I know whose it is.
Instructions - Presentations on European Explorers (You may choose whichever one you want.)
Presentation Template

Thank you.

OCT 29-30: Intro to European Exploration

On Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th, October we began looking at European exploration. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

AP WORLD HISTORY:
1) Make sure your homework from last time is completed, Reading Guide 4.1.
2) Download the following notes and use the presentation to fill them in:
Notes 4.2 - Exploration Causes and Events
Presentation: Topic 4.2 - Exploration Causes and Events
3) Download the following instructions and template to create a small Google Slides presentation on one of the European explorers. Please follow the instructions and template carefully. Be sure to share your presentation with me and be sure to include an email with your name so I know whose it is.
This project is due Tuesday 5th, November!
Instructions - Presentations on European Explorers (You may choose whichever one you want.)
Presentation Template
4) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time:
Reading Study Guide 4.2 - Exploration Causes and Events

WORLD HISTORY 10:
Make sure your homework from last time is completed, Reading Guide 4.1.
2) Download the following notes and use the presentation to fill them in:
Notes 4.2 - Exploration Causes and Events
Presentation: Topic 4.2 - Exploration Causes and Events
3) Download the following instructions and template to create a small Google Slides presentation on one of the European explorers. Please follow the instructions and template carefully. Be sure to share your presentation with me and be sure to include an email with your name so I know whose it is.
This project is due Tuesday 5th, November!
Instructions - Presentations on European Explorers (You may choose whichever one you want.)
Presentation Template
4) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time:
Reading Guide 4.2 - The First Global Economic System

Thanks.

OCT 18: AP ONLY!!!

On Friday 18th, Oct. we looked at technological innovations in the period 1450 to 1750. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

AP WORLD HISTORY ONLY!!
1) Make sure the homework from last time is complete, Reading Guide 3.3- Empires and Belief.
2) Download the following notes and use the presentation to complete them. (There are no notes for concept 4).
Notes: Topic 4.1 - Technological Innovation
Presentation: Topic 4.1 - Technological Innovation
3) Using the SOAPS sheet and your blue packet from a couple of classes ago. Complete a SOAPS analysis of Document 110 in your blue packet for the Mughals. That is column three on the back of your SOAPS sheet.
4) Download the following work and have it ready for next time:
Reading Guide 4.1 - Technological Innovation.

Thank you.

OCT 16-17: Empires and Belief Systems

On Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th, Oct. we looked at various belief systems and how they impacted empires and states. If you were absent you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

AP WORLD HISTORY:
1) Make sure your homework from last time is complete, Reading Guide 3.2 - Administration of Empires .
2) Download the following notes and use the presentation to fill them in:
Presentation: Topic 3.3 - Empires and Belief Systems
Notes: Topic 3.3 - Empires and Belief Systems
3) Watch the following video and take 10 or so notes on a separate piece of paper:
Video: Crash Course - The Protestant Reformation
4) Please have the following homework ready for next time:
Reading Guide 3.3 - Empires and Belief Systems 

WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Make sure your homework from last time is complete, Reading Guide 3.2 -Empires of South America.
2) Download the following notes and use the presentation to fill them in:
Presentation: Topic 3.3 - Empires and Belief Systems
Notes: Topic 3.3 - Empires and Belief Systems
3) Watch the following video and take 10 or so notes on a separate piece of paper:
Video: Crash Course - The Protestant Reformation
4) Please have the following homework ready for next time:
Reading Guide 3.3 - Spread of Protestantism

Thank you.

OCT 14-15: The Administration of Empires

On Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th, October we looked a the five main systems empire use to maintain themselves and expand. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

AP WORLD HISTORY:
1) Make sure you took the test and turned in your portfolio form last time. You have only until this Friday 18th, October to make it up.
2) Download the following notes and use the presentation to fill in the notes:
Notes: Topic 3.2 - Administration of Empires
Presentation: Topic 3.2 - Administration of Empires
3) We did a document analysis that required a packet. You will need to get the packet from me; however, you can download the analysis worksheet below.
Assignment: SOAPS Document Analysis
Document Packet (You need to come to me for this!)
4) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time.
Reading Study Guide 3.2 - Administration of Empires

WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) 1) Make sure you took the test and turned in your portfolio form last time. You have only until this Friday 18th, October to make it up.
2) Download the following notes and use the presentation to fill in the notes:
Notes: Topic 3.2 - Administration of Empires
Presentation: Topic 3.2 - Administration of Empires
3) We did a document analysis that required a packet. You will need to get the packet from me; however, you can download the analysis worksheet below.
Assignment: SOAPS Document Analysis
Document Packet (You need to come to me for this!)
4) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time.
Homework: Topic 3.2 - People of South America

Thank you.

OCT 10-11: Test Unit 2 & Portfolio Check

On Thursday 10th and Friday 11th, Oct. we turned in our portfolios and took the test for Unit 2. If you were absent you will need to do the following:

ALL STUDENTS:
1) Give me your Unit 2 portfolio for grading.
2) Schedule a time by Friday 18th to come in and take your test.
3) No homework was given.

IMPORTANT: The 18th is a hard deadline and all your Unit 2 requirements must be turned in and completed by that day. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Thank you.

OCT 8-9: Unit 2 Review & Essay Correction

On Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th, October we spent the day correcting our essay on the Silk Roads. We then took the remainder of the time and worked on our test review. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

ALL CLASSES AP AND REGULAR:
1) Make sure your essay from last time on the Silk Roads is complete.
2) If you were absent, you will need to turn your essay in to me for grading.
3) Download the following review guide and go over it thoroughly.
4) Please check with a classmate and make sure your portfolio is in order and that your checklist is complete. You will be turning your portfolio in next time for a grade before you take the test.
5) Please come see me for the review Crossword. It is an assignment, but unfortunately can not by uploaded.

Study Guide Unit 2
Review Theme Chart Unit 2
Review Crossword (Come see me for this.)

Thank you.

OCT 4 & 7: The Mughals & The Dynasties of China

On Friday 4th and Monday 7th, October we continued looking at the expanding of empires in the period from 1450 to 1750. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

AP WORLD HISTORY:
1) Make sure your homework from last time is complete, Reading Guide 3.1b - Empires Expand.
2) You will need to look at the presentation from last time and complete the notes on the Safavids. We finished those notes today.
3) Download the following notes and use the presentation to complete them.
Notes: Topic 3.1b - The Mughals & The Dynasties of China
Presentation: Topic 3.1b - The Mughals & The Dynasties of China.
4) Download the following essay rubric and use the prompt at the top to write a 2-3 page essay. Please use the rubric and make sure you include all the requirements. Because you missed my instruction on this, please feel free to come in during MAP and allow me to help you if needed.
Instructions: Cause and Effect LEQ Essay

WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Make sure your homework from last time is complete, Reading Guide 3.1b - The Ming and Qing Dynasties.
2) You will need to look at the presentation from last time and complete the notes on the Safavids. We finished those notes today.
3) Download the following notes and use the presentation to complete them.
Notes: Topic 3.1b - The Mughals & The Dynasties of China
Presentation: Topic 3.1b - The Mughals & The Dynasties of China.
4) Download the following essay rubric and use the prompt at the top to write a 2-3 page essay. Please use the rubric and make sure you include all the requirements. Because you missed my instruction on this, please feel free to come in during MAP and allow me to help you if needed.
Instructions: Cause and Effect LEQ Essay

Thank you.

OCT 2-3: The Ottoman and Safavid Empires

On Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd, October we took a look at the development and characteristics of the Ottoman and Safavid Empires. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

AP WORLD HISTORY:
1) Please make sure your homework from last time is completed, Reading Guide 3.1a - Empires Expand.
2) Make sure your bio presentation is complete and shared with me through Google Drive. You will need to copy notes from a classmate when you return. You should have notes on a total of seven bios.
3) Download the following notes and use the presentation to complete your notes:
Notes: Topic 3.1a - Empires Expand (Ottomans and Safavids)
Presentation: Topic 3.1a - Empires Expand (The Ottomans and Safavids)
4) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time:
Reading Guide 3.1a - Empires Expand (Part II)

WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Please make sure your homework from last time is completed, Reading Guide 3.1a - The Rise and Expansion of the Ottoman Empire.
2) We went over the map and homework assignments from before.
3) Download the following notes and use the presentation to complete your notes:
Notes: Topic 3.1a - Empires Expand (Ottomans and Safavids)
Presentation: Topic 3.1a - Empires Expand (The Ottomans and Safavids)
4) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time:
Reading Guide 3.1a - The Mughals and Aztecs

Thank you.

SEP 30 & OCT 1: Substitute Work

On Monday 30th, September and Tuesday 1st, October I was absent and you had a substitute. IF you were absent, please do the following to make up what you missed:

AP WORLD HISTORY:
1) Make sure your homework from last time is complete, Reading Guide 2.5/2.6.
2) Make sure you complete your Silk Road Biography Presentation, we will present it on Wednesday instead.
3) Come see me for the following assignment. I was unable to upload the map to the blog:

Silk Roads Map Instruction Sheet
Silk Roads Map

4) Watch the following video and start at the 7:00 min mark and then watch for about 25 mins and take notes on what you learn about how the Silk Roads and the Black Death were connected and its impact. You should have at least 20 notes.
Video: The Dark Ages - Plague
5) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time:
Reading Guide 3.1a - Empires Expand

WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Make sure your homework from last time is complete, Reading Guide 2.5/2.6 - The Late Middle Ages.
2) Come see me for the following assignment. I was unable to upload the map to the blog:

Silk Roads Map Instruction Sheet
Silk Roads Map

3) Watch the following video for about 25 mins and take notes on what you learn about Japan during this time. You should have at least 20 notes.
Video: Japan - Way of the Samurai
5) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time:
Reading Guide 3.1a - The Rise and Expansion of the Ottoman Empire

Thank you.

SEP 26-27: Cultural and Environmental Consequences of Connectivity

On Thursday 26th and Friday 27th, September we spent the time going over our response to the trade simulation from last time and then began looking at the impacts of being connected. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

AP WORLD HISTORY:
1) Please make sure your homework from last time, Reading Guide 2.5 - Trans-Saharan Trade is complete.
2) Please make sure you completed the response paper to the trade simulation game, if you were here for that.
3) Please download the following instructions for the Silk Roads Biography project and choose one fo the people in part 1 to do your project on.
Instructions: Silk Road Biography Project
4) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time:
Reading Guide 2.5&6 - Cultural and Environmental Consequences of Connectivity

WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Please make sure your homework for last time is complete,  Reading Guide 2.3 - Exchange in the Indian Ocean.
2)  Please make sure you completed the response paper to the trade simulation game, if you were here for that.
3) Please use a blank piece of paper to take notes (about 20 total) on the following video:
You should forward to about the 7:00 mark and watch for 25 mins.
Video: The Dark Ages - Plague
4) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time.
Reading Guide 2.5 & 6: The Late Middle Ages

Thank you.

SEP 23-24: Trade Simulation

On Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th, September we spent most of the class playing a trade simulation game. You will not need to make this up as you can not. However, you will need to get the following homework.


AP WORLD HISTORY:
1) Please download the following homework and have it ready for next time.
Reading Guide 2.4 - Trans-Saharan Trade

WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Please download the following homework and have it ready for next time.
Reading Guide 2.3 - Exchange in the Indian Ocean

Thanks.

SEP 19-20: Exchange in the Indian Ocean

On Thursday 19th and Friday 20th, September, we looked at the exchange that took place in the Indian Ocean during the time period up to 1450 CE. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

AP WORLD HISTORY:
1) Make sure your homework from last time is complete, Reading Guide 2.2 - The Mongols.
2) Please download the following notes and copy from a classmate (there is no presentation for these notes).
Notes: Topic 2.3 - Exchange in the Indian Ocean
3) Watch the following video and take notes a blank piece of paper titled: Notes - Zheng He. You will also learn about a Portuguese mariner named Vasco da Gama. Take notes on both men.
Video: 15th Century Mariners
4) There is a handout for Zheng He that I am unable to upload to the blog. You will need to come see me for that ASAP. You will read it and answer some questions on it on the same piece of paper you took your video notes.
5) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time:
Reading Guide 2.3 - Exchange in the Indian Ocean (AP)

WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Make sure your homework from last time is complete, Reading Guide 2.2 - The Mongols (WH10).
2) Please download the following notes and copy from a classmate (there is no presentation for these notes).
Notes: Topic 2.2 - The Mongol World
3) Watch the following video and take notes a blank piece of paper titled: Notes - Zheng He. You will also learn about a Portuguese mariner named Vasco da Gama. Take notes on both men.
Video: 15th Century Mariners
4) There is a handout for Zheng He that I am unable to upload to the blog. You will need to come see me for that ASAP. You will read it and answer some questions on it on the same piece of paper you took your video notes.
5) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time:
Early Japan and Korea

Thank you.

SEP 17-18: The Mongols

On Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th, September, we looked at the Mongols and their impact on history. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

AP WORLD HISTORY:
1) Please make sure you have checked the blog for last time's work and completed Reading Guide 2.1 - Silk Roads (AP).
2) Please watch the following video and take notes on what you learn. You only need to watch the first 25 minutes.
Video: Barbarians - The Mongols
3) Download the following notes and use the presentation to take notes.
Notes: Topic 2.2 - The Mongols
Presentation: Topic 2.2 - The Mongols
4) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time.
Reading Guide 2.2 - The Mongols (AP)

WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Please make sure you have checked the blog for last time's work and completed Reading Guide 2.1 - Silk Roads (WH10).
2) Please watch the following video and take notes on what you learn. You only need to watch the first 25 minutes.
Video: Barbarians - The Mongols
3) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time.
Reading Guide 2.2 - The Mongols (WH10)

Thank you.

SEP 13 & 16: The Silk Roads

On Friday 13th and Monday 16th, September, we looked at the Silk Roads as a trade network. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

AP WORLD HISTORY:
1) Please make sure you have turned in your portfolio and taken the test for Unit 1.
2) Download the following notes and use the presentation to take notes.
Notes: Topic 2.1 - The Silk Roads
Presentation: Topic 2.1 - The Silk Roads
3) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time.
Reading Guide 2.1 - The Silk Roads (AP)
4) Watch the following video on the Silk Roads and add notes to the notes from above. You only should take notes on new information.
Video: Silk Roads

WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Please make sure you have turned in your portfolio and taken the test for Unit 1.
2) Download the following notes and use the presentation to take notes.
Notes: Topic 2.1 - The Silk Roads
Presentation: Topic 2.1 - The Silk Roads
3) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time.
Reading Guide 2.1 - The Silk Roads (WH10)
4) Watch the following video on the Silk Roads and add notes to the notes from above. You only should take notes on new information.
Video: Silk Roads

Thank you.

SEP 11-12: Test Unit 1

On Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th, September we took our test for unit 1. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Schedule a time to come in to make up your test. You will need approximately 50 mins for AP and 40 mins for World History 10, so you will have to come in after school.

2) Turn in your portfolio for unit 1.

Thanks.

There is no homework for either AP or World History 10.

SEP 9-10: Review for Unit 1 Test

On Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th, September we reviewed for our Unit 1 Test. If you were absent, please do the following to make up what you missed.

IMPORTANT: This is the same for AP World History and for World History 10.

1) Check with a friend/classmate to make sure your checklist is up to date and in order.

2) Download the following review materials and go through them carefully and completely.

Review: Theme Chart

Review: Study Guide

Review: Vocab Crossword (This one you need to come see me. It is un-uploadable).

Thank you.

SEP 5-6: Developments in Europe up to c. 1450 CE

On Thursday 5th and Friday 6th, September we looked at developments in Europe up to about 1450. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

AP WORLD HISTORY:
1) Copy and update your portfolio checklist with a classmate when you return.
2) Make sure your homework from last time is complete, Reading Guide 1.6 - Developments in Europe.
3) Download the following notes and use the presentation to complete them.
Notes: Developments in Europe
Presentation: Developments in Europe
4) Watch the following video and take notes on a separate piece of paper about what you have learned. You should have at least 15 bullet point notes.
Video: The Dark Ages
5) Download the following homework and have it ready by Wednesday next week. You would be wise not to procrastinate.
Timeline Instructions
Important: You may either use your own blank paper to create the timeline or you can come to me to get a pre-prepared timeline. 

WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Copy and update your portfolio checklist with a classmate when you return.
2) Make sure your homework from last time is complete, Reading Guide 1.6 - Peasants, Trade, and Cities.
3) Download the following notes and use the presentation to complete them.
Notes: Developments in Europe
Presentation: Developments in Europe
4) Watch the following video and take notes on a separate piece of paper about what you have learned. You should have at least 15 bullet point notes.
Video: The Dark Ages

Thank you.

SEP 3-4: State Building in Africa c. 500 CE to c. 1450 CE

On Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th, September we discussed the development of states and cultures in Africa. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

AP WORLD HISTORY:
1) Copy and update your portfolio checklist with a fellow classmate when you return.
2) Please make sure your homework from last time is complete, Reading Guide 1.5 - State Building in Africa.
3) Download the following notes and use the presentation to fill in your notes. Make sure you know the information in this presentation:
Notes: State Building in Africa
Presentation: State Building in Africa
4) Take a blank piece of paper and create a triple Venn Diagram, then come see me for further instructions on what I want you to do with it.
5) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time:
Reading Guide 1.6 - Developments in Europe c. 500 CE to c. 1450 CE

WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Copy and update your portfolio checklist with a fellow classmate when you return.
2) Please make sure your homework from last time is complete, Reading Guide 1.5 - Kingdoms and States of Africa.
3) Watch the first 20 mins of the following video and take at least 15 notes on a separate piece of paper.
Video: Lost Civilizations - Africa: A History Denied
4) Download the following notes and use the presentation to fill in your notes. Make sure you know the information in this presentation:
Notes: State Building in Africa
Presentation: State Building in Africa
5) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time:
Reading Guide 1.6 - Peasants, Trade, and Cities

Thank you.

AUG 29-30: State Building in the Americas

On Thursday 29th and Friday 30th, August we discussed the development of civilization in the Americas. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

AP WORLD HISTORY:
1) Copy and update your portfolio checklist with a fellow classmate when you return.
2) Please make sure your homework from last time is complete, Reading Guide 1.4 - State Building in the Americas.
3) Download the following notes and use the presentation to fill in your notes. Make sure you know the information in this presentation:
Notes: Early Societies of Mesoamerica
Presentation: State Building in the Americas (Early Societies of Mesoamerica)
4) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time:
Reading Guide 1.5 - State Building in Africa

WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Copy and update your portfolio checklist with a fellow classmate when you return.
2) Please make sure your homework from last time is complete, Reading Guide 1.4 - The Peoples of Mesoamerica.
3) Download the following notes and use the presentation to fill in your notes. Make sure you know the information in this presentation:
Notes: Early Societies of Mesoamerica
Presentation: State Building in the Americas (Early Societies of Mesoamerica)
4) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time:
Reading Guide 1.5 - Kingdoms and States of Africa

Thank you.

AUG 27-28: Developments in South and Southeast Asia

On Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th, Aug we discussed South and Southeast Asia during the period 500 CE to 1400 CE. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

AP WORLD HISTORY:
1) Copy and update your portfolio checklist with a fellow classmate when you return.
2) Please make sure your homework from last time is complete, Reading Guide 1.3 - Developments in South and Southeast Asia.
3) Download the following notes and use the presentation to fill in your notes. Make sure you know the information in this presentation:
Notes: Developments in South and Southeast Asia
Presentation; Developments in South and Southeast Asia.
4) Please watch the first 202 minutes of the following video. You should take notes on a blank piece of paper. You should have 15-20 notes
Video: The Story of India - Power of Ideas
5) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time:
Reading Guide 1.4 - State Building in the Americas

WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Copy and update your portfolio checklist with a fellow classmate when you return.
2) Please make sure your homework from last time is complete, Reading Guide 1.3 - India and Southeast Asia.
3) Download the following notes and use the presentation to fill in your notes. Make sure you know the information in this presentation:
Notes: Developments in South and Southeast Asia
Presentation; Developments in South and Southeast Asia.
4) Please watch the first 202 minutes of the following video. You should take notes on a blank piece of paper. You should have 15-20 notes
Video: The Story of India - Power of Ideas
5) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time:
Reading Guide 1.4 - The Peoples of Mesoamerica

Thank you.

AUG 23 & 26 - Developments in Dar al-Islam

On Friday 23rd and Monday 26th, Aug. we spent the class looking at the history of Islam from c. 600 CE to c. 1400 CE. If you were absent, please do the following to make up what you missed:

IMPORTANT: Please make sure you look at the right class. This blog is for AP World History and World History 10.

AP WORLD HISTORY:
1) Make sure your homework from last time is complete, Reading Guide 1.2 - Developments in Dar al-Islam.
2) Download the following notes and and view the presentation. Use the presentation to take notes on the notes sheet of what you learn.
Notes: Developments in Dar al-Islam
Presentation: Developments in Dar al-Islam
3) Download the following homework, and come see me for the packet, and have it ready for next time:
IMPORTANT: You need a packet, this is not in your textbook.
Reading Guide 1.3 - Developments in South and Southeast Asia

WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Make sure your homework from last time is complete, Reading Guide 1.2 - The First Muslism.
2) Download the following notes and and view the presentation. Use the presentation to take notes on the notes sheet of what you learn.
Notes: Developments in Dar al-Islam
Presentation: Developments in Dar al-Islam
3) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time:
Reading Guide 1.3 - India and Southeast Asia

Thank you.

AUG 21-22: Developments in East Asia

On Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd, Aug. we spent the class looking at the history of East Asia from c. 600 CE to c. 1400 CE. If you were absent, please do the following to make up what you missed:

IMPORTANT: Please make sure you look at the right class. This blog is for AP World History and World History 10.

AP WORLD HISTORY:
1) Make sure your homework from last time is complete, Reading Guide 1.1 - Developments in East Asia.
2) Download the following notes and and view the presentation. Use the presentation to take notes on the notes sheet of what you learn.
Notes: Developments in East Asia
Presentation: Developments in East Asia
3) Watch the following videos and take notes on what you learn. You should have at least 5-7 notes on major points or concepts
Video: Lao Tzu - Founder of Daoism
Video: Confucius - Founder of Confucianism
4) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time:
Reading Guide 1.2 - Developments in Dar al-Islam

WORLD HISTORY 10:
1) Make sure your homework from last time is complete, Reading Guide 1.1 - China Reunified.
2) Download the following notes and and view the presentation. Use the presentation to take notes on the notes sheet of what you learn.
Notes: Developments in East Asia
Presentation: Developments in East Asia
3) Watch the following videos and take notes on what you learn. You should have at least 5-7 notes on major points or concepts
Video: Lao Tzu - Founder of Daoism
Video: Confucius - Founder of Confucianism
4) Download the following homework and have it ready for next time:
Reading Guide 1.2 - The First Muslims

Thank you.

First Day and Introduction

On Mon. 19th and Tuesday 20th, Aug. we had our first day of class. The format was the same for both AP and History 10. If you missed the first day, please read this post carefully to see what you need to do to make up. Here is what we did:

1) Told a joke about a teacher meeting St. Peter.
2) Took about 10 minutes to introduce myself.
3) Went over the seating chart.
4) Went over the disclosure.
4) Had everyone write a one page free write on "What have I learned from the study of history?"
5) Shared ideas on how we answered that question.
6) Checked out textbooks.
7) Passed out the first homework to both World History 10 & AP students. Click the appropriate link below to download the homework.

AP World History Homework - Reading Guide 1.1

World History 10 - Reading Guide Unit 1.1 (China Reunified)

So, if you were absent, you will need to get a disclosure which can be found on the right hand of this blog under important documents. Make sure you get the right one for your class (AP or World History 10). Write a one page response to the question "Why is it important to study history?" and bring that to me ASAP. Come see me for a textbook and the homework.

Thank you.

Welcome to World History for the 2019-2020 Year!

Hello my beloved students and their parents/guardians,

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to our class blog for the year and to let you know that I am looking forward to this year. We will be learning about world history and apply that knowledge to our own lives and situations in order to make the world a better place. This blog will be for both the AP World History and World History 10 classes. You will notice that in the right hand column of this blog that you may subscribe to this blog to receive automatic posts to your email, you can search this blog, and you will find important class dates. These quiz, test, and cutoff dates apply to both AP World History and the World History 10 classes. You will also notice that there will be important handouts for each class and those can be found in the right hand column as well (please be careful and make sure you have the right class).

I believe in high expectations for ALL students and therefore I follow a teaching format that is similar whether you are in AP World History or World History 10. Notable differences include the amount of reading (more for AP), number of outside readings/assignments (again higher in AP), and the expectation that all AP students take the end of year exam for college credit. However, students in the World History 10 classes are also able to take the end of year exam if they so choose and, it is my belief that if they have completed all that I have asked, they too would pass that exam.

Again, I want to state I am very excited for this upcoming year and am firmly dedicated to my students' success. Please come talk to me or email me if needed and do as I ask, in order to maximize the benefit of this experience.

Thank you and sincerely,
Mr. Ball