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.