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.