Wednesday, 2/28/18

Today in class, we debriefed on the simulation, comparing how we voted with the reality of what happened in France during this time.  We then went through the timeline of the French Revolution (student template linked on Unit 7 tab) and had three art moments (Tennis Court Oath, Lady Liberty Leading the People, and La Marseillaise). 

Tuesday, 2/27/18

Today in class, we did a simulation of the National Constituent Assembly!  We heard from three different groups about their vision of a stronger France and what type of government they envisioned for France.  We also had citizen marchers storm the assembly and make their needs (food, money, employment) known.  If you were absent, be sure to get the handouts from me when you return.

Monday, 2/26/18

Today in class, we finished up our discussion of scientists and philosophers and did a knowledge check to see how we're doing remembering these individuals and their accomplishments.  Next, we did an art moment, looking at a political cartoon about the French Revolution.  Last, we watched the first 25 minutes of The French Revolution documentary from the History Channel, taking notes on this movie guide (see the movie guide with a live link to the film under the Unit 7 tab).  If you weren't here, be sure you watch the video and do the movie guide on your own.  Last, I handed out the homework (linked under the Unit 7 tab) and also added on to the homework to look at the causes of the French Revolution mind map, also posted under the Unit 7 tab.

Friday, 2/23/18

Today in class, we had an art moment, discussed how the Enlightenment connects to the Scientific Revolution, made a chart connecting new vs. old ideas, then we did skits regarding the different scientists and philosophers we have learned about.  If you were absent, be sure to get notes from someone you trust and contact me with any questions.  Homework is on the assignment sheet.

Thursday, 2/22/18

Today in class, we had our art moment and discussed the paintings that students had commented on as part of the homework.  We then did worksheets on the scientific revolution and discussed the importance of the new ideas about the universe that came out of the scientific revolution.  Homework are the worksheets on the Enlightenment passed out in class (and linked on the online assignment sheet).  Read all directions carefully for the worksheets!

Wednesday, 2/21/18

Today, we got our unit 6 tests back.  Please see me with any questions.  Next, we did a modern connections discussion (linked under "Modern Connections" tab).  Homework for tomorrow is on the assignment sheet.

Tuesday, 2/13/18

Today in class, we took the Unit 5 test.  Be sure to email me ASAP if you were absent and need to make it up.  There was also a new assignment sheet (with homework for tomorrow) passed out; it is also linked under the Unit 7 tab. For tomorrow as well, please review the rubric you received today and your turnitin.com comments (on your Exploration paragraph) and fill out your writing log for this assignment.  Last, if you did not complete The Mission current events connection yet, the last day you can submit it for full credit is tomorrow.

SNOW DAY! Friday, 2/9/18

Happy Snow Day everyone!

I hope you're sleeping in and then enjoying the winter wonderland outside.  I wanted to let you know a few things about the World History Schedule:

1. Your Mission questions should still be done in your Google Docs.  I am going to work on reading those and giving you feedback this weekend prior to Tuesday's test.

2. The Current Events Connection, the last item on The Mission viewing guide still needs to get done.  If you do it for Monday and submit it as scheduled, you will get TWO (2) extra credit points.  If you don't have it for Monday, you can turn it in Tuesday or Wednesday, but you will not get the extra credit and know that we are proceeding with the test and starting a new unit, as planned.  You should find your OWN article for this activity; do not just ask someone else for theirs; it will be obvious if you all shared the same article.  Read and follow the directions carefully.  Only if all portions are complete and directions are followed are you eligible for the extra credit on Monday.

3.  The test is still on Tuesday.  Here is the test info sheet.  You should start studying and be sure your map is complete for Tuesday!  Bring your map with questions (or email me with questions) on Monday.

Email me with any questions!

Wednesday, 2/7/18

Today in class, we concluded our viewing of The Mission.  Assigned questions for homework were numbers 8-12; complete those on the same Google Doc you've been doing previous movie questions.  In class on Friday, we will finish our discussion about the film and you will have some time to start the current events connection due Monday; also bring your map--you may have some time to work on that as well.