Triumph of Reason Web Assignment
Access Slideshow on S Drive --> Must submit in pen or pencil
1. What was the time period of the Enlightenment?
2. During the Enlightenment what did people start to do?
3. What did natural scientists do? What did geologists do?
4. How did Newton’s Laws view the universe? What role did God play in this universe?
5. Define progress.
6. Who were the philosophes?
7. What did the philosophes believe in?
8. Where was the “hub” of the Enlightenment?
9. What were salons? Who gathered there? Why?
10. Who was Mme. Geoffrion? Why was she an important figure during the Enlightenment?
11. What was “L’Encyclopedie”? Why was it banned by the Catholic Church?
12. What was Montesquieu’s full name?
13. What three branches made up Montesquieu’s division of government?
14. What was Voltaire’s real name? Why did he have two different names?
15. Why was Voltaire sent to prison?
16. Write down Voltaire’s well known quote relating to free speech. Explain what it means in your own words.
17. How did the Enlightenment influence politics?
18. List two reforms Frederick of Prussia made.
19. Briefly explain the excerpt from Frederick II’s letter to Voltaire (in your own words).
20. List one positive thing Maria Theresa did.
21. Did Joseph II follow in his mother’s footsteps? Explain.
22. Who started to turn against the ideas of the Enlightenment? Why?
23. Who did Rousseau believe deserved the power to rule?
24. Was Kant a supporter or enemy of the Enlightenment?
25. What was the religion of reason called?
Friday, June 4, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Tuesday, June 1
Worked on Age of Reason Day 2 questions
I went over Age of Reason Day 1 questions at the end of class
I went over Age of Reason Day 1 questions at the end of class
Monday, May 31, 2010
Monday, May 31
Worked on Ch.12 Day 2 Age of Reason questions
Copied notes
Ch.12 Day 1 questions are due tomorrow first thing~!!
Copied notes
Ch.12 Day 1 questions are due tomorrow first thing~!!
Friday, May 28, 2010
Scientific Revolution Web Assignment
Scientific Revolution Web Assignment
MUST BE DONE IN INK OR PENCIL!!
Please access the powerpoint presentation on your “S” drive in the Flick History 631 folder--> “scientificrevolution1.pptx” and answer the following questions:
1. Find the definitions on slide #2
2. What was the Middle Ages view of the universe?
3. What did philosophers of the day question?
4. The Scientific Revolution “gradually” did what “2” things?
5. How old was Copernicus when he died? List 3 of his beliefs.
6. Where was the earth in relation to the other planets in the Aristotelian view of the universe?
7. Who was Kepler and what did he say about the movement of planets?
8. What did Galileo use to make most of his discoveries? What 2 laws did he help establish?
9. Why did Galileo have to make a public apology? Summarize (in your own words) his apology.
10. What experiment did Galileo do to prove his theory that “a falling body accelerates uniformly..”.
11. Who was Francis Bacon? List two of his major accomplishments.
12. Copy the diagram on slide # 14 OR #15 to illustrate the Scientific Method.
13. What two “titles” did Descartes hold? List one of his accomplishments.
14. What is the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning?
15. List two of Newton’s greatest accomplishments. Why do you think it surprising to some that he was so successful?
16. According to Newton’s Law of Inertia, what happens to a marble rolling on a perfectly flat surface?
17. Who was Galen? What did he practice on while trying to make discoveries?
18. Where did Vesulius find his bodies that he practiced on?
19. List one accomplishment of William Harvey.
20. What 2 things was Robert Hooke famous for?
21. Why was Robert Boyle called the “Father of Modern Chemistry”?
22. What discovery is Priestly best known for?
MUST BE DONE IN INK OR PENCIL!!
Please access the powerpoint presentation on your “S” drive in the Flick History 631 folder--> “scientificrevolution1.pptx” and answer the following questions:
1. Find the definitions on slide #2
2. What was the Middle Ages view of the universe?
3. What did philosophers of the day question?
4. The Scientific Revolution “gradually” did what “2” things?
5. How old was Copernicus when he died? List 3 of his beliefs.
6. Where was the earth in relation to the other planets in the Aristotelian view of the universe?
7. Who was Kepler and what did he say about the movement of planets?
8. What did Galileo use to make most of his discoveries? What 2 laws did he help establish?
9. Why did Galileo have to make a public apology? Summarize (in your own words) his apology.
10. What experiment did Galileo do to prove his theory that “a falling body accelerates uniformly..”.
11. Who was Francis Bacon? List two of his major accomplishments.
12. Copy the diagram on slide # 14 OR #15 to illustrate the Scientific Method.
13. What two “titles” did Descartes hold? List one of his accomplishments.
14. What is the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning?
15. List two of Newton’s greatest accomplishments. Why do you think it surprising to some that he was so successful?
16. According to Newton’s Law of Inertia, what happens to a marble rolling on a perfectly flat surface?
17. Who was Galen? What did he practice on while trying to make discoveries?
18. Where did Vesulius find his bodies that he practiced on?
19. List one accomplishment of William Harvey.
20. What 2 things was Robert Hooke famous for?
21. Why was Robert Boyle called the “Father of Modern Chemistry”?
22. What discovery is Priestly best known for?
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Bonus Marks Assignment worth 15 marks
Assignment: Scientific Revolution Interview
During this period in time, scientists began to question accepted beliefs and make new theories based on experimentation. Such questioning led to the development of the "scientific method" which is still in use today.
You will be researching a scientist to learn about his accomplishments, contributions to society, and his life.
Please choose one of the following scientists:
• Copernicus
• Galileo
• Newton
• Johannes Kepler
• Bacon
• Descartes
• Harvey
• Janssen
• Robert Boyle
• Leeuwenkoek
• Joseph Priestly
• Celsius
• Otto van Guericke
• Fahrenheit
• Torricelli
• Paracelsus
• William Gilbert
• Christian Huygens
• Tycho Brahe
• Andreas Vesalius
• Edward Jenner
Pretend that your scientist is near the end of his life and he has just granted you an exclusive interview.
1. Use your textbook and internet articles to research your scientist.
2. Write 10 questions that you would like to ask your scientist. You must ask questions that give information about his life, but most questions should relate to the scientist's work, accomplishments and contributions. All questions must be open-ended (No close-ended questions please!).
Example: Can you tell me about an important document you have written? Or Can you tell me about one of your major scientific accomplishments?
3. Using Microsoft Word/Wordperfect, produce a document that clearly lists your interview question followed by the answers to your question. Use bold face or italics for your questions when you format, so that it is easy to distinguish the question from your answer.
During this period in time, scientists began to question accepted beliefs and make new theories based on experimentation. Such questioning led to the development of the "scientific method" which is still in use today.
You will be researching a scientist to learn about his accomplishments, contributions to society, and his life.
Please choose one of the following scientists:
• Copernicus
• Galileo
• Newton
• Johannes Kepler
• Bacon
• Descartes
• Harvey
• Janssen
• Robert Boyle
• Leeuwenkoek
• Joseph Priestly
• Celsius
• Otto van Guericke
• Fahrenheit
• Torricelli
• Paracelsus
• William Gilbert
• Christian Huygens
• Tycho Brahe
• Andreas Vesalius
• Edward Jenner
Pretend that your scientist is near the end of his life and he has just granted you an exclusive interview.
1. Use your textbook and internet articles to research your scientist.
2. Write 10 questions that you would like to ask your scientist. You must ask questions that give information about his life, but most questions should relate to the scientist's work, accomplishments and contributions. All questions must be open-ended (No close-ended questions please!).
Example: Can you tell me about an important document you have written? Or Can you tell me about one of your major scientific accomplishments?
3. Using Microsoft Word/Wordperfect, produce a document that clearly lists your interview question followed by the answers to your question. Use bold face or italics for your questions when you format, so that it is easy to distinguish the question from your answer.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tuesday, May 25 & Wednesday, May 26
Tuesday: Copied notes for Age of Reason
Wednesday: Copied and worked on questions for Age of Reason (Day 1) --> due at the end of class for marks. Worked on "absolute monarch" posters (see previous blog post for details) which is due sometime this week.
Wednesday: Copied and worked on questions for Age of Reason (Day 1) --> due at the end of class for marks. Worked on "absolute monarch" posters (see previous blog post for details) which is due sometime this week.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Elizabethan England Web Assignment
Elizabethan England Web Assignment
Please go to Powerpoint and open your “S” drive. Go to the History 631 folder and open the file “ElizabethanEngland.pptx” file.
Please answer the following questions (in pencil or ink!!). I will not accept typed answers!
1. Who were the Tudors?
2. Describe the fashions worn by both men and women in Elizabethan England.
3. Who was Henry VII? List 4 positive things he did for England.
4. List 4 facts about Henry VIII.
5. What is the Flick Fun Fact?
6. Why was Mary Tudor called “Bloody Mary”? What was people’s biggest concern with her?
7. What personality traits did Elizabeth I have that helped her gain the trust of her people?
8. Who was William Shakespeare and what connection did he have to Elizabethan England?
9. Did Elizabeth I ever marry? Why or why not?
10. How did Elizabeth “tell off” one of her potential suitors? What do you think this meant?
11. Describe Elizabeth’s domestic policy.
12. Draw a diagram of Elizabeth’s idea of “social ranking”.
13. What was the “Statute of Apprentices”?
14. Who were England’s biggest naval threats?
15. What is diplomacy?
16. What is the “balance of power”?
17. What happened when the Netherlands revolted against Philip II?
18. When did Elizabeth I die? What did this signify?
19. What dynasty took over after Elizabeth’s death? Who was the monarch?
Please go to Powerpoint and open your “S” drive. Go to the History 631 folder and open the file “ElizabethanEngland.pptx” file.
Please answer the following questions (in pencil or ink!!). I will not accept typed answers!
1. Who were the Tudors?
2. Describe the fashions worn by both men and women in Elizabethan England.
3. Who was Henry VII? List 4 positive things he did for England.
4. List 4 facts about Henry VIII.
5. What is the Flick Fun Fact?
6. Why was Mary Tudor called “Bloody Mary”? What was people’s biggest concern with her?
7. What personality traits did Elizabeth I have that helped her gain the trust of her people?
8. Who was William Shakespeare and what connection did he have to Elizabethan England?
9. Did Elizabeth I ever marry? Why or why not?
10. How did Elizabeth “tell off” one of her potential suitors? What do you think this meant?
11. Describe Elizabeth’s domestic policy.
12. Draw a diagram of Elizabeth’s idea of “social ranking”.
13. What was the “Statute of Apprentices”?
14. Who were England’s biggest naval threats?
15. What is diplomacy?
16. What is the “balance of power”?
17. What happened when the Netherlands revolted against Philip II?
18. When did Elizabeth I die? What did this signify?
19. What dynasty took over after Elizabeth’s death? Who was the monarch?
Monday, May 17, 2010
Monarch Poster -- Due May 25, 2010
History 631 Assignment
Monarch’s Rule Over Europe
Students are asked to create a poster detailing and outlining information and accomplishments of any of the absolute monarchs that were studied in class. You will be responsible to locate information from sources such as the internet or books in the library. The following is a list of possible monarchs to be studied:
Francis I Henry VII
Charles V Philip II
Henry VIII Mary Tudor (Bloody Mary)
Elizabeth I Mary, Queen of Scots
Edward VI Elizabeth II
You will have to locate a picture of your chosen monarch and find the following information on him/her:
Personal information (DOB, home, family, relationships, interests, etc)
Accomplishments (legacy, importance of reign)
Other Information (interesting facts, how he/she ruled, battles, land owned etc)
Your assignment should be on a full piece of Bristol board using the three headings above to display your information. You may include other pictures to make it more appealing if you wish. Below you will see how your assignment will be graded.
Content 20 marks
Creativity 10 marks
Structure 5 marks
Deadline: May 25, 2010
Monarch’s Rule Over Europe
Students are asked to create a poster detailing and outlining information and accomplishments of any of the absolute monarchs that were studied in class. You will be responsible to locate information from sources such as the internet or books in the library. The following is a list of possible monarchs to be studied:
Francis I Henry VII
Charles V Philip II
Henry VIII Mary Tudor (Bloody Mary)
Elizabeth I Mary, Queen of Scots
Edward VI Elizabeth II
You will have to locate a picture of your chosen monarch and find the following information on him/her:
Personal information (DOB, home, family, relationships, interests, etc)
Accomplishments (legacy, importance of reign)
Other Information (interesting facts, how he/she ruled, battles, land owned etc)
Your assignment should be on a full piece of Bristol board using the three headings above to display your information. You may include other pictures to make it more appealing if you wish. Below you will see how your assignment will be graded.
Content 20 marks
Creativity 10 marks
Structure 5 marks
Deadline: May 25, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Bonus Marks Spanish Armada Assignment
Spanish Armada Bonus Marks Assignment
Go to the website: http://www.elizabethi.org/us/armada/
Please answer (in pencil or ink) the following questions:
1. The defeat of the Spanish Armada made what monarch extremely popular?
2. Compare and contrast Spain and England at the time of the Spanish Armada.
3. What were the reasons for the deterioration of the relationship between Spain and England?
4. What was the initial aim of the Armada? In the end, what was the purpose of the mission?
5. What problems did the Spanish face from the beginning?
6. What were the plans for the Spanish fleet (what was their game plan?)
7. How did the English ruin Spain’s plan?
8. What are “beacons”? How did they help the English defeat the Spanish Armada?
9. Why was Queen Elizabeth considered a “true warrior”?
10. What factor did the weather play in the defeat of the Spanish Armada?
11. What is the significance of the inscription “God blew and they were scattered”?
Go to the website: http://www.elizabethi.org/us/armada/
Please answer (in pencil or ink) the following questions:
1. The defeat of the Spanish Armada made what monarch extremely popular?
2. Compare and contrast Spain and England at the time of the Spanish Armada.
3. What were the reasons for the deterioration of the relationship between Spain and England?
4. What was the initial aim of the Armada? In the end, what was the purpose of the mission?
5. What problems did the Spanish face from the beginning?
6. What were the plans for the Spanish fleet (what was their game plan?)
7. How did the English ruin Spain’s plan?
8. What are “beacons”? How did they help the English defeat the Spanish Armada?
9. Why was Queen Elizabeth considered a “true warrior”?
10. What factor did the weather play in the defeat of the Spanish Armada?
11. What is the significance of the inscription “God blew and they were scattered”?
ROYAL POWER AND CONFLICT WEB ASSIGNMENT
Go to the "S" Drive and open the Powerpoint Presentation "Royal Power and Conflict" in the History 631 folder. Please complete the following questions -- PLEASE HANDWRITE ALL ANSWERS AND HAND INTO ME FOR MARKS.
Royal Power and Conflict Web Assignment
1. What two things signified a kingdom’s success?
2. What formation did the ships in the Spanish Armada take? Do some research to find out why they took this formation.
3. Choose three qualities a successful ruler should have and defend (explain) each of your choices.
4. What is absolutism?
5. Did the Hapsburgs control any part of Italy? If so, what part(s)?
6. Who was Spain’s most powerful monarch in history? What was the result of his need to increase his family’s power across Europe?
7. What is “El Escorial”? Describe it’s interior and exterior design.
8. What united the provinces of Spain?
9. Describe in detail the Castile and Leon flag.
10. Who were the Marranos and Moriscos.
11. Why was Philip a supporter of the Inquisition?
12. What happened when Philip tried to impose Catholicism on the Netherlands? What was the end result?
13. Why did Philip decide to “take on” England? What changes did he want to make in England?
14. When did Philip send out his Spanish Armada? How many ships/men did he send out?
15. What was the result of the defeat of the Armada? Why?
16. What did the nobles do to distract themselves during this trying economic time?
17. Who was the last of the Spanish Hapsburgs?
Royal Power and Conflict Web Assignment
1. What two things signified a kingdom’s success?
2. What formation did the ships in the Spanish Armada take? Do some research to find out why they took this formation.
3. Choose three qualities a successful ruler should have and defend (explain) each of your choices.
4. What is absolutism?
5. Did the Hapsburgs control any part of Italy? If so, what part(s)?
6. Who was Spain’s most powerful monarch in history? What was the result of his need to increase his family’s power across Europe?
7. What is “El Escorial”? Describe it’s interior and exterior design.
8. What united the provinces of Spain?
9. Describe in detail the Castile and Leon flag.
10. Who were the Marranos and Moriscos.
11. Why was Philip a supporter of the Inquisition?
12. What happened when Philip tried to impose Catholicism on the Netherlands? What was the end result?
13. Why did Philip decide to “take on” England? What changes did he want to make in England?
14. When did Philip send out his Spanish Armada? How many ships/men did he send out?
15. What was the result of the defeat of the Armada? Why?
16. What did the nobles do to distract themselves during this trying economic time?
17. Who was the last of the Spanish Hapsburgs?
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Thursday, May 6
Worked on Absolutism in England, Spain and France questions
Some of the class copied notes for Absolutism in Russia
Some of the class copied notes for Absolutism in Russia
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Wednesday, May 5
Silent Reading 20 minutes
Worked on questions from text
pg. 264 questions 2-4
pg. 267 questions 1-4
Also worked on Absolutism in France questions
Worked on questions from text
pg. 264 questions 2-4
pg. 267 questions 1-4
Also worked on Absolutism in France questions
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Monday, May 3 and Tuesday May 4
Monday: Copied notes from overhead "Absolutism in England"
Copied questions from overhead for "Absolutism in France"
Tuesday: Copied notes "Absolutism in France" and "Louis XIV and His Reign"; worked on Monday's questions
Copied questions from overhead for "Absolutism in France"
Tuesday: Copied notes "Absolutism in France" and "Louis XIV and His Reign"; worked on Monday's questions
Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Wednesday, April 28
Watched Amistad
Students handed in completed worksheets for the movie
Test on the "Age of Discovery" Friday!
Students handed in completed worksheets for the movie
Test on the "Age of Discovery" Friday!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
April 26 Overseas Empires Web Assignment
Web Assignment
Overseas Empires
Please go to your “S” Drive and open the slideshow “Chapter16section2powerpoint.pptx
Please answer the following questions (please write all answers down in ink or pencil). DO NOT COPY DOWN ANY OF THE NOTES!!! JUST DO THE QUESTIONS PLEASE!
1. What inspired Europeans to build overseas empires?
2. What did the Treaty of Tordesillas do?
3. Which countries respected the boundaries of this treaty?
4. What did Aztec do to ensure good harvests?
5. What did the Aztecs do on special occasions to ensure a good harvest?
6. Who colonized the area now known as Brazil? Who colonized the rest of South America?
7. List four types of raw materials produced in Brazil.
8. Why did slavery begin in Brazil?
9. Explain how Cortes became the ruler of Mexico.
10. Who was included in Spain’s empire during the 1600’s?
11. What were Spain’s two goals for its American Empire?
12. What diseases did the native peoples often die from?
13. Spain’s American Empire was based on the export of what? (5 things)
14. What city became the world’s largest commercial city?
15. What was the Dutch West India Company?
16. Why did French and English colonies play an insignificant role in early explorations?
17. Why was Verrazano hired? Was he successful?
18. Who was John Cabot?
19. Who was Francis Drake?
20. What was “triangular trade”?
21. Describe the middle passage (5 facts)
22. How many slaves were brought to America? How many survived?
23. Name 5 characteristics of slave life.
Overseas Empires
Please go to your “S” Drive and open the slideshow “Chapter16section2powerpoint.pptx
Please answer the following questions (please write all answers down in ink or pencil). DO NOT COPY DOWN ANY OF THE NOTES!!! JUST DO THE QUESTIONS PLEASE!
1. What inspired Europeans to build overseas empires?
2. What did the Treaty of Tordesillas do?
3. Which countries respected the boundaries of this treaty?
4. What did Aztec do to ensure good harvests?
5. What did the Aztecs do on special occasions to ensure a good harvest?
6. Who colonized the area now known as Brazil? Who colonized the rest of South America?
7. List four types of raw materials produced in Brazil.
8. Why did slavery begin in Brazil?
9. Explain how Cortes became the ruler of Mexico.
10. Who was included in Spain’s empire during the 1600’s?
11. What were Spain’s two goals for its American Empire?
12. What diseases did the native peoples often die from?
13. Spain’s American Empire was based on the export of what? (5 things)
14. What city became the world’s largest commercial city?
15. What was the Dutch West India Company?
16. Why did French and English colonies play an insignificant role in early explorations?
17. Why was Verrazano hired? Was he successful?
18. Who was John Cabot?
19. Who was Francis Drake?
20. What was “triangular trade”?
21. Describe the middle passage (5 facts)
22. How many slaves were brought to America? How many survived?
23. Name 5 characteristics of slave life.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Flag Web Assignment
Flag Web Assignment
1. Research a flag of your choice (not Canada or the US) from any country using the internet.
2. Make a reproduction of the flag (using the provided paper). Be sure to use accurate colors/images.
3. Please answer the following questions:
What country does your flag represent?
Why did you choose this flag to research?
Describe the flag in detail.
What do you like/dislike about the flag’s appearance?
Please give the background/history of your chosen flag. (how did it come to be? How/why was it chosen? What date did it become official? What do its colors/symbols represent?)
Write down 10 facts about the country your flag represents.
Now answer bullets 3-6 on Prince Edward Island’s flag.
Pass in all your work to me (this assignment is worth marks)
You will also be required to present your flags to the class on a specified date.
1. Research a flag of your choice (not Canada or the US) from any country using the internet.
2. Make a reproduction of the flag (using the provided paper). Be sure to use accurate colors/images.
3. Please answer the following questions:
What country does your flag represent?
Why did you choose this flag to research?
Describe the flag in detail.
What do you like/dislike about the flag’s appearance?
Please give the background/history of your chosen flag. (how did it come to be? How/why was it chosen? What date did it become official? What do its colors/symbols represent?)
Write down 10 facts about the country your flag represents.
Now answer bullets 3-6 on Prince Edward Island’s flag.
Pass in all your work to me (this assignment is worth marks)
You will also be required to present your flags to the class on a specified date.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Web Assignment (worth marks) Thursday, April 22
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Project
This assignment should be typed and each question must be answered completely. You may navigate any website you can access for the answers, but you must source (write down the web address not just the title) each site at the end of your project.
1. What is the definition of Genocide? Out of the list of various genocides that have occurred in history, pick three to answer a few questions on, and one to research in depth.
Genocides in or of Rwanda, Darfur (Sudan), Cambodia, Armenians in Turkey, Bosnia, Nanking (Nanjing), Crusades, Native American Peoples, Kurdistan, or any others you have found in research.
*YOU ARE NOT TO USE THE HOLOCAUST OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR*
2. Answer these questions briefly for three of the above genocides:
Where did it happen?
How many were killed
Who were the opposing sides?
Is there peace now?
3. Pick one of the genocides and do a full write-up on it answering the above questions as well as others. Give great detail on how and why it took place, the opposing sides of the confrontation, countries who were allies to either of the opposing sides, what was done to stop it, and what could have been done to stop it. Finish this piece by discussing your personal reaction to the information that you have read and stating what you have learned through the experience of reading The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and doing this research.
Note: You can make a difference in our world. Check out some of these websites to see how you can help despite all of the atrocities that you have read about. Some are: Product (RED), freerice.com, Me to We, and Ten Thousand Villages. We worry about our cell phone bills, and being able to stay out late, while millions of people worry about being hungry, or getting killed.
This assignment should be typed and each question must be answered completely. You may navigate any website you can access for the answers, but you must source (write down the web address not just the title) each site at the end of your project.
1. What is the definition of Genocide? Out of the list of various genocides that have occurred in history, pick three to answer a few questions on, and one to research in depth.
Genocides in or of Rwanda, Darfur (Sudan), Cambodia, Armenians in Turkey, Bosnia, Nanking (Nanjing), Crusades, Native American Peoples, Kurdistan, or any others you have found in research.
*YOU ARE NOT TO USE THE HOLOCAUST OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR*
2. Answer these questions briefly for three of the above genocides:
Where did it happen?
How many were killed
Who were the opposing sides?
Is there peace now?
3. Pick one of the genocides and do a full write-up on it answering the above questions as well as others. Give great detail on how and why it took place, the opposing sides of the confrontation, countries who were allies to either of the opposing sides, what was done to stop it, and what could have been done to stop it. Finish this piece by discussing your personal reaction to the information that you have read and stating what you have learned through the experience of reading The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and doing this research.
Note: You can make a difference in our world. Check out some of these websites to see how you can help despite all of the atrocities that you have read about. Some are: Product (RED), freerice.com, Me to We, and Ten Thousand Villages. We worry about our cell phone bills, and being able to stay out late, while millions of people worry about being hungry, or getting killed.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Blogging update
Monday: Watched The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Tuesday: Finished watching the movie; completed info sheet on movie (worth marks); worked on Ch.11 questions (come see me for more info.)
Wednesday:Corrected Age of Discovery Day 2 questions -- students worked on Day 3 and 4 questions and crossword (all worth marks)
Tuesday: Finished watching the movie; completed info sheet on movie (worth marks); worked on Ch.11 questions (come see me for more info.)
Wednesday:Corrected Age of Discovery Day 2 questions -- students worked on Day 3 and 4 questions and crossword (all worth marks)
Friday, April 16, 2010
Friday, April 16
Worked on Age of Discovery Days 2-4 questions/notes (must pass in for marks)
Passed out Age of Discovery crossword (worth marks)
Passed out Age of Discovery crossword (worth marks)
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Thursday, April 15th
Went over Age of Discovery Day 1 questions
Worked on Age of Discovery Day 2 & 3 questions
Worked on Age of Discovery Day 2 & 3 questions
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Bonus Marks Assignment
Go to the website: http://www.learner.org/interactives/renaissance/spicetrade/
Write down the decision you make for each scenario (the button you click on).
At the end write down the following info. corresponding to: Revenue, Expenses, Profit/Loss. If you made a profit you will receive Bonus Marks -- if not, Click on "Try Another Route" and try again!!
Write down the decision you make for each scenario (the button you click on).
At the end write down the following info. corresponding to: Revenue, Expenses, Profit/Loss. If you made a profit you will receive Bonus Marks -- if not, Click on "Try Another Route" and try again!!
Age of Discovery Web Assignment
Age of Discovery Web Assignment
Please go to Powerpoint and then go to your “s” drive. Go to the folder “History 631” Open the file “ch.16explorationandempirepowerpointnew”.
Please use the slideshow to answer the following questions. I WILL NOT ACCEPT A TYPED COPY OF ANSWERS. ALL ANSWERS MUST BE IN PENCIL OR INK!!!
1. Navigate the slideshow by clicking on “slideshow” “Beginning slide. When you get to slide #3 please answer the 5 bulleted questions. (5 marks)
2. What spices did Europeans depend on India and Asia for? (5 marks)
3. What was the best way for Europeans to make huge fortunes? What did this lead to? (2 marks)
4. Name 3 European motivations leading to exploration and expansion. ( 3 marks)
5. Why did maps pose problems for early sailors? (2 things – 2 marks)
6. Name 4 innovations in shipbuilding. (4 marks)
7. What is a lateen sail? (use Google). Draw a picture of one and explain why it was considered an innovation in shipbuilding. 5 marks.
8. Name 3 facts relating to Prince Henry the Navigator. (3 marks)
9. What did Dias’ voyage prove? (1 mark)
10. Write down 3 things about Christopher Columbus. (3 marks).
11. What nickname did Columbus receive upon his return from Hispanolia? (1 mark)
12. Look at the map of Columbus’ Fourth Voyage – where did it begin? Where did it end? 2 marks
13. What is the line of demarcation? 1 mark
14. What did the Treaty of Tordesillas do? 1 mark
15. Write down 5 facts about the voyage of Magellan. 5 marks
16. What 3 things did Magellan’s voyage confirm? 3 marks
Please go to Powerpoint and then go to your “s” drive. Go to the folder “History 631” Open the file “ch.16explorationandempirepowerpointnew”.
Please use the slideshow to answer the following questions. I WILL NOT ACCEPT A TYPED COPY OF ANSWERS. ALL ANSWERS MUST BE IN PENCIL OR INK!!!
1. Navigate the slideshow by clicking on “slideshow” “Beginning slide. When you get to slide #3 please answer the 5 bulleted questions. (5 marks)
2. What spices did Europeans depend on India and Asia for? (5 marks)
3. What was the best way for Europeans to make huge fortunes? What did this lead to? (2 marks)
4. Name 3 European motivations leading to exploration and expansion. ( 3 marks)
5. Why did maps pose problems for early sailors? (2 things – 2 marks)
6. Name 4 innovations in shipbuilding. (4 marks)
7. What is a lateen sail? (use Google). Draw a picture of one and explain why it was considered an innovation in shipbuilding. 5 marks.
8. Name 3 facts relating to Prince Henry the Navigator. (3 marks)
9. What did Dias’ voyage prove? (1 mark)
10. Write down 3 things about Christopher Columbus. (3 marks).
11. What nickname did Columbus receive upon his return from Hispanolia? (1 mark)
12. Look at the map of Columbus’ Fourth Voyage – where did it begin? Where did it end? 2 marks
13. What is the line of demarcation? 1 mark
14. What did the Treaty of Tordesillas do? 1 mark
15. Write down 5 facts about the voyage of Magellan. 5 marks
16. What 3 things did Magellan’s voyage confirm? 3 marks
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Tuesday, April 13
Worked on Age of Discovery Day 2 & 3 questions/notes (copied from LCD)
Students are expected to hand in the map activity and questions up to Day 2 for marks (deadline is tomorrow!)
Students are expected to hand in the map activity and questions up to Day 2 for marks (deadline is tomorrow!)
Monday, April 12
Columbus Map Activity (worth 10 marks) -- completed and handed in
Worked on Age of Discovery questions "Day 1" -- worth 13 marks (hand in when finished)
Worked on Age of Discovery questions "Day 1" -- worth 13 marks (hand in when finished)
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Midterm Exam
Our exam will be written Tuesday, April 6th A.M
You cannot print out the answers for the "New Nations" questions and use them during the exam. You must copy the answers out by hand if you choose to use them.
You cannot print out the answers for the "New Nations" questions and use them during the exam. You must copy the answers out by hand if you choose to use them.
Answers to questions for New Nations (on the exam!)
New Nations
1. Who controlled most of the Iberian Peninsula in the 8th century?
• The Muslims
2. What European nations are found on the Iberian Peninsula?
• Spain and Portugal
3. Who led his people to drive out the Muslims and create the Kingdom of Portugal?
• Alfonso I, Count of Portugal
4. When Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile married, why did this lead to the creation of the Spanish nation?
• There were four Spanish kingdoms: Navarre, Leon, Castile, and Aragon.
• The marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella united the kingdoms of Aragon and Castile.
5. How did the Spanish monarchy treat Muslims and Jews?
• They treated them poorly and forced them to leave.
6. Where does the name Russia come from?
• A group of ancient Norse in the 9th century led by Rurik were called “Russ” and set up a small kingdom around the city of Kiev.
7. Which group ruled Kiev for three centuries? Who ended their rule?
• The Mongols
• Ivan the Great ended their rule.
8. Which of the czars took total control of Russia in an autocracy?
• Ivan the Terrible (1530-84)
9. Which family ruled Russia from 1613 until 1917?
The Romanov family
10. What geographic factor made it possible for Switzerland to become an independent nation?
• Switzerland was protected by the Alps, making it possible for this small nation to establish unity and keep its independence.
11. How were Holland and Belgium formed?
• After Charlemagne’s death, a group of provinces controlled by him came under the rule of more powerful neighbors – the northern group of provinces became Holland – the southern group of provinces became Belgium.
12. Why did Italy remain a divided country, not a unified nation?
• Italy was made up of a number of city-states – jealousies among the city-states, selfish ambitions of other countries, and geographic and economic barriers kept Italy divided for many centuries.
13. What were the Papal States?
Papal states separated northern and southern Italy.
14. Why did Germany remain divided into many states?
• Continuous religious and political rivalry between numerous states.
15. Which two powerful families fought over control of Germany? What were their states?
• The Hapsburgs of Austria-Hungary & Hohenzollerns of Prussia
16. Until 1969, what was the last religious war in Europe?
• Thirty Years War
1. Who controlled most of the Iberian Peninsula in the 8th century?
• The Muslims
2. What European nations are found on the Iberian Peninsula?
• Spain and Portugal
3. Who led his people to drive out the Muslims and create the Kingdom of Portugal?
• Alfonso I, Count of Portugal
4. When Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile married, why did this lead to the creation of the Spanish nation?
• There were four Spanish kingdoms: Navarre, Leon, Castile, and Aragon.
• The marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella united the kingdoms of Aragon and Castile.
5. How did the Spanish monarchy treat Muslims and Jews?
• They treated them poorly and forced them to leave.
6. Where does the name Russia come from?
• A group of ancient Norse in the 9th century led by Rurik were called “Russ” and set up a small kingdom around the city of Kiev.
7. Which group ruled Kiev for three centuries? Who ended their rule?
• The Mongols
• Ivan the Great ended their rule.
8. Which of the czars took total control of Russia in an autocracy?
• Ivan the Terrible (1530-84)
9. Which family ruled Russia from 1613 until 1917?
The Romanov family
10. What geographic factor made it possible for Switzerland to become an independent nation?
• Switzerland was protected by the Alps, making it possible for this small nation to establish unity and keep its independence.
11. How were Holland and Belgium formed?
• After Charlemagne’s death, a group of provinces controlled by him came under the rule of more powerful neighbors – the northern group of provinces became Holland – the southern group of provinces became Belgium.
12. Why did Italy remain a divided country, not a unified nation?
• Italy was made up of a number of city-states – jealousies among the city-states, selfish ambitions of other countries, and geographic and economic barriers kept Italy divided for many centuries.
13. What were the Papal States?
Papal states separated northern and southern Italy.
14. Why did Germany remain divided into many states?
• Continuous religious and political rivalry between numerous states.
15. Which two powerful families fought over control of Germany? What were their states?
• The Hapsburgs of Austria-Hungary & Hohenzollerns of Prussia
16. Until 1969, what was the last religious war in Europe?
• Thirty Years War
Printing Press Assignment
Printing Press Advertisment
Create an informative advertisement for the printing press – a print ad with illustrations to promote its use and acceptance during the 1400s.
OR
Create a commercial promoting the printing press that you will perform in class (you must hand in a script).
Your advertisement must:
o Include both print and illustrations (advertisement only).
o Effectively convey the uses and benefits of the printing press
o Capture your audience’s attention
***You must list all sources used on the back of your advertisment (textbook, internet sites, books, etc.)
***If you choose to do the commercial you can film it and present it to the class or act it out. Please use props and costumes whenever possible.
Create an informative advertisement for the printing press – a print ad with illustrations to promote its use and acceptance during the 1400s.
OR
Create a commercial promoting the printing press that you will perform in class (you must hand in a script).
Your advertisement must:
o Include both print and illustrations (advertisement only).
o Effectively convey the uses and benefits of the printing press
o Capture your audience’s attention
***You must list all sources used on the back of your advertisment (textbook, internet sites, books, etc.)
***If you choose to do the commercial you can film it and present it to the class or act it out. Please use props and costumes whenever possible.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Wed. March 31st
Copied questions and notes for section "More Nations" ppgs. 234-239 in textbook. You are responsible for this material for the exam!!
Tomorrow in class we are going over the answers for all the questions (Day 2, 3-4, and "More Nations")
I will also be handing out an midterm review sheet that details what topics will be on the exam.
Your Renaissance poem and questions are due this week so get them in please!
Tomorrow in class we are going over the answers for all the questions (Day 2, 3-4, and "More Nations")
I will also be handing out an midterm review sheet that details what topics will be on the exam.
Your Renaissance poem and questions are due this week so get them in please!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Tuesday, March 30th
Students are responsible for completing the questions on the 3 sheets that were handed out last week and Monday (Days 1,2, 3-4) Please show me your completed questions for marks.
Midterm will cover the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Reformation (Ch.9) and Ch.10 (I will let you know which topics).
Midterm exam: Tuesday, April 6th (A.M)
Midterm will cover the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Reformation (Ch.9) and Ch.10 (I will let you know which topics).
Midterm exam: Tuesday, April 6th (A.M)
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Tuesday, March 23
In computer lab working on both assignments (March 11 entry) due on Thursday
Ch.9 Test tomorrow!
Ch.9 Test tomorrow!
Monday, March 22
Reviewed notes and questions for the test on Wednesday
Computer lab assignment (on blog) due Thursday!!
Computer lab assignment (on blog) due Thursday!!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Thursday, March 11 -- Two Web Assignments worth marks!
Part I:
Directions for Biographical Poem
1. Your mission is to write a biographical poem that describes the characteristics and accomplishments of a prominent Renaissance figure so precisely that the reader can identify the Renaissance figure before she or he reads the last line. I will assign you a specific figure.
2. To write the biographical poem, follow the format:
Line 1: Four adjectives describing the person
Line 2:Relative (Son, daughter, husband, wife) of . . .
Line 3: Resident of (city and/or country)
Line 4: Who lived from (year to year)
Line 5: Who studied . . .
Line 6: Whose talents included . . .
Line 7: Who believed . . .
Line 8: Who is remembered for . . .
Line 9: First and Last name
3. The poem should be written neatly in ink or typed.
Example:
Honest, tall, courageous, thin
Husband of Mary and son of illiterate parents
Resident of Washington D.C.
Who lived from 1809 to 1865
Who on his own studied grammar, mathematics and law
Whose talents included leadership, good judgment, and speaking
Who believed the Union should be saved above all
Who is remembered for his insights, the Emancipation Proclamation and missing the end of a play
Abraham Lincoln
Part II:
Renaissance Web Assignment
Please use Google to research the following people/terms/ On a piece of looseleaf please write down all terms and a brief description of each.
Terms and Concepts
1. Renaissance
2. Florence
3. Cosimo de’ Medici
4. Lorenzo de’ Medici
5. humanism
7. secular
8. patrons
9. Baldassare Castiglione
10. “Renaissance Man”
11. Christian Humanists
12. utopia
13. printing press
14. Isabella d’Este
15. Donatello
16. perspective
17. Michelangelo
18. Leonardo da Vinci
19. Raphael
20. Sofonisa Anguissola
21. vernacular
22. Dante
23. Francesco Petrarch
24. Desiderius Erasmus
25. Francois Rabelais
26. Johann Gutenberg
27. Boccaccio
28. Niccolo Machiavelli
29. Vittoria Colonna
30. Northern Renaissance
31. Francis I of France
32. Albrecht Durer
33. Hans Holbein the Younger
34. Flanders
35. Jan van Eyck
36. Pieter Bruegel
37. Thomas More
38. William Shakespeare
Directions for Biographical Poem
1. Your mission is to write a biographical poem that describes the characteristics and accomplishments of a prominent Renaissance figure so precisely that the reader can identify the Renaissance figure before she or he reads the last line. I will assign you a specific figure.
2. To write the biographical poem, follow the format:
Line 1: Four adjectives describing the person
Line 2:Relative (Son, daughter, husband, wife) of . . .
Line 3: Resident of (city and/or country)
Line 4: Who lived from (year to year)
Line 5: Who studied . . .
Line 6: Whose talents included . . .
Line 7: Who believed . . .
Line 8: Who is remembered for . . .
Line 9: First and Last name
3. The poem should be written neatly in ink or typed.
Example:
Honest, tall, courageous, thin
Husband of Mary and son of illiterate parents
Resident of Washington D.C.
Who lived from 1809 to 1865
Who on his own studied grammar, mathematics and law
Whose talents included leadership, good judgment, and speaking
Who believed the Union should be saved above all
Who is remembered for his insights, the Emancipation Proclamation and missing the end of a play
Abraham Lincoln
Part II:
Renaissance Web Assignment
Please use Google to research the following people/terms/ On a piece of looseleaf please write down all terms and a brief description of each.
Terms and Concepts
1. Renaissance
2. Florence
3. Cosimo de’ Medici
4. Lorenzo de’ Medici
5. humanism
7. secular
8. patrons
9. Baldassare Castiglione
10. “Renaissance Man”
11. Christian Humanists
12. utopia
13. printing press
14. Isabella d’Este
15. Donatello
16. perspective
17. Michelangelo
18. Leonardo da Vinci
19. Raphael
20. Sofonisa Anguissola
21. vernacular
22. Dante
23. Francesco Petrarch
24. Desiderius Erasmus
25. Francois Rabelais
26. Johann Gutenberg
27. Boccaccio
28. Niccolo Machiavelli
29. Vittoria Colonna
30. Northern Renaissance
31. Francis I of France
32. Albrecht Durer
33. Hans Holbein the Younger
34. Flanders
35. Jan van Eyck
36. Pieter Bruegel
37. Thomas More
38. William Shakespeare
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Tuesday, March 9
Discussed Ch.9 worksheet (did answers on overhead)
Renaissance Man/Woman activity
Test on Ch.9 Thursday!
Renaissance Man/Woman activity
Test on Ch.9 Thursday!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Monday, March 8
Worked on Ch. Protestant Reformation notes/questions
Discussed Renaissance Man/Woman activity
Printing Press Assignments were due today -- please pass them in ASAP!!
Test on Ch.9 = Wednesday, March 10th!
Discussed Renaissance Man/Woman activity
Printing Press Assignments were due today -- please pass them in ASAP!!
Test on Ch.9 = Wednesday, March 10th!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Tuesday, March 2&3
Read Ch.7
Worked on sheets from a previous day
March 3
Silent Reading -- 20 minutes
Renaissance Man/Woman
A Renaissance man/woman represents the Greek ideal of a balanced individual who participated in a wide variety of activities (many different interests).
Leonardo Da Vinci represented all the ideals of the Renaissance.
Find a partner, and brainstorm a list of individuals today that might be considered a Renaissance man/woman. Example: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jennifer Lopez.
History Folder Assignment
Title: Renaissance man/woman
Date: March 3, 2010
Printing Press Assignment is due Friday!
Worked on sheets from a previous day
March 3
Silent Reading -- 20 minutes
Renaissance Man/Woman
A Renaissance man/woman represents the Greek ideal of a balanced individual who participated in a wide variety of activities (many different interests).
Leonardo Da Vinci represented all the ideals of the Renaissance.
Find a partner, and brainstorm a list of individuals today that might be considered a Renaissance man/woman. Example: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jennifer Lopez.
History Folder Assignment
Title: Renaissance man/woman
Date: March 3, 2010
Printing Press Assignment is due Friday!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Monday, March 1
Showed clips of rants/chants --> "I am Canadian" and "We are More"
Worked in groups of the following assignment:
I am an Islander OR I am a Raider…
Your mission is to create a rant which promotes pride in our school OR province.
You will work in groups to prepare a rant that supports, and appeals to, all students and staff at Charlottetown Rural High School OR to all residents of Prince Edward Island.
Your rant must:
Contain at least 20 lines.
Contain specific details relating to Charlottetown Rural High School/Prince Edward Island
Be both inspiring and positive.
Be performed by group members in front of the class.
Please work together in your groups to create a positive rant/chant to promote our school. Best rant/chant will win a prize!!!
Worked in groups of the following assignment:
I am an Islander OR I am a Raider…
Your mission is to create a rant which promotes pride in our school OR province.
You will work in groups to prepare a rant that supports, and appeals to, all students and staff at Charlottetown Rural High School OR to all residents of Prince Edward Island.
Your rant must:
Contain at least 20 lines.
Contain specific details relating to Charlottetown Rural High School/Prince Edward Island
Be both inspiring and positive.
Be performed by group members in front of the class.
Please work together in your groups to create a positive rant/chant to promote our school. Best rant/chant will win a prize!!!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Printing Press Assignment
Please use this class to research the invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in 1440.
Printing Press Advertisment
Create an informative advertisement for the printing press – a print ad with illustrations to promote its use and acceptance during the 1400s.
OR
Create a commercial promoting the printing press that you will perform in class (you must hand in a script).
Your advertisement must:
o Include both print and illustrations (advertisement only).
o Effectively convey the uses and benefits of the printing press
o Capture your audience’s attention
* Give background information relating to the printing press
***You must list all sources used on the back of your advertisment (textbook, internet sites, books, etc.)
***If you choose to do the commercial you can film it and present it to the class or act it out. Please use props and costumes whenever possible.
This assignment is due next Friday March 5.
Printing Press Advertisment
Create an informative advertisement for the printing press – a print ad with illustrations to promote its use and acceptance during the 1400s.
OR
Create a commercial promoting the printing press that you will perform in class (you must hand in a script).
Your advertisement must:
o Include both print and illustrations (advertisement only).
o Effectively convey the uses and benefits of the printing press
o Capture your audience’s attention
* Give background information relating to the printing press
***You must list all sources used on the back of your advertisment (textbook, internet sites, books, etc.)
***If you choose to do the commercial you can film it and present it to the class or act it out. Please use props and costumes whenever possible.
This assignment is due next Friday March 5.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Thursday, Feb. 25 , 2010
Reviewed Ch.9 Notes -- The Renaissance
New Assignment -- due Monday.
Your mission is to write ¾ pg-1 pg on your idea of “utopia”.
Please describe your utopian society in great detail:
• What would it look like?
• Where would it be located?
• Who would live there?
• How would this society be governed? (Form of government?)
• Rules?
• How would people be punished if they did not abide by these rules?
• Activities?
• Education?
• Food?
• Please write a slogan for your society. A statement that effectively conveys what your society is about.
New Assignment -- due Monday.
Your mission is to write ¾ pg-1 pg on your idea of “utopia”.
Please describe your utopian society in great detail:
• What would it look like?
• Where would it be located?
• Who would live there?
• How would this society be governed? (Form of government?)
• Rules?
• How would people be punished if they did not abide by these rules?
• Activities?
• Education?
• Food?
• Please write a slogan for your society. A statement that effectively conveys what your society is about.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Monday, Feb. 22
Read chapter 5 of novel
History Folder Response
Assignment Name: Chapter 5
Date: Feb.22, 2010
Describe Bruno’s relationship with his father. Compare this with your relationship with your guardian. ½-3/4 pg.
What is revealed at the end of chapter five? Does this give you any insight into what the story is about? Explain ½-3/4 pg.
Copied notes and questions for "The Protestant Reformation"
History Folder Response
Assignment Name: Chapter 5
Date: Feb.22, 2010
Describe Bruno’s relationship with his father. Compare this with your relationship with your guardian. ½-3/4 pg.
What is revealed at the end of chapter five? Does this give you any insight into what the story is about? Explain ½-3/4 pg.
Copied notes and questions for "The Protestant Reformation"
Friday, February 19, 2010
Renaissance Web Assignment
All students must complete the following assignment
I WILL NOT accept assignments that are typed!! Assignment must be completed in pen or pencil. Please do not argue with me, as you will all be aware of this expectation before beginning the assignment.
http://www.mediafire.com/?ytwvhonznoz
Please click on the above link to download the assignment. Please print one copy of the assignment, and complete all questions on loose-leaf.
If you are absent, or do not finish during classtime, it is your responsibility to complete this assignment (worth marks) on your own time!
I WILL NOT accept assignments that are typed!! Assignment must be completed in pen or pencil. Please do not argue with me, as you will all be aware of this expectation before beginning the assignment.
http://www.mediafire.com/?ytwvhonznoz
Please click on the above link to download the assignment. Please print one copy of the assignment, and complete all questions on loose-leaf.
If you are absent, or do not finish during classtime, it is your responsibility to complete this assignment (worth marks) on your own time!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Tuesday, Feb. 16
Copied Ch.9 notes and questions (Renaissance)
Reviewed notes for Middle Ages test tomorrow!!!
Please print a copy of the notes for tomorrow's test (from a previous blog post).
Reviewed notes for Middle Ages test tomorrow!!!
Please print a copy of the notes for tomorrow's test (from a previous blog post).
Friday, February 12, 2010
Friday, Feb. 12
Read CH.4
History Folder Response
Who Do you think the people in the striped pajamas are? What background knowledge do you have that makes you think this? What clues does the author give? 1/2 pg. - 3/4 pg.
Middle Ages History Folder Assignment (2nd folder assignment of the day)
Assignment Name: Medieval University Student
Date: February 12, 2010
Please turn to page 202 in your textbook. Read the letter from the university student written during the medieval period.
Answer questions 1-6 for your folder assignment.
History Folder Response
Who Do you think the people in the striped pajamas are? What background knowledge do you have that makes you think this? What clues does the author give? 1/2 pg. - 3/4 pg.
Middle Ages History Folder Assignment (2nd folder assignment of the day)
Assignment Name: Medieval University Student
Date: February 12, 2010
Please turn to page 202 in your textbook. Read the letter from the university student written during the medieval period.
Answer questions 1-6 for your folder assignment.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010
Read Ch. 3 from The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
History Folder Response
Date: Feb. 11, 2010
Title: Chapter Three
Write about a conflict you have had with a sibling, cousin, or friend.
1/2 – 3/4 pg.
Reviewed answers to Middle Ages questions
Started to go over Middle Ages notes (on the blog to be printed off).
History Folder Response
Date: Feb. 11, 2010
Title: Chapter Three
Write about a conflict you have had with a sibling, cousin, or friend.
1/2 – 3/4 pg.
Reviewed answers to Middle Ages questions
Started to go over Middle Ages notes (on the blog to be printed off).
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Wednesday, Feb.10
Read Ch.2 of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
History Folder Response:
History Folder Response
Date: Feb.10, 2010
Title: Chapter Two Response
Describe your childhood home (in detail) ½ - ¾ pg.
o Interior/Exterior
o Favorite Room
o Yard
Homework Check on Middle Ages Questions
Started to go over answers
Notes to print off (cut and paste to a Word document):
Review of The Middle Ages
Human Beginnings -- Prehistory-1000 B.C
Early Civilizations – 4000 – 1000 B.C.
The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire – 750 B.C – A.D 500
The Middle Ages – A.D 500 – 1350 A.D
The Renaissance Period 1350-1600 A.D (Where this course begins)
• The Middle Ages are defined as “The middle period between the decline of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance”
• The early Middle Ages are often referred to as the Dark Ages.
• The Middle Ages are also referred to as the Medieval era.
• Feudalism was the primary political, social, and economic system of the Middle Ages.
• King William of England could not control his rebelling people, and he could not take care of the land so he created the feudal system.
• Feudal system: King gave out pieces of land (fiefs) to the most esteemed members of his kingdom (barons, nobles, bishops) in exchange for their services and loyalty.
• Peasants (serfs) were the lowest rank and thus were not given land, but were forced to maintain the land and the Lord of each fief would provide them with protection.
• Everyone (minus the King) had a ruling lord above them whom they owed loyalty and service in exchange for protection and land.
• With the eventual growth of commerce and industry, feudalism faded and a new class system became a form of social ranking.
Feudalism in England can be easily described through a pyramid:
At the top of the Feudalism Pyramid was the King
The King claimed ownership of the land
The King granted the land to important nobles - these nobles then pledged their loyalty by swearing to serve and protect the king
The king also granted land to the less powerful military men (the knights) who were called vassals
The vassals also agreed to fight for the king in exchange for their land
The land was worked by the peasants or serfs. They belonged to the land and could not leave without permission - the bottom of the Feudalism pyramid.
• The Church laid the moral guidelines for people living on the feudal manors.
• For the most part, the Church's teachings stressed that the only purpose of life on earth was to prepare for the most important life - the afterlife.
• Church was extremely important and had much influence
• University was created during this time period (Latin classics/Roman Law)
• 1095 -- The Crusades were a series of military campaigns to regain the Holy Land (Jerusalem) waged mainly against Muslims.
• The result: increased demand for trade goods - Europeans developed a tremendous appetite for cloth, spices, jewels and more from the Muslims and lands even further east, spurring an increased interest in exploration. Increased technology for exploration (maps, compass, shipbuilding).
• The growth of trade and the merchant middle class went hand in hand with the growth in towns.)
• Emergence of a strong middle class
• Early Middle Ages women were seen as ‘evil’, but with an increased interest in the Virgin Mary in the later Middle Ages, women began to be held in higher regard.
• In 1215 in England a frustrated nobility forced King John of England to sign a document called the Magna Carta ( Great Charter) a document they hoped would protect them from imprisonment or loss of property without trial by a jury of their peers.
• Magna Carta placed clear limits on royal power – nobles wanted it to protect their feudal rights, but over time it guaranteed the rights of all English people.
• Great Schism caused major divisions in the Catholic Church (they had one elected and one appointed pope....and eventually they elected a third pope = utter chaos!) People started to feel more loyalty towards their monarchs than the pope(s).
History Folder Response:
History Folder Response
Date: Feb.10, 2010
Title: Chapter Two Response
Describe your childhood home (in detail) ½ - ¾ pg.
o Interior/Exterior
o Favorite Room
o Yard
Homework Check on Middle Ages Questions
Started to go over answers
Notes to print off (cut and paste to a Word document):
Review of The Middle Ages
Human Beginnings -- Prehistory-1000 B.C
Early Civilizations – 4000 – 1000 B.C.
The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire – 750 B.C – A.D 500
The Middle Ages – A.D 500 – 1350 A.D
The Renaissance Period 1350-1600 A.D (Where this course begins)
• The Middle Ages are defined as “The middle period between the decline of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance”
• The early Middle Ages are often referred to as the Dark Ages.
• The Middle Ages are also referred to as the Medieval era.
• Feudalism was the primary political, social, and economic system of the Middle Ages.
• King William of England could not control his rebelling people, and he could not take care of the land so he created the feudal system.
• Feudal system: King gave out pieces of land (fiefs) to the most esteemed members of his kingdom (barons, nobles, bishops) in exchange for their services and loyalty.
• Peasants (serfs) were the lowest rank and thus were not given land, but were forced to maintain the land and the Lord of each fief would provide them with protection.
• Everyone (minus the King) had a ruling lord above them whom they owed loyalty and service in exchange for protection and land.
• With the eventual growth of commerce and industry, feudalism faded and a new class system became a form of social ranking.
Feudalism in England can be easily described through a pyramid:
At the top of the Feudalism Pyramid was the King
The King claimed ownership of the land
The King granted the land to important nobles - these nobles then pledged their loyalty by swearing to serve and protect the king
The king also granted land to the less powerful military men (the knights) who were called vassals
The vassals also agreed to fight for the king in exchange for their land
The land was worked by the peasants or serfs. They belonged to the land and could not leave without permission - the bottom of the Feudalism pyramid.
• The Church laid the moral guidelines for people living on the feudal manors.
• For the most part, the Church's teachings stressed that the only purpose of life on earth was to prepare for the most important life - the afterlife.
• Church was extremely important and had much influence
• University was created during this time period (Latin classics/Roman Law)
• 1095 -- The Crusades were a series of military campaigns to regain the Holy Land (Jerusalem) waged mainly against Muslims.
• The result: increased demand for trade goods - Europeans developed a tremendous appetite for cloth, spices, jewels and more from the Muslims and lands even further east, spurring an increased interest in exploration. Increased technology for exploration (maps, compass, shipbuilding).
• The growth of trade and the merchant middle class went hand in hand with the growth in towns.)
• Emergence of a strong middle class
• Early Middle Ages women were seen as ‘evil’, but with an increased interest in the Virgin Mary in the later Middle Ages, women began to be held in higher regard.
• In 1215 in England a frustrated nobility forced King John of England to sign a document called the Magna Carta ( Great Charter) a document they hoped would protect them from imprisonment or loss of property without trial by a jury of their peers.
• Magna Carta placed clear limits on royal power – nobles wanted it to protect their feudal rights, but over time it guaranteed the rights of all English people.
• Great Schism caused major divisions in the Catholic Church (they had one elected and one appointed pope....and eventually they elected a third pope = utter chaos!) People started to feel more loyalty towards their monarchs than the pope(s).
Monday, February 8, 2010
Monday, Feb. 8
Slideshow on the Holocaust
Introduced new book that I will be reading at the beginning of class: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
History Folder Assignment: History Folder Assignment
Title: Chapter One
Date: Feb.8, 2010
Write about a time when you had to leave someone you cared about (or they had to leave you). ½ ¾ pg. OR a time when you lost someone you cared about/loved.
OR
Respond to the Holocaust slideshow I presented in class:
o What prior knowledge did you have?
o How did the slideshow make you feel?
o What surprised you most?
o What upset you most?
o How would you feel if you were the only survivor left in your family?
Middle Ages Questions are due tomorrow!!!
Introduced new book that I will be reading at the beginning of class: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
History Folder Assignment: History Folder Assignment
Title: Chapter One
Date: Feb.8, 2010
Write about a time when you had to leave someone you cared about (or they had to leave you). ½ ¾ pg. OR a time when you lost someone you cared about/loved.
OR
Respond to the Holocaust slideshow I presented in class:
o What prior knowledge did you have?
o How did the slideshow make you feel?
o What surprised you most?
o What upset you most?
o How would you feel if you were the only survivor left in your family?
Middle Ages Questions are due tomorrow!!!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Thursday and Friday (Feb.4 & 5)
Copied History Timeline notes
Copied questions relating to Middle Ages
Worked on questions
History Folder Assignments: "History's Greatest/Most Influential" & "Why Study History?"
Questions are due for Monday -- Have a great weekend!!
Copied questions relating to Middle Ages
Worked on questions
History Folder Assignments: "History's Greatest/Most Influential" & "Why Study History?"
Questions are due for Monday -- Have a great weekend!!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Bank Mark
Homework: For a bank mark, go to www.history.com and tell me what happened on this day in history. Then, navigate the page to find out what historical event occurred on your birthday (there is a box to input your birth date). Write a brief synopsis of what occurred in history on both days.
For example: On June 6th (my birthday) 1944, the Allied powers crossed the English Channel and landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, beginning the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control during World War II. (D-day)
For example: On June 6th (my birthday) 1944, the Allied powers crossed the English Channel and landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, beginning the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control during World War II. (D-day)
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Wed. Feb. 3, 2010
Passed out student information sheets
Passed out course outline (reviewed with class)
Assigned lockers
Course changes
Passed out course outline (reviewed with class)
Assigned lockers
Course changes
Monday, February 1, 2010
Welcome!
Welcome to History 631!
I look forward to teaching you all this semester. Please use this class blog as a means to keep up-to-date on the happenings of our class (homework,assignments,tests, etc.).
I will update this blog at the end of each (*most!) days with a brief summary of what was done in class and info. regarding any upcoming assignments or homework.
If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to check our class blog. I do not accept the excuse "I didn't know we had to do that". I believe in students taking responsibility for their learning, and this class blog is a wonderful tool which will enable all of you to do just that.
If you are confused by anything you read on this blog, please do not hesitate to ask me for further clarification.
I look forward to teaching you all this semester. Please use this class blog as a means to keep up-to-date on the happenings of our class (homework,assignments,tests, etc.).
I will update this blog at the end of each (*most!) days with a brief summary of what was done in class and info. regarding any upcoming assignments or homework.
If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to check our class blog. I do not accept the excuse "I didn't know we had to do that". I believe in students taking responsibility for their learning, and this class blog is a wonderful tool which will enable all of you to do just that.
If you are confused by anything you read on this blog, please do not hesitate to ask me for further clarification.
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