Sub Day - Mon Jan 31

Mr. M is out sick today

Agenda

1. Warm-up: None
   
   
2. Watch "Medici - Godfathers of the Renaissance" (Part 3 - Medici Popes)
   
   
3. Homework: Reading Quiz on Reformation (15.3, 15.4) due Tuesday.
   

Edit: Sub was unable to show the video due to tech problems.

Art & Politics - Fri Jan 28

Objective

• Explain why the Renaissance occurred in Italy
  
• Analyze the traits of Renaissance Art
  
• Evaluate the uses of primary sources
  

Agenda

1. Announcements
   
   
2. Reading Quiz #1 - "The Renaissance"
   
   
3. Warm-up: #3 - How are these two styles of art different? (See PPT)
   
   
4. PowerPoint
1. Art
2. Politics
   
   
5. The Prince (Excerpt)
1. What are the main ideas Machiavelli presents in his book?
2. Is it better to be feared or loved?
3. Do you think his advice is good advice for a ruler?
4. What does it say about the state of Italy during the Renaissance?
5. Do you agree with M
   
   
6. Reformation Reading (15.3-15.4) is due Tuesday

Origins of the Renaissance - Tues Jan 25

Objective

• Explain why the Renaissance occurred in Italy
  
• Analyze the traits of a Renaissance Man
• Evaluate the uses of primary sources
  

Agenda

1. Warm-up: #2 - Look at p355 of your textbook. Write two reasons the Renaissance occurred in Italy in your journal.
   
   
2. PowerPoint
1. Origins
2. Architecture
   
   
3. Using Primary Sources
   
1. Definition
   
2. Pros
3. Cons
4. Video Clip
   
   
4. The Book of the Courtier (Excerpt)
1. Before: "What is a Renaissance Man?"
2. During: Underline key ideas
3. After: Discuss traits of an ideal courtier
   
   
5. Work Time
   
   
6. Renaissance Reading (15.1-15.2) is due Tomorrow

A Brief History of Europe - Mon Jan 24

Objective

• Describe the impacts of Greece, Rome, and the Dark Ages on Europe
• Describe the best methods to take notes for reading quizzes.

Agenda

1. Warm-up: #1 - What do you think is the most important purpose of studying history. If you haven't been convinced yet, you may instead explain why you feel history is a waste of time. Either way, support your response.
   
   
2. Attendance
   
   
3. Seating Chart
   
   
4. PowerPoint
1. Agriculture
2. Greece
3. Rome
   
4. Middle Ages (Clips)
   
   
5. Study Skills
1. Hand Out Unit Packet
2. How To Take Notes
3. Example Notes
   
   
6. Work Time
   
   
7. Renaissance Reading (15.1-15.2) is due on Wednesday

Introduction to MWH - Friday January 21, 2011

Objective

• Explain classroom procedures and expectations
• Analyze the purpose of studying history

Agenda

1. Attendance
   
   
2. Syllabus
   
   
3. Introductions
1. Student Introductions
2. Questions for Mr. M
   
   
4. Materials
1. Books
2. Blue Cards
   
3. Info Sheets
   
   
5. Computers
1. Login
2. Website
3. Journal
   
   
6. Draw "World Map" (if time)
1. Discussion
   
   
7. Seven Questions