Wednesday, January 30, 2013

The Renaissance: Primary Sources

Objective
  • Analyze the causes and effects of the Renaissance.
  • Evaluate the pros and cons of primary sources
Agenda 
  1. Warm-Up #3: 
    1. Why did the Renaissance start in Italy, and not another part of Europe?
  2. The Renaissance PowerPoint (continued)
    1. Artistic Achievement  (Leonardo)
    2. John Green on the Renaissance - Was It A Thing?
    3. Primary Sources
      1. Pros & Cons
      2. Four Yorkshiremen
  3. The Book of the Courtier
    1. Who wrote this book?
    2. What was his audience?  (Who would read this kind of book)
    3. Find at least 3 words that are difficult or you don’t understand, look them up, and write a definition.
    4. Describe at least 5 traits or skills a courtier should have, according to the author, and cite your evidence.
    5. What vocabulary term from your first reading assignment would best describe someone with all these different skills?
  4. Homework:  Reading #1: Renaissance  (quiz Friday)
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The Renaissance: Origins & Art


Objective
  • Explain the origins of the Renaissance
  • Analyze the artistic achievements of the Renaissance
Agenda 
  1. Get ready for your quiz!  We'll do the warm-up afterward.
  2. Quiz #1: Agriculture and the Dark Ages (Crash Course)
  3. Warm-up #2:  This warm-up has a musical component.  After the quiz is complete, Mr. M will play two songs for you.
    1. How are the two musical styles or lyrical content different?  List at least 3 specific examples.
  4. The Renaissance
    1. Origins of the Renaissance
    2. Artistic Achievement
  5. Seven Questions
  6. Work Time
    1. Reading #1: Renaissance  (quiz Friday)
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

The Middle Ages

Objective
  • Explain classroom procedures and expectations
  • Analyze the purpose of studying history
Agenda 
  1. Warm-up #1:  The start of the Middle Ages is usually designated as the Fall of the Roman Empire.  Using this information and your prior knowledge, answer the following:
    1. What are some major features/achievements/luxuries of the Roman Empire?
    2. How might life have changed after the collapse of the Roman Empire?
  2. Dropbox Signup - Extra Credit Opportunity
    1. Mr. M is using dropbox to store the class's powerpoints
    2. By signing up using the link below & installing the software at home he gets more space
    3. Reward:  More online access to materials and +20% on the first reading quiz.
    4. Follow This Link To Signup For Dropbox
  3. Discuss Warm-Up
  4. Middle Ages PPT
    1. Standard of Living
    2. Religion
    3. Feudalism
    4. A Brief Global View 
  5. Seven Questions
  6. Work Time
    1. CC - Agricultural Revolution (quiz tomorrow)
    2. CC - Dark Ages  (quiz tomorrow)
    3. Reading #1: Renaissance  (quiz Friday)
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Monday, January 28, 2013

Work Day


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

Agenda - Block 3
  1. Attendance 
  2. Introduce Christie
  3. Work Time
    1. Crash Course (due Wednesday)
      1. Agricultural Revolution
      2. The Dark Ages
    2. Renaissance Reading (due Friday)

Agenda - Block 4
  1. Attendance 
  2. Materials
    1. Books
    2. Blue Cards 
    3. Info Sheets (due Monday Tuesday)
  3. Computers
    1. Login
    2. Website
    3. Journal 
  4. Crash Course
    1. John Green
    2. Open Note Quizzes  (first on Tuesday Wednesday)
    3. Youtube 
    4. Watch #1:  Agriculture
    5. Watch #2: Dark Ages (if time)
    6. Viewing Tips
      1. The answer to a question might be right before a phrase
      2. You'll need to pause, go back, answer again
      3. Recommendation:  Watch once without questions or interruption, again for notes (they're short!)
Two hour delay - each class is one hour long.  The aim of this split agenda is to put both classes on the same track.
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Friday, January 25, 2013

The Agricultural Revolution

Objective
  • Explain classroom procedures and expectations
  • Analyze the purpose of studying history
Agenda
  1. Attendance 
  2. Materials
    1. Books
    2. Blue Cards 
    3. Info Sheets (due Monday Tuesday)
  3. Computers
    1. Login
    2. Website
    3. Journal 
  4. Crash Course
    1. John Green
    2. Open Note Quizzes  (first on Tuesday Wednesday)
    3. Youtube 
    4. Watch #1:  Agriculture
    5. Viewing Tips
      1. The answer to a question might be right before a phrase
      2. You'll need to pause, go back, answer again
      3. Recommendation:  Watch once without questions or interruption, again for notes (they're short!)
  5. Middle Ages PowerPoint
  6. Seven Questions
Early dismissal - did not see my fourth block class today;  third block was one hour long.
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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Introduction To Modern World History


Objective
  • Explain classroom procedures and expectations
  • Analyze the purpose of studying history
Agenda
  1. Attendance 
  2. Syllabus 
  3. Introductions
    1. Student Interviews
    2. Questions for Mr. M 
  4. Materials
    1. Books
    2. Blue Cards 
    3. Info Sheets 
  5. Computers
    1. Login
    2. Website
    3. Journal 
  6. Seven Questions
Two hour delay - one hour periods
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