Liberty, Equality, Guillotine - Thursday, March 10

Objective

• Explain the major events of the French Revolution
• Analyze the effects of nationalism and extremism on the French Revolution
  

Agenda

1. Reading Quiz #6 - French Revolution
   
2. Warmup #12: List three causes of the French Revolution.
   
3. PowerPoint: The French Revolution
4. Music & Reading: La Marseillaise
   
5. Work Time: Read and Take Notes on Reading #7: Reaction (due Monday)
   

Roots of Revolution - Wednesday March 9, 2011

Objective

• Analyze Voltaire's criticism of superstition and intolerance
  
• Explain the major causes of the French Revolution
  

Agenda

1. Warmup #11: In your opinion, are people naturally good, bad, selfish, blank slates, or something else? Justify your response. Out of Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau who do you think is closest to your belief about human nature.
   
2. Voltaire - A Treatise on Toleration (Reading)
1. Why do some scholars think Voltaire was an atheist?
2. Summarize Voltaire's brief defense of religion (page 1, para 1-2)
3. Summarize Voltaire's criticism of supersition, relics, and foolish beliefs. Cite two examples of things he feels people "used to believe" which are no longer satisfactory. (rest of page 1)
4. What problem do rulers face now, in dealing with these "Enlightened" people - and what does Voltaire suggest they do? (page 2, para 1-3)
   
5. What is the purpose of religion in his view? How can one be happy? Does Voltaire think we can all agree on religion? (chapter 21)
6. What is the point of Voltaire's story about how he's speak to a proud religious figure... how is he mocking them? (chapter 22)
   
3. PowerPoint: The French Revolution
   
4. Work Time: Read and Take Notes on Reading #6: French Revolution (due tomorrow)
   

Philosophers of the Enlightenment - March 8, 2011

Objective

• Describe the major changes caused by the Enlightenment
  

Agenda

Music: Hayden - The Clock and Mozart - Requiem

1. Reading Quiz #5 - The Enlightenment
   
2. Warmup #10: Describe two important ideas, attitudes, or values that contributed to the Enlightenment.
3. Poll: Maybe the Enlightenment didn't change things that much after all?
   
4. PowerPoint: Enlightenment Philosophers
5. Homework: Reading Quiz #6 - French Revolution on Thursday
   

Enlightening Strikes - Mon March 7th

[Two Hour Delay - Short Period]

Quote

“Reason. It began slowly. ‘Hey, what if we stop storing the corpses in the drinking water, and see if that makes any difference to our health?’ From there it gathered momentum. Soon, all conventional wisdom, from the shape of the Earth to whether the ruling class could have your hut burned and your organs removed because they thought you saw an eclipse, was up for grabs.”
- Jon Stewart on The Enlightenment (from America: The Book)

Objective

• Describe the major changes caused by the Enlightenment
  

Agenda

1. Guidance - College Preparation (~40 minutes)
   
2. Warm-up: What is the Scientific Method? (cut for time)
   
3. PowerPoint: The Enlightenment
4. Video Clip: Superstition in the Middle Ages & Renaissance
   
5. Voltaire: A Treatise on Toleration (Reading) (cut for time)
   

Test #2 - The Power of Kings - Friday March 4th

Objective

• Assess the Age of Exploration & Absolutism units
• Begin studying the Enlightenment
  

Agenda

1. Test #2 - Absolutism & Exploration
2. Reading #5 - The Enlightenment
3. Homework: Reading Quiz #5 on Tuesday
   

Review Day

Objective

• Review the Age of Exploration & Absolutism units
  

Agenda

1. Review Game - "Traders & Pirates"
   

England in the Age of Absolutism

Objective

• Explain the role of the Tudors in England
• Describe the major events of the English Civil War
  

Agenda

1. Warm-up #9: See front board for a visual primary source
   
1. What Monarch is depicted in this cartoon? (Hint: He's French)
   
2. What do you think the artist's message is with this political cartoon?
   
2. Notes: English Monarchs
   
3. Video Clip: Worst Jobs in History
4. Notes: English Civil War
   

Russia in the Age of Absolutism

Objective

• Evaluate the achievements of Catherine & Peter the Great
  

Agenda

1. Warm-up #8: What makes Russia so different from France, England, or Germany during the start of the Age of Absolutism?
   
2. Primary Source: Peter the Great's Letter to his Unworthy Son
   
3. Video: Catherine the Great
4. (if extra time) - Begin notes on English Monarchs
   

Divine Right - Wednesday February 23

Objective

• Explain the concept of Divine Right of Kings
• Evaluate the achievements of absolute monarchs
  

Agenda

1. Warm-up #7: What would you do given absolute power over a country?
   
2. Reading Quiz - Absolutism
   
3. PowerPoint: Absolutism
   

Guns, Germs, and Steel - February 18, 2011

Note: I was out sick and this was a one-hour period.

Objective

• Analyze why some societies rise to power while others are dominated.
• Explain the history of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec & Inca
  

Agenda

1. Video: Guns, Germs, and Steel
   

Colombus - Thursday February 18

Objective

• Explain some historical facts about Columbus' voyages
  
• Analyze how and why history can be taught from different perspectives

Agenda

1. PowerPoint: Slave Trade
   
2. Columbus Reading from Lies My Teacher Told Me
   
3. PowerPoint: Aztec & Inca

Three Days - Mon to Wed, Feb 14-16

I was out sick for three days. During this time, the class:

• Worked on Absolutism Reading
• Watched a video on the Aztecs
• Did not watch a video on Guns, Germs, and Steel (despite my request)
  

God, Gold, and Glory - Friday Feb 11th

Objective

• Explain the motivations for Exploration
• Describe the effects of exploration on native people.

Agenda

1. Warm-up #6: In the 16th century, there was an explosion of exploration due to new technology. But what motivated people to get in wooden boats to take dangerous month-long sea voyages to new, unexplored lands?
   
2. Reading Quiz #3 - Exploration
   
3. PowerPoint
   
4. Homework: Absolutism Reading due Wednesday

Test #1 - Europe's Rebirth - Thursday, February 10th

Objective

• Review the major causes, effects, events, and figures of the Renaissance and Reformation.

Agenda

1. Test #1
   
2. Homework: Exploration Reading due Friday
   

Luther Part 2 - Wednesday February 9th

Note: Test delayed due to Group Photo Day; some students had 2-3 clubs and would have disrupted the test too much. Modified lesson.

Objective

• Summarize the major events of the Reformation

Agenda

1. Finish the film Luther
2. Work on Exploration Unit Reading
3. Homework: Exploration Reading due Friday

Review - Tuesday, February 8th

Objective

• Review the major causes, effects, events, and figures of the Renaissance and Reformation.

Agenda

1. Review Game: Houses of the Renaissance
1. Rules
2. Groups
3. Play
1. Questions
2. Trading
3. Actions
   
   
2. Video - Luther

Luther - Monday, February 7

Objective

• Describe the role of major historical figures & institutions in the Reformation.

Agenda

1. Please pick up a copy of each of the papers on the middle table. This includes course information and a review guide.
   
2. Warm-up #5: Look at this map. In 1555, what area(s) of Europe were primarily protestant? Which were primarily Catholic?
3. Course Information: Computer Science
   
4. Reformation PowerPoint
5. Video - Luther

Reformation - Friday Feb 4

Music: "Tant Que Vivray" (Renaissance Era Music)

Objective

• Describe the role of major historical figures & institution in the Reformation.

Agenda

1. Warm-up #4: Describe one reason why people were unhappy with the Catholic Church before the Reformation.
2. Reformation PowerPoint
3. 95 Theses
4. Video - Luther

Egypt Interlude - Thursday Feb 3

Objective

• Describe the recent events in Egypt
  

Agenda

1. Reformation Reading Quiz
   
   
2. Warmup: None written, but please read the Egypt Summary Packet
   
   
3. Egypt PowerPoint
1. History
   
2. News Summary
3. Video Clips
4. Discussion
   
   

Medici Popes - Wed Feb 2

Objective

• Explain the role of the Medici family in art, politics, & religion.
• Analyze the role of the Church in Renaissance society.
  

Agenda

1. Warm-up: None (2 hour delay)
   
   
2. Video - "Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance - Part 3 - Medici Popes"
   
   
3. Reformation Reading (15.3-15.4) is due Thursday