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

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
   

Crash Course - Latin American Revolutions

Questions for this Crash Course episode were written by Isabel Geisler.

1. What is the job of the colonies?
2. Government and the church are two of the three institutions present in Latin America.  What was the third?
3. What are the three major racial categories present during the colonial period of Latin America?
4. Which colony wasn’t ruled by Spain?
5. Brazil manages to revolt without any bloodshed, how does this affect the country later?
6. Who leads Mexico in a massive revolution?
7. In regards to a successful revolution, what conclusion does Simon Bolivar come to?
8. What dream of Bolivar fails?
9. In what sense is Latin-America a leader of western ideals?
10. What happens to the rigid social structure?

Crash Course: Haitian Revolution

Questions for this Crash Course episode were written by Isabel Geisler.

1. What does Haiti begin as?
2. How does Haiti become one of the most valuable colonies in the West Indies?
3. At the time of its revolution, Haiti had the second most slaves in the world. Which country had more?
4. Why were most Haitian slaves African-born?
5. Who were the “Petite Blancs”?
6. Slaves did revolt. True or False?
7. How did the slave revolts in Haiti start?
8. What other war was France involved in at the time?
9. In 1791, who does France give citizenship to?
10. Who establishes the slaves as a disciplined army and drives the British and Spanish out of Haiti?
11. What does the new French constitution decree?
12. What aids the slaves against the French?
13. Why do we study the Haitian Revolution?