World+History+CP

Welcome to World History! Here you will be able to find any information about my course. You can access homework, major due dates for assignments, test dates, etc. This serves as a day to day log for World History. It is a great tool for parents because I will update this on a regular basis. (8/25): Welcome! Today I assigned seats and reviewed the course syllabus. HOMEWORK: print out the LAST page of the syllabus and return it tomorrow signed. (8/26):

(8/30): Introduction to Islam chapter 18:

(8/31): Continued through the Islam Power Point. Get notes from a friend. (9/1): Today we reviewed our discussion on Islam. We then started [|"30 days part 1"] (After watching part 1, continue to watch parts 2-5) (9/2): Today we finished "30 Days". I collected the worksheet and we discussed its impact on the upcoming 10th anniversary of 9/11.

(9/6): Today we had a brief discussion regarding the controversies of the Islamic faith. I then taught a summary of the major beliefs of Islam. If absent, get notes from a friend. (9/7): Today we started our Ch 18 packets (section 1 and section 2-3 and a map of the Middle East. The map needs to be COLORED and each country/ major body of water needs to be labeled! (1) THE MAP MUST BE FINISHED FOR TOMORROW. I will give classtime tomorrow to complete your packets. (2) Packets will be due FRIDAY. (3)THERE IS A MAP QUIZ ON FRIDAY ON THE MIDDLE EAST. (4) THERE IS A TEST ON TUESDAY 9/13 ON CHAPTER 18 and ISLAM (this includes our current events that we discussed leading up to this week) (9/8): Be sure to take note of due dates listed above. Today students worked on their packets for chapter 18. This will be due tomorrow. There is also a map quiz on the middle east tomorrow. Check out the study tool for geography listed under "world resources". This is a great resource that will help you prepare for the quiz. (9/9): Today we had a map quiz of the Middle East. If absent see me to make up because I am putting a zero in the grade book until you retake it. We also discussed the upcoming anniversary of 9/11. We watched an emotional episode called the [|Red Bandana]. Great Story! __For the first time__ in two years there was an overwhelming amount of students emailing me informing me that the online text book was not working last night. The server posted a message stating that they were addressing the issue. IF there are any difficulties with the online book, you must bring in a parental note stating your issue. Thank you to the students who were concerned and took the time to email me. I will push the assignment due date back to Monday. (9/12): Today we reviewed over the chapter 18 packets. TOMORROW I am going to give more time in class to review for the chapter 18 Test. THE TEST IS OFFICIALLY ON WEDNESDAY. (9/13): Today we continued to review for our first chapter test which is tomorrow! (9/14): Chapter 18 Test (9/15): Today I introduced the Renaissance. Students should download and print out the note sheet and section 1-2 worksheet. Section 1-2 worksheet will be due on Monday! (9/16): Today we finished discussing the Renaissance by examing a variety of art work and comparing it to the Middle Ages. DUE MONDAY- section 1-2 worksheet! Have a great weekend! (9/19): Today we had a homework quiz. We also watched a short video that highlights all the major points we have discussed about the Renaissance. (9/20): Today we had a brief discussion comparing More to Machiavelli. We then filled out and colored a map of Europe. There will be a quiz on the countries of Europe on THURSDAY!! (9/21): Map quiz tomorrow on European countries and major waterways! NO capitals and NO WORDBANK! In class we started discussing the Protestant Reformation. If absent, make sure you have all the documents listed above under 9/19 and make up notes from a friend. (9/22): Map Quiz: Europe and European Waterways. (9/23): Today we finished the Reformation. Students need to make up notes if absent. (9/26): Today we discussed the Counter Reformation. If absent download and make up the notes. (9/27): Today we spent the whole class reviewing for the chapter 15 test tomorrow. (9/28): Chapter 15 TEST (9/29): Today I introduced the Scientific Revolution. Make up notes if absent. No Homework (9/30): Today we continued our discussion on the scientific revolution. We watched a [|video interview of Stephen Hawking]. Can science and religion coexist? If absent make up the notes and answer the questions after viewing the Larry King interview of Stephen Hawking. (10/3): Today I passed back the tests for chapter 18. Students worked on their chapter 16 section 1 worksheets (listed above under 9/29). If absent finish the whole packet. The Stephen Hawking Interview is listed under 9/30. (10/4): Homework/note quiz. If absent make sure you show me your section 1 packet! We then reviewed the major scientists from this time period (Newton, Boyle, Bacon, Descartes). If absent get notes from a friend. I then passed out the Age of Exploration Packet. (10/5): Today I lectured through the Age of Exploration. If absent, get notes from me or a friend. (10/6): Today we finished our notes on the Age of Exploration. We also watched the first segment of the [|Columbian Exchange part 1] If absent make up the notes and answer questions for part 1. (10/7): [|Part 2] [|Part 3] If absent watch segments 2 and 3 and answer the questions in your Age of Exploration packets (listed under 10/4). (10/10): Today we completed the Identifications on the back of our Age of Exploration Packets (starts with Treaty of Tordesillas and ends with William of Orange). On Tuesday, any of these terms are subject to a homework quiz. It is recommended that students take as many notes for each term ON A SEPERATE PIECE OF PAPER!!! (10/11): [|Part 4] [|Part 5] Today we finished Part 3 and Part 4 of the Columbian Exchange. Tomorrow we are having Amnesty Club come in and present during the half day. You must watch and answer questions to part 4-5 on your own! DUE FRIDAY!! (10/12): Amnesty Presentation. (10/13): Triangular Trade. If absent make up the notes. We watched a video clip illustrating the horrors of the Middle Passage. Part 4-5 DUE TOMORROW (10/14):Today we worked on our study guides in class. CHAPTER 16 TEST MONDAY! STUDY GUIDE DUE MONDAY! (10/17): Chapter 16 Test. (10/18-10/19): Today we started section 1 of chapter 17. If absent, see me or a friend to make up notes. If you have not done so, print off section 1-3 and nine week study guide! [|Also watch this link for more information on the collapse of the Ming Dynasty] (10/20): Today we reviewed for the nine week test. I reviewed my expectations for short answer writing. THE NINE WEEK TEST IS FRIDAY 10/21. THE STUDY GUIDE IS DUE THE DAY OF THE TEST!!!! (10/21): Nine week test. (10/24): Today I gave a homework quiz on section 1. Then we discussed Buddhism. If absent get notes from me or a friend. (10/25): Today I passed back the nine week tests. If you have any questions about the short answers, see me after school. I finished discussing Buddhism and Hinduism. If absent, make up the notes. (10/26): Today we took notes on section two and the OPIUM WAR. If absent see me or make up notes from a friend. (10/27-10/28): Students must finish and complete section 2-3 on their own! They also have to complete the map of Asia. It will all be due on **Wednesday 11/2.** When you return to normal class on Tuesday, we will review the packet Tuesday-Wednesday. There will be an open packet quiz. (10/31-11/1): NO SCHOOL! (11/2): Review sections 2-3 (11/3): Mr. Galvin's AP Government presentations (11/4): Asia Map Quiz. Also finished reviewing section 2-3 (11/7): **OPEN PACKET TEST Chapter 17.** (11/8): (11/9): After introducing the age of absolutism, students worked on their individual monarchs today in class. If absent for either day, you need to (1) download the three documents listed above, (2) figure out what monarch you have been assigned to by reading through the power point, (3) use the text book and the readings to complete the background questions and the chart for YOUR monarch only. (11/14): Today we met in our expert groups. You should be ready to present your individual monarch and country background information tomorrow! (11/15-11/18): Teaching groups. By the end of class on Thursday, your packets should be complete. FRIDAY: there is an open packet test worth 100 points! (11/21): Review and answer questions on the Age of Absolutism. (11/22): Open packet test for Age of Absolutism chapter 19. Any information from chapter 19, your packet, and readings is fair game for the test! (11/28): Today we discussed the 5 causes of the English Civil War. If absent make up the notes. (11/29): Today we finished the causes of the English Civil War. If absent, make up the notes. **__Homework__** is to read section 1 and have the whole note sheet complete. Even the English Civil War questions after the chart have to be answered. (11/30): Today we reviewed the causes of the English Civil War. (12/1-12/2): Today we prepared our potential thesis in groups. If you are absent I strongly advise that you see me after school for extra help in preparation for the Essay next thursday. __**English Civil War Test Monday DECEMBER 12th!**__ __**Absolutism for Dummies project! DUE: MONDAY DECEMBER 12TH!!!!**__ (12/5): Today we reviewed the English Civil War and our thesis statements. We then learned about section 2 and the Glorious Revolution. (12/6): Today we learned about John Locke and Thomas Hobbes. DUE tomorrow-section 2-3 in your English Civil War Note Sheets. (12/7): Today we covered the Enlightenment. If absent make up notes and show me your homework that was due today! (12/8): Because of the half day schedule yesterday, I was unable to get through what I had originally planned. I have decided to push back the major testing dates by one day. The absolutism for dummies project is still due on MONDAY! Today we finished the Enlightenment and reviewed for both the test and the essay. (12/9): Causes of the English Civil War Essay 112 points! (12/12): Chapter 20 Test. Use the notes packet as your __study guide__ for the test! DUMMY GUIDES DUE TODAY! (12/12): Today I introduced the French Revolution. If absent, make up notes and print off the French Revolution Packet. Because of a fire drill today, I am asking students to complete the first four questions of the French Revolution Packet for homework. Stop before the political spectrum. I also have decided to give students an opportunity to retake the chapter 20 test on Friday 12/16. I do not normally do this, but I believe there was too much expected of students on Friday and Monday with the Absolutism projects and the essay. At a glance the projects and the essays look great, and therefore have decided to show some leniency on the chapter test. __In order to retake the chapter 20 test, students must complete the chapter 20 study guide__. Failure to complete the chapter 20 study guide will result in your inability to make up the chapter 20 test and the original grade will stay in place. (12/13):Students completed the first part of section 1 in their packets (first four questions up to the political spectrum). (12/14): Today we discussed the causes of the French Revolution in comparison to our current problems in this country. (12/15-12/21): French Revolution documentary. As we watch the History Channel's "the French Revolution", students are expected to answer the video questions and the book questions for section 1-3. There will be a section 1-3 (chapter 21) quiz on Thursday 12/22. (12/22): Section 1-3 Quiz Chapter 21. If you missed any video questions, all answers are in the book as well. (12/23): Stall Day. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Enjoy your break! (1/3): Today we reviewed the French Revolution. Check out this [|music video] created by another history teacher! (1/4): Due tomorrow section 4-5 worksheet (It was the last sheet of your French Revolution Packets). (1/5-1/6): Homework check for section 4-5. We also reviewed and discussed the legacy of Napoleon. (1/9): Review for the Nine week exam. (1/10): 9 week test (1/11): Because today was a half day, we simply reviewed the answers from yesterday's nine week test. If you were absent for the test, you need to make it up ASAP!! (1/12): Today I introduced the Industrial Revolution with a day in the life of Mr. Franzyshen. If absent download the packet and make up notes when you return! (1/13): Today I taught the causes of the Industrial Revolution. Then we watched a documentary on the [|industrial revolution] and filled out the questions from section 1. You will need to sign in! (username: nittanylions Password: north1) (1/17): Today students completed the section 1 homework of the industrial revolution packet. If absent, read section one and fill out that portion of your packet. (1/18-1/19): Today we continued our discussion on the Industrial Revolution. How did life change with the emergence of all the new technologies you read about in your homework? If absent, make up notes from me or a friend. (1/20): Today we finished the terms for section 3. If absent, finish on your own. (1/23): Today I introduced Adam Smith and Laissez-faire capitalism. If absent make up notes from me or a friend. __DUE TOMORROW__: chapter 23 people assignment. (1/24): Today I introduced the rise of socialism. We discussed current economic problems that might be critiqued from a socialist perspective. If absent, make up the notes from me or a friend. (1/25): Today we spent our time discussing the rise of communism. How did Karl Marx's writings take socialism to a new level? DUE tomorrow: students must create 20 questions from chapter 22-23 in order to conduct the review activity tomorrow! (1/26): Today we reviewed for the test tomorrow. (1/27): Industrial Revolution Test. The test includes ALL information from chapter 22 packet AND chapter 23 people! If absent, make up the test asap in the history hut. (1/30-2/3/12): Students worked on ch 24 questions. Due Wed 2/1/12! We also were introduced to nationalism by examining the U.S. Civil War and applying it to movements in Europe. __There will be a quiz on these questions on Fridday 2/3/12.__ Due Monday: Section 1 questions in your nationalism packet! (2/6-2/8/12): Today we took notes on chapter 25 section 1-3. If absent, make up notes! __(2/9/12): Section 1-3 Quiz chapter 25!__ (2/9-2/10/12): Today we finished chapter 25 and took notes on sections 4-5. If absent make up notes! (2/13/12): Review day. (2/15/12): Today I introduced ch 26 and how to prepare writing a research paper. We are going to conduct a group thesis activity. To prepare for the activity, each student had to read and outline ONE section from chapter 26 section 2-5. If absent, pick one section, outline it, and be prepared for a quiz on that section. (2/16/12-2/17/12): Today we took our outline quiz. Students then got into groups and started to analyze what the major themes are for this chapter. (2/21/12): Today we met in our groups and created our group thesis statement. Students will present their thesis statements Thursday and Friday. (2/23-2/24): Thesis presentations for chapter 26. (2/27/12-2/28/12): Today we finished discussing themes from chapter 26 using our guided notes. I then assigned section 1-2 of our WWI. . Section 1-2 will be due on Wednesday 2/29. (2/29/12): Today we reviewed section 1-2. (3/1-3/2/12): Today we started discussing the Russian Revolution. If absent, make up notes. (3/5/12): Today we finished discussing the Russian Revolution. I passed out and officially assigned the FINAL PAPER for World History CP!! **YOU CAN DOWNLOAD ALL PAPER MATERIALS UNDER THE WORLD HISTORY RESOURCES PAGE (link is on the left side of this page)!** (3/6-3/8/12): During the three days of HSPA testing, students must read and answer questions for section 4-5 of chapter 27. This is mostly review from last year. (3/9/12): Section 4-5 are due! We reviewed and discussed the implications of a war torn Europe. (3/12/12-3/16/12): This whole week we are researching for our final paper. If you have not written a paper in English, I highly recommend to come in and see me or your English teacher for extra help. I will NOT be teaching things like work cited, in text citations, noodle tools,etc, because I am under the assumption that you already know how to do these things. (3/19/12-3/22/12): In class we worked on our 27 week study guides, continued with our research for our final paper, and I met with each student to discuss their paper's focus. By the end of the week, if I have not met with you about your paper, you should see me after class. DUE TUESDAY 3/20: TEMPORARY WORKS CITED! Our 27 week test is going to be on FRIDAY 3/23/12! The study guide will be due the day of the test! (3/26/12): Today I passed back the 27 week Tests. We also watched the remainder of the student election speeches. DUE tomorrow: Section 1 of the Chapter 28 Packet! (3/27/12): Today we discussed Section 2. Could the 1920s have been classified as the roaring 20's for other countries around the world? (3/28-3/29/12): For these two days students learned about fascism and the other political ideologies that grew in popularity during the 1920s. If absent make up notes. (3/30/12): Students worked on section 3 and the Mussolini reading in their packets. Finish for homework. For the Mussolini reading, simply underline the answers in the text. (4/2-4/3/12): Today we started the rise of Hitler. If absent, make up notes. (4/4-4/5/12): Today we watched "Stalin: Man of Steel". Created by the history channel, this gives great details on the rise of the Soviet Union with a focus on Joseph Stalin. Spring Break!! (4/16/12): Today we finished "Stalin: Man of Steel". I also gave a few important reminders! 1.) There will be an open notes test on Thursday (4/19/12) on the chapter 28 packet and on chapter 29 section 4. Students are responsible for making sure all notes are accounted for. 2.) FRIDAY- 4/20/12 your thesis is due. It must be typed! It must have 3-5 subtopics listed as well. See me if you have any questions! (4/23-4/26):1. The first thing we did for this assignment was read one section in chapter 29. It doesn't matter which one if you are absent. 2. Then students took a open outline quiz on the section they read. If absent on Tuesday, you need to make that up! 3. Students then got into groups and started filling out the group presentation packets. 4. I then put students into new groups with one person from each chapter. Students then created a group thesis to answer the essay question at the end of the packet. (4/27): All students, absent or not, should have sections 1-4 completed in their nationalism packets from chapter 29! PAPER DUE NEXT FRIDAY MAY 4th!! (4/30): Students worked on their group thesis statements today in class. Tomorrow there will be an open packet test on chapter 29. Students should have been reading along chapter 29 for the past week making adjustments to their individual packets. (5/1): Open packet Ch 29 Test (5/2): Group presentations. If you are absent, you must submit your presentation in writing in a 3-5 paragraph essay answering the chapter's essential question. (5/3-5/4): Introduction to WWII Today we finished section 1 and started section 2. There was no homework because the FINAL PAPER IS DUE FRIDAY MAY 4th!!! (5/7/12): Today we discussed Hitler's early gambles that eventually caused an outbreak of war. If absent, make up notes from a friend. (5/8/12): Today students completed section 3-4 from their chapter 30 packets. (5/9/12): Today students completed section 5-6 of their chapter 30 packets. (5/10/12): Today we discussed the Holocaust. What strategies were implemented before the Nazis resorted to the final solution? (5/11/12):Today we reviewed chapter 30. Test tomorrow! (5/14/12):Chapter 30 Test! (5/15/12-5/16/12): Due to HSPA Biology, students started completing the vocab for ch 31. (5/17-5/18/12): Today I reviewed and discussed sections 1-2 of the Cold War. Why was there conflict between the U.S. and the Soviet Union following WWII? (5/21): Work on section 3-4 of chapter 31 (5/22): Open note test on chapter 31 (5/23-5/24): Today I discussed what students need to know for chapter 32-36. Students took notes and started to complete their final study guide. (5/30-6-1): Final Study Guide. Final exam schedule Monday: Mods 1-2, 7-8, 13-14 Tuesday: Mods, 3-4, 9-10, 15-16 Wednesday: 5-6, 11-12, 17-18 Thursday: Half day, pass back grades....HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!!!! ITS GO TIME!!!!!
 * __Essay on the causes of the English Civil War Friday DECEMBER 8th!__** [[file:Essay question for Ch 20 Test.docx]]
 * __(2/14/12): Chapter 25 Test!!__**