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December 15/16th, 2011

Journal: Write down your own "5 theses" about an institution of your choice, modeled after Luther's 95 Theses

Objective: Describe events of the Reformation and connect the causes and effects of major events

Classwork: We worked in groups to research information about a specific topic, then built a timeline out of the events.

Homework: Study for your midterm! Here are the names to know:

Catal Huyuk

Sumer

Mesopotamia

Hammurabi –

Mohenjo Daro

Xia Dynasty

Zhou Dynasty

Queen Hatshepsut –

Confucius –

Laozi

Shi Huangdi –

Liu Bang

Wu Di –

Alexander the Great –

Chandragupta Maurya –

Ashoka –

Vedas

Hinduism

Phoenicians

Nebuchadnezzar

Cyrus

Royal Road

Solon

Delian League

Peloponnesian War

Punic Wars

Diaspora

Attila the Hun

Chandragupta –

Cyrus the Great –

Pericles, Sophocles, Socrates –

Plato –

Philip II –

Hannibal –

Julius Caesar –

Augustus Caesar -

Constantine –

Paul –

Bantu migration

Ramses II

Olmec

Chavin

Kush

Muhammad –

Abu Bakr –

Ali –

Saladin –

Sundiata –

Ibn Batuta –

Mansa Musa –

Umayyads

Abbasids

Fatimid Dynasty

Sunni Ali –

Ibn Battuta

Great Zimbabwe

Theodora

Justinian –

Cyril and Methodius –

Vladimir I –

Heian Period

Charles Martel –

Charlemagne –

Duke of Normandy (William the Conqueror) –

Pope Urban II –

First Crusade-

Reconquista-

St. Thomas Aquinas –

Pachacuti

Wendi –

Tang Empire

Song Empire

Empress Wu –

Emperor Wuzong –

Marco Polo

Chinggis Khan; aka Genghis Khan –

Yuan Dynasty

Batu –

Khmer Empire

Kubilai Khan –

Clovis

Condordat of Worms

Otto I

Richard the Lionhearted

Magna Carta

Triple Alliance (Aztec)

Quetzalcoatl

Joan of Arc

Renaissance

Donatello

Michelangelo

Leonardo Da Vinci

Niccolo Machiavelli

William Shakespeare

Elizabeth I

Spanish Armada

Peace of Augsburg

Martin Luther

Henry VIII

John Calvin

Council of Trent

Katherina von Bora

December 13/14,2011

Journal: Looking at the images of Renaissance artwork on your desk, write a paragraph about inferences you can make about Renaissance art.

Objective: Explain causes and effects of the Italian and Northern European Renaissance.

Classwork: Renaissance art discussion, lecture notes on Renaissance

Homework: Read Ch 17: 3-4, and fill out your notesheet about potential causes of the Renaissance and Reformation.

*Also, it's never too early to begin your Christmas break assignment!

December 9/12, 2011

Multiple Choice Test!

Begin Ch 17 packet and work on test corrections. They MUST be turned in the class period after the test.

December 7/8, 2011

Journal: NONE.

ESSAY TEST!

Study for the Multiple Choice portion for next time!

December 5/6, 2011

Sorry for the delayed posts!

This day we:

Journal: Write down EVERYTHING you think you know from this unit (to play Last man standing!)

Objective: Wrap things up with a "tie up the loose ends" lecture, discuss the differences between Aztec and Incan economies, and learn about the cultures in Oceania during the post-classical era.

Classwork: Wrap-up lecture

Homework: Prepare possible essay responses for the ESSAY test next time!

December 1/2, 2011

Journal: On your journal space, try to create a spatial map of the world listing the major cultures we've learned about during this unit.

Objective: Compare and contrast the Aztec and the Inca.

Classwork: Discuss Diaz reading, read information on Aztec and Inca, share with the class, and write a modified compare/contrast essay.

Homework: Finish essay. Begin studying for the test!

*If you were absent or for did not get to finish filling out your notes, I have uploaded a copy of my key, in very poor quality (so hopefully you can read it!) :

Aztec vs Inca Notes part 1

Aztec vs Inca Comparative Notes

November 29/30, 2011

Journal: 1. Write down as many 'fallen' civilizations as you can. 2. What leads to their downfall?

Objective: Describe the Mayan civilization and early American civs.

Classwork: Finish "Dirty London" video, then fill in short notes (with ppt) about the Maya. Then work in groups to complete the Decline of the Maya activity.

Homework: Read the rest of chapter 16 and complete the Diaz reading while filling in the inferences chart.

November 22/28, 2011

Journal: What are three changes and two continuities that occurred during the European Middle Ages (600-1450 C.E.) Write a thesis statement for this type of essay.

Classwork: Finish facebook activity, work on Crusaders readings (for those of you who were absent, you'll need to read both articles in order to complete the accompanying worksheet), then watch parts of "Filthy Cities: London."

Homework: Read Ch. 16:1-2 and work on completing the "Map Activity" (Only for 2nd period...5th I forgot to give you the maps so you'll get it next time:)

November 19/21, 2011

Journal: What were the causes of the crusades? What would motivate YOU to fight in a religious war?

Objective: Understand major players during the European Middle Ages, and know the causes and consequences of the Crusades.

Classwork: Facebook activity! You found friends, wrote on walls, and learned about European characters in the process. Then we took notes on the crusades in Europe.

Homework: Finish reading Chapter 14.

November 16/17, 2011

Journal: Write down 3 short term and 3 long term effects of the Mongolian empire.

Objective: Tie up loose ends: understand significance of Mongolian empire, explain the diffusion of Chinese culture into Japan and Korea, and understand the basic dynamics of the Middle Ages in Europe.

Classwork: We finished our Mongol discussion, wrapped up our yellow note sheet about Asia during this time period, then began lecture notes about Europe.

Homework: Read Chapter 14, sections 1 and 2 and fill out the back "Info" page about your Facebook character assignment.

p.s. A link that I like related to our discussion of the Occupy Wall Street Movement:

http://www.daveramsey.com/article/dear-occupy-wall-street/lifeandmoney_economy/

November 14/15, 2011

GENGHIS KHAN TRIAL! Woot-woot! Good job everybody!

November 10/11, 2011

Journal: No time!:)

Objective: Define and understand periodization within World History and meet with your attorney groups to prepare for the trial on Tuesday.

Classwork: Periodization classwork (if you missed this, print it off the blog and follow the instructions to complete the worksheet), then work with groups to prepare for the trial

Homework: Finish Periodization and work on trial stuff!

NOTE: These are the accusations against Genghis Khan:

Genghis Khan is on trial for uncivilized acts against humanity. His charges are as follows: Genghis Khan stands before this court accused of using excessively brutal tactics of conquest compared to other conquerers, unlawful hate crimes against peoples, unnecessary destruction of Eurasian cities, mass slaughter of innocent civilians, ineffective organization and administration of conquered territories, and negligence of intellectual and artistic pursuits.

November 8/9, 2011

Journal: How would you go about reviving a decrepid empire? Specifically mention 4 steps you would take to revive the empire.

Objective: Explain the Sui, Tang, and Song dynasties and know major events of each.

Classwork: Take notes on China for the first half, then get your assignment for the Genghis Khan trial.

Homework: Prepare your character notes for the Genghis Khan trial.

November 4/7, 2011

Journal: none...substitute

Objective: Describe both Byzantine and Mongol Empires

Classwork: Finish group presentations about Byzantine empire then watch "The Mongols"

Homework: Read all of Chapter 12

November 2/3, 2011

Journal: Do you think Justinian is a hero or villian? Why?

Objective: Explain basics of the Byzantine Empire

Classwork: We discussed how to grade DBQs, graded our DBQ in class, then watched video clips about the Byzantine Empire in order to fill out a PERSIA chart about the Byzantines.

Homework: Read Ch 12: 1-2

October 31/Nov 1, 2011

Journal: None.

Objective: Perfect DBQ writing skills.

Classwork: Finish Ibn Battuta traveling activity, discuss DBQs and how to write, then write DBQ about the spread of Buddhism to China.

Homework: Finish DBQ and fill out key terms as you read Chapter 11

October 27/28, 2011

Journal: Write down 10 important/significant/interesting things you've learned in this class this term.

Objective: Recognize travels of Ibn Battuta, describe impact of Islam on Africa, practice DBQ writing

Classwork: Finish notes on African civilizations, work on groupwork on Ibn Battuta travels, begin DBQ analysis

Homework: Write SOAPS? analysis for each of the 10 documents in the DBQ and write a thesis statement.

October 25/26, 2011

Journal: What were the major scientific/intellectual advancements of the early Muslims?

Objective: Explain impact of Islam on Africa, know basics of DBQ writing.

Classwork: Review how to write a thesis, introduce DBQ writing, notes on post-classical African civilizations.

Homework: Read all of Chapter 15.

October 19/24, 2011

Journal: Write a thesis statement for the following prompt: In what ways did the Muslim Empire evolve politically between 600 and 800 C.E.? (This is a CCOT essay prompt! Write a solid thesis).

Objective: Describe the transition of power in the Muslim Empire and know events that led to the decline of the Umayyad empire.

Classwork: quiz, notes on Islam, Umayyad Activity

Homework: Rewrite Journal thesis statement, read Chapter 15

October 17/18, 2011

Journal: What are 5 pillars of your life?

Objective: Describe basic belief systems of Islam and locate important Arab areas on the map/

Classwork: Grade tests, discuss 5 pillars, complete Islam maps and watch "Inside Mecca" (Can be found on Netflix)

Homework: Finish map of Islamic Empire, begin Unit 3 Packet.

October 13/14, 2011

Test Day! Woot-woot! You'll do great!

Homework: Read chapter 10

October 11/12, 2011

No journal

Objective: Be ready for the test next time and finish learning about different major religions

Claswork: collect unit projects, religions presentations, religions quizzes

Homework: Finish maps and the practice test and study for the test!

Organize your notebook as follows:

Unit 2 Packet

Conrad-Demarest Model of an Empire article AND cheat sheet

World/Silk Road Map

Yellow Buddhism/Hinduism packet

C/C Hinduism and Buddhism essay

Greece/Rome Persia Chart

Rome Notes

CCOT packet

CCOT religions essay

Maps

October 7/10, 2011

No Journal

Objective: Begin reviewing for the test and know the important locations of the major classical civilizations.

Classwork: Human timeline activity, then work on completing maps of each classical civilization

Homework: Complete your unit 1 project

October 5/6, 2011

RELIGIONS PROJECTS!!!

*Make sure you also turned in your CCOT religions essay

October 3 and 4, 2011

Journal: Write down 10 major events from your life on a timeline.

Objective: Explain the Fall of Rome and basics about early African Civilizations; know how to write a CCOT essay.

Classwork: Finish lecture, quick Africa lecture, CCOT packet and group work

Homework: RELIGIONS project! Don't forget to be prepared as a group, come with a handout and a quiz, and your CCOT essay. You can either use the time period 600 BCE to 600 CE as your guide, or you can choose a larger expanse of time for the essay.

September 29 and 30, 2011

Journal: Compare and contrast Buddhism and Christianity

Objective: Describe PERSIA chart of Rome in order to fill out the Conrad-Demarest model of an Empire as related to Rome.

Classwork: C/C discussion, quiz, lecture on Rome

Homework: Complete the Conrad-Demarest model chart as related to rome and read your text related to Africa for next time.

*Don't forget...religions project is coming up soon!

September 27 and 28, 2011

Journal: What evidences do we have in our society today of Greek influences?

Objective: Learn details about major classical empires and their contributions.

Classwork: prepare skits, skits, movie clips

Homework: Complete the PERSIA chart while filling in notes about Rome:)

September 22 and 23rd, 2011

Journal: What was so special about the way the Cyrus and Darious ruled the Persian empire?

Objective: Compare and contrast Hinduism and Buddhism.

Classwork: Reviewed differences from homework, then answered the essay prompt in 40 minutes.

Homework: Fill out the Greek part of the PERSIA chart while reading your textbook.

September 20 and 21, 2011

Journal: Draw another map from memory of the entire Eurasian continent, labeling as much as you can.

Objective: Explain the significance of the Silk Road and some of the things traded along the road; identify key beliefs of Buddhism and Hinduism and make inferences about the two religions. Also understand the caste system.

Classwork: Silk Road mapping, Hinduism & Buddhism packet.

Homework: Complete the yellow packet AND add a Venn diagram to the back of the packet citing similarities and differences between the two religions.

Read Ch 3:3 and 4:2-3.

September 16/19, 2011

Journal: Not on your journal paper but another blank sheet of paper, draw a map of Eurasia, as best you can, using only your memory.

Objective: Explain the significance of the Silk Road in China and know PERSIA chart for Qin and Han empires

Classwork: religious readings, finish notes, Silk Road readings, Silk Road mapping

Homework: Read Ch. 3:1 and 7:1-2, Continue packet

September 14-15, 2011

Objective: Explain PERSIA in relation to the Qin and Han dynasties in China.

Journal: Make a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting Confucianism and Daoism.

Classwork: Quiz, PERSIA notes on China.

Homework: Read Ch 7:3-4 and begin working on the Unit 2 packet.

September 12/13, 2011

Journal: In what ways has America been effected by 9-11? Your own life?

Objective: Learn about the Conrad-Demarest model and understand how to apply this model to the Qin/Han Empire.

Classwork: 9/11, Conrad-Demarest Model, watch part of the History Channel movie "Engineering an Empire" and fill out worksheet

Homework: Finish Conrad-Demarest model chart for China and begin working on the religions project.

September 7/8, 2011

No Journal

Objective: Show what you know on the Unit 1 Test!! Woot-woot!

Classwork: Today we organized your notebooks (which were graded during class...be sure to show it to me again if you fix it up some more), then we took the test, then we analyzed some of the C/C essays.

Homework: Read the "Conrad-Demarest Model of an Empire" paper and create a paper-poster summarizing the main bullet points of how empires develop, then giving examples (either real or fake, modern or ancient) for each of the bullet points.

September 6/7, 2011

Journal: Create a PERSIA chart and fill it in with "Effects of the Neolithic Revolution".

Objective: Describe basic features of all Early River Valley Civilizations; know the significance of the Neolithic Revolution

Classwork: PERSIA, Gilgamesh reading, Quiz, River Valley Men, review for test

Homework: Study for test and complete the Unit 1 Packet!!

Things you should have in your notebook:

Tabs defining each time periond

Disclosure Document

Jared Diamond article

Unit 1 Packet

"What is a Civilization" reading and questions

Early River Valley Civilizations PERSIA

Gilgamesh Reading

September 1/2, 2011

Journal: Compare and Contrast Timpview and Provo High Schools

Objective: Compare and Contrast Early River Valley Civilizations

Classwork: "How to write a C/C Essay", notes on Early Civs, poster of Early Civ man

Homework: Complete Compare/Contrast Essay. Must be handwritten.

August 30/31 2011

Journal: What are 3 effects of the Neolithic Revolution?

Objective: Explain civilization in context of the Early River Valley Civilizations.

Classwork: lecture notes, jigsaw, PERSIA charts of 4 Early River Civs

Homework: Complete PERSIA chart

August 26/29 2011

Today we had our Socratic Seminar about Jared Diamond's article based off of his book, Guns, Germs, and Steel. Great work everyone for coming prepared! We learned about what steps lead to the creation of civilization.

Journal: Identify two nations you deem to be civilized. What criteria did you use to determine their civility?

Homework: Answer the 4 questions on "What is a Civilization?" and begin the Unit 1 packet along with the Chapter 1 reading assignment.

August 23/24, 2011

Welcome to WHAP!

Journal: Why did you choose to take AP World History? What is your favorite time period in history, and why?

Classwork: collect summer work, Columbus activity, introductions

Homework: Read Jared Diamond's UCLA lecture and write 3 Level 1, 3 Level 2, and 3 Level 3 questions for the Socratic Seminar next time.

***Anyone joining the class late, ALL summer work is due by Wednesday Aug 31st or Thursday September 1st

Welcome to AP World History

Here's the site where you'll find all the critical information you'll need for a successful year in AP World History! Enjoy!

**You will find links to the documents we use in class under the corresponding section of tabs found at the top of this webpage