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