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World History for Tues Dec 8

Please copy this map as best you can - take your time and make it as neat and clean as possible.

Funny to read that everything is so easy - I sure hope the maps are clean and neat.  And the questions for the maps better be answered completely.

US History for Tues Dec 8

You will have to transfer information (Indian Tribe Home Territories, Date and Route of Removal, Land Granted to Indians, and forts) from this map to your blank map.  Please do not forget to add the routes taken by Native Americans during their forced moves (the lines).  When you finish copying the map information, complete the back side of the handout.  Try to do it on your own, but you may work with up to two other people to come up with a perfect English version.  If you do not finish in class, that is ok - but I DO want you to complete the last part (about feeling "stupid") for Wednesday.

World History for Mon Dec 7, 2009

On this day, in 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.  This was the main base for the United States Navy and over 2,400 people died.  After the attack, the United States entered World War II, helping England, France, and the Soviet Union (Russia) defeat Germany, Italy, and Japan.  So let's go back in history and study the Roman Empire.

Please copy the information from this map to your handout map.  Be sure to use two different colors for the Eastern and Western Empires, as indicated here.  Also add the invasion routes taken by each of the barbarian (Huns, Goths, vandals, Anglo-Saxons) groups using this map.

US History for Mon Dec 7, 2000

On this day, in 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.  This was the main base for the United States Navy and over 2,400 people died.  After the attack, the United States entered World War II, helping England, France, and the Soviet Union (Russia) defeat Germany, Italy, and Japan.  So let's go back in history and study one of our country's most successful generals who also became President.

Read the Andrew Jackson packet and annotate (underline) the answers to the "Read and Remember" worksheet.  Then do the "Think and Apply" worksheet, placing an O next to six opinions.  An opinion is something that is a maybe or possible.  It is a belief or idea, but not necessarily true.  You can practice your fact or opinion skills here (easier) and here (shorter).

When you finish that, I want you to read one of the following sites and be ready to explain what you learn:
     Tecumseh (Easy Reading with audio - DO NOT LISTEN!!!)
     Tecumseh (Basic Information - Medium Read.  Good information)
     Tecumseh (Harder Reading - 5 small pages.  Even has Spanish translation!)

Travelling the World

Whew - that was the last long break. But if you notive how much time we have left - it's not much and everything will zoom by pretty quickly.

In class today, I assigned a map "Age of Discovery" by Europeans. Funny how we still use that term. Yaknow, I "discovered" a Target on Penn Ave many years ago. Even though it had been there for a long time, I first discovered it later in time. The map will be "due" Friday. You can use p. 441 in your textbook for help.

Achoo

Yes, I am sick. I was wiped out last weekend - someone got me sick. I had to cancel plans and everything. Grrr. In class today, we learned a little about the Anasazi. Tomorrow will be about the Maya. Wednesday is going to have you complete a reading and questions about the Aztecs.

Mayan Math!

Woo Hoo! We looked at the Mayan Math system today. I assigned some homework due tomorrow: C9, D10, F17, H23, I28, I30, and Z5. You had 5 minutes in class. Do not forget about the Ch. 15 quiz handout and map - both to be corrected Monday.

Which One is Supposed to be Jesus?

Yesterday was all about becoming introduced to an episode of Star Trek - I explained how there was an "Old" series and a "New" series. When exploring the cultish following of Star Trek, I compared it a bit to Christianity - there are people who prefer Old Star Trek as a more pure form, while others prefer the Next Generation. Still others prefer one of the otehr series, while some only enjoy the movies. It's all confusing, especially for Emma M., who asked the question heading this entry. To answer: NONE of them. it's just a show.

In class today, you took a short quiz to gauge your video retention. Then you completed a handout and we came up with our own contextual language (Star Wars, Wizard of Oz, etc.). The lesson is about communication - you need to know not only the words and definitions, but also the CONTEXT in order to truly understand what is being conveyed. That is why it is just as imoprtant to learn about the culture of a people as well as their native language. So, when Fresco played music all the time, it was good for class - but harmful to us and our environment, which is why we moved downstairs.

Star Trek

We watched an episode of The Next Generation ("Darmok") yesterday. It's all about communication, language, and...cults. Below is the plan for the next few days:
Tuesday - Star Trek (Quiz, worksheet, discussion)
Homework - Ch. 15 Take-Home Quiz/Map (Due Monday for correction)
Wednesday - Mesoamerica Rdg/Wksht (In-Class)
Thursday - Mayan Math (Late Start)
Friday - Bering Land Bridge/Mayan Math
Monday - Correct Take-Home quiz and Mesoamerica Wksht
Tuesday - Video: Maya

I hope this helps.

Kind or Cruel?

We watched a vid about Machiavelli today. I am giving you the weekend off - so you can come back Monday ready to be Trekked.

KHAAANNNN!

The Star Trek video was MIA today. And since it's a 2-day activity/assessment, we'll have to wait until Monday. In class today, we watched a Simpsons episode about cults - which will lead to us exploring the question of man vs. moment. Does the man make the moment, or vice versa? Tomorrow, you need your book for "McHistory" during which we'll zoom through some things to prepare us for future lessons.

LearningCurve

I forgot to post earlier - sorry. Still remembering that I am running this blog. In class today, I showed you the Scientific Method and the importance of Galileo. Tomorrow will have us go over the charts that are due. I really hope everyone sees the connection between the four (Luther, Printing Press, Scientific Method, Heliocentric Theory). It is vital.

In a Perfect World...

I assigned a chart for students to complete by Tuesday. They have to define and then give the immediate impact, explain who was directly affected (individuals and/or groups), and then explain the ripple effects on society of the following four things: Martin Luther, Printing Press, Heliocentric Theory, and Scientific Method.

In class, we read an excerpt from Sir Thomas More's Utopia. Maybe this will cut down on the bling these kids admire so much. After answering some questions, I showed them an episode of The Simpsons which sees the family attend a Renaissance Fair. Nice way to end the week, I believe.

Memory

Today's class was about memory - I gave a quick lecture yesterday about Luther and Protestantism, followed by a 20 minute video covering the same material. In class today, you took a quiz on what was presented. It should tell me and you if you need to work on focusing. After that, we analyzed the process.

My favorite excuse given for not doing well on these types of assessments is, "I have ADD." If that is the case, you should have some medication. If not, you should have some means to help you focus. Either way, no employer is going to excuse you from knowing how to do your job after training you. Sometimes you just have to work harder...and when you move on to the world beyond high school, you'll see what competition is really like.

In college, you will be a number. No name, no face - just a number. They won't care if your alarm didn't go off or if you had difficulty sleeping last night. It's about performance and accountability. STart preparing for such a world here and now...

And so it begins...

My first posting for World History. I hope people actually use this. Today in class, I lectured a bit about Luther and Protestantism. Then you watched a short video about the same thing - I sent you home with a handout that had video-related questions. You were/are to take 5-15 minutes to answer what you can. Good luck.