MONDAY October 18, 2004
1) Finish Exploration Video Notes
2) Reformation (Assign #10)
HW
a) Finish Reformation (Assign #10)
b) Assigns #1 - 10 should be complete, organized and ready for possible in-class homework inspection
c) Outlines Assign #3 (A - E Completed)
a) Middle Ages
b) Renaissance
c) North Renaissance
d) Exploration
e) Reformation
Click here for Brandee's Outline Help
Click here for Practice Quizzes by the Legendary Janet, Jina & Natalie
d) Possible Reformation Quiz on Tuesday
TUESDAY October 19, 2004
1)Possible Reformation Quiz
2)Reinforcing the Reformation
3)Scientific Revolution Worksheet (Assign #?)
HW:
a) Complete Scientific Revolution Workksheet
b) Outlines Assign #3 (A - F Completed)
a) Middle Ages
b) Renaissance
c) North Renaissance
d) Exploration
e) Reformation
f) Scientific Revolution
Click here for Brandee's Outline Help
Click here for Practice Quizzes by the Legendary Janet, Jina & Natalie
WEDNESDAY October 20, 2004
1) The Power of Dissent
2) Review Scientific Revolution
3) Enlightenment Worksheet (Assign # ?)
HW
a) Complete Enlightenment Worksheet
b) Outlines Assign #3 (A - G Completed)
a) Middle Ages
b) Renaissance
c) North Renaissance
d) Exploration
e) Reformation
f) Scientific Revolution
g) Enlightenment
Click here for Brandee's Outline Help
Click here for Practice Quizzes by the Legendary Janet, Jina & Natalie
THURSDAY October 21, 2004
1) Hettinger Enlightenment Worksheet
2) Review Enlightenment
HW:
a) Complete all Assignments from Middle Ages - Enlightenment
b) Assign #3: Outlines A - G should be completed, organized and ready for possible inspection
a) Middle Ages
b) Renaissance
c) North Renaissance
d) Exploration
e) Reformation
f) Scientific Revolution
g) Enlightenment
Click here for Brandee's Outline Help
Click here for Practice Quizzes by the Legendary Janet, Jina & Natalie
FRIDAY October 22, 2004
Some interesting folks from the Enlightenment
Tuesday, October 12, 2004
MONDAY October 11, 2004
1) STUDENT FREE DAY :)
HW: Read below for information about your semester final in World History.
SEMESTER FINAL
LEGACY PROJECT OR FINAL EXAM
Each semester students will have a choice of taking either the Final Exam or doing a Legacy Project as their ‘semester’ final. The semester final (exam or project) will equate to 20% - 25 % of the student’s semester grade. There is an application and qualification process that involves doing a legacy project. All students who do not apply or qualify to do a Legacy Project will partake in Final Exam process as a means of fulfilling their semester final obligation for the course. Written below are the specifics for both the Legacy Project and Final Exam.
LEGACY PROJECT
There are several purposes for students to apply to do a legacy project.
1) Students want to create a project to assist & inspire future students’ learning.
2) Students actually want to make a difference and contribute to the betterment of Mr. P’s class.
3) Students prefer to create a project versus taking an Exam for a final.
All student interested in doing a Legacy Project for their semester final must apply and qualify to do a legacy project. To apply and qualify for the Legacy Project, students must submit at least 3 typed proposals to Mr. P. In addition, students are required to schedule a brief meeting with Mr P after school to explain their legacy project proposals. Basically, students are to ‘sell’ their legacy project idea to Mr. P. Students will “qualify” to do a legacy project, if students convince Mr. P of the usefulness of their Legacy Proposal(s). Students should bring their 3 typed legacy proposals and explain them to Mr. P. At the after school meeting, students MUST do the following:
A) Be prepared, articulate and brief (Mr. P is a busy guy and doesn’t like to waste time)
B) Quickly & clearly explain to Mr. P your Legacy ideas (Mr. P has to be able to understand what it is)
C) Explain how it will be beneficial to future students, Mr. P, etc.
D) A typed working schedule that explains how you will be completing the project
E) Samples that demonstrate your ability to do certain kinds of work (i.e. your artwork, video equipment, computer skills or previous projects your done).
The deadline to apply and qualify for doing a Legacy Project as a student’s “Final” for the semester will be October 31st (Halloween). If a student does not apply and qualify by this date, the student will then, by way of default, partake in the Final Exam process at the end of the semester. If a student qualifies and agrees to do a Legacy Project, then he/she is committed to doing a Legacy Project. They will not be allowed to change from doing a Legacy Project to taking the “Final Exam.”
GROUP or SOLO WORK: Mr. P highly recommends that students work solo on their legacy project. Once again, he advises students do NOT work with other students. However, students might be allowed to work with others if they can justify the need to have more than one person do the project. Yet, the group work limit is 3 students. Students may also work with students in Mr. P’s other World History classes. Most importantly, if students qualify to work in a group it is entirely their choice and responsibility to do so. Mr. P will NOT, once again, will NOT hear any grievances or feel any sympathy pertaining to group work problems. Group work is a choice of the students. Again, Mr. P suggests students do NOT work in groups. Yet, students are old enough to make their own decision on such matter.
LEGACY GRADING SYSTEM:
A Grade:
Most likely any legacy project that will be or is actually used in Mr. P’s class achieves an “A” grade. If Mr. P will not use it in the future, it probably is NOT going to get an “A” grade. Legacy projects rarely take 1 day or 1 weekend to complete. Students with a desire to achieve an “A” should put in a fair amount of time and effort to complete their legacy project. However, time and effort does NOT necessarily equate to an “A” grade. Students can work very hard and still not achieve an “A” grade. The project should be of the utmost quality. It should also be ready for classroom use. Usually any needed adjustments that Mr. P has to do will deduct from the grade of the Legacy Project. All students witness how Mr. P runs the class on a daily basis. Students should become aware of what is “needed” and what “works” with regards to legacy projects. Also, “A” legacy projects are well labeled, packaged, easily stored or accessed. Presentation of the Legacy Project is memorable. It is NOT just another boring final presentation. Fellow students believe the project is useful and of quality.
B Grade:
Usually a good legacy project but does not do all the requirements listed for an “A” grade. Most likely, a “B” grade results because Mr. P will have to “adjust” the project so that it can be used in class. “B” rate Legacy Projects lack the originality, usefulness and quality in comparison to “A” rate Legacy Projects. Presentation of the project is above average and is somewhat memorable.
C Grade:
Results when the Legacy Project will NOT be used in the classroom. It does NOT fulfill the general standards of a “B” grade. Presentation of the project is average and is NOT memorable.
D Grade:
“D” stands for Disappointment. This project is obviously substandard to what is expected of Legacy Projects. It appears to be done quickly and with substandard care. It will NOT be used in the classroom. Presentation is unprepared, robotic and/or boring.
F Grade:
Produces an overall gross Legacy Project. There is a sense of making a mockery out of doing the Legacy Project. Unorganized and poor presentation. If anything, this project serves as a sample of what NOT to do for a Legacy Project.
FINAL EXAM
The Final Exam will take place the day of the scheduled final in late January for the fall semester and in June for the spring semester. The Final Exam will consist of approximately 200 multiple choice questions. The questions will be related to the unit topics covered during the semester. Students are welcome to pick the Final Exam as their semester final.
180 – 200 correct; 90% - 100% = A
160 – 179 correct; 80% - 89% = B
140 – 159 correct; 70% - 79% = C
120 – 139 correct; 60% - 69% = D
0 – 119 correct; 0 - 59% = F
WORLD HISTORY UNITS
FALL SEMESTER
1) Geography
2) Autocracy vs Democracy
3) Middle Ages – American Revolution
4) French Revolution & Napoleon
5) Industrial Revolution
6) Nationalism & Imperialism
7) WWI
SPRING SEMESTER
1) Geography
8) 20th Century Revolution & Nationalism
9) WWII
10) Cold War
11) Current Issues
TUESDAY October 12, 2004
1) Cloze Passage
2) Middle Age Question Review
3) Renaissance (Italian) Outline (Assign #?)
4) Renaissance Characters (Assign # ?)
HW:
a) Read p. 36 - 47 on Renaissance and North Renaissance
b) Take Quiz Notes for North Renaissance p. 43 - 47 (Quiz on Wednesday)
c) Check out Legacy Projects for Middle Ages thru American Revolution by
Check Out Brandee's Legacy Project Bring a copy of the site's main page to class tomorrow.
Also check out Jina, Janet and Natalie's Legacy Project Bring a copy of the site's main page to class tomorrow
d) Be sure to figure out if you want to apply to do a Legacy Project of take the Final Exam for your Semester Final. Read specifics listed above on Monday October 11th, 2004 homework.
WEDNESDAY October 13, 2004
1) North Renaissance Quick Quiz
2) Renaissance Characters (Assign # )
3) North Renaissance Review (Assign # )
HW
a) Be sure to do outlines for each of the unit themes. Go to Brandee's Legacy Projectfor help with your theme outlines. Each theme should contain the following:
WHO:
WHAT:
WHEN:
WHERE:
WHY:
HOW:
NOTE: Key Terms
CONNECT each theme with the priovious and next theme.
ALERT: Some of Brandee's info may be wrong! So double and triple check your sources. This is pretty easy to do. Just make sure you write these simple outlines for each theme. The Theme Outlines all combine to form Assignment #3. Do a good job with the outline. Mr. P might let you use them on the unit exam. Students should complete each theme outline for homework based on whatever the most current theme covered in class. Hence, all outlines will be due at the end of the unit.
THURSDAY October 14, 2004
Exploration
FRIDAY October 15, 2004
Reformation
1) STUDENT FREE DAY :)
HW: Read below for information about your semester final in World History.
SEMESTER FINAL
LEGACY PROJECT OR FINAL EXAM
Each semester students will have a choice of taking either the Final Exam or doing a Legacy Project as their ‘semester’ final. The semester final (exam or project) will equate to 20% - 25 % of the student’s semester grade. There is an application and qualification process that involves doing a legacy project. All students who do not apply or qualify to do a Legacy Project will partake in Final Exam process as a means of fulfilling their semester final obligation for the course. Written below are the specifics for both the Legacy Project and Final Exam.
LEGACY PROJECT
There are several purposes for students to apply to do a legacy project.
1) Students want to create a project to assist & inspire future students’ learning.
2) Students actually want to make a difference and contribute to the betterment of Mr. P’s class.
3) Students prefer to create a project versus taking an Exam for a final.
All student interested in doing a Legacy Project for their semester final must apply and qualify to do a legacy project. To apply and qualify for the Legacy Project, students must submit at least 3 typed proposals to Mr. P. In addition, students are required to schedule a brief meeting with Mr P after school to explain their legacy project proposals. Basically, students are to ‘sell’ their legacy project idea to Mr. P. Students will “qualify” to do a legacy project, if students convince Mr. P of the usefulness of their Legacy Proposal(s). Students should bring their 3 typed legacy proposals and explain them to Mr. P. At the after school meeting, students MUST do the following:
A) Be prepared, articulate and brief (Mr. P is a busy guy and doesn’t like to waste time)
B) Quickly & clearly explain to Mr. P your Legacy ideas (Mr. P has to be able to understand what it is)
C) Explain how it will be beneficial to future students, Mr. P, etc.
D) A typed working schedule that explains how you will be completing the project
E) Samples that demonstrate your ability to do certain kinds of work (i.e. your artwork, video equipment, computer skills or previous projects your done).
The deadline to apply and qualify for doing a Legacy Project as a student’s “Final” for the semester will be October 31st (Halloween). If a student does not apply and qualify by this date, the student will then, by way of default, partake in the Final Exam process at the end of the semester. If a student qualifies and agrees to do a Legacy Project, then he/she is committed to doing a Legacy Project. They will not be allowed to change from doing a Legacy Project to taking the “Final Exam.”
GROUP or SOLO WORK: Mr. P highly recommends that students work solo on their legacy project. Once again, he advises students do NOT work with other students. However, students might be allowed to work with others if they can justify the need to have more than one person do the project. Yet, the group work limit is 3 students. Students may also work with students in Mr. P’s other World History classes. Most importantly, if students qualify to work in a group it is entirely their choice and responsibility to do so. Mr. P will NOT, once again, will NOT hear any grievances or feel any sympathy pertaining to group work problems. Group work is a choice of the students. Again, Mr. P suggests students do NOT work in groups. Yet, students are old enough to make their own decision on such matter.
LEGACY GRADING SYSTEM:
A Grade:
Most likely any legacy project that will be or is actually used in Mr. P’s class achieves an “A” grade. If Mr. P will not use it in the future, it probably is NOT going to get an “A” grade. Legacy projects rarely take 1 day or 1 weekend to complete. Students with a desire to achieve an “A” should put in a fair amount of time and effort to complete their legacy project. However, time and effort does NOT necessarily equate to an “A” grade. Students can work very hard and still not achieve an “A” grade. The project should be of the utmost quality. It should also be ready for classroom use. Usually any needed adjustments that Mr. P has to do will deduct from the grade of the Legacy Project. All students witness how Mr. P runs the class on a daily basis. Students should become aware of what is “needed” and what “works” with regards to legacy projects. Also, “A” legacy projects are well labeled, packaged, easily stored or accessed. Presentation of the Legacy Project is memorable. It is NOT just another boring final presentation. Fellow students believe the project is useful and of quality.
B Grade:
Usually a good legacy project but does not do all the requirements listed for an “A” grade. Most likely, a “B” grade results because Mr. P will have to “adjust” the project so that it can be used in class. “B” rate Legacy Projects lack the originality, usefulness and quality in comparison to “A” rate Legacy Projects. Presentation of the project is above average and is somewhat memorable.
C Grade:
Results when the Legacy Project will NOT be used in the classroom. It does NOT fulfill the general standards of a “B” grade. Presentation of the project is average and is NOT memorable.
D Grade:
“D” stands for Disappointment. This project is obviously substandard to what is expected of Legacy Projects. It appears to be done quickly and with substandard care. It will NOT be used in the classroom. Presentation is unprepared, robotic and/or boring.
F Grade:
Produces an overall gross Legacy Project. There is a sense of making a mockery out of doing the Legacy Project. Unorganized and poor presentation. If anything, this project serves as a sample of what NOT to do for a Legacy Project.
FINAL EXAM
The Final Exam will take place the day of the scheduled final in late January for the fall semester and in June for the spring semester. The Final Exam will consist of approximately 200 multiple choice questions. The questions will be related to the unit topics covered during the semester. Students are welcome to pick the Final Exam as their semester final.
180 – 200 correct; 90% - 100% = A
160 – 179 correct; 80% - 89% = B
140 – 159 correct; 70% - 79% = C
120 – 139 correct; 60% - 69% = D
0 – 119 correct; 0 - 59% = F
WORLD HISTORY UNITS
FALL SEMESTER
1) Geography
2) Autocracy vs Democracy
3) Middle Ages – American Revolution
4) French Revolution & Napoleon
5) Industrial Revolution
6) Nationalism & Imperialism
7) WWI
SPRING SEMESTER
1) Geography
8) 20th Century Revolution & Nationalism
9) WWII
10) Cold War
11) Current Issues
TUESDAY October 12, 2004
1) Cloze Passage
2) Middle Age Question Review
3) Renaissance (Italian) Outline (Assign #?)
4) Renaissance Characters (Assign # ?)
HW:
a) Read p. 36 - 47 on Renaissance and North Renaissance
b) Take Quiz Notes for North Renaissance p. 43 - 47 (Quiz on Wednesday)
c) Check out Legacy Projects for Middle Ages thru American Revolution by
Check Out Brandee's Legacy Project Bring a copy of the site's main page to class tomorrow.
Also check out Jina, Janet and Natalie's Legacy Project Bring a copy of the site's main page to class tomorrow
d) Be sure to figure out if you want to apply to do a Legacy Project of take the Final Exam for your Semester Final. Read specifics listed above on Monday October 11th, 2004 homework.
WEDNESDAY October 13, 2004
1) North Renaissance Quick Quiz
2) Renaissance Characters (Assign # )
3) North Renaissance Review (Assign # )
HW
a) Be sure to do outlines for each of the unit themes. Go to Brandee's Legacy Projectfor help with your theme outlines. Each theme should contain the following:
WHO:
WHAT:
WHEN:
WHERE:
WHY:
HOW:
NOTE: Key Terms
CONNECT each theme with the priovious and next theme.
ALERT: Some of Brandee's info may be wrong! So double and triple check your sources. This is pretty easy to do. Just make sure you write these simple outlines for each theme. The Theme Outlines all combine to form Assignment #3. Do a good job with the outline. Mr. P might let you use them on the unit exam. Students should complete each theme outline for homework based on whatever the most current theme covered in class. Hence, all outlines will be due at the end of the unit.
THURSDAY October 14, 2004
Exploration
FRIDAY October 15, 2004
Reformation
Sunday, October 03, 2004
MONDAY, Oct 4, 2004
1) Final Draft Typed Essay & Unit Packet (Assigns #1 - 7) due before tardy bell on front table on Monday
2) Peer Edit
3) What the results might mean?
HW
a) None!
TUESDAY Oct 5, 2004
1) Autocracy & Democracy in P-ville -- making practical and real world use of what students have learned from the past unit. Make sure to participate in this in-class activity.
2) Mr. P TV --- Top 5 things
3) Nominating, Assigning, Electing, Appointing and Demanding Roles in P-ville.
HW
a) None!
Wednesday Oct 6, 2004
1) Most Radical Nerds... Video
2) Spectrum of Time --- Velcro Wall (Assign #2)
3) Middle Ages to American Revolution Terms (Assign #3)
HW
a) Check Out Brandee's Legacy Project Bring a copy of the site's main page to class tomorrow.
b) Also check out Jina, Janet and Natalie's Legacy Project Bring a copy of the site's main page to class tomorrow.
b) Start to work on Terms (Assign #3)
THURSDAY Oct 7, 2004
1) Middle Ages
HW
a) TBA
FRIDAY Oct 8, 2004
1) Auto & Demo Final Draft Typed Essay (Due before the bell)
2) Renaissance
HW
a) TBA
1) Final Draft Typed Essay & Unit Packet (Assigns #1 - 7) due before tardy bell on front table on Monday
2) Peer Edit
3) What the results might mean?
HW
a) None!
TUESDAY Oct 5, 2004
1) Autocracy & Democracy in P-ville -- making practical and real world use of what students have learned from the past unit. Make sure to participate in this in-class activity.
2) Mr. P TV --- Top 5 things
3) Nominating, Assigning, Electing, Appointing and Demanding Roles in P-ville.
HW
a) None!
Wednesday Oct 6, 2004
1) Most Radical Nerds... Video
2) Spectrum of Time --- Velcro Wall (Assign #2)
3) Middle Ages to American Revolution Terms (Assign #3)
HW
a) Check Out Brandee's Legacy Project Bring a copy of the site's main page to class tomorrow.
b) Also check out Jina, Janet and Natalie's Legacy Project Bring a copy of the site's main page to class tomorrow.
b) Start to work on Terms (Assign #3)
THURSDAY Oct 7, 2004
1) Middle Ages
HW
a) TBA
FRIDAY Oct 8, 2004
1) Auto & Demo Final Draft Typed Essay (Due before the bell)
2) Renaissance
HW
a) TBA
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