This is the last week for the Most Radical Nerds... Unit.
Unit 3: Middle Ages - American Revolution
1) Middle Ages
2) Renaissance
3) Northern Renaissance
4) Exploration
5) Reformation
6) Scientific Revolution
7) Enlightenment
8) American Revolution
Table of Contents for Unit Assignments
1) TOC
2) Spectrum of Time (Power Point) / One Thing Leads to Another (Power Point) (Pre Test)
3) Vocab List (Students will not have to write out but are expected to know vocab)
4) Middle Ages a) Daily Life & 8 Questions b)Cloze Passage
5) Renaissance Basics
6) Renaissance People (Power Point) & (Worksheet)
6 & 7) Renaissance Art & North Renaissance Art (Power Point) & (Worksheet)
7) North Renaissance Notes - (Power Point) & (Worksheet)
8) Exploration Notes (Power Point) & (Worksheet)
9) Reformation Notes (Power Point) & (Worksheet)
10) Scientific Revolution (Power Point) & (Worksheet)
11) Enlightenment Questions (Powerpoint) & (Worksheet)
12) Enlightenment Thinkers (Power point) & (Worksheet)
13) American Revolution & Constitution Notes (Power Point) & (Worksheet)
14) Democracy in Action
SEMESTER FINAL EXAM OR PROJECT?
Soon Mr P will start class off by asking each student: Semester Final: What are you going to do?
- The Final Exam or Final Project?
- Deadline to decide is the Wednesday after Thanksgiving
- Finals will be the last week of the semester (End of January)
The Final Exam
a) It will be a 100 Multiple Choice Question Cumulative Exam.
b) Cumulative exams cover content studied throughout the semester (Sept – January)
Final Projects (Legacy Projects)
a) All must be approved by Mr P prior to the Wednesday after Thanksgiving 2009
b) All students NOT approved to do Legacy Projects will take the Final Exam
SCROLL DOWN below this week’s agenda to read the details about the Semester Project.
MONDAY – November 16th, 2009
1) P-ville (30 second speeches)
2) Legacy or Final Exam
3) One Thing Leads to Another...
4) Enlightenment Thinkers
5) Enlightenment Questions
HW:
a) Auto vs Demo Essay Re-writes (Due by Friday) - Did you write up a 5 paragraph essay and get it back? Did you now follow Mr P 5 paragraph essay format? Did you not watch Mr P's Essay Video close enough? Do you need to take better Essay Video Notes?
AUTOCRACY & DEMOCRACY ESSAY INFORMATION
a) 5 paragraph essay (Due Friday, November 20)
b) The 5 paragraph essay prompt is:
Assess the validity of this statement: Autocracy is the best form of government.
Well, get going! Mr P wants and expects high quality work from his students. You have until Friday to get your Essay Re-write turned back in. If you fail to do so, you'll be invited to attend Mr P's after school essay gulag. This is NOT fun stuff and NOT worth your time. Avoid this like the plague. If you need help with your essay, Mr P is available to help after school or you can ask Mr P's 6th Period TA, Aret Frost and he will tell you if your essay is 'cool' or not.
b) Complete Enlightenment Assignments (if you haven't already done so)
11) Enlightenment Questions (Powerpoint) & (Worksheet)
12) Enlightenment Thinkers (Power point) & (Worksheet)
c) Take Notes in advance to avoid the madness of fast note taking during class. This way you can listen more carefully, ask questions and check over your notes instead of writing frantically like an academic zombie.
13) American Revolution & Constitution Notes (Power Point) & (Worksheet)
TUESDAY – November 17th, 2009 Minimum Day
1) Student Generated Test Questions? (Come by Wednesday at Lunch to help Mr P make up fair but challenging test questions. Bring your textbook, vocab list, your mind full of possible multiple choice question ideas and a serious work ethic.)
2) P-Ville - 30 second speeches (Election on Friday)
3) Enlightenment Figures - Classical Music
4) Enlightenment Questions - (Be sure you know the answer to such questions as:
a) What idea did the Enlightenment use from the Scientific Revolution? Why? (p.54-55)
b) Name and explain 2 ways the Enlightenment ideas were spread? (p.57 & 61)
c) What was a Salon? (p.57 & 61)
d) How did the relationship change between the ruler and the people? (p.63-65)
e) Who were some of the Enlightened Monarchs? How exactly were they 'enlightened'? (p.63-65)
f) Name and Explain 3 long-term effects the Enlightenment thinking had on Western Civilization? (p.58, 60-61)
g) What new styles of writing and forms of literature were developed? (p.63)
h) Who was that Voltaire guy? What did he contribute to the Enlightenment? (p.56)
5) American Revolution in a nutshell - School House Rock Review
HW:
a) Textbook Reading - Perhaps during SSR or read at home to prep for Friday's Exam
Enlightenment
1) Philosophy in the Age of Reason (p.54-59)
2) Enlightenment Ideas Spread (p.60-65)
American Revolution & Constitution
1) Birth of the American Republic (p.67-76)
b) Do you know your rights? Check out the Charts on p.73 & 76. Mr P really likes Amendments 1, 4, 5 & 10. Know your basic rights! Hint! Hint! Hint!
c) For the more intellectually hungry student, read:
1) The Declaration of Independence written by Thomas Jefferson on p.80-83.
2) The US Constitution written by James Madison on p.84-105.
Yes, be different from most of your fellow Americans and actually read over and get to know the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Mr P estimates that around 10% of Americans have actually read the US Constitution. That means in a nation of 300 million, only 30 million have read the document. Of that 30 million, how many have read the Constitution more than once? Half? 15 million? Mr P usually reads over these documents 2 to 3 times each year. Hey, join an elite club of Americanos that have read the Constitution more than once.
OPPORTUNITY! OPPORTUNITY!
A) Geo Retake @ 3:22
a) Sketch's Geo Review Website - Email and thank her at oliviasketch@yahoo.com
b) Technical Thompson's Website - Email and thank her at music.freek@gmail.com
GEOGRAPHY NOTICE: Mr. P MIGHT be hosting the Geography Re-take Exam #5 Wednesday at 3:22pm. All students interested in trying to ace the Exam in order to change their original score are invited to attend. Mr. P will likely hold Geo Re-take Exams once a week. If a student can't make the Re-take this week, students are welcome to show for a future Geo Re-take. Yet, do note that Mr. P does the Geo Re-take Exams out of the kindness of his heart and love for Geography. There is NO guarantee that Mr. P will give the Retake Exam after school, especially if Mr. P has personal or other matter to attend to. Once Mr. P’s wife and twins return to California he will likely NOT have the time to offer such opportunity. He’ll be busy changing diapers and doing such stuff. So take advantage now of the Geo Retake offerings while they last.
WEDNESDAY – November 18th, 2009
1) American Revolution Review
2) US Constitution
3) Bill of Rights
4) Democracy in Action
HW:
Study for Friday Exam... How?
a) Read over Chapter 2 Sections 1-3 (p.53-73)
b) Look over Enlightenment Figures (Worksheet)
- Complete by Thursday - Easy stuff. It is simply your opinion.
c) Look over Enlightenment Questions (Powerpoint) & (Worksheet)
d) American Revolution & Constitution Notes (Power Point) & (Worksheet)
THURSDAY – November 19th, 2009
1) Middles Ages - American Revolution Review
2) Bill of Rights
3) Democracy in Action (Due Monday November 23rd)
B) A NEW GEOGRAPHY EXTRA CREDIT - is due at lunch or after school on student computer
Who can do the Extra Credit? Any student who has a quarter grade of less than 70%.
What must get done? Student can fix Geo Power Pts that other students submitted or they can redo Geo Practice Exams.
How is the work done? follow instructions, Mr P's sample power pt format or ask students listed below for help.
How much will the extra credit be? Depends on the quality of your work. Do a flawless job and follow the Assignment Info, then a student could earn up to 10 points per Exam. They can do 3 exams over and earn a possible 30 extra credit points.
When is this due? These flawless power points are due before the Tuesday following Thanksgiving.
Where does a student turn this in? at the student computer at lunch or after school.
GEOGRAPHY EXTRA CREDIT:
1) Assignment Info
2) Example (Geddy Lee)
3) Geo Maps & Location Info
Confused on the extra credit? Talk to the following students for help:
Period 2 - Kevin "Power Pt Proud" Yang
Period 5 - Justin "Blah Blah Blah" Lui or Earl "The Pearl" A.
Period 6 - Travis"Pin Drop" Clemison
HW:
Study for Friday Exam... How?
a) Read over Chapter 2 Sections 1-3 (p.53-73)
b) Look over Enlightenment Figures (Worksheet)
- Complete by Thursday - Easy stuff. It is simply your opinion.
c) Look over Enlightenment Questions (Powerpoint) & (Worksheet)
d) American Revolution & Constitution Notes (Power Point) & (Worksheet)
FRIDAY November 20, 2009
1) Packets are due before the tardy bell
2) Middle Ages - American Revolution Exam
HW:
a) Democracy in Action
DO YOU HAVE TO DO THE ESSAY RE-WRITE? BELOW IS SOME INFO YOU MIGHT FIND USEFUL.
AUTOCRACY vs DEMOCRACY
1) Table of Contents (TOC)
2) Nader's Deserted Island (Omit)
3) Scenarios / Spectrum (Spectrum & Vocab Power Pt)
4) Vocabulary Worksheet
.....a) Sketch's 2002 Online Vocab Email Sketch and tell her thanks for helping you out. oliviasketch@yahoo.com
.....b) Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game Email Milie and tell her thanks for helping you out
.....c) Vocab List and Vocab Game Point System
5) Timeline
6) Historical Figures - Front Page includes John Locke & Back Page includes King Louis XIV
.....a) Historical Figure Group Prep & Instructions
7) QuickWrite: Which historical figure's ideas do you like the most? Why are those ideas better than others? (2/3 Page)
7a) Discussion Notes Worksheet (Worksheet) & (Power Point)
AUTOCRACY & DEMOCRACY ESSAY INFORMATION
a) 5 paragraph essay (Due Friday, November 20)
b) The 5 paragraph essay prompt is:
Assess the validity of this statement: Autocracy is the best form of government.
Need help with writing your 5 paragraph essay watch the Essay Bunch & Essay Video Notes to help out while you watch. Follow the essay notes & video and your 5 paragraph essay should be splendid.
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 you've done).
The deadline to apply and qualify for doing a Legacy Project as a student’s “Final” for the semester will be the Wednesday after Thanksgiving. 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
Mr P listened to these songs while updating his website for you this week. And now Mr P introduces you to:
1) E.S.T. Tuesday Wonderland
2) Chopin Waltz Op.64 No.1 "Minute Waltz"
3) Ravel's Bolero
4) Beethoven's 5th
5) Beethoven's Fur Elise
6) Beethoven's Fur Elise (Trippy Cool Version)
7) Eddie Platt's Fur Elise on Guitar
8) Lastly, meet Vadrum the Italian Drummer who really must be an alien because his drumming is so out of this world. Rondo alla Turca (Turkish March) and check Vadrum Meets William Tell
