Monday, November 28, 2011

FRENCH REVOLUTION ASSIGNMENTS
1) Table of Contents
2) K.W.L.(have at least 22 points listed under L portion for full credit)
3) Vocabulary & Vocab Jeopardy (p.107-126)
4) Pie Chart (Worksheet) (Power Point) (p.108-110)
5) Revolution Threatens the French King (Worksheet) (Power Point) (p.108-114)
6) Marie Antionette (ask Mr P for a copy if you cannot read the worksheet online. Also, answer the questions on your own sheet of paper.)
7) Marie Antoinette Video Notes (Omit if NOT done in class)
8) The Execution of Louis XVI (ask Mr P for a copy if you cannot read the worksheet online. Also, answer the questions on your own sheet of paper.)
9) Chapter 3 - Section 2 & 3 - Guided Reading Notes (Worksheet) & (Power Point) (p.114-126)
10) 6 Stages Chart (Worksheet) & (Power Point)

FRENCH REVOLUTION POWER POINTS

Use Technical Thompson's Website on the French Revolution Unit for help with Assignments 1-10.

Sketch's Website has French Revolution Vocab help. Thanks Sketch! Gee, thanks for making class for students that much more simple. Students should use Sketch's Vocab help but write down definitions using their own West High vernacular (your own words). Mr. P will NOT give students credit if they copy Sketch's definitions word for word. Also, Sketch was known for pulling off clever tricks like giving the wrong definition at times to make sure students are thinking and NOT just copying definitions. It is best to check Sketch's definitions against other sources.


For students seeking additional reading on the French Revolution, Mr P's Random French Revolution Book Picks for Students are:

a) Stepping in the pool - French Revolution for Beginners by Martin McCrory & Robert Moulder
b) Liking the Shallow End - A Short History of the French Revolution by Jeremy Popkin
c) Into the Deep End - The French Revolution & Napoleonic Era by Owen Connelly

1) French Revolution Documentary
2) French Revolution silly stuff from History of the World
3) A European pub historian eloquently sums up the French Revolution in under 4 minutes. Pint Size History.
4) French Revolution short student cartoons by Alumni Alison (1-8). Some of these are classic. Still, Mr P has been waiting for years for a student to come along and redo this cartoon concept legacy project and take it to a new level. It is time for the new and improved... and COMPLETE CARTOON FRENCH REVOLUTION! Who is going to do it for a legacy project? Who will leave their legacy?

NAPOLEONIC WEEK

POST NAPOLEONIC POWER Point


MONDAY November 28, 2011

DAY 1: In-CLASS

I) Why is Napoleon Remembered?

II) Young Napoleon

III) (cut) Napoleon & FR

IV) Big Break

HW:

DAY 1: HOMEWORK

Students should complete the sections on the Napoleon Packet listed below for HW:

IV) Napoleon's Big Break (Part 2 = Starting at 4:43 - 7:40)

V) Napoleon v Austria (Part 2 = 7:42 - 14:57) (Part 3 = 0:00 - 1:32)

Students can get the notes by clicking and watching the following link: Napoleon 002 & Napoleon 003

TUESDAY November 29, 2011

DAY 2: CLASS

VI) Egypt

VII) Rule Begins

VIII) Runs French Nation

HW:

DAY 2: HOMEWORK

A) Students should complete the sections on the Napoleon Packet listed below for HW:

VIII) Runs French Nation (Part 4 = 0:00 -8:49)

IX) More Fighting (Part 4 = 8:50-14:56 Austerlitz) (Part 5 = 0:00 -o:21)

X) Zenith (Part 5 = 0:22 - 8:40)

B) Don't forget to get the Notes Completed for the Post Napoleonic Packet. Better to write the notes at home so you can listen and adjust / add to notes in class (Due Friday)

C) You & Your Group Members should be in contact, figuring out, creating and preparing to teach your Group Section of the Post Napoleonic Packet to the class. Groups will have 3-4 minutes to do so. Mr P and Class expect examples, demonstrations, solid explanations and clarity (Friday)

WEDNESDAY November 30, 2011

1) Napoleon's Empire Collapses

HW:

A) Study for Napoleon Quiz (Thursday). Students will be held accountable on the entire Napoleon Story regardless of if Mr P gets thru the notes in class. If Mr P does not cover all the notes in class, students can read from their textbook and / or watch the remainder of the Napoleon videos (Part 006 and 007) online to prepare for Napoleon Quiz

B) Don't forget to get the Notes Completed for the Post Napoleonic Packet Better to write the notes at home so you can listen and adjust / add to notes in class (Due Friday)

C) You & Your Group Members should be in contact, figuring out, creating and preparing to teach your Group Section of the Post Napoleonic Packet to the class. Groups will have 3-4 minutes to do so. Mr P and Class expect examples, demonstrations, solid explanations and clarity (Friday)(Friday)

THURSDAY December 1, 2011

1) Napoleon Quiz
2) Napoleon's Exile / Last Stand
3) Napoleon's Legacy

HW:

A) Complete Napoleon Packet (Due Friday)

B) Don't forget to get the Notes Completed for the Post Napoleonic Packet Better to write the notes at home so you can listen and adjust / add to notes in class (Due Friday)

C) You & Your Group Members should be in contact, figuring out, creating and preparing to teach your Group Section of the Post Napoleonic Packet to the class. Groups will have 3-4 minutes to do so. Mr P and Class expects examples, demonstrations, solid explanations and clarity (Friday)

FRIDAY December 2, 2011

1) Collect Napoleon Packets
2) Post Napoleonic Group Teaching

FRENCH REVOLUTION ASSIGNMENTS
1) Table of Contents
2) K.W.L.(have at least 22 points listed under L portion for full credit)
3) Vocabulary & Vocab Jeopardy (p.107-126)
4) Pie Chart (Worksheet) (Power Point) (p.108-110)
5) Revolution Threatens the French King (Worksheet) (Power Point) (p.108-114)
6) Marie Antionette (ask Mr P for a copy if you cannot read the worksheet online. Also, answer the questions on your own sheet of paper.)
7) Marie Antoinette Video Notes (Omit if NOT done in class)
8) The Execution of Louis XVI (ask Mr P for a copy if you cannot read the worksheet online. Also, answer the questions on your own sheet of paper.)
9) Chapter 3 - Section 2 & 3 - Guided Reading Notes (Worksheet) & (Power Point) (p.114-126)
10) 6 Stages Chart (Worksheet) & (Power Point)

FRENCH REVOLUTION POWER POINTS

Use Technical Thompson's Website on the French Revolution Unit for help with Assignments 1-10.

Sketch's Website has French Revolution Vocab help. Thanks Sketch! Gee, thanks for making class for students that much more simple. Students should use Sketch's Vocab help but write down definitions using their own West High vernacular (your own words). Mr. P will NOT give students credit if they copy Sketch's definitions word for word. Also, Sketch was known for pulling off clever tricks like giving the wrong definition at times to make sure students are thinking and NOT just copying definitions. It is best to check Sketch's definitions against other sources.


For students seeking additional reading on the French Revolution, Mr P's Random French Revolution Book Picks for Students are:

a) Stepping in the pool - French Revolution for Beginners by Martin McCrory & Robert Moulder
b) Liking the Shallow End - A Short History of the French Revolution by Jeremy Popkin
c) Into the Deep End - The French Revolution & Napoleonic Era by Owen Connelly

1) French Revolution Documentary
2) French Revolution silly stuff from History of the World
3) A European pub historian eloquently sums up the French Revolution in under 4 minutes. Pint Size History.
4) French Revolution short student cartoons by Alumni Alison (1-8). Some of these are classic. Still, Mr P has been waiting for years for a student to come along and redo this cartoon concept legacy project and take it to a new level. It is time for the new and improved... and COMPLETE CARTOON FRENCH REVOLUTION! Who is going to do it for a legacy project? Who will leave their legacy?

POST NAPOLEONIC POWER Point

MONDAY November 28, 2011

DAY 1: CLASS I) Why Remembered? II) Young Napoleon III) (cut) Napoleon & FR IV) Big Break

Napoleon Part 001 – Intro starts after 26 seconds of blank screen- FR

Power Pts =

I) Why is Napoleon Remembered?

II) Young Napoleon

III) (cut) Napoleon & The Revolution

Napoleon Part 002 – Mid FR -thru FR

DAY 1: HOMEWORK Watch Youtube Clips and complete Packet Sections IV) & V) IV) Napoleon's Big Break V) Napoleon v Austria

Power Pts =

III Continued at Part B –To be 20 Years old during the FR (0:00- 5:00 minutes)

IV) Napoleon’s Big Break (5:00 - 7:39 mark)

V) Napoleon v Austria (7:42 - 14:57 Part F)

Napoleon Part 003 – Mid-thru Propaganda @ V) Austria - F

Power Pts =

V) Napoleon v Austria (0:00 - 1:32 Part F)

VI) Napoleon in Egypt (1:33 – 12:36)

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2011

DAY 2: CLASS VI) Egypt VII) Rule Begins VIII) Runs French Nation

VII) Napoleon’s Rule Begins (12:37 – 14:58)

Napoleon 004 - “Revolution is over… I am the Revolution!”

Power Pts =

VII) Napoleon’s Rule Begins (0:00 – 2:48)

VIII) Napoleon Runs The French Nation (2:49 – 8:49)

DAY 2: HOMEWORK VIII) Napoleon Runs French Nation IX) More Fighting Around Europe X) Napoleon's Zenith

IX) More Fighting Throughout Europe (8:50 – 14:56 (Austerlitz)

Napoleon 005 - Fighting Prussia isn’t even worth talking about --- Russian Heat

Power Pts =

IX) More Fighting Throughout Europe (0:00 – 0:21)

X) Napoleon’s Zenith (0:22 – 8:40)

3) Napoleon’s Empire Collapses (8:40 – End = Russian Heat)

Napoleon Part 006 – Borodino (Russia) - Midway thru Waterloo (Just Before Prussians Arrive)

Power Pts =

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2011

DAY 3: CLASS 3) Empire Collapses

3) Napoleon’s Empire Collapses (0:00 – 6:51)

1^st Exile – Elba (6:52 – 9:00)

100 Days (9:01 – 11:36)

Waterloo (11:37 – 14:59)

Napoleon Part 007 – Prussian Arrive at Waterloo --- the End.

DAY 3: HOMEWORK A) Study for Napoleon Quiz B) Group Work For Post Napoleonic Packet

3) Napoleon’s Empire Collapses

0:00 (Prussians Arrives) – 3:19 (Waterloo Ends)

3:20 (St Helena 2^nd Exile) – 12:43 (The End)

“Everything is so forgotten, except the opinion we leave imprinted in history.”

“There is no immorality then the memory that is left in the minds of men.”

TUESDAY November 29, 2011



WEDNESDAY November 30, 2011



THURSDAY December 1, 2011




FRIDAY December 2, 2011

FRENCH REVOLUTION ASSIGNMENTS
1) Table of Contents
2) K.W.L.(have at least 22 points listed under L portion for full credit)
3) Vocabulary & Vocab Jeopardy (p.107-126)
4) Pie Chart (Worksheet) (Power Point) (p.108-110)
5) Revolution Threatens the French King (Worksheet) (Power Point) (p.108-114)
6) Marie Antionette (ask Mr P for a copy if you cannot read the worksheet online. Also, answer the questions on your own sheet of paper.)
7) Marie Antoinette Video Notes (Omit if NOT done in class)
8) The Execution of Louis XVI (ask Mr P for a copy if you cannot read the worksheet online. Also, answer the questions on your own sheet of paper.)
9) Chapter 3 - Section 2 & 3 - Guided Reading Notes (Worksheet) & (Power Point) (p.114-126)
10) 6 Stages Chart (Worksheet) & (Power Point)

FRENCH REVOLUTION POWER POINTS

Use Technical Thompson's Website on the French Revolution Unit for help with Assignments 1-10.

Sketch's Website has French Revolution Vocab help. Thanks Sketch! Gee, thanks for making class for students that much more simple. Students should use Sketch's Vocab help but write down definitions using their own West High vernacular (your own words). Mr. P will NOT give students credit if they copy Sketch's definitions word for word. Also, Sketch was known for pulling off clever tricks like giving the wrong definition at times to make sure students are thinking and NOT just copying definitions. It is best to check Sketch's definitions against other sources.


For students seeking additional reading on the French Revolution, Mr P's Random French Revolution Book Picks for Students are:

a) Stepping in the pool - French Revolution for Beginners by Martin McCrory & Robert Moulder
b) Liking the Shallow End - A Short History of the French Revolution by Jeremy Popkin
c) Into the Deep End - The French Revolution & Napoleonic Era by Owen Connelly

Bored over the long weekend? Check out these French Revolution videos. Email Mr P with any other French Revolution videos you find online.

1) French Revolution Documentary
2) French Revolution silly stuff from History of the World
3) A European pub historian eloquently sums up the French Revolution in under 4 minutes. Pint Size History.
4) French Revolution short student cartoons by Alumni Alison (1-8). Some of these are classic. Still, Mr P has been waiting for years for a student to come along and redo this cartoon concept legacy project and take it to a new level. It is time for the new and improved... and COMPLETE CARTOON FRENCH REVOLUTION! Who is going to do it for a legacy project? Who will leave their legacy?


MONDAY November 19, 2012

1) Middle Ages - American Revolution Packet Due
2) Middle Ages - American Revolution Exam

3) Start French Revolution

a) TOC
b) K.W.L.
c) Pie Chart
d) 6 Stages of FR
e) Vocabulary

HW:

a) K.W.L.
a) Read p.107-113
b) Start Vocabulary (Assign #3) - See Vocab help above
c) Complete Pie Chart (Assign #4)
d) Revolution Threatens the King (Assign #5)


TUESDAY November 20, 2012

1)  K.W.L. Review
2) Pie Chart (Assign #4) - Review
3) 6 Stages of French Revolution (Assign #10) - Review
4) Revolution Threatens the King (Assign #5) - Review

HW:

a) Read Section 2 & 3 from Textbook p. 114 - 125
b) Guided Reading Notes for Section 2 & 3 (Assign #9)

Need help studying for the Geo Retake? Use Sketch's Geo Review.

WEDNESDAY November 21 - SUNDAY November 25, 2012

Thanksgiving Holiday

MONDAY November 26, 2012

1) Order & Stability or SSR for Assign 6-8
2) 6 Stages of French Revolution (Assign #10)- Review
3) Revolution Threatens the King (Assign #5) - Review
4) Guided Notes (Assign #9) - Review
5) Political Spectrum (Assign #9) - Review
6) Short Video on Marie Antoinette (If time permits. Otherwise, omit assignment #7)

HW

a) Complete Vocab (Assign #3) & Study for Vocab Game
b) Complete Marie Antoinette (Assign #6) Read and Answer Questions
c) Complete King Louis' Execution (Assign #8) Read and Answer Questions

a) Organize & STAPLE French Revolution Packet (Assign 1-10)
b) Study for French Revolution Mini - Exam on Monday November 22th, 2010

Suggestions for Studying:
1) Review Vocab (Assign #3) - Use Sketch's French Revolution Vocab Review Vocabulary & Vocab Jeopardy (p.107-126)
2) Review Pie Chart (Assign #4)
3) Review Revolution Threatens King (Assign #5)
4) Review Guided Notes (Assign #9)
5) Review 6 Stages (Assign #10)

6) Take P Alumni Peymaneh's Quizzes on the French Revolution. Peymaneh's created these quizzes based reading from the old World History textbook. Still, the questions are generally useful for any quiz on the French Revolution. Peymaneh created this legacy project only after living in the US for 8 months. Some of her quiz questions do contain grammar and spelling errors. Mr. P did NOT correct them on purpose. He wanted to also showcase this legacy project to demonstrate what a student can produce despite facing academic setbacks (i.e. Learning a new language and adapting to a new culture). Are you a student facing your own academic setbacks? Mr P challenges you to step it up like Paymaneh, overcome academic set backs and create a legacy project that can be used by students in the future!

NOTICE: WATCH the front chalk board to see if Mr P says the following is going to happen: Geo Retake will be offered once again at 3:22pm on Wednesday. This will be the 7th offering of the Geo Retake. Come by, ace the Geo Retake and have your original Geo Exam score changed to a perfect score of 30/30. Wow! What an offer! Don't pass up it up, especially if your grade in class is low.

c) Need help studying for the Geo Retake?

Use Sketch's Geo Review. Let Mr P know if it is helpful so he could email Sketch. Not only is she a cool P Alumni but also a Geo Hall of Famer. Other cool stats about Sketch. She is about to graduate from college with a degree in English. Aside from being a college student, she works at Disneyland. She's traveled to Europe a few times. Mr. P and other teachers like Mrs Cerda will always positively remember Sketch as a silent-but-deadly student. She was one who was generally quiet, smart, did high quality work, cared about learning and obviously was a deep thinker. How will Mr P and other teachers remember you? Will they remember you at all?


TUESDAY November 27, 2012

1) Order & Stability / Recap & Conclude
2) Guided Notes (Assign #9) - Review
3) Political Spectrum (Assign #9) - Review


WEDNESDAY November 28, 2012

1) Vocab Game?
2) Simple Quiz?
3) MC French Revolution Review Quiz

HW

a) Study for French Revolution Mini-Exam (THURSDAY November 29th)
b) Organize & STAPLE French Revolution Packet (Assign 1-10)

c) Read The Age of Napoleon p. 128-136

d) Legacy Project approval deadline is Friday, December

e) Semester Final is either the Final Exam or a Legacy Project. All students doing a Legacy Project must turn in an update form to Mr. P prior to December 7th.

f) All students not doing a Legacy Project will take a semester Final Exam. The Final Exam is multiple choice. Questions for the multiple choice exam will be cumulative. Thus, any content covered during the first semester can appear on the Semester Final Exam.

g) The Semester Final will be at the end of January. Students taking the Final Exam will take it at the end of January. Students doing a legacy project will turn it in the day the students (not doing a legacy project) take the Semester Final Exam.


THURSDAY November 29, 2012

1) French Revolution Assignment 1-10 Packet Due
2) Mini-Exam
3) Start Napoleon (Day 1)

HW

a) Read The Age of Napoleon p. 128-136

b) Legacy Project update deadline is Wednesday, December7th

e) Semester Final is either the Final Exam or a Legacy Project. All students wishing to do a Legacy Project must get approval from Mr. P prior to December 1st

f) All students not doing a Legacy Project will take a semester Final Exam. The Final Exam is multiple choice. Questions for the multiple choice exam will be cumulative. Thus, any content covered during the first semester can appear on the Semester Final Exam.

g) The Semester Final will be at the end of January. Students taking the Final Exam will take it at the end of January. Students doing a legacy project will turn it in the day the students (not doing a legacy project) take the Semester Final Exam.


MONDAY December 30, 2012

1) Napoleonic Era (Day 2)

HW

a) Read The Age of Napoleon p. 128-136

b) Legacy Project Update deadline is Friday, December 7th

c) Semester Final is either the Final Exam or a Legacy Project. All students wishing to do a Legacy Project must get approval from Mr. P prior to December  th.

d) All students not doing a Legacy Project will take a semester Final Exam. The Final Exam is multiple choice. Questions for the multiple choice exam will be cumulative. Thus, any content covered during the first semester can appear on the Semester Final Exam.

e) The Semester Final will be at the end of January. Students taking the Final Exam will take it at the end of January. Students doing a legacy project will turn it in the day the students (not doing a legacy project) take the Semester Final Exam.


TUESDAY November 23, 2010

1) Napoleonic Era (Day 3)

HW

a) Read The Age of Napoleon p. 128-136

b) Legacy Project Update deadline is Friday, December7th

c) Semester Final is either the Final Exam or a Legacy Project. All students wishing to do a Legacy Project must get approval from Mr. P prior to December 7th.

d) All students not doing a Legacy Project will take a semester Final Exam. The Final Exam is multiple choice. Questions for the multiple choice exam will be cumulative. Thus, any content covered during the first semester can appear on the Semester Final Exam.

e) The Semester Final will be at the end of January. Students taking the Final Exam will take it at the end of January. Students doing a legacy project will turn it in the day the students (not doing a legacy project) take the Semester Final Exam.


WEDNESDAY November 23, 2010 - SUNDAY November 28, 2010Turkey Day Holiday Weekend

Bored over the long weekend? Check out these French Revolution videos. Email Mr P with any other French Revolution videos you find online.

1) French Revolution Documentary
2) French Revolution silly stuff from History of the World
3) A European pub historian eloquently sums up the French Revolution in under 4 minutes. Pint Size History.
4) French Revolution short student cartoons by Alumni Alison (1-8). Some of these are classic. Still, Mr P has been waiting for years for a student to come along and redo this cartoon concept legacy project and take it to a new level. It is time for the new and improved... and COMPLETE CARTOON FRENCH REVOLUTION! Who is going to do it for a legacy project? Who will leave their legacy?


MONDAY December 4th, 2012

1) P Announcements
2) Napoleonic Era (Day 4)
3)

HW

a) Read The Age of Napoleon p. 128-136

e) The Semester Final will be at the end of January. Students taking the Final Exam will take it at the end of January. Students doing a legacy project will turn it in the day the students (not doing a legacy project) take the Semester Final Exam.

f) Need help with Legacy Project ideas


LEGACY PROJECT INFORMATION
A) Legacy Project approval deadline is the Monday Before Thanksgiving.

B) Semester Final is either the Final Exam or a Legacy Project. All students wishing to do a Legacy Project must get approval from Mr. P prior to Halloween.

C) All students not doing a Legacy Project will take a semester Final Exam. The Final Exam is multiple choice. Questions for the multiple choice exam will be cumulative. Thus, any content covered during the first semester can appear on the Semester Final Exam.

D) The Semester Final will be at the end of semester. Students taking the Final Exam will take it at the end of the school year. Students doing a legacy project will turn it in the day the students (not doing a legacy project) take the Semester Final Exam.
LEGACY PROJECT FORMS
1) Blank Proposal Application & Sample of filled out Application
2) Contract
3) Update Form & Calendar
4) Legacy Project Ideas - if you can't come up with ideas of your own
5) Sample WWI Vocab - Gives ideas on how to do Legacy Vocab.
6) Sample - WWI Play - Gives ideas on how to do Legacy Play.



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 Fall semester will be October 31st (Halloween) and for the Spring semester March 21st (Equinox). 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.

WORLD HISTORY UNITS

1st SEMESTER
1) Geography / World Religions & Philosophy
2) Autocracy & Democracy
3) Middle Ages - American Revolution
4) French Revolution / Napoleon
5) Industrial Revolution
6) Nationalism / Imperialism

2nd SEMESTER
1) Geography & Geo Stats
2) WWI
3) 20th Century Revolutions & Independence Movements (Russian, China, India, etc)
3) Global Depression
4) WWII
5) Cold War
6) Contemporary Issues

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 100 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



Go to Technical Thompson's Website for more info and if links do not work here.

Still in need of information from last unit?

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
7a) Discussion Notes (Worksheet) & Discussion Questions (Power Point)





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

















































































































Claude DeBussy was a darn good French composer of Classical Music.

1) Clair de lune

2) Prelude to an afternoon of a faun

3) Reverie (Orchestra Version) & (Piano Version)

4) The Sunken Cathedral

5) There is much more good stuff out there. Find it! Share it! And enjoy!







































































French Films are darn good! Oh yeah, the French make films, not movies. There is a difference. And if you want to know the difference, ask Mr P when he doesn't seem busy or during Period 7.

1) Amelie is a must see!

2) Kleislowski's Red, White & Blue will blow you away. And if it doesn't, then watch it again when you are 27 years old. By then you might get it.

3) I hear from friends that there are some wickedly freaky French Horror movies but Mr P is too much of a wimp to watch them.






























































































One thing Leads to Another






was a good 80s song by the Fixx















































The Ways













































French Revolution for Beginners is a a solid little book for those interested in knowing a little bit more about the French Revolution







Ask Mr P about it











War and Peace is a book by Leo Tolstoy that takes place in Russia during the Napoleonic Era and invasion of Russia.

Unit 5 = Middle Ages - American Revolution 2012

Greetings and welcome Mr P's Website for the 2012-2013 school year.

A) Mr P's Class Syllabus - Still need to get signed or just want to read it again?

B) Check out Technical Thompson's Website (P-Alumni Student Class Website)

C) Study for Geo Retake (Read Front Chalkboard for info regarding next Retake Date)
GEO RELATED LINKS
a) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
b) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
c) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide

Middle Ages - American Revolution is the next unit. Students will spend about 2 weeks on this unit. At the conclusion of the unit, students will turn in their unit packet for points. Each assignment should be completed as they are assigned during the unit. Below is the order of the assignments so that students can keep their unit work organized.

It is time for the Most Radical Nerds... Unit. (Graham's Most Radical Video Intro)

Still in need of the Auto vs Demo Unit? Scroll down for power points and such stuff.

Unit 4: 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) Table of Contents (TOC) --- This is your cover page to your packet listing assignments 1-14
2) Spectrum of Time (Power Point) / One Thing Leads to Another (Power Point) (Pre Test)
3a) Alissa Todd's Basics of Middle Ages - Scientific Revolution (Power Point) & (Word Docs)
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 (Omit)
5) Renaissance Basics (Power Point) & (Worksheet)
6) Renaissance People (Power Point) & (Worksheet)
6 & 7) Renaissance Art & North Renaissance Art (Power Point) & (Worksheet) (Omit)
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) (Omit)
11) Enlightenment Questions (Powerpoint) & (Worksheet)
12) Enlightenment Thinkers (Power point) & (Worksheet)
13) American Revolution & Constitution Notes (Power Point) & (Worksheet)
14) Democracy in Action (Word Doc) (Omit)


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 Monday before 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 Monday before Thanksgiving 2012
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 October 29, 2012

1) Autocracy & Democracy Class Discussion: What is the ideal form of government?

TUESDAY October 30, 2012

1) Collect Auto v Demo Packets
2) Memorable Learning from last week survey #3
3) Welcome to P-ville

HW:
a) All P-villians = Watch youtube videos on P-ville.
b) DOD Form Your Admin  Jobs for Citizens

4) Most Radical Nerds…(Power Pt Calendar)

a) Graham Video
b) Vocab & Time

HW:
a) Review online Power Pts related to your topic
b) Work on your group topic
A) Become enlightened about P-ville from Elders of the Past. Use the path the elders have drawn out for you or pave your own route for P-ville. Whatever the case, be sure to do something! Be sure to make P-ville a better place by the time you leave in June than what it was when you first arrived in September to P-ville.

1) P-ville Intro
2) Daily Announcements by Mac & Nina
3) Director of Integrity (DoI)
4) Director of MVP (DoMVP)
5) Director of Economy (DoE)
6) Director of Technology (DoTECH)
7) Director of Maintenance (DoM)
8) Director of Chief of Police (DoP)
9) Director of Stocks (DoS)
10) Director of Beautification (DoB)

11) What other Director of... videos are needed?
a) Director of Directors (DoD)
b) Supreme Council (including a video viewing
c) Director of Quotes (DoQ)
d) Director of Randomness (DoR)
e) Director of SWEN (DoSWEN)
f) Director of Foreign Affairs (DoFA)
g) Director of Special Events (DoSE)
h) Director of Treasury (DoT)


WEDNESDAY October 31, 2012

1) How to do 30 Second Speeches
2) Most Radical Unit Overview
3) Middle Ages
4) Renaissance

HW:

Read1) Middle Ages
2) Renaissance


THURSDAY November 1, 2012

1) 30 Second Speeches
2) Renaissance
3) North Renaissance

HW:
Should have already read:1) Middle Ages
2) Renaissance

Read by next class session
3) Northern Renaissance
4) Exploration


FRIDAY November 2, 2012

1) 30 Second Speeches
2) Week in Review Survey #4
3) North Renaissance
4) Exploration

HW:
Should have already read:1) Middle Ages
2) Renaissance
3) Northern Renaissance
4) Exploration

Read by next class session:
5) Reformation


MONDAY November 5, 2012

1) P-Ville Elections
2) Reformation
3) Review Middle Ages –Reformation

HW:

Should have already read or read again:1) Middle Ages
2) Renaissance
3) Northern Renaissance
4) Exploration
5) Reformation

Read this by next class session
6) Scientific Revolution

Is Michio Kaku a Francis Bacon or Galileo of Today? Ever ponder about what life is going to be like when you're Mr P's age? Watch this lecture. It starts at the 5:3o mark

Will be covered in class with Worksheets, Power Pts and Mr P craziness
7) Enlightenment
8) American Revolution


TUESDAY November 6, 2012 (Election Day)

1) Election Results
2) Quite Write
3) Scientific Revolution

HW:

Remember all this? Read again if you want to review1) Middle Ages
2) Renaissance
3) Northern Renaissance
4) Exploration
5) Reformation
6) Scientific Revolution
7) Enlightenment
8) American Revolution


WEDNESDAY November 7, 2012

1) P-ville 1st Supreme Council Meeting (At lunch)
2) Enlightenment


THURSDAY November 8, 2012

Mr P will have to review info from the Sub Day.

The great information about the Spread of Enlightenment and Classical Music below will likely be CUT. Ask Juniors and Seniors what you are missing out on. It's a pretty memorable lesson. Yet, if your concern is only for the test, fear not... for no substantial part of the exam will feature questions from this lesson. Consider this lesson more a lesson of life. Consider it cancelled.

1) Spread of Enlightenment
2) Mozart & Beethoven
3) Start US Revolution Notes

HW:A) Complete US Revolution & Constitution Notes – Get from Mr P online power pt here


FRIDAY November 10, 2012
1) Week in Review #5
2) US Constitution
3) Bill of Rights
4) Jefferson vs Hamilton


MONDAY November 13, 2012  (Armistice Day - Veteran's Day = Holiday)

 No School



TUESDAY November 14, 2012

1) Pretest
2) Review US Constitution
3) Bill of Rights

4) HEAR YE! HEAR YE! EXTRA CREDIT HERE!

Mr P’s Challenge - Vocab Game For Middle Ages - American Revolution

At lunch and after school Mr P will offer a rare opportunity for any and all students to come by, form a group and take a shot at the Vocab Game. It will be offered on a first-come first-serve basis. If student performance is weak and they want to try again, they must get to the back of the line. Due to the fact it is unfair for Mr P's family if he comes home late, he will NOT allow for numerous attempts. So study and do well on your first attempt. If students perform well and qualify, they can obtain extra credit up to:

10 pts = Any student with less than 75% in class.
5 pts = Any student with more than 75% in class.

Message to DODs and Supreme Councils - if this extra credit event is to take place, there will need to be:

a) A Vocab Game Committee to negotiate & determine what terms will be apart of the Vocab Game (ie Francis Bacon = yes Tycho Brahe = No). Committee should consist of at least 2 members from each period. Committee will meet Thursday after school. Once list for Vocab Game is established it will be posted on Mr P's website to inform all students.

Link to Official Student List Posted Here? (If there is no link, then there is no official list yet)

b) Vocab Game volunteers on Monday (4 Score Keepers, 2 Timers, 4 Flippers). One set of volunteers for lunch & another for after school.


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) & (Worksheets) (Mr P's Revamped Power Pt from Class)

NEWS CONCERNING UP COMING EXAM
1) Mr P will most likely be available after school on Tuesday to answer questions about the unit or to review for Wednesday's Exam.
2) Review Rachel Chon's Jeopardy Game for Middle Ages to American Revolution.
2) Students should know who were the Enlightenment Figures (Assign 11)
3) Students should know Classical Music started during the Enlightenment and some of the famous musicians from this time was Mozart & Beethoven.

SAMPLE CLASSICAL MUSIC --- If you are bored, interested and have time
a) Mozart
1) Uchida conducts Mozart's Piano Concerto #20 - Allegro I This Japanese lady is insanely cool. Even more amazing then her performance is that Mozart had the brilliant mind to create such intense music over 250 years ago. Thanks Mozart for being creative... thanks for being an inspiration... thanks for ENLIGHTENING US... thanks for being you!
2) Mozart's 4oth Symphony conducted by the great American Leonard Bernstein
3) Listen to the great American Conductor play and talk about Mozart's 40th Symphony Even if you don't know anything about music, it is still interesting to listen Bernstein talk about Mozart's music because it will give you an appreciation of the complexity and creative intensity of Mozart's music.

b) Beethoven
1) The classic Fur Elise
2) Beethoven's 5th Symphony - The great America Conductor Leonard Bernstein leads a German Orchestra


C) Let the great Benjamin Zander explain why Classical Music is for everyone. If by the end of this talk you don't have shining eyes, check your pulse. You might be dead.

D) Who are those strange people waving that wand around in front of the orchestra? Israeli Conductor Itay Talgam gives a splendid talk. Mr P is totally inspired by Mr Talgam and the Great Conductors he presents. How any teacher... any student... or any human not be inspired?

E) Music & Magical Trust. Imagine teachers and students having such a working environment. Watch, listen and enjoy Scottish Conductor Charles Hazlewood talk. Trippy to what he says about South Africans and those of the "West" and how they engage or do NOT engage in music.
4) Enlightenment Questions (Assign #11)- 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

a) Causes of US Revolution - No More Kings
b) Declaration of Independence - Fireworks
c) Basics of the Revolutionary War - Shot Heard Around the World
d) US Separation of Powers - 3 Ring Government
e) How Presidents are Elected? - Send Your Vote to College
f) How a Bill become a Law? - I'm Just a Bill
g) Where the Money Goes? - Where the Money Goes?
h) Taxes should be spent on? - Tax Man Max
i) Basics on the Stock Market - Walking on Wall St.
j) Debt Problems - Tyrannosaurus Debt
k) The Preamble - The Preamble -- Extra Credit for Exam if you can write the Preamble

HW: Suggested Reading

a) Textbook Reading - Perhaps during SSR or read at home to prep for 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.

Here is Mr P's Revamp Constitution & Bill of Rights Power Pt from Class.
 
WEDNESDAY November 15, 2012
1) Middle Ages – American Revolution Packet Due Before Tardy Bell
2) Middle Ages – American Revolution Exam
3) Post Test Survey / Week in Review


THURSDAY November 16, 2012 (Quarter Ends)

Start French Revolution

 
FRIDAY November 17, 2012

TBA




LEGACY PROJECT INFORMATION

A) Legacy Project approval deadline is the Monday Before Thanksgiving.

B) Semester Final is either the Final Exam or a Legacy Project. All students wishing to do a Legacy Project must get approval from Mr. P prior to Halloween.

C) All students not doing a Legacy Project will take a semester Final Exam. The Final Exam is multiple choice. Questions for the multiple choice exam will be cumulative. Thus, any content covered during the first semester can appear on the Semester Final Exam.

D) The Semester Final will be at the end of semester. Students taking the Final Exam will take it at the end of the school year. Students doing a legacy project will turn it in the day the students (not doing a legacy project) take the Semester Final Exam.

LEGACY PROJECT FORMS

1) Blank Proposal Application & Sample of filled out Application
2) Contract
3) Update Form & Calendar
4) Legacy Project Ideas - if you can't come up with ideas of your own
5) Sample WWI Vocab - Gives ideas on how to do Legacy Vocab.
6) Sample - WWI Play - Gives ideas on how to do Legacy Play.



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 Fall semester will be October 31st (Halloween) and for the Spring semester March 21st (Equinox). 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.

WORLD HISTORY UNITS

1st SEMESTER

1) Geography / World Religions & Philosophy
2) Autocracy & Democracy
3) Middle Ages - American Revolution
4) French Revolution / Napoleon
5) Industrial Revolution
6) Nationalism / Imperialism

2nd SEMESTER

1) Geography & Geo Stats
2) WWI
3) 20th Century Revolutions & Independence Movements (Russian, China, India, etc)
3) Global Depression
4) WWII
5) Cold War
6) Contemporary Issues

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 100 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



Go to Technical Thompson's Website for more info and if links do not work here.

Still in need of information from last unit?

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
7a) Discussion Notes (Worksheet) & Discussion Questions (Power Point)