Unit 5 = Middle Ages - American Revolution 2010
Greetings and welcome Mr P's Website for the 2010-2011 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 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) 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 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 2010
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 25, 2010
Student Free Day
TUESDAY October 26, 2010
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 27, 2010
1) 30 Second Speeches
2) Middle Ages
3) Renaissance
THURSDAY October 28, 2010
1) 30 Second Speeches
2) Renaissance
3) North Renaissance
FRIDAY October 29, 2010
1) P-ville Election
2) Week in Review Survey #4
3) North Renaissance
4) Exploration
MONDAY November 1, 2010
1) Election Results
2) Reformation
3) Review Middle Ages –Reformation
TUESDAY November 2, 2010 (Election Day)
1) QuiteWrite
2) Scientific Revolution
WEDNESDAY November 3, 2010
1) P-ville 1st Supreme Council Meeting
2) Enlightenment
THURSDAY November 4, 2010
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 5, 2010
1) Week in Review #5
2) US Constitution
3) Bill of Rights
4) Jefferson vs Hamilton
MONDAY November 8, 2010 (Big D’s Birthday)
1) Pretest
2) Review US Constitution
3) Bill of Rights
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)
NEWS CONCERNING UP COMING EXAM
1) Mr P will most likely be available after school on Monday to answer questions about the unit or to review for Tuesday's Vocab Game & Wednesday's Exam.
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
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.
TUESDAY November 9, 2010
1) Mr P’s Challenge - Vocab Game – Take Group Photo of Champs
WEDNESDAY November 10, 2010 (Quarter Ends)
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 11, 2010
Holiday: Armistice Day = Veteran's Day
FRIDAY November 12, 2010
Holiday
LEGACY PROJECT INFORMATION
A) Legacy Project approval deadline is the Wednesday after 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)
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Unit 4 = Autocracy & Democracy 2010
Greetings and welcome Mr P's Website for the 2010-2011 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
Autocracy vs Democracy is the next unit. Students will spend about 2 weeks on this unit. There will be a total of 7 assignments. At the conclusion of the unit, students will turn in their unit packet (assignments 1-7) for points. Each assignment should be completed as they are assigned during the unit. Below is the order of the assignments 1-7 so that students can keep their unit work organized.
Go to Technical Thompson's Website for more info and if links do not work here.
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)
MONDAY October 18, 2010
1) World Religion Exam Results
2) Auto Demo Historical Figures (Assign #6)
3) Group Prep for Historical Figures
4) Start Historical Figures Mini-Presentation
HW:
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
B) Be ready to present your historical figure (Tuesday)
C) Check out these Legacy Projects on the Auto vs Democracy Historical Figures done by students from the past:
1) Cory Gehr's 2010 Autocracy Democracy Time Travel
2) Bill & Ed Show 2000 Autocracy Democracy Historical Interviews
3) Who will make an even greater short film? Is it you? Would you rather do a cool meaningful final project than a final exam? Think about making a short youtube clip like this to show Mr P you have technical skill. Yet, before you start doing anything, scroll down to read over the Legacy Project Information.
TUESDAY October 19, 2010
1) Expert Groups finish presenting their Historical Figure
2) Review for Vocab Game (Vocab List & Point System) (Wednesday)
3) Review Discussion Day Questions / Procedures & Worksheet (For Thursday)
HW:
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
A) Study for Vocab Game (Wednesday) -- (Vocab List & Point System)
B) Auto v Demo Packet - Assigns 1-6 should be completed
C) Auto v Demo Discussion Day Questions & Worksheet (Assign 7)
WEDNESDAY October 20, 2010
1) Vocab Game (Vocab List & Point System)
2) Review Discussion Day Questions / Procedures & Worksheet (For Thursday)
HW
C) Auto v Demo Discussion Day Questions & Worksheet (Assign 7)
THURSDAY October 21, 2010
1) Auto v Demo Discussion Day (Assign 7)- Do well in the discussion and avoid having to do an essay. More details to follow in class. Pay Attention!
HW
A) Auto v Demo Assignments 1-7 are due Monday
FRIDAY October 22, 2010
1) Autocracy vs Democracy Mini-Quiz
2) Return of P-ville
HW
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)
(Hmmm? Seems like this could be another Legacy Project. Get some quality ideas together and email them to Mr P . Then perhaps you will be the one that will get picked to expand, redo and improve Communication of P0Ville.)
LEGACY PROJECT INFORMATION
A) Legacy Project approval deadline is the Friday before Halloween.
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
Keep
going
down
and
you will
find
this:
Sir Ken Robinson.... what do you think about his talk on learning and education? Let Mr P know... let students know...
This sort of wacky stuff makes a place original... How many Ghost Parking Lots have you seen before?
boom
boom
boom!
bam!
And now the incredible Korean Drummer
Greetings and welcome Mr P's Website for the 2010-2011 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
Autocracy vs Democracy is the next unit. Students will spend about 2 weeks on this unit. There will be a total of 7 assignments. At the conclusion of the unit, students will turn in their unit packet (assignments 1-7) for points. Each assignment should be completed as they are assigned during the unit. Below is the order of the assignments 1-7 so that students can keep their unit work organized.
Go to Technical Thompson's Website for more info and if links do not work here.
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)
MONDAY October 18, 2010
1) World Religion Exam Results
2) Auto Demo Historical Figures (Assign #6)
3) Group Prep for Historical Figures
4) Start Historical Figures Mini-Presentation
HW:
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
B) Be ready to present your historical figure (Tuesday)
C) Check out these Legacy Projects on the Auto vs Democracy Historical Figures done by students from the past:
1) Cory Gehr's 2010 Autocracy Democracy Time Travel
2) Bill & Ed Show 2000 Autocracy Democracy Historical Interviews
3) Who will make an even greater short film? Is it you? Would you rather do a cool meaningful final project than a final exam? Think about making a short youtube clip like this to show Mr P you have technical skill. Yet, before you start doing anything, scroll down to read over the Legacy Project Information.
TUESDAY October 19, 2010
1) Expert Groups finish presenting their Historical Figure
2) Review for Vocab Game (Vocab List & Point System) (Wednesday)
3) Review Discussion Day Questions / Procedures & Worksheet (For Thursday)
HW:
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
A) Study for Vocab Game (Wednesday) -- (Vocab List & Point System)
B) Auto v Demo Packet - Assigns 1-6 should be completed
C) Auto v Demo Discussion Day Questions & Worksheet (Assign 7)
WEDNESDAY October 20, 2010
1) Vocab Game (Vocab List & Point System)
2) Review Discussion Day Questions / Procedures & Worksheet (For Thursday)
HW
C) Auto v Demo Discussion Day Questions & Worksheet (Assign 7)
THURSDAY October 21, 2010
1) Auto v Demo Discussion Day (Assign 7)- Do well in the discussion and avoid having to do an essay. More details to follow in class. Pay Attention!
HW
A) Auto v Demo Assignments 1-7 are due Monday
FRIDAY October 22, 2010
1) Autocracy vs Democracy Mini-Quiz
2) Return of P-ville
HW
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)
(Hmmm? Seems like this could be another Legacy Project. Get some quality ideas together and email them to Mr P . Then perhaps you will be the one that will get picked to expand, redo and improve Communication of P0Ville.)
LEGACY PROJECT INFORMATION
A) Legacy Project approval deadline is the Friday before Halloween.
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
Keep
going
down
and
you will
find
this:
Sir Ken Robinson.... what do you think about his talk on learning and education? Let Mr P know... let students know...
This sort of wacky stuff makes a place original... How many Ghost Parking Lots have you seen before?
boom
boom
boom!
bam!
And now the incredible Korean Drummer
Sunday, October 03, 2010
Unit 3 = World Religions & Philosophies
Greetings and welcome Mr P's Website for the 2010-2011 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
Autocracy vs Democracy is the next unit. Students will spend about 2 weeks on this unit. There will be a total of 7 assignments. At the conclusion of the unit, students will turn in their unit packet (assignments 1-7) for points. Each assignment should be completed as they are assigned during the unit. Below is the order of the assignments 1-7 so that students can keep their unit work organized.
Go to Technical Thompson's Website for more info and if links do not work here.
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) & Discussion Questions (Power Point)
MONDAY October 4, 2010
1) Intro to Auto & Demo / TOC (Assign #1)
2) Scenarios / Spectrum (Assign #3)
3) Vocab 1-33 (Assign #4) – Complete by end of unit. Have in class each day as Mr P will demonstrate vocab words each day. Or refer to student legacy projects for help. Write your definitions in PENCIL in case you need to change them. Always, put your vocab in your own words. Do NOT copy a definition directly. That is plagiarism and also CHEATING.
3) World Religions
4) Start - Timeline (Assign #5)
HW:
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
B) World religion Group Prep
C) Review Greek WS for possible Quiz
......To assist with Greeks WS
a) Read Chapter 1 Section 1: Greeks Roots of Democracy (p.8-19)
b) Complete Greek Worksheets
c) Greek Power Pt - to help with worksheets
d) Greek Jeopardy - Practice Questions like these will appear on Greek Mini-Exam
EXTRA GREEK STUFF --- This is NOT required work
e) Yale's Professor Kagan's Greek Lectures - This is for students who enjoy and want to learn more about Ancient Greece. This is NOT required work.
f) Read Plato’s - Allegory of the Cave… if you want. Just some extra reading. This is not required work.
g) Don't like reading? Watch an animated version of Allegory of the Cave.
NOTE - Geo Retake Exam Thursday after school – 3:22 pm
TUESDAY October 5, 2010 (Minimum Day)
1) Greek WS Quiz?
2) Timeline – Greeks and Romans
3) Vocab - work on
4) World Religions
HW:
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
B) Complete Timeline (Assign #5) – Due Friday
C) Review Roman Worksheet for possible quiz?
Ca) Read Chapter 1 Section 2: Roman Republic & Empire (p.20-27) -- (Due Tuesday)
Cb) Complete Roman Worksheets
Cc) Roman Power Pt - to help with worksheets
Cd) Roman Jeopardy - Practice Questions like these will appear on Roman Mini-Exam
WEDNESDAY October 7, 2010 (Minimum Day)
1) Romans WS Quiz?
2) Timeline – Greeks and Romans
3) Vocab - work on
4) World Religions
HW
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
B) Prep for Presentation on World Religions
THURSDAY October 8, 2010
1) Family Tree of Western Religions
2) Judaism Group Review
3) Christianity Group Review
4) Taoism
5) Confucianism
6) Buddhism
HW
A) Complete Auto Demo Timeline (Due Friday)
B) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
FRIDAY October 9, 2010
1) World Religions Jeopardy
2) Loose ends of World Religion
3) Groups become Experts on Historical Figures of Autocracy & Democracy
4) Vocab Game Instructional Video?
HW
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
MONDAY October 12, 2010
1) World Religion Quiz
2) Auto Demo Historical Figures (Assign #6)
3) Group Prep for Historical Figures Mini-Presentation
4) Video Game Instructional Video
HW:
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
B) Be ready to present your historical figure (Tuesday)
C) Check out these Legacy Projects on the Auto vs Democracy Historical Figures done by students from the past:
1) Cory Gehr's 2010 Autocracy Democracy Time Travel
2) Bill & Ed Show 2000 Autocracy Democracy Historical Interviews
3) Who will make an even greater short film? Is it you? Would you rather do a cool meaningful final project than a final exam? Think about making a short youtube clip like this to show Mr P you have technical skill. Yet, before you start doing anything, scroll down to read over the Legacy Project Information.
TUESDAY October 13, 2010
1) Expert Groups Present their Historical Figure
HW:
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
WEDNESDAY October 14, 2010
1) Conclude Group Presentations of their Historical Figure
2) Review Vocab
3) Start Vocab Game
HW
A) Study for Vocab Game (Thurs) -- (Vocab List & Point System)
B) Auto v Demo Packet - Assigns 1-6 should be completed
C) Auto v Demo Discussion Day Questions & Worksheet (Assign 7)
THURSDAY October 15, 2010
1) Vocab Game (Vocab List & Point System)
2) Review Discussion Day Questions / Procedures & Worksheet(For Friday)
HW
A) Auto v Demo Packet - Assigns 1-6 should be completed
B) Auto v Demo Assignments 1-7 are due Monday
FRIDAY October 16, 2010
1) Auto v Demo Discussion Day (Assign 7)- Do well in the discussion and avoid having to do an essay. More details to follow in class. Pay Attention!
HW
A) Auto v Demo Assignments 1-7 are due Monday
LEGACY PROJECT INFORMATION
A) Legacy Project approval deadline is the Friday before Halloween.
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.
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
Keep
going
down
and
you will
find
this:
Check out Josh Klein and what he has to say about crows
Passport
to a crazy drum solo
P
Greetings and welcome Mr P's Website for the 2010-2011 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
Autocracy vs Democracy is the next unit. Students will spend about 2 weeks on this unit. There will be a total of 7 assignments. At the conclusion of the unit, students will turn in their unit packet (assignments 1-7) for points. Each assignment should be completed as they are assigned during the unit. Below is the order of the assignments 1-7 so that students can keep their unit work organized.
Go to Technical Thompson's Website for more info and if links do not work here.
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) & Discussion Questions (Power Point)
MONDAY October 4, 2010
1) Intro to Auto & Demo / TOC (Assign #1)
2) Scenarios / Spectrum (Assign #3)
3) Vocab 1-33 (Assign #4) – Complete by end of unit. Have in class each day as Mr P will demonstrate vocab words each day. Or refer to student legacy projects for help. Write your definitions in PENCIL in case you need to change them. Always, put your vocab in your own words. Do NOT copy a definition directly. That is plagiarism and also CHEATING.
3) World Religions
4) Start - Timeline (Assign #5)
HW:
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
B) World religion Group Prep
C) Review Greek WS for possible Quiz
......To assist with Greeks WS
a) Read Chapter 1 Section 1: Greeks Roots of Democracy (p.8-19)
b) Complete Greek Worksheets
c) Greek Power Pt - to help with worksheets
d) Greek Jeopardy - Practice Questions like these will appear on Greek Mini-Exam
EXTRA GREEK STUFF --- This is NOT required work
e) Yale's Professor Kagan's Greek Lectures - This is for students who enjoy and want to learn more about Ancient Greece. This is NOT required work.
f) Read Plato’s - Allegory of the Cave… if you want. Just some extra reading. This is not required work.
g) Don't like reading? Watch an animated version of Allegory of the Cave.
NOTE - Geo Retake Exam Thursday after school – 3:22 pm
TUESDAY October 5, 2010 (Minimum Day)
1) Greek WS Quiz?
2) Timeline – Greeks and Romans
3) Vocab - work on
4) World Religions
HW:
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
B) Complete Timeline (Assign #5) – Due Friday
C) Review Roman Worksheet for possible quiz?
Ca) Read Chapter 1 Section 2: Roman Republic & Empire (p.20-27) -- (Due Tuesday)
Cb) Complete Roman Worksheets
Cc) Roman Power Pt - to help with worksheets
Cd) Roman Jeopardy - Practice Questions like these will appear on Roman Mini-Exam
WEDNESDAY October 7, 2010 (Minimum Day)
1) Romans WS Quiz?
2) Timeline – Greeks and Romans
3) Vocab - work on
4) World Religions
HW
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
B) Prep for Presentation on World Religions
THURSDAY October 8, 2010
1) Family Tree of Western Religions
2) Judaism Group Review
3) Christianity Group Review
4) Taoism
5) Confucianism
6) Buddhism
HW
A) Complete Auto Demo Timeline (Due Friday)
B) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
FRIDAY October 9, 2010
1) World Religions Jeopardy
2) Loose ends of World Religion
3) Groups become Experts on Historical Figures of Autocracy & Democracy
4) Vocab Game Instructional Video?
HW
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
MONDAY October 12, 2010
1) World Religion Quiz
2) Auto Demo Historical Figures (Assign #6)
3) Group Prep for Historical Figures Mini-Presentation
4) Video Game Instructional Video
HW:
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
B) Be ready to present your historical figure (Tuesday)
C) Check out these Legacy Projects on the Auto vs Democracy Historical Figures done by students from the past:
1) Cory Gehr's 2010 Autocracy Democracy Time Travel
2) Bill & Ed Show 2000 Autocracy Democracy Historical Interviews
3) Who will make an even greater short film? Is it you? Would you rather do a cool meaningful final project than a final exam? Think about making a short youtube clip like this to show Mr P you have technical skill. Yet, before you start doing anything, scroll down to read over the Legacy Project Information.
TUESDAY October 13, 2010
1) Expert Groups Present their Historical Figure
HW:
A) Work on and Study Vocab (Assign #4) – Sketch’s Site & Milie's 2008 Power Pt Vocab Game
WEDNESDAY October 14, 2010
1) Conclude Group Presentations of their Historical Figure
2) Review Vocab
3) Start Vocab Game
HW
A) Study for Vocab Game (Thurs) -- (Vocab List & Point System)
B) Auto v Demo Packet - Assigns 1-6 should be completed
C) Auto v Demo Discussion Day Questions & Worksheet (Assign 7)
THURSDAY October 15, 2010
1) Vocab Game (Vocab List & Point System)
2) Review Discussion Day Questions / Procedures & Worksheet(For Friday)
HW
A) Auto v Demo Packet - Assigns 1-6 should be completed
B) Auto v Demo Assignments 1-7 are due Monday
FRIDAY October 16, 2010
1) Auto v Demo Discussion Day (Assign 7)- Do well in the discussion and avoid having to do an essay. More details to follow in class. Pay Attention!
HW
A) Auto v Demo Assignments 1-7 are due Monday
LEGACY PROJECT INFORMATION
A) Legacy Project approval deadline is the Friday before Halloween.
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.
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
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to a crazy drum solo
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Monday, September 20, 2010
Finish Unit 1 = Geography & Start Unit 2 = Foundation Lessons
Greetings and welcome Mr P's Website for the 2010-2011 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) Missed the First Few Days? Forgot some stuff? Want to know the basic of Mr P's class?
Romero's 2008 Intro Video
Berg & Lee's 2010 Intro Video
MONDAY September 20, 2010
1) Practice Geo Exam
2) Finish Group Geo Presentations
3) Geo Drilling
4) Geo Drilling After School (3:12-4pm) with Elder Evans--- All are invited
HW
A) Geo Packets Due Tomorrow
B) Geo Exam Tomorrow
C) Bring Text Book for after the Geo Exam
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
TUESDAY September 21, 2010
1) Collect Geo Packets
2) Geo Exam
3) Post Test: Read Chapter 1 Section 1: Greeks
HW:
A) Read Chapter 1 Section 1: Greeks Roots of Democracy (p.8-19)
B) Complete Greek Worksheets
C) Greek Power Pt - to help with worksheets
D) Greek Jeopardy - Practice Questions like these will appear on Greek Mini-Exam
E) Yale's Professor Kagan's Greek Lectures - This is for students who enjoy and want to learn more about Ancient Greece. This is NOT required work.
WEDNESDAY September 22, 2010
1)Foundation Lesson I
a) Inner
b) Cycle of Life
c) Open Response Question I
2) Geo Drilling After School (3:12-4pm) --- All are invited
HW
A) Open Response Question for Foundation Lesson I: What is worth knowing?
B) Greeks Worksheets (Due - Thursday)
C) Study for Geo Retake
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
THURSDAY September 23, 2010
1)Foundation Lesson I
a) Inner
b) Cycle of Life
c) Open Response Question I
HW
A) Open Response Question for Foundation Lesson I: What is worth knowing?
B) Greeks Worksheets (Due - Thursday)
C) Study for Geo Retake
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
FRIDAY September 24, 2010
1) Foundation Lesson II / Collect Greek Worksheets
A) Long Echo & Me
B) Movement of Man
C) Connecting to the Long Yesterday
D) Open Response Questions for Foundation Lesson II - Pick one of the following:
1) What social science career would you choose? What work would you be interested to work on? And why?
2) Write about some of the things you learned from this lesson. Explain what you previously thought before learning what you learned. What else would you like to know or think future students should know about the information covered for this lesson?
3) What information did you find most compelling and most doubtful? What would you like to know more about?
HW
A) Open Response II for Foundation Lesson II
B) Romans Republic & Empire Worksheets (Due Tuesday)
C) Study for Geo Retake (Thurs Sept 30th at 3:22)
EXTRA STUFF FOR STUDENTS WHO WANT TO LEARN MORE:
If you liked Mr P's talk on the Long Echo... you might like UCLA Professor Jared Diamond's Talk on Why Societies Collapse?
A) 19 Minute Talk
B) 59 Minute Talk
C) Want more detail? Read Jared Diamond's book: Collapse... Mr P did.
HW
A) Read Chapter 1 Section 2: Roman Republic & Empire (p.20-27) -- (Due Tuesday)
B) Complete Roman Worksheets
C) Roman Power Pt - to help with worksheets
D) Roman Jeopardy - Practice Questions like these will appear on Roman Mini-Exam
E) Geo Retake (Thursday Sept 30)
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
MONDAY Sept 27, 2010
Student Free Day - No School for Students! Take a nap for Mr P
Bored? Want to learn more about the Ancient Greeks?
Still bored? Want to attend a philosophy lecture at Yale?
HW:
Same as Friday
TUESDAY Sept 28, 2010
1) Collect Roman Workskeets
2) Hand out Judaism Worksheet (Due Wednesday)
Chapter 1 - Section 3: Principles of Judaism - p.28 - 32 (Due Wednesday)
3) Nader's Island?
1) Conclude the Foundation Lesson II
2) What about the Greeks?
3) World Religions?
HW:
1) Complete Judaism Worksheet
Chapter 1 - Section 3: Principles of Judaism - p.28 - 32 (Due Wednesday)
2) Study for Geo Retake
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
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this:
Jared Diamond's Collapse Lecture
George Smoot - The Design of the Universe
Passport
P
Greetings and welcome Mr P's Website for the 2010-2011 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) Missed the First Few Days? Forgot some stuff? Want to know the basic of Mr P's class?
Romero's 2008 Intro Video
Berg & Lee's 2010 Intro Video
MONDAY September 20, 2010
1) Practice Geo Exam
2) Finish Group Geo Presentations
3) Geo Drilling
4) Geo Drilling After School (3:12-4pm) with Elder Evans--- All are invited
HW
A) Geo Packets Due Tomorrow
B) Geo Exam Tomorrow
C) Bring Text Book for after the Geo Exam
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
TUESDAY September 21, 2010
1) Collect Geo Packets
2) Geo Exam
3) Post Test: Read Chapter 1 Section 1: Greeks
HW:
A) Read Chapter 1 Section 1: Greeks Roots of Democracy (p.8-19)
B) Complete Greek Worksheets
C) Greek Power Pt - to help with worksheets
D) Greek Jeopardy - Practice Questions like these will appear on Greek Mini-Exam
E) Yale's Professor Kagan's Greek Lectures - This is for students who enjoy and want to learn more about Ancient Greece. This is NOT required work.
WEDNESDAY September 22, 2010
1)Foundation Lesson I
a) Inner
b) Cycle of Life
c) Open Response Question I
2) Geo Drilling After School (3:12-4pm) --- All are invited
HW
A) Open Response Question for Foundation Lesson I: What is worth knowing?
B) Greeks Worksheets (Due - Thursday)
C) Study for Geo Retake
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
THURSDAY September 23, 2010
1)Foundation Lesson I
a) Inner
b) Cycle of Life
c) Open Response Question I
HW
A) Open Response Question for Foundation Lesson I: What is worth knowing?
B) Greeks Worksheets (Due - Thursday)
C) Study for Geo Retake
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
FRIDAY September 24, 2010
1) Foundation Lesson II / Collect Greek Worksheets
A) Long Echo & Me
B) Movement of Man
C) Connecting to the Long Yesterday
D) Open Response Questions for Foundation Lesson II - Pick one of the following:
1) What social science career would you choose? What work would you be interested to work on? And why?
2) Write about some of the things you learned from this lesson. Explain what you previously thought before learning what you learned. What else would you like to know or think future students should know about the information covered for this lesson?
3) What information did you find most compelling and most doubtful? What would you like to know more about?
HW
A) Open Response II for Foundation Lesson II
B) Romans Republic & Empire Worksheets (Due Tuesday)
C) Study for Geo Retake (Thurs Sept 30th at 3:22)
EXTRA STUFF FOR STUDENTS WHO WANT TO LEARN MORE:
If you liked Mr P's talk on the Long Echo... you might like UCLA Professor Jared Diamond's Talk on Why Societies Collapse?
A) 19 Minute Talk
B) 59 Minute Talk
C) Want more detail? Read Jared Diamond's book: Collapse... Mr P did.
HW
A) Read Chapter 1 Section 2: Roman Republic & Empire (p.20-27) -- (Due Tuesday)
B) Complete Roman Worksheets
C) Roman Power Pt - to help with worksheets
D) Roman Jeopardy - Practice Questions like these will appear on Roman Mini-Exam
E) Geo Retake (Thursday Sept 30)
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
MONDAY Sept 27, 2010
Student Free Day - No School for Students! Take a nap for Mr P
Bored? Want to learn more about the Ancient Greeks?
Still bored? Want to attend a philosophy lecture at Yale?
HW:
Same as Friday
TUESDAY Sept 28, 2010
1) Collect Roman Workskeets
2) Hand out Judaism Worksheet (Due Wednesday)
Chapter 1 - Section 3: Principles of Judaism - p.28 - 32 (Due Wednesday)
3) Nader's Island?
1) Conclude the Foundation Lesson II
2) What about the Greeks?
3) World Religions?
HW:
1) Complete Judaism Worksheet
Chapter 1 - Section 3: Principles of Judaism - p.28 - 32 (Due Wednesday)
2) Study for Geo Retake
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
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this:
Jared Diamond's Collapse Lecture
George Smoot - The Design of the Universe
Passport
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Unit 1 = Geography
Greetings and welcome to the 2010-2011 school year.
A) Mr P's Class Syllabus
B) Check out Technical Thompson's Website (P-Alumni Student Class Website)
C) Missed the First Few Days? Forgot some stuff? Want to know the basic of Mr P's class?
Romero Intro Video
Berg & Lee Intro Video
MONDAY Sept 13th, 2010
1) Cheating Video
2) Wrap up Order & Stability
1) Why study Geography?
2) Explain Map Packet
3) Students work on Map Packet
HW
A) Start & Study Map Packet
B) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
1st SEMESTER GEOGRAPHY MINI-UNIT
Below are a variety of Geo Related Power Points and Worksheets to prepare you for the Geo Exam. More information about the Geography Exam and Geo Unit will be given in class.
1) ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT - This pretty much has it all. This is used in class, great practice exams & lots of info. This big file will take a few minutes to download.
2) Colorful Map Packet Study Guide - These are scanned map packets done by legendary students Grace Cho, EriKa Roos and Connie Chen. Be happy here folks! You will have a much easier time identifying locations on a blank map packet thanks to these girls. You can use this power point to study geography locations and statistics. Mr P highly recommends using this to study for the Geo Exam. If you cannot download it, then bring a USB to class and copy off the student computer. Or have a friend download and send it to you via email. Good luck!
3) Do you need help studying? Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page! Over the years, students mention this website as being a huge help. Check it out. (She's a super student from the past that was awesome enough to leave behind this website for you. Ask Mr. P about her!)
NOTE: Mr P recently contacted Olivia Sketch, who is one of his Legendary Geo Hall of Fame former students. Her amazing Geography website might not be functioning. Ms. Sketch said she will try to upload her superb Geography Website Project once again for students to use as a geography studying tool. SOMETHING TO CONSIDER: Perhaps you could create a similar Legacy Project (Final Project) to assist future students with their geography studies. Mr P is always looking for improvements to this class. For semester finals, students are given a choice of taking a Semester Final Exam or creating a Legacy Project. Any students interested in doing a Legacy Project must get approval from Mr. P. More information pertaining to Legacy Project will be discussed in the coming weeks.
4) BLANK GEO MAP PACKETS - Print Geo Packet out below (if possible). Mr P will be handing out a map packet in class to each student. The map packet is like the maps listed below. Each student will get 1 map packet. The purpose of having these maps online is several folds.
A) To use as a practice blank map for studying purposes.
B) To replace lost map packets.
C) Visual for parents to know what map packet handout looks like.
Don't have Powerpoint? Only want to get a hold of one page? (...or 2... or 3.... or....)
- Pg 1 (Locations pg 1)
- Pg 2 (Locations pg 2)
- Pg 3 (World map)
- Pg 4 (Africa map)
- Pg 5 (Asia map)
- Pg 6 (Europe map)
- Pg 7 (N. America map)
- Pg 8 (S. America map)
- Pg 9 (Australia map)
- Pg 10 (Middle East Locations pg 3)
- Pg 11 (Middle East / Central Asia map)
- Pg 12 (Israel / Palestine map)
- Pg 13 (1 Page Geo Stat Sheet) - Take a sneak peak, if you dare. For 2nd semester, it includes questions on Geo Stats such as population, world religions, etc.
GEO PRACTICE GAMES These are online websites that offer Geography Games for practice. Mr. P's Geography Exam will only feature locations listed on the map packet he hands out to students. Still, Mr. P believes it is good to review these Geography websites. Have fun!
a) http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geospy/
b) Globe Game
c) http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/
MONDAY Sept 13th, 2010
1) Cheating Video
2) Wrap up Order & Stability
1) Why study Geography?
2) Explain Map Packet
3) Students work on Map Packet
HW
a) Start & Study Map Packet
b) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
c) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
d) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
TUESDAY Sept 14, 2010 - Minimum Day
1) Ultimate Geo Group Test
2) Explain Group Geo Work
3) Work on Packet (solo)
GROUP GEO MINI-PRESENTATION
a) 4 per group
b) Work together to figure out 10 locations
c) Write answers on separate piece of paper
d) Divide up 10 locations among 4 students
e) Each member should cover another in case a student is absent
f) Group Presentation should be 2-3 minutes long (30-40 per student)
g) HW: Find out 1 cool fact about your locations to share with class when your group presents
HW
a) Start & Study Map Packet (Due Friday)
b) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
c) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
d) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
WEDNESDAY Sept 15, 2010
1) 10 mins – Study / Work Map
2) 5 mins - Mr P Demonstrates for Group Geo Mini-Presentation
2) 20 mins – Group Prep for Geo Mini-Presentation
3) 15 mins – Study /Work Map
HW
a) Start & Study Map Packet (Due FRIDAY)
b) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
c) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
d) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
THURSDAY Sept 16, 2010
1) Groups Geo Mini-Presentations
HW
a) Start & Study Map Packet (Due FRIDAY)
b) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
c) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
d) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
FRIDAY September 17, 2010
1) Turn in Geo Packets
2) Random Geo Video
HW
a) Study Map Packet (Exam Monday)
b) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
c) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
d) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
Greetings and welcome Mr P's Website for the 2010-2011 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) Missed the First Few Days? Forgot some stuff? Want to know the basic of Mr P's class?
Romero's 2008 Intro Video
Berg & Lee's 2010 Intro Video
MONDAY September 20, 2010
1) Practice Geo Exam
2) Finish Group Geo Presentations
3) Geo Drilling
4) Geo Drilling After School (3:12-4pm) with Elder Evans--- All are invited
HW
A) Geo Packets Due Tomorrow
B) Geo Exam Tomorrow
C) Bring Text Book for after the Geo Exam
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
TUESDAY September 21, 2010
1) Collect Geo Packets
2) Geo Exam
3) Post Test: Read Chapter 1 Section 1: Greeks
HW:
A) Read Chapter 1 Section 1: Greeks Roots of Democracy (p.8-19)
B) Complete Greek Worksheets
WEDNESDAY September 22, 2010
1)Foundation Lesson I
a) Inner
b) Cycle of Life
c) Open Response Question I
2) Geo Drilling After School (3:12-4pm) --- All are invited
HW
A) Open Response Question for Foundation Lesson I: What is worth knowing?
B) Greeks Worksheets (Due - Thursday)
C) Study for Geo Retake
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
THURSDAY September 23, 2010
1) Foundation Lesson II / Collect Greek Worksheets
A) Long Echo & Me
B) Movement of Man
C) Connecting to the Long Yesterday
D) Open Response Questions for Foundation Lesson II - Pick one of the following:
1) What social science career would you choose? What work would you be interested to work on? And why?
2) Write about some of the things you learned from this lesson. Explain what you previously thought before learning what you learned. What else would you like to know or think future students should know about the information covered for this lesson?
3) What information did you find most compelling and most doubtful? What would you like to know more about?
HW
A) Open Response II for Foundation Lesson II
B) Romans Republic & Empire Worksheets (Due Tuesday)
C) Study for Geo Retake (Wed Sept 29th at 3:22)
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
FRIDAY September 24, 2010
1) Conclude the Foundation Lesson II
2) What about the Greeks?
3) World Religions?
HW
A) Romans Republic & Empire Worksheets (Due Tuesday)
B) Study for Geo Retake (Wed)
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
MONDAY Sept 27, 2010
Student Free Day - No School for Students! Take a nap for Mr P
HW:
Same as Friday
TUESDAY Sept 28, 2010
1) Collect Roman Workskeets
2) Hand out Judaism Worksheet (Due Wednesday)
Chapter 1 - Section 3: Principles of Judaism - p.28 - 32 (Due Wednesday)
3) Nader's Island?
HW:
1) Complete Judaism Worksheet
Chapter 1 - Section 3: Principles of Judaism - p.28 - 32 (Due Wednesday)
2) Study for Geo Retake
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
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going
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and
you will
find
this:
Good education ideas in 4 minutes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3QbzvT6vko
Blue States has a clever little video here. Ever think about all the directions your day can go in?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SilACo61IZA
Passport
P
Greetings and welcome to the 2010-2011 school year.
A) Mr P's Class Syllabus
B) Check out Technical Thompson's Website (P-Alumni Student Class Website)
C) Missed the First Few Days? Forgot some stuff? Want to know the basic of Mr P's class?
Romero Intro Video
Berg & Lee Intro Video
MONDAY Sept 13th, 2010
1) Cheating Video
2) Wrap up Order & Stability
1) Why study Geography?
2) Explain Map Packet
3) Students work on Map Packet
HW
A) Start & Study Map Packet
B) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
1st SEMESTER GEOGRAPHY MINI-UNIT
Below are a variety of Geo Related Power Points and Worksheets to prepare you for the Geo Exam. More information about the Geography Exam and Geo Unit will be given in class.
1) ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT - This pretty much has it all. This is used in class, great practice exams & lots of info. This big file will take a few minutes to download.
2) Colorful Map Packet Study Guide - These are scanned map packets done by legendary students Grace Cho, EriKa Roos and Connie Chen. Be happy here folks! You will have a much easier time identifying locations on a blank map packet thanks to these girls. You can use this power point to study geography locations and statistics. Mr P highly recommends using this to study for the Geo Exam. If you cannot download it, then bring a USB to class and copy off the student computer. Or have a friend download and send it to you via email. Good luck!
3) Do you need help studying? Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page! Over the years, students mention this website as being a huge help. Check it out. (She's a super student from the past that was awesome enough to leave behind this website for you. Ask Mr. P about her!)
NOTE: Mr P recently contacted Olivia Sketch, who is one of his Legendary Geo Hall of Fame former students. Her amazing Geography website might not be functioning. Ms. Sketch said she will try to upload her superb Geography Website Project once again for students to use as a geography studying tool. SOMETHING TO CONSIDER: Perhaps you could create a similar Legacy Project (Final Project) to assist future students with their geography studies. Mr P is always looking for improvements to this class. For semester finals, students are given a choice of taking a Semester Final Exam or creating a Legacy Project. Any students interested in doing a Legacy Project must get approval from Mr. P. More information pertaining to Legacy Project will be discussed in the coming weeks.
4) BLANK GEO MAP PACKETS - Print Geo Packet out below (if possible). Mr P will be handing out a map packet in class to each student. The map packet is like the maps listed below. Each student will get 1 map packet. The purpose of having these maps online is several folds.
A) To use as a practice blank map for studying purposes.
B) To replace lost map packets.
C) Visual for parents to know what map packet handout looks like.
Don't have Powerpoint? Only want to get a hold of one page? (...or 2... or 3.... or....)
- Pg 1 (Locations pg 1)
- Pg 2 (Locations pg 2)
- Pg 3 (World map)
- Pg 4 (Africa map)
- Pg 5 (Asia map)
- Pg 6 (Europe map)
- Pg 7 (N. America map)
- Pg 8 (S. America map)
- Pg 9 (Australia map)
- Pg 10 (Middle East Locations pg 3)
- Pg 11 (Middle East / Central Asia map)
- Pg 12 (Israel / Palestine map)
- Pg 13 (1 Page Geo Stat Sheet) - Take a sneak peak, if you dare. For 2nd semester, it includes questions on Geo Stats such as population, world religions, etc.
GEO PRACTICE GAMES These are online websites that offer Geography Games for practice. Mr. P's Geography Exam will only feature locations listed on the map packet he hands out to students. Still, Mr. P believes it is good to review these Geography websites. Have fun!
a) http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geospy/
b) Globe Game
c) http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/
MONDAY Sept 13th, 2010
1) Cheating Video
2) Wrap up Order & Stability
1) Why study Geography?
2) Explain Map Packet
3) Students work on Map Packet
HW
a) Start & Study Map Packet
b) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
c) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
d) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
TUESDAY Sept 14, 2010 - Minimum Day
1) Ultimate Geo Group Test
2) Explain Group Geo Work
3) Work on Packet (solo)
GROUP GEO MINI-PRESENTATION
a) 4 per group
b) Work together to figure out 10 locations
c) Write answers on separate piece of paper
d) Divide up 10 locations among 4 students
e) Each member should cover another in case a student is absent
f) Group Presentation should be 2-3 minutes long (30-40 per student)
g) HW: Find out 1 cool fact about your locations to share with class when your group presents
HW
a) Start & Study Map Packet (Due Friday)
b) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
c) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
d) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
WEDNESDAY Sept 15, 2010
1) 10 mins – Study / Work Map
2) 5 mins - Mr P Demonstrates for Group Geo Mini-Presentation
2) 20 mins – Group Prep for Geo Mini-Presentation
3) 15 mins – Study /Work Map
HW
a) Start & Study Map Packet (Due FRIDAY)
b) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
c) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
d) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
THURSDAY Sept 16, 2010
1) Groups Geo Mini-Presentations
HW
a) Start & Study Map Packet (Due FRIDAY)
b) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
c) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
d) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
FRIDAY September 17, 2010
1) Turn in Geo Packets
2) Random Geo Video
HW
a) Study Map Packet (Exam Monday)
b) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
c) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
d) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
Greetings and welcome Mr P's Website for the 2010-2011 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) Missed the First Few Days? Forgot some stuff? Want to know the basic of Mr P's class?
Romero's 2008 Intro Video
Berg & Lee's 2010 Intro Video
MONDAY September 20, 2010
1) Practice Geo Exam
2) Finish Group Geo Presentations
3) Geo Drilling
4) Geo Drilling After School (3:12-4pm) with Elder Evans--- All are invited
HW
A) Geo Packets Due Tomorrow
B) Geo Exam Tomorrow
C) Bring Text Book for after the Geo Exam
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
TUESDAY September 21, 2010
1) Collect Geo Packets
2) Geo Exam
3) Post Test: Read Chapter 1 Section 1: Greeks
HW:
A) Read Chapter 1 Section 1: Greeks Roots of Democracy (p.8-19)
B) Complete Greek Worksheets
WEDNESDAY September 22, 2010
1)Foundation Lesson I
a) Inner
b) Cycle of Life
c) Open Response Question I
2) Geo Drilling After School (3:12-4pm) --- All are invited
HW
A) Open Response Question for Foundation Lesson I: What is worth knowing?
B) Greeks Worksheets (Due - Thursday)
C) Study for Geo Retake
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
THURSDAY September 23, 2010
1) Foundation Lesson II / Collect Greek Worksheets
A) Long Echo & Me
B) Movement of Man
C) Connecting to the Long Yesterday
D) Open Response Questions for Foundation Lesson II - Pick one of the following:
1) What social science career would you choose? What work would you be interested to work on? And why?
2) Write about some of the things you learned from this lesson. Explain what you previously thought before learning what you learned. What else would you like to know or think future students should know about the information covered for this lesson?
3) What information did you find most compelling and most doubtful? What would you like to know more about?
HW
A) Open Response II for Foundation Lesson II
B) Romans Republic & Empire Worksheets (Due Tuesday)
C) Study for Geo Retake (Wed Sept 29th at 3:22)
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
FRIDAY September 24, 2010
1) Conclude the Foundation Lesson II
2) What about the Greeks?
3) World Religions?
HW
A) Romans Republic & Empire Worksheets (Due Tuesday)
B) Study for Geo Retake (Wed)
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
MONDAY Sept 27, 2010
Student Free Day - No School for Students! Take a nap for Mr P
HW:
Same as Friday
TUESDAY Sept 28, 2010
1) Collect Roman Workskeets
2) Hand out Judaism Worksheet (Due Wednesday)
Chapter 1 - Section 3: Principles of Judaism - p.28 - 32 (Due Wednesday)
3) Nader's Island?
HW:
1) Complete Judaism Worksheet
Chapter 1 - Section 3: Principles of Judaism - p.28 - 32 (Due Wednesday)
2) Study for Geo Retake
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
Keep
going
down
and
you will
find
this:
Good education ideas in 4 minutes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3QbzvT6vko
Blue States has a clever little video here. Ever think about all the directions your day can go in?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SilACo61IZA
Passport
P
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