Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Chapter 6 section 1 terms/?s for next class
Wanted Poster

Create a most wanted poster for the Enlightenment philosophes listed in section 2. Pretend you are in the service of the Monarch and your job is to catch anyone spreading new ideas about government and society that would hurt the King’s power.
Include the following:
1. Picture/sketch of the fugitive
2. Known Alias
3. Associates (Who they know, spend time with)
4. Beliefs (Ideas about government/society)
5. Works (books, letters, novels they have written)
Include the following Philosophes:
John Locke
Francois Marie Arouet
Baron de Montesquieu
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Due Monday 10/4/10
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Essay and Packet
For Tuesday 9/28 (Day 1) and Wednesday 9/29 (day 2) TEST DAY
Renaissance Packets need to be completed and ready to turn in
Create a list of achievements, works, styles, techniques, methods that help identify one Renaissance artist and writer.We will begin writing the essay in class.
Answer one of the following essays:
Directions: Write a well organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.
1. Theme: Renaissance scholars and artists looked down on the art and literature of the Middle Ages. Instead, they wanted to return to the learning of the Greeks and Romans. Scholars and artists became more influenced by classical ideas. These ideas helped them to develop a new outlook on life and art.
Task: -Identify one Renaissance artist and one Renaissance writer and discuss how each impacted art or literature, and life in Europe.
-For each, discuss what methods, styles, or techniques were used and how and why those became essential elements in their work.
2. Theme: Existing sources of political power are challenged as religious practices are questioned and authority is decentralized.
Task: Discuss the relationship between religion and government.
-Discuss how religious authority was challenged
-Identify how power and authority changed as a result of the Reformation
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Section 2 questions / notecards
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Homework for 9/20
Monday, September 13, 2010
Terms 1-1
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
MAP Quiz (Europe) 9/8
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Welcome to Modern World History
Assignment 1
Modern World History nate.neil@bend.k12.or.us
Teacher: Neil Phone: 322 - 3288
2010-2011
Neilmwh.blogspot.com
Rm. C204
Syllabus
Course Scope and Sequence Scientific Revolution, French Revolution, Industrialization, Imperialism, WWI, Global Depression, WWII, the Cold War, and a few separate “Social Studies” here and there. Students will also research and present on a country of their choice.
Grading students will have weekly homework assignments, write multiple essays, take tests at the mid-semester and final grading periods with quizzes between. Students will also be required to make one speech. Grading will be based on the following:
Tests/quizzes 35% A = 90% and above
Homework 40% B =80% - 89%
Essays 15% C = 70% - 79%
Speech 10% D = 60% 69%
Homework Due at the beginning of class
Excused absences – given the # of days plus one that the student was
absent to make up work.
You are responsible for finding out what you missed.
Come and see me before school, at break, or at lunch; please do not wait
until class.
Tests/Quizzes multiple choice, true/false, matching. Short answer, and essay are all possibilities on any quiz or test. Bring Extra Work If you finish early you need to be prepared to stay busy and quiet until all tests are in.
Everyday you will need your book, pencil and paper. Come prepared. Don’t be the person who always asks to “borrow” paper and pencil and never pays back.
Do not Bring ipods or other listening devices to class- you will not be using them. If you have a cell phone with you turn it off and save some battery.
Food and Drink is not allowed in the room except for reseal able water bottles. We may occasionally eat in the room as a class, however, messes in room are extremely hard to pick up so please don’t bring food or drink into the classroom.
Expectations
You will be courteous
Treat your fellow students and teacher with respect, and they will do the
same for you
Listen when others are speaking – give him or her your undivided attention
Wait to be recognized before speaking
Treat the property of others with respect
Never willfully damage other peoples property
Textbooks will be covered At all times you are responsible for damage to them.
Be Responsible
Be in your seat, ready to begin work when the tardy bell rings
Bring supplies to class everyday. (book, paper, pencil)
You should have:
1. Three ring binder 2. Line paper 3. Pen or pencil 4. Textbook
All tests must be made up on time. Times to make up tests need to be prearranged either before or after school or at lunch.
Should You Decide Not To Follow These Guidelines:
First Infraction Warning
Second Removal from class to a less desirable location (dungeon)
Third Parent conference, referral, the rack, you may also be
drawn and quartered and sent to the far corners of the school as a warning.