Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Chapter 6 section 1 terms/?s for next class

Complete the terms and questions for 6-1 for the next class period.

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

You should have completed all of section 1 (A-D) and section 2 terms. For next class be prepared to share your assigned short answer question and bring notecards. We will be making flashcards for section 3 terms. Make sure you are keeping up with the reading and gathering pictures for the terms. I am planning the chapter 1 test for next Tuesday and Wednesday.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Homework for 9/20

Complete parts A, B, and C of section one in your packet. We will complete part D (Machiavelli) in class next week. You also need to read section 2 of chapter 1 in your book and complete part A, vocab and terms, for Monday 9/20.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Terms 1-1

Complete the definitions, significance, and find a picture for all terms.
DUE Tuesday or Wednesday :)

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

MAP Quiz (Europe) 9/8

On Thursday 9/16 (Green) or Friday 9/17 (Silver) you will need to know where the following countries are located

Practice website @ lizardpoint.com/fun/qeoquiz

United Kingdom
Portugal
Spain
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Denmark
Germany
Switzerland
Italy
Norway
Sweden
Finland
Poland
Czech Republic
Austria
Hungary
Slovenia
Ukraine
Ireland
Slovakia

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Welcome to Modern World History

Hopefully this will be a useful tool for you this year. I will post readings, assignments, vocab/terms, chapter test dates and study guides on a regular basis. My goal is keep students who miss class updated with the days activities / assignments. For parents I hope this is useful for checking your students nightly homework.

Assignment 1

Have your parent(s) send me email that lets me know you have viewed this blog together. Parents, if you have questions, comments, concerns, I will try to get back to you in a timely fashion.

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.