World History 8

In class, we read a TIME magazine article on the possibility of a certain mummy being the mummified remains of Queen Nefertiti.  A question sheet was distributed, complete the sheet, it will be collected on Monday.

HOMEWORK:  Finish the worksheet.

REMINDER:  In case you lose the handouts:

ARTICLE: Nefertiti Found?

QUESTION SHEET:  Nefertiti Questions

No excuses for not completing this assignment will be tolerated.

World History 9

We began working on the Crisis and Absolutism Comics Project.  Be sure to look at a few topics before settling on the one you will make into comic strips.

REMINDER:  Look at comics in the newspaper.  They will serve as your inspiration.

AP World History

Today was the Chapter 10 test.

HOMEWORK:  Please read pgs. 234-241.

World History 8

We finished up our presentations of aspects of Egyptian Daily Life.

World History 9

We were introduced to the Comics Project.  We will be headed to the library tomorrow for preliminary research.

AP World History

We explored the Hundred Years War in class today.

REMINDER:  Study for tomorrow’s test.

World History 8

We began our presentations on aspects of Egyptian Daily Life.  We will be continuing tomorrow.

World History 9

We discussed the Huguenot movement in France.

AP World History

We discussed some changes that occurred in the High Middle Ages in Western Europe.

World History 8

The reign of Ramses II was discussed in class today.

HOMEWORK: Put the finishing touches on the Egyptian Daily Life PowerPoint presentations.  They are due tomorrow.

REMINDER:  All groups should assume that tomorrow they will be presenting.

World History 9

We discussed the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 and how it created a shift in power throughout Europe.

AP World History

In class, we talked about the situation in Europe during the early Middle Ages and some technologies that change the situation.

World History 8

We began to examine the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt today.

HOMEWORK:  The Egyptian Daily Life PowerPoint is due Wednesday.

World History 9

Today we looked at how religion, power shifts, jealousy, rivalries, and competition will spark wars in Europe during the 16th, 17th, and 18th Centuries.

AP World History

We explored the weekend DBQ in class today.

HOMEWORK:  The DBQ rewrite is due Wednesday.

World History 8

We viewed a film on the genesis of pyramids and their evolution.

HOMEWORK: Continue work on the Egypt Daily Life PowerPoint, it is due on Wednesday, October 28th.

World History 9

Today was the Chapter 6 Age  of Exploration test.

HOMEWORK: Read pgs 218-221 and answer questions 2, 3, 5-7 on pg. 221.  It is due Monday.

AP World History

We took the Chapter 9 test today.

HOMEWORK

HOMEWORK:  Answer the DBQ:  Based on the documents, analyze the effect on Mediterranean civilization that the fall of Rome had.  Identify what additional types of documents or sources would help assess the impact of the fall of Rome.

Historical Background: Mediterranean civilization includes all lands bordering the Mediterranean Sea, including much of Europe, North Africa, the Black Sea region, and parts of the Middle East.

HOMEWORK 2: Please read pgs. 210-220 by Monday.

World History 8

We examined the Middle Kingdom (or Irrigation Age) of Ancient Egypt, highlighting the Hyksos invasion.

World History 9

We played Age of Exploration Trivia Challenge in class today to prepare for tomorrow’s test.

HOMEWORK:  Study for the Chapter 6 test tomorrow.

AP World History

In class we analyzed the reading packet, using synthesis and analysis skills that will be required to answer the DBQ on the AP exam.

HOMEWORK:  Answer the DBQ:  Based on the documents, analyze the effect on Mediterranean civilization that the fall of Rome had.  Identify what additional types of documents or sources would help assess the impact of the fall of Rome.

Historical Background: Mediterranean civilization includes all lands bordering the Mediterranean Sea, including much of Europe, North Africa, the Black Sea region, and parts of the Middle East.

World History 8

Yesterday was some library time.  Today we examined the reasons for the downfall of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt.

REMINDER:  Next week the Egyptian Daily Life PowerPoint project is due.

World History 9

Today we finished our Explorer PowerPoint presentations.

REMINDER:  The Chapter 6 test is Friday, tomorrow we will be reviewing.  STUDY!

AP World History

Today was the presentation on the downfall of the Byzantine Empire and the rise of Eastern Europe.

HOMEWORK:  Please finish reading the packet.

World History 8

We began looking at the Old Kingdom in class.

REMINDER:  Tomorrow we will be heading to the library to continue working on the Egyptian Daily Life PowerPoint Project.  Bring everything you need to class.

World History 9

We examined the Colombian Exchange and rivalries that emerged from exploration and expansion.

REMINDER:  Tomorrow the Explorer PowerPoint Projects are due.

AP World History

Presented today was pgs 194-201.  Tomorrow will be the presentation of the Great Schism.

HOMEWORK:  Please read the packet handed out in class by Thursday.

World History 8

Today, we continued our examination of the Ancient Egyptian social hierarchy.

World History 9

We critically viewed a film on the Aztec Empire and took notes.

AP World History

We continued working on breaking down information on Chapter 9 for presentation next week.

REMINDER:  Pgs. 194-201 are to be presented on Monday.

REMINDER 2: The Great Schism will be presented on Tuesday.

REMINDER 3: Pgs. 202-208 are to be presented Wednesday.

HOMEWORK:  The Chapter 8 online test is due by midnight Sunday.  For the written question, write a description of the Kingdom of Mali using details from the reading packet distributed earlier in the week.