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2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR: FIRST HALF OF HONORS WORLD CIV. - T3
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ASSIGNMENTS: Week of 5/21/12
PREVIEW MEDIEVAL SOURCES -- sometime between Wed., 5/23 and Tues., 5/29/12 -- see 5/29/12
Click here for the Magazine Assignment. Click here for Magazine Requirements & Deadlines & Final Play Deadlines. Click here for the Magazine Planning Sheet. Click here for Prelim Bib handout. Click here for Group/Self Evaluation handout.
Due Mon., 5/21: Perry, Chap 8, sec 1 & OUTLINE NOTES & TERMS. In class: finish clips from DVD: The Dark Ages.
Due Tues., 5/22: Perry, Chap 8, sec 2 & OUTLINE NOTES & TERMS. In class: Feudalism & Manorialism posters.
Due Wed., 5/23: Perry Chap 8, sec 3 & 4 & OUTLINE NOTES & TERMS. In class: Gov't charts. PREVIEW MEDIEVAL SOURCES -- sometime between Wed., 5/23 and Tues., 5/29/12 -- see 5/29/12
Due Thurs., 5/24: Perry, Chap 9, sec 1 & 2 & OUTLINE NOTES & TERMS. In class: Church docs. PREVIEW MEDIEVAL SOURCES -- sometime between Wed., 5/23 and Tues., 5/29/12 -- see 5/29/12
Due Fri., 5/25: Perry, Chap 9, sec 3 & OUTLINE NOTES & TERMS. In class: Medieval Art and Architecture Power Point. PREVIEW MEDIEVAL SOURCES -- sometime between Wed., 5/23 and Tues., 5/29/12 -- see 5/29/12
Week of 5/28/12
Due Tues., 5/29: STUDY for Quiz on Fri., 6/1. In class: Medieval Japan: Power Point and DVD: Part I - Japan: Memoirs of A Secret Empire. PREVIEW MEDIEVAL SOURCES -- sometime between Wed., 5/23 and Tues., 5/29/12 -- see 5/29/12
Due Wed., 5/30: STUDY for Quiz on Fri., 6/1. Preview medieval books in the library (at least 10 minutes) and come to class with 3 possible SPECIFIC topics of interest for your first magazine article.
Due Thurs., 5/31: ONE HOUR OF DATABASE RESEARCH on First Magazine Topic. GET 3x5 NOTE CARDS. In class: to library for research after quiz.
Due Fri., 6/1: Medieval QUIZ (30 min.) in room 325 and then back to library. RETURN PERRY to room 325.
Week of 6/4/12
Due Mon., 6/4: SEE CALENDAR ABOVE for Requirements and Due Dates.
EARLIER ASSIGNMENTS: HONORS WORLD CIV T2 11-12
Historical Method and the Ancient Near East: Key Questions and Terms
Week of 12/5/11
Due Mon., 12/5: Welcome! first day of class. Course overview and expectations. 1st unit: Historical Method and Prehistory
Due Tues., 12/6: People & Civ (P & C red text): pp. 2-7 & 30-37; Take OUTLINE NOTES using P & C Readings Guiding Questions; Green Reader: Read both "Prehistory" & "Cosmic Calendar" articles. Take Notes on Main Ideas, See vocabulary list. Review Course Expectations -- Obtain Parent/Guardian Signature. Complete Student Info handout.
Due Wed., 12/7: Typed Personal Essay - Use Written Work Format handout and Style Guide. Set up 3-ring binder with lined paper; Review Class Participation. Check Computer Acct./Password.
Due Thurs., 12/8: P & C: 37-53, SKIM 37-42, Read closely 42-53 & use P & C Readings Guiding Questions handout to take notes. In class: DVD "Becoming Human: Last Human Standing."
Due Fri., 12/9: Set up a notebook: 3-ring binder with lined paper. Assigned Ideas & Interpretations article and Notes per handout, "Ideas and Interpretations: Understanding and Evaluating our Sources." In class: finish DVD "Becoming Human: Last Human Standing."
Week of 12/12/11
Due Mon., 12/12: P & C: 57-60 & 66-74 and TAKE NOTES via P & C Readings Guiding Questions handout. In class: work on presentation prep. of I & I articles with partners.
Due Tues., 12/13: Review your assigned I & I article & notes so fresh in your mind for today. Presentations MUST be ready at start of class.
Due Wed., 12/14: "How Man Invented Cities" (Green Rdr). Answer Questions (handout). Note for Q2: should refer to pp. 57, 60, NOT p. 33
Due Thurs., 12/15: Perry (black text) Ch. 2, sec 1 Mesopotamia; TAKE OUTLINE NOTES, using subheaders in text to organize, and find ways to show importance and relationships/connections in your outline format. Top of page should have date, pages, topic. See your handout on Note Taking Guidelines.
Due Fri., 12/16: Read Mesopotamia Documents: Intro, "Reign of Sargon," "View of Death" (Green Rdr pp. 74-76) & Answer Mesopotamia docs - Guiding Questions.
Week of 12/19/11
Due Mon., 12/19: FINISH -- Read Mesopotamia Documents: "Epic of Gilgamesh," "Code of Hammuirabi" (Green Rdr pp. 77-80) & Answer Mesopotamia docs - Guiding Questions. In class: Mesopotamia.
Due Tues., 12/20: Perry Ch. 2, sec 2 on Egypt -- TAKE OUTLINE NOTES using subheaders in text to organize (be sure to indent and finds ways to show importance and relationships/connections in your outline format). Top of page should have date, pages, topic. See Note Taking Guidelines.
Due Wed., 12/21: Perry, Ch 2, sec 3 & Take Outline Notes, using subheaders in text to organize. Will use info to prepare skits after break -- so take good notes. In class: DVD: "Once Upon a Time," from How Art Made the World.
Due Thurs., 12/22: Perry, Ch 2, sec 4 & Take Outline Notes, using subheaders in text to organize. Will use info to prepare skits after break -- so take good notes. In class: DVD: Nubia: The Forgotten Kingdom.
Due Fri., 9/24: TYPED Practice Long ID on Sumer (analytic topic sentence, ONE long paragraph, single spaced). Read Short Essay samples on "Sample Test Answers" handout.
OVER BREAK -- see 1/3/12
Week of 1/2/12
Due Tues., 1/3: Ancient Near East Map should be complete. Ancient Near East Map (click link for directions). Should also be studying for TEST. Study Groups & Flash Cards strongly recommended for prep. See Review Sheet, class and hwk notes, readings, maps in Perry textbook, notes on films. Go to computer lab 303 for test. Click here for class handout: Historical Method and the Ancient Near East: Key Questions and Terms. In class: Review LONG ID on Sumer.
Due Wed., 1/4: Prep info for your SKIT (e.g., make a list or circle in 2.3/2.4 notes): What makes your culture distinctive? ID key characteristics and achievements. Hamza: ;you should do the Persians. STUDY FOR TEST. See 1/3/12. Remember to Preview Library Books for Topics -- see Fri., 1/6/12. In class: prep and perform skits.
Due Thurs., 1/5: Study for TEST on Unit I. See 1/3/12. Remember to Preview Library Books for Topics -- see Fri., 1/6/12. In class: introduction to major ancient civ research project.
Due Fri., 1/6: Preview Library Books for at least 15 minutes for the Early Civilizations Research Project.. Fill out the Preliminary Topic Choice handout with your 3 possible topics, in order of priority (1st choice, 2nd, etc.). Ensure your topics are not too broad (all of ancient Egypt), nor too narrow (Hittite weapons). Be sure there are multiple sources on these topics, including in-depth sources. Bring to class - you need teacher approval for your final topic. GET 3x5 NOTE CARDS. In class: TEST on UNIT I, Historical Method and the Ancient Near East: Key Questions and Terms. RETURN P &C TEXTBOOK to Room 325.
CHECK FREQUENTLY!! -- Schedule of Deadlines for Ancient Civ Research Project
Early Civilizations Research Project.
Writing an Outline, Formal Outline Guidelines, Outline Checklist
Background Essay: 3-4 pages (NOT longer), double spaced, 12 pt font, Times New Roman.
Final Research Paper: 6-8 pages (MAX. 10 pages, NO exceptions), double spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman.
Note Taking: Use proper format, per handouts. Bib. Cards: You MUST create a BIB Card for EACH source, using proper MLA format. On your BIB Card you need to note the source's strengths and weaknesses; be specific, such as what topics are covered. See your handout on Annotated Bib for more info. See helpful handouts on Note and Bib Cards and MLA Bib formats. Also can see links to left in References and Resources.
SAVE Graded Bkgd Essay and Graded Outline to turn in again as well as all your note and bib cards.
Week of 1/9/12
Due Mon., 1/9: Begin background research on your topic. You should take notes (MLA FORMAT) for at least 45 min. to one hour. Use one or more of the library databases (Ancient & Medieval from Facts on File, Britannica Academic, World History in Context, etc. -- Do NOT use Wikipedia). You MUST take notes using proper MLA format for note cards. You MUST create a BIB Card for EACH source, using proper MLA format. On your BIB Card you need to note the source's strengths and weaknesses; be specific, such as what topics are covered. See your handout on Annotated Bib for more info. See helpful handouts on Note and Bib Cards and MLA Bib formats. Also can see links to left in References and Resources. In addition, review all research project handouts carefully, so you are fully ready to begin research in the library today. Check your calendar of deadlines frequently and plan ahead. Link to calendar posted above.
Due Wed., 1/11: Typed Prelim Bib.
BACKGROUND ESSAY REMINDERS. Covers both time period/big picture historical context as well as your specific topic. Title: your Research Question. Strong intro that provides overview of the bkgd. essay. Body paragraphs each begin with a topic sentence. Conclusion summarizes the bkgd. essay. Include parenthetical citations, when needed. Be sure to include specific years to track chronology clearly. Bibliography in proper MLA format on a new page, last page. Write clearly, so someone unfamiliar with your topic could follow your background essay.
Due Fri., 1/13: Typed Background Essay & Bib, per above.
Week of 1/16/12
Due Tues., 1/17: SIGNIFICANT Research & Working Hypothesis -- see handout.
Due Wed. - Fri.: SIGNIFICANT Research
Due Fri., 1/20: Thesis Statement -- see handout.
Week of 1/23/12
Due 1/27/12: TYPED Formal Outline with Research Question as Title, and Bib. Read over Outline handouts carefully: Writing an Outline & Formal Outline Guidelines. Click here for an Outline Checklist to review your Outline before you turn it in. LAST DAY IN LIBRARY.
Click here for Greek Study Guide.
Week of 1/30/12
Due Mon., 1/30: TWTG (These Were the Greeks) Ch 1 (Land & People) & Use Guiding Questions to TAKE NOTES. In class DVD: Iphigenia part 1
Due Tues., 1/31: TWTG Ch 2 (Minoans & Mycen.) & Use Guiding Questions to take notes. In class DVD: Iphigenia part 2
Due Wed., 2/1: Perry, Ch. 3 sec 1 (Min., Mycen., & Colonies) & Use Guiding Questions to take notes. In class DVD: finish Iphigenia.
Due Thurs., 2/2: Perry, Ch. 3 sec 2 (Gk City States, Athens) & TAKE OUTLINE NOTES. In class: GRADED DISCUSSION on Iphigenia and on the 3 readings on Greece (TWTG Chapters 1 & 2 and Perry 3.1).
Due Fri., 2/3: Due TWTG Ch 4 (City States & Athens) & NOTES using Guiding Questions handout.
Week of 2/6/12
Due Mon., 2/6: Review your Outline and Feedback Comments carefully and Write your Action Plan by completing the Research Revision Plan chart. Then make Progress on Rough Draft, per your Research Revision Plan as well as the comments on your Bkgd. Essay and your Outline. Review your Rough Draft handouts: Checklist: Outine>Rough Draft>Final; Rough Draft Guidelines; and Rough Draft Review. Also use your Written Work Formant and Formal Style Guide handouts (see References & Resources to the left for links). In class: DVD, The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization.
Due Tues., 2/7: Make Progress on Rough Draft, per your Action Plan as well as the comments on your Bkgd. Essay and your Outline. Review your Rough Draft handouts, per 2/6. BRING TWTG to class. In class: Finish DVD, The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization and complete Athens Leaders Chart.
Due Wed.., 2/8: TWTG Ch. 10 (Democ & Law) & Guiding Ques. (handout) -- WILL NEED INFO FOR CLASS ACTIVITY. BRING TWTG to class
Due Thurs., 2/9: TYPED ROUGH DRAFT with MLA Parenthetical CITES & BIB & COMPLETED RESEARCH REVISION PLAN. Title: Research Question. Action Plan for Revisions (i.e., chart based on your outline, paragraph by paragraph: ID which para, What Went Well, What Needs Improvement, Specific Action for Revision) also. Print an extra copy if you want to do the Peer Edit option. BRING TWTG to class
Due Fri., 2/10: TWTG Ch 5 (Sparta) & Guiding Questions. (handout) BRING GRADED OUTLINE TO CLASS. BRING GREEN READER to class. In class: Pericles' Funeral Oration -- click here for Pericles Questions.
Week of 2/13/12
Due Mon., 2/13: Final Research Project with MLA Parenthetical Citations & Creative Title, Annotated Bib., Note Cards, Graded Bkgd Essay & Bib., Graded Outline & Bib. & Outline Checklist, Research Revision Plan, and Rough Draft & Bib. BRING GREEN READER to class.
Due Tues., 2/14: TWTG Ch 9 (Imp Athens) & Guiding Questions. (handout).
Due Wed., 2/15: Read Perry 3.3 and TAKE OUTLINE NOTES. In class: DVD Rise and Fall of the Spartans, Part I.
Due Thurs., 2/16: Greek Quiz -- Know Terms, including Greek terms.
Due Fri., 2/17: READ Pelop. War Summary Article by T. Africa (Green Rdr) pp. 150-155 (stop Peace of Nicias) & WRITE answers to relevant Ques. from handout on Bkgd Reading; and Review Maps Imperial 5th cen. Athens & Pel. War as well as Pel. War Chronology -- all in back of Green Reader. YOU NEED TO KNOW THE PEL. WAR WELL BEFORE YOU HEAD INTO THE LIBRARY. Click here for Questions for Peloponnesian War Background Articles. In class: DVD Rise and Fall of the Spartans, Part II.
OVER BREAK: SEE Mon., 2/27/12
Week of 2/27/12
Due Mon., 2/27: Finish Pelop. War Summary Article by T. Africa (Green Rdr), pp. 155-162 & Ques. from handout on Bkgd Reading. ALSO in Rdr -- Read Thucydides: Statesman's Handbook, Revolt of the Mitylene, and Melian Dialogue pp. 197-202 & 205-210 and TAKE NOTES ON KEY IDEAS. YOU NEED TO KNOW THE PEL. WAR WELL BEFORE YOU HEAD INTO THE LIBRARY. NEED 3x5 NOTE CARDS.
Pel. War Assignment. Pel. War Assessment Checklist.
Click here for Honors Green Reader & Film Citation Info.
Due Tues., 2/28: Significant Research for Pel. War Generalization.
Due Wed., 2/29: Significant Research for Pel. War Generalization.
Due Thurs., 3/1: Rough Draft of 1st Pel War Gen & Works Cited - TYPED. SNOW DAY ... so collected on Friday.
Due Fri., 3/2: Significant Research for Pel. War Generalization.
Week of 3/5/12
Due Mon., 3/5: Continue research on Pel War. Gen. Address comments on rough draft.
Due Tues., 3/6: Final Pel War Gen and Works Cited with Completed Checklist and the RD with my Comments. See links above.
Due Wed., 3/7: Read Perry 4.1 and TAKE OUTLINE NOTES. In class: Greek Art.
Due Thurs., 3/8: Read TWTG Chap. 11 & Questions from handout.
Due Fri., 3/9: Read Perry Ch 4, sec 2 & 3 & TAKE OUTLINE NOTES. In class DVD clip: It All Started with the Greeks.
Week of 3/12/12
Due Mon., 3/12: STUDY FOR FINAL EXAM -- Flash Cards, Study Groups. Click here for Greek Study Guide Click here for Format. In class: DVD on Socrates in Empires - the Greeks: Crucible of Civilization.
Due Tues., 3/13: FINAL EXAM on Greece -- go to computer lab 303. Click here for Greek Study Guide. Click here for Format Make Flash Cards! Get in a Study Group! RETURN: TWTG and Green Reader to room 325.
HAVE A GOOD 'BREAK' -- see you T3! :)
EARLIER ASSIGNMENTS: HONORS WORLD CIV T3 11-12
Click Here for Perry, History of the World Rome Questions.
Create Your Own Rome Review Sheet (essential questions & key terms) see Rome Questions handout for more info.
Mon., 3/19: Welcome back -- on to Rome.
Due Tues., 3/20: Perry Ch. 5, sec. 1 & Ques. 1-6 on Rome Questions handout; Create Your Own Rome Review Sheet (essential questions & key terms) see Rome Questions handout for more info.
Due Wed., 3/21: DuPont article & Questions --- pp. 1-5 (Read THROUGH 'Obligations of Nobility'; stop at "Vertical Society"). NOTE: the DuPont directions ask you to look for quotes. Also think about Cultural Ideas and Leadership. Continue Review Sheet. In class: DVD "The Rise" from DVD: Rome: Power & Glory.
Due Thurs., 3/22: Finish DuPont article -- see 3/21/12. Continue Review Sheet.
Due Fri., 3/23: Read McKay Outline & Skim all of McKay Ch. 5. Read assigned section of Ch. 5 and TAKE NOTES. IDENTIFY 5 possible speakers, per directions. CLICK HERE for more detailed directions and assigned groups/readings. GET 3 x 5 NOTE CARDS. In class: DVD "Legions of Conquest" from Rome: Power & Glory.
Week of 3/26/12
Click here for Rome Republic Speech Project handout.
Click here for Guidelines for Rome Republic Speeches.
Due Mon., 3/26: Perry Ch. 5 sec 2 & Ques. - see handout; Continue adding to Rome Review Sheet. In class: starting Rome Republic Speech project research. In class: start library research.
Due Tues., 3/27: Research for Rome speech. Proper MLA format note and bib cards. Click here for Rome Republic Speech Project handout. Click here for Guidelines for Rome Republic Speeches. Class: Go directly to library.
Due Wed., 3/28: Typed rough draft of speech and bibliography. (Final speech: 1.5 - 2 pages, double spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman font, approx. 3 minutes). Click here for Rome Republic Speech Project handout. Click here for Guidelines for Rome Republic Speeches.
Bib info - be sure to put in MLA format::
Daily Life in Ancient Rome by Florence Dupont, translated by Christopher Woodall Cambridge, MA Blackwell Publishers 1992
A History of Western Society John P. McKay, Bennett D. Hill, John Buckler 5th edition pub in Boston by Houghton Mifflin Company, 1999
"Rome: Power & Glory" DVD produced by Discovery Communications, Inc. and the year is MCMXCIII
Due Thurs., 3/29: TYPED FINAL ROME REPUBLIC SPEECH & BIB DUE. READY TO DELIVER DRAMATICALLY at START of class.(Final speech: 1.5 - 2 pages - NOT LONGER, double spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman). Click here for Guidelines for Rome Republic Speeches.
Due Fri., 3/30: Read "Emperor Who Never Was" article & Write Answers to Questions 1-3; Continue Review Sheet. In class: DVD: "Julius Caesar and The Battle of Alesia," part 1.
Week of 4/2/12
JC/Aug. Comparison Essay: Link to Augustus Evidence Assignment Sheet. Click here for Document Protocol: Augustus Primary Sources. Link to Julius Caesar & Augustus Caesar Comparative Chart. Link to Julius & Augusts Essay Assignment. Link to Source Handout. Link to Feedback on Charts & Thesis from class. Link to Outline Power Point from class. Link to Outline Peer Review. Link to Essay Review Checklist handout.
Due Mon., 4/2: Read "On Leadership" & Write Answers to Questions 1-12; Continue Review Sheet. In class DVD: "Julius Caesar and The Battle of Alesia," part 2.
Due Tues., 4/3: Perry Ch. 5 sec 3 & Questions 1-7; Continue Review Sheet.
Due Wed., 4/4: ROME QUIZ. Can bring one 3x5 card for essay only; can use both sides; can write thesis statements, all else: ONLY NOTES for essay evidence. Click here for more details on Quiz Format & Prep.
Due Thurs., 4/5: Read introduction (pp. 1-7) and TAKE OUTLINE NOTES. ALSO READ: Source #1 in Augustus packet -- TAKE NOTES for Source #1 following the Document Protocol: Augustus Primary Sources handout. USE questions in intro & on assignment to guide your note taking. (i.e., you do NOT need to answer each question separately, but use them to dig deeply into the evidence in terms of what ideas and evidence to include in your notes.) READ assignment sheet CAREFULLY. Keep focused on the central essay question.
Due Fri., 4/6: READ & TAKE NOTES on Augustus sources #2-5 in packet. USE questions in intro & on assignment to guide your notetaking as well as the Document Protocol: Augustus Primary Sources handout. . In class DVDs: Hail Caesar Augustus and How Art Made the World -- REQUIRED for JC/AUG ESSAY.
Week of 4/9/12
Due Mon., 4/9: Finish Augustus Sources #6-12 -- USE questions in intro & on assignment to guide your notetaking as well as the Document Protocol: Augustus Primary Sources handout. START: Julius Caesar & Augustus Caesar Comparative Chart -- Bring to class. In class: Pax Romana & start DVD Grasp of Empire.
Due Tues., 4/10: FINISH Julius Caesar & Augustus Caesar Comparative Chart. AND WRITE Thesis Statement. In class: finish DVD Grasp of Empire.
Due Wed., 4/11: Perry Ch 6 sec 1 and Questions, Ch 6 sec 2 and Questions. Keep working on Review Sheet. In class: Action Memo.
Due Thurs., 4/12: SEND OUTLINE TO SCHOOL ACCOUNT!!! Significant progress on JC/Aug OUTLINE. Formal Outline: e.g., full intro & concluding para., map out each body paragraph with analytic topic sentence & list evidence with parenthetical citations. See Outline Power Point from class for more detail. See Feedback on Charts & Thesis. In class: go to 303 computer lab to start JC/AUG OUTLINE.
Due Fri., 4/13: TYPED JC/AUG OUTLINE. Formal Outline: e.g., full intro & concluding para., map out each body paragraph with analytic topic sentence & list evidence with parenthetical citations. See Outline Power Point from class for more detail. In class: Outline Review - BE SURE YOU PRINT BEFORE CLASS!.
OVER BREAK: Working on Final JC/AUG Essay.... BRING YOUR ROME REVIEW SHEET TO CLASS!!
Week of 4/23/12
Due Mon., 4/23: Significant Progress on final JC/AUG Essay. Remember to use Essay Review Checklist. BRING YOUR ROME REVIEW SHEET TO CLASS THIS WEEK.
Due Tues., 4/24: FINAL JC/AUG ESSAY. Complete and attach Essay Review Checklist. TURN IN 1/2 SHEET OF SOURCES. BRING YOUR ROME REVIEW SHEET TO CLASS THIS WEEK.
Due Wed., 4/25: Perry 6.3 & Outline Notes. Study for Rome Test: Flash Cards, Study Groups. In class: DVD Rome Power & Glory: the Fall.
Due Thurs., 4/26: Study for Rome Test: Flash Cards, Study Groups. In class: Articles and Answer Questions on "Birth Control" and "Ancient Life." (see two articles - handouts)
Due Fri., 4/27: Rome TEST.
SAVE THE DATE!!! AFRICA FAIR, Tuesday, May 15, 2012 -- IT IS A MAJOR ISSUE IF YOU ARE ABSENT -- TELL YOUR FAMILIES NOW TO AVOID ANY SCHEDULING PROBLEMS.
Click here for Africa Fair Assignment. See below for Bib info for class handouts.
Great site for African architecture
http://www.zamani-project.org/index.ph
pBIB INFO for AFRICA FAIR:
Early Civ in Africa packet is from a textbook: World History 4th edition by William J. Duiker and Jackson J. Spielvogel, published by Wadsworth Publishing in Florence, KY, 2004.
East African Coast Cities & Ethiopia Group, bib info for Shillington articles: History of Africa by Kevin Shillington, 2nd edition, published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2005, publisher is in New York.
Remember: if you don't have full info from an article, try looking its book up in our library or the Five College library catalog -- it should then provide missing info such as publisher, city, year, etc.
For photos/images on web: Go to OWL from Purdue University, via my Ref/Resources link or just Google it. Look under Electronic Sources and images for photographs. It explains how to do the MLA citation format.
Week of 4/30/12
Due Mon., 4/30: Early Civ in Africa packet, pp. 1-8; Answer Questions 1-7 and CREATE Essential Questions/Terms. In class: Images of Africa activity and work on Africa Map (complete by Friday, May 4).
Due Tues., 5/1 Perry Ch 10, sec 2 & 3 on Islam -- CREATE Essential Ques./Terms and TAKE OUTLINE NOTES. In class: DVD - "The Awakening" from Islam Empire of Faith.
Due Wed., 5/2: "Coming of Islam" in Early Civ in Africa packet, pp. 9-15 -- CREATE Essential Ques./Terms and TAKE Margin or Outline NOTES. In class: DVD Caravans of Gold.
Due Thurs., 5/3: GET 3x5 Cards. Finish Early Civ. in Africa packet: "States and Stateless," pp. 16-24 - Create Essential Ques., Terms, Outline or Margin NOTES. In class: finish DVD Caravans of Gold, introduce Africa Fair (if time will start Background Reading). Background Reading & Notes for Africa Fair. Complete the Bkgd handout AND TAKE SEPARATE NOTES focused on your topics. Be sure to use proper research skills: notes in your own words; need full bib info MLA format for annotated bib, page numbers, and notes on the SPECIFIC strengths and weaknesses of each source.
Due Fri., 5/4: Africa MAP is complete. Background Reading & Notes for Africa Fair. One Hour (not more): Complete the Bkgd handout AND TAKE SEPARATE NOTES focused on your topics. Be sure to use proper research skills: notes in your own words; need full bib info MLA format for annotated bib, page numbers, and notes on the SPECIFIC strengths and weaknesses of each source.
Week of 5/7/12
Due Mon., 5/7: Africa Fair research - at least one hour. Be sure to use proper research skills: notes in your own words; need full bib info MLA format for annotated bib, page numbers, and notes on the SPECIFIC strengths and weaknesses of each source. In class: library research for Africa Fair. Africa Fair Assignment.
Due Tues., 5/8: Africa Fair research. Be sure to use proper research skills: notes in your own words; need full bib info MLA format for annotated bib, page numbers, and notes on the SPECIFIC strengths and weaknesses of each source. In class: library research for Africa Fair.
Due Wed., 5/9: Africa Fair research. Be sure to use proper research skills: notes in your own words; need full bib info MLA format for annotated bib, page numbers, and notes on the SPECIFIC strengths and weaknesses of each source. In class: library research for Africa Fair.
Due Thurs., 5/10: AFRICA QUIZ. Research for Africa Fair. Be sure to use proper research skills: notes in your own words; need full bib info MLA format for annotated bib, page numbers, and notes on the SPECIFIC strengths and weaknesses of each source. In class: library research for Africa Fair.
Due Fri., 5/11: Research for Africa Fair. Be sure to use proper research skills: notes in your own words; need full bib info MLA format for annotated bib, page numbers, and notes on the SPECIFIC strengths and weaknesses of each source. In class: library research for Africa Fair. LAST DAY IN LIBRARY.
Week of 5/14/12
Due Mon., 5/14: Research for Africa Fair COMPLETED In-class: Explanation of "Myths & Stereotypes" hwk; Teach-in within Groups, and Group Sign for Africa Fair.
Due Tues., 5/15 ALL Africa Fair Exhibits & Annotated Bib. In class: AFRICA FAIR -- ATTENDANCE IS ESSENTIAL!!! Must be set up at the start of class. We will be relocated to room 177 due to MCAS. Remember to bring your "Myths & Stereotypes" handouts in case there is time to start homework.
Due Wed., 5/16: Myths & Stereotypes article and Questions. In class: DVD clip "Different But Equal" -- IMPORTANT for Myths & Stereotypes Essay.
Due Thurs., 5/17: In-class: Africa Reflection Essay during one class period in computer lab 303. Can bring: Outline, per directions here, as well as your articles, notes from fair, notes from films, notes from readings/hwk. OUTLINE should be a formal outline that is mapped out by paragraph and includes your thesis statement and analytic topic sentences and evidence for each body paragraph. Except for the thesis statement and topic sentences, the outline is NOT in complete sentences. The Outline MUST INCLUDE PARENTHETICAL CITATIONS with ORIGINAL PAGE #s - PREPARE AHEAD OF TIME. Use AS MANY SOURCES AS POSSIBLE from the 1/2 sheet, at minimum over 50%. (Note: we dropped Perry Chap 13 reading.) Caveat: It must be an outline, not basically a finished paper -- or you will not be able to use it. Bring a printed copy -- you will type from a blank page. Do NOT make outline too long -- you must finish in one class period. Click here for Essay Assignment and for List of Essay Sources. Bring to lab: Outline per above, Essay Assignment, Essay Source Checklist, "Myths & Stereotypes" article, questions, and notes; Readings/Notes from class, films, hwk.
Due Fri., 5/18: Perry, SKIM 7.1 -- NO NOTES needed. Then: Perry Chap 7. 2 & 7.3 & TAKE OUTLINE NOTES & TERMS on the BASICS under the chapter SUBHEADERS; include key terms & concepts (e.g., feudalism, manorialism). TYPED Self/Group Assessment for Africa Fair. Click here for Fair Assessment Questions. RETURN Africa Fair BOOKS & CLEAN ARTICLES to room 325.
Week of 5/21/12
EARLIER ASSIGNMENTS: HONORS WORLD CIV T1 10-11
Due Wed., 9/22: Egypt Docs and Egypt Civ: Docs Guiding Questions (docs in Green Rdr, pp. 81-86). In class: Mes. Docs.
EARLIER ASSIGNMENTS: HONORS WORLD CIV T2 09-10
Due Tues., 2/9: READ PRIMARY DOCS in Green Reader (197-205): Thucydides Statesman's Handbook, Revolt of Mitylene, & Corcyrean Revolution -- Answer Ques. #10 from Bkgd Articles Ques. handout -- you need to know the basic narrative of what happened. (Delete Question #11). Know Pel War well & be ready to begin research: Review Africa's "Pel. War Summary" article and questions.
Due Wed., 2/10: Read 2 DOCS in Green Reader (pp. 205-216)Melian Dialogue & Sicilian Expedition. Use Bkgd Article Ques.#10 -- you need to know the basic narrative of what happened.
Read assigned philosopher to prepare for Philosophy Forum. Use Perry and Green Reader. Click here for detailed directions: Philosophy Forum. In class: YOU ARE PHILOSOPHERS - IN CHARACTER. BRING GREEN READER TO CLASS.
Due Mon., 3/8: Create Flash Cards for the Final for terms on your Greek Study Guide handout. See above if need another handout. In class: Start Greek Games, Divide Terms for Questions, Plan Game, Rough Draft of Game Board.
Due Tues., 3/9: Rough Draft Questions for Game. In class: Board Approval, Create Game Board.
Due Wed., 3/10: Final Game Cards & Pieces; Typed Directions. In class: Practice run of own game - revise as needed to ensure meets all requirements.
Due Thurs., 3/11: Your Greek Game MUST be 100% complete. Play others' games in class.
EARLIER ASSIGNMENTS: HONORS WORLD CIV T3 10-11
SKIP 11-12: Ch 5 sec 4 (see your question handout) & sec 5 (you make the ques. or notes). Keep working on Review Sheet.
SKIP 11-12: Perry Chap. 13 sections 1 & 2 -- (Create Essential Ques., Terms, Take Notes
EARLIER ASSIGNMENTS: HONORS WORLD CIV T3 09-10
Due Tues., 5/25: Should easily have 20-30 note cards completed.
Week of 5/31/10
Due Fri., 6/4: LAST DAY IN LIBRARY
Working on Plays -- see Calendar link above.
Week of 6/14/10
Tues., 6/15: NO CLASS
Due Wed., 6/16: Perform Plays, Typed Ann. Bib., Typed Group/Self Evaluation.
HONORS WORLD CIV: TRI 2 2008-2009
Due Fri., 2/27: Greek Quiz Corrections. Click here for Requirements.
HONORS WORLD CIV: TRI I 2008-2009
Due Fri., 10/31: article on "Thucydides War" by Finley (Green Rdr) & Ques. from Board, which are: 1) Who was Thucydides?, 2) Why is he known as the founder of history?, 3) Why did he write about the Pel. War?, 4) What were some of his important insights?
HONORS WORLD CIV: TRI 3 2008-2009
Cut 09-10: Perry Chap. 13 sections 1 & 2 -- CREATE Essential Ques./Terms and TAKE NOTES.
Due Wed., 5/27: QUIZ on Medieval Europe
Due Thurs., 5/28: Preview possible topics for medieval magazine using Perry textbook. Bring a list of 4 - 6 possible options. Bring 3x5 NOTE CARDS. 1st full day in library for Medieval Magazine Project. See MAGAZINE ASSIGNMENT & CALENDAR distributed in class.
Due Fri., 5/29: PRELIM BIB #1 DU by end of class. Return Perry Textbook to Room 325. Get BONUS POINTS on Europe Quiz if return on time.
Week of 6/1/09
Click here for MAGAZINE & MEDIEVAL PLAY CALENDAR.
Week of 6/8/09
Click here for MAGAZINE & MEDIEVAL PLAY CALENDAR.
Due Tues., 6/9: Final Magazines & Annotated Bib.
Due Wed., 6/10: TYPED Group & Self Assessment (detail strengths & weaknesses with specific evidence, grade?).
Week of 6/15/09
Click here for MAGAZINE & MEDIEVAL PLAY CALENDAR.
Due Wed., 6/17: D Period Plays Performed. TYPED Group & Self Assessment (detail strengths & weaknesses with specific evidence, grade?).
Due Thurs., 6/18: E Period Plays Performed. TYPED Group & Self Assessment (detail strengths & weaknesses with specific evidence, grade?).
PAST ASSIGNMENTS SECOND HALF OF HONORS WORLD CIV.: T3 2007-2008
Due Fri., 5/23: Medieval Europe Quiz; Chap 7 notes, Chap 8 & 9, video, primary sources
Week of 5/26/08
Click here for assignment and calendar for medieval magazine project (& the final play calendar): MAGAZINE & PLAY.
Week of 6/2/08
Magazine Continues
Week of 6/9/08
Due Mon., 6/9: Prep work from each group member for play (written or typed)
Due Tues., 6/10: Final Magazine, Annotated Bib.
Due Wed., 6/11: Self and Group Assessment (EACH person) for Magazine project -- TYPED, approx. 1 page. ROUGH DRAFT OF PLAY SCRIPT WRITTEN
Due Thurs., 6/12: Final Typed Script: copies for each person
Due Fri., 6/13: rehearsal
Week of 6/16/08
PLAY DEADLINES: see Mag & Play Calendar.
Due Mon., 6/16: Dress Rehearsal
Due Tues., 6/17: PERFORM Plays, Bring 10 copies of Playbill; Turn in TYPED Group and Self Assessment on each person's contributions
HAVE A FANTASTIC SUMMER!!!