Homework - TEST TOMORROW

Tonight you should printout/upload the study guide for the French Revolution test and complete it.  You cannot use it on the test (Junior year - no more babytown) but I PROMISE that it will help you do well/better on the test.  That's why I take my time to make the study guides with information you'll need to know.

Your study guide will be collected (either the paper version or a digital email) and will count as a homework grade.

If you were absent from class Monday, September 30 YOU ARE STILL TAKING THE TEST.  The test was announced on Thursday and the study guide was online on Friday.  You've had time to prepare and it is not a surprise, so everyone is taking the test.  Unexcused absences will have ONE WEEK to stay after school and make up the test, which will be different than what the students will take tomorrow.

Test Review

Sorry guys, I posted this to the other classes' blog twice instead of to both of them.  
You can find the French Revolution Study Guide HERE.

If you have your study guide completed, you can use it to help your team on Monday when we play Bazinga.

Class Notes:
French Revolution 
Napoleon Bonaparte

TEST TUESDAY!!! 
There will be review on class and after school on Monday for anyone who wants to come.


**Note - if you're coming to extra help, bring questions and concerns with you that I can help with.  I can't reteach the class to you..figure out your weak spot and how I can help you**

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French Revolution Notes

Class notes on the French Revolution

French Revolution Postcard Assignment

For each of the stages of the French Revolution, your task is to write a postcard from the action in Paris to a parent who lives out in the countryside.

How to complete the project:
1)  Decided your stance on the issue - do you want radical change, moderate change,  or for things to stay the same?  Perhaps your viewpoint will change as the events unfold.

2)  Create the written descriptions of the events in the three stages of the French Revolution.  The first stage should be on one card, the second on another, etc.  Your written descriptions must have the underlined vocab words included for that particular phase.

3)  Draw a picture that correlates to the written description.  You need to make sure your postcards are neat and in color (art skills don't matter!)

4)  Pass in your three postcards on Friday, September 20.  

Links to the assignment can be found below:
Postcards
Postcard Rubric

Homework 9/18

Using the hand outs from today's class, you should read the Declaration of Independence tonight for homework.  Once you have read the document (make sure you underline/highlight/pose questions) you should find five connections between the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen and the Declaration of Independence.  POST THESE CONNECTIONS TO YOUR BLOG.

Bonus:  Pull out Enlightenment ideas from the documents and connect them to Enlightenment thinkers we discussed in class (2pts extra credit)

If you were absent, you can find the documents here:
Declarations!

French Revolution Class Notes

French Revolution Class Notes

Homework 9/16

Using a sheet of printer paper (handed out in class) you should create a visual representation of the Estates of the Old Regime.  This means symbols, pictures, but no words!

You should be able to explain your knowledge of who makes up each Estate and any relevant information having to do an Estate.

You can refer to the class notes or Section 23.1 in the book (online section here)

Class Notes

Class Notes on the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment


I see it means pictures

Participation #1

Participation Form

Homework 9/11

Read for tomorrow's class: Section 23.1 (this link will take you to an online version of the section, which you can obviously find in your class as well)

Be aware that a reading may result in a D.I.R.T. quiz in class tomorrow.  You never know.

Homework 9/9

For homework tonight you will be writing the second half of your absolute ruler assignment..

You will be writing a written response to the question, 

“Why would anyone want this person as their leader?” 

In order to best answer this question, it will be helpful to set up your response in the following paragraphs:

1.  A brief (a few sentences) introduction and history of your ruler and how he/she came to power.

2.  At least one reason why someone would be happy to have this person as a ruler. Some  

questions you might consider is:

- What problems is this leader working to overcome? How?

- What has this ruler done for their country or empire?

- What unique qualities does this leader have?

3.  Address at least one fear a person might have about having this leader as a ruler, and help them feel better about it (without lying about them!).  For example, a commoner may be concerned about a ruler raising taxes.  How could you spin raising taxes in a positive way?  How do taxes help a society?  

4.  End your response with a conclusion!  Why is this ruler the person you should want ruling your country or empire?   

**Your response should be typed in GoogleDocs or Word, with size-12, Times New Roman font.  You must print it out before class!  It should be about 1pg **

Each of the numbers above should be their own paragraphs. You should use the same ruler you made the bumper sticker about.

September 6 - Class and Homework

Today we will begin learning ACTUAL historical information..ready, set, GO.  You will receive a textbook today in class..leave it at home in a safe place where you will be able to find it!

Absolute rulers - they can be cool, or absolute jerks.

In class : Notes and Research about Absolute Rulers

Homework for the Weekend: You will be completing research and a bumper sticker for the absolute ruler you were assigned to.  On Monday you will need to teach your classmates about your ruler, so be prepared!

If you need the assignment for the weekend, you can find it HERE

Not having your homework on Monday means leaving class while others present and an additional page on your written response (more on that Monday).  

Where in the world... & Homework 9/4

Where in the world...?

Class activity:
Be honest with yourself, how well do you know the world?  Maybe you’re an expert, but probably not so well.  

With one partner (or by yourself), your task is to draw a map of the world.  You may use any visual aid you want, but you may not trace your map.  Make sure you include continents and oceans!  

Once you have drawn your map, brainstorm any historical events you can think of.  A freebie example of an event you might consider placing on your map: “In fourteen hundred and ninety-two, _______________________________”.  Draw this voyage on your map and label it!  Can you add any others?  You may also add modern events that are relevant to the world today.  

Homework: Create your class blog. Use this link to set up your Blogger account and new history blog.

Display Name: Your first and last name

Blog Title: Your first and last name's History Blog

web address: lastnameWH1 (as in fishelWH1)

First blog post!  Assess your ability to draw your map.  How would you grade yourself?    Was it easier than you thought it would be?  Harder?  What does this say about your knowledge of the world?  We will do this activity again at the end of the year..what actions can you take to do better next time?  

Syllabus