Dear Voyager Students and Parents,
I have posted midterm exam grades for all students whose exams I have in my possession. Unfortunately, I do not have the tests to grade for a few students in 5th and 6th hour, and I apologize to students who will have to wait until the first week of January to learn their results.
To see your grade, you need to look at the comment on the midterm assignment on Gradelink. We are posting midterm grades this way to make sure they don't affect your 2nd marking period grade.
**A note on the grading scale:**
I went back and made some adjustments to the first and second period midterm exam grades; the letter grade indicated next to your percentage is now based on the 10-point grading scale I have been using in my class all year. I will convert the percentages at the end of the marking period to reflect the letter grades earned in the second marking period and the final exam.
For instance, if your score on the midterm reads "90% A-," this means that you earned 90% of the points possible after the curve, and that I would consider this an A- on the 10-point grading scale I use on tests and quizzes in class. At the end of the marking period, I would enter this as a "93" (A-) on the official report card to make it fit Voyager's standard 7-point grading scale; I would not enter it as a "90" (B+).
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
APGEO: Midterm exam results and winter break study guidelines
Dear students and parents,
4th hour AP Human Geography midterm results have been posted on Gradelink. To see yours, you need to look at the comment on the midterm assignment. We are posting midterm grades this way to make sure they don't affect your 2nd marking period grade.
Average score: 88% (B+)
Median score: 92% (A-)
Top scorers: Lawton, Sydney, Caleb
A note on how the exam was graded: AP tests are extremely difficult; earning 50% of possible points is usually enough to earn a 3 and college credit, while earning 70% or more of possible points is often enough to earn the top score of 5. Accordingly, I curved the multiple choice section of the midterm by 30% and the essay section by 32%, allowing the top student scorer in each section to earn 100% on that section. I then calculated final grades using a weighted average: 67% of a student's grade was his/her curved multiple choice score; 33% of a student's grade was his/her curved essay score. On the actual AP test, students will complete three FRQ essays instead of two, and the multiple choice and essay sections are each worth 50%.)
Students did very well on their first practice AP test, but there is also a lot of room for improvement. We will be very busy over the next few months as we finish the course curriculum and prepare for the AP Human Geography test.
Average score: 88% (B+)
Median score: 92% (A-)
Top scorers: Lawton, Sydney, Caleb
A note on how the exam was graded: AP tests are extremely difficult; earning 50% of possible points is usually enough to earn a 3 and college credit, while earning 70% or more of possible points is often enough to earn the top score of 5. Accordingly, I curved the multiple choice section of the midterm by 30% and the essay section by 32%, allowing the top student scorer in each section to earn 100% on that section. I then calculated final grades using a weighted average: 67% of a student's grade was his/her curved multiple choice score; 33% of a student's grade was his/her curved essay score. On the actual AP test, students will complete three FRQ essays instead of two, and the multiple choice and essay sections are each worth 50%.)
Students did very well on their first practice AP test, but there is also a lot of room for improvement. We will be very busy over the next few months as we finish the course curriculum and prepare for the AP Human Geography test.
Once again, I want to strongly encourage students to use at least some of their winter break to work on AP geography in the following ways:
-Review the first three units (Introduction to Human Geography, Population and Migration, and Cultural Geography) in a test prep book.
-Read about FRQ (free response question) strategy in a test prep book and online; this was a weaker spot on the exam for most students.
-Look ahead to the rest of the Cultural Geography unit (language and religion) and on to the next unit on Geopolitics and Political Geography using a test prep book and/or online sources.
-Study for upcoming map quizzes: South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
-Read/watch global news sources to strengthen your knowledge of current events. Also, consider the extra credit project: http://wideawakehistory.blogspot.com/2010/12/all-economist-world-in-2011-extra.html.
Above all, Happy Holidays! Thank you for a great first semester.
--Mr. M
--Mr. M
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Honors: Midterm Exam results (1st and 2nd hour)
Dear students and parents,
1st and 2nd hour midterm exam results have been posted on Gradelink. To see yours, you need to look at the comment on the midterm assignment. We are posting midterm grades this way to make sure they don't affect your 2nd marking period grade.
Here are the results for 1st and 2nd hour Honors World History:
1st hour:
Class average: 89% (B+)
Class median: 88% (B+)
Top scorers: Lauren, Corey, Katie
2nd hour:
1st and 2nd hour midterm exam results have been posted on Gradelink. To see yours, you need to look at the comment on the midterm assignment. We are posting midterm grades this way to make sure they don't affect your 2nd marking period grade.
Here are the results for 1st and 2nd hour Honors World History:
1st hour:
Class average: 89% (B+)
Class median: 88% (B+)
Top scorers: Lauren, Corey, Katie
2nd hour:
Class average: 95% (A)
Class median: 96% (A)
Top scorers: Anna, Kyle, Shane, Sydney, James, Lawton
Great work! The honors midterm exam had 110 points possible and was curved by 5 points (students could miss 5 points and still earn 100%).
Happy Holidays,
--Mr. M
Thursday, December 9, 2010
ENRICHED + HONORS: Homework and reminders, Thursday 12/9
-The Byzantine Empire scavenger hunt was due today (should have been completed in class). If you didn't turn it in today, you must turn it in Friday for credit.
-All late and missing assignments.
-Middle Ages document assignment (on http://www.sasinschool.com/login); should have been completed in class Thursday.
-Do Nows from November and December will be collected (done in class).
Finally, students should be using the study packets I provided on Monday and Tuesday to study for their midterm exam.
Thank you,
Mr. M
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
ALL: Economist World in 2011 extra credit opportunity
Each December, bookstores receive copies of the Economist magazine's The World in 2011, a special issue in which Economist writers as well as world political and business leaders share their thoughts about current world trends and make predictions about events and developments that might occur in the following year.
Students interested in completing an extra credit project over Winter Break should purchase a copy of the magazine from a local bookstore (such as the Barnes & Noble at New Hope Commons on 15-501 in Durham, or the Borders down the road). You can also see many of the articles online by searching for them at http://www.economist.com/worldin2011.
Project guidelines:
The purpose of this extra credit project is to give students an opportunity to familiarize themselves with a major current issue in world affairs.
1. Choose a topic and read the article mentioned. Pick a topic from the list below; read the articles mentioned next to the topic (all of the articles listed can be found in The World in 2011).
2. Find and read THREE additional news articles about the topic that have been written in the past year. You should search for relevant articles at the following news sources (and only these sources, unless you clear a different source with me in advance). These are great sources for research and current events that you may want to bookmark for future use:
General news and current events:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corp.)
The Economist
New York Times
NPR (National Public Radio)
Reuters
The Wall Street Journal
Foreign policy and international affairs:
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Council on Foreign Relations
Foreign Affairs
Foreign Policy
Other resources:
CIA World Factbook
3. Country research. Please visit the CIA World Factbook website to do additional research on countries mentioned in your articles. Look for the drop-down menu that says "---Select a Country or Location---." For at least THREE of the countries mentioned in your articles, read the description of the country, and research the basic statistics listed below. For each statistic, include both the statistic itself and the country's rank in the world:
Population; Population growth rate; Life expectancy at birth; GDP (purchasing power parity); GDP - per capita (PPP); Distribution of family income - Gini Index.
All of these measures are explained here - make sure you understand them. Feel free to include additional measures that are relevant to your article.
4. Article summaries and analyses. For each article you read, type two paragraphs. The first paragraph should summarize the article's main points and conclusion. The second paragraph should be your analysis of the article and informed opinion about the topic discussed in the article.
5. Visual aid - optional but recommended for extra points. Please consider developing a large poster or Powerpoint presentation about your topic; for additional credit, you can schedule a time to present it to the class in 5 minutes or less.
How many topics can I choose?
-As few as one or as many as three.
How much extra credit is this project worth?
-It depends on how much you do, how much effort you put into it, and the overall quality of the final product. Overall, the maximum amount of extra credit I can envision giving out for a marking period would be up to 6% of a student's grade. This would be in the rarest of cases for exceptional extra credit work. More realistically, a high-quality project could bring your final marking period grade up one grade - from a B+ to A-, an A- to an A, a high A to an A+, etc.
Due date: Your complete project must be received no later than Wednesday, 1/12
Topics to choose from (with The World in 2011 article):
Please note: If you want to propose a different topic, or you do not want to use an article from The World in 2011, I am open to alternative suggestions.
-General predictions for the next 25 years: "The world in 2036" (pp. 111-114)
International Affairs
-U.S. foreign policy: "The limits of power" (pp. 37-38) and "Way to Lead" (p. 52)
-China's rise; competition between the U.S. and China: "Welcome to a zero-sum world" (pp. 85-86)
-North Korea's soon-to-come transfer of power: "Kim-wee" (p. 64)
-Territorial disputes involving China: "A sea of troubles" (p. 65)
-U.S. war in Afghanistan / development in Afghanistan: "More gloom for Afghanistan" (p. 72)
-U.S. war in Iraq / development in Iraq: "Still nothing like normal" (p. 77-78)
-Middle East peace talks (between the Israelis and Palestinians): "What if..." (p. 79)
-Iran's economy; economic sanctions on Iran; conflict over Iran's nuclear program: "Iran's president nuked by the economy?" (p. 78)
-The weakening of nation-states (national governments): "The state of the state" (p. 90)
Politics and Government:
-Government spending, government debt, and cuts in government spending: "Tremble, Leviathan" (pp. 17-18) and "Avoidable errors" (p. 22)
-Chinese politics: "The long goodbye" (pp. 63-64)
Regions of the World:
-Democracy and development in Latin America: "Latin America changes its guard" (pp. 55-56), "Castro v. Cuba" (p. 56), and "We, the bicentennials" (p. 60)
-South Sudan - a soon-to-be new country; also, the conflict/genocide in Darfur: "Hello country number 193" (p. 82)
-Turkey's politics and foreign policy; Islam in Turkey; Turkey's relations with Europe and Israel: "The trouble with Ottomania" (p. 100)
-Politics, economics, and development in Russia: "Twenty years on" (pp. 101-102)
Population and the Environment:
-Climate change (global warming), political responses to climate change, and geoengineering: "Cooling the Earth" (p. 26)
-World population growth: "Another year, another billion" (p. 28)
-Building environmentally-friendly cities: "Let it Pour" (p. 50)
-The retirement of the baby-boomers; economic and political consequences of aging populations in the U.S., Japan, and other wealthy countries: "The slow farewell" (p. 89)
Science, Technology, and Global Health:
-Newspapers, Media, and the Internet: "Metering the news" (p. 141)
-Eradicating malaria: "A fight to the death" (pp. 159-160)
-Space exploration and space technology: "Mars trek" (p. 163)
Economics and Business:
-U.S. economy: "Cheer up" (p. 48, 50)
-India's economy and China's economy: "The fastest lap" (p. 68, 70); "How fast can they go?" (p. 70-71).
-Economics and development in sub-Saharan Africa: "South of the Sahara" (p. 80)
-Germany's economy: "Powerhouse Deutschland" (pp. 93-94); "A chancellor at bay" (p. 95)
-Economic outlook for different industries: "The world in figures: Industries" (pp.125-128) (choose five different industries)
-New emerging markets (fast-growing economies in developing countries): "The emerging emerging markets" (pp. 131-132)
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Students interested in completing an extra credit project over Winter Break should purchase a copy of the magazine from a local bookstore (such as the Barnes & Noble at New Hope Commons on 15-501 in Durham, or the Borders down the road). You can also see many of the articles online by searching for them at http://www.economist.com/worldin2011.
Project guidelines:
The purpose of this extra credit project is to give students an opportunity to familiarize themselves with a major current issue in world affairs.
1. Choose a topic and read the article mentioned. Pick a topic from the list below; read the articles mentioned next to the topic (all of the articles listed can be found in The World in 2011).
2. Find and read THREE additional news articles about the topic that have been written in the past year. You should search for relevant articles at the following news sources (and only these sources, unless you clear a different source with me in advance). These are great sources for research and current events that you may want to bookmark for future use:
General news and current events:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corp.)
The Economist
New York Times
NPR (National Public Radio)
Reuters
The Wall Street Journal
Foreign policy and international affairs:
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Council on Foreign Relations
Foreign Affairs
Foreign Policy
Other resources:
CIA World Factbook
3. Country research. Please visit the CIA World Factbook website to do additional research on countries mentioned in your articles. Look for the drop-down menu that says "---Select a Country or Location---." For at least THREE of the countries mentioned in your articles, read the description of the country, and research the basic statistics listed below. For each statistic, include both the statistic itself and the country's rank in the world:
Population; Population growth rate; Life expectancy at birth; GDP (purchasing power parity); GDP - per capita (PPP); Distribution of family income - Gini Index.
All of these measures are explained here - make sure you understand them. Feel free to include additional measures that are relevant to your article.
4. Article summaries and analyses. For each article you read, type two paragraphs. The first paragraph should summarize the article's main points and conclusion. The second paragraph should be your analysis of the article and informed opinion about the topic discussed in the article.
5. Visual aid - optional but recommended for extra points. Please consider developing a large poster or Powerpoint presentation about your topic; for additional credit, you can schedule a time to present it to the class in 5 minutes or less.
How many topics can I choose?
-As few as one or as many as three.
How much extra credit is this project worth?
-It depends on how much you do, how much effort you put into it, and the overall quality of the final product. Overall, the maximum amount of extra credit I can envision giving out for a marking period would be up to 6% of a student's grade. This would be in the rarest of cases for exceptional extra credit work. More realistically, a high-quality project could bring your final marking period grade up one grade - from a B+ to A-, an A- to an A, a high A to an A+, etc.
Due date: Your complete project must be received no later than Wednesday, 1/12
Topics to choose from (with The World in 2011 article):
Please note: If you want to propose a different topic, or you do not want to use an article from The World in 2011, I am open to alternative suggestions.
-General predictions for the next 25 years: "The world in 2036" (pp. 111-114)
International Affairs
-U.S. foreign policy: "The limits of power" (pp. 37-38) and "Way to Lead" (p. 52)
-China's rise; competition between the U.S. and China: "Welcome to a zero-sum world" (pp. 85-86)
-North Korea's soon-to-come transfer of power: "Kim-wee" (p. 64)
-Territorial disputes involving China: "A sea of troubles" (p. 65)
-U.S. war in Afghanistan / development in Afghanistan: "More gloom for Afghanistan" (p. 72)
-U.S. war in Iraq / development in Iraq: "Still nothing like normal" (p. 77-78)
-Middle East peace talks (between the Israelis and Palestinians): "What if..." (p. 79)
-Iran's economy; economic sanctions on Iran; conflict over Iran's nuclear program: "Iran's president nuked by the economy?" (p. 78)
-The weakening of nation-states (national governments): "The state of the state" (p. 90)
Politics and Government:
-Government spending, government debt, and cuts in government spending: "Tremble, Leviathan" (pp. 17-18) and "Avoidable errors" (p. 22)
-Chinese politics: "The long goodbye" (pp. 63-64)
Regions of the World:
-Democracy and development in Latin America: "Latin America changes its guard" (pp. 55-56), "Castro v. Cuba" (p. 56), and "We, the bicentennials" (p. 60)
-South Sudan - a soon-to-be new country; also, the conflict/genocide in Darfur: "Hello country number 193" (p. 82)
-Turkey's politics and foreign policy; Islam in Turkey; Turkey's relations with Europe and Israel: "The trouble with Ottomania" (p. 100)
-Politics, economics, and development in Russia: "Twenty years on" (pp. 101-102)
Population and the Environment:
-Climate change (global warming), political responses to climate change, and geoengineering: "Cooling the Earth" (p. 26)
-World population growth: "Another year, another billion" (p. 28)
-Building environmentally-friendly cities: "Let it Pour" (p. 50)
-The retirement of the baby-boomers; economic and political consequences of aging populations in the U.S., Japan, and other wealthy countries: "The slow farewell" (p. 89)
Science, Technology, and Global Health:
-Newspapers, Media, and the Internet: "Metering the news" (p. 141)
-Eradicating malaria: "A fight to the death" (pp. 159-160)
-Space exploration and space technology: "Mars trek" (p. 163)
Economics and Business:
-U.S. economy: "Cheer up" (p. 48, 50)
-India's economy and China's economy: "The fastest lap" (p. 68, 70); "How fast can they go?" (p. 70-71).
-Economics and development in sub-Saharan Africa: "South of the Sahara" (p. 80)
-Germany's economy: "Powerhouse Deutschland" (pp. 93-94); "A chancellor at bay" (p. 95)
-Economic outlook for different industries: "The world in figures: Industries" (pp.125-128) (choose five different industries)
-New emerging markets (fast-growing economies in developing countries): "The emerging emerging markets" (pp. 131-132)
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Monday, December 6, 2010
ENRICHED: China test corrections info.
China Test Corrections - DUE Friday, 12/10:
Students have the option of earning back up to half of the points they missed on the matching and multiple choice portions of their recent China test. Only whole points lost are eligible for corrections; the map sections are ineligible.
Matching and multiple choice sections: For each answer that was incorrect, students must both:
(1) define the key concepts tested in a question in their own words and
(2) provide either an example of those concepts or an extended explanation of those concepts in their own words.
You should be able to find information on these topics on the test study guide and in your course readings and notes.
**Please note: you MUST staple a copy of your original graded quiz to the back of the corrections you turn in.**
Here are the key concepts that were tested:
ENRICHED - FORM A
I. Matching
1. Genghis Khan
2. Qing Dynasty
3. golden age
4. junk
5. Lao Zi (Lao Tzu)
6. moveable type
7. Shanghai
8. Silk Road
9. tribute system
10. Yuan Dynasty
II. Multiple Choice
11. China's cultural and religious influence on surrounding countries such as Korea
12. Why the Chinese economy expanded during the Song dynasty
13. How were Chinese bureaucrats selected to join the civil service?
III. Short Answer
Students who lost points on the short answer question should rewrite their answer after going back to read about Daoism, Legalism, and Confucianism in their study guide and reading notes. Here is the question:
In a paragraph, compare and contrast the philosophies of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism. For each philosophy, describe at least one key idea or belief. You might also explain what each philosophy’s goal was: what do you think the thinker who invented each one was trying to accomplish? Accurately use and explain at least four of the terms below in your answer.
the Way
obeying the laws
unnecessary action
fame
reward and punishment
materialism
worldly
human nature
good government
supernatural
filial piety
conflict
well-being
social order
five relationships
education
authority of government
ENRICHED - FORM B
I. Short Answer
Students who lost points on the short answer question should rewrite their answer after going back to read about Daoism, Legalism, and Confucianism in their study guide and reading notes. Here is the question:
In a paragraph, compare and contrast the philosophies of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism. For each philosophy, describe at least one key idea or belief. You might also explain what each philosophy’s goal was: what do you think the thinker who invented each one was trying to accomplish? Accurately use and explain at least four of the terms below in your answer.
the Way
obeying the laws
unnecessary action
fame
reward and punishment
materialism
worldly
human nature
good government
supernatural
filial piety
conflict
well-being
social order
five relationships
education
authority of government
V. Matching
1. Genghis Khan
2. Qing Dynasty
3. golden age
4. junk
5. Lao Zi (Lao Tzu)
6. moveable type
7. Shanghai
8. Silk Road
9. tribute system
10. Yuan Dynasty
VI. Multiple Choice
11. China's cultural and religious influence on surrounding countries such as Korea
12. Why the Chinese economy expanded during the Song dynasty
13. How were Chinese bureaucrats selected to join the civil service?
Students have the option of earning back up to half of the points they missed on the matching and multiple choice portions of their recent China test. Only whole points lost are eligible for corrections; the map sections are ineligible.
Matching and multiple choice sections: For each answer that was incorrect, students must both:
(1) define the key concepts tested in a question in their own words and
(2) provide either an example of those concepts or an extended explanation of those concepts in their own words.
You should be able to find information on these topics on the test study guide and in your course readings and notes.
**Please note: you MUST staple a copy of your original graded quiz to the back of the corrections you turn in.**
Here are the key concepts that were tested:
ENRICHED - FORM A
I. Matching
1. Genghis Khan
2. Qing Dynasty
3. golden age
4. junk
5. Lao Zi (Lao Tzu)
6. moveable type
7. Shanghai
8. Silk Road
9. tribute system
10. Yuan Dynasty
II. Multiple Choice
11. China's cultural and religious influence on surrounding countries such as Korea
12. Why the Chinese economy expanded during the Song dynasty
13. How were Chinese bureaucrats selected to join the civil service?
III. Short Answer
Students who lost points on the short answer question should rewrite their answer after going back to read about Daoism, Legalism, and Confucianism in their study guide and reading notes. Here is the question:
In a paragraph, compare and contrast the philosophies of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism. For each philosophy, describe at least one key idea or belief. You might also explain what each philosophy’s goal was: what do you think the thinker who invented each one was trying to accomplish? Accurately use and explain at least four of the terms below in your answer.
the Way
obeying the laws
unnecessary action
fame
reward and punishment
materialism
worldly
human nature
good government
supernatural
filial piety
conflict
well-being
social order
five relationships
education
authority of government
ENRICHED - FORM B
I. Short Answer
Students who lost points on the short answer question should rewrite their answer after going back to read about Daoism, Legalism, and Confucianism in their study guide and reading notes. Here is the question:
In a paragraph, compare and contrast the philosophies of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism. For each philosophy, describe at least one key idea or belief. You might also explain what each philosophy’s goal was: what do you think the thinker who invented each one was trying to accomplish? Accurately use and explain at least four of the terms below in your answer.
the Way
obeying the laws
unnecessary action
fame
reward and punishment
materialism
worldly
human nature
good government
supernatural
filial piety
conflict
well-being
social order
five relationships
education
authority of government
V. Matching
1. Genghis Khan
2. Qing Dynasty
3. golden age
4. junk
5. Lao Zi (Lao Tzu)
6. moveable type
7. Shanghai
8. Silk Road
9. tribute system
10. Yuan Dynasty
VI. Multiple Choice
11. China's cultural and religious influence on surrounding countries such as Korea
12. Why the Chinese economy expanded during the Song dynasty
13. How were Chinese bureaucrats selected to join the civil service?
HONORS: China test corrections info.
China Test Corrections - DUE Friday, 12/10:
Students have the option of earning back up to half of the points they missed on the matching and multiple choice portions of their recent China test. Only whole points lost are eligible for corrections; the map sections are ineligible.
Matching and multiple choice sections: For each answer that was incorrect, students must both:
(1) define the key concepts tested in a question in their own words and
(2) provide either an example of those concepts or an extended explanation of those concepts in their own words.
You should be able to find information on these topics on the test study guide and in your course readings and notes.
**Please note: you MUST staple a copy of your original graded quiz to the back of the corrections you turn in.**
Here are the key concepts that were tested:
I. Matching
1. Beijing
2. Genghis Khan
3. golden age
4. Han Feizi
5. inflation
6. junk
7. Lao Zi (Lao Tzu)
8. Ming Dynasty
9. moveable type
10. Qing Dynasty
11. Shanghai
12. Shi Huangdi
13. Silk Road
14. tribute system
15. Yuan Dynasty
II. Multiple Choice
16. China's cultural and religious influence on surrounding countries such as Korea
17. Why the Chinese economy expanded during the Song dynasty
18. How were Chinese bureaucrats selected to join the civil service?
19. List five of China's dynasties that we studied in class in the correct chronological order (first, second, third, etc.)
III. Short Answer
Students who lost points on the short answer question should rewrite their answer after going back to read about Daoism, Legalism, and Confucianism in their study guide and reading notes. Here is the question:
In a paragraph, compare and contrast the philosophies of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism. For each philosophy, describe at least one key idea or belief. You might also explain what each philosophy’s goal was: what do you think the thinker who invented each one was trying to accomplish? Accurately use and explain at least five of the terms below in your answer.
the Way
obeying the laws
unnecessary action
fame
reward and punishment
materialism
worldly
human nature
good government
supernatural
filial piety
conflict
well-being
social order
five relationships
education
authority of government
Students have the option of earning back up to half of the points they missed on the matching and multiple choice portions of their recent China test. Only whole points lost are eligible for corrections; the map sections are ineligible.
Matching and multiple choice sections: For each answer that was incorrect, students must both:
(1) define the key concepts tested in a question in their own words and
(2) provide either an example of those concepts or an extended explanation of those concepts in their own words.
You should be able to find information on these topics on the test study guide and in your course readings and notes.
**Please note: you MUST staple a copy of your original graded quiz to the back of the corrections you turn in.**
Here are the key concepts that were tested:
I. Matching
1. Beijing
2. Genghis Khan
3. golden age
4. Han Feizi
5. inflation
6. junk
7. Lao Zi (Lao Tzu)
8. Ming Dynasty
9. moveable type
10. Qing Dynasty
11. Shanghai
12. Shi Huangdi
13. Silk Road
14. tribute system
15. Yuan Dynasty
II. Multiple Choice
16. China's cultural and religious influence on surrounding countries such as Korea
17. Why the Chinese economy expanded during the Song dynasty
18. How were Chinese bureaucrats selected to join the civil service?
19. List five of China's dynasties that we studied in class in the correct chronological order (first, second, third, etc.)
III. Short Answer
Students who lost points on the short answer question should rewrite their answer after going back to read about Daoism, Legalism, and Confucianism in their study guide and reading notes. Here is the question:
In a paragraph, compare and contrast the philosophies of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism. For each philosophy, describe at least one key idea or belief. You might also explain what each philosophy’s goal was: what do you think the thinker who invented each one was trying to accomplish? Accurately use and explain at least five of the terms below in your answer.
the Way
obeying the laws
unnecessary action
fame
reward and punishment
materialism
worldly
human nature
good government
supernatural
filial piety
conflict
well-being
social order
five relationships
education
authority of government
APGEO: Reminders and deadlines, 12/6 and 12/7
-Please make sure you carefully read the email I sent out this weekend as well as the attached packet entitled "AP Human Geography Test Strategies." I don't want anyone to be surprised by the midterm!
-Middle East / North Africa map quiz: Tuesday, 12/7
-Reading notes on Cultural Geography - Language: Wednesday, 12/8
-***MIDTERM EXAM AFTER-SCHOOL REVIEW SESSION - Attendance Highly Recommended***: Thursday, 12/9, 2:55-3:35 p.m. in Mr. McCarl's room.
-Midterm exam date: Wednesday, 12/16
-Last day for all missing/late work: Friday, 12/10.
Suggested calendar for studying for the Midterm test:
Tues 12/7: Finish creating Unit I ("What is geography?") study guides in class or as homework
Weds 12/8: Begin creating Unit II ("Population and migration") study guides
Thurs 12/9: Finish creating Unit II ("Population and migration") study guides in class or as homework; attend after-school midterm review session.
Fri 12/10: Hand out student-created study guides for Units I and II. Begin creating Unit III ("Cultural geography: Culture and Identity" - ignore language and religion for now) study guides in class, finish as homework; ask any questions you have.
Over the weekend: Review all three units, and come to class Monday with a few questions you have about topics that seem particularly important to understand.
Monday 12/13: Hand out student-created study guides for Unit III (cultural geography). Ask remaining questions to clear up misunderstandings.
Mon 12/13 and Tues 12/14: Study independently in the evenings; email or stop by to ask any questions you have. Review test strategies packet to make sure you are approaching the multiple choice and essay sections with a plan.
Thank you,
Mr. M
-Middle East / North Africa map quiz: Tuesday, 12/7
-Reading notes on Cultural Geography - Language: Wednesday, 12/8
-***MIDTERM EXAM AFTER-SCHOOL REVIEW SESSION - Attendance Highly Recommended***: Thursday, 12/9, 2:55-3:35 p.m. in Mr. McCarl's room.
-Midterm exam date: Wednesday, 12/16
-Last day for all missing/late work: Friday, 12/10.
Suggested calendar for studying for the Midterm test:
Tues 12/7: Finish creating Unit I ("What is geography?") study guides in class or as homework
Weds 12/8: Begin creating Unit II ("Population and migration") study guides
Thurs 12/9: Finish creating Unit II ("Population and migration") study guides in class or as homework; attend after-school midterm review session.
Fri 12/10: Hand out student-created study guides for Units I and II. Begin creating Unit III ("Cultural geography: Culture and Identity" - ignore language and religion for now) study guides in class, finish as homework; ask any questions you have.
Over the weekend: Review all three units, and come to class Monday with a few questions you have about topics that seem particularly important to understand.
Monday 12/13: Hand out student-created study guides for Unit III (cultural geography). Ask remaining questions to clear up misunderstandings.
Mon 12/13 and Tues 12/14: Study independently in the evenings; email or stop by to ask any questions you have. Review test strategies packet to make sure you are approaching the multiple choice and essay sections with a plan.
Thank you,
Mr. M
HONORS: Homework and Midterm Exam information, 12-6
Homework and reminders:
***ALL LATE AND MISSING WORK is due Friday, 12/10. This will allow grades to be brought completely up to date over winter vacation, and enable students to return to class with a clean slate in January.***
-Byzantine empire scavenger hunt (should have been completed in class) - due Thursday, 12/9. The scavenger hunt questions are located at http://www.spsk12.net/departments/STAR/socialscience/whI/byzantine%20empire/index.htm.
-Do Nows from November and December will be collected on Thurday, 12/9.
-Test corrections for the China test are due Friday, 12/10. Information regarding these corrections will appear in a separate post later today.
Important Midterm Exam Information:
The midterm exam dates for Honors World History are Tuesday (12/14) and Friday (12/17). Per school policy, this exam will account for 20% of students' semester grade - a permanent grade that appears on transcripts and official GPA calculations.
The World History midterm exam will cover all of the units we have studied so far: prehistory, early civilizations, the five major world religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam), ancient Greece, the Roman Republic and Roman Empire, ancient and medieval China, and the Byzantine Empire.
On Monday and Tuesday in class, I provided (or will provide) students with two important study materials for the World History midterm:
1.) "Midterm Study Guide" - the first three pages of this are newer material on Islam and the Byzantine Empire. The remainder of the packet is a compilation of quiz/test study guides that were handed out earlier in the semester. Every topic tested on the exam will be in this packet somewhere.
2.) "Optional Midterm Practice Tests" - this packet is a compilation of all of the tests and quizzes we have taken in class so far. Students are welcome to work through this packet as a workbook in order to refresh their memories, get extra practice, and identify potential trouble spots.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Mr. M
***ALL LATE AND MISSING WORK is due Friday, 12/10. This will allow grades to be brought completely up to date over winter vacation, and enable students to return to class with a clean slate in January.***
-Byzantine empire scavenger hunt (should have been completed in class) - due Thursday, 12/9. The scavenger hunt questions are located at http://www.spsk12.net/departments/STAR/socialscience/whI/byzantine%20empire/index.htm.
-Do Nows from November and December will be collected on Thurday, 12/9.
-Test corrections for the China test are due Friday, 12/10. Information regarding these corrections will appear in a separate post later today.
Important Midterm Exam Information:
The midterm exam dates for Honors World History are Tuesday (12/14) and Friday (12/17). Per school policy, this exam will account for 20% of students' semester grade - a permanent grade that appears on transcripts and official GPA calculations.
The World History midterm exam will cover all of the units we have studied so far: prehistory, early civilizations, the five major world religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam), ancient Greece, the Roman Republic and Roman Empire, ancient and medieval China, and the Byzantine Empire.
On Monday and Tuesday in class, I provided (or will provide) students with two important study materials for the World History midterm:
1.) "Midterm Study Guide" - the first three pages of this are newer material on Islam and the Byzantine Empire. The remainder of the packet is a compilation of quiz/test study guides that were handed out earlier in the semester. Every topic tested on the exam will be in this packet somewhere.
2.) "Optional Midterm Practice Tests" - this packet is a compilation of all of the tests and quizzes we have taken in class so far. Students are welcome to work through this packet as a workbook in order to refresh their memories, get extra practice, and identify potential trouble spots.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Mr. M
ENRICHED: Homework and Midterm Exam information, 12-6
Homework and reminders:
***ALL LATE AND MISSING WORK is due Friday, 12/10. This will allow grades to be brought completely up to date over winter vacation, and enable students to return to class with a clean slate in January.***
-Byzantine empire scavenger hunt (should have been completed in class) - due Thursday, 12/9. The scavenger hunt questions are located at http://www.spsk12.net/departments/STAR/socialscience/whI/byzantine%20empire/index.htm.
-Do Nows from November and December will be collected on Thurday, 12/9.
-Test corrections for the China test are due Friday, 12/10. Information regarding these corrections will appear in a separate post later today.
Important Midterm Exam Information:
The midterm exam date for Enriched World History is Thursday, 12/16. Per school policy, this exam will account for 20% of students' semester grade - a permanent grade that appears on transcripts and official GPA calculations.
The World History midterm exam will cover all of the units we have studied so far: prehistory, early civilizations, the five major world religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam), ancient Greece, the Roman Republic and Roman Empire, ancient and medieval China, and the Byzantine Empire.
On Monday and Tuesday in class, I provided (or will provide) students with two important study materials for the World History midterm:
1.) "Midterm Study Guide" - the first three pages of this are newer material on Islam and the Byzantine Empire. The remainder of the packet is a compilation of quiz/test study guides that were handed out earlier in the semester. Every topic tested on the exam will be in this packet somewhere.
2.) "Optional Midterm Practice Tests" - this packet is a compilation of all of the tests and quizzes we have taken in class so far. Students are welcome to work through this packet as a workbook in order to refresh their memories, get extra practice, and identify potential trouble spots.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Mr. M
***ALL LATE AND MISSING WORK is due Friday, 12/10. This will allow grades to be brought completely up to date over winter vacation, and enable students to return to class with a clean slate in January.***
-Byzantine empire scavenger hunt (should have been completed in class) - due Thursday, 12/9. The scavenger hunt questions are located at http://www.spsk12.net/departments/STAR/socialscience/whI/byzantine%20empire/index.htm.
-Do Nows from November and December will be collected on Thurday, 12/9.
-Test corrections for the China test are due Friday, 12/10. Information regarding these corrections will appear in a separate post later today.
Important Midterm Exam Information:
The midterm exam date for Enriched World History is Thursday, 12/16. Per school policy, this exam will account for 20% of students' semester grade - a permanent grade that appears on transcripts and official GPA calculations.
The World History midterm exam will cover all of the units we have studied so far: prehistory, early civilizations, the five major world religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam), ancient Greece, the Roman Republic and Roman Empire, ancient and medieval China, and the Byzantine Empire.
On Monday and Tuesday in class, I provided (or will provide) students with two important study materials for the World History midterm:
1.) "Midterm Study Guide" - the first three pages of this are newer material on Islam and the Byzantine Empire. The remainder of the packet is a compilation of quiz/test study guides that were handed out earlier in the semester. Every topic tested on the exam will be in this packet somewhere.
2.) "Optional Midterm Practice Tests" - this packet is a compilation of all of the tests and quizzes we have taken in class so far. Students are welcome to work through this packet as a workbook in order to refresh their memories, get extra practice, and identify potential trouble spots.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Mr. M
Thursday, December 2, 2010
APGEO: Cultural geography vocab quiz I results
GREAT WORK on a difficult vocabulary quiz yesterday!
Class average: 92.4% (A-)
Top scorers: Lawton, Sydney, Matt, Caleb, Danyel
The quiz was curved by two points and had an additional extra credit point possible.
Current second marking period average grades:
Class average: 87.5% (B)
Extra credit opportunities coming soon....
***Important reminders:***
-The Southwest Asia (Middle East) / North Africa map quiz has been postponed until Tuesday. Make sure you study the De Blij "geographical features" of the region sheet as well. After this, our next map quiz will be on South Asia.
-Reading notes on the De Blij language and cultural geography chapter are due on Wednesday, 12/8.
-The online cultural geography activity we worked on in class Tuesday and today should be turned in no later than Wednesday, 12/8.
Have a great day,
--Mr. M
Class average: 92.4% (A-)
Top scorers: Lawton, Sydney, Matt, Caleb, Danyel
The quiz was curved by two points and had an additional extra credit point possible.
Current second marking period average grades:
Class average: 87.5% (B)
Extra credit opportunities coming soon....
***Important reminders:***
-The Southwest Asia (Middle East) / North Africa map quiz has been postponed until Tuesday. Make sure you study the De Blij "geographical features" of the region sheet as well. After this, our next map quiz will be on South Asia.
-Reading notes on the De Blij language and cultural geography chapter are due on Wednesday, 12/8.
-The online cultural geography activity we worked on in class Tuesday and today should be turned in no later than Wednesday, 12/8.
Have a great day,
--Mr. M
ENRICHED + HONORS: Homework and reminders, Thursday 12/2
DUE TOMORROW (Friday, 12/2):
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1.) Islam paper. Click here for guidelines; click here for a sample document with the correct formatting. Please follow directions very carefully on this assignment, and turn it in on time. I prefer that you turn in a paper copy in class tomorrow. However, if this is not possible, you may email it to me before the start of class with "Islam paper - final copy - (last name)" in the subject line of the email.
2.) Islam reading notes. (Islam and Byzantine Empire reading notes for Honors students)
-If you are feeling overwhelmed, I will consider giving a one-day extension on the Islam/Byzantine Empire reading notes due tomorrow if and only you ask me in advance (preferably in person, otherwise via email).
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-I will be announcing one or more extra credit opportunities soon. If you have an extra credit project idea, please let me know ASAP!
DO NOW, Friday 12/2:
Please answer both of the following questions:
1. What is the Byzantine Empire? What did it have to do with the Roman Empire?
2. After answering question #1 above, describe and explain one additional thing you have learned so far about the Byzantine Empire.
Thank you,
--Mr. M
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1.) Islam paper. Click here for guidelines; click here for a sample document with the correct formatting. Please follow directions very carefully on this assignment, and turn it in on time. I prefer that you turn in a paper copy in class tomorrow. However, if this is not possible, you may email it to me before the start of class with "Islam paper - final copy - (last name)" in the subject line of the email.
2.) Islam reading notes. (Islam and Byzantine Empire reading notes for Honors students)
-If you are feeling overwhelmed, I will consider giving a one-day extension on the Islam/Byzantine Empire reading notes due tomorrow if and only you ask me in advance (preferably in person, otherwise via email).
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-I will be announcing one or more extra credit opportunities soon. If you have an extra credit project idea, please let me know ASAP!
DO NOW, Friday 12/2:
Please answer both of the following questions:
1. What is the Byzantine Empire? What did it have to do with the Roman Empire?
2. After answering question #1 above, describe and explain one additional thing you have learned so far about the Byzantine Empire.
Thank you,
--Mr. M
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
ENRICHED + HONORS: Byzantine empire web inquiry address
The activity we are starting in class today can be found here: http://www.spsk12.net/departments/STAR/socialscience/whI/byzantine%20empire/index.htm
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
ENRICHED: China test results
Students who were absent and missed this test are expected to come in after school on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday this week to make it up. Corrections will be permitted (except for the map sections) after all students have completed the test.
5th hour:
Average score: 77.4% (C) - improved by 6% since last test!
Top scorers: Ryan, John, Aaron
6th hour:
Average score: 73% (C) - improved by 13% since last test!
Top scorers: Jake, Quinten, Josh, Zak
The Enriched test was curved by 3 points; students could miss three points and still earn 100%.
5th hour:
Average score: 77.4% (C) - improved by 6% since last test!
Top scorers: Ryan, John, Aaron
6th hour:
Average score: 73% (C) - improved by 13% since last test!
Top scorers: Jake, Quinten, Josh, Zak
The Enriched test was curved by 3 points; students could miss three points and still earn 100%.
APGEO: Reminders and more vocab quiz info.
Upcoming quizzes:
-TOMORROW (Weds, 12/1): Cultural geography vocab quiz (part I)
-Friday (12/3): Middle East map quiz
Important information on tomorrow's vocab quiz: All words on the study sheet are fair game for the matching questions. You can download the study sheet by clicking here. The following topics will be covered in multiple choice or short-answer questions on tomorrow's vocab quiz - to make sure you understand these concepts at a deeper level and can tie them together and apply them, I recommend re-reading the sections where they are discussed in the reading packets and other notes:
-The difference between the concepts "race" and "ethnicity"; also, think about why "ethnicity" is usually the preferred term in academic writing. You can find a very useful overview of this topic here: http://anthro.palomar.edu/ethnicity/ethnic_1.htm.
-The related concepts of: globalization, placelessness, global-local continuum, glocalization.
-Aspects of identity. How do people define themselves? They may use social categories such as ethnicity, gender, language, religion, sense of place, and nationality as well as individual traits such as interests, dress style, etc. They may also define themselves by what they are not - this action is called "identifying against" something.
-Cultural diffusion. Review the concepts and methods of diffusion from the first unit: hearth, expansion diffusion (hierarchical, contagion, and stimulus diffusion), relocation diffusion.
See you tomorrow,
--Mr. M
-TOMORROW (Weds, 12/1): Cultural geography vocab quiz (part I)
-Friday (12/3): Middle East map quiz
Important information on tomorrow's vocab quiz: All words on the study sheet are fair game for the matching questions. You can download the study sheet by clicking here. The following topics will be covered in multiple choice or short-answer questions on tomorrow's vocab quiz - to make sure you understand these concepts at a deeper level and can tie them together and apply them, I recommend re-reading the sections where they are discussed in the reading packets and other notes:
-The difference between the concepts "race" and "ethnicity"; also, think about why "ethnicity" is usually the preferred term in academic writing. You can find a very useful overview of this topic here: http://anthro.palomar.edu/ethnicity/ethnic_1.htm.
-The related concepts of: globalization, placelessness, global-local continuum, glocalization.
-Aspects of identity. How do people define themselves? They may use social categories such as ethnicity, gender, language, religion, sense of place, and nationality as well as individual traits such as interests, dress style, etc. They may also define themselves by what they are not - this action is called "identifying against" something.
-Cultural diffusion. Review the concepts and methods of diffusion from the first unit: hearth, expansion diffusion (hierarchical, contagion, and stimulus diffusion), relocation diffusion.
See you tomorrow,
--Mr. M
APGEO: Kuby textbook companion site
The student website for the Kuby activities we will be working on can be found here:
http://bcs.wiley.com/he-bcs/Books?action=index&itemId=0470484799&bcsId=5267
http://bcs.wiley.com/he-bcs/Books?action=index&itemId=0470484799&bcsId=5267
Monday, November 29, 2010
ENRICHED + HONORS: Islam paper info and other homework + Do Now, 11-29 and 11-30
Homework:
-The Islam composition assignment (see below for complete guidelines) is due on Friday, 12/3. I strongly recommend printing and bringing in (or emailing me) a rough draft by Wednesday, 12/1 so that I can skim it and let you know if I see any major errors that should be corrected.
-Reading notes on the packet labeled "The Rise of Islam" are due Friday, 12/3. The Honors packet also includes several pages on the Byzantine Empire, which we will study next.
A note on how reading notes are graded: to give full credit for reading notes, I look for all of the following:
The notes should...
-Cover all key material in the packet. Don't stop reading and taking notes just because you've filled a full page of notes. For most packets, you should have more than a single page of notes.
-Be complete and on time
-Be entirely in your own words
-Include definitions of key terms
-Be neat and legible, representing your best effort
Islam composition assignment guidelines:
This is an independent writing assignment.
Begin by finding and selectively reading the sections in the textbook(s) on the rise of Islam (from the life of Muhammad until the Sunni-Shi'ite split), and generate a list of bullet-point facts and notes.
Topics you should cover:
-Life of Muhammad
-Muhammad’s journey to Medina
-Where Islam originated
-Important dates in early Islam
-Key beliefs and practices of Islam
-Leadership conflict after Muhammad’s death.
After completing your research, you will translate these notes into a professional composition.
Formatting: Size 12, Times New Roman, 1” margins, Last name and page number in the header (example: ‘McCarl 1’), double spacing, 1-2 pages (~400-600 words). Include an original title.
At the top of the page: Centered title in bold, full name in italics (on separate line)
Content: Your paper should tell the story of the beginning of Islam from the life of Muhammad until the Sunni/Shi’ite split. You can think of the paper as (a) a study guide, (b) an encyclopedia article, or (c) a news story.
Your paper should include all the most important details about how and where Islam began as well as the basic beliefs and practices of Islam.
Your paper should be entirely your own work – no using phrases, sentence structures, or entire sentences from the textbook or any other source.
Please do not draw on any sources besides the textbook for this paper.
Final due date: Friday, December 3. Please turn in your research notes with the final paper.
Spelling, grammar, formatting, and punctuation count.
Do Now, 11-29 and 11-30:
Please list five high-quality, open-ended questions that you might ask if you wanted to learn more about a religion or belief-system. ("Open-ended" questions are those that cannot be answered in a single word; they may have many possible answers).
-The Islam composition assignment (see below for complete guidelines) is due on Friday, 12/3. I strongly recommend printing and bringing in (or emailing me) a rough draft by Wednesday, 12/1 so that I can skim it and let you know if I see any major errors that should be corrected.
-Reading notes on the packet labeled "The Rise of Islam" are due Friday, 12/3. The Honors packet also includes several pages on the Byzantine Empire, which we will study next.
A note on how reading notes are graded: to give full credit for reading notes, I look for all of the following:
The notes should...
-Cover all key material in the packet. Don't stop reading and taking notes just because you've filled a full page of notes. For most packets, you should have more than a single page of notes.
-Be complete and on time
-Be entirely in your own words
-Include definitions of key terms
-Be neat and legible, representing your best effort
Islam composition assignment guidelines:
This is an independent writing assignment.
Begin by finding and selectively reading the sections in the textbook(s) on the rise of Islam (from the life of Muhammad until the Sunni-Shi'ite split), and generate a list of bullet-point facts and notes.
Topics you should cover:
-Life of Muhammad
-Muhammad’s journey to Medina
-Where Islam originated
-Important dates in early Islam
-Key beliefs and practices of Islam
-Leadership conflict after Muhammad’s death.
After completing your research, you will translate these notes into a professional composition.
Formatting: Size 12, Times New Roman, 1” margins, Last name and page number in the header (example: ‘McCarl 1’), double spacing, 1-2 pages (~400-600 words). Include an original title.
At the top of the page: Centered title in bold, full name in italics (on separate line)
Content: Your paper should tell the story of the beginning of Islam from the life of Muhammad until the Sunni/Shi’ite split. You can think of the paper as (a) a study guide, (b) an encyclopedia article, or (c) a news story.
Your paper should include all the most important details about how and where Islam began as well as the basic beliefs and practices of Islam.
Your paper should be entirely your own work – no using phrases, sentence structures, or entire sentences from the textbook or any other source.
Please do not draw on any sources besides the textbook for this paper.
Final due date: Friday, December 3. Please turn in your research notes with the final paper.
Spelling, grammar, formatting, and punctuation count.
Do Now, 11-29 and 11-30:
Please list five high-quality, open-ended questions that you might ask if you wanted to learn more about a religion or belief-system. ("Open-ended" questions are those that cannot be answered in a single word; they may have many possible answers).
Sunday, November 28, 2010
HONORS: China test results
Overall, great work on a challenging test! Students who were absent and missed this test are expected to come in after school on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday this week to make it up.
1st hour:
Class average: 84.6% (B)
Top scorers (all over 100%): Lauren, McKenzie, Katie, Sam
2nd hour:
Class average: 93.9% (A)
Top scorers (all over 100%): Shane, Anna, Logan, James, Juli, Sydney, Danyel, Tyler, Taylor, Caleb, Mary
7th hour:
Class average: 79.0% (C+)
Top scorers: Keels, Tori
The Honors test was curved by two points; students could miss two answers and still get 100%.
1st hour:
Class average: 84.6% (B)
Top scorers (all over 100%): Lauren, McKenzie, Katie, Sam
2nd hour:
Class average: 93.9% (A)
Top scorers (all over 100%): Shane, Anna, Logan, James, Juli, Sydney, Danyel, Tyler, Taylor, Caleb, Mary
7th hour:
Class average: 79.0% (C+)
Top scorers: Keels, Tori
The Honors test was curved by two points; students could miss two answers and still get 100%.
Friday, November 19, 2010
ENRICHED + HONORS: Homework and reminders, 11/19/10
-All students should study for the China test, which will be given on Monday (1st and 5th periods) and Tuesday (2nd, 6th, and 7th periods). Please refer to (1) the Powerpoint slides we discussed and took notes on last week and (2) to your class notes and reading notes.
-After completing the test, students should have some time to continue work on their paper on the origins of Islam. I have decided to set the deadline for this assignment for the end of the week following break to give students ample opportunity to do their best work, get help with formatting issues, and revise their papers thoroughly. This assignment is designed (a) to introduce students to what Islam is and where/how it began, and (b) to give students practice with and feedback on formal non-fiction writing.
The assignment is described below:
Birth of Islam composition assignment
Have a great weekend,
--Mr. M
-After completing the test, students should have some time to continue work on their paper on the origins of Islam. I have decided to set the deadline for this assignment for the end of the week following break to give students ample opportunity to do their best work, get help with formatting issues, and revise their papers thoroughly. This assignment is designed (a) to introduce students to what Islam is and where/how it began, and (b) to give students practice with and feedback on formal non-fiction writing.
The assignment is described below:
Birth of Islam composition assignment
Formatting: Size 12, Times New Roman, 1” margins, Last name and page number in the header (example: ‘McCarl 1’), double spacing, 1-2 pages (~400-600 words). Include an original title.
At the top of the page: Centered title, full name (on separate line)
Content: Your paper should tell the story of the beginning of Islam from the life of Muhammad until the Sunni/Shi’ite split. You can think of the paper as (a) a study guide, (b) an encyclopedia article, or (c) a news story.
--Your paper should include all the most important details about how and where Islam began as well as the basic beliefs and practices of Islam.
-Your paper should be entirely your own work – no using phrases, sentence structures, or entire sentences from the textbook or any other source.
-Please do not draw on any sources besides the textbook for this paper.
-Final due date: Friday, December 3. Please turn in your research notes with the final paper.
Spelling, grammar, formatting, and punctuation count.
Have a great weekend,
--Mr. M
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
APGEO: Russia map quiz results, homework, and vocab quiz info
Russia map quiz results:
Class average: 85% (B)
Top scorers: McKenzie, Matt, Sydney
Homework: Reading notes on the packet labeled "Cultural Geography: Identity" are due Friday. This is a longer packet, so please don't wait until the last minute. Students were given some class time to start reading it today.
Cultural landscapes and identity vocab quiz information
Students will take their first of two vocabulary quizzes on cultural geography on Tuesday, 11/30 (POSTPONED). You can download a list of the words you will be tested on here. Please note that the terms are organized according to which resource you should primarily use to study the words and see them in context.
See you tomorrow,
Mr. M
Class average: 85% (B)
Top scorers: McKenzie, Matt, Sydney
Homework: Reading notes on the packet labeled "Cultural Geography: Identity" are due Friday. This is a longer packet, so please don't wait until the last minute. Students were given some class time to start reading it today.
Cultural landscapes and identity vocab quiz information
Students will take their first of two vocabulary quizzes on cultural geography on Tuesday, 11/30 (POSTPONED). You can download a list of the words you will be tested on here. Please note that the terms are organized according to which resource you should primarily use to study the words and see them in context.
See you tomorrow,
Mr. M
HONORS: Do Now, homework reminder, and quiz info., Tues 11-16
IMPORTANT: ***China quiz information***:
Students will take a quiz on China on Monday, 11/22 (1st period) and Tuesday, 11/23 (2nd and 7th periods). This quiz will primarily cover (1) information from our class lecture about the Chinese dynasties and ancient Chinese philosophies and (2) a map quiz on East Asia.
I will not be providing a study guide for this quiz. Instead, students took notes and received a handout with information for the map quiz. Students who were absent should download this PDF document containing the slides from our lecture.
Topics besides the map section that the quiz will cover include: Daoism, Legalism, Confucianism, Qin Dynasty, Han Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Song Dynasty, Yuan Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, Qing Dynasty. Your lecture notes will be the best study tool.
Do Now, Monday 11/15 (5th) and Tuesday 11/16 (6th):
Please answer both of the following questions:
Why do you think it might be important to have a basic knowledge of geography and some understanding of where important places are located in the world?
What is the best way to study for a map quiz?
Do Now, Friday 11/12:
Please answer one of the following questions:
1. Describe the basic beliefs and ideas of…
Daoism
Legalism
Confucianism
2. Think of a social or political problem. How might a Daoist solve it? A Legalist? A Confucian?
Students will take a quiz on China on Monday, 11/22 (1st period) and Tuesday, 11/23 (2nd and 7th periods). This quiz will primarily cover (1) information from our class lecture about the Chinese dynasties and ancient Chinese philosophies and (2) a map quiz on East Asia.
I will not be providing a study guide for this quiz. Instead, students took notes and received a handout with information for the map quiz. Students who were absent should download this PDF document containing the slides from our lecture.
Topics besides the map section that the quiz will cover include: Daoism, Legalism, Confucianism, Qin Dynasty, Han Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Song Dynasty, Yuan Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, Qing Dynasty. Your lecture notes will be the best study tool.
Do Now, Monday 11/15 (5th) and Tuesday 11/16 (6th):
Please answer both of the following questions:
Why do you think it might be important to have a basic knowledge of geography and some understanding of where important places are located in the world?
What is the best way to study for a map quiz?
Do Now, Friday 11/12:
Please answer one of the following questions:
1. Describe the basic beliefs and ideas of…
Daoism
Legalism
Confucianism
2. Think of a social or political problem. How might a Daoist solve it? A Legalist? A Confucian?
ENRICHED: Do Now, homework reminder, and quiz info., Tues 11-16
Homework reminder: Reading notes on the packet labeled "Imperial China" are due tomorrow.
IMPORTANT: ***China quiz information***:
Students will take a quiz on China on Monday, 11/22 (5th period) and Tuesday, 11/23 (6th period). This quiz will primarily cover (1) information from our class lecture about the Chinese dynasties This quiz will primarily cover (1) information from our class lecture about the Chinese dynasties and ancient Chinese philosophies and (2) a map quiz on East Asia.
I will not be providing a study guide for this quiz. Instead, students took notes and received a handout with information for the map quiz. Students who were absent should download this PDF document containing the slides from our lecture.
Topics besides the map section that the quiz will cover include: Daoism, Legalism, Confucianism, Qin Dynasty, Han Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Song Dynasty, Yuan Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, Qing Dynasty. Your lecture notes will be the best study tool.
Do Now, Monday 11/15 (5th) and Tuesday 11/16 (6th):
Please answer both of the following questions:
Why do you think it might be important to have a basic knowledge of geography and some understanding of where important places are located in the world?
What is the best way to study for a map quiz?
Do Now, Friday 11/12:
Please answer one of the following questions:
1. Describe the basic beliefs and ideas of…
Daoism
Legalism
Confucianism
2. Think of a social or political problem. How might a Daoist solve it? A Legalist? A Confucian?
IMPORTANT: ***China quiz information***:
Students will take a quiz on China on Monday, 11/22 (5th period) and Tuesday, 11/23 (6th period). This quiz will primarily cover (1) information from our class lecture about the Chinese dynasties This quiz will primarily cover (1) information from our class lecture about the Chinese dynasties and ancient Chinese philosophies and (2) a map quiz on East Asia.
I will not be providing a study guide for this quiz. Instead, students took notes and received a handout with information for the map quiz. Students who were absent should download this PDF document containing the slides from our lecture.
Topics besides the map section that the quiz will cover include: Daoism, Legalism, Confucianism, Qin Dynasty, Han Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Song Dynasty, Yuan Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, Qing Dynasty. Your lecture notes will be the best study tool.
Do Now, Monday 11/15 (5th) and Tuesday 11/16 (6th):
Please answer both of the following questions:
Why do you think it might be important to have a basic knowledge of geography and some understanding of where important places are located in the world?
What is the best way to study for a map quiz?
Do Now, Friday 11/12:
Please answer one of the following questions:
1. Describe the basic beliefs and ideas of…
Daoism
Legalism
Confucianism
2. Think of a social or political problem. How might a Daoist solve it? A Legalist? A Confucian?
Monday, November 15, 2010
ENRICHED + HONORS: Map quiz second chance reminder
Final reminder:
Students who had significant trouble with the map portion of the Ancient Greece/Rome quiz may retake the map portion immediately after school on Tuesday, 11/16. This is a ONE-TIME opportunity; no exceptions. PLEASE ARRIVE BY 2:55 IF YOU INTEND TO TAKE THE QUIZ. Students arriving after 3:00 will not be admitted.
If you need to change your plans to stay after for a few minutes on Tuesday, please do so. The second-chance map quiz will test the same material, but it will be in a more challenging format.
A reminder of places you needed to be able to identify for the map quiz:
Greece
Tiber River
Spain
Germany
Italy
Asia Minor (Turkey)
Constantinople
Egypt
Palestine
Tigris River
Euphrates River
Rome
Mediterranean Sea
Adriatic Sea
Black Sea
Nile River
Great Britain
Ireland
Gaul (France)
Alps
Tyrrhenian Sea
Ionian Sea
Aegean Sea
Strait of Gibraltar
English Channel
Students who had significant trouble with the map portion of the Ancient Greece/Rome quiz may retake the map portion immediately after school on Tuesday, 11/16. This is a ONE-TIME opportunity; no exceptions. PLEASE ARRIVE BY 2:55 IF YOU INTEND TO TAKE THE QUIZ. Students arriving after 3:00 will not be admitted.
If you need to change your plans to stay after for a few minutes on Tuesday, please do so. The second-chance map quiz will test the same material, but it will be in a more challenging format.
A reminder of places you needed to be able to identify for the map quiz:
Greece
Tiber River
Spain
Germany
Italy
Asia Minor (Turkey)
Constantinople
Egypt
Palestine
Tigris River
Euphrates River
Rome
Mediterranean Sea
Adriatic Sea
Black Sea
Nile River
Great Britain
Ireland
Gaul (France)
Alps
Tyrrhenian Sea
Ionian Sea
Aegean Sea
Strait of Gibraltar
English Channel
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
APGEO: Homework, 11/10
-If you didn't have your reading notes on cultural geography that were due today, you can bring them Friday for full credit.
-Map quiz on Russia/Central Asia on Friday (see earlier post for details).
**UPDATED MAP QUIZ STUDY LINK - please bookmark this on your home computers:
http://bcs.wiley.com/he-bcs/Books?action=resource&bcsId=1208&itemId=0471441074&resourceId=1719***
Have a great independent learning opportunity (day off) tomorrow!
--Mr. M
-Map quiz on Russia/Central Asia on Friday (see earlier post for details).
**UPDATED MAP QUIZ STUDY LINK - please bookmark this on your home computers:
http://bcs.wiley.com/he-bcs/Books?action=resource&bcsId=1208&itemId=0471441074&resourceId=1719***
Have a great independent learning opportunity (day off) tomorrow!
--Mr. M
HONORS: Homework, 11/10
-Reading notes on the packet handed out today are due on Monday, 11/15 (1st hour) and Tuesday, 11/16 (2nd and 7th hours).
-The worksheet and poster from your China dynasty project (mostly completed in class) were due today.
-Information about corrections and second chances for the Greece/Rome test were posted earlier today - see the earlier post.
Guidelines for the dynasty project (for absent students):
-Complete worksheet on your dynasty. Keep track of all online sources used by copying and pasting web addresses into a text document.
-Once you finish your worksheet, have me check it for accuracy and completion.
-Finally, use construction paper to make a poster about your dynasty to post in the hallway. Your poster should include around 5 bullet points with key points about your dynasty; it should also include several images that express important concepts from your dynasty.
-When finished, show your poster to me so we can put it up in the hallway.
Have a great independent learning opportunity (day off) tomorrow!
--Mr. M
-The worksheet and poster from your China dynasty project (mostly completed in class) were due today.
-Information about corrections and second chances for the Greece/Rome test were posted earlier today - see the earlier post.
Guidelines for the dynasty project (for absent students):
-Complete worksheet on your dynasty. Keep track of all online sources used by copying and pasting web addresses into a text document.
-Once you finish your worksheet, have me check it for accuracy and completion.
-Finally, use construction paper to make a poster about your dynasty to post in the hallway. Your poster should include around 5 bullet points with key points about your dynasty; it should also include several images that express important concepts from your dynasty.
-When finished, show your poster to me so we can put it up in the hallway.
Have a great independent learning opportunity (day off) tomorrow!
--Mr. M
ENRICHED: Homework, 11-10
-Reading notes on the packet handed out today are due on Wednesday, 11/17.
-The worksheet and poster from your China dynasty project (mostly completed in class) were due today.
-Information about corrections and second chances for the Greece/Rome test were posted earlier today - see the earlier post.
Guidelines for the dynasty project (for absent students):
-Complete worksheet on your dynasty. Keep track of all online sources used by copying and pasting web addresses into a text document.
-Once you finish your worksheet, have me check it for accuracy and completion.
-Finally, use construction paper to make a poster about your dynasty to post in the hallway. Your poster should include around 5 bullet points with key points about your dynasty; it should also include several images that express important concepts from your dynasty.
-When finished, show your poster to me so we can put it up in the hallway.
Have a great independent learning opportunity (day off) tomorrow!
--Mr. M
-The worksheet and poster from your China dynasty project (mostly completed in class) were due today.
-Information about corrections and second chances for the Greece/Rome test were posted earlier today - see the earlier post.
Guidelines for the dynasty project (for absent students):
-Complete worksheet on your dynasty. Keep track of all online sources used by copying and pasting web addresses into a text document.
-Once you finish your worksheet, have me check it for accuracy and completion.
-Finally, use construction paper to make a poster about your dynasty to post in the hallway. Your poster should include around 5 bullet points with key points about your dynasty; it should also include several images that express important concepts from your dynasty.
-When finished, show your poster to me so we can put it up in the hallway.
Have a great independent learning opportunity (day off) tomorrow!
--Mr. M
HONORS: Greece/Rome Test Corrections Info.
Second-chance map quiz: Students who had significant trouble with the map portion of the quiz may retake the map portion after school on Tuesday, 11/16. This is a ONE-TIME opportunity; no exceptions. If you need to change your plans to stay after for a few minutes on Tuesday, please do so. The second-chance map quiz will test the same material, but it will be in a more challenging format.
A reminder of places you needed to be able to identify for the map quiz:
Greece
Tiber River
Spain
Germany
Italy
Asia Minor (Turkey)
Constantinople
Egypt
Palestine
Tigris River
Euphrates River
Rome
Mediterranean Sea
Adriatic Sea
Black Sea
Nile River
Great Britain
Ireland
Gaul (France)
Alps
Tyrrhenian Sea
Ionian Sea
Aegean Sea
Strait of Gibraltar
English Channel
Quiz Corrections - DUE Thursday, 11/18:
In addition to the second chance map quiz, students have the option of earning back up to half of the points they missed on the matching and multiple choice portions of their midterm test. Only whole points lost are eligible for corrections (if a question is marked -.5, it can't be corrected).
For each answer that was incorrect, students must both:
(1) define the key concepts tested in a question in their own words and
(2) provide either an example of those concepts or an extended explanation of those concepts in their own words.
You should be able to find information on these topics on the test study guide and in your course readings and notes.
**Please note: you MUST staple a copy of your original graded quiz to the back of the corrections you turn in.**
Here are the key concepts that were tested:
Greece and Rome Test Form A
Section I: Vocabulary - Matching
1. dictator
2. Trojan War
3. direct democracy
4. Punic Wars
5. plebians
6. imperialism
7. ostracism
8. Peloponnesian War
9. republic
10. Persian War
II: Vocabulary - More matching
11. Virgil
12. rule of law
13. polis
14. Homer
15. Hannibal
16. empire
17. Parthenon
18. legion
19. Colosseum
20. citizen
IV: Multiple Choice
33. Differences between Athens and Sparta
34. Most powerful Greek god
35. Roman social classes - Patricians vs. plebians
36. Punic Wars
37. Relation of Jesus Nazareth's teachings to Judaism
38. Twelve Tables of Rome
39. Rome's cultural inheritance from Ancient Greece
40. Hannibal
41. Why Julius Caesar was assassinated
42. aqueducts
43. Emperor Constantine and the Edict of Milan
Greece and Rome Test Form B
Section I: Multiple Choice
1. Differences between Athens and Sparta
2. Most powerful Greek god
3. Roman social classes - Patricians vs. plebians
4. Punic Wars
5. Relation of Jesus Nazareth's teachings to Judaism
6. Twelve Tables of Rome
7. Rome's cultural inheritance from Ancient Greece
8. Hannibal
9. Why Julius Caesar was assassinated
10. aqueducts
11. Emperor Constantine and the Edict of Milan
III. Vocab - Matching
30. dictator
31. Trojan War
32. direct democracy
33. Punic Wars
34. plebians
35. imperialism
36. ostracism
37. Peloponnesian War
38. republic
39. Persian War
IV. Vocab - More Matching
40. Virgil
41. rule of law
42. polis
43. Homer
44. Hannibal
45. empire
46. Parthenon
47. legion
48. Colosseum
49. citizen
A reminder of places you needed to be able to identify for the map quiz:
Greece
Tiber River
Spain
Germany
Italy
Asia Minor (Turkey)
Constantinople
Egypt
Palestine
Tigris River
Euphrates River
Rome
Mediterranean Sea
Adriatic Sea
Black Sea
Nile River
Great Britain
Ireland
Gaul (France)
Alps
Tyrrhenian Sea
Ionian Sea
Aegean Sea
Strait of Gibraltar
English Channel
Quiz Corrections - DUE Thursday, 11/18:
In addition to the second chance map quiz, students have the option of earning back up to half of the points they missed on the matching and multiple choice portions of their midterm test. Only whole points lost are eligible for corrections (if a question is marked -.5, it can't be corrected).
For each answer that was incorrect, students must both:
(1) define the key concepts tested in a question in their own words and
(2) provide either an example of those concepts or an extended explanation of those concepts in their own words.
You should be able to find information on these topics on the test study guide and in your course readings and notes.
**Please note: you MUST staple a copy of your original graded quiz to the back of the corrections you turn in.**
Here are the key concepts that were tested:
Greece and Rome Test Form A
Section I: Vocabulary - Matching
1. dictator
2. Trojan War
3. direct democracy
4. Punic Wars
5. plebians
6. imperialism
7. ostracism
8. Peloponnesian War
9. republic
10. Persian War
II: Vocabulary - More matching
11. Virgil
12. rule of law
13. polis
14. Homer
15. Hannibal
16. empire
17. Parthenon
18. legion
19. Colosseum
20. citizen
IV: Multiple Choice
33. Differences between Athens and Sparta
34. Most powerful Greek god
35. Roman social classes - Patricians vs. plebians
36. Punic Wars
37. Relation of Jesus Nazareth's teachings to Judaism
38. Twelve Tables of Rome
39. Rome's cultural inheritance from Ancient Greece
40. Hannibal
41. Why Julius Caesar was assassinated
42. aqueducts
43. Emperor Constantine and the Edict of Milan
Greece and Rome Test Form B
Section I: Multiple Choice
1. Differences between Athens and Sparta
2. Most powerful Greek god
3. Roman social classes - Patricians vs. plebians
4. Punic Wars
5. Relation of Jesus Nazareth's teachings to Judaism
6. Twelve Tables of Rome
7. Rome's cultural inheritance from Ancient Greece
8. Hannibal
9. Why Julius Caesar was assassinated
10. aqueducts
11. Emperor Constantine and the Edict of Milan
III. Vocab - Matching
30. dictator
31. Trojan War
32. direct democracy
33. Punic Wars
34. plebians
35. imperialism
36. ostracism
37. Peloponnesian War
38. republic
39. Persian War
IV. Vocab - More Matching
40. Virgil
41. rule of law
42. polis
43. Homer
44. Hannibal
45. empire
46. Parthenon
47. legion
48. Colosseum
49. citizen
ENRICHED: Greece/Rome quiz corrections info.
Second-chance map quiz: Students who had significant trouble with the map portion of the quiz may retake the map portion after school on Tuesday, 11/16. This is a ONE-TIME opportunity; no exceptions. If you need to change your plans to stay after for a few minutes on Tuesday, please do so. The second-chance map quiz will test the same material, but it will be in a more challenging format.
A reminder of places you needed to be able to identify for the map quiz:
Greece
Tiber River
Spain
Germany
Italy
Asia Minor (Turkey)
Constantinople
Egypt
Palestine
Tigris River
Euphrates River
Rome
Mediterranean Sea
Adriatic Sea
Black Sea
Nile River
Great Britain
Ireland
Gaul (France)
Alps
Tyrrhenian Sea
Ionian Sea
Aegean Sea
Strait of Gibraltar
English Channel
Quiz Corrections - DUE Thursday, 11/18:
In addition to the second chance map quiz, students have the option of earning back up to half of the points they missed on the matching and multiple choice portions of their midterm test. Only whole points lost are eligible for corrections (if a question is marked -.5, it can't be corrected).
For each answer that was incorrect, students must both:
(1) define the key concepts tested in a question in their own words and
(2) provide either an example of those concepts or an extended explanation of those concepts in their own words.
You should be able to find information on these topics on the test study guide and in your course readings and notes.
**Please note: you MUST staple a copy of your original graded quiz to the back of the corrections you turn in.**
Here are the key concepts that were tested:
Greece and Rome Test Form A
Section I: Vocabulary - Matching
1. dictator
2. Trojan War
3. direct democracy
4. Punic Wars
5. plebians
6. imperialism
7. Peloponnesian War
8. republic
II: Vocabulary - More matching
9. rule of law
10. polis
11. Homer
12. empire
13. Parthenon
14. legion
15. Colosseum
16. citizen
IV: Multiple Choice
29. Differences between Athens and Sparta
30. Most powerful Greek god
31. Roman social classes - Patricians vs. plebians
32. Punic Wars
33. Relation of Jesus Nazareth's teachings to Judaism
34. Twelve Tables of Rome
35. Rome's cultural inheritance from Ancient Greece
36. Hannibal
37. Why Julius Caesar was assassinated
38. aqueducts
39. Emperor Constantine and the Edict of Milan
Greece and Rome Test Form B
Section I: Multiple Choice
1. Differences between Athens and Sparta
2. Most powerful Greek god
3. Roman social classes - Patricians vs. plebians
4. Punic Wars
5. Relation of Jesus Nazareth's teachings to Judaism
6. Twelve Tables of Rome
7. Rome's cultural inheritance from Ancient Greece
8. Hannibal
9. Why Julius Caesar was assassinated
10. aqueducts
11. Emperor Constantine and the Edict of Milan
III. Vocab - Matching
30. dictator
31. Trojan War
32. direct democracy
33. Punic Wars
34. plebians
35. imperialism
36. Peloponnesian War
37. republic
IV. Vocab - More Matching
38. rule of law
39. polis
40. Homer
41. empire
42. Parthenon
43. legion
44. Colosseum
45. citizen
A reminder of places you needed to be able to identify for the map quiz:
Greece
Tiber River
Spain
Germany
Italy
Asia Minor (Turkey)
Constantinople
Egypt
Palestine
Tigris River
Euphrates River
Rome
Mediterranean Sea
Adriatic Sea
Black Sea
Nile River
Great Britain
Ireland
Gaul (France)
Alps
Tyrrhenian Sea
Ionian Sea
Aegean Sea
Strait of Gibraltar
English Channel
Quiz Corrections - DUE Thursday, 11/18:
In addition to the second chance map quiz, students have the option of earning back up to half of the points they missed on the matching and multiple choice portions of their midterm test. Only whole points lost are eligible for corrections (if a question is marked -.5, it can't be corrected).
For each answer that was incorrect, students must both:
(1) define the key concepts tested in a question in their own words and
(2) provide either an example of those concepts or an extended explanation of those concepts in their own words.
You should be able to find information on these topics on the test study guide and in your course readings and notes.
**Please note: you MUST staple a copy of your original graded quiz to the back of the corrections you turn in.**
Here are the key concepts that were tested:
Greece and Rome Test Form A
Section I: Vocabulary - Matching
1. dictator
2. Trojan War
3. direct democracy
4. Punic Wars
5. plebians
6. imperialism
7. Peloponnesian War
8. republic
II: Vocabulary - More matching
9. rule of law
10. polis
11. Homer
12. empire
13. Parthenon
14. legion
15. Colosseum
16. citizen
IV: Multiple Choice
29. Differences between Athens and Sparta
30. Most powerful Greek god
31. Roman social classes - Patricians vs. plebians
32. Punic Wars
33. Relation of Jesus Nazareth's teachings to Judaism
34. Twelve Tables of Rome
35. Rome's cultural inheritance from Ancient Greece
36. Hannibal
37. Why Julius Caesar was assassinated
38. aqueducts
39. Emperor Constantine and the Edict of Milan
Greece and Rome Test Form B
Section I: Multiple Choice
1. Differences between Athens and Sparta
2. Most powerful Greek god
3. Roman social classes - Patricians vs. plebians
4. Punic Wars
5. Relation of Jesus Nazareth's teachings to Judaism
6. Twelve Tables of Rome
7. Rome's cultural inheritance from Ancient Greece
8. Hannibal
9. Why Julius Caesar was assassinated
10. aqueducts
11. Emperor Constantine and the Edict of Milan
III. Vocab - Matching
30. dictator
31. Trojan War
32. direct democracy
33. Punic Wars
34. plebians
35. imperialism
36. Peloponnesian War
37. republic
IV. Vocab - More Matching
38. rule of law
39. polis
40. Homer
41. empire
42. Parthenon
43. legion
44. Colosseum
45. citizen
Sunday, November 7, 2010
APGEO: Homework and reminders, 11-5-10
Announcements:
-Reading notes on the packet labeled "Cultural Geography I" are due Wednesday, 11/8.
-The deadline for corrections on the Population vocab quiz has been extended to Wednesday, 11/8.
-We will finish our population presentations Tuesday, 11/7.
-We will have a Russia/central Asia map quiz on Friday, 11/10.
**Click here for the link to the De Blij map quiz practice website.**
What you need to know for the Russian Realm map quiz:
-Basic geographic features of Russia and Europe (two bullet-point lists handed out after the Europe map quiz).
-Countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia. (Could it get any easier??)
-Cities:
Russia: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Nizhniy Novgorod, Kazan, Omsk, Chelyabinsk, Rostov
Armenia: Yerevan
Azerbaijan: Baki (Baku)
Georgia: Tbilisi
-Landforms: All that are listed on the De Blij site.
Assignment directions: Cultural geography vocab dictionary (completed in class on Friday, 11/5):
- Please get your laptops and use class time today to create a vocabulary study guide for the words in bold in the new reading packet. Put definitions in your own words, provide examples of each term, and personalize the terms or use humor if you want to. As a group, divide up the pages in the packet so that each person is assigned a few words, then collaborate by email to create a single document. When you are finished, please email the document to me.
-Reading notes on the packet labeled "Cultural Geography I" are due Wednesday, 11/8.
-The deadline for corrections on the Population vocab quiz has been extended to Wednesday, 11/8.
-We will finish our population presentations Tuesday, 11/7.
-We will have a Russia/central Asia map quiz on Friday, 11/10.
**Click here for the link to the De Blij map quiz practice website.**
What you need to know for the Russian Realm map quiz:
-Basic geographic features of Russia and Europe (two bullet-point lists handed out after the Europe map quiz).
-Countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia. (Could it get any easier??)
-Cities:
Russia: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Nizhniy Novgorod, Kazan, Omsk, Chelyabinsk, Rostov
Armenia: Yerevan
Azerbaijan: Baki (Baku)
Georgia: Tbilisi
-Landforms: All that are listed on the De Blij site.
Assignment directions: Cultural geography vocab dictionary (completed in class on Friday, 11/5):
- Please get your laptops and use class time today to create a vocabulary study guide for the words in bold in the new reading packet. Put definitions in your own words, provide examples of each term, and personalize the terms or use humor if you want to. As a group, divide up the pages in the packet so that each person is assigned a few words, then collaborate by email to create a single document. When you are finished, please email the document to me.
ENRICHED + HONORS: Homework and reminders, 11/5/10
Announcements:
We will finish the China dynasty project on Monday; please come to class Monday with your worksheet (not poster) completed.
-I will check the notes that were due Friday on Monday.
Assignment directions: New York Times Upfront magazine assignment (completed in class Friday, 11-5):
STEP 1: Look at the pictures and read the captions on pages 17, 21, 27, 29, 33, and 37. Then, create a “cheat sheet” about current events that summarizes major issues affecting at least ten of the countries mentioned in a single bullet point per country, in your own words.
EXTRA CREDIT: For each country a student chooses, he/she can earn extra credit by listing the country’s region, political system, literacy rate, and per capita GDP (average income per person).
STEP 2: Choose one of the following articles: “Europe’s Unwanted” (pp. 6-7); “Say What?” (pp. 8-9); “Is your phone a cause of war?” (10-11). Read the article, then write a one-paragraph summary of the article followed by a second paragraph in which you express your opinion on the article’s content and offer reasons to support that opinion.
We will finish the China dynasty project on Monday; please come to class Monday with your worksheet (not poster) completed.
-I will check the notes that were due Friday on Monday.
Assignment directions: New York Times Upfront magazine assignment (completed in class Friday, 11-5):
STEP 1: Look at the pictures and read the captions on pages 17, 21, 27, 29, 33, and 37. Then, create a “cheat sheet” about current events that summarizes major issues affecting at least ten of the countries mentioned in a single bullet point per country, in your own words.
EXTRA CREDIT: For each country a student chooses, he/she can earn extra credit by listing the country’s region, political system, literacy rate, and per capita GDP (average income per person).
STEP 2: Choose one of the following articles: “Europe’s Unwanted” (pp. 6-7); “Say What?” (pp. 8-9); “Is your phone a cause of war?” (10-11). Read the article, then write a one-paragraph summary of the article followed by a second paragraph in which you express your opinion on the article’s content and offer reasons to support that opinion.
HONORS: Greece/Rome test results
The following scores reflect a curve of two points (around 4 percentage points):
1st hour
Class average: 83% (B)
Top scorers: Sydney, Lauren, Mckenzie
2nd hour
Class average: 94% (A)
Top scorers (all over 100%): Mary, Lawton, James, Sam, Logan, Emma
7th hour
Class average: 82% (B-)
Top scorers: Keels, Tori, Chris
Great work!
--Mr. M
1st hour
Class average: 83% (B)
Top scorers: Sydney, Lauren, Mckenzie
2nd hour
Class average: 94% (A)
Top scorers (all over 100%): Mary, Lawton, James, Sam, Logan, Emma
7th hour
Class average: 82% (B-)
Top scorers: Keels, Tori, Chris
Great work!
--Mr. M
ENRICHED: Greece/Rome test results
The results of this test were disappointing, to say the least. A majority of students in the enriched classes clearly did not take the test seriously enough to study and prepare for it. We will discuss the results in class this week and talk about ways to improve them next time. It isn't enough to come to class and "soak in" the course material; every student needs to study and work through the things we are studying independently on their own time as well.
The following scores are after a four point curve (around 11-12 percentage points):
5th hour
Class average: 71% (C-)
Top scorers: Ryan, Aaron, Addison
6th hour
Class average: 60% (D-)
Top scorers: Jake, Jonathan, Taylor
The following scores are after a four point curve (around 11-12 percentage points):
5th hour
Class average: 71% (C-)
Top scorers: Ryan, Aaron, Addison
6th hour
Class average: 60% (D-)
Top scorers: Jake, Jonathan, Taylor
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
HONORS: Homework and Do Now, Wednesday, 11-3
Homework: I checked reading notes on the first China packet (handed out last week) in class today. Reading notes on the second China packet are due Friday.
-If you need to make up the Greece and Rome test we took on Friday, and you have not done so already, you MUST make it up after school tomorrow (Thursday, 11-4) if you have not done so already. Please remember that students are responsible for taking the initiative to make up all work and tests they miss when absent.
Do Now, Tuesday, 11-2:
Today is Election Day in the United States. Please answer one or both of the following questions:
1. What type of government do we have in the U.S.? Describe who holds political power and how political leaders are selected.
2. Compare and contrast the way U.S. political leaders are selected and come to power with the way China’s emperors came to power during China’ s dynasties.
(Please note: China’s system of government has changed since the dynastic period. Today, China is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. The last Chinese emperor gave up power in 1912, and communist leader Mao Zedong took control of China in 1949).
-If you need to make up the Greece and Rome test we took on Friday, and you have not done so already, you MUST make it up after school tomorrow (Thursday, 11-4) if you have not done so already. Please remember that students are responsible for taking the initiative to make up all work and tests they miss when absent.
Do Now, Tuesday, 11-2:
Today is Election Day in the United States. Please answer one or both of the following questions:
1. What type of government do we have in the U.S.? Describe who holds political power and how political leaders are selected.
2. Compare and contrast the way U.S. political leaders are selected and come to power with the way China’s emperors came to power during China’ s dynasties.
(Please note: China’s system of government has changed since the dynastic period. Today, China is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. The last Chinese emperor gave up power in 1912, and communist leader Mao Zedong took control of China in 1949).
ENRICHED: Homework and Do Now, Wednesday 11-3
Homework: Reading notes on the China packet handed out yesterday are due Friday.
-If you need to make up the Greece and Rome test we took on Friday, and you have not done so already, you MUST make it up after school tomorrow (Thursday, 11-4) if you have not done so already. Please remember that students are responsible for taking the initiative to make up all work and tests they miss when absent.
Do Now, Tuesday, 11-2:
Today is Election Day in the United States. Please answer one or both of the following questions:
1. What type of government do we have in the U.S.? Describe who holds political power and how political leaders are selected.
2. Compare and contrast the way U.S. political leaders are selected and come to power with the way China’s emperors came to power during China’ s dynasties.
(Please note: China’s system of government has changed since the dynastic period. Today, China is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. The last Chinese emperor gave up power in 1912, and communist leader Mao Zedong took control of China in 1949).
-If you need to make up the Greece and Rome test we took on Friday, and you have not done so already, you MUST make it up after school tomorrow (Thursday, 11-4) if you have not done so already. Please remember that students are responsible for taking the initiative to make up all work and tests they miss when absent.
Do Now, Tuesday, 11-2:
Today is Election Day in the United States. Please answer one or both of the following questions:
1. What type of government do we have in the U.S.? Describe who holds political power and how political leaders are selected.
2. Compare and contrast the way U.S. political leaders are selected and come to power with the way China’s emperors came to power during China’ s dynasties.
(Please note: China’s system of government has changed since the dynastic period. Today, China is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. The last Chinese emperor gave up power in 1912, and communist leader Mao Zedong took control of China in 1949).
Monday, November 1, 2010
HONORS: Final grades, first nine weeks
(All percentages have been converted to 7-point grading scale):
1st hour
Class average: 88% (B)
Class median: 91% (B+)
Top scorers: Lauren, McKenzie, Clark
2nd hour
Class average: 97% (A)
Class median: 98% (A)
Top scorers (all over 100%): Danyel, Logan, Anna, Emma, Sydney, Tyler, Madison, Brittany, James
7th hour
Class average: 90% (B)
Class median: 93% (A-)
Top scorers: Morgan, Lia, Tyler
Great work!
See you tomorrow,
--Mr. McCarl
1st hour
Class average: 88% (B)
Class median: 91% (B+)
Top scorers: Lauren, McKenzie, Clark
2nd hour
Class average: 97% (A)
Class median: 98% (A)
Top scorers (all over 100%): Danyel, Logan, Anna, Emma, Sydney, Tyler, Madison, Brittany, James
7th hour
Class average: 90% (B)
Class median: 93% (A-)
Top scorers: Morgan, Lia, Tyler
Great work!
See you tomorrow,
--Mr. McCarl
ENRICHED: Final grades, first nine weeks
(All percentages have been converted to 7-point grading scale):
5th hour
Class average: 87% (B)
Class median: 87% (B)
Top scorers: Aris, Bobby G, Emily
6th hour
Class average: 80% (C)
Class median: 83% (C+)
Top scorers: Kenan, Chad, Taylor
See you tomorrow,
--Mr. McCarl
5th hour
Class average: 87% (B)
Class median: 87% (B)
Top scorers: Aris, Bobby G, Emily
6th hour
Class average: 80% (C)
Class median: 83% (C+)
Top scorers: Kenan, Chad, Taylor
See you tomorrow,
--Mr. McCarl
APGEO: Final grades, first nine weeks
(All percentages have been converted to 7-point grading scale):
Class average: 94% (A-)
Class median: 95% (A)
Top scorers: Caleb, Sydney, Danyel, Madison
Great work!
See you tomorrow,
--Mr. McCarl
Class average: 94% (A-)
Class median: 95% (A)
Top scorers: Caleb, Sydney, Danyel, Madison
Great work!
See you tomorrow,
--Mr. McCarl
Friday, October 29, 2010
APGEO: Population and migration vocab quiz results and corrections info.
A lot of students struggled with the vocabulary quiz, so we will review the Demographic Transition Model and population pyramids next week, and we will also go over study strategies. It is extremely important that all of you take responsibility for learning the material we cover. Be honest with yourself about whether you understand a concept, and if you need help, ask about it in class or after school. When you take the AP exam in May, your grades in class won't matter - all that will matter is whether you thoroughly know the content of the course and can demonstrate that knowledge on the exam.
Quiz results:
Students could miss 4 points and still earn 100%.
Average grade: C+ (79%)
Top scorers: Lawton, Caleb
Corrections information: Students can earn back up to half the points they missed by doing test corrections. These are due by Friday of next week. You can find a copy of the quiz here for corrections purposes - same procedure as last time (definition in your own words and a good example - convince me that you understand the concept tested in each question).
Other upcoming deadlines:
Tuesday, 11/2: Final draft of population paper due (printed or emailed) by the beginning of class.
Wednesday, 11/3: Powerpoint presentation on population paper due; these will be presented in class.
Have a great three-day weekend,
Mr. McCarl
Quiz results:
Students could miss 4 points and still earn 100%.
Average grade: C+ (79%)
Top scorers: Lawton, Caleb
Corrections information: Students can earn back up to half the points they missed by doing test corrections. These are due by Friday of next week. You can find a copy of the quiz here for corrections purposes - same procedure as last time (definition in your own words and a good example - convince me that you understand the concept tested in each question).
Other upcoming deadlines:
Tuesday, 11/2: Final draft of population paper due (printed or emailed) by the beginning of class.
Wednesday, 11/3: Powerpoint presentation on population paper due; these will be presented in class.
Have a great three-day weekend,
Mr. McCarl
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
HONORS + ENRICHED: Greece/Rome Test Information and Do Nows, 10/26 and 10/27
-All world history classes will be taking a test on Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire on Friday, 10/29. Your only homework until Friday is to study for the test, which includes a map portion. Corrections will not be permitted on the map section or mythology section, so be prepared for these on test day. This will be the first test of the new semester. A study guide for the test can be found here (.doc format). While the study guide is the same for both the Enriched and Honors classes, the two classes will receive different tests.
A suggestion for studying for the map portion of the quiz: focus on the areas you know (Greece and Italy, at least) and learn the large land areas first. Then learn the surrounding areas and landforms. For example, if you know that Italy is the "boot" of Europe, and that Rome is a city in Italy on the banks of the Tiber river, then it is no big deal to remember that the Italian peninsula is bordered by the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, the Ionian Sea to the southeast, the Adriatic Sea to the east, and the Alps mountains to the north. That sentence contained nearly 1/3 of the places you need to know for the map quiz.
-In class today, we began our unit on China and took notes on China's geography. Click here for a PDF version of the powerpoint presentation we looked at, with images embedded. (Note: you need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to read PDF files)
-Honors only: Reading notes on the packet "Big Era Four" are due today (Wednesday). This packet was handed out last week.
-DO NOW, Tuesday 10/26:
Please answer one of the following questions in a complete, well-reasoned paragraph (5-7 sentences). Support your claims with evidence; refer to your notes if necessary.
1. How did the Roman Empire grow from a single city to the largest empire the world had ever seen? How did Rome's geography, culture, and other factors contribute to its success?
2. Discuss the changes in the relationship between the Roman Empire and Christianity over time. What factors made it possible for Christianity to spread?
-DO NOW, Wednesday 10/27:
Please brainstorm a list of words that come to mind when you think of “China.” What do you know about China? What are your impressions of China? What about China’s history, culture, and language?
A suggestion for studying for the map portion of the quiz: focus on the areas you know (Greece and Italy, at least) and learn the large land areas first. Then learn the surrounding areas and landforms. For example, if you know that Italy is the "boot" of Europe, and that Rome is a city in Italy on the banks of the Tiber river, then it is no big deal to remember that the Italian peninsula is bordered by the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, the Ionian Sea to the southeast, the Adriatic Sea to the east, and the Alps mountains to the north. That sentence contained nearly 1/3 of the places you need to know for the map quiz.
-In class today, we began our unit on China and took notes on China's geography. Click here for a PDF version of the powerpoint presentation we looked at, with images embedded. (Note: you need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to read PDF files)
-Honors only: Reading notes on the packet "Big Era Four" are due today (Wednesday). This packet was handed out last week.
-DO NOW, Tuesday 10/26:
Please answer one of the following questions in a complete, well-reasoned paragraph (5-7 sentences). Support your claims with evidence; refer to your notes if necessary.
1. How did the Roman Empire grow from a single city to the largest empire the world had ever seen? How did Rome's geography, culture, and other factors contribute to its success?
2. Discuss the changes in the relationship between the Roman Empire and Christianity over time. What factors made it possible for Christianity to spread?
-DO NOW, Wednesday 10/27:
Please brainstorm a list of words that come to mind when you think of “China.” What do you know about China? What are your impressions of China? What about China’s history, culture, and language?
Friday, October 22, 2010
HONORS + ENRICHED: Homework and Do Now, Friday, 10-22
Enriched: No homework this weekend.
Honors: Reading notes on the packet "Big Era Four" are due Wednesday.
In class today, we took notes on the rise of Christianity and the impact of the rise of Christianity on the Roman Empire. We also read and analyzed the Sermon on the Mount, as we read key texts from Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism earlier in the year.
A recommended reading on the importance of understanding different religious traditions: "Basic Religion Test Stumps Many Americans," New York Times, 9/28/10.
Do Now, Thursday, 10-21:
Please answer each of the following questions, referring to your reading notes if necessary:
1. What is the Pax Romana? Don’t just translate the phrase – explain what it means.
2. Provide one example of how the Pax Romana affected the lives of people living under Roman rule.
3. List and explain one “upside” and one “downside” of a single political power – such as the Roman Empire – ruling huge amounts of territory.
Have a great weekend,
Mr. McCarl
Honors: Reading notes on the packet "Big Era Four" are due Wednesday.
In class today, we took notes on the rise of Christianity and the impact of the rise of Christianity on the Roman Empire. We also read and analyzed the Sermon on the Mount, as we read key texts from Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism earlier in the year.
A recommended reading on the importance of understanding different religious traditions: "Basic Religion Test Stumps Many Americans," New York Times, 9/28/10.
Do Now, Thursday, 10-21:
Please answer each of the following questions, referring to your reading notes if necessary:
1. What is the Pax Romana? Don’t just translate the phrase – explain what it means.
2. Provide one example of how the Pax Romana affected the lives of people living under Roman rule.
3. List and explain one “upside” and one “downside” of a single political power – such as the Roman Empire – ruling huge amounts of territory.
Have a great weekend,
Mr. McCarl
APGEO: Words to Know for Wednesday's Vocabulary Quiz
This is a lot, but you should be comfortable with most of these terms by now. Rather than get overwhelmed with the number of terms, focus on studying the ones you do not know yet. This is your only homework until Wednesday.
The final draft of the population paper will be due one week from the date I return your second draft (hopefully Tuesday).
From “last population packet”:
Stationary population level
Population pyramids
Life expectancy
Infectious disease
Chronic/degenerative disease
Genetic/inherited disease
Endemic disease
Epidemic disease
AIDS
Effects of AIDS on population composition
Expansive population policy
Eugenic population policy
Restrictive population policy
Genocide
Demographic Transition Model
Natural increase
From “What is Migration?” reading
Human movement:
cyclic
periodic
migration
forced migration
voluntary migration
activity spaces
nomadism
transhumance
migrant labor
international vs. internal migration
push/pull factors in voluntary migration
migration and distance decay
step migration
intervening opportunity
deportation
chain migration
immigration waves
colonization
regional-scale migration
global-scale migration
guest workers
refugees
internally displaced persons
repatriation
immigration laws
quotas
selective immigration
Other terms to know from the Martha Sharma vocab list:
carry capacity
cohort
demographic equation
demographic momentum
demographic regions
demographic Transition Model (especially important)
dependency ratio
disease diffusion (contagious and hierarchical)
doubling time
ecumene
epidemiological transition model
gendered space
infant mortality rate (IMR)
J-curve
maladaption
Malthus, Thomas
mortality
natality (Crude Birth Rate)
Neo-malthusian
Arithmetic density
Physiological density
Agricultural density
Population explosion
Population projection
Rate of natural increase
S-curve
Sex ratio
Standard of living
Sustainability
Underpopulation
Zero population growth
Distance Decay
Gravity Model
Migration Patterns: Intercontinental, interregional, rural-urban, migratory
The final draft of the population paper will be due one week from the date I return your second draft (hopefully Tuesday).
From “last population packet”:
Stationary population level
Population pyramids
Life expectancy
Infectious disease
Chronic/degenerative disease
Genetic/inherited disease
Endemic disease
Epidemic disease
AIDS
Effects of AIDS on population composition
Expansive population policy
Eugenic population policy
Restrictive population policy
Genocide
Demographic Transition Model
Natural increase
From “What is Migration?” reading
Human movement:
cyclic
periodic
migration
forced migration
voluntary migration
activity spaces
nomadism
transhumance
migrant labor
international vs. internal migration
push/pull factors in voluntary migration
migration and distance decay
step migration
intervening opportunity
deportation
chain migration
immigration waves
colonization
regional-scale migration
global-scale migration
guest workers
refugees
internally displaced persons
repatriation
immigration laws
quotas
selective immigration
Other terms to know from the Martha Sharma vocab list:
carry capacity
cohort
demographic equation
demographic momentum
demographic regions
demographic Transition Model (especially important)
dependency ratio
disease diffusion (contagious and hierarchical)
doubling time
ecumene
epidemiological transition model
gendered space
infant mortality rate (IMR)
J-curve
maladaption
Malthus, Thomas
mortality
natality (Crude Birth Rate)
Neo-malthusian
Arithmetic density
Physiological density
Agricultural density
Population explosion
Population projection
Rate of natural increase
S-curve
Sex ratio
Standard of living
Sustainability
Underpopulation
Zero population growth
Distance Decay
Gravity Model
Migration Patterns: Intercontinental, interregional, rural-urban, migratory
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
APGEO: Upcoming deadlines, Tues 10/18
First drafts of the population paper were due today; we did peer-editing of the papers in class. Please implement the changes suggested by your classmates that you agree with and create a second draft of the paper. Consider asking a parent to proofread this as well.
The second draft of your paper is due tomorrow (Wednesday, 10/20). Please print it and bring it to class. If this is not possible, please email it to me before the start of class. This draft will not be peer-edited; I will take the papers home and skim them to suggest changes.
-Reading notes on two reading packets (on population and migration) from the De Blij textbook due: Friday, 10/22.
-APGEO population vocab quiz: postponed until Wednesday, 10/27.
-Final draft of population paper due: one week from the date I return your second draft; hopefully Wednesday, 11/3.
No more class time will be spent on our papers. Tomorrow, we'll begin reviewing for the population unit vocabulary quiz and multiple choice test.
The second draft of your paper is due tomorrow (Wednesday, 10/20). Please print it and bring it to class. If this is not possible, please email it to me before the start of class. This draft will not be peer-edited; I will take the papers home and skim them to suggest changes.
-Reading notes on two reading packets (on population and migration) from the De Blij textbook due: Friday, 10/22.
-APGEO population vocab quiz: postponed until Wednesday, 10/27.
-Final draft of population paper due: one week from the date I return your second draft; hopefully Wednesday, 11/3.
No more class time will be spent on our papers. Tomorrow, we'll begin reviewing for the population unit vocabulary quiz and multiple choice test.
ENRICHED: Homework and Do Now, Tuesday 10-19
-I have decided to postpone the quiz on Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire until Wednesday, 10/27.
-**Important Reminders**:
Tues, 10/19: Greek and Roman mythology crossword puzzle was due (most students completed this in class Monday).
Weds, 10/20: last day to turn in the mythology extra credit project.
Thurs, 10/21: Roman Empire scavenger hunt assignment due.
Friday, 10/22: the last day to turn in any late work for the first term.
-**New Assignments**:
-Reading notes on the packet "Pax Romana in the Roman Empire" are due Thursday, 10/21.
-Do Now, Tuesday, 10/19:
Under Octavian (a.k.a. Augustus Caesar), Rome became the capital of the Western world. Augustus established the rule of law throughout the Roman Empire.
rule of law = a concept that applies to societies which are governed by consistent laws rather than by brute force. In societies with the rule of law, citizens can adjust their behavior to the law because the laws do not change on a day-to-day basis.
Think about the meaning and importance of the rule of law, and please answer one or both of the following questions:
1. Do you think it is important for a society to have laws, and for its citizens to understand those laws? Why or why not?
2. Suppose a person steals his neighbor’s horse in a society without the rule of law. What factors might determine whether the person is caught and punished, or how severe his punishment is?
-**Important Reminders**:
Tues, 10/19: Greek and Roman mythology crossword puzzle was due (most students completed this in class Monday).
Weds, 10/20: last day to turn in the mythology extra credit project.
Thurs, 10/21: Roman Empire scavenger hunt assignment due.
Friday, 10/22: the last day to turn in any late work for the first term.
-**New Assignments**:
-Reading notes on the packet "Pax Romana in the Roman Empire" are due Thursday, 10/21.
-Do Now, Tuesday, 10/19:
Under Octavian (a.k.a. Augustus Caesar), Rome became the capital of the Western world. Augustus established the rule of law throughout the Roman Empire.
rule of law = a concept that applies to societies which are governed by consistent laws rather than by brute force. In societies with the rule of law, citizens can adjust their behavior to the law because the laws do not change on a day-to-day basis.
Think about the meaning and importance of the rule of law, and please answer one or both of the following questions:
1. Do you think it is important for a society to have laws, and for its citizens to understand those laws? Why or why not?
2. Suppose a person steals his neighbor’s horse in a society without the rule of law. What factors might determine whether the person is caught and punished, or how severe his punishment is?
HONORS: Do Now + Homework, Tuesday 10-19
-I have decided to postpone the quiz on Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire until Wednesday, 10/27.
-**Important Reminders**:
Tues, 10/19: Greek and Roman mythology crossword puzzle was due (most students completed this in class Monday).
Weds, 10/20: last day to turn in the mythology extra credit project.
Thurs, 10/21: Roman Empire scavenger hunt assignment due.
Friday, 10/22: the last day to turn in any late work for the first term.
-**New Assignments**:
-Reading notes on the packet "Pax Romana in the Roman Empire" are due Thursday, 10/21.
-Reading notes on the packet "World History for Us All - Big Era 4" (available online here) are due Wednesday, 10/27.
-Do Now, Tuesday, 10/19:
Under Octavian (a.k.a. Augustus Caesar), Rome became the capital of the Western world. Augustus established the rule of law throughout the Roman Empire.
rule of law = a concept that applies to societies which are governed by consistent laws rather than by brute force. In societies with the rule of law, citizens can adjust their behavior to the law because the laws do not change on a day-to-day basis.
Think about the meaning and importance of the rule of law, and please answer one or both of the following questions:
1. Do you think it is important for a society to have laws, and for its citizens to understand those laws? Why or why not?
2. Suppose a person steals his neighbor’s horse in a society without the rule of law. What factors might determine whether the person is caught and punished, or how severe his punishment is?
-**Important Reminders**:
Tues, 10/19: Greek and Roman mythology crossword puzzle was due (most students completed this in class Monday).
Weds, 10/20: last day to turn in the mythology extra credit project.
Thurs, 10/21: Roman Empire scavenger hunt assignment due.
Friday, 10/22: the last day to turn in any late work for the first term.
-**New Assignments**:
-Reading notes on the packet "Pax Romana in the Roman Empire" are due Thursday, 10/21.
-Reading notes on the packet "World History for Us All - Big Era 4" (available online here) are due Wednesday, 10/27.
-Do Now, Tuesday, 10/19:
Under Octavian (a.k.a. Augustus Caesar), Rome became the capital of the Western world. Augustus established the rule of law throughout the Roman Empire.
rule of law = a concept that applies to societies which are governed by consistent laws rather than by brute force. In societies with the rule of law, citizens can adjust their behavior to the law because the laws do not change on a day-to-day basis.
Think about the meaning and importance of the rule of law, and please answer one or both of the following questions:
1. Do you think it is important for a society to have laws, and for its citizens to understand those laws? Why or why not?
2. Suppose a person steals his neighbor’s horse in a society without the rule of law. What factors might determine whether the person is caught and punished, or how severe his punishment is?
Friday, October 15, 2010
APGEO: Homework and due dates, 10/15
Please be prepared to work hard this weekend and over the next week as we finish the first marking period and wrap up the population unit.
Upcoming due dates:
-First draft of the population paper is due Tuesday, 10/19. Please check your spelling, grammar, and formatting carefully so that we can focus on content in our peer reviews as much as possible.
-Reading notes on the packets I handed out today on population and migration are due Friday, 10/22.
-Population unit vocabulary quiz will take place Friday, 10/22.
-Final draft of the population paper is due Monday, 10/25.
See you Monday,
--Mr. McCarl
Upcoming due dates:
-First draft of the population paper is due Tuesday, 10/19. Please check your spelling, grammar, and formatting carefully so that we can focus on content in our peer reviews as much as possible.
-Reading notes on the packets I handed out today on population and migration are due Friday, 10/22.
-Population unit vocabulary quiz will take place Friday, 10/22.
-Final draft of the population paper is due Monday, 10/25.
See you Monday,
--Mr. McCarl
ENRICHED + HONORS: Homework and late work information, 10/15
-The scavenger hunt assignment on Ancient Rome must be turned in by Thursday, 10/21 at the latest for those who did not finish it in class. Please use it as a study tool for the upcoming quiz on Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.
-The quiz on Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire will take place on Friday, 10/22. I will hand out a study guide on Monday.
-Reminder: Mythology extra credit project (optional) is due Wednesday, 10/20.
-IMPORTANT LATE WORK NOTICE: Because we are just over a week away from the end of the first term, no late work will be accepted for credit after Friday, 10/22 - no exceptions. Remember that if you miss an assignment, you have just one week to turn it in late for half credit.
Have a great weekend,
--Mr. McCarl
-The quiz on Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire will take place on Friday, 10/22. I will hand out a study guide on Monday.
-Reminder: Mythology extra credit project (optional) is due Wednesday, 10/20.
-IMPORTANT LATE WORK NOTICE: Because we are just over a week away from the end of the first term, no late work will be accepted for credit after Friday, 10/22 - no exceptions. Remember that if you miss an assignment, you have just one week to turn it in late for half credit.
Have a great weekend,
--Mr. McCarl
Thursday, October 14, 2010
ENRICHED + HONORS: Homework, 10/14
No new work was assigned today.
Enriched:
-Midterm test corrections were due yesterday. If you needed to do corrections but did not turn them in yesterday, you need to see me ASAP.
-Mythology extra credit project due Wednesday.
Honors:
-Midterm test corrections are due tomorrow.
-Reading notes on the packet "The Ancient Mediterranean" are due tomorrow.
-Mythology extra credit project due Wednesday.
The term ends on Oct. 24, about a week and a half from now. It's crunch time: work hard and earn the grades you want to put yourself on the road to college.
See you tomorrow,
Mr. McCarl
Enriched:
-Midterm test corrections were due yesterday. If you needed to do corrections but did not turn them in yesterday, you need to see me ASAP.
-Mythology extra credit project due Wednesday.
Honors:
-Midterm test corrections are due tomorrow.
-Reading notes on the packet "The Ancient Mediterranean" are due tomorrow.
-Mythology extra credit project due Wednesday.
The term ends on Oct. 24, about a week and a half from now. It's crunch time: work hard and earn the grades you want to put yourself on the road to college.
See you tomorrow,
Mr. McCarl
ENRICHED + HONORS: Greco-Roman mythology - required knowledge AND extra credit opportunity
Yesterday, I handed out this printout, which lists Greek and Roman gods and goddesses along with their functions. I starred the ones that I felt it is especially important to know, and that will appear on a small part of the quiz next week. You should know each of the starred gods/goddesses' Greek and Roman names as well as their roles or functions. For example, you should know that Zeus (Greek) is the same as Jupiter (Roman), and that he is the god of the sky as well as the leader of the gods. Learning these will help you in language arts as well as social studies. Greek and Roman mythology appears again and again in Western culture, entertainment, art, and literature - think of the names of the planets, Disney movies, etc.
Extra credit opportunity: We are almost finished with the first nine weeks, and many of you could use extra credit to ensure that you earn the grade you want in World History class. Even if you have an A, try to aim for an A+.
For a small amount of extra credit, students can create flash cards to learn the Greek and Roman names AND the roles of the gods and goddesses on the handout. For additional extra credit, students can design a creative learning tool to teach others about the gods and goddesses. This could involve creating a poster or brochure with pictures of some of the different gods and goddesses as well as captions describing their names and roles. You could also write a poem or rap about the gods. Be creative - I am open to different ideas.
Extra credit opportunity: We are almost finished with the first nine weeks, and many of you could use extra credit to ensure that you earn the grade you want in World History class. Even if you have an A, try to aim for an A+.
For a small amount of extra credit, students can create flash cards to learn the Greek and Roman names AND the roles of the gods and goddesses on the handout. For additional extra credit, students can design a creative learning tool to teach others about the gods and goddesses. This could involve creating a poster or brochure with pictures of some of the different gods and goddesses as well as captions describing their names and roles. You could also write a poem or rap about the gods. Be creative - I am open to different ideas.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
APGEO: Reminders and deadlines
GREAT work on the Europe map quiz today. (See the post below for results).
It's crunch time for the population paper. Please print your thesis statement and abstract and bring these to class tomorrow, or email them to me if you are unable to print for some reason. I will help you revise your argument and then give you clearance to begin writing your paper.
-A first draft of the population paper is due Tuesday, 10/19; the first draft should include a works cited page with all citations in Chicago format (see the handout I gave you last week). Ask your parents to read over your first draft and offer corrections. Try to make your spelling and grammar as flawless as possible the first time around.On Tuesday, we will conduct peer reviews of the papers in class.
-On Friday, 10/22, we will take a vocabulary quiz covering the terms in the population unit vocab packet I handed out today. We will take some time to study for this in class next week, but it will be a challenging quiz, so start studying well in advance. Review the readings and notes we have done on population, including material on population pyramids and the Demographic Transition model.
It's crunch time for the population paper. Please print your thesis statement and abstract and bring these to class tomorrow, or email them to me if you are unable to print for some reason. I will help you revise your argument and then give you clearance to begin writing your paper.
-A first draft of the population paper is due Tuesday, 10/19; the first draft should include a works cited page with all citations in Chicago format (see the handout I gave you last week). Ask your parents to read over your first draft and offer corrections. Try to make your spelling and grammar as flawless as possible the first time around.On Tuesday, we will conduct peer reviews of the papers in class.
-On Friday, 10/22, we will take a vocabulary quiz covering the terms in the population unit vocab packet I handed out today. We will take some time to study for this in class next week, but it will be a challenging quiz, so start studying well in advance. Review the readings and notes we have done on population, including material on population pyramids and the Demographic Transition model.
HONORS: Do Now and homework reminder, Wednesday 10-13
Notes on the reading packet "Mind and Spirit" were due today, as was the Ancient Greece scavenger hunt.
You have until Friday to turn in the midterm test corrections. Students who earned less than a B on the midterm test need to give serious thought to doing these. In the Honors class, tests and quizzes make up 50% of your final grade.
No new assignments except the extra credit assignment on Greek and Roman mythology were given out today.
Do Now, 10-13:
What do you know about Ancient Rome and the Roman Empire?
If you have heard of any of the following concepts, please explain them:
-What is an “empire”? What is an “emperor”?
-Latin
-Julius Caesar
-Gladiators and the Colosseum
-Cupid
-the Senate
-Representative government
-Roman persecution of the early Christians
-aqueducts
-Hannibal (general from Carthage who fought against Rome)
You have until Friday to turn in the midterm test corrections. Students who earned less than a B on the midterm test need to give serious thought to doing these. In the Honors class, tests and quizzes make up 50% of your final grade.
No new assignments except the extra credit assignment on Greek and Roman mythology were given out today.
Do Now, 10-13:
What do you know about Ancient Rome and the Roman Empire?
If you have heard of any of the following concepts, please explain them:
-What is an “empire”? What is an “emperor”?
-Latin
-Julius Caesar
-Gladiators and the Colosseum
-Cupid
-the Senate
-Representative government
-Roman persecution of the early Christians
-aqueducts
-Hannibal (general from Carthage who fought against Rome)
ENRICHED: Do Now and homework reminder, Wednesday 10-13
Reading notes, midterm test corrections, and the Ancient Greece scavenger hunt were due today.
Way too many of you did not bring your assignments that were due today, even though you had six days to complete the reading notes and a day off yesterday. If you are having trouble remembering your assignments, please take the initiative to develop a system that works for you. You need to write down every assignment and its due date in a common place (such as a planner) as soon as a teacher mentions it, and you need to refer to that list often to make sure you are completing assignments on time.
You have until tomorrow to turn in the midterm test corrections, which were due today. Students who earned less than a B on the midterm test need to give serious thought to doing these. There is no excuse for not trying to get the best mark you can in this class.
No new assignments except the extra credit assignment on Greek and Roman mythology were given out today.
Do Now, 10-13:
What do you know about Ancient Rome and the Roman Empire?
If you have heard of any of the following concepts, please explain them:
-What is an “empire”? What is an “emperor”?
-Latin
-Julius Caesar
-Gladiators and the Colosseum
-Cupid
-the Senate
-Representative government
-Roman persecution of the early Christians
-aqueducts
-Hannibal (general from Carthage who fought against Rome)
Way too many of you did not bring your assignments that were due today, even though you had six days to complete the reading notes and a day off yesterday. If you are having trouble remembering your assignments, please take the initiative to develop a system that works for you. You need to write down every assignment and its due date in a common place (such as a planner) as soon as a teacher mentions it, and you need to refer to that list often to make sure you are completing assignments on time.
You have until tomorrow to turn in the midterm test corrections, which were due today. Students who earned less than a B on the midterm test need to give serious thought to doing these. There is no excuse for not trying to get the best mark you can in this class.
No new assignments except the extra credit assignment on Greek and Roman mythology were given out today.
Do Now, 10-13:
What do you know about Ancient Rome and the Roman Empire?
If you have heard of any of the following concepts, please explain them:
-What is an “empire”? What is an “emperor”?
-Latin
-Julius Caesar
-Gladiators and the Colosseum
-Cupid
-the Senate
-Representative government
-Roman persecution of the early Christians
-aqueducts
-Hannibal (general from Carthage who fought against Rome)
APGEO: Europe map quiz results
For the first time, EVERY STUDENT EARNED AN A+ ON THE MAP QUIZ!
Keep up the great work!
Monday, October 11, 2010
HONORS: Homework + Allegory of the Cave information, 10-11
Homework:
No new homework was assigned today, but please be aware of the following deadlines from work assigned last week:
Due Wednesday, 10/13: Ancient Greece scavenger hunt - we worked on this in class for three class periods last week. Most students have finished, but if you haven't, you need to either look up answers on the Internet (go to www.google.com and do a keyword search for each question - don't type in the entire question!) or come in before or after school on Wednesday to borrow a textbook to use during study hall. These questions represent fairly common knowledge about Ancient Greece, so you should be able to get all the answers you need from the Internet and from reading packets and notes.
Due Wednesday, 10/13: Reading notes on the chapter "Mind and Spirit" from Edith Hamilton's The Greek Way, a packet that was handed out on Thursday last week.
Due Friday, 10/15: Reading notes on the packet "The Ancient Mediterranean," which was handed out on Thursday last week.
Due Friday, 10/15: Corrections on the Midterm test to earn back up to half of the points you missed. See this post for more information.
Most students should have finished most or all of these assignments by now and will be ahead.
Allegory of the Cave
The next quiz will include a question on Plato's Allegory of the Cave, one of the most famous and important passages in world literature and philosophy as well as the basis of countless stories and movies such as The Matrix and Inception. You can find a copy of the version of the Allegory of the Cave that we read in class online here.
We also watched the following YouTube video, a Claymation version of the Allegory:
Enjoy your day off,
Mr. McCarl
No new homework was assigned today, but please be aware of the following deadlines from work assigned last week:
Due Wednesday, 10/13: Ancient Greece scavenger hunt - we worked on this in class for three class periods last week. Most students have finished, but if you haven't, you need to either look up answers on the Internet (go to www.google.com and do a keyword search for each question - don't type in the entire question!) or come in before or after school on Wednesday to borrow a textbook to use during study hall. These questions represent fairly common knowledge about Ancient Greece, so you should be able to get all the answers you need from the Internet and from reading packets and notes.
Due Wednesday, 10/13: Reading notes on the chapter "Mind and Spirit" from Edith Hamilton's The Greek Way, a packet that was handed out on Thursday last week.
Due Friday, 10/15: Reading notes on the packet "The Ancient Mediterranean," which was handed out on Thursday last week.
Due Friday, 10/15: Corrections on the Midterm test to earn back up to half of the points you missed. See this post for more information.
Most students should have finished most or all of these assignments by now and will be ahead.
Allegory of the Cave
The next quiz will include a question on Plato's Allegory of the Cave, one of the most famous and important passages in world literature and philosophy as well as the basis of countless stories and movies such as The Matrix and Inception. You can find a copy of the version of the Allegory of the Cave that we read in class online here.
We also watched the following YouTube video, a Claymation version of the Allegory:
Enjoy your day off,
Mr. McCarl
ENRICHED: Homework + Allegory of the Cave information, 10-11
Homework:
No new homework was assigned today, but please be aware of the following deadlines from work assigned last week:
Due Wednesday, 10/13: Ancient Greece scavenger hunt - we worked on this in class for three class periods last week. Most students have finished, but if you haven't, you need to either look up answers on the Internet (go to www.google.com and do a keyword search for each question - don't type in the entire question!) or come in before or after school on Wednesday to borrow a textbook to use during study hall. These questions represent fairly common knowledge about Ancient Greece, so you should be able to get all the answers you need from the Internet and from reading packets and notes.
Due Wednesday, 10/13: Reading notes on the Ancient Rome packet that was passed out on Thursday last week.
Due Wednesday, 10/13: Corrections on the Midterm test to earn back up to half of the points you missed. See this post for more information.
Most students should have finished most or all of these assignments by now and will be ahead.
Allegory of the Cave
The next quiz will include a question on Plato's Allegory of the Cave, one of the most famous and important passages in world literature and philosophy as well as the basis of countless stories and movies such as The Matrix and Inception. You can find a copy of the version of the Allegory of the Cave that we read in class online here.
We also watched the following YouTube video, a Claymation version of the Allegory:
Enjoy your day off,
Mr. McCarl
No new homework was assigned today, but please be aware of the following deadlines from work assigned last week:
Due Wednesday, 10/13: Ancient Greece scavenger hunt - we worked on this in class for three class periods last week. Most students have finished, but if you haven't, you need to either look up answers on the Internet (go to www.google.com and do a keyword search for each question - don't type in the entire question!) or come in before or after school on Wednesday to borrow a textbook to use during study hall. These questions represent fairly common knowledge about Ancient Greece, so you should be able to get all the answers you need from the Internet and from reading packets and notes.
Due Wednesday, 10/13: Reading notes on the Ancient Rome packet that was passed out on Thursday last week.
Due Wednesday, 10/13: Corrections on the Midterm test to earn back up to half of the points you missed. See this post for more information.
Most students should have finished most or all of these assignments by now and will be ahead.
Allegory of the Cave
The next quiz will include a question on Plato's Allegory of the Cave, one of the most famous and important passages in world literature and philosophy as well as the basis of countless stories and movies such as The Matrix and Inception. You can find a copy of the version of the Allegory of the Cave that we read in class online here.
We also watched the following YouTube video, a Claymation version of the Allegory:
Enjoy your day off,
Mr. McCarl
Saturday, October 9, 2010
HONORS: World History Midterm Test Corrections Information
Sorry about the delay posting these; deadline is extended until this Friday.
As promised, students have the option of earning back up to half of the points they missed on their midterm test. Only whole points lost are eligible for corrections (if a question is marked -.5, it can't be corrected).
For each answer that was incorrect, students must both:
(1) define the key concepts tested in a question in their own words and
(2) provide either an example of those concepts or an extended explanation of those concepts in their own words.
You should be able to find information on these topics on the test study guide and in your course readings and notes. You may also use a textbook during silent study hall before or after school.
Here are the key concepts that were tested:
Midterm Test Form A
I. Matching
1. secondary source
2. Paleolithic Era
3. migration
4. ethics
5. Neolithic Era
6. nomads
7. surplus
8. archaeology
9. equator
10. economics
11. civilization
12. prehistory
13. primary source
14. specialization
II. More matching
15. bureaucracy
16. karma
17. Ten Commandments
18. cuneiform
19. secular
20. Mandate of Heaven
21. Exodus
22. diaspora
23. ritual
24. meditation
25. reincarnation
26. Hammurabi’s Law Code
27. Eightfold Path
28. nirvana
29. irrigation systems
30. calligraphy
III. Multiple Choice
31. Buddhism's Middle Way vs. asceticism
32. Indus civilization - people lived in carefully planned cities (Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro)
33. Four Noble Truths
34. peasants
35. Torah
36. Moses
37. Mesopotamia
38. monotheism
39. Hammurabi's law code - why important?
40. ziggurat
41. hominid; Homo sapiens
42. cultural diffusion
IV. Short Answer
43. features of civilization (organized government, organized religion, job specialization, public works, writing, arts and architecture, social classes). Explain two of these in depth and provide examples.
44. list and explain one belief AND one practice for EACH of the world religious traditions.
Midterm Test Form B
1. bureaucracy
2. karma
3. Ten Commandments
4. cuneiform
5. secular
6. Mandate of Heaven
7. Exodus
8. diaspora
9. ritual
10. meditation
11. reincarnation
12. Hammurabi’s Law Code
13. Eightfold Path
14. nirvana
15. irrigation systems
16. calligraphy
II. Multiple Choice
17. Buddhism's Middle Way vs. asceticism
18. Indus civilization - people lived in carefully planned cities (Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro)
19. Four Noble Truths
20. peasants
21. Torah
22. Moses
23. Mesopotamia
24. monotheism
25. Hammurabi's law code - why important?
26. ziggurat
27. hominid; Homo sapiens
28. cultural diffusion
III. Short Answer
29. features of civilization (organized government, organized religion, job specialization, public works, writing, arts and architecture, social classes). Explain two of these in depth and provide examples.
30. list and explain one belief AND one practice for EACH of the world religious traditions.
IV. More Matching
31. secondary source
32. Paleolithic Era
33. migration
34. ethics
35. Neolithic Era
36. nomads
37. surplus
38. archaeology
39. equator
40. economics
41. civilization
42. prehistory
43. primary source
44. specialization
As promised, students have the option of earning back up to half of the points they missed on their midterm test. Only whole points lost are eligible for corrections (if a question is marked -.5, it can't be corrected).
For each answer that was incorrect, students must both:
(1) define the key concepts tested in a question in their own words and
(2) provide either an example of those concepts or an extended explanation of those concepts in their own words.
You should be able to find information on these topics on the test study guide and in your course readings and notes. You may also use a textbook during silent study hall before or after school.
Here are the key concepts that were tested:
Midterm Test Form A
I. Matching
1. secondary source
2. Paleolithic Era
3. migration
4. ethics
5. Neolithic Era
6. nomads
7. surplus
8. archaeology
9. equator
10. economics
11. civilization
12. prehistory
13. primary source
14. specialization
II. More matching
15. bureaucracy
16. karma
17. Ten Commandments
18. cuneiform
19. secular
20. Mandate of Heaven
21. Exodus
22. diaspora
23. ritual
24. meditation
25. reincarnation
26. Hammurabi’s Law Code
27. Eightfold Path
28. nirvana
29. irrigation systems
30. calligraphy
III. Multiple Choice
31. Buddhism's Middle Way vs. asceticism
32. Indus civilization - people lived in carefully planned cities (Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro)
33. Four Noble Truths
34. peasants
35. Torah
36. Moses
37. Mesopotamia
38. monotheism
39. Hammurabi's law code - why important?
40. ziggurat
41. hominid; Homo sapiens
42. cultural diffusion
IV. Short Answer
43. features of civilization (organized government, organized religion, job specialization, public works, writing, arts and architecture, social classes). Explain two of these in depth and provide examples.
44. list and explain one belief AND one practice for EACH of the world religious traditions.
Midterm Test Form B
1. bureaucracy
2. karma
3. Ten Commandments
4. cuneiform
5. secular
6. Mandate of Heaven
7. Exodus
8. diaspora
9. ritual
10. meditation
11. reincarnation
12. Hammurabi’s Law Code
13. Eightfold Path
14. nirvana
15. irrigation systems
16. calligraphy
II. Multiple Choice
17. Buddhism's Middle Way vs. asceticism
18. Indus civilization - people lived in carefully planned cities (Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro)
19. Four Noble Truths
20. peasants
21. Torah
22. Moses
23. Mesopotamia
24. monotheism
25. Hammurabi's law code - why important?
26. ziggurat
27. hominid; Homo sapiens
28. cultural diffusion
III. Short Answer
29. features of civilization (organized government, organized religion, job specialization, public works, writing, arts and architecture, social classes). Explain two of these in depth and provide examples.
30. list and explain one belief AND one practice for EACH of the world religious traditions.
IV. More Matching
31. secondary source
32. Paleolithic Era
33. migration
34. ethics
35. Neolithic Era
36. nomads
37. surplus
38. archaeology
39. equator
40. economics
41. civilization
42. prehistory
43. primary source
44. specialization
Thursday, October 7, 2010
ENRICHED: Midterm test corrections information
As promised, students have the option of earning back up to half of the points they missed on their midterm test. Only whole points lost are eligible for corrections (if a question is marked -.5, it can't be corrected).
For each answer that was incorrect, students must both
(1) define the key concepts tested in a question in their own words and
(2) provide either an example of those concepts or an extended explanation of those concepts in their own words.
You should be able to find information on these topics on the test study guide and in your course readings and notes. You may also use a textbook during silent study hall before or after school.
Here are the key concepts that were tested:
Midterm Test Form A
I. Multiple Choice
1. asceticism, Buddhism's "Middle Way"
2. Four Noble Truths
3. peasants (in Ancient Egypt)
4. Torah
5. Moses
6. Tigris and Euphrates rivers (Mesopotamia, geography of Sumer)
7. monotheism
II. Short Answer
8. features of civilization (organized government, organized religion, job specialization, public works, writing, arts and architecture, social classes). Explain two of these in depth and provide examples.
9. list and explain one belief AND one practice for EACH of the world religious traditions.
III. Matching
10. secondary source
11. migration
12. ethics
13. Neolithic Era
14. surplus
15. equator
16. civilization
17. prehistory
18. primary source
19. job specialization
IV. More Matching
20. Ten Commandments
21. cuneiform
22. secular
23. ritual
24. meditation
25. reincarnation
26. Eightfold Path
27. nirvana
28. irrigation systems
29. calligraphy
30. karma
Midterm Test Form B
I. Matching
1. secondary source
2. migration
3. ethics
4. Neolithic Era
5. surplus
6. equator
7. civilization
8. prehistory
9. primary source
10. job specialization
II. More Matching
11. Ten Commandments
12. cuneiform
13. secular
14. ritual
15. meditation
16. reincarnation
17. Eightfold Path
18. nirvana
19. irrigation systems
20. calligraphy
21. karma
III. Multiple Choice
22. asceticism, Buddhism's "Middle Way"
23. Four Noble Truths
24. peasants (in Ancient Egypt)
25. Torah
26. Moses
27. Tigris and Euphrates rivers (Mesopotamia, geography of Sumer)
28. monotheism
IV. Short Answer
29. features of civilization (organized government, organized religion, job specialization, public works, writing, arts and architecture, social classes). Explain two of these in depth and provide examples.
30. list and explain one belief AND one practice for EACH of the world religious traditions.
For each answer that was incorrect, students must both
(1) define the key concepts tested in a question in their own words and
(2) provide either an example of those concepts or an extended explanation of those concepts in their own words.
You should be able to find information on these topics on the test study guide and in your course readings and notes. You may also use a textbook during silent study hall before or after school.
Here are the key concepts that were tested:
Midterm Test Form A
I. Multiple Choice
1. asceticism, Buddhism's "Middle Way"
2. Four Noble Truths
3. peasants (in Ancient Egypt)
4. Torah
5. Moses
6. Tigris and Euphrates rivers (Mesopotamia, geography of Sumer)
7. monotheism
II. Short Answer
8. features of civilization (organized government, organized religion, job specialization, public works, writing, arts and architecture, social classes). Explain two of these in depth and provide examples.
9. list and explain one belief AND one practice for EACH of the world religious traditions.
III. Matching
10. secondary source
11. migration
12. ethics
13. Neolithic Era
14. surplus
15. equator
16. civilization
17. prehistory
18. primary source
19. job specialization
IV. More Matching
20. Ten Commandments
21. cuneiform
22. secular
23. ritual
24. meditation
25. reincarnation
26. Eightfold Path
27. nirvana
28. irrigation systems
29. calligraphy
30. karma
Midterm Test Form B
I. Matching
1. secondary source
2. migration
3. ethics
4. Neolithic Era
5. surplus
6. equator
7. civilization
8. prehistory
9. primary source
10. job specialization
II. More Matching
11. Ten Commandments
12. cuneiform
13. secular
14. ritual
15. meditation
16. reincarnation
17. Eightfold Path
18. nirvana
19. irrigation systems
20. calligraphy
21. karma
III. Multiple Choice
22. asceticism, Buddhism's "Middle Way"
23. Four Noble Truths
24. peasants (in Ancient Egypt)
25. Torah
26. Moses
27. Tigris and Euphrates rivers (Mesopotamia, geography of Sumer)
28. monotheism
IV. Short Answer
29. features of civilization (organized government, organized religion, job specialization, public works, writing, arts and architecture, social classes). Explain two of these in depth and provide examples.
30. list and explain one belief AND one practice for EACH of the world religious traditions.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
APGEO: Upcoming deadlines and population research project information
We will be working on our population research project in class all week, though we may do a mini-lesson or two along the way.
Purposes of the population research project: 1. Gain in-depth knowledge about the topic you are researching while broadening your understanding of the role of population in human geography; 2. Learn and meet the requirements of college-level academic research and writing; and 3. Prepare to excel on the FRQs (essay questions) on the AP Human Geography test.
Components of the research project:
1. Thesis statement, abstract, and outline.
2. Typed 3-5 page essay making an argument about your topic and presenting evidence to support that topic. Your essay must include an introduction, at least three subsections that help you make your argument, and a conclusion. The essay must be typed in double-spaced, size 12 Times New Roman font with a header and page numbers.
3. A minimum of three maps, graphs, or diagrams that support your argument (these do not count toward the three page minimum).
4. Bibliography with all sources cited in Chicago Manual of Style format.
5. A PowerPoint presentation and handout to share your research and conclusions with the class (this should be the last step - do not start this until I have approved your abstract and outline and until you have written the paper).
As you write, you may want to check out some of the resources linked on this website, which was made by one of my former professors. There are sections with excellent links on "Academic Honesty & Anti-plagiarism Resources" and "Info on Writing Better."
Thursday, 10/7: Bring a draft thesis statement for your paper. The following sites contain useful guidelines on how to write effective thesis statements as well as on other aspects of academic writing. Notice that these are all from university websites - this is an essential skill for college:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/thesis.html
http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/thesis_statement.shtml
Friday, 10/8: Europe map quiz
Tuesday, 10/11: Draft abstract and outline due.
How to write an effective abstract:
http://research.berkeley.edu/ucday/abstract.html
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/abstracts.html
http://www2.winthrop.edu/english/handbook/AbstractTips.pdf
How to write an effective outline:
http://www.albany.edu/eas/170/outline.htm
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/544/01/
http://depts.washington.edu/psywc/handouts/pdf/outline.pdf
Please take some time to look through these links and learn the complicated but rewarding process of academic writing as you work on the project.
Purposes of the population research project: 1. Gain in-depth knowledge about the topic you are researching while broadening your understanding of the role of population in human geography; 2. Learn and meet the requirements of college-level academic research and writing; and 3. Prepare to excel on the FRQs (essay questions) on the AP Human Geography test.
Components of the research project:
1. Thesis statement, abstract, and outline.
2. Typed 3-5 page essay making an argument about your topic and presenting evidence to support that topic. Your essay must include an introduction, at least three subsections that help you make your argument, and a conclusion. The essay must be typed in double-spaced, size 12 Times New Roman font with a header and page numbers.
3. A minimum of three maps, graphs, or diagrams that support your argument (these do not count toward the three page minimum).
4. Bibliography with all sources cited in Chicago Manual of Style format.
5. A PowerPoint presentation and handout to share your research and conclusions with the class (this should be the last step - do not start this until I have approved your abstract and outline and until you have written the paper).
As you write, you may want to check out some of the resources linked on this website, which was made by one of my former professors. There are sections with excellent links on "Academic Honesty & Anti-plagiarism Resources" and "Info on Writing Better."
Thursday, 10/7: Bring a draft thesis statement for your paper. The following sites contain useful guidelines on how to write effective thesis statements as well as on other aspects of academic writing. Notice that these are all from university websites - this is an essential skill for college:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/thesis.html
http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/thesis_statement.shtml
Friday, 10/8: Europe map quiz
Tuesday, 10/11: Draft abstract and outline due.
How to write an effective abstract:
http://research.berkeley.edu/ucday/abstract.html
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/abstracts.html
http://www2.winthrop.edu/english/handbook/AbstractTips.pdf
How to write an effective outline:
http://www.albany.edu/eas/170/outline.htm
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/544/01/
http://depts.washington.edu/psywc/handouts/pdf/outline.pdf
Please take some time to look through these links and learn the complicated but rewarding process of academic writing as you work on the project.
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