Persian food extra credit

Students who'd like to bring in some homemade Persian food or Turkish food to share with classmates may do so for extra credit through Monday, 12/6. Essentially, I'd like us to sample foods that are part of the Islamic world, so this is not restricted to just Persian and Turkish foods. If you're unsure about recipes, you're welcome to run your ideas by me before bringing them in.

11/29 to 12/1 - Documentary on Islam

Today we are going to watch a documentary from PBS on Islam as we venture into the next chapter in our text. Students will be asked to take notes and write a Video Reflection when we complete the documentary.

You may view the documentary on YouTube:
Islam: Empire of Faith (part 1)
Islam: Empire of Faith (part 2)
Islam: Empire of Faith (part 3)

Homework: Read Chapter 8, Section 1

Extra Credit - Mosaic art

As we venture into Chapter 8, students may explore Islamic mosaic art in order to earn up to 8 extra credit points toward their homework grade. Full points will be awarded for exceptional artistic demonstration and understanding of mosaic art.

Students may use any media they feel comfortable with, but the mosaic itself should be at least 2 feet by 2 feet (the larger the better, however). Mosaics will be displayed in class. The mosaic should be a "kaleidoscope" design, or one that has a radial pattern like the example below.


Students who are not sure how to go about getting started on a design like the one above may ask me (Miss Beisel) for help. Projects are due by Monday, December 6th.

11/22 & 11/23 - Finishing up Ch7

Tuesday, 11/22, students reviewed for the test on Chapter 7, which will be Tuesday 11/23.

11/19 - Finishing up Chapter 7

Today we'll try to get through the rest of Chapter 7. We'll read the last part of Section 3, and then look at main ideas in Section 4. We'll watch a short Spotlight Video on St. Petersburg, as well as a Spotlight Video on Shakespeare.

Homework: Review Chapter 7 for the test Tuesday, 11/23

11/18 - Absolutism

We'll finish going through Chapter 7, Section 2, and move into Section 3 on Absolutism. If we get to the part on St. Petersburg, we'll watch the book's Spotlight Video on it.

Homework: Re-read Ch7, Sec3, and read Ch7, Sec4 for Friday, 11/19

11/17 - Social Crises, War, and Revolution

Today we'll start our way through Chapter 7, Section 2. We'll read and discuss what's in the book together. We'll also see a couple short videos to highlight things in the book:

Witch Trials
The Peace of Westphalia
Oliver Cromwell

Homework: Do a Reading Reflection on Chapter 7, Section 2, due 11/18

11/16 - The Wars of Religion

Today we'll read and discuss our way through Chapter 7, Section 1, together. We will also watch a short Spotlight Video on Queen Elizabeth.

Homework: Read Chapter 7, Section 2, for 11/17

11/15 - Vlad's presentation on Russia

Today Vlad will be giving us a presentation about Russia. So, just sit back, relax, and enjoy. You can ask Vlad any questions about Russia you'd like.

For those who want to do some extra credit, you may bring in homemade Russian food (especially snacks and treats). You can find some recipes here: Authentic Russian Recipes

Homework: Read Chapter 7, Section 1, for Tuesday, 11/16

11/12 - Global Exploration

Today we'll briefly look at all of Chapter 6. Students should have read the WHOLE THING before class. We'll talk about things that stood out to them. (There may even be a pop quiz!)

We'll watch clips from a documentary called 1421: The Year China Discovered America to take a look at another theory about global exploration. Here are the documentary segments:
1421: The Year China Discovered America, part 1
1421: The Year China Discovered America, part 2
1421: The Year China Discovered America, part 3

Homework: Reading Reflection over Chapter 6, with one item from the video about Chinese exploration, due Monday 11/15

Printed PowerPoint handouts for 50 cents

After some students have been asking me to print out the PowerPoint handouts (when I make PP's), I asked Mr. Smith what he'd like me to do. Since the handouts are available for download off the blog and the material is in the book, we decided that students who would like me to print off the notes for them can do so, but for 50 cents per set of notes. That money will go toward classroom resources and/or the trip to the Czech Republic in the spring.

Students that want the notes need to ask in the morning so that I have time to print/photocopy them by class time. :)

11/11 - Test on Chapters 4 & 5

Today we'll take a test on Chapters 4 and 5.

Homework: Read ALL of Chapter 6 for tomorrow, 11/12

11/10 - Review Day

Today we'll review for the test over Chapters 4 & 5.

Homework: Study for the test tomorrow, 11/11

11/9 - Spead of Protestantism (cont.)

Today we'll finish discussing Chapter 5, Section 4, on the spread of Protestantism.

Homework: Review Chapters 4 and 5 in preparation for the test on Thursday, 11/11

11/8 - Spread of Protestantism

Today we'll be going through Chapter 5, Section 4, on the spread of Protestantism. You may download the lecture notes here: Ch5, Sec4 PowerPoint handouts. You can also view a succinct video biography on John Calvin here: John Piper on John Calvin.

Homework: Review Chapters 4 and 5 for your test on Thursday, 11/11
Reading Reflection on Ch5, Sec4, due 11/9

11/5 - Impacts of Luther

Today we'll be going through the last part of Chapter 5, Section 3, and then move into Section 4 if we have time.

Homework: Read Chapter 5, Section 4, for Monday, 11/8
Do research on John Calvin, and write a 2-paragraph summary of who he was, what he believed, and his impacts on the Church

Looking at next week

Friday, 11/5, we will go over the last couple parts of Chapter 5, Section 3, and then move into Section 4. We will continue to discuss Section 4 on Monday. Tuesday we'll finish up anything we have left to discuss from Chapter 5, and then spend time reviewing for the test covering Chapters 4 and 5 on Wednesday, 11/10.

11/3 & 11/4 - Reluctant Revolutionary

Today we'll be watching the first part of a PBS documentary on Martin Luther. You're welcome to view the documentary on YouTube as well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni1gupkGAW0&feature=fvw.

Students will be asked to take notes, and then do a Video Reflection on the film, due 11/5. There will be a short answer question about Martin Luther on your test, so be sure to pay attention to the film!

11/2 - Reformation

Today we'll focus on Chapter 5, Section 3, on the Reformation. We will read and discuss the text. Tomorrow and the following day we will watch a documentary on Martin Luther and the Reformation. Students will take notes and write a Video Reflection.

A test on Chapters 4 and 5 may be on Friday, 11/5. Start reviewing now.

Updated Tardy Policy

Miss Beisel’s updated

TARDY POLICY

Effective Nov 2^nd, 2010

You must be

IN YOUR SEAT

with your notebooks out

when the bell rings,

or you will be considered tardy