1/12 - Continuing with the French Revolution

The substitute teacher will continue reading/discussing the French Revolution with the students as the class reads/discusses its way through the rest of Ch11, Section 1, and moves into Section 2. Be sure to read and pay attention. Also note things that compare/contrast to the American Revolution as students will have an essay to write comparing and contrasting these historical events.

Homework: SecRev11-2, due 1/13

1/10 - Impact of the Enlightenment (cont.)

Today we'll finish going through Chapter 10, Section 3. Students may download the lecture notes here: Ch10, Sec3b, PowerPoint handouts.

Homework: SecRev10-3, due 1/11
Read Ch11, Sec1, for 1/11 (very important!)

1/7 - Impact of the Enlightenment

Today we'll read/discuss our way through Chapter 10, Section 3, which is on the impact of the Enlightenment, especially "Enlightened absolutism." Here are some videos we'll also watch in class and discuss:

Ch10, Sec2 Spotlight Video: The Enlightenment
Ch10, Sec3 Spotlight Video: Impact of Enlightenment

Homework: SecRev10-3 due 1/11

1/6 - The Enlightenment

Today we'll focus on Ch10, Sec2, on the Enlightenment. Students may download the lecture notes here: Ch10, Sec2, PowerPoint handouts.

Homework: Reading Reflection on Ch10, Sec2, due 1/7
Read Ch10, Sec3, for tomorrow

1/5 - Scientific Revolution

Today we begin our way through Chapter 10. We'll focus on Section 1, which is on the Scientific Revolution. Students may download the lecture notes here: Ch10, Sec1, PowerPoint handouts.

Homework: SecRev10-1 due tomorrow, 1/6
Read Ch10, Sec2, for tomorrow 1/6

1/4 - Test on Ch9

Today we'll be taking a test on Chapter 9.

Homework: Read Ch10, Sec1, for 1/5

1/3 - Review of Chapter 9

Today we'll review material from Chapter 9 in preparation for our test on Tuesday (covering Chapter 9). Students should review the material on their own, and be prepared for the test Tuesday, 1/4.

Here are some videos we will watch to jog our memories about Ch9 content:
Ch9, Sec1 Spotlight Video Focuses on a new form of Tai Chi
Ch9, Sec2 Spotlight Video Focuses on the Forbidden City
Chinese Dynasties (history set to Madonna's "Vogue")
Ch9, Sec3 Spotlight Video Focuses on old home construction, interior design, and relationship with nature
Ch9, Sec4 Spotlight Video Focuses on the rarity of spices such as cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg, and (especially) cloves

Homework: Study for the Ch9 Test, 1/4