Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Schedule January 24-27

Tuesday, January 24

Welcome to the New Semester! Today, we will talk about Absolutism.  Here is the Notsheet.

Wednesday, January 25

Today, you will have class time to complete the the Checklist on Early Modern Era Empires. It is due on Friday.

Thursday, January 26

Lecture: Gunpowder Empires. There is a sheet that goes with it.

Friday, January 27

Gunpowder Empires Chart

Next week we will be starting to work on our first essay: Compare and Contrast. While we are doing this in class, you will be finishing up the content for the unit on your own. We will have a test next Friday.

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Schedule September 6 - 9

Tuesday, September 6

1. Finish Lecture: River Valley Civilizations
2. A Fun Surprise!

Here is the Unit 1 overview with the terms you will need.  Also, here is a study guide for the information in the unit.  Also, use your Princeton Review packet and notesheets from class.

Wednesday, September 7

Test: Foundations Unit

Thursday, September 8

Discuss Test, complete written assessment

Friday, September 9

Princeton Review, Unit 2.  You will have the class time to work on the Princeton Review. It will be due next Wednesday when we have our Princeton Review Quiz (September 14)

Saturday, August 27, 2016

Schedule August 29 - September 2

Monday, August 29

Today, Foundations Checklist #1 is due by 11 am!

1. Finish Paleolithic and Neolithic lecture
2. Class Activity: Name that early society!

Homework: Foundations Checklist #2 is due on Wednesday

Tuesday, August 30

Writing and evidence practice: Early civilizations

Wednesday, August 31

Today, Foundations Checklist #2 is due by 11:00 am!

Lecture: River Valley Civilizations: Mesopotamia and Egypt

HW: Foundations Checklist #3 is due on Friday

Thursday, September 1

Lecture, River Valley Civilizations: Indus River and China

Friday, September 2

Today, Foundations Checklist #3 is due by 11 am!

Today, we are going to be doing a Foundations Document Packet. It will be due on Monday.

You will be having your Foundations Test on Tuesday of next week!

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Schedule August 22-26

Monday, August 22

Welcome Back!

1. Intro to the class. Seating Chart.
2. How to take notes.
3. Student information sheet

If you haven't started yet, you will need to start reading the Princeton Review Chapter 6. You will need to complete the Princeton Review Study Guide. There will be a test on Friday. If you complete the study guide, you can use it in the test.

Tuesday, August 23

Lecture: Art, History and Pop Culture. There is a sheet for this lecture.


Wednesday, August 24

Sophomore Art Forum:  Meet in the Theatre! Here is a preview for the forum.



Thursday, August 25

Lecture: Intro to the Neolithic Revolution. There is a sheet that goes with this.

Friday, August 26

1. Test: Princeton Review
2. Introduction to the Checklist System. You will be completing a weekly checklist in Schoology. This checklist is due next Friday, September 2. It will be for a completion grade. If you do not have it done by the time it is due, you will not get the points. But, you still need to complete it in order to take the quiz. The quizzes will not be curved; the completion grade will act as a curve.



Thursday, August 11, 2016

Welcome to APWH, 2016-17!

Hi everyone!  Welcome to the new school year. This introduction video explains everything you will need to start the year.  If you have any questions, let me know!



The AP World History Princeton Review can be found at Barnes and Noble or online at Amazon.  If you want it from Amazon, it'll cost between $10 and $12.

Amazon.com APWH Princeton Review

You will also need to complete the Pricneton Review Study Guide for the Foundations chapter. This will be due on Friday, August 26. You will have a test over that chapter, and you can use your study guide on the test!  Click on the link below to download the packet. You will need to print it out. You cannot do it on the iPad.

Princeton Review Study Guide-Foundations

If you have any questions, let me know. Can't wait to see everyone on Monday, August 22!




Monday, February 22, 2016

Reviewing for Your Test

The test on Thursday will cover everything from Unit 4.  We read the Princeton Review and also took a lot of notes on this unit. All of those things will be needed to study.

Here are some more materials:

APWH Unit 4 Key Concepts Charts and Information

The Freedman-pedia has AWESOME review information for the Unit 4

You can download the Freedman-pedia review charts below:

            Unit 4: Key Concepts Review Charts


Also, there will be about 10 questions from Unit 2: The Classical Age on this test as well. It will be good to go over some things from that unit, too.

            Unit 2: Key Concepts


In particular, know about:

Han, Qin dynasties
Mauryan Empire
Rome---comparisons with Han
Buddhism
Classical Era trade routes
Similarities in types of rule among Classical Empires


Also, there is a new Crash Course video about the Mughals Empire! It's from Crash Course World History 2.  You'll be watching all of these as review for the final exam!  But, since this test has the Mughals on it, it may be a good idea to watch it now:



Friday, February 12, 2016

Schedule February 7 -11

Monday, February 7

Essay Time! You will be writing a COMP essay today!

Tuesday, February 8

Lecture: Slavery.  There is a notesheet for this lecture.

Wednesday, February 9

Lecture: Slavery, continued.

Thursday, February 10

Lecture: The Age of Absolutism in Europe. There is a notesheet for this lecture.

Friday, February 11

The Ottomans, Safavids and Mughals, oh my!  You will be using Chapter 18 of World History: Patterns and Interactions to complete the chart. This needs to be done by TUESDAY!

Gunpowder Empires Chart
Chapter 18: Patterns and Interactions

Monday, January 25, 2016

Schedule January 26 - 29

Tuesday, January 26

New Seats!

1. Final Exam: Most Missed competition
2. Overview of the next two weeks

Wednesday, January 27

Lecture: The Spanish Colonies in the Americas.  There is a notesheet that goes with this lecture. Then read the article, "The Economies of Exploitation." Complete the questions on the back of the notesheet. The questions will be due tomorrow.

Thursday, January 28

Quiz: The Economies of Exploitation


Friday, January 29

Comparing the Colonies Activity. You will be examining the colonization processes of Spain, France and England. Place the items from the list onto the chart.  The following chapters can be used to help you, if needed.  (The password is grens!)

World History Patterns and Interactions: Chapter 19
World History Patterns and Interactions: Chapter 20


Sunday, January 3, 2016

Schedule January 4 - 8

Welcome back!

Don't forget, you should be completing the Princeton Review Packet. It is due on Friday. I will be collecting it. You also have a quiz over it on Friday!

Monday, January 4

Lecture:  Introduction to the Renaissance.  There is a notesheet for this lecture.

Tuesday, January 5

Today, we are going to watch a video that introduces the ideas in this unit.  There is a sheet for this video.

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Wednesday, January 6

Lecture:  Humanism in Europe.  There is a sheet for this.

Thursday, January 7

Lecture: The Reformation in Europe.  There is a sheet for this. We will finish up the lecture on Monday.

Friday, January 8

Princeton Review Quiz.

Starting today, the John Green quizzes will be available.  These quizzes will be due on January 17.



Thursday, December 3, 2015

Post Classical Trade Activity

While completing this activity, you will also need to complete a set of quizzes in Schoology about Trade in the Post-Classical Age. The quizzes will be due next Wednesday, by 11:59 pm. If you do everything below, this should be rather easy. But don't wait until the last minute. There are 9 quizzes altogether!

For this activity, you are going to need to research the major trade routes of the Post-Classical Age.  Below, for each of the regions, you will find links to help you put together a picture of the routes. Also, use Chapter 8 in your text. Click here for a copy of the activity.

A great overview of AP Trade Routes in the Post-Classical Age can be found here: AP Worldipedia


Silk Roads

A Brief History of the Silk Roads
Travel China: The Silk Roads

Maps of the Silk Roads:

Silk Road and Related Trade Routes
Silk Road Map
Map of the Main Silk Road

Indian Ocean Trade

Indian Ocean Trade: Overview, 300-1450 C.E.
John Green's Crash Course World History: Indian Ocean Trade

Maps for Indian Ocean Trade

Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center:  Click on "maps" and "medieval" to get an interactive map of indian ocean trade. Note: This is a flash site and you need to use the Puffin browser to view on the iPad.
Trade Routes of the Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean Trade Routes

Trans-Saharan Trade

Trading Gold for Salt
Trade Routes Across the Sahara
The Trans-Saharan Caravan Trade
Trading Kingdoms of West Africa

Maps for Trans-Saharan Trade

Map of Trans-Saharan Trade
Timbuktu: Center of Trade


Mediterranean Trade

Mediterranean Trade Routes


MesoAmerican Trade Routes

Trading Patterns, Ancient America

Monday, November 30, 2015

Schedule November 30 - December 4

Monday, November 30

Lecture: Post-Classical China. There is a sheet for this lecture.

Tuesday, December 1

Finish lecture.  Discuss Chapter 8 in Ways of the World

Wednesday, December 2

SPRITE Chart-Palooza:  Byzantine, Islam, Africa, Meso-America and China!

Thursday, December 3

Reading Quiz:  Chapter 8 Ways of the World

Friday, December 4

Trade Routes of the Post Classical Age. We will be filling out trade routes on maps and identifying

Monday, November 16, 2015

Schedule November 16 - 20

Monday, November 16

Princeton Review Check for Understanding!

Start watching John Green.  The six videos and quizzes will be due by Sunday, November 22 by 11:59 pm.

Tuesday, November 17

Lecture: The Empires of Africa. There is a notesheet that goes with this lecture.  Click here.

Wednesday, November 18

Finish lecture on Empires of Africa.

Thursday, November 19

Lecture:  Empires in MesoAmerica. There is a notesheet that goes with this lecture.

Friday, November 20

Putting it all together:  Comparison of Africa and MesoAmerica activity

Monday, November 23

Lecture:  The Empires of China. There is a notesheet for this lecture.

You need to start reading Chapter 8 in Ways of the World. This chapter covers trade routes. Your quiz over this chapter will be next Wednesday December 2.

Tuesday, November 24

Finish lecture on Empires of China.




Sunday, November 8, 2015

Schedule November 9 - 13

Monday, November 9

Lecture: Feudalism in Europe. There is a notesheet for this lecture. Click here.

Tuesday, November 10

Feudalism in Japan Activity. Click here for a copy of this activity.

Wednesday, November 11

Lecture: The Crusades and the Collection of Relics. There is a notesheet for this lecture.

Thursday, November 12

Lecture: African Empires. There is a notesheet for this lecture.

Friday, November 13

1. Princeton Review: Check for Understanding
2. Finish African Empires lecture

Start watching Unit 3 John Green Videos! They will be due next Friday!

Monday, November 2, 2015

Schedule November 3 - 6

Tuesday, November 3

Lecture: Intro to Islam. There is a notesheet for this lecture.

Wednesday, November 4

Lecture: The Spread of Islam.  There is a notesheet for this lecture.

Thursday, November 5

Princeton Review Day. You must have your Princeton Review today. We will begin work on the guide. You will be able to work in class.

Friday, November 6

Lecture:  The Byzantine Empire.  There is a notesheet for this lecture.

Monday, October 19, 2015

Schedule October 19 - 23

Monday, October 19

1. Greek Games Update
2. Lecture: Trans-Regional Trade Routes. There is a notesheet available for this lecture.  Click here.

Your Unit 2 Exam is on Thursday.  There is a study packet available. You do not have to do this study packet; it will not be collected. BUT, it would be a good idea.  Click here for the study packet.

Tuesday, October 20

Finish Trade Routes lecture.  Return Princeton Review packets. Discuss "specific definitions."

Wednesday, October 21

Take a "Second Look" quiz over Chapter 6 of Ways of the World

Thursday, October 22

Compare and Contrast Statements

Friday, October 23

Review for the Unit 2 test!

Test on Monday. I will be available online in the chatroom Sunday night starting at 8:30. be there!


Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Schedule October 13 -16

Tuesday, October 13

Lewis University Field Trip

Wednesday, October 14

1) Chapter 6 Ways of the World Quiz
2) Confucianism and Legalism Compare and Contrast Activity

Thursday, October 15

Lecture: Christianity

Friday, October 16

Quiz: Religions

This quiz will be based on the Religions Term Chart we completed last week, plus any lecture notes we took in class.

After the Quiz, you will work on Compare/Contrast statements regarding Christianity and Buddhism. You will need to go to the following website to get information:

Buddhism V. Christianity (http://www.diffen.com/difference/Buddhism_vs_Christianity) You will then fill out a compare/contrast statement chart--due on MONDAY!


**Next Thursday will be the Unit 2 test**

Monday, October 5, 2015

Schedule October 5 - 9

***THINGS DUE THIS WEEK***

John Green Unit 2 Quizzes due TONIGHT!
Chapter 6 Ways of the World Reading Quiz

Monday, October 5

Lecture: Religions of the Subcontinent: Avatar and Hinduism, Part 1.  There is a sheet for this lecture.

Tuesday, October 6

Lecture: Religions of the Subcontinent: Buddhism, Part 2.  There is a sheet for this part of the lecture.

Wednesday, October 7

Lecture:  Growth of Empires: India and China

Thursday, October 8

Finish Lecture

Friday, October 9

Reading Quiz: Chapter 6 Ways of the World

Monday, September 28, 2015

Schedule September 29 - October 3

****Important Dates Coming Up*****

Monday, October 6:  John Green Quizzes are due by 11:59 pm
Wednesday, October 8: Reading Quiz for Chapter 6


Monday, September 29

1. Greek Games Update
2. Lecture: Roman Republic

Tuesday, September 30

Lecture: Roman Empire

Wednesday, October 1

1. Greek Games Content Challenge!
2. Lecture: Classical India and China

Thursday, October 2

Finish Lecture on India and China

Friday, October 3

Bring Princeton Review to class. We are going to start looking at religions!


City-State Photos!

Here are the city-state photos for 2015-16!