AP World History
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January 9-15:
Mongol Mock Trial
Use Links Below to begin research for your roles
General Links:
Columbia University: The Mongols in World History
Crash Course World History : Mongols www.youtube.com/watch?v=szxPar0BcMo
The Mongols Background Info.
Witness/Attorney Links: Beware... some don't work but see me if you are having a hard time finding information!
https://mccapwh.wikispaces.com/Mongol+Trial+-+Research+Links
Balkh shopkeeper: P
Historian Ibn al-Athir: P Source 2
Pope Innocent IV: P
Qutuz, Mamluk sultan of Egypt: P
Mstislav III of Kiev: P
Mustasim, caliph of Baghdad: P
Chinese Confucian scholar: P
Chinese soldier: P
Muhammad II, sultan of Khwarezm: P
Japanese Daimyo: P
Mongol warrior: D
Sorghaghtani Beki: D
Khutulun: D
Kublai Khan: D
Ogedei Khan: D
Historian Juvaini: D
Historian Rashid al-Din: D
Marco Polo: D
Silk Road merchant: D
Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, Persian philosopher/scientist/mathematician: D
Ivan I (Kalita), Grand Duke of Moscow: D
Jury Links:
Mongols Impact on various regions article
China
Russia
Middle East
December 21/22nd:
Complete binder check in class, any work that is missing can be complete over the break and turn in for partial credit
Correct DBQ example (A Day)
Complete discussion about chapter 10
HOMEWORK: Write DBQ draft over the break and return with draft ready to correct in class
Cant start chapter 11 if wanted, will be due the 12th of January
Extra Credit Crash Courses=
November 15/16
November 13/14:
UNIT 2 test- 15 MC 1 LEQ CCOT question
1 Pager and Unit 2 Map DUE!
HW: Ch 7 Notes/Notecards/Quiz Due 11/21
November 10th: Semi-Finals Football Game- Short Day
Binder Organization/1 Pager
November 8/9:
Unit 2 Review
Brain Drain
Headbands Study Game
CCOT Essay Help
November 6/7:
Chapter 6 guided Reading
Similarities and differences in Eurasia vs. Africa/Americas
November 2/3:
Patriarchy Sources
Thesis Practice
HW: 5 Notecards for Ch 6
October 31/November 1st:
Religions review impact social and politically
MC Practice
Social Classes Pyramid
Thesis Review
HW: Complete Chapter 5 homework by next class!! Notecards, Notes, Questions, Summary, and Quiz
October 27th/30th:
Religions Research Jigsaw
Intro to Big Questions Seminars- Turn in Answer to Big Question for Participation
October 25th/26th:
Computer Lab research time for World Religions/Philosophies project DUE 27th/30th
October 23rd/24th :
Spread of Religions video CLICK HERE
Global Religions reading/ questions
Get in group for research project
October 17/18:
Why do empires fall? Video/Discussion
Timed Comparison Essay in class
HW: Begin Chapter 4 Assignments see Handout or CLICK HERE for Instructions
Quiz due 17th at Midnight!
Notecards ch. 3 due today!
Chapter 4 Homework due 10/26 CLICK HERE for Video Lecture
October 13/16: (Late Start A day)
Ancient Han
Empire Model
Great Wall of China Video- Importance of Infrastructure to Han Dynasty
HW: Create Venn Diagram and thesis for Comparison Essay if wanting to use on essay
Analyze similarities and differences in techniques of imperial administration in TWO of the following empires.
– Han China
– Persian Empire
– Imperial Rome
PPT With ANALYTICAL THESIS EXAMPLES FOR COMPARISON ESSAY
http://msyoungswhclass.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/file/view/Comparison+Essays-+Sample+prompt+and+thesis.pdf
Also Quiz and Vocab
October 11/12:
Rome
Empire Model
Video Clip: Julius Caesars' Assassination Was it betrayal or justice?
Changes and Continuities in Roman Government
HW: Complete vocabulary for Ch 3 Due 17th/18th
October 9/10: (Late Start B Day)
Debate
Resolution: The Persians were more barbaric than the Greeks.
Small group debate
Final Round
Conclusion/Reflection
HW: Complete SPICE Chart for China/Rome ch. 3
October 5/6:
POV of Battle: Primary Source Analysis
Battle of Thermopylae Jigsaw Reading
Gather Information for Debate
Begin to organize Contentions toward the Resolution
October 3/4:
Starter: Greek Geography and Government
Greeks Lecture
Alexander the Great Reading
Crash Course the Persians and the Greeks
Introduce Debate resolution
September 28/October 2:
Mini Lecture on Persian Empire: Style of Ruling
How did Persian Empire deal with common issues, create model of Persian Empire based off of generic empire model from last class
HW: Read Ch 3/CN pg.117-
Extra Credit: Crash Course: The Persians and the Greeks- Write 3 questions pertaining to the crash course and answer the questions
September 26/27:
Correct SAQ/Thesis
Expansion of Civilization Simulation
What is Empire?
Empire model focused on aspects of Empire: Create visual model while taking notes
HW: Read ch 3/CN pg. 105-117 Persians, Greeks, and Alexandrian Empire
September 22/25:
Intro to Unit 2 Discussion: What is changing, what is staying the same?
Begin Map Activity for Unit 2: Label the Empires/Second-Wave Civilizations with dates of control
-Persian Empire
-Greek Colonization
-Alexandrian Empire
-Roman Empire
-Han Empire
-Maryuan/ Gupta Empire
-Bantu
-Maya
-One of the Andean Civilizations
-Mound-Building Culture OR Ancestral Pueblo
September 20/21
Unit 1 Test: Can use 1 pager
15 Stimulus Based MC Questions
2 SAQ
Homework: Read Intro to Unit 2: Big Ideas
-Mark the text for both CHANGES and CONTINUITIES concerning your assigned theme (SPICE)
September 18/19:
Thesis Statement Practice/ Use of evidence : Comparison - Mesopotamia and Egypt
Unit 1 Test Review
-Review Notes from Chapter 1 and 2 Writing level questions
-MC Stimulus Practice: What skills do you need to know besides the content?
-How to SAQ
Homework:
1. Be ready for Binder check next class period (everything in order, table of contents completed correctly, any late work completed)
2. One pager to review material, can be used on the test! Must use color, images, and put in effort! Check the handout for more info USE FREEMANPEDIA!
September 14/15:
Oxus: The Lost Civilization of Afghanistan
Marking the Text: Importance of Nomadic Pastoralists in Early Civilizations: Annotate for authors argument and specific evidence, Add connections between Early Civilizations on Unit 1 map while reading text (where connect, what goods)
Interpretation: "Civilization" What's in word? mini Socratic seminar/ Fishbowl (Use info from Crash Course as well as homework notes, exceptions to the "rule")
Has your definition changed? Reflection
September 12/13:
Importance of Writing in Complex Societies
Primary Source Analysis: Aspects of Civilization
Homework :
1. Chapter 2 Quiz Due by Midnight 9/13
2.Start 1 Pager (Due : 20/21 Day of exam) Visit Freedmanpedia (link on dropdown menu) for great review topics
September 8/11:
Class Jigsaw: Aspects of Civilization
Homework: Rethinking Civilization Crash course #201
-Write 3 discussion (level 2 and 3) see page 35 of planner questions that you could answer by watching the video
-Answer the questions
September 6/7:
What is a "civilization"?
David Christian video "Where and why did cities emerge?"
Locating Early Civilizations add to map in notes
Prepare for aspects of civilization jigsaw activity
Homework:
1. Fill out SPICE chart for Egypt and Mesopotamia using the following sections of the text on launchpad
September 1/5:
Review how to access Launchpad for quizzes and readings
Philosophical Chairs Debate: Mankind's Biggest Mistake
Homework:
1.Take QUIZ #1 on Launchpad by midnight TUESDAY-20 points
2.Read and take Cornell notes on Chapter 2 sections on Launch pad -10 points
-Something New: The Emergence of Civilizations
January 9-15:
Mongol Mock Trial
Use Links Below to begin research for your roles
General Links:
Columbia University: The Mongols in World History
Crash Course World History : Mongols www.youtube.com/watch?v=szxPar0BcMo
The Mongols Background Info.
Witness/Attorney Links: Beware... some don't work but see me if you are having a hard time finding information!
https://mccapwh.wikispaces.com/Mongol+Trial+-+Research+Links
Balkh shopkeeper: P
Historian Ibn al-Athir: P Source 2
Pope Innocent IV: P
Qutuz, Mamluk sultan of Egypt: P
Mstislav III of Kiev: P
Mustasim, caliph of Baghdad: P
Chinese Confucian scholar: P
Chinese soldier: P
Muhammad II, sultan of Khwarezm: P
Japanese Daimyo: P
Mongol warrior: D
Sorghaghtani Beki: D
Khutulun: D
Kublai Khan: D
Ogedei Khan: D
Historian Juvaini: D
Historian Rashid al-Din: D
Marco Polo: D
Silk Road merchant: D
Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, Persian philosopher/scientist/mathematician: D
Ivan I (Kalita), Grand Duke of Moscow: D
Jury Links:
Mongols Impact on various regions article
China
Russia
Middle East
December 21/22nd:
Complete binder check in class, any work that is missing can be complete over the break and turn in for partial credit
Correct DBQ example (A Day)
Complete discussion about chapter 10
HOMEWORK: Write DBQ draft over the break and return with draft ready to correct in class
Cant start chapter 11 if wanted, will be due the 12th of January
Extra Credit Crash Courses=
November 15/16
November 13/14:
UNIT 2 test- 15 MC 1 LEQ CCOT question
1 Pager and Unit 2 Map DUE!
HW: Ch 7 Notes/Notecards/Quiz Due 11/21
November 10th: Semi-Finals Football Game- Short Day
Binder Organization/1 Pager
November 8/9:
Unit 2 Review
Brain Drain
Headbands Study Game
CCOT Essay Help
November 6/7:
Chapter 6 guided Reading
Similarities and differences in Eurasia vs. Africa/Americas
November 2/3:
Patriarchy Sources
Thesis Practice
HW: 5 Notecards for Ch 6
October 31/November 1st:
Religions review impact social and politically
MC Practice
Social Classes Pyramid
Thesis Review
HW: Complete Chapter 5 homework by next class!! Notecards, Notes, Questions, Summary, and Quiz
October 27th/30th:
Religions Research Jigsaw
Intro to Big Questions Seminars- Turn in Answer to Big Question for Participation
October 25th/26th:
Computer Lab research time for World Religions/Philosophies project DUE 27th/30th
October 23rd/24th :
Spread of Religions video CLICK HERE
Global Religions reading/ questions
Get in group for research project
October 17/18:
Why do empires fall? Video/Discussion
Timed Comparison Essay in class
HW: Begin Chapter 4 Assignments see Handout or CLICK HERE for Instructions
Quiz due 17th at Midnight!
Notecards ch. 3 due today!
Chapter 4 Homework due 10/26 CLICK HERE for Video Lecture
October 13/16: (Late Start A day)
Ancient Han
Empire Model
Great Wall of China Video- Importance of Infrastructure to Han Dynasty
HW: Create Venn Diagram and thesis for Comparison Essay if wanting to use on essay
Analyze similarities and differences in techniques of imperial administration in TWO of the following empires.
– Han China
– Persian Empire
– Imperial Rome
PPT With ANALYTICAL THESIS EXAMPLES FOR COMPARISON ESSAY
http://msyoungswhclass.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/file/view/Comparison+Essays-+Sample+prompt+and+thesis.pdf
Also Quiz and Vocab
October 11/12:
Rome
Empire Model
Video Clip: Julius Caesars' Assassination Was it betrayal or justice?
Changes and Continuities in Roman Government
HW: Complete vocabulary for Ch 3 Due 17th/18th
October 9/10: (Late Start B Day)
Debate
Resolution: The Persians were more barbaric than the Greeks.
Small group debate
Final Round
Conclusion/Reflection
HW: Complete SPICE Chart for China/Rome ch. 3
October 5/6:
POV of Battle: Primary Source Analysis
Battle of Thermopylae Jigsaw Reading
Gather Information for Debate
Begin to organize Contentions toward the Resolution
October 3/4:
Starter: Greek Geography and Government
Greeks Lecture
Alexander the Great Reading
Crash Course the Persians and the Greeks
Introduce Debate resolution
September 28/October 2:
Mini Lecture on Persian Empire: Style of Ruling
How did Persian Empire deal with common issues, create model of Persian Empire based off of generic empire model from last class
HW: Read Ch 3/CN pg.117-
Extra Credit: Crash Course: The Persians and the Greeks- Write 3 questions pertaining to the crash course and answer the questions
September 26/27:
Correct SAQ/Thesis
Expansion of Civilization Simulation
What is Empire?
Empire model focused on aspects of Empire: Create visual model while taking notes
HW: Read ch 3/CN pg. 105-117 Persians, Greeks, and Alexandrian Empire
September 22/25:
Intro to Unit 2 Discussion: What is changing, what is staying the same?
Begin Map Activity for Unit 2: Label the Empires/Second-Wave Civilizations with dates of control
-Persian Empire
-Greek Colonization
-Alexandrian Empire
-Roman Empire
-Han Empire
-Maryuan/ Gupta Empire
-Bantu
-Maya
-One of the Andean Civilizations
-Mound-Building Culture OR Ancestral Pueblo
September 20/21
Unit 1 Test: Can use 1 pager
15 Stimulus Based MC Questions
2 SAQ
Homework: Read Intro to Unit 2: Big Ideas
-Mark the text for both CHANGES and CONTINUITIES concerning your assigned theme (SPICE)
September 18/19:
Thesis Statement Practice/ Use of evidence : Comparison - Mesopotamia and Egypt
Unit 1 Test Review
-Review Notes from Chapter 1 and 2 Writing level questions
-MC Stimulus Practice: What skills do you need to know besides the content?
-How to SAQ
Homework:
1. Be ready for Binder check next class period (everything in order, table of contents completed correctly, any late work completed)
2. One pager to review material, can be used on the test! Must use color, images, and put in effort! Check the handout for more info USE FREEMANPEDIA!
September 14/15:
Oxus: The Lost Civilization of Afghanistan
Marking the Text: Importance of Nomadic Pastoralists in Early Civilizations: Annotate for authors argument and specific evidence, Add connections between Early Civilizations on Unit 1 map while reading text (where connect, what goods)
Interpretation: "Civilization" What's in word? mini Socratic seminar/ Fishbowl (Use info from Crash Course as well as homework notes, exceptions to the "rule")
Has your definition changed? Reflection
September 12/13:
Importance of Writing in Complex Societies
Primary Source Analysis: Aspects of Civilization
Homework :
1. Chapter 2 Quiz Due by Midnight 9/13
2.Start 1 Pager (Due : 20/21 Day of exam) Visit Freedmanpedia (link on dropdown menu) for great review topics
September 8/11:
Class Jigsaw: Aspects of Civilization
Homework: Rethinking Civilization Crash course #201
-Write 3 discussion (level 2 and 3) see page 35 of planner questions that you could answer by watching the video
-Answer the questions
September 6/7:
What is a "civilization"?
David Christian video "Where and why did cities emerge?"
Locating Early Civilizations add to map in notes
Prepare for aspects of civilization jigsaw activity
Homework:
1. Fill out SPICE chart for Egypt and Mesopotamia using the following sections of the text on launchpad
- Comparing Mesopotamia and Egypt
- Cities and States
- Environment and Culture
- Interaction and Exchange
September 1/5:
Review how to access Launchpad for quizzes and readings
Philosophical Chairs Debate: Mankind's Biggest Mistake
Homework:
1.Take QUIZ #1 on Launchpad by midnight TUESDAY-20 points
2.Read and take Cornell notes on Chapter 2 sections on Launch pad -10 points
-Something New: The Emergence of Civilizations
- Introducing the First Civilizations
- The Question of Origins
- An Urban Revolution
- Zooming In: Caral, A City of Norte Chico
- 3. Reflection on Philosophical Chairs Debate-10 points
- -How did we do as a class? How did your partner perform?
•Explain your position at the beginning of the activity, why did you choose that side?
•Discuss why your position either changed or didn’t change throughout the discussion.
•½ page, will be checked in binder check
August 30/31:
Working with Sources CAP/POV
Paleolithic Lecture
Migration Map activity
Homework:
Mark the Text " Mankind's Biggest Mistake"
•Authors main thesis –Underline
•Evidence that would back up YES it was biggest mistake. - Circle
•Evidence that would back up NO it was not – Brackets [ ]
•Highlight different colors for SPICE themes … impact agriculture had on
•Social structure.....
•Politics......
•Interactions......
•Culture.....
•Economy.....
August 28th/29th-
Homework Due: Ted Talk "Big History"
Present and Review historical thinking skills
E-Book preview
How to read/ take notes on textbook
Homework: Read Ch 1. Pg 1-25
Extra Credit Option ( Due day of Quiz) Crash Course World History #1 DUE TUESDAY 5th/Wednesday 6th
August 24th/25th-
Homework due : Signed Syllabus/Parent letter and materials
Map group activity
Importance of Perspective in History
Historical Thinking Skills Reading and Posters
Homework: Ted Talk "Big History"- David Christiansen
August 22nd/23rd-
Class expectations
Icebreaker
Syllabus Review
August 21st- C Day
Welcome Back to School!!!
Meet, Greet, and find your Seat.....