Monday, May 26, 2014

May 27-30, 2014

Ancient Medieval
Tue. 5/27 -- Social History of the Middle Ages project.  This is a small group project where students will create a poster showing the history of ordinary lives in the high middle ages -- business, crafts, trades, guilds, universities and even music are possible topics.
Wed. 5/28 -- Second project day. Complete the worksheet Changes in Medieval Society p. 387-392.  This section will be the topic of the essay so read with attention.
Thur. 5/29 -- Notes on the disasters of the 14th century.  We will look at the Avignon Papacy, Great Schism and Black Death.  There should be enough time to watch some of "Scourge of the Black Death."
Fri. 5/30 -- The 100 Years War -- Notes and Joan of Arc.  We will divide into small groups do study battles of the 100 Years war.  Each group will study the battle, make a battle diagram and outline the key events of the battle.  We will finish the project and do presentations on Monday.

Economics
Tue. 5/27 -- DVD "Peoples Republic of Capitalism.  The DVD looks at trade links between China and the United states.  We will take notes with arrows to show the interconnectedness of the two economies.
Wed. 5/28 -- International trade groups -- Notes on international trade groups.  We will divide up to do a little research on some of these groups ranging from IMF to ASEAN.  If you are gone, copy the notes and then read on-line about NAFTA.  Write a 100 word summary describing NAFTA.
Thur. 5/29 -- Library for reading about Resource Issues. -- Each student will read an article from National Geographic about a resource issue (ranging from fracking to wolves).  Students will take notes on their reading. If you are absent I have directions to get onto the National Geographic website and read an article.
Fri. 5/30 -- Groups will get together to plan a presentation on the readings.

 

Sunday, May 11, 2014

May 12-16, 2014

Welcome to week 2 of AP testing.  I have again gone through assignments in detail so you can make up work at home.  Good luck!

Ancient Medieval
Mon. 5/12 -- Review day for the test.  If absent review the notebook and plan for the comparison between Charlemagne and Tokugawa (the essay for the test is a comparison chart).
Tue. 5/13 -- Test on Early Middle Ages If absent arrange a time after school or before school to take the test. Map on pilgrimages in the High Middle Ages.
Wed. 5/14 -- Finish pilgrimage map and notes on the Age of Faith.  If absent copy a class mate's notes.  We will look at pilgrimages, religious orders and cathedral building.
Thur. 5/15 -- Introduction to the Crusades. Lecture/worksheet on the crusades. We will also read two primary sources on the crusades -- on is  Urban's call for the 1st crusade and the second is a Muslim account of the Massacre at Acre.  If absent, get a copy of the worksheet and copy the notes.
Fri. 5/16 -- Mini-project on cathedrals -- Students will choose between 6 cathedrals and do a quick diagram and write up some information about history.  We will watch a bit of the PBS video called "Cathedral."  If absent, Select a cathedral worksheet from the counter and complete the questions.  You will need to look up a cathedral diagram on-line.

Economics
Mon 5/12 -- Review sheet for the test. Perhaps a little connect four at the end of class.  If absent get the review sheet.
Tue. 5/13 -- Economic Policy Test.  If absent make up the test.
Wed. 5/14 -- Economic Current Event #3 DUE (I will double the points in the grade book making this worth 60 points. Lecture on trade (handout).  If absent read pages 441-445 and make sure you understand Absolute and Comparative Advantage.  Get the handout and complete the graphs.  NOTE:This is a really bad day to miss.
Thur. 5/15 -- Barriers to International trade.  We will make a chart comparing trade arguments for protection with free trade arguments.  Make a three column chart,in one column put a protectionist point of view (POV) and in another column put a free trade POV -- Use pages 450-452 to find the information.  Make 5 rows -- National Defense, Infant Industries, Domestic Jobs, Keeping the Money at Home, Balance of Payments. For each of the rows you will have -- Protectionist POV, picture to remind you of the topic (defense) and Free Trade POV.  Define tariff and quota on the back. If absent read these directions carefully and do this (I can show you an example.)
Fri. 5/16 -- Mini lecture on the WTO.  Quick small group and share on different WTO issues.  If absent pick up a copy of the lecture notes.  (Good luck at districts track!)

Sunday, May 4, 2014

May 5-9, 2014

Good Luck on AP Tests this week.  I have been detailed in the blog so you can use it to make-up any missing assignments. 

Ancient Medieval
Mon. 5/5 -- Art of the Middle Ages -- Worksheet on Illuminated manuscripts.  We will look at some slides of manuscripts illumination and Viking interlace.  Note:  I will spend about 15 minutes reviewing how to use easybib.com and how to create citations.  If absent refer to the purple sheet it has very clear directions. In honor of prom weekend -- I am moving the paper deadline to Thursday, May 8th. 
Tue. 5/6 -- Short lecture on Christendom and the lay investiture controversy.  In class we will take notes and then translate letters between Gregory VII (pope) and Henry IV (HRE).  If absent: Read pages 370-373 "The Power of the Church". On pages 373 do 1 (define), 3. 5 and 7.
Wed. 5/7 -- QZ: Feudalism and Knights vocabulary (see Quizlet.com  JonnieFenton for list).  Lecture on Japan.  If absent: get the sheet and copy notes from a classmate.
Thur. 5/8 -- I will be gone this day -- Video notes on "Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire"  If absent copy the notes from a classmate.  Autobiography DUE today by 3:30 p.m.  All papers in the basket.
Fri. 5/9 -- Library to work on the Japan letter.  This is a short in class write on a topic having to do with Japanese history.  You will pick your open topic. If absent short version of directions:  The letter is addressed to me and should be 200 words long.  Use at least two sources for your research.  Double space if possible. Notebook #5 DUE.

Economics
Mon 5/5 -- Open note quiz on Keynes.  Go to the library to complete the Internet assignment on GDP and CPI.  If absent you can pick up the sheet early or the first day you are back to class.  The directions and URL information is on the assignment.
Tue. 5/6 -- What is a business cycle?  Brief discussion.  Read pages 353-359. Do questions 2,3,4,7 Due in class and we will grade today.  Easy to make-up.
Wed. 5/7 -- Library :) Research on economic conditions around the world.  Each student will be assigned a different country and they will look up economic factors having to do with land, labor, capital and entrepreneurship.  The will conclude with analysis of the future economic prospects of that country.  If absent (AP calc day -- pick up the sheet early -- it can be done at home on your computer)
Thur. 5/8 -- I will be gone this day -- Cartoons on different types of unemployment.  If absent: Read pages 372-373.  There are five types of unemployment.  For each type you will create a cartoon (they can be stand-alone or a series) that shows the type of unemployment.  You will need a caption with the definition.  Since we often do this in December (first semester) I often have seasonally unemployed Santa and technologically unemployed elves. 
Fri. 5/9 -- More details on unemployment -- How is the unemployment rate figured (p. 370-371)? Why is the unemployment rate understated?   What are the costs of economic instability and unemployment (p. 374).  If you are absent use your book to answer these questions.  We will also watch a 60 minute video " March of the Machines" original air date 1/13/13 -- You can probably watch it at CBS.