Wednesday December 16, 2009

Government
Questions:
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court?
Who is the newest member of the Supreme Court?

In Class:
Created a poster over major Supreme Court cases

AP World History
In Class:
Discussed the Renaissance, and the development of Western Europe.

Homework:
Study for the Unit Two exam.

World History
Questions:
1. What are your thoughts of the movie so far?
2. Where does the movie take place?

In Class:
Continued to watch the Mission in order to write a letter to the Portuguese or the Jesuits.

Monday December 14, 2009 - Week 16

Government
Questions:
What is the Judicial Branch?
What would you like to study about the Judicial Branch?

In Class:
Completed the vocabulary over the Judicial Branch for a quiz on Thursday December 17.

Litigants
Marbury v. Madison
Due Process Clause
Seperate but Equal Doctrine
Grand Jury
Indictment
Supreme Court Opinion
Brief
Majority Opinion
Disenting Opinion
Judicial Review
Impound
Precedent
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Judicial Circuits
Original Jursidiction
Appellate Jurisdiction
Petit Jury

AP World History
In Class:Discussed the foundation for an emerging Western Europe prior to 1450.

Homework:Prepare for the exam on Thursday.

World History
Questions:
Who is Henry the Navigator?
What is the Treaty of Tordessillas?

In Class:
Began watching The Mission in preparation to write a letter to the Jesuits or the Portuguese on how to solve the issues of the Guaraní (natives).

Must be one page in length
Have a solid thesis supported by evidence from the movie
Also include an additional paragraph discussing the movie’s relevance to our study of history.

Thursday December 10, 2009

Government
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:Continued to use class time and the computer lab to work on our World Problem project.

AP World History
In Class:
Completed the Chapter 20 Identification cards or the essay from the previous day.

Homework:
Read Chapter 20.

World History
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:
Finished the simulation on Exploring the world and read an selection from Devastation of the Indies: A Brief Account.

Wednesday December 9, 2009

Government
Questions:
What is on solution to your world problem?
Why do it have to be so cold outside?

In class:Continued to use class time to work on the World Problem project.

AP World History
In Class:
Took an identification quiz over Chapter 19 and prepared to write an essay
CCOT the Mongol conquest of Russia and China from 1230-1400.

Homework:
Write the essay.

World History
Questions:
Why did the explores come to the Americas?
Where would you like to visit in the world and why?

In Class:
Completed a simulation to plan an exploration trip and trade goods.

Tuesday December 8, 2009

Government
Questions:
What is your World Problem project topic?
What is some way cool piece of information from your research?

In Class:
Used the computer lab to research and work on the World Problem project.

AP World History
In Class:
Discussed the Mongol rule of China (Yuan Dynasty) and Timur-I Lang. Took time to answer any questions about the Identifications for Chapter 19.

Homework:
Study for an Identification quiz on Chapter 19.

World History
Questions:
What explorer did you choose to create a PowerPoint about?
What are your thoughts on this assignment?

In Class:
Finished creating a PowerPoint over an explorer from the 16th or 17th Century.

Monday December 7, 2009 - Week 15

Government
Questions:
What historical event happened on today’s date in 1941?
Who is going to win the Rose Bowl?

In Class:
Began work on the World Problems project due January 6th.

AP World History
In Class:
Conducted a jig saw over the development of the Mongol Empire under Chinggis Khan

Homework:
Read Chapter 19 and complete the Chapter 19 identifications.

World History
Questions:
What historical event happened on today’s date in 1941?
Who is going to win the Rose Bowl?

In Class:
Created a Power Point presentation on an explorer from the 16th or 17th Century.
10 Slides
No more than 12 words per bullet
Complete with a partner
Due at the end of class on Tuesday.

Thursday December 3, 2009

Government
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:
Read the Obama Afghanistan speech and completed an analysis worksheet of the speech.

AP World History
In Class:
Completed Chapter 19 Identification cards

Homework:
Read Chapter 19 by Tuesday December 8.

World History
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:
Completed a study guide to Chapter 6 Section 1

Wednesday December 2, 2009

Government
Questions:
How much do you have left on your paper?
How many sources have you cited for your paper?

In Class:Worked on the 13th Year Plan for ICE

AP World History
In Class:
Took an Identification Quiz over Chapter 18 and began work on an essay:
CCOT the sinification of Japan, Korea and Vietnam from 600-1400 CE

Homework:
Finish the essay.

World History
Questions:
What are the Spice Islands?
Who conquered the Incas?

In Class:
Completed a chart over five explorers to and summarized the information on the chart.

Tuesday December 1, 2009

Government
Questions:
What is your career aspiration?
What are you planning on doing next year to meet your career goal?

In Class:
Began work on the 13th Year Plan, which is due Thursday December 3 at the beginning of class.

AP World History
In Class:
Finished discussing Chapter 18 by discussing Korea and Vietnam.

Homework:
Read Chapter 18 and complete the Chapter 18 identifications.

World History
Questions:
Who is Magellan?
Where did Columbus land in the Americas?

In Class:
Completed a map over the explorers and conquistadors from page 190.

Label:
The Continents
The Oceans
Tenochitlan
Straight of Magellan
Straight of Malacca
Hispaniola
Spice Islands
Cape of Good Hope

Label and color code the arrows from the map of page 190.

Monday November 30, 2009 - Week 30

Government
Questions:
Who was the worst president and why?
What are three requirements to become president?

In Class:
Took an examination over the Executive branch.

AP World History
In Class:
Took a reading quiz over Chapter 18. Discussed Japan from 600-1400 and the influence of China.

Homework:
Read Chapter 18 and Study for the identification quiz on Wednesday.

World History
Questions:
Who was Charlemagne?
Describe life in the Dark Ages?

In Class:
Used the notes over the Dark Ages to create a story, magazine, comic book or childrens book about the Dark Ages.