HIST7 - January 31, 2019

ESSENTIAL QUESTION/BIG IDEA: What was the feudal system all about? Is it better to be able to make decisions for yourself, or is it better for someone to make all the decisions for you?

HOMEWORK: Read and take notes on 14:3 (quiz will be a review of 14:1, 2, and 3).

TODAY'S AGENDA:

1. Welcome and attendance
2. Breakout EDU evaluation
3. Finish The Rule of St. Benedict - READING HERE and HANDOUT HERE
4. BrainPop Vocabulary and Medieval Social Pyramid - HANDOUT HERE
5. NEXT CLASS: Medieval Kingdoms

HIST7 Q3 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Japanese Feudalism
2. Samurai Needed - READING AND HANDOUT HERE
3. 12:3 Reading and Notes
4. 12:4 Reading and Notes
5. Samurai Needed - READING AND HANDOUT HERE
6. Land For Loyalty - HANDOUT HERE
7. 14:1 Reading and Notes
8. The Rule of St. Benedict - HANDOUT HERE
9. 14:2 Reading and Notes
10. 14:1-2 Quiz
11. BrainPop Vocabulary and Medieval Social Pyramid - HANDOUT HERE
12. 15:1 and 15:2 Reading and Notes

HIST8 - January 30, 2019

ESSENTIAL QUESTION/BIG IDEA: Under what conditions is it appropriate to deploy American armed forces? What is a good war? What is a bad war?

HW: Work on your movie poster.

AGENDA:

1. Welcome and attendance
2. Review: We Shall Remain: Tecumseh's Vision (watch the first 18 minutes) - HANDOUT HERE
3. Early Republic Movie Poster - GOOGLE CLASSROOM (topics HERE)

Q3 HIST8 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SOAPStone: Two Farewell Addresses - HANDOUT HERE, SOURCES #1 and #2
2. Reading notes 4:3 and 4:4
3. Farewell to Washington and the Government Shutdown - HANDOUT HERE
4. The French Revolution, Neutrality, and President John Adams - HANDOUT HERE 
5. War and Foreign Policy in Early America - HANDOUT HERE
6. We Shall Remain: Tecumseh's Vision - HANDOUT HERE
7. Early Republic Movie Poster - GOOGLE CLASSROOM

HIST7 - January 29, 2019

HOMEWORK: Be kind to each other.

TODAY'S AGENDA:

1. Welcome and attendance
2. Captain Marvel - 76 tickets sold!
3. 14:1 and 14:2 Quiz
4. Breakout EDU!!
5. Continue The Rule of St. Benedict - READING HERE and HANDOUT HERE

HIST7 Q3 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Japanese Feudalism
2. Samurai Needed - READING AND HANDOUT HERE
3. 12:3 Reading and Notes
4. 12:4 Reading and Notes
5. Samurai Needed - READING AND HANDOUT HERE
6. Land For Loyalty - HANDOUT HERE
7. 14:1 Reading and Notes
8. The Rule of St. Benedict - HANDOUT HERE
9. 14:2 Reading and Notes
10. 14:1-2 Quiz

HIST8 - January 28, 2019

ESSENTIAL QUESTION/BIG IDEA: Under what conditions is it appropriate to deploy American armed forces? What is a good war? What is a bad war?

HW: Finish Tecumseh's Vision.

AGENDA:

1. Welcome and attendance
2. REVIEW - War and Foreign Policy in Early America - HANDOUT HERE
3. 5:3 Game Show Quiz - CLICK HERE
4. We Shall Remain: Tecumseh's Vision (watch the first 18 minutes) - HANDOUT HERE

When you're all done with your work today, you can check out the entire "Marine Corps Hymn" here:

Q3 HIST8 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SOAPStone: Two Farewell Addresses - HANDOUT HERE, SOURCES #1 and #2
2. Reading notes 4:3 and 4:4
3. Farewell to Washington and the Government Shutdown - HANDOUT HERE
4. The French Revolution, Neutrality, and President John Adams - HANDOUT HERE 
5. War and Foreign Policy in Early America - HANDOUT HERE
6. We Shall Remain: Tecumseh's Vision - HANDOUT HERE

HIST7 - January 25, 2019

HOMEWORK: Read and take notes on 14:1 and 14:2 (we'll do something with this Tuesday). And prepare for a brand new activity on Tuesday.

TODAY'S AGENDA:

1. Welcome and attendance
2. Captain Marvel - 54 tickets sold!
3. Samurai Needed - READING AND HANDOUT HERE or you could do it digitally.
4. The Rule of St. Benedict - READING HERE and HANDOUT HERE
5. You will watch two short video clips BEFORE doing the "Rule of St. Benedict" activity. It is a clip from the History Channel special, "The Dark Ages."
   
   The moveable-type printing press wasn't invented until 1450, so monks would create books by hand. It's amazing! Watch this video to learn more: 
   
   4. Once you have finished the video, you may then open your Chromebook and read the Rule of St. Benedict.  You will see a list of 72 rules. They were the rules that Benedictine monks had to follow. This is what you are reading to complete the assignment. Read the assignment, then complete "The Rule of St. Benedict" assignment.
   
   IF YOU FINISH EARLY
   And you can learn more about monastery life in Medieval Europe here:
   http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/medieval_monasteries.htm
   http://www.ducksters.com/history/middle_ages_monastery.php
   
   Here's a complete reading on the Rule of St. Benedict:
   http://www.ewtn.com/library/PRIESTS/BENRULE.HTM

HIST7 Q3 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Japanese Feudalism
2. Samurai Needed - READING AND HANDOUT HERE
3. 12:3 Reading and Notes
4. 12:4 Reading and Notes
5. Samurai Needed - READING AND HANDOUT HERE
6. Land For Loyalty - HANDOUT HERE
7. 14:1 Reading and Notes
8. The Rule of St. Benedict - HANDOUT HERE
9. 14:2 Reading and Notes

HIST8 - January 24, 2019

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Why do we Americans take for granted "a peaceful transfer of power"?

HW: Read and take notes on 5:3. Prepare for a Game Show Quiz in our next class.

AGENDA:

1. Welcome and attendance
2. 5:1 notes -- did you take them? Let's see 'em!
3. CURRENT EVENTS: Crisis in Venezuela
4. The Revolutionary Inauguration of Thomas Jefferson - ARTICLE HERE
5. War and Foreign Policy in Early America - HANDOUT HERE

Q3 HIST8 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SOAPStone: Two Farewell Addresses - HANDOUT HERE, SOURCES #1 and #2
2. Reading notes 4:3 and 4:4
3. Farewell to Washington and the Government Shutdown - HANDOUT HERE
4. The French Revolution, Neutrality, and President John Adams - HANDOUT HERE 
5. War and Foreign Policy in Early America - HANDOUT HERE

HIST7 - January 23, 2019

HOMEWORK: Finish "Samurai Needed" assignment. Prepare to present to the class on Friday.

Read and take notes on 14:1 (we'll do something with this Tuesday).

TODAY'S AGENDA:

1. Welcome and attendance
2. 12:4 Game Show Quiz
3. WARM-UP: Land For Loyalty - HANDOUT HERE
4. Samurai Needed - READING AND HANDOUT HERE or you could do it digitally.
5. Some tips for making your "Samurai Needed" Recruitment Poster GREAT:
1. Fill your entire space
2. Don't use pixely graphics--use LARGE resolution when possible
3. Use WordArt and drop shadow to enhance your text
4. Spell check
5. Get feedback from a peer
6. Remember to put your first and last name and class period on the assignment
7. Follow the directions!

HIST7 Q3 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Japanese Feudalism
2. Samurai Needed - READING AND HANDOUT HERE
3. 12:3 Reading and Notes
4. 12:4 Reading and Notes
5. Samurai Needed - READING AND HANDOUT HERE
6. Land For Loyalty - HANDOUT HERE

HIST8 - January 22, 2019

HW: Read and take notes on 5:1. Prepare for a Game Show Quiz in our next class.

AGENDA:

1. Welcome and attendance
2. Take the 4:3 and 4:4 Quiz - CLICK HERE
3. REVIEW Farewell to Washington and the Government Shutdown - HANDOUT HERE
4. VIDEO - The American Presidents: John Adams
5. CURRENT EVENTS - President Trump and the Border Wall - ARTICLE HERE
6. The French Revolution, Neutrality, and President John Adams - HANDOUT HERE
1. Specific focus on States' Rights and Question #8

Q3 HIST8 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SOAPStone: Two Farewell Addresses - HANDOUT HERE, SOURCES #1 and #2
2. Reading notes 4:3 and 4:4
3. Farewell to Washington and the Government Shutdown - HANDOUT HERE
4. The French Revolution, Neutrality, and President John Adams - HANDOUT HERE 

HIST7 - January 18. 2019

HOMEWORK: Read and take notes on 12:4.
Prepare for a Game Show Quiz next class.

TODAY'S AGENDA:

1. Welcome and attendance
2. Last chance for Seating Chart Survey - CLICK HERE
3. 12:3 Reading Quiz
4. Review Japanese Feudalism
5. Samurai Needed - READING AND HANDOUT HERE or you could do it digitally. Samples HERE.

VIDEOS to better understand the samurai:

• The Bushido Code - we will watch this in class
• The Way of the Samurai - good overview (we may also watch this in class)
• Coroner's Report: Seppuku - a very medical description of the method that samurai used to punish themselves for dishonor. When I say "medical description," I mean it. They interview a coroner (person who examines dead bodies). Not for the faint of heart.

HIST7 Q3 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Japanese Feudalism
2. Samurai Needed - READING AND HANDOUT HERE
3. 12:3 Reading and Notes
4. 12:4 Reading and Notes

HIST8 - January 17, 2019

HW: Read and take notes on 4:3 and 4:4 and/or simply answer the questions on "The French Revolution, Neutrality, and President John Adams." Prepare for a possible quiz on Tuesday when we return from the MLK Holiday.

AGENDA:

1. Welcome and attendance
2. Restroom Passes
3. Seating Chart survey - CLICK HERE
4. Need earbuds? See Mr. Ippolito
5. FAMILY EVENT: Captain Marvel at the El Capitan Theatre - Friday, March 8
6. What happens during a government shutdown?
7. Farewell to Washington and the Government Shutdown - HANDOUT HERE
8. The French Revolution, Neutrality, and President John Adams - HANDOUT HERE 

Q3 HIST8 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SOAPStone: Two Farewell Addresses - HANDOUT HERE, SOURCES #1 and #2
2. Reading notes 4:3 and 4:4
3. Farewell to Washington and the Government Shutdown - HANDOUT HERE
4. The French Revolution, Neutrality, and President John Adams - HANDOUT HERE 

HIST7 - January 16, 2019

HOMEWORK: Read and take notes on Chapter 12, Section 3 (possible quiz Friday)

TODAY'S AGENDA:

1. Welcome and attendance
2. Need earbuds? Talk to Mr. Ippolito
3. FAMILY EVENT - Captain Marvel at the El Capitan Theatre - Friday, March 8
4. Japanese Feudalism - READ and ANNOTATE
5. Seating Chart Survey - CLICK HERE
6. Samurai Needed - READING AND HANDOUT HERE

VIDEOS to better understand the samurai:

• The Bushido Code - we will watch this in class
• The Way of the Samurai - good overview (we may also watch this in class)
• Coroner's Report: Seppuku - a very medical description of the method that samurai used to punish themselves for dishonor. When I say "medical description," I mean it. They interview a coroner (person who examines dead bodies). Not for the faint of heart.

HIST7 Q3 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Japanese Feudalism
2. Samurai Needed - READING AND HANDOUT HERE

HIST8 - January 15, 2019

HW: Read and take notes on 4:3 and 4:4

AGENDA:

1. Welcome and attendance
2. Seating Chart survey now planned for Thursday
3. VIDEO: Washington and the Presidency
4. SOAPStone: Two Farewell Addresses - HANDOUT HERE, SOURCES #1 and #2
5. George Washington says goodbye One Last Time - the music of Hamilton

Q3 HIST8 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SOAPStone: Two Farewell Addresses - HANDOUT HERE, SOURCES #1 and #2
2. Reading notes 4:3 and 4:4

Welcome to 2019! - January 14, 2019

TODAY'S AGENDA:
1. Be your Best Self in 2019
2. The Notecard
3. Watch "We're the Superhumans"
4. Watch "Paul Potts" video
5. Reflect and Discuss Questions: "Intention"

Want to focus more on INTENTION this month? Learn more HERE.