Friday March 29, 2019

Learning Target: Students will be able to explain the causes and consequences of the origin and expansion of the Mongol Empire.

Circle: When a decision has to be made, do you prefer to step up and make the decision, or do you prefer to be told what to do? What is one thing you are looking forward to this weekend?

World Issues Project: Students will have 20 minutes to work on their World Issues Projects.

Mongol DBQ: You will be looking at a series of documents with the ultimate goal being to decide whether the Mongols had a POSITIVE or NEGATIVE impact on global history. You will eventually be writing a five paragraph essay arguing one way or the other.

Monday March 25, 2019

Learning Target: Students will be able to explain the causes and consequences of the origin and expansion of the Mongol Empire.

Circle: What is your favorite and least favorite part of spring?

World Issues Project: Students will have 20 minutes to work on their World Issues Projects.

Mongol DBQ: You will be looking at a series of documents with the ultimate goal being to decide whether the Mongols had a POSITIVE or NEGATIVE impact on global history. You will eventually be writing a five paragraph essay arguing one way or the other.

Thursday March 21, 2019

Learning Target: Students will be able to explain the causes and consequences of the origin and expansion of the Mongol Empire.

Circle: What is your favorite memory from elementary school?

World Issues Project: Students will have 20 minutes to work on their World Issues Projects.

Mongol Expansion: We will be talking about some of the potential reasons for why the Mongols wanted to expand their empire and how the Khwarazmian Dynasty ties into this spread.

Genghis Khan: Genghis Khan is the most important figure in the Mongol Empire's history. In this activity we will be looking at some of his history and what made him so great. We will talk about his childhood as well as how he united the mongol tribes to build an empire.

Mongol DBQ: You will be looking at a series of documents with the ultimate goal being to decide whether the Mongols had a POSITIVE or NEGATIVE impact on global history. You will eventually be writing a five paragraph essay arguing one way or the other.

Tuesday March 19, 2019

Learning Target: Students will be able to explain the causes and consequences of the origin and expansion of the Mongol Empire.

Circle: If you could be one fictional person from any book, movie, or TV series, who would it be? What is your favorite t-shirt?

World Issues Project: Students will have 20 minutes to work on their World Issues Projects.

The Mongols, Good or Bad?: In groups, and then as a class, you will be putting together a list of pro's and con's to the Mongol Rule. Did the Mongol Rule have a positive or negative impact on Asia and eastern Europe? After putting together this list of pro's and con's, you will be writing one paragraph where you argue for one side or the other. Make sure to include a claim, three pieces of evidence, and a warrant.

Feelings Charades: We will be playing a game of charades where you will be acting out different types of feelings. 

Homework: Read and take notes on Chapter 12 Section 3, The Mongol Empire

Wednesday March 13, 2019

Learning Target: Students will be able to explain the causes and consequences of the origin and expansion of the Mongol Empire.

Circle: If you could become famous for anything, what would it be for? What single piece of work that you've done in my class are you the most proud of?

World Issues Project: Students will have 20 minutes to work on their World Issues Projects.

Womens Rights: We will start off talking about the role that women played in ancient Chinese Dynasties. We will be talking about the roles women played as well as foot clamping.

Womens Rights Today: At your tables, you will be doing some research to see where womens rights are today in China. Are they better or worse than in America?

Silk Road: We will be watching this video on the Silk Road and will then be discussing the pro's and con's of the Silk Road.

Homework: Read and take notes on Chapter 12 Section 2, The Mongol Conquests.

Monday March 11, 2019

World Issues Projects: You should work on your World Issues Projects until 11:25pm.

Chapter 12 Section 1: Now that we are done with Rome, we are moving into a new unit where we will be studying ancient China. In class today, you will be reading Chapter 12 Section 1 about Tang and Song China. Please answer the questions at the end of the chapter (1-8) except for question 9. Create a google doc in Classroom under the assignment "Chapter 12 Section 1 Questions." If you do not complete this in class, please complete it for homework as this content will be the focus of our discussions on Wednesday!

If you finish this assignment prior to the end of class, you should go back to working on your World Issues Projects, or finish an assignment you are missing. If you have not completed your Gladiator Reflection yet, that should be top priority!

Thursday March 7, 2019

Learning Target: Students will be able to examine the changes and continuities in the social, political, and economic structure of the Roman World.

Circle: What is your dream pet?

Gladiator: You will be watching the movie Gladiator in class.

Gladiator Reflection: You will be writing a Summative one page reflection after the movie is over.

World Issues Project: Students will have 20 minutes to work on their World Issues Projects.

Homework: Finish your reflection for Monday.