Unit 5 Essential Questions ~ "How do people, ideas, technology, customs, governments change over time? How has man’s self perception changed throughout history? How have religious views shaped society with regard to economics, politics, and culture? Have your views been affected by religion and society?"

Monday 10/13:
Renaissance Art Show
HW
1) Read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
The in-class essay and test will be held TOMORROW! (Preview)

Tuesday 10/14:
The Kite Runner Test and In-Class Essay
HW
1) SLEEP at least 6 - 8 hours and EAT a good breakfast to be prepared for the PSAT.

Wednesday 10/15:
PSAT and EARLY RELEASE DAY
HW
1) Read your textbook Ch. 17 - 18 and notes. (Pre/Review)
2) Finish your projects! They are due on MONDAY 10/20! (Review)

Thursday 10/16:
Renaissance Map
Reformation group activity
HW
1) Read your textbook Ch. 17 - 18 and notes. (Preview)
2) Finish your projects! They are due on MONDAY 10/20! (Review)

Friday 10/17:
French Wars of Religion and Thirty Years War Notes
Work with groups to finalize your Renaissance projects. Due MONDAY 10/20!
Renaissance and Reformation Study Guide (attached below)
Download the Renaissance and Reformation Study Guide HERE!!
HW
1) Read your textbook Ch. 17 - 18 . (Pre/Review)
2) Study for the Renaissance and Reformation Test. The TEST will be given on Tuesday 10/21!
3) Finish your projects! They are due on MONDAY 10/20! (Review)

Unit 5 Georgia Performance Standards

SSWH9 The student will analyze change and continuity in the Renaissance and Reformation.

a. Explain the social, economic, and political changes that contributed to the rise of Florence and the ideas of Machiavelli.
b. Identify artistic and scientific achievements of Leonardo da Vinci, the “Renaissance man,” and Michelangelo.
c. Explain the main characteristics of humanism; include the ideas of Petrarch, Dante, and Erasmus.
d. Analyze the impact of the Protestant Reformation; include the ideas of Martin Luther and John Calvin.
e. Describe the Counter Reformation at the Council of Trent and the role of the Jesuits.
f. Describe the English Reformation and the role of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.
g. Explain the importance of Gutenberg and the invention of the printing press.

Unit 5 Essential Questions ~ "How do people, ideas, technology, customs, governments change over time? How has man’s self perception changed throughout history? How have religious views shaped society with regard to economics, politics, and culture? Have your views been affected by religion and society?"

Monday 10/6:
Renaissance Causes and Effects
Humanism notes
Renaissance Project Introduction
HW
1) Read your notes and textbook Ch. 17 - 18 . (Preview)
2) Read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
The in-class essay will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. (Preview)

Tuesday 10/7:
Illustrate the Humanism notes from yesterday.
Renaissance notes
How Machiavellian Are You? questions
HW
1) Read your notes and textbook Ch. 17 - 18 . (Preview)
2) Complete the illustration activity.
3) Read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
The in-class essay will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. (Preview)

Wednesday 10/8:
Meet with your project group and begin research.
The projects will be presented in class on October 20, 2008.
Use text and reference book resources in class.
HW
1) Read your notes and textbook Ch. 17 - 18 . (Pre/Review)
2) Work on your project. The projects will be presented in class on October 20, 2008.(Preview)
3) Read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
The in-class essay will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. (Preview)

Thursday 10/9:
Renaissance Biography Activity
Printing press and Northern Europe notes
Renaissance literature and arts printed notes
Renaissance Packet (Due Monday 10/13/08)
HW
1) Read your textbook Ch. 17 - 18 and notes. (Preview)
2) Finish the Renaissance Biography Activity. (Pre/Review)
3) Read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
The in-class essay will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. (Preview)

Friday 10/10:
Check the Renaissance Biography Activity.
Research for the Renaissance projects in the computer lab for 1/2 of the period.
Use text and reference book resources in class for the other 1/2.
The projects will be presented in class on October 20, 2008.
HW
1) Read your textbook Ch. 17 - 18 . (Pre/Review)
2) Work on your project. The projects will be presented in class on October 20, 2008. (Preview)
3) Read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
The in-class essay will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. (Preview)

Unit 5 Georgia Performance Standards

SSWH9 The student will analyze change and continuity in the Renaissance and Reformation.

a. Explain the social, economic, and political changes that contributed to the rise of Florence and the ideas of Machiavelli.
b. Identify artistic and scientific achievements of Leonardo da Vinci, the “Renaissance man,” and Michelangelo.
c. Explain the main characteristics of humanism; include the ideas of Petrarch, Dante, and Erasmus.
d. Analyze the impact of the Protestant Reformation; include the ideas of Martin Luther and John Calvin.
e. Describe the Counter Reformation at the Council of Trent and the role of the Jesuits.
f. Describe the English Reformation and the role of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.
g. Explain the importance of Gutenberg and the invention of the printing press.

Unit 4 Essential Questions ~ "Is the "Dark Ages" an appropriate or inappropriate term for the Middle Ages? (Short Answer Essay Question) How has economic activity impacted social, political, religious, and cultural structures?"

Monday 9/29:
Review the Early and Late Middle Ages and fill out the Classification Chart.
Discuss the Politics of the Late Middle Ages/Early Renaissance. (see printed notes)
Review the notes for the Short Answer Essay Questions: 1) Is the "Dark Ages" an appropriate or inappropriate term for the Middle Ages? 2) Describe why the Crusades could accurately be called "successful-failures." (see printed notes for both essay ?s)
Middle Ages Study Guide
Download the Medieval Study Guide HERE!!!
HW
1) (Study and read your notes and textbook Ch. 11 - 14 for the Medival Test on Wednesday. (Pre/Review)
2) Read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
The in-class essay will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. (Preview)

Tuesday 9/30:
Joan of Arc Video
Continue to work on the Middle Ages Study Guide.
Review the Early and Late Middle Ages
Review the notes for the Short Answer Essay Questions: 1) Is the "Dark Ages" an appropriate or inappropriate term for the Middle Ages? 2) Describe why the Crusades could accurately be called "successful-failures."
HW
1) Study and read your notes and textbook Ch. 11 - 14 for the Medival Test. The test is TOMORROW! (Review)

Wednesday 10/1:
Medieval Test
Middle Ages Primary Source Packet (due Friday)
HW
1) Work on the Middle Ages Primary Source Packet. (Review)
2) Read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
The in-class essay will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. (Preview)

Thursday 10/2:
Ch. 18 The Muslim World Expansion (1300 - 1650) Packet
HW
1) Finish the Ch. 18 Packet. (Preview)
2) Complete the Middle Ages Primary Source Packet. (Review)
3) Read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
The in-class essay will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. (Preview)
EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENT ~ Due Monday, October 6, 2008
(Worth 5 extra points on the upcoming Renaissance Project)

a. Download Debate Question Sheet below.
Download the Debate Question Sheet HERE!!!
b. Watch the debate tonight.
c. Answer the questions COMPLETELY! You need more than Yes or No answers.

Friday 10/3: HOMECOMING PEP RALLY and PARADE
Check the Ch. 18 WB Packet
Ch. 18 Primary Source Packet
HW
1) Complete the Ch. 18 Primary Source Packet. (due Monday 10/06/08) (Review)
2) Read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
The in-class essay will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. (Preview)

Unit 4 Georgia Performance Standards

SSWH4 The student will analyze the importance of the Byzantine and Mongol empires between 450 CE and 1500 CE.

a. Explain the relationship of the Byzantine Empire to the Roman Empire.
b. Describe the significance of Justinian’s law code, Theodora and the role of women, and Byzantine art and architecture.
c. Analyze the establishment of Christianity as the official religion of the Byzantine Empire.
d. Analyze the role of Constantinople as a trading and religious center.
e. Explain the influence of the Byzantine Empire on Russia, with particular attention to its impact on Tsar Ivan III and Kiev.
f. Define the role of Orthodox Christianity and the Schism.

SSWH7 The student will analyze European medieval society with regard to culture, politics, society, and economics.

a. Explain the manorial system and feudalism; include the status of peasants and feudal monarchies and the importance of Charlemagne.
b. Describe the political impact of Christianity; include Pope Gregory VII and King Henry IV.
c. Explain the role of the church in medieval society.
d. Describe how increasing trade led to the growth of towns and cities.

Unit 4 Essential Questions ~ "Is the "Dark Ages" an appropriate or inappropriate term for the Middle Ages? (Short Answer Essay Question) How has economic activity impacted social, political, religious, and cultural structures?"

Monday 9/22:
Discuss the timeline for the Byzantines, Russians, and Turks on page 318.
Check the Similarties and Differences of the Tang and Song Dynasties and the rise, rule, and decline of the Mongols.
Medieval Intro Notes
Levels of feudalism notes
Feudal System Activity (Feudalism Quiz on Friday 9/26)
HW
1) Read the textbook Ch. 13 & 14. (Pre/Review)
2) Read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
The in-class essay will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. (Preview)

Tuesday 9/23:
Middle Ages Feudalism and Manorialism Review Chart
Leaders of England, France and the Holy Roman Empire notes
Anti-Semitism from Ancient times through the Middle Ages reading and class discussion. We will reference this information when we learn about the Holocaust.
HW
1) Reread notes and Ch. 13 & 14 and Study for the Feudalism Quiz on Friday 9/26. (Pre/Review)
2) Read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
The in-class essay will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. (Preview)

Wednesday 9/24:
Summary of the Middle Ages activity
Crusades Chart w/illustrations and map
HW
1) Reread notes and Ch. 13 & 14 and Study for the Feudalism Quiz on Friday 9/26. (Pre/Review)
2) Finish the Crusades Chart and Map. (Preview)
3) Read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
The in-class essay will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. (Preview)

Thursday 9/25:
Hundred Years War activity and notes
War of the Roses notes
HW
1) Begin the Magna Carta Activity. See link below... (Preview)
Download the Magna Carta Activity HERE!!!
2) Reread notes/Ch. 13 & 14 and Study for the Feudalism Quiz. (Pre/Review)
3) Read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
The in-class essay will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. (Preview)

Friday 9/26: (EXTRA CREDIT: Worth 5pts on Medieval Test - See Homework for Friday)
Feudalism Quiz
Turn in the Crusades map and Magna Carta activity.
Late Middle Ages Politics printed notes
Early and Late Middle Ages Review Chart
"Dark Ages:" appropriate or inappropriate term for the Middle Ages? notes
HW
1) Reread notes and Ch. 13 & 14. (Pre/Review)
2) Read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
The in-class essay will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. (Preview)
3) EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENT

a. Download Debate Question Sheet below.
Download the Debate Question Sheet HERE!!!
b. Watch the debate tonight.
c. Answer the questions COMPLETELY! You need more than Yes or No answers.

Unit 4 Georgia Performance Standards

SSWH4 The student will analyze the importance of the Byzantine and Mongol empires between 450 CE and 1500 CE.

a. Explain the relationship of the Byzantine Empire to the Roman Empire.
b. Describe the significance of Justinian’s law code, Theodora and the role of women, and Byzantine art and architecture.
c. Analyze the establishment of Christianity as the official religion of the Byzantine Empire.
d. Analyze the role of Constantinople as a trading and religious center.
e. Explain the influence of the Byzantine Empire on Russia, with particular attention to its impact on Tsar Ivan III and Kiev.
f. Define the role of Orthodox Christianity and the Schism.

SSWH7 The student will analyze European medieval society with regard to culture, politics, society, and economics.

a. Explain the manorial system and feudalism; include the status of peasants and feudal monarchies and the importance of Charlemagne.
b. Describe the political impact of Christianity; include Pope Gregory VII and King Henry IV.
c. Explain the role of the church in medieval society.
d. Describe how increasing trade led to the growth of towns and cities.

Unit 3 Essential Questions ~ "How does the legacy of earlier groups and individuals influence subsequent generations? What happens when cultures collide? Why do people fight? Is conflict inevitable? …desirable? How are religions important in the development of cultures?"

Monday 9/15:
Ancient Africa Timelife Video w/?s
Check the Ch. 9 and 16 Workbook Activities
Early Africa and Latin America Primary Sources
HW
1) Study for the Early Africa and Latin America Quiz. (See Study Guide linked below) (Review)
Download the Early Africa and Latin America Study Guide HERE!!!
2) Complete the Early Africa and Latin America Primary Sources. (Preview)
3) Read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
The in-class essay will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. (Preview)

Tuesday 9/16: EARLY RELEASE DAY
Continue to work on the Early Africa and Latin America Primary Sources.
Maya Video with ?s
HW
1) Complete the Early Africa and Latin America Primary Sources. (Preview)
2) Study for the Early Africa and Latin America Quiz. (See Study Guide linked on Monday) (Review)
3) Read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
The in-class essay will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. (Preview)

Wednesday 9/17:
Early Africa and Latin America Quiz ***CHANGED TO THURSDAY!***
Check the Early Africa and Latin America Primary Sources.
Ch. 10 Islamic Culture Packet
HW
1) Study for the Early Africa and Latin America Quiz. (See Study Guide linked on Monday) (Review)
2) Work on the Ch. 10 Packet. (Due Friday 9/19) (Preview)
3) Read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
The in-class essay will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. (Preview)

Thursday 9/18:
Early Africa and Latin America Quiz (See Study Guide linked on Monday)
Complete the Ch. 10 Islamic Culture Packet including the Five Pillar Illustrations activity.
Color the illustrations!
HW
1) Complete the Ch. 10 Islamic Culture Packet. (Preview)
2) Read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
The in-class essay will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. (Preview)

Friday 9/19:
Check the Ch. 10 Islamic Culture Packet including the Five Pillar Illustrations activity.
Begin the Byzantine Empire, Empires of East Asia and Middle Ages unit.
Take the visual summary Timeline notes for the Byzantines, Russians, and Turks.

Look at the Byzantines, Russians, and Turks Summary Chart on page 318.

a.) State the Similarties and Differences of the Tang and Song Dynasties. You may write 2 paragraphs or create a Venn diagram. (see pages 323 - 329)
b.) Explain the rise, rule, and decline of the Mongols. (see pages 330 - 338)

Unit 3 Georgia Performance Standards
SSWH5 The student will trace the origins and expansion of the Islamic World between 600 CE and 1300 CE.

a. Explain the origins of Islam and the growth of the Islamic Empire.
b. Identify the Muslim trade routes to India, China, Europe, and Africa and assess the economic impact of this trade.
c. Explain the reasons for the split between Sunni and Shia Muslims.
d. Identify the contributions of Islamic scholars in medicine (Ibn Sina) and geography (Ibn Battuta).
e. Describe the impact of the Crusades on both the Islamic World and Europe.
f. Analyze the impact of the expansion of the Mongol Empire; include the stabilization of trading networks from China to the Mediterranean world.
g. Analyze the relationship between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

SSWH6 The student will describe the diverse characteristics of early African societies before 1800.

a. Identify the Bantu migration patterns and contribution to settled agriculture.
b. Describe the development and decline of the Sudanic kingdoms (Ghana, Mali, Songhai); include the roles of Sundiata, and the pilgrimage of Mansa Musa to Mecca.
c. Describe the trading networks by examining trans-Saharan trade in gold, salt, and slaves; include the Swahili trading cities.
d. Analyze the process of religious syncretism as a blending of traditional African beliefs with new ideas from Islam and Christianity.

SSWH8 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the development of societies in Central and South America.

a. Explain the rise and fall of the Olmec, Mayan, Aztec, and Inca empires.
b. Compare the culture of the Americas; include government, economy, religion, and the arts of the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas.

Unit 3 Georgia Performance Standards
SSWH5 The student will trace the origins and expansion of the Islamic World between 600 CE and 1300 CE.

a. Explain the origins of Islam and the growth of the Islamic Empire.
b. Identify the Muslim trade routes to India, China, Europe, and Africa and assess the economic impact of this trade.
c. Explain the reasons for the split between Sunni and Shia Muslims.
d. Identify the contributions of Islamic scholars in medicine (Ibn Sina) and geography (Ibn Battuta).
e. Describe the impact of the Crusades on both the Islamic World and Europe.
f. Analyze the impact of the expansion of the Mongol Empire; include the stabilization of trading networks from China to the Mediterranean world.
g. Analyze the relationship between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

SSWH6 The student will describe the diverse characteristics of early African societies before 1800.

a. Identify the Bantu migration patterns and contribution to settled agriculture.
b. Describe the development and decline of the Sudanic kingdoms (Ghana, Mali, Songhai); include the roles of Sundiata, and the pilgrimage of Mansa Musa to Mecca.
c. Describe the trading networks by examining trans-Saharan trade in gold, salt, and slaves; include the Swahili trading cities.
d. Analyze the process of religious syncretism as a blending of traditional African beliefs with new ideas from Islam and Christianity.

SSWH8 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the development of societies in Central and South America.

a. Explain the rise and fall of the Olmec, Mayan, Aztec, and Inca empires.
b. Compare the culture of the Americas; include government, economy, religion, and the arts of the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas.