Entries from February 2008
Please Do Now:
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Imagine that you are a member of the Third Estate in 18th century France. Make a list of complaints you might have.
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Explain this quote by the Abbe Sieyes: “What is the Third Estate? Everything! What has is been in the political order up to now? Nothing! What is it asking to become? Something!”
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Explain what you see in this picture and what you think it means:

Today, students will:
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Learn the historical significance of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen and the French Constitution.
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Tonight’s homework is:
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Put each of the 17 articles into your own words and repost to your blog.
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Read pages 508-516 and make sure you know all vocab words.
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Study the powerpoints and book readings since the last test. In particular, pay attention to the people, places, events and things on the
History Test 5 Review List
Categories: Daily Lessons
Please Do Now:
- Explain the changes experienced in England in the transition from Tudor to Stuart rule.
- Explain the causes and significance of the Glorious Revolution.
Today, students will:
- Compare and contrast the ideas of Hobbes and Locke.
- Understand the historical significance of the French Ancien Regime.
- View a Powerpoint on the convening of the French Estates General
Tonight’s homework is:
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Read pages 482-489 in your textbook.
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Answer questions 1,2 and 4 from page 489 on your blog.
Categories: Daily Lessons
Please Do Now:
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Explain how the Bourbon family evolved from a Protestant family in Navarre to the most powerful Catholic monarchy in Europe.
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Explain how the Tudor family evolved from a noble Catholic family in England to the Protestant royal family of the world’s greatest naval power.
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What is the Peace of Westphalia and why is it important?
Today, students will:
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Compare and contrast Tudor and Stuart England.
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Understand the causes and consequences of the Glorious Revolution.
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View a Powerpoint presentation on the
Stuarts.
Tonight’s homework is:
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Write two short paragraphs summarizing Locke and Hobbes’ view of the monarchy in your own words.
Categories: Daily Lessons
Please Do Now:
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Review: What were the major conflicts in 16th century Europe?
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What groups were competing with each other? Why? What tools were they using to compete?
Today students will:
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Learn about the role of
Bourbons in Europe.
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Undertand the 30 years war and Peace of Westphalia.
Tonight’s homework is:
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Actually read the Sophies World packet tonight (sorry I forgot to distribute it last time).
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Sum up Locke’s philosophy in one paragraph on your blog.
Categories: Daily Lessons
Please Do Now:
Review the results of Friday’s test and answer the questions below:
A: XXX
B: XXXXX
C: XXXX
D: XXXXXXX
F: XXXXX
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How did the class as a whole perform on this exam?
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How did you perform relative to the rest of the class?
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How did you perform relative to previous tests in this class?
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Why do you think you did better or worse on this exam?
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Why do you think the class did better or worse on this exam?
Today, students will:
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Understand the rise and fall of the Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, French, and English Colonial Empires.
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Understand the relationship between mercantilism, imperialism and the industrial revolution.
Tonight’s homework is:
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Read pp 257-267 of Sophie’s World.
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Summarize the philosophy of John Locke on your blog.
Categories: Daily Lessons
Please Do Now:
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Write 5 questions you think might show up on the test.
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Make 3 short answer questions, and 2 possible essay questions.
Today, students will:
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Play a review game to consolidate knowledge of taught material.
Tonight’s homework is:
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Study the items on the review sheet and make sure you can answer the following questions about each item:
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PEOPLE: When did this person live? Why is this person important? What historical movements is this person a part of? What famous things did this person do or make?
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PLACES: Where is this place on a map? How does this place relate to the historical movements we have been studying?
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IDEAS: What is the basic belief structure of this idea? Who believed in this idea? Where? How does this idea compare and contrast with other ideas we have studied? How has this idea come into conflict with other ideas we have studied?
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EVENTS: When did this event happen? Why is this event important in history? Who participated in the event?
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THINGS: How does this thing relate to historical people, places, ideas and events? Why is this thing important in history?
Categories: Daily Lessons
Do Now:
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Answer one of the three questions in today’s presentation on the
Triangular Trade
Today, students will:
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Understand supply and demand.
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Understand why people engage in trade.
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Learn the origins and history of the triangular trade.
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Learn the role slavery played in the development of the world economy.
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Finish Luther once I leave.
Tonight’s homework is:
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Study for Friday’s test.
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Make a list of all people, places, dates and things that you think you need to know on the test. Post the list to your blog.
Categories: Daily Lessons