Classwork/Homework - Analyzing Primary Sources: the Magna Carta
Based on our class discussion and your observations, complete the packet on primary sources and the Magna Carta.
started in class on Monday, September 26; due Tuesday, September 27.
(?? points)
Homework - Reading
In your textbook, read pp. S8-S11 (at the front of your book, between the Atlas and the Prologue). This is a reading-only assignment; there is no written assignment.
due Monday, September 26
Classwork/Homework - Russian Winter Activity
Using pp. 178-179 in your text, complete the Russian Winter activity packet.
started in class Wednesday, September 21; due Friday, September 23
(45 points)
Homework - Review questions
In the first section of Unit 1, we have covered three major topics - Absolutism in Spain, Absolutism in Central Europe, and Absolutism in Russia. Write and answer at least 5 review questions for each section; you should end up with a minimum of 15 questions.
due Wednesday, September 21
(15 points)
In-class Group Project - Absolutism in Central Europe and Russia
In pairs or groups of three, read the assigned section of the textbook and take notes, then produce a poster about your section. Posters will be presented orally in class.
started in class Thursday, September 15; due Friday, Septmeber 16.
(55 points)
Homework - Russian Rulers Blog
On the B Block Blog page, answer the question about Russian rulers and absolutism.
(See Absolutism packet - section 1 under World History Handouts for more information)
** You should work on these assignments at your own pace, but they should be completed by Friday, September 16.
(5 points)
Homework - Absolutism in Russia questions
Answer the questions about Absolutism in Russia in your packet
(See Absolutism packet - section 1 under World History Handouts for more information)
** You should work on these assignments at your own pace, but they should be completed by Friday, September 16.
(minimum of 15 points required; maximum of 20 points available if 4 questions completed)
Homework - Reading
In your textbook, read Chapter 5 Section 4 pp. 174-177 and the end of Chapter 6 Section 3 pp. 204-205 ("Catherine the Great" and "Catherine Expands Russia")
(See Absolutism packet - section 1 under World History Handouts for more information)
** You should work on these assignments at your own pace, but they should be completed by Friday, September 16.
Homework - Absolutism in Central Europe questions
Answer the questions about Absolutism in Central Europe in your packet.
(See Absolutism packet - section 1 under World History Handouts for more information)
** You should work on these assignments at your own pace, but they should be completed by Friday, September 16.
(minimum of 15 points required; maximum of 20 points available if 4 questions completed)
Homework - Reading
In your textbook, read Chapter 5 Section 3 pp. 169-173
(See Absolutism packet - section 1 under World History Handouts for more information)
** You should work on these assignments at your own pace, but they should be completed by Friday, September 16.
Homework - Philip II Blog
On the B Block Blog page, answer the question about Philip II as an absolute monarch.
(See Absolutism packet - section 1 on World History Handouts page for more information)
** You should work on these assignments at your own pace, but they should be completed by Friday, September 16.
(5 points)
Homework - Absolutism in Spain questions
Answer the questions about Absolutism in Spain from your packet.
(See Absolutism packet - section 1 on World History Handouts page for more information)
** You should work on these assignments at your own pace, but they should be completed by Friday, September 16.
(minimum of 15 points required; maximum of 25 points available if 5 questions completed)
Classwork - El Escorial Virtual Tour
Using the pictures in the El Escorial Virtual Tour document, complete the El Escorial worksheet.
(See El Escorial Virtual Tour and El Escorial worksheet on World History Handouts page for more information.)
started in class Friday, September 9; due Monday, September 12
(20 points)
Classwork/Homework - "Prudent King" questions
On slide 11 of the Absolutism in Spain PowerPoint (which was printed and handed out in class), answer the questions about Philip II as a "Prudent King".
due Thursday, September 8
(5 points)
Homework - Reading
In your textbook, read Chapter 5 Section 1 pp. 155-161.
(See Absolutism packet - section 1 on World History Handouts page for more information)
** You should work on these assignments at your own pace, but they should be completed by Friday, September 16.
Homework - Binder and dividers
Your must have your binder and tab dividers with you in class.
due Wednesday, September 7
(10 points)
Homework - Textbook Scavenger Hunt
Using your textbook, complete the Textbook Scavenger Hunt worksheet.
due Wednesday, September 7
(21 points)
Classwork - Pre-Test
This is a required pre-test which will only be used as a tool to determine what you remember from last year and what you already know about what we will be learning this year. It will have no impact on your grade.
in class Thursday, September 1
HW - Reading
In your textbook, read pp. S2-S5 (in front of book, after atlas of maps but before prologue). This is a reading-only assignment; there is no written component.
due Thursday, September 1