2nd Cycle Reading Schedule

Here is the reading schedule for the 2nd 6 weeks and when the quizzes will be!

Week 7 (10/11-12) Chapter 11
Week 8 (10/18-19) Chapter 12
Week 9 (10/25-26) Chapter 13
Week 10 (11/1-2)   Chapter 14
Week 11 (11/8-9)   Chapter 16 & Chapter 19

Video Assignment - Engineering and Empire: The Byzantines

If you missed the video in class last week, then watch Engineering an Empire: The Byzantines and complete the GRAPHIC ORGANIZER by listing the technology and accomplishments of the Byzantine Empire and citing/referencing the content of the video in your explanations.

Turn this in for a stamp as soon as you can.

SNAPSHOT III: The World c. 1000 C.E.

Read the directions carefully to complete this assignment.


SNAPSHOT III: The World c. 1000 Directions 

SNAPSHOT III: The World c. 1000 Map 

SNAPSHOT III: The World c. 1000 (backside of map)

Use a separate SPEC Sheet for each of the empires.

Stamped 10/26-29 - Abbasid Empire (Traditions & Encounters 312-325, Bulliet 234-238)
Stamped 11/1-2 - Tang Dynasty (Traditions & Encounters 330-345 Tang Only)
Stamped 11/1-2 - Heinan (Feudal Japan) - (Traditions & Encounters 348-350, Stearns Reprint)
Stamped 11/8-9 - Feudal Europe (Traditions & Encounters Ch. 16)
Stamped 11/15-16 - Ghana (Traditions & Encounters 434-436, Shillington Reprint)
Stamped 11/15-16 - Yuan Dynasty (Traditions & Encounters 417-422, Bulliet 351-355)

SNAPSHOT DUE: 11/28-29

Islamic Civilization Reading

Finish reading and answering the questions to the Islamic Civilization reading.  This will be turned in for a stamp on 10/24-10/25.

(PMT) Foundations: Mind Map

Finish gathering all the information you and your group needs to complete your mind map in class on Monday 10/22 and Tuesday 10/23.
 - Here is the packet that we were using in class, which you can use as an additional resource.

• Civilization to 600 B.C.E. Pg. 1
• Civilization to 600 B.C.E. Pg 2
• Classical Civilizations Pg 1
• Classical Civilizations Pg 2  

Ch. 13 Graded Discussion 10/25 - 10/26

Read Ch. 13 for a graded discussion on Thur 10/25 and Fri 10/26.

PMT: Foundations Mind Map

Read this article to gain a better understanding of the process of Mind Mapping.

Mind-mapping gets the ideas flowing

         

Find an example of an interesting mind map that relates to World History.
Save the picture and email it to me at tfields1@houstonisd.org for a stamp by 10/17.


Using the Template provided, create a Mind Map Reviewing Unit 1: Foundations.  Come prepared to class on Thursday and Friday (10/18-10/19) with the information that you need to create your Mind Map for Unit 1: Foundations in class.
                                    
                                 Mind Map Template                                Mind Map Rubric

                

        Foundations Mind Map 1               Foundations Mind Map 2

            

Mental Map: Classical Age

Finish your mental maps that we were working on in class.  Use Chapter 11 from the textbook and this prezi to help you find the information.

These will be picked up for a grade on 10/15-10/16

Here are some additional resources:
 - Prezi in pdf format
 - Silk Road and Indian Ocean Trade PPT.

Connections Across Land Video Questions

Watch Unit 9 from the Learner.org website.
Click on the following link to answer the questions for
UNIT 9: Connections Across Land

Answers must be typed, in complete sentences and submitted to turnitin.com.

Do not retype or include the questions.

MUST BE POSTED TO TURNITIN.COM BY THE END OF THE DAY SUNDAY 10/21.

Finish the Decline and Fall of Empires

Finish reading through the Decline and Fall of Empires packet and then write three comparative analytical paragraphs about the decline and fall of empires.
 - Use the Decline of Classical Empires Worksheet and your notes from class as a reference.
 - Will be taken up 10/10-10/11

Gender Roles: Foundations Reading DUE 10/16-10/17

Read through the entire Gender Foundations packet.  Answer questions at the beginning and submit them to turnitin.com.
 - Your answers MUST contain contain information from EVERY SECTION.
 - Submit your answers to turnitin.com only.

2nd 6 Weeks Reading Schedule

Here is the reading schedule for the 2nd 6 weeks and when the quizzes will be!

Week 7 (10/11-12) Chapter 11
Week 8 (10/18-19) Chapter 12
Week 9 (10/25-26) Chapter 13
Week 10 (11/1-2)   Chapter 14
Week 11 (11/8-9)   Chapter 16 & Chapter 19

Chapter 11 Reading Quiz

Read Chapter 11 for the quiz on Thursday (10/11) and Friday (10/12).

Great Revolutions in Religion and Thought Reading and Questions

Complete the Great Revolutions in Thought reading and the answer the questions on the guide.

Ch. 9 & 10 Reading Quiz

Read Chapter 9 & Chapter 10 for the reading quiz on 10/4-10/5

SOAPS (POV)

Complete SOAPS (POV) Assignment II to be stamped on 10/2-10/3

SPEC Chart: The Persian Empire and Han China

Read the directions carefully to complete this assignment.

Use the Foundations of World Civilizations Part 2 Prezi as well as Ch. 6, 7, 8 & 10 to help you.

SNAPSHOT II: Classical Civilizations Directions

SNAPSHOT II: Classical Civilizations Map 

SNAPSHOT II: Classical Civilizations (backside of map)

Use a separate SPEC Sheet for each of the 4 Classical Civilizations.

The Persian Empire and Han China SPEC Sheets will be STAMPED on 10/4-5
Roman Empire and Gupta Empire SPEC Sheets will be STAMPED on 10/10-11
Completed SNAPSHOT will be turned in on 10/18-19

Reading Quiz Next Thursday (9/27) and Friday (9/28)

Read Ch. 7 & Ch. 8

Ancient Civilization SNAPSHOT DUE (9/26-9/27)

Complete the SNAPSHOT I for all 5 ancient civilizations. 

Front of SNAPSHOT
Back of SNAPSHOT

SPEC Charts: China and the Americas due 9/20-9/21

Read the directions carefully to complete this assignment.

SNAPSHOT I: Ancient Civilizations Directions

SNAPSHOT I: Ancient Civilizations Map

SNAPSHOT I: Ancient Civilizations (backside of map)

Use a separate SPEC Sheet for each of the 5 civilizations. Here's what to look for on the SPEC Sheet.

Mesopotamia, Egypt, and India SPEC Sheets will be STAMPED Thursday/Friday 9/13-9/14

China and Americas SPEC Sheets will be STAMPED Thursday/Friday 9/20-9/21

SNAPSHOT will be turned in on Tues/Wed 9/25-26

Bridging World History: Units 5 & 7 Video Questions

Watch Unit 5 and Unit 7 from the learner.org website.
Click on the following link to answer questions for Unit 5: Early Belief Systems and Unit 7: The Spread of Religions.


Answers must be typed, in complete sentences and submitted to turnitin.com.

Do not retype or include the questions.

MUST BE POSTED TO TURNITIN.COM BY THE END OF THE DAY SUNDAY 9/23.

Summer Assignment: World Map Activity

World Map Activity will be taken up on Thursday (9/13) and Friday (9/14).

Here are the directions and a map to use.

1st 6 Weeks Reading Schedule

From Traditions and Encounters

Week 2 - Ch. 2 & Ch. 3

Week 3 - Ch. 4 & Ch. 5

Week 4 - Ch. 6

Week 5 - Ch. 7 & Ch. 8

Week 6 - Ch. 9 & Ch. 10

Ch. 4 & 5 Reading Quiz

Read Ch. 4 & Ch. 5 for the reading quiz on Thursday (9/13) and Friday (9/14)/

Religions Mobile

Create a Religions Mobile consisting of free swinging cards for the 7 different major world religions.  Gather materials (large picture, research, hangar, etc.) for class on Wednesday/Thursday.  Mobile will be completed in class and turned in on Thurs/Fri 9/13-14.

Hindu Caste System Reading

Continue to read through the selection on the Hindu Caste System and then finish the graphic organizer that goes along with it.

Hindu Caste System Reading

SNAPSHOT I: Ancient Civilizations

Read the directions carefully to complete this assignment.

SNAPSHOT I: Ancient Civilizations Directions

SNAPSHOT I: Ancient Civilizations Map

SNAPSHOT I: Ancient Civilizations (backside of map)

Use a separate SPEC Sheet for each of the 5 civilizations. Here's what to look for on the SPEC Sheet.

Mesopotamia, Egypt, and India SPEC Sheets will be STAMPED Mon/Tues 9/13-9/14

China and Americas SPEC Sheets will be STAMPED Wed/Thurs 9/19-20

SNAPSHOT will be turned in on Tues/Wed 9/25-26

Analyzing Documents: POV Assignment

Analyzing Documents and POV Practice

Page 1 is an overview of Analyzing Documents
Page 2 is what we discussed and practiced in class (for most classes)
Page 3 is what will be STAMPED in class on Thurs/Fri 9/6-7

Ch. 2 and Ch. 3 Reading Quiz: 9/6 - 9/7

Read Ch. 2 and Ch. 3 for a reading quiz on either Thursday (9/6) or Friday (9/7).

The Nature of Civilizations

Read The Nature of Civilizations packet and answer the questions that follow.

Will be stamped 9/6-9/7.