Friday, November 16, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
SNAPSHOT III: The World c. 1000 C.E.
Complete the SNAPSHOT III: The World c. 1000
SNAPSHOT III: The World c. 1000 Directions
SNAPSHOT III: The World c. 1000 Map
SNAPSHOT III: The World c. 1000 (backside of map)
Turned in for a grade - 11/28-29
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
End of Feudalism Concept Web Activity
For Thursday/Friday (11/15-16), be prepared to complete a concept web about your topic in class.
You may bring a single sheet of HANDWRITTEN notes to use on the concept web.
Use these prezis to gather data about your group's topic that helped lead to the End of Feudalism.
End of Feudalism Questions
Turned in for a grade 11/15-16
Prezis for Research
Little Ice Age
The Black Death Part I
Background, Church and Economic Effects
The Black Death Part II
Political and Social Effects
100 Years War
The Great Schism Part II
Monday, November 12, 2012
In Class DBQ on the Crusades
Finish your pre-write packet and bring it to class on 11/13-14 to write the DBQ. COME PREPARED, the essay will be graded.
Use information from the textbook as well as An Age of Faith Outline and Paragraph.
Here is a video that will help with some information.
Use information from the textbook as well as An Age of Faith Outline and Paragraph.
Here is a video that will help with some information.
Early Empires Video Questions
Watch Unit 11 from the Learner.org website.
Click on the following link to answer the questions for
UNIT 11: Early Empires Video Questions
Answers must be typed, in complete sentences and submitted to turnitin.com.
Do not retype the questions.
MUST BE POSTED TO TURNITIN.COM BY THE END OF THE DAY Tuesday 11/20.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Reading Schedule for the 3rd Cycle
Here is the reading schedule for the 3rd cycle.
Traditions and Encounters
11/15-16 - Chapter 17
11/19-20 - Chapter 18
11/29-30 - Chapter 20
12/6-7 - Chapter 21
Traditions and Encounters
11/15-16 - Chapter 17
11/19-20 - Chapter 18
11/29-30 - Chapter 20
12/6-7 - Chapter 21
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Age of Faith Outline and Paragraph
Complete the outline on the first page by reading the rest of the document.
Once you have completed the outline, write a well developed paragraph answering the following:
Support the statement that the Middle Ages in Europe was “an age of faith.”
- Be sure to follow all directions for good paragraph construction.
- Submit through turnitin.com before Tuesday November 13.
Age of Faith Outline and Paragraph Prompt
http://www.turnitin.com/
Feudalism Venn Diagram: Japan vs. Europe
Complete this assignment by using the reading which will help you with the Venn Diagram:
Feudalism in Europe and Japan Assignment - STAMPED 11/9-12
Feudalism Compared Reading
You need to sign up for a free version of the software by signing up for a public account at: http://prezi.com/profile/signup/
Click on the Prezi link below
Feudalism - Japan vs. Europe
-Click on "Make a copy"
-Once you are on "Your Prezis" open up the Venn Diagram Prezi
-Click on Edit Prezi
-Place each of the terms or statements in the proper category
-Input your name on the Prezi
-Click on the printer icon at the top of the page
-Click on "SAVE PDF"
-Print out PDF, STAMPED on 11/13-14
Friday, November 2, 2012
Decline of Imperial Japan
Read the Decline of Imperial Japan packet and respond to these questions. This will be taken up for a STAMP on Monday and Tuesday (11/5-11/6)
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Tang and Song Dynasty Reading
We will finish the Tang and Song Dynasty Readings in class. We will finish this IN CLASS, but it will still be taken up for a STAMP - Thursday and Friday 11/1 - 11/2.
Spread of Islam Video
Watch the Spread of Islam Video and answer the questions that go along with it. Turn it in as soon as possible for a grade.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
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
Monday, October 22, 2012
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.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
(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.
- Here is the packet that we were using in class, which you can use as an additional resource.
Ch. 13 Graded Discussion 10/25 - 10/26
Read Ch. 13 for a graded discussion on Thur 10/25 and Fri 10/26.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
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

Wednesday, October 10, 2012
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.
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.
Monday, October 8, 2012
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
- 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.
- Your answers MUST contain contain information from EVERY SECTION.
- Submit your answers to turnitin.com only.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
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
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
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Great Revolutions in Religion and Thought Reading and Questions
Complete the Great Revolutions in Thought reading and the answer the questions on the guide.
Monday, October 1, 2012
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