Holiday Break

The essay is due after the break ;-)

Renaissance Artist Webquest

Introduction - The Renaissance (~CE 1350 - 1600) was an era of artistic and scientific achievement. European artists, politicians, and scientists laid the foundations of the Modern world

Instructions - Using the websites below, complete the webquest guide for each of the three famous Renaissance artists below. You may only need one website! I have arranged the sites in increasing difficulty. The easiest to read sites are first, the sites with the most info are last.

Procedure
(1) Review the guiding questions for one of the artists
(2) Investigate a source from the webquest
(3) Attempt to answer as many/much of the guiding questions as you can
(4) Repeat 1-3 until all sources have been reviewed
(5) Bring your sheet to Mr. Cote for review
(6) Move on to the next artist and begin again at step 1

STAY ON THE WEBQUEST! You don't have time to wander around in the Internet - there is TONS of info on each of these peeps and you will get distracted, no doubt! Much of that data is inaccurate. I selected these sites for a reason, and each will help you complete your research quickly.

Michelangelo

1) a student project, and a good introduction to the artist: link
2) a bit more scholarly of a biography, from the Encyclopedia Brittanica (1911): link
3) a site dedicated to the artist, with many resources: link
4) galleries of all works by Michelangelo (click on the "works" button): link

Donatello

1) a student project, and a good introduction: link
2) another article from the Encyclopedia Brittanica: link
3) a short analysis from the Catholic Encyclopedia: link
4) galleries of all works by Donatello: link

Da Vinci

1) a biography put together by the museum of science: link
2) a biography in the Encylcopedia Brittanica: link
3) some of Da Vinci's inventions: link
4) galleries of all works by DaVinci: link

Preview of Week Beginning 12/24

Mon(Green): Students will be continuing with a workshop day, completing their research on the Renaissance cities. For homework, there will be a summarizing activity on the Renaissance.

Tue (White): Students will take the "Renaissance Man" webquest, studying the contributions of Donatello, Michelangelo Buonarroti, and Lenonardo Da Vinci. For homework, there is a profile of Raffelo Santi (Raphael).

Wed (Green): Students will take the "Renaissance Man" webquest, studying the contributions of Donatello, Michelangelo Buonarroti, and Lenonardo Da Vinci. For homework, there is a profile of Raffelo Santi (Raphael).

Thu (White): Students will begin the second writing workshop on the expository essay.

Fri (Green): Students will begin the second writing workshop on the expository essay.

Preview of Week Beginning 12/07

We have finally made it to the Modern World, peeps! Welcome to the Renaissance!!

Mon (Green): Direct instruction introducting the Renaissance. The Electronic Passport to the Renaissance is due. For homework, students should complete the Primary Source Reading on Niccolo Machiavelli.

Tue (White/Hon): Class will begin with a discussion of the primary source reading on Niccolo Machiavelli. The class will be concerned with group research on the Italian City States of the Renaissance. For homework, students will complete the worksheet "Venice, Queen of the Adriatic"

Wed (Green): Class will begin with a discussion of the primary source reading on Niccolo Machiavelli. The class will be concerned with group research on the Italian City States of the Renaissance. For homework, students will complete the worksheet "Venice, Queen of the Adriatic"

Thu (White/Hon): Class will complete their research on the Italian City States. There will be a class discussion regarding the research. If time permits, we will begin our investigation of Renaissance artists. For homework, students will complete a profile on Lorenzo de Medici.

Fri (Green): Class will complete their research on the Italian City States. There will be a class discussion regarding the research. If time permits, we will begin our investigation of Renaissance artists. For homework, students will complete a profile on Lorenzo de Medici.

Preview of Week Beginning 11/30

This week we will finish our unit on the Middle Ages

Mon: The Black Death direct instruction. Homework: Need 2 Know Sheet, prepare for test.

Tue: The Black Death direct instruction. Homework: Need 2 Know Sheet, prepare for test.

Wed: Middle Ages Exam

Thu: Middle Ages Exam

Fri: Renaissance Introduction/Direct Instruction. homework: Machiavelli profile (CP) Machiavelli Primary Source (Hon)

The Crusades Game

Preview of Week Beginning 11/23/09

Turkey Day Week!!!

Monday (White) - We will review the impact of Medieval English Government on Modern America. We will also discuss the rise of cities and guilds, making graphic organizers. Over the vacation, students should complete their Need 2 Know sheets in preparation for the exam on 12/01

Tuesday (Green) - We will review the impact of Medieval English Government on Modern America. We will also discuss the rise of cities and guilds, making graphic organizers. Over the vacation, students should complete their Need 2 Know sheets in preparation for the exam on 12/02

Preview of Week Beginning 11/09

This week, we remember the killed and wounded of our nation's many wars. Nov. 11th was picked because it was the end of World War I. On Nov.11th 1918 at 11:11am, the Allies and Central Powers declared an armistice. The war killed over 17,000,000 people of nations across the globe.

Mon (Green)

Students will engage in group research of the role of the Church in the Middle Ages. For Homework, students should begin the N2K sheet and the Christendom cloze.

Tue (White + Hon)

Students will watch the documentary "Castle." For homework, students should diagram their own castles.

Wed (Veterans' Day)

Thu (Green Day)

Students will watch the documentary "Castle." For homework, students should diagram their own castles.

Fri (White Day)

Students will begin their exploration of the Crusades. Students should complete the Joan of Arc Profile for Homework. Honors will have a primary source reading.

Preview of Week Beginning 11/02

I hope that everyone is having a pleasant Halloween. We continue with Unit III next week. Remember that this is an experiential unit, which means that there will be numerous student products to generate!!

Mon (Green)- Students will participate in the creation of Manors in an exploration of Manorialism. For homework, students will submit the Feudalism and Manorialism review sheet.

Tue - Teacher Workshop Day

Wed (White & Hon) - Hon will discuss the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.

Thur (Green) - Students will take notes on a direct instruction regarding technological advancement in the Middle Ages. There will be a quiz. For homework, students will begin the Middle Ages Need to Know Sheets.

Friday (White & Hon) - There will be a guided reading on the social role of the Church in the Middle Ages, differentiated by student ability level. For homework, students will complete a biographical profile of Joan of Arc.

Preview of Week Beginning 10/26

I am feeling unwell and will be out on Monday. This week, we begin our unit on the Middle Ages.

Mon (White + Hon)

New Centers Test. Submit Need 2 Know Sheet and Webquest.

Tue (Green)

New Centers Test. Submit Need 2 Know Sheet.

Wed (White+Hon)
Feudalism direct instruction, decifering a feudal contract. Charlesmagne Profile for Homework. (Hon) Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.

Thu (Green)
Feudalism direct instruction, decifering a feudal contract. Charlesmagne Profile for Homework.

Fri (White+Hon)
Manorialism direct instruction, determine social roles, all students join and create a manor. Homework: Feudalism and Manorialism sheet.

Preview of Week Beginning 10/19

This week, the classes will be out of sync, on account of last week's field trip. We are ending the second unit, New Centers of Culture. The test for Unit II will be on Monday and Tuesday of next week, so students should begin studying NOW!!

Green Day

Monday: Arab Empire Webquest investigating Ibn Battuta, Mu'awiyah, and Ibn Sina. If students do not complete in class, they are to complete at home using provided print sources or online sources on blog.

Wednesday: Students will engage in an extended written response, where they write a creative letter from a Byzantine to an Arab scholar. This activity will be available as a bonus for White Day students.

Friday: TBD. We may have a Competitive History Jeopardy, a discussion of study strategies complete with handouts on how to use flashcards, a video learning extension, or a report out of student work. This will be determined by student performance and assessed preparation for the exam on Tuesday of next week. Students should complete the Need 2 Know sheet over the weekend.

White Day (block 1 + Hon)

Tuesday: Direct Instruction regarding the Arab Empire. Arabs worksheet for Homework. Honors also has the Ibn Battuta primary source.

Thursday: Arab Empire Webquest investigating Ibn Battuta, Mu'awiyah, and Ibn Sina. If students do not complete in class, they are to complete at home using provided print sources or online sources on blog. Students are to complete the New Centers Need 2 Know Sheets as preparation for the test on Monday of next week.

White Day (Block 3)

Tuesday: Arab Empire Webquest investigating Ibn Battuta, Mu'awiyah, and Ibn Sina. If students do not complete in class, they are to complete at home using provided print sources or online sources on blog.

Thursday: Students will engage in an extended written response, where they write a creative letter from a Byzantine to an Arab scholar. This activity will be available as a bonus for White Day students.

Arab Empire Webquest

Ibn Battuta

This site has a short summary, with good info on his family. Link

This site is a very readable biography. Link

This site lets you click on the different places that Ibn Battuta travelled, and see what he did there. Link


Ibn Sina

A short biography of Avicenna (Ibn Sina). Link

This encyclopedia article is divided up into categories. Link

This site has an excellent article on the good doctor. Link

Mu'awiyah

The Encyclopedia Brittanica has a short biography, with an evaluation of his reign. Link

This short article discusses the controversial legacy of Caliph Mu'awiyah. Link

Some Massive Concept Map PWNAGE!!

Cool Pics of Byzantine Cisterns

Underneath Constantinople, the Byzantines built huge underground cisterns, or water tanks, to hold rainwater for drinking in case of an attack. Many of these still work today and are impressive because of their size and artistry. Check it out!

LINK

Preview of Week Beginning 10/12/09

I hope that everyone is enjoying the long weekend. This week will be a little chaotic, with the YCCC visit, and with Open House on Thursday night, but these things keep life interesting. The classes are not going to be in sync for the next two weeks or so, due to the YCCC visit, so please pay close attention to the due dates for YOUR class.

Green Day Classes

Tuesday - Students should submit the Belisarius profile, if they haven't done so already. I will have many materials to return to students. Religion Essays will be LATE starting at 7:45 am on Tuesday. Any materials passed in on this day will be for 90% credit. Students will investigate the legacy of Roman Law by interpreting an actual Roman law code in class and presenting it to the group. For homework, students should begin the Need 2 Know Sheet

Thursday - I will give direct instruction regarding the rise of the Arab peoples. There will be a QUIZ on the direct instruction. Students should complete a Cloze activity on the Arabs for homework. Essay submitted for 80% credit.

White Day ( Block 1 + Hon)

Wednesday - We will be attending the YCCC college visitation. Students who are unable to attend will report to the study hall in the great room. These students may begin the Need 2 Know Sheet.

Friday - Students should submit the Belisarius profile, if they haven't done so already. Hon students also owe the Procopius primary source. I will have many materials to return to students. Religion Essays will be LATE starting at 7:45 am on Tuesday. Any materials passed in on this day will be for 90% credit. Students will investigate the legacy of Roman Law by interpreting an actual Roman law code in class and presenting it to the group. For homework, students should begin the Need 2 Know Sheet.

White Day (Block 3)

Wednesday - Students should submit the Belisarius profile, if they haven't done so already. I will have many materials to return to students. Religion Essays will be LATE starting at 7:45 am on Tuesday. Any materials passed in on this day will be for 90% credit. Students will investigate the legacy of Roman Law by interpreting an actual Roman law code in class and presenting it to the group. For homework, students should begin the Need 2 Know Sheet

Friday - I will give direct instruction regarding the rise of the Arab peoples. There will be a QUIZ on the direct instruction. Students should complete a Cloze activity on the Arabs for homework. Essay submitted for 80% credit.

Preview of Week Beginning 10/05

This is only a four day week, as we have a teacher workshop on Friday, and a long weekend. We begin a new unit this week: New Centers of Culture. This is a historical unit, which discusses the shining lights of the Byzantine and the Arab (Umayyad,Abbasid, & Fatimid for history buffs) Empires in the (comparative) darkness of the Middle Ages. We will discuss the achievements of these two great empires, and explore how they acted as a bridge between the Ancient and the Modern Worlds.

Green Day

Monday - Direct Instruction on Constantinople. Students complete an illustration of the city and a profile of Constantine the Great for homework.

Wednesday - Students will work on a Byzantine History Content Packet (guided reading) in class today, and if it is not completed, it will be homework over the long weekend. Students should complete a profile on the great Byzantine general Belisarius for homework.

White Day & Honors

Monday - Direct Instruction on Constantinople. Students complete an illustration of the city and a profile of Constantine the Great for homework.

Wednesday - Students will work on a Byzantine History Content Packet (guided reading) in class today, and if it is not completed, it will be homework over the long weekend. Students should complete a profile on the great Byzantine general Belisarius for homework. Hon. students will also have a primary reading from the Byzantine historian Procopius, who was the personal secretary of Belisarius.

Preview of Week Beginning 09/28

White Day + Honors

Monday: We will review the rough drafts of our introductions for the comparative essay in class and will begin to make rough drafts of the body. If students have not yet submitted the Buddhism cloze or the Confucianism profile, this is their last chance.

Wednesday: We will review the rough drafts of the body and begin to draft the conclusion. Students should also complete the comparison chart and the Need 2 Know Sheet in preparation for Competitive History Jeopardy.

Friday: Students will compete in Competitive History Jeopardy, a team based game which earns real points (up to 5 total) on the final assessment.

Green Day

Tuesday:We will review the rough drafts of the body and begin to draft the conclusion. Students should also complete the comparison chart and the Need 2 Know Sheet in preparation for Competitive History Jeopardy.

Thursday: Students will compete in Competitive History Jeopardy, a team based game which earns real points (up to 5 total) on the final assessment.

Over the weekend, all students in all classes should finalize their drafts for the purposes of peer editing.

Some Fun

Stupid? Yes. Corny? Yes. Completely Awesome? YES!!!

Link

Preview of Week Ending 09/25

My laptop is still waiting to be repaired, which has made communication more difficult of late. I am still recompiling my digital list of addresses, so if you know someone who wants to get the email who isn't, please notify me ASAP.

Green Day

Monday - We will start Confucianism with a discussion of the Analects. This will be followed by direct instruction. For a summarizer, students will complete a profile on Confucius.
Wednesday - Students will begin writing their comparison essays. The introduction and the comparison map should be completed by next class.
Friday - Students will work on the body and conclusion of their comparison essays. These should be finished over the weekend.

White Day & Honors
Monday - We will start Confucianism with a discussion of the Analects. This will be followed by direct instruction. For a summarizer, students will complete a profile on Confucius.
Wednesday - Students will begin writing their comparison essays. The introduction and the comparison map should be completed by next class.

Buddhism Webquest 2.0

Welcome to the Buddhism Webquest.

Instructions: View each of the websites below. The websites are arranged by the categories of the Comparison Matrix: Origins, Sacred Texts, Organization, Beliefs, and Practices.

Follow the instructions for each category. Write your bullet-points on a loose-leaf sheet for submission. You may also copy them to your comparison matrix.

Origin List at least two bullet points.
Guiding Questions: Who was the founder? When was it founded? Where? Why?

http://www.mrdowling.com/612-buddhism.html
http://www.buddhistview.com/site/epage/8069_225.htm



Sacred Texts & Beliefs
Guiding Questions: In what sort of texts are the central teachings of Buddhism found? What are the central ideas presented by the founder of Buddhism? What are the guides of Buddhist Ethics (right/wrong)? What is the relationship of the human to the divine? What are the Four Noble Truths? The Precepts?

http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/religion/buddhism/beliefs.html
http://www.religioustolerance.org/buddhism1.htm
http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/karma1.htm
http://www.tricycle.com/new-buddhism/teachings-and-texts/first-sermon-buddha
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn35/sn35.028.nymo.html
http://www.livingdharma.org/E-mail-Buddhism101.html

Practices List at least 4 bullent points.
Guiding Questions What sort of things do Buddhists do to demonstrate their faith? What sort of actions might a Buddhist consider "sacred?" Are there any special holidays? Are there any special symbols that Buddhists embrace? Are there any rituals?Are there any clerics/holy people? Do Buddhists maintain any sacred places or buildings?

http://www.urbandharma.org/udharma3/holidays.html
http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/meditation.html
http://www.heartlandsangha.org/TeaBuddhismHealth.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_wheel
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singing_bowl
http://www.urbandharma.org/udharma2/chanting.html
http://www.buddhanet.net/funeral.htm
http://philtar.ucsm.ac.uk/encyclopedia/shinto/budtemp.html
http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/buddhistworld/layguide.htm
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/07/nyregion/07nuns.html



Hopefully, you now feel enlightened (pun completely intended) about Buddhism. Return your laptop to the cart so that I can sign you out.

Preview of Week Ending 09/18

Gahhh!!! My laptop died and took a bunch of data with it. HD failure of the worst kind :-( I need to manually recompile all my parent email data, so sorry, no bulletin this week.

School pictures are Wednesday.

White Day & Hon

Mon - Islam Guided Reading. Christianity worksheet due. Current Event summary for homework. (HON) Qu'ran guided reading for homework.

Wed - Current event summary & Qu'ran due. Direct instruction on Hinduism. Current event summary for homework.

Friday - Current wvent summary due. Buddhism webquest in class. Buddhism worksheet for homework. (Hon) Fire Sutra.

Green Day

Wed - Current event summary & Qu'ran due. Direct instruction on Hinduism. Current event summary for homework.

Friday - Current event summary due. Buddhism webquest in class. Buddhism worksheet for homework.

I will update as I can later this week. Sorry every-peep!!

Preview of Week Ending 09/11

White Day

Tuesday - We will be beginning our unit on World Religions with direct instruction re: Judaism. In class, students will complete a summarizer worksheet on Judaism. For homework, students should complete the Understanding Others cloze activity.

Thursday - The Judaism Worksheet and Understanding Others are due. We will we doing a cooperative research activity about Christianity in class. For homework, students will have to complete a Christianity summarizer worksheet.

Green Day

Wednesday - The Judaism Worksheet and Understanding Others are due. We will we doing a cooperative research activity about Christianity in class. For homework, students will have to complete a Christianity summarizer worksheet.

Friday - The Christianity worksheet is due. Students will be completing a guided reading on Islam in class. For homework, students will summarize a current event article.

Hon

Tuesday - We will be beginning our unit on World Religions with direct instruction re: Judaism. In class, students will complete a summarizer worksheet on Judaism. For homework, students should complete the Genesis primary source.

Thursday - The Judaism Worksheet and the Genesis Primary source are due. We will we doing a cooperative research activity about Christianity in class. For homework, students will have to complete a Christianity summarizer worksheet and a Gospel of Mark primary source.

Welcome, New Students!

Welcome to Team Cadillac!

It is an exciting new school year, and I am looking forward to learning with all of you.
I genuinely look forward to meeting y'all, and memorizing your 100 or so names in record time.

For those of you (like me) who REALLY need to know what is coming ahead to feel comfortable, I can tell you that World History 9 will begin with a comparison of six of the major world religions. The assessment will be a comparative essay that we will write together. This first unit will take us most of September. Chronologically (i.e., according to time) the class will run from the Dark Ages (~500 CE/AD) to the Industrial Revolution (~1860's CE/AD).

If any of you want to introduce yourselves, or have burning questions, feel free to contact me at my email: Jason_Cote@fc.sad57.k12.me.us

Mr. Broad Sings!

Seaglass Performing Arts held a concert of classical works and Broadway standards to raise funds to benefit Angel Service Dogs.
Starring my indomitable colleague Kevin Broad, and star student Brianna Bean!

Link

Have a Great Summer!!!

All grades will be finalized and in Powerschool by Sunday, 06/21.

Have a great summer, everyone. Find time to get indoors and to play some video games.

I will miss you all. If you need anything, don't hesitate to email. I will see you all next year. Come visit me in room 3 if you need any help with the transition.

-Mr. C.

Preview of Week Ending 06/19/09

It has finally arrived - Finals Week! Students will be taking finals beginning on Tuesday. If a student cannot attend a scheduled final, they MUST talk to administration (Messrs Stinson and Morin, or Mrs. Mitchell) and to me in order to schedule a time for makeup.

I will correct late classwork passed in this week for FBI credit (55). Elements of the final project are overdue and will receive late credit (80%).

Please contact me if there are any questions.

Preview of Week Ending 06/12/09

All Classes:

We will be splitting our time this week between student presentations and review for the final. If we have time, we will participate in a Competitive History Jeopardy on Friday.

Come see me this week if you need any assistance completing the project, or if you have any last minutes documents to submit!

Final Project Essay is due this Friday.

Finals next week!!!

Preview of Week Ending 06/05/09

White Day/HON

Mon: All draft materials will be returned from the essay. The essay rubric will be handed out. We will begin reviewing for the final by looking over the objective portion of the Industrial Revolution. Students will have the remainder of the class to complete working on their presentations.

Wed: Presentations of Student Products begin. After all presentations, there will be a review of the concepts of the Industrial Revolution.

Fri: Presentations of Student Products finish. After all presentations, there will be a review of the objective portion of the French Revolution.

Green Day

Tue: All draft materials will be returned from the essay. The essay rubric will be handed out. We will begin reviewing for the final by looking over the objective portion of the Industrial Revolution. Students will have the remainder of the class to complete working on their presentations.

Wed: Presentations of Student Products begin. After all presentations, there will be a review of the concepts of the Industrial Revolution.

Missing a Document?

Copies of all the documents for the Final Project and also a review document for the Final Examination are available in the class folder at Mediafire, here.

Email me if you are unable to find what you need, and I will send it to you, ASAP.

Preview of Week Ending 05/29/09

We are entering the home stretch! All students should be splitting their time between reviewing for the final and completing the final project.

White Day (& Hon)

Tuesday: The class will review the N2K sheet for the Industrial Revolution. Students' research packets will be returned with comments. Students will begin drafting the body of their essays in class. All introductions and essay maps should be submitted by the end of class. For homework, students should work on their conclusion sheets.

Thursday: The class will begin to review the N2K sheet for the French Revolution. Students should submit their body drafts and conclusions today. In class, students will begin consideration of their projects and presentation criteria.

Green Day

Wednesday:The class will review the N2K sheet for the Industrial Revolution. Students' research packets will be returned with comments. Students will begin drafting the body of their essays in class. All introductions and essay maps should be submitted by the end of class. For homework, students should work on their conclusion sheets.

Friday:The class will begin to review the N2K sheet for the French Revolution. Students should submit their body drafts and conclusions today. In class, students will begin consideration of their projects and presentation criteria.

Link for those who are out

Many of the documents for the final project are available in electronic format on the class folder at mediafire, here.

Preview of Week Ending 05/22

We will be working on the Final Project for the Industrial Revolution all of this week. We have also begin content review for the final exam.

Green Day

Monday - Students will complete in-class research for the final project. Students will have access to laptops and classroom texts.

Wednesday - The class will be going to the library to continue with their research. The Research Sources Document will be due at the end of class today.

Friday - Students will begin the in-class essay workshop. The essay map document and the introduction document should be completed for homework, if not completed in class.

White Day/ Honors

Tuesday - The class will be going to the library to continue with their research. The Research Sources Document will be due at the end of class today.

Thursday - Students will begin the in-class essay workshop. The essay map document and the introduction document should be completed for homework, if not completed in class.

Preview of Week Ending 05/15

The end of the year is approaching. Only 6 weeks remain.

White Day & Hon

Mon: Industrial Revolution examination. There will be a current event learning extension for Honors. Students should begin to gather materials for the final project.

Wed: Students will receive the common expectations for the final project. Students should select a topic for the final project, and begin consideration of their research sources.

Fri: Students will have today to begin topic research. In class, we will review expectations for the year-end final.

Green Day

Tues: Industrial Revolution examination. There will be a current event learning extension. Students should begin to gather materials for the final project.

Wed: Students will receive the common expectations for the final project. Students should select a topic for the final project, and begin consideration of their research sources.

Sources for the Industrial Revolution Effects Research

Factory System & Working Conditions

http://www2.sunysuffolk.edu/westn/factory.html
http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/database/article_display.cfm?HHID=609
http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761553165/factory_system.html

Slums & Modern Cities

http://www.cottontimes.co.uk/housingo.htm
http://www.cottontimes.co.uk/lifestylo.htm
http://www.schoolshistory.org.uk/IndustrialRevolution/disease.htm
http://h3g5.tripod.com/livingconditions.htm

Socialism & Communism

http://www.pitara.com/magazine/people/online.asp?story=24
http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/ka/Karl_Marx
http://www.historyguide.org/intellect/marx.html

The Labor Movement & Worker Rights

http://money.howstuffworks.com/labor-union.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labor_union
http://www.history.com/content/laborday/labor-history/the-labor-union
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/jb/recon/workday_1

Darwin & Secularism

http://ezinearticles.com/?Charles-Darwin-For-Kids&id=1973568
http://www.dinosaurjungle.com/dinosaur_scientist_charlesdarwin.php
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13676a.htm

Preview of Week Ending 05/08

Green Day

Mon: Students will participate in a guided reading regarding the spread of the Industrial Revolution. This will be due at the end of class. Overdue work will be announced, as many students have fallen behind over vacation.

Wed: Students will research conditions for the common people in the Industrial Revolution and reactions to these conditions in homogeneous ability level groups. Appropriate sources will be provided. Students will prepare a presentation for their colleagues. For homework, students will be asked to complete a worksheet on automation and interchangeable parts.

Friday: Students will present their topics to the rest of the class. With remaining time, students will be expected to complete outstanding work and to complete their Need 2 Know sheets. Over the weekend, students should prepare for the Industrial Revolution Exam.


White Day


Tues: Students will research conditions for the common people in the Industrial Revolution and reactions to these conditions in homogeneous ability level groups. Appropriate sources will be provided. Students will prepare a presentation for their colleagues. For homework, students will be asked to complete a worksheet on automation and interchangeable parts.

Thursday: Students will present their topics to the rest of the class. With remaining time, students will be expected to complete outstanding work and to complete their Need 2 Know sheets. Over the weekend, students should prepare for the Industrial Revolution Exam.

HON

Tues: Students will research conditions for the common people in the Industrial Revolution and reactions to these conditions in homogeneous ability level groups. Appropriate sources will be provided. Students will prepare a presentation for their colleagues. For homework, students will be asked to complete a worksheet on automation and interchangeable parts. There will also be a primary source on the origins of the department store.

Thursday: As a class, we will review our primary sources. Students will present their topics to the rest of the class. With remaining time, students will be expected to complete outstanding work and to complete their Need 2 Know sheets. Over the weekend, students should prepare for the Industrial Revolution Exam.

Return From Vacation

All good things must come to an end, and Spring vacation does on Monday, April 27. We have completed our investigation of the French Revolution/Napoleon/Nationalism. On Monday, we will begin our last chronological unit: the Industrial Revolution!

White Day

Mon: Students are expected to submit their French Revolution magazine projects together with the rubric. Students will take notes on a direct instruction regarding the rise of the Industrial Revolution. There may be a quiz following.

Wed: Students will complete a guided reading on the spread of the Industrial Revolution for submission at the end of class. There will be a learning extension worksheet for homework.

Fri: Students will be participating in NWEA testing.

Green Day
Tue: Students will take notes on a direct instruction regarding the rise of the Industrial Revolution. There may be a quiz following. French Revolution projects will be returned.

Thu: Students will be participating in NWEA testing.

Honors
Mon: Students will take notes on a direct instruction regarding the rise of the Industrial Revolution. There may be a quiz following. For homework, students will analyze the impact of the spread of railroads on agriculture.

Wed: Students will complete a guided reading on the spread of the Industrial Revolution for submission at the end of class. For homework, students will evaluate the pressures on women to participate in industrial production.

Fri: Students will be participating in NWEA testing.

Some More Fun

Preview of Week Ending (04/17)

White Day

Monday - Students will be completing their Nationalism guided reading. Their are two learning extensions on current events available for students who complete their sheets quickly.

Wednesday - Students will begin the unit assessment for the French Revolution, Napoleon, and Nationalism. Students will be generating a fake magazine with five short news articles.

Hon

Monday - Students will participate in a Socratic Seminar, a discussion of the guided reading, a discussion of the primary sources for the DBQ, and a review of rhetorical strategies. Students should closely read their primary sources in preparation for the DBQ

Wednesday - Students will have a DBQ on the French Revolution, Napoleon, and Nationalism

Green Day

Tuesday - Students will begin the unit assessment for the French Revolution, Napoleon, and Nationalism. Students will be generating a fake magazine with five short news articles.

Thursday - Students will complete the unit assessment for the French Revolution, Napoleon, and Nationalism. If their is time, we will have a learning extension video.

I have posted files on Mediafire for those of you who are sick/absent.

Preview of Week Ending 04/10

Green Day

Monday - Students will complete research on Napoleon, group posters, and personal reflections for homework

Wednesday - There will be a class discussion on Europe in the aftermath of Napoleon, followed by a guided reading on Nationalism in Italy and Germany.

Friday - Students will complete their guided readings on Nationalism and will begin to prepare their projects for the end of the unit. Criteria and expectations will be provided. Students will begin to organize their materials.


White Day and Honors


Tuesday - Students will complete research on Napoleon, group posters, and personal reflections for homework. Hon. Students will receive a primary source reading on the reign of Napoleon

Wednesday - There will be a class discussion on Europe in the aftermath of Napoleon, followed by a guided reading on Nationalism in Italy and Germany. Hon. Students will have a primary source reading on Nationalism. The primary sources for the next DBQ will be announced at this time. Students will be expected to prepare them over the weekend for a Socratic Seminar when we return.

A little fun ;-)

Thanks, Brad, for the Spider Banana. It vaguely reminds me of the Spider Demons from Doom 2 back in the 90's. My spoon IS too big.

Preview of Week Ending (03/27)

Green Day

(Mon) French Revolution I (Origins)
class: Bastille Primary, Origins Lecture, Cahiers de Doleances Primary
HW: complete Cahiers analysis, finish Essay Workshop

(Wed) French Revolution II (Reform)
class: Rights of Man and Citizen, Guided Reading, Flow Chart, Dec. of Rights of
Citizeness
HW: complete Rights of Citizeness analysis, finish Essay Workshop

(Fri) French Revolution III (Radicalism)
class: direct instruction
HW: TBD

White Day & Hon

(Tues) French Revolution I (Origins)
class: Bastille Primary, Origins Lecture, Cahiers de Doleances Primary
HW: complete Cahiers analysis, finish Essay Workshop, HON Brittany Cahiers

(Thur) French Revolution II (Reform)
class: Rights of Man and Citizen, Guided Reading, Flow Chart, Dec. of Rights of
Citizeness
HW: complete Rights of Citizeness analysis, finish Essay Workshop, HON Civic
Equality analysis

On Monday, let the Revolution begin!

We will be investigating the French Revolution over the next three weeks. There will be primary sources galore, and heads will roll...literally! This is one of the most dynamic and influential events in all of history; we all live in the shadow of this upheaval.

So...hoist up the Tricolore and shout "Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite!" We will carry the Enlightenment to the ends of the Earth on the points of our bayonnettes!

All of the documents for the Essay Workshop

Click on the link to download all of the files for the workshop in .doc format.

Link

Preview of Week Ending (03/20)

This week, we will focus on the Essay workshop. The essay produced by this will count for 60% of the student exam on the Enlightenment. The objective portion of this exam will come at the end of this week, and will be focused on identifying the contributions of the Philosophes.

Green Day Classes

Monday: We will be continuing our Essay workshop and will develop our body paragraphs. I will recover with 1G the material they began while my sub was there. For homework, students should complete the body paragraph worksheet and the reasoning worksheet.

Thursday: We will begin with the objective portion of the Enlightenment test. Then, we will complete the Essay workshop with the composition of our conclusions. For homework, students should finalize their essays for submission over the weekend.

White Day & Honors

Tuesday: We will be continuing our Essay workshop and will develop our body paragraphs. I will recover with 1G the material they began while my sub was there. For homework, students should complete the body paragraph worksheet and the reasoning worksheet. Honors students will have their last primary source for this unit.

Thursday: We will begin with the objective portion of the Enlightenment test; Honors student's assessment will come in the form of a DBQ (Document Based Question). Then, we will complete the Essay workshop with the composition of our conclusions. For homework, students should finalize their essays for submission over the weekend.

Preview of Week Ending (03/13)

This will be a pivotal week with alot of work for students - even if not much will be graded during this week. Don't let that get you off task - if you slack, the chickens will come home to roost next week.

White Day & Honors

Monday - Enlightenment Learning Extension: we will have a review of the concept of Absolutism and the presentation of the group posters. This will be followed by work on the Need 2 Know sheets for the Competitive History Jeopardy and the selection of teams. For homework, Honors students will have the third primary source reading in preparation for the DBQ.

Wednesday - Competitive History Jeopardy! Teams compete in an exciting review game for very real bonus points on the exam.

Friday - Essay workshop, part I:
Students will be divided into heterogeneous literacy groups for research on four different essay topics. After a brainstorming process, students will divide into homogeneous literacy groups for peer editing and mutual development of their essays for the exam. I will model each element of essay writing. All students will have a chance to consult with me regarding the development of his or her essay.

Green Day

Tuesday - Competitive History Jeopardy! Teams compete in an exciting review game for very real bonus points on the exam.

Thursday - Essay workshop, part I:
Students will be divided into heterogeneous literacy groups for research on four different essay topics. After a brainstorming process, students will divide into homogeneous literacy groups for peer editing and mutual development of their essays for the exam. I will model each element of essay writing. All students will have a chance to consult with me regarding the development of his or her essay.

Preview of Week Ending (03/06)

There is a threat of snow, so plans this week will be a little looser

White Day + Honors

Class 1 - Students will take notes on direct instruction on the Philosophes of the Enlightenment. For homework, students should complete the Need 2 Know Sheets

Class 2 - Students will participate in a group evaluation of Enlightenment Absolutism. For homework, students will complete a profile of Mary Wollstonecraft. Hon. Students will also have a primary source reading.

Class 3 - Students will participate in Competitive History Jeopardy for bonus points.

Green Day

Class 1 - Students will participate in a group evaluation of Enlightenment Absolutism. For homework, students will complete a profile of Mary Wollstonecraft

Class 2 - Students will participate in Competitive History Jeopardy for bonus points.

Preview of Week Ending (02/23)

Welcome back, all. I hope that vacation was restful and pleasant. For my part, I am still convalescing from my injury at the Winter Carnival last Friday. So, if I am a little less mobile than usual, I apologize.

White Day

Monday - We will employ the Scientific Method in groups to investigate a historical problem in our current period. A current events learning extension will be available.
Wednesday - Direct instruction concerning the Path to the Enlightenment. For homework, students will complete their Need 2 Know Sheets for a homework grade.
Friday - Direct instruction concerning the Philosophes. If time permits, we will discuss stereotyping in history. For homework, students will have a profile of Mary Wollstonecraft.

Green Day

Tuesday - Direct instruction concerning the Path to the Enlightenment. For homework, students will complete their Need 2 Know Sheets for a homework grade.
Thursday - Direct instruction concerning the Philosophes. If time permits, we will discuss stereotyping in history. For homework, students will have a profile of Mary Wollstonecraft.

Hon

Monday - We will begin with a DBQ on the Galileo Primary source reading that was due for homework. Then, we will employ the Scientific Method in groups to investigate a historical problem in our current period.
Wednesday - Direct instruction concerning the Path to the Enlightenment. For homework, students will complete a primary source reading from the Encyclopedia of Diderot.
Friday - Direct instruction concerning the Philosophes. If time permits, we will discuss stereotyping in history. For homework, students will have a profile of Mary Wollstonecraft. Students will also be expected to work on their Need 2 Know sheets.

Vacation Message

Hi Peeps,

I am on vacation this week in Zenethia. My secretary(left) will be forwarding all important emails to me for consideration. So, if there is anything that you need, or any pressing questions, don't hesitate to drop me a line.

Mr. Cote

Preview of Week Ending (02/13)

This week, we will be participating in a dynamic unit regarding the Scientific Revolution. I hope that everyone is as excited as I am! Also, Friday is winter carnival, so bring your school spirit. Mustang Pride, peeps!

White Day

Monday: we will have time in class to complete our webquests and the concurrent questions. This is a project grade, so it is important. The questions must be submitted before Friday.
Wednesday: direct instruction on the Scientific Revolution. Cloze activity on Galileo & Newton for homework

Green Day

Tuesday: direct instruction on the Scientific Revolution. Cloze activity on Galileo & Newton for homework
Wednesday: class discussion of the Scientific Method. Group activity applying the Scientific Method to the Humanities. For homework, current event summary worksheet (telescope).

Hon

Monday: we will have time in class to complete our webquests and the concurrent essay. This is a project grade, so it is important. The essay must be submitted before Friday.
Wednesday: direct instruction on the Scientific Revolution. For homework, students have a worksheet and a DBQ (Document Based Question) from Galileo concerning the perceived conflict between Science and Religion.

Webquest Documents for Sick Peeps

For you sick lady peeps

http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=5323f9ee6d6897fbd2db6fb9a8902bda

feel better soon!!! We miss you!

Age of Exploration - Webquest

Using the resources below, collect information to complete the research guide that you have received in class. When all research has been completed, write responses to the questions at the end of the research guide. You may also access print materials in the room (texts, encyclopediae, books) to supplement these online sources.

Stay on the webquest ... you do not have time to wander all over the internet. These are famous and important people and there are more materials on them than you will have time to sort through!


Christopher Columbus

Library of Congress -
University of Calgary -
a map of his voyages -
Encyclopedia Brittanica -

Amerigo Vespucci

Library of Congress -
About -
University of Houston -

Vasco da Gama

English Historical Society -
Library of Congress -
Catholic Encyclopedia -

Ferdinand Magellan

Library of Congress -
San Jose Schools -
Catholic Encyclopedia -
Mariners' Museum (VA) -
Hernando Cortez

Library of Congress -
PBS Kids -
University of Calgary -
Australian Children's Encyclopedia -
Encarta -

Francisco Pizzaro

University of Calgary -
Encarta -
Collier's Encyclopedia -
Encyclopedia Brittanica -

John Cabot

Library of Congress -
Library of Congress -
Library of Congress
Heritage: Newfoundland & Labrador

Preview of Week Ending (01/30)

White Day

On Tuesday, we will begin with a group activity to identify the means of exploration that were available to Europeans in the Fifteenth century. We will follow this with a guided reading concerning European motivations for exploration. Midterm exams will be returned and discussed. For homework, students who have not done so should complete the guided reading.

On Thursday, we will have direct instruction concerning the methods of European exploration and colonization. For homework, students will have a worksheet on Spanish Missions.

Green Day

On Wednesday, we will begin with a group activity to identify the means of exploration that were available to Europeans in the Fifteenth century. We will follow this with a guided reading concerning European motivations for exploration. Midterm exams will be returned and discussed. For homework, students who have not done so should complete the guided reading.

On Friday, we will have direct instruction concerning the methods of European exploration and colonization. For homework, students will have a worksheet on Spanish Missions.

Honors

On Wednesday, we will begin with a class discussion on the means of European expansion and will follow it with an analysis of a primary source (Don Miguel Lopez de Legazpi). Exams will be returned and discussed.

On Thursday, we will have direct instruction concerning the methods of European exploration and colonization. For homework, students will have a primary source comparison on Spanish colonization (De Las Casas).

Preview of Week Ending (01/30)

So this is it - Midterm week. Midterms count for 20% of the first semester grade, so they are a matter of great importance. I wish all students the best of luck and hope that they study effectively for the examinations. As always, I will be at school until 3pm this week if anyone wishes to see me for last minute MIB credit to improve their grades. If you need materials, have a question studing, or otherwise need me, I am only an email away!

cheers,
Mr. Cote

A surprise gift for you...

After much consideration and discussion with both the Social Studies Department and with Team Cadillac, I have decided that you may use a piece of paper as a reference card for the midterm. I will handing out blank colored construction paper for you to use - of a standard size (5x11"). You may want to think about what sort of content you would like to put on this reference card - think about the essay, since you will be able to mine the rest of the test for content. You may only write on one side of the paper. '-)

Preview of Week Ending 01/16

This week is devoted to studying for the midterms. All students will receive the complete 5 study guides for all units. All concepts will be reviewed in class. Time will be provided for students to generate flash cards of key terminology. Every student will receive a sheet of games that they can play with the flash cards in order to review.

I will be after school every day until 3:00 until Midterms.

Best of luck!!!!

Midterm Review Materials

I will be posting a number of important and useful documents for studying for the midterm.


All Need to Know Sheets:
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=5323f9ee6d6897fbd2db6fb9a8902bda

Preview of Week Ending (01/09)

World History 9 W

Monday: Students will wrap up their discussion of the Reformation with the creation of cause & effect timelines. If time permits, we will discuss the timelines. I will pass back all classwork in my possession and we will begin discussing what to expect on the midterm examination.

Wednesday: I will present direct instruction on the Catholic Counter-Reformation. This will be followed by a QUIZ on that content. I will make available all the need 2 know sheets, so that students can begin preparation for the midterm.

Friday: Review day. Students will receive instructions on studying for terminology using flashcards and double-column sheets. Students will have time to create cards and to practice using some flashcard games.

World History 9 W HON

Monday: Team presentations on the Reformation are due. This will be followed with class discussion. Students will receive a rubric for the Renaissance, Reformation, and Counter-Reformation Expository Essay, which will be due next week.

Wednesday: I will present direct instruction on the Catholic Counter-Reformation. This will be followed by a QUIZ on that content. I will make available all the need 2 know sheets, so that students can begin preparation for the midterm.

Friday: Class will begin with a short (30 min) Socratic Seminar on the Renaissance, Reformation, & Counter-Reformation. This will be followed by instructions for studying terminology using flashcards and double-column sheets. Students should complete their expository essays over the weekend.

World History 9 G

Tuesday: will present direct instruction on the Catholic Counter-Reformation. This will be followed by a QUIZ on that content. I will make available all the need 2 know sheets, so that students can begin preparation for the midterm.

Thursday: Review day. Students will receive instructions on studying for terminology using flashcards and double-column sheets. Students will have time to create cards and to practice using some flashcard games.