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.