ModernEuro 3rd Quarter

 Monday, 1-23 and Wednesday, 1-25:
Due Today: labeled Europe 1650 Blank Map (using the guidelines on the Europe 1650 Map Activity and the locations on the Europe 1650 Labeled Map); map quiz today
Today’s Learning Target: Why did England change from an absolutist form of government to a constitutional monarchy?
What we did in class today: we took our Europe 1650 map quiz; we discussed some current events; we reviewed the Midterm Exam; we discussed the English Absolutism Presentation
Due Next Class: read and annotate the Tudor England – The Reign of Elizabeth reading

Thursday, 1-26 and Friday, 1-27:
Due Today: annotated Tudor England – The Reign of Elizabeth reading
Today’s Learning Target: In what ways did Philip II rule Spain as an absolutist monarch?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we finished our discussion of the English Absolutism Presentation we began last class
Due Next Class: read and annotate Spanish Absolutism Reading reading

Monday, 1-30 and Tuesday, 1-31:
Due Today: annotated Spanish Absolutism Reading
Today’s Learning Target: In what ways did the leaders of England and Spain rule as absolutist monarchs?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we reviewed the Tudor England – The Reign of Elizabeth reading using the English Absolutism Review Cards; we reviewed the Spanish Absolutism Reading using the Spanish Absolutism Reading Questions
Due Next Class: read and annotate the Central European Absolutism Reading

Wednesday, 2-1 and Thursday, 2-2:
Due Today: annotated Central European Absolutism Reading
Today’s Learning Target: In what ways did the leaders of the countries of Central Europe and Russia rule as absolutist monarchs?
What we did in class today: we reviewed the Central European Absolutism Reading using CEur I Have Game Cards; we discussed some current events; we discussed the Russian Absolutism Presentation
Due Next Class: all Unit 4 work that has been assigned so far: labeled Europe 1650 Blank Map using the Europe 1650 Map Activity and the Europe 1650 Labeled Map, annotated Tudor England – The Reign of Elizabeth reading, annotated Spanish Absolutism Reading reading, annotated the Central European Absolutism reading; prepare for a quiz using the Unit 4 Absolutism Quiz Study Guide

Friday, 2-3 and Monday, 2-6:
Due Today: if you haven’t already turned in any of the Unit 4 work that has been assigned so far it must be turned in today because we’re having our first quiz – this includes: labeled Europe 1650 Blank Map using the Europe 1650 Map Activity and the Europe 1650 Labeled Map, annotated Tudor England – The Reign of Elizabeth reading, annotated Spanish Absolutism Reading reading, annotated the Central European Absolutism reading; prepare for a quiz using the Unit 4 Absolutism Quiz Study Guide; prepare for a quiz using the Unit 4 Absolutism Quiz Study Guide
Today’s Learning Target: What examples of absolutist monarchies existed in 1500-1700 Europe?
What we did in class today: we took our Unit 4 quiz; we worked on annotating The Reign of Louis XIV reading
Due Next Class: annotate The Reign of Louis XIV reading

Tuesday, 2-7 and Wednesday, 2-8:
Due TodayThe Reign of Louis XIV reading annotations
Today’s Learning Target: What examples of absolutist monarchies existed in 1500-1700 Europe?
What we did in class today: we discussed The Reign of Louis XIV reading and took some additional notes; we discussed the Absolutism Examples Reading and worked in small groups to complete the Absolutism Examples Chart; we discussed the Restoration and Glorious Revolution Presentation
Due Next Class: use the Absolutism Study Guide & Project Option to begin preparing for next week’s assessment

Thursday, 2-9: SNOW DAY

Friday, 2-10, ORANGE DAY:
Due Today: none; use the Absolutism Study Guide & Project Option to prepare for next class’s assessment
Today’s Learning Target: What examples of absolutist monarchies existed in 1500-1700 Europe?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we used the remote-control gaming system to study for our exam
Due Next Class: use the Absolutism Study Guide & Project Option to begin prepare for next class’s assessment

Monday, 2-13: SNOW DAY

Tuesday, 2-14, BLACK DAY: TWO-HOUR DELAY- SHORTENED CLASSES
Due Today: none; use the Absolutism Study Guide & Project Option to prepare for next class’s assessment
Today’s Learning Target: What examples of absolutist monarchies existed in 1500-1700 Europe?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we used the remote-control gaming system to study for our exam
Due Next Class: use the Absolutism Study Guide & Project Option to begin prepare for next class’s assessment

Wednesday, 2-15, ORANGE DAY:
Due Today: use the Absolutism Study Guide & Project Option to prepare for today’s assessment
Today’s Learning Target: What examples of absolutist monarchies existed in 1500-1700 Europe?
What we did in class today: we completed our Unit 4: Absolutism exam
Due Next Class: annotate the Scientific Revolution Reading

Thursday, 2-16: SNOW DAY

Friday, 2-17, BLACK DAY: WINTER CARNIVAL – SHORTENED CLASSES
We used our 35 minutes to discuss current events

MONDAY, 2-27, ORANGE DAY:
Due TodayScientific Revolution Reading annotations
Today’s Learning Target: What advances in science were made during the Scientific Revolution?
What we did in class today: we completed the Scientific Revolution Charts and Ads
Due Next Class: completed Scientific Revolution Charts and Ads

Tuesday, 2-28, BLACK DAY:
Due Today: use the Absolutism Study Guide & Project Option to prepare for today’s assessment
Today’s Learning Target: What examples of absolutist monarchies existed in 1500-1700 Europe?
What we did in class today: we completed our Unit 4: Absolutism exam
Due Next Class: annotate the Scientific Revolution Reading

Wednesday, 3-1 and Thursday, 3-2:
Due TodayScientific Revolution Reading annotations
Today’s Learning Target: What advancements in learning were made during the Scientific Revolution and Age of Englightenment?
What we did in class today: we reviewed our homework by completing the Scientific Revolution Tweets activity; we discussed the Enlightenment Presentation
Due Next Class: complete the Your Utopia speech-writing activity

Friday, 3-3 and Monday, 3-6:
Due TodayYour Utopia speech-writing activity
Today’s Learning Target: What differences exist between what you’ve learned about the American Revolution and what Britain calls the “Colonial Rebellion?”
What we did in class today: we read the John Locke Bio Reading; we reviewed our Utopia speeches in small groups; we discussed the American Colonial Rebellion Presentation; we listened to the “Iron Tears” NPR Interview while following along with the Iron Tears Transcript
Due Next Class: use the Objective Content Quiz Study List to prepare for an objective questions quiz next class; read and annotate The Revolution Begins reading

Tuesday, 3-7, Orange Day:
Due TodayThe Revolution Begins reading annotations
Today’s Learning Target: What caused the outbreak of the French Revolution?
What we did in class today: we took our Objective Content Quiz; we completed a group activity that explained the difference between the Three Estates; we began watching The History Channel Presents The French Revolution and completing the History Channel FrRev Questions
Due Next Class: read and annotate The Revolution Creates a Republic reading

Wednesday, 3-8, Black Day: (Mrs. Wagner is at a conference today so quiz will be Friday)
Due TodayThe Revolution Begins reading annotations
Today’s Learning Target: What caused the outbreak of the French Revolution?
What we did in class today: we began watching The History Channel Presents The French Revolution and completing the History Channel FrRev Questions
Due Next Class: read and annotate The Revolution Creates a Republic reading

Thursday, 3-9, Orange Day:
Due TodayThe Revolution Creates a Republic reading annotations
Today’s Learning Target: What caused the French Revolution to enter its radical phase?
What we did in class today: we continued watching The History Channel Presents The French Revolution and completing the History Channel FrRev Questions
Due Next Class: read and annotate The Revolution Ends reading; use the Essay Content Quiz Study List to prepare for an essay quiz next class

Friday, 3-10, Black Day:
Due TodayThe Revolution Creates a Republic reading annotations
Today’s Learning Target: What caused the French Revolution to enter its radical phase?
What we did in class today: we took our Objective Content Quiz; we continued watching The History Channel Presents The French Revolution and completing the History Channel FrRev Questions
Due Next Class: read and annotate The Revolution Ends reading; use the Essay Content Quiz Study List to prepare for an essay quiz next class

Monday, 3-13, Orange Day:
Due TodayThe Revolution Ends reading annotations
Today’s Learning TargetWhat changes occurred in the political geography of Europe following the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars?
What we did in class today: we finished watching The History Channel Presents The French Revolution and completing the History Channel FrRev Questions; we completed our Unit 5 Content Quiz Essay in class
Due Next Class: label, color, and prepare for a quiz over the Napoleon’s Empire, 1810 Blank Map using the guidelines on the Napoleon’s Empire, 1810 Map Activity Guidelines and the information on the Napoleon’s Empire, 1810 Labeled Map and Colored Map

Tuesday, 3-14: SNOW DAY

Wednesday, 3-15, Black Day:
Due TodayThe Revolution Ends reading annotations
Today’s Learning TargetWhat changes occurred in the political geography of Europe following the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars?
What we did in class today: we finished watching The History Channel Presents The French Revolution and completing the History Channel FrRev Questions; we completed a group activity that explained the difference between the Three Estates
Due Next Class: label, color, and prepare for a quiz over the Napoleon’s Empire, 1810 Blank Map using the guidelines on the Napoleon’s Empire, 1810 Map Activity Guidelines and the information on the Napoleon’s Empire, 1810 Labeled Map and Colored Map; be ready to complete the Unit 5 Content Quiz Essay in class

Thursday, 3-16, Orange Day:
Due Today: completed Napoleon’s Empire, 1810 Map
Today’s Learning TargetHow did Napoleon’s rule change European history?
What we did in class today: we completed a map quiz over the Napoleon’s Empire, 1810 Map; we completed and then reviewed the French Revolution Fill-Ins Review; we discussed the Napoleon Presentation
Due Next Class: begin preparing for our unit assessment using the Unit 5 Study Guide Project Option

Monday, 3-20, Black Day:
Due Today: completed Napoleon’s Empire, 1810 Map
Today’s Learning TargetHow did Napoleon’s rule change European history?
What we did in class today: we completed a map quiz over the Napoleon’s Empire, 1810 Map; we completed and then reviewed the French Revolution Fill-Ins Review; we discussed the Napoleon Presentation
Due Next Class: begin preparing for our unit assessment using the Unit 5 Study Guide Project Option

Tuesday, 3-21, Orange Day:
Due Today: begin preparing for our unit assessment using the Unit 5 Study Guide Project Option
Today’s Learning Target: Was Napoleon a hero or a villain?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we discussed the Napoleon Documents and the Napoleon – Hero or Tyrant
Due Next Class: continue preparing for our unit assessment using the Unit 5 Study Guide Project Option

Wednesday, 3-22, Black Day – Early Release Day:
Due Today: prepare for essay quiz on the French Revolution
Today’s Learning Target: Today’s Learning Target: What effect did the French Revolution have on French and the greater European history?
What we did in class today: we completed our Unit 5 Content Quiz Essay
Due Next Class: continue preparing for our unit assessment using the Unit 5 Study Guide Project Option

Thursday, 3-23-Friday, 3-24:
Due Today: continue preparing for our unit assessment using the Unit 5 Study Guide Project Option
Today’s Learning Target: What effect did the many revolutions that occurred from 1600-1800 have on European history?
What we did in class today: we used the remote-control gaming device to prepare for our exam
Due Next Class: continue preparing for our unit assessment using the Unit 5 Study Guide Project Option

Monday, 3-27-Tuesday, 3-28:
Due Today: prepare for today’s unit assessment using the Unit 5 Study Guide Project Option
Today’s Learning Target: What effect did the many revolutions that occurred from 1600-1800 have on European history?
What we did in class today: we completed our Unit 5 Summative Assessment
Due Next Class: read and annotate Congress of Vienna Reading

Wednesday, 3-29-Thursday, 3-30:
Due TodayCongress of Vienna Reading annotations
Today’s Learning Target: What effect did British industrialization have on the average factory worker?
What we did in class today: we completed the Analysis Handout using the Industrialization Mystery Clues
Due Next Class: NO HOMEWORK – wait, what? 🙂

Friday, 3-31-Monday, 4-3:
Due Today: none
Today’s Learning Target: What were the effects of the industrialization on Europe?
What we did in class today: we read and annotated Industrial Rev Reading and handed it in before the end of class
Due Next Class: read and annotate Nationalism reading

Tuesday, 4-4-Wednesday, 4-5:
Due TodayNationalism reading annotations
Today’s Learning Target: How did nationalistic movements affect Europe?
What we did in class today: we read the Nationalism and the Brothers Grimm before splitting into three groups; each group read and analyzed one of the following readings: Little Briar Rose; The Frog King; The Golden Goose
Due Next Class: read and annotate the Imperialism Reading; use the 3rd Quarter Portfolio Directions to prepare your Portfolio for this quarter

Thursday, 4-6-Friday, 4-7:
Due TodayImperialism Reading annotations; 3rd Quarter Portfolio
Today’s Learning Target: In what ways did imperialism affect the balance of power in Europe?
What we did in class today: we discussed the King Leopold in the Congo reading and then broke into three groups: each group read one of the following handouts and then presented their option to the rest of the class: Option 1- Act Alone, Act Now, Force ChangeOption 2- Cooperate with the Other Great Powers; Option 3- Focus on the British Empire
Due Next Class: use the Industrial Era and Nationalism Objective Quiz Study List to prepare for a 20-question matching quiz next class