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​Unit 7, 8, & 9:  c. 1900-2001 CE

Week 38  May 17-21, 2022

Monday, May 16

1. Receive final exam study guide.
   
2. Continue The Joy Luck Club family tree project.
   
   1. Read your family’s chapter from Section 2
      
   2. Meet with your Chinese family group.
      
      1. Plan your tree, gather materials from the LC workroom
         
      2. Use computers to create character profiles
         

Tuesday, May 17

1. Continue The Joy Luck Club family tree project.
   
   1. Read your family’s chapter from Section 3
      
   2. Meet with your Chinese family group.
      
      1. Plan your tree, gather materials from the LC workroom
         
      2. Use computers to create character profiles
         

Wednesday, May 18

1. Continue The Joy Luck Club family tree project.
   
   1. Read your family’s chapter from Section 4
      
   2. Meet with your Chinese family group.
      
      1. Plan your tree, gather materials from the LC workroom
         
      2. Use computers to create character profiles
         

Thursday, May 19

1. Continue The Joy Luck Club family tree project.
   
2. Construct your family tree.
   

Friday, May 20

1. Continue The Joy Luck Club family tree project
   
2. Construct your family tree.
   

Week 39  May 23-25, 2022

Monday, May 23

1. Present your family tree project.
   
2. Review for the final exam with the study guide
   

Tuesday, May 24  Finals
1st and 2nd periods

Wednesday, May 25 Finals
3rd and 4th periods

Week 37  May 9-13, 2022

Planning Your Week:
STUDY for your EXAM!

Use AP Classroom Progress Checks

By class time on Monday 5/9, view these AP Daily Videos:

• 7.4 Video #1 (7:20) DBQ Purpose Sourcing:  https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/tnhpwsj8ew?sui=34,7
• 7.4 Video #2 (8:24) LEQ & DBQ Thesis: https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/hy75w6rupu?sui=34,7 
• 7.4 Video #3 (7:23) DBQ POV Sourcing: https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/suworhu2ix?sui=34,7 
• Review #4 (49:00) 5C’s of Skills and Reasoning:  https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/xwz0tieu2n?sui=34,-1 

Before the World History Exam on Thursday, May 12, view these AP Review Videos

• Units 1-3 Review (37:00) https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/33nzsk8sph?sui=34,-1
• Units 4-6 Review (46:00) https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/3p5n6mg8q0?sui=34,-1 
• Units 7-9 Review (38:00) https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/dutjrlhfd0?sui=34,-1 

Monday, May 9  Computer Science Principles exam takers--Good Luck!!

1. LEQ review and practice
   • Kaplan AP Prep Plus pp. 341-348
   • Examine an LEQ example with scoring notes.
   • Score LEQ examples

Tuesday, May 10--Meet in Learning Commons  Herndon AP proctor

1. DBQ Review
   • Kaplan AP Prep Plus pp. 327-340
2. Examine a DBQ example with scoring notes

Wednesday, May 11  Spanish Language exam takers--Good Luck!!
General Exam Information
FRQ Practice in AP Classroom.

1. Go to https://myap.collegeboard.org/login and sign in to your AP World History Classroom
2. On the left-hand side, choose Practice Exams.
3. Complete any of the FRQ practice exams.

Thursday, May 12  Tatum AP proctor
        AP World History Exam Day!

Friday, May 13

1. Return any textbook you borrowed for home use--art, history, literature.
2. Introduction to The Joy Luck Club.
   
3. Begin work on The Joy Luck Club family tree project.
   
   
   
   

Week 36 May 2-6, 2022

Planning Your Week:
Th 5/5--Test Units 7, 8, 9 

STUDY for your EXAM!
By class time on Monday 5/9, view these AP Daily Videos:

• 7.4 Video #1 (7:20) DBQ Purpose Sourcing:  https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/tnhpwsj8ew?sui=34,7
  
• 7.4 Video #2 (8:24) LEQ & DBQ Thesis: https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/hy75w6rupu?sui=34,7 
  
• 7.4 Video #3 (7:23) DBQ POV Sourcing: https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/suworhu2ix?sui=34,7 
  
• Review #4 (49:00) 5C’s of Skills and Reasoning:  https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/xwz0tieu2n?sui=34,-1 
  

Before the World History Exam on Thursday, May 12, view these AP Review Videos

• Units 1-3 Review (37:00) https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/33nzsk8sph?sui=34,-1
  
• Units 4-6 Review (46:00) https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/3p5n6mg8q0?sui=34,-1 
  
• Units 7-9 Review (38:00) https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/dutjrlhfd0?sui=34,-1 
  

Monday, May 2  AP Chem exam takers--Good Luck!!

1. General Exam Information--World History
   
   • (If you are taking the Art History exam, join Mrs. Tatum in her room for the General Exam Information--Art History)
     
2. Study the Review Guides for Units 1-4. All Review Materials are linked HERE.
   
   • Kaplan AP Prep Plus pp. 21-49; 145-182
     
3. Create a one-pager for each Unit.
   

Tuesday, May 3--Meet in Teacher Rooms

1. Announce test protocols for Thursday.
   
2. Study the Review Guides for Units 1-4.  All Review Materials are linked HERE.
   
3. Create a one-pager for each Unit. 
   

Wednesday, May 4

1. Study the Review Guides for Units 5-9.  All Review Materials are linked HERE.
   
   • Kaplan AP Prep Plus pp. 83-142; 183-318
     

Create a one-pager for each Unit.  

Thursday, May 5   --Meet in Teacher Rooms AP Stat exam takers--Good Luck!

1. Use the Review Guides for Units 5-9 to take a GROUP TEST for units 7, 8, 9.  All Review Materials are linked HERE.
   
   1. no test corrections
      
   2. groups may discuss all questions
      
   3. individuals will answer on their own scantron
      

Friday, May 6   --Meet in Learning Commons AP Art History & AP Euro exam takers--Good Luck!!  Tatum AP proctor

1. SAQ review
   
   • Kaplan AP Prep Plus pp. 319-327
     

1. Answer one SAQ 
   
2. Review quality answers
   
   
   
   
   

Week 35 April 25-29, 2022

Planning Your Week:
Homework this week:

1. Take notes and view Global Contemporary Art images
2. Take notes and read Contemporary Literature Review

Monday, April 25

1. Cold War Stations
2. Link to Stations Folder

Tuesday, April 26

1. Cold War Stations

Wednesday, April 27 

1. Cold War Stations

Thursday, April 28

1. Globalization Video Series

Friday, April 29

1. Take notes on Contemporary Art.
2. Finish  notes and view Global Contemporary Art images
   Finish notes and read Contemporary Literature Review
   
   

Week 34  April 18-22, 2022

Planning Your Week:
Th 4/21--Quiz History Ch. 27.3-5, 28, & 29
S 4/25--Things Fall Apart literary analysis essay due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm

Monday, April 18

1. Review how to write a literary analysis essay for Things Fall Apart essay. Bring a copy to class on Friday for peer editing.  Finished paper due Friday, April 23 to www.turnitin.com by 11:59 pm.  
2. Review The World Wars: A History Channel Documentary viewing guide questions for episode 2.
3. View Episode 3: Never Surrender (49:13) from The World Wars: A History Channel Documentary.
4. Complete viewing guide questions episode 3.

Tuesday, April 19

1. Finish Episode 3: Never Surrender from The World Wars: A History Channel Documentary.
2. Complete viewing guide questions episode 3.
3. Use your history book to complete a World Wars Comparison chart

Wednesday, April 20

1. Art Lab: Modern Art in the era of WWII
2. Work on your Things Fall Apart essay.

Thursday, April 21

1. World Wars Quiz (History Ch. 27.3-5, 28, & 29)
2. Read “Literary Modernism”
3. Art Lab: Modern Sculpture in the era of the world wars

Friday, April 22  

1. Peer Edit Things Fall Apart essay. 
   
2. Take a look at this editing information.
   
3. Submit your final draft Sunday night to www.turnitin.com by 11:59 pm. 

NOTE: If you miss any viewing day of The World Wars: A History Channel Documentary, you may view it at home.  The documentary is on Amazon Prime.  If you don't have Prime, you can use this document to find a FREE VERSION (not on Amazon Prime), which is an extended international version.   

SPRING BREAK EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY #1  (essay category)
SPRING BREAK EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY #2  (quiz category)
Due to Turnitin.com  Sunday, April 10 by 11:59 pm

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​Unit 5 & 6:  c. 1750-1900 CE

Week 33    April 11-15, 2022
 Planning Your Week:
W 4/13--Unit 5/6 Test 1750-1900 TEST
F 4/15--Things Fall Apart Part 3 analysis completed on your document;  Entire analysis due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm
Th 4/21--Quiz History Ch. 27.3-5, 28, & 29
F 4/22--Things Fall Apart literary analysis essay due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm


Monday, April 11

1. Literature Discussion: TFA Part 3 Essential Questions
2. 1750-1900 CE Test Review (Enlightenment, Revolutions, Industrialism, Imperialism)

 
Tuesday, April 12

1. Read Impressionism article.
2. Group Activity: Monet, Van Gogh, Cassatt, Gauguin, Munch 

​Wednesday, April 13

1. 1750-1900 CE Test (Enlightenment, Revolutions, Industrialism, Imperialism)

Thursday, April 14

1. 1750-1900 CE Test Corrections
2. Begin viewing Episode 1: Trial by Fire  (49:18) from The World Wars: A History Channel Documentary.
3. Complete viewing guide questions for episode 1.

Friday, April 15

1. Finish viewing Episode 1: Trial by Fire (49:18) from The World Wars: A History Channel Documentary.
2. Complete viewing guide questions for episode 1.
3. View Episode 2: A Rising Threat (48:59)from The World Wars: A History Channel Documentary.
4. Complete viewing guide questions for episode 2 

NOTE: If you miss any viewing day of The World Wars: A History Channel Documentary, you may view it at home.  The documentary is on Amazon Prime.  If you don't have Prime, you can use this document to find a FREE VERSION (not on Amazon Prime), which is an extended international version.   

Week 32 March 28-April 1, 2022
Planning Your Week:
M 3/28--Quiz history ch. 24 & 26
Th 3/31--Khan Academy 6 items--Japan and the Pacific
S 4/4--Things Fall Apart Part 2 analysis completed on your document.  Be sure the document is shared with Tatum.  She will be checking your progress during spring break.
F 4/16--Things Fall Apart Part 3 analysis completed on your document;  Entire analysis due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm
F 4/23--Things Fall Apart literary analysis essay due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm


Monday, March 28

1. Quiz History Ch. 24 & 26: Imperialism
2. History: Imperialism Motives Station Placards (Primary Sources A - O) Fill in the Imperialist Motives Chart.

Tuesday, March 29

1. Complete the Realism in Literature and Art Lab.  Save the note-taking document located on slide one to your shared folder.
2. When you finish, check off your work with Tatum.

Wednesday, March 30 

1. History Lecture: Imperialism around the World Stations Notes chart
   1. Station 1 - Motivations for Imperialism
   2. Station 2 - Imperialism in Africa
   3. ​Station 3 - Imperialism in India
   4. Station 4 - Imperialism in China
   5. Station 5 - Imperialism in Japan

Thursday, March 31

1. Literature Discussion: Part 2 Essential Questions
2. Work on Things Fall Apart Part 2 analysis.  Remember, your progress on this project will be observed by Tatum over the break.
3. Complete any of the Imperialism stations or notes from this week.
   

Friday, April 1

1. Notes on Pacific Art and Asian Art The Great Wave
2. Complete activity “Burdens” poetry.

ENJOY YOUR SPRING BREAK APRIL 4-8  🌞😎⛱

Week 31 March 21-25, 2022

Planning Your Week:
M 3/21 --Quiz History: 22 & 27-1&2
S 3/27--Things Fall Apart Part 1 analysis completed on your document
M 3/28--Quiz history ch. 24 & 26
S 4/4--Things Fall Apart Part 2 analysis completed on your document
F 4/16--Things Fall Apart Part 3 analysis completed on your document;  Entire analysis due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm
F 4/23--Things Fall Apart literary analysis essay due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm



Monday, March 21

1. History Quiz History: 22 & 27-1, 27-2
2. History Lecture: Industrial Revolution in Russia and Japan

Tuesday, March 22

1. Review Art 1750-1900 Review Notes—Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Post- Impressionism
2. Neoclassical Art: Monticello, George Washington, 
3. French Art The Swing, The Oath of the Horatii, Self-Portrait, Liberty Leading the People

Wednesday, March 23

1. History Lecture: Finish Industrial Revolution in Russia and Japan
   
2. Industrial Revolution activity
   

Thursday, March 24  

1. Literature Analysis:  Romanticism in Literature and Art​

Friday, March 25--Meet in teacher classrooms today.

1. Literature Discussion: Part I Essential Questions
2. Read Things Fall Apart and work on reading assignment for Part 1.
3. Study for Quiz History Ch. 24 & 26: Imperialism

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Week 30 March 14-20, 2022

Planning Your Weeks
Read the novel Things Fall Apart.  
W 3/16--Things Fall Apart pre-reading section completed on your document
M 3/21 --Quiz History: 22 & 27-1&2
S 3/27--Things Fall Apart Part 1 analysis completed on your document
M 3/28--Quiz history ch. 24 & 26
S 4/4--Things Fall Apart Part 2 analysis completed on your document
F 4/16--Things Fall Apart Part 3 analysis completed on your document;  Entire analysis due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm
F 4/23--Things Fall Apart literary analysis essay due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm


Monday, March 14

1. French Revolution:  Read “A Guide to the French Revolution”  and complete the study notes. 
   
2. History Notes:  Causes and Effects of the revolutions.  Finish the Revolutions chart
   

Tuesday, March 15

1. Introduction to the novel Things Fall Apart 
   
   1. Introduction to the novel.
      
   2. TFA Reading Assignment.  Note due dates.  You will need to download each of the documents to complete.
      
   3. Complete Pre-reading activity.
      
   4. Read chapter 1 together.
      

Wednesday, March 16

1. History Lecture: Begin Industrial Revolution notes
   

Thursday, March 17

1. Read TTS 16: Rights and Revolutions  Answer the three bulleted questions related to each source on this document. 
   

Friday, March 18 

1. Read Things Fall Apart and work on the TFA Reading Assignment.
   
   

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Week 29 March 7-11, 2022
Planning Your Week
F 3/11--Quiz History Ch. 23 & 25 in class
S 3/13--Things Fall Apart Webquest due 11:59 pm to www.turnitin.com 


Monday, March 7  Early Release  1st 8:20-9:03;  2nd 9:09-9:52;   3rd 9:58-10:41;   4th 10:47-11:30

1. Introduction to 1750-1900 CE.  
   
   1. View Crash Course History Enlightenment (16:23)
      
   2. Read History textbook Earth and its Peoples pp. 554-555: Part VI: “Revolutions Reshape the World, 1750-1850”   NOTE:  We will skip ch. 22 for now.  We will come back to it later.
      
   3. Read World Masterpieces Literature textbook pp. 834-843.
      

Tuesday, March 8

1. Read the following Time Period Resources
   

• See pp. 105-117 of APWH CED
  
•  EXTENSIVE overview of 1750-1900.
  

1. Complete the Contextualization and Comparison practices on the Kaplan overview of 1750-1900.  
   
2. Table Discussion:  What trends can you find in social, political, and cultural issues in this time period?  Group Share: trends.
   

Wednesday, March 9   

1. Art:  A Philosopher Giving a Lecture on the Orrery 
   
2. History:  Enlightenment Stations
   
3. Read ch. 23 for the quiz on Friday.
   

Thursday, March 10

1. Complete Things Fall Apart Webquest assignment and submit to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm Sunday 3/13.
   

Friday, March 11

1. Quiz History Ch. 23 & 25: Revolutionary Changes in the Atlantic World
   
2. Use the History textbook ch. 23 to complete the Revolutions chart.
   
   
   
   
   

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​Unit 3 & 4:  c. 1450-1700 CE

Week 26 February 28-March 4, 2022
Planning Your Week:
W 3/2: MyAPClassroom Extra Credit due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm; Progress Check MCQs for Units 3 & 4 in AP Classroom
TH 3/3: Unit 3 & 4 Test: Renaissance/Reformation/Absolute Monarchs/Latin America/Atlantic Trade Systems/Gunpowder Empires/Ming


Monday, February 28

1. History Lecture:  Ming Dynasty and Tokugawa, Japan (Read ch. 21 for test).
2. Begin taking notes on 1450-1750 Test Study Guide  
3. You may want to refresh your understanding of DBQ, LEQ, and SAQ writing techniques because we will be writing on Wednesday.

Tuesday, March 1

1. Finish Ming/Tokugawa lecture 
2. Work on 1450-1750 Test Study Guide  
3. Complete the Progress Check MCQs for Units 3 & 4 in AP Classroom.

Wednesday, March 2

1. Writing Wednesday: Complete the 1450-1750 mini DBQ; then choose either two SAQs or one LEQ. You may use your notes or book.
2. Submit your two hand-written essays by the end of class.

Thursday, March 3

1. Unit 3 & 4 Test: Renaissance/Reformation/Absolute Monarchs/Latin America/Atlantic Trade Systems/Gunpowder Empires/Ming 

Friday, March 4

1. Test Corrections:  Unit 3 & 4 Test
2. Peer essay scoring session.

​Week 25   February 14-18, 2022

Planning Your Week:
W 2/16:  History ch. 19 quiz in class AND Submit  October 11, 1491 by Ursula LeGuin the TPCASSTT to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm..
S 2/20--Read and complete the Candide satire chart for section 3 (ch. 21-30).  Submit complete chart (sections 1-3) to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm.
S 2/27:  Submit Gunpowder Empires Webquest to CTLS
W 3/2: MyAPClassroom Extra Credit due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm
TH 3/3: Unit 3 & 4 Test: Renaissance/Reformation/Absolute Monarchs/Latin America/Atlantic Trade Systems/Gunpowder Empires/Ming China


Monday, February 14

1. Extra Credit Assignment: MyAPClassroom Extra Credit due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 3/2.
2. Review Satire and relate to painting The Tête à Tête, from Marriage à la Mode 
3. Poetry Analysis: October 11, 1491 by Ursula LeGuin  Complete the TPCASSTT. Due to Turnitin.com Wednesday, 2/16 by 11:59 pm.

Tuesday, February 15

1. History Lecture:  Columbian Exchange and Triangular Trade

Wednesday, February 16 

1. Quiz ch. 19
2. History Lecture:  Atlantic Slave Trade 

Thursday, February 17

1. Assignment: Read History ch. 20 and Complete Gunpowder Empires Webquest due Sunday 2/27 by 11:59 pm to CTLS

Friday, February 18

1. Assignment: Read History ch. 20 and Complete Gunpowder Empires Webquest due Sunday 2/27 by 11:59 pm to CTLS

Week 24 February 7-11, 2022

Planning Your Week:
M 2/7--History Ch. 18 quiz
W 2/9-- Read and complete the Candide satire chart for section 1 (ch. 1-10) 
F 2/11--BEFORE CLASS BEGINS Submit your Latin America Leader skit to Flipgrid;  AND 3 Videos in Khan Academy
S 2/13--View 2 videos in  AP Classroom World History Modern (Unit 3.2 Video #2; Unit 3.3 Video #2) by 11:45 pm
M 2/14--Read and complete the Candide satire chart for section 2 (ch. 11-20)
W 2/16--Quiz History Ch. 19;  October 11, 1491 by Ursula LeGuin   TPCASSTT due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm.
S 2/20--Read and complete the Candide satire chart for section 3 (ch. 21-30).  Submit complete chart (sections 1-3) to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm.
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Monday, February 7

1. AP Classroom reminders:  2 videos in  AP Classroom World History Modern (Unit 3.2 Video #2; Unit 3.3 Video #2) to be viewed by Friday.
2. History Ch. 18 quiz
3. History Lecture: Latin America 

Tuesday, February 8

1. Latin America Jigsaw
2. Prepare Latin American historical figures skits to be shared via Flipgrid on Friday.  Upload your presentation before class on Friday.

Wednesday, February 9
Workday: Choose an activity to complete.

1. Read Candide chapters 1-10 and complete the satire chart for section 1.
2. Write/Practice Latin American leader skits.

Thursday, February 10

1. Latin American Art
2. Create Latin American leader skits.

Friday, February 11

1. View Latin American leader skits.
2. Read Candide
   
   
   
   
   

Week 23   January 31- February 4, 2022
Planning Your Week:
S 1/30  Sonnets and Science Renaissance Readings due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm 
T 2/1:  History Ch. 16 quiz
F 2/4--Khan Academy 10 items in European Renaissance
W 2/9--Read and complete the Candide satire chart for section 1 (ch. 1-10)
M 2/7: History Ch. 18 quiz
M 2/14--Read and complete the Candide satire chart for section 2 (ch. 11-20)
S 2/20--Read and complete the Candide satire chart for section 3 (ch. 21-30).  Submit complete chart (sections 1-3) to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm.

Monday, February 1  

1. History: Absolute Monarchs

Tuesday, February 2

1. Reading Quiz: History Ch. 16
2. History: Absolute Monarchs continued

Wednesday, February 3 

1. Art Lesson: Versailles
2. Complete the AP Art History Versailles FRQ

Thursday, February 4

1. Introduction to Miguel Cervantes’ Don Quixote.  
2. Handout: Satirical Techniques
3. Read  Don Quixote in the literature book.

Friday, February 5

1. Lesson: Candide and Satire  
2. Read Candide Background information
3. Assign Candide reading schedule. Finish one section about every 5 days.  Due Sunday, February 20
   
   
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Week 22   January 24-28, 2022
Planning Your Week:
S 1/23  Ekphrasis Assignment due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm
M 1/24 Italian Renaissance Quiz in AP Classroom for Art History
F 1/28  Dutch and German Renaissance Quiz in AP Classroom for Art History
S 1/30  Sonnets and Science Renaissance Readings due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm 
T 2/1:  History Ch. 16 quiz
W 2/2-- CCSD Writing Fair deadline Instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RsuuQ004l9pwZn-IVGHdPWIUCap8IYf46k7sSXMsH18/edit?usp=sharing Bring Entry Form to Tatum: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zpQrboUgEP-eduANEDYEHvMMaBqLrugs/view?usp=sharing
F 2/4--Khan Academy 10 items in European Renaissance

Monday, January 24

1. Art: notes on Italian sculpture--the Davids
2. Art: notes on Italian architecture 
3. Take the Italian Renaissance Quiz in AP Classroom for Art History by tonight.

Tuesday, January 26 

1. History Lecture: Religious Wars (see Renaissance lecture from last week)
2. Read History Ch. 16 (quiz next Tuesday 2/1)

Wednesday, January 27 

1. DBQ Working with Primary Sources lesson;  Practice with Primary Sources.
2. Literature:  Background Notes for  Niccolo Machiavelli; read excerpts from The Prince
3. Read about Giovanni Boccaccio in the literature book on p. 742 and about novella and frame story on p. 743.
4. Read The Decameron by Boccaccio on. pp. 744-750; answer #4, 5, 8 on p. 751.

Thursday, January 28

1. Complete Sonnets and Science Renaissance Readings due Sunday 1/30 to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm 

Friday, January 29

1. Art: notes on Dutch Masters
2. Art: notes on German Renaissance
3. Take the Dutch and German Renaissance Quiz in AP Classroom for Art History by tonight.
   
   
   
   
   

Week 21   January 17-21, 2022
Planning Your Week:
T 1/18-- Quiz ch. 14.3-14.4 & 17
F 1/21--AP Classroom Homework;  Renaissance Webquest due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm
S 1/23  Ekphrasis Assignment due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm
Th 1/27  Read and take notes on Italian architecture slides. Come to class prepared to ask questions about your understanding. 
S 1/30  Sonnets and Science Renaissance Readings due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm 
T 2/1:  History Ch. 16 quiz
F 2/4--Khan Academy 10 items in European Renaissance


Monday, January 17
 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Holiday--No School
  Use your time to do this assignment in AP Classroom.

Tuesday, January 18

1. Quiz ch. 14.3-14.4 & 17
2. History Lecture: Early Humanists and Renaissance thought

Wednesday, January 19 (Tatum out)

1. History Lecture: Renaissance

Thursday, January 20

1. Art Analysis: The Birth of Venus
2. Ekphrasis Assignment due Sunday 1/23 to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm.

Friday, January 21

1. Complete an Italian Renaissance Painting Webquest.  Submit to Turnitin.com by tonight, Friday 1/21 at 11:59 pm.
   
   
   
   
   
   

Unit 1 & 2 B: Asia, Americas c. 600-1450 CE

Week 20   January 10-14, 2022

Due Dates:
M 1/10--Khan Academy (9 items--Medieval Japan & China)
W 1/12--Bring to class a printed copy of your DBQ essay and multiple highlighter colors
Th 1/13-- Unit 1/2 B Test: Medieval Asia and Americas
F 1/14-- Test Corrections in class;  Revised DBQ essays due to Turnitin.com by 11:59
T 1/18-- Quiz ch. 14.3-14.4 & 17
F 1/21--Long Weekend AP Classroom Homework

Monday, January 10

1. History Lecture: Sui, Tang, and Song Dynasties
2. Spread of Chinese Culture to Korea, Japan, and Vietnam Chart  (Use History Ch. 12-4 and link above)
3. Test Study Guide

Tuesday, January 11

1. Chinese Poetry introduction

1. Read Article: Friendship of Li Po and Tu Fu
2. Poetry of Li Po and Tu Fu  in literature textbook pp. 278-9, 288-90

1. Answer p. 288 #4-6, p. 290 #5-6, and p. 291 #5
2. Chinese Art: David Vases and Forbidden City
3. Japanese Art: Todai-ji and Night Attack on Sanjo Palace

 
Wednesday, January 12

1. DBQ Peer Review--bring a printed copy of your essay and multiple highlighter colors
2. With a peer’s paper, follow the directions on page 3--”Evaluate your DBQ…” 
3. Answer the three questions at the bottom for your peer.  
4. Return the essay to your peer for revision.  Revised essays are due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 on Friday, Jan. 14.​
5. Test Study Guide

Thursday, January 13
Unit 1/2 B Test:  Medieval Asia and Americas

Friday, January 14

1. Test Corrections:  Unit 1/2 B  Medieval Asia and Americas
2. Revise DBQ essays (due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 tonight).
   
   
   
   
   

Week 19   January 5-7, 2022
Due Dates:
Th & F 1/6 &7--Bring your laptops to class for completing a DBQ essay.
F 1/7--Khan Academy (12 items--Indigenous Americas)
M 1/10--Khan Academy (9 items--Medieval Japan & China)
Th 1/13-- Unit 1/2 B Test: Medieval Asia and Americas
M 1/17-- Quiz ch. 14.3-14.4 & 17

Wednesday, January 5

1. Read scoring notes and samples from the 2019 DBQ and 2021 DBQ essays.  Then, write a 15 word definition of DBQ from your perspective.
   
2. Watch Heimler’s History for DBQ.
   
3. Use How to DBQ for note taking while reviewing the DBQ ppt.  Review DBQ rubric.
   
4. Mongol DBQ Sourcing activity
   
   1. Complete a HAPPY chart for the 7 documents.  (Remember not all boxes must be filled.)
      
   2. Read How to Write POV or CAPS
      
   3. For each of the 7 documents, write a sourcing statement by using one of the templates given on the how to handout.
      

Thursday, January 6
Bring your laptops to class today.

1. Finish Mongol DBQ Sourcing activity
   
2. Begin writing the Mongol DBQ  essay.
   

Friday, January 7 - Meet in Tatum’s or Herndon’s classroom today.
Bring your laptops to class today.

1. Write the Mongol DBQ essay.  Use the structure described here: How to DBQ
   
   
   
   
   
   

Week 18   December 13-17, 2021
Due Dates:
M 12/13-- Ch. 12 RQ
Th 12/16 or F12/17-- Midterm

Monday, December 13

1. Reading Quiz: History ch. 12
2. Japanese Literature: 
   1. view Tale of Genji by Annenberg Learner   skip to 3:14-12:00
   2. Pillow Book intro; Read The Pillow Book pp. 306-313, 
   3. Japanese Poetry chart; Read Tanka and Haiku pp. 294-303

Tuesday, December 14
    Review for the Midterm Exam

Wednesday, December 15
    Review for the Midterm Exam

Thursday, December 16
    Final Exams for 1st and 2nd period

Friday, December 17
    Final Exams for 3rd and 4th period

Week 17 December 6 -10, 2021
Due Dates:
M 12/6-- Ch. 8 & 15-5 Quiz
M 12/13-- Ch. 12 Quiz
Th 12/16 or F12/17-- Midterm

Monday, December 6

1. Reading Quiz: History ch. 8 and 15-5
2. History Lecture: Olmec, Maya, Aztec, Inca Overview

Tuesday, December 7

1. Begin the Aztec and Inca Civilization Comparison Activity
2. Information packet for the comparison activity

Wednesday,  December 8

1. Complete and present the Aztec and Inca Civilization Comparisons
2. Read Ch. 12 for the reading quiz

Thursday,  December 9

1. Aztec Art: Templo Mayor, Ruler’s Feather Headdress
2. Inca Art: City of Machu Picchu, All-T’oqapu tunic.
3. North American Native Art: Great Serpent Mound, Transformation masks

Friday,  December 10
Mayan Art: Yaxchilan and the Mayan Elite (Thinking Through Sources)

Week 16 November 29 - December 3, 2021
Due Dates:
M 12/6-- Ch. 8 & 15-5 Quiz
​M12/13-- Ch. 12 Quiz
Th 12/16 or F12/17-- Midterm

Monday and Tuesday, November 29 and 30

1. Discuss new unit schedule
2. Chapter 8 and 15-5 Reading - Mesoamerica

Wednesday, December 1

1. History Lecture: Mongols

Thursday, December 2

1. Complete Mongols Lecture​

Friday, December 3

1. Mongols WebQuest (Use the links in the attached pdf to complete the webquest. If you are absent, print out a copy of the webquest to complete.)

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Unit 1 & 2 A: Middle East, Europe, Africa c. 600-1450 CE

Week 15 November 15-19, 2021

Due Dates:
S 11/14-- Medieval Literature Readings: Perceval and Werewolf due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm. 
T 11/16--Illuminated Letterform due in class
Th 11/18--Unit 1A test: Medieval Europe, Middle East, Africa ca. 600-1350  Study Guide Here  Also, Go to https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/.  Use the login you created when signing up for the exam.
S 11/28--Thanksgiving Break extra credit due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm.  No late work accepted.

Monday, November 15
Opening:

• Inferno preview

Work Session:

• If you would like more info on The Inferno, you can look at The Inferno Guided Reading.

Closer: 

• Work on the Unit 1A Test Study Guide.

Tuesday, November 16

1. History Lecture: 100 Years War and War of the Roses 

Wednesday, November 17

1. View: Mansa Musa and Islam in Africa: Crash Course World History #16 (10:31)
2. View: The Dark Ages...How Dark Were They, Really?: Crash Course World History #14 (12:07)
3. View: The Crusades - Pilgrimage or Holy War?: Crash Course World History #15 (11:33)
4. View: Medieval Europe: Crash Course European History #1 (14:09)

Thursday, November 18

• Unit 1A test: Medieval Europe, Middle East, Africa ca. 600-1350

Friday, November 19

• Unit 1A test corrections

Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break!

Week 14 November 8-12, 2021
Due Dates:
S 11/7--Khan Academy Medieval Art items
M 11/8--Quiz: History Ch. 11 and Ch. 14-1 & 14-2
Th 11/11-- Medieval Literature Readings: Perceval and Werewolf due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm. 
T 11/16--Illuminated Letterform due in class
Th 11/18--Unit 1A test: Medieval Europe, Middle East, Africa ca. 600-1350  Study Guide Here
S 11/28--Thanksgiving Break extra credit due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm.  No late work accepted.

For a look at how to incorporate historical content within your literary analysis, see these peers' papers.
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Study for the Unit 1/2A test in AP Classroom

• View Unit 2 University Faculty Video--West Africa in the Global Medieval World 
• Complete Unit 1/2 A Study Questions 
  
  

Go to https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/.  Use the login you created when signing up for the exam.



Monday, November 8
Opener:

• Quiz:  history Ch. 11 and Ch. 14-1 & 14-2

Work Session:

• View How to Write a Short Answer Question from Heimlich’s History.
• How to write an SAQ (short answer question) for AP History Exam.
• Complete SAQ #1 only on The Earth and its Peoples pp. 243B AND 267B.  

Closer:

• Remember that you can use today’s SAQ answers on your Thanksgiving Break extra credit!  ☺

Tuesday, November 9
Opener:

• View Medieval Europe: Crash Course European History #1

Work Session:

• Begin History Lecture: Early Medieval Notes

Closer:

• Work on  Medieval Literature Readings: Perceval and Werewolf 

Wednesday, November 10
Opener:

• View A Brief History of Religion in Art
• View Medieval Art History Overview

Work Session:

• Medieval Art Activity

Closer:

• Share and compare notes for accuracy: Medieval art

Thursday, November 11
Opener:

• In Flanders Fields - Armistice/Veterans Day Video
• Finish Art Analysis: Medieval art

Work Session:

• History Lecture: England, France, and Crudsades Medieval Notes

Closer:

• Work on  Medieval Literature Readings: Perceval and Werewolf due TONIGHT.

Friday, November 12
Opener:

• View Introduction to Illuminated Manuscripts

Work Session:

• Create an Illuminated Letterform

Closer:

• Submit your completed letterform in class on Tuesday 11/9.
  
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Week 13 November 1-5, 2021
Due Dates:
W 11/3--QUIZ over The Earth and its Peoples  ch. 9 and 15.1 - 15.4;  Epic of Old Mali assignment due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm
S 11/7--Khan Academy Medieval Art items
​M 11/8--Quiz: History Ch. 11 and Ch. 14-1 & 14-2
Th 11/11-- Medieval Literature Readings: Perceval and Werewolf due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm. 

Monday, November 1
Opener:

• View Ibn Battuta: The Great Traveler.  Want to know more?  View Extra History’s Ibn Battuta videos 1-5.
• View History Makers: Marco Polo

Work Session:

• Read the professional comparison article: Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta: The Merchant and the Pilgrim.  As you read this comparison, annotate the following:  contextualization, thesis, topic sentences, evidence, comparison phrases/words.

Closer:

• Review comparison article annotations.

Tuesday, November 2
Election Day--Student Holiday

Wednesday, November 3
​Opener:

• QUIZ over The Earth and its Peoples  ch. 9 and 15.1 - 15.4 

Work Session:

• History Lecture: Swahili and Indian Ocean Trade

Closer:

• Heads up for next week’s quiz: History Ch. 11 and Ch. 14-1 & 14-2

Thursday, November 4
Opener:

• Assignment Heads Up: Medieval Literature Readings: Perceval and Werewolf  due Thursday, November 11 to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm. 

Work Session:

• Complete Stations Activity: Byzantine Empire, Great Schism, Kievan Rus.  Fill in this chart for notes.

Closer:

• Share and Review information from activity

Friday, November 5
No School--Braves Parade

• Read history Ch. 11 and Ch. 14-1 & 14-2 for next week’s quiz.

Week 12 October 25-29, 2021
Due Dates:
T 10/26--Rise of Islam, Umayyad, and Abbasid Caliphate Exhibit Presentations and complete the Abbasid and Umayyad Comparison/Contrast charts. 
W 11/3--QUIZ over The Earth and its Peoples  ch. 9 and 15.1 - 15.4 ;  Epic of Old Mali assignment due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm

Monday, October 25
Opener: 

• Preview the Abbasid and Umayyad Comparison/Contrast charts  to complete tomorrow as you visit the exhibits. 

Work Session 

• Construct your Early Islamic Empire Exhibit.  Make changes and additions as needed.  Rehearse your presentation.

Closer

• Fill in the comparison chart for your assigned empire.

• Read ch. 9 and 15.1 - 15.4 for the open note reading quiz next Monday.

Tuesday, October 26 
Opener:  

• Construct the exhibit and prepare to present

Work Session:

• Rise of Islam, Umayyad, and Abbasid Caliphate Exhibit Presentations
• Complete the Abbasid and Umayyad Comparison/Contrast charts as you visit the exhibits.

Closer

• Continue reading ch. 9 and 15.1 - 15.4 for the open note reading quiz on Monday.

Wednesday October 27
Opener

• Introduce Epic of Old Mali assignment due Wednesday, November 3 to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm

Work Session

• History Lecture: Bantu, Ghana, Mali, Songhai

Closer

• Continue reading ch. 9 and 15.1 - 15.4 for the open note reading quiz on Monday.

Thursday, October 28
Opener

• View “Who was the Real Lion King” to prepare for reading the Epic of Old Mali.

Work Session

• Complete Epic of Old Mali assignment

Closer

• Continue reading ch. 9 and 15.1 - 15.4 for the open note reading quiz on Monday.

Friday, October 29
Opener

• Complete the History Lecture: Bantu, Ghana, Mali, Songhai if needed. 

Work Session

• Early African Art analysis. (Great Zimbabwe, Great Mosque of Djenne)

Closer

• Don’t forget the open note reading quiz The Earth and its Peoples  ch. 9 and 15.1 - 15.4 on Monday. 

Week 11 October 18-22, 2021
T 10/19--History ch. 10 quiz
T 10/19--Chinese Philosophy LEQ Turnitin Feedback Study due by 11:59 pm
T 10/26--Early Islamic Empires Exhibition
M 11/1--QUIZ over The Earth and its Peoples  ch. 9 and 15.1 - 15.4
S 11/28--Thanksgiving Break extra credit due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm.  No late work accepted.

Monday, October 18  Early Release Schedule  2nd 9:09-9:52;  3rd 9:58-10:41
Opener:

• Review notes from Empire of Faith

Work Session:

• Finish viewing Empire of Faith and gather notes for your project.

Closer:

• Read the article “How to Create Executive Team Norms”.  Be prepared to create norms for your group project tomorrow.

Tuesday, October 19
Opener:

• History Ch. 10 quiz

Work Session:

• Gather with group mates to make a group plan for the Early Islamic Empire project.
• Begin creating your empire exhibit.

Closer:

• Submit your group’s initial plan.

Wednesday, October 20
Opener:

• View The Fisherman and the Jinnee

Work Session:

• Work on your empire exhibit.

Closer:

• Submit a group progress report.

Thursday, October 21
Opener:  

• Learn about the Sufi poet Rumi.

Work Session:

• Work on your empire exhibit.

Closer:

• Submit a group progress report.

Friday, October 22
Opener:

• View The Art of Arabic Calligraphy

Work Session:

• Work on your empire exhibit.

Closer:

• Submit a group progress report.
  
  
  
  
  

Week 10 October 11-15, 2021

Due Dates:
M 10/11--Come to class having read  Siddhartha chapters 5-8. Be prepared to discuss questions.
Th 10/14--Come to class having read  Siddhartha chapters 9-12. Be prepared to discuss questions.
S 10/17--Submit  Siddhartha Map Assignment to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm
S 10/17--Submit the Chinese Philosophy LEQ Turnitin Feedback Study to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm
M 10/18--History ch. 10 quiz
S 11/28--Thanksgiving Break extra credit due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm.  No late work accepted.

Monday, October 11
Opener: 

• Laptop distribution in learning commons

Work Session: 

• Siddhartha ch. 5-8 fishbowl discussion

Closer: 

• Read and take notes on The Earth and its Peoples ch. 10 for quiz on Monday.
• Rise of Islam and brief overview of the Umayyads and Abbasids lecture notes

Tuesday, October 12
Opener: 

• Introduction to the next unit: Middle East, Europe, Africa c. 600-1450 CE: Read The Earth and its Peoples p. 222-223. 
• Introduction to Early Islamic Empires Project and Project Source List

Work Session: 

• View Empire of Faith and gather notes for your project.

Closer:

• Meet with your group to make project plans.

Wednesday, October 13
PSAT Bell Schedule:  No 1st or 2nd block.  Testing  8:20 – 12:25    3rd Period  12:29 – 2:21    B lunch 12:58-1:23*     4th Period   2:27 – 3:30    

• 3rd period will read Siddhartha chapters 9-12 and prepare for Thursday’s fishbowl discussion

Thursday, October 14
Opener:

• View Thich Nhat Han on Nirvana

Work Session: 

• Siddhartha ch. 9-12 fishbowl discussion

Closer:

• Meet with your group to make Early Islamic Empires project plans.

Friday, October 15
Opener: 

• Regroup with your Early Islamic Empires project mates to make plans.

Work Session: 

• View Empire of Faith and gather notes for your project.

Closer:

• Work on  Siddhartha Map Assignment due to Turnitin by 11:59 on Sunday 10/17.
  
  
  
  
  
  

Humanities   2021-2022   Unit 0B:  c. 600 BCE- c. 600 CE

Week 9 October 4-8, 2021
Due Dates:
W 10/6--Come to class having read  Siddhartha chapters 1-4. Be prepared to discuss questions.
Th 10/7--Unit 0B Test
F 10/8--Unit 0B Test Corrections
M 10/11--Come to class having read  Siddhartha chapters 5-8. Be prepared to discuss questions.
Th 10/14--Come to class having read  Siddhartha chapters 9-12. Be prepared to discuss questions.
S 10/17--Submit  Siddhartha Map Assignment to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm.  Need examples?  Click HERE.



Monday, October 4 
​Meet in a LAB today.  2nd pd--816; 3rd pd Tatum--816; 3rd pd Herndon 417.
Opening:  

• PSAT is next Wednesday, October 13. Please open the link for an Introduction to Khan Academy PSAT READING practice. Save it to your own account. Complete these tasks BEFORE next Wednesday.  Remember that these strategies will help you on any AP-style test!

Work Session:

• Complete the Unit 0B Test Study Guide

Closing:  Test Thursday! Study all week!

Tuesday, October 5
Opening: 

• Mini Lesson:View  How to write a CCOT essay.  Review the LEQ Rubric

Work Session:

• LEQ practice: CCOT Period 0B
• Gather information and complete the graphic organizer.  While we are not writing this essay, the skills you gather will help you on the test! Hint. Hint.

Closing:

• Compare your organizer with a peer’s.

Wednesday, October 6
Opening: 

• Hero’s Journey  View What Makes a Hero. 

Work Session:

• Discuss Siddhartha ch. 1-4

Closing:

• Complete and submit your handwritten answers to today’s Siddhartha questions.  Feel free to expand upon another student’s comments from our discussion.

Thursday, October  7
Unit 0B Test

Friday, October 8
Opening: 

• Unit 0B Test Corrections

Work Session: 

• Read Siddhartha chapters 5-8

Closing:

• Prepare your discussion questions.
  
  
  
  

​Read the Harrison AP Registration Letter for 2021-2022. 
Deadline to register is September 24!
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Save the May 2022 AP Exam Schedule.

Week 8 September 20-24, 2021
Due Dates:
M 9/20--Quiz: History Ch. 7-1 and 7-2
W 9/22--Chinese Philosophy Comparison Essay.  Submit to Turnitin by 11:59 pm 
TH 9/23--Siddhartha slide deck background notes five CEI style handwritten questions submitted in class 
F 9/24--Khan Academy-Bamiyan Buddhas, Beliefs of Hinduism, The Historical Buddha, Introduction to Buddhism, The Stupa, Shiva as Lord of Dance, Taj Mahal


Monday, September 20
Opener

• Quiz: History Ch. 7-1 and 7-2.

Work Session

• Review: How to LEQ
• Continue writing your Chinese Philosophy Comparison Essay.  Submit to Turnitin by 11:59 pm on Wed. 9/22.

Closer

• Peer edit your draft

Tuesday, September 21

• Lab for composing LEQ:  Herndon roster meets in 9129.  Tatum roster meets in 9234.
  • Review PowerPoint How to LEQ
  • Review handout Writing the LEQ

Wednesday, September 22
Opener

• Reading assignment AFTER Fall Break:  Siddhartha (this is a link to a pdf of the novel).  Siddhartha Map Assignment.

Work Session

• Complete five CEI style questions while learning background for Reading Assignment:  Siddhartha slide deck background notes

Closer

• Fill out the Major Religions Chart - Hinduism and Buddhism

Thursday, September 23
Opener

• Finish and turn in five CEI style questions while learning background for Reading Assignment: Siddhartha slide deck background notes

Work Session

• History Lecture: Maurya and Gupta Dynasties (India)

Closer

• Fill out the Major Religions Chart - Hinduism and Buddhism

Friday, September 24
Opener

• Art Analysis: India--Shiva as Lord of Dance

Work Session

• Continue History Lecture: Maurya and Gupta Dynasties (India)

Closer

• Read  Siddhartha.                    
  
  
  
  ​ ...FALL BREAK:  SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 1...
  
  
  
  
  
  

Week 7 September 13-17, 2021
Due Dates:
TH 9/16 by 11:59 pm-- Khan Academy Chinese art items:  Terracotta Warriors, Lady Dai’s Funeral Banner, Jade & Gold Crowns of Silla
F 9/17--Quiz: The Earth and its Peoples History Ch. 7-1, 7-2.  Take notes before Friday’s quiz.
Su 9/19--Chinese Philosophy readings and essay due by 11:59 pm to Turnitin.com 
Head’s up:  After fall break, we will begin reading the novel  Siddhartha.  This link is a pdf of the book, but you may want to purchase a used copy or borrow one from the library.  You are welcome to get a head start on reading over the break if you have time.


Monday, September 13
Opener

• View: Eastern Philosophy Wu Wei
• View the Video The Tao of Pooh. 
• Art: Travelers by Streams and Mountains (slides 13-14)

Work Session

• History Lecture: Zhou (Taoism, Confucianism, and Legalsim)

Closer

• Fill out the Major Religions Chart -Taoism and Confucianism

Tuesday, September 14
Opener

• View: Eastern Philosophy Confucius and take notes about the 5 Virtues
• View: Eastern Philosophy Lao Tzu 

Work Session

• Begin reading and completing the comparison chart for  Chinese Philosophy Readings 

Closer

• We will work on a practice essay tomorrow to help you write the Chinese Philosophy comparison essay due Sunday 9/19 to Turnitin.com by 11:59.  

Wednesday, September 15
Opener

• View: Heimler’s History LEQ writing:   You may want to jot down the steps outlined in the video (hint, hint 😉).

Work Session

• Review The Earth and its Peoples pp. 126-127 “Poetry and Society in Early China and Greece.”
• Essay writing: LEQ (comparison, causation, CCOT)
  • Understand the rubric
  • Analyze the structure

Closer

• LEQ Practice: Complete the AP History Reasoning Skills questions from p. 127.  

Thursday, September 16
Opener

• Art: Funeral Banner of Lady Dai and Korean Gold and Jade Crown (slides 9-12)

Work Session

• Continue History Lecture: Qin China plus Terra Cotta Warriors (slides 3-8) and Han China

Closer

• You are expected to put your LEQ skills to work on the Chinese Philosophy Readings and essay.

Friday, September 17
Opener

• Quiz: History Ch. 7-1 and 7-2. - MOVED TO MONDAY

Work Session

• Begin writing your Chinese Philosophy Comparison Essay.  Submit to Turnitin by 11:59 pm on Sunday 9/19.

Closer

• Head’s up:  After fall break, we will begin reading the novel  Siddhartha.  This link is a pdf of the book, but you may want to purchase a used copy or borrow one from the library.  You are welcome to get a head start on reading over the break if you have time.

Week 6 September 6 - 10, 2021
Due Dates:
W 9/8--Complete Khan Academy items for Colosseum, Alexander Mosaic, Pantheon,  Head of Roman Patrician; Augustus of Prima Porta; House of the Vettii
F 9/10--Quiz: History Ch. 6 plus Greek & Roman art (Acropolis, Parthenon, Anavysos Kouros, Peplos Kore, Niobides Krater, Doryphoros, Winged Victory, Seated Boxer, Colosseum, Alexander Mosaic, Pantheon,  Head of Roman Patrician; Augustus of Prima Porta; House of the Vetti)  Take notes before Friday’s quiz.
F 9/17--Quiz: History Ch. 7-1, 7-2.  Take notes before Friday’s quiz.


Monday, September 6 - No School Labor Day
Announcements: 

• QUIZ this Friday over The Earth and its Peoples Chapter 6 plus Greek & Roman Art (Acropolis, Parthenon, Anavysos Kouros, Peplos Kore, Niobides Krater, Doryphoros, Winged Victory, Seated Boxer, Colosseum, Alexander Mosaic, Pantheon,  Head of Roman Patrician; Augustus of Prima Porta; House of the Vettii). 
• Khan Academy items for Roman Art due Wednesday.

Tuesday, September 7 
Opener

• Art Analysis: Roman Art Colosseum; Pantheon (slides 1-16)

Work Session

• History Lecture: Begin Ancient Rome Kings → Republic

Closer

• Prepare for F 9/10 Quiz: History Ch. 6 plus Greek & Roman art.

Wednesday, September 8 
Opener

• Art Analysis: Roman Art Head of Roman Patrician; Augustus of Prima Porta (slides 17-22)

Work Session

• History Lecture: Roman Republic 

Closer

• Prepare for F 9/10 Quiz: History Ch. 6 plus Greek & Roman art.

Thursday, September 9
Opener

• Art Analysis: Roman Art--House of the Vettii; Alexander Mosaic

Work Session

• History Lecture: Roman Empire

Closer

• Answer any questions you have about tomorrow’s quiz over History ch. 6 and Greek art.

Friday, September 10   (Herndon out 3rd pd)
Opener

• Quiz: History ch. 6 and Greek & Roman  art

Work Session

• Literature: Discover the Roman epic: The Aeneid
  • View TED Ed: Aeneid.  (5:35)
  • Read the article The Aeneid as a National Epic.  
  • Take notes. Aeneid review 

Closer

• Plan to discuss the September 11, 2001 attacks on Monday 9/13.
• Get a head start this weekend:  Read The Earth and its Peoples Ch. 7-1, 7-2

Week 5 August 30-September 3, 2021     
Due Dates:
Th 9/2--Submit family deliverables for Antigone Performance to Turnitin tonight by 11:59 pm
F 9/3--Antigone Performance date; submit handwritten Rhetorical Analysis Antigone activity in class
S 9/4--Submit individual deliverables for Antigone Performance to Turnitin tonight by 11:59 pm

Monday, August 30
Opener

• “Ode on a Grecian Urn” activity

Work Session

• History: Finish Ancient Greece Intro and discuss Athens vs. Sparta 

Closer

• Work with your Greek family on Antigone Performance  preparations.  Performance date: Friday, September 3

Tuesday, August 31
Opener

• Finish Athens vs. Sparta

Work Session

• Greek Art Notes: Doryphorus, Winged Victory, Seated Boxer (slides 20-28)

Closer

• Work with your Greek family on Antigone Performance  preparations.  Performance date: Friday, September 3

Wednesday, September 1
Opener

• Rhetoric in Greek Life: View “History of Argument in Under in Four Minutes”

Work Session

• Complete Rhetorical Analysis Antigone activity

Closer

• Compose a thesis statement for the Antigone speech rhetorical analysis.  Submit your handwritten work to Mrs. Tatum on Friday in class.

Thursday, September 2      (Mrs. Tatum will have a substitute today.)
Opener

• Alexander the Great Biography Video 

Work Session

• History: Alexander the Great and Hellenism lecture  

Closer

• Work with your Greek family on Antigone Performance  preparations.  Performance date: Friday, September 3.  Submit family deliverables for Antigone Performance tonight by 11:59 pm

Friday, September 3
Opener

• Prepare evaluation forms for viewing another family’s work

Work Session

• Antigone Performances

Closer

• Complete self evaluations.  Submit individual deliverables and evaluations by 11:59 pm tomorrow.
  
  
  
  
  

Due Dates at a Glance:
M 8/23  -Open Note Reading Quiz:  The Earth and its Peoples Ch. 5-2, 5-3, 5-4 pp. 120-138. Brief notes about the names, definitions, etc. inside boxes.
T 8/24--Khan Academy: View Acropolis and Parthenon by 11:59 pm
Th 8/26--Khan Academy: View Anavysos Kouros, Peplos Kore, Niobides Krater, Doryphoros, Winged Victory, Seated Boxer by 11:59 pm
F 8/27--Greek Theatre Webquest due by 11:59 pm to Turnitin.com
F 9/3--Antigone Performance date

Week 4 August 23-27, 2021        

Monday, August 23   HOYA PRIDE PJ DAY
Early Release  1st 8:20- 9:03;  2nd 9:09- 9:52;  3rd 9:58-10:41;  4th 10:47- 11:30 
Opener

• Open Note Reading Quiz  The Earth and its Peoples Ch. 5-2, 5-3, 5-4, 5-5 pp. 120-140.  

Work Session

• History Lecture:  Classical Greece

Closer

• Complete Greek section of  Unit 0B Classical Civilizations Map

Tuesday, August 24   HOYA PRIDE TWIN DAY
Opener

• Greek Art Analysis: Acropolis, Parthenon (slides 1-8)

Work Session

• Continue History Lecture:  Classical Greece
• Assignment: Antigone Performance  Make a plan to share contact information and a Google doc with your Greek family.  Performance date: Friday, September 3

Closer

• Prep for meeting in lab tomorrow to complete Greek Theatre Webquest due by 11:59 on Friday, 8/27.

Wednesday, August 25  HOYA PRIDE jERSEY DAY
2nd period ALL meet in lab 9129.
3rd period Tatum roster meet in 9129; Herndon roster meet in 113.

• Complete the  Greek Theatre Webquest due by due by 11:59 on Friday, 8/27.

Thursday, August 26  HOYA PRIDE MEME/TIKTOK/VINE DAY
Opener

• View Fate, Family, and Oedipus Rex: Crash Course Literature 202 (13:34 min)

Work Session

• Read introductory materials for Antigone in SpringBoard, pages 448-450 
• Read the article “What the Greek Tragedy Antigone can Teach us about Dangers of Extremism.”
• Continue History Lecture:  Classical Greece

Closer

• Work with your Greek family on Antigone Performance  preparations.  Performance date: Friday, September 3

Friday, August 27   HOYA PRIDE CLASS COLORS DAY
Opener

• View “Ancient Sculptures Reveal Their True Colors”

Work Session

• Greek Art Analysis: Anavysos Kouros, Peplos Kore, Niobides Krater

Closer

• Work with your Greek family on Antigone Performance  preparations.  Performance date: Friday, September 3

Monday, August 30
Opener

• Rhetoric in Greek Life: View “History of Argument in Under in Four Minutes”

Work Session

• Complete Rhetorical Analysis Antigone activity

Closer

• Compose a thesis statement for the Antigone speech rhetorical analysis.
  
  
  
  
  

​​Humanities   Unit 0A -Paleolithic Era - c. 600 BCE     

WEEK 3 August 16-20, 2021

Monday, August 16

1. Opening
   1. Read The Earth and Its Peoples Section 4-1a,b,c p. 80-84
2. Work Session:
   1. River Valley Civilizations (Indus Overview) Art & Architecture: Mohenjo Daro
   2. Answer multiple choice questions #1-10 pp. 49A-49B.
3. Closing: 
   1. Review the multiple choice questions #1-10 pp. 49A-49B.
   2. Continue to study for the Unit 0A Test.

Tuesday, August 17

1. Opening
   1. Finish reading any of the assigned sections from the textbook, The Earth and Its Peoples.
2. Work Session:
   1. Lecture: River Valley Civilizations (Huang He Overview)
   2. Art: Jade Cong
3. Closing: Study for the Unit 0A Test.

Wednesday, August 18

1. Opening
   1. Finish reading any of the assigned sections from the textbook, The Earth and Its Peoples.
2. Work Session:
   1. Review AP World History stimulus-based multiple choice questions.
      
   2. Work on the Unit 0A Study Guide.
      
3. Closing: Study for the Unit 0A Test.

Thursday, August 19

1. Opening
   1. Introduce testing protocols
2. Work Session:
   1. Complete 0A mini-test
3. Closing:
   1. Review your notes for any topics you did not know on the test.
   2. If you have time after the test, begin reading The Earth and its Peoples Ch. 5-2, 5-3, 5-4 pp. 120-129.  The open note Ch. 5 Reading Quiz will be given on Monday 8/23/21.

Friday, August 20

1. Opening
   1. Introduce test correction protocols
2. Work Session:
   1. Complete 0A test corrections
3. Closing:
   1. Begin reading The Earth and its Peoples Ch. 5-2, 5-3, 5-4 pp. 120-138.  The open note Ch. 5 Reading Quiz will be given on Monday 8/23/21.

WEEK 2 August 9-13, 2021
 
Monday, August 9

1. Opening
   1. The Mesopotamians by They Might Be Giants is a fun little video reminder of four important Mesopotamian figures: Sargon, Hammurabi, Ashurbanipal, and Gilgamesh.  Enjoy!
   2. Housekeeping: Tech sign up reminders
2. Work Session
   1. In Art Through the Ages textbook, read pp. 30-33; p. 35 Eshnunna Statuettes; 36-38 Standard of Ur; 45 Lamassu
   2. Take notes: Mesopotamian Art Analysis, 
   3. Mesopotamian Literature Notes: Epic of Gilgamesh (Sumerian Civilization); Understanding archetypes, Characteristics of an epic hero
3. Closing:  Name other heroes who exhibit the traits of an epic hero.

 
 
Tuesday, August 10

1. Opening:
   1. Review section 2-1c pp. 30-33 in The Earth and its Peoples history textbook.
2. Work Session:
   1. In Art Through the Ages textbook, read p. 43 Hammurabi’s Law Code.
   2. View the Khan Academy video The Law Code Stele of King Hammurabi (3:33).
   3. Read more information about Hammurabi’s code.  
   4. Learn how to cite our textbooks.
   5. Write a thesis statement and supply at least two pieces of evidence that answer the following prompt. Develop an argument that evaluates the social and political importance of King Hammurabi’s claim of divine kingship.  Be sure to explain how the evidence proves your thesis.  
3. Closing:  Share paragraphs and submit.

Wednesday, August 11

1. Opening:
   1. Review The Earth and Its Peoples Section 2-2 p. 45 
   2. In Art Through the Ages textbook, read p. 53; p. 55 Palette of King Narmer; p. 59 Great Pyramids of Gizeh; p. 61 Great Sphinx; p. 63 Menkaure and Khamerernebty, Seated Scribe; pp. 74-75 Family Portraiture; p. 75-76 Tomb of Tutankhamen. 
2. Work Session:
   1. Art Analysis: Early Egyptian Civilization   Palette of King Narmer; Seated Scribe; Great Pyramids of Giza; King Menkaura and his Wife; Akhenaton, Nefertiti and Three Daughters, Tutankhamun’s inner coffin
3. Closing:  By Thursday, read The Earth and its Peoples Chapter 2-3 Indus Valley pp. 45-49.  Take brief notes about the names, definitions, etc. in boxes along the sides of the chapter pages.  These will be very valuable on open-note quizzes.

Thursday, August 12 

1. Opening:
   1. Review section 2-2e pp. 43-45 in The Earth and its Peoples history textbook.
   2. In Art Through the Ages textbook, read p. 77 Scroll of Hu-Nefer.
2. Work Session:
   1. View video (4:30) Guidebook for the Underworld  
   2. View video (7:40) The Last Judgement of Hu Nefer, from his tomb. 
   3. Read a description and excerpts from The Book of the Dead.
   4. Write a thesis statement and supply at least two pieces of evidence for the following prompt: Compare the social, cultural, and environmental concerns of the ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian societies.  Consider the sins mentioned in the Book of the Dead and the rules set out in Hammurabi’s code. Note that comparison essays look at both similarities and differences. Be sure to explain how the evidence proves your thesis. 
3. Closing:  Submit your thesis and evidence.

Friday, August 13

1. Opening
   1. Read The Earth and Its Peoples Section 2-3 p. 45-49 
2. Work Session
   1. River Valley Civilizations (Indus Overview) Art & Architecture: Mohenjo Daro
   2. Answer multiple choice questions #1-10 pp. 49A-49B.
3. Closing:  Review multiple choice answers

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WEEK 1:  August 2-6, 2021
Monday, August 2

1. Opening
   1. View Why Humanities video
   2. Class Introduction: Meet Ms. Herndon and Mrs. Tatum
2. Work Session  
   1. Consider a quote from NPR story Archaeologist Suspects We are 51% Good.  Read and follow the directions on the document.
   2. Read and Respond:  “The Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race”  Read and follow the directions on the document.
3. Closing:  Review Pre-Course Assignment expectations.

Homework:  Complete Digital Platforms sign ups before class on Friday, August 6.

Tuesday, August 3 

1. Opening
   1. Q&A concerning the syllabus, pre-course, digital platforms,  how to find your textbooks.  (In CTLS, go to the course title that says "AP World History Textbook for Humanities"  or "World Literature SpringBoard Textbook for Humanities."  In the course, on the left panel, click Resources.)
   2. Review Humanities Practices and Skills.
2. Work Session
   1. Review your responses to J. Diamond's article  “The Worst Mistake in Human History” .
   2. As we view the following videos, take notes on the arguments made by the creators in relation to Diamond’s claim:  Khan Academy PreHistory (10 min) and Crash Course World History #1 (11 min)
   3. Discuss responses to the two videos and Diamond.
      
      ​Understand How to Take Notes from the AP World History Textbook
      
      
3. Closing:  Begin reading The Earth and its Peoples Part I Introduction pp.2-3 and Chapter 1 pp. 4-25.  Complete multiple choice questions #1-10 pp. 25A-25B.  Due Thursday, Aug. 5 in class.

Wednesday, August 4

1. A quick tour of Paleolithic Art.
2. View Global Prehistory items assigned to you in Khan Academy .

• Key points for studying global prehistory  
• Paleolithic art, an introduction
• Lascaux
• Running horned woman, Tassili n’Ajjer
• Bushel with ibex motifs
• Jade Cong

1. Read The Earth and its Peoples Part I Introduction pp.2-3 and Chapter 1 pp. 4-25.  Answer multiple choice questions #1-10 pp. 25A-25B.  

Thursday, August 5

1. Opening
   
   
   1. Overview: World Regions Map and 0A Rise of Civilizations map
   2. World Regions - A Closer Look CollegeBoard Map Key
2. Work Session
   1. Take notes on Lecture: Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic Revolution 
3. Closing:  Read Chapter 2-1 pp. 26-38

 Friday, August 6

1. Opening
   1. Review multiple choice questions #1-10 pp. 25A-25B.  Examine AP strategies for reading multiple choice  questions #1-10 pp. 25A-25B.  What did you miss?  What can you learn about tackling AP MC questions?
   Work Session
   1. Finish notes on Lecture: Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic Revolution  (end with Mesopotamia Overview)
2. Closing:  View three videos to preview The Epic of Gilgamesh.
   1. https://youtu.be/3_mo0Vh1b08
   2. https://youtu.be/WYigCx2jHFM 
   3. https://youtu.be/34kDS3ItAtQ 

Homework:  By Tuesday, read The Earth and its Peoples Chapter 2-1 Mesopotamia 1 pp. 26-38 and Chapter 2-2 Egypt pp. 38-45.  Take brief notes about the names, definitions, etc. in boxes along the sides of the chapter pages.  These will be very valuable on open-note quizzes.  Due by class time on Tuesday, August 10.