Printing Press

We watched some video segments from "Day that Changed the Universe" episode 4.  You took some notes and I closed by explaining how the combination of four events/discoveries led to a major change in history.  You turned in the chart - well, what you had done.  I'll take completed ones for partial credit tomorrow.  We'll watch some excerpts about the Scientific Method and Heliocentrism as well.  The essay will be explained and officially assigned on Wednesday.

I am physically crippled (left knee) and may see the doctor if things do not get better.  If I am out, you will watch a full episode of Connections.  There is a worksheet.  It is an amazing series that should make you think.  Don't be bored - get excited.

PROTEST!

Finishing up the Protestant Reformation today with a short video.  There is/was a quiz after the video.  I went over the chart again yesterday and we read about Luther's appeal to the German nobility.  There is an essay to write next week, but you should be thinking about it as you complete your chart this weekend.  You can use the textbook - Chapters 12 (sections 3 & 4) and 17 (section 1) to fill in the first three columns.  You'll have to actually THINK for the final column.

More Tech Stuff

The worksheet from yesterday is on the Moodle, titled "Monk's Life/Position of Jews"

In E118 today, you are going to use the Moodle, access the online textbook and study resources and begin the Homework chart that is due Friday.

Pick up the "Ch. 16" Handout.
Put your name on it.
Re-title it "Revolutions: Religion & Science"
Go to the Moodle.

In the Administrative Window, click on "World History Textbook" and follow the links after copying the passwords.  I will show you step-by-step how to use it.

Grades

I will have grades done on Monday.  If you have a question, email me.  I am also suggesting that you bring a pair of earbuds to school starting in February - we'll be using the iPods on a regular basis, including videos.

NEW TEXTBOOK!

Everyone needs to check out one of the new textbooks.  We are making the switch official.  As an added bonus, there is now an online edition of the textbook.  You'll need a code (which I will email to everyone).  There are many online resources to help you study and retain information.  So no more excuses!  We will be starting with Chapter 12:  Renaissance and Reformation.  Take a deserved break this weekend, but take 15 minutes to skim the chapter.  Look at the headings (blue words), vocabulary (yellow highlight), and pictures/insets. 

Finals

Check the Moodle for the study guide.  If you have not registered, you should search for Romo World History and the enrollment key is "lakernerd"
You have a little homework, which asks that you make a poster (it can be on notebook paper) about how important hygiene is - especially in trying to prevent the spread of Plague.  Turn it in on Tuesday for EC!

Nearing the End

Not a good start to the end for many of you.  The Ch. 11 test results are pretty bad.  There is this thing called "studying" that you must do, which does NOT include prayer and wishful thinking.  You were even allowed to use your outline notes, but too many of you didn't even do that homework.  *sigh*

We'll finish up the Middle Ages over the next week and a half (Feudalism,Black Death, and Crusades).  The final is LONG, will include information from the Middle Ages, castles, the religion chart, Islam, and basic stuff from throughout the semester.  A study guide will be available for download from moodle on Friday.

Religions of the World: Islam

We watched a short video about Islam today - kind of a review of my lecture the other day.  After watching it, I asked you to answer the following questions:

1. What are some of the reasons that Islam is misunderstood by many people?
2. What are some of the contributions that Islamic culture has made to the West?
3. What was one result of the colonization of the Islamic world by European powers?
4. What functions do mosques serve besides being centers of worship?
5. From what you have just seen, why do you think that Islam is growing so rapidly?

After the video, I asked you to put your castle up on the hallway wall (if it was a picture). 

I must say that I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of castles, but disappointed in the number of students who did not do one.  The lowest grade was a C and it took that student 30 minutes.

You have a test on Islam next Tuesday.

Darmok

You watched an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation today.  There was a handout with questions you should have answered to the best of your ability.  We will discuss the video in class tomorrow and look over Castles that have been submitted by you and your peers.  We'll have a test on Islam on Tuesday.

Islam

We had a lecture about Islam today.  The Castle is due Thursday.

I Love the Leader

We reviewed expectations (hats, electronics, tardiness, etc.) on a day probably weird due to readjusting sleep schedules.  Your castles are due tomorrow, but I'll take them through Thursday.  You also have to make sure you outlined the chapter on Islam and showed me your notes.  There will be a test on Thursday (Islam and Castles).

I posted the following statement/question that required you to take a side and defend your position in a solid paragraph of 5-8 sentences: 
Does organized religion have a positive or negative effect on society?  
Basically, is religion a good or bad thing? 

After sharing what you wrote, we watched a Simpsons episode: "Joy of Sect" about a cult coming to Springfield.  We'll discuss the episode tomorrow when I give a brief lecture about Islam.  Know that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam were once considered "cults" by non-believers who felt these beliefs would eventually fade away.  On Wednesday, I'll indoctrinate some of you into a modern-day cult...be prepared.