Friday, 01.13.17
Quaestio: How do we improve answering AP-style short answer questions?
Pensa: Chapter 14 Cornell notes. 4 summaries total.
Pensa: Chapter 14 Cornell notes. 4 summaries total.
Thursday, 01.12.17
Quaestio: Unit 2 SRQ exam
Pensa: Read the introduction to part 3 of the textbook (pages 262-263) and complete a SPICE chart for the time period.
Pensa: Read the introduction to part 3 of the textbook (pages 262-263) and complete a SPICE chart for the time period.
Wednesday, 01.11.17
Quaestio: How do we debate unit 2 topics using ethos, logos, and pathos?
Pensa: Unit 2 short answer exam tomorrow! Study!
Pensa: Unit 2 short answer exam tomorrow! Study!
Tuesday, 01.10.17
Quaestio: How do we debate unit 2 topics using ethos, logos, and pathos?
Pensa: Study for your exam this Thursday! It will cover unit 2 topics and will be short-answer questions only.
Pensa: Study for your exam this Thursday! It will cover unit 2 topics and will be short-answer questions only.
Monday, 01.09.17
Quaestio: How do we debate unit 2 topics using ethos, logos, and pathos?
Pensa: Study for your exam this Thursday! It will cover unit 2 topics and will be short-answer questions only.
Pensa: Study for your exam this Thursday! It will cover unit 2 topics and will be short-answer questions only.
Friday, 01.06.17
Quaestio: How do we debate unit 2 topics using ethos, logos, and pathos?
Pensa: 1) Research for debates
2) Study for your exam next Thursday. It will cover unit 2 topics and will be short-answer questions only.
Pensa: 1) Research for debates
2) Study for your exam next Thursday. It will cover unit 2 topics and will be short-answer questions only.
Thursday, 01.05.17
Quaestio: How do we debate unit 2 topics using ethos, logos, and pathos?
Pensa: 1) Research for debates
2) Study for your exam next Thursday. It will cover unit 2 topics and will be short-answer questions only.
Pensa: 1) Research for debates
2) Study for your exam next Thursday. It will cover unit 2 topics and will be short-answer questions only.
Wednesday, 01.04.17
Quaestio: What are the causes for the fall of the Roman and Han empires?
Pensa: Answer the short answer question. Click button below for question sheet.
Pensa: Answer the short answer question. Click button below for question sheet.
Tuesday, 01.03.17
Quaestio: Were internal or external problems to blame for the fall of the Han, or Gupta, and Roman empires?
Pensa: Answer "Assessing Themes" questions 1-4 at the bottom of page 259 of your textbook. Write in complete sentences and include evidence, details, and explanations!
Pensa: Answer "Assessing Themes" questions 1-4 at the bottom of page 259 of your textbook. Write in complete sentences and include evidence, details, and explanations!
Friday, 12.23.16
Quaestio: What elements must be included in an APWH causation essay?
Pensa: 1) Classical imperial cities travel brochure project. You must create the brochure for the city you were assigned in class. DUE TUESDAY, JANUARY 3rd!
2) Begin preparation for debates!
Pensa: 1) Classical imperial cities travel brochure project. You must create the brochure for the city you were assigned in class. DUE TUESDAY, JANUARY 3rd!
2) Begin preparation for debates!
Thursday, 12.22.16
Quaestio: How do we write an APWH causation essay?
Pensa: Take a look at your debate topic and begin planning!
Pensa: Take a look at your debate topic and begin planning!
Wednesday, 12.21.16
Quaestio: How do we write an APWH causation essay?
Pensa: Finish essay outline that we worked on in class today. You will use the outline to write the essay in class tomorrow.
Pensa: Finish essay outline that we worked on in class today. You will use the outline to write the essay in class tomorrow.
Tuesday, 12.20.19
Quaestio: What are the causes of imperial expansion and consolidation in the Classical Era?
Pensa: Brainstorm a list of causes for the following prompt. Include a description of the cause, reason for the cause, and evidence to support the cause.
Using specific examples, analyze causes of imperial expansion and consolidation in the period circa 600 B.C.E to 600 C.E. (Historical thinking skill: Causation)
Pensa: Brainstorm a list of causes for the following prompt. Include a description of the cause, reason for the cause, and evidence to support the cause.
Using specific examples, analyze causes of imperial expansion and consolidation in the period circa 600 B.C.E to 600 C.E. (Historical thinking skill: Causation)
Monday, 12.19.16
Quaestio: How do we make direct comparisons and use evidence to support comparisons?
Pensa: Review your comparative essay and do the following to earn 10 points toward your essay grade:
1) Re-write your thesis statement
2) Re-write one body paragraph (include direct comparison, reason for comparison, and evidence)
Pensa: Review your comparative essay and do the following to earn 10 points toward your essay grade:
1) Re-write your thesis statement
2) Re-write one body paragraph (include direct comparison, reason for comparison, and evidence)
Friday, 12.16.16
Quaestio: What is the cause, effect, and human cost of the Syrian civil war?
Pensa: Complete a SPICE chart with three columns for the following three empires: Roman, Maurya/Gupta, Han
Pensa: Complete a SPICE chart with three columns for the following three empires: Roman, Maurya/Gupta, Han
Thursday, 12.15.16
Quaestio: What examples of syncretism are evident in Buddhist art?
Pensa: Read the article “Growing up in the world’s most dangerous place” and take notes on a separate sheet of paper.
Pensa: Read the article “Growing up in the world’s most dangerous place” and take notes on a separate sheet of paper.
Wednesday, 12.14.16
Quaestio: How did religions spread across Eurasia during the Classical period?
Pensa: Chapter 12 short answer questions. See below for questions sheet. Due tomorrow!
Pensa: Chapter 12 short answer questions. See below for questions sheet. Due tomorrow!
Tuesday, 12.13.16
Quaestio: How do we improve our test-taking skills?
Pensa: Chapter 12 short answer questions. See below for questions sheet. Due Thursday.
Pensa: Chapter 12 short answer questions. See below for questions sheet. Due Thursday.
Monday, 12.12.16
Quaestio: IA #2
Friday, 12.09.16
Quaestio: How do we improve our study skills?
Pensa: Study for IA #2! Exam on Monday!
Pensa: Study for IA #2! Exam on Monday!
Thursday, 12.08.16
Quaestio: How did trade impact Afro-Eurasia during the Classical Age?
Pensa: Watch the crash course video "Silk Road and Ancient Trade" and answer the questions.
Pensa: Watch the crash course video "Silk Road and Ancient Trade" and answer the questions.
Wednesday, 12.07.16
Quaestio: Why did the Roman Empire persecute Christians?
Pensa: Chapter 12 Cornell notes. 4 summaries. Due tomorrow!
Pensa: Chapter 12 Cornell notes. 4 summaries. Due tomorrow!
Tuesday, 12.06.16
Quaestio: How were classical empires’ techniques of imperial administration similar and different?
Pensa: Chapter 12 Cornell notes. 4 summaries. Due Thursday.
IA #2 review guide below!
Pensa: Chapter 12 Cornell notes. 4 summaries. Due Thursday.
IA #2 review guide below!
Monday, 12.05.16
Quaestio: What are the techniques of imperial administration used by the Roman Empire?
Pensa: Chapter 12 Cornell notes. 4 summaries. Due Thursday.
Pensa: Chapter 12 Cornell notes. 4 summaries. Due Thursday.
Friday, 12.02.16
Quaestio: Does Alexander the Great deserve his reputation?
Pensa: Chapter 11 Cornell notes. 4 summaries. Due Monday.
Pensa: Chapter 11 Cornell notes. 4 summaries. Due Monday.
Thursday, 12.01.16
Quaestio: How do Classical Persia and Greece compare?
Pensa: Watch the Crash Course World History video "Alexander the Great" posted below or on YouTube and answer the questions (below).
Pensa: Watch the Crash Course World History video "Alexander the Great" posted below or on YouTube and answer the questions (below).
Wednesday, 11.30.16
Quaestio: How did Hinduism and Buddhism impact Classical Indian society?
Pensa: Chapter 10 Cornell notes - 4 summaries total. Due Thursday
Pensa: Chapter 10 Cornell notes - 4 summaries total. Due Thursday
Tuesday, 11.29.16
Quaestio: How did Asoka unify the Mauryan empire and spread Buddhist values?
Pensa: Chapter 10 Cornell notes - 4 summaries total. Due Thursday.
Pensa: Chapter 10 Cornell notes - 4 summaries total. Due Thursday.
Monday, 11.28.16
Pensa: Chapter 10 Cornell notes - 4 summaries total. Due Thursday.
Wednesday, 11.23.16
Quaestio: What are the main tenets of Hinduism and Buddhism?
Pensa: Chapter 9 Cornell notes - 3 summaries total. Due Monday.
Pensa: Chapter 9 Cornell notes - 3 summaries total. Due Monday.
Monday, 11.21.16
Quaestio: What were the roles of women in Han China?
Pensa: Complete the Han China handout (below). You can get started on chapter 9 Cornell notes (3 summaries) that are due Monday, 11/28.
Pensa: Complete the Han China handout (below). You can get started on chapter 9 Cornell notes (3 summaries) that are due Monday, 11/28.
Friday, 11.18.16
Quaestio: What are the imperial techniques used by the Han dynasty?
Pensa: Answer questions 1-5 on page 173 of your textbook. Try to spend no more than 2 minutes answering each multiple-choice question (1, 2, and 3) and 15 minutes answering each short answer question (4 and 5).
Pensa: Answer questions 1-5 on page 173 of your textbook. Try to spend no more than 2 minutes answering each multiple-choice question (1, 2, and 3) and 15 minutes answering each short answer question (4 and 5).
Thursday, 11.17.16
Quaestio: What are the tenets of Confucianism, Legalism, and Daoism?
Pensa: Confucianism reading and questions. Read, annotate, and answer questions on a separate sheet in complete sentences.
Pensa: Confucianism reading and questions. Read, annotate, and answer questions on a separate sheet in complete sentences.
Wednesday, 11.16.16
Quaestio: What role did women play in the Persian Empire?
Pensa: Chapter 8 Cornell notes. 3 summaries total. Due tomorrow!
Pensa: Chapter 8 Cornell notes. 3 summaries total. Due tomorrow!
Tuesday, 11.15.16
Quaestio: How did the Persian government manage their empire?
Pensa: Chapter 8 Cornell notes. 3 summaries total. Due Thursday.
Pensa: Chapter 8 Cornell notes. 3 summaries total. Due Thursday.
Monday, 11.14.16
Quaestio: What are the major trends that define the Classical Period?
Pensa: Chapter 8 Cornell notes. 3 summaries total. Due Thursday.
Pensa: Chapter 8 Cornell notes. 3 summaries total. Due Thursday.
Thursday, 11.10.16
Pensa: Chapter 7 Cornell notes. 3 summaries total.