Agenda: Week of Sept. 4 - Sept. 7, 2012

QUICK AGENDA:
TUE - Intro CH. 1
WED/THU - CH 2 & Guns, Germs, & Steel
FRI - Quiz CH 1 & 2, and finish Guns, Germs, and Steel
TEST is Next Friday, Sept. 14

 Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012
Quote of the Day: “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there. - Will Rogers
Learning Targets:
Part 1 - First Things First Beginnings in History, to 500 BCE
  • To familiarize students with the spread of human societies in the Paleolithic era
  • To explore the conditions of life in gathering and hunting societies
  • To examine factors that eventually led to change in the gathering and hunting societies
Agenda:
DO NOW - In what ways, and why, did the Chumash culture differ from that of the San? (Strayer p. 29)
1. Watch the video and write your observations at the end. The History of the World in Seven Minutes.

  
2. Notes and Discussion focused on the Big Picture Questions #3 and #4 for Chapter 1:
3. What statements in this chapter seem to be reliable and solidly based on facts, and which ones are more speculative and uncertain? 
4. How might our attitudes toward the modern world influence our assessment of Paleolithic societies?
Wednesday & Thursday, Sept. 5 & 6, 2012
Quote of the Day: "Difficulty is the excuse history never accepts."  - Edward R. Murrow
Learning Targets:
Part 1 - First Things First Beginnings in History, to 500 BCE
LEARNING TARGETS
  •  To make students aware that agriculture evolved independently in several regions of the world
  •  To trace the development of agriculture and its local variation
  •  To consider the social implications of the Agricultural Revolution
Agenda:
DO NOW ?: Was the Agricultural Revolution inevitable? Why did it occur so late in the story of humankind? (Strayer p. 50-53)
1. Film: Guns, Germs, and Steel: Episode 1, 50 minutes; 
Students will use the viewing guide for the film.
2. Discussion and analysis: 30 minutes

Click here for Part II, Part III, Part IV, Part V, Part VI


Friday Sept. 7, 2012
Quote of the Day: "You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else." - Albert Einstein 
1. QUIZ over Chapter 1 and Chapter 2.
2. Students will finish watching Guns, Germs and Steel (link and episode guide above)

 TEST on Chapters 1 and 2 is next FRIDAY
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6 Glasses Video Review

Link to view the 6 Glasses Video Review on Google Docs

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Books

Here is a note from Mr. Bell who handles text books. 

The book room will be open Tues-Wed-Thursday until 3:30pm for any students needing textbooks.  If they are not able to make those times, students can stop by G2 and fill out a textbook request form with Mrs. Burton to receive needed texts.  Please let students know.  We will include this information on the morning announcements.
The book room is located in the 1700 hall (which is electives, downstairs from blue) in what used to be their LGI. 

You need THIS BOOK, Strayer's Ways of the World:

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2012-2013 Syllabus

Click here to download the syllabus.

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How to Survive AP World History

How will  you ever survive AP World History?

Although we didn't read Guns, Germs, & Steel (we will watch the documentary in the next couple of weeks!) or Salt, this video will help you understand some of the survival tactics surrounding WHAP.
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Agenda: Aug 27 - Aug 31, 2012

Monday, August 27, 2012
Quote of the Day: "Begin with the end in mind."
Day 1 - TEKS 30c, 29F, 29C
Unit: Introduction to Course
And Summer Reading Discussion - A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage
Lesson Topic: Introduction to Course/ Summer Reading - A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage
Learning Objectives:1. Clearly understand the scope and procedures of WHAP.
2. Examine the major themes of the WHAP course.
3. Understand expectations regarding summer reading text.
Instructional Learning Activities:
1. DO NOW - Pick up a syllabus on the table. Read, mark, and write down any questions you have as Mr. Duez takes attendance.
2. Discuss course expectations and syllabus.
3. Discuss summer reading text 6 Glasses.
For Tuesday - Students will bring Summer Reading Text, Reading Guide and answers to class. We will form 7 groups. One group for each of the chapters. We will have each group become an expert group into that area. They will report out to the class in terms of the major historical events, changes during that time period. The class will ask questions of the expert group. The test is Friday for 6 glasses.
Quiz tomorrow over 6 glasses. 10 questions. Begin reviewing and studying.
Did you read 6 glasses at the beach? :) 
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Day 2 Tuesday
Quote: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Laozi
TEKS 30C, 29F, 29C
Unit: Introduction to Course And Summer Reading Discussion - A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage
Lesson Topic: Introduction to Course/ Summer Reading - A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage
Learning Objectives:
Examination of the major themes of WHAP:
The course covers these 6 themes:
Theme 1: Interaction Between Humans and the Environment
Theme 2: Development and Interaction of Cultures
Theme 3: State-Building, Expansion, and Conflict
Theme 4: Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems
Theme 5: Development and Transformation of Social Structures
Instructional Learning Activities:
1. Quiz over Summer Reading, students may use hand written notes.
2. Class divided into 7 groups, 1 for each chapter of summer reading.
3. Students will work cooperatively to provide answers to:
- What major historical events occurred during your chapter?
- What cultural themes exist?
- What people, societies, or nations did Standage profile?
- Prepare for a panel discussion in which each individual student will speak to the class regarding their chapter. Also prepare to be able to answer questions from the class regarding their expert group.
We will present in groups on Block day.
Test is Friday.
Mr. Tom Standage

 Wed. & Thu. August 29 & 30, 2012
Day 3 Block Day
Quote: “Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.” - Eleanor Roosevelt
TEKS - 30C, 29F, 29C
Unit: Introduction to Course And Summer Reading Discussion - A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage
Lesson Topic: Introduction to Course/ Summer Reading - A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom StandageDuration: 1 class period
Learning Objectives:
Examination of the major themes of WHAP:
The course covers these 6 themes:
Theme 1: Interaction Between Humans and the Environment
Theme 2: Development and Interaction of Cultures
Theme 3: State-Building, Expansion, and Conflict
Theme 4: Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems
Theme 5: Development and Transformation of Social Structures
Instructional Learning Activities:
NO NOW: Last minute group discussion to prepare for their presentations.
1. Student presentations in groups over 7 chapters of Standage. Class divided into 7 groups, 1 for each chapter of summer reading.
Cooperatively provide answers to:
- What major historical events occurred during your chapter?
- What cultural themes exist?
- What people, societies, or nations did Standage profile?
- Answer questions from the class regarding their expert group.
2. Informal Review quiz over Standage.
Test is Friday.
Did you 'read' the audio book?
Friday, Aug. 31, 2012
Day 4 Friday
Quote: “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” - Milton Berle
TEKS 30C, 29F, 29C
Unit: Introduction to Course And Summer Reading Discussion - A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage
Learning Objectives:
Examination of the major themes of WHAP:
The course covers these 6 themes:
Theme 1: Interaction Between Humans and the Environment
Theme 2: Development and Interaction of Cultures
Theme 3: State-Building, Expansion, and Conflict
Theme 4: Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems
Theme 5: Development and Transformation of Social Structures
1. Test over 6 Glasses - Summer Reading. Test will take the entire period.
2. If students finish early, they should continue reading Ch. 1 and 2 of Strayer.
Quiz is next Friday
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Standage - 6 Glasses Reading Guide

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