Advanced Placement World History with Mr. Duez
Unit 2 - Classical Era, Chapter 7 Classical Era Variations in African & The Americas, DBQ
WEEK AT A GLANCE:MON - No School
TUE - Quiz; DBQ Prep
WED/THU - (only 1 hour due to PSAT) DBQ Prep
FRI - Timed Writing DBQ - Test Grade
Monday, Oct 14, 2013 - NO SCHOOL
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Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013
Quote: "The purpose of life is a life of purpose." - Attributed to both Ludwig Wittgenstein and Robert Byrne
Learning Targets:
★ Analyze classical civilizations that evolved outside of the more well-known civilizations of Eurasia
★ Compare the development of civilizations in Africa and the Americas
★ Examine the factors that make civilizations develop and analyze why they develop differently in some regions
★ Distinguish the characteristics of complex civilizations and judge whether they could develop without any recognizable centralized control
Essential Questions:
1. “The histories of Africa and the Americas during the classical era largely resemble those of Eurasia.” Do you agree with this statement? Explain why or why not.
2. “The particular cultures and societies of Africa and of the Americas discussed in this chapter developed largely in isolation from one another.” What evidence would support this statement, and what might challenge it?
3. What generated change in the histories of Africa and the Americas during the classical era?
Agenda:
1. Reading Check Quiz - Chapter 7: Classical Era Variations. Students may use their hand-written notes.
2. Discuss the DBQ Questions that are in play for Friday. You will write one of 2 DBQ choices. Mr. Duez will flip a coin on Friday to decide.
Assignments:
Prepare for the DBQ on Friday. You know it will be one of 2 choices. I have emailed those to you. Study the questions. Use the "How to WHAP the DBQ" presentation to help you.
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Wednesday, Oct 16, 2013 and Thursday, Oct 17, 2013
Quote: "To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else." - Emily Dickinson
Learning Targets:
★ Analyze classical civilizations that evolved outside of the more well-known civilizations of Eurasia
★ Compare the development of civilizations in Africa and the Americas
★ Examine the factors that make civilizations develop and analyze why they develop differently in some regions
★ Distinguish the characteristics of complex civilizations and judge whether they could develop without any recognizable centralized control
Essential Questions:
1. “The histories of Africa and the Americas during the classical era largely resemble those of Eurasia.” Do you agree with this statement? Explain why or why not.
2. “The particular cultures and societies of Africa and of the Americas discussed in this chapter developed largely in isolation from one another.” What evidence would support this statement, and what might challenge it?
3. What generated change in the histories of Africa and the Americas during the classical era?
Agenda:
1. Analyze the Document on the screen - Use SOAPSTone.
2. Cooperative DBQ Analysis - Students will work in groups to discuss the two possible DBQ questions. Students will use SOAPSTone to analyze documents. Grouping of documents will be emphasized. Each group will create a thesis statement for each DBQ and a class thesis will be agreed upon before leaving.
Assignments:
Prepare for the DBQ on Friday. You know it will be one of 2 choices. I have emailed those to you. Study the questions. Use the "How to WHAP the DBQ" presentation to help you.
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| Heads or Tails? We'll find out on Friday! |
Friday, Oct 18, 2013
Quote: "If you are struck between two options, just flip a coin in the air! It works. Not because it solves the problem . . . but because while the coin is in the air, You will get to know what your heart is really hoping for." - Annonymous
Learning Targets:
★ Create a thesis that answers the prompt
★ Use SOAPStone to analyze each document
★ Group documents in a fashion where all documents are referred to while proving your thesis with proper evidence from the documents
★ Use context, point of view, and analysis - The Why on the document based question essay.
Essential Questions:
1. How in the world do I have enough time to complete this in one period? :)
Agenda:
1. Document Based Question: Students will use the period to answer the DBQ. Mr. Duez will flip a coin to decide which DBQ will be used in class.
2. After the DBQ, if time, prepare for Quiz over Chapter 8 on Monday.
Assignments:
Monday is the Quiz for Chapter 8. Begin preparing now. Don't forget to write notes that you may use on your quiz to assist you.