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Wednesday-12/17/14:

• Bell Work-1. Who were the Medici family? How did they become so wealthy? (Section 1) 2. What were some of the important changes in society during the Renaissance? (Section 2) 3.  What were some of the main teachings of Martin Luther? (Section 3)
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• Names and Terms-Chapter 17-European Renaissance and Reformation
• Review Activity-Study Guide Review Time
• Daily Objective-

• Content Objective:
  • SWD analysis of the materials covered in Chapter 17 Sections 1-4 by preparing a structured study guide
  • SWD applications of the important political/historical figures, events and evidentiary text located in Chapter 17 through compiling information on a guided tour worksheet
• Language Objective:
  • Students will read and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to the unit covering Chapter 17 by using a vocabulary match-up activity
  • Students will write definitions designed to create additional supporting vocabulary resources/information through covering the important

Supplemental Materials: Chapter 17-Names and Terms Sheet

Chapter 17-Names and Terms Sheet 

Chapter 17-Names and Terms

Reminder: Tomorrow (12/18) is our test on Chapter 17 so study hard 

Reminder: All summative projects for Chapter 14 are due tomorrow Wednesday December 17th, 2014. 

Tuesday-12/16/14:

• Bell Work-1.Who did Calvin feel were the “elect” and what role did they play in society? 2. What role did noblewomen play in the Reformation? 3. What were the goals of the Jesuits?
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• Vocabulary Match Up Activity-Chapter 17-European Renaissance and Reformation
• Notes-Chapter 17-Section 3-Luther Leads the Reform (Part 2)
• Primary Source Activity-Excerpts from the Ninety-Five Thesis by Martin Luther
• Daily Objective-

• Content Objective:
  • SWD analysis of key terms associated with the unit covering Chapter 17 through the manipulating of vocabulary terms in a collaborative activity
  • SWD analysis of the social, political, economic and religious causes of the Reformation and the effects of Martin Luther’s teachings through the use of guided notes
  • SWD evaluation of the social, political, economic and religious causes of the Reformation and the effects of Martin Luther’s teachings by comparing them to Catholicism in a primary source activity
• Language Objective:
  • Students will read and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to the unit covering Chapter 17 by using a vocabulary match-up activity
  • Students will read and record information that supports the social, political, economic and religious causes of the Reformation and the effects of Martin Luther’s teachings by completing teacher led guided notes
  • Students will read and record information pertaining to the social, political, economic and religious causes of the Reformation and the effects of Martin Luther’s teachings by comparing them to Catholicism through the use of a primary source taken form Luther’s  95 Thesis

Supplemental Materials: Chapter 17-Power Point and Chapter 17-Learning Targets Test- Study Guide

Chapter 17-Power Point

Chapter 17-European Renaissance and Reformation

Chapter 17-Learning Targets Test- Study Guide

Chapter 17-Learing Target-Study Guide-Half Sheet

Reminder: All Chapter 14 summative projects are due this Wednesday December 17th 

Monday-12/15/14:

• Bell Work-1. What political, economic, and social factors helped bring about the Reformation? 2. Where did the term Protestantism originate? 3. What impact did Henry VIII’s actions have on England in the late 1500’s?
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• SSR-Pope Francis: No More Business as Usual (CNN November 26^th, 2013)
• SSR Inquiry Questions-

• 1.) Can you explain in your own words why Pope Francis feels there needs to be changes in the Catholic Church and what are some areas that need change?
• 2.) What questions would you ask the Pope if you had the chance?
• 3.) As someone who is not Catholic is there anything about his ideas that you find appealing?
• Lecture-Chapter 17-Section 3-Luther Leads the Reform (Part 2)
• Daily Objectives: 
• Content Objective:
  • SWD analysis of the social, political, economic and religious causes of the Reformation and the effects of Martin Luther’s teachings through the use of guided notes
• Language Objective:
  • Students will read and record information that supports the social, political, economic and religious causes of the Reformation and the effects of Martin Luther’s teachings by completing teacher led guided notes

Supplemental Materials: Chapter 17 Section 3 Power Point, Chapter 17 Section 3 Guided Notes and SSR Article “Pope Francis no more business as usual”

Chapter 17 Section 3 Power Point

Chapter 17-Section 3-Luther Leads the Reformation

Chapter 17 Section 3 Guided Notes

Chapter 17-Section 3-Guided Notes

SSR Article “Pope Francis no more business as usual”

Pope Francis-No More Business as Usual-SSR Article

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen,

Make sure you are working on your projects for chapter 14 over the weekend! The are all due Wednesday December 17th. See everyone Monday for a great last week before Christmas break!! 

Friday-12/12/14:

• Bell Work-1.) What is the difference between the Greek and English meaning of utopia? 2.) Who was William Shakespeare and what are some of his most famous works? 3.) Why was Johann Gutenberg’s printing press such an important invention?
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• Lecture-Chapter 17-Section 2-The Northern Renaissance
• Video Clip-William Shakespeare-Mini Bio (4:44 min)
• Thinking Map-Renaissance Artists-Tree Map
• Daily Objective-

• Content Objective:
  • SWD evaluation of the effects of the Renaissance on Northern Europe that led to new developments during the Elizabethan Age and the spread of new ideas through comparison and the use of guided notes
• Language Objective:
  • Students will read and record information on Michelangelo designed to aid the students in understanding his contributions to the Renaissance by critiquing the text and completing a collaborative Talk to the Text activity

Supplemental Materials: Chapter 17 Section 2-Power Point and Chapter 17 Thinking Maps

Chapter 17 Section 2-Power Point

Chapter 17-Section 2-The Northern Renaissance

Chapter 17 Thinking Maps  

Impact of the Printing Press-Multi-Flow Map

Italian Renaissance-Brace Map

Renaissance Artist-Tree Map

Reniassance Men and Women-Bridge Map

William Shakespeare-Circle Map

Video Link: William Shakespeare-Mini Bio (4:44 min)

Attention: 5th Hour due to talking during the video you will re-watch the video (Video-Medici-Godfathers of the Renaissance (55 min total) and answer the 10 questions located in the supplemental materials section at the bottom of this page. It will be collected tomorrow. 

Wednesday-12/10/14:

• Bell Work-1. List the characteristics of the typical Renaissance man and woman. 2. Why were Italy’s cities the perfect place for the Renaissance to begin? 3. How did church leaders and wealthy citizens view the arts?
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• SSR-Mona Lisa: The Theft That Created a Legend by Sheena McKenzie (CNN November 19^th, 2013)
• SSR Inquiry Questions-

• ) Do you feel that Vincenzo Peruggia’s decision to steal the Mona Lisa was a good thing or a bad thing based on his reasoning? Please explain why.
• ) If you were Peruggia how would you have handled the theft, concealment and sale of the Mona Lisa?
• w/ Guided Fill–in the Blank Video Questions
• Video-Medici-Godfathers of the Renaissance (1^st 13 minutes of 55 min)
• Content Objective:
  • SWD analysis of the rise of the Medici family and their impact on Italy through using guided video questions and class discussions.
• Language Objective:
  • Students will listen and record information on the rise of the Medici family and their impact on Italy by using guided video questions and class discussions

Thursday-12/11/14:

• Bell Work- None (Going Right into Medici-Godfathers of the Renaissance Video)
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• Video-Medici-Godfathers of the Renaissance  (Last 42 minutes of 55 min)

• w/ Guided Fill–in the Blank Video Questions
• Daily Objectives: 
• Content Objective:
  • SWD analysis of the rise of the Medici family and their impact on Italy through using guided video questions and class discussions.
• Language Objective:
  • Students will listen and record the rise of the Medici family and their impact on Italy by using guided video questions and class discussions.

Supplemental Materials: Mona Lisa: The Theft That Created a Legend by Sheena McKenzie (CNN November 19^th, 2013) and Video Questions Medici-Godfathers of the Renaissance

Mona Lisa: The Theft That Created a Legend by Sheena McKenzie (CNN November 19^th, 2013)

Mona Lisa-The Theft that Created a Legend-SSR Article

Video Questions Medici-Godfathers of the Renaissance (Only 5th Homework for Tonight) 

Medici-Godfathers of the Renaissance-10 Video Questions

Video Link: Medici-Godfathers of the Renaissance (1^st 13 minutes of 55 min)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FFDJK8jmms

Tuesday-12/09/14:

• Bell Work1.List the characteristics of the typical Renaissance man and woman 2. Why were Italy’s cities the perfect place for the Renaissance to begin? 3. How did church leaders and wealthy citizens view the arts?
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• Class Room Procedure-Binder clean out and portfolio fun time (Chapter 14 stuff)
• Lecture-Chapter 17-Section 1-Italy: Birthplace of the Renaissance
• Video Clip-Mona Lisa: Why So Famous? (4:40 min)
• Daily Objective-

• Content Objective:
  • SWD analysis of the conditions in Italy that fostered the birth of the Renaissance, new artistic styles and the important artists that emerged by categorizing their roles and influences through the use of guided notes
• Language Objective:
  • Students will listen and write information supporting the conditions in Italy that fostered the birth of the Renaissance, new artistic styles and the important artists that emerged by categorizing their roles and influences by using teacher led guided notes

Supplemental Materials: PPT-Chapter 17-Section 1-Italy: Birthplace of the Renaissance

PPT-Chapter 17-Section 1-Italy: Birthplace of the Renaissance

Chapter 17-Section 1-Italy Birthplace of the Renaissance

Chapter 17-Section 1-Guided Notes

Video Link: Mona Lisa-Why So Famous (4:40 min)

Monday-12/08/14:

• Bell Work-Turn to page 468 and answer the three “Geography Questions” located under the previewing main ideas section
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• Vocabulary Match-up Review Activity-Chapter 17-European Renaissance and Reformation (Sections 1-4)
• Guided Tour- Chapter 17-European Renaissance and Reformation
• Daily Objective-

• Content Objective:
  • SWD analysis of key terms associated with the unit covering Chapter 17 through the manipulating of vocabulary terms in a collaborative activity
  • SWD applications of the important political/historical figures, events and evidentiary text located in Chapter 17 through compiling information on a guided tour worksheet
• Language Objective:
  • Students will read and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to the unit covering Chapter 17 by using a vocabulary match-up activity
  • Students will write answers to guided questions that require examination of the additional supporting resources/information located within Chapter 17 by completing a Guided Tour activity

Supplemental Materials: Vocabulary Match-up Review Activity-Chapter 17-European Renaissance and Reformation  (Sections 1-4) and Guided Tour- Chapter 17-European Renaissance and Reformation

Vocabulary Match-up Review Activity-Chapter 17-European Renaissance and Reformation  (Sections 1-4)

Chapter 17-Vocab Match up Terms

Chapter 17-Vocabulary Match-up

Guided Tour- Chapter 17-European Renaissance and Reformation

Chapter 17-Guided Tour

Friday-12/05/14:

• Bell Work-1. What issues divided the king and pope during the 1300’s? 2. How did John Wycliffe challenge the authority of the pope? 3. What problems did the survivors face after the bubonic plague swept through their town?
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• Project-Middle Ages Unit Project (100 summative point assessment for Chapter 14) Day 2
• Daily Objective-

• Content Objective:
  • SWD synthesis of the key element we have studies during our unit on the Middle Ages by constructing a collection of mini projects demonstrating their knowledge as a summative assessment
• Language Objective:
  • Students will read, record and orally present the key element we have studied during our unit on the Middle Ages by choosing several activities designed to produce quality evidence of their understanding of Chapter 14

Project Reminder: Please email me any questions you have and as you finish the different aspects of the projects turn them in early. That way you won’t forget them on the last day

Thursday-12/04/14:

• Bell Work-Please turn to page 401 in your book and     answer the two questions under the Skill builder section of the “if the plague struck America today” chart
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• Project-Middle Ages Unit Project (100 summative point assessment for Chapter 14)– Day 1 (Due 12/17)

• Daily Objective-
• Content Objective:
  • SWD synthesis of the key element we have studies during our unit on the Middle Ages by constructing a collection of mini projects demonstrating their knowledge as a summative assessment
• Language Objective:
  • Students will read, record and orally present the key element we have studied during our unit on the Middle Ages by choosing several activities designed to produce quality evidence of their understanding of Chapter 14

Supplemental Materials: Middle Ages Unit Project (100 summative point assessment for Chapter 14) and 10 Question Quiz Template

Middle Ages Unit Project (100 summative point assessment for Chapter 14)

Middle Ages Project-deBruin

10 Question Quiz Template 

Quiz Template- 20 Multiple Choice Questions

Digital Link: How to Build a Medieval Helmet

https://happilyevercrafterz.blogspot.com/2012/10/diy-building-medieval-helmet-out-of.html

Wednesday-12/03/14:

• Bell Work-1. What are some of the physical symptoms of the Bubonic plague? 2. Why was the longbow considered such an important weapon during the Middle Ages? 3. What were some of the major changes experienced during the Hunderd Years’ War?
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• Vocabulary Match-up Review Activity-Chapter 14-The Formation of Western Europe
• Notes-Chapter 14-Section 4-The Hundred Years’ War and the Plague
• Procedural Activity-Portfolio Fun Time
• Review Activity-Medieval Times Cross Word Puzzle/Joan of Arc Word Search Sheet
• Daily Objective-
  • Content Objective:
    • SWD analysis of key terms associated with the unit covering Chapter 14 through the manipulating of vocabulary terms in a collaborative activity
    • SWD application of the impact of the devastation of the Bubonic Plague on Western Europe and the effects of the Hundred Years’ War by constructing teacher led guided notes
    • SWD application of information regarding important political/historical figures (including Joan of Arc), events located in Chapter 14 Sections 1-4 through completing a cross word and word search activity
  • Language Objective:
    • Students will read and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to the unit covering Chapter 14 by using a vocabulary match-up activity
    • Students will read and record impact of the devastation of the Bubonic Plague on Western Europe and the effects of the Hundred Years’ War through filling in teacher led guided notes
    • Students will write responses to guided questions that require important political/historical figures (including Joan of Arc), events and topics located in Chapter 14 Sections 1-4 by completing a cross word and word search activity

Supplemental Materials: Chapter 14 Section 4-Power Point and Medieval Times Cross Word Puzzle/Joan of Arc Word Search Sheet

Chapter 14 Section 4-Power Point

Chapter 14-Section 4-The Hundred Years’ War and

Medieval Times Cross Word Puzzle/Joan of Arc Word Search Sheet

Joan of Arc-Word Search

Joan of Arc-Word Scramble