5th and 2nd Period APWH May 17 and 18

Students took their chapters 29-31 Test in class today.  After their test they received their in class project sheet and began brainstorming.  I collected the sheets and the students will work on this in class the next two class periods on the iPads.  This will be a test grade.

5th and 2nd Period APWH May 15th & 16th

We went over all the answers on review sheet for the chapters 29-31 test which is next class.

5th and 2nd Period APWH May 9th and 10th

Students turned in their 7 key terms from chapters 36-37 and took a quiz on those terms.  We went over those terms and then we went over the AP Mock Exams.  Study for your AP Test!

**AP Test is at 8am on Thursday be there by 7:45 am!  Don't forget pens and pencils.  Good Luck!!***

Mock Exam

Don't forget Mock Exam tomorrow morning in Cafe 3!  Be here by 7:45 so we can start at 8 sharp!!! Bring pencils, pens, and paper.

5th and 2nd Period APWH May 5th and May 8th

We took a quiz on the 34-35 key terms and took notes on those terms.  Students were given the 36-37 key terms and need to complete them for HW.  Quiz on those terms next class.

After School Study Session

Just a reminder that Coach Dragone will be holding a review session after school tomorrow, May 4th, in Room 014.  I will hold one Tuesday May 9th in room 220.  And Dragone will hold one last review session in room 014 on Wednesday May 10th.

5th and 2nd Period APWH May 3rd and 4th

Students took a quiz on Chapter 32 and 33 Key Terms.  And we went over those key terms.  Students were given a list of key terms to define for chapters 34 and 35.  However it is ALOT of key terms so I narrowed the list.  Please have the following terms done for next class and be ready for another quiz!

Chapter 34
Indira Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
Primary products
Gamal Andul Nasser
Green Revolution
Ayatollah Khomeini
Homelands
African National Congress
Nelson Mandela
F.W. de Klerk

Chapter 35
Taiwan
Republic of Korea
People's Democratic Republic of Korea
Korean War
Hong Kong
People's Republic of China
People's Liberation Army
Great Leap Forward
Deng Xiaoping
Cultural Revolution
Viet Cong

5th and 2nd Period APWH May 1st & 2nd

Students took a reading quiz on the second half of Chapter 31 (pages 780-789) in class today.  We finished our notes on Chapter 31.  Students were given key terms for Chapters 32 and 33 in class.  They are to complete these for a HW grade, due next class.  And they should be ready for a mathcing quiz next class on the terms from 32 and 33.  If you were absent due to an AP exam of for any other reason you can simply copy the key terms on your own paper.  You must hand write all terms.  Typed copies will not be accepted.

AP Mock Exam

Saturday May 6th we will be having our Mock APWH exam in Cafe 3.  The exam will start at 8am so please arrive at 7:45 so we can start on time.  The exam should end around 11:30.

5th and 2nd Period APWH 4/27 & 4/28

We took a RQ and continued our notes on WWII in class today.  Students need to read pages 780-789 and be ready for possible RQ next class.

5th and 2nd Period APWH 4/25 & 4/26

We took notes on the Depression and the start of WWII in class today.  Students need to read pages 765-779 in the textbook and be ready for a RQ next class.

5th and 2nd Period APWH 4/21 & 4/24

Students took notes on the second half of chapter 29.  Students need to read pages 743-754 before next class. Possible RQ.

5th and 2nd Period APWH 4/19&4/20

Students took at RQ today and took notes on the first half of chapter 29.  Before next class students need to read the rest of Chapter 29 (page 713 to the end).  Possible RQ next class.

5th and 2nd Period APWH 4/17&4/18

Students turned in their key terms for a grade and took a matching quiz.  Students need to read pages 701-713 and be ready for a reading quiz next class.

5th and 2nd Period 4/13 & 4/14 APWH

Students took their chapters 24 and 25 test today.  After the test they were given a key terms sheet for chapters 26-28.  These key term sheet is due next class and students should be ready to take a quiz on the key terms.

Chapter 26-28 Key Terms

Chapter 26	Chapter 27	Chapter 28
Toussaint L’ ouverture	Tanzimat Reforms	Crimean War
Father Miguel de Hidalgo	Muhammad Ali	Trans-Siberian Railroad
Simon Bolivar	Suez Canal	Bolsheviks
Gran Columbia	Qin	Russo-Japanese War
Jose de San Martin	Kangxi	Kulaks
Joao VI	Opium War	Matthew Perry
Pedro I	Taiping Rebellion	Sino-Japanese War
Caudillos	Hong Xiuquan
Monroe Doctrine	Zeng Guofan
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hildago	Self-strengthening movement
Mexican-American War	Cixi
Maximilian von Hansburg	Boxer Rebellion
Spanish-American War	Sun Yat-sen
Panama Canal

And for Chapter 28 define:  Crimean War, Trans-Siberian Railroad, Bolsheviks, Russo-Japanese War, Kulaks, Matthew Perry, and Sino-Japanese War.

April 11th and 12th 5th and 2nd Period APWH

We did some peer editing on our Industrialization DBQ.  Then we went over the review sheet for the Chapters 24-25 test which is next class.  Below is a link to the review video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOJW7Vc2DUU&feature=youtu.be

5th and 2nd Period APWH March 27&28

We reviewed for the 3rd Quarter Exam.  Students will take the exam next class.

3rd 9 Weeks Review

You will get a copy of this in class next week but here it is in case you want to get a head start.

AP World History Quarter 3 Study Guide

      1.      Explain the similarities and differences between the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughul empires.

      2.      Describe the effects and tactics of Western European imperialism.

      3.      Describe the conditions of the working class and what changed as a result of the demands of the people.

      4.      Explain Russia’s social role in the world in the 18^th century.

5    5.   Explain Mary Wollstonecraft’s views about women’s roles in society.

6    6.   Describe the working class in England in the 19^th century and explain what happened as a result of their working conditions.

7    7.    Explain the Sepoy revolt and its effects on those involved.

8    8.   Describe Simon Bolivar’s greatest accomplishments.

9    9.   Describe the beliefs and effects of Capitalism.

1   10.  Explain what human migration is and the results that followed.

      11.  Describe Britain’s rule over India

      12.  Explain what encouraged migration in the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries.

      13.  Explain the feelings toward imperialism in the late 19^th century. 

      14.  After the Dutch, who became the dominant trading power in the Indian Ocean?

      15.  Describe Haiti’s independence.

      16.  Explain the ideals of Emiliano Zapata.

      17.  Describe Enlightenment thinking and the main thinkers’ views.

      18.  Explain how the Manchus and Mughals ruled their empires.

      19.  Describe the reasons for the start of the French Revolution.

      20.  Explain the effects of the Industrial Revolution.

      21.  Describe the practices and policies that Western Europeans used during Imperialism to maintain power.

      22.  Explain how the period from 1450 to 1750 distinguished itself from previous centuries.

      23.  Describe the role of women during the Industrial Revolution.

      24.  Explain the ideals of Otto von Bismark and Giuseppe Garibaldi.

      25.  Describe the European control in the Americas.

      26.  Give an overview of the Colombian Exchange.

5th and 2nd Period APWH March 23&24

We took notes on the Industrial Revolution in class today.  Students were given a DBQ on industrialization in class today.  They need to complete the DBQ (write an actual essay) for HW and return a completed essay next class.  Please time yourself and stay as close to the recommended time as possible.  Use the new rubric given in class from Mrs. E and please also look over the checklist (also borrowed from Mrs. E):

How to respond to a DBQ: Step by Step

Suggested Time for Steps 1-5: 15 minutes

Suggested Time for Steps 6-12: 45 Minutes

     1.    Read the question and determine what is being asked.  Underline key words and components of the question.

    2.    Brainstorm.  Write down everything you can remember that pertains to the topic of the question.

    3.    Now go to the documents.  As you examine each document, add evidence to your “brain barf” that comes from the documents.  Use all the documents.

    4.    Next to each piece of documentary evidence in your “brain barf”, note the document letter/number (Ex: Document A) and the document’s significance (author’s point of view, purpose, historical context, and/or audience).

    5.    Categorize your evidence.  Organize.  Make sure you have LOTS of evidence from beyond the documents.

    6.    Write a working complex thesis statement that will thoroughly answer the question.  The thesis should demonstrate complexity by explicitly illustrating relationships among historical evidence such as contradiction, corroboration, and/or qualification.  Include your position and supporting categories.  Do NOT rephrase or repeat the question as your thesis sentence.

    7.    Write the body of the essay, clearly and legibly:

8. Develop each category of your thesis with specific historical examples.  Cite each document as you use it to support your thesis (Doc. J) and point out its significance (purpose, historical context, or indented audience)

9. Use several examples of evidence from beyond the documents to support your thesis statement.

10.  Situate the argument by explaining the broader historical events, developments, or processes immediately relevant to the question.  Use evidence from beyond the documents for this.

    11.                       Compose a concluding paragraph that extends the argument by explaining the connections between the argument and a development in a different historical period OR a different course theme.

    12.                       Revise the paper as many times as time allows.  Remember to avoid colloquialisms and inappropriate language.

5th and 2nd Period APWH Tuesday March 21&22

The students had a substitute in class today.  They were to watch the two videos below in class and take notes on them.  After watching the two videos the students needed to create a Venn Diagram listing the Sims and Difs of the American and French Revolutions.

*Ignore any instructions I give in the videos, that was for my students last year.  Just focus on taking notes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3e-vtL3aNg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fvr1AIgkWh4

5th and 2nd Period APWH 3/17&20

We took notes on the first part of Chapter 24 in class today.  Students need to read the rest of chapter 24 before next class.  Possible RQ on all of Chapter 24 next class.

5th and 2nd Period APWH March 15 and 16

Students took their 21-23 test in class today.  For homework students need to read pages 561-571 in their textbook and be ready for a possible RQ next class.

5th and 2nd Period APWH 3/13&14

We finished our chapter 22 notes in class and then the students wrote a comparative essay.  Test next class!!!

Review Video 21-23

5th Period will take the 21-23 Test on Wednesday 3/15 and 2nd Period will take it on Thursday 3/16.  Below is a copy of the review sheet and a link to the review video.

https://youtu.be/3h9nC04jBiA

Stearns Test Review Chapters 21-23

      1.       Explain how the Russians freed themselves from Mongolian rule.

      2.       What were some of the key policies of the earliest Tsars?

      3.       Explain Peter the Great’s policy of Westernization.

      4.       List key characteristics of the Ottoman Empire.

      5.       What was the cause for the rise of the Safavid Empire?

      6.       List key characteristics of the Mughal Empire.

      7.       Describe some changes in Indian Ocean trade with the arrival of the Europeans.

      8.       Give a brief overview of the Ming and Qing Empires.

      9.       Give a brief overview of Japan’s political system during this time period.

      10.   Explain the spread of Christianity into Asia.

Short answer will be about the Muslim Empires and Confucianism Exams.

5th and 2nd Period APWH March 9&10

We went over the Ottoman and Safavid section of our charts.  We will cover the Mughal section next class.  Students need to prepare for a long essay next class.  I will write "Ottoman", "Safavid", and "Mughal" Empire on paper and we will draw two out of a hat.  Those are the two that you will have to write a comparative themed long essay on.  You will not be able to use the rubric on this essay so make sure you study the rubric before the essay.

5th and 2nd Period APWH March 7th and 8th

We finished the notes on Chapter 23 today in class.  For homework students need to use Chapter 22 to fill in the chart I drew on the chalk board in class today.  The chart has three rows (Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals) and eight columns (Where and when, rise to power, strengths, weaknesses, relationship with Europe, role of women, religion, and economy).  Students must fill in all boxes (on their own paper) with the appropriate information from Chapter 22.  If they can't find something in chapter 22 they can use the internet to find the answers, but they should rely mostly on the textbook.  These will be collected next class for a homework grade and we will have a quiz on the charts.

5th and 2nd Period APWH March 3rd & 6th

We started our notes on Chapter 23 in class today.  We did not finish so no new homework.  We also did not take a RQ today, so maybe next class.  If we do have a RQ it will be on the Chapter 23 reading.

Geography North Africa and SW Asia Test Review Answers.

Test is Monday March 6th!

North Africa and Southwest Asia Test Review Sheet Answers

       1. Nations surrounded by land on all four sides. Not a problem in this region.

2     2.  Crossroads.

3     3. Nile, Tigris, Euphrates, and Jordan.

4     4.  High GDP.

5     5.  Oasis.

6     6.  Bosporus.

7     7. Arid and Semiarid.

8     8.  Dry river bed that fills with water when it rains.

9     9.  Strait of Hormuz.

1     10.  Red Sea.

1     11. Zagros.

1     12. No, some are rich and have high GDPs.

       13. Primary.

       14.  OPEC.

       15.   Maintain and control the price of oil.

       16.   Jobs and wealth.

       17.   Dependent on one resource and conflict.

       18.   Flooding on area around the dam.  Need for artificial fertilizer.

       19.   Allowed ships to move from the Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea faster.

       20.   Someone who comes another country to work in an oil rich country.

       21.   Oil drilling, agriculture, and herding.

       22.   Wide.

       23.   Kaaba.

       24.   Palestine.

       25.   Islam

       26.   Ethnic group of people in SW Asia that don’t have their own land for a country.

       27.   Baghdad, Cairo, Istanbul, Tehran, and Cairo.

       28.   Monotheistic.

       29.   The Kurds live between Iraq, Turkey and Iran. Not a religious site.

       30.   Stained glass and mosaics for Christianity.  Geometric tiles and Calligraphy for Islam.

       31.   Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

       32.   Jerusalem.

       33.   Turkey, Iran, and Israel.

       34.   Mediterranean Sea and Nile River.

       35.   Oil.

       36.   Egypt.

       37.   League of Arab States.

       38.   Urbanization.

       39.   Hilltop site.

       40.   Christianity.

       41.   Islam.

       42.   Israel.

       43.   Baghdad.
       44.   Tents.

5th and 2nd Period APWH 3/1&3/2

We took at RQ on chapter 21 and we took all our notes on chapter 21 today in class.  For HW students need to read pages 529 to the end of chapter 23.  Possible RQ next class.

5th and 2nd Period APWH Feb. 27&28

Students took their Chapter 17-20 test today in class.  Students were given the last 20 minutes of class to start their homework.  Before next class students need to read all of Chapter 21 and complete the chart on Peter and Catherine the Great.  Possible RQ next class.

5th Period and 2nd Period APWH 2/23 & 2/24

We finished our notes on Chapter 20 today.  And we took at RQ.  Test next class.

Review Video Test Chapters 17-20

5th Period will take it Feb. 27 and 2nd Period will take it Feb. 28.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yNBRjFmDmc&feature=youtu.be

5th and 2nd Period APWH Feb. 21 &22

We finished the notes on the Scientific Revolution and started notes on Chapter 20.  Students need to read the rest of Chapter 20 before next class.  Possible RQ.

5th and 2nd Period APWH Feb 16 and 17

I was out Thursday and Friday of this week.  The students were given 4 charts from Chapter 18 to work on in class.  All of these are due for CW/HW grades next class.  And students should start reading Chapter 20 pages 453-466 before next class.  Possible RQ.

I really wanted to make a new video covering the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment.  However, my video recording is not working from home for some reason.  I still have a link to a video for notes about the Enlightenment only.  It is from last year, BUT the information is still good.  You ONLY need to watch starting at 3 mins 8 seconds and stop watching at 12 mins and 15 seconds.  The link is below.  Take notes on this and I will cover the Scientific Revolution before we start Chapter 20 next class.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3_F6MLLKvU

If I am able to get the screen recording to work I will make a video that includes the Scientific Revolution, but it's unlikely I will be able to do that.

Enjoy your President's Day and I will see you Tuesday.

5th and 2nd Period APWH 2/14 and 2/15

We took a reading quiz on pages 405-415. We finished our notes on the reformation in class today.  Next class we will cover the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment.  Students need to read pages 415 to the end of Chapter 18 before next class. Possible RQ.

Why Europe DBQ

https://www.whiteplainspublicschools.org/cms/lib/NY01000029/Centricity/Domain/353/Concerto%20DBQ%20Why%20Europe.pdf

The above link can be used if you are trying to recoup some lost points on the DBQ.

5th and 2nd Period APWH 2/10 and 2/13

We just got started on our notes for Chapter 18 in class today.  So I am delaying assigning new reading.  Students need to read pages 405-415 before next class, possible RQ.

5th and 2nd Period APWH 2/8 and 2/9

I collected the chapter 17 charts in class.  Students need to finish reading Chapter 19 if they have not already.  We will start new notes on Chapter 18 next class.  Students need to read 405-415 before next class and be ready for a RQ.  Our lecture notes are going slightly out of order, so don't worry that we are doing stuff in chapter 19 and then going back to chapter 18.

5th and 2nd Period APWH 2/6 and 2/7 and NOTES VIDEO

Sorry I was out sick Monday and Tuesday.  Students wrote a DBQ in class today that will count as a quiz grade.  Students also received two charts for Chapter 17 that they need to complete before next class for a homework grade.  Students also need to start reading Chapter 19.  And you need to watch the video link below and take notes.  The video says it is from Chapter 17 which is mostly true but it also combines with information found in Chapter 19.  This video is the notes we were supposed to do in class.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fM5anBtAbnk

5th Period and 2nd Period APWH 2/2 and 2/3

Students took notes on maritime explorers.  They took a RQ on the first half of chapter 17.  And we started notes on the first half of chapter 17.  For HW students need to complete the Colombian Exchange Chart they got in class and they need to read the rest of chapter 17.  Next class we will be writing a DBQ essay, bring your rubrics to class!

2nd Semester Project

Students will get a copy of this in class and we will discuss it in class, but I wanted everyone to have plenty of time to complete this.  It's not due until June.

Research Paper AP World History

 

1.    Obtain a biography of anyone who was born after 1500CE.  Clear your choice with Coach Chappell by May 2^nd or 3^rd for a HW grade.

2. Paper must be 3-4 pages long. 12 point font Times New Roman. Double spaced. Your cover page and bibliography page don’t not count in total page count. So a three page paper will end up being 5 pages total with a cover page and bibliography.
3. Follow Turabian (Chicago) style formatting for citing your source. Papers are due June 1^st or 2^nd.
4. 5-10 minute presentation on your paper June 1^st- 9^th utilizing Power Point.
5. The paper itself will count 75% and the presentation including the Power Point will count 25%. For a total of 100% for a TEST grade.
6. I am willing and able to stay after school to help, as you are working on your research papers, just ask!
7. 10 points will be deducted each school day your project is late. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!

5th and 2nd Period APWH 1/31/17 and 2/1/17

Students took their test on Chapters 13-16 in class today after we reviewed for 20 mins.  For homework students need to read pages 384-393 and be ready for a possible RQ next class.

APWH Chapters 13-16 Test Review Video

5th Period will take the test on Tuesday Jan. 31 and 2nd Period will take the test Wednesday Feb. 1.  Please bring your books to class that day.  The link to the review video is posted below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE5mQMojQGI&feature=youtu.be

1/13 5th Period APWH

I collected projects and Cathedral HW and we finished our notes on the Renaissance.  Students have their SOL next class. Study!!!!

1/12 2nd Period APWH

Students took notes on Chapter 16 and we reviewed the final information before their SOL next class.  I also collected projects.  For HW Students need to complete the cathedral activity they were assigned in class.  Create a flyer including the name, location, year built, arch. style, cost, interesting fact, and picture (or sketch) of your cathedral. This Thursday Jan. 19 for a grade.

VERY IMPORTANT SOL UPDATES

Coach Dragone will hold an afternoon SOL study session on Thursday Jan. 12 in room 014.  Please spread the word about this!  Post it on your Bookface, InstaTwitter account, SnapBuddy page, Yakwuck account, and whatever other forms of social media you use.

There are date changes for the SOL due to the missed snow days.  New dates are:

2nd Period 1/17 8:30am in room 211
5th Period 1/18 11:00am in room 211

Also projects are still due on original dates assigned unless you have made other arrangements with me.

See you in class!!!

1/6 5th Period APWH

5th Period students took a RQ today on pages 351-358.  We took notes on the first part of Chapter 16.  The students need to read 358 to the end of Chapter 16 before next class, possible RQ.  Students also need to complete the cathedral activity they were assigned in class.  Create a flyer including the name, location, year built, arch. style, cost, interesting fact, and picture (or sketch) of your cathedral.

***AND STUDY FOR YOUR SOL!!!!!!!!!!***

1/4 and 1/5 5th and 2nd Period APWH

We finished our notes on Chapter 15 today.  Students need to read pages 351-358 and be ready for a possible RQ next class.  Students need to use information learned in class to create a sales ad for a Mongolian Horse. This is due next class for a HW grade.

1/3/17 2nd Period APWH

We took notes on the first half of Chapter 15 in class today.  Students need to read pages 338 to the end of Chapter 15 before next class and be ready for a possible reading quiz.