There are 3 options for this extra credit assignment, each dealing with an aspect of early Islamic Empires (You can do all 3 if you choose). You will need to listen to one of the below radio broadcasts and write a 1 page summary of the information. If you choose to do this assignment, it must be turned in by next Tuesday (3/9). Each program is about 45 minutes long.
The split of Islam, Sunni and Shia: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00l5mhl
The Umayyad Caliphate: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00c5xzc
The Abbasid Caliphs: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p003hyfd
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Homework for 2/24 and 2/25
Homework for Wednesday 2/24 - DUE Thursday
Read the "Spread of Islam" reading and answer the 6 study questions
Homework for Thursday 2/25 - DUE Tuesday
Read and take notes for Chapter 10, Section 3 (page 317-322), and do the following:
*Notetaking exercise on page 317 (Category Chart for Muslim achievement)
*Page 319 checkpoint: What business practices were pioneered by merchants in Muslim lands?
*Page 321, #2: What were some benefits of advances in astronomy?
*Page 322 Assessment, #4: How did business methods of Muslim merchants encourage trade and industry?
*Of all of the achievements discussed in this section, which do you find the most impressive? Why?
Read the "Spread of Islam" reading and answer the 6 study questions
Homework for Thursday 2/25 - DUE Tuesday
Read and take notes for Chapter 10, Section 3 (page 317-322), and do the following:
*Notetaking exercise on page 317 (Category Chart for Muslim achievement)
*Page 319 checkpoint: What business practices were pioneered by merchants in Muslim lands?
*Page 321, #2: What were some benefits of advances in astronomy?
*Page 322 Assessment, #4: How did business methods of Muslim merchants encourage trade and industry?
*Of all of the achievements discussed in this section, which do you find the most impressive? Why?
Friday, February 19, 2010
Chapter 10, Section 2 Homework DUE Tuesday 2/23
Chapter 10, Section 2 Homework:
-Read and take notes on the section
-Answer the following questions for homework:
*Describe differences between Sunni and Shiite Muslims (T-Chart w/ bullets works fine)
*What are three reasons for the success of Muslim conquests?
*What led to the decline of the Umayyad Caliphate?
*What changes did the Abbasids make once they took power?
*How might the spread of Islam have contributed to Muslim success in trade?
*How did Christian pilgrims respond to the invasion of the Seljuk Turks in the Middle East?
-Vocabulary Words: Caliph, Sunni, Shiite, Umayyad Caliphate
-Read and take notes on the section
-Answer the following questions for homework:
*Describe differences between Sunni and Shiite Muslims (T-Chart w/ bullets works fine)
*What are three reasons for the success of Muslim conquests?
*What led to the decline of the Umayyad Caliphate?
*What changes did the Abbasids make once they took power?
*How might the spread of Islam have contributed to Muslim success in trade?
*How did Christian pilgrims respond to the invasion of the Seljuk Turks in the Middle East?
-Vocabulary Words: Caliph, Sunni, Shiite, Umayyad Caliphate
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Calendar Outline
As we begin to get into our actual content in WH9H, it is important to keep sight of the calendar, and where we are as a class. In order to do this you can always use the class calendar (link on right), or even subscribe to it on your phone/iGoogle/other calendar applications. With that being said, here is a general outline of what is in store for the next few weeks...
Weds, 2/17 - PERSIAN Paper Due, Finish maps in class
2/18 - "Islamic Beliefs and Practices" reading questions due, 10.2 HW assigned (due Mon. 2/22)
Mon, 2/22 - 10.2 HW due, In-class lecture
2/24 - 10.3 HW assigned (due Mon. 3/1)
3/1 - 10.3 HW due
3/2 - Test Review Sheet
3/4 - Test Review In-Class
3/5 - Rise of Islam TEST
**There will be 1 or 2 additional homework assignments for our Islam unit. They will come on the week of 2/22-2/26**
This means that the HW here breaks down like this:
"Islamic Beliefs and Practices" - DUE 2/18
Chapter 10, Section 2 - DUE 2/22
Chapter 10, Section 3 - DUE 3/1
Test Review Sheet - DUE 3/4
Weds, 2/17 - PERSIAN Paper Due, Finish maps in class
2/18 - "Islamic Beliefs and Practices" reading questions due, 10.2 HW assigned (due Mon. 2/22)
Mon, 2/22 - 10.2 HW due, In-class lecture
2/24 - 10.3 HW assigned (due Mon. 3/1)
3/1 - 10.3 HW due
3/2 - Test Review Sheet
3/4 - Test Review In-Class
3/5 - Rise of Islam TEST
**There will be 1 or 2 additional homework assignments for our Islam unit. They will come on the week of 2/22-2/26**
This means that the HW here breaks down like this:
"Islamic Beliefs and Practices" - DUE 2/18
Chapter 10, Section 2 - DUE 2/22
Chapter 10, Section 3 - DUE 3/1
Test Review Sheet - DUE 3/4
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Google Maps Assignment
Throughout the semester, you will be required to add 5 places to the Honors World History Map, located on Google Maps. You are free to choose which places you add to the map, all that I ask is that the places have relevance to what we are studying. In addition to specific cities, you may also add dynasties, empires, trade routes, exploration routes, battle sites, pieces of art (and where they are located today), birthplaces of people we study, and anything else that we discuss in class. When this map starts to take shape, you will be able to use it as an awesome user generated study guide.
In order to get full points for this assignment you must add the following things to your map entry:
1) A title (City name, Battle Name, etc...)
2) A relevant picture
3) A strong description of the entry's significance
*YOU MAY ADD ADDITIONAL ENTRIES TO THE MAP FOR EXTRA CREDIT. YOU WILL RECEIVE 5 POINTS E.C. FOR EVERY 5 ENTRIES. These points will be added to your total map grade.
*If you would like to add additional information to an entry, please do so BUT DO NOT delete the original entry.
*If an entry is important to multiple units, please add a second balloon with the new information
*For help on editing maps use this link, the link for our class map is here: http://www.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=112903216433486464977.00047e96f8059a048d7ab&z=4
In order to get full points for this assignment you must add the following things to your map entry:
1) A title (City name, Battle Name, etc...)
2) A relevant picture
3) A strong description of the entry's significance
*YOU MAY ADD ADDITIONAL ENTRIES TO THE MAP FOR EXTRA CREDIT. YOU WILL RECEIVE 5 POINTS E.C. FOR EVERY 5 ENTRIES. These points will be added to your total map grade.
*If you would like to add additional information to an entry, please do so BUT DO NOT delete the original entry.
*If an entry is important to multiple units, please add a second balloon with the new information
*For help on editing maps use this link, the link for our class map is here: http://www.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=112903216433486464977.00047e96f8059a048d7ab&z=4
Thursday, February 4, 2010
PERSIAN Writing Assignment and Chart
PERSIAN is a social studies study tool that can help you organize, analyze, and compare information about two different historical places, periods, societies, etc...
In order to demonstrate our understanding of the seven aspects of PERSIAN, we will do a short writing assignment. The assignment is due on Thursday, Febraury 11th (Outline stamped near end of period on Friday, 2/5).
Click here for the assignment write up and guidelines
Click here for additional PERSIAN charts
In order to demonstrate our understanding of the seven aspects of PERSIAN, we will do a short writing assignment. The assignment is due on Thursday, Febraury 11th (Outline stamped near end of period on Friday, 2/5).
Click here for the assignment write up and guidelines
Click here for additional PERSIAN charts
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Twitter Coming Soon
After deep consideration, my WH9 Honors class is going to the Twitter. I will tweet blog updates, important information, random musings, and extra credit opportunities (when they arise) from @MattyWH9
This should make it easier for my updates to get straight to your phone, and in 2010 it's all about connectivity!
Now if only I can figure out how to change my Twitter picture...
Why Study History? Homework
In my experience, students very rarely sit down to think about why they are learning a particular subject or topic. With this thought in mind, we talked in class today about why history is a required course throughout your K-12 education. There are a number of different justifications for understanding the "beginning and development" of things, but what I am interested in is why YOU are studying history? What new understandings can you gain from interacting with the past?
Peter Stearns of the American Historical Society has written a very good article which describes a number of reasons why studying history is important, fun, and worthwhile.
With his article (also handed out in class), I would like you to do the following things:
1) For each reason given, write 2-3 summary sentences
2) Once you have summarized each reason, please select what you feel are the 3 most important reasons and rank them from first to third. Once you have done this, write a paragraph describing why you think it is important to study history (hint: you can use Stearns' reasons).
DUE THURSDAY, 2/4
Peter Stearns of the American Historical Society has written a very good article which describes a number of reasons why studying history is important, fun, and worthwhile.
With his article (also handed out in class), I would like you to do the following things:
1) For each reason given, write 2-3 summary sentences
2) Once you have summarized each reason, please select what you feel are the 3 most important reasons and rank them from first to third. Once you have done this, write a paragraph describing why you think it is important to study history (hint: you can use Stearns' reasons).
DUE THURSDAY, 2/4
Monday, February 1, 2010
Follow My Blog!
I will give special privileges to the first person who becomes a "follower" of my blog. If you're not first, don't let it stop you from following our class online!
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