Friday, August 30, 2019

Friday Aug 30th Day 8

Agenda today:

LESSON THREE



Essential Question: How did the theory and practice of Democracy develop and shape the world today?


Big Idea: England began to develop democratic institutions that limited
the power of the monarchy.


Why it Matters: Democratic traditions developed in England have influenced many countries, including the United States.
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MAGNA CARTA



Journal Entry - No Journal today
For Today...
We will watch the Story of Magna Carta, The Magna Carta is introduced in Lesson #3 (which is due Monday Night). Once the video is finished you will work on a short activity on the Magna Carta and submit into the Classroom folder when you are finished.
The Story of Magna Carta






Thursday, August 29, 2019

Thursday Aug 29th Day 7

Agenda today:

1. Module #1 Quiz #2

LESSON TWO



Essential Question: How did the theory and practice of Democracy develop and shape the world today?


Big Idea: Judaism and Christianity taught individual worth, ethical values, and the need to fight injustice.


Why it Matters: These ideals continue to be important to democracy today.
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Journal Entry - What does Rennaisance mean (definition) and what were the underlying goals.


For Today...

Here's the argument against Judeo-Christian Belief system - Here's one side (we could and did do it without faith...)

Here's the argument for Judeo-Christian Belief system - Here's the other side (we couldn't have done it without the faith part)


Rennaissance presentation...once we finish the remainder of the time for Lesson #3.




Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Tuesday Aug 27th Day 6

Agenda today:

2. Journal Entry #1 Discussion

What were a few (2-3) reforms Solon instituted and what was
the intended effect

Why is Cleisthenes generally considered the founder of
Athenian democracy? (list the actual changes he implemented
into society)

What did the Greeks develop to avoid authoritarian rule
in its government

3. Module #1 Lesson #2 Outline Due Wed Night, for prep of Quiz #2 on Thursday. Once you finish the outline play this Quizlet game (thank you me Barros)

4. The ideal approach to this class and all the information you encounter where you have an opinion...please do not click on the link until I tell you


Socrative.com - GILLIS5961

LESSON ONE



Essential Question: How did the theory and practice of Democracy develop and shape the world today?


Big Idea: The Greeks developed Democracy, and the Romans added representative government


Why it Matters: Representation and citizen participation are important features of democratic governments around the world.
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DEMOCRACY







Journal write: Why is Cleisthenes generally considered the founder of Athenian democracy? (list the actual changes he implemented into society)


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intro presentation to the Greeks - ( Presentation )


After the first part of the presentation, we will look at the Speeches by Pericles and answer the questions using a Google Drive Doc, and submit the answers to a google classroom folder.


If there is time remaining, students will begin outlining Module 1 using their Chapter Template.
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Pericles Speeches - You will be using the Pericles Speech to deconstruct the meaning of his words.

Your assignment is to rewrite and translate each sentence (in the linked doc below) in more simple terms...tell me what Pericles means in each sentence.
Pericles Speech on Democracy




Thursday, August 22, 2019

Thursday Aug 22nd Day 5


SHIPWRECKED- Day 3


Objective: Given the scenario of a group of people (4 people at your table) being shipwrecked on an island, students will be able to identify the various components/challenges of developing a system to govern the group.

Rationale: Students basic understanding of the foundations of group survival will help shape their understanding of what it takes to develop the foundation of "government"

Evidence: Each group should be able to list the various areas where challenges will occur and how they would solve or address those issues.

Each group must answer and submit their "solution" for each challenge to Google Classroom before viewing and solving the next challenge.

Challenges #1-3 - Link

Challenges #4-6 - Link

Challenges #7 & 8 - Link


Fairness Doctrine (One per table)


Negative Rights vsPositive Rights.  The key differences between positive and negative rights are: positive rights require others to provide you with either a good or service. A negative right, on the other hand, only requires others to abstain from interfering with your actions. Are rights assumed to be associated with being a human being, granted to you at birth, and must be protected from being removed or taken from you, or are rights provided/given to citizens by the gov't.

Start Module #1 from the New Textbook
Due Sunday Night Aug 25th in Google Classroom
Outline Form Template
Your 1st Quiz Will be on Monday, Aug 26th covering the material in Modle 1 lesson 1

 Textbook Module 1 all 4 lessons - (in pdf format)
-lessons 1 Rise of Democratic Ideals
-lesson 2 Judeo-Christian Tradition
-lesson 3 Democracy Develops in England
-lesson 4 The Enlightenment and Democratic Revolutions






Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Tuesday Aug 20th Day 4


SHIPWRECKED- Day 1 & 2


Objective: Given the scenario of a group of people (4 people at your table) being shipwrecked on an island, students will be able to identify the various components/challenges of developing a system to govern the group.

Rationale: Students basic understanding of the foundations of group survival will help shape their understanding of what it takes to develop the foundation of "government"

Evidence: Each group should be able to list the various areas where challenges will occur and how they would solve or address those issues.

Each group must answer and submit their "solution" for each challenge to Google Classroom before viewing and solving the next challenge.

Challenges #1-3 - Link

Challenges #4-6 - Link

Challenges #7 & 8 - Link



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Monday, August 19, 2019

Monday Aug 19th Day 3

Assignment sheet

Each student will need to make an assignment sheet
Chromebook, log-in, open drive, open "Google Sheets"

Paste this formula in the GRADE column, it will automatically generate your current grade
=index({0,"F";60,"D-";64,"D";67,"D+";70,"C-";74,"C";77,"C+";80,"B-";84,"B";87,"B+";90,"A-";94,"A";97,"A+"},match(G2*100,index({0,"F";60,"D-";64,"D";67,"D+";70,"C-";74,"C";77,"C+";80,"B-";84,"B";87,"B";90,"A-";94,"A";97,"A+"},0,1)),2)

Add Google Classroom

Make sure you are added using the right class code

Period 5 - gu61hq7 


SHIPWRECKED- Day 1


Objective: Given the scenario of a group of people (4 people at your table) being shipwrecked on an island, students will be able to identify the various components/challenges of developing a system to govern the group.

Rationale: Students basic understanding of the foundations of group survival will help shape their understanding of what it takes to develop the foundation of "government"

Evidence: Each group should be able to list the various areas where challenges will occur and how they would solve or address those issues.

Each group must answer and submit their "solution" for each challenge to Google Classroom before viewing and solving the next challenge.

Challenges #1-3 - Link

Challenges #4-6 - Link

Challenges #7 & 8 - Link






Thursday, August 15, 2019

Thursday Aug 15th Day 2

Textbook Distribution

Accelerated World History

Here is the form that includes a copy of the class syllabus as well as your acknowledgment to its expectations. Please read the syllabus carefully and fill-in the form with the appropriate information.
This form should be completed by both you and ( at least ) one of your parent(s) and or guardian(s).

Syllabus and Google Form

Assignment sheet

Each student will need to make an assignment sheet
Chromebook, log-in, open drive, open "Google Sheets"

Paste this formula in the GRADE column, it will automatically generate your current grade
=index({0,"F";60,"D-";64,"D";67,"D+";70,"C-";74,"C";77,"C+";80,"B-";84,"B";87,"B+";90,"A-";94,"A";97,"A+"},match(G2*100,index({0,"F";60,"D-";64,"D";67,"D+";70,"C-";74,"C";77,"C+";80,"B-";84,"B";87,"B";90,"A-";94,"A";97,"A+"},0,1)),2)

Add Google Classroom

Make sure you are added using the right class code

Period 5 - gu61hq7 

SHIPWRECKED- Day 1


Objective: Given the scenario of a group of people (4 people at your table) being shipwrecked on an island, students will be able to identify the various components/challenges of developing a system to govern the group.

Rationale: Students basic understanding of the foundations of group survival will help shape their understanding of what it takes to develop the foundation of "government"

Evidence: Each group should be able to list the various areas where challenges will occur and how they would solve or address those issues.

Each group must answer and submit their "solution" for each challenge to Google Classroom before viewing and solving the next challenge.

Challenges #1-3 - Link

Challenges #4-6 - Link

Challenges #7 & 8 - Link






Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Wednesday Aug 14th Day 1

Accelerated World History

Here is the form that includes a copy of the class syllabus as well as your acknowledgment to its expectations. Please read the syllabus carefully and fill-in the form with the appropriate information.
This form should be completed by both you and ( at least ) one of your parent(s) and or guardian(s).

Syllabus and Google Form

World History

Today we will get seating assignments, go over the course syllabus, classroom expectations, procedures, etc, etc.


You will have access to a Google Chromebook daily (just like last year) and many of the same procedures will be used (Chromebook check-out, proper use policy, etc)


We will also be using Google Classroom for assignment submission
CODE: gu61hq7

My contact: sgillis@sjusd.org

I also updated the Google classroom code -we will work on it tomorrow (Thursday)