Week of Oct.31-Nov. 4

Oct. 31/Nov. 1
1. Period 2/4 will be taking Unit 3 exam on the Industrial Revolution (25 Multiple Choice Question Test) please bring number 2 pencils.
2. After the exam you will be viewing the film Oliver Twist and answer questions related to the film.
**Anyone absent on this day will have to do an alternate assignment for the film questions.
Period 3 will be viewing the film on Tuesday and any students who did not take the exam will make it up.

Nov. 2/3
1. Conclude Film on Oliver Twist Absent students must complete p. 309 Writing About History Question #2.
2. European Imperilism Quick-Write #1 (Click on European Imperialism to access hand-out)
3. Introduce Imperialism
4. Imperialism Motives Activity (In class activity)
5. Imperialism Notes (click to go to notes ch. 11 sec. 1)

Nov. 4
1. Continue Motives of Imperialism Activity
2. Imperialism Acrostic (click on Imperialism Acrostic to view directions) tentative
3. Form Groups for Imperialism Project
HW: BRING IMAGES OF IMPERIALISM TOPICS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS: CH. 11 SEC. 1-5, CH. 12 SEC. 1, 3-4, CH. 8 SEC. 1. IMAGES SHOULD BE NO LARGER THAN 1/8TH OF A PAGE. THESE WILL BE USED FOR YOUR GROUP PROJECT.
Learning Standards/Objectives Unit 4

5.1. Industrialization led European nations into the Age of Imperialism.

5.2. European imperialism was motivated by economic (Gold) motives; European industrialization required raw materials, new markets, and investment opportunities.

5.3.  European imperialism was motivated by political (Glory) motives; national security rested on acquiring lands for strategic defense of national interest.

5.4.  European imperialism was motivated by social (God) motives; a Western philosophy of the responsibility to educate, Christianize, and civilize people of other lands.

5.5.  European imperialist nations embarked on a new phase of empire-building that affected various lands of the world.

5.6. Europeans attempt to control the land, people, and resources of Africa.

5.7. Great Britain attempts to control the land, people, and resources of India.

5.8. Great Britain and other imperialist nations attempt to control the land, people, and resources of China.

5.9. The views of those who wielded power in overseas colonies usually clashed directly with those of the colonized.

5.10. Imperialism has both positive and negative short-term and long-term effects on peoples under colonial rule.

Week of Oct. 24-28 TEST WEEK

Oct. 24-25 (Click on highlighted page numbers or hand-outs to get worksheet)
1. Hand-In Effects of Industrial Revolution Assignment
2. Industrial Revolution Spreads pp. 295-299, pp. 376-379
Hand-outs: Meji Restoration
3. Reforms and Reactions to the Industrial Revolution pp. 300-306, 313-315
Hand-outs: General Lud's Army, Capitalism or Marxism, Abolition of the Slave Trade
Homework: Study For Unit 3 Exam Thurs/Fri. Oct. 27/28 tentative
Study Guide Below

Oct. 26-27
1. Continue Reforms and Reaction
2. Capitalism vs. Marxist Debate Dialogue
3. Review for Test
4. Period 2/4 Exam (tentative)

Oct. 28
1. Period 3 Exam

Unit 3 Exam Study Guide:

1)     Examine how scientific and technological changes and new forms of energy brought about massive social change (e.g., the inventions and discoveries of James Watt, Eli Whitney, Henry Bessemer, Louis Pasteur, and Thomas Edison).

2)     Examine how scientific and technological changes and new forms of energy brought about massive cultural change (e.g., the inventions and discoveries of James Watt, Eli Whitney, Henry Bessemer, Louis Pasteur, and Thomas Edison).

3)     Analyze the emergence of capitalism as a dominant economic pattern.

4)     Analyze the responses to capitalism, including Utopianism, Social Democracy, Socialism, and Communism.

5)      Describe the rise of industrial economics.

All Items from your notes should be reviewed for the exam. Your focus should be on key concepts, terms and/or people. p. 308 #1-20 will give you a good overview/sample study questions to use.

Movie Reflection Directions Reposted

Save These Directions: Extra-Credit For Semester Due Dec. 1-2 (Check your odd or even day)Movie Choices are on the Syllabus...

Directions:
For each film, complete a typewritten reflection that includes the following:
Part I: A two paragraph (6-8 sentences each) summary of the historical events, people, eras, and/or themes the film seeks to portray.
Part II: A two paragraph (6-8 sentences each) reaction as to how useful the movie was in increasing your understanding of the historical events, people, eras, and/or themes. Please explain your reaction and provide reasons for your assessment of the film's portrayal.

Week Oct. 17-21 (Homecoming Week!)

Extra Credit if you go to Volleyball varsity game on Weds. Oct. 19 approximately 5:15 pm to support them in their Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. Be sure to wear Pink!!! Extra-Credit will be given if you stay and check in at the game and if you are missing an assignment you will get to make it up or if you have all of your assignments in you will get points. 

Oct. 17-18
1. Invention Presentations (Refer to Friday Oct. 14th for make-up assignment if you do not present)
2. Effects of the Industrial Revolution
**Study For Quiz for Weds. Oct. 19 or Thurs. Oct. 20



Oct. 19-20
1. Continue Effects of Industrial Revolution
2. Editorial on Effects of Industrial Revolution
3. The Dark Side of the Industrial Revolution (Hand-out)

Oct. 21
1. The Dark Side of the Industrial Revolution(Hand-out)

Select One of the following options below: (Due 10/24 or 25)Write an editorial (opinion essay) about whether or not the Industrial Revolution improved life.
 Intro Paragraph – introduce Industrial Revolution & state whether you think the overall effects of the Industrial Revolution on individuals and society are mostly positive, mostly negative, or mixed.
 Positive Effects Paragraph: explain the positive effects of the industrial revolution on individuals and/or society.
 Negative Effects Paragraph: explain the negative effects of the industrial revolution on individuals and/or society.
 Suggestions for improvement Paragraph: explain your recommendations about how to address the negative effects of the industrial Revolution.

Protest Letter: Write a letter to your local parliamentarian (member of Congress) protesting the working conditions of the industrial revolution. (minimum 4 paragraphs)

Protest Song: Create a protest song focused on the working and living conditions of the poor workers during the industrial revolution. (1 page)

Poster Power: Make a poster illustrating the poor conditions for workers during the industrial revolution. (minimum 2 different areas)

UNIT 3 TEST ON INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTON TENTATIVELY SET FOR OCT. 27/28.

Week of Oct. 10-14

Absent Students on Friday 10/7 or Monday, 10/10 must complete p. 288 #1 in complete sentences. Due upon your return.....
Oct. 10 (Odd)
1. Quick-Write:

In your own words, describe how you could make a profit of something you know how to make.  AND Describe how you feel when you are able to eat better, wear better clothes, and have pride in earning your own money.

2. Agricultural Revolution to Industrial Revolution pp. 288-283
3. Quick --Write #2:
Do the following quick write: Think back for a moment to the proudest moment in your life? Why were you so proud and what were the steps you took before that moment made you so proud?
4. Why was Britain the First to Industrialzie?
5. Essay or Poster Read Directions (in folder under Why was Britain the First to Industrialize?)

Oct. 11-12 (Focus: What is the relationship between the Agricultural Revolution and the Industrial Revolution?)
1. Quick --Write #3:
Do the following quick write: Think back for a moment to the proudest moment in your life? Why were you so proud and what were the steps you took before that moment made you so proud?
2. Why was Britain the First to Industrialzie?
3. Essay or Poster Read Directions (in folder under Why was Britain the First to Industrialize?)
4. Factory System & Effects of Textile Factories on Britain (Focus: How did the Industrial Revolution profoundly alter society & the economy?)
5. Compare and Contrast the Factory System and Cottage Industry (Major Compnents)

Oct. 13-14 (Focus: How did the new advancements in science and technology affect people socially, culturally, & economically.
1. Quick Write #4: Think of a major invention you would like to see made.  Write a short paragraph describing it.
2. Inventors Activity (See Rubric in folder)
Alternate assignment if you were absent for inventions presentations: "How science and technology changes and new forms of energy brought about massive changes?" Five paragraph essay with each paragraph being 5-8 sentences and you must include historical facts from the Industrial Revolution Power Point and/or your textbook.

Week of Oct. 3-7 (End of 1st Quarter)

Oct.3-4
1. Collected Homework p. 242 9-18 (Even classes)
2. Unit 2 Test
3. Block Review Worksheet (Odd Numbers Only) located in folders at bottom of site)
4. Marie Antoinette Movie Reflection Due or Alternative Assignment


ALTERNATE ASSIGNMENT FOR SEPT. 29 OR 30TH Absent Students
If you were absent for the viewing of Marie Antoinette Movie you will have to do an alternate assignment. Your task is as follows: EACH PARAGRAPH SHOULD BE 6-8 SENTENCES MINIMUM.  WRITE A 5 PARAGRAPH ESSAY COMPARING AND CONTRASTING 3 MAJOR POINTS OF THE AMERICAN AND FRENCH REVOLUTIONS Ch. 6 and 7
SAMPLE OUTLINE:
I. INTRO/THESIS PARAGRAPH DISCUSSING THREE MAJOR POINTS YOU WILL DISCUSS
II. MAJOR POINT #1 DISUCUSS SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES
III. MAJOR POINT #2 DISUCUSS SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES
IV. MAJOR POINT #3 DISUCUSS SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES
V. CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH

Oct. 5-6
1. Block Review Worksheet Continued
2. Introduce Industrial Revolution (Ch. 9)
3. TBA

Oct. 7
1. Agricultural Revolution to Industrial Revolution pp. 283-288
2. Industrial Revolution Quick-Writes

Do the following quick writes: In your own words, describe how you could make a profit of something you know how to make.  Describe how you feel when you are able to eat better, wear better clothes, and have pride in earning your own money. (Note: we will add more quick writes to this for the unit)

3. Create an image for each of the new innovations (farming techniques, tools, etc) of the Agricultural Revolution.