Wednesday, May 22, 2019
First, we will review chapter 11, section 1.  
Read chapter 11, section 2 in the Medieval to Early Modern Times and answer questions in complete sentences.

Section 2, p. 304--311

1. The way people in Europe searched for answers in their lives changed between the Middle Ages and the late 1300s.  Describe that change.
2. How did ancient Greek texts end up in Italy in the 1300s?
3. Do you think that Machiavelli gave good advice in the passage? Why or why not?
4. Why did Dante write in Italian instead of Latin?
5. How were Renaissance ideas about the value of human life are reflected in the art of the time?
6. Name three ways that perspective changed art.
7. Name one similarity and two differences between the Medieval and Renaissance paintings on page 307.
8. Why are Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci considered “Renaissance” people?
9. What were some of Michelangelo’s abilities?  What were some of Leonardo da Vinci’s abilities?
10. Name one advancement in math during the Renaissance.
11. Why did advancements in math lead to advancements in architecture?
12. Name the most important change in thinking related to astronomy.
13. How did education change in the Renaissance?
14. How was Michelangelo an example of the ideal Renaissance person?

Next, we will begin the Renaissance slideshow (link) and notes (link).

Tuesday, May 21, 2019
These people need to reshare the link for their infographic:  

Talon

I will distribute the Latin America geography test.  If you wish to retake it, you may come tomorrow during lunch.  Quizlet link:  https://quizlet.com/_4mzvhe
Read chapter 11, section 1 in the Medieval to Early Modern Times and answer questions in complete sentences.

Section 1 p. 298--303

1. Name three benefits of Black Death.
2. On what ancient trade route did Marco Polo travel to China?  
3. How did Marco Polo return?
4. How did Marco Polo describe coal?  Use a quotation as evidence.
5. While in China, what did Marco Polo and his family do?
6. What were the four cities that acted as trading centers in Italy?  
7. What part of Italy are the four trading centers  located in?
8. What goods did Venice, Milan, and Florence produce?
9. How did the signoria type of government work in Italy?
10. How did banking increase the wealth of Florence?
11. Name two ways that Cosimo de’ Medici’s value of beauty and education affected Florence.
12. What was reborn in the Renaissance?
13. What was a new idea in the Renaissance?

Using the map below, label and (lightly) color the

listed countries and bodies of water. There will be a
test June 4. Quizlet link: https://quizlet.com/_414s1y

Monday, May 20, 2019
If you have a phone, try to bring it on Wednesday. We will be doing a fun project with it. At home, download the app "Google Arts and Culture". The icon looks like this:

Today is your test on political geography in the Americas. Practice here: https://quizlet.com/_4mzvhe

After you finish your geography test, work on your infographic at piktochart.com Your completed infographic, with all of the elements, is due tomorrow (Tuesday, May 21, 2019).
Scoresheet/rubric:

The Columbian Exchange Infographic Scoresheet

Name_______________________                                                                                   Peer reviewer______________________

Component	Description	Notes	Score	Possible Score
Topic	The topic of the infographic is specific in nature and is intended to inform or convince the viewer.			10
Type	Type of infographic chosen (for example, timeline or informational) highly supports the content being presented.			10
Objects	The objects included in the infographic relevant and support the topic of infographic.			10
Style	Font, colors, and organization are aesthetically pleasing and appropriate to the content, and they enhance the viewer's understanding of the information presented.			20
Citations	Full bibliographic citations for all sources used or included			10
Content	New World vs Old World			10
	Plants, animals, people and diseases			10
	This includes how these goods are interconnected			10
	The Columbian Exchange’s impact on the world today			30
Total				120

Remember, you have until June 5 to get 30 Reading Counts points for this quarter.

Fourth Quarter Points (from 3/18/19--6/5/19)

(due June 5, 2019)

Points earned in Reading Counts	Grade
27-30	A
24-26	B
21-23	C
18-20	D
17 or fewer	F

Friday, May 17, 2019

On Monday, May 20, you will have a test on political geography in the Americas. Practice here: https://quizlet.com/_4mzvhe

Remember, you have until June 5 to get 30 Reading Counts points for this quarter.

Fourth Quarter Points (from 3/18/19--6/5/19)

(due June 5, 2019)

Points earned in Reading Counts	Grade
27-30	A
24-26	B
21-23	C
18-20	D
17 or fewer	F

Today we will watch the documentary "Guns, Germs, and Steel" (link).  During the movie, take notes.  Afterwards, you will be writing out your answers to the questions (link) in complete sentences.

Next, you'll be given about 30 minutes to finish up your piktochart infographic.

Thursday, May 16, 2019
I'm on campus at a meeting.  I expect a good report from the guest teacher. 
Today, you will be working on your infographic on the Columbian Exchange.  Refer to the scoresheet:

The Columbian Exchange Infographic Scoresheet

Name_______________________                                                                                   Peer reviewer______________________

Component	Description	Notes	Score	Possible Score
Topic	The topic of the infographic is specific in nature and is intended to inform or convince the viewer.			10
Type	Type of infographic chosen (for example, timeline or informational) highly supports the content being presented.			10
Objects	The objects included in the infographic are relevant and support the topic of infographic.			10
Style	Font, colors, and organization are aesthetically pleasing and appropriate to the content, and they enhance the viewer's understanding of the information presented.			20
Citations	Full bibliographic citations for all sources used or included			10
Content	New World vs Old World			10
	Plants, animals, people and diseases			10
	This includes how these goods are interconnected			10
	The Columbian Exchange’s impact on the world today			30
Total				120

Next, you will watch the movie version of "The Lottery" (link).  Take notes on similarities and differences.  Then write a five-sentence paragraph comparing the movie and the short story.

Wednesday, May 15, 2019
On Monday, May 20, you will have a test on political geography in the Americas. Practice here: https://quizlet.com/_4mzvhe

Remember, you have until June 5 to get 30 Reading Counts points for this quarter.

Fourth Quarter Points (from 3/18/19--6/5/19)

(due June 5, 2019)

Points earned in Reading Counts	Grade
27-30	A
24-26	B
21-23	C
18-20	D
17 or fewer	F

Today we are going to look closely at three different texts, which are all about the same event in history.
Part I:
Textbook passage--Atahualpa and the Bible
Sentence starters:
1) According to the textbook, Atahualpa _________________.
2) This account is/is not reliable because _______________.
3) We could find out if this account is reliable if we _________________.
Part II:
Atahualpa and the Bible--Graphic Organizer
Part III:
1) Documents A and B do/do not give the same account about what Atahaulpa did to the Bible. For example, Document A states, "______________." But/And Document B states, "________________."
2) The textbooks gives/does not give the same account as Documents A and B. For example, Document A states, "______________." But/And Document B states, "________________." However/Also, the textbook states, "______________."
3) We are missing the perspective of _____________.
4) The perspective of ________ would be helpful because __________.
5) I think Atahaulpa did/did not hold the Bible to his ear because _______.