World History II 2009-2010
Lesson plans- day by day
August 31- Assign 6th year books to all classes. Use remainder of class to list the 5 most influential people of the past 1000 years. Homework - Finish your list You are on your way!
September 1 - NO SCHOOL County wide water issues
September 2 - Take up and file influential people. Discuss answers to review. Look at major states and empires around A.D.1500. Supplement with map on wall to help locate these places
*This will satisfy W.H.II 2a
September 3 - Give newest version of Flanagan and Mott Pre -test consisting of 70 questions.
September 4 - Finish pre -test. Go over several of the most missed items.
September 8 - Work briefly on longitude and latitude. Begin looking at Chapter 5, section 1 on the Renaissance. (WHII. 2b )Take notes on when, where, and why the Renaissance took place. Discuss Machiavelli. Continue reading of section 1. Discuss characteristics of the Renaissance
September 9 - Discussion of leading city-states and their characteristics - Florence, Milan, and Venice. List information concerning Renaissance society. * Look closely at picture of printing press on p. 162. Discuss Gutenberg in detail using notes from old red book (p. 356 )
September 10 - Go over printing press and its effects from p. 162. From page 161, identify Castiglione, list segments of an urban society, mention arranged marriages and dowries.
September 11 - Start section 2 with definition of humanism and who Petrarch was. Note the accomplishments of Dante and Chaucer.
September 14 - Give these 6 names to discuss for homework: Masaccio, Donatello, Brunelleschi, daVinci, Raphael,and Michaelangelo. Also view DVD from library on Renaissance Art, Music, and Literature. This is one of a good series that is 23 minutes in length.
September 15 Show works of daVinci, Ghiberti, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello using my Life magazine of the restoration of the Sistine Chapel, and Rhonda Reed's book on Michelangelo, plus my old blue WH book. Also mention Masaccio and perspective as a key Renaissance characteristic in art, as well as Brunelleschi.
Finish section 2 of chapter 5 with key figures of the Northern Renaissance, including Jan van Eyck and Albrecht Durer.
September 16 - View 23 minute DVD on Life in the Renaissance.
September 17 - Give SOL 9.3 of 15 questions to help supplement key events of the Renaissance
September 18 -Begin looking at section 3 on the Reformation WHII 3 a-c Discuss why Martin Luther entered the priesthood, and what he criticized the Church for. Mention where the Reformation began, when it began, and what it was.
Continue yesterday's information concerning Martin Luther.
September 18 - Lecture on Martin Luther includes why he became a monk.
September 19 - Finish section 3 on the Reformation by discussing guided reading activity worksheet 5-3. This will count as a 10 point homework assignment
September 22 - Quick quiz of 5 questions on the Renaissance available ( optional ). Go over Peace of Augsburg. Show United Streaming Newscast from the Past. Introduce section 4 by highlighting major material including the Catholic Reformation. Assign handout of 17 questions. Homework assignment - Do questions 1-9.
September 24 and 25 - Check 6-17 on section 4 handout.
September 28 - Go over Chapter 5 review Test tomorrow! ( 90 points )
September 29 - Test on Chapter 5
September 30 - Attempt computer lab lessons on the Renaissance and Reformation.
October 1 - Look at Flanagan questions 1- 27 on the Reformation. Go over questions that may present a problem ( 11,13,14,17,20,22,23 which is now available on a 7 question handout ) Test Monday worth 54 points. ( this is the old 9.4 version that is on Correlations disk ) This is GOOD !
If time allows, start comparing and contrasting major religions.
October 2 - Take 27 question quiz on 9-4 The Reformation. Go over upon completion. For homework, research several sites on major religions (WHII 2c) for library day.
October 1 - Using pages 80-85 research and discuss 5 major religions Find websites to use in lab tomorrow. Concentrate on date of origin, founder, sacred text, basic beliefs, number of followers, and where the religion is dominant. *Chart is available on teacher disk for WH II
October 2 - Lab Day in library.Chart the major religions- Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism
October 5 - Handout chart to study in class and compare to the one they have been working on in preparation for tomorrow's quiz Show United Streaming segment on major religions. Give supplemental handout on major religions. Go over selected quiz questions to review.
October 6 - Give 24 question quiz on major religions. This will count as a 48 point quiz.( this is the old 9.6 of 12 questions plus the '04 version of 12 questions for a total of a 24 question quiz ) ** This is WHII .2
October 6 - Go over map questions from Friday's quiz. Begin Chapter 6 on The Age of Exploration ( WHII 4 a-f ). Read the first section in class highlighting key material. Do questions 3-12 for HW
October 7 - Go to library and work on ALS lessons: Americas 2 plus The World Expands to help supplement Chapter 6. ( Will not use in "09 ) Determine why the Age of Exploration occurred when it did. In other words, why not 100 years earlier or 100 years later.
October 8 - Continue handout of questions 1-21 from section 1. ** Write a paragraph highlighting Columbus from the Opposing Viewpoints on p.192-193 Slant it to support him as more hero than villian or vice versa.
October 9 - Continue discussion of section 1 handout.
October 12 - Read section 2 in class. Divide into 6 groups. Each group takes a page of the section and develops two questions. Go over and discuss upon completion. Compare questions to those of worksheet on sections 2 and 3.
October 13 - Worksheet on section 2 and 3 of Chapter 6 has questions 22-32. Discuss upon completion charting number 7 on the board. (Triangular trade including places and items)
October 14 - Complete puzzle . BEGIN REVIEW OF CHAPTER 6.
October 15 - Complete review of Chapter 6.
October 16 - Take TEST on Chapter 6 - The Age of Exploration ***( WH II 4 a-f, 5 e
October 19 - Give 18 question handout as a review Allow group work to copy and discuss. Go over upon completion.
October 20 - Give 27 question Flanagan quiz on WHII.4
( '06 version )
October 21 - Finish going over WHII.4. Introduce Chapter 8 and lecture on section 1 dealing with the three Islamic empires. This chapter will now become critical since WHII.5 (a-d) is now included in EOC testing. Use page 246-249 to write down 6 pieces of information about Suleyman.
October 22 - Partner up to compare info. Discuss most important ones. Begin to discuss the 18 question handout on Chapter 8. Go over first 10 questions.
October 23 - Look at Conquerors video on Suleyman. October 25 - Finish video on Suleyman. Wrap up video with discussion of accomplishments and tragedies by writing a paragraph
October 26 - Finish Chapter 8 worksheet of questions 11 - 18.
October 27 - Prepare for Flanagan quiz on WHII.5.
Briefly go over selected notes from Chapter 9 which includes a look at China and Japan.
October 28 - Take WHII.5 Flanagan quiz and go over. 15 questions worth 30 points
October 29 - Begin Chapter 7 on Crisis and Absolutism in Europe. Read section 1 and write down 5 items of importance. Discuss briefly upon completion. Give handout of this section to help supplement material.This aligns with WHII.6b
October 30 - Go over section 1 handout of Chapter 7. Add lecture notes to handout if needed to supplement material in section 1.
October 31 - Lecture on section 2 of Chapter 7 which includes the Thirty Years' War.
November 3 - Students read pages 219-221 and write down 3 pieces of information. Go over and re-emphasize the divine right of kings, civil war in England, restoration, and the Glorious Revolution. ( available in handout )
November 4 - Lab Day in library. Do lessons: Tudors and Stuarts and Romanov Dynasty
November 5 - Guy Fawkes Day!! Read the handout. Introduce the term absolutism on p.223. Mention Richelieu and Mazarin. Show 9 minute video on Louis XIV.
November 6- 4 hour early release Puzzle for 3rd period
November 7 - Student Holiday Parent teacher conference
November 10 - Read selected passages in old blue book ( 410-412 ). Take notes on Louis's mistakes.
Look at Prussia and Russia with empahasis on what Peter the Great did. Take mock quiz on ruling families of Spain, England, and France as well as Prussia and Russia. Look at the difference in their absolutism.
November 11 - List some of Peter's reforms from old blue book. Begin the video on Peter the Great which does a good job of showing how he dragged Russia out of the Dark Ages. ( 50 minutes in length )
November 12- Finish video on Peter the Great. Discuss upon completion.
November 13 - Discuss selected material from pages 231-233 emphasizing Hobbes and Locke. Complete crossword puzzle to supplement chapter information.
November 14 - Review for Chapter 7 test.
November 17 - Continue review on Chapter 7. Go over upon completion. ( Tomorrow's test covers WHII 6b )
November 18 - No School - Snow
November 19 Take test on chapter 7
November 20 - Take 9 question review on Absolutism. Go over after completion. Begin Chapter 10 on Revolution and Enlightenment. Read section 1 and respond to the 16 question handout. Finish for HW.
November 21 - Go over 16 questions. Discuss who made the biggest contributions and why . This section covers ** WHII 6a. Heavy emphasis on Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, Newton, and Harvey. November 24 - Lecture on highlighted material from pages 300-301. Assign names for classwork as well as homework to know November 25 - Use selected portions of the video from library to view and discuss The Age of Enlightenment Use colored pencils and paper to draw items to help identify the figures from sections 1 and 2 of chapter 10. Have groups of three design 2 drawings. Others will attempt to identify the individual the drawing is about.
November 26 - 2 hour early release
November 27 - THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 28 - THANKSGIVING BREAK
December 1 - 2 hour delay Look at some of the drawings from yesterday. Do puzzle on first two sections of Chapter 10 to help reinforce names. Read and discuss section 3 material which highlights enlightened absolutism, plus the 7 Years War
December 2 - 2 hour delay
December 3 - Discuss the Portuguese and Spanish Empires in the Americas from section 4 of chapter 10. Do section 4 handout which includes the American Revolution.
December 4 - Go over section 4 handout putting special emphasis on Louverture and Simon Bolivar. Use assessment of various questions on last page of Chapter 10. - Study for tomorrow's test on Chapter 10 by using the handout of questions. The test is composed of 20 multiple choice items and 15 matching items that cover SOL 6a,d.
December 5 - Take test which includes this discussion question ( graded or ungraded - my choice ) : Explain how political philosophies of the Enlightenment contributed to future events.
December 8 - Give wrap up quiz on absolutism and Enlightenment ( 31 questions ) Write down the correct answer. Go over after completion.
December 9 - Lab day in library. Do 2 lessons: French Revolution I and II
December 10 - Begin Chapter 11 on the French Revolution. Discuss highlighted material centering around the Three Estates. Handout on identifying estates available.
December 11 - Review Three estates. Use handout identifying those estates. Lecture on highlighted material. Use Guided Reading 11-1 to supplement understanding. This will be homework
December 12 - Check Guided Reading 11-1. Begin section 2 of Chapter 11. - ( 5th and 6th periods )
December 15 - Lecture and discuss the radical factions, put spectrum of political opinion from '03 book on the board, mention Robespierre and the reign of terror. Finish reading remainder of section 2 for homework. Give handout on Marie Antoinette.
December 16 - Review yesterday's notes. Discuss remainder of that section. Begin work on section 3 handout.
December 16 - Video on the Guillotine.(Run time is about 50 minutes.) Take notes on pgs. 340-342 on Crushing Rebellion and dechristianization. Discuss 342-343 including coup d'etat.
December 17 - HOLIDAY SOCIAL FOR ALL CLASSES
December 18 - Holiday fillers!
December 20 thru January 4 - HAPPY HOLIDAYS !
January 5 - Review material from section 2 of Chapter 11 plus Crushing Rebellion on p. 340
January 6 - Lecture on Chapter 11 section 3 .
January 7 - Finish discussing section 3 highlighting Napoleon's Russian campaign.
January 8 - No School - Snow
January 9 - Do section 3 handout in class and check.
January 12 - Begin video on Conquerors - Napoleon
January 13 - Continue video on Napoleon and discuss
January 14 - Review for test on Chapter 11 Be prepared to take 35 question quiz on Flanagan later
January 15 - Take Chapter 11 test.
January 16 - Take Flanagan's 35 questions on WHII.6 It does a good job of summarizing the Enlightenment and the French Revolution. ( This is the '04 version )
January 19 - Begin section 1 of Chapter 12 on the Industrial Revolution. Use section 1 handout to supplement.
January 20 - View and discuss the film on the Industrial Revolution
January 21 - Discuss why reform and productivity in the film kept a bloodbath of revoultion from occurring. Look at how the industrial working class was treated on p. 369. Also read the Way it Was on p. 368-369
January 22, 23 - Look at and discuss the Congress of Vienna in section 2 including the ideologies of conservatism and liberalism.
January 27 - Student Hoilday
January 28 - Check 1-13 on section 2 handout for a homework grade ( optional ) Lecture on the rest of section 2 and finish handout
January 27, 28 - Write a paragraph on the Revolutions of 1848 including where they took place, what they hoped to achieve, and how successful they were.
Read and discuss section 3 on the unification of Italy and Germany. Begin looking at Guided Reading Activity to help supplement this section. Key names for 7c and d are Garibaldi, Cavour, and Bismarck.
January 30 - Lab day in library. Lessons from ALS include Industrial Revolution I and II, plus German unification and Italian nationalism if not already done. Include Socialism as a lesson, plus France in the 1800's.
February 3 - No School Snow
February 4 - No School Snow
February 5 - No School Snow
February 6- Go over section 3 handout. Use 5 question handout review on German and Italian Unification. Work on Chapter 12 puzzle.
Section 4 of Chapter 12 deals with Romanticism and Realism plus several key figures. Read and discuss this section to close out the chapter.Use portion of Guided Reading to highlight Realism and Romanticism plus big names like Jenner and Pasteur
February 9 - Review of Chapter 12
February 10 - Test on Chapter 12 Give out section 1 of Chapter 13
February 11 - Begin work on Chapter 13. Establish Karl Marx as the BIG name. Read the first section in class and work on section 1 handout of questions. Briefly go over several WH II .7 questions for quiz tomorrow.
February 11 - Student teacher Josh Eanes begins a 10 week experience for 3rd and 7th periods
** I will spend a bare minimum on Ch. 13 so that Ch. 14 on Imperialism can begin at the same time in all classes. This will put us ahead of last year by several weeks. Go over section 1 handout. (February 12 - Begin looking at section 2 of Chapter 13 on The Emergence of Mass Society. Several WH II 8a questions are on page 404. Use Guided Reading to put section in perspective.
February 13 - Give 18 question quiz on WHII.7 since I was not here yesterday. Go over section 2 Guided Reading Activity.
February 14 - Review page 404 about city conditions. Discuss women and education. Begin Section 3 of Chapter 13. Give homework on ranking the six European countries.
February 15 - Take homework grade on ranking countries. Discuss positioning with Great Britain and Germany as the top two. Briefly look at the status of the U. S. on page 415.
February 13 - Use Reading Essentials from section 4 to highlight Einstein and Freud as well as Darwin and modernism. Give puzzle to work on in groups
February 19 - Review material for Chapter 13 test tomorrow. Have students write down three possible questions. Comment on choices. Then give review sheet.
February 20 - Test on Chapter 13. Go over upon completion. )
March 2 - Begin looking at questions 1-26 on WH II.8 concerning the Industrial Revolution. Use the '04 version for review. Will do a complete quiz after going over the chapter on imperialism
Continue discussion and review on WH II.8
February 16 - Begin Chapter 14 on Imperialism. (WH II.8 d,e) Lecture on several key notes concerning imperialism in Southeast Asia. Give handout of questions on section 1 of Chapter 14 to supplement. Finish for homework if necessary.
February 17 - Discuss answers to section 1 handout.
February 18 - 15 Lecture on section 2 concerning imperialism in Africa. Use video on Imperialism ( 8 min. 47 sec. ) to show how brutal Belgium was in the Congo. Use political cartoon of African imperialism to help supplement. Show the ancient wonder- the Colossus to show play on words in number 3 question on cartoon. Use Boer War question from WH II.8 to reinforce reading on p. 441.
February 19 - Continue section 2 discussing apartheid in South Africa.
February 20 - Give 10 question review quiz on sections 1 & 2 of Chapter 14. ( oral ) and not graded
Section 3 hightlights British rule in India. Provide time to read a portion of the section and comment on pertinent material.
February 23 - No School SNOW
February 24 -Continue section 3 discussion. Computer lab day in room 107. Go over The Age of Imperialism and Asian Imperialism.
Do Guided Reading Activity on section 3. Highlight Gandhi from old blue book detailing the march to the sea.
February 25 - Section 4 talks about Nationalist revolts in Latin America highlighting Toussaint-Louverture and Simon Bolivar. Use Guided Reading to help supplement. ( optional )
February 26 - Review for tomorrow's test on Chapter 14.
February 27 - Test on Chapter 14. Go over upon completion.
March 2 - No School SNOW
March 3 - Begin Chapter 15 which highlights imperialism in China and Japan. Lecture and discuss The Opium War, the Tai Ping Rebellion, and spheres of influence. Give political cartoon to examine concerning the carving up of China.
March 4 - Read about the Open Door Policy and the Boxer Rebellion on pages 470-471. Take notes on discussion that follows.
March 5 - From section 3 on the Rise of Modern Japan, understand the implications of the Treaty of Kanagawa, by looking at Perry's arrival. Look at the Meiji Restoration which turned Japan into a "modern society". Mention Russo-Japanese War. 10 question quiz is available
March 6 - QUIZ on Imperialism.
March 9 - Begin Chapter 16 on W.W. I. Mention the 5 causes of the war as well as the spark that started the war. Take notes on this plus when the war was fought. Section 1 quiz will be taken after review
March 10 - 10 question quick quiz on section 1 of Chapter 16. Lab day in library. Work on the ALS lessons World War I and the Russian Revolution
March 11 - Review causes from yesterday. Comment on Germany's Schlieffen Plan. Section 2 handout is available after lecturing on highlighted material.
March 12 - Continue looking at section 2 material on pages 503-509. The terms stalemate, attrition, and propaganda will be discussed.Look at reasons why the U. S. entered the war. Give section 2 handout for homework.
March 13 - Grade section 2 handout. Lecture briefly on the 3rd section. In class plus homework assignment is to write a 2-3 paragraph summation of the Russian Revolution
March 16 - Take up their paragraphs. Compare to mine.Then give handout on the Russian Revolution. Look at web site on Anastasia. Its located in the favorites. Give pertinent info including Rasputin and massacre. ** Look for information below Begin a two day internet search on Anastasia and the Romanov family. Two good sites are:
http://members.tripod.com/~Pharaoh30/index-2.html and
http://www.alexanderpalace.org/anastasia/myth.html
*** Continue internet study of the Romanovs. Another site to go to: http://www.lostsecrets.com/ Begin two day viewing of the cartoon version of Anastasia. Look to be able to separate fact from fiction! Begin looking at the movie Anastasia.
March 17 - Continue looking at Anastasia.
April 3 - Finish Anastasia
April 4 - Go over questions 1-5 on section 4 of Chapter 16.
April 5 - Finish the rest of Section 4 handout questions. Work on puzzle to help reinforce W.W. I concepts.
SPRING BREAK !
April 11 - Begin review of Chapter 16
April 12 - Test on Chapter 16 (SOL WHII 9 a,b,c ) ** Project info given out Due MAY 25 ***
April 13 - A & E Video on Foot Soldier World War I is a good supplement. Show if time allows.
April 13 - View the first part of the video Warring and Roaring, to help review what we have covered in W. W I.
April 16 - Give 13 question strand on WHII.9. Use United Streaming and a look at the decade of the 1920's.
April 17 - Computer lab day. Work on 3 lessons: Between the Wars I & II, plus Prelude to War.
April 18 - View second part of Warring and Roaring. Discuss.
April 18 - *Use History of the 20th Century video to supplement the 1920's.
April 19 - Look at section 1 of Chapter 17. Discuss the Depression and Roosevelt's New Deal programs.
April 23 - Discuss England and France and Germany's situation after W.W. I.
April 24 - Begin looking at The Rise of Fascism in Italy on p. 540. Discuss definition as well as Mussolini. United Streaming has Mussolini video clip ( WHII.10 )
April 25 - Spend the day dicussing the Soviet Union in section 2. Do section handout 17-2 and check. Read and note Nazism in section 3 beginning on p. 548. Write down 5 items concerning Hitler. Give puzzle to work on.
April 26 - Go over puzzle answers. Look at section 1 of Chapter 18 on Nationalism Around the World. Discuss the Massacre of the Armenians.Discuss Gandhi from section 2.
April 27 - Look at section 3 of chapter 18. Read and discuss Chiang Kai-shek, and Mao Zedong.
April 30 - Give chapter 17 & 18 review sheet.
May 1 - TEST ON CHAPTERS 17 & 18. View and take notes on the video History of the 20th Century ( 1930-1939 ) This is a very good interwar period look. It is tilted toward America during the '30's. ( OPTIONAL )
Look at '03 version of WHII.10. Discuss some of the 14 questions Continue video and discussion of it.
*******By May 4 Allow 6 or 7 days to review for SOL Work on 70 Question simulation test on line ( 07 version ) Handouts on the Cold War plus give Flanagan WHII 10-15 plus 5 page End of Course Review **********
After SOL, finish WW II if not already done. Show Patton and The Great Escape
May 2 - Give WHII.10 '04 version of 16 questions Go over 16 questions upon completion. This is a 32 point quiz. Continue video on History of the 20th Century ( 1930 -1939 ) Will not show in '07. Homework - List Hitler's acts of aggression from the first section of Chapter 19.
May 3 -Check homework on Hitler's acts of aggression. section. Discuss the steps of Germany's aggression as well as Japan's early movements. At least 2 days will be needed to discuss material.
May 4 - Discuss from section 2 Germany's early successes. The Battle of Britain, and the German march into Russia
May 5 - Finish discussion of yesterday. Show film on Axis victories.
May 8 - Continue working on section 2 of Chapter 19 which include the 3 turning points of the war.
*** ( If Available ) Lab Day. Work on Marco Polo in the lab. The lesson on "Remembering Pearl Harbor" is excellent.
May 9 - Watch the film " Allied Victory " A 10 question quiz may be used. ** If time allows
A review sheet will be given to prepare for the test on W. W. II **Finished to this point ahead of schedule
May 2 - Test on W. W. II.
May 5-12 Start the movie Patton. Give Cold War handouts including puzzle. Begin working on EOC review using flashcards and EOC review packet. ** Flashcards are now on share drive and disk
May 12 - SOL test to 3rd period - Room 109 1:00 PM
May 12 - SOL test to 5th period - Room 109 1:00 PM
May 12 - SOL test to 6th period - Room 107 1:00 PM
May 12 - SOL test to 7th period Library 1:00
May 22 - Begin Flanagan and Mott post - test of 85 questions. This is being phased out because of the concern of overtesting. **WH II strands 10-12 are available to review and test before final exam
May 23 - 30 Begin the video Great Escape to help supplement W.W. II. ( May have to start at different times according to SOL's )
June 2 - Assign a list to be made of what you consider to be the 5 most influential people in world history if not already done. Over the next 5 days or 6, view A&E's Biography of the Millennium 100 people- 1000 years. This is an excellent program!
June 2 - Continue A&E's Biography of the Millennium
June 3 - 5 " " " " " "
June 7 - 10 EXAMS !! Finish Top 100 people after taking exam if needed
** This past year's ( 2006-2007 ) SOL pass rate was
100% - CONGRATS ! 50/50 passed
** This past year's (2004-2005) SOL pass rate was 98%
57 out of 58 students passed
** Previous year's (2003-2004) SOL pass rate was 95% 58 out of 61 students passed
