This weeks agenda!

Note: These dates are approximations. Test will for sure be on Wed./ Thurs. 

Aug 24-25, 2015

4. On the Eve of Revolution (2days)

·         Compare and contrast governmental forms overtime..5

·         Analyze the governmental forms overtime. .5

·         Explain tensions in religion. .5

·         Describe ways governmental forms change .5

Bell Ringer – Are there sometimes tensions between different religions? If so which religions have you heard of that don’t get along? How can this effect the political health of a nation?

Exit Ticket: - How do think government forms change overtime? What are the things that cause governments to have to reinvent themselves.

Aug 25-26, 2015  ******Test Day*******

5. French Revolution Unfolds (2Days)

·         Compare ideologies and practices .5

·         Explain tensions within religions .25

·         Describe how governmental forms change .25

·         Compare revolutions in England, America and France .5 **

·         Differentiate between civil and human rights. .5

Bell Ringer: What is the most important document in America? What makes the document so valuable?

Exit Ticket: Explain the significance of the Declaration of the Rights of Man? What did it establish?

Aug 28-31, 2015

6. Radical Days of the Revolution (2days)

·         1a - Compare and contrast governmental forms over time. .5

·         1b - Compare and contrast ideologies and their practices. .5

·         1c - Analyze governmental systems in Europe since 1650. .25

·         2c - Describe ways governmental forms change. .25

·         4a - Compare revolutions in England, America, and France. .5

Bellringer: What do these revolutions (France, U.S) have in common?

How are they different?

Exit Ticket: What is the most valuable thing/s in the whole world?

American Revolution Video

Here is a cool video about the American Revolution. It is a little more in depth but it is a good way to brush up on the general idea. It is only 11 minutes and its a cartoon. How cool right!

Study Guide Chapter 5 (Test 1)

World History Study Guide Test 1

Test Dates: 26th-27th of August.

Directions:

**Please read over all the material. Test will be a combination of multiple choice, fill in the blank and matching. 

Enlightenment Thinkers – Montesquieu, Locke and Hobbes.

Enlightenment originated in France.

There were two main sources of power in Europe which were (Church and Monarchs “King and Queen”)

Salons – were places where intellectual thought were spread through musicians, artist, philosophers and writers.

Dennis Diderot – came out with the encyclopedia. Books that compiled scientific knowledge for people to read.

Baron de Montesquieu –  3 branches of government, separation of powers, checks and balances.

Government Structure

Three branches of government. 1. Executive 2. Judicial 3.Legislative

Legislative has two branches – 1.Senate 2. House of Representatives

Example: President holds the right to Veto Congress.   

John Locke

Locke- Wanted a weak government.

Locke believed people should fight for their own powers.

If one did not like their government they could then overthrow it.

Hobbes argued for a strong government.

Hobbes believed life without government would be short, brutish and overall ugly.

Hobbes believed people to be greedy, selfish by nature therefore needed to be supervised.

Adam Smith – free market, laissez faire (The American Model)

US Bill of Rights – Some of the Freedoms

Free Press, Freedom of speech/press, No unreasonable searches and seizures, speedy trial, right to bear arms

Treaty of Paris – recognized the independence of America from England.

Enlightened Despot – Absolute Ruler (King) (Queen) example: Fredrick the Great, King James, Catherine the Great.

Popular Sovereignty – all governmental power comes from the people.

Name 5 of the 13 Colonies – Rhode Island, Georgia, S. Carolina, N. Carolina, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, Connecticut, New Hampshire

!This weeks agenda!

1.Enlightenment Philosophers

·         Explain how science led to the Enlightenment.

·         Compare the ideas of Hobbes and Locke.

·         Identify the beliefs and contributions of the philosophes.

·         Summarize how economic thinking changed during this time.

Worksheet.

Bell Ringer: What do you believe are “natural rights” for all human beings? List as many as you can.

Exit Ticket: Should government be strong and powerful in terms of its ability to rule people or should the government be weak and allow people more freedom?

Aug. 14^th- 17^th 2015

2. Enlightenment Ideas Spread

·         Analyze governmental systems.5

·         Cite examples of international cultural exchange.25

·         Analyze artistic trends in historical context.25  

Bell Ringer: Why do you believe that the church in Europe wanted to control the ideas of the Enlightenment?

Exit Ticket: How has culture shifted from the 1600’s to current day? Think fashion, arts, literature etc. Be specific.

Aug. 18^th-19^th 2015

3. Birth of American Republic.

·         Analyze governmental systems of Europe. .25

·         Compare revolutions of England, France and United States. .25

·         Analyze colonial rules of various European nations. .25

·         Identify methods and proponents of civil or human rights.  .25

Bell Ringer: Why did America rebel from England? Have other countries rebelled from their colonizers

Exit Ticket: Give two rights out of the bill of rights that you think are important.

Aug 20-21, 2015 

Pop Quiz - Thursday/Friday

!!!Aug 20/21!!!

World History Syllabus

World History/ Psychology/ Humanities Syllabus   Instructor: Mr. Squires

Homework

Current World Event – As a student you will be responsible for turning in a current event.

Here are the instructions for what I expect.

A. The original article must be printed from an internet source or cut out from a publication.

B. **When answering I expect each question to answered in paragraph format.**

C. You must then explain. Who, What, Where, Why, How.

I. Who or What is the article talking about?

II. Why is the article or the topic important?

III. Where did this event take place?

IV. How did this article impact, change or perhaps strengthen you stance on this subject?

Tests

Major Tests

Overview: Two (9) week examinations.   Two Finals:  1 Midterm and 1 Final.

Quiz/ Short Test

1 Quiz/Test Every Two Weeks

Classwork

At minimum you as a student will be expected to have 9 Classwork Grades at the end of every quarter.

Total Work at the end of every 9 Week Grading Period:  = 23 Grades minimum

Make-Up Work

There will be no makeup work, unless I get a note from a Doctor or Parent regarding the reasoning for your absence. I will still hold you accountable for the homework to be turned in a timely manner. Remember only 1 per week! If you want to, you can complete all 9 and turn them in all at once, but it must follow the criteria. Study guides, notes and syllabus will be posted on a blog for your viewing pleasure.  

Extra Credit

Students that are dedicated to assisting the classroom environment to run smoothly will be given extra credit from time to time. -Examples: (Picking up Trash, Straightening Desks, Passing out Papers, Sweeping, Helping Grade Papers, Maintaining Good Classroom Etiquette)

Classroom Expectations

Squires: History

Wingfield High School

Classroom Expectations

Please be aware that this year, I will be documenting all inappropriate behavior and will compile digital scans of every write up. These will be emailed to the proper administrator. In the past, hard copies sometimes were lost but no longer.  

1. Keep hands and feet to yourself.

2. No eating or drinking in the class. I want to maintain a clean and sanitary learning environment for everyone who walks through the door. If you must eat please go to the office and explain your issue with them.

3. No selling of food in my class. If I catch you selling in my class, I will report it and make sure your food is taken from you. A phone call will follow home as well.

4. You are expected to abide by the dress code standards set up by JPS. Sexually suggestive outfits or excessive pant sagging will not be tolerated. You will be requested to speak with an administrator to clear you.

5. You must be sitting in your seat and prepared to work prior to the bell ringing. If you are habitually late I will call home.

6. Students must have school supplies (paper, pen and notebook). I cannot be a supplier of these basic school necessities.

7. In class discussion will be promoted but there will be times when silence will be required. I will give you notice when there are appropriate times to discuss topics.

8. There is no reason that any of my students should make less than a 70% in my class. I expect my students to have a strong sense of dedication towards learning.

Consequences

1. The first time a student violates a classroom expectation or I start to see a pattern of poor work habits, I will immediately give you the student a notice.

2.  I will give a second warning and then call home to find out what can be done to get you the student back on track.

3. Referral and Call Home on third offense.