Friday, April 25

In class, students worked in groups on a comparison of Versailles and the White House. Compare/contrast based on size, function, floorplan, and rooms/goods you can see inside while on a tour.

HW: complete group research

Thursday, April 24

In class, students were introduced to the concepts of absolute monarchy and divine right. The focus was on Spain's Golden Age.

HW due Friday: read pgs 416-420, complete Taking Notes web on 416, Biography on 417, and Did You Know on 418.

Wednesday, April 23

In class, students took a quiz on Chapter 16.

HW due Thursday: read text pgs 412-415. Answer Global Connections pg 412 & Assessment #1-3.

Monday, April 21

Welcome back from Spring Break!

Monday: In class, students presented their posters on the Columbian Exchange and took notes on the Commercial Revolution in Europe. On Wednesday, students will take a quiz on Chapter 16 covering sections 1-3 & 5. HW: Answer, in complete sentences, #12-14, 16, 26, 28, 29 on pgs 408-409.

Thurs, March 27

HW due Wed 4/2: read pgs 394-397. Complete Assessment #3-5, 7.

Class will not meet on Friday 4/4

HW due Monday 4/21: read pgs 403-407. Complete “Activity: Creating a Map” on pg 407. Major quiz grade for this assignment.

Tues, March 25

In class, students created trifold travel brochures advertising 4 reasons to travel to the New World (absent students not responsible). HW: Complete brochure if not finished; reag pgs 389-393. Complete Taking Notes concept web on pg 389. Magazine missing for Makenzie, Ike, Livia, Kris, & Gavin... must be submitted in finished form ASAP!

Mon, March 24

In class, students viewed an A&E Biography of Columbus. There is no homework.