Friday, April 25, 2008

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, 2008

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, 2008

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, 2008

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.