The ENLIGHTENMENT!!! We discussed the Philisophes and their ideas on Enlightenment. These ideas were spread through discussion, printed materials, songs, and visual arts, as well as laws and governmental decisions.
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We discussed the Scientific Revolution in class today and took notes over Scientific Revolutionists. We looked at how individuals focused on the ability to use observation and if they were willing to challenge old ideas. Afterwards, we discussed the ideas that scientific revolutionists discussed and proposed.
We continued looking at Absolutism and discussed Khangxi and the East. The class read a passage and completed a worksheet. Come see me and get the worksheet. Have a great day!
We began Unit 5 with Absolutism. The class learned about Absolutism and the qualities of a King such as Louis XIV of France, the most powerful monarch of his time. Afterwards, we looked at Peter the Great of Russia, and the changes he made in Russia to try and make it more like western Europe.
Due to the PSAT taken at school today the class had limited time to start a new Unit. We watched Road to El Dorado in class.
Today the class completed their study guide for the Unit 4 Test tomorrow. Afterwards, we covered a thorough review of the guide.
The class took an Almost There Quiz for Unit 4 today. Afterwards, the students were able to begin working on their Unit 4 Study Guide. REMEMBER: UNIT 4 TEST IS ON TUESDAY!!!!
The class went to the computer lab and completed an Aztec, Maya, and Incan WebQuest. This will count as a quiz grade!!!! Download the file and use the links to answer the questions and complete the tasks.
We began class by discussing the Counter-Reformation and the attempt to restore the Catholic Church, specifically the Jesuits and the Council of Trent. Afterwards, the students took a 10 question quiz over the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation. Next, we began looking at Exploration and the trials of looking for quicker ways to the West Indies. The class discussed the 3 G's...Glory, Gold, and God and different explorers such as De Gama and Columbus.
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