Welcome to Modern - World History at San Dieguito High School. I'm excited to learn with you over the next several weeks. We'll be covering many topics, beginning in the Renaissance. This page will be your resource for everything we do in the class. If you miss a day, you will be able to find information here about what you missed. You will also find power points used in class, homework and project reminders, and additional resources to help you understand what you're learning. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.
- Mr. Gillette
- Mr. Gillette
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"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
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Industrial Revolution UNIT TEST - (CLICK HERE)
Industrial Revolution Study Guide -
(CLICK HERE)
(CLICK HERE)
DAY 38 (Tue - Wed) - 3/28 - 29: Child Labor in the Industrial Revolution DBQ
Using the documents provided to you in the first link below, complete the Document Analysis Assignment. The assignment will require you to complete a CAPPS analysis for each document, then use the information you gathered to write an argument.
Child Labor Documents
Document Analysis Assignment
DAY 37 (Monday) - 3/27: Child Labor in the Industrial Revolution
Today we'll finish our documentary on child labor, "Children of the Revolution." This will set us up to begin a document analysis tomorrow, which will allow us to explore the important questions that surrounded the morality of child labor during the Industrial Revolution.
Homework
NONE
DAY 36 (Friday) - 3/24: The Factory System
Today we'll take a look at the Factory System that developed under the Industrial Revolution. This system has become one of the most iconic symbols of Industry, and has radically shaped the social fabric of society across the planet.
Agenda
- Cornell notes on the Factory System
Homework
None
DAY 34 (Wednesday) - 3/22: The Industrial Revolution Revolution
Today you'll be watching the documentary below on the Industrial Revolution in England. As you watch the documentary, make sure you respond to the movie questions in your handhout.
Revolutions Unit Test - Study Guide (CLICK HERE)
DAY 26 (Monday) - 3/13: The French Revolution
Today we'll begin our look at the French Revolution. We'll cover the economic crisis that added to growing social tensions. By the end, you should be able to identify three causes of the economic crisis that occurred in 1783.
PowerPoint - The French Revolution Part 1
Agenda
- Notes on the Economic Crisis
- BBC Documentary
Homework
NONE
DAY 20 (Monday) - 3/6: The Thirty Years War and English Civil War
Today we'll be looking into several wars that revolved around the practice of religion, prior to the revolutions that broke out in the 18th century.
History.com - The Thirty Years War
*Use the above link to fill in your Cause and Effect Charts
*Use the above link to fill in your Cause and Effect Charts
Agenda
- Finish Enlightenment Presentations (2nd period)
- Thirty years war online resource
- English Civil War: Oliver Cromwell Documentary
Homework
NONE
DAY 18 - 19 (Wednesday - Friday) - 3/1 - 3/3: The Enlightenment
Today we'll begin to look at the enlightenment. You be tasked with working in your table groups to create a presentation about one key figure or discovery in the Enlightenment. On Friday, we'll be presenting these to the class
Enlightenment Figures and Discoveries Project
Your goal is to work within your table groups to create a presentation using google slides, about a figure or discovery during the Enlightenment. Follow the specific instructions below. You will present to the class on Friday.
DAY 16 - 17 (Monday & Tuesday) - 2/27 - 2/28/17: The Reformation
Today we'll start to look at the Protestant Reformation and how it influenced beliefs about religion and government.
WEEK 5, DAY 17 - PowerPoint: Salvation at Stake - (HERE)
Salvation at Stake - Reformation Notes (HERE)
Salvation at Stake - Reformation Notes (HERE)
Agenda
- PowerPoint
- Documentary (in powerpoint)
Homework
NONE
DAY 15 (Friday) - 2/24/17: The Black Death
Continue document analysis
Homework
NONE
DAY 14 (Thursday) - 2/23/17: The Black Death
Today we'll begin to look at a pivotal moment in European history, the Black Death. In addition to a cooling climate event beginning around 1300 AD, Europe was also hit with a severe plague. Millions of Europeans would die within just a few years. This had a devastating impact on peoples faith in traditional institutions of society, which we can see reflected in the artwork and written accounts of this time. We'll examine some of those primary sources, to see what we can learn from them.
WEEK 4, DAY 14 - PowerPoint: The Black Death - (HERE)
Primary Source Document Analysis: Black Death (HERE)
Primary Source Document Analysis: Black Death (HERE)
Agenda
- PowerPoint
- Document Analysis
Homework
NONE
DAY 13 (Wednesday) - 2/22/17: The Barons Rebellion and Magna Carta
Today we'll look at an important moment in the erosion of feudalism and monarchies in Europe. We'll talk specifically about the Barons Rebellion in England during the 13th century, and the resulting Magna Carta, which put the legal system in England into a written code, and put the king himself, under the law.
WEEK 4, DAY 13 - PowerPoint: The Barons Rebellion and Magna Carta - (HERE)
Use information at the following link to fill in your Cause and Effect Organizer (HERE)
Use information at the following link to fill in your Cause and Effect Organizer (HERE)
In addition to filling out your Cause and Effect organizer, you'll also need to create a charter of your own. Work with your table groups to fill in the form below. This form must be completed before the end of the class period.
Agenda
- PowerPoint
- Table group exploration of the Magna Carta
- Develop an Education Charter
Homework
NONE
DAY 12 (Tuesday) - 2/21/17: Intro to 17th & 18th Century Democratic Revolutions
Today we'll begin to look at the breakdown of the religious and feudal government institutions that eventually led to democratic revolutions in the 17th and 18th century. We'll explore an interesting question today - Can climate change cause a revolution.
WEEK 4, DAY 12 - PowerPoint: Intro to 17th & 18th cen. Democratic Revolutions - (HERE)
Unit 2: Cause and Effect Organizer - (CLICK HERE) to download
Unit 2: Cause and Effect Organizer - (CLICK HERE) to download
Agenda
- Unit 1 - Mini Test
- Intro to 17th and 18th century Democratic Revolutions
Homework
NONE
Unit 1: Mini - Assessment
On Tuesday you'll take a mini- Unit Test that will cover the various topics we've learned about by asking you to respond to a couple of prompts. I've listed the prompts below. You will need to choose ONE of the prompts to respond to from the list below. Your responses should be a minimum of 10 - 12 sentences, but may need to be a bit longer depending on the prompt.
Prompts
- Describe the development of Direct Democracy in Athens. Include the economic and political crisis of 600 BC, the contributions of the three reformers (Solon, Cleisthenes, and Pericles) and why Direct Democracy was possible in Athens.
- Describe the development of Representative Democracy in Rome. Include the way Rome dealt with citizenship, three major political institutions (Senate, Consul, and the Concilium Plebis) and why Rome needed to implement a representative for of democracy rather than a direct one.
- Describe the decline of the Roman Empire in the west (Domino Effect) between 200 and 450 AD. Include the cause of Romes military weakness at the time, Attila and the Huns, the Germanic Invasions, and the Arab Conquests.
- Explain the contributions that Judaism and early Christian values on the development of democratic values. Include the concept of a Covenant Agreement, Inherent Value, and why Christianity appealed so much to the Roman and feudal European world.
- Describe the various ways that feudalism was shaped by the influences of Roman culture, Germanic Culture and Catholicism. Include the structure of feudal society (Manorialism and the pyramid) and the feudal legal system.
DAY 11 (Thursday) - 2/16/17: Fear the Chaos, and The Divine Right of Kings
Today we'll spend just a short amount of time wrapping up the Feudal Period in Europe. We'll talk about the obsession people had at the time with the the fear of chaos and death, and how that translated into a belief that kings were appointed to rule by God, and should therefore be followed without question.
WEEK 3, DAY 9 - PowerPoint: Feudalism in Europe - (HERE)
Feudalism in Europe Notes - (CLICK HERE) to download
Feudalism in Europe Notes - (CLICK HERE) to download
Agenda
- Finish PowerPoint
- Time to practice for Unit Test
- Week 3 Feedback
Homework
Practice writing your responses to the prompts on the mini-Unit Test
DAY 10 (Wednesday) - 2/15/17: The Feudal Period in Europe
Today we'll continue to take a look at a connecting period in the development of western democracy during a time when the democratic ideals developing in the Mediterranean were infused with Germanic culture and social hierarchy. We'll look at the influences of Roman, Germanic, and Catholic tradition in the Feudal legal system and try to understand the brutality of Feudal Law.
WEEK 3, DAY 9 - PowerPoint: Feudalism in Europe - (HERE)
Feudalism in Europe Notes - (CLICK HERE) to download
Feudalism in Europe Notes - (CLICK HERE) to download
Agenda
- Discuss mini unit assessment on Tuesday
- PowerPoint Notes
Homework
NONE
DAY 9 (Tuesday) - 2/14/17: The Feudal Period in Europe
Today we'll take a look at a connecting period in the development of western democracy during a time when the democratic ideals developing in the Mediterranean were infused with germanic culture and social hierarchy. The resulting feudal system would dominate until the signing of the Magna Carta in England, and revolutions that spread through the western world in the 18th century.
WEEK 3, DAY 9 - PowerPoint: Feudalism in Europe - (HERE)
Feudalism in Europe Notes - (CLICK HERE) to download
Agenda
- Discuss feedback and changes
- Feudalism in Europe Notes
- Medieval Europe documentary
Homework
NONE
DAY 8 (Monday) - 2/13/17: Unit 1 Quiz
- Go to https://join.quizizz.com
- Copy and paste the code 430163
- Enter your FULL first and Last name
- An avatar will be chosen for you, then click the "Start Game" button
STUDY GUIDE for Unit 1 - Quiz
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Democracy in Rome
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The Rise and Fall of Rome
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The Rise of Judeo-Christianity
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Vocabulary
Use Quizlet.com to create a set of flashcards for the vocabulary below. You must share the link to your flashcard set using the google form below. DUE Monday 2/13/17
- Direct Democracy
- Solon's Reforms
- Cleisthenes Reforms
- Pericles Reforms
- Representative Democracy
- Roman Senate
- Consul
- Curiata
- Covenant Agreement in Judaism
- Influences of Judaism and Christianity
DAY 7 (Thursday) - 2/9/17: The Rise of Judeo-Christianity (Continued)
Today we'll take a closer look at the how Christianity came into contact with the Roman Empire, and what the lasting effects of that contact were on western modern democracy.
Materials
WEEK 2, DAY 7 - PowerPoint: The Rise of Judeo-Christianity - (HERE)
| theriseofjudeo-christianity.pdf |
Agenda
- PowerPoint Notes
Homework
NONE
DAY 6 (Wednesday) - 2/8/17: The Rise of Judeo-Christianity
Today we'll look at the final influence on modern democracy in the ancient world, that of the Judeo-Christian faith. Since it's a late start schedule, we'll watch an introductory documentary. Tomorrow, we'll identify the precise lasting affects that Judeo-Christianity has had on the modern democracy.
Agenda
- Documentary
Homework
NONE
DAY 5 (Tuesday) - 2/7/17: Roots of Democracy in Rome (Continued)
Today we'll continue looking into the roots of democracy in Rome, looking specifically at the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.
Materials
WEEK 2, DAY 5 - PowerPoint: Rise and Fall of Rome - (HERE)
Complete the following notes using the PowerPoint located above (HERE)
Agenda
- Rise and Fall of Rome Notes
- Documentary: Rome
Homework
NONE
DAY 4 (Monday) - 2/6/17: Roots of Democracy in Rome
After reviewing some of what we discussed last week, we'll begin to explore the roots of democracy in Rome. We'll try to identify the contributions to democracy that Rome made, and how their version of democracy differed from Athens.
Materials
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Download the following information to complete the notes on Democracy in Rome.
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Agenda
- Class Review - Political and Economic Crisis in Athens
- Notes on Democracy in Rome
Homework
| democracyinrome.pdf |
Complete the Textbook checkout form before 11:45 pm this evening
Finish - Democracy in Rome - DUE Tuesday 2/6/17
Finish - Democracy in Rome - DUE Tuesday 2/6/17
DAY 3 (Friday) - 2/3/17: Roots of Democracy in Athens (Part 2)
Today we'll continue to explore the roots of democracy in Athens by evaluating the final steps Athens took toward Direct Democracy.
Materials:
WEEK 1, DAY 2 - PowerPoint: Origins of Democracy (Athenian Democracy) - (HERE)
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Download the following worksheet and use the powerpoint above to fill in the answers.
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Agenda
- Roots of Athenian Democracy Part 2
- Student Feedback Form
- Week 1 Survey
Homework
Complete both the Week 1 Survey, and the Student Feedback Form by 11:45pm on Sunday evening (2/5/17).
DAY 2 (Thursday) - 2/2/17: Roots of Democracy in Athens (Part 1)
Today we'll begin to look at the roots of a form of democracy known as "Direct Democracy" in ancient Athens. We'll also attempt to understand why complex civilizations evolve in some parts of the planet, and not others.
Materials:
WEEK 1, DAY 2 - PowerPoint: Origins of Democracy (Athenian Democracy) - (HERE)
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Download the following worksheet and use the powerpoint above to fill in the answers.
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Agenda:
- Origins of Democracy w/ notes
- Athenian Democracy Documentary (In PowerPoint)
Homework:
- Nothing new
DAY 1 (Wednesday) - 2/1/17: Introduction to Modern World History
Today, you'll be introduced to the class. We'll cover expectations, policies, procedures and content. Make sure to have your parents complete the feedback form below.
Agenda
- Introductions
- Why do we study history
- Website
- Syllabus
Homework
- Your signed syllabus is due on Friday during class
- Make sure you have your parents complete the Parent Feedback form below
