1st Semester 1-4 WT Journal #1: (answer journal on a separate piece of paper, answer should be at least ¾ of a page) Imagine you are living in a culture before it has developed a system of writing. Describe what everyday like would be like. (Think about what you do and see everyday that involves writing – how would those same things be handled without writing?)
WT Journal #2: Explain where Alexander the Great's Empire originated from and how it grew. Since he died at an early age, we will never know if he would have successfully kept his empire together, but what do you think? (support with an example from the text) Last, what is Hellenistic culture and what are some of the achievements of Hellenistic culture?
WT Journal #3: According to Cicero what led Romulus to choose this particular location for the city of Rome? What three advantages of Rome’s location does Cicero mention? Why do you think geography is such an important factor in the development of cities? Explain your answer with examples from the reading and your own insight. It should be at least ¾ of a page long.
WT Journal #4: Which cause (Military, Economic, Social, or Political) MOST contributed to the fall of the Western Roman Empire and why? Explain your answer with examples from the reading and your own insight. It should be at least ¾ of a page long.
5-8 WT Journal #5:
Using the information from the class notes, your venn diagram, golden rule handout, and the misperceptions handouts explain the similarities and differences between the monotheistic religions. (Christianity, Islam, Judaism) Please make sure your answer is at least 3/4 of a page. WT Journal #6:
Using the information you gathered from the Islamic Achievments classroom activity and information from your textbook, please explain to me how the Islamic people of the middle ages directly impacted YOUR life today. I want you to use specific examples from both the text and your chart. This should be AT LEAST 3/4 of a page long.
WT Journal #7:
In at least 3/4 of a page, you are going to make a Top Ten list. This Top Ten list will be the 10 greatest inventions or achievements during the middle ages from around the world (but not including Europe). You could use inventions or achievements from Central America, Asia, The Middle East, or Africa. You should not only expalin a little about each one, but also explain why you put it where you did on your list.
WT Journal #8:
In 3/4 of a page, please talk about the causes of the plague, and then talk about what you think life would have been like during the plague with everyone around you dying. Talk about what you might have done to escape the plague's wrath, and also what you might have done to keep yourself calm during this scary time.
2nd Semester WT Journal #1: Think back on the first semester. How do you feel that it went in this class? What do you think were your strengths and why? What do you think were your weaknesses and why? What do you think are the most important changes you can make this semester to improve you grade? Also think about the skills we use in the class (reading, analyzing primary sources, using maps, interpreting charts and data, etc.)...which of those skills do you feel needs the most work. What can you do as a student to improve this skill, and what can the teacher do to help you? To finish, please tell me what was the most fun or interesting part of the first semester and why?
WT Journal #2 and #3:
#2 - In 3/4 of a page, please talk about the beginnings of the Renaissance (where, who, why), how it spread North, and the characteristics of the Renaissance (thought, art, literature). Next, explain how the renaissance ideas led into the Reformation.
#3 - Summarize the objections (what were they angry about?) of the protestant reformers during the 1500's. Who were some of these reformers and what were some of the reasons they were breaking away? What new branches of Christianity came about because of this? Then explain what the Catholic response to all of this was. How did they go about making changes in the church to respond to the Protestant Reformation.
WT Journal #4: Mr. Ewen’s Scientific Revolution Award of Excellence!! Please tell me the top discovery of the Scientific Revolution and why it is better than the others. Use specific examples. Then tell me the top Inventor/Scientist/Creator of the Scientific Revolution and why you think he is the most important. Use specific examples. This journal must be ¾ of a page.
WT Journal #5: You are King Louis XIV. Tell me about your life. How did you come to power? What did you do with your power and why did you do these things? Tell me why you think that absolutism is the only way to govern your country? Needs to be ¾ of a page.
WT Journal #6: Talk about the evolution of the government in France during the 1700’s. You should cover the Monarchy and Old Regime all the way up to the form of Government that ended in 1799. Your journal should be at least ¾ of a page long.
WT Journal #7: (didn't assign during 2012 school year, move to next journal)
What was the Congress of Vienna? What were the issues faced when representatives gathered at the Congress? Explain the three principles that guided the leaders while they decided how to divided up Europe. How do you think the outcome of the Congress of Vienna will affect Europe in the coming years? (be specific)
WT Journal #8:
a. Define Capitalism. How does this game reflect a capitalist system?
b. Were you a successful investor? Why or why not? In which industries did you invest?
c. Define the word "monopoly". Did you have any monopolies? Why are monopolies good for investors, but bad for society?
d. Looking at the map, in which areas were industries most concentrated? Why?
e. How did the events represent forces which impact the market? Could you anticipate everything that would happen? Explain:
WT Journal #9: (didn't assign during 2012 school year, move to next journal)
Explain why Nationalism helped lead to Revolution in Latin America. Then explain what kind of effect Nationalism had on Europe after the Industrial Revolution, and if you think Nationalism is a good or bad thing. Please make sure your answer is at least 3/4 of a page long.
WT Journal #10: Please explain the differences between justifications and motives and explain how that relates to Europe during the Age of Imperialism. Then explain how Africa changed as a result of imperialism. Finally, talk about the imperialism in Asia…what was different in Asia as compared to Africa?
WT Journal #11:
Why did the Armenian Genocide happen?
What actions do you think the nations of the world could have taken after WW1 to achieve justice for the victims of the genocide?
How would you answer the Turkish claim that they had no intenion of destroying the Armenians? WT Journal #12:
Explain socialism and communism. Give examples and use details. Then explain if you think the United states should continue being a Capitalist country. Again, give details.
WT Journal #13: You are president Truman. What is going through you mind as you try and decide if you should use the A-bomb on Japan or invade. (pros and cons) What would you have done? Also talk about if and when you think it is okay to target civilians in war. Must be at least ¾ of a page.
WT Journal #14:
Using the article you read last Friday combined with the information you gathered while watching Hotel Rwanda, please compare the 8 stages of genocide in Rwanda to the 8 stages of genocide during the Holocaust. You may also use other outside sources to find more information for this journal. After you have compared the 2 genocides, please explain to me at what stages of genocide do you think it would be the easiest to stop the process and what could be done to stop it.
1-4
WT Journal #1:
(answer journal on a separate piece of paper, answer should be at least ¾ of a page)
Imagine you are living in a culture before it has developed a system of writing. Describe what everyday like would be like. (Think about what you do and see everyday that involves writing – how would those same things be handled without writing?)
WT Journal #2:
Explain where Alexander the Great's Empire originated from and how it grew. Since he died at an early age, we will never know if he would have successfully kept his empire together, but what do you think? (support with an example from the text) Last, what is Hellenistic culture and what are some of the achievements of Hellenistic culture?
WT Journal #3:
According to Cicero what led Romulus to choose this particular location for the city of Rome? What three advantages of Rome’s location does Cicero mention? Why do you think geography is such an important factor in the development of cities? Explain your answer with examples from the reading and your own insight. It should be at least ¾ of a page long.
WT Journal #4:
Which cause (Military, Economic, Social, or Political) MOST contributed to the fall of the Western Roman Empire and why? Explain your answer with examples from the reading and your own insight. It should be at least ¾ of a page long.
5-8
WT Journal #5:
Using the information from the class notes, your venn diagram, golden rule handout, and the misperceptions handouts explain the similarities and differences between the monotheistic religions. (Christianity, Islam, Judaism) Please make sure your answer is at least 3/4 of a page.
WT Journal #6:
Using the information you gathered from the Islamic Achievments classroom activity and information from your textbook, please explain to me how the Islamic people of the middle ages directly impacted YOUR life today. I want you to use specific examples from both the text and your chart. This should be AT LEAST 3/4 of a page long.
WT Journal #7:
In at least 3/4 of a page, you are going to make a Top Ten list. This Top Ten list will be the 10 greatest inventions or achievements during the middle ages from around the world (but not including Europe). You could use inventions or achievements from Central America, Asia, The Middle East, or Africa. You should not only expalin a little about each one, but also explain why you put it where you did on your list.
WT Journal #8:
In 3/4 of a page, please talk about the causes of the plague, and then talk about what you think life would have been like during the plague with everyone around you dying. Talk about what you might have done to escape the plague's wrath, and also what you might have done to keep yourself calm during this scary time.
2nd Semester
WT Journal #1:
Think back on the first semester. How do you feel that it went in this class? What do you think were your strengths and why? What do you think were your weaknesses and why? What do you think are the most important changes you can make this semester to improve you grade? Also think about the skills we use in the class (reading, analyzing primary sources, using maps, interpreting charts and data, etc.)...which of those skills do you feel needs the most work. What can you do as a student to improve this skill, and what can the teacher do to help you? To finish, please tell me what was the most fun or interesting part of the first semester and why?
WT Journal #2 and #3:
#2 - In 3/4 of a page, please talk about the beginnings of the Renaissance (where, who, why), how it spread North, and the characteristics of the Renaissance (thought, art, literature). Next, explain how the renaissance ideas led into the Reformation.
#3 - Summarize the objections (what were they angry about?) of the protestant reformers during the 1500's. Who were some of these reformers and what were some of the reasons they were breaking away? What new branches of Christianity came about because of this? Then explain what the Catholic response to all of this was. How did they go about making changes in the church to respond to the Protestant Reformation.
WT Journal #4:
Mr. Ewen’s Scientific Revolution Award of Excellence!! Please tell me the top discovery of the Scientific Revolution and why it is better than the others. Use specific examples. Then tell me the top Inventor/Scientist/Creator of the Scientific Revolution and why you think he is the most important. Use specific examples. This journal must be ¾ of a page.
WT Journal #5:
You are King Louis XIV. Tell me about your life. How did you come to power? What did you do with your power and why did you do these things? Tell me why you think that absolutism is the only way to govern your country? Needs to be ¾ of a page.
WT Journal #6:
Talk about the evolution of the government in France during the 1700’s. You should cover the Monarchy and Old Regime all the way up to the form of Government that ended in 1799. Your journal should be at least ¾ of a page long.
WT Journal #7: (didn't assign during 2012 school year, move to next journal)
What was the Congress of Vienna? What were the issues faced when representatives gathered at the Congress? Explain the three principles that guided the leaders while they decided how to divided up Europe. How do you think the outcome of the Congress of Vienna will affect Europe in the coming years? (be specific)
WT Journal #8:
a. Define Capitalism. How does this game reflect a capitalist system?
b. Were you a successful investor? Why or why not? In which industries did you invest?
c. Define the word "monopoly". Did you have any monopolies? Why are monopolies good for investors, but bad for society?
d. Looking at the map, in which areas were industries most concentrated? Why?
e. How did the events represent forces which impact the market? Could you anticipate everything that would happen? Explain:
WT Journal #9: (didn't assign during 2012 school year, move to next journal)
Explain why Nationalism helped lead to Revolution in Latin America. Then explain what kind of effect Nationalism had on Europe after the Industrial Revolution, and if you think Nationalism is a good or bad thing. Please make sure your answer is at least 3/4 of a page long.
WT Journal #10:
Please explain the differences between justifications and motives and explain how that relates to Europe during the Age of Imperialism. Then explain how Africa changed as a result of imperialism. Finally, talk about the imperialism in Asia…what was different in Asia as compared to Africa?
WT Journal #11:
Why did the Armenian Genocide happen?
What actions do you think the nations of the world could have taken after WW1 to achieve justice for the victims of the genocide?
How would you answer the Turkish claim that they had no intenion of destroying the Armenians?
WT Journal #12:
Explain socialism and communism. Give examples and use details. Then explain if you think the United states should continue being a Capitalist country. Again, give details.
WT Journal #13:
You are president Truman. What is going through you mind as you try and decide if you should use the A-bomb on Japan or invade. (pros and cons) What would you have done? Also talk about if and when you think it is okay to target civilians in war. Must be at least ¾ of a page.
WT Journal #14:
Using the article you read last Friday combined with the information you gathered while watching Hotel Rwanda, please compare the 8 stages of genocide in Rwanda to the 8 stages of genocide during the Holocaust. You may also use other outside sources to find more information for this journal. After you have compared the 2 genocides, please explain to me at what stages of genocide do you think it would be the easiest to stop the process and what could be done to stop it.