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Monday, October 22, 2012

CPWC Day 37 - Renaissance

Objective:  Evaluate the social, cultural, and political changes of Europe between 1400 and 1750. Analyze the process and impact of overseas expansion.

Task: After you've recorded the daily objective, please complete the Chunnel worksheet.  We'll spend a few minutes discussion the significance of the Chunnel before moving on to our examination of the Renaissance.  As a large group, we'll complete the following activities:
  1. The Spirit of the Renaissance (use ABC-Clio for definitions & see images on Moodle)
  2. The Printing Press: The Importance of Movable Type (see video embedded on Moodle)
  3. The Scientific Revolution  (use Gale Biography in Context)
  4. Exploration & Exchange (use image on Moodle)
If there is any time left at the end of class, you will work on your geography stations work OR the Heritage of Europe worksheet.

Extra Credit Opportunity (up to 20 points):  Watch and take notes on tonight's presidential debate on foreign policy.  Then, type a one-to-two page reflection on the issues discussed in the debate.  Be sure to include your opinion on the issues in your reflection.

Homework:
  • Tuesday, October 23 - Europe physical maps due
  • Tuesday, October 23 - Geography skills packet due
  • Tuesday, October 23 - Finish assigned questions on "History Investigation"
  • Wednesday, October 24 -Heritage of Europe worksheet due
  • Thursday, October 25 - Unit 4 map quiz (see study hints on Moodle)
  • Friday, October 26 - Chapter 14 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
  • Friday, October 26 - Debate notes/reflection due for extra credit
  • Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam
  • Wednesday, November 28 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage (NYC)

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