Day 26 - History Fair 2014 Starts Now!

Sorry! I've missed a few days here on the blog, but I'm back.

Today was all about history fair.


History Fair 2014!
Our history fair journey begins today.  Here are a few resources that you may find helpful as you consider topics and categories.

2014 NHD Theme Sheet - Rights & Responsibilities

Sample Topics

Mr. Veliz's LHS History Fair Website

NHD Website

HF Homework - Click here for the HF Topic and Category Selection Form

As you work through this process, please let me know if there is anything that I can do to help.

Day 18 - Timelines - Are you done yet?

Thursday Recap
I shared a story with you today about the taxing of Coptic Christians by the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt.  Here is the article that I shared - http://bit.ly/18MJp5o.  There are many interesting articles on the topic, just do a Google search.

After reviewing Muslim beliefs, we started on our timeline activity.  Make sure you have that done by tomorrow.

REMINDER:  Our chapter test is on Tuesday.  Study!

Day 17 - Never Forget!

What doe sit mean to Never Forget?  I shared some of my personal 9/11 story with you all today.  I also shared that I am wrestling with what has become the slogan of 9/11 - Never Forget.

Through a brief essay, I have asked you to think through that question for yourself.  I look forward to reading what each of you think.

Make sure you have your essay ready to turn in tomorrow.

Day 16 - Always be prepared

Be ready everyday for a knowledge check quiz like the one we had today. It is an easy way to pickup points. Fail to do the nightly reading, and you can dig yourself into a hole.

Tonight in Honors WH
Make sure you complete section 2 of the Muslim World chapter tonight.


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Day 15 - Islam discussion tomorrow

Sorry for the late post. It's been a busy evening.

We'll be discussing section one tomorrow, so make sure you have read the material before coming to class.


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Day 14 - The Muslim World

Friday Recap
We jumped into our new chapter today - The Muslim World - by listening to a call to prayer.  You can hear it again by watching the video below.

 

We also took a look at John Green's Crash Course video on Islam.  Green provides a great series of videos that tackle complex periods of history in about 10 minutes.  These videos are great as a review or to reinforce material from our readings.

 

 

This Weekend in World History

 Continue working your way through Section 1 of the chapter.  You will need to get the PDF from Edmodo.  Make sure you use the study guide that I provided.

Our chapter quiz is scheduled for next Thursday, but be prepared for a section 1 quiz on Monday.

Day 13 - Football Thursday!

World History Honors - Nothing new tonight.

I can't wait to look over your posters.  We'll start a new unit tomorrow.

Day 12 - Posters Due Tomorrow!

Recap and Homework
Today in class and tonight at home should be all about making sure your posters will be done by the end of class tomorrow.

There will not be an extension on this project.

Day 11 - World Religions

Tuesday Recap
Our world religions projects will be our focus for the rest of this week.  By now, you all should know what you are working on.  Don't let down your group!

The BBC has a really nice website that covers most of the world's religions, including the six that we are working with.  I encourage you to go take a look.

Tonight for HW
Work on your projects!!

Day 10 - Just a couple of days late.

Sorry that I didn't post on Friday.  I must have started thinking about the long weekend a little too soon.

Weekend HW
Make sure that you read and take notes on the the six major world religions beginning on page 700 of your textbook.  We will begin a group project on Tuesday.

Enjoy the rest of your Labor Day weekend.