Carter's World History

I told you to check here to see what you will need to work on if there was no school.  Today, I want you to be safe, and enjoy your day.  When you return, we will continue with our review in attempts to best prepare you for your NCFE next week.  

This week, we will begin our prepping for the NCFE you will take in a couple of weeks. It is important that you are active in your studying for this exam.  It counts toward your final grade, which should be very important to you.  We have been tasked with learning the entire history of the world in less than 90 day!! It is nearly impossible, so there are many things we have not covered in depth (or at all).  Below are links to documents and resources you can use to study.  Some of these will be covered in class, but you need to take it upon yourself to study on your own time! Global History and Geography Prep Pack:   A great resource that covers in outline form many topics we have not gotten to in order to give you a little knowledge of what we are talking about. World History Cram Packet:   I have given each of you a booklet to keep with you during class and to use as a study guide.  Take notes and don't lose it! World History EOC Revie...

This week you will be reading about the Industrial Revolution and learning what it was like to live during this time period.  Here is your "to-do" list to complete before you leave for Christmas Vacation!!  All links to questions and textbook can be found under the Assignments tab. Turn in 25.1 Beginning of Industrialization Read and Complete 25.2 Industrialization Read and Compete 25.3 Industrialization Spreads Read and Complete 25.4 Reforming the Industrial World Complete Industrial Revolution Test Watch: Filthy Cities - Industrial New York

This week we will wrap up the Renaissance and look into how its new knowledge led to a movement to explore the world.  We will finally talk about this side of the world!! Vocabulary ( Definitions ) Leif Eriksson Henry the Navigator Astrolabe Caravel Christopher Columbus Ferdinand Magellan Circumnavigate Columbian Exchange Conquistadors Encomienda System Plantations Protestants Spanish Armada Northwest Passage Charter Immune Middle Passage African Diaspora Yes, there are more words this week, but we are getting down to the end of the semester, and these are things you need to know!! Monday Test on High Middle Ages and Renaissance Complete definitions Pretest for exploration. Tuesday Europeans Set Sail (Lesson One) Complete Sentences Wednesday (Early Release) Test Corrections Ketchup Complete Pictures Thursday Europeans Reach The Americas (Lesson Two) Complete Synonyms Friday Spain Builds an Empire (Lesson Three) Vo...

Here are some examples of past ornaments.  Pick any topic and make the best ornament you can!! I can't wait to see what you come up with!!

We will continue to learn about the changes that happened in Europe during the Renaissance this week.  Begin class by defining your vocabulary words using your book. Watch these as you fill in your notes for 13.3!!! Part One Part Two Part Three Week 14: Renaissance, Reformation and Absolutism Indulgences Diet Predestination Theocracy Sect Canonize Compromise Ghetto Heliocentric Scientific Method Monday: You will need a copy of the notes to fill in as I go over them with you.  Click HERE to listen! You will also need to read The Reformation in order to answer the questions on the back of your notes.  Turn in the whole set of papers when you are done. *If you did not finish 13.2, do this FIRST!!

This week will conclude our discussions on the Medieval Ages and we will begin discussing the Renaissance.  You will have a test on Thursday and vocabulary quiz on Friday...so focus!! Week 12: Medieval Part 3 Confronted Diverse Domain Flying Buttresses Gothic Style Holy Roman Empire Inquisition Parliament Reconquista Monday:  8.3 The Crusades Daily Question: Choose two words from your first vocabulary set and write sentences to explain what it means. Tuesday: 8.5 A Time for Crisis Daily Question:  Pick two pictures from the black board and explain what they are. Wednesday: Mankind: The Story of All of Us - Plague; Reading Activity Daily Question:  Pick two words from your second vocabulary set and write sentences to explain what it means. Thursday:  High Middle Ages Test Daily Question: What would happen to you if you got the Bubonic Plague? Friday: 13.1 The Renaissance in Italy  Daily Question: Pick two wor...

  Week 11: The Medieval Times - Part II This week, we will continue to learn about the Middle Ages and how they brought about a change to the way of life in Europe.  This should be a very busy week, so please stay focused and on task. Vocabulary Words: (Due Thursday) Schism Longbow Due Process of Law Habeas Corpus Lay Investiture Crusades Holy Land Vernacular Black Death Epidemic Monday, 11.7:  Complete 7.4 Economic Recovery Sparks Change and Open Note Test on Rise of Europe. (Test is found under Test/Quizzes tab) Daily Question:  What is an apprentice? Tuesday, 11.8:  Benchmark and 8.1 Royal Power Grows.  Begin work on Coat of Arms Describe life on a manor. (3 sentences) Wednesday, 11.9:  8.2 The Holy Roman Empire and the Church How did the Magna Carta change the monarchy? Thursday, 11.10:  8.5 The Crusades.  Vocab due and quiz. What happened between Henry and Gregory? Friday, 11.11:  Veteran's ...

This week we will begin learning about what happened when Rome fell throughout Western Europe.  We are finally moving out of the ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS! Vocabulary Words:  Common Law Papal Supremacy Vassal Fief Feudalism Battle of Tours Medieval Vikings Knight Secular Monday:  Professional Day Tuesday:  7.1 Western Europe in Decline  Wednesday: 7.2 The Manor System  Thursday:  7.3 The Medieval Church Friday:  7.4 Economic Recovery Sparks Change

This week we will wrap up our studies of Ancient Rome and wrap up the first quarter.  We will complete the Prezi and begin on a group and individual project to present later this week.  Be focused and be ready for a week full of chances to turn in anything that may still be missing. Week Nine: Vocabulary List Agrarian Urban Rural Arable Land Subsistence Agriculture Patron Emancipate Alliance System Suffrage Definitions are available here.

This week, we will be learning about Ancient Rome...from the myth of its creation, to the life of a mighty empire, to its eventual fall into darkness.  (A lot to cover in just a few days!) Vocabulary for this week... Aqueduct Bishop Census Dictator Heresy Latifundia Martyr Messiah Patrician Plebeian Pope Republic Monday, October 17 Complete Ancient Greek God Project and present with your partner. Begin work on your vocabulary notebook.  Get all of your definitions done today! Primary Source: Tuesday, October 18 5.1 Rome Conquers the Mediterranean 5.1 Reading Summary Work on your vocabulary notebook.  Get all of your synonyms done today! Wednesday, October 19 5.2 From Republic to Empire 5.2 Reading Summary Work on your vocabulary notebook.  Write all of your sentences today! Thursday, October 20 Complete Notes from 5.2 and Reading Summary Ancient Rome: Expansion and Conquest Video     Viewing Guide 5.3...

Click HERE to view the READ ALOUD version of the test you are taking today!!  Pause it as you feel necessary.

This week we will continue learning about Ancient Greece: how it was formed, its impact on our lives, and what caused its fall.  We will end the week with a Unit Test on Ancient Greece and by researching a specific Greek god.  Fun Fun Fun!!! Vocabulary Words for this week.  Phalanx Legislature Alliance Logic Rhetoric Heliocentric Alexander the Great Monday, October 10 4.4 The Glory that was Greece Primary Source: The Oration of Pericles Tuesday, October 11 4.5 Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic Age Wednesday, October 12 (Early Release) Test Review for Ancient Greece Thursday, October 13 Ancient Greek Test Primary Source Due Begin work on Ancient Greek God Project Friday, October 14 Continue and complete Ancient Greek God Project Vocabulary Due Vocabulary Quiz Daily Questions Due

This week we will learn about Ancient Greece and all its glory!  We will look at the myth of its beginnings, track its rise and then see how its fall effected other cultures throughout the world.  We will end the week by looking at how one man was able to unite the entire known world under his rule. You have more vocabulary words this week, so I would use any free time to get ahead before you begin the week... Week Six: Ancient Greece Trojan War Shrine Fresco Polis Monarchy Oligarchy Democracy Tyrant Direct Democracy Jury Ostracism Philosopher Tragedy Comedy Assimilate Assassinate Remember it is also Spirit Week!!! Monday:  Superhero Day Tuesday: Twin Day Wednesday:  Wacky Tacky Day Thursday: #TBT (Generation Day) Friday: School Pride...Freshmen wear GRAY!!

This is what you need to be working on today for me... Vocabulary Test Click on the Test/Quizzes tab Week 5: Cumulative Test Turn in your Primary Source: Terracotta Warrior 3.4 Rise of Civilizations in China You will need to open up the Prezi that looks like WATER Scroll to the section of 3.4 Fill in your notes Complete the assessment questions and turn them in You may work with a partner that you sit beside quietly as long as you stay on task. Complete any missing assignments. Look at your sheet, and get me anything that you can!! Kahoot! Review If you can get these things done, we will review for your test tomorrow.  So stay focused!!!

This week we will be studying Ancient India and China.  We will learn about two of the world's largest religions - Hinduism and Buddhism.  We will also be learning about the geography of these areas and what made their ancient civilizations unique.  Vocabulary Notebooks:  You will NOT have new vocabulary words this week!!  You will, however, be having a cumulative vocabulary test on Thursday .  This will be a time for you to make sure all sections of your notebook are complete and review any words you may have been confused about earlier. Here is a rundown of our week: Monday:  3.2 Hinduism and Buddhism Part I - Hinduism Tuesday:  3.2 Hinduism and Buddhism Part II - Buddhism Wednesday:  3.3 Indian Civilizations Thursday:  3.4 Rise of Civilizations in China and the Silk Road (Bull Pride time will be a vocabulary and test review!) Friday: Test on Ancient India and China IF the amount of talking and distractions in...

If you have a read aloud modification, or you feel you simply need to hear the test outloud... play the video below and follow the directions I give you so you can hear me and take the test at the same time.   YOU MUST WEAR EARBUDS and keep the volume low enough not to disturb your neighbors!!  Take you time and good luck!!! P.S. I love y'all, but this is the fourth take I did of making this video.  I know my phone goes off.  I know my dogs are barking.  I know all that.  Please don't let it be too distracting!! My apologies! Click HERE to view the video!

This week we will wrap up our studies of Ancient Egypt and the Middle East and begin learning about Ancient India, Buddhism and Hinduism.   Vocabulary Week 4: Ancient India Four Nobles Truths Eightfold Path Missionaries Caste Reincarnation Monsoon Subcontinent Moksha Karma Nirvana Your Daily Questions can be found on this Google Slide and this Answer Sheet !

This week we will begin our lessons on ancient civilizations.  We will study man from his very beginnings as hunters and gatherers up to the stages when civilizations were born. Your vocabulary words for this week are: prehistory artifact paleolithic period neolithic period neolithic revolution civilization polytheistic city-state scribe empire You will have a change to work on your vocabulary notebook in class each day.  It will be due on FRIDAY this week.  You will also have a quiz on these words on FRIDAY.