Chapter 16 Guided Reading

Click here to access the Chapter 16 Guided Reading. This assignment is due and will be collected on Monday, December 16th.

Chapter 15 Guided Reading

Click here to access the Chapter 15 Guided Reading. This assignment is due and will be collected on Monday, December 9th.

Chapter 14 Guided Reading (Part 2)

Click here to access the Chapter 14 Guided Reading (Part 2).  This assignment is due and will be collected on Tuesday, December 3rd.

Unit 3 Study Sessions

Study sessions for the Unit 3 Test will be offered at the following times:

Tuesday, November 12th: 3:45pm - 4:45pm (in E-205)

Wednesday, November 13th: 7:30am - 8:00am (in E-205)

Chapter 14 Guided Reading (Part 1)

Click here to acces the Chapter 14 Guided Reading (Part 1). This assignment is due and will be collected on Wednesday, November 13th.

European vs. Japanese Feudalism

Click here to access a short video on European feudalism.

Click here to access a short video on Japanese feudalism.

Marco Polo Exhibit at Fernbank

As an extra credit opportunity, students may visit the Marco Polo exhibit currently being presented at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History and write-up a short review of it (500 words or more; typed and double-spaced; summarizing the exhibit, relating it’s content to the CollegeBoard Key Concepts for AP World History and critiquing its effectiveness/authenticity).  I will gladly award up to 10 test points for quality reviews of the exhibit.  This assignment is due and will be collected Monday, December 16th.  Some questions you should use to guide your writing include: What were your impressions of the exhibit?  How did the exhibit relate to what we are supposed to know about Polo according to the CollegeBoard Course Description for AP World History?  What evidence leads you to believe that Polo actually traveled to China or that he did not?  What were your likes and dislikes regarding the exhibit?  Would you recommend the exhibit to your peers?  Was there any new information that you learned about at the exhibit that you found interesting?

Chapter 9 Guided Reading

Click here to access the Chapter 9 Guided Reading. This assignment is due and will be collected on Thursday, November 7th.

Hanseatic League Activity

Click here to access the web reading on "The Hanseatic League."

Click here to access the web reading on "Hanseatic League Primary Sources."

Chapter 13 Guided Reading

Click here to access the Chapter 13 Guided Reading. This assignment is due and will be collected on Tuesday, October 29th.

Did Marco Polo Go To China?

Click here to access the article "Did Marco Polo Go To China?" by Farish A. Noor.  This article should be read and you should be ready for discussion at the beginning of class on Tuesday, October 22nd.

The Mongol Invaders

Click here to access the article "The Mongol Invaders" by Ian Frazier.  This article should be read and you should be ready for discussion at the beginning of class on Thursday, October 17th.

Chapter 12 Guided Reading

Click here to access the Chapter 12 Guided Reading.  This assignment is due and will be collected on Tuesday, October 22nd.

Essay Cheat Sheet

Click here to access the Essay Cheat Sheet with formatting information for the D.B.Q., Comparative Essay and Change-Over-Time Essay.

Class Trip to Japan

This is the last week to register for the class trip to Japan.  The final deadline to enroll on the tour will be Friday, October 11th (the deadline was extended 3 days for late registration).  The class currently has 29 participants planning to attend, but I am willing to host up to 40.  Please, if you have any interest in joining us on this unique and memorable experience, either contact Mr. Benschine at benschinef@fultonschools.org or visit our EF Tours Website http://www.eftours.com/1496911WF.

Chapter 11 Guided Reading

Click here to access the Chapter 11 Guided Reading. The assignment will be collected Wednesday, October 16th.

Web Readings and China and Japan

Click here to access the web reading on "Technology Advances during the Song."

Click here to access the web reading "Encyclopedia Britannica On-Line: Nara Japan."

Chapter 10 Guided Reading

Click here to access the Chapter 10 Guided Reading.  This assignment is due and will be collected on Monday, October 7th.

Chapter 8 Guided Reading

Click here to access the Chapter 8 Guided Reading.  This assignment is due and will be collected on Monday, September 30th.

Commerce in the Indian Ocean

Using the following links to complete the "Commerce in the Indian Ocean" Activity.  Click here to access the assignment.

Click here to link to Indian Ocean Monsoons.

Click here to link to Dhows in the Indian Ocean.

Click here to link to Changes and Exchanges in the Indian Ocean.

UNICEF at North Springs

 

 

 

 

UNICEF is a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged children around the world. Through service projects, fundraisers, and activities, we will reach out to change the lives of such children. Our club at North Springs focuses on three components: education, advocacy, and fundraising! Be prepared to have experiences that you have never experienced before! UNICEF is an opportunity to get involved in service and worldwide awareness. You will not only be able to make a difference but also gain life skills. It's time to give back to the community!

What is UNICEF?

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) works in more than 190 countries and territories to save and improve children’s lives, providing health care and immunizations, clean water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief, and more. The U.S. Fund for UNICEF supports UNICEF’s work through fundraising, advocacy and education in the United States. Together, we are working toward the day when ZERO children die from preventable causes and every child has a safe and healthy childhood.

What can I expect to see?

·         Interactive meetings involving discussions

·         Fun events and field trips

·         Great experiences serving in the community

·         Feel good about yourself :)

·         Build qualities of teamwork and cooperation

If you are interested in joining the club, please do not hesitate to contact our President, Madhu Baskaran at madhumitabaskaran9@gmail.com! Hope to see you soon J

Chapter 7 Guided Reading

Click here to access the Chapter 7 Guided Reading.  This assignment is due and will be collected on Friday, September 20th.

Practice Compare/Contrast Skeletal Essay

Click here to access a practice Compare/Contrast Skeletal Essay.  This activity is optional.  You may complete it and bring it by my room before or after school this week and I will look it over and provide feedback if you would like.

Cross Country

AP World History students have been representing strongly this year on the North Springs Cross Country team. This weekend the team heads to compete in the Inaugural Furman 5K Classic in Greenville, SC.

Unit 2 Assessment

 

The Unit 2 Assessment will be on Thursday, September 19th (multiple-choice) and Friday, September 20th (skeletal compare/contrast essay). The test will predominately cover the period 600 B.C.E. to 600 C.E. The chapters that coincide with this in the textbook are (generally) 3 - 7. A small percentage of the multiple-choice section will, however, cover material from Unit 1. All tests throughout the year will contain a similar percentage of cumulative information.

Study sessions for the test will be offered at the following times:

Tuesday, September 17th from 7:30am until 8:15am (focus on content)
Wednesday, September 18th from 7:30am until 8:15am (focus on writing)

Mapping the World, 600 B.C.E. to 600 C.E.

Click here to access the mapping activity from today's class. This assignment is due on Monday, September 16th.

Religion PowerPoint Group Projects

This week students participated in their first group projects on major world religions. Students researched and presented information on their topics in the form of a fifteen minute PowerPoint-based team lecture. Students examined the origins, diffusion and basic tenents of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Confucianism. Parents, please take some time this weekend to discuss with your children the results of this assignment. Overall, the projects were a great success.

Chapter 6 Guided Reading

Click here to access the Chapter 6 Guided Reading. This assignment is due and will be collected on Tuesday, September 17th.

Chapter 5 Guided Reading

Click here to access the Chapter 5 Guided Reading.  This assignment is due and will be collected on Thursday, September 12th.

The Mesopotamians by They Might Be Giants

Click here to view the music video for the song The Mesopotamians by They Might Be Giants.

Daniel Quinn - Food Production and Population Growth

Click here to view a short video about the criticism Daniel Quinn faced after writing Ishmael.

Chapter 4 Guided Reading

Click here to access the Chapter 4 Guided Reading.  This assignment is due and will be collected on Wednesday, September 4th.

Chapter 3 Guided Reading

Click here to access the Chapter 3 Guided Reading.  This assignment is due and will be collected on Wednesday, August 28th.

Geography Practice at FreeRice.com

Click here to access the Free Rice website.  This site provides numerous opportunities to practice your geography skills and also supplies rice to the World Food Programme in an effort to end hunger.  It is a great resource and should be visited frequently throughout the school year.

P.E.R.S.I.A.N. Chart

 

Click here to access the P.E.R.S.I.A.N. Chart we reviewed in class last week.  This can be a very useful tool in your studies as it should help you to organize the content of the material covered in class and in your textbook.

Chapter 2 Guided Reading

Click here to access the Chapter 2 Guided Reading.  This assignment is due and will be collected on Thursday, August 22nd.

CollegeBoard Course Description

Please use the linked CollegeBoard Course Description for World History as you prepare for the Unit 1 Test.  This document should become an integral part of your studies throughout the year.  It is imperative that you are intimately familiar with it.

Crash Course: Indus River Valley

Click here to access the Crash Course: World History episode on the Indus Valley Civilization.  You can also access the assignment associated with this video by clicking here.

Chapter 1 Guided Reading

Click here to access the Chapter 1 Guided Reading.  This assignment is due and will be collected on Monday, August 19th.