Pretest. 80 multiple choice questions. This test will not count toward your grade. The results from the test will be used as a diagnostic by both student and instructor as how to best proceed in preparing ourselves for the actual AP exam.
DAY 3 (THURS, SEP 8)
NO SCHOOL!!! FLOODING DUE TO RAIN!!!
DAY 4 (FRI, SEP 9)
Overview of Western Civilization:
This is a teacher lead overview of the general narrative of the history we will study. We will create a timeline of major movements, events and key dates. This lesson is an attempt to provide a long view of the detailed history we will study this year.
HW: Look over your Zinn reading for Tuesday discussion.
DAY 5 (MON SEP 12)
Complete the overview of western civilization (roughly 1800 to present)
Pretests Returned and results analyzed.
HW: Look over your Zinn reading for Tuesday discussion.
DAY 6 (TUES SEP 13)
TOPIC: Discussion: Zinn's History Use and Misuse
Group Discussion: Zinn
Class Intro Music: Ludlow Massacre by Woody Guthrie (shown below)
HW: FINISH READING COFFIN CHAPTER 8: Politics and Government in the High Middle Ages 312-313 Feudalism and the Emergence of National Monarchies 314-327
DAY 9 (FRI, SEP 16)
TOPIC: From peak to plummet: The feudal state (c. 800- 1300 AD)
In what ways did Charlemagne represent the pinnacle of feudal monarchy in the early middle ages? In what ways did he create a model for future kings?
How did government and politics change during the high middle ages? Describe how monarchs took advantage of feudalism to increase their power.
Which emergin state laid the best foundations for future success?
Finish Dark Ages Video (30 minutes): Charlemagne
Explanation of the "bizarre love triangle" in the Holy Roman Empire.
HANDOUT: Rubricfor Essays
You must construct arguments related to the questions below:
Which emerging state laid the best foundation for future success? (your answer?)
What specific qualities point to it’s success? (your argument?) What specific leaders, events, or concepts allowed for this success? (your evidence?)
Construct a positive and negative argument. (provide evidence in positive support for your choice and a negative example)
HW: COFFIN CHAPTER 9: The Reform of the Church 332-339
DAY 10 (MON, SEP 19)
TOPIC: What is the relationship between the church (Pope) and the state (Kings)?
First Half: DISCUSSION: The Reform of the Church & Church State Relations
What problems required reform? Who was best positioned to make those reforms?
Use your notes to complete the graphic organizer.
With remaining time in class, begin your HW reading (pages listed below)
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