Congratulations!

You've made it through AP World History!  It's time to celebrate.  Feel free to bring in food or beverage on Monday as we'll be watching a historically related film for the rest of the semester!

Extra Credit Film Screening: The Pianist

On Wednesday afternoon I will be showing The Pianist in my classroom from 3:45 until 6:15.  The film is long, but is probably the best that I'll show this year.  The film will serve to supplement our discussion of the Holocaust.  Viewing and creating a review for this film can earn you up to 10 points on a test.  I hope to see many of you there.

AP Test Study Sessions

Alright guys... it's that time.  For the next four weeks I will offer study sessions to review material from previous units in order to prepare for our AP World History test on May 14.  Each review session will be on a Thursday afternoon from 3:45 until 5:15.  It is imperative that you attend these sessions, so please plan accordingly.  Here are the dates for the study sessions:

April 16, April 23, April 30 & May 7

Advanced Placement Practice Exams

More extra credit...

Please visit the Georgia Virtual School website (www.gavirtualschool.org), then clink on the link at the top that says Registration and create an account.  Once you have verified your e-mail address choose the last option: "Enrolling in an AP Practice Course."  You will then have the opportunity between now and May 8th to take a practice exam.  You will then need to print off your scoring information and bring it to class.  Let's say 10 points on a test for completing this.

AP Elluminate Review Sessions 2009

Good news!  I've been informed that you will all have the opportunity to participate in on-line study sessions for the AP Exam.  These appear to be statewide chat sessions where students will have the chance to ask an AP teacher from the Georgia Virtual School questions and participate in general reviews.  I will be assigning extra credit for participating in these sessions, so please go ahead and make note of the dates and times.

I'm assuming you go to either:

www.gavirtualschool.org/elluminate

or

elluminate.gavirtualschool.org

then use the following Password:

miller

Session 1 = Thursday, March 26th at 7:00pm

Session 2 = Thursday, April 16th at 7:00pm

Session 3 = Thursday, April 30th at 7:00pm

Session 4 = Thursday May 7th at 7:00pm

If you participate in any of these, make sure to print out the chat box so I can give you extra credit.  More details to follow.

Geography Activity in the Courtyard

Finally, some nice weather!  Students got to work outside this week as we discussed and plotted the "scramble" for Africa.

Megan, Chiara, Patrick and Charlie hard at work.

Kelly and Nitisha in deep thought as Lizzie directs Drew.

Too much fun with Photoshop.

Will and Savannah have a perma-smile.  Ebeth works away.

Christina, Zach, Alex, Josh and Karina enjoy the weather... and imperialism in Africa.

Unit 4 Study Sessions

The Unit 4 Test study sessions will be at the following times:

Tuesday: 7:50 - 8:20(am) (chapter 23)

Tuesday: 3:40 - 4:40 (pm) (geography)

Wednesday: 7:50 - 8:20 (am) (chapter 24)

Thursday: 7:50 - 8:20 (am) (chapter 25)

Thursday: 3:40 - 4:40(pm) (chapter 26)

How to Write a Film Review

Debbie and Abby, sorry about the delay. Click here to download the "How to Write a Film Review" document.

Chapter 27 Guided Reading

Forgot to hand it out at the study session... but don't worry, here's the Chapter 27 Guided Reading! It's due Thursday the 19th at the beginning of class.

The Mission

Trevor would like to announce that the film will be shown at his house tomorrow after the study session. What a super fun world history day you could have!

Trevor's address is:

7460 Chestwick Ct. Atlanta, GA 30350

Small snacks will be provided, but if you want a full lunch you've got to bring it on your own.

Chapter 26 Guided Reading

Click here to access the Chapter 26 Guided Reading.  It's due Wednesday, March 11th.

Submarine Telegraph Cables

In response to our discussion in 4th period today... Quite interesting actually.  Click here to learn about the Submarine Telegraph Company.

Socialism vs. Communism

You're textbook doesn't make the distinction between socialism and communism very clear, so here is a link that might help out.

Unit 4 Study Session

Thought this picture was quite appropriate.

Alright, Dr. Stueve has given us permission to hold our study session on Friday, March 13th (the teacher workday). At least 30 people must sign-up (that means just leave a comment on this post letting me know that you're attending) for the session to occur. Remember, I'm willing to put forth the same effort as you (In other words, if you aren't willing to take time out of your schedule to attend the study session, then I won't hold it).

As usual, you are welcome to bring food (especially sausage bread... yum). The session will run from 10am until 2pm. As of now I don't have a movie planned, but we can discuss something in class this week. Remember, this test will cover chapters 21 - 27. Be prepared.

Snow Day (schedule changes)

Ladies and gents, since we've got the day off, we'll shift presentations back a day.  In other words, the Russian Empire groups should still be prepared to present tomorrow.  Also, the geography activity group should turn in their assignment tomorrow and be prepared to present on Wednesday or Thursday (see the schedule below for more information)

4th period:

Tuesday: Russian Empire presents & Geography Activity due

Wednesday: No class (new schedule)

Thursday: Qing Empire presents & Geography Activity presents & Guided Reading due

5th period:

Tuesday: Russian Empire presents & Geography Activity due

Wednesday: Qing Empire presents & Geography Activity presents

Thursday: No class (new schedule)

Friday: Guided Reading due

*Also, if someone from the Guided Readings group will e-mail me the assignment, I'll post a link to it here.

D.B.Q. Help

If you'd like to come in this week for help with your D.B.Q., please just leave a comment with the time (before or after school) and I'll let you know if I'm available.

History in Pop Culture

If you would like to sign up for the History Pop Culture extra credit please leave a comment on this post (telling me what you would like to do) and I'll let you know whether or not your choice is acceptable. Here's what we have so far:



Robert Carson - Patton (movie)


Elizabeth Bell - Age of Empires 3 (video game)


Chiara Tondi Resta - Billy Joel: We didn't start the fire (song)


Karina Ayala - The Griffin Family History (tv show)


Chris Sandhage - Johnny Truemane (movie)


JP Addison - Enya: Boadecka (song)


Will Ferrand - The Office: Ben Franklin (tv show)


Donna Moss - Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (movie)


Claire Rosenberg - They Might Be Giants: Constantinople/Istanbul (song)


Chris Neville - Age of Empires 2 (video game)


Peace Stegall - Oregon Trail (video game)


Joey Grasso - Stanley: The Search for Dr. Livingstone (videogame)

Graham, Joey and Mitchell Teach the Class

Since I thought I might be out Friday, I had Graham, Joey and Mitchell prepare to teach the class.  I ended up being at school, but they went ahead with the lesson and did a great job teaching about new nations in Africa, the modernization of previous African states and Europe's "scramble" for African colonies.

Mitchell, Graham and Joey school their classmates in African knowledge.

All of the students were very engaged in the lesson.

Nick scratches his head in the background as he wonders why Trevor and Ms. Collins chose to dress as twins on Friday.

Chapter 24 Guided Reading

Here it is!  Due Thursday, February 26th.  Enjoy.

Class Thursday

Just a reminder. We'll be outlining the last section of chapter 23 in class on Thursday because of registration. Since I know outlines can be a bore, you are all more than welcome to bring in food and beverage to make the process more enjoyable. Let's say this, if you bring in food from around the world (somewhere other than the U.S.) you can earn 5 extra credit points on a homework assignment. Yum!

AP Night Helpers

So... AP Night is coming up on Tuesday at 7:00pm (all of you should be attending anyways) and I could really use your help!  I need at least four or five volunteers to help promote the class.  Please leave a comment if you would be willing to come and hangout at the AP World booth for about 30 minutes.  It would be nice for parents and prospective students to hear about the class from a student's perspective.  Also, it would be really beneficial if you could bring in any former work that you are proud of.  Thanks in advance.  -- Mr. B

D.B.Q. Alert!

Alright guys, we have a problem...  I've spent the past few days grading D.B.Q.s and I'm finding that almost everyone has failed.  As this is a test grade, I'm thinking you will all need some chance for recovery.  So, here's what we're going to do.  I will hand back D.B.Q.s in class Tuesday (not all will have been graded).  I will then give you the basic outline I want your D.B.Q. to follow (so that everyone should easily be able to earn at least all 7 D.B.Q. points).  If you feel comfortable with the way your D.B.Q. is you may turn it back in on Tuesday and I'll have yours graded by Wednesday, otherwise you may take home your essay, rewrite it and turn it in by Friday in which case you'll get it back in class the following Monday.

If your D.B.Q. has not been graded and you would like me to review it with you, or you would just like to review why you scored what you did, I will be available during the following times in my classroom:

Wednesday morning: 7:30am - 8:25am

Wednesday afternoon: 3:35pm - 5:00pm

Thursday morning: 7:30am - 8:25am

Also, if you would like to come in Tuesday morning to go over your D.B.Q. leave a comment and I will make sure that I have looked it over.

Reminder!

Tuesday is going to be a busy day!  Remember, if you'd like to see your graded D.B.Q. from the Unit 3 Test, come to the room at 8:00am.  Also, signed progress reports will be due in class on Tuesday (5th period, your correct socratic seminar grades should be up on Parent Connect sometime this weekend).  Don't forget to complete the primary source activity on child labor that was distributed Thursday in class and finally, extra credit from both the Princeton Review Booklet (part 2) and Marie Antoinette are due on Tuesday.  Busy, busy.

The Urban Game

Today we reviewed some of the major events and inventions of the Industrial Revolution.  Students created their own rural village and watched it expand and transform into a bustling city filled with factories, tenements and railroads!

Andrew and Sara Lynn working away.

Alicer and Will carefully plot a place for their next factory.

Trevor and Ebeth place graveyards in their towns for those afflicted with the black lung!

Karina draws 50 trees... then erases them to build the new town jail.

The joy of urban planning was just too much for Debbie.  Jess was in shock when she realized town would receive 1,000 new immigrants as a result of the Irish potato famine!

Chapter 23 Guided Reading

That's right... it's the Chapter 23 Guided Reading! Get excited! It's due Friday, February 20th. This time it's all about independence movements in South America.

Working in the Lab

Working hard in the computer lab on our Haitian Revolution Webquest.

Claire finds something amazing about the Haitian Revolution!  Leaf and Erin smile as knowledge is gained.

Patrick and Charlie work diligently... Austin looks on in suspicion!

No one is more happy to do a webquest than Josh.

Correction.  No one is more happy to do a webquest than Savannah.  Will is inspired.

Even basketball players find the Haitian Revolution intriguing!

Napoleon Bonaparte

I will show a brief documentary about Napoleon (pictured above... remember he was a bit conceded) this Thursday morning from 7:30am - 8:20am in my classroom. The film will act as a review for this past Monday's lecture. Please comment if you think you will attend (it is fine if you're late).

Haitian Revolution Webquest

Link to Tuesday's Haitian Revolution class activity by clicking here.

D.B.Q. Quiz on Thursday

Don't forget that we will have a quiz on Thursday over the D.B.Q. Make sure you know the criteria for earning the seven core points as well as how to earn the expanded core. Also, be able to tell the difference between acceptable and non-acceptable theses, points of view and additional sources.

Chapter 21 Guided Reading

Click here to download the Chapter 21 Guided Reading on revolutions.

Twins!

On Wednesday we learned all about Enlightenment thinkers and the new waves of political thought that dominated the eighteenth century.  Somehow Jenna and Debbie ended up wearing matching outfits for their presentation on Montesquieu!  ... Zack found it very peculiar.

French Revolution Review

I'll be showing a short (23 minute) video that reviews that French Revolution next Tuesday morning at 8:00am.  Attendance is completely optional, but I think this film could benefit all of you.  Specifically the film will cover the storming of the Bastille, the beheading of King Louis XVI and Robespierre's Reign of Terror... fun!

Extra Credit Film Review

There will be an extra credit film screening next Tuesday (February 10th) after school from approximately 3:45 - 5:45.  The film will be Marie Antoinette and will review information covered in class concerning the French Revolution.

Unit 3 Test Review

As we're busy moving on with material for unit 4, the unit 3 test review (where you can see your grade and ask inquire about any missed questions) will be Monday (February 9th) morning at 8:00am in my classroom.  If you can't make it to this session, you may schedule a time with me before or after school to review your test.

Extra Credit Film Review

Due to a series of rescheduling, you'll be able to do this extra credit film review at home.  There are no specific questions regarding this film, just watch it and give me your opinion of it.  Also, make sure to spend a significant portion of your film review focusing on the historical relevancy of the film.  You can find the movie at most local Blockbusters or you can ask me to borrow my copy.  The review will be due by Friday, March 13th at the latest... Ooh... Friday the 13th... Spooky.

Unit 3 Study Sessions

The Unit 3 Test will be this Friday (01/30) and Monday (02/02). You will get your DBQ's friday at the end of class and on Monday you will turn in your DBQ and take the multiple choice portion of the test.

Here are the study sessions available this week. I'd like at least 20 people to show up for each session.

Tuesday (7:30am - 8:15am)

Wednesday (7:30am - 8:15am)

Thursday (7:30am - 8:15am)

Thursday (3:45pm - 4:30pm)

Also, we will review in class on Friday.

Chapter 19 Guided Reading

Better late than never... Chapter 19 Guided Reading.

Chapter 18 Guided Reading

Guys,

My fault, it's up a little late. Here's the deal... finish it by Tuesday and you get 10 points extra credit on a quiz, otherwise it's due Wednesday.

Chapter 18 Guided Reading

Mr. B

Chapter 17 Guided Reading

For those of you hoping to get an early start...

Chapter 17 Guided Reading

Cracking the AP World History Exam

Here is information concerning the extra credit opportunity related to your Princeton Review AP Exam Study Guide.  Note, all the information here deals with the 2008 edition.   If you have purchased a different edition, please bring me your study guide before or after school so that I can go over any differences in the assignment with you.  The assignment will be worth a total possible of 25 points on your final exam... that's a lot!

Part 1 (5 points)

Due: January 23rd

* Read Part 1: How to Crack the System (p. 1 - 84).

* Outline subsections 2, 3, 4 & 5.   All outlines should be SINGLE-SPACED, typed and 1 - 2 pages in length.

* Complete ALL activities & examples

* Read Part 2, Subsection 6: Ancient Stuff (p. 85 - 128)

* Create identification flash-cards for ALL bold terms

Part 2 (5 points)

Due: February 13th

* Read Part 2, Subsection 7: Really Old Stuff (p. 129 - 168)

* Read Part 2, Subsection 8: Old Stuff (p. 169 - 204)

* Create identification flash-cards for ALL bold terms

* Complete ALL activities & examples

Part 3 (5 points)

Due: March 6th

* Read Part 2, Subsection 9: Not So Old Stuff (p. 205 - 236)

* Read Part 2, Subsection 10: Recent Stuff (p. 237 - 276)

* Create identification flash-cards for ALL bold terms

* Complete ALL activities & examples

Part 4 (5 points)

Due: March 27th

* Stay after-school on March 17th to take a practice full practice AP Exam.

* Swap essays with someone and grade each other's test (using an answer key that will be handed out immediately following the test).

* Write all incorrect multiple choice questions on note-cards.  On the back of the note-cards write the correct answer along along with a 3 - 5 sentence description of background information pertaining to the question.

Part 5 (5 points)

Due: April 24th

* Stay after-school on April 14th to take a practice full practice AP Exam.

* Swap essays with someone and grade each other's test (using an answer key that will be handed out immediately following the test).

* Write all incorrect multiple choice questions on note-cards.  On the back of the note-cards write the correct answer along along with a 3 - 5 sentence description of background information pertaining to the question.