Scientfic Revolution

Here are some of the activities we will be doing today:

1.) Watch this video as an introduction to our lesson: http: Intro Video

2.) Creating a PowerPoint, looking up the following scientists and write down the following:
                             a.) The contributions of the scientists
                             b.) A picture of their contribution

       Scientists = Galileo, Francis Bacon, Rene Descartes, Johannes Kepler, Andreas Vesalius

3.) Play this game!   http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pisa/expe_flash_1.htm

Assignment from Monday

4.1 ID's & Questions 3-5

4.2 ID's & Checkpoint Questions

Middle Passage Assignment

Today we will be looking at The Middle Passage, which is the voyage for slave trade from Africa to the Americas.  One of the ugly parts of European exploration would be the fact that they were seeking a cheap labor source. 

This website will explain the horrific voyage over and give you a detailed account of what life was like for the Africans aboard these slave ships.

Go to this website: 

Here are the topics you will look at:

*Life on the Slave Ships

*Death on the Slave Ships

*The Daily Routine on the Slave Ships

*Fighting Back: Revolt on the Slave Ships

*Passage A Great Sin of Humanity

Your assignment is to write down (either using a sheet of paper or using Microsoft Word) 5 facts on each topic area.

Assignment Due Tuesday

Assignment Due Tuesday:

5.2 (p.115)
*ID's = encomienda, peninsular, creole, mestizo, mulatto
* Questions 4-6 (on page 119)

5.3 (p.120)
*ID's = New France
* Checkpoint Questions (ALL)

Aztec PowerPoint

Aztec PowerPoint

Aztec PowerPoint
Go to the following website: http://www.pbs.org/opb/conquistadors/mexico/mexico.htm

You will be making a PowerPoint over the daily life of the Aztecs. The website has plenty of information that will help you get a better feel for the Aztec way of life. Your PowerPoint needs to be at least 10 slides with at least 8 pictures.

Assignment Due Wednesday

Section 1.1

ID's = patrons, perspective, humanism

Checkpoint Questions 1-3

Questions 3-5

Have a great day!

-Mr. Cooley

Life in the Middle Ages

As you recall, on Friday we introduced the beginnings of the Renaissance Era. In order to fully understand why the Renaissance took place, it was important that we discussed the time period that led up to this, which was known as the Middle Ages (or Dark Ages).

Today we are going to look at many different facets of the Middle Ages. There will be several topics that deal with how life was during this time period.

Today's Assignment: For the first part of this go to this website. You will be looking at different aspects of life during the Middle Ages. Using the different icons on the right side of the website, (such as religion, homes, clothing, etc.) I would like you to write down 3 facts that stood out to you for each topic (7 total). You can use Microsoft Word to complete this assignment.