Final half of final trimester

Hi Students,
Welcome to the final half of the final trimester of the 2016-17 school year.  To finish strong, make sure you're checking Synergy for assignments and scores.  Please look through the "Classwork and Homework" page (link on the right side of the page) to make sure you have the resources for any assignments you're missing. 

Send me an email if you have questions about any assignments.

Hi Students,
I got behind on our class website at the end of last trimester.  I'll try to do better this trimester.  We've started our new unit on Europe in the Middle Ages.  Click on the Classwork and Homework link to see what we did in class and what homework you have. 

Current Events Assignment

Hi Students, Here are the requirements of the Current Events assignment!  Find a good article to investigate!

Current Events Assignment (30 points)

This assignment is an opportunity to become informed about a current news story that affects our country or our world.  Throughout the year, you’ll be responsible for short reports on a current event of your choosing. 

Please follow these instructions:

1.     Read and cut out (or print) an article from a newspaper, news magazine, or reputable website.  Note:  Your article should be about something that affects society as a whole.  It should not be a local crime report or a trivial story. 

2.     On a piece of paper (it may be typed or written), include the following:

a.      Bibliographic information about the article (title of article, title of news source, date, page number) (3 points)

b.     A summary of the main points of the story in complete sentences (between 50 and 100 words). (10 points)

c.      An explanation of why you chose this story, including why the story is important and to whom the story important. (5 points)

d.     An explanation of what questions you have after reading the story. (What more information would you like to know?) (5 points)

e.      An analysis of whether or not you think this story is objective (unbiased), or does the author’s opinion influence the story in some way. (5 points)

3.     Attach the article to your report. (2 points)

Note:  Capitalization, grammar, and spelling count in this assignment.   Use spellcheck or a dictionary and proofread your paper.  J

Due Date: February 24 (White Day) / February 27 (Red Day)

January 27

West African Kingdoms Final Project

Choice One:  Essay

Prompt:  Many West Africans converted to Islam so they could increase their trading opportunities.  In other words, Muslims stuck together and benefited because of it.  In modern society, do you think it’s necessary, or at least beneficial for ethnic, racial, or religious groups to stick together in things such as friendships, marriage, activities, businesses, etc.

Check the Essay Resources page to links to get you started.

Choice Two:  Performance - A poem, song, or folktale (You may work with a partner for this project, if you choose.)

Prompt:  Oral tradition was an important cultural trait of West African empires.   Griots in West Africa brought stories and characters to life to pass down historical information, teach morals and ethics, and entertain.  Honoring that tradition, you may create and perform a poem, song, or folktale about one or more of the following: 

·      How Islam came to play a significant role in expanding the West African empires

o   This may include information on culture, growth, economy, and/or leaders

·      The importance of trade of gold and salt to the empires

·      The impact of an individual (something must rhyme with Battuta!) we’ve studied from one of the African empires

·      Other… See me for approval

Need creative inspiration?
Songs about historical figures
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPrAKuOBWzw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NOjkmkanrc

Poems about historical figures:
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1861/01/paul-revere-s-ride/308349/

Folktales
http://anikefoundation.org/index.php/african-folktales/

What was it like to live in Mali in the 14th Century?

Click HERE

The Golden Age of Islam

Hi Students:

Here are resources for your Museum Brochure project for The Golden Age of Islam.  Choose an area of achievement based on the categories listed below.  You may use other websites, but you must cite them in your c-notes.

Here are samples of what a brochure could look like:
https://mrscromarty.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/imag16081.jpg
http://www.sawyoo.com/postpic/2009/09/sample-travel-brochure-project_12190.png

Islamic Golden Age Areas of Achievement

Art and Architecture

http://press.nationalgeographic.com/2012/01/19/1001inventions-legacy-muslim-civilization/

http://www.1001inventions.com/ceilings

http://www.1001inventions.com/nasiralmulkmosque

http://muslimheritage.com/architecture

http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/orna/hd_orna.htm

http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/cali/hd_cali.htm

http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/tira/hd_tira.htm

Textbook pages 121-122

Medicine and Pharmacy

http://press.nationalgeographic.com/2012/01/19/1001inventions-legacy-muslim-civilization/

http://www.1001inventions.com/pharmacy

http://www.1001inventions.com/WorldHealthDay

http://www.1001inventions.com/ibnsina

http://www.1001inventions.com/node/1592

http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/science-in-a-golden-age/

http://www.pbs.org/empires/islam/innomedicine.html

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/islamic_medical/islamic_02.html

Mathematics

http://press.nationalgeographic.com/2012/01/19/1001inventions-legacy-muslim-civilization/

http://www.1001inventions.com/algebra

http://www.storyofmathematics.com/islamic.html

http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/science-in-a-golden-age/2015/10/al-khwarizmi-father-algebra-151019144853758.html

http://www.islamicity.com/mosque/ihame/Ref6.htm

http://www.pbs.org/empires/islam/innoalgebra.html

Textbook page 123

Science and Engineering

http://press.nationalgeographic.com/2012/01/19/1001inventions-legacy-muslim-civilization/

http://www.1001inventions.com/devices

http://www.pbs.org/empires/islam/innoengineering.html

http://muslimheritage.com/article/alchemy-chemistry

http://www.1001inventions.com/glass

Intellectualism (Culture of Learning)

http://press.nationalgeographic.com/2012/01/19/1001inventions-legacy-muslim-civilization/

http://www.1001inventions.com/devices

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKJdbcriFYc

Women of the Golden Age of Islam

http://www.1001inventions.com/womensday

http://www.muslimheritage.com/article/womens-contribution-classical-islamic-civilisation-science-medicine-and-politics#sec_4

http://www.womeninworldhistory.com/women1000.html
http://whatwomenwant-mag.com/2015/10/28/power-women-of-an-islamic-golden-age/

Arabic Language

http://www.1001inventions.com/worldspokearabic

http://www.mei.edu/content/islamic-civilization

Paper Making / Bookbinding / Literature

http://www.1001inventions.com/paper

http://www.pbs.org/empires/islam/innopaper.html

http://islamic-arts.org/2012/islamic-art/

http://pvmw.org/

Textbook page 122

Astronomy

http://museum.kaust.edu.sa/explore-1-islamic-sciences.html

http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/astr/hd_astr.htm

http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/science-in-a-golden-age/2015/09/astronomy-science-stars-150915131403182.html

http://www.pbs.org/empires/islam/innoastronomy.html

http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/science-in-a-golden-age/2015/09/optics-true-nature-light-150915111252365.html

Textbook page 123

Hi Students,
Here's the current events assignment in case you need a reminder :)

Current Events Assignment (30 points)

This assignment is an opportunity to become informed about a current news story that affects our country or our world.  Throughout the year, you’ll be responsible for short reports on a current event of your choosing. 

Please follow these instructions:

1.     Read and cut out (or print) an article from a newspaper, news magazine, or reputable website.  Note:  Your article should be about something that affects society as a whole.  It should not be a local crime report or a trivial story. 

2.     On a piece of paper (it may be typed or written), include the following:

a.      Bibliographic information about the article (title of article, title of news source, date, page number) (3 points)

b.     A summary of the main points of the story in complete sentences (between 50 and 100 words). (10 points)

c.      An explanation of why you chose this story, including why the story is important and to whom the story important. (5 points)

d.     An explanation of what questions you have after reading the story. (What more information would you like to know?) (5 points)

e.      An analysis of whether or not you think this story is objective (unbiased), or does the author’s opinion influence the story in some way. (5 points)

3.     Attach the article to your report. (2 points)

Note:  Capitalization, grammar, and spelling count in this assignment.   Use spellcheck or a dictionary and proofread your paper.  J

Due Date: October 18 (Red Day) / October 19 (White Day)