The Scientific Revolution

We will complete exploration with an examination of the Scientific Revolution. We will look at the debate over the geocentric and heliocentric theories and the contribution of Copernicus. We will also look at other scientists & thinkers who impacted history through their investigation and discoveries. We look at the contributions of Brahe and Kepler in astronomy & mathematics,Vesalius & Harvey in medicine & anatomy, and Robert Boyle in chemistry. But we shall pay special attention to the contributions of Galileo Galilei and Isaac Newton. Watch the video below in which the famous astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about the importance of Isaac Newton.

Scientific Revolution Textbook Reading

Scientific Revolution Part One PowerPoint

Scientific Revolution Part Two Power Point

Galileo Galilei Powerpoint

Columbian Exchange Lunch

Columbian Exchange Lunch Project is scheduled to begin this week.

The schedule is subject to change according to the school schedule

The schedule for classes is as follows:

2A Friday Oct 25

3B Wednesday Nov 6

1A Thursday Nov 7

2B Tuesday Nov 12

Make sure you drop off your dishes before first period each day. 

The Columbian Exchange-The global transfer & exchange of plants, animals &diseases. The lunch will allow us to learn about the Columbian Exchange through the ingredients in the food you bring.

You can prepare a dish to be shared in class. It can be an American dish or a dish from Asia, Africa or Europe. Bring enough to share.You will have an opportunity for 100 points. You must:

List the major ingredients and their origin. Are the ingredients originally from the Old World or the New World? See the example below.

You must:

1.Bring a dish to share.

2. Label the dish & its ingredients.

3.On an index card explain how your dish fits in the Columbian Exchange.
Explain how the origins of the major ingredients on a map handout to be seen by the dish.

Columbian Exchange Lunch Map

4.Clean up after eating

Columbian Exchange Lunch project

Example-Red beans and rice. The major ingredients are rice, sausage, and beans.

Looking at the map below we can see that rice and sausage originally come from the Old World.(Europe, Africa, Asia or Eastern Hemisphere) While beans originate from the New World  (Americas or Western Hemisphere). It’s that simple.

Slavery in the New World

Soon after the establishment of colonies in the Western Hemisphere the slave trade began. We shall examine the slave trade, The Triangular Trade, and the Middle Passage. We will use Nearpod to examine the Powerpoint. Upon completion & discussion of the slave trade, you will go to google classroom and examine sources on the Atlantic slave trade. You willanswer the questions attached to each source and lastly answer the final question in 2 paragraphs.

Slavery & The Middle Passage PowerPoint

Slavery & The Middle Passage Guided Notes

Triangular Trade and Middle Passage Maps (You can use the maps on the PowerPoint or on this page

Atlantic Slave Trade Reading from Whitney Plantation Website

Atlantic Slave Trade Reading

We will view a clip of the Middle Passage from the movie Amistad. The clip can be seen below.

Other Europeans Establish Colonies: Portuguese, French, Dutch, English

The Spanish conquered a large empire in North and South America but the other European countries were not going to be left out of the race for riches and colonies. The colonies established by Europeans transformed the landscape and culture of the Western Hemisphere and still impacts the entire world. We will examine the establishment of colonies by the other European nations and the resulting conflict.

Our Agenda for the Day:

• Portugal
• France
• Netherlands
• English
• Seven Years War
• Catch Up(It’s Homecoming Week so there is no new work)

More Europeans Colonize the New World Powerpoint

More Europeans Colonize the New World Guided Notes 

New Unit- Age of Exploration

This week we begin a new unit-Age of Discovery (1450-1700). We will examine scientific discoveries, technological inventions, and visionaries who sparked an age of scientific innovations in Europe.  We examine the Europeans that engaged in exploration & conquest in Africa, Asia, and the Americas as well as the consequences of their exploration which led to colonization and slavery. We will examine the Middle Passage, the Triangular Trade, mercantilism and slavery throughout the Western Hemisphere. Finally, we will look at the Scientific Revolution & the scientists who changed the world.

We will begin Unit One by examining the reasons & motivations for exploration and begin to look at the first explorers. Because the Portugal was the first nation to begin exploration we will examine them first. The powerpointcan be found below.

Introduction to the Age of Exploration & Explorers Powerpoint

Introduction to the Age of Exploration Guided Notes

After you finish you have classwork on Google classroom. Examine each document & answer all questions in complete sentences. When you finish answer the following question in at least 2 or more complete paragraphs. What lured Europeans to explore in the Americas? Give at least 2 reasons shown from the documents

The Counter Reformation 1530-1648

The last major topic we will cover before our unit test is the Roman Catholic Counter-Reformation. The Counter-Reformation had two goals one to reform the church from within and second to stop the spread of Protestantism. The Counter-Reformation culminated in the Council of Trent. We will examine this two-pronged approach of the Roman Catholic Church as well as the individuals who worked to implement the work of the Council of Trent. We will use a Nearpod presentation to cover the material so make sure you ask me for the code.

Catholic Counter Reformation Powerpoint

Counter Reformation Guided Notes

The Reformation Spreads & The English reformation

Because we are primarilly using Google classroom I’m a little slow putting new work on the website so because some still favr the website I’ll continue to update it. But this entry combines two lessons the spread of the Reformation & the English Reformation. We will continue to examine the Reformation.

We will look at Luther after the Diet of Worms, the Peasant’s Revolt and the Peace of Augsburg.  Then we will look at other reformers including Ulrich Zwingli and especially John Calvin. Finally, you will examine some Reformation Woodcuts, answer the constructed response questions, and then design your own political cartoon. Find the Powerpoint & Guided Notes below.

Martin Luther had a way with words and could insult people in a way that cut them down to size. To see some great insults from Martin Luther go to the site the Lutheran Insulter.

Powerpoint-The Protestant Reformation continues

The Reformation Continues Guided Notes

Martin Luther & 95 Theses

England was slow to join the Reformation but when the Pope refused to grant King Henry VIII a divorce (or more accurately an annulment) Henry withdrew England from the Roman Catholic Church.

The video below is a clip from the BBC show Horrible Histories. A character is portraying Henry VIII as he sings about his wives. You will be given a bonus on your Unit Exam in which you list Henry’s wives and their fates. This song will help you remember Henry & His wives.

Reformation in England Powerpoint

Reformation in England Guided Notes

Follow me on Twitter for opportunities to respond for extra points and even bonus points. Or just an occasional class announcement.

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Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation

October 31, 1517, is one of the most important dates to remember in history for this was the date that an Augustinian monk named Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses on the church door in Wittenberg protestingwhat he believed were the abuses of the Roman Catholic Church especially the sale of indulgences. 

Luther’s challenge to the Roman Catholic church began a division in Europe and Christianity that still exists today. Next, we will examine the causes of the Reformation and the reasons behind Luther’s protest. After taking notes you can complete your work on Google classroom.

Powerpoint on the Reformation & Martin Luther

Martin Luther and The Reformation Guided Notes

The Northern Renaissance

Next, we will look at the Northern Renaissance. The Northern Renaissance began as the ideas in Italy spread to other parts of Europe. We will examine how the Renaissance spread and how it was different from the Renaissance in Italy. After looking at the powerpoint we will work on primary sources from Machiavelli and Castiglione.

The link to the Northern Renaissance Power Point is here

Northern Renaissance Guided Notes  

Are you a Courtier? Reading Castiglione’s The Way of the Courtier

How Machiavellian are you? Take a Machiavelli Survey

Reading excerpts from Machiavelli’s The Prince, Complete the boxes

Supplemental Readings on the Northern Renaissance

Eyecon Art: The Northern Renaissance  

The 15th Century in Northern Europe  

Khan Academy: An Introduction to the Northern Renaissance

Wednesday and Thursday we will begin a study of the Renaissance. The Renaissance began in the 14th century in central & northern Italy with Florence being the most important city. We will discuss the origins and ideas central to the Renaissance as well as the major artists & writers. We will also examine in groups individual paintings looking for ideas & themes common to the Renaissance. Later we will examine how the Renaissance spread to northern Europe and the impact it had there. See below for links to the Powerpoint and assignments.

We will look at the development of the Renaissance in Italy and examine the characteristics of Renaissance ideas through the painting below Virgin with Chancellor Rolin by Jan Van Eck.

Introduction to the Renaissance Powerpoint

Renaissance Crossword