Global History

3rd Period--Global I

Monday--quiz on the notes

Tuesday--bonus to unit examWednesday--Unit Exam (multiple choice and documents)

Thursday--Unit Exam (essay)

6th Period--Global I

GLOBAL I:

Because of the field trip, there are different schedules. The 3rd period class will be doing a review for the final exam. The 6th period class will be taking a quiz on the last part of Napoleon and the effects of the French Revolution. Both classes should be turning in the rewrite of essay #8.

GLOBAL II:

Because of the field trip, there are different schedules. The morning class will be doing a review for the Regents. The afternoon class will be finishing the notes for the year. By the end of the period the students should be able to answer these questions:

What is the positive effect of new technology?

What is the negative effect of new technology?

List 2 positive effects of the Internet.

What happened during the Green Revolution?

What region of the world was heavily effected by the Green Revolution in the 1960s?

What term refers to the use of technology to improve agricultural production?

List 2 problems with the Green Revolution.

What phrase refers to the spread of nuclear weapons?

Define nuclear proliferation.

List 2 nations that may be trying to gain nuclear weapons.

List 7 nations that have nuclear weapons.

Besides the ones permitted by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Agreement, list 2 nations with nuclear weapons

GLOBAL I:

Today we will wrap up the notes about the French Revolution. Tomorrow one class will have a quiz on the notes since the time of Napoleon's Empire. By the end of the period the students should be able to answer these questions:

What meeting was held to discuss the results of the French Revolution and Napoleon?

What were the 2 goals of the Congress of Vienna?

Define balance of power.

How was the Congress of Vienna a success?

What was the short-term effect of the French Revolution and Napoleon?

What are the 3 long-term effects of the French Revolution and Napoleon?

Define fraternity.

What term during the French Revolution was used for nationalism?

GLOBAL II:

Today we will examine the environmental problems that are changing the world today. By the end of the class the students should be able to answer these questions:

What term is used for the cutting down of the rain forest?

List 2 reasons for deforestation.

List 2 reasons a nation would cut down its rain forest.

List 4 places in the world that have a problem with deforestation.

Define desertification.

What term refers to the spreading of deserts?

List 2 reasons for the spreading of deserts.

List 2 reasons for desertification.

Desertification is especially a big problem in what region of Africa (not Sahara)?

What is the Sahel?

Most pollution is caused by what today?

What region of the world seems to have the biggest issues with pollution?

List 4 examples of pollution today.

What happened at Chernobyl?

What site was the location of a nuclear accident in Russia?

List 3 problems with pollution.

What international organization was formed to help the environment?

What is the goal of Greenpeace?

List 2 international agreements to limit pollution.

What was the goal of the Rio Pact?

What was the goal of the Kyoto Agreement?

What is the difference between the Rio Pact and the Kyoto Agreement?

What are the 2 major goals of dams?

List 2 major dams in the world.

GLOBAL I:

Today we will wrap up the French Revolution under Napoleon. By the end of the period the students should be able to answer these questions:

Where did Napoleon spend his first exile?

Where did Napoleon spend his second exile?

What term is used for the period between Napoleon’s 2 exiles?

What is the 100 Days?

What was the name of Napoleon’s last battle?

What happened at Waterloo?

GLOBAL II:

Today we will look at the economic part of the Modern World. By the end of the period the students should be able to answer these questions:

Most developed nations are found in what hemisphere?

Most rich nations are found in what hemisphere?

Most developing nations are found in what hemisphere?

Most poor nations are found in what hemisphere?

List 2 reasons wealthy companies invest in less developed nations.

What term is used for the idea that nations are more closely connected economically?

Define interdependence.

What is the goal of GATT?

What is the goal of the WTO?

What international organization or agreement copies NAFTA but world-wide?

Many poor nations borrow money from what international organization?

What is the major problem with borrowing from the World Bank?

GLOBAL I:

Today we will finish off the Empire of Napoleon. By the end of the lesson the students should be able to answer these questions:

Faced with numerous problems as emperor, what nation does Napoleon invade?

Why does Napoleon invade Russia?

List 4 reasons Napoleon loses in Russia.

Define scorched earth.

What term is used for the destruction of your own nation to prevent your enemy from using it?

What nation first defeats Napoleon in battle?

GLOBAL II:

Today the students will take a quiz that covers the social and ethnic problems of the world today.

GLOBAL I:

Friday--quiz on the last part of the French Revolution. pages that may help are 586-596. bonus is 5 words from page 588, 592, or 596.

Friday--rewrite of essay #8

GLOBAL II:

Monday--quiz on the first part of unit 16. There are no pages in the book that match up.

GLOBAL I:

Today we will continue to examine the French Revolution, now examining Napoleon as the Emperor. It will take 2 days to complete. By the end of the class on Monday the students should be able to answer these questions:

Who crowned Napoleon as emperor?

What nation was Napoleon unable to invade?

What barrier protects England from Napoleon?

What was the name of the embargo started by Napoleon against England?

Who was the enemy that the Continental System was working to destroy?

Define Continental System.

Besides the Continental System, list 3 other problems facing Napoleon as emperor.

GLOBAL II:

Today we will wrap up the ethnic and political struggles that we started to look at yesterday. The questions for today's content were included in yesterday's blog.

GLOBAL I:

Students will take a quiz on the Reign of Terror period in the French Revolution and also the early part of Napoleon's rule.

GLOBAL II:

Today the students will begin to look at the conflicts (except Afghanistan/Iraq) that dominate the world now. This lesson will continue tomorrow. By the end of tomorrow the students should be able to answer these questions:

Northern Ireland is the location of fighting between what 2 groups?

Protestants and Catholics now fight in what area of Europe?

“The Troubles” refer to conflicts in what area of Europe?

NATO is dealing what 2 major issues now?

List 4 nations that have large numbers of Kurds.

What ethnic group is scattered through Turkey, Iraq, Iran and Syria?

What is the goal of the Kurds?

Kashmir and Punjab are the regions that what 2 nations are fighting over?

What territory are Pakistan and India in conflict over?

What religious group in India wishes to have power and autonomy?

The Sikhs want autonomy from what nation?

What ethnic minority wants power in Sri Lanka?

The Tamils are an ethnic group that wants independence in what nation?

What island in Indonesia recently gained independence?

East Timor recently gained independence from what nation?

What large Muslim country has recently dealt with Christian separatists?

What international group has worked to help oppressed groups?

What is the goal of Amnesty International?

List 4 examples of international terrorism in the last 10 years.

GLOBAL I:

Today the students will be working on activities to reinforce the material they learned yesterday on Napoleon.

GLOBAL II:

Today we will start by collecting the multiple choice to the January '09 Regents exam. After that we will continue the process of looking at the social changes going on in the world now. By the end of the period the students should be able to answer these questions:

LDC stands for what?

Women and children lack rights in what part of the world?

List 3 restrictions generally placed on women and children in the LDCs.

List 2 international efforts to improve the status of women and children in the world.

Why do people move to urban areas in the less developed countries?

List 2 problems with urban areas in less developed countries.

GLOBAL I:

Today the students will be taking a look at Napoleon and how he rose to power. By the end of class today, the students should be able to answer the following questions:

Napoleon was born on what island?

What major discovery did Napoleon make in Egypt?

Why was the Rosetta Stone so important?

Define coup d’etat.

What term is used for a military overthrow of a nation?

What was Napoleon’s title as ruler when he first became leader of France?

Define consul as used in France.

Why did the French people accept Napoleon as leader?

What was the Code Napoleon?

What was the name of the legal system created by Napoleon?

What was the main idea of the Code Napoleon?

What was the Concordat?

What was the name of the agreement between Napoleon and the Pope?

GLOBAL II:

Today we will start unit 16, the Modern World. Just a reminder that we have review after school today and tomorrow the students turn in the multiple choice to the January '09 Regents. We start with social changes going on in the world today. By the end of the period the students should be able to answer these questions:

What Asian nation is dealing with a rapidly growing population?

Define dowry.

What term is used for the money that a bride’s family has to give a groom in India?

Mother Theresa tried to help the poor of what nation?

Who tried to help the poor of India, especially Calcutta?

List 2 major diseases that kill people in the developing nations of the world.

List 2 effects of AIDS on Africa.

What is the problem or weakness with AIDS treatment in Africa?

GLOBAL I:

Today the students will be working on material they started in class on Friday about the reign of terror during the French Revolution.

GLOBAL II:

Today we will be going over the unit exam the students took last Thursday and Friday.

GLOBAL I:

Today the students will be learning about the reign of terror in France during the French Revolution. By the end of class today, the students should be able to answer the following questions:

What political party took over the middle of the French Revolution?

Who were the Jacobins?

Why do the Jacobins kill Louis XVI?

What committee ruled France during the Reign of Terror?

What person ruled France during the Reign of Terror?

List 3 groups killed during the Reign of Terror.

What device was used to kill people during the Reign of Terror?

What was the purpose of the Reign of Terror?

Why is Robespierre killed?

GLOBAL II:

Today the students will be taking the essay component of their unit exam.

GLOBAL I:

Thursday--Quiz on middle of French Revolution and Napoleon. pages that may help are 579-586. bonus is 5 words from page 583

GLOBAL II:

Wednesday--Jan. '09 Regents, multiple choice only

GLOBAL I:

Today the students will be taking a quiz on the background, causes, and the beginning of the French Revolution.

GLOBAL II:

Today the students will be taking the multiple choice and document part of their unit exam on the Middle East.

GLOBAL I:

Today the students will be working on classwork that reinforces what they have learned about the French Revolution so far. This is a review for their quiz tomorrow.

GLOBAL II:

Today the students will be taking a quiz on a map of the Middle East.

GLOBAL I:

Today the students will be learning about the beginning of the French Revolution. They will be taking a closer look at the frustrations the third estate faced in the estates-general that led to the revolution. By the end of class today, the students should be able to answer the following questions:

Why were the Estates General summoned just before the French Revolution?

Which group in the Estates-General staged a walkout?

When the Third Estate left the Estates-General, what did they call themselves?

What did the Tennis Court Oath promise to do?

What event symbolizes the start of the French Revolution?

What date marks the start of the French Revolution?

What was the Bastille?

What document becomes the soul of the French Revolution?

Why was the Declaration of the Rights of Man so important?

What theory became the central theme of the French Revolution?

What document similar to the Declaration of the Rights of Man was proposed for women?

What document during the French Revolution proposed equality for women?

GLOBAL II:

Today the students will be taking a quiz on the material they have learned on the Middle Eastern countries.

GLOBAL I:

Today the students will be learning about the long term and short term causes of the French Revolution. By the end of class today, the students should be able to answer the following questions:

List 2 long-term causes of the French Revolution.

List 1 short-term cause of the French Revolution.

GLOBAL II:

Today the students will be taking a look at Iraq. They will be learning specifically about the Persian Gulf Wars and how Iraq has been functioning recently. By the end of class today, the students should be able to answer the following questions:

Who was the ruler of Iraq through most of the 1980s and 90s?

Saddam Hussein ruled what nation?

Why does Iraq attack Kuwait?

What term is used for the defense of Saudi Arabia by US troops?

What was the goal of Operation Desert Shield?

Why does the US protect Saudi Arabia from Iraq?

What was the goal of Operation Desert Storm?

What term is used for the US organized invasion to kick Iraq out of Kuwait?

How did Iraq try to fight back against superior US weapons?

What are SCUDs?

Why did Iraq attack Israel during the Gulf War?

What 3 things did Iraq have to do as result of the treaty at the end of the 1st Gulf War?

What are WMDs?

What ethnic group in northern Iraq did the US often protect?

What nation overthrew Saddam Hussein eventually?

What permanent members of the UN Security Council opposed Gulf War II?

Iraq today is adopting what political system?

What 3 groups in Iraq today are often in conflict?

GLOBAL I:

Today the students will be learning about the 3 estates of France before the revolution. They will also be completing an activity that helps them further understand the inequality of the estates. By the end of class today, the students should be able to answer the following questions:

What type of people formed the First Estate?

The clergy formed which estate?

What type of people formed the Second Estate?

The nobility formed which estate?

What type of people formed the Third Estate?

The common people formed which estate?

Which Estate had the most people?

How were the taxes unfair in pre-revolution France?

GLOBAL II:

Today the students will be learning about Afghanistan. They will specifically be looking at the unrest and instability caused by terrorism. By the end of class today, the students should be able to answer the following questions:

Afghanistan underwent a civil war in the 1990s following what nation’s withdrawal?

What organization or group took over Afghanistan starting in 1997?

What Islamic Fundamentalist group took over Afghanistan?

What US-identified terrorist worked out of Afghanistan?

What nation overthrew the Taliban?

What type of government is Afghanistan slowly adopting?

GLOBAL I:

Thurs--quiz on the first prat of the French Revolution. pages that may help are 573-579. bonus is 5 words from page 576

Friday--rough draft of essay 8

GLOBAL II:

Tuesday--quiz on Middle East notes. pages that may help are 282-283, 287. bonus is 5 words from page 279

Wednesday--Map quiz on the Middle East nations

Wednesday--Aug '08 Regents, just the multiple choice

Wednesday--Exam bonus (yellow sheet and essential question)

Thursday--unit exam, documents and multiple choice

Friday--unit exam, essay

Friday--unit 7 multiple choice

GLOBAL I:

Today the students will be looking at the background of the French Revolution. They will specifically be looing at the rulers in power during this time period. By the end of class today, the students should be able to answer the following questions:

Define Old Regime.

What term is used for the pre-revolutionary kings?

Who was the king at the time of the French Revolution?

Who was the queen at the time of the French Revolution?

Why was Marie Antoinette hated by the French people?

What was the name of the legislature of France?

What was the job of the Estates-General?

GLOBAL II:

Today the students will be looking at the war between Iran and Iraq, modern day Iran, and Libya. By the end of class today the students should be able to answer the following questions:

Define Islamic Fundamentalism.

What term is used for a society and government based on the original teachings of Islam?

List 2 restrictions associated with Islamic Fundamentalism.

What Middle Eastern nation took US hostages around 1979?

Iran fought a major war with what Arab neighbor in the 1980s?

What weapon system is Iran working to develop?

What Middle Eastern nation is working on developing at atomic bomb?

Khadafi is the leader of what Middle Eastern nation?

Who is the leader of Libya?

What is the souce of Libya’s money?