Monday, December 14, 2009

Midterm Review - Chapter 1 & 2 Test

Hey WH Students,

Please post answers (from old tests) to the following questions to your blog:

Chapter 1 & 2 Test
Multiple Choice - #'s 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10
Matching - #'s 1, 4, 5, 10
Essay - #2

Chapter 3 & 4 Test
Multiple Choice - #'s 1, 2, 4, 10, 14, 15, 16
Matching - #'s 2, 7, 9, 10
Short Answer - #'s 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 14, 28, 29

Chapter 5 Test
Multiple Choice - #'s 2, 3, 5, 8, 10
Matching - #'s 1, 4, 5, 6, 7

Chapter 6 Test
Multiple Choice - #'s 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9
Matching - #'s 1, 4, 5
Short Answer - #9

Chapter 7 Test
Multiple Choice - #'s 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14

Chapter 8 Test
Multiple Choice - #'s 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 19, 20
Matching - #'s 1, 2, 3, 5
Short Answer - #'s 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8

Chapter 12 Test
Post answers to blog


Happy Midterm Week!
Ms. M

Thursday, December 10, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #40

Hey WH Students,

Here is your blog assignment for after you finish your Ch. 14 Test:

1. Read pp. 256-259
2. Complete SR 1 on Page 259 plus Identify
3. Post to blog
4. Read pp. 260-263
5. Complete SR 2 on Page 263 plus Identify
6. Post to blog.
7. Find 10 pictures dealing with Post-Reformation Europe (Chapter 15) and post to your blog.
8. Find 10 pictures dealing with The Protestant Reformation and post to your blog.

Happy Thursday,
Ms. M

Midterm Exam Information - World History

Hey WH Students,

Here's some info on your Midterm Exam:
World History Midterm will come straight from old tests:
Chapter 1/2 Combo - What is History?
Chapter 3/4 Combo - Middle East
Chapter 5 - Egypt
Chapter 6 - Africa
Chapter 7 - Greece
Chapter 8 - Rome
Chapter 12 - Middle Ages

If you know these old tests, you'll do great on the Midterm. I do not change the questions.

Happy Studying!
Ms. M

Monday, November 30, 2009

Ch. 13 Online Blog Test (50 points) - due TODAY

Hey WH Students,

Welcome back to school! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving break with your fam :)

Here is your Ch. 13 Online Blog Test (open notes/book):

1) Complete the following from Chapter 13 Review on page 238 in your book. Post answers to your blog.
a) PEOPLE - do #'s 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 19, 25, 26, 28, 30, 33, 39, 42

2) Answer the following questions and post to your blog:
  1. Who were the earliest known inhabitants of the British Isles?
  2. What were the dates of the Hundred Years’ War?
  3. Which Germanic tribe conquered Spain in the 5th century?
  4. Which name did the Romans give to Spain?
  5. These were Muslims from North Africa who invaded Spain:
  6. What does “reconquista” mean?
  7. Name 4 nations that developed in Europe during the Middle Ages.
  8. What is the name of the monument in Southern England that may have been an ancient Celtic worship site?
  9. Which Germanic tribe named England?
  10. Which Anglo-Saxon poet lived in the 7th century? (Hint: There’s a Christian band named after him)
  11. Who was crowned king of France in 987 AD?
  12. Which French king was St. Louis, MO named after?
  13. What was the French Estates-General composed of? (List them out)
  14. Which peninsula is Spain located on?
  15. Name 3 Germanic tribes.
  16. Which countries fought during the Hundred Years’ War? Who won?
Happy Monday!
Ms. M


Friday, November 13, 2009

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #39

Hey WH Students,

After your Chapter 12 test:

1) Complete Ch 13 SR 2 plus Identify page 223
2) Post answers to blog for 25 points

Happy Blogging,
Ms. M

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #38

Hey WH Students,

Here is your next blog assignment:

1) Finish your Ch. 12 study guide from yesterday. Post your answers to your blog for 25 pts.
2) Complete Ch. 13 Section Review 1 plus Identify page 215
3) Post your answers to your blog

Happy Tuesday,
Ms. M

Monday, November 9, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #37

Hey WH Students,

Here is your Chapter 12 Study Guide. Be familiar with the following terms/people for your Chapter 12 Test on Wednesday. Complete this study guide and post your answers to your blog for 25 points:

  1. feudalism
  2. fief
  3. lord
  4. vassal
  5. knight
  6. chivalry
  7. heraldry
  8. castle
  9. joust
  10. tournament
  11. manor
  12. serf
  13. Truce of God
  14. Peace of God
  15. burg
  16. middle class
  17. trade fair
  18. guild
  19. black death
  20. Chaucer
  21. trivium
  22. quadrivium
  23. scholasticism
  24. Brethren of the Common Life
  25. humanism
  26. patron
  27. Sistine Chapel
  28. Medicis
  29. Thomas Aquinas
  30. William of Ockham
  31. John Wycliffe
  32. John Huss
  33. Gerhard Groote
  34. Dante
  35. Petrarch
  36. Bocaccio
  37. Michelangelo
  38. Flanders
  39. Machiavelli
  40. Giotto
  41. DaVinci
  42. Prague

Monday, November 2, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #36

Hey WH Students,

Here is your blog assignment for today, 11/2/09:

1) Complete Chapter 12 Section Review 1 plus Identify
2) Post to your blog
3) Find 10 pictures relating to the Middle Ages
4) Post to your blog

Happy 80's Day!
Ms. M

Friday, October 30, 2009

Chapter 9/10 Test (Open Notes/Book)

WH Students,

Good morning! Below you will find your Chapter 9/10 test instructions. This is open notes/open book. It is worth 100 pts. It must be posted by the end of class. You may work with your blog partners. Publish ONE test for each group to your blog.

1) Complete the following from the Chapter 9 Review, page 151.
a. People (#1-33 every other odd)
b. Terms (all)
c. Chapter Concepts (#4)

2) Complete the following from the Chapter 10 Review, page 159.
a. People (#1, 3, 5, 10)
b. Places (#1, 3)
c. Terms (#1, 3, 4)
d. Chapter Concepts (#1)

3) Make sure you have finished blog assignments #34 and #35. This is worth 50 pts and is due by Saturday @ midnight.

Happy Friday, and have a great weekend!
Ms. M

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #35

Hey WH Students,

After you finish blog assignment #34, get started on this on:

1) Complete Chapter 9 Section Review 2 plus Identify on page 147
2) Post this to your blog
3) Complete Chapter 9 Section Review 3 plus Identify on page 150
4) Post this to your blog

Happy Tuesday,
Ms. M

Monday, October 26, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #34

Hey WH Students,

Here is your blog assignment today:

2) Click on "Restricted Nations"
3) Answer the following questions:
What does "restricted nations" refer to?
Where are most restricted nations?
Give me the names of 6 restricted nations and tell me why they are restricted.
4) Click on "About VOM".
5) In your own words, tell me what VOM is.
6) Navigate the website to find out where VOM offices are stationed around the world.
7) How can you help?
8) Who founded VOM?
9) Search abcnews.com, bbcnews.com, and foxnews.com for religious persecution. Find 5 stories about this topic. Post a 1-paragraph summary about each, the headline of the story, and the story link to your blog.
10) Google "christian persecution". Post the first 5 links that come up to your blog.
11) How is the internet being used to help stop Christian persecution globally?
Post this information to your blog.

Happy Monday!
Ms. M

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #33

Hey WH Students,

Here is your blog assignment for 10/21/09 AFTER you finish your test:

1) Complete SR 1 page 143 plus identify
2) Post answers to your blog
3) Find 5 pictures online of papyrus fragments of the New Testament. (for an example see page 142 in your textbook)
4) Post each to your blog. Be sure to label them.

Happy Wednesday,
Ms. M

Thursday, October 15, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #32 (Pioneer Day)

Hey WH Students,

Here is your blog assignment for today, 10/15/09:

1) Complete Chapter 8 Section Review 1 plus Identify (p.125) and Chapter 8 Section Review 2 plus Identify (p.130). Post your answers to your blog.
3) Explain each of the following sections in 2-3 sentences:
a. Your Fate Awaits
b. Gotcha!
c. Sold!
d. Oh No!
e. Who's who
f. Fight
g. Ouch!
h. It's over!

Happy Friday!
Ms. M

Monday, October 5, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #31

Hey WH Students,

Here is your next blog assignment:

1) Complete Chapter 7 Section Review 2 page 109, plus Identify
2) Complete Chapter 7 Section Review 3 page 112, plus Identify
2) Post your answers to your blog.

Happy MONDAY,
Ms. M

Thursday, October 1, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #30

Hey WH Students,

Here is your next blog assignment:

1) Surf the web for information about Ancient Greece.

2) Tell me about life in Ancient Greece, including:
a. Family Life
b. Clothing
c. Food
d. Entertainment
e. Military
f. Government
g. Social Life
h. Education

3) Post this information to your blog. Each topic should have a picture to accompany it. Post the pictures to your blog as well.

Have fun!
Ms. M

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #29

Hey WH Students,

Here is your next blog assignment:

1) Complete Chapter 7 Section Review 1 plus Identify (Page 104)
2) Post your answers to your blog.

REMINDER - Chapter 6 Test tomorrow (including AFRICA map) - 100 pts!

Happy Tuesday,
Ms. M

Sunday, September 27, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #28

Hey WH Students,

Here is your next blog assignment:

1) Post your Chapter 6 study guide answers to your blog (you started this on Friday)
3) Play the "Adventures in Ancient Greece" game.
4) Post each of your scores for the Timeline.
5) List out the 8 items you found in Athens.
6) List out the 8 items you found in Sparta.
7) Take the Mount Olympus quiz. Post your quiz scores to your blog.

Happy Monday!
Ms. M

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #27

Hey WH Students,

Here is your next blog assignment:


2) Click on "Facts & Photos"

3) Browse through Facts 1-14 and answer the following questions. Post your answers to your blog:

a. Tell me about Kenya's geography/landscape.
b. Where is Kenya? What's the capital?
c. What lies WEST of Nairobi?
d. Tell me about the animals in Kenya. What's set up to protect them?
e. What 2 bodies of water is Kenya located between? How does this affect the culture there?
f. Significance of N. Kenya & Tanzania?
g. Tell me about slavery there in 1600s, 1700s, and 1800s.
h. How many languages/ethnic groups are there?
i. Tell me about the kids & school.
j. What are some important parts of Kenyan culture?
k. What's the current government of Kenya like?
l. Official name? Form of Gov't? Population? Official Languages?
m. Money? Mountain Ranges? Major rivers?

4) Scroll through photos 1-6 and answer the following questions. Post your answers to your blog.

a. Tell me what YOU think is going on in each photo (don't look at the caption!):
Photo 1-
Photo 2-
Photo 3 -
Photo 4 -
Photo 5 -
Photo 6 -

5. Now, go back and post the captions for each photo to your blog. Were you close?
Photo 1-
Photo 2-
Photo 3 -
Photo 4 -
Photo 5 -
Photo 6 -

Have fun!
Ms. M



Tuesday, September 22, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #26

Hey WH Students,

Here is your next blog assignment:

2) Play the Africa Map game. Post each of your scores to your blog.
4) Play the "Mini Game Demo" and the "Glu Mobile Demo".
5) Post a 1 paragraph summary about each of these games to your blog.
7) Click on "All of Africa". Register for iknowthat.org
8) Once logged in, play the Africa Geography Clue Game.
9) Post a 1 paragraph summary about this game to your blog.

Have fun!
Ms. M

Monday, September 21, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #25











Hey WH Students,

Here is your next blog assignment:

1) Complete Chapter 6 Section Review 1 plus identify (page 82)

2) Post your Section Review to your blog


4) Play the Africa Geography Game. Each person in your group should play the game.

5) Post each of your scores to your blog.

Happy Monday!
Ms. M

Friday, September 18, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #24

Hey WH Students,

When you finish your World History Open Blog Test, you can get started on the next blog assignment (below):


2. Play "Mummy Maker"

3. Write a 1 paragraph summary about this game.

Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
Ms. M

Thursday, September 17, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #23

Hey WH Students,

Here is your blog assignment for today, 9/17/09:

1. Finish your blog assignment from yesterday
2. Complete your Chapter 5 Study Guide on Egypt
3. Post your answers to your blog. (You might want to post some extra info on Chapter 5 just in case)

Open-Blog Test Tomorrow! You will be able to work with your blog partner on your test.

Happy Thursday,
Ms. M

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #22

Hey WH Students,

Here is your next blog assignment (this will take you 2-3 classes to complete):


2. Click on "Facts & Photos"

3. Answer the following questions from "FACTS 1-16" and post your answers to your blog:
a. Tell me about rainfall in Egypt, and the importance of the Nile River.
b. Egypt is divided into what 2 sections?
c. Tell me about Northern & Southern Egypt.
d. Egypt is home to which animals? Which plants?
e. What did the Egyptians leave paintings & carvings of?
f. Civilization was established by what year? How long ago did they settle there?
g. When did Lower & Upper Egypt unite?
h. When did Egypt fall under Roman control? When did Muslims take over Egypt?
i. Who invaded Egypt in 1882? What did they want? When did Egypt declare independence?
j. 90 percent of Egyptians are what religion?
k. Why is overcrowding a problem in Egypt today?
l. Why are children highly valued in their culture?
m. What type of gov't is Egypt today?
n. What is Egypt's largest single source of foreign income? Why do you think that is?
o. What is the official name of Egypt?
p. What is the capital of Egypt?
q. What is the population/official language of Egypt?
r. What's the currency in Egypt? (Money)

4. Scroll through photos 1-6 and answer the following questions. Post your answers to your blog.

a. Describe what's going on in the Egypt photos (don't look at the caption!)
Photo 1-
Photo 2-
Photo 3 -
Photo 4 -
Photo 5 -
Photo 6 -

5. Now, go back and post the captions for each photo to your blog. Were you close?
Photo 1-
Photo 2-
Photo 3 -
Photo 4 -
Photo 5 -
Photo 6 -


7. Answer the following questions from "FACTS 1-17" and post your answers to your blog:
a. What do Nile crocodiles resemble? What do they feed on?
b. How does the male croc get the female croc's attention?
c. Where does the female lay her eggs?
d. How many eggs does she deposit? Does she watch them?
e. How do the mom & dad croc know when the baby crocs are ready to hatch?
f. Where does mom bring them once they hatch?
g. How do crocs control their temperature?
h. What's the scientific name for crocodile? How long can they grow?
i. How long can they live? What kind of feet do they have?
j. Where do Nile crocs live?
k. How can you tell an alligator from a crocodile?
l. What do crocs use their tails for?
m. What do crocs eat? (mammals)
n. What type of huge prey do crocs kill?
o. Tell me about a croc's brain.
p. How do stones aid in digestion for crocs?


Here is the SECOND half of the blog assignment:

1. Go to http://www.mcq.org/momies/

2.Play the following games:
a. Mummification Process Exhibition
b. Canopic Jars Exhibition
c. The Weighing of the Heart
The previous 3 games will lead you into the 4th game:
d. Sarcophagi Chamber

3. Each person in your group should post a 1 paragraph summary about this game to your blog.

Have fun!
Ms. M

WH Blog Assignment #21

Hey WH Students,

Here is your next blog assignment:

1. Go to http://www.salariya.com/web_books/mummy/index.html. You need to scroll through the following sections on the site: Introduction, Dead?, Organs Removed, Get Stuffed, Tomb Bound, Coffins Etc, Your Funeral, and Eternal Rest?

2. Answer the following questions from each Section:
a. "Introduction" - Ancient Egyptian history spans how many centuries? What did the people believe Pharaoh was? How did they "achieve immortality"?
b. "Dead" - What was embalming? Who did the embalming? What role did linen, your body, the priest, natron salt, canopic jars, tools, and oils play in the embalming process?
c. "Organs Removed" - Which organs were removed? What did they do with them?
d. "Get Stuffed" - What does "Get Stuffed" refer to? What did they stuff you with?
e. "Tomb Bound" - What did they do to get your body ready for the tomb? What was involved in bandaging the body? What might be placed in your tomb if you were rich?
f. "Coffins Etc" - Tell me about Ancient Egyptian coffins. What went in the coffins with the body? What went in the tomb with the coffin?
g. "Your Funeral" - What did an Ancient Egyptian funeral look like? Tell me about the procession.
h. "Eternal Rest" - Tell me about tomb raiders. What do they do and what do they want?

3. Each person in your group should post 1 paragraph about this assignment to your blog. What did you learn? What didn't you know before? What stuck out to you visually?

Have fun!
Ms. M

Monday, September 14, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #20

Hey WH Students,

I will be out today. Here are your blog assignments, you should work on these in class:

1. Finish Chapter 5 section Review 1/2 plus identify.

2. Post your answers to your blog.


4. Play the "Ancient Egypt - walk the plank" game

5. Post your scores to your blog.


7. Play the "Modern China" game

8. Post your scores to your blog.

9. Complete Chapter 5 Section Review 3 plus identify

10. Post your answers to your blog.

Have fun!
Ms. M

Friday, September 11, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #19

Hey WH Students,

Here is your blog assignment for today, 9/11/09:


2. Take the "Daily Life in Ancient Egypt" brainteaser quiz

3. Post each of your scores to your blog


5. Play the "Tomb of the Unknown Mummy"

6. Post a 1 paragraph summary (3-5 sentences) about this game AND your score to your blog.


8. Play "Critter Cam Africa"

9. Post a 1 paragraph summary (3-5 sentences) about this game AND your score to your blog.

Finally, WH blog assignments #15-#19 should be FINISHED by Sunday at midnight.

Have a GREAT weekend!
Ms. M



Sunday, September 6, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #18

Hey WH Students,

Here is your next blog assignment, for 9/11/09:


2. Play the "Temple Stores" game. Be sure to read the instructions VERY CAREFULLY.

3. You should serve at least 10-12 customers at the Egyptian store.

4. Each of you should play the game.

5. Post each of your scores to your blog.

Have fun!
Ms. M

WH Blog Assignment #17

Hey WH Students,

Here is your next WH blog assignment, for 9/10/09:


2. Explore the world of Nakht-Amun.

3. Tell me about his life at home & at school.

4. Take the QUIZ.

5. Post your scores to your blog.

Have fun!
Ms. M

WH Blog Assignment #16

Hey WH Students,

Here is your blog assignment for Wednesday, 9/9/09 (after you finish your test):


2. Play the "Egyptian Tomb Adventure"

3. Answer the following questions once you enter the tomb:

a. What is a "stela"?
b. What type of writing did Ancient Egyptians use?
c. Once you decipher the hieroglyphs, what does it spell?
d. Once you descend into the tomb, what do you find?
e. What do the statues represent?
f. Describe the gods of the Ancient Egyptians.
g. What are the "canopic" jars? What's in them?
h. What is the coffin made of?
i. Each person in your group should write a 1 paragraph summary about this game and post it to your blog.

Have fun!
Ms. M

Friday, September 4, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #15












Hey WH Students,

Here's your final blog assignment this week, due Saturday, 9/5/09 by midnight:


2. Answer the following questions:
a. What is SUMO?
b. How do wrestlers win at SUMO?
c. When did SUMO start?
d. What's a day in the life of a SUMO wrestler like?

a. Play "Step Back in Time", "Spot The Mistakes", "Mix N Match", "Japan Puzzle" and "Pictures of Japan". Write 3 sentences about EACH game :)

Have a GREAT LABOR DAY WEEKEND!
Ms. M

Thursday, September 3, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #14

Hey WH Students,

Here is your next blog assignment, due Saturday 9/5/09 by midnight:


2. Play "World Exploration". Select "9th grade to adult" level.

3. Post your score and a 1 paragraph summary about this game to your blog.


5. Play "Photo Analysis Challenge".

6. Post a 1 paragraph summary about this game to your blog.

Have fun!
Ms. M

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #13








Hey WH Students,

Here's your next blog assignment, due Saturday, 9/5/09 by midnight:


2. Play "What's In the Photo", "Gesture Game", "Hiragana Picture Matching Game", and "Japanese Celebrations". Each person in your group should play the game.

3. Post a 1 paragraph summary to your blog about EACH game.

Have fun learning about JAPAN!
Ms. M

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #12

Hey WH Students,

Here is your next blog assignment, due Saturday, 9/5/09 by midnight:

1. Complete Chapter 4 Section Review 1 on page 48 of your book PLUS Identify.

2. Post your answers to your blog.

Happy Tuesday,
Ms. M

Monday, August 31, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #11

Hey WH Students,

Here is your next blog assignment, due Saturday, 9/5/09 by midnight:


2. Play the "World Capitals" game. Each person in your group should play the game. Post your scores to your blog.


4. Play the "Asia Map Match Game". In this game, you will need to drag the country from the right side onto the map in the middle of the screen. You can click on "clue" if you need help. Each person in your group should play. Post your scores to your blog.

Happy Geography-ing,
Ms. M

Friday, August 28, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #10

Hey WH Students,

Here's your blog assignment for today:
1. Finish blog assignments from this week. These are due Saturday, 8/29/09 by midnight (not Friday).
2. Once you finish, work on your Middle East Map (I will hand out today in class). Label & Color this map. It's worth 50 points and due Monday at the beginning of class!

Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
Ms. M :)

Sunday, August 23, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #9












Hey WH Students,

Here is your next blog assignment, due Friday, 8/28/09 by midnight:


2. Answer the following questions:

Where is the Taj Mahal?

When was it built?

Who built it?

Why was it built?

What materials is it constructed from?

3. Use these websites to get your answers:

http://www.interknowledge.com/india/

http://rubens.anu.edu.au/student.projects/tajmahal/actualtomb.html

http://www.intel.com/apac/eng/home/funstuff/tajmahal/index.htm

http://travel.indiamart.com/tajmahal/index.html

http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Taj_Mahal.html

4. Post your answers to your BLOG.


Have fun!

Ms. M

WH Blog Assignment # 8








Hey WH Students,

Here is your next blog assignment, due Friday, 8/28/09 by midnight:


2. Play "Indus Valley" Game. Use FLASH VERSION.

3. Answer the following questions. Post your answers to YOUR BLOG:

1. When did the Indus Valley civilization exist?
2. What countries did this civilization spread across?
3. How many settlements have archaeologists discovered?
4. Which city may have been an important port city?
5. Which city was excavated by archaeologists in 1920?
6. What does “Mohenjo-Daro” mean?
7. Which is the biggest settlement archaeologists have found in the Indus Valley?
8. What type of photographs do archaeologists usually take?
9. What’s significant about “First Street”?
10. What were bricks used for there?
11. Did their houses have drains?
12. What were the wells used for?
13. What were the narrow drains used for?
14. What artifacts did you find using the “Excavation Map”?
15. Finish playing the game. Each person in your group should write a TWO paragraph summary about this game and post it to your blog.