Tuesday, January 18, 2011

History Music Videos!

Ok-- I know you're all excited about this! Here are the links to You Tube videos on Global History. Take a look at the one's here, but there are others too! Enjoy!

Napoleon/ Violent Femme's "Gone Daddy Gone"

French Revolution/ Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance"

Bubonic Plague/ Gwen Stefani's "Hollaback Girl"

Chinese Dynasties/ Madonna's "Vogue"

Martin Luther/ The Bangles' "Manic Monday" <--- from the 80's you may not know it, but still funny!

Canterbury Tales/ Mama's and the Papa's "California Dreamin'"

Charlemangne/ Blondie "Call Me"

Roman Empire/ Lou Bega's "Mambo Number 5"

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Mid-Year Exam/Mock Regents

The MHSHS History Department will be administering a mid-term exam for all 10th grade history students. This post details the dates, guidelines, study tips and other important information that will allow you to be most successful on the exam.

Please be aware: Make up exams will NOT be afforded to students who are absent on the day of the exam. If you are absent you can expect to receive a ZERO on the exam. Inclement weather is NOT a legitimate excuse unless all NYC Public Schools are closed.

Exam Dates: 
  • Friday, January 21, 2011
    • 50 Multiple Choice questions
    • Pencil Needed for scan-tron
  • Monday, January 24, 2011
    • Thematic Short Answer Responses
    •  Pen needed
Material covered on the Exam in Chronological Order:

1. Introduction to History and the Social Sciences
2. Neolithic Revolution and River Valleys
3. World Belief Systems
4. Golden Ages (Maruya, Gupta, Han, Tang, Song, Mayans)
5. Classical Civilization (Rome and Greece)
6. Byzantine Empire and Early Russia
7. The Spread and Golden Age of Islam
8. The Middle Ages/Medieval Europe
9. The Crusades
10.Early Japanese History & Feudalism
11. The Rise and Fall of the  Mongols
12. Global Trade and Interactions
13. Rise and Fall of African Civilizations (Mali, Ghana, Songhai)
14. The Renaissance
15. The Protestant Reformation
16. The Rise of European Nation States
17. The Ming Dynasty
18. The Ottoman Empire
19. Spain and Portugal on the Eve of the Encounter
20. The Rise of Mesoamerican Empires (Aztec, Inca)
21. The Encounter between Europeans and Peoples of Africa, Asia, and Americas (early imperialism)
22. Absolutism
23. Rise of Paliamentary Democracy (English Civil War & Glorious Revolution)
24. Scientific Revolution
25. Enlightenment
26. French Revolution
***From 9th Grade, Modern History (no longer in chronological order, but by region)***
A. Scramble for Africa and Imperialism in Africa
B. African Independence Movements
C. Apartheid
D. Rwandan Genocide
E. Arab-Israeli Conflict
F. Modern Day Middle East
G. OPEC
H. Mughal Empire
I. Gandhi and Indian Independence
J. Hindu-Muslim Conflict
K. Modern Day India
L. Taiping Rebellion, Opium Wars, and Boxer Rebellion in China
M. Chinese Civil War
N. Mao Ze Dong: Cultural Revolution and the Great Leap Forward
O. Deng Xiaopeng and the Introduction of Capitalism
P. Modern Day China
Q. Japan During World War II
R. Modern Day Japan in the Global Economy

How Should I Study?
  • I suggest that you review all of the study guides from past exams. You can link to all the study guides by clicking here
  • Review previous Exams from 9th and 10th grade. Please feel free to take your 9th grade binders home if you haven't already in order to review your materials
  • Review major themes in history. It is suggested that you go to the Regents Prep website for thematic review. 
  • You may also review thematic essays from old Regents exams by looking here. Generally the thematic essay is on page 10 or 11 of the exam.
Items to quiz yourself on:
  • Vocabulary
  • Aims

Monday, January 10, 2011

1/7 Ch. 23 Sec. 3 & 4

***There are 3 assignments on this page-- please read carefully!***

Read: Chapter 23, Section 3
Task: Take notes in note-taking format (see below for reminder)
Due:Wednesday 1/12

Read: Chapter 23, Section 4
Task: Take notes in note-taking format (see below for reminder)
Due: Friday 1/14

Read: Chapter 23, Section 5
Task: Take notes in note-taking format (see below for reminder)
Due: Tuesday 1/18

Note-Taking Format Reminder:

1. Identify and Define any vocabulary at the beginning of your notes
2. Turn Red Headings into Questions
3. Answer the heading questions by developing 3-5 bullet points from the reading

Sample Notes should be in the following format:

Your Name
Ms. Hanemann
Global10
Date

Chapter X , Section X


Vocabulary word 1: Definiton
Vocabulary word 2: Definition
Vocabulary word 3. Definition

Red Heading turned into a question that you can answer using your bullet points?
  • Bullet point that answers your heading question and is a main idea
  • Bullet point that answers your heading question and is a main idea
  • Bullet point that answers your heading question and is a main idea

Friday, January 7, 2011

Filming January 25, 2011


From the desk of …
Agent Hanemann
MHSHS History Department
January 7, 2011

Dear Student,

You have been specially selected for Mission Movie Star, an important project brought to you by the nationally acclaimed organization, ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development). Should you choose to accept this mission, you will be required to:
·         Attend school on Tuesday, January 25th from 8:00am-12:00pm
·         Be in uniform and well-rested
·         Bring all materials you have on the Fall of the Roman Empire
·         Eat a delicious lunch, all expenses paid by MHSHS
·         Receive free movie tickets for your participation
·         AND…
·         GET READY TO BE ON CAMERA, BECAUSE WE’RE MAKIN’ A MOVIE ABOUT TEACHING AND LEARNING!

ASCD is an organization that helps teachers to become better teachers. Several staff members at MHSHS have been selected to appear in a film that will demonstrate strategies created by ASCD. During this filming Ms. Hanemann will conduct a lesson on the Fall of Rome. Since the lesson is being filmed you can expect that the crew will stop and re-start the lesson in order to get the best shot.

All of my students have been invited to participate in this filming. We will select 15-20 students for filming first based on availability. If you have a Regents, Mock Regents, or mid-term exam on the morning of January 25th and still want to participate, please make sure to indicate that on your return slip.

This invitation does NOT guarantee selection for filming. Only your return slip can help us determine which students will participate. Those students who are selected for filming will be given further information.

If you have any further questions, please do not contact Ms. Hanemann, but feel free to call the MHSHS Main Office at 212.501.1235.

This message will self destruct in 5…4…3…2…

Agent Hanemann

Keep this top portion for your records
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Detach this bottom portion to turn in


Student Name (Print) _____________________________________________________

____ I want to be a part of this mission and agree to the bulleted terms listed above.
____ I am available on January 25th from 8:00am-12:00pm
____ My parents support my participation
____ I am taking an exam on January 25th from 8:00am-12:00pm

Please indicate which exam and your teacher: ____________________________________________

Student Signature & Date _________________________________________   ___________________

Parent Signature & Date __________________________________________   ___________________

Parent Contact Number: _____________________________________

Monday, January 3, 2011

HW 1/3 Chapter 23 Sections 1 & 2

***There are 2 assignments on this page-- please read carefully!***

Read: Chapter 23, Section 1
Task: Take notes in note-taking format (see below for reminder)
Due: Thursday 1/6

Read: Chapter 23, Section 2
Task: Take notes in note-taking format (see below for reminder)
Due: Monday 1/11

Note-Taking Format Reminder:

1. Identify and Define any vocabulary at the beginning of your notes
2. Turn Red Headings into Questions
3. Answer the heading questions by developing 3-5 bullet points from the reading

Sample Notes should be in the following format:

Your Name
Ms. Hanemann
Global10
Date

Chapter X , Section X


Vocabulary word 1: Definiton
Vocabulary word 2: Definition
Vocabulary word 3. Definition

Red Heading turned into a question that you can answer using your bullet points?
  • Bullet point that answers your heading question and is a main idea
  • Bullet point that answers your heading question and is a main idea
  • Bullet point that answers your heading question and is a main idea