12/19/18

Today we practiced applying the 8 cultural universals to our knowledge of Civics and Latin America. This will be important as we approach finals next month so be sure you are reviewing the universals.

12/18/18

Today was a work day for our Travel Itinerary Project. These are due Wednesday and can be printed or emailed to Mrs. Santos.

12/17/18

Today students took their Latin America Test and turned in their homework packets. Please schedule a make-up with Mrs. Santos if absent.

Students then had time to work on their Travel Itinerary project. Tomorrow will also be a workday for the project.

Latin American Homework Packet

Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday 12/19: Travel Itinerary Project Due (prep sheet is on pages 2-3 of the document)

12/14/18

Today students received back their Civics Research Paper. We debriefed and discussed what went well and what could be improved upon for next time. We also took some time to review for Monday's Latin America Test.

Latin American Homework Packet (Due Monday)

Upcoming Dates:

Monday 12/17: Latin America unit test - Study Guide (please arrange to take early if you will be out of town)
Wednesday 12/19: Travel Itinerary Project Due (prep sheet is on pages 2-3 of the document)

12/13/18

I will be sad to not see my students that after our crazy Wednesday. I am glad everyone is safe and well.

Today students should use their time wisely to work on their travel itinerary project. Anyone who missed the may quiz can take it today or Friday in class as grades are due Monday.

For students needing to take the unit test early, please see the Columbian exchange notes on yesterday's agenda. Though you will not see me cover this with the class, reading through the slides combined with your at home reading will be more than sufficient for the topic in regards to the test. Feel free to email Mrs. Santos with questions.

Upcoming Dates:

Monday 12/17: Latin America unit test - Study Guide (please arrange to take early if you will be out of town)
Wednesday 12/19: Travel Itinerary Project Due (prep sheet is on pages 2-3 of the document)

12/12/18

Today we discussed the Columbian Exchange and created menu items from a specific region.

Columbian Exchange class notes

Upcoming Dates:

Monday 12/17: Latin America unit test - Study Guide (please arrange to take early if you will be out of town)
Wednesday 12/19: Travel Itinerary Project Due (prep sheet is on pages 2-3 of the document)

12/11/18

Today we discussed the Spanish Encomienda system and the Spanish Casta system. We looked at syncretism and how/why it developed in Latin America.

Encomienda class notes


Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday 12/12: Columbian Exchange reading questions (do not need to critically read, just answer questions)

Monday 12/17: Latin America unit test - Study Guide (please arrange to take early if you will be out of town)
Wednesday 12/19: Travel Itinerary Project Due (prep sheet is on pages 2-3 of the document)

12/10/18

Today students created a bumper sticker for an explorer, conquistador or major Latin American figure (Atahualpa, Moctezuma, Malinche). Instructions are at the end of the Cortes/Pizarro class notes. Be sure to cite your evidence on the back!

Cortes/Pizarro class notes

Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday 12/11: Spanish Colonies reading (take notes in your preferred style)
Wednesday 12/12: Columbian Exchange reading questions (do not need to critically read, just answer questions)

Monday 12/17: Latin America unit test - Study Guide (please arrange to take early if you will be out of town)
Wednesday 12/19: Travel Itinerary Project Due (prep sheet is on pages 2-3 of the document)

12/7/18

Today we discussed the conquest of the Aztecs and Incas by the Spanish. Students applied Jared Diamond's theory and made a pie chart to determine which factors they felt were most influential in the conquistadors' success.

Cortes/Pizarro class notes

Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday 12/11: Spanish Colonies reading (take notes in your preferred style)
Wednesday 12/12: Columbian Exchange reading questions (do not need to critically read, just answer questions)

Monday 12/17: Latin America unit test (please arrange to take early if you will be out of town)
Wednesday 12/19: Travel Itinerary Project Due

12/6/18

Today we discussed the motivations behind European exploration. We then learned about Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel theory about why Europeans were able to conquer so much of the world. We then applied this to Latin America and looked at some of the holes in the theory.

Jared Diamond class notes

Students then read the reading on European Exploration and made a chart that showed Christopher Columbus, Prince Henry, Vasco de Gama, and Bartolomeu Dias. The chart should include their country of origin (who they sailed for), where they went, and their motivations for going. There is an example at the end of the class notes.

Europeans Exploration reading



Upcoming Dates: 

12/7: Cortes/Pizarro reading (critically read)

12/5/18

Today we took our map quiz. See Mrs. Santos for a make-up if absent.

When finished, students had time to finish their outline from yesterday or work on their reading that is due Friday (see below).

Upcoming Dates: 

12/7: Cortes/Pizarro reading (critically read)

12/4/18

Today we had a mini-debate about which ancient Mesoamerican Civilization was the most advanced/developed. We then worked in partners to write a thesis and outline a body paragraph using evidence from our readings/debate.

If absent, write a thesis and outline a body paragraph using the instructions located at the end of the class notes.

Class Notes

Upcoming Dates:

12/5: Latin America Map Quiz
12/7: Cortes/Pizarro reading (critically read)

12/3/18

Today we discussed the structure and society of the Inca Empire. Students also looked for Inca symbols in popular film and were introduced to the Travel Itinerary Project.

Inca Class Notes

Upcoming Dates:

12/5: Latin America Map Quiz