B Day Classes: Mazur's Science Hall of Fame

Hello, everyone!  Today we discussed examples of absolute monarchs and we also discussed the Scientific Revolution.  For homework, you are to finish the review worksheet that I handed out at the end of class.  Also, you are to complete the assignment about a scientist's induction into the Mr. Mazur's Science Hall of Fame.  Please read the assignment and complete it using research on one of the scientists that we have discussed.  If you have any questions, please email me.  Have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

A Day Classes: Philip II

Hello everyone! For homework, you are to read Chapter 21 Section 1 and fill out the worksheet that I have given you. Please remember that must also complete Part B of the worksheet. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur

B Day: Philip II

Hello everyone!  At the end of class, we began to discuss the rise of absolute monarchs.  For homework, you are to read Chapter 21 Section 1 and fill out the worksheet that I have given you.  Please remember that must also complete Part B of the worksheet.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

Colonization Test

Hello everyone.  This is a reminder that your Colonization test is this week.  The A Day classes will be completing the test on Thursday and my B Day classes will be completing the test on Wednesday.  Please remember to complete the study guide and hand it in on the day of the test.  If you have any questions on the unit, please send me an email or see me during school.  Happy studying!

~Mr. Mazur

B Day: Middle Passage

Hello everyone! Today we discussed the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and the Middle Passage. We also read an article comparing and contrasting slavery in Latin America with slavery in North America. For homework, you are to complete the worksheet on artwork that depicts the Middle Passage. If you have any questions, please email me.
Furthermore, your test is scheduled for Wednesday, November 28. Your study guide will be due on the same day. Please take time during the Thanksgiving break to begin studying for your test. Thank you and have a great day!



~Mr. Mazur

Periods 7-8 (A Day): Quiz

Hello everyone!  Please complete the quiz that I handed out for homework.  I will have the substitute collect the quiz on Wednesday.  Please also remember that since you will have a substitute for tomorrow's class, you must bring your textbooks to complete the assignment that I give you.  The substitute will collect the worksheet at the end of the period.

Furthermore, your test is scheduled for Thursday, November 29.  Your study guide will also be due on that day.  Please take time over the Thanksgiving break to begin studying for the test.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. 

Have a happy Thanksgiving!

~Mr. Mazur

Periods 3-4 (A Day): Middle Passage

Hello everyone!  Yesterday we discussed the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and the Middle Passage.  We also read an article comparing and contrasting slavery in Latin America with slavery in North America.  For homework, you are to complete the worksheet on artwork that depicts the Middle Passage.  If you have any questions, please email me.

Furthermore, your test is schedules for Thursday, November 29.  Your study guide will be due on the same day.  Please take time during the Thanksgiving break to begin studying for your test.  Thank you and have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

B Day Classes: Quiz

Hello everyone! This is a reminder that your homework is to complete the quiz I handed out at the end of class. Please email me if you have any questions. Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur

Periods 7-8 (A Day): Bartolome de Las Casas

Hello everyone! Today we discussed the Spanish conquest of the Americas. We discussed the impact of smallpox on native populations and the impact of the Columbian Exchange. We also read an article on the encomienda system in order to understand how Spain governed its colonies.


For homework, you are to read the primary source by Bartolome de Las Casas about the mistreatment of the natives. (NOTE- Unfortunately, I was unable to hand this out during class.  Therefore, I have emailed everyone that link through the school email.  If you do not receive the link, it is http://www.swarthmore.edu/SocSci/bdorsey1/41docs/02-las.html).  He speaks about why the natives are mistreated and he calls for better treatment and the abolition of the encomienda system. After you read the article, you are to write a letter to the king of Spain as if you were Bartolome de Las Casas. These are the points you should discuss:

a. The history of Spanish conquest and mistreatment of the natives

b. Why people are mistreating the natives

c. Call to action- asking the king to stop the mistreatment

d. Appeal to the king and referring to his Catholicism



If you have any questions, please let me know. Have a great day!



~Mr. Mazur

Periods 3-4 (A Day): Quiz

Hello everyone!  This is a reminder that your homework is to complete the quiz I handed out at the end of class.  Please email me if you have any questions.  Have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

B Day: Bartolome de Las Casas

Hello everyone! Today we discussed the Spanish conquest of the Americas. We discussed the impact of smallpox on native populations and the impact of the Columbian Exchange. We also read an article on the encomienda system in order to understand how Spain governed its colonies.
For homework, you are to read the primary source by Bartolome de Las Casas about the mistreatment of the natives. He speaks about why the natives are mistreated and he calls for better treatment and the abolition of the encomienda system. After you read the article, you are to write a letter to the king of Spain as if you were Bartolome de Las Casas. These are the points you should discuss:
a. The history of Spanish conquest and mistreatment of the natives
b. Why people are mistreating the natives
c. Call to action- asking the king to stop the mistreatment
d. Appeal to the king and referring to his Catholicism

If you have any questions, please let me know. Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

P.S.-  Your next test is on November 27.

Periods 3-4 (A Day): Bartolome de Las Casas

Hello everyone!  Yesterday we discussed the Spanish conquest of the Americas.  We discussed the impact of smallpox on native populations and the impact of the Columbian Exchange.  We also read an article on the encomienda system in order to understand how Spain governed its colonies.

For homework, you are to read the primary source by Bartolome de Las Casas about the mistreatment of the natives.  He speaks about why the natives are mistreated and he calls for better treatment and the abolition of the encomienda system.  After you read the article, you are to write a letter to the king of Spain as if you were Bartolome de Las Casas.  These are the points you should discuss:

a.  The history of Spanish conquest and mistreatment of the natives
b.  Why people are mistreating the natives
c.  Call to action- asking the king to stop the mistreatment
d.  Appeal to the king and referring to his Catholicism

If you have any questions, please let me know.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

Periods 9-10 (B Day): Inca Empire

Hello everyone! Today we learned about Hernando Cortes and his role in the downfall of the Aztec Empire. During next class we will debate the role of Cortes and la Malinche in creating "modern Mexico." For the past two classes, I prepared you with information on the Aztec Empire so that you can compare it to the Incan Empire.  Therefore, you have two assignments for homework:

1.)  Read the packet on the culture of the Inca Empire.  ONLY READ THE PARAGRAPHS WITH STARS NEXT TO THEM.  When you are finished, write similarities that you found between the Aztec and Inca Empire.

2.)  Read the article about the fall of the Inca Empire and answer the questions.

Please remember that your next test will be on November 27.  You may start studying for this test now.  You will receive a study guide on next Tuesday.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

Periods 1-2 (B Day): Incan Empire

Hello everyone! Today we learned about Hernando Cortes and his role in the downfall of the Aztec Empire. During next class we will debate the role of Cortes and la Malinche in creating "modern Mexico." As I reminded everyone in class, your travel brochures for the Aztec Empire are due during next class. I have been receiving several emails relating to the assignment due to my poor wording in the previous blog. Remember that the Aztec Empire is not around today due to Cortes. You are to make the travel brochure as if you are living during the 16th century. Within the brochure, you are giving important information about the empire. Please email me if you are confused about the assignment.
Also, you are to read the article that I handed out for homework. The article explains the details behind the downfall of the Incan Empire. Please read the article and answer the questions.
The test for our colonization unit will be on November 27. You may begin to study for this test. A study guide will be given to you in about a week. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur

A Day Classes: Incan Empire

Hello everyone!  Today we learned about Hernando Cortes and his role in the downfall of the Aztec Empire.  During next class we will debate the role of Cortes and la Malinche in creating "modern Mexico."  As I reminded everyone in class, your travel brochures for the Aztec Empire are due during next class.  I have been receiving several emails relating to the assignment due to my poor wording in the previous blog.  Remember that the Aztec Empire is not around today due to Cortes.  You are to make the travel brochure as if you are living during the 16th century.  Within the brochure, you are giving important information about the empire.  Please email me if you are confused about the assignment.

Also, you are to read the article that I handed out for homework.  The article explains the details behind the downfall of the Incan Empire.  Please read the article and answer the questions.

For my Periods 7-8 class, you still have your test during next class.  Since the storm canceled the test day, it has been rescheduled to this upcoming Tuesday.  The study guide will be collected before the test.

For all of my A day classes, the test for our colonization unit will be on November 26.  You may begin to study for this test.  A study guide will be given to you in about a week.  Have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

B Day: Aztec Empire Travel Brochure

Hello everyone! Today we discussed the culture of the Aztec Empire. For homework, you are to imagine that Quetzalcoatl has arrived in the Aztec Empire. You are to make a travel brochure to help him understand your current empire and important information about it. Please make it creative and look online for samples of travel brochures. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.
The next test for our current unit will be when we return from our Thanksgiving break.
~Mr. Mazur

A Day: Aztec Travel Brochure

Hello everyone!  I hope everyone is keeping safe with the recent wintry weather outside.  Today we discussed the culture of the Aztec Empire.  For homework, you are to imagine the Quetzalcoatl has arrived in the Aztec Empire.  You are to make a travel brochure to help him understand your current empire and important information about it.  Please make it creative and look online for samples of travel brochures.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.

For my Periods 7-8 class, your test was rescheduled to Tuesday, November 13.  Please continue to study and email me if you have any questions.

The next test for our current unit will be when we return from our Thanksgiving break.

~Mr. Mazur