A Day: Columbian Exchange

Hello everyone!  This is a reminder that your homework is to read Chapter 20 Section 4 and to complete #1-8 at the end of the section.  Also, finish the questions relating to Roger Williams or Anne Hutchinson by next class.

Furthermore, I have given you an opportunity to gain some extra credit points.  If you would like to, please create a horror story that includes a topic that we discussed as an important part of the story.  The story should be at least 3 pages and must be creative.  This will be due by November 6.  Remember that this is optional and does not take precedence over other assignments such as homework, the project (November 11), or the test (November 5).

Please email me if you have any questions.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

B Day: Fall of the Incan Empire

Hello everyone!  Today we learned about Hernan Cortes and his conquest of Mexico.  We also debated whether the fall of the Aztec Empire was a result of Cortes's leadership skills or if he was just lucky.  For homework, please read the article on the fall of the Incan Empire and complete the questions attached.

Furthermore, I have listed a few upcoming deadlines during class.  They are:
October 31-  Notebook Quiz
November 6-  Test
November 12-  Board Game Project Due
November 12-  Turn in notebook for check

During Monday's class, I will be providing you time to work within your groups for the project.  On next Wednesday, you will have the test and a lesson on the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.  Please remember to complete the study guide and hand in for a grade on the day of the test.  Email me if you have any questions.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

A Day: Fall of the Incan Empire

Hello everyone!  Today we learned about Hernan Cortes and his conquest of Mexico.  We also debated whether the fall of the Aztec Empire was a result of Cortes's leadership skills or if he was just lucky.  For homework, please answer the previous state (leadership or luck) within your journals. Also, please read the article on the fall of the Incan Empire and complete the questions attached.

Furthermore, I have listed a few upcoming deadlines during class.  They are:
October 30-  Notebook Quiz
November 5-  Test
November 11-  Board Game Project Due
November 11-  Turn in notebook for check

Furthermore, I have sent you the study guides via your school account.  Please email me if you encounter any issues.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

B Day: Current Events and Project

Hello everyone!  Today we assessed and evaluated various countries and explorers during the Age of Exploration.  Please remember that your current events assignment is due on Monday.  Also, please read the directions for the board game project (which will be due on November 12).  Have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

P.S.-  Your next test is going to be on November 6.  I will hand out the study guide on Monday or Wednesday of next week.

A Day: Current Events and Project

Hello everyone!  Today we assessed and evaluated various countries and explorers during the Age of Exploration.  Please remember that your current events assignment is due on Monday.  Also, please read the directions for the board game project (which will be due on November 11).  Have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

P.S.-  Your next test is going to be on November 5.  I will hand out the study guide on Monday or Wednesday of next week.

B Day: Portuguese Explorer Journal Entry

Hello everyone.  Yesterday we assessed the motivations of explorers during the Age of Exploration.  We read primary sources and analyzed the technology and living conditions for the ships during this time period.  For homework, you are to create a journal entry (within your own journals) from the perspective of a Portuguese crew member during the Age of Exploration.  Please remember that you must be creative and it must not restate the facts learned in class.  You should give your entry personality.  Also, you should focus on your motivations for the voyage and what you encounter on board the caravel.  The entry should be at least 2 paragraphs long.

Furthermore, your current events assignment will be due on Tuesday.  Find a current event that reminds you of a topic that we have discussed.  Print out the article, read it, and complete the Connections Worksheet that I handed out during class.  You must attach the article to the worksheet and hand it in on Tuesday.  Please email me if you have any questions or concerns.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

A Day: Journal of a Portuguese Sailor

Hello everyone.  Today we assessed the motivations of explorers during the Age of Exploration.  We read primary sources and analyzed the technology and living conditions for the ships during this time period.  For homework, you are to create a journal entry (within your own journals) from the perspective of a Portuguese crew member during the Age of Exploration.  Please remember that you must be creative and it must not restate the facts learned in class.  You should give your entry personality.  Also, you should focus on your motivations for the voyage and what you encounter on board the caravel.  The entry should be at least 2 paragraphs long.

Furthermore, your current events assignment will be due on Monday.  Find a current event that reminds you of a topic that we have discussed.  Print out the article, read it, and complete the Connections Worksheet that I handed out during class.  You must attach the article to the worksheet and hand it in on Monday.  Please email me if you have any questions or concerns.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

Age of Exploration

Hello everyone.  This is a reminder that for homework you are to read Chapter 19 Section 1 and complete #1-8 at the end of the section.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

B Day: Empires Quest

Hello everyone.  Please remember that your quest will be on Monday.  You must study your notes and textbook readings for this assessment.  Email me if you have any questions.

~Mr. Mazur

A Day: Mughal v. Ottoman Empires

Hello everyone!  Today we discussed the religious tolerance of the Muslim leaders of the Mughal Empire.  We also analyzed why the leaders began to dismantle these religious policies by Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb.  For homework, please create a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the Mughal and the Ottoman Empires.  You should have about 3 similarities and 2 differences.

Furthermore, please remember that you will be having your quiz/test on Friday.  This assessment will include the lessons and readings that we had on the Aztec Empire, Ming Dynasty, Mughal Empire, and the Ottoman Empire.  Please study and email me if you have any questions.

An extra credit assignment was given out to two of my classes today.  If you choose to gain the extra credit, please research and complete the World Religions chart.  My Periods 7-8 class will receive the chart during Friday's class.

Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

B Day: Mughal Empire

Hello everyone!  During yesterday's class we debated whether Columbus Day should be a national holiday.  We also presented evidence that an explorer (Zheng He) from the Ming Dynasty may have made it to the Americas before Christopher Columbus.  We analyzed information about the dynasty and the famous explorer from China.

For homework, please read Chapter 18 Section 3 about the Mughal Empire in India.  When you are finished reading, please complete #1-8 at the end of the section.  Thank you and have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

A Day: Mughal Empire

Hello everyone!  I hope everyone is having a great Columbus Day weekend!  During Friday's class we debated whether Columbus Day should be a national holiday.  We also presented evidence that an explorer (Zheng He) from the Ming Dynasty may have made it to the Americas before Christopher Columbus.  We analyzed information about the dynasty and the famous explorer from China.

For homework, please read Chapter 18 Section 3 about the Mughal Empire in India.  When you are finished reading, please complete #1-8 at the end of the section.  Thank you and have a great rest of the weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

B Day: Ottoman Empire

Hello everyone!  For homework, please read Chapter 18 Section 1 on the Ottoman Empire and complete #1-7 at the end of the section.  Email me if you have any questions or concerns.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

A Day (Periods 9-10): Ottoman Empire

Hello everyone!  For homework, please read Chapter 18 Section 1 on the Ottoman Empire and complete #1-7 at the end of the section.  Email me if you have any questions or concerns.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

A Day (APA): Ottoman Empire

Hello everyone.  For homework, please read Chapter 18 Section 1 and complete the worksheet on the reading.  Please email me if you have any questions or concerns.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

B Day: Hernan Cortez DBQ

Hello everyone.  On Tuesday, we will be completing our second half of the state-mandated Student Growth Objectives (SGO).  This assessment will be focusing on primary source analysis and writing skills.  In order to prepare for the writing assignment, you must read the packet of sources that I have provided you and complete the questions before next class.  We will spend the period on Tuesday writing the paper for this assessment.  Please email me if you have any questions.  Thank you and have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

A Day: Hernan Cortez DBQ

Hello everyone.  On Monday, we will be completing our second half of the state-mandated Student Growth Objectives (SGO).  This assessment will be focusing on primary source analysis and writing skills.  In order to prepare for the writing assignment, you must read the packet of sources that I have provided you and complete the questions before next class.  We will spend the period on Monday writing the paper for this assessment.  Please email me if you have any questions.  Thank you and have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur