Applying Enlightenment Ideas

Hey everyone! I hope you are having a great weekend!

I wanted to remind everyone to complete the homeowork assignment about applying Enlightenment arguments to school or national issues. Please make sure you read the directions on the assignment. You need to write two paragraphs and use the ideas of two Enlightenment philosophers.

Also, remember that we will be having a quiz on Thursday (B Day) and Friday (A Day) Make sure that you study! Now would be a great time to start!

Have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

Hobbes and Locke Comparison

Hey everyone! Today we debated the ideas of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke. For homework, you are to make a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the ideas of these two philosophers.

Remember, I want you to compare and contrast their ideas. Please do not put that they were both from England or they both were philosophers. That is just stating the obvious.

Again, we will be having a quiz on absolute monarchs, the Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, and the American Revolution next Thursday (B Day) and Friday (A Day). Please make sure you start studying. If you need help with anything, please email me, see me during co-curricular, ask me to stay during lunch, or see me after bus duty.

Also, the midterm schedule for me is below these comments. Please start studying. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE BECAUSE THAT WILL NOT HELP. The study guide will be given to you next week. A good way of studying is to review some of the old tests that we took, look at whats in your notebook, and use flashcards! If you do not know a term, put it to the side to go over again!

Thursday, January 20, 9/10 A Day exam (1:10-2:50)
Monday, January 24, 7/8 B Day exam (1:10-2:50)
Tuesday, January 25, 7/8 B Day Exam (1:20-2:50)


~Mr. Mazur

Religion v. Science: A Day homework

Hey everyone! Today we discussed the controversy between the feud between the Catholic Church and science during the Scientific Revolution. For homework, you are to research a scientific fact or observation that is disputed by religion. I want you to find the article, read it, analyze it, and bring me one paragraph on how you think the issue should be handled. A good example of a scientific principle that is disputed is evolution.

You must staple the article to the paragraph and hand it in on Thursday.

Have fun and email me if you have any questions!

~Mr. Mazur

Sermon Against Scientists: B Day homework assignment

Hey everyone. Today we learned a little more about the scientists of the Scientific Revolution. We learned that the Catholic Church hated these new ideas and openly condemned them (as shown in the case of Galileo). For homework, you are to write a 3-paragraph sermon against at least 3 different scientists that we read about or we learned about in the Scientific Revolution. Your focus is to prove to people in the sermon that these scientists are wrong and that they are a threat to the religion. Be creative and make sure you follow the directions!

Good luck!

~Mr. Mazur

Scientific Revolution

Hey everyone. The previous class we looked at several absolute monarchs and what they did during their reign. For homework over break, I want you to read pp.623-628 in your textbooks (about the Scientific Revolution) and take notes on each of the scientists.

Have a great holidays!

~Mr. Mazur

Absolute Monarchies

Hey everyone! Today we talked about the rise of absolute monarchies within Europe. For homework, you are to write a song about what life would be like if we lived under an absolute monarchy. You need to hand this in on Tuesday (A Day) or Wednesday (B Day). Remember that you are handing this in, so write neat or type it. Also, I will give some time for anyone that wants to present it.

Also, for the A Day, the extra credit is to write a paragraph writing what is the difference between an absolute monarch and a dictator. You need to research a little on this one.

Lastly, remember that Tuesday (A Day) and Wednesday (B Day) is going to be "It's Good to be the King Day." Please dress up like a king! This should be fun, so don't hesitate to dress up as king-ish as possible!

Have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

Comparison: Latin and North American slavery

Hey everyone! I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend and that Romeo and Juliet is going fantastically! Today we discussed the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. We discussed how Europeans tapped into already established slave trade within Africa. Slaves were sold to the Europeans for guns and other manufactured goods. They then were transported through the Americas (called the Middle Passage), but only 5-6% were sent to North America.

For homework, you are to read the article I gave you about the differences between slavery in North and Latin America. Please read it and make a chart showing the differences between the two.

Also, remember that if you did not hand in the DBQ, there will be two points taken off for each class day that it is late. Remember that this essay is worth 50 points, and if you do not hand it in, you will be at a loss for that many points (which would significantly effect your grade for the worse). So I do encourage you to take the time and get the essay done.

Have a great weekend and break a leg to the cast and crew of Romeo and Juliet!

~Mr. Mazur