A Day: The French Revolution Begins

Hello everyone!  For homework over the break, please read Chapter 23 Section 1 and complete the worksheet that I have provided you.  I will check the homework when we return on Monday, December 1.

Furthermore, if you have not handed in your DBQ, it is due by the end of the school day on Wednesday.  However, I will not be in class.  It is your responsibility to place it in my mailbox or to place it on my desk.  Email me if you have any questions.

~Mr. Mazur

P.S.-  I have provided you with an extra credit assignment, if you choose to do it.  The assignment will be worth 5 extra credit points (if you do it correctly).  You would write a two paragraph response about the current Michael Brown/Darren Wilson announcement.  You must provide evidence to support your claims and they must be from RELIABLE sources.  These sources must be cited on the bottom of the page.  Please watch out for biases within your sources.  Obviously this is a very controversial topic where passions and emotions are all over. Make sure you back up your opinions with facts.

B Day (Periods 7-8): The French Revolution Begins

Hello everyone!  For homework over the break, please read Chapter 23 Section 1 and complete the worksheet that I have provided you.  I will check the homework when we return on Tuesday, December 2.

Furthermore, if you have not handed in your DBQ, it is due by the end of the school day on Wednesday.  However, I will not be in class.  It is your responsibility to place it in my mailbox or to place it on my desk.  Email me if you have any questions.

~Mr. Mazur

A Day (Periods 9-10): Age of Reason Test

Hello everyone!  This is a reminder that your test is on Tuesday.  Please complete the study guide and study all materials for the assessment.  Please also remember that your DBQ is due on the same day.  Email me if you have any questions.  Have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

A Day (Periods 3-4, 7-8): Age of Reason Debate

Hello everyone!  This is a reminder that your DBQ is due on Tuesday.  Furthermore, we will be participating in two informal debates during the class.  Your responsibility is to research the topics below and come in prepared with researched materials that will help you in the debate.  I will check to make sure that everyone comes in with materials.  Below are the topics and the direction each debate will go.  Please email me if you have any questions or concerns.  Good luck!

Issue #1:  Use of Torture/Cruel and Unusual Punishment

1.)  Should cruel and unusual punishment be used for certain criminals?

2.)  Should torture ever be used by the U.S. government (i.e., torturing terrorists to extract information)?

3.)  Is the death penalty "cruel and unusual punishment" and should it be used in certain cases?

Issue #2:  Should the Use of Vaccinations and Medicines be Required, Regardless of Religious Beliefs?

1.)  Should people be forced to get vaccinations for contagions such as the flu?

2.)  If a child is direly sick, should the parents be forced to take him/her to the hospital to receive treatment, regardless of religious beliefs and practices?

~Mr. Mazur

B Day: Age of Reason Debates

Hello everyone!  This is a reminder that your DBQ is due on Monday.  Furthermore, we will be participating in two informal debates during the class.  Your responsibility is to research the topics below and come in prepared with researched materials that will help you in the debate.  I will check to make sure that everyone comes in with materials.  Below are the topics and the direction each debate will go.  Please email me if you have any questions or concerns.  Good luck!

Issue #1:  Use of Torture/Cruel and Unusual Punishment

1.)  Should cruel and unusual punishment be used for certain criminals?

2.)  Should torture ever be used by the U.S. government (i.e., torturing terrorists to extract information)?

3.)  Is the death penalty "cruel and unusual punishment" and should it be used in certain cases?

Issue #2:  Should the Use of Vaccinations and Medicines be Required, Regardless of Religious Beliefs?

1.)  Should people be forced to get vaccinations for contagions such as the flu?

2.)  If a child is direly sick, should the parents be forced to take him/her to the hospital to receive treatment, regardless of religious beliefs and practices?

~Mr. Mazur

A Day: Age of Reason Assessments

Hello everyone.  This is a reminder that your test is tomorrow (APA) and Tuesday (UC Tech).  Please complete the study guide and be prepared for the test.  Remember that you should also study any materials or homework assignments that we completed; do not only rely on the study guide.  Email me if you have any questions.

Also, your DBQ is due on Tuesday.  Please email me if you have any questions.  I would recommend that you begin it before the weekend so that you do not have to worry about completing the whole assignment the day before.  Again, email me if you have any questions.

~Mr. Mazur

B Day: Enlightenment Unit Assessments

Hello everyone.  This is a reminder that your test is on Thursday.  Please complete the study guide and be prepared for the test.  Remember that you should also study any materials or homework assignments that we completed; do not only rely on the study guide.  Email me if you have any questions.

Also, your DBQ is due on Monday.  Please email me if you have any questions.  I would recommend that you begin it before the weekend so that you do not have to worry about completing the whole assignment the day before.  Again, email me if you have any questions.

~Mr. Mazur