During today's remote session on Islam and the Black Plague, Kaitlyn was very engaged in the topic material and gave accurate responses to most of the formative assessment questions that were given to her.
Islam and Dar=al Islam philosophy/religion. Review and analysis of AP Classroom videos on Islam.
Advancement of slaves to military training and promotions to religious/governor leadership roles in Islamic civilizations.
Lesson Outline
Islam and Dar=al Islam philosophy/religion. Review and analysis of AP Classroom videos on Islam.
Advancement of slaves to military training and promotions to religious/governor leadership roles in Islamic civilizations. Proprofs review mini-quiz on Buddhism. Black Plague of mid-1300's: Contagious deadly disease.
Assignment
Read Text pp. 63-67
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Through the first 2 weeks of this AP World History course, Kaitlyn has attended almost all of the scheduled sessions and appears to be much more focused and committed to completing assignments as compared to last year. Today's lesson focused upon Islam religion and spread after 1200 A.D. and the destructive Black Plague pandemic which was one of the deadliest pandemics in history.
Dar-al Islam : Founding of Islam/Muslim religion by Muhammad Abdullah in Mecca Saudi Arabia (600-620 A.D)
Review of 2 AP videos on Islam and Dar-al Islam. Spread of Islam from Saudi Arabia to northern India and then to the Middle East and Turkey.
Lesson Outline
Dar-al Islam : Founding of Islam/Muslim religion by Muhammad Abdullah in Mecca Saudi Arabia (600-620 A.D)
Review of 2 AP videos on Islam and Dar-al Islam. Spread of Islam from Saudi Arabia to northern India and then to the Middle East and Turkey.
Assignment
Read Text pp. 32-37
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's lesson on Islam religion, Kaitlyn was deeply interested and knowledgeable on this topic because she has several international friends who live in an Islamic culture/society.
Buddhism and the 4 Noble Truths: Origins, philosophy, and values. The Eight Pathways to End Suffering.
Lesson Outline
Buddhism and the 4 Noble Truths: Origins, philosophy, and values. The Eight Pathways to End Suffering.
Siddhartha rejected Hinduism India Caste class system . Rejection of the pursuit of material possessions and focus on spiritual development and inner peace. Buddhism accepts suffering as necessary part of life , seeks to end suffering through the Eight Pathways. The 4 Noble Truths of Buddhism and the 4th Truth included the Eight Pathways to End Suffering.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Today's lesson was Kaitlyn's first day returning to the Batt Sch. Campus. She was understandably tired due to late night travel back from Texas. She was well focused on our lesson involving Buddhism and the emphasis on inner peace, ending suffering, and the rejection of excessive material possessions. Kaitlyn will have 2 AP WH textbooks due to her duel locations and this will benefit her ability to keep pace with weekly assignments.
Buddhism and Daoism defined and explained. Daoism as a philosophy/religion to simplify life and find inner peace in nature. Buddhism as a religion to "see the impermanent things in life" and
to reject material goods/items to focus on spiritual development and enlightenment.
Lesson Outline
Buddhism and Daoism defined and explained. Daoism as a philosophy/religion to simplify life and find inner peace in nature. Buddhism as a religion to "see the impermanent things in life" and
to reject material goods/items to focus on spiritual development and enlightenment. Review of HW assignment AP classroom portal 1.1 Quiz involving the silk Road and Turkish Muslim scholars adopting Greek classics and speaking European languages.
Assignment
None due to student traveling this evening.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Kaitlyn was well connected to today's lesson on Daoism and Buddhism. She rapidly learned that these religions both are centered around leading a simpler spiritual life by rejecting precious material goods and becoming united with nature. Kaitlyn is taking better notes at this early phase of this AP course and her consistent participation/effort will lead to positive results through this year.
Song Dynasty, Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism in China. Analysis of several AP classroom videos.
Lesson Outline
Song Dynasty, Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism in China. Analysis of several AP classroom videos. Discussion of China's agricultural economy and innovations, Confucianism interconnected with Daoism and Buddhism, and quest for inner peace.
Assignment
AP Classroom Unit 1 Quiz: 3 MCQ topics and 1 FRQ topic.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's remote session on early China dynasties and influences, Kaitlyn watched 3 videos with me on the Song dynasty, Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism. She took comprehensive notes on the agricultural economy and spiritual/literary values of the early Chinese culture.
Presentation of AP World History Chapters to be covered in Part 1 of the course. "Modern" world history timeline begins in 1200 A.D. and therefore does not cover Ancient Greece, the Roman Empire or any significant civilizations B.C.
Lesson Outline
Presentation of AP World History Chapters to be covered in Part 1 of the course. "Modern" world history timeline begins in 1200 A.D. and therefore does not cover Ancient Greece, the Roman Empire or any significant civilizations B.C. Review of AP Classroom videos 1.1 and 1.2 involving Confucianism and the Song dynasty. China's emphasis on literature, educational advancement, inner peace and test taking qualification skils.
Assignment
Watch AP Classroom videos 1.1 through 1.4
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Kaitlin was very attentive and engaged in our lesson topic today on the Song dynasty and Confucianism in China beginning in 1200 A.D. Several AP classroom videos were watched and analyzed for intent and descriptions. Kaitlyn realizes that careful and organized note taking on these exercises is essential to her success on upcoming assessments in this course.
Discussion of Study Habits and resources available to be successful in AP World History. Presentation of Course code to register the student into the AP classroom portal for World History. Overview of various powerful empires and influential civilizations.
Lesson Outline
Discussion of Study Habits and resources available to be successful in AP World History. Presentation of Course code to register the student into the AP classroom portal for World History. Overview of various powerful empires and influential civilizations.
Assignment
Using the AP World History classroom portal, review the titles of the major units to be covered.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During this introductory remote session with Kaitlin, we discussed specific strategies and goals for success with this AP World History course. Kaitlyn acknowledged that she needs to avoid "cramming" material while studying for major tests and that she needs to make a firm commitment to consistent keeping up with assignments and studying on a week-to-week basis. We registered her into the AP Classroom portal for World History.
Introduction to AP World History: Textbook, Course Content, Expectations of study and performance. Resources available through AP Claassroom/ CollegeBoard.com for HW exercises and
supplementary materials practice/support.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
0
Lesson Comments
Kaitlin was absent from our first class session today.
