Mongol Empire : Peak extent in late 1200's and decline/end in late 1300's A.D. Reasons for Mongol Empire breakup into Khanates. Rise of trade networks in the Indian Ocean. "Sea Roads" known as the maritime "Silk Road".
Lesson Outline
Mongol Empire : Peak extent in late 1200's and decline/end in late 1300's A.D. Reasons for Mongol Empire breakup into Khanates. Rise of trade networks in the Indian Ocean. "Sea Roads" known as the maritime "Silk Road". Mongol Empire was too difficult to manage/govern due to wide variations in culture and different languages/religions. Fragmentation of the Empire into "khanates" or smaller regions. Civil war ultimately brought the demise of the Mongol Empire in 14th Century.
Assignment
AP Classroom 2.3 Videos and Topic Questions (MCQ's)
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Kaitlyn was very attentive and on-task during today's lesson on the Mongol Empire and the rise of merchant trade in the Indian Ocean. I am pleased that she scored highly on the Unit test from last week.
Mongol Empire: Increased trade/commerce along the Silk Road. Spread of Buddhism and Islam. Cultural assimilation. Conquest of Abbasid Caliphate (Iraq) and Russia. Review of Test 2 results.
Lesson Outline
Mongol Empire: Increased trade/commerce along the Silk Road. Spread of Buddhism and Islam. Cultural assimilation. Conquest of Abbasid Caliphate (Iraq) and Russia.. AP Classroom videos on Mongol Empire and Silk Road.
Genghis Khan and Mongols were tolerant of conquered subjects and did not force religious conversion etc.
Assignment
Complete the MCQ assigned questions in AP Cl. Section 2.2
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on the Mongol Empire and Silk Road of China, Kaitlyn was very well focused and took extensive notes on the important events that occurred during this period from the late 1200's through 1400 A.D.
I am pleased that she also earned a high grade on the Unit 1 Test recently given.
Mongol Empire and Genghis Khan: Mongols as nomadic tribes, Unification of Mongols by G. Khan based upon system of military merit. Takeover of Song Dynasty by Mongols. Mongol Empire as largest land area empire in history. Review of AP Classroom Mongol videos. Build up of Silk Road by Mongols. Spread of Buddhism and Islam after 1200. Conquering of Muslim caliphates by Mongols.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Kaitlin was well focused and attentive during today's lesson on the rise of the Mongol Empire and Genghis Khan in China in the late 1200's A.D.
Silk Road of China: Innovations and growth, Mongol Empire and Genghis Khan.
Lesson Outline
Silk Road of China: Innovations and growth, Mongol Empire and Genghis Khan. Silk Road innovations in banking, credit, paper money, and lodging (caravanserais). Sea Roads of "Silk Road: Maritime trade routes. Rise of Genghis Khan: Mongol leader who united Mongol "nomadic tribes". Takeover of Song Dynasty late 1200's AD.
Assignment
AP Classroom Videos Mongol Dynasty 2,1 and 2.2 and MCQ questions.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's lesson on the Mongol Empire of China and the Silk Road, Kaitlyn was very attentive and interactive. Her focus and work ethic to date is markedly improved compared to last year.
Silk Road of China: Major trade route spanning 3000 miles. Cultural and religious influences caused by large numbers of Asian merchants along the Silk /road. AP Classroom video on Silk Road activities and escalation of commercialism.
Lesson Outline
Silk Road of China: Major trade route spanning 3000 miles. Cultural and religious influences caused by large numbers of Asian merchants along the Silk /road. AP Classroom video on Silk Road activities and escalation of commercialism.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's lesson topic on the Silk Road of China, Kaitlin was well focused and understood numerous details regarding this major trade route through China and the Middle East.
Completion of Unit 1 Test. Silk Road of China and trade routes.
Lesson Outline
Completion of Unit 1 Test. Silk Road of China and trade routes. Discussion of how the Silk Road influenced the culture and religion of large quantities of people who frequented this important trade route.
Assignment
Text Reread pp. 108-113
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session with Kaitlin, she completed the Unit 1 Test and worked diilgently. We then discussed the importance of the Silk Road in China which influenced the trade, culture, and religious practices of numerous people who frequently utilized this extensive trade route.
Song Dynasty of China, Silk Road of China. Review and highlights of Song Dynasty: Period of economic prosperity due to advances in agriculture and metallurgy. Social structure of Song Dynasty and inventions of gunpowder, paper money, "bank" houses etc. Video on Silk Road: Major trade route through China and extending to Middle East and eventually into Europe. "Maritime" Silk Road display of waterway and ocean routes for trade.
Assignment
Read. Text pp. 108-112.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
during today's session on the Song Dynasty and Silk Road of China, Kaitlin was very attentive and engaged in these topics despite some technical issues with the Teams remote transmission.
Song Dynasty of China. Timeline, Bronze and Metallurgy, Farming/Agricultural development, Major population increase, rise in literature/books.
Lesson Outline
Song Dynasty of China. Timeline, Bronze and Metallurgy, Farming/Agricultural development, Major population increase, rise in literature/books. Innovations with gunpowder, shipbuilding, and paper money.
Assignment
AP Classroom Videos 2.1 Silk Road
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Kaitlin was well focused and attentive during today's remote session on the Song Dynasty of China. The Teams program was "glitching" frequently with pauses and interruptions with the audio and video but we were able to complete essential material for the lesson.
Ottoman Empire: Osman 1 Sultan and rise of Ottoman Turks
Lesson Outline
Ottoman Empire: Osman 1 Sultan and rise of Ottoman Turks. Osman 1 "Dream" of God empowering Turks and to give prosperity to subjects that were conquered. Seljuk Turks conflicts with Byzantine Empire, Osman 1 victorious battles over Christian Byzantines. . Video of Ottoman Empire: History, Rulers (Sultans), provinces, and geographical territory.
Assignment
Read text:pp. 52-60 Song Dynasty
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session with Kaitlin, the Ottoman Empire was covered in detail and Kaitlin was well focused and attentive. Although I appreciate Kaitlin's consistent daily attendance in class (so far this academic year) and her positive demeanor, I have noticed that she needs additional assistance with organizing her class notes and retrieving key information.
