MesoAmerica: Aztecs and Incas. The Renaissance: Mission, Accomplishments and Ending. The Ottoman Empire: Characteristics and Conquests
Lesson Outline
MesoAmerica: Aztecs and Incas. The Renaissance: Mission, Accomplishments and Ending. The Ottoman Empire: Characteristics and Conquests. Accomplishments of the Aztecs (Middle America)
and Incas (S. America). Attacks and conquering by Spanish Conquistadors in 1519 AD. the Renaissance mission of Innovation and Independence-ended with Protestant Reformation and economic hardships of the aristocracy in Europe. Video on the Ottoman Empire : Sultan Osman and conquest of Constantinople.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Kaitlin was well focused and engaged in today's important coverage of Mesoamerica Civilization (Aztecs and Incas), The Renaissance in Europe, and the rise of the Ottoman Empire in 1450 AD.
Review of MCQ questions related to the Crusades. Spread of Islam through the Middle East and Europe from 630 AD to 1450 AD with the Ottomans conquering Constantinople.
Lesson Outline
Review of MCQ questions related to the Crusades. Spread of Islam through the Middle East and Europe from 630 AD to 1450 AD with the Ottomans conquering Constantinople. Introduction to Mesoamerica: Mayan, Aztec, and Inca Empires/civilizations.
Assignment
Read text pp. 86-91. Probs. p. 105-d #3, 4
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Today's session with Kaitlin was focused upon the topics of the Crusades in Europe, spread of Islam, and the rise of the Aztec and Inca Empires in Central America (Mesoamerica) and South America during the 15th Century.
She has been consistent with her attendance and effort/classwork through the first several weeks of this challenging AP course.
The Renaissance in Europe, FRQ Crusades Question. Renaissance Period focused on secular pursuits: Art, sculpture , architecture, and scholarly works. Renaissance culture emphasized innovation/creativity and independence. Extraordinary works of Michaelangelo, da Vinci, Raphael etc. New philosophy moving away from Catholic Church "control" and violent conflicts. The end of the Renaissance due to Protestant Reformation (M. Luther), and economic challenges resulting in less art being commissioned.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on the Renaissance Period, Kaitlin was very interested in this topic and related well to the
mission and accomplishments during the Renaissance Period in Europe. She also provided a complete and accurate response to an FRQ Homework question relating to the Crusades.
The Crusades: 1100 AD-1350 AD. Christian attacks on Muslims and Jews to reclaim Jerusalem and Israel. The Renaissance Period in Europe: 1350-1500 AD Beginning of Renaissance in Florence, It.
Lesson Outline
The Crusades: 1100 AD-1350 AD. Christian attacks on Muslims and Jews to reclaim Jerusalem and Israel. The Renaissance Period in Europe: 1350-1500 AD Beginning of Renaissance in Florence, It.
Assignment
AP Classroom: Unit 1.7 Video and 1.7 FRQ question
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on the Christian Crusades and the Renaissance, Kaitlyn was fascinated with these topics. She is aware (and from my descriptions/discussions) of the cultural and social impact that the Renaissance Period has had on modern Western Civilization.
Europe Religions post 1200 AD. The Crusades, Rise of Ottoman Empire .Review of AP classroom videos.
Lesson Outline
Europe Religions post 1200 AD. The Crusades, Rise of Ottoman Empire. Review of AP classroom videos. Conflicts between Christians, Muslims, and Jews.
Assignment
Read Text. pp. 80-86.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's remote session with Kaitlin, she was well focused on our topic pertaining to religious conflicts in Europe post 1200 A.D. Discussed the Crusades (Christians war on Muslims to claim Jerusalem), and the fall of Byzantine Empire and Eastern Christianity capital to the Ottoman Muslim Turks.
Religions in Europe during the Period 1200-1450 AD.
Lesson Outline
Religions in Europe during the Period 1200-1450 AD. Religious conflicts and changes in Europe after 1200 AD. Western Europe Christianity (Roman) vs Eastern Orthodox (Byzantine). Causes and effects of the fall of the Byzantine Empire and takeover by Ottoman Islamic Turks.
Assignment
Additional MCQ questions AP classroom Unit 1 1.6
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session, Kaitlin was very attentive and demonstrated strong comprehension of the
religious conflicts in Europe after 1200 A. D. and the Fall of the Byzantine (Eastern Orthodox) Empire.
