Definition of the "Modern Era" post 1500 in Europe, Middle East and Asia. Globalization of trade, Doubling of World population. Large cities developing in Europe and Asia as centers of business/commerce.
Lesson Outline
Definition of the "Modern Era" post 1500 in Europe, Middle East and Asia. Globalization of trade, Doubling of World population. Large cities developing in Europe and Asia as centers of business/commerce. Review of AP text material on "modernization".
Unit 3: Land Based Empires 1450-1750. Overview of Ottoman Empires, Safavid, Chinese Empires, and Russian Empires. The" Four C's Cycle " of Empires: Conquest, Consolidation, Conflict, and Collapse. AP Classroom 3.2 Video on Land Based Empires. Use of gunpowder for enhanced military power.
Assignment
Read Text pp. 193-195 and p. 199-204.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on the overview of Unit 3 Land Based Empires 1450-1750, Kaitlin was very attentive and was quite interested in exploring how these empires rose to power and eventually collapsed.
Completion/conclusion of Unit 2, Beginning of Unit 3 : Land Based Empires 1450-1750
Lesson Outline
Completion/conclusion of Unit 2, Beginning of Unit 3 : Land Based Empires 1450-1750
Assignment
AP Classroom 3.1 Videos
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's wrap up of Unit 2 and beginning of Unit 3 (Land Based Empires, Kaitlin was very attentive and took careful notes. I am in the process of demonstrating strategies for success with AP Free Response Questions.
Complete FRQ question on Economic and social impacts of the Black Plague on agricultural production and workforce in Europe during post 1350 period.
Lesson Outline
Complete FRQ question on Economic and social impacts of the Black Plague on agricultural production and workforce in Europe during post 1350 period.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on the conditions in Europe and Asia post 1350 AD, Kaitlin completed an AP Free Response question very well. We also discussed how Europe was being influenced by discoveries of trade and cultural practices in China/ Asia which were reported by Marco Polo.
Unit 2.6 responses and discussion of MCQ questions assigned: Economic and Cultural Connections across Eurasia.
Lesson Outline
Unit 2.6 responses and discussion of MCQ questions assigned: Economic and Cultural Connections across Eurasia. Crop and Agricultural Chart Data for China, India, Europe, and Middle East from 1200 to 1400. Effect of Black Plague on agricultural production and land areas.
Assignment
complete the 2.6 FRQ question emailed.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
today's lesson with Kaitlin was on the topic of Cultural and Economic connections across Eurasia during the 1200-1400 period. She provided clear and accurate answers in general to the MCQ (multiple-choice) AP HW questions assigned for this topic.
Cultural and Economic Connections in Eurasia post 1300 AD. Population increase in Europe due to agricultural/farming innovations and deforestation. challenges and resource burdens due to population surge.
Lesson Outline
Cultural and Economic Connections in Eurasia post 1300 AD. Population increase in Europe due to
agricultural/farming innovations and deforestation. challenges and resource burdens due to population surge.
AP Classroom Video 2.6 on multiple Trans Afro-Eurasian trade routes and economic/cultural changes from Europe to China. Discussion of Stock Market "crash" of 1929 and changes in US banks.
Assignment
None.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Today's session with Kaitlin was productive and informative for her. We discussed the topic of Cultural and Economic Connections across Eurasia in the post 1300 AD period and reviewed an AP classroom video related to this subject.
Eurasian Cultural Connections:: AP WH Unit 2.5 and 2.6
Lesson Outline
Eurasian Cultural Connections:: AP WH Unit 2.5 and 2.6 Travels and written observations of Muslim Ibn Bhutto:
Descriptions of Jerusalem, Malay/Sumatra and travel to China. Yuan /dynasty and Ming Dynasty of China.
Assignment
AP Classroom 2.5 MCQ Questions and 2.6 Video
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's lesson on Eurasian Cultural Connections, Kaitlin was very attentive and took careful notes on the Key Terms. Discussion of the trade connections between Europe and Asia/China and the Yuan and Ming Dynasties of China were discussed.
Black Plague (Black Death) pandemic in Europe : Mid-1300's A.D.
Lesson Outline
Black Plague (Black Death) pandemic in Europe : Mid-1300's A.D. Cause/origins of the Black Plague. Shortages of labor due to extremely high death rates. Conflicts with lower class workers and wealthy upper class business owners over wages. Shift from Silk Road trade to Indian Ocean trade between European nations and China/Asia due to Black Plague. Review of Unit 2 Test results.
Assignment
Identify and define Key terms Chapter Review Text p. 180
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session, Kaitlin was very attentive and well-focused on the topic of the Black Plague (Bubonic) that devastated Europe during the mid-1300's. We also reviewed her recent Unit 2 Test which she scored respectably with.
Eurasia Connections from 1200-1450 AD. Combination of Silk Road, Sea Road/Indian Ocean and Sand Road/Saharan trade routes connections of Europe merchants with Asian Merchants. Exploration of Asia/Silk Road by Marco Polo and revelation of innovations/commerce activities to European Nations. Review of Chapter Questions on
cultural and religious effects of Silk Road and Sea Road trading.
Lesson Outline
Eurasia Connections from 1200-1450 AD. Combination of Silk Road, Sea Road/Indian Ocean and Sand Road/Saharan trade routes connections of Europe merchants with Asian Merchants. Exploration of Asia/Silk Road by Marco Polo and revelation of innovations/commerce activities to European Nations. Review of Chapter Questions on
cultural and religious effects of Silk Road and Sea Road trading. Review of reading assignment text Chapter 3.
Assignment
Read Text pp. 174-178
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on Eurasia connections of trade and culture during the 1200-1450 A.D. period, Kaitlin was attentive and very engaged in this important topic.
