Eurasia Trade in the 1200-1400 AD . Exploration of Marco Polo in China/Asia and presenting Asian Culture to "The West" European Nations.
Lesson Outline
Eurasia Trade activities in the 1200-1400 AD . Exploration of Marco Polo in China/Asia and presenting Asian Culture to "The West" European Nations.
Assignment
Read pp.137, 142, and pp .172-176 Questions p. 151B, #4& 5 and p. 151c #6
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Today's session with Kaitlin centered on the topic of Eurasian Trade activities in the 1200-1400 AD
period. The travels of Marco Polo to Asia was described as a "new revelation" of Asian culture and innovations to Italy and other European nations. Kaitlin was well focused and continues to take important notes on key Unit concepts.
Review for Mini-Test tomorrow: Silk Roads, Mongol Empire, Indian Ocean trade/Sea Roads, Trans-Saharan Trade: Sand Roads.
Lesson Outline
Review for Mini-Test tomorrow: Silk Roads, Mongol Empire, Indian Ocean trade/Sea Roads, Trans-Saharan Trade: Sand Roads. Mali Empire in W. Africa Sand Roads. Swahili Civilization/Zimbabwe East Africa : Indian Ocean Trade. Influence of Islam Religion on Africans. Arab/Muslim merchants: Camels, caravans etc.
Assignment
Study for the
Test tomorrow
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Kaitlin was very attentive and well-focused during today's review session for the Unit 2 Test tomorrow.
AP FRQ Question: Mongol Empire and Mali Empire influence on trade routes. Silk Road and Sand (Saharan ) Road development. Review of AP 2.4 MCQ questions on Saharan Exchange.
Lesson Outline
AP FRQ Question: Mongol Empire and Mali Empire influence on trade routes. Silk Road and Sand (Saharan ) Road development. Review of AP 2.4 MCQ questions on Saharan Exchange.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session with Kaitlin, several AP FRQ and MCQ questions were reviewed and assessed on the topic of Trade Routes (Silk Road, Saharan Sand Road) during the 1200-1400 AD period. Kaitlin was attentive and well focused with this work.
Saharan Desert Trade. 1200-1450 AD. Mali Kingdom and development of Islam. Mansa Musa and Mecca pilgrimage. Trade resources between Mali and Egyptians/Arabs: Gold and ivory exchanged for copper, salt and cloth. AP Classroom 2.4 MCQ questions.
Lesson Outline
Saharan Desert Trade. 1200-1450 AD. Mali Kingdom and development of Islam. Mansa Musa and Mecca pilgrimage. Trade resources between Mali and Egyptians/Arabs: Gold and ivory exchanged for copper, salt and cloth. AP Classroom 2.4 MCQ questions.
Assignment
Complete AP 2.4 MCQ questions.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Today's lesson with Kaitlin focused upon the rise of the Saharan Trade routes (Sand Roads) after 1200 AD and the commercial trading with Arabs/Muslims. She well understood how Islam religion become adopted in Mali and other regions of West and North Africa.
Trans-Saharan Desert Trade Route: 1400-1600 A.D. Reasons for increased trade/commerce and development of W. Africa (Mali, Ghana, and Songhay)
Lesson Outline
Trans-Saharan Desert Trade Route: 1400-1600 A.D. Reasons for increased trade/commerce and development of W. Africa (Mali, Ghana, and Songhay)
Assignment
AP Classroom Topic Questions Saharan Desert Trade
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's remote session with Kaitlin, there were several technical interruptions/issues with the MS Teams transmission which limited our communications. (no video etc.) however, we were able to discuss the key characteristics of the Saharan trade routes (Sand Roads) during the 1400-1600 period and why trade activity was very significant for Afro-Eurasia networks.
Saharan Desert Trade : Sand Roads. Development of trade across the Sahara post 1200 A.D. due to gold and ivory in W. Africa. Arab traders employed camels for transport and Islam religion spreads to W. Africa regions of Ghana and Mali.
Lesson Outline
Saharan Desert Trade : Sand Roads. Development of trade across the Sahara post 1200 A.D. due to gold and ivory in W. Africa. Arab traders employed camels for transport and Islam religion spreads to W. Africa regions of Ghana and Mali. AP Classroom video of Saharan Trade routes. Development of urban commercial centers in W. Africa such as Timbuktu.
Assignment
Read Text pp. 124-129
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on the Saharan Trade Route "Sand Roads", Kaitlin was well focused and attentive to the various details discussed.
Indian Ocean Trade: Sea Roads. Swahili civilization involvement in Indian Ocean commerce. Srivijaya Empire (Indonesia) and Indian Ocean Commerce. 1400-1500 A.D.
Lesson Outline
Indian Ocean Trade: Sea Roads. Swahili civilization involvement in Indian Ocean commerce. Srivijaya Empire (Indonesia) and Indian Ocean Commerce. Spread of Islam into East Africa/Swahili. Hinduism spread into Southeast Asia resulting from Ind. Ocean trade. Ming Dynasty (China) build up of merchant fleet, rapid reduction
in Chinese activity along Indian Ocean. 1400-1500 A.D.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Kaitlin was "in-person" today for class and she followed today's discussion of the Indian Ocean (Sea Roads) trade during 1440-1500 A.D.
Indian Ocean Trade : Sea Roads and Commerce during 1400-1500 A.D.
Lesson Outline
Indian Ocean Trade : Sea Roads and Commerce during 1400-1500 A.D. Effects of Monsoon Winds, Islam dominant religion on Sea Roads, Bulk Goods traded. Major countries trading on Indian Ocean Sea Roads were Arabia, China, India, Indonesia, Portugal, and East Africa.
Assignment
Complete the Indian Ocean MCQ's assigned.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on the Indian Ocean Trade "Sea Roads" during the 1400-1500 A.D. period, Kaitlin was well focused but needed some prompting and guidance to clarify several important concepts. She is keeping pace to date with the assigned textbook readings and written assignments given in AP Classroom.
Indian Ocean Trade Routes/Exchange. Advantages of shipping commerce compared to Silk Road. Diasporas and cultural/religious exchanges.
Lesson Outline
Indian Ocean Trade Routes/Exchange. Advantages of shipping commerce compared to Silk Road. Diasporas and cultural/religious exchanges. Bulk items traded along Indian Oc. shipping routes compared to the luxury items transported/traded along Silk Road. AP Video on Indian Oc. "Sea Roads" commerce. MCQ questions answered.
Assignment
Read Text Indian Oc. Trade .pp. 115-118
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Today's session with Kaitlin was on the topic of the Indian Ocean Trade and Exchange. Kaitlin was very attentive to this subject and comparisons/contrasts were made with the Silk Road trading.
