Students,
Today we took a look at Pre-columbian societies outside of North America so that we could understand who the other European powers (Spanish, English, French) colonizing the Americas were interacting with. And try to delve deeper into understanding the cultures of the native peoples. We discussed the idea that trade had different meanings for each of the two cultures while remaining very similar on the surface. We also talked about differing ideas of warfare and how and why battles were fought. These surface similarities that carried several cultural differences is key for understanding some of the roots of conflict between European and Native peoples.
Linked is the power point we discussed.
Your responsibility for the weekend is to examine the last three to four slides of the power point that we did not get to in class and complete your notes. We will discuss them when we get back on Tuesday from our long weekend.
EDIT: Link to text removed.
Friday, August 29, 2014
Thursday, August 28, 2014
August 28th, 2014
Students,
Today we presented out our researched information regarding three major Native American tribes; the Navajo, Iroquois, and the Natchez. As a class we determined that each of these societies while unique had several similarities to each other. Including but not limited too; extensive trade, matrilineal inheritance, and agriculture. We also delved into their differences; political organization, social organization, and religious importance.
Do not forget that for homework this evening I would like you to review your Cornell Note sheet from yesterday and today and generate a summary of the ideas that were introduced and discussed.
Reminders: Empathy Essay is due tomorrow Friday August 29th!
AP contracts due back to me ASAP!
Today we presented out our researched information regarding three major Native American tribes; the Navajo, Iroquois, and the Natchez. As a class we determined that each of these societies while unique had several similarities to each other. Including but not limited too; extensive trade, matrilineal inheritance, and agriculture. We also delved into their differences; political organization, social organization, and religious importance.
Do not forget that for homework this evening I would like you to review your Cornell Note sheet from yesterday and today and generate a summary of the ideas that were introduced and discussed.
Reminders: Empathy Essay is due tomorrow Friday August 29th!
AP contracts due back to me ASAP!
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
August 27th, 2014
Students,
Today we started looking at 3 major pre-columbian cultures. While each of you delved into them individually I am looking forward to how you will share them out tomorrow. Questions that were asked for those of you that will be finishing up research tomorrow can be found here.
Also I have had several students be unable to open the video through wimp.com so I will be providing a link for the Empathy paper assignment direct to Youtube which is historically more accessible.
Youtube link
If you have any questions or concerns shoot me an E-mail, tweet me, or post here. I had a great day and I hope you did as well.
Homework reminder: Essay due Friday the 29th.
AP contracts due back to me ASAP
Today we started looking at 3 major pre-columbian cultures. While each of you delved into them individually I am looking forward to how you will share them out tomorrow. Questions that were asked for those of you that will be finishing up research tomorrow can be found here.
Also I have had several students be unable to open the video through wimp.com so I will be providing a link for the Empathy paper assignment direct to Youtube which is historically more accessible.
Youtube link
If you have any questions or concerns shoot me an E-mail, tweet me, or post here. I had a great day and I hope you did as well.
Homework reminder: Essay due Friday the 29th.
AP contracts due back to me ASAP
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
August 26th, 2014
Students,
Today we took one more day to examine what I expect of you throughout the year in my classroom. We covered formatting essays, maintaining your binders, and how the day to day workings in my classroom will come together.
If you would like to take a look at the Power point it is attached here
In addition we you have your first assignment. What follows is a scientific examination of how empathy has played a role in how we as a society has evolved to interact with each other. It really does frame the way in which I approach my history classes very well and will help you understand a little bit more of what to expect from the course. Please watch the video and address the prompt that follows.
Video Link
Based on the source material, create a critique addressing the following issues: What is empathy? Do you agree with the position presented in the video? How can ideas of empathy be applied to history to better our understanding of the topic?
Assignment should be 1-2 pages typed or written. properly titled and meet the following criteria.
If typed:
12 point Times New Roman font
double spaced
1" margins
If Written:
Use college ruled paper
no double space
no front and back
This assignment will be due on Friday at the beginning of class.
Rubric Link
Today we took one more day to examine what I expect of you throughout the year in my classroom. We covered formatting essays, maintaining your binders, and how the day to day workings in my classroom will come together.
If you would like to take a look at the Power point it is attached here
In addition we you have your first assignment. What follows is a scientific examination of how empathy has played a role in how we as a society has evolved to interact with each other. It really does frame the way in which I approach my history classes very well and will help you understand a little bit more of what to expect from the course. Please watch the video and address the prompt that follows.
Video Link
Based on the source material, create a critique addressing the following issues: What is empathy? Do you agree with the position presented in the video? How can ideas of empathy be applied to history to better our understanding of the topic?
Assignment should be 1-2 pages typed or written. properly titled and meet the following criteria.
If typed:
12 point Times New Roman font
double spaced
1" margins
If Written:
Use college ruled paper
no double space
no front and back
This assignment will be due on Friday at the beginning of class.
Rubric Link
Monday, August 25, 2014
August 25th, 2014
Students,
Today we talked about campus wide expectations...
BE - Respectful
BE - Responsible
BE - Safe
these expectations were covered in different iterations all day; from before school to after school expectations all the way to what Seguin H.S. expects of your behavior in the restroom. I would like to thank all of you for your participation while we played "scenes from a hat", and I look forward to covering my classroom expectations, CHAMPS, and PBIS with you tomorrow.
For homework I would strongly encourage you to take a minute and reflect on the 3 BE's of our campus wide expectations. They will strongly influence your year in my classroom. If you have any questions or comments feel free to leave them publicly here, or privately at my E-mail. Twomack@seguin.k12.tx.us
Link to the Campus Expectations PP: Click Here
Thanks again,
Mr. Womack MEd.
Today we talked about campus wide expectations...
BE - Respectful
BE - Responsible
BE - Safe
these expectations were covered in different iterations all day; from before school to after school expectations all the way to what Seguin H.S. expects of your behavior in the restroom. I would like to thank all of you for your participation while we played "scenes from a hat", and I look forward to covering my classroom expectations, CHAMPS, and PBIS with you tomorrow.
For homework I would strongly encourage you to take a minute and reflect on the 3 BE's of our campus wide expectations. They will strongly influence your year in my classroom. If you have any questions or comments feel free to leave them publicly here, or privately at my E-mail. Twomack@seguin.k12.tx.us
Link to the Campus Expectations PP: Click Here
Thanks again,
Mr. Womack MEd.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
August 21st, 2014
Parents and students,
I had a great time meeting all of you tonight and hope that you had an enjoyable evening meeting the rest of your teachers for the upcoming school year. I would like to take advantage of this first blog post to reiterate a few of the points we discussed over the evening:
First - THIS IS A COLLEGE COURSE! you will be expected to write and perform at a college level.
make sure that you have your 3-ring binder as soon as possible, in addition remember that if you want nice things, bring nice things or you will be stuck using my crummy things. (colored pencils and glue sticks)
Second- I would like to reiterate my expectation for mutual respect amongst my students, my classroom WILL be a bully free zone. Remember your campus wide expectations; Be respectful, Be responsible, and Be safe!
Remember if you have any questions feel free to post on this blog, or shoot me an E-mail at twomack@seguin.k12.tx.us
I am looking forward to a fantastic and productive year with all of you!
Welcome back to Seguin High School,
Mr. Womack ME.d
I had a great time meeting all of you tonight and hope that you had an enjoyable evening meeting the rest of your teachers for the upcoming school year. I would like to take advantage of this first blog post to reiterate a few of the points we discussed over the evening:
First - THIS IS A COLLEGE COURSE! you will be expected to write and perform at a college level.
make sure that you have your 3-ring binder as soon as possible, in addition remember that if you want nice things, bring nice things or you will be stuck using my crummy things. (colored pencils and glue sticks)
Second- I would like to reiterate my expectation for mutual respect amongst my students, my classroom WILL be a bully free zone. Remember your campus wide expectations; Be respectful, Be responsible, and Be safe!
Remember if you have any questions feel free to post on this blog, or shoot me an E-mail at twomack@seguin.k12.tx.us
I am looking forward to a fantastic and productive year with all of you!
Welcome back to Seguin High School,
Mr. Womack ME.d
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