Ms. Aydinian's Class
May 31 and June 2, 2011
You are either one of the following:
1. Today is your exam. 82 multiple choice questions. From 1750 - present day.
2. Today is a study period for your exam.
May 31 - Period 2 exam
June 2 - Periods 1 and 3 exam
1. Today is your exam. 82 multiple choice questions. From 1750 - present day.
2. Today is a study period for your exam.
May 31 - Period 2 exam
June 2 - Periods 1 and 3 exam
May 25, 2011
Stearns textbook turn-in is today!!!
Day 3 of Thirteen Days (if needed). Today you have the class period to prepare for your exams. The last ten minutes of class you will turn in your textbooks.
Day 3 of Thirteen Days (if needed). Today you have the class period to prepare for your exams. The last ten minutes of class you will turn in your textbooks.
Study for your Spring Final Exam!
| Grades as of 5-26-11 |
May 23, 2011
Kaplan book turn-in is today!!!
Day 2 of Thirteen Days. You need to be filling in the Viewing Guide as you watch. There will NOT be any blank questions when you turn it in!
Day 2 of Thirteen Days. You need to be filling in the Viewing Guide as you watch. There will NOT be any blank questions when you turn it in!
May 20, 2011
You have work due today!!!
In class you will receive your reward for the hard work you have put in all year, and especially this month. You know how we watch clips in WHAP, and not whole movies...today we will see a whole film! We will be watching Thirteen Days (with a viewing guide), a movie looking at the Cuban Missle Crisis from an American POV. There are several reasons why I show this movie to my WHAP students:
1. You have already read about the Cuban Missle Crisis in your textbook.
2. The Chapter 32 group (presenting on Latin America) had discussed Fidel Castro, the Bay of Pigs, and the Crisis in
their presentation.
3. You will be taking APUSH next year and will cover this topic. While we have looked at this event from a broader
worldview in class, you will be looking at the event through an American lens next year in class.
4. It's a good movie.
Viewing guide might be taken up for Extra Credit...you never know. So make sure that you are paying attention or you might miss something!
In class you will receive your reward for the hard work you have put in all year, and especially this month. You know how we watch clips in WHAP, and not whole movies...today we will see a whole film! We will be watching Thirteen Days (with a viewing guide), a movie looking at the Cuban Missle Crisis from an American POV. There are several reasons why I show this movie to my WHAP students:
1. You have already read about the Cuban Missle Crisis in your textbook.
2. The Chapter 32 group (presenting on Latin America) had discussed Fidel Castro, the Bay of Pigs, and the Crisis in
their presentation.
3. You will be taking APUSH next year and will cover this topic. While we have looked at this event from a broader
worldview in class, you will be looking at the event through an American lens next year in class.
4. It's a good movie.
Viewing guide might be taken up for Extra Credit...you never know. So make sure that you are paying attention or you might miss something!
| Thirteen Days Viewing Guide |
May 18, 2011
Today we will be finishing up the STAAR EOC Field test. If you need additional time, you need to grab a pass and see me during HR to make up your work. You will have class time to do your assignments that are due next class and take notes from the Kaplan and Stearns books.
Remember, the following assignments are due Friday. No exceptions!
1. Boxer Cartoon (late work)
2. Group Evals for CCPs (late work)
3. Highlighting/Grading Sample essays
4. Highlighting/Grading 2010 essay you wrote in class
Remember, the following assignments are due Friday. No exceptions!
1. Boxer Cartoon (late work)
2. Group Evals for CCPs (late work)
3. Highlighting/Grading Sample essays
4. Highlighting/Grading 2010 essay you wrote in class
May 16, 2011
We are recapping the AP Exam: were you prepared, what helped you the most studying, did the strategies work, what did you have trouble with, how should you have answered the CCOT, etc. After 30 or so minutes we will move on to the new End-of-Course Field test for World History. Nothing to stress over--we are using this test to see how we stack up to what the State will be looking for in classrooms next year. We will also have the next class to finish up the EOC.
Remember, the following assignments are due Friday. No exceptions!
1. Boxer Cartoon (late work)
2. Group Evals for CCPs (late work)
3. Highlighting/Grading Sample essays
4. Highlighting/Grading 2010 essay you wrote in class
Remember, the following assignments are due Friday. No exceptions!
1. Boxer Cartoon (late work)
2. Group Evals for CCPs (late work)
3. Highlighting/Grading Sample essays
4. Highlighting/Grading 2010 essay you wrote in class
May 12, 2011
Today is the AP World History Exam! Remember, you need to bring with you two number 2 pencils, an eraser, and a watch. Leave everything you do not need in your locker (especially your electronics!). Do not report to Homeroom--go directly to the cafegymatorium.
GOOD LUCK!
May 10, 2011
Last day of classes before the AP Exam! Today we will review test taking strategies, essay writing formulas, and any last minute questions you have on anything. You again will get the rest of the period to study whatever you need to study by whatever means you need to study. Make sure you are on task and using your time wisely to study. If you have any questions, today is the day to ask!
Homework: STUDY FOR THE AP EXAM! IT'S ON THURSDAY!
Homework: STUDY FOR THE AP EXAM! IT'S ON THURSDAY!
May 6, 2011
Only 2 class periods until the AP Exam! Make them count. You are getting the entire class period to study individually, with a group, or with me. Make sure you are on task and are using your time wisely. You should all be studying. If you think you know it all come see me, then we can discuss additional items you might want to take a look at.
Homework: STUDY FOR THE AP EXAM! Also, bring a watch into class on Tuesday for a 100!
Homework: STUDY FOR THE AP EXAM! Also, bring a watch into class on Tuesday for a 100!
May 4, 2011
We are going to quickly go over the homework and answer any questions. Then I am going to return to you your WHAP Mock exam from late March. You will use your graded scantron and a document from the College Board to find your weak spots in reference to time period and question type. Then you will get the remainder of the period to review for the exam--I will be here as a resource, but I trust that with the your Mock Exam results and previous test results you will use this time wisely to target the areas you need to know for your exam.
You must have these things in class everday until the AP Exam:
Kaplan Review book (purple cover, you checked these out from me months ago)
Stearns textbook
Mock Scantron
College Board Review and Test Preview Worksheets
Homework: STUDY FOR THE AP EXAM!
You must have these things in class everday until the AP Exam:
Kaplan Review book (purple cover, you checked these out from me months ago)
Stearns textbook
Mock Scantron
College Board Review and Test Preview Worksheets
Homework: STUDY FOR THE AP EXAM!
May 3, 2011
I've updated your grades. This is what will be showing up on your Progress Report. Check your binder and the graded work pocket if you think you turned something in that is showing up as a zero. Also, check the WHAP bulletin board to see if your paper is among the nameless.
See the Late Work tab under Quarter 4 if you have questions about your missing work. Don't throw it way, I might have pity on you.
See the Late Work tab under Quarter 4 if you have questions about your missing work. Don't throw it way, I might have pity on you.
| 5-3-11 Progress Report Grades |
May 2, 2011
TAKS is finally over, and now it is time for AP Exam review to begin. We will start off the week with a refresher, both of content and essay types. After spending the first 40 minutes of class writing, we will individually grade and as a class discuss released samples from the 2010 exam. We will discuss TAKS and my expectations for class in the upcoming week and a half before the exam.
Homework: finish highlighting and grading the 2010 samples and the essay you wrote in class.
BTW, some of you have not finished your group or peer grading. I want that ASAP! It is going on the Progress Report! This I will accept late.
Homework: finish highlighting and grading the 2010 samples and the essay you wrote in class.
BTW, some of you have not finished your group or peer grading. I want that ASAP! It is going on the Progress Report! This I will accept late.
The following students have turned in their peer and group evaluations:
Maria Montero
Anthony Reyes
Cristian Franco
Erick Castillo
Uto Udoh
Jessica Berrones
Priscilla Larrea
Maria Perez
Devis Velasaquez
Giovanni Leal
Arue Jacobo
Betsy Campos
Katya Barrera
Brenda Chapa
Jazzmin Readeaux
Ana Rodriguez
Anthony Reyes
Cristian Franco
Erick Castillo
Uto Udoh
Jessica Berrones
Priscilla Larrea
Maria Perez
Devis Velasaquez
Giovanni Leal
Arue Jacobo
Betsy Campos
Katya Barrera
Brenda Chapa
Jazzmin Readeaux
Ana Rodriguez
The following students have incomplete peer and/or group evaluations:
Jennifer Lizama
Yvonne Martinez
Alex Reyna
Sofia Santizo
Jessica Briseno
Julian Hernandez
Leslye Campos
Yvonne Martinez
Alex Reyna
Sofia Santizo
Jessica Briseno
Julian Hernandez
Leslye Campos
Missing one or the other evaluation:
Mary Marquez-missing group eval
Jessica Briseno-missing peer eval
Linda Valadez-missing peer eval
Edgar Sanchez-missing peer eval
Diego Benitez-missing peer eval
Jessica Briseno-missing peer eval
Linda Valadez-missing peer eval
Edgar Sanchez-missing peer eval
Diego Benitez-missing peer eval
If you do not see your name on the first list, see me immediately to turn in your missing work and/or complete your evaluations! They are going on the Progress Report! Each day they are late more points are coming off your grade!
April 26-28, 2011
I'm not sure if I will see all of you this week. If we do have class, we will be doing TAKS prep with looping cards, Jeopardy!, and other means.
April 22, 2011
TAKS prep on the short day! We will define key government, economic, and systems concepts and terms using tag-team flash cards and will do some last minute prep for the big day next week.
| Grades as of 4-22-11 |
April 21, 2011
Continuing on with TAKS prep! We are going to bust through the first 5 presidents, Jackson and Lincoln as well as looking at the War of Independence and founding documents.
April 19, 2011 - CCO Block
The Great Depression, Facism, World War II, and the Cold War. We will do it all--via lecture, Brainpop, and Facebook. Remember--this is the World History stuff that makes it on to the TAKS exam.
April 19, 2011
TAKS prep has begun! We are starting off class today with a benchmark test. We will self check our tests, get prep packets, and start off with discussing important dates, documents (Magna Carta), and the concept of representative government.
Here are the group evaluations (yes, you grade your own group). Print off a hard copy to turn in--DO NOT EMAIL IT TO ME. Due Friday!!!
Here are the group evaluations (yes, you grade your own group). Print off a hard copy to turn in--DO NOT EMAIL IT TO ME. Due Friday!!!
| CCP Group Evaluations |
Here are the peer evaluations (yes, you grade yourself). Print off a hard copy to turn in--DO NOT EMAIL IT TO ME. Due Friday!!!
| CCP Peer Evaluation |
April 15, 2011
Chapters 34 and 35, it's your turn!
Homework: Finish filling in notes from powerpoints below. You have the Ch 34&35 worksheets to finish and turn into me on Tuesday. Files are below.
Ch 34 Powerpoint is too big to upload to the website. Get it from a member of the group.
Homework: Finish filling in notes from powerpoints below. You have the Ch 34&35 worksheets to finish and turn into me on Tuesday. Files are below.
Ch 34 Powerpoint is too big to upload to the website. Get it from a member of the group.
| Ch 34 Activity |
| Ch 34 Timeline |
| Ch 35 Powerpoint |
| Ch 35 Notes |
| Ch 35 Questions |
| Ch 35 Timeline |
April 14, 2011 - Lunch
April 13, 2011 - Lunch
Chapter 27 - Russian Industrialization and Meiji Japan
April 13, 2011
Chapters 32 and 33, you are presenting today!
Homework: Finish filling in notes from powerpoints below. You have the Ch 32&33 worksheets to finish and turn into me on Friday. Files are below.
Ch 32 Powerpoint is too big to upload to the website. Get it from a member of the group.
Homework: Finish filling in notes from powerpoints below. You have the Ch 32&33 worksheets to finish and turn into me on Friday. Files are below.
Ch 32 Powerpoint is too big to upload to the website. Get it from a member of the group.
| Ch 32 Questions and timeline |
| Ch 33 Powerpoint |
| Ch 33 Notes |
| Ch 33 Questions |
| study_guide_ch33._ccp_project.docx |
April 12, 2011 - Lunch
Chapter 27 - Russian Industrialization and Meiji Japan
April 11, 2011
Cross-Class Presentations are here! Chapters 30 and 31 are presenting today.
Homework: Finish filling in notes from powerpoints below. You have the Ch 31 worksheet to finish and turn into me on Wednesday. Files are below.
Ch 30 Powerpoint is too big to upload to the website. Get it from a member of the group.
Homework: Finish filling in notes from powerpoints below. You have the Ch 31 worksheet to finish and turn into me on Wednesday. Files are below.
Ch 30 Powerpoint is too big to upload to the website. Get it from a member of the group.
| Ch 30 Notes |
| Ch 31 Powerpoint |
| Ch 31 Class Activity |
| Ch 31 Questions |
| Ch 31 Timeline |
April 7, 2011 - Lunch
Finish up Chapter 26--Tai Ping Rebellion, Boxer Rebellion, Open Door Policy. Watch video clip on Opium War.
April 7, 2011
Today we are tackling Chapter 26--the Ottoman Empire, Egypt, the Madhi and Sudan, and Qing China. We will start with quick review, summaries, and pulling "need to know" facts from the Ottoman, Egypt, and Sudan sections. We will look at a timeline of the history of opium. Working in partners, we will debate whether or not China should import opium, with students taking the part of either China or Great Britain. We will discuss the Tai Ping and Boxer rebellions, Open Door Policy, spheres of influence, as well as analyze several political cartoons.
Here is the cartoon analysis worksheet, in case you didn't get one or lost it:
Here is the cartoon analysis worksheet, in case you didn't get one or lost it:
| Cartoon Analysis-Boxer Cartoon |
And here is the political cartoon:
| Boxer Cartoon |
April 6, 2011 - Lunch
Chapter 25--Latin America. We will watch a video clip over Simon Bolivar and review the "need to know" information from Chapter 25. Mostly that is the independence movements, the govt structure of Latin America after independence, and the economics of these new nations.
April 5, 2011
Onward to Imperialism! Why is Europe taking over the world? Today you find out. We will start with defining Imperialism and explaining the 4 motiviations for this movement. We will compare the Imperialism of the 19th century to Colonization of the 15-18th centuries. We will compare and contrast Indirect and Direct Rule in imperialized regions by looking at when it is used, who is in charge, the Pros and Cons, cost, effect on the local culture, and historical examples. We will look at direct rule in India. Also, we will learn how to analyze political cartoons by looking at a cartoon discussing the Scramble for Africa and comparing it to a map of colonized regions of the continent.
April 1, 2011
Today we have shortened classes due to Kerberos Day. Instead of moving onto the next chapter, we are going to discuss the midterm. You will get it back in class and can check your answers and the raw score. Since the scores were overall....lower than I thought they would be, we are going to investigate whether this was due to misreads of the questions or lack of content knowledge.
You will need to do the following with the tests (which you either finish here or in HR):
1. underline key words
2. star misread questions
3. put smilie faces by missed content questions
You will need to do the following with the tests (which you either finish here or in HR):
1. underline key words
2. star misread questions
3. put smilie faces by missed content questions
March 30, 2011
I'm not here today (I know, let the celebrations begin). You are starting off class with a 30 minute essay. You will have the remainder of the period to work with your groups on your CCP. You will have use of the computer cart.
March 28, 2011
Yea, Industrialization! We are finishing up the Urban Game in class today. One of you will be responsible for filling in the notes while I read out loud, while the others will be drawing the town. After we are done with the game, we will vote on the "prettiest" town and look at the technology, factory systems, and Manchester--the inspiration of the Game.
March 24, 2011
Today we will be tackling the Industrial Revolution! Arguably the second-most important revolution in history after the Neolithic, this is an important component of both the AP and TAKS exams. You will be working in partners while we play the Urban Game. Each partner will have clearly defined roles.
March 22, 2011
Continuing on with Chapter 23, we will discuss the Congress of Vienna and the emergence of 3 political theories that will influence the next two centuries of domestic politics and international relations.
