Ch 11 Sec 3

Today in class we covered the first part of section 3 and how the Renaissance spread to other parts of Europe. We learned the role universities played in the establishment of the humanities in Northern Europe. No homework tonight.

New Current Event Names

These students will be giving current events this coming thursday.
Per 1
Michael Martinez
Mercy Mburu
Angel Monobe
Carly Norris

Per 3
Maggie Morales
Allyson O’Brien
James Ortiz
Ryan Owens

Per 6
Jonathan Cardenas
Julie Cornejo
Gage Costaello
Calvin Dickensen

Today in class we will continue our study of the Renaissance and move into section 2-3 to cover the aspects of perspective which had a profound impact on Renaissance art. No homework over the weekend.

More Renaissance

In class today students identified reasons that the revival of classical learning and art led to a renewed interest in the humanities. Students focused their attention on the writings of Dante and Machiavelli. No homework tonight.

The Renaissance

Today we began our Chapter on The Renaissance which is chapter 10. Students today listed and defined all the key terms from section one and we discussed the implications of interest, banking, and trade on the rebirth of ideas in art and learning that became The Renaissance.

Ch 10 Test Friday

Today in class we reviewed the study guide for chapter 10 which students should have completed for homework last night. The study guide has 25 questions for students to use to prepare for the multiple choice test. Students were given points for the completeness of their study guide in class today. Happy Valentines Day too!

Day of Silence

Students today did an excellent job keeping their vow of silence. Many didn't break their vow once!

Poster Projects Due Tomorrow

Students have been doing a great job the last couple days as they've worked in groups of 4 to complete their posters on Ch 10 sec 2-3. Most groups are almost finished and will have only minor touching up to complete at home tonight. We will do current events tomorrow and present the posters to the class. Friday will be our first simulation of the year, students will undergo a vow of silence to be silent for the entire school day. All 7th graders will participate in this simulation, and it will be school wide and supported by all the teachers. These posters are the first major source of points for the 3rd quarter and students should realize that and act accordingly.

Poster Projects - Ch 10 Sec 2-3

The debate yesterday went very well, and students did an excellent job articulating their prepared arguments. Today students were given the instructions for the Poster Project that will be due next week covering Ch 10 Sec 2-3. The topics are The Crusades and Christianity in Medieval Europe. Students formed their groups today and delegated tasks and topics. Group work will begin monday.