The Scientific Revolution (Blog #8)

In the mid-1500's, scientists began to question accepted beliefs and make new theories based on experimentation. Such questioning led to the development of the scientific method still used today.

Your assignment is to answer the following three questions from chapter 22, section 1 on pages 623-628:

1. Why do you think historians use the word revolution to describe this period of change?
2. In what way did Copernicus's theory contradict religious views?
3. How was the scientific method of exploring ideas different from looking to history for answers?

Due: Sunday 10/18/09 by no later than 11:59 p.m.

Interactive World History Topic (Blog #7)

I am going to open it up for debate on whatever topic you want to blog about. Pick a WORLD HISTORY related topic and state your opinion/thoughts on that topic. Your topic could be tied to anything that is happening in the world today and relate it back to what took place in history. Then look around at your classmates blogs and comment/reply to their post. Agree/disagree, let them know your opinion/thoughts on their topic. Make sure you pick out 2 of your classmates and respond to their post. (You will get 1 point for your post, and 1 each for your responses to your classmates.) Good luck!

Due: Sunday 10/10/10 by no later than 11:59 p.m.

The English Civil War (Blog #6)

Your Assignment:

Explain the causes and results of the English Civil War.


Due: Sunday 10/4/09 by no later than 11:59pm

Ivan the Terrible and Peter the Great (Blog #5)

Peter the Great made many changes in Russia to try to make it more like western Europe. Many Russians today debate whether to model themselves on the West or to focus on traditional Russian Culture.

Two figures in Russian history that played a key role in setting the direction of the country are Ivan the Terrible and Peter the Great. As their names suggest there were many who loved and hated each man for different reasons.

Your Assignment:

1.)Compare and contrast both Peter the Great and Ivan the Terrible. (Make sure to include details ranging from when and how they came to power, what were their reigns like, etc.)


Due: Sunday 9/27/09 by no later than 11:59pm

5 Down 4 To Go

After completing 4 blogs, I'm interested to hear from you the students! How do you think the blogs are going? What have you thought has gone really, really well with these assignments? What would you like to see changed? Let me know here. (I will not publish these if it says that you do not want me to. Only I will see your comments, if that is what you want!!)

Due by: Sunday 9/27/09 by no later 11:59pm

Surviving Russian Winters (Blog #4)

Much of Russia's climate is very harsh in terms of cold temperatures and conditions. On page 612 and 613 explains the affects of the Russian Winters. Read these two pages and answer the following questions.

1.) Explain important climatic features of Russia.
2.) Identify Russian methods for coping with their environments.
3.) Do you think climatic factors have become less significant with technological progress, explain.

Due: Sunday 9/18/09 by no later than 11:59 p.m.

Maria Theresa and Fredrick the Great (Blog #3)

With the on going power struggle within Europe, two leaders rise to promonance. Your assignment is to compare and contrast the similarities and the differences between Maria Theresa and Fredrick the Great.


Due: By Sunday 9/15/09 no later than 11:59 p.m.