Agenda: Friday, April 1st, 2011

Quote of the Day:  "The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year." - Mark Twain


   Mr. Duez's very favorite April Fool's hoax of all time is Sidd Finch.  Sidd Finch was a fictional baseball player, the subject of the notorious article and April Fools' Day hoax "The Curious Case of Sidd Finch" written by George Plimpton and first published in the April 1, 1985 issue of Sports Illustrated. 
   Plimpton reported that Hayden "Sidd" (short for Siddhartha) Finch was a rookie baseball pitcher in training with the New York Mets. Finch, who had never played baseball before, was attempting to decide between a sports career and one playing the French horn. What was astonishing about Finch was that he could pitch a fastball at an amazing 168 mph, far above the record of a "mere" 103 mph, with pinpoint accuracy. He also wore only one shoe—a heavy hiker's boot—when pitching.
   Finch grew up in an English orphanage and was adopted by an archaeologist who later died in a plane crash in Nepal. After briefly attending Harvard University, he went to Tibet to learn "yogic mastery of mind-body," which was the source of his pitching prowess.
   The subhead of the article read: "He's a pitcher, part yogi and part recluse. Impressively liberated from our opulent life-style, Sidd's deciding about yoga — and his future in baseball." The first letters of these words spell out "Happy April Fools Day - ah(a) fib" Despite this clue and the obvious absurdity of the article, many people believed Finch actually existed. The magazine printed a much smaller article in the following April 8 issue announcing Finch's retirement. It then announced it was a hoax on April 15.

Learning Targets:
* Students will work on their thesis statements for the Modified DBQ Posters.  The thesis is a stand alone answer to the prompt.  
* Students will turn in their video project and present to the class over the next week.

Agenda:
1.  "Good News for a Friday!"  Mr. Duez will discuss Teacher of the Year Sally Wagner.  He'll also discuss some of the great things AHS is doing to promote MS Awareness.
2.  Students will turn in their Video Project while their groups finalize their posters.
3.  We will either present some of the posters, or one of the video projects - depending on how much time we have left.

Chapter 19 and 20 DBQ is next Wed/Thu

DBQ Tips and Tricks

Mr. G has some great DBQ Tips on his website.  I have shared some of them from here and since you'll be (potentially) writing DBQs with him next year, I thought it would help.

Here are some Document-Based Question tips and tricks:

DBQ Tips:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/51920648/DBQ-tips

Teaching the DBQ:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/51920674/Teaching-the-Dbq

And this power point:
DBQ help

Agenda: Wed. & Thu. March 30 & 31, 2011

Quote of the Day:  "The only way to have a friend is to be one." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Learning Targets for Chapter 19 and 20:
* Understand the impact of the Industrial Revolution.
* Create a modified DBQ poster by analyzing documents related to the Industrial Revolution.
* Create a proper thesis for a DBQ.

Agenda:
1.  Video of "The Odd Couple Friends (Elephant & the Dog)" - Why? Because we need to work together today, regardless of our differences to help each other learn.
2.  Introduce the concept of a Modified DBQ.  Pass out the handout on how to create a Modified DBQ Poster.
3.  Students will work in groups to create their posters.
4.  Students will present their posters.

*If there is any time remaining, we will discuss the video project, due Friday.

Agenda: Tuesday, March 28, 2011

Quote of the Day:  “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” - Mahatma Gandhi

Learning Targets for Chapter 19 and 20 Industrial Revolution:

•  The Industrial Revolution began in the late eighteenth century and turned Great Britain into the first and the richest industrialized nation. A series of technological advances caused Great Britain to become a leader in the production of cotton, coal, and iron. After the introduction of the first steam-powered locomotives, railroad tracks were laid across Great Britain, reducing the cost of shipping goods.
•  The Industrial Revolution spread to Europe and North America. In the United States, the railroad made it possible to sell manufactured goods from the Northeast across the country.
•  The Industrial Revolution had a tremendous social impact in Europe. Cities grew quickly, and an industrial middle class emerged. The industrial working class, meanwhile, dealt with wretched working conditions. These conditions gave rise to socialism, a movement aimed at improving working conditions through government control of the means of production.

Agenda:  
1.  "How to Rip a Phone Book in 1/2" - quick video.  Objective: If someone can teach you a trick on how to rip a phone book into two, you can probably do a DBQ.  :)
1. Quickly discuss the President's address last night on Libya and the extra credit assignment.
2.  Notes - Chapter 19 and 20 Industrial Revolution.
3.  Pass out DBQ 13 and explain that both DBQ 12 (which was distributed Monday in class) and DBQ13 will be due next class period.  We will work on them in groups to create posters to learn how a Document-Based Question works.
4.  Discuss any questions students might have about the Video Project (due Friday)

Interesting video about Japan's Nuclear scare.  We'll discuss if there is time.
Expert: ‘Breach of containment’ scariest words for scientists --http://www.katu.com/news/local/118692859.html


And in Libya, the rebels advance on their target city of Tripoli.

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

DBQ 13 - Industrial Revolution

DBQ2

President Obama's Full Address on Libya

In case you missed it earlier tonight, here it is:

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

For extra credit,
Take notes
&
Write a reflection.

Due before 1st period tomorrow either through email or by bringing it to my room.

Agenda: Monday, March 28th, 2011

Quote of the Day:  "The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who  look on and do nothing." - Albert Einstein

Learning Targets for Chapters 19 and 20 Industrial Revolution:
•  The Industrial Revolution began in the late eighteenth century and turned Great Britain into the first and the richest industrialized nation. A series of technological advances caused Great Britain to become a leader in the production of cotton, coal, and iron. After the introduction of the first steam-powered locomotives, railroad tracks were laid across Great Britain, reducing the cost of shipping goods.
•  The Industrial Revolution spread to Europe and North America. In the United States, the railroad made it possible to sell manufactured goods from the Northeast across the country.
•  The Industrial Revolution had a tremendous social impact in Europe. Cities grew quickly, and an industrial middle class emerged. The industrial working class, meanwhile, dealt with wretched working conditions. These conditions gave rise to socialism, a movement aimed at improving working conditions through government control of the means of production.

Agenda:
1) Watch CNN Student News.  Students will write notes and summarize two stories of their choice.  Mr. Duez will collect this.  (embedded video below in this post)
2) We will also discuss Libya and the situation going on there.  (Embedded video below of Richard Engel in Libya)  The President will discuss Libya tonight in a speech to the American public.  It is an opportunity for extra credit.
3) Notes Chapter 19 and 20 - The Industrial Revolution
4) Mr. Duez will pass out the DBQ #12.  It is due on Wednesday.  Read and respond to the questions.

VIDEO PROJECT IS DUE ON FRIDAY, APRIL 1st.  Email Mr. Duez any rough drafts that you need help with this week.  Also come in to tutoring on Tuesday or Thursday if you have questions.

DBQ #12 Introduction to the Industrial Revolution

DBQ

Chapter 19 and 20 Notes - Industrial Revolution

Targets Industrial Revolution Ch 19 Ch 20

Extra Credit Monday Night - Current Event - Libya

Watch the President's address, take notes, write a reflection and turn in Tue morning before 1st period.

President Obama will deliver an address on the Libyan military operation Monday night, the White House announced tonight.

The president will speak at 7:30 p.m. at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C.

The speech is designed to "update the American people on the situation in Libya," said the White House announcement, "including the actions we've taken with allies and partners to protect the Libyan people from the brutality of Moammar Gadhafi, the transition to NATO command and control, and our policy going forward."

Watch the President's address, take notes, write a reflection and turn in Tue morning before 1st period.

38 Great Songs - $10 on iTunes all proceeds go to Japanese Relief

This is a deal.  For $10 you get 38 incredible songs.  All the money is donated to Japanese Relief fund.  Wow.
http://www.spin.com/articles/u2-eminem-gaga-35-more-japan-benefit-album

1. John Lennon, "Imagine"
2. U2, "Walk On"
3. Bob Dylan, "Shelter From The Storm"
4. Red Hot Chili Peppers, "Around The World"
5. Lady Gaga, "Born This Way"
6. Beyonce, "Irreplaceable"
7. Bruno Mars, "Talking To The Moon"
8. Katy Perry, "Firework"
9. Rihanna, "Only Girl (In The World)"
10. Justin Timberlake, "Like I Love You"
11. Madonna, "Miles Away"
12. David Guetta, "When Love Takes Over"
13. Eminem, "Love The Way You Lie"
14. Bruce Springsteen, "Human Touch"
15. Josh Groban, "Awake"
16. Keith Urban, "Better Life"
17. Black Eyed Peas, "One Tribe"
18. Pink, "Sober"
19. Cee Lo Green, "It's Ok"
20. Lady Antebellum, "I Run To You"
21. Bon Jovi, "What Do You Got?"
22. Foo Fighters, "My Hero"
23. R.E.M., "Man On The Moon"
24. Nicki Minaj, "Save Me"
25. Sade, "By Your Side"
26. Michael Buble, "Hold On"
27. Justin Bieber, "Pray"
28. Adele, "Make You Feel My Love"
29. Enya, "If I Could Be Where You Are"
30. Elton John, "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me"
31. John Mayer, "Waiting On The World To Change"
32. Queen, "Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)"
33. Kings Of Leon, "Use Somebody"
34. Sting, "Fragile"
35. Leona Lewis, "Better In Time"
36. Ne-Yo, "One In A Million"
37. Shakira, "Whenever, Wherever"
38. Norah Jones, "Sunrise"

Notes for Chapter 19 and 20 - Industrial Revolution

Chapter-19-20-Industrial Revolution

Agenda: Friday, March 25, 2011

Quote of the Day: "Luck is when preparation meets opportunity." - Seneca

Learning Targets:

* Analyze both the positive & negative effects of the Industrial Revolution. Was industrialization ultimately good for society? Why or why not?
* The Industrial Revolution began in the late eighteenth century and turned Great Britain into the first and the richest industrialized nation. A series of technological advances caused Great Britain to become a leader in the production of cotton, coal, and iron. After the introduction of the first steampowered locomotives, railroad tracks were laid across Great Britain, reducing the cost of shipping goods.
* The Industrial Revolution spread to Europe and North America. In the United States, the railroad
made it possible to sell manufactured goods from the Northeast across the country.
* The Industrial Revolution had a tremendous social impact in Europe. Cities grew quickly, and an
industrial middle class emerged. The industrial working class, meanwhile, dealt with wretched
working conditions. These conditions gave rise to socialism, a movement aimed at improving
working conditions through government control of the means of production.

Agenda:
1. First 20 minutes - Current Events: Video on Japan and the Disaster there and discuss the situation in Libya.  Students should recognize a connection between the industrial revolution and need for power and energy & the crisis at the nuclear power plant in Japan.  Because of advances in technology, we have some very incredible amounts of energy.  But is it produced at a cost too great?  (Radiation, etc)
http://www.cnn.com/2011/BUSINESS/03/24/japan.alternatives/index.html?hpt=C2

2. Introduce Chapter 19 and 20 The Industrial Revolution.
3. Discuss the Video Project.  It is due next Friday.  If any student needs help, come in during tutoring on Tuesday.  Or you can send your rough draft essay or video to me so that I can lend assistance.

Video Project Due on Friday, April 1st.  Follow the rubric to be sure you have everything you need.
On Monday-Friday next week we will be working on DBQs and writing in relation to the Industrial Revolution.

MS Awareness T-Shirt

Here are the two designs that they have come up with for MS Awareness T-Shirts:

T-Shirt says: "Hope Faith Cure" Multiple Sclerosis, as modeled by an awesome AVID tutor.

What a beautiful model and assistant!  :)

They are selling the T-Shirts at lunch.  Mr. Campbell is always looking for assistants to help him sell as well.  See him during your lunch period if you'd like to help.  Cost of the T-shirts are $10.  The orange bracelet/band is $5.
(of course, the proceeds will go to the MS Society and a portion will help Mr. Duez with medical bills)

Agenda: Wed/Thu, March 23 and 24, 2011

Quote of the Day:  "Silence does not always mark wisdom." - Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

Learning Targets:
Targets
Chapter 17 & 18 TEST

Agenda:
1. Review Chapter 17 and 18 quickly - Video Review and Questions from Mr. Duez
2.  TEST Chapter
3.  After the test we will pass out the Targets for Chapters 19 and 20 - The Industrial Revoltuion.
4.  Then with the time remaining we will discuss the Disaster in Japan.  We will watch this story from 60 Minutes and discuss:

DISASTER IN JAPAN

Agenda: Tuesday, March 21, 2011

Quote of the Day:  "Great men become great because they have been able to master luck.  What the vulgar proclaim as luck, is the characteristic of genius." - Napoleon

Learning Targets:

Targets

*Review of The French Revolution from before Spring Break*

•  Napoleon formed a new government, the consulate, in which he held absolute power. In 1802 he was crowned emperor and signed a peace treaty with Russia, Great Britain, and Austria.

•  At home, he made peace with the Catholic Church and created a functioning bureaucracy. His Napoleonic Code preserved many of the rights gained in the revolution.

•  By 1807, Napoleon had created a French empire. In parts of the empire, Napoleon sought to spread the revolution. However, his invasions had contributed to the spread of nationalism as well.

Agenda:

Warm up Video:

1. Video on Napoleon from Chapter 18, we will discuss the video and take notes. (10 Min)

2. Notes - Napoleon - Notes Chapter 18 Napoleon

3. During Notes - Show "Engineering an Empire: Napoleon Steel Monster" It is about 5 minutes and goes into detail on the Arc de Triumph and how Napoleon crowned himself.
4. Review of the French Revolution (if time).

5. Video review of French Revolution in 3 parts (we'll watch part II and III today)

Part I:

Part II: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTMFtLAS90Q

Part III: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyZsLYxaIuM

6. Discuss Napoleon if time remains.

Tips for studying for the test on Wed/Thu:

Read Chapters 17 and 18 - Targets

Notes Chapter 17 Scientific Revolution

Notes Chapter 17 Enlightenment

Rousseau's Social Contract Explained

Notes Chapter 18 French Revolution

Notes Chapter 18 Napoleon

Watch French Revolution Video on You Tube

French Revolution Video Questions

Remember our discussion on gas prices :)

Come in for tutoring on Tuesday afternoon to ask questions of Mr. Duez

Agenda: Monday, March 21, 2011

Quote of the Day:  "History is a myth that men agree to believe." - Napoleon

Learning Targets:
Targets
*Review of The French Revolution from before Spring Break*

•  Napoleon formed a new government, the consulate, in which he held absolute power. In 1802 he was crowned emperor and signed a peace treaty with Russia, Great Britain, and Austria.
•  At home, he made peace with the Catholic Church and created a functioning bureaucracy. His Napoleonic Code preserved many of the rights gained in the revolution.
•  By 1807, Napoleon had created a French empire. In parts of the empire, Napoleon sought to spread the revolution. However, his invasions had contributed to the spread of nationalism as well.

Agenda:

1. Welcome back from Spring Break.  "Good News."

2. Video of Aidan After Dentist

3. Catchup on Current Events - Japan and Libya and the Rally to save Texas schools

4. Review of The French Revolution - Notes Chapter 18 French Revolution

5. Video review of French Revolution in 3 parts (we'll watch the rest to start class tomorrow)

Part I:

Part II: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTMFtLAS90Q

Part III: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyZsLYxaIuM

6. Discuss Napoleon if time remains.

Tips for studying for the test on Wed/Thu:
Read Chapters 17 and 18 - Targets
Notes Chapter 17 Scientific Revolution
Notes Chapter 17 Enlightenment
Rousseau's Social Contract Explained
Notes Chapter 18 French Revolution
Notes Chapter 18 Napoleon
Watch French Revolution Video on You Tube
French Revolution Video Questions
Remember our discussion on gas prices :)

Notes: Chapter 18 "Napoleon"

CH18 Napoleon

Austin "Save Texas Schools Rally"

AHS Students were on the news discussing the budget cuts and marching on Austin.  What a great job guys!

So proud of these three wonderful students.

So proud of our school and how it represented itself during the Save Texas Schools Rally in Austin on Saturday.

Former students from Mr. Duez's World History class, Kevin, Anai, and Ifeoma. 

Just a few of the awesome AHS Eagles who were there. Our state rep. was there in the black button down shirt - Dan Huberty.  Their voices were heard along with 11,000 others!

On Friday evening a group of three outstanding AHS seniors were featured on KPRC Local 2 News in Houston.  Unfortunately I am having trouble finding a link online of the story.  They were awesome.  If I find a link to it, I'll definitely post it here.  They were inspiring.

This story is from the Austin ABC affiliate and did a great job of discussing the rally.  You can see our AHS rally t-shirts in the video!



Youtube links for coverage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aj6Q-wdXlA Austin story about why the protests were necessary.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bCyEbOpdJE Austin story about the rally.
John Kuhn, superintendent of Perrin-Whitt Consolidated Independent School District, gives an amazing, inspirational speech at the Save Texas Schools rally on the steps of the state capitol 3/12/2011:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUm-07NxDX0

What a group!

Notes - Chapter 18 - The French Revolution

Chapter 18 - French Revolution

French Revolution Video

In class this week we will be watching the French Revolution documentary.  The questions that go along with the video are here:  http://www.mrduez.com/2011/03/french-revolution-video-questions.html

Students should follow along with the video and answer the questions as they come up.  Mr. Duez will pause the video from time to time to discuss.

"A new republic will be born in blood.  The blood of the French Revolution."
If you miss any time during this week or if you need to rewatch portions of the video, you can find it here:

You can find the rest of the parts of this video by searching Youtube for:  The French Revolution.

Chapter 17 - Rousseau's Social Contract

When it was first published in 1762, The Social Contract was met with outrage and censorship. Rousseau became a wanted man both in France and in his native Geneva. However, thirty-two years later, in 1794, after the French Revolution his remains were transported to the Pantheon in Paris and he was buried as a national hero. The Social Contract was the foremost influence on the intellectual development of the French Revolution, and that stormy period in history is our best example of Rousseau's ideas put into practice. It is not fair to blame the Reign of Terror and the many disasters of the Revolution on Rousseau, but his influence was certainly felt throughout. (link)Rousseau Social Contract

Notes - Chapter 17 - The Enlightment

Chapter 17 Enlightenment

Agenda: Remainder of the Week March 8th - March 11th, 2011

Quote of the Day:  "Is it a revolt?" - Louis XVI to his attendants.  "No Sire, it is a Revolution!"

Learning Targets:
Targets - Chapters 17 and 18

•  Poverty and deep social divisions were the backdrop of the French Revolution. On the eve of the revolution, financial crisis gripped the government of Louis XVI. Rather than accept higher taxes, the commoners in France's legislative body, the Estates-General, broke off to form a National Assembly.
•  Anticipating an attack by the king's forces, commoners then stormed the Bastille prison, marking the start of the Revolution. The new Assembly took control of the Catholic Church and adopted the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen. The document was inspired in part by the American Declaration of Independence and Constitution.
•  France was soon at war with Austria, where some feared the revolution might spread. Louis XVI was taken captive by the Paris Commune. The commune called for a National Convention and forced the revolution into a more violent phase.
•  During the first years of the revolution, a republic was established, Louis XVI was executed, and thousands of people were killed on suspicion of opposing the revolution.
•  The National Convention responded by forming a Committee of Public Safety. The committee led a 12-month Reign of Terror, executing close to 40,000 suspected enemies and expunging signs of Catholic influence. The committee also raised the largest army in European history and repelled the invading armies.
•  With the crisis past, the National Convention ended the Reign of Terror and executed its zealous leader, Maximilien Robespierre. Power shifted into the hands of more moderate middle-class leaders who produced a constitution in 1795.

Agenda:
1. Watch the first half of "The French Revolution."  Students will answer questions as they watch the video.
Mr. Duez will post links to the Youtube Versions (in case any students are missing from class)

Mr. Duez will stop the video from time to time to teach a bit about the Revolution.

Test will be Wed/Thu after the break.  We'll finish the French Revolution in class on Friday.  Then when we return, Mr. Duez will teach about Napoleon and then we'll review Chapters 17 and 18 on Tuesday.  Test Wed/Thu.

French Revolution Video Questions

Hist Ch French Revolution Video Questions

Agenda: Monday, March 7, 2011

Image via Wikipedia
Quote of the Day:  "The word smart is not applied to all professions, even if you are smart in that profession. No one talks about smart lawyers. They may say a brilliant lawyer. They'll talk about a creative artist. Smart is saved for scientists. It just is. It's not even really applied to medical doctors. It applies to scientists in the lab figuring out what hadn't been figured out before." - Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Learning Targets:
Learning Targets Chapter 17 & 18:
•  The Scientific Revolution gave rise to the Enlightenment, an eighteenth-century movement that stressed the role of philosophy and reason in improving society.  Rationalism and secularism developed was a foundation for a modern worldview based on science and reasoning that spawned the scientific method.
•  Enlightenment intellectuals, known as philosophes, were chiefly social reformers from the nobility and the middle class. They often met in the salons of the upper classes to discuss the ideas of such giants as Montesquieu, Voltaire, and Diderot. 
•  The later Enlightenment produced social thinkers such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau and an early advocate of women's rights, Mary Wollstonecraft. Salon gatherings, along with the growth of book and magazine publishing, helped spread Enlightenment ideas among a broad audience. 

Agenda:
1.  Neil DeGrasse Tyson.  We'll hear some wisdom from a present day Astro Physicist in a video clip.
2.  Notes on "The Enlightenment" - Descartes, Rousseau
3.  Quiz Game - Cold Calling

VIDEO PROJECT IS DUE ON APRIL 1.

Agenda: Friday, March 4th, 2011

Image via WikipediaQuote of the Day: "In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual." - Galileo Galilei

Learning Targets Chapter 17 & 18:

•  The Scientific Revolution gave rise to the Enlightenment, an eighteenth-century movement that stressed the role of philosophy and reason in improving society.  Rationalism and secularism developed was a foundation for a modern worldview based on science and reasoning that spawned the scientific method.
•  Enlightenment intellectuals, known as philosophes, were chiefly social reformers from the nobility and the middle class. They often met in the salons of the upper classes to discuss the ideas of such giants as Montesquieu, Voltaire, and Diderot. 
•  The later Enlightenment produced social thinkers such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau and an early advocate of women's rights, Mary Wollstonecraft. Salon gatherings, along with the growth of book and magazine publishing, helped spread Enlightenment ideas among a broad audience. 

Agenda:
1.  Video over Chapter 17: "The Scientific Revolution" - investigates the nature of the scientific revolution and the impact of inventions like the microscope and the telescope.
2.  Notes on Chapter 17 
3.  Review vocab from Chapter 17 - Cold Calling.

VIDEO PROJECT is due on Friday, APRIL 1st.

Agenda: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, March 1 - 3

Quote of the Day:  "There's an old saying about those who forget history. I don't remember it, but it's good." -Stephen Colbert, The Colbert Report, March 10, 2008

Because of TAKS ELA we are having a strange schedule this week.
Tuesday is TAKS and these periods will meet:

3rd period - 5 min for attendance
5th period
7th period

Wednesday is a normal Mon/Tue/Fri day schedule.  All classes will meet but no advisory.

Thursday is:
1st period
2nd period
3rd period
4th period
and 6th period
(5th and 7th will have met on Tuesday)

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we'll be doing essentially the same thing - working in our research groups on the wireless laptops to prepare our video projects.  Mr. Duez will assist each group and show some overall tips and tricks about how to create a video or photostory.  At the beginning of each period, Mr. Duez will show a 5 minute video about one of the topics while students get the laptops and log in.