Instructions Concerning the Lectures and Talking Points
Before
Take the Test in the Pulse Check
During
Take good two column notes, or (with permission) record the lecture.
After
After each day of lecture, do the supplementary material.
Prepare talking points notes to chat with your family and/ or friends. Have them sign the notes that the conversation took place. Write any conclusions and side points that took place as a result of the conversation.
At the end of the month (just prior to the end of month test), retake the pulse check.
Take the Test in the Pulse Check
During
Take good two column notes, or (with permission) record the lecture.
After
After each day of lecture, do the supplementary material.
Prepare talking points notes to chat with your family and/ or friends. Have them sign the notes that the conversation took place. Write any conclusions and side points that took place as a result of the conversation.
At the end of the month (just prior to the end of month test), retake the pulse check.
Pulse Check
Part A
Take this test on Confucianism at the start and end of the month to check for improvement
http://quizlet.com/7123234/confucianism-flash-cards/
http://quizlet.com/7123234/confucianism-flash-cards/
Part B
(from Wood, Chapters 4-6, pp. 113-177)
Take this test on Religious Societies at the start and end of the month to check for improvement
pulse_check_religions.docx | |
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File Type: | docx |
Supplementary Materials for Lecture
1. The Polytheistic World
Make a chart which compares (meaning compares and contrasts) 4 of the ancient mythologies in 5 separate categories. Then answer the question: what effect does the 4 religions have on the culture and worldview of the adherents of the religion.
http://www.ancient-mythology.com/
2. Kulturkampf
Consider the following websites: While looking at each site, create a question sheet that highlights the main points. Be sure to provide an answer key. You should have a total of 25 questions and answers and the questions can take any of the following form (multiple choice, true/false, short answer, matching). You must have at least two questions per source, though you do not need to use the entirety of any one source.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/324668/Kulturkampf
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08703b.htm
http://www.dhm.de/ENGLISH/ausstellungen/bismarck/169.htm
http://www.historyhome.co.uk/europe/bisdom.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/pope/infallibility.shtml
3. Nietzche's statement
Please read the PowerPoint "god_is_dead" below for a more in depth look at what Nietzche meant; follow the instructions at the end of the PowerPoint
4. Readings and Question to Consider found at:
http://demott.weebly.com/ancient-near-east-and-far-east.html
Make a chart which compares (meaning compares and contrasts) 4 of the ancient mythologies in 5 separate categories. Then answer the question: what effect does the 4 religions have on the culture and worldview of the adherents of the religion.
http://www.ancient-mythology.com/
2. Kulturkampf
Consider the following websites: While looking at each site, create a question sheet that highlights the main points. Be sure to provide an answer key. You should have a total of 25 questions and answers and the questions can take any of the following form (multiple choice, true/false, short answer, matching). You must have at least two questions per source, though you do not need to use the entirety of any one source.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/324668/Kulturkampf
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08703b.htm
http://www.dhm.de/ENGLISH/ausstellungen/bismarck/169.htm
http://www.historyhome.co.uk/europe/bisdom.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/pope/infallibility.shtml
3. Nietzche's statement
Please read the PowerPoint "god_is_dead" below for a more in depth look at what Nietzche meant; follow the instructions at the end of the PowerPoint
4. Readings and Question to Consider found at:
http://demott.weebly.com/ancient-near-east-and-far-east.html
god_is_dead.pptx | |
File Size: | 1087 kb |
File Type: | pptx |
Visuals and Reading
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/06/photogalleries/iraqlooting/
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/06/0611_030611_iraqlootingreport3.html
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/06/0611_030611_iraqlootingreport3.html
Lecture Support Material (Optional)
Death of God
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgqbInNM-8k The Opium War
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPF72HSuyU8 Early Christianity in Rome (1 of a series...you may watch more)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTsSJ-3rf4Q Building of Temple Towers (Ziggurats) (1 of a series...you may watch more)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgqbInNM-8k The Opium War
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPF72HSuyU8 Early Christianity in Rome (1 of a series...you may watch more)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTsSJ-3rf4Q Building of Temple Towers (Ziggurats) (1 of a series...you may watch more)
Supplementary Materials for Talking Points
See http://demott.weebly.com/lectures-and-talking-points.html for full list of talking points
Before delving into Wikipedia or a general google search, please try the following first:
-the Internet History Sourcebooks at http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/. Many of the links are on top.
-Databases from the Destiny Catalogue from the School Library: http://www.tallwoodhs.vbschools.com/library.htm
Before delving into Wikipedia or a general google search, please try the following first:
-the Internet History Sourcebooks at http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/. Many of the links are on top.
-Databases from the Destiny Catalogue from the School Library: http://www.tallwoodhs.vbschools.com/library.htm