Contemporary History

Timeline Paragraph for an Intro to the 20th Century

Before we can study the 20th century, we need to understand some of the events that happened before then.  Here is your assignment:
Homework –

Review: the timeline at the bottom of the 1st page of Ch. 22
Select: one event from that timeline
Research: more information about the event or person
Write: a one paragraph (no more) summary [...]

Test: From the Beginning to Hammurabi

Directions:  This post is a wiki post.  What that means is that you can edit it, just like you can edit Wikipedia.  I’ve put a basic outline below of topics covered these past weeks.  Feel free and encouraged to add in your notes by clicking the edit link at the top of the post.  Your [...]

The 6 W’s of the Sumerians

Today I thought I would provide you with the notes in an image form. Click on the image to get the full version. It is formatted in A4 size, so it could be printed directly. Again, no homework, but that should tell you about what will be coming up in the next [...]

From Sumer to Canaan: Hammurabi & the Patriarchs

Homework – Read: Pages 14-17 of World History textbook | Answer Checkup Questions : on pages 15 & 18, according to the instructions below. .

Review of “The Beginning” – Chapter 1

Homework: Read: Pages 9-13 of History of the World | Write: Definitions (bold faced words) in your own words | Answer: Questions 2, 3, & 5 on page 11.

The Flood

Update: You can download a template for this assignment from here. It is not required, however it does match my required format.
Homework – Review: Pages 3-7 of History of the World | Complete: Chapter 1 Review – All questions (including the “Concept to Consider.”) ~ This should be typed with once sentence per word [...]

The Rebellion

Homework: Read: pages 6-7 of History of the World | Answer Questions: 1-5 on pg. 7 | Identify: terms on pg. 7.
Here are some of my notes from today’s lesson on man’s first sin. Obviously we were unable to finish the lesson with a shortened schedule and fire drill. However, you can still [...]

The Beginning of History

Tonight’s Homework | Due: Next class session
Read: Pages 3-5 of History of the World | Answer Questions: 1-7 on pg. 6 | Define Terms: Identified on pg. 6
Our Perspective
History is essentially the study of man’s interaction with God. We interact with God through:

Prayer
Devotions
Following His leading

But there are also negative ways of interacting with God [...]

Introduction to Contemporary History

Welcome students to your Contemporary World History class, 2009-2010.  We will be using this website extensively throughout the year and so for your first assignment I would like to you get to know the website a little.  Please complete the following tasks.
This assignment is to be completed by: Monday, August 3rd.

Register with the site. (Registration [...]

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