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Today we study Nationalism, with a focus on the unification of Germany. Germany is quite unusual in that it never fully united under one national government until 1871! However, once it did unite it used "extreme" nationalism and largely caused WWI and II. Notes: https://sway.office.com/CIHkZakAnmOq5fWp?ref=Link Quiz: 158322

We wrap the Executive Branch today as we study Political Parties, Campaigns and Elections. We will review Monday and test Tuesday. https://sway.office.com/ULhRP4xpbeL2Mycp?ref=Link Quiz: 151055

Today we study the organization of the Executive Branch. Including the military, approximately 4 million people serve in the Executive Branch. Notes: https://sway.office.com/4oEuRxxIv2fbhbiK?ref=Link Quiz: 798385

Today we study the Industrial Revolution or Industrialization. Here are the notes: https://sway.office.com/vybuHPWwtu4OcUET?ref=Link Quiz: 654947

Hey guys, the grading for government is unique since it is a 9-week course. So my system is explained below: The first day of Gov was March 13. So you have no Gov grade to accept. Econ and Gov are separate 9-week courses.  So, we had NO Gov grades... So your grades are based on what you do on-line. The District is going overboard to be fair beyond fair to those with technological difficulty. Everything is weighted to help your grade.  All my grades come from Quizizz. As I put those out as assignments there is a deadline date. If the date is past you may not be able to do them as Quizizz will say they are past due. If you encounter that problem, just email me and I can issue a new date.  No zeroes can be given for un-done work, and t he District has mandated that no one can fail. Everyone gets at least a 70. If you do nothing then your grade is a 70. Most of you are far better students than that and don't want that on your transcript, so I encourage you to "get w

There are two rather brief notes today on Presidential powers and impeachment: Powers: https://sway.office.com/1KVRRQkwrBleVcpF?ref=Link Impeachment: https://sway.office.com/OGHzP5Cxrvmx6WlC?ref=Link Quiz: Powers: (may be challenging, use it to learn...) 209601 Impeachment: 269321

Imperialism in Africa and Asia in the modern area that is motivated by industrialization is notes here: https://sway.office.com/cMl57ZCOmJgJ1cEx?ref=Link  Quiz: 525547

We continue our study of the Presidency: Sway notes: https://sway.office.com/NsmEuST1s0sBUghr?ref=Link Quiz: 419283

Our next unit is moving into the more modern era. We will study some big topics: Imperialism, Nationalism, and Industrialization or the Industrial Revolution. As an introduction to Imperialism, we will study African history. Here are the notes: https://sway.office.com/yuh8KtJBb3j5uFSV?ref=Link Quiz: 716240

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With this weird way of doing school it can be confusing to know precisely how you will be graded. I will explain how I plan to do it below. Feel free to email with questions. 1-You may choose to accept the grade you had on March 13. If so, that is your grade. (However, that does not mean school is over and you just stop doing anything.) 2-If you are not happy with that grade or simply want to improve the "number" that should be easily done with the on-line schooling. 3-The fact that you can accept the March 13 grade does not mean that school is over. Learning more World History will help you as you look to go to college, your SAT or ACT score, and your grades next year in US History, etc... 4-As you continue to do on-line school, your grades on "Quizizz" will be entered "as is." This is done to give you and your parents clear feedback on how you are doing. These grades may not hurt your March 13 average. 5-Any adjustments that need to be made will oc

Hey guys, Some of y'all in both World History and Government have taken quizzes mistakenly for the other class (ex. government students doing World History, vice versa). When this occurs you get on the roster of that class. So when I assign a quiz to a class some of you may get the code for the other class. THINK! Please don't do a quiz unrelated to what we are studying. Some brilliant Seniors, when we are studying Congress, just did a quiz on Latin American Revolutions... Duh!!!

We start the Executive Branch today studying the President. Here are the notes: https://sway.office.com/2ek47Z36ibhfFHJb?ref=Link quiz: 863075

Here is the code for our test: 344027

Sorry guys, my internet has been down. I will post assignments including History test momentarily. BC

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Tomorrow we will test on Absolutism to Revolution. Review notes on: Louis XIV Peter the Great French Revolution Napoleon Latin American Revolutions All the quizizz for these are still active, so go back and practice. You may also just practice any random quizzes on these topics on Quizizz. I will be available on Zoom today so contact me if you need help. 

Test today on Congress. Quizizz code: 937135

Following the Absolute Monarchs came the Age of Revolutions. Leading it ideologically and chronologically was the American Revolution. You will study it in great detail in US History so we don't do much with it in World. However, the US is called an Enlightenment nation because as we had our revolution and formed our government the ideas of the Enlightenment guided every step. The Declaration of Independence is almost verbatim John Locke's Natural Rights Philosophy: The very purpose of government is protect the rights of the people If it does not protect our rights then it should be "altered or abolished" Government gets its power from the "consent of the governed," the people As the Americans successfully revolted against England in 1776, a series of revolutions followed. Today we focus on the Latin American revolutions. Tomorrow, we will review this unit on Absolutism to Revolution and test on it Thursday. Sway notes: https://sway.office.com/

OK, tomorrow test on Congress. I posted two quizizz yesterday with a total of over 160 questions. I made the test from these. Use them to review today. Here are the codes again: 661911 494651

Decided to go ahead and post these for "practice." I will use these as a guide for the test. Congress review quizzes: 661911 494651

Today we look quickly at how interest groups influence Congress. With this study we have completed Congress. We will review tomorrow and do a major test Wednesday. Sway notes: https://sway.office.com/DROnFP9RMqtbxRJk?ref=Link Quiz: 635197

Today, we see how Napoleon made himself Emperor and after all the craziness of the French Revolution France goes back to one person with absolute power. Tomorrow we study revolutions especially in Latin America and with that complete this unit on Absolutism and Revolution. We will review Wednesday and test on Thursday. Sway notes: https://sway.office.com/FkYLaIft28e9WeUQ?ref=Link Quiz: (in synergy) 859649

Hey guys, After waiting for guidance from Admin on how to do grades, I am now up to date with entering your scores. I have entered both the Renaissance and Exploration tests as summative assessments. For formative assessments I entered those quizzes that had the most participation. We will test on Absolutism to Revolution after studying Napoleon and the Age of Revolutions next week, maybe Thursday. Enjoy your day off on Friday. I will be available on zoom from 1:30-2:00 pm.

Hey guys, After waiting for guidance from Admin on how to do grades, I am now up to date with entering your scores. I have entered both the unit 1 test and the Constitution test as summative assessments. For formative assessments I entered those quizzes that had the most participation. Quizizz puts both 2nd and 4th period classes together in recording the scores so that somewhat complicates the entry of grades. It would be wise on your part to verify grade entries, though I attempted to be precise. We will test on the Legislative Branch on Wednesday or so of next week.  Enjoy your day off on Friday. I will be available on zoom from 1:30-2:00 pm.

Today we study the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution: https://sway.office.com/Up7MbeoZZABL7qZv?ref=Link Quiz: 684479

Today we study how a bill becomes a law. Notes: Sway: https://sway.office.com/xrwuDeExB13xMEOi?ref=Link Quiz: 234960

Today we will review Congress. I created a Sway of a major review sheet we have used. Work with it to get the main points about Congress. Use your notes. It may work simplest to print it (though it may print weird because it's in Sway.) I will also post some Quizizz that are overview reviews of Congress. We will study "How a Bill becomes a Law" next. Then we will look at Lobbyists and how they influence legislation. Congress Sway review: https://sway.office.com/OAANBTRcNqeshfFB?ref=Link Congress review Quizizz code: 802850

Today we do the crazy French Revolution. Sway notes: https://sway.office.com/zubEUCSUE0dKAGkn?ref=Link Quiz code: 773312

Today we look at the structure, powers and leadership of Congress. Sway notes: https://sway.office.com/R5SJFsUBRChn43xg?ref=Link Quiz: go to Quizizz and join game with this code: 095658

Our next absolute monarch is Peter the Great of Russia. Here are the notes: https://sway.office.com/fMBzVAcJapS3bTnf?ref=Link Peter the Great quiz: 665498

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Today we start our study of the Legislative Branch, Congress. The Constitution study gave a good start, now we will see the details and especially see how the law-making process works. Sway notes on Structure and leadership of Congress: https://sway.office.com/G62NcDzhmmXRo5oA?ref=Link Quiz on Congress: 693443

Today we start a new unit called Absolutism to Revolution. European nations develop and grow as the continent finally comes out of the Dark Ages. Feudalism with its Lords, Knights/Vassals, and Manors is replaced by capitalism and the growth of the merchant, middle class on a personal level;  along with Mercantilism, Imperialism, and powerful Absolute Monarchs on a national level.  We start our study with Absolute Monarchs and the Sun King, Louis XIV (the 14th) of France. In many ways he sets the tone for all the absolute monarchs as he rules with total control for 72 years! Here are the notes from Sway followed by a quiz from Quizizz that will go in Synergy. Louis XIV notes: https://sway.office.com/8T33cRQf2BDhPwhS?ref=Link Quiz on Louis XIV: 169611

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I begin with a repeat of District guidelines then follow up with specifics for our class. High school students will get a numeric grade You may choose to accept your grade from our last day, March 13, as your final grade. And future on-line grades cannot hurt that grade. On the opposite side your on-line grades can improve your grade if you choose not go with the March 13 grade. Some specifics for how I will conduct class from here on: I will continue to post Sway notes for GA Standards.  I will give Quizizz as formative assessments to ensure learning.  I will signify on my blog, this grade will go in Synergy or this is non-graded.  World History prepares you for US History and Gov't-Econ. I will go on Zoom in a moment and be available to you for whatever.

Our meeting just ended. As a follow up I will begin by re-posting the basic District guidelines then follow that with the specifics for Government as a 4th quarter course with no  grades as of March 13. High school students will get a numeric grade You may choose to accept your grade from our last day, March 13, as your final grade. And future on-line grades cannot hurt that grade. On the opposite side your on-line grades can improve your grade if you choose not go with the March 13 grade. However, March 13 was the first day of the 4th quarter and the 1st day of government. Therefore, we have no grades.. So the bottom line for Government is that your on-line learning will determine your grade. No zeroes may be given for assignments not done, but your grade will come from assignments that you do complete. Again, since we have no grades prior to March 13, your grades from on-line learning will determine your numeric grade.  Some specifics for how I will conduct class from

Hey guys about 9 of you have yet to take the Exploration Test. I strongly suggest doing it now before the break. Here is a new code designated for those who have not done it yet. Disregard this if you have taken the test already. Test code: 581578

You may email me with questions or wait for my Zoom which will be around Noon. Here is the test code: 990292

Morning, We have a faculty meeting today to determine exactly how to do grades. I will do a Zoom meeting after the faculty meeting to inform. The basics from the District at this point: High school students will get a numeric grade You may choose to accept your grade from our last day, March 13, as your final grade. And future on-line grades cannot hurt that grade. On the opposite side your on-line grades can improve your grade if you choose not go with the March 13 grade. Further details will be decided at our meeting today. Assignment for today is quick and simple. During the European Dark Ages and Renaissance periods there were several Muslim Empires that we will touch on briefly with no major test. All you need to do is do the quiz from Quizizz below and it will "teach" the basics of these Empires. The grade for this will go in Synergy. Quizizz code: 988429

Good morning, I know most of you Srs. are not up... If you need something regarding the Constitution test tho, email me at barry.cox@cobbk12.org. I will go to Zoom if necessary. We have a faculty meeting today to determine exactly how to do grades. I will do a Zoom meeting after the faculty meeting to help with test and what we decide about grades. The basics: High school students will get a numeric grade You may choose to accept your grade from our last day, March 13, as your final grade. And future on-line grades cannot hurt that grade. On the opposite side your on-line grades can improve your grade if you choose not go with the March 13 grade. However, March 13 was the first day of the 4th quarter and the 1st day of government. Therefore, we have no grades... So, our faculty meeting today will give details of how to do courses that began on March 13, among other details. I will post again after our meeting with the details and open a Zoom meeting.

Hey guys this invitation is for a make up unit 1 test. Quizizz has mixed up 2nd and 4th periods rosters so the simplest thing is to send two invitations. If you are not in 1st, check the 2nd. Obviously, you need only do it once, duh!!! Ask participants to open joinmyquiz.com and enter this code 573919 Ask participants to open joinmyquiz.com and enter this code 368736

Here is an invitation to make up this test coded for those who did not take it. It would be a great idea with the quick assignments for today and tomorrow to do this before the break. Click on the link and enter the code. Ask participants to open joinmyquiz.com and enter this code 708489

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Hey guys, please be sure to complete the Exploration test before the break.  As we got the announcement that we will not return to school, recognize that these on-line assignments will determine your grade. Since we only have two days we will not start another big topic of study. We will do two quick views of subjects that I have let stand alone and not be part of a big unit. The first is The Scientific Revolution. It is a consequence of the Renaissance and Enlightenment. Our approach will be a little simpler and quicker. I have a quiz on Quizizz that will teach the main points I want you to know. As with all these "formative" assessments they are designed with unlimited attempts and redemption questions, etc with the idea of letting the quiz "teach." Should be quick and easy, enjoy. Tomorrow we will do the same thing with a quick study of "Muslim Empires." Quiz code; 361260

Here are all the Sway notes on the Constitution. Especially helpful may be the Amendment groupings, because it breaks them down to similar topics rather than just a list of 27. Preamble: https://sway.office.com/MfuEhR8st8ZL3NSs?ref=Link Articles 1-3: https://sway.office.com/tcCYFy6EQi5DVO6B?ref=Link Articles 4-7: https://sway.office.com/kwl4E5lGjol1EBYc?ref=Link Principles: https://sway.office.com/FkmaGREDJst01PbD?ref=Link Powers: https://sway.office.com/NarEirr9owHajDve?ref=Link Amendments: https://sway.office.com/IgNViHyzHYItOrkw?ref=Link

Hey guys, with the announcement that we will not return to school it makes me sad. I miss y'all and our interaction. Recognize that now your grade will be determined entirely by these on-line assignments. Some of you would fail government at this point. I suggest strongly that you finish this week strong and complete the Constitution test before the break. Also, if you have friends that have difficulty due to lack of technology capability or resources, then please help them.  My plan for the Constitution test review is to post on this one entry several quizzes that will help you prepare for the Constitution test. Recognize that we have broken the Constitution down into parts to make it more manageable. The parts are: The Preamble Articles 1-3 Articles 4-7 Principles of the Constitution Powers of the Constitution (Prohibited Powers) The Amendments Review the Sway notes on each topic. On my next entry I will post all the Sway notes on one post.  To do these just go

Exploation test code: 873885

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Happy April Fools Day, maybe President Trump will make an announcement that this was all "April Fools!" Boy, I wish. Notes on amendments: https://sway.office.com/IgNViHyzHYItOrkw?ref=Link Quizizz code: 797959 240176

Good morning guys, today is test day. Before I start the test on quizizz I will give you opportunities to ask questions of me as needed. Send me an email and I can simply answer by email or if needed I can host a Zoom meeting for you personally. In fact, I will go ahead and host a zoom meeting at 9:30 for everyone to ask questions. Then start the test at 10:30. BC