Assignment #1
Create a major events in European History VISUAL using the E.H. Gombrich's book A Little History of the World (ISBN: 978-0-3000-14332-4). Starting with Chapter 1 and continuing through Chapter 40, you need to create a visual "timeline" of events which highlights important, major, significant events in European History according to Gombrich.
Visual "timelines" need to be HIGHLY visually appealing and VERY informative. You must provide succinct, but detailed information for each selected event which you choose to highlight. At a minimum, you must have 2 (TWO) events highlighted per chapter, for a minimum total of 80 (EIGHTY) events for the entire book. The events you choose to highlight do not necessarily need to be accompanied by a specific date, however "timelines" do need to be in chronological order. |
You will be graded on thoroughness and thoughtfulness of selection of events, overall level of completeness of your "timeline," adherence to minimum requirements, descriptiveness of each events' explanation, creativity and quality of visuals, and use of supporting evidence from Gombrich's book.
Assignment #2
Select any book written in Europe/by a European author between 1000 A.D. and 1450 A.D. and READ IT! You may select any book you and your parent(s) feel is appropriate. If you have a question about whether or not the book you selected fits the criteria (European and time frame) please EMAIL me IMMEDIATELY! You must select a BOOK, not an essay, pamphlet, or short story. As a general guide, a book should be no less than 100 pages in length. Again, if you are worried that your book may not adhere to the guidelines PLEASE email me immediately!
After reading the book you selected, you must prepare for a presentation of your book to your classmates. (Students will present the second day of class). For your presentation you need to speak not only about your book, but also about what was happening in European history at the time your book was written/ took place (contextualize). Your presentation needs to include a visual element as well (i.e. poster, Google Slides, Prezi, etc.).
Your presentation should last no more than 8 minutes, and no less than 5 minutes. Presentations that are too long or too short will receive a reduction in points earned.
Again, if you have ANY QUESTIONS, please email me as soon as possible.
After reading the book you selected, you must prepare for a presentation of your book to your classmates. (Students will present the second day of class). For your presentation you need to speak not only about your book, but also about what was happening in European history at the time your book was written/ took place (contextualize). Your presentation needs to include a visual element as well (i.e. poster, Google Slides, Prezi, etc.).
Your presentation should last no more than 8 minutes, and no less than 5 minutes. Presentations that are too long or too short will receive a reduction in points earned.
Again, if you have ANY QUESTIONS, please email me as soon as possible.
Assignment #3
Using the provided map of Europe, label each country of Europe and list the year the country was founded/formed.
For example, England was founded long ago with William the Conqueror in 1106 A.D., however it became the United Kingdom in 1707 when it incorporated Scotland. You need to determine the MODERN form of each country and the date the MODERN form was founded.
For example, England was founded long ago with William the Conqueror in 1106 A.D., however it became the United Kingdom in 1707 when it incorporated Scotland. You need to determine the MODERN form of each country and the date the MODERN form was founded.
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