February Master Class
"Considering all these facts, it is impossible to believe that Europe, had it been ravaged and depleted by the Mongols, and the miserable survivors shackled with an obligation to pay tribute forever, would have found a way to enter the golden era known as the Renaissance."
7 Tipping Points that Saved the World
Ok. It looks like a lot. BUT, It's really not! I promise! Wouldn't it be awesome if we had a Masters class with everyone at it??? :) Why don't you try? There will be candy!
Study/Learn
Do all of the following:
1 - Read Chapter 5 of the 7 Tipping Points that saved the World, "The Mongol Horde turns back." It's 32 pages, and pretty fascinating.
2- Go to http://www.history.com/topics/genghis-khan Watch the video about Genghis Khan, and if you'd like read the article. It was also good, and full of good information, so if you'd like to win in our game in class, you should read it! Just sayin'
3- STUDY these 2 Cards (Just study, since you already have them! Try to study these two at least 5 times this week, so you for sure know them, and can ROCK at the game!
Genghis Khan
Magna Carta
4- Mark Genghis Khan and any other info on your timeline. He was from 1162- 1227.
5 OPTIONAL- Go to http://www.biography.com/people/genghis-khan-9308634 Watch the video, or read the article, or both. :)
6 OPTIONAL- Go to http://www.forbes.com/sites/ryanholiday/2012/05/07/9-lessons-on-leadership-from-genghis-khan-yes-genghis-khan/#5493c28f6aa0 and read it. The top part gives a bit more info on Genghis that was really cool, then once you scroll past the big ad, it has some of his famous quotes.
(Doing the optional stuff as well as the required stuff, will help you understand it all SO much better. Going the extra mile with your school work totally pays off, 'cause then you understand everything, know the history better, and it just becomes awesome! If you understand stuff, a whole world of possibilities opens up. Learning is such a cool mind blowing experience, and once you learn you'll be the smart one. Go the extra mile! This information is SO interesting! I can't wait to talk about it in class! :D)
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Know/Understand
For our signers this week, I'd like you to go to:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CP8SKnoDVWeBjUck0uLyHK9SkNvbBcWKUCcd9E1k-84/edit?usp=sharing It's a google docs I made of all the signers. Whether you have cards, or just a notebook with the signers we've done so far, I'd like you to get the rest of the signers on them. Or JUST STUDY THEM. Whatever you'd like... Either just fill out the rest of the cards, if that has been what you've been doing, or write them in a notebook, just make sure each guy has at least three facts, and some information if thats what you've been doing, or just read about them, if thats how you've been doing them.... 5 minutes or 5 hours on this. Your choice. (If there are any questions email me at bethedingledody@gmail.com)
So, just STUDY them. I don't care whether you spend 5 minutes, or 5 hours. WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A TEST ON THEM!!! You might want to at least familiarize yourself with the names of them all, at least. I really don't mind if you just look through them once, but make sure your at least familiar with them a little bit. *Remember the optional thing? If you go the extra mile, you'll do WAY better on the test, and you'll know the signers, which is the idea. :)
Once you have done that, I want you to pick a signer on the list below. Take your signer, and go to this site: http://theforgottenfounders.com/ Search for your signer, and read the page about them. It's just a page, but gives lots of information, so you'll learn a lot, and know a bunch about that signer. I don't want you to present on him, but I do want you to learn about him. You might have to use the search bar at the top left of the site.
Thomas Heyward, Jr.
Thomas Lynch, Jr.
Arthur Middleton
Edward Rutledge
William Ellery
Stephen Hopkins * ANOTHER OPTIONAL: Learn about everyone in that list. Just another extra mile you can do if you'd like. You don't have to of course, you only have to do one person, but you know the person who knows the most wins right?
Ok. This part is half optional. Here we have 7 tests about the Declaration of Independence. They are all REALLY fun!!! It's half optional, 'cause you DON'T have to do all 7. I want you to do at least 3. Test number 1, and number 3 are mandatory in the three you must do. They are really simple, and really fun, if you studied though! :) I'm a little addicted. Some of them are timed tests, so mark your times down, and whoever comes with the most points, and the best time, there might be a treat. Hint hint!
1. https://www.sporcle.com/games/g/declarationindependencesigners
2. http://www.funtrivia.com/html5/index.cfm?qid=275221
3. https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-us-history/period-3/apush-declaration-of-independence/e/aspen-us-declaration-of-independence-quiz
4. https://www.constitutionfacts.com/?page=declarationQuiz.cfm
5. http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz2752211f826e0.html
6. http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=declaration-independence-quiz
7. http://www.ducksters.com/history/declaration_of_independence_questions.php
Become/Serve:
Pick ONE or MORE of these quotes from the book, and journal about it. Come prepare to talk about them
1. "When the storm of the transition had subsided, the economic and political structure of Europe had been transformed. A flowing tide of industry and commerce washed away deep-rooted impediments to human development, and carried men onward from the scattered glory of the cathedrals to the universal frenzy of the renaissance."
What do you think the storm of transition means? What is the flowing tide? What kind of creativity and humility to God's will brought upon the renaissance? Do you think those same things work in your life? What carries you onward from your scattered glory, to a universal frenzy?
2. "Every Mongol soldier had to live his life as a warrior with the assumption that he was immortal, that no one could defeat him or harm him, that nothing could kill him."
So, this quote. Mmm. LOVE IT!!! Yes, the Mongol warriors weren't that great of people. They were brutal, horrific, and did some disturbing things, but I like this quote, and that part of the Mongol warriors life for a few reasons. How differently do you think our life would be if we thought ourselves immortal? If we remembered that we our children of God. He is our Heavenly Father. Life will be ok, because He is ALWAYS there. How often would temptations and sin enter our life, if we lived with the assumption that no one could defeat us, or harm us? If we knew Satan didn't stand a chance? If we were able to stand in holy places and BE NOT MOVED, because we knew that nothing, no temptation, no evil, no rude comments, no bad day, NOTHING could kill us? That even if the battle was hard, we would keep fighting, because our life was WORTH something.
3. "Illiterate."
Ok. I love this quote too! Now, before you think I'm crazy, here me out. This quote is found on page 196 in your book. It's one word, on the last line in the first paragraph. Illiterate. Mine's circled. Genghis Khan was an unimportant illiterate mongol. Genghis Khan became one of the worlds best generals. He revolutionized war, battle strategy, and the way people have an army! His horde of mongols conquered more land, in less time, than anyone thought possible! He accomplished AMAZING feats, and yet he was illiterate. Charles Martel (the Hammer) was an illegitimate son of a duke. Constantine the Great was the son of a lowly barmaid, and Leonidas lead a small band of spartan warriors against the overwhelming army of the Persians. And yet, the Hammer, Constantine the great, Leonidas, and Genghis Khan are all people who accomplished AMAZING things! But, they were the illiterate... What do you think it means "By small and simple things, are great things come to pass" or "God works in mysterious ways?" Do you ever look at yourself, and think your worthless, or not good enough? Illiterate?
4. "Indeed that fact would prove ... to be one of those seemingly small but critical tipping points that would change the future."
Do you think there are tipping points in your life? What are you doing now, that could critically change the future? Are you doing the right things? In the right place in life? Will it be a good tipping point in your life, or not? How are you being the vanguard?
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