December 19 to December 20 - Finals Week

Hey Everyone,

I wanted to thank you all for a great semester. You guys did great. I think that everyone is better today than they were at the start of the class. You know about Canvas, Chicago Style, academic databases, and how to write a term paper. Additionally, you were able to get a general sense of the ancient history.

Next semester I am excited to build on your skills and engage in the content of modern world history. Have a great break and see you next year!

- Mr. T

Agenda (NO PPT)

Finish: Essay Revisions
Reflect: Course Structure
Watch: Guns, Germs, and Steel - Viewing Guide

Homework: Submit any/all revision by end of class Tuesday (12/20/22)

Guns, Germs, and Steel

December 12 to December 16 - SC Week 16

Hey Folks,

This is the last week for us with the Shasta College curriculum. Please review the final chapter and make sure to complete the test on Friday.

Also, get me your term paper revisions asap!

Thanks,

Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Complete: Week 16 Tasks
Resubmit: Term Paper
Test #2: CH 9-14

Homework: Revise and Share your Paper


December 5 to December 9 - SC Week 15

Hey Everyone,

You made it. The paper is in and the semester is winding down. Yet, there is still much to do to finish strong. Regardless of the outcome of the paper, you have the ability to re-submit to me for corrections. That will be a huge help to your RSA portion of the grade.

Thanks for hanging in there and working hard!

NEW INFO:
Hey Everyone, the last day of our class will most likely be on Tuesday December 20th. Your essay revisions will be due by end of class that day.

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Complete: Week 15 Tasks
Review: Term Paper Pro/Cons
Quiz #4: CH 13-14

Homework: Complete Week 15 Assignments

November 28 to December 2 - SC Week 14

Hello All,

I am excited to read your papers this week. This time, both inside and outside class, should be spent in research, writing, and revision. Please stay focused and work hard.

I would love to give you all a lot of feedback on your papers before the Friday submission.

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Finish: YOU MUST FINISH YOUR PAPER!!!
Review: 1-1 Review Time
Workday: Work on Week 14 Tasks

Homework: Complete Week 14 Assignments


November 14 to November 18 - SC Week

Greetings,

I hope that you have continued work on your paper this last weekend. You should be half way done!!! If you haven't done so, please share with me.

Also, I will be absent this Friday. Please use that day productively and make sure that you are on task.

Take care,

Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Finish: Last two body sections of your paper (approx. 3-4 pages)
Writing Support
     Share your paper with me and I will give feedback and review
     Revising Process
Workday: Work on Week 12 Tasks

Homework: Complete Week 12 Assignments, NO SCHOOL NEXT WEEK!!!

Revising Process


From Professor Maready:

Hello Alex,  I have provided a basic list of what to know for this weeks quiz…90% of these questions come from the flashcards provided at the end of each module.  Good luck, Aaron

 

 

 

  1. How much of the worlds land mass is Africa?
  2. Did ice cover Africa during the last ice age?
  3. Bell Beaker ware…
  4. Clovis points were found…where?
  5. Oceania is located…where?
  6. What are secondary sources?
  7. Who were the Steppe nomads?
  8. Koryo was located where?
  9. What is Shinto?
  10. Where was Genghis Khan from?
  11. Where were the Sassanids from?
  12. Where and who were the Germanic tribes?
  13. What is Islam?

November 6 to November 11 - SC Week 11

Greetings

This week is a short week for Veteran's Day. Please be keeping pace with your research paper. I want you to be successful on this, but you need to be working on it every week.


Agenda (PPT)

Watch: Week 11 Welcome Video
Finish: First two body sections of your paper (approx. 3-4 pages)
Writing Support
     Share your paper with me and I will give feedback and review
     Body Paragraph construction
Workday: Work on Week 11 Tasks

Homework: Complete Week 11 Assignments


October 31 to November 4 - SC Week 10

Greetings Everyone,

Last week I asked everyone to think about where they are at with thier Research Paper and set a goal for that week. This week I will do the same. My hope is that by the end of this week you will be done with your Intro Section of the Paper.

Thanks for all your hard work!

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Watch: Week 10 Welcome Video
Continue: Research Proposal
     Resubmit if Necessary
     Continue building outline and research
Finish: Intro Section of Research Paper - USE THIS FORMATTING EXAMPLE
Workday: Work on Week 10 Tasks

Homework: Complete Week 10 Assignments



October 24 to October 28 - SC Week 9

Greetings,

This week is our 9th week in the Shasta College curriculum. I am glad that many of you are getting the pace and style of the course. If by chance, you are still struggling greatly, the withdraw date is November 9th. I may be talking with certain students and families about that option. This is where you could take a W on the Shasta College transcript but still go through the content for the RSA grade.

Remember to be working on your research paper each and every week. The paper is due December 2nd, but I think it would be great to have a first rough draft before Thanksgiving!

Take Care,

Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Watch: Week 9 Welcome Video (if posted)
Continue: Research Proposal
     Resubmit if Necessary
     Continue building outline and research SAMPLE FORMAT FOR PAPER

Workday: Work on Week 9 Tasks

Homework: Complete Week 9 Assignments

October 17 to October 21 - SC Week 8

Hey Everyone,

This week we will be engaging in our 8th week of Shasta College curriculum. Great job so far... keep it up.

Like I mentioned, I want to take some time this week to talk about how we will format the paper and how to use footnotes.

Take care,

Mr. T


Agenda (PPT)

Watch: Welcome Video
Discuss: Paper Format
     Chicago Style Resource https://www.easybib.com/guides/citation-guides/chicago-turabian/footnotes/
Workday: Week 8 Tasks

Homework: Complete Week 8 Tasks












October 10 to October 14 - Shasta College Week 7

Hey Everyone,

This week you will all have your second discussion post assignment. On top of that it looks like there will be a few required Mapping and Primary Source activities. Not fully sure yet, but that is what I see on Canvas.

I know we need to take some class time to discuss and review the research paper proposals. Also, you need to stay mindful of this week's due dates. Don't want you to be late with the discussion post activity.

Good Luck,

Mr. T


Agenda (PPT)

Watch: Week 7 Welcome Video (if posted)
Review: Research Proposal
Workday: Work on Week 7 Tasks

Homework: Complete Week 7 Assignments


October 3 to October 7 - Week 6 Shasta College

Hello Again,

I think that you guys are really starting to get the hang of this class. This week you will be creating your research proposal. We will make sure to have plenty of time to get this done.

Remember to email Professor Maready and myself if you want to ask us for feedback on your topic.

- Mr. T


Agenda (PPT)

Watch: Week 6 Welcome Video
Discuss: Research Proposal
Workday: Work on Week 6 Tasks

Homework: Complete Week 6 Assignments

September 26 to September 30 - Week 5 Shasta College

 Hey Everyone,

This week we need to really dial in. I would love to review the bibliographies you created, but more importantly, I want to help you with your research paper topic and process for research.

Professor Maready will most likely have us in CH 6 this week and may have a quiz that covers CH 2-5. Additionally, there will be an upcoming research paper proposal assignment that you have to do.

Take Care,

Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Watch: Week 5 Welcome Video
Review: Bibliographies
Workday: Work on Week 5 Tasks

Homework: Complete Week 5 Assignments (*See below)

Week 5 Video
    Monday
InQuizitive CH 6
    Wednesday
Quiz #1 (CH 2-5)
    Friday
Chapter 6 Lecture
    Tuesday
Read CH 6
    Tuesday
Research Proposal
    Thursday/Friday


September 19 to September 23 - Week 4 Shasta College

Hey Everyone,

Things get real this week. We need to make sure we are keeping up with our reading and watching of the video lecture.

Also, we need to ensure we all submit a bibliography. I will help you on this each day this week.

Take care,

Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Check In: InQuizitive
Watch: Week 4 Welcome Video
Discuss: Bibliographies (HELPFUL LINK)
Workday: Work on Week 4 Tasks

Homework: Complete Week 4 Assignments


September 15 - Back to School Night

Welcome Parents (and students...)

My name is Alex Thiemann and I serve as your student's world history facilitator. This is a Dual Enrolled course with Shasta College in which they have a Shasta College Professor. Here are the three major takeaways from the evening:

  1. Have you signed up for Remind?
    1. Code - rsawo
  2. Are you following this blog?
    1. Save this webpage to stay up to date on each week's events
  3. Do you have my email contact? And have you provided your best email contact?
    1. athiemann@rsarts.org
Being a small school, I am happy to individually support your student. Additionally, I will lean on you to encourage your student from home!

Thanks for your support,

Alex Thiemann

September 12 to September 16 - Shasta College Week 3

Hey Everyone,

I am excited to be back this week. I hope I will help you guys figure out how to do the class. The first couple week had a lot of easy points to gain. Things will get more serious this week. Hope you haven't put yourself in a hole.

- Mr. T


Agenda (PPT)

Catch Up: Week 1 and Week 2
Workday: Work on Week 3 Tasks

Homework: Complete Week 3 Assignments

September 5 to September 9 - Shasta College Week 2 (SUB PLAN)

Hey Everyone,

Sorry I am out again. Hope you had a better Labor Day weekend then I. Also, I hope I didn't give you "the rona". This week we will begin just having weekly blog posts. This is to be in alignment with your Shasta College pacing. Any changes made intra-week will be captured on the PowerPoint. 

For today, I would ask that you work on both of the "for point" assignments on Canvas. These assignments are:

  • “Why Study History”
  • Read articles, watch videos, and then do this: 
  • Provide a thoughtful comment on the reading (150 word min). Complete this on September 7. 
  • Finally, reply to at least two other students with thoughtful comments with a minimum of 50 words by September 9. 
  • Extra Credit Assignment – How to Use InQuizitive

    • These assignments should be very easy for you to engage with. I did the InQuizitive assignment last night and it was actually really cool!

    - Mr. T

    Agenda (PPT)

    Workday: Work on Week 2 Tasks

    Homework: Complete “Why Study History” assignments

    September 2 - Finish Week 1 Module (SUB PLAN)

    Hey Everyone,

    I am out today, but will hopefully be back after the Labor Day holiday. Please use this day to finish your week 1 work on Canvas. 

    For most of you that means reading and taking notes!

    Mr. T

    Agenda (NO PPT)

    Read: CH 2
    Watch: CH 2 Lecture

    Homework: Finish readings

    September 1 - Week 1 Workday

     Hey Folks,

    Today, I want to reserve most of class for independent work. Until you have completed the week 2 tasks, you are asked to work silently and independently.

    - Mr. T

    Agenda (PPT)

    Update: Professor Maready
    Workday: Work on Week 1 Tasks

    Homework: Finish both Week 1 Tasks for Points (save reading and lecture for future days)


    August 31 - Lectures and Notetaking

    Hey Again,

    Happy Hump Day! Today we will be getting back into Canvas and engaging with the course. Before we do that, we will cover a few key items like must have materials and note-taking.

    - Mr. T

    Agenda (PPT)

    Review: Textbook Policy
    Discuss: Necessary Materials for Class
    Watch: CH 2 Lecture
         Notetaking review - USE THIS LINK
    Assign: Work on Week 1 Tasks

    Homework: Finish both Week 1 Tasks for Points (save reading and lecture for future days)


    August 30 - Textbooks and Continue Week 1 Work

    Hey Everyone,

    Now that most of you have Canvas access, I will be reducing my posts (and powerpoints) to one per week. You will mostly get into the habit of checking Canvas, but can check this page when necessary.

    Today, I hope that most of us can finish the two assignments for points for this week. They are super easy!

    Agenda (PPT)

    Watch: Welcome Video
    Assign: Work on Week 1 Tasks

    Homework: Finish both Week 1 Tasks for Points (save reading and lecture for future days)


    August 29 - First Day of Class (Intro to Canvas)

    Hey Everyone,

    Excited that we are getting started today. I really hope we all have access to our accounts and that our Chromebooks don't fail us.

    I will be distributing our textbooks on Tuesday.

    - Mr. T

    Agenda (PPT)

    Check In: Shasta College Status
    Review: Canvas Page
    Watch: Welcome Video
    Assign: Work on Week 1 Tasks

    Homework: None

    August 26 - Special Guest: Professor Aaron Maready

     Hey Folks,

    Happy Friday! Today, we will be hosting our Shasta College professor, Mr. Maready. Let's be super awesome, attentive, and respectful. 

    Use this time wisely and ask good questions!

    - Mr. T

    Agenda (PPT)

    Check In: Shasta College Application
    Set Expectations: Meet and Greet with Professor Maready
    Review: Course and Syllabus Questions

    Homework: None

    August 25 - Complete Yesterday's Lesson!

    Yesterday's Lesson...

    Hello Again,

    I am excited to get back at it today. Today we will take a deeper, whole class dive, of the first 4 pages of the syllabus. 

    Mr. T

    Agenda (PPT)

    Check In: Shasta College Application
    Quick Activity: History Classes…
    Continue Review: Course Syllabus

    Homework: Complete Shasta College Application

    Why Study History

    August 24 - Syllabus Review (Day 3)

    Hello Again,

    I am excited to get back at it today. Today we will take a deeper, whole class dive, of the first 4 pages of the syllabus. 

    Mr. T

    Agenda (PPT)

    Check In: Shasta College Application
    Quick Activity: History Classes…
    Continue Review: Course Syllabus

    Homework: Complete Shasta College Application

    Why Study History

    August 23 - Syllabus Review (Day 2)

     Hello Again,

    I am glad to have the time to review the syllabus with you all. This is a vital step of success for anyone taking any class. We need to get through 3-4 pages a day to be ready for our visit from Professor Maready on Friday.

    If you still can't access your email, below is an example of how to login:

    Instructions: For high school they will add a h after the year they graduate ex: Bella Allen is a 9th grader her login is ballen26h@rsarts.org (her id is 143535) her password is rsa143535

    Thanks for making our class awesome!
     
    - Mr. T

    Agenda (PPT)

    Check In: Chromebook, Blog, and Remind Access
    Continue Review: Course Syllabus

    Homework: Have completed Pre-Enrollment Forms for Advisory Period tomorrow, Get your RSA Email on  your phone

    August 22 - Syllabus Review (Day 1)

     Hey Everyone,

    Hope you had a restful weekend. This week we need to accomplish three main things:

    1. Apply for Shasta College
    2. Enroll in the History 2 course through Shasta College
    3. Review the Syllabus
    If we do those three things, this week is considered a win! This Friday, your professor from Shasta, Aaron Maready, will be joining us. I hope to have fully reviewed the syllabus with you before his arrival.

    Click HERE to apply to Shasta College

    See you soon,

    Mr. T

    Agenda (PPT)

    Check In: Remind and the Blog
    Access: Chromebooks
    Start Review: Course Syllabus
    Pass Out: Shasta Info Sheets

    Homework: None!

    August 19 - Review: Key Information

    Hey Folks,

    So we didn't get through everything yesterday, so we will use today to catch up. Today we need to start unpacking some of the key pieces of our course in regards to communication. If you don't have your Chromebooks yet, you can use your cell phones.

    Also, I will have some donuts to celebrate the completion of our first week. 

    It was a great first week but TGIF!

    - Mr. T

    Agenda (PPT)

    Eat: Grab a Donut!
    Finish: Building Culture
    Review: Key Information

    Homework: None!

    August 18 - Get to Know Each Other, General Expectations, Class Nuts and Bolts...

    Hey Everyone,

    Even though I know that the existence of this blog is foreign to you, I type out this post nonetheless. Today we will be continuing to get comfortable with other people (and talking), creating some shared course expectations, and finally going over some information that you need to know (like this blog).

    I hope day one went well and that day two and three will be even better!

    See you soon,

    Mr. T

    Agenda (PPT):

    Check In: Day One ReviewActivity
    Activity: Get to Know Each Other
    Activity: Building Culture
    Review: Some Key Information

    Homework: Chromebook Policy Signatures




    August 17 - Welcome to RSA High School

    Greetings Everyone,

    My name is Mr. Thiemann and I am your teacher/facilitator for the History 2 course offered through Shasta College. This course will be amazing and I am grateful for the opportunity to support you every step of the way.

    In these first days, I would like for us to get to know each other as people and as a class. This is a small sophomore group and I am sure that you will know each other well by the end of the school year.

    See you soon,

    Mr. Thiemann

    Agenda:

    Intro: Who is Mr. Thiemann
    Activity: Why RSA?

    Homework: None
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