I think you will find the Byzantine Empire intriguing with its backroom dealings and in-house squabbling. For each interesting bit of information I'll give one point. The only catch is that I get to select what I think constitutes interesting (and point worthy). I will also give a twenty point bonus to the most impressive submission. Happy hunting! We will run this one up to October 9.
Peace,
Mr. P
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
The Trial Begins!!!
Each student will need to select a role for the upcoming trial. The points possible for each role are 50. I will offer up to 15 extra credit points for dressing in character. Sign in on this blog to select a role, first come first served. Following the each role is a brief description of the responsibilities.
The roles:
Judge
You will Oversee the proceedings and direct the behavior of the courtroom. (Mr. Parker will help.) You will rules on items of procedure and instruct the jury. You will make legal interpretations of legal concepts when needed.
Prosecuting Attorneys (3)
Your team will research the alleged crimes of the accused. Prosecute the case against Alexander. Obtain testimony from the witnesses and build a case to convict. (note- with so many charges and such limited time, it will be a good idea to prioritize the crimes of the accused.)
Defense Attorneys Same as prosecuting attorneys but your team will present a defense for the Accused. The Defense will cross-examine and call witnesses that will speak to Alexander's innocence.
Press
Although you won't have a great deal of research to do. You will prepare a report based on court room observation and post testimony interviews. You will publish your report on this blog.
Witnesses
Each of the witnesses selected will need to reseach that person and impersonate him or her. All questions should be answered as historically accurately as possible.
The potential witnesses are:
Darius III, King of Persia
Demosthenes
Arrian
Plutarch
Diodorus
Curtius
Antipater
Parmenio
Philotas
Ptolomy
Aristobulos
Nearchus
Cleitarchus
Callisthenes
Aristotle
Alexander's Mother
Roxana
Stateira
Jury
One person will serve as the jury. Just as with the Press, this person will not have researching responsibility but will be responsible for taking notes on the trial and rendering a written verdict.
You have until the class meeting before the trial to make a selection at which time I will assign one. All reserving of roles is to be done on the blog.
The charges against Alexander are as follows:
Crimes against Humanity (War Crimes)
Murder of Clitus
Public Intoxication
Disorderly Conduct
Theft
Burning of Persepolis
Massacre at Branchidae
Poor leadership with regard to the disaster at Gedrosia
The roles:
Judge
You will Oversee the proceedings and direct the behavior of the courtroom. (Mr. Parker will help.) You will rules on items of procedure and instruct the jury. You will make legal interpretations of legal concepts when needed.
Prosecuting Attorneys (3)
Your team will research the alleged crimes of the accused. Prosecute the case against Alexander. Obtain testimony from the witnesses and build a case to convict. (note- with so many charges and such limited time, it will be a good idea to prioritize the crimes of the accused.)
Defense Attorneys Same as prosecuting attorneys but your team will present a defense for the Accused. The Defense will cross-examine and call witnesses that will speak to Alexander's innocence.
Press
Although you won't have a great deal of research to do. You will prepare a report based on court room observation and post testimony interviews. You will publish your report on this blog.
Witnesses
Each of the witnesses selected will need to reseach that person and impersonate him or her. All questions should be answered as historically accurately as possible.
The potential witnesses are:
Darius III, King of Persia
Demosthenes
Arrian
Plutarch
Diodorus
Curtius
Antipater
Parmenio
Philotas
Ptolomy
Aristobulos
Nearchus
Cleitarchus
Callisthenes
Aristotle
Alexander's Mother
Roxana
Stateira
Jury
One person will serve as the jury. Just as with the Press, this person will not have researching responsibility but will be responsible for taking notes on the trial and rendering a written verdict.
You have until the class meeting before the trial to make a selection at which time I will assign one. All reserving of roles is to be done on the blog.
The charges against Alexander are as follows:
Crimes against Humanity (War Crimes)
Murder of Clitus
Public Intoxication
Disorderly Conduct
Theft
Burning of Persepolis
Massacre at Branchidae
Poor leadership with regard to the disaster at Gedrosia
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Alexander is Great!
The conquests of Alexander the Great spread Greek culture throughout the Middle East. We are going to have a trial in this class. Alexander will be put on trial for various crimes. I am offering (up to)5 points each for potential charges to be brought against Alexander. I am also offering one point each for names of potential witnesses in our trial. The maximum on this project is 25 points.
Happy researching!
Happy researching!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
AP takes on Shakespeare!!!
Sunday the 23rd of August you are all invited to attend a showing of Julius Casar at UC Santa Cruz. The cost is only $13 ($35 for adults). The benefits are getting to know the plot of Julius Caesar and the style of William Shakespeare both of which are integral to our class. I'm throwing some extra credit out there just to make it interesting.
15 points for going on the outing. 5 points for leaving a message on this blog before Sunday the 23rd. 5 points for summarizing the experience after the show. That's a total of 25 extra credit points! If you are interested see Mr. Parker as soon as possible.
15 points for going on the outing. 5 points for leaving a message on this blog before Sunday the 23rd. 5 points for summarizing the experience after the show. That's a total of 25 extra credit points! If you are interested see Mr. Parker as soon as possible.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Welcome
Welcome new World History students. Read the comments posted by this year's AP World History students. Leave a comment.
Have a great summer!
Peace,
Mr. Parker
Have a great summer!
Peace,
Mr. Parker
Monday, May 18, 2009
Advice to New APWH students
Well, we did it!
Thanks to all for your stout efforts. I cannot help but be impressed with your attitude and effort. You have done what was necessary and I hope the skills you developed will lead to further success in life.
Please leave a comment which will help next year's class as they begin on this arduous journey.
Peace,
Mr. Parker
Thanks to all for your stout efforts. I cannot help but be impressed with your attitude and effort. You have done what was necessary and I hope the skills you developed will lead to further success in life.
Please leave a comment which will help next year's class as they begin on this arduous journey.
Peace,
Mr. Parker
Friday, April 24, 2009
May 14
The big day is fast approaching and because we all could use some help I'm giving Extra Credit for finding help.
For each website you find and review I'll give you five points. If it is one from which we all can benefit I'll kick it up to ten. Start surfing, I would start by googling "AP World History Review". Then tell us all what's out there. We'll do this one up to the day of the test.
For each website you find and review I'll give you five points. If it is one from which we all can benefit I'll kick it up to ten. Start surfing, I would start by googling "AP World History Review". Then tell us all what's out there. We'll do this one up to the day of the test.
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