European vs. Japanese Feudalism

Click here to access a short video on European feudalism.

Click here to access a short video on Japanese feudalism.

Chapter 9 Guided Reading

Click here to access the Chapter 9 Guided Reading.  This assignment is due and will be collected on Friday, November 4th.

Medieval Times

Our annual trip to Medieval Times will take place this year on Friday, November 4th.  The show begins at 8:00pm, but students and parents should plan to arrive by 7:45pm to ensure proper seating.  The cost of the trip will be $41.  This cost includes dinner, the show, tax and tip.  Students may pay in cash or can have checks made out to "North Springs High School" with "Acct. #18" appearing in the "for" line.  Parents and students must RSVP by Friday, October 28th to guarantee seating with our group.  Click here to access directions and other information about Medieval Times.

Hanseatic League Internet Activity

Click here to access the web reading on "The Hanseatic League."

Click here to access the web reading on "Hanseatic League Primary Sources."

Chapter 13 Guided Reading

Click here to access the Chapter 13 Guided Reading.  This assignment is due and will be collected on Monday, October 24th.

Did Marco Polo go to China?

Click here to access the article "Did Marco Polo go to China?" by Farish A. Noor.  This article should be read and ready to discuss in class on Friday, October 14th.

For additional information regarding Marco Polo, click here to access a Podcast on his journies.  This Podcast is part of the series "Stuff I Missed in History Class" and is a great source of review for those of you who need additional assistance with the content of the course.

The Mongol Invaders

Click here to access the article "The Mongol Invaders" by Ian Frazier.  This article should be read and you should be ready for discussion at the beginning of class on Thursday, October 13th.

Chapter 12 Guided Reading

Click here to access the Chapter 12 Guided Reading.  This assignment is due and will be collected on Tuesday, October 18th (2nd Period) and Wednesday, October 19th (3rd, 5th and 7th Period).

Web Readings on the China and Japan

Click here to access the web reading on "Technology Advances during the Song."

Click here to access the web reading "Encyclopedia Britannica On-Line: Nara Japan."

Cross Country

AP World History has been representing strongly this year on the North Springs Cross Country team.  Last week, Maya Berinhout, Edward Mortimer-Tsushimi, Shelby Moss, Alina Taher and Elizabeth Wilkes ran in the Aubrue Gunderson Invitational in Conyers, Georgia.

Silk Roads Group Mapping Activity

Last week, students worked to improve their geography skills by collectively mapping the Silk Roads.  Knowing and understanding the major trade routes of the period 600 B.C.E. to 600 C.E. is one of the major components of the AP World History test.