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CNN Student News

1. According to the program: What are some of the topics that President Obama addressed in his speech to the United Nations General Assembly?

2. What do you think is the best way to pay for higher education?

3. How did the Michigan high school student featured in the segment react to a recent prank at her expense?

4. How did her community react?

5. How does former MLB player C.J. Stewart help some inner-city boys?

Religious and Political Systems in Southeast Asia

• Read page 204 and complete the Guided Reading. 

Homework:  Study for Map Quiz

Africa in the Age of Transition

PowerPoint-

Graphic Organizer - Complete as you read page 199-200

Homework - Brainstorm Ideas for your exploration project!

• Project Guidelines
• Ship Manifest

Africa in the Age of Transition

PowerPoint - (Will be added tomorrow)

Homework: Complete Reflection Guide

The Spanish Empire

PowerPoint

Homework:  Reading Check on Page 195

Renaissance and Reformation

Test Tomorrow!

Study Guide:
1. list three characteristics of the Renaissance
2. explain Renaissance education
3. describe artistic contributions of the Renaissance
4. describe Christian humanism
5. describe Luther’s role in the Reformation
6. describe religious changes in Switzerland
7. describe religious changes in England
8. describe religious changes within the Catholic church

Essay:

• In seven sentences or more, explain the main problems that Martin Luther had with Catholicism.

Requirments:

1.Typed:  Double Spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman

                                               or

2.Hand Written:  Pen, College Ruled Paper, Skip a Line

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