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SING LES MIS, SING LES MIS, SING LES MIS!!! Co-Founder, Teacher (World History, World Religions, American Government, Geography, Music Appreciation), Compliance Officer, Facility and Safety OFFICE HOURS- Second Trimester 2011-2012 I am available in my classroom by appointment or first come first served, appointments preferred. OFFICE HOURS Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 0730-0800 IF I AM NOT IN THE ROOM, SEEK AND YE SHALL FIND!
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WORLD HISTORY Text- World History Connections to Today, Ellis and Esler, Prentice Hall 2001 edition (provided) The week of 30 January CHAPTERS 7 & 9- The Industrial Revolution Chapter 7&9 Test will be Tuesday Feb 7 This test is a combined chapter test. 30 January- start Chapter 9- The Industrial Revolution Age 1800-1914 Study sessions at lunch time and during office hours.
American Government Text: Magruder's American Government, 2009 edition BEST ADVICE: Get ahead of Mr. B, and WORK THE STUDY QUESTIONS! Week of 30 January Chapters 10-12- Congress Test will be on Friday 3 February
Students have been given the US Citizenship Test (current edition), of which 57 questions on America's government and the Constitution will be included as part of the Final for this class.
My Bio
Born in Minnesota, I am fortunate to have been educated in an excellent public school system. In high school I played hockey, French horn and tuba in band and orchestra, sang in choir, and acted and danced in theater. Originally a music major in college, I switched majors and colleges a few times (from Music to English History to Composition to Education) before graduating with a B.S. in Elementary Education and Special Education from Minnesota State University at Mankato. For almost 20 years I worked with and for people with disabilities in a wide range of settings and capacities, in direct care, administration and as a professional advocate and lobbyist. I have also worked as a professional musician, maintenance man, landscaper, waiter, public and motivational speaker, consultant, expert witness, and trainer. A lifelong idealist, I was attracted to the open field of charter schools, and the challenging goal of developing a unique school for committed students was exciting. I will admit, 13 years after Steve, Faith and I started the development of this project, that I am still excited to be a part of James Madison Preparatory School. One of the best things about teaching is that every day, every class, and every student is different. I enthusiastically enjoy surprises. The courses I teach at Madison Prep are World History, World Religions, Music Appreciation, and American Government. I am the proud father of three (2 daughters, 1 son). Outside of school I enjoy playing and listening to music, walking and training my dogs, backpacking, hiking, camping, travel, reading, writing, shooting, photography, and sports (hockey, baseball, track, table tennis, frisbee, badminton, football).
World Religions Next offered in 2012-2013 Text: The Complete Idiot's Guide to the World's Religions, Buckles and Toropov, 4th Edition Music Appreciation- NOT 1st Trimester No specific text for this class, although I lecture using the following sources: Roger Kamien Music: An Appreciation, Grout's Music History, The Oxford Dictionary of Music. Students receive a series of handouts during the course of the trimester.
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Video List for 2nd Trimester 2011-2012 World History EMPIRE: Napoleon PBS, VHS, two videos, color, approx 206 minutes, NR, 2000- This video provides both excellent biographical information about Napoleon and his impact on European history in the decades that followed his empire. Students view selected portions of these videos.
American Government A More Perfect Union: America Becomes a Nation United States Constitution Bicentennial Commission, Education Version- reissued, DVD, NR, 2007
Video list for 1st Trimester, 2011-2012 World Religions- Altars of the World Wellspring Media, two videos, color, 106 minutes total, NR, 1977- These two videos encompass both Western and Eastern religious traditions, and provide excellent background and religion-specific information.
Ancient Voices: Traders of the Dead Sea Scrolls BBC, color/ B&W, 50 minutes, NR, 1998- This video presents the Dead Sea Scrolls and some of the controversy surrounding their discovery, interpretation and translation, preservation, theft and sale.
Almanac: The Twelve Apostles History Channel International, color, NR, 50 minutes, 2002- As part of a series on Christianity, this episode provides historical information concerning the earliest followers of Jesus Christ, the Apostles, who were responsible for the early spread of Christianity, as well as the Gospels and other books of the Bible.
Almanac: Jerusalem- Holy Deadly Ground History Channel International, color/B&W, NR, 100 minutes, 2002- This documentary explores the history of Jerusalem, the cultures and people of the area, and the conflicts surrounding its history, past and present.
Baraka Directed by Ron Fricke, Produced by Mark Magidson, color, 104 minutes, NR, 2001 � Chosen for its unique presentation of modes of worship from around the world, this documentary does include brief nude images of tribal people from South America, Australia and Africa.
Empires: Islam, Empire of Faith Directed and Produced by Robert Gardner, PBS Home Video, color, 180 minutes, NR, 2000- Recognizing the impact of Islam on the world over the past 1400 years, this video presents the story of the beginnings, growth, and influence of Islam. Generally I only use the first episode of this video, focused on the Prophet Muhammed and Islam�s early history.
Little Buddha Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, Produced by Jeremy Thomas, Miramax, color, PG, 123 minutes, 1993- �Little Buddha� is the story of an American boy who is believed by Tibetan monks to be the reincarnation of a Tibetan Buddhist Lama. Set in Seattle and various locations in Asia, the film accurately portrays Buddhist beliefs and practices, and also tells the story of the life of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha). Because this feature film is accurate in the details, because it is an excellent example of the filmmakers� art, and because the story lines are compelling, it is an excellent film to share with World Religion students. World History Video List 1st trimester 2011-2012 100 People, 1000 Years: Biography of the Millenium A&E Network, color, NR, 4 volumes, 200 minutes, 1999- Selected and presented by authorities in all areas of cultural and professional knowledge, these 100 most important people of the past 1000 years represent a rich cross-section of our society.
Elizabeth: The Golden Age Directed by Shekhar Kapur, Produced by Working Title Films, color, PG-13, 114 minutes, 2007- Earning the Oscar for Costume Design, this film is a faithful recreation of Elizabeth�s reign. We will observe the relationship between the Spanish and English, culminating in the attack of the Spanish Armada, as well as the unique historical and political position from which Elizabeth ruled.
Millenium: 1000 Years of History Produced by Sir Jeremy Isaacs and CNN, Various directors, color, NR, 10 episodes, 500 minutes, 1999- We utilize only 7 of these episodes (from the 14th to the 20th centuries). This series explores events, places and people from the past 1000 years, drawing connections between disparate parts of the globe. |