Wednesday, December 8, 2021

History Apprentice Week 4: Jan 6, 2022

History Apprentice Week 4: Jan 6, 2022 - Inquisitiveness

Study/Learn

In the 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by John Maxwell, read the chapter on teachability
Print out and read/watch and mark this talk: Truth Endures by D. Todd Christofferson

Ask the 5 types of questions and write your answers in your commonplace book and bring it to class, this is your ticket into class today, so don't forget it.
Find 3 principles that are taught in the talk and add them to this doc. Write them in the "if...then..." format.

Do a word study on inquisitiveness
Watch these videos. Take notes in your commonplace book on what you learn.

Study all the notecards labeled "2"

Know/Understand

Build a Rube Goldberg machine and video it working so we can watch it in class. (This way you won't have to move it or worry about it being to big to get to the Martin's.)

A Rube Goldberg machine, named after American cartoonist Rube Goldberg, is a chain reaction-type machine or contraption intentionally designed to perform a simple task in an indirect and overly complicated way. Usually, these machines consist of a series of simple unrelated devices; the action of each triggers the initiation of the next, eventually resulting in achieving a stated goal.

Here are some examples: (I hope you guys find these as hilarious as I do!!!)

How to pass the salt (This one is so funny! By the time it ended I'd almost forgot what they were trying to do! Your machine doesn't need to be anywhere near this long or large, but you can learn a lot of devices for your own machine from this video.)
Morning Routine Machine
How to make a PBJ
Okay... now for an actual example of what I'm asking you to do...Feeding the Dog

Become/Serve

In the article we read, Elder Christofferson says,

"There really are only two options. One is to pursue truth by heeding the words of Christ—“He that keepeth his commandments receiveth truth and light, until he is glorified in truth and knoweth all things.” The other is to be taken in by the adversary and attempt the impossible—to find happiness in his fictions. One cannot succeed in life here or hereafter by ignoring the reality of truth, but some, actually a lot of people, try it—it just looks so much easier than repenting. But only repentance and obedience to the truth of God free us from a fantasy world that is destined to fail, “and great [shall be] the fall of it."

Where in your life do you need to find greater truth? What commandment are you struggling to obey? What family rule do you break every time? What relationship do you have in your life that could be better and more meaningful? Why don't you ever have any money when you need it? Why do you procrastinate your school work? etc.

The solution to all of these questions can be found by finding the truth and the principles surrounding the thing that is "off" in your life. Choose 1 thing that is "off" in your life and find 5 true principles that can help you get back on track and record it in your journal along with some applications - stemming from the truths you've found - to implement in your life. (If you're really struggling to find the principles, ask your parents and they can help you or call Sis. Cloward.)

Here's an example:

If I find that I never have any money when I need it, I can find some financial principles to get me on track.

Financial Principles:

If I spend less than I earn, then I will never overspend.
If I track my expenses, then I will know where my money is going.
If I use a budget, then I will know where my money needs to go.
If I save 10% of everything I earn, then I will have money available in case of an emergency.
If I pay my tithing to the Lord, He will "open the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing that there shall not be room enough to receive it." (Malachi 3:10)

Applications:

I will pay my tithing the Sunday after every pay check.
I will track my expenses for an entire month to see exactly where my money is going.

History Journeyman Week 4: January 6, 2022

I hope you all have had a wonderful break and are ready
to dive back into our Earth Appreciation Class!
Otherwise known as History Journeyman. ;-)

We are on our way to France next.

Je suis tellement excité!
(I'm so excited!)

STUDY & LEARN

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Assignment #1:

*** FIRST----> If you did not attend Journeyman Week 1, STOP RIGHT HERE. ***

You will need to complete this Utah facts/stats worksheet before moving on to any other assignments below. You only need to complete this worksheet once for the entire 6 weeks of history, so if you completed it in Week 1, you are good to go and can move on to Assignments 2, 3, 4, and 5 below! Otherwise, please take a few minutes to complete it now

Research a few basic facts/stats about Utah by completing this worksheet. Try to find the MOST RECENT information possible. You can print it out to complete it or just copy the topics by hand into your Binder to complete it. Either way, write the information LEGIBLY and keep a copy of it in your Binder for future reference. (Here is a conversion website if you need to convert any Metric measurements into US Customary Units.)

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Next, let’s learn a bit about the country of France.

Assignment #2:

First, -----> WATCH THIS VIDEO <---- about the geography of France.

(If you are feeling like learning a little bit extra, you can also WATCH THIS VIDEO.)

Next, study a map of France. Then, print out a blank map of France (try this one) and mark the following items on it: (You will need to show this map on your way into class, so please have it ready!)

*The 10 Largest Cities.

*The Capital City.

*Major Bodies of Water and Rivers in this country, including those surrounding the country (i.e. - oceans, seas, channels, etc.).

*Major Mountain Ranges and Other Distinct Physical Features (i.e. - deserts, plains, peninsulas, etc.).

*National Parks or Natural Areas of Interest.

*Other Surrounding or Bordering Countries.

*Mark Where all the LDS Temple(s) Are and Label Them.

WE WILL BE PLAYING A KAHOOT GAME
with all of the information on this map
as well as a general knowledge of geography and maps.

PAY ATTENTION TO THE DETAILS
and
STUDY A LITTLE EXTRA
if you want to be the winner!

You may even want to study a map like the one below a little bit.

PAY ATTENTION TO THE DETAILS
and
GET TO KNOW THE SURROUNDING
AREAS, COUNTRIES, AND BODIES OF WATER.

Or, find some maps on your own to study.

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Assignment #3:
Complete this same worksheet with facts about FRANCE this time and add this worksheet to your Binder, as well. Again, try to find the MOST RECENT information possible. (Click HERE for a PDF copy to print out.)

KNOW & UNDERSTAND

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Assignment #4:
Please come to class prepared to discuss comparisons between Utah and France. For example:

* Which one is bigger / smaller in land area?
* Which one has more / fewer people?
* How do their lakes and rivers and mountain heights compare?
* How are their climates and weather patterns similar or dissimilar?
* What other countries are near France?
* How many more temples and Church members does Utah have than France?

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Assignment #5:
At the end of the 6-week History block, we will have a random raffle drawing for a few prizes, which you can enter in AT LEAST ONE of the following ways:

***(You MUST complete at least ONE of these in order to attend Journeyman class.)***

1)   Find a BEAUTIFUL, INSPIRING IMAGE that you absolutely LOVE of something that is notable or distinguishable in France. Take a screenshot of it and upload the image through the form linked below. Be prepared to briefly tell us what the location is and what you love about it.

2)   Find a REALLY INTERESTING FACT about France that you think is fascinating and which you think I - as a "grown-up" and your mentor - would NOT know. Write that fact in your binder, and be prepared to briefly tell us about it.

3)   Find an IMAGE OF AN INTERESTING LANDMARK in France that you would love to visit, and be prepared to briefly tell us about it - why you'd like to visit there. Take a screenshot of this place and upload it through the form linked below.

4)   Find a RELATIVE IN YOUR FAMILY HISTORY - at least THREE generations back - who is from France or somewhere in the vicinity of France, and write down their name in your binder. Ask around amongst your family (your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.) to see if you can find a little story or interesting piece of information about them to share with us, also including who they are in relation to you (i.e. - your Great Great Grandmother, Great Uncle, etc.).

5)   Find an INSPIRING / MEANINGFUL QUOTE FROM SOMEONE FAMOUS who was/is from France. Write it down in beautiful handwriting, or create a "Meme" quote pic with it, and include it in your binder. Or just write it in your binder and MEMORIZE it to share it with us. You can snap a pic of your artwork and submit it through the form linked below, or enter just the text in the form linked below. But please put your original artwork in your binder.

Go to

THIS FORM <<<<<-------

to submit your information and/or pics.
This will let me know who has done the work and will be in Journeyman class this week.

For every one item you complete of the above 5 items, I will add your name to the jar.
At the end of our 6 weeks of History study, each entry you have
in the jar gives you another chance at winning a prize.

You will also earn $1 in Vanbucks
for each of the 5 items above that you complete each week.

FYI: If you do the work but choose not to attend Journeyman class,
you will forfeit your Vanbucks and name entries. Sadness!!
If you are unable to attend because of illness,
you will still receive your Vanbucks and name entries.

Happy Studying!

Friday, November 19, 2021

History Week 4 Masters Class

**** We had a great discussion about Les Miserables in masters class. If you didn't get a chance to read the first part and join us in class, it's not too late to read the book! We are going to have a Masters+ class -- in other words, a book club discussion outside of Vanguard -- for anyone (adults included) who want to discuss Les Miserables. We will not be meeting to discuss the book until FEBRUARY, so if you start now and pace yourself you'd be reading around 100 pages a week (or less) since we have more than 8 weeks until we would meet to discuss the book. This is totally doable! This is a good challenge for me too, I'm reading the book for the first time and I can't wait to discuss it together :)****

Now on to our next master class assignment. This month we will be reading a Christmas book, Jacob T. Marley by R. William Bennett.

I really enjoyed this book and I look forward to hearing what you loved about it when we meet back together in January.

If you've never read "A Christmas Carol" or if you've never seen a movie/play version of that book then I do encourage you to familiarize yourself with the story before reading Jacob T. Marley. My favorite movie version of "A Christmas Carol" is An American Christmas Carol or, let's be real, the one by the Muppets is pretty great too :D

So there's your assignment, brush up on the story of A Christmas Carol and then read Jacob T. Marley and THEN send me your idea for the sticker!

Also, if you need stickers from the past then send me a text and let me know which ones so I can get you caught up. I have extra stickers from past books ready to pass along, just let me know what you need :) As long as you've read the book you get the sticker, whether or not you made it to masters that day :)

Thursday, November 11, 2021

History Apprentice Week 3: Nov. 18, 2021

History Week 3: Nov. 18, 2021 - Self Control

Study/Learn

In the 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by John Maxwell, read the chapter on self-discipline
Ask the 5 types of questions and write your answers in your commonplace book and bring it to class, this is your ticket into class today, so don't forget it.
Read this Conference Talk: Moral Discipline by D. Todd Christofferson
Find 3 principles that are taught in the talk and add them to this doc.
Do a word study on self control or discipline
Watch these videos. Take notes in your commonplace book on what you learn.

Islam in Brief (6 min)
The Crusades (5 min)
The Story of the Magna Carta (3 min)
The Renaissance Explained (8 min)
The Renaissance - Crash Course (11 min)

Print this timeline and put it in your commonplace book.
Study the notecards labeled "1". (The "1" are for this month, "2" is for Jan, "3" for March after Eureka is over and "4" is April.) Don't forget to listen to the music pieces.
Bring 3 of something that you can juggle. Dryer balls, juggling balls, rolled socks, etc... (NOT golf balls...) and bring a joke to tell the class. Make it good, we'll be voting on the best joke.

Know/Understand

Choose 1 of the following people to do a 3-5 minute PowerPoint/Prezi presentation on. Put your choice in the doc here so we don't double up. Make sure to include 1) why this person was important to the Renaissance and 2) how they showed self-discipline in their life. I'm asking for PowerPoints/Prezi this time so that you can be as visual as you can. We want to see and hear as much as we can from these people.

Filippo Brunelleschi

Michelangelo
Sandro Botticelli
Titian
El Greco
Pieter Brueghel the Elder
Donatello
Leonardo Da Vinci
Jan van Eyck
Raphael
William Shakespeare
Miguel de Cervantes
Geoffrey Chaucer
Petrarch
Niccolò Machiavelli
Thomas More
Johannes Gutenberg
Henry VIII
Lorenzo de' Medici

Become/Serve

We've discussed a lot about goals and passions in Vanguard so far this year. You've had a lot of time to think about it. Now it's time to put the pedal to the metal and do something about it. Think of an area in your life that could use more self-control or discipline and set a goal to do something about it weekly or daily throughout the Christmas Break. Write this goal down and be prepared to report on how it went when we get back in January. There will be Vanbucks involved for diligence and self-discipline.

History Journeyman Week 3: November 18, 2021

A hop, skip, and a jump over to Italy before we take our Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Year break.

STUDY & LEARN

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Assignment #1:

*** FIRST----> If you did not attend Journeyman Week 1, STOP RIGHT HERE. ***

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Next, let’s learn a bit about the country of Italy.

Assignment #2:

First, -----> WATCH THIS VIDEO <---- about the geography of Italy.

(If you are feeling like learning a little bit extra, you can also watch this video.)

Next, study a map of Italy. Then, print out a blank map of Italy (try this one) and mark the following items on it: (You will need to show this map on your way into class, so please have it ready!)

*The 10 Largest Cities.

*The Capital City.

*Major Bodies of Water and Rivers in this country, including those surrounding the country (i.e. - oceans, seas, channels, etc.).

*Major Mountain Ranges and Other Distinct Physical Features (i.e. - deserts, plains, peninsulas, etc.).

*National Parks or Natural Areas of Interest.

*Mark Where all the LDS Temple(s) Are and Label Them.

WE WILL BE PLAYING A GAME
with all of the information on this map
as well as a general knowledge of geography and maps.

PAY ATTENTION TO THE DETAILS
and
STUDY A LITTLE EXTRA
if you want to be the winner!

You may even want to study a map like the one below a little bit.

PAY ATTENTION TO THE DETAILS
and
GET TO KNOW THE SURROUNDING
AREAS, COUNTRIES, AND BODIES OF WATER.

Or, find some maps on your own to study.

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Assignment #3:
Complete this same worksheet with facts about ITALY this time and add this worksheet to your Binder, as well. Again, try to find the MOST RECENT information possible. (Click HERE for a PDF copy to print out.)

KNOW & UNDERSTAND

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Assignment #4:
Please come to class prepared to discuss comparisons between Utah and Italy. For example:

* Which one is bigger / smaller in land area?
* Which one has more / fewer people?
* How do their lakes and rivers and mountain heights compare?
* How are their climates and weather patterns similar or dissimilar?
* What other countries are near Italy?
* How many more temples and Church members does Utah have than Italy?

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Assignment #5:
At the end of the 6-week History block, we will have a random raffle drawing for a few prizes, which you can enter in AT LEAST ONE of the following ways:

***(You MUST complete at least ONE of these in order to attend Journeyman class.)***

1)   Find a BEAUTIFUL, INSPIRING IMAGE that you absolutely LOVE of something that is notable or distinguishable in Italy. Take a screenshot of it and upload the image through the form linked below. Be prepared to briefly tell us what the location is and what you love about it.

2)   Find a REALLY INTERESTING FACT about Italy that you think is fascinating and which you think I - as a "grown-up" and your mentor - would NOT know. Write that fact in your binder, and be prepared to briefly tell us about it.

3)   Find an IMAGE OF AN INTERESTING LANDMARK in Italy that you would love to visit, and be prepared to briefly tell us about it - why you'd like to visit there. Take a screenshot of this place and upload it through the form linked below.

4)   Find a RELATIVE IN YOUR FAMILY HISTORY - at least THREE generations back - who is from Italy or somewhere in the vicinity of Italy, and write down their name in your binder. Ask around amongst your family (your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.) to see if you can find a little story or interesting piece of information about them to share with us, also including who they are in relation to you (i.e. - your Great Great Grandmother, Great Uncle, etc.).

5)   Find an INSPIRING / MEANINGFUL QUOTE FROM SOMEONE FAMOUS who was/is from Italy. Write it down in beautiful handwriting, or create a "Meme" quote pic with it, and include it in your binder. Or just write it in your binder and MEMORIZE it to share it with us. You can snap a pic of your artwork and submit it through the form linked below, or enter just the text in the form linked below. But please put your original artwork in your binder.

Go to

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to submit your information and/or pics.
This will let me know who has done the work and will be in Journeyman class this week.

Happy Studying!

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

History Master Class

UPDATE BELOW!

You've seen the play:

You've sung the music:

You've watched the movie:

Now it's time to read the book!! (we're going about this all backwards, I know)

Update!!! We will only be reading until page 63 -- this is the end of the Bishops story, that means we end right before the section titled 11 (13) Petit Gervais.

63 pages! What a breeze! I bet we can see SO many of you at masters! Can't wait. I do need to know BEFORE NOON on Wednesday if you are planning to come to masters. I'm thinking fancy french treats should be involved in our discussion and I need time to pull that off :D

Please still do the following:

I will not be doing a sticker challenge since we won't be finishing the book this week so instead your job is to come to class prepared with three WRITTEN discussion questions that can help guide our discussion of the first part of the book.

This book/play/movie is so iconic that there are tons of Les Mis memes out there, here are some for your enjoyment:

Sunday, November 7, 2021

History Masters Week Two

This week you’ll be reading :

Come prepared to discuss the book, it’s themes and characters on Thursday! Send me a thought for the sticker as your ticket to class!

Thursday, November 4, 2021

History Apprentice Week 2: Nov. 11, 2021

History Week 2: Nov. 11, 2021 - Passion

Study/Learn

In the 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by John Maxwell, read the chapter on passion
Ask the 5 types of questions and write your answers in your commonplace book and bring it to class, this is your ticket into class today, so don't forget it. Write at least 3 principles from the chapter and add them to this doc. Write them in the "if...then..." format.
Do a word study on passion
Watch these videos. Take notes in your commonplace book on what you learn.

Look up and explain in your own words, in your common place book, about the Code of Justinian and why it's important for us to know about and how it changed life for the people in the Byzantine Empire.
Listen to this excerpt from Mere Christianity by CS Lewis (listen from 16:32-44:04) Or if you own the book, you can read it. Read Book 1: Chapters 1-3
Study the notecards labeled "1". (The "1" are for this month, "2" is for Jan, "3" for March after Eureka is over and "4" is April.)

Know/Understand

This week we're going to talk about Natural Law and First Principles. Look at the following list of First Principles and find at least 2 scriptures that back up each principle AND an example from real life, literature or the scriptures that explains or expounds or is an example of ONE of the points (either because someone is living or NOT living this principle) and write it in your common place book. Be ready for a discussion in class.

People should choose right
People should be held accountable for their choices
People reap what they sow. (The Law of the Harvest)
All people should tell the truth
Those who have more should help those who have less

Become/Serve

What are you passionate about? You looked into this in Bro. Jessee's class earlier this year. Make a list of 5 things you are passionate about. What makes you passionate about them? Are any of them moral or ethical issues? At the end of our chapter in 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, we read about Gen. Billy Mitchell and his passion for flying. We read, "He was willing to pay any price to do what he knew what right. How about you?" Ponder on this questions and journal about the price you are willing to pay to do what you know is right and to follow your passions.

History Journeyman Week 2: November 11, 2021

Now, let's move on to the country of Turkey - just in time for Thanksgiving! :-D
Ok, that was a bad joke.
So,....
Just keep scrolling,
Just keep scrolling....
;-)

STUDY & LEARN

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Assignment #1:

*** FIRST----> If you did not attend Journeyman Week 1, STOP RIGHT HERE. ***

You will need to complete this Utah facts/stats worksheet before moving on to any other assignments below. You only need to complete this worksheet once for the entire 6 weeks of history, so if you completed it in Week 1, you are good to go and can move on to Assignments 2, 3, 4, and 5 below!
Otherwise, please take a few minutes to complete it now

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Next, let’s learn a bit about the country of Turkey.

Assignment #2:
Study a map of Turkey, then print out a blank map of Turkey (try this one) and mark the following items on it: (You will need to show this map on your way into class, so please have it ready!)

*The 10 Largest Cities.

*The Capital City.

*Major Bodies of Water and Rivers in this country, including those surrounding the country (i.e. - oceans, seas, channels, etc.).

*Major Mountain Ranges and Other Distinct Physical Features (i.e. - deserts, plains, peninsulas, etc.).

*National Parks or Natural Areas of Interest.

*Mark Where all the LDS Temple(s) Are and Label Them.

WE WILL BE PLAYING A GAME WITH ALL OF THE INFORMATION ON THIS MAP,
SO STUDY A LITTLE EXTRA IF YOU WANT TO BE THE WINNER!
PAY ATTENTION TO THE DETAILS.

YOU MAY EVEN WANT TO STUDY THIS MAP A LITTLE, AS WELL!
PAY ATTENTION TO THE DETAILS.

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Assignment #3:
Complete this same worksheet with facts about TURKEY this time and add this worksheet to your Binder, as well. Again, try to find the MOST RECENT information possible. (Click HERE for a PDF copy to print out.)

KNOW & UNDERSTAND

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Assignment #4:
Please come to class prepared to discuss comparisons between Utah and Turkey. For example:

* Which one is bigger / smaller in land area?
* Which one has more / fewer people?
* How do their lakes and rivers and mountain heights compare?
* How are their climates and weather patterns similar or dissimilar?
* What other countries are near Turkey?
* How many more temples and Church members does Utah have than Turkey?

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Assignment #5:
At the end of the 6-week History block, we will have a random raffle drawing for a few prizes, which you can enter in AT LEAST ONE of the following ways:

**(You MUST complete at least ONE of these in order to attend Journeyman class.)**

1)   Find a BEAUTIFUL, INSPIRING IMAGE that you absolutely LOVE of something that is notable or distinguishable in Turkey. Take a screenshot of it and upload the image through the form linked below. Be prepared to briefly tell us what the location is and what you love about it.

2)   Find a REALLY INTERESTING FACT about Turkey that you think is fascinating and which you think I - as a "grown-up" and your mentor - would NOT know. Write that fact in your binder, and be prepared to briefly tell us about it.

3)   Find an IMAGE OF AN INTERESTING PLACE in Turkey that you would love to visit, and be prepared to briefly tell us about it - why you'd like to visit there. Take a screenshot of this place and upload it through the form linked below.

4)   Find a RELATIVE IN YOUR FAMILY HISTORY - at least THREE generations back - who is from Turkey (or somewhere in the vicinity of Turkey), and write down their name in your binder. Ask around amongst your family (your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.) to see if you can find a little story or interesting piece of information about them to share with us, also including who they are in relation to you (i.e. - your Great Great Grandmother, Great Uncle, etc.).

5)   Find an INSPIRING / MEANINGFUL QUOTE FROM SOMEONE FAMOUS who was/is from Turkey. Write it down in beautiful handwriting, or create a "Meme" quote pic with it, and include it in your binder. Or just write it in your binder and MEMORIZE it to share it with us. You can snap a pic of your artwork and submit it through the form linked below, or enter just the text in the form linked below. But please put your original artwork in your binder.

Go to

------>>>>> THIS FORM <<<<<-------

to submit your information and/or pics.
This will let me know who has done the work and will be in Journeyman class this week.

Happy Studying!

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

History Apprentice Week 1: Nov. 4, 2021

History Week 1: Nov. 4, 2021 - Obedience

Study/Learn

~~Study your notecards~~ We'll be passing out notecards to you this Thursday, so take this week to solidify your play memorization and work hard to be up to date on The Living Christ and we'll start with notecard games next week.
In the 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by John Maxwell, read the chapter on servanthood
Ask the 5 types of questions and write your answers in your commonplace book and bring it to class, this is your ticket into class today, so don't forget it.
Read this Conference Talk: Obedience Brings Blessings by Pres. Monson
Find 3 principles that are taught in the talk and add them to this doc. Write them in the "if...then..." format.
Do a word study on obedience
Watch these videos. Take notes in your commonplace book on what you learn.

5 Things you should know about the Roman Empire (5 min)
The Rise and Fall of the Byzantine Empire (5 min)
The Middle Ages (4 min)
Life in Medieval Europe (25 min)

Print this PDF history of the Kings of England. I printed 2 pages per sheet and made a little booklet. Put it in your commonplace book. (If you want to, you can just print 1/family). We'll refer to this throughout the year. Glance through it and see if you notice any patterns.

Know/Understand

How does obedience play into the Middle Ages? Find a story about a person or event from the Middle Ages that shows obedience or lack of obedience. Create a video of yourself as a newscaster telling the story of your person as if their story were on the news. Keep it to less than 2 minutes. (You'll see the timestamp on your video...make sure it's less than 2 min.) and upload it to the YouTube channel. The instructions are here.

Become/Serve

Pres. Monson said,

"Obedience is a hallmark of prophets; it has provided strength and knowledge to them throughout the ages. It is essential for us to realize that we, as well, are entitled to this source of strength and knowledge. It is readily available to each of us today as we obey God’s commandments....The knowledge which we seek, the answers for which we yearn, and the strength which we desire today to meet the challenges of a complex and changing world can be ours when we willingly obey the Lord’s commandments. I quote once again the words of the Lord: 'He that keepeth [God’s] commandments receiveth truth and light, until he is glorified in truth and knoweth all things.'” (D&C 93:28)

Ponder on all that you've learned and felt about obedience this week. Write your feelings in your journal. Read through the For Strength of Youth pamphlet and evaluate yourself on each topic. Is there a topic or two that you could be more obedient in? Make a list of the topics that you could have better obedience in and then choose one and set a goal to work on it this week.

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

History Journeyman Week 1: November 4, 2021

Let’s put the world into perspective, comparing our home state of Utah with the countries we are studying this year. That will involve becoming familiar with some of Utah’s stats and facts initially, so that as we study each individual country, we will have that beginning frame of reference in future weeks.

STUDY & LEARN

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Assignment #1:
Research a few basic facts/stats about Utah by completing this worksheet. Try to find the MOST RECENT information possible. You can print it out to complete it or just copy the topics by hand into your Binder to complete it. Either way, write the information LEGIBLY and keep a copy of it in your Binder for future reference. (Click HERE for a PDF copy to print out.)

This particular assignment will serve as a foundation for the other 5 weeks of study. While it will take a little extra time this week, it will only be done once for the entire 6-week History course.

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Next, let’s learn a bit about the country of England.

Assignment #2:
Study a map of England, then print out a blank map of England (this is a good one) and mark the following items on it: (You will need to show this map on your way into class, so please have it ready!)

*The 10 Largest Cities.

*The Capital City.

*Major Bodies of Water and Rivers in this country, including those surrounding the country (i.e. - oceans, seas, channels, etc.).

*Major Mountain Ranges and Other Distinct Physical Features (i.e. - deserts, plains, peninsulas, etc.).

*National Parks or Natural Areas of Interest.

*Mark Where all the LDS Temple(s) Are and Label Them.

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Assignment #3:
Complete this same worksheet with facts about ENGLAND this time and add this worksheet to your Binder, as well. Again, try to find the MOST RECENT information possible for England, specifically. (Click HERE for a PDF copy to print out.)

KNOW & UNDERSTAND

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Assignment #4:
Please come to class prepared to discuss comparisons between Utah and England. For example:

* Which one is bigger / smaller in land area?
* Which one has more / fewer people?
* How do their lakes and rivers and mountain heights compare?
* How are their climates and weather patterns similar or dissimilar?
* What other countries are near England?
* How many more temples and Church members does Utah have than England?

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Assignment #5:
At the end of the 6-week History block, we will have a random raffle drawing for a few prizes, which you can enter in AT LEAST ONE of the following ways:

**(You MUST complete at least ONE of these in order to attend Journeyman class.)**

1)   Find a BEAUTIFUL, INSPIRING IMAGE that you absolutely LOVE of something that is notable or distinguishable in England. Take a screenshot of it and upload the image through the form linked below. Be prepared to briefly tell us what the location is and what you love about it.

2)   Find a REALLY INTERESTING FACT about England that you think is fascinating and which you think I as a "grown-up" and your mentor would NOT know. Write that fact in your binder, and be prepared to briefly tell us about it.

3)   Find an IMAGE OF AN INTERESTING PLACE in England that you would love to visit, and be prepared to briefly tell us about it - why you'd like to visit there. Take a screenshot of this place and upload it through the form linked below.

4)   Find a RELATIVE IN YOUR FAMILY HISTORY - at least THREE generations back - who is from England, and write down their name in your binder. Ask around amongst your family (your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.) to see if you can find a little story or interesting piece of information about them to share with us, also including who they are in relation to you (i.e. - your Great Great Grandmother, Great Uncle, etc.).

5)   Find an INSPIRING / MEANINGFUL QUOTE FROM SOMEONE FAMOUS who was/is from England. Write it down in beautiful handwriting, or create a "Meme" quote pic with it, and include it in your binder. Or just write it in your binder and MEMORIZE it to share it with us. You can snap a pic of your artwork and submit it through the form linked below, or enter just the text in the form linked below. But please put your original artwork in your binder.

Go to

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to submit your information and/or pics.
This will let me know who has done the work and will be in Journeyman class this week.

Happy Studying!

History Masters Week 1

This week we are reading a classic, Black Beauty by Anna Sewell.

As you read this book pay special attention to how you see the theme of obedience throughout the book :) Come prepared to discuss that particular topic and others that inspire you.

Text or email your sticker idea when you are finished, that's your ticket to masters!

Friday, March 19, 2021

Study and Learn:

*Read each of the following chapters from Story of the World. This looks like a lot of reading but in reality a lot of these chapters retell Bible stories you are very familiar with so I expect you will go through the material quickly.

SOTW1 Ch 6: The Jewish People
SOTW1 Ch 14: The Israelites Leave Egypt
SOTW1 Ch 37: The Beginning of Christianity
SOTW1 Ch 38: The End of the Ancient Jewish Nation
SOTW1 Ch 39: Rome and the Christians
SOTW2 Ch 20: The Diaspora

7 Tipping Points : Chapter 1

*Continue your notes for each chapter -- illustrate, write notes, blurbs, whatever works for you and have notes in your commonplace book about each chapter.

Know and Understand:

We will not be doing presentations this week, instead each one of you will be doing the same big project. This is not something that will be easily completed the day before Vanguard so please don't put it off, if you put a lot of effort into this project my hope is that it will be something that can serve you for years to come :)

*You are going to be creating a visual timeline of the Jews and Early Christianity. Here are the parameters for the project:

-Though this timeline will mostly cover the dates and information from Story of the World, I would like the first date on your timeline to begin with the year 4000 BC (First dispensation with Adam) and end with the year 1830 AD(Seventh Dispensation with Joseph Smith). Most of your dates will happen between 2000BC (Abraham) and the year 330 AD (Constantine) because that is what our reading is focused on.

-The timeline must be of a size that it can be folded and kept in your scriptures. I plan on making my own and I will be cutting down printer paper to the height of my scriptures and taping a few pieces together if need be to make it long enough.

-The timeline must include facts from each chapter of Story of the World, with dates. Please make the facts more than just "Diaspora starts" -- give details so that someday when the reading isn't fresh in your mind you'll still remember what it all means. If the fact is "Birth of Christ," that is fine to go without a description, use your common sense but choose to include details.

-The timeline must include visuals. This could be pictures printed off the internet or drawings you do yourself. Do your best work, if your best work means stick figures then I'm going to expect them to be tidy and help illustrate your timeline, not a messy last minute effort.

-The timeline needs to include at least 4 quotes from General Authorities about the children of Israel. These quotes should not be random, search on LDS.org for quotes that speak to you about what you are learning or that apply to the information on your timeline.

-When you write about Abraham on your timeline please include the Abrahamic Covenant + a description (STOW does not do a good job of explaining this covenant, find an overview on LDS.org)

- During October Conference President Nelson challenged us to "make a list of all that the Lord has promised He will do for covenant Israel... Ponder these promises. Talk about them with your family and friends. Then live and watch for these promises to be fulfilled in your own life" (Let God Prevail, 10/20)
I would like you to do that study, make your own list of all that God promised he will do for covenant Israel and include that at the end of your timeline. This can be bullet points, a paragraph, quotes, however you want the information.

-Add at least 8 dates to the timeline that aren't mentioned specifically in Story of the World that relate to the topic of the history of the Jews, and the history of ancient Christianity.

- List all 7 dispensations on your timeline. Here is a chart from LDS.org to help you with this part of the assignment.

-Finally, this should be a beautiful timeline. It can be made on a computer or handwritten but it should be something you are proud to keep in your scriptures and to reference when you are reading.

Come to class prepared to share your timeline and what you learned :)

Become and Serve:

Choose one of these songs to listen to (please choose a song or version you have never heard before if possible). As you listen, close your eyes and ponder the words. Journal for a few minutes about the insights you received or the thoughts that came to you as you listened.

Be Thou My Vision, Nathan Pacheco
Restored, Various Artists, Shawna Edwards
Israel, Israel, God is Calling, Tabernacle Choir
Behold Our God, Various Artists
How Great Thou Art, Gentri