Book Report #1 Reading List

Here are eight books (listed created on goodreads.com) from which you can choose to do your book report on for the time range of prehistory to the end of the Middle Ages. You are allowed to read any of these books, or you may choose one on your own. If you decide to choose a book not listed above, you need to approve it with me before October 20. Book reports are due in class on November 20. You will receive further information about what your book report needs to contain in class.

World History, Part 1

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The Bubonic Plague Assignment

The era of the Bubonic Plague was not a very fun time in Europe. Here is an interesting video that tells a little more about the Bubonic Plague.

In class, we talked about your upcoming Bubonic Plague Assignment. You can find more information about it here.

Here are some links that should help you in creating your group presentation. There is also good information available in your textbook.

http://www.wzaponline.com/BlackDeath.pdf

http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/plague.htm

http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Italian_Studies/dweb/plague/effects/soc_econ_effects.shtml

http://www.insecta-inspecta.com/fleas/bdeath/Europe.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Death

http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp/kbId.169/sId./qx/knowledgebase.htm

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My name is Shara Nelson, and I was married last December. This is a picture of my wedding day. Don't be deceived by the short sleeves - it was freezing outside!

I have not always lived in Utah; I grew up in Kentucky and then moved to North Ogden when I was 15. I actually graduated from Weber High School and really enjoyed my time there.

In college, I noticed how much I enjoyed learning about history, and I realized that I would love to teach history to high school students. I hope that I can share my love of history with you. I also teach a couple of psychology classes, which is another of my passions. If any of you are interested in learning more about the science of people, take a psychology class sometime.

I am looking forward to being your U.S. History teacher this semester at Weber High School. I know that we will have a great year!