Period 1 Class Page

Agenda

1. Pre-Greek Notes and PowerPoint
2. HW Check: Guided Reading 4-1
3. Introduce Greek Mythology Group project
4. Form project groups and begin research in computer lab

Homework

1. Greek Mythology Group project due Fri 2/13
2. Bring in your favorite CD (it must be school-appropriate)! Please write your name and class period on the jewel case and identify your favorite track number. We will use the music contributions of the first 10 people that bring in an acceptable song. The music will be used as part of an experiential activity in which we explore the different forms of Athenian goverment in ancient Greece.

Agenda

1. School cancelled due to inclement weather

Agenda

1. No school - Teacher Workday

Agenda

1. Ch. 3: Kingdoms & Empires in the Middle East Quiz (30 pts)
2. Read Ch. 4, Sec. 1: Greek Beginnings (pp. 106-111 of your text) and complete Guided Reading
3. Video: “Aegean: Legacy of Atlantis”

Homework

1. Finish Ch. 4, Sec. 1 Guided Reading for WED 1/28

Agenda

1. Check Answers: Empire Builders of the Middle East Graphic Organizer (use PowerPoint)
2. Jeopardy Review
3. Ch. 3 Review Wksht

Homework

1. Study for Ch. 3 Quiz on THURS 1/22. In addition to reviewing your notes and the text for Ch. 3, I suggest you complete the Review Wksht as preparation for the quiz.

Agenda

1. Finish Early Israelites Notes and PowerPoint (start at Settling Canaan)
2. Finish & Collect Middle East Geography Quiz. This assignment will count as a quiz grade. You MAY use your text book for reference. It is important that you carefully read and follow the directions in order to receive full credit.
3. Empire Builders of the Middle East Graphic Organizer

Homework

1. Finish Empire Builders of the Middle East Graphic Organizer. Refer to Ch. 3, Sec. 3 of your text (pp 88-94).

Agenda

1. Early Israelites Notes and PowerPoint (stopped at Settling Canaan)
2. Ch. 3, Sec. 2 Israelites Vocab Pictowords
3. Middle East Geography Quiz. This assignment will count as a quiz grade. You MAY use your text book for reference. It is important that you carefully read and follow the directions in order to receive full credit.

Homework

1. Finish Middle East Geography Quiz

Agenda

1. Return Classical China Mini-Test
2. Finish Chapter 3, Section 1 Outline using pp. 78-82 of text.
3. Trading Peoples Vocab
4. Phoenician Merchant Ships Wksht
5. Video - “Israel: Yesterday & Today”. This is an 18 minute video. If you missed class today, you will need to come in and view it on your own time. The video does a nice job of putting the Arab/Israeli conflict into its historical context.

Homework

1. Finish Phoenician Merchant Ships Wksht

Agenda

1. Han Dynasty PowerPoint and Notes Part 2 & Review
2. Classical China Mini Test (25 pts)
3. Brochure Clarifications & Due Date Extension (see HW). Passed around sample brochure for students to look at as an example.
4. Read Chapter 3, Section 1 of text (pp. 78-82) and work on Fertile Cresent: Neighboring Peoples Outline.

Homework

1. You have until FRI 1/9 to submit your Classical China Brochure. You may earn up to an extra 4 pts on the assignment if you create a dazzling brochure that knocks my socks off! That means it must exceed the requirements in creativity, originality, factual accuracy and detail, proving once and for all that China should be considered a “Classical Civilization”.

Agenda

1. Classical China Review: Pop Quiz. Test your knowledge. How much do you remember since last year?
2. China Webbing Activity. Get into groups and finish lists. Discuss common words/phrases for each starred item and share with class.
3. Start Classical China Brochure. The sheet contains detailed instructions and a grading rubric. However, if you have any questions about the assignment, you may come in after school tomorrow (Tues 1/6) or ask me via email.

Homework

1. Study for Classical China Mini-Test
2. Finish Classical China Brochure. You may earn up to an extra 4 pts on the assignment if you create a dazzling brochure that knocks my socks off! That means it must exceed the requirements in creativity, originality, factual accuracy and detail, proving once and for all that China should be considered a “Classical Civilization”.