May 28, 2004

Agenda

  1. New seating arrangement
  2. Finish video: “Seven Years in Tibet”
  3. # Exit Questions about video

Homework

  1. None!
Posted by Ms. Butterfield at 06:41 PM | Comments (0)

May 26, 2004

Agenda

  1. Modified Schedule due to SOL Testing
    Period 1 Class - 12:55 to 2:10
  2. Started video: “Seven Years in Tibet” - see Powerpoint Intro for background information

Homework

  1. None!
Posted by Ms. Butterfield at 03:05 PM | Comments (0)

May 24, 2004

Agenda

  1. World History I SOL Test (2 hr testing block - 7:20 to 9:20)
  2. GOOD LUCK!

Homework

  1. None!
Posted by Ms. Butterfield at 03:10 PM | Comments (0)

May 20, 2004

Agenda

  1. In-class Assignment (10 pts): SOL Practice Test Corrections - Look up the answers to the ones you had incorrect on the SOL diagnostic test. Write the complete question and the correct response. Use your text book or the SOL packets for reference.
  2. Review answers to Practice SOL in class.

Homework

  1. SOL on Mon 5/24 – bring something to do after you finish SOL (book, hw, etc)
  2. REVIEW for SOL: See Announcements section on your class page and SOL REVIEW TOOLS for details and test preparation ideas.
  3. EXTRA SOL REVIEW INFO on MESOAMERICA, SE ASIA, and AFRICA:
    1) Mesoamerican Cultures PowerPoint and Ch. 15 Text book Notes
    2) Korea and Japan PowerPoint and Ch. 14 Text book Notes
    3) Eastern Hemisphere Trade Routes and Africa Ch. 7 Text book Notes
  4. Fri 5/21 - last day to show me results of your on-line quizzes (1 extra credit point for each completed quiz). You may also email your results to projects@butterfield.davious.org.
Posted by Ms. Butterfield at 03:24 PM | Comments (0)

May 18, 2004

Agenda

  1. SOL Review: Vocab Flashcards and Jeopardy (World Religions)
  2. SOL Challenge vs. Ms. Oleksak’s class in Rm 267

Homework

  1. Complete open book quizzes:
    1) Ch. 15 - The Americas (20 pts). Use text book pp. 374-390.
    2) Ch. 7 - African Civilizations (10 pts). Use text book pp. 184-196.
  2. Focus on SOL Review Packet pp. 12 & 13 (Regional Trading, Japan, Africa, Americas)
  3. Keep reviewing for SOL test on Wed 5/26. See Announcements section on class page and SOL REVIEW TOOLS for details and test preparation ideas.
  4. Return signed Letter to Parents
Posted by Ms. Butterfield at 08:55 PM | Comments (0)

May 14, 2004

Agenda

  1. Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome Self-Test Quizzes - 20 questions (graded). You may use your textbook. For Greece quiz, use pp. 106-145. For Rome Quiz, use pp. 154-178.
  2. SOL Review Packets
  3. SOL Review Jeopardy - Greece & Rome

Homework

  1. Complete the following On-line Quiz: (Print out the quiz results sheet for extra credit)
    - Chapter 14: The Renaissance and Reformation
  2. Return signed Letter to Parents
  3. Keep reviewing for SOL test on Mon 5/24. See Announcements section on class page and SOL REVIEW TOOLS for details and test preparation ideas.
Posted by Ms. Butterfield at 04:31 PM | Comments (0)

May 12, 2004

Agenda

  1. Self-Test Quizzes (In-class)
    - Chapter 10: The Byzantine Empire and Russia
    - Chapter 11: The Muslim World
  2. SOL Review Vocab Flashcards - Quiz Partner / Team Challenge

Homework

  1. Self-Test Quizzes (on-line): If you have not done so, complete and print all Self-Test HW questions and answers:
    - Chapter 5: Classical Greece
    - Chapter 6: Classical Rome & Christianity
    - Chapter 8: Rise of Europe (Middle Ages)
    - Chapter 9: Late Middle Ages
  2. Add to flashcards. At a minimum, you should PRINT OUT the list from my website so you have all the terms. Focus on the terms up to and including Ancient Greece for Friday 5/14.
  3. Be prepared for a quiz or review game that incorporates the information from Self-Tests Ch. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 AND on vocabulary up to the Ancient Greece link!
  4. Last call for textbook: Fri 5/14 for BOOK CHECK (10pt HW). I need to see that you still physically have the book and its condition. You will be charged (approx $70) if you have lost the book so please bring it in to show me!
Posted by Ms. Butterfield at 01:51 PM | Comments (0)

May 10, 2004

Agenda

  1. Self-Test Quizzes
    - 1 & 2: Prehistory and Ancient River Valleys - Egypt & Mesopotamia
    - 3 & 4: Indus & Huang He River Valleys and Classical India and Classical China.
  2. Start Geography Illustrated Dictionary
  3. Create Vocab Flashcards for SOL Review

Homework

  1. Complete Online Self-Tests (40 questions total):
    - Chapter 5: Classical Greece
    - Chapter 6: Classical Rome & Christianity
    - Chapter 8: Rise of Europe (Middle Ages)
    - Chapter 9: Late Middle Ages
    Take test, submit answers, and get instant feedback on your choices. Please print out the Self-Test questions and answers and bring them to class. Be prepared for a quiz or review game that incorporates the information from Self-Tests 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9.
  2. Buy a pack of index cards (I suggest bound index cards, approx. 300-400) and create flashcards from the terms and definitions given on my website. Make flashcards for all vocabulary under the links Prehistory, Egypt, Indus and Huang He, and Mesopotamia. You may EITHER neatly hand-print the terms (on one side) and definitions (on the other side) or you may print out the vocabulary from my site and tape it neatly on the index card. I expect the flashcards to be with you at all times from now until SOL time!
  3. Bring textbook by Wed 5/12 for BOOK CHECK (10pt HW). I need to see that you still physically have the book and its condition. You will be charged (approx $70) if you have lost the book so please bring it in to show me!
Posted by Ms. Butterfield at 05:44 PM | Comments (0)

May 06, 2004

Agenda

  1. SOL World History (Prehistory - 1500) Practice Test - 70 questions
  2. Start HW - see below (Guided Readings 14-1 and 14-2)
  3. Start Regional Trade in the Eastern Hemisphere Map Activity. Trace the routes and circle/label the correct trading patterns (1-7) on the map. Include a revised key which reflects that information. Begin plotting the diffusion of goods, technology, and ideas on the map. You will complete the activity next class.

Homework

  1. Intro to East & South Asia:
    - Read pp. 342-345 and complete Guided Reading 14-1 Central Asia
    - Read pp. 346-350 and complete Guided Reading 14-2 China
  2. Make sure you have colored pencils for Mon 5/10!
  3. Bring textbook by Wed 5/12 for BOOK CHECK (10pt HW). I need to see that you still physically have the book and its condition. You will be charged (approx $70) if you have lost the book so please bring it in to show me!
Posted by Ms. Butterfield at 04:11 PM | Comments (0)

May 04, 2004

Agenda

  1. Review HW: Renaissance Scavenger Hunt
  2. Middle Ages Renaissance Test (70 pts)
  3. Begin HW: see below

Homework

  1. Read pp. 434-439 and complete Guided Reading 17-1
  2. Read pp. 440-445 and complete Guided Reading 17-2
  3. SOL World History (Prehistory - 1500) Practice Test THURS 5/6
Posted by Ms. Butterfield at 04:06 PM | Comments (0)

May 01, 2004

Agenda

  1. SOL Question of the Day
  2. Check Answers: Strengthening of Monarchy in Europe Guided Notes Letters D & E
  3. Distribute Renaissance Scavenger Hunt. Use pp. 404-414 unless otherwise noted.
  4. Computer Lab: Middle Ages / Renaissance On-line Test Review

Homework

  1. Finish the Renaissance Scavenger Hunt. If you have a question or want to clarify an answer, please be ready with your question at the start of class. We will do a quick Renaissance review before the test.
  2. Study for the Middle Ages / Renaissance Test on Tues 5/4. To prepare, I suggest you use the On-line Test Review Worksheet as well as your notes from this unit.
  3. Flashcards (Medieval Europe under the Post Classical Period)
Posted by Ms. Butterfield at 12:12 PM | Comments (0)