December 19, 2003

Agenda

  1. Han Dynasty PowerPoint and Notes Pt 1

Homework

  1. None! Have a happy holiday! Check back on the website before the end of winter break for exam announcements and to get a head start on your China exam assignment.
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December 17, 2003

Agenda

  1. Finish China: Dynasties of Power Video & Guide (Han Dynasty & Terra Cotta Warriors). If you were absent, you will need to schedule time after school to view the portion of the tape you missed (approximately 10-15 minutes)
  2. Chinese Contributions Graphic Summary (for directions, see HW below)
  3. Han Family Hierarchy Graphic Summary (for directions, see HW below)

Homework

  1. Finish Chinese Contributions Graphic Summary
    Assignment Requirements: (to receive full 10 pts)
    · Title your graphic summary, “Chinese Contributions”
    · Draw a picture to represent 6 specific Chinese contributions. Please refer to pp 230-232 of your text. Possible topics include inventions, literature, and science & technology.
    · Include a caption with a FACT about the contribution.
    · Use at least 5 colors in the graphic summary.
  2. Finish Han Family Hierarchy
    Assignment Requirements: (to receive full 10 pts)
    · Title your graphic summary, “Han Family Hierarchy”
    · Draw the levels of the hierarchy from top to bottom. Use a picture to represent each level and label the levels.
    · Answer the following: What did each family member expect from those below them? What was the role of the father? What was the role of the mother?
    · Use at least 5 colors in the family hierarchy drawing.
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December 15, 2003

Agenda

  1. Chinese Philosophies Powerpoint Notes
  2. Chinese Philosophies Quiz (15 points)
  3. Qin Dynasty PowerPoint & Notes
  4. Start China: Dynasties of Power Video & Guide (Han Dynasty & Terra Cotta Warriors)

Homework

  1. None
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December 11, 2003

Agenda

  1. Return & Review River Valleys Test
  2. Return Classical India Test
  3. Chinese Philosophies Role Play and Handout.

Homework

  1. Vocabulary Activity 9
  2. Study for Chinese Philosophies Quiz (refer to Chinese Philosophies Handout & pp. 225-227 of the text)
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December 09, 2003

Agenda

  1. SR&R Program on Sexual Harassment (presented by Guidance Office)
  2. Continue Dynasties of Power Video & Guide. We finished the Qin section of the Guide today. If you were absent, you will need to schedule time after school to view the portion of the tape you missed (approximately 5 minutes).
  3. Zhou Review & Warring States PowerPoint Notes

Homework

  1. None
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December 05, 2003

Agenda

  1. China’s Early Dynasties - Shang & Zhou Notes
  2. Start China: Dynasties of Power Video & Guide. If you were absent on this day, you will need to schedule time after school to view the portion of the tape you missed (approximately 5-10 minutes)

Homework

  1. Read pp. 228-232 of your text. Complete Guided Reading Activity 9-3: Society & Culture.
  2. For those of you whose binders I have not checked, please be sure to bring them with you to class on Tuesday 12/11 and be prepared to leave them with me so I can grade them. I will return your binders the following class period, Thurs 12/11.
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December 03, 2003

Agenda

  1. Classical India Test
  2. 2nd Qtr Interim Binder Check (Did not get to all students today so have binders ready for Fri 12/5)
  3. Start HW (see below)
  4. Video: Little Buddha

Homework

  1. Read pp. 220-224 of your text. Complete Guided Reading Activity 9-1: Three Great Dynasties.
  2. Read pp. 225-227 of your text. Complete Guided Reading Activity 9-2: Three Ways of Life.
  3. LAST CHANCE - Fri 12/5: If your parent/guardian emails me about my website, http://butterfield.davious.org, I will drop your lowest 10 pt HW grade or add 5 pts to your binder grade. Your parent / guardian can use the email link directly off the website. They just need to acknowledge that they reviewed the website and bookmarked it for future reference.
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December 01, 2003

Agenda

  1. Indian Empire Notes
  2. Jeopardy Review of Classical India
  3. Binder Order
  4. Video: Little Buddha

Homework

  1. Prepare for CLASSICAL INDIA TEST and BINDER CHECK on WED 12/3.
  2. If your parent/guardian emails me about my website, http://butterfield.davious.org, I will drop your lowest 10 pt HW grade or add 5 pts to your binder grade. Your parent / guardian can use the email link directly off the website. They just need to acknowledge that they reviewed the website and bookmarked it for future reference.
  3. Get progress report signed by parent / guardian no later than WED 12/3.
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