May 27, 2004

Agenda

  1. Modified Schedule due to SOL Testing
    Period 2 Class - 9:40 to 11:40
  2. Continue video: “Seven Years in Tibet” - see Powerpoint for background info
  3. Be prepared for “Exit Questions” about video

Homework

  1. None!
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May 25, 2004

Agenda

  1. World History I SOL Test (2 hr testing block - 7:20 to 9:20)
  2. GOOD LUCK!
  3. After SOL, started video: “Seven Years in Tibet”

Homework

  1. None!
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May 21, 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 (#s 1-70). Write the full question and the correct response. Use your text book or the SOL packets for reference.
  2. Continue SOL Scavenger Hunt - see directions in HW below.
  3. Hot Seat Relay using SOL Practice Test Questions

Homework

  1. SOL on Tues 5/25 – bring something to do after you finish SOL (book, hw, etc)
  2. REVIEW for SOL - Use resources on SOL REVIEW TOOLS for details and test preparation ideas.
  3. Complete SOL Scavenger Hunt p. 6: Eastern Asia, African Civilizations, and Americas. Then pick any 1 topic that you feel you need to review and complete the questions for that section. Use your text book or the SOL packets for reference.
  4. Last chance for on-line quiz extra credit: If you are practicing for the SOL using the online quizzes from the SOL REVIEW TOOLS page, copy and paste the results into an email and send to: projects@butterfield.davious.org. You will earn an extra credit point for each quiz you complete. Make sure you indicate which quiz the results are for!
  5. Extra Info: View the Korea and Japan PowerPoint - provides a brief summary of Southeast Asia. To download the FREE MICROSOFT POWERPOINT READER, click here.
Posted by Ms. Butterfield at 02:36 PM | Comments (0)

May 19, 2004

Agenda

  1. SOL Scavenger Hunt - You should complete up to at least Ancient Rome on p. 3. Refer to the “Essential Understandings” and the “Essential Knowledge” sections of the SOL Packet to check your answers.
    Note: If you can answer the Scavenger Hunt questions, you will do fine on both the SOL and my FINAL!
  2. Hot Seat Relay using vocabulary from Flashcards

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 07:21 PM | Comments (0)

May 17, 2004

Agenda

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

Homework

  1. Keep reviewing for SOL test on Tues 5/25. See Announcements section on class page and SOL REVIEW TOOLS for details and test preparation ideas.
  2. Return Signed Letter to Parents
Posted by Ms. Butterfield at 07:16 PM | Comments (0)

May 13, 2004

Agenda

  1. Self-Test Quizzes (In-class)
    1) Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome Quizzes - 20 questions. You may use your textbook. For Greece quiz, use pp. 106-145. For Rome Quiz, use pp. 154-178.
    2) Byzantine/Early Russia and Islam Quizzes - 20 questions. You may use your textbook. For Byzantine/Early Russia quiz, use pp. 246-264 and 498. For Islam quiz, use pp. 270-288 and 456-461.
  2. SOL Review Vocab Flashcards

Homework

  1. Keep reviewing for SOL test on Tues 5/25. See Announcements section on class page and SOL REVIEW TOOLS for details and test preparation ideas.
Posted by Ms. Butterfield at 12:18 PM | Comments (0)

May 11, 2004

Agenda

  1. Self-Test Quizzes (In-class)
    - Chapter 1: Toward Civilization (Prehistory)
    - Chapter 2: First Civilizations - Africa and Asia (Nile & Mesopotamia)
    - Chapter 3: Early Civilizations in India and China
    - Chapter 4: Empires in India and China
  2. Vocab Flashcards for SOL Review - Quiz your partner / Team Challenge

Homework

  1. Self-Test Quizzes (on-line) - If you have not done so, complete and print the following Self-Test HW Questions & Answers:
    - Chapter 5: Classical Greece
    - Chapter 6: Classical Rome & Christianity
    - Chapter 8: Rise of Europe (Middle Ages)
    - Chapter 9: Late Middle Ages
  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. 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 Mesopotamia for Thurs 5/13.
Posted by Ms. Butterfield at 01:22 PM | Comments (0)

May 07, 2004

Agenda

  1. Regional Trade in the Eastern Hemisphere Map Activity. After identifying the 7 major trade routes in the Eastern Hemisphere (AD 1000-1500), circle the regions on the map and label them accordingly (1-7). Include a revised key (in the margins) which reflects that information. Plot the diffusion of goods, technology, and ideas on the map using the info provided in class.
  2. Start HW - see below (Guided Readings 14-3 and 14-4)

Homework

  1. Continue Ch 14: East & South Asia:
    - Read pp. 351-356 and complete Guided Reading 14-3 Southeast Asia
    - Read pp. 358-365 and complete Guided Reading 14-4 Korea and Japan
  2. Bring textbook by Thurs 5/13 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 03:59 PM | Comments (0)

May 05, 2004

Agenda

  1. SOL World History (Prehistory - 1500) Practice Test - 70 questions
  2. Finish Middle Ages / Renaissance Test Part V - Open Book portion, if necessary
  3. Start HW - see below

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 Friday 5/7!
  3. Bring textbook by Thurs 5/13 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 03:30 PM | Comments (0)

May 03, 2004

Agenda

  1. Review HW: Renaissance Scavenger Hunt
  2. Middle Ages Renaissance Test (Part I-IV: 45 pts Multiple Choice; Part V 25 pts Short Answer - Open Book)

Homework

  1. Finish Middle Ages / Renaissance Test Part V - Open Book portion after school on either Mon, Tues, or Wed (5/3-5/5)
  2. SOL World History (Prehistory - 1500) Practice Test on WED 5/5
Posted by Ms. Butterfield at 02:39 PM | Comments (0)