Period 3 Class Page

Agenda

1. Video: Little Buddha
2. Return Assignments
3. Progress Reports

Homework

1. Prepare for BINDER CHECK on TUES 12/2 and CLASSICAL INDIA TEST on WED 12/3.
2. I will drop your lowest 10 pt HW grade or add 5 pts to your binder grade if you have your parents email me about my website, http://butterfield.davious.org. They can use the email link directly off the website. Your parents 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 Tues 12/2.

Agenda

1. Finish Indian Empires Notes (To get these notes and the corresponding PPT, go to the Eras section of the website)
2. Video: Little Buddha

Homework

1. TODAY 11/25 - LAST CHANCE to come in after school and earn back 1/2 point for each incorrect answer on your River Valleys Test. I will give you a copy of the test and, on a separate sheet of paper, you must write out the question and correct answer to receive credit. You may use your text and / or notes.
2. Prepare for BINDER CHECK on TUES 12/2 and CLASSICAL INDIA TEST on WED 12/3.
3. I will drop your lowest 10 pt HW grade or add 5 pts to your binder grade if you have your parents email me about my website, http://butterfield.davious.org. They can use the email link directly off the website. Your parents just need to acknowledge that they reviewed the website and bookmarked it for future reference.

Agenda

1. Go over India’s Religions Wkshts
2. Start Indian Empires Notes (To get these notes and the corresponding PPT, go to the Eras section of the website)

Homework

1. You may come in after school on Mon 11/24 and Tues 11/25 to earn back 1/2 point for each incorrect answer on your River Valleys Test. I will give you a copy of the test and, on a separate sheet of paper, you must write out the question and correct answer to receive credit. You may use your text and / or notes.
2. Prepare for BINDER CHECK on TUES 12/2 and CLASSICAL INDIA TEST on WED 12/3.
3. I will drop your lowest 10 pt HW grade or add 5 pts to your binder grade if you have your parents email me about my website, http://butterfield.davious.org. They can use the email link directly off the website. Your parents just need to acknowledge that they reviewed the website and bookmarked it for future reference.

Agenda

1. Check HW: Jainism / Buddhism Wksht
2. Organize Binder
3. Hinduism / Buddhism Comparison Chart (To get this worksheet and the corresponding PPT, go to the Eras section of the website)

Homework

1. Finish Hinduism / Buddhism Comparison Chart. To check your answers, click here.
2. You may come in after school on Fri 11/21, Mon 11/24, and Tues 11/25 to earn back 1/2 point for each incorrect answer on your River Valleys Test. I will give you a copy of the test and, on a separate sheet of paper, you must write out the question and correct answer to receive credit. You may use your text and / or notes.
3. Finish any HW assignments you have not completed for the 2nd Qtr.

Agenda

1. Check HW: Classical India Map
2. Origin of Hindu India Notes (To get these notes and the corresponding PPT, go to the Eras section of the website)
3. Jainism / Buddhism Wksht (To get this worksheet and the corresponding PPT, go to the Eras section of the website)
4. River Valleys Test Results

Homework

1. Finish Jainism / Buddhism Worksheet. To check your answers, click here.
2. Finish any HW assignments you have not completed for the 2nd Qtr.

Agenda

1. Classical India Map
2. Start Origin of Hinduism Notes

Homework

1. Finish the Classical India Map.

Agenda

1. Finish Hinduism Crossword Puzzle
2. Karma / Dharma Picture
3. Start on HW

Homework

1. Finish Karma / Dharma Picture (must use at least 5 colors). For an example, click here. Include the title and captions given in the example, but provide your own graphics.
2. Read about Buddhism & India’s Empires on pp. 208 - 214 of your text.
3. Add to your “Classical India Vocab” list. Define the terms on p. 210 & 214, Section Review #s 1 & 2. You should have a total of 11 words (starting with nirvana and ending with Shakuntala).

Agenda

1. Clean up / Switch Seats
2. Hinduism Crossword Puzzle

Homework

1. Finish HW from 11/14, if necessary (Classical India Vocab & Early India’s Social System)
2. Create a new divider for your notebook entitled: Era 3 Classical Civilizations. For an example, click here.
   Divider Requirements: (to receive full 10 pts)
   · Prominently (clearly and largely) display the title on your divider: “Era 3 Classical Civilizations”
   · At least 1 picture / graphic that has to do with a classical civilization and a caption for your picture. The visual may be computer-generated or hand-drawn. For ideas, see note below.
   · In color – at least 5 colors used for the assignment.
   · The small side tab of the divider should be labeled: “Era 3”.

Note: Please refer to the following chapters of your text to get an idea of the content of this unit, Classical Civilizations. It should help you decide on what type of picture you want to include on your divider.

Chapter 8 (pp 202 - 214): India
Chapter 9 (pp. 218 - 232): China
Chapter 4 & 5 (pp. 104 - 145): Greece
Chapter 6 (pp. 152 - 178): Rome

Agenda

1. River Valleys Test (70 pts)
2. Work on Homework (see below)

Homework

1. Read about the Origins of Hindu India on pp. 202 - 207 of your text.
2. You will be keeping a list of vocabulary terms for this unit. Title your sheet of paper, “Classical India Vocab” and then define the terms on p. 207, Section Review #s 1 & 2. You should have a total of 16 words (starting with rajah and ending with Upanishads).
3. On a blank piece of paper, re-create the chart entitled “Early India’s Social System” from p. 203.
   Early India’s Social System Chart Requirements: (to receive full 15 pts)
   · Define what each level or varna of the pyramid (India’s social structure) means. You may use a key, color code, or label the levels of the pyramid.
   · Include an illustration for each social class & a brief description of what they do.
   · In color – at least 5 colors used for the assignment
   · Answer the “Chart Study” questions on p. 203. You may put the answers on the back of your assignment.

Agenda

1. River Valleys Review Game
2. River Valleys Study Guide (2 pg handout given in class)

Homework

1. Study for River Valleys test on Friday 11/14.
   I suggest you download or print the following documents:
   River Valleys Study Guide for NEED TO KNOW INFO & WHERE TO FIND IT
   River Valleys Graphic Organizers for SUMMARIES of each of the River Valleys and Characteristics of Civilization
2. I have updated the flashcards at www.schoolnotes.com. Enter the school’s zipcode: 22181. Scroll down to my name and then click on the Flashcard link. The definition of the word is given followed by the correct term. You will be responsible for all the words in the flashcard deck.

Agenda

1. HW Check: River Valley Review Questions
2. Return all River Valley assignments to date
3. Group select / write questions for RV Review Game
4. River Valleys Study Guide (see HW below)

Homework

1. There is one group (that shall remain nameless) that must finish their Review Questions for class tomorrow!
2. Study for River Valleys test on Friday 11/14.
   I suggest you download or print the following document:
   River Valleys Graphic Organizers for SUMMARIES of each of the River Valleys and Characteristics of Civilization
3. I have added more Flashcards to www.schoolnotes.com. Enter the school’s zipcode: 22181. Scroll down to my name and then click on the Flashcard link. The definition of the word is given followed by the correct term. You will be responsible for all the words in the flashcard deck.

Agenda

1. Return & review answers to Indus / China River Valleys Quiz
2. Arrange 2nd Qtr Table of Contents (TOC)
3. Begin to write questions for River Valleys (RV) Review Game. Students are divided into teams. Each team must create RV review questions & answers for the 10 categories given. STEP 1: Each individual member is responsible for writing 2 questions & answers for each category (20 questions total). STEP 2: Individuals will share their questions with the team and the group will collectively decide on the 3 best questions for each category. STEP 3: Get your group’s questions approved by Ms. Butterfield. STEP 4: Write your review questions on the “index cards”. Place the category on one side and the question and answer on the other.

Categories:
1. Egypt
2. Mesopotamia
3. Indus
4. Huang He
5. Geography
6. Religion
7. Writing
8. Government
9. Social Structure
10. Economy / Trade

Your questions should reflect material that we have covered thoroughly in class. The object of the review game is to PREPARE you for what you will see on the test. Please do not write obscure questions or try to “trick” other teams. These type of questions will not be accepted!

Homework

1. Finish Step 1 above - Write 2 questions for each of the 10 categories. Each student should have a total of 20 questions prepared for class.
2. Begin studying for River Valleys Test on Fri 11/14
3. Start reviewing for the River Valleys Test by quizing yourself on the vocabulary you’ll need to know. Go to www.schoolnotes.com. Enter the school’s zipcode: 22181. Scroll down to my name and then click on the Flashcard link. The definition of the word is given followed by the correct term. You will be responsible for all the words in the flashcard deck.

Agenda

1. Shang Dynasty PowerPoint Notes
2. Indus / China River Valleys Quiz (20 pts)

Homework

1. Start reviewing for the River Valleys Test by quizing yourself on the vocabulary you’ll need to know. Go to www.schoolnotes.com. Enter the school’s zipcode: 22181. Scroll down to my name and then click on the Flashcard link. The definition of the word is given followed by the correct term. You will be responsible for all the words in the flashcard deck.

Agenda

1. Early People of China group presents to the class (Yangshao/Lungshan chart; Xia dynasty info)
2. Watch Shang Dynasty video; complete video guide

Homework (Due Mon 11/10)

1. Prepare for Indus / China River Valleys Quiz

Agenda

1. Collect China Graphic Summary
2. You teach the class! Groups finish & present Indus and Early China information (see agenda on 11/5).

Homework (Due Fri 11/7)

1. Finish / double-check answers and maps for Geography of the Indus River Valley and Geography of Early China wkshts.

Agenda

1. Collect RV Graphic Summaries (Indus, Egypt, Mesopotamia)
2. You teach the class! Students are divided into 3 sections: Group 1 teaches about the Geography of the Early Indus Valley, Group 2 teaches about the Geography of Early China, & Group 3 teaches about the Early People of China. Groups 1 & 2 are responsible for presenting an enlarged map of the area and answers to the questions on the worksheet. Group 3 is responsible for presenting a chart about the cultures that existed before the Shang Dynasty (Yangshao, Lungshan, & Xia). Students become “experts” on their subject matter and share their information with the other students in-class. Each student is responsible for completing their own set of notes based on the students’ “lesson”.
   NOTE: It is to your advantage to take “good” notes and pay attention in class b/c you will be able to use these notes on your upcoming Indus / China River Valleys Quiz.

Homework (Due Thurs 11/6)

1. Finish China Graphic Summary. Refer to pp. 69-71 of your text. For directions, see HW on Oct 29.
2. Finish / double-check answers and maps for your group: Geography of the Indus River Valley or Geography of Early China wksht.
3. Late Work? Turn in RV Graphic Summaries (Indus, Egypt, & Mesopotamia) if you have not done so.

Agenda

1. Teacher Workday (No School)

Homework

1. Finish HW Assignments from 10/31

Agenda

1. Teacher Workday (No School)

Homework

1. Finish HW Assignments from 10/31