December 19, 2003

Agenda

  1. Continue China Webbing Activity. You must come up with two key words or phrases for each of the starred (*) boxes. They should be meaningful in the context of what we discussed in class. Be prepared to share your answers with others.

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 18, 2003

Agenda

  1. Han Dynasty PowerPoint and Notes Pt 1
  2. China Webbing Activity

Homework

  1. Finish China Webbing Activity if you have not done so.
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December 17, 2003

Agenda

  1. Silk Road Reading & Map. I do not have this electronically, so if you were absent you need to stop by my room and pick up a copy.
  2. China Pictionary

Homework

  1. None
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December 16, 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 5 minutes)
  2. Chinese Contributions Graphic Summary
  3. Han Family Hierarchy Graphic Summary

Homework

  1. 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. Han Family Hierarchy
    Assignment Requirements: (to receive full 10 pts)
    · 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. Qin Dynasty PowerPoint & Notes
  2. Continue China: Dynasties of Power Video & Guide (Han Dynasty & Terra Cotta Warriors)

Homework

  1. None
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December 12, 2003

Agenda

  1. Three Chinese Philosophies PowerPoint Notes
  2. Chinese Philosophies Quiz (15 pts)
  3. Continue China: 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)

Homework

  1. Five Relationships Graphic Summary
    Assignment Requirements: (to receive full 10 pts)
    · Title your graphic summary, “5 Relationships of Confucian Society”
    · Draw a picture that represents each of the 5 relationships and label each relationship. For a list of the relationships, refer to pp. 225-226 of your text.
    · Who suggested these relationships and why? (HINT: What was going on in China at that time?)
    · In 4 of the relationships, there is a power differential, meaning one person is the authority figure and the other one is below them or subordinate. Explain how the person in authority acts toward the subordinate and how the subordinate acts towards the authority figure in a Confucian society.
    · Use at least 5 colors in the graphic summary
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December 11, 2003

Agenda

  1. 3 Chinese Philosophies Graphic Summary - On a blank sheet of paper, you will summarize the main ideas of each Chinese philosophy in a visual format.
    Assignment Requirements:
    · Title your graphic summary, “Three Chinese Philosophies”
    · Name the 3 philosophies of China (Confucianism, Legalism, Daoism)
    · Include at least 2 pictures that represent each philosophy
    · Include at least 3 key words or phrases to describe each philosophy
    · Use at least 5 colors in the graphic summary
  2. Return Classical India Tests

Homework

  1. Finish Three Chinese Philosophies Graphic Summary if necessary
  2. Study for Three Philosophies of China Quiz
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December 10, 2003

Agenda

  1. Finish Chinese Philosophies Role Play and Handout
  2. Continue China: Dynasties of Power Video and Guide. If you were absent, you will need to schedule time after school to view the portion of the tape you missed (approximately 5 minutes)

Homework

  1. Vocabulary Activity 9
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December 09, 2003

Agenda

  1. Zhou Review & Warring States PowerPoint Notes
  2. Start Chinese Philosophies Role Play

Homework

  1. None
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December 08, 2003

Agenda

  1. SR&R Program on Sexual Harassment (presented by Guidance Office)
  2. Continue 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 minutes)

Homework

  1. Read pp. 228-232 of your text. Complete Guided Reading Activity 9-3: Society & Culture.
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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 minutes)

Homework (Due Tues 12/9)

  1. Read pp. 228-232 of your text. Complete Guided Reading Activity 9-3: Society & Culture.
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December 04, 2003

Agenda

  1. Continue Binder Checks
  2. Finish Video: Little Buddha
  3. In-class assignment: Read pp. 228-232 of your text & complete Guided Reading Activity 9-2: Three Ways of Life

Homework

  1. None
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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 Thurs 12/4)
  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. 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 02, 2003

Agenda

  1. Video: Little Buddha

Homework

  1. Prepare for CLASSICAL INDIA TEST and BINDER CHECK 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 Wed 12/3.
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December 01, 2003

Agenda

  1. Jeopardy Review of Classical India
  2. Binder Order
  3. Video: Little Buddha

Homework

  1. Prepare for CLASSICAL INDIA TEST and BINDER CHECK 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.
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