February 27, 2004

Agenda

  1. Reviewed and added to previous day’s notes (see Agenda on 2/26 - file links are the most current version of all notes)
  2. Directions for HW assignments (see below) - both are due Mon 3/1

Homework

  1. Greek Philosophers Summary (S-P-A)
    Directions: On a sheet of paper, please complete the following:
    - Define philosophy & logic (p. 135)
    - Name the 3 great Greek philosophers (pp. 135-137)
    - Include at least 3 important facts about each philosopher (major beliefs, accomplishments, etc.)
    - 1 picture (in color) that relates to each philosopher – total of 3 pics
    For an example, click here. If you wish, you may use the facts I have listed as a start.
  2. Contributions of Greek Culture to Western Civilization
    Directions: On a sheet of paper, please complete the following:
    - 8 Categories: Write the major contribution of each person or thing in the category.
    - Include a picture (in color) for each category (minimum of 8 pictures).
    Categories of Contributions:
    1. Drama: Aeschylus, Sophocles (p.132)
    2. Poetry: Homer (p.108)
    3. History: Herodotus, Thucydides (p.137, 138)
    4. Athletics: Olympics, Pentathlon (p.134)
    5. Sculpture: Phidias, Myron (p.131)
    6. Architecture: 3 types of columns (label & picture for each rather than text description - use google image search), Parthenon (pp.130-131)
    7. Science: Archimedes (p. 145), Hippocrates (p. 138)
    8. Mathematics: Euclid (p. 145), Pythagoras (p. 138)
    For an example, click here. If you wish, you may use the facts I have listed as a start.
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February 26, 2004

Agenda

  1. Collect Guided Reading 4-4
  2. Peloponnesian War Summary Chart. Completed questions #1-3 together; students completed questions #4-5 using pp. 123-124 of text.
  3. Golden Age of Pericles Notes and PowerPoint
  4. Directions for HW assignment - Greek Philosophers (see below)

Homework

  1. Greek Philosophers Summary (S-P-A)
    Directions: On a sheet of paper, please complete the following:
    - Define philosophy & logic (p. 135)
    - Name the 3 great Greek philosophers (pp. 135-137)
    - Include at least 3 important facts about each philosopher (major beliefs, accomplishments, etc.)
    - 1 picture (in color) that relates to each philosopher – total of 3 pics
    For an example, click here. If you wish, you may use the facts I have listed as a start.
Posted by Ms. Butterfield at 05:26 PM | Comments (0)

February 25, 2004

Agenda

  1. Finish Persian War Video and Guide. You may check your answers with the PowerPoint.
  2. Started Peloponnesian War Video Summary. Students copied questions to answer during video.

Homework

  1. Guided Reading 4-4. Use pp. 120-124 of your text.
Posted by Ms. Butterfield at 04:20 PM | Comments (0)

February 24, 2004

Agenda

  1. Continue Persian War Video and Guide. You may check your answers with the PowerPoint.

Homework due Thurs 2/26

  1. Guided Reading 4-4. Use pp. 120-124 of your text.
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February 23, 2004

Agenda

  1. Finish Comparison of Life in Athens & Sparta and PowerPoint (stopped at Education)
  2. Start Persian War Video and Guide

Homework

  1. None!
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February 20, 2004

Agenda

  1. The Polis Notes and PowerPoint
  2. Athenian Forms of Government Quiz (20 pts). If you were absent, please schedule to come in after school on Tues or Wed (2/24 or 2/25).
  3. Comparison of Life in Athens & Sparta and PowerPoint

Homework

  1. None!
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February 19, 2004

Agenda

  1. Finish Comparison of Life in Two City-States: Athens & Sparta. You will summarize government, economy, education, and the status of women and slaves for both Athens and Sparta. If you were absent, you will need to borrow the reading packets (TO BE RETURNED!) in order to complete the worksheet. You may also use your text pp. 115-119. You may then check your answers against the PowerPoint.

Homework

  1. QUIZ Fri 2/20: Topics include the polis, forms of Athenian government, Athenian government reformers, and a comparison of Life in Athens and Sparta (see announcements at the top of this page for details)
Posted by Ms. Butterfield at 09:25 PM | Comments (0)

February 18, 2004

Agenda

  1. Review Athenian forms of government using PowerPoint
  2. Athenian government Reformers Worksheet - use pp. 118-119 of text. Learn about the changes that these four leaders brought about which steered Athens toward democracy.
  3. Comparison of Life in 2 City-States: Athens & Sparta. You will summarize government, economy, education, and the status of women and slaves for both Athens and Sparta. If you were absent, you will need to borrow the reading packets (TO BE RETURNED!) in order to complete the worksheet. You may also use your text pp. 115-119.

Homework

  1. Finish Comparison of Life in 2 City-States: Athens & Sparta Worksheet
  2. Begin preparing for QUIZ on Fri 2/20: Topics include the polis, forms of government, and Athenian reformers (see announcements for details)
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February 17, 2004

Agenda

  1. Finish Athenian forms of government. If you were absent, you will need to borrow a reading packet (TO BE RETURNED!) called the “Rise of Democracy.” Read through the packet and then complete the Reading Notes. Use the PowerPoint to check your answers.

Homework

  1. Athenian Government Pictowords (5 pts)
  2. Athenian Government Political Cartoon (10 pts)
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February 16, 2004

Agenda

  1. Finish Geography of Greece Notes and PowerPoint
  2. Begin exploring Athenian forms of government. If you were absent, you will need to borrow a reading packet (TO BE RETURNED!) called the “Rise of Democracy.” Read through the packet and then complete the Reading Notes.

Homework

  1. None
Posted by Ms. Butterfield at 06:38 PM | Comments (0)

February 13, 2004

Agenda

  1. Greek gods & goddesses quiz (worth 15 pts). If you missed this quiz, please schedule to come in after school on Tues or Wed (2/17 or 2/18).
  2. Start Geography of Greece Notes and PowerPoint

Homework

  1. Mon 2/16: Supplies Check (15 pts): You must have the 5 dividers, clearly labeled, in your binder by this point (Notes, In-class Activities, Video Guides, Homework, Projects/Tests/Quizzes). You should also have colored pencils.
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February 12, 2004

Agenda

  1. Finish Polis Activity: Pt 1 and Pt 2 (worth 25 pts)

Homework

  1. Due Fri 2/13: Greek Mythology Group Project. You have one of two options of delivery: 1) email your ppt to projects@butterfield.davious.org or 2) logon to the JMHS network & save the ppt to the H: drive. You should look for my folder amongst all the JMHS teachers, kabutterfield1. Click on that folder and then save to the INBOX folder so that I can access it.
  2. Fri 2/13: Quiz on Greek gods & goddesses
  3. Fri 2/13: If necessary, finish Polis Activity: Pt 2
  4. Mon 2/16: Supplies Check (15 pts): You must have the 5 dividers, clearly labeled, in your binder by this point (Notes, In-class Activities, Video Guides, Homework, Projects/Tests/Quizzes). You should also have colored pencils.
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February 11, 2004

Agenda

  1. In-class Activity - Create your own Polis: Pt 1 (worth 25 pts)

Homework

  1. Due Fri 2/13: Greek Mythology Group Project. You have one of two options of delivery: 1) email your ppt to projects@butterfield.davious.org or 2) logon to the JMHS network & save the ppt to the H: drive. You should look for my folder amongst all the JMHS teachers, kabutterfield1. Click on that folder and then save to the INBOX folder so that I can access it.
  2. Fri 2/13: Quiz on Greek gods & goddesses
  3. Mon 2/16: Supplies Check (15 pts): You must have the 5 dividers, clearly labeled, in your binder by this point (Notes, In-class Activities, Video Guides, Homework, Projects/Tests/Quizzes). You should also have colored pencils.
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February 10, 2004

Agenda

  1. Go to computer lab to work on Greek Mythology Group Project

Homework

  1. Due Wed 2/11: Create a new title page for this unit of study. To receive a full 10 pts, you must have the following on your title page:
    · Prominently (clearly and largely) display the title: “Ancient Greece: Classical Civilization”.
    · Select a theme from one of the seven listed on p. 104 and p. 128. Include a visual that illustrates that theme. The graphic may be computer-generated or hand-drawn. You must include a caption that decribes the visual.
    · In color – at least 5 colors used for the title page.
  2. Due Fri 2/13: Greek Mythology Group Project (Directions & Rubric)
  3. Fri 2/13: Quiz on Greek gods & goddesses
  4. Mon 2/16: Supplies Check (15 pts): You must have the 5 dividers, clearly labeled, in your binder by this point (Notes, In-class Activities, Video Guides, Homework, Projects/Tests/Quizzes). You should also have colored pencils.
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February 09, 2004

Agenda

  1. Greek Religion Notes & PowerPoint
  2. Greek gods & goddesses: A Family Tree & PowerPoint

Homework

  1. Due Wed 2/11: Create a new title page for this unit of study. To receive a full 10 pts, you have the following on your title page:
    · Prominently (clearly and largely) display the title: “Ancient Greece: Classical Civilization”.
    · Select a theme from one of the seven listed on p. 104 and p. 128. Include a visual that illustrates that theme. The graphic may be computer-generated or hand-drawn. You must include a caption that decribes the visual.
    · In color – at least 5 colors used for the title page.
  2. Due Fri 2/13: Greek Mythology Group Project (Directions & Rubric)
  3. Fri 2/13: Quiz on Greek gods & goddesses
  4. Mon 2/16: Supplies Check (15 pts): You must have the 5 dividers, clearly labeled, in your binder by this point (Notes, In-class Activities, Video Guides, Homework, Projects/Tests/Quizzes). You should also have colored pencils.
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February 06, 2004

Agenda

  1. School cancelled due to inclement weather

Homework

  1. Due Fri 2/13: Greek Mythology Group Project. For full details please refer to the Project Directions & Rubric.
  2. By TUES 2/10: Bring in your favorite CD (it must be school-appropriate)! Please write your name and class period on the jewel case and identify your favorite track number. We will use the music contributions of the first 10 people that bring in an acceptable song. The music will be used as part of an experiential activity in which we explore the different forms of Athenian goverment in ancient Greece.
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February 05, 2004

Agenda

  1. Work on Greek Mythology Group Project in Library Computer Lab. If you need the passwords to access the library’s databases from home, please see me.

Homework

  1. Due Fri 2/13: Greek Mythology Group Project - ONLY 1 WK LEFT! (Directions & Rubric)
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February 04, 2004

Agenda

  1. Operating on 2 hr delay bell schedule
  2. Work on Greek Mythology Group Project in Library Computer Lab. If you need the passwords to access the library’s databases from home, please see me.

Homework

  1. Due Fri 2/13: Greek Mythology Group Project (Directions & Rubric)
  2. Bring a floppy disk to save your work. We will be in the computer lab again tomorrow (Thurs 2/5).
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February 03, 2004

Agenda

  1. School cancelled due to inclement weather

Homework

  1. Refer to HW on 2/2
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February 02, 2004

Agenda

  1. Corrections to Greek Mythology Group Project. Handed out Project Directions & Rubric.
  2. Video: “Powerful gods of Mt. Olympus”

Homework

  1. Due Fri 2/13: Greek Mythology Group Project (Directions & Rubric)
  2. By WED 2/4: Bring in your favorite CD (it must be school-appropriate)! Please write your name and class period on the jewel case and identify your favorite track number. We will use the music contributions of the first 10 people that bring in an acceptable song. The music will be used as part of an experiential activity in which we explore the different forms of Athenian goverment in ancient Greece.
Posted by Ms. Butterfield at 03:59 AM | Comments (0)