December 19, 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.

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. Han Dynasty PowerPoint and Notes Pt 1
  2. Finish China: Dynasties of Power Video & Guides (Zhou & Qin and Han & 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 15-20 minutes).
  3. Chinese Contributions 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.
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December 15, 2003

Agenda

  1. Chinese Philosophies Quiz (15 pts)
  2. Qin Dynasty PowerPoint & Notes
  3. Continue China: Dynasties of Power Video & Guide

Homework

  1. None
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December 11, 2003

Agenda

  1. Return Classical India Test
  2. Finish Chinese Philosophies Role Play & Complete Handout
  3. Three Chinese Philosophies PowerPoint Notes
  4. 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

Homework

  1. Finish Three Chinese Philosophies graphic summary (see directions above)
  2. Vocabulary Activity 9
  3. Study for 3 Chinese Philosophies Quiz
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December 09, 2003

Agenda

  1. SR&R Program on Sexual Harassment (presented by Guidance Office)
  2. Zhou Review & Warring States PowerPoint Notes
  3. Chinese Philosophies Role Play

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 minutes)

Homework

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