May 27, 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 25, 2004

Agenda

  1. Mesoamerican Cultures Chart - The first 2 rows of the chart are done for you as well as the first column (The Olmecs). Fill in the rest of the chart using your text pp. 379-390. In-class assignment (10 pts).
  2. Started “Africa: A History” Denied Video and Notes

Homework

  1. SOL on THURS 5/27 - Use resources on SOL REVIEW TOOLS for study and test preparation ideas. Bring pencils and something to do after the SOL (read, other HW, etc)!
  2. EXTRA SOL REVIEW INFO on MESOAMERICA, SE ASIA, and AFRICA:
    1) Ch. 15 Mesoamerica Text book Notes
    2) Ch. 14 Korea and Japan Text book Notes
    3) Eastern Hemisphere Trade Routes and Africa Ch. 7 Text book Notes
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May 21, 2004

Agenda

  1. Japan and Korea Powerpoint and Notes. To download the FREE MICROSOFT POWERPOINT READER, click here.
  2. In-class Assignment (10 pts): SOL Practice Test Corrections - Look up the answers to the questions 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.
  3. Continue SOL Scavenger Hunt - see directions in HW below.

Homework

  1. REVIEW for SOL - Use resources on SOL REVIEW TOOLS for details and test preparation ideas.
  2. 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.
  3. Read pp. 361-365 (Korea and Japan) and be prepared for quiz.
  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. SOL on Thurs 5/27 – bring something to do after you finish SOL (book, hw, etc)
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May 19, 2004

Agenda

  1. SOL Scavenger Hunt - Complete Greece and Rome, then pick ONE other topic that you feel you need to review and answer the questions in that section. Refer to the “Essential Understandings” and the “Essential Knowledge” portions 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.
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May 17, 2004

Agenda

  1. 2003 SOL Released Items for World History I and Geography (20 questions) - Check Answers
  2. SOL Review Stations
    1) Jeopardy
    2) Flashcards
    3) SOL Review Packets

Homework

  1. Keep reviewing for SOL test on Thurs 5/27. See Announcements section on class page and SOL REVIEW TOOLS for details and test preparation ideas.
  2. Return Signed Letter to Parents
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May 13, 2004

Agenda

  1. Byzantine/Early Russia and Islam Self-Test 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
  3. SOL Review Jeopardy

Homework

  1. Complete the following On-line Quizzes: (Print out each quizzes’ results sheet for extra credit)
    - Chapter 8: Rise of Europe (Middle Ages)
    - Chapter 9: Late Middle Ages
  2. Return signed Letter to Parents
  3. Keep reviewing for SOL test on Thurs 5/27. See Announcements section on class page and SOL REVIEW TOOLS for details and test preparation ideas.
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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. HW Check: Marco Polo cartoon
  3. Vocab Flashcards for SOL Review - Quiz your partner / Team Challenge

Homework

  1. Self-Test Quizzes (on-line) - Complete and print the following Self-Test HW Questions & Answers:
    - Chapter 5: Classical Greece
    - Chapter 6: Classical Rome & Christianity
  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.
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May 07, 2004

Agenda

  1. Finish Regional Trade in the Eastern Hemisphere Map Activity. Using the info posted around the room, finish plotting the diffusion of goods, technology, and ideas on the map.
  2. Start HW - Marco Polo Cartoon (see directions below)

Homework

  1. Using pp. 349-350 of your text, draw a cartoon detailing Marco Polo’s visit to China. You may present your cartoon in any manner you wish (e.g., by explaining the picture with captions or character bubbles/thoughts). In keeping with the requirements, I would estimate you would need at least 2 frames, but you may have more. You need to address the following items in your cartoon:
    - What group is in control of China at the time?
    - Who is the khan, or universal ruler at the time?
    - Where is Marco Polo from?
    - What regions of the world is China trading with at the time?
    - What types of goods and inventions does Marco Polo and other travelers bring back West?
    - How do Westerners learn more about China from the exploits of Marco Polo?
    **Include a title and an approximate date for when your cartoon took place in history.
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May 05, 2004

Agenda

  1. SOL World History (Prehistory - 1500) Practice Test - 70 questions
  2. Regional Trade in the Eastern Hemisphere Map Activity
  3. Start HW - see below

Homework

  1. Finish the first part of Regional Trade in the Eastern Hemisphere Map Activity. You are responsible for tracing the routes and circling & labeling the correct trading patterns (1-7) on the map. Include a revised key which reflects that information. You will complete the goods, technology, and ideas portion of the wksht next class.
  2. 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
  3. Make sure you have colored pencils for Friday 5/7!
  4. 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!
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May 03, 2004

Agenda

  1. Review HW: Renaissance Scavenger Hunt
  2. Middle Ages Renaissance Test (66 pts)
  3. Start HW (see below)

Homework

  1. Intro to Regional Trade in the Eastern Hemisphere:
    - Skim pp. 434-445 (Europe & Africa), pp. 464-467 (China), p. 470 (Japan)
    - Be able to discuss the following:
    1) What areas of the world were trading with each other at the time?
    2) What types of goods were being traded?
    3) What ideas religions, ideas, or inventions were being shared?
    - Given a map, be prepared to show (draw) general trade routes at that time (A.D. 1000-1500)
  2. SOL World History (Prehistory - 1500) Practice Test on WED 5/5
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