Castle Movie
March 5, 2010 |
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Today we will view an informative and entertaining video on how/why castles were built .. and take notes.
No Homework
Next week we will begin the Castle Builder activity (design a castle blueprint and corresponding builders journal) .. this is a big project but you will receive instructions next week, the due dates and also it will be a group project. |
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Introduction to Castles
March 4, 2010 |
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Today we will be introduced to castles and how they were built and why they were built. We will view a few powerpoints and also receive the instructions for the Castle Builder activity.
Homework: Finish Castle parts handout |
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Finish movie
March 3, 2010 |
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Today we will finish the movie viewed for the past 2 days and then do a corresponding activity (this is differentiated depending on which period you are in).
Finish homework handout |
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Continue movie
March 2, 2010 |
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Review test results from Monday.
Continue movie which was started on Monday.
No homework (this may change though so check back on this page) |
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Review Robin Hood and movie
March 1, 2010 |
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Take Robin Hood quiz (covering the story which we read all last week).
View movie:
Period 3-5 - Ivanhoe
Period 6-7 - Robin Hood (old Errol Flynn version!)
No homework |
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Final day of Robin Hood
February 26, 2010 |
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Today we will complete the story of Robin Hood.
Read Ch. 8 - 11
Homework: Do "Scrambled Eggs" activity - there is no handout for this but I'm asking you to think of and write as many words that you can using the letters from the name "Robin Hood" .... you can only use the letters in the two words once (and no other letters) ... you will be surprised at how many words which you can get out of this.
*** THERE WILL BE A SHORT QUIZ ON ROBIN HOOD ON MONDAY!
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ROBIN HOOD day 4
February 25, 2010 |
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Today we will continue reading Robin Hood and learn about merchants in the Middle Ages.
Read ch. 6 & 7 of Robin Hood
Watch short video on Medieval Merchants
Homework: "Get a Job" handout |
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Robin Hood day 3
February 24, 2010 |
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Today we will continue with the Robin Hood story and learn about town life during the Middle Ages.
Read chapters 4 & 5
Homework: Can't happen here/humble pie activities (copied back to back) |
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Robin Hood day 2
February 23, 2010 |
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Today we will learn more about the adventures of Robin Hood and learn about the roles of monks in the Middle Ages.
Read Chapter 2 & 3 of Robin Hood
View short film on the history of monks.
No homework tonight |
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ROBIN HOOD
February 22, 2010 |
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This week we will be reading the story of Robin Hood and learning about various aspects of the Medieval Period of Europe through his adventures.
Today we will have an introduction to Robin Hood and events during his times. We will view some powerpoints showing different aspects of his life.
Read Chapter 1
Homework: Do "Wrongly Accused" handout |
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KING JOHN AND THE MAGNA CARTA
February 19, 2010 |
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TODAY WE WILL LEARN ABOUT THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SIGNING OF THE MAGNA CARTA AND HOW IT AFFECTS YOU TODAY!
HOMEWORK: CREATE OWN MAGNA CARTA!
DUE ON TUESDAY. |
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MEDIEVAL SERFS
February 18, 2010 |
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VIEW MOVIE ON MEDIEVAL SERFS (SHORT BUT FUN MOVIE).
READ ABOUT FOOD AND LIFESTYLE OF THE SERFS AND DO CORRESPONDING HANDOUT.
HOMEWORK: FINISH THE HANDOUT |
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LEARN ABOUT FEUDALISM
February 17, 2010 |
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WATCH/DISCUSS FEUDALISM POWERPOINT
READ CH. 10 LES. 3 (OLD TEXT)
HOMEWORK: CREATE VENN DIAGRAM COMPARING/CONTRASTING SAMURAI AND KNIGHTS |
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LEARN ABOUT THE STRUCTURE OF MEDIEVAL SOCIETY
February 16, 2010 |
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READ CH. 9 LES. 3 (NEW TEXT) AND TAKE NOTES.
VIEW SHORT MOVIE ON MEDIEVAL SOCIETY.
NO HOMEWORK |
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NO SCHOOL - PRESIDENTS DAY
February 15, 2010 |
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NO SCHOOL TODAY :(
February 12, 2010 |
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Battle of Hastings
February 11, 2010 |
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Today we will learn about the end of the Viking age and the Battle of Hastings. After learning about the battle we will recreate it online as a class and depending on your choices of battle movements YOU MAY CHANGE HISTORY!!
Homework: none |
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Learn Viking Runes
February 10, 2010 |
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Today we will learn how to write in Viking Runes! We will also learn about viking poetry.
Homework: Finish writing ILLUSTRATED Viking poem in runes and english (so that others can read it!)
There are instructions for this activity but not on my computer so I can't enclose it. |
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Viking Movie
February 9, 2010 |
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Today you will finish the Viking movie which you began watching yesterday. As of right now (while I'm typing this .. there is no homework but that may change ... be sure to write whatever assignment which I may give in you planner).
No Homework |
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Viking Movie
February 8, 2010 |
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Today you will view a classic Viking movie which I'm positive that you've never seen before .. old but actually very realistic with the facts.
No Homework |
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VIKING RUNES
February 5, 2010 |
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Today we will learn about the Viking language and poetry and learn how to write in Viking Runes.
Homework - Finish own Viking poem (using Viking theme .. ideas in h/o given to you) but this will be in both English and Runes and also with an illustration. |
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Viking Mythology
February 4, 2010 |
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Today we will learn about Viking mythology and the stories of their gods.
Homework - Make cartoon strip of ONE of the stories which we read today. This is due NEXT MONDAY. |
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Viking Law and Punishment
February 3, 2010 |
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Today we will learn about Viking society and how their laws and punishment influenced our current law system (although there were some major differences .. in punishment!)
Homework - Finish Viking reading/question h/o |
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VIKINGS!!
February 2, 2010 |
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Today we will watch a fun movie which covers the entire history of the Vikings.
No homework |
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Viking Geography
February 1, 2010 |
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Today we will get a preview of the Vikings and learn where they were. We will do a Viking map activity.
H.W. - finish Viking map activity |
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More Beowulf
January 29, 2010 |
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Today we will watch a short movie on Beowulf which uses alliteration and kennings (very true to original story).
Then we will do an activity in which we create our own hero's.
Homework: Finish hero activity if not finished in class. |
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Learn alliteration and kennings
January 28, 2010 |
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Today we will learn more about how early European literature was written by reading and creating example of alliteration and kennings. Also we will learn what "Old English" sound like.
Homework: Finish rewriting Beowulf scenes using alliteration and kennings.
(You will receive a handout for this) |
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Read Beowulf
January 27, 2010 |
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Today we will learn about the history of early European literature and read a short version of the famous story "Beowulf".
Homework: Finish Grendel wanted poster
(you will receive a handout for this) |
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Learn about Barbarian tribes
January 26, 2010 |
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Today we will learn more specific knowledge about some of the Barbarian tribes.
Homework: Complete the map activity which was given on Monday ... due tomorrow. |
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Learn about the Barbarian Invasions of Europe
January 25, 2010 |
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Learn about the Barbarian invasions and create a freehand map of Europe showing where the barbarian tribes were and the invasion routes.
You will receive a handout for this activity.
Homework: Map is due on Wed 1/27 |
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Review Chalamagne
January 22, 2010 |
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Review information about Chalamagne from yesterday and view short movie which describes a very different personality than that which your book portrays.
Take movie notes and answer questions about Chalamagne. |
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Introduction to Charlamagne
January 21, 2010 |
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| Read about Chalamagne Ch. 10 Les.1 (old text) and take notes |
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Review European Geography
January 20, 2010 |
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View movie on Geography
Work on labeling map of Europe.
Homework: Finish map activity |
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Introduction to European Geography
January 19, 2010 |
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Today we will read Ch.9 Les.1 (new text) and take notes.
H.W. - #3 & #4 pg. 233 |
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Samurai movie (cont.)
January 15, 2010 |
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Today we will finish the Samurai movie (watching an epic samurai battle) and then take a short quiz on the movie.
- quiz
- do "create a samurai helmet" act. |
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Samurai movie (cont.)
January 14, 2010 |
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We will continue the movie today.
Homework: create a samurai mask activity (you will receive a handout for this). |
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Samurai movie
January 13, 2010 |
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Today we will begin an awesome movie on Samurai life which takes place in Medieval Japan (and is in Japanese .. with English subtitles).
You will receive a handout which outlines the movie so that it is a little easier to follow.
No h/w |
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Samurai!!
January 12, 2010 |
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Today we will learn about the history of the Samurai and their beliefs.
Read Ch. 8 Les. 3 (New Text)
- do notes
Learn about Haiku poetry
H.W. - create own haiku (you will receive a handout for this) |
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Learn about Japanese Culture
January 11, 2010 |
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Today we will read Ch. 8 Les. 2 (New Text)
- take notes
H.W. - do #3 pg. 208 |
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Learn how to write in Japanese
January 8, 2010 |
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Today we will learn some basics in how to write in Japanese.
No homework this weekend! |
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Learn about differences in ancient Japanese society
January 7, 2010 |
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Learn about life in the royal court as compared to peasant life.
Read Ch. 9 Lesson 2 (Old Text) and take notes.
Receive role as either royal member or peasant and write short story to go along with the scenerio given in class today. (You will receive a handout for this).
Homework: Complete royal/peasant story activity. |
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Learn about Ancient Japan
January 6, 2010 |
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Learn about the origins of Japanese history and culture.
Read Ch. 9 Lesson 1 (Old Textbook) and take notes. |
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Geography of Japan
January 5, 2010 |
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1) Do population density comparison of Japan to other parts of the world.
2) Create FREEHAND map of Japan and label it.
Homework: Finish FREEHAND map of Japan |
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INTRODUCTION TO JAPAN
January 4, 2010 |
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1) Discuss what we know and want to learn about Japan.
2) View short movie as intro to Japanese culture.
3) Read handout on Tokyo, Japan
Homework: Do Tokyo reading questions |
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Marco Polo
December 4, 2009 |
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Today we will continue to learn facts about Marco Polo and his adventures and then watch a short movie (which I'm pretty sure you'll like) on him.
Homework: Predict the Future handout (you will probably finish this in class before you leave). |
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Marco Polo
December 3, 2009 |
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Today we will learn about the explorer Marco Polo (not the swimming pool game) and debate whether he actually did what he said that he did.
Homework: Marco Polo news headline (you will receive a handout for this). |
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The Mongols
December 2, 2009 |
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Today is a minimum day!!
We will be watching a very informative movie on the Mongol Empire and the spread of the barbarian hoarde!
No homework today |
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The Mongols
December 1, 2009 |
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Today we will learn about the rise and spread of the Mongol Empire throughout Asia. We will be reading the Old Text (not the one you have at home) and taking notes.
Homework: Finish the Asia map given yesterday. |
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ASIA MAP ACTIVITY
November 30, 2009 |
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Today we are beginning our units on Asia. We will do a map activity in which you will use resources to create a freehand map of ALL of Asia.
H.W. - Finish map activity (due Wed.) |
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Learn Swahili
November 13, 2009 |
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Today we will learn about the Swahili language of East Africa and practice speaking and writing it.
Homework: Finish Swahili alphabet activity |
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Rise of the Coastal Trading States
November 12, 2009 |
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Today we will learn about the rise of city-states on the East African coastline. We will be using the old text so you will not be able to access this information from home.
Homework: Work on you Caravan Project! |
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Veteran's Day
November 11, 2009 |
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| No school today .. remember those who have and still do serve our country!! |
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Begin learning about Central and Southern Africa
November 10, 2009 |
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Today we will learn about the Bantu culture of Central Africa. We are reading the old text so you will not be access the reading from home.
Remember that this week are conferences and that Tuesday, Thursday and Friday are minimum days.
Homework: Work on you Caravan Project! |
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Review information about West Africa
November 9, 2009 |
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Your African masks are due today!
Today we will view and discuss a movie which reviews the information we have learned about West Africa.
Homework: Work on your Caravan Project! |
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Continue the Caravan Project
October 30, 2009 |
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Today we will continue working the Caravan Project.
It is due 2 weeks from today and we will work on it a few days next week but not the entire 2 weeks so PLEASE work on this at home!
Homework: work on the Caravan Project |
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Begin Caravan Project
October 29, 2009 |
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Today we will begin your Caravan Project. You will receive the instructions and I will show examples.
Homework: work on the Caravan Project |
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Continue Carvavan Brochure
October 28, 2009 |
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TODAY IS A MINIMUM DAY
Today we will continue to create your "Crossing the Sahara" brochure.
Homework: Work on your brochure ... due this Friday. (But we will NOT be focusing on it for the rest of the week .. you may finish it once we begin the "Caravan Project". |
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Begin Caravan Brochure
October 27, 2009 |
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Today we will be learning what it took (and still takes) to survive a camel carvaran across the Sahara desert. This is an in-class activity so please (unless you're sick) don't miss today. This will be a piece of your bigger "Caravan Project" starting later this week.
No Homework |
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Mali and Songhai African Empires
October 26, 2009 |
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Today we are learning about the rise and fall of both the Mali and Songhai African Empires after the fall of Ghana. We will be reading the old text (in my class) but the same information can be found in Ch.6 lessons 2 and 3 of your text.
Take notes
Homework: Answer the following question:
Make a chart comparing/contrasting how the empires of Ghana, Mali and Songhai were similar and different. |
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Caravan Life
October 23, 2009 |
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SINBAD PROJECT IS DUE TODAY!
Today we will watch a video depicting life on a camel caravan in modern times (but the lifestyle hasn't changed in 100's of years!)
We will be beginning our next new project on Monday ... CARAVAN PROJECT!!! |
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The Empire of Ghana
October 22, 2009 |
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Today we learn about the history of Ghana and the salt for gold trade in West Africa. We will read Ch. 6 Lesson 1 and do #1-#3 pg. 135.
Homework: Finish #1-3 pg. 135
REMEMBER: SINBAD PROJECT IS DUE FRIDAY! |
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African Lifestyles
October 21, 2009 |
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Today we will learn about traditional African lifestyles by reading Ch. 5 Lesson 2. We will then complete a chart similar to the one described in #16 pg. 124.
No homework
REMEMBER: SINBAD PROJECT IS DUE FRIDAY! |
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Africa Geography
October 20, 2009 |
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Today we will continue to learn about African geography by reviewing yesterday's activity by watching a powerpoint then we will read Ch. 5 Lesson 1 and then possibly watch a short movie on Africa (if time).
No homework
REMEMBER: SINBAD PROJECT IS DUE FRIDAY! |
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Begin Africa Unit
October 19, 2009 |
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Today we will learn about the physical geography (land shapes) of Africa by doing a map activity. This will take the entire class. We will use the maps our textbook on pages 113-114 and R36-R37(in back of the book).
Homework: Finish map
REMEMBER: SINBAD PROJECT IS DUE FRIDAY! |
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SINBAD!
October 16, 2009 |
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TODAY IS THE END OF THE 1ST 6 WEEK GRADING PERIOD!
Today we will learn about the Muslim contribution to world literature by discussing the tales of 1001 Arabian Nights and reading the story of Sinbad the Sailor.
WE ARE BEGINNING A NEW PROJECT TODAY AND YOU WILL HAVE YOUR CHOICE OF PICKING ONE OF THE ACTIVITIES TO CORRESPOND WITH THE SINBAD STORY WHICH WE ARE READING. REMEMBER: ONLY ONE OF THE ACTIVITIES.
HOMEWORK: BEGIN SINBAD PROJECT ... WE WILL NOT BE DOING THIS IN CLASS ... STRICTLY HOMEWORK.
SINBAD PROJECT DUE DATE: 10/23 (NEXT FRIDAY)
PROJECT IDEAS ARE ENCLOSED .. MAC VERSION OF WORDPERFECT. |
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3 Muslim Empires
October 15, 2009 |
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Today we will read about 3 famous Muslim Empires and compare/contrast them. We will read Ch. 4 Lesson 2 of the NEW text and take notes.
Homework: Finish your notes (we may finish in class) |
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Islamic Spain
October 14, 2009 |
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Today we will learn how and why the Muslims moved into Spain and created a unique culture which lasted there for almost 1000 years! We will be reading the old text (remember that you don't have this at home) and taking notes.
No homework |
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Muslim Contributions
October 13, 2009 |
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Today we will do a cooperative class activity learning the contributions Muslims made to the world and how it affects you today. Please don't miss class because you can't do this activity at home!
No homework |
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The Expansion of Islam
October 12, 2009 |
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Today we will learn about the expansion of Islam between 650-750. We will read in the old text (you don't have this at home) and take notes. We will also be learning how to create an outline for notetaking.
REMEMBER: YOUR 5 PILLARS POP-UP BOOK IS DUE TODAY. |
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View film on Islam
October 9, 2009 |
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Today we will watch the movie "Islam-Empire of Faith" and take notes during the movie.
Homework: Remember the pop-up book is due on Monday!! |
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Learn about Early Islam
October 8, 2009 |
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Today we will read the old text (you do not have this at home) about what happened to Islam after the death of Muhammad. Unfortunately, your text at home doesn't cover this topic (I don't know why not). We will also take notes in class today.
If time .. we will work on the pop-up book.
Homework: work on the pop-up book. |
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Continue working on pop-up book.
October 7, 2009 |
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Same instructions as yesterday. Today is the last class period we will work on it.
Homework: work on pop-up book. It's due next Monday (or earlier for extra-credit). |
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Work on Pop-up Book
October 6, 2009 |
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We will begin class by taking a SHORT quiz on the 5 Pillars of Islam.
Continue working on pop-up book in class. Be aware that we will continue working on the book today and tomorrow in class (as long as the class is making good use of class time).
Homework: Continue working on pop-up book. |
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Begin Islam Pop-up Book
October 5, 2009 |
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Today we will continue our research on comparing and contrasting world religions (except we will not go to the library and use use classroom resources). Don't forget my website created specifically for this activity. Go to: new.schoolnotes.com/worldreligions
Then we will begin working on the pop-up book. I will supply the paper but the colored pencils, markers and glue are up to you.
This project is due next monday 9/12 BUT I will give some extra credit for turning it in earlier (BUT DON'T RUSH IT!)
Tomorrow - We will begin class by taking a SHORT quiz on the 5 Pillars of Islam.
Homework: work on pop-up book |
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View movie "30 Days"
October 2, 2009 |
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Today we will view a documentary in which a person who is Christian lives with a Muslim family for one month and learns about the many myths and misconceptions about Islam. GOOD MOVIE!!
Homework: no homework but on Monday we will be beginning the pop-up book. |
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Continue Research for Pop-up book
October 1, 2009 |
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Today we will continue our library research for the 5 Pillars pop-up book. Don't forget the website mentioned in yesterdays work posting.
Homework: Finish comparison/contrast chart (included on yesterday's posting. |
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Research for 5 Pillars pop-up book
September 30, 2009 |
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Today we will begin researching about the similarities and differences which Islam has to other major world religions and complete the comparison/contrast chart along with taking notes to be used in the pop-up book which we will actually begin on Monday.
We will be in the library today. I have created a website to assist in the research. Go to: new.schoolnotes.com/worldreligions
(This is a work in progress so check back to it periodically for updates.)
Unfortunately the library computer lab is down right now so this can be done at home otherwise we will use the written information available in the library.
Homework: No Homework tonight (Back to School Night) |
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Learn about the Islamic Beliefs and Practices
September 29, 2009 |
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Today we will learn about the basic teachings of Islam.
We will read Ch. 3 Lesson 3 of the text.
Homework: Do KIM activity for the key terms of Ch. 3 Lessons 2 and 3.
(This is the 1st time we've done this but basically it's writing the definitions of the key term words for each chapter.)
UPDATE: There was no homework tonight .. we ran out of time to discuss it. |
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Learn about the origins of Islam
September 28, 2009 |
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Today we will learn about the life of Muhammad and the beginnings of the religion Islam.
We will read Ch. 3 Lesson 2 and take notes.
No homework tonight. |
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Learn Arabic writing
September 25, 2009 |
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| Today we will do an activity about Arabic writing and by the end of the day you will have learned how to write in Arabic!! |
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Learn about the Arab nomads
September 24, 2009 |
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| Today we will learn the differences between Arab nomads and village life in ancient times. We will read Ch. 3 Lesson 1 and take notes. |
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Learn about the geography of the Arabian Peninsula
September 23, 2009 |
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Today we are beginning a new unit on Islam.
We will watch a powerpoint on the geography of the Middle East. Then we will do a map activity on the geography of the Middle East (we also do a brief mini-lesson on how to read time-zones on maps).
Homework: Finish map activity (enclosed) |
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The Barbarians!
September 22, 2009 |
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Today we will view a movie on the Barbarian tribes which plagued the Romans and take notes during the movie.
No homework today. |
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Learn about the Fall of the Roman Empire
September 21, 2009 |
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Today we will learn the reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire. We will read Ch. 2 Lesson 2 and take notes.
Homework: Roman Army Poster (you will receive a handout for this). |
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Learn about Roman legacy
September 18, 2009 |
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Learn how Roman achievements (specifically architecture and language) affect modern society. Do in-class activity.
No homework this weekend. |
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Review accomplishments of Rome
September 17, 2009 |
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Today we will read Ch. 2 Lesson 1 of your textbook. We will take notes on the handout you will receive in class.
Homework: Do #4 pg. 29 (of textbook)
Class notes handout enclosed below. |
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Origins of Rome
September 16, 2009 |
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Discuss the origins of the Roman Empire and the geography within the Empire.
Homework: Finish map of Roman Empire. |
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Continue Freehand Map Step #3
September 15, 2009 |
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Today we will continue our partner activity. Remember to work closely with each other because you will be graded on accuracy.
Homework: Finish your map |
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Freehand Map activity Step #3
September 14, 2009 |
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Today we will begin Step #3 of the map activity which we began last week. This is a partner activity.
No Homework tonight!
Instructions are included below. |
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Continue Freehand Map activity
September 11, 2009 |
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Do step #2 of the the freehand map activity with a partner.
Homework: Finish step #2 of the activity |
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Freehand Map of the World
September 10, 2009 |
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1) Draw freehand map of the World
2) Discuss Latitude and Longitude
3) Do Latitude and Longitude h/o |
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Discuss 5 themes of geography
September 9, 2009 |
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1) Discuss 5 themes of geography. Read pg.s H10-H11 of text
2) Do landform map activity.
Homework: Finish map activity |
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Introduction to the course
September 8, 2009 |
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1) Introductions to the class
2) Pass out and discuss letter home explaining class expectations
3) Do "Who am I" h/o (handout) |
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