Loose Change for Haiti: Students are encouraged to bring in loose change (or bills) for a schoolwide effort to help those in Haiti. The drive is sponsored by the SGA and the grade level with the most money collected by late February will be rewarded with a "jeans" Friday.
Week of February 8
This week and next I am working with the 3rd block. Students out for the Beta Club field trip were given a study package last week.
We will cover Chapter 12, lessons 1 & 2 this week.
The warmups on the Golden Rule as viewed by many cultures/religions
Monday: I will be out. My substitute will cover Chapter 12, lesson one with the students. They will complete a fill-in-the-blank worksheet that also introduces vocabulary that will be on Friday's quiz. The students will be given a study guide for the quiz on Friday
HW: Start reviewing new vocabulary; bring colored pencils to class tomorrow
Tuesday:
The class will see a film, the Birth of Civilization, and complete an outline. Part of Friday's quiz is based on today's lesson. Students are required to memorize the four river valleys and the five marks of ancient civilization.
We will also start the political and physical map of SW Asia. By the end of class students should have labelled all countries listed on page 205 and Egypt. The countries should be colored in contrasting colors. Later, tomorrow or Thursday, we will add the bodies of water and a few other physical features. If a student falls behind in class, they should use the next two nights to catch up.
Wednesday:
Early Release day. I may see the students for about 20 minutes. This will be a good time for the Beta Club members to be sure that they understand what will be on Friday's quiz
Thursday:
We will start our study of the three monotheistic religions that started in this region with the textbook overview of Judaism in Chapter 12, lesson two. We will then see a 25-minute film and students will be required to write responses to ten questions in complete and meaningful sentences.
Friday:
Quiz on early civilizations (see FLASHCARDS on this site).
We will continue with our study of religions by focusing on Christianity by reading the text and seeing film. Students again will be writing responses to be turned in to me.
SW Asia folder:
Warmups: Global Golden Rule
Scavenger Hunt, part I and II
Chapter 11, lesson 1 outline
Chapter 11, Lesson 2 outline
Chapter 11, lesson 3 outline
Ch 11 worksheet: Ethnic Groups and Religions
Map of SW Asia, each country a different color, countries and bodies of water labeled
Notes on film: Birth of Civilization
Chapter 12, Lesson 1 outline
Notes on Film: Judaism
Notes on film: Chrisitanity
Notes on Film: Islam
Notes to parents:
Students can access the textbook by going to NCJourneys.com. The user id is eppes and the password is history. Not being able to access the textbook however, is NOT an excuse for not completing assignments.
Please note that I will plan for 5 lessons each week, but often the class will only finish 4.
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