Schedule September 30 - October 4, 2013

Monday, September 30

1.  Write a THESIS statement for the DBQ
2.  Lecture:  Greek Geography and Early History

Read Pages 123-126 in your textbook.  There is a reading guide that goes with this.  But I am going to make it OPTIONAL.  You can do it for extra credit---but you will need to download it yourself.  Even if you do not do the assignment, YOU STILL NEED TO READ!  You may have a pop quiz later in the week!

Chapter 5, Section 1 Reading Guide  This will be due on THURSDAY, if you choose to do it.  It will not be accepted late.

Tuesday, OCTOBER 1 

Periods 1 & 3:  Today, you will be watching a video entitled, "The Greeks:  Crucible of Civilization."  There is a sheet that goes with the video.  You can download it here.  If you are absent, you will still need to see the video, which you can watch below.

Period 8:  You will be meeting with your counselor.  You will be watching the video on Wednesday.
Wednesday, October 2 Periods 1 & 3:  Today, you will be meeting with your counselors. Period 8:  Today, you will be watching the video that is located above. If you are doing the optional assignment, it needs to be turned in TOMORROW!
Thursday, October 3 1.  Finish the film if necessary.  Discuss. 2.  Complete MAP of Ancient Greece.   Homework:  Read pages 127-139 in the textbook.  Complete the Reading Guide Chapter 5, Sections 2-3.  This will be due on TUESDAY!
Friday, October 4 Lecture:  Ancient Athens and Ancient Sparta Happy Homecoming! Don't forget the reading guide is due on TUESDAY!

Schedule September 23-27

Monday, September 23

1.  Go over Chapters 3 & 4 Reading Guides
2.  Review for Test

Tuesday, September 24

Test Unit 1

30 Multiple Choice
1 Essay

Wednesday, September 25

1.  Discuss Test
2.  DBQ Writing in World History

Thursday, September 26

Introduction to the History of Greece:  The Mediterranean Region

Read Chapter 5, Sec 1 (pages 123-126).  Complete Cornell Notes Reading Guide.  Due Monday.

Friday, September 27

Lecture:  The World of Homer

Don't forget:  the reading guide is due on Monday!

Unit 1 Terms Addendum

This is the "addendum" to your Unit 1 Overview.  I removed a few of the terms and added a couple more.

You can view or download the addendum here.

SCHEDULE September 16-20, 2013

Monday, September 16   BRING BOOK TODAY

Today, you will be working on the Chapter 3 Reading Guide.  The first half of the assignment is to take notes on the chapter.  We will be talking about this in class.

Due on Wednesday.

Tuesday, September 17

Lecture:  Judaism

Reading Guide Due Tomorrow!

Wednesday, September 18

Lecture:  The Rise and Fall of Empires in the Middle East

Read Chapter 4.  The reading guide for Chapter 4 is OPTIONAL.  You can do it for extra credit.  10 Points.  If you do decide to complete this assignment you will have to print it out yourself and turn it in Friday.

Thursday, September 19

Lecture:  Ancient China Under the Qin

Chapter 4 reading guide due tomorrow if you decide to do it!

Friday, September 20

1.  Go over Chapter 4 reading guide
2.  Review for Test by completing study chart

Unit Test on Tuesday!

SCHEDULE September 9-13

I've been out a bit due to the fact that I came down with pneumonia.  I expect you guys to be respectful and mature while I am gone.  For the most part, I got absolutely great reports for Friday.  Thank you for that. However, there are a few of you who have not acted in the manner that I would expect.  You know who you are....

Monday, September 9

Today, you will be watching the first episode of Mankind: The Story of All of Us, entitled "Inventors." There is a sheet for this fill that you will fill out while watching.  If you miss the film, you will still need to watch it.  You can watch it right here:




Homework:  Finish reading Chapter 2 and complete reading guide "Egypt, the Indus River Valley and China" for Wednesday.

Tuesday, September 10

Finish the film.  After you are done with the film, you will be writing a short essay.  The essay will be given in class and you will have about 20 minutes to finish it.

The Reading Guide for Chapter 2 is due tomorrow.

Wednesday, September 11

Discuss Chapter 2 and the chart.  Review for quiz.  Don't forget, we have Flash cards to help you study.  Go to the tab at the top of the page!

The exam will be 40 multiple choice, matching and map questions.  Please be sure to know the following:

1.  River civilizations.  Know the characteristics of the 4 major river civilizations
2.  Art of the ancient world.  Match the picture to the appropriate civilization.
3.  Multiple choice.  Be able to answer questions comparing and contrasting the civilizations, characteristics of the Neolithic revolution, complex cultures.
4.  Map.  You will be asked to identify several features on a map
5.  Specific Definitions.  The last section is a matching section for specific definitions.  Look at your reading guides.

Thursday, September 12

Quiz:  Chapters 1 & 2

Read, "The Philosophy Behind the Movie Avatar" and answer the questions.  Due tomorrow.

Friday, September 13

Lecture:  Avatar and Hinduism

Read Chapter 3 and complete reading guide for Tuesday.

Schedule September 3-6, 2013

Tuesday, September 3

Lecture:  Ancient River Valley Civilizations:  India and China


Wednesday, September 4  BRING BOOK TODAY

Ancient River Valley Civilization Map activity

Due on Friday.

Thursday, September 5

No School.  Happy New Year 5774!

Friday, September 6  BRING BOOK TODAY

Chapter 2 activity with Civilizations chart.  This will be due on Monday.

Next week, you will be having an exam over chapters 1 & 2.  The exam will be on Tuesday.

The exam will be 40 multiple choice, matching and map questions.  Please be sure to know the following:

1.  River civilizations.  Know the characteristics of the 4 major river civilizations
2.  Art of the ancient world.  Match the picture to the appropriate civilization.
3.  Multiple choice.  Be able to answer questions comparing and contrasting the civilizations, characteristics of the Neolithic revolution, complex cultures.
4.  Map.  You will be asked to identify several features on a map
5.  Specific Definitions.  The last section is a matching section for specific definitions.  Look at your reading guides.

You can access the flashcards for the book here.