6th grade-World History
Objectives:
- Describe how the Greeks honored their gods and goddesses, and summarize what contributions were made in athletics and the arts during the Golden Age of Greek culture
- Discuss how Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and other Greek thinkers influenced the development of western civiliation
Key Terms: oracles, prophecy, pancratium, pentathlon, philosophia, Socratic method, hypothesis, syllogism
Agenda:
MONDAY:
1. Students will draw their intepretation of a greek god/godess of their choice
2. Complete ch. 11 Reteaching/Geography activity
Homework: complete classwork
TUESDAY:
1. Go over hw
2. Ch. 11 Focus on Ideas packet
Homework: Complete Focus on Ideas packet
WEDNESDAY:
1. Ch. 11 study guide
Homework: Study for ch. 11 test (Friday)
THURSDAY:
1. Complete study guide and study for ch. 11 test
Homework: Study for ch. 11 test
FRIDAY:
1. Ch. 11 Test
Homework: none
7th grade-World Geography
Objectives:
- Identify the major physical features of Europe, describe the different types of climates of Europe, discuss the economies of Europe, and explain what groups make up the people of Europe
Key Terms: moor, loch, parliamentary democracy, constitutional monarchy, devolution
Agenda:
MONDAY:
1. Create flag of European country
2. Ch. 10 Guided Reading packet
Homework: Chapter Skills Activity 10 (Reading a Vegetation Map)
TUESDAY:
1. Go over hw
2. Continue working on ch. 10 Guided Reading packet
3. Reading a Population Density map activity
Homework: complete class work
WEDNESDAY:
1. Prepare a postcard for a European country/write a persuasive paragraph and explain why people should visit that country
2. Enrichment Activity: “The Chunnel”
Homework: Finish Enrichment Activity
THURSDAY:
1. Go over hw
2. Finish postcards
Homework: ch. 10 vocab activity
FRIDAY:
1. Video-France
8th grade-American History
Objectives:
1. Evaluate the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederation in dealing with the challenges faced by the new nation
2. Discuss the compromises that enabled the Constitutional Convention to draft a new constitution for the country.
3. Explain key concepts in the Constitution and, where appropriate, their origin
4. Contrast the views held by Federalists and Antifederalists regarding the Constitution
Key Terms: constitution, bicarmel, republic, petition, ordinance, depreciate, depression, manumission, proportional, compromise, Enlightenment, federalism, article, legislative branch, executive branch, Electoral College, judicial branch, checks and balances
Agenda:
MONDAY: NO SCHOOL
TUESDAY: 1. 8-2 ppt notes
2. Read 8-2 and complete section review
Homework: complete class work
WEDNESDAY: 1. Review 8-2
2. 8-3 ppt notes
3. Read 8-3 and complete section review
Homework: complete class work
THURSDAY: 1. Go over hw, review 8-3
2. 8-4 ppt notes
Homework: complete Guided Reading packet
FRIDAY: 1. Go over hw
2. 8-5 ppt notes
3. Read 8-5 and complete section review
9th grade-World History
Objectives:
1. Identify the factors that contributed to the growth and strength of the Byzantine Empire.
2. Explain how the Christian church came to be divided.
3. Analyze the cultural contributions made by the Byzantines.
4. Explain the factors that contributed to the downfall of the Byzantine Empire.
Key Terms:
Agenda:
MONDAY: 1. Ch. 10 ppt notes
2. 10-1 Guided Reading activity “The Byzantine Empire”
Homework: Complete section review
TUESDAY: 1. Go over hw, review 10-1
2. Read/Discuss 10-2, complete 10-2 Guided Reading “The Rise of Russia”
Homework: None
WEDNESDAY: 1.Review 10-2 “The Rise of Russia”
2. Read/Discuss 10-3, complete 10-3 Guided Reading, “Russia and the Mongols”
Homework: none
THURSDAY: 1. Introduce Hands-On History Project- “Food and Fashion in Byzantium and Early Russia”
Homework: Work on project
FRIDAY: 1. Hands-On History Project- “Food and Fashion in Byzantium and Early Russia”
Homework: none
