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: 

NO SCHOOL

TUESDAY:

1. Go over ch. 11 study guide

Homework: study for ch. 11 test

WEDNESDAY:

1. Ch.11 Test

Homework: None

 THURSDAY:

1. “Clash of the Gods” video

Homework:  None

FRIDAY:   

NO SCHOOL

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 ofEurope

Key Terms: moor, loch, parliamentary democracy, constitutional monarchy, devolution

Agenda:

MONDAY:

NO SCHOOL

TUESDAY:

1. Prepare a postcard for a European country/write a persuasive paragraph and explain why people should visit that country

Homework: finish postcard

WEDNESDAY:

1. Ch. 10 study guide

Homework: work on study guide

THURSDAY:

1. Go over study guide

2. Finish postcards, if time allows

Homework: study for ch. 10 test (on Monday)

FRIDAY:

NO SCHOOL

8th grade-American History

Objectives:

1. Explain the roles of Congress, Washington, and Hamilton in launching the new government and strengthening the nation’s credit and economy

2. Describe how the new government exerted its power domestically, but tried to avoid foreign involvement

3. Summarize the formation of political parties and their positions, including the candidates of the election of 1796.

4. Explain the relationship between the undeclared war withFranceand the Alien and Sedition acts.

Key Terms: inauguration, precedent, cabinet, national debt, bond, speculator, unconstitutional, tariff, neutrality, impressment, partisan, implied powers, caucus

Agenda:

MONDAY:

NO SCHOOL

TUESDAY:

1.  Ch.8 study guide (test on Wednesday)

Homework: Complete study guide

WEDNESDAY:

1. Ch. 8 Test

Homework: none

THURSDAY:

1.video

Homework: none

FRIDAY:

NO SCHOOL

9th grade-World History

Objectives:

1.  Describe how geography affected the people of the Arabian Peninsula

2. Explain how Islam began

3. Identify the main beliefs of Islam

4. Explore how the Muslims expanded their empire

5. Explain why the Islamic community divided

6. Describe how the location of Arabia affected trade in the Muslim empire.

7. Explain what Muslim society and family life were like

8. Identify Muslim achievements in science

9. Explore how Islam influenced Arab art and literature

Key Terms: Bedouins, hijrah, jihad, mosques, caliph, imams, sultan, astrolabe, minaret

Agenda:

MONDAY:

NO SCHOOL

TUESDAY: 1.Read/Discuss 11-1, complete 10-1 Guided Reading “The Rise of Islam”du

2. Introduce “Islamic Hertitage Museum” project 

Homework: None

WEDNESDAY: 1.Review 11-1 “The Rise of Islam”

2. Read/Discuss 11-2, complete 11-2 Guided Reading, “The Spread of Islam”

3. Work on project

Homework: work on project

THURSDAY: 1. Read/Discuss 11-3, complete 11-3 Guided Reading, “The Spread of Islam”

2. Work on project

Homework: Work on project

FRIDAY: NO SCHOOL

Homework: none

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

Objectives:

1. Describe what life was like for the Minoans

2. Discuss how geography influenced the people that lived on Crete and the Balkan peninsula

3. Summarize what life was like for the Mycenaeans

4. Explain how the Dark Age affected the Aegean world

Key Terms: bull leaping, labyrinth, parchment, shrines, megaron, tenants, civil wars

Agenda:

MONDAY:  NO SCHOOL

TUESDAY: 1. Chapter 11 Notes

2. Read/Discuss 11-1 and complete section review

Homework: complete classwork

WEDNESDAY: 1. Review 11-1

2. Ch. 11 Focus on Ideas

2. Read/Discuss 11-2

Homework: complete 11-2 section review

THURSDAY: 1. Go over hw, review 11-2

2. Continue Ch.11 Focus on Ideas

3. Read/Discuss 11-3 and complete section review

Homework: none

FRIDAY:           1. Go over hw, review 11-3

2. Complete Focus on Ideas packet

7th grade-World Geography

Objectives:

1. Describe the major geographical features of Brazil

2. State how the people of Argentina earn their livings

3. Compare and contrast the geography of the countries of Cribbean South America

4. Describe the physical, economic, and cultural geography of Uraguay and Paraguay

Key Terms: basin, selva, escarpment, favela, inflation, republic, tannin, estancia, gaucho, llanos, hydroelectric power, altitude, caudillo, welfare states, landlocked

Agenda:

MONDAY: NO SCHOOL

TUESDAY: 1. Ch. 10 ppt notes

2. Read/Discuss 10-1 and complete section review

Homework: complete class work

WEDNESDAY: 1. Go over hw, review 10-1

2. Ch. 10 Guided Reading packet

Homework: Read 10-2 and complete section review

THURSDAY: 1. Go over hw, review 10-2

2. Continue Guided Reading packet

Homework: complete Guided Reading packet

FRIDAY: 1. Go over hw, review 10-1/10-2

2. Read/Discuss 10-3

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. Ch. 8 ppt notes

2. Read/Discuss 8-1 and complete section review

Homework: complete class work

WEDNESDAY: 1. Go over hw, review 8-1

2. Ch. 8 Guided Reading packet

Homework: Read 8-2 and complete section review

THURSDAY: 1. Go over hw, review 8-2

2. Continue Guided Reading packet

Homework: complete Guided Reading packet

FRIDAY: 1. Go over hw, review 8-1/8-2

2. Read/Discuss 8-3

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

Objectives:

1. Describe what life was like for the Minoans

2. Discuss how geography influenced the people that lived on Crete and the Balkan peninsula 

3. Summarize what life was like for the Mycenaeans

4. Explain how the Dark Age affected the Aegean world

Key Terms: bull leaping, labyrinth, parchment, shrines, megaron, tenants, civil wars

Agenda:

MONDAY: 1. Read/Discus 10-1

                          2. Complete section 1 review (pg. 164)

    Homework: complete classwork

TUESDAY: 1. Read/Discuss 10-2

                          2. Complete sec 2 review (pg. 167)

Homework: complete classwork

WEDNESDAY: 1. Read/Discuss 10-3

                                  2. Complete sec 3 review (pg. 175)

                            Homework: none

THURSDAY: 1. Read/Discuss 10-4

                              2. Complete sec 4 review

Homework: none

FRIDAY:           1. movie

7th grade-World Geography

Objectives:

1. Describe the major geographical features of Brazil 

2. State how the people of Argentina earn their livings

3. Compare and contrast the geography of the countries of Cribbean South America

4. Describe the physical, economic, and cultural geography of Uraguay and Paraguay

Key Terms: basin, selva, escarpment, favela, inflation, republic, tannin, estancia, gaucho, llanos, hydroelectric power, altitude, caudillo, welfare states, landlocked

Agenda:

MONDAY: 1. Ch. 8 Study guide

                         Homework: work on study guide

TUESDAY: 1. Go over study guide

                        Homework: Study for ch. 8 test

WEDNESDAY: 1. CH. 8 test                              

Homework: none

THURSDAY: 1. Holiday activity

        Homework: none

FRIDAY: 1. movie 

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: 1. Ch. 7 Study Guide

Homework: work on study guide

TUESDAY: 1. Go over study guide

                      Homework: Study for ch 7 test

WEDNESDAY: 1. Ch. 7 test                                                                            

Homework: none

THURSDAY: 1. Holiday activity                              

Homework: none

FRIDAY: 1. movie

9th grade-World History

Objectives:

1. Describe the origins and philosophies of world’s five major religions

Key Terms:

Agenda:

MONDAY: 1. World Religions powerpoint

                          2. Jeopardy game

                       Homework: none

TUESDAY: 1. World Religion collage

                         Homework: None          

WEDNESDAY: 1.World Religion collage

                        Homework: none

THURSDAY: 1. World Religion collage

                               Homework: none

FRIDAY: 1. movie

Objectives:

1. Describe what life was like for the Minoans

2. Discuss how geography influenced the people that lived on Crete and the Balkan peninsula 

3. Summarize what life was like for the Mycenaeans

4. Explain how the Dark Age affected the Aegean world

Key Terms: bull leaping, labyrinth, parchment, shrines, megaron, tenants, civil wars

Agenda:

MONDAY: 1. Complete myth drawings

                         2. Complete ch. 9 Focus on Ideas

    Homework: complete classwork

TUESDAY: 1. Go over HW

                          2. Work on ch 9 Study Guide

Homework: study for ch 9 test

WEDNESDAY: 1. Review for ch 9 test

                            Homework: Study for ch 9 test

THURSDAY: 1. Ch. 9 Test

Homework: None

FRIDAY:           1. Video on Ancient Greece 

7th grade-World Geography

Objectives:

1. Describe the major geographical features of Brazil 

2. State how the people of Argentina earn their livings

3. Compare and contrast the geography of the countries of Cribbean South America

4. Describe the physical, economic, and cultural geography of Uraguay and Paraguay

Key Terms: basin, selva, escarpment, favela, inflation, republic, tannin, estancia, gaucho, llanos, hydroelectric power, altitude, caudillo, welfare states, landlocked

Agenda:

MONDAY: 1. Read/Discuss ch 8 sec 2- Argentina

                         2. Complete section review (pg. 239 # 1-7)

Homework: Work on Amazon project

TUESDAY: 1. Section 2 Quiz

                           2. Map  and Graphy Skills activity 8

Homework: Amazon Project

WEDNESDAY: 1. Read/Discuss 8-3 (Caribbean South America)

                                2. Amazon Project

Homework: 8-3 assessment (pg. 244 # 1-7)

THURSDAY: 1. go over homework

                               2. Finish Amazon project

        Homework: none

FRIDAY: 1. South America video

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: 1. 7-3 and 7-4 Guided Reading activity

Homework: Clip three newspaper articles that discuss the three branched of government. Read articles/discuss with class

TUESDAY: 1. Discuss newspaper articles

                          2. “The Face of Liberty” poster

                        Homework: Read 6-4 and complete sec review

WEDNESDAY: 1. Ch. 7 review/study guide                                                                            

Homework: study for ch 7 test

THURSDAY: 1. Ch. 7 test review/study guide                              

Homework: study for ch 7 test

FRIDAY: 1. ch 7 test

9th grade-World History

Objectives:

1. Explain how the first peoples arrives in the Americas

 2. Describe changes that the development of agriculture brought to the Americas

3. Explain how geography and climate affectedlife in different regions of North America

4. Distinguish between the early America cultures

5. Identify the characteristics of the Olmec, Toltec and Maya cultures

6.  Explain how Aztec and Inca built and strengthened empires

Key Terms: strait, potlatches, adobe, buffalo, tepees, chinampas, quipu

Agenda:

MONDAY: 1. Continue working on Aztec, Maya, Inca Webquest

                       Homework: none

TUESDAY: 1. Complete Webquest

                         Homework: None          

WEDNESDAY: 1.Webquest presentations

                        Homework: none

THURSDAY: 1. Webquest presentations

                               Homework: none

FRIDAY: 1. video

Objectives:

1. Discuss how the Ancient Kush and Aksum civlizations passed along their culture

2. Summarize how West and East African kingdoms developed beause of trade 

3. Explain how bands of people crossed into the Amerias

4. Describe the civlizations that developed in Mesoamerica

5. Discuss Inca culture

Key Terms: silent barter, pilgrimage, population explosion, quipus

Agenda:

MONDAY: 1.Review 8-1 and 8-2

                         2. 8-3 PPT notes

Homework: Reading Essentials Guide for sections 4-6

TUESDAY: 1. Go over HW

                          2. Complete Enrichment Activity 8

Homework: none

WEDNESDAY: 1. PPT notes for 8-4 through 8-6

                                   2. Chapter 8 Reteaching Activity

                                   3. Study Guide for Chapter 8 Test

Homework: Complete Study Guide

THURSDAY: 1. Go over study guide

Homework: study for ch 8 test

FRIDAY:           1. Chapter 8 Test

7th grade-World Geography

Objectives:

1. Describe the physical and cultural geography of Central America

2. Discuss the major physical and cultural features of the West Indies

Key Terms: isthmus, hurricane, plantation, subsistence farming, canopy, eco-tourist, literacy rate, republic, prliamentary democracy, archipelago, bauxite, colony, comminst state, cooperative, embargo, free trade zone, commonwealth

Agenda:

MONDAY: 1. Central America flag activity

                         2. 7-1 and 7-2 Guided Reading Activity

Homework: complete class work

TUESDAY: 1. 7-2 PPT notes

                           2. Read 7-1 (pgs.205-211) and complete Sec. 1 assessment (pg 211) # 1-7

Homework: Critical thinking skills activity 7

WEDNESDAY: 1. Reteaching Activity

                                2. Chapter 7 study guide

Homework: complete study guide

THURSDAY: 1. go over study guide

        Homework: study for ch 7 test

FRIDAY: 1. ch 7 test

8th grade-American History

Objectives:

1. Recognize the comparative strengths and weaknesses of Patriot and British forces during war

2. Discuss the Patriots search for for support at home and abroad

3. Describe key battles west of the Appalachian Mountains, in the Southern States and at sea

4. Explain how the Revolutionary War ended and why the Patriots won

Key Terms: Loyalist, Patriot, neutral, mercenary, recruit, deserter, inflation, blockade, privateer, guerilla warfare, ratify, ambush

Agenda:

MONDAY: 1. Battle Chart-group activity

Homework: Reteaching activity 6-1 and 6-2

TUESDAY: 1. Work on Revolutionary War project

                           Homework: Read 6-4 and complete sec review

WEDNESDAY: 1. 6-4 PPT Notes

                                   Homework: none

THURSDAY: 1. Ch 6 study guide

                               Homework: study for ch 6 test

FRIDAY: 1. ch 6 test

9th grade-World History

Objectives:

1. Identify what geographic features of Africa affected human culture

 2. Describe how historians have learned about the migration of early African peoples.

3. Explain the predominant patterns of life in early African societies

4. Explain how Kush developed as an independent kingdom

5. Analyze the factors that helped Aksum develop as an independent kingdom

6. Discuss how trade developed along the East African coast

7. Explain how the kingdoms of West Africa became rich and powerful

Key Terms: savannas, tropical rain forests, jungle, linguists, oral traditions, matrilineal

Agenda:

MONDAY: 1. 8-2 PPT Notes

                         2. complete sec 2 review

        Homework:complete class work

TUESDAY: 1. Complete graphic organizer for Swahili States and Great Zimbabwe

                           2. Students break into groups will read about one of the West African Kingdoms and teach class about it

 Homework: None          

WEDNESDAY: 1.8-2 PPT notes and discussion

 Homework: none

THURSDAY: 1. Work on study guide

                               Homework: study for ch 8 test

FRIDAY: 1. ch 8 test

Objectives:

1. Describe how the Assyrians

established and maintained an empire in Mesopotamia

2. Describe what the Chaldean

city of Babylon was like

3. Explain how the Persians

were able to rule an empire that stretched from Egypt to India

Key Terms: smelting, caravans, empires,
astronomers, provinces

Agenda:

MONDAY: 1.Complete  Ch. 7 “Focus on Ideas” (pg.29-30)

Homework: Complete class work

TUESDAY: 1. Ch. 7 “Working with Maps” Activity

                          2. Ch. 7 Review (pg. 127)

Homework: complete class work, study for Ch. 7  Test

WEDNESDAY: 1. Review for Ch. 7 Test

Homework: STUDY FOR CH 7 TEST

THURSDAY: 1. Ch. 7 Test

Homework: None

FRIDAY: NO SCHOOL

7th grade-World Geography

Objectives:

1. Describe the physical and cultural geography of Central America

2. Discuss the major physical and cultural features of the West Indies

Key Terms: isthmus, hurricane, plantation, subsistence farming, canopy, eco-tourist, literacy rate, republic, prliamentary democracy, archipelago, bauxite, colony, comminst state, cooperative, embargo, free trade zone, commonwealth

Agenda:

MONDAY: 1. Label Central America countries and capitals

                          2. C. America capitals wordsearch

Homework: none

TUESDAY: 1. 7-1 PPT notes

                           2. Read 7-1 (pgs.205-211) and complete Sec. 1 assessment (pg 211) # 1-7

Homework: Complete class work

WEDNESDAY: 1. Vocab Activity 7

                                   2. Create a flag activity

Homework: Finish creating flag

THURSDAY: 1. 7-2 PPT notes

                               2. Complete section 2 review (pg. 219 #1-6)

Homework: complete class work

FRIDAY: NO SCHOOL

8th grade-American History

Objectives:

1. Explain how changes in British policies in North America caused dissatisfaction among colonists

2. Identify key events that brought Patriots together

3. Describe the outbreak of hostilities between Patriot and British forces

4. Discuss the preparation of and key points in the Declaration of Independence

Key Terms: revenue, wrtis of assistance, resolution, effigy, boycott, nonimportation, repeal, propaganda, committee of correspondence, militia, minutemen, Loyalist, Patriot

Agenda:

MONDAY: 1. Ch. 5 Reteaching Activity

Homework: complete class work

TUESDAY: 1. Review Ch. 5

                           Homework: Study for Ch. 5 Test

WEDNESDAY: 1. Ch. 5 Test

                                   Homework: none

THURSDAY: 1. Chapter 6 PPT notes

                               Homework: none

FRIDAY: NO SCHOOL

9th grade-World History

Objectives:

1. Describe how the conditions Jews faced in Judaea contributed to the rise of Christianity

 2. Identify the difficulties early Christians experienced in the Roman Empire

3. Explain the changes that helped establish Christianity and stabilize the church during the late Roman Empire

Key Terms: rabbis, martyrs, bishops, patriarchs, pope

Agenda:

MONDAY: 1. Discuss what students know about Roman religion and the religion of groups in the areas Rome controlled.

                         2. Use graphic organizer to write a paragraph about the development of Christianity

Jesus——>Spread of Christianity——>Acceptance and Organization

Homework:complete class work

TUESDAY: 1. ”Linking Past to Present” Activity-assign students to research examples of modern religious conflict.

 Homework: Continue research activity                

WEDNESDAY: 1. Continue “Linking Past to Present” activity

 Homework: none

THURSDAY: 1. Present research activities

                               Homework: none

FRIDAY: NO SCHOOL

Mon: Powerpoint presentation/discussion.

Tues: Complete presentation, students take a quiz.  Guidelines and examples for the project and construct outline. HOMEWORK: generate 6 research questions!

Wed: Check Homework! Computer lab–work on projects.

Thurs: Computer lab–work on projects.

Fri: Finish projects (30 mins) and present research findings.

SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS:

SSS.9.12.H.3.2, SSS.9.12.W.1.6, SSS.9.12.W.3.1.3

Tues: Learn about scribes & hieroglyphics by translating names

Wed: Continue PowerPoint/discussion, focus on daily life in Egypt. Open note quiz today!

Thurs: Continue PowerPoint lecture, ancient job application activity, review quiz answers.  HOMEWORK: Reflections activity.

Fri: HOMEWORK DUE! Powerpoint continues, with a focus on the burial process. Students use Venn diagrams to compare Egyptian & Mesopotamian civilizations.

SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS:

SS.6.W.2.5, W.2.6, S.S.6.G.2.2, G.2.3 , G.2.4, G.3.1, G.5.2, G.5.3

Tues: Continue  “The Journey” until groups are finished. View presentation about colonization with a concentration on competition between England & France.  Students will be given an open note quiz at the end of the period to check understanding.

Wed: Review Quizzes, help students organize information in their notes with Venn Diagrams.  Continue Powerpoint Presentation.

Thurs: Finish presentation, use remainder of the period to share insights about “The Journey” activity.

Fri: Review sheet in groups, review it as a class upon completion.  Time allowing, play review games, test next Tuesday!

SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS:

SSS.8.A.1.4, A.2.6, A.2.7, A.3.1, G.2.3, G.4.1, G.4.2, G.4.6