World History
5/10/19
Today in class we:
- Read about the growth of towns in feudal society
- Filled out a cause and effect chart on how the growth of cities ended Medieval Society.
Homework:
- Work on study guide for test on 5/15
5/9/19
Today in class we:
- Finished filling out our chart about the effects of the Hundred Years War and the Bubonic plague on Feudal society.
- Examined and analyzed the painting The Triumph of Death.
Homework:
- Work on study guide for test on 5/15
5/8/19
Today in class we:
- Created a chart describing the effects of the Hundred Years War and the Bubonic Plague on Medieval Europe.
Homework:
- Work on study guide for test on 5/15
5/7/19
Today in class we:
- Finished analyzing and discussing the Charters of freedom.
- Answered guiding questions in the Knowledge Concepts and Skills book Page 131.
Homework:
- None
5/6/19
Today in class we:
- Read primary sources surrounding the development of Democracy
- Answered guiding questions in the Knowledge Concepts and Skills book Page 131.
Homework:
- None
5/3/19
Today in class we:
- Read Chapter 11 Section 2.4 about the Crusades
- Took notes on the Crusades, Reconquistas, and the Inquisition
Homework:
- None
5/2/19
Today in class we:
- Played flashcard Factory on Pear Deck
- Your classes flashcard deck is in your google classroom.
Homework:
- None
5/1/19
Today in class we:
- Read Bad King John.
- Watched a fun video on the Magna Carta.
- Answered questions about Bad King John on a separate sheet of paper.
- Students must:
- Write down the questions on the last page.
- TAG your answer.
- Provide textual evidence to back up your answer
- Students must:
Homework:
- Finish Bad King John questions
4/30/19
Today in class we:
Homework:
- None
4/29/19
Today in class we:
- Started to annotate and rephrase excerpts of the Magna Carta, and find real life examples of the those excerpts in today's society.
Homework:
- None
4/26/19
Today in class we:
- Read Page 308-309 on the Magna Carta
- Students created a timeline sequencing the events of the Magna Carta being created and the consequences of the Magna Carta. Students used the events and a description from pages 308-309 to fill in the timeline.
Homework:
- Finish vocabulary bu Monday 4/29
4/25/19
Today in class we:
- Started vocabulary for Chapter 11 Section 2
OR
- Students started test repair on the Feudalism test
Homework:
- Finish Vocabulary by Monday 4/29
4/24/19
Today in class we:
- Warm-up: What does separation of Church and state look like in our government?
- Read Chapter 11 Section 2.1
- Finish Review and assess questions on Page 307
Homework:
- Wear "career" clothes tomorrow
4/23/19
Today in class we:
- Took a 5 minute Catch-up
- Discussed Notre Dame
- Read a news article about Notre Dame
- Looked at before and after images of Notre Dame
Homework:
- Wear Gym clothes tomorrow
4/5/19
POT LUCK! ENJOY SPRING BREAK!!!
4/4/19
Today in class we:
- Turned in Feudalism Work Packet
- Took our Feudalism test
Homework:
- None
4/3/19
Today in class we:
- Worked on our One-pager on feudalism in medieval times
Homework:
- Work on the Main Idea Questions for Feudalism Due on 4/4
- Quiz on 4/4
4/2/19
Today in class:
- We read about where History meets Reality
- Started our One-pager on feudalism in medieval times
Homework:
- Work on the Main Idea Questions for Feudalism Due on 4/4
- Quiz on 4/4
4/1/19
Today in class we:
- Read about The Manor System (Pg. 304)
- Created a compare and contrast chart about the differences between the life of a Serf and a Lord.
- Completed the Review and assess questions on page 305
Homework:
- Work on the Main Idea Questions for Feudalism Due on 4/4
- Quiz on 4/4
3/29/19
Today in class we:
- Discussed the life of knights in feudal society (Pg. 202 in the Text)
- Watched a video on the role of knights in feudal society
Homework:
- Work on the Main Idea Questions for Feudalism Due on 4/4
- Quiz on 4/4
3/28/19
Today in class we:
- Finished our feudal pyramid
- Filled out the Feudal pyramid on paper
- Answered questions about the feudal pyramid on the back of our chart.
Homework:
- Finish feudal pyramid and questions
- Start Main Idea Questions for Feudalism Due on 4/4
- Quiz on 4/4
3/27/19
Today in class we:
- Jigsawed the different roles in Feudal Society.
- Filled out a document on the different roles in feudal society.
Homework:
- None
3/26/19
Today in class we:
- Spent 15 minutes in class working on the Charlamagne Biopoem
- Introduced the Feudalism in Europe class structure.
Homework:
- Finish Charlamagne Biopoem if you did not in class.
3/25/19
Today in class we:
- Read a biography on Charlamagne
- Started a Biopoem on Charlamagne
Homework:
- None
3/22/19
Today in class we:
- Read Chapter 11 Section 1.1
- Completed a cause and effect chart on why cities disappeared after the fall of Rome
Homework:
- None
3/21/19
Today in class we:
- Started with Connect 2 bellwork
- Started Feudalism Vocabulary assignment located on Google classroom
- Ticket out the door: Connect 2 (Deeper Connections)
Homework:
- Finish Feudalism Vocabulary
3/20/19
Today in class we:
- Began a new Assignment tracker
- Started a Geography challenge on Feudal Europe
Homework:
- Finish the Geography Challenge on Feudal Europe
3/19/19
Today in class we:
- Went on a google VR expedition of Maya Ruins and Inca Ruins
Homework:
- None
3/18/19
Today in class we:
- Started an Inca Web Quest for Extra Credit
Homework:
- Optional
- Finish Web Quest
3/15/19
Today in class we:
- Handed in a variety of assignments from our most recent unit on the Maya and Aztec. (Check the assignment in powerschool to see list of assignments)
- Took the Maya and Aztec Test
Homework:
- None
3/14/19
Today in class we:
- Reviewed by playing grudgeball
Homework:
- Finish Main idea questions as a study guide for the test tomorrow
3/13/19
Today in class we:
- Reviewed using quizlet
- Reviewed playing quizizz
Homework:
- Finish Main idea questions as a study guide for the test on Friday 3/15
3/12/19
Today in class we:
- Reviewed using quizlet
Homework:
- Finish Main idea questions as a study guide for the test on Friday 3/15
3/11/19
Today in class we:
- Read chapter 6 Section 3.3 as a class
- Review and assess questions for CH.6 Section 3.3
Homework:
- Finish Main idea questions as a study guide for the test on Friday 3/15
3/8/19
Today in class we:
- Read about the class structure in Chapter 6 section 3.2
- We had a class discussion about the similarities and differences between the Maya and Aztec class structure
Homework:
- Finish Main idea questions as a study guide for the test on Friday 3/15
3/7/19
Today in class we:
- Read Chapter 6 section 3.1
- Students filled out page 63 in their knowledge Concepts and Skills book.
Homework:
- Finish Knowledge Concepts and Skills Page 63
3/6/19
Today in class we:
- Read a DBQ about creation stories.
- Compared and contrasted the creation stories of the Maya, Christians, and Chinese Mythology
- Finished page 74 in our Knowledge, Concepts, and Skills book
Homework:
- Aztec Vocab Pg 69 in the Knowledge Concepts and Skills book
3/5/19
Today in class we:
- Took notes on the Maya from a presentation
- Students finished outline style notes
Homework:
- Revise notes if necessary
3/4/19
Today in class we:
- Read Chapter 6 section 2.2
- Watched a video on the Mayan game Pok-Ta-Pok
- Finished Review and Assess questions on Page 159
Homework:
- Finish Review and assess questions on page 159
2/28/19
Today in class we:
Watched Building an Empire Maya: The Death Empire
Finished filling out the movie guide sheet
Started Maya Webquest
Homework:
None
2/27/19
Today in class we:
- Watched Building an Empire Maya: The Death Empire
- Filled out a movie guide sheet
Homework:
- None
2/26/19
Today in class we:
- Practiced Mayan Math
- Read about Lasting Mayan Legacies (CH. 6 Section 2.4)
- Filled out T-chart with supporting details about Math/astronomy and writing systems/books
Homework:
None
2/25/19
Today in class we:
- Diagramed the social class structure of the Maya
- Students copied the diagram and added extra details to two of the social classes.
Homework:
- Finish Diagram and extra details
2/22/19
Today in class we:
- Teacher thought one more paragraph on annotating.
- Students worked together to annotate 2 more paragraphs.
- Reviewed them as a class.
- Students worked on the rest of the annotation by themselves.
Homework:
- None
2/21/19
Today in class we:
- Reviewed how to annotate
- Read Ch. 6 Section 2.1
- Teacher thought showing annotating
Homework:
- None
2/19/19
Today in class we:
- Worked on travel Brochures
- Collected Brochures at the end of class
Homework:
None
2/15/19
Today in class we:
- Worked on travel Brochures
Homework:
- Students took home Brochures to work on them over the weekend.
- Brochures due on 2/19/19
2/14/19
Today in class we:
- Worked on travel Brochures
Homework:
None
2/13/19
Today in class we:
- Introduced the travel brochure assessment for Mansa Musa's Hajj
- Reviewed the scoring rubric
- Folded our travel brochures and labeled them
- Started work on them
Homework:
None
2/12/19
Today in class we:
- Analyzed Document E
- Defined words together
- Began answering guiding questions and completing journal entry in class
Homework:
- Finish All Documents before tomorrows class (Background essay and Documents A, B, C and E)
2/8/19
Today in class we:
- Analyzed Document C
- Defined words together
- Answered guiding questions and completed journal entry
Homework:
- Catch up on background essay questions and Documents A-C.
2/7/19
Today in class we:
- Analyzed Document B
- Reviewed important information on the map
- I reviewed my sample journal entry for Document B
Homework:
- Finish Document B questions and journal
2/6/19
Today in class:
- I did a spot check to see which students finished their background essay questions
- We read Document A and determined if it is a primary or secondary source
- Started on the guiding questions for Document A
- I reviewed my sample journal entry for Document A
Homework:
- Finish Guiding questions and journal entry for Document A
2/5/19
Today in class:
- Students signed up for DBQ online
- We created a character for our DBQ journal on Mansa Musa's Hajj
- We read the background Essay and started on the background essay questions
Homework:
- Finish Background Essay Questions
2/4/19
Today in class:
- Students worked together to finish their annotation on the Mali Document
Homework:
- Finish Annotation
2/1/19
Today in class we:
- Started annotating a document about the Mali empire
- I showed students how to annotate
- We reviewed a paragraph that students annotated themselves
Homework:
- None
1/31/19
Today in class we:
- Read Chapter 4 section 2.2
- Created a comparative T-Chart comparing the Nok culture to the Berber culture
Homework:
- None
1/30/19
Today in class we:
- Read Chapter 4 section 2.1
- Filled out a vocabulary grid for the words Iron and Terra Cotta
- Finished Review and assess questions for the section
Homework:
Finish Review and assess questions
1/29/19
Today in class we:
- Reviewed short answer quiz questions
- Started Test Repair
- Quizes were returned
Homework:
- None
1/28/19
Today in class we:
- Reviewed short answer quiz questions
Homework:
- None
1/25/19
Today in class we:
- Took our quiz
Homework:
- None
1/24/19
Today in class we:
- Played Grudge Ball to review for our quiz
Homework:
- Finish your study guide
- Quiz on 1/25/18
1/22/19
Today in class we:
- Read Chapter 4 section 1.4
- Completed the Review and assess questions in the section.
Homework:
- Finish your study guide
- Quiz on 1/25/18
1/21/19
Today in class we:
- Read Chapter 4 Section 1.3
- Worked on a reading and note taking strategy flow chart about the African slave trade.
- Reading and note taking strategy was in our Knowledge concepts and skills workbook page 41
Homework:
- Finish K,C, & S workbook page 41
1/18/19
Today in class we:
- Simulated the Salt and Gold Trade in Africa
Homework:
- Finish your study guide
- Quiz on 1/25/18
1/17/19
Today in class we:
- Revisited Note taking strategies
- Took notes on Trans-Saharan Trade
Homework:
- Finish your notes
1/16/19
Today in class we:
- Took Guided notes in our K,C, &S Book page 40 on CH. 4 Section 1.2
Homework:
None
1/15/19
today in class we:
- Completed the critical viewing guide
- Read ch. 4 Sec.1.2
Homework:
- None
1/14/19
Today in class we:
- Watched a video introduction into the unit
- Read Chapter 4 Section 1.1
Homework:
- None
1/11/19
Today in class we:
- Finished the Geography challenge
- Students were responsible to complete the 8 guiding questions that accompanied the rest of the challenge.
Homework:
- None
1/10/19
Today in class:
- We started a Geography Challenge about Africa
- Students had to find specific locations, land marks, and Empires within Africa
Homework:
- None
1/9/19
Today in class we:
- Took a Pre-test on North and Western Africa
- Filled out our assignment tracker
- Started our North Africa Vocabulary
Homework:
- Finish North Africa Vocabulary
1/8/19
WELCOME BACK!!!
Today in class we:
- 5-minute catch up
- Reviewed classroom and lunchtime expectations
- Passed back the timeline.
Homework:
- None
12/19/18
Today in class we:
- Worked on our timeline project
- Put together our timeline
- Students took home their timelines if needed. (Note: All students were informed that they will loose points if their paper ends up crinkled, bent, or folded. All students were also informed that if they took their project home over winter break they would face a 20% penalty)
Homework:
- None
12/18/18
Today in class we:
- Worked on our timeline project
- Put together our timeline
- Students took home their timelines if needed. (Note: All students were informed that they will loose points if their paper ends up crinkled, bent, or folded.)
Homework:
- Finish up your timeline at home. It is due tomorrow.
12/17/18
Today in class we:
- Worked on our timeline project
- Researched on the 5 W's and 1 H based on 5 of the events from our directions.
Homework:
- Finish your Research for the timeline project so that you are ready to put your timeline together on Monday.
12/14/18
Today in class we:
- Worked on our timeline project
- Researched on the 5 W's and 1 H based on 5 of the events from our directions.
Homework:
- Finish your Research for the timeline project so that you are ready to put your timeline together on Monday.
12/13/18
Today in class we:
- Introduced the structure of the timeline and rubric for grading the timeline
- Worked on our timeline project
- Researched on the 5 W's and 1 H based on 5 of the events from our directions.
Homework:
- None
12/12/18
Today in class we:
- Worked on our timeline project
- Researched on the 5 W's and 1 H based on 5 of the events from our directions.
Homework:
- None
12/11/18
Today in class we:
- Worked on our timeline project
- Researched on the 5 W's and 1 H based on 5 of the events from our directions.
Homework:
- None
12/10/18
Today in class we:
- Started our timeline project
- Started research on the 5 W's and 1 H based on 5 of the events from our directions.
Homework:
- None
12/7/18
Today in class we:
- Handed in our Main Idea Questions
- Took our quiz on Chapter 3 Section 3
Homework:
- None
12/6/18
Today in class we:
Homework:
- Main Idea Questions for Chapter 3 Section 3 due on 12/7
- Quiz on 12/17
12/5/18
Today in class we:
- Handed in Pg 29 and 30 from our K, C, & S book
- Worked on Main Idea questions
- Reviewed for our quiz
Homework:
- Main Idea Questions for Chapter 3 Section 3 due on 12/7
- Quiz on 12/17
12/4/18
Today in class we:
- Read about the lasting legacies of Islamic architecture, Arts, and Literature
- Completed Page 29 in our Knowledge, Concepts, and Skills book
Homework:
- Main Idea Questions for Chapter 3 Section 3 due on 12/7
- Quiz on 12/17
- Finish Pages 29 and 30 in the K, C, and S book
12/3/18
Today in class we:
- Reviewed Pages 80-83 in our textbook
- Used pages 80-83 to explain how Muslim medical scientists helped advance medicine in their time and ours in our Knowledge Concepts and Skills book Page 30.
Homework:
- Main Idea Questions for Chapter 3 Section 3 due on 12/7
- Quiz on 12/17
11/30/18
Today in class we:
- Read about Hayat Sindi on Pg. 83 in our text
- Answered the Review and assess questions on page 83
Homework:
- None
11/29/18
Today in class we:
- Finished working on page 29 in our Knowledge, concepts and skills workbook.
- Annotated 2 pieces of writing from our recent quiz
- Checked our quiz scores
Homework:
- None
1/28/18
Today in class we:
- Read about the lasting legacies of Islam on Page 80 of our textbook
- Worked on page 29 in our Knowledge, concepts and skills workbook.
Homework:
- Finish your Vocab for Chapter 3 section 3 by 11:59 PM tonight
11/27/18
Today in class we:
- Took our Quiz
- Began to work on our Vocabulary for Chapter 3 Section 3
Homework:
- Finish Chapter 3 Section 3 vocab by 11/28 @11:59 PM
11/26/18
Today in class we:
- Played Quizlet live
- Played Kahoot
Homework:
- Finish Main Idea Questions by 11/27
- Quiz on Ch. 3 Section 2 on 11/27
11/16/18
NO SCHOOL DUE TO SMOKE. QUIZ WILL BE ON 11/27. Have a great Thanksgiving break.
11/15/18
Today in class we:
- Played a new review game: Grudgeball
Homework:
- Finish Main Idea Questions by Tomorrow
- Quiz on Ch. 3 Section 2 tomorrow
11/14/18
Today in class we:
- Played Quizlet live
- Played Kahoot
- Worked on Main Idea Questions
Homework:
- Finish Main Idea Questions by 11/16
- Quiz on Ch. 3 Section 2 on 11/16
11/13/18
Today in class we:
- Read section 2.5 as a class
- Answered the Review and Assess Questions
- Started our Main Idea Questions for our upcoming quiz.
Homework:
- Finish Main Idea Questions by 11/16
- Quiz on Ch. 3 Section 2 on 11/16
11/9/18
Today in class we:
- Read section 2.4
- Answered and turned in 3 questions about the text
- Started a flow chart about the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire in our Knowledge, Concepts, and Skills workbook.
Homework:
- Finish Ottoman Flow Chart
11/8/18
Today in class we:
- Finished our paragraph in class:
- Students worked together to find another piece of evidence and create an analysis statement.
Homework:
- Finish compare and contrast paragraph
11/7/18
Today in class we:
- Started writing a compare and contrast paragraph using the venn diagram
- Wrote our thesis, evidence, and analysis sentences.
Homework:
- None
11/6/18
Today in class we:
- Compared and contrasted the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties in a venn diagram.
Homework:
- None
11/5/18
Today in class we:
- Read section 2.2 on Muslim Spain
Homework:
- None
11/2/18
Today in class we:
- Started a digital citizenship lesson on Strategic searching online
Homework:
- Turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday
- Finish digital citizenship lesson on Strategic searching (Link located on your google classroom site)
11/1/18
Today in class we:
- Started a digital citizenship lesson on Strategic searching online
Homework:
- Dress like a Super Hero tomorrow
10/31/18
Today in class we:
- Worked on test repair on the quiz we took on 10/24
Homework:
- Twin up with someone
10/30/18
Today in class we:
- Worked on test repair on the quiz we took on 10/24
Homework:
- Dress up as a tourist
10/29/18
Today in class we:
- Picked out supporting details from Chapter 3 section 2.1 in our textbook
Homework:
None
10/26/18
Today in class we:
- Handed in Vocabulary Practice for Chapter 3 section 2
- Handed out bathroom passes for Trimester 2
- Started our Assignment tracker for our Islam Unit
- Reviewed our lesson from yesterday
- Applied our new skills of finding the main idea and supporting details to our text.
Homework:
- None
10/25/18
Today in class we:
- Tried to concisely describe a movie
- Read a strategy describing how to pin point main ideas and supporting details.
- Identified the main idea and supporting details in an excerpt of text.
Homework:
- Finish Vocabulary Practice for Chapter 3 section 2 by tomorrow
10/24/18
Today in class we:
- We took our Chapter 3 Section 1 Quiz
- Started the our Vocabulary Practice for Chapter 3 section 2
Homework:
- Finish Vocabulary Practice for Chapter 3 section 2 by 10/26/18.
10/23/18
Today in class we:
- Played quizlet live to review vocabulary for our quiz tomorrow.
- Played Kahoot to review content for our quiz tomorrow.
- Took extra time to work on/study the student created test questions from the Main Ideas of Chapter 3 Section 1 .
Homework:
- Create Test style questions from the Main Ideas of Chapter 3 Section 1 of our National Geographic text, DUE TOMORROW
- Quiz tomorrow
10/22/18
Today in class we:
- Handed in our Document analysis and paragraph that we completed in class on Friday 10/19
- Started a K-W-L about Muhammad and what happened after he died
- Reviewed how to access the book online through NGLSync
- Read Chapter 3 section 1.5 on NGLSync
- Answered guiding questions on our Google Doc
Homework:
- Create Test style questions from the Main Ideas of Chapter 3 Section 1 of our National Geographic text
- Quiz on Wednesday 10/24
10/19/18
Today in class we:
- Finished up our document analysis sheet for the Documents on page 67
- Wrote a cooperative paragraph
- Learned how to create a thesis statement
- Cite evidence
- Create an analysis of the evidence
Homework:
- Create Test style questions from the Main Ideas of Chapter 3 Section 1 of our National Geographic text
- Quiz on Wednesday 10/24
10/18/18
Today in class we:
- Bell work: Finished up the questions from yesterdays bell work and tried to answer them.
- Read text excerpts from the Qur'an and read a Hadith
- Filled out our document analysis sheet specifically for these documents.
Homework:
- None
10/17/18
Today in class we:
- Completed Bellwork: Write down 3-4 questions you have about Muslim beliefs and practices
- Read Chapter 3 section 1.3 (Pg. 64) in the Nat. Geography textbook
- Created a differences between the Qur'an and Sunna T-Chart
- Completed a ticket out the door assessment
Homework:
- None
10/16/18
Today in class we:
- Re-read Chapter 3 section 1.2- The Prophet of Islam
- Analyzed True or False statements about the text excerpt
- Answered guiding questions on Page 63
Homework:
- Finish the guiding questions from page 63 in the book on Google Classroom.
10/15/18
Today in class we:
- Took 10 more minutes to annotate the rest of the Life and Trade in the Arabian Peninsula text
- Studied a map on Trade in Afroeurasia.
- Answered questions associated with the Life and Trade in the Arabian Peninsula text and the map of trade in Afroeurasia
Homework:
- Finish questions on Google classroom about the life and trade on the Arabian Peninsula
10/12/18
Today in class we:
- Reviewed how to annotate a document with a teacher guided activity
- Started to annotate Life and Trade in the Arabian Peninsula text
- Focus for annotations: Why did the Arabian Peninsula become a crossroads for trade?
- Students need at least one annotation per paragraph
Homework:
- None
10/11/18
Today in class we:
- Read Chapter 3 Section 1.2 in the National Geographic Textbook
- Students wrote out True or False statements based on the reading
- Students tested one another on their True or False questions
Homework:
- None
10/10/18
Today in class we:
- Watched a video on climate
- Reflected on how climate effects lifestyle
- Read Chapter 3 section 1.1 in the text book
- Inferred, based on the text, how the desert climate affected the Bedouins in the Arabian Peninsula.
Homework:
- None
10/9/18
Today in class we:
- Digital citizenship- My Media
- Students assessed their media usage and how it affects them
Homework:
- None
10/8/18
Today in class we:
- Learned how to access the textbook online
- Explored the parallel timeline on pages 5-6
- Reviewed the vocabulary words for Chapter 3 section 1
- Began to work on our vocabulary assignment for Chapter 3 Section 1 the Roots of Islam
Homework:
- Finish your vocabulary assignment for Chapter 3 Section 1 the Roots of Islam by 10/9 in the evening
10/5/18
Today in class we:
- Previewed our next unit about Islam
- Started a Geography challenge about the Arabian Peninsula
Homework:
- Finish Geography challenge on the Arabian Peninsula
10/4/18
NO SCHOOL (Teacher Work Day)
10/3/18
Today in class we:
- Checked planners
- Took our quiz
- Started to explore the National Geographic Textbook online
Homework:
- None
10/2/18
Today in class we:
- Played Kahoot to prepare for our quiz
Homework:
- Study for quiz tomorrow
- Finish Main Idea questions. Due on 10/3
10/1/18
Today in class we:
- Turned main ideas into questions to help us study for our quiz
Homework:
- Finish Main Idea questions. Due on 10/3
- Study for quiz on 10/3
9/28/18
Today in class we:
- Assessed and reviewed the early church leadership structure
- Practiced vocabulary using quizlet
- Played Quizlet live in groups\
Homework:
- Study the vocabulary for our quiz on 10/3
9/27/18
Today in class we:
- Completed work on our Geography Challenge
- Read pages 38-39 in the textbook
- Created a diagram as a class describing the Church Hierarchy
Homework:
- None
9/26/18
Today in class we:
- Annotated a document and map about the spread of Christianity
- Answered questions about the spread of Christianity based on our map
Homework:
None
9/25/18
Today in class we;
- Continued to work on our slides presentation on the early Catholic Church
Homework:
- Finish and turn in slides presentation
9/24/18
Today in class we:
- Turned in our notes on the Jewish people in Rome
- Started a project on Google Slides about the early Catholic Church
- Students worked individually on their 10 slide project
Homework:
- None
9/21/18
Today in class we:
- Worked on finishing our vocabulary for Ch. 1 Lesson 4
OR
- Worked on test repair for our last quiz
Homework:
- Finish your vocabulary for Ch. 1 Lesson 4
9/19/18
Today in class we:
- Played Kahoot! to review for our quiz
Homework:
- Study for your quiz tomorrow
9/18/18
Today in class we:
- Reviewed the main ideas from Chapter 1 Lesson 3
- After reviewing the main ideas, we started to turn each bullet point/main idea into a question
Homework:
- Study for quiz on Thursday using the main ideas, vocabulary, and notes on Jewish Revolts
9/17/18
Today in class we:
- Read about the beginning of Christianity focusing on Jesus of Nazareth.
- Answered guiding questions on McGraw Hill
Homework:
- Finish Slides and Answer questions following directions on McGraw Hill
9/14/18
Today in class we:
- Finished our Notes on Jews in Rome
- Started creating test style questions about the main ideas from our notes
Homework:
- Revise notes if they are not in the correct format.
- Finish Main idea questions if they were not completed in class.
9/13/18
Today in class we:
- Took more notes on the Jewish people and their rebellions against Rome.
- Practiced note taking collaboratively
Homework:
- None
9/12/18
Today in class we:
- Discussed why we take notes
- Introduced our first note taking strategy
- Started taking notes on the Jewish people who lived in the Roman Empire
Homework:
- None
9/11/18
Today in class we:
- Watched CNN10's memorial of the 9/11 attacks on the United States
- Returned quizzes
- Started Test repair in class if your score was below a 16
or
- Started the vocabulary work for tonight's homework
Homework:
9/10/18
Today in class we:
- Took a quiz
- Worked on the homework if you finished the quiz early
Homework:
- Finish Inquiry Journal pages 10-13 following our analysis steps.
9/7/18
Today in class we:
- Analyzed another primary source about Procopius's view on Justinian.
- Compared the two documents contents.
- Worked through our analysis steps.
Homework:
- Continue to work on flash cards from the study guide for our quiz on Monday.
9/6/18
Today in class we:
- Analyzed a Primary source about the purpose of Justinian's Code
- Worked through our analysis steps.
Homework:
- Continue to work on flash cards from the study guide for our quiz on Monday.
9/5/18
Today in class we:
- Worked collaboratively on our Guided Reading Notes for Chapter 1 Lesson 2
Homework:
- FInish you Guided Reading Notes
- Start to make flash cards from the study guide for our quiz on Monday.
9/4/18
Today in class we:
- Reviewed the study guide for Chapter 1 Lesson 2
- Introduced students to Quizlet
- Started our Guided Reading Notes on Chapter 1 Lesson 2
Homework:
- None
8/31/18
Today in class we:
- Watched a video on the history of Istanbul
- Read about the Byzantine Empire on pages 18 and 19 in the McGraw Hill text
- Created 2 test style questions for the section we read
Homework:
- None
8/30/18
Today in class we:
- Reviewed our quiz
- Went over test repair procedures as a class.
Homework:
- None
8/29/18
Today in class we:
- Took our Lesson 1 quiz
Homework:
- None
8/28/18
Today in class we:
- Reviewed for our test using our study guide and review tools on the McGraw Hill website.
Homework:
- Finish and study your study guide.
8/27/18
Today in class we:
- Reviewed how to read and annotate Primary and Secondary sources
- Students analyzed a document with their table group on Pages 6-7 in the Inquiry Journal.
Homework:
- Annotate and answer the questions for pages 4-7 in your inquiry journal.
- Work on study guide located in google classroom. Quiz on Wednesday!
8/24/18
Today in class we:
- Reviewed what primary and secondary sources are.
- Started to analyze and annotate a Primary source by Caesar Agustus.
- Answered questions about the document.
Homework:
- None
8/23/18
Today in class we:
- Discussed the lasting legacies of Rome in our society
- Finished the Guided Reading Notes
Homework:
- Finish the Guided Reading Notes
8/22/18
Today in class we:
- Worked in our groups on the Guided Reading Notes assignment (Questions 4-10 only)
Homework:
- Finish the Guided Reading Notes and stop at "Rome's Legacies"
8/21/18
Today in class we:
- Started reading Chapter 1 together as a class.
- Began our Guided Reading Notes assignment (Questions 1-3 only)
Homework:
- None
8/20/18
Today in class we:
- Previewed what we will be learning in Chapter 1: Rome and the Rise of Christianity
- Asked supporting questions on page one of our inquiry journal
Homework:
- None
8/17/18
Today in class we:
- Read about cultural migration in the year 300 C.E.
- Worked together on a Geography challenge about Cultural Migrations.
- Answered guiding questions.
Homework:
None
8/16/18
Today in class we:
- Read about Trade in the year 300 C.E.
- Worked on a geography challenge in class about trade.
- Answered guiding questions about the Geography of the World in 300 C.E.
Homework:
- None
8/15/18
Today in class we:
- Signed into McGraw Hill using our DCJESD google log in
- Explored the interactive features of the website
- Started reading about the world in 300 C.E.
Homework:
None
8/14/18
Today in class we:
- Finished and turned in Scavenger hunt in the McGraw Hill textbook
- Created and labeled out turn-in folder.
Homework:
8/13/18
Today in class we:
- Signed up for google classroom
- Explored how to access McGraw Hill online program
- Scavenger hunt in the McGraw Hill textbook
Homework:
8/9/18
Today in class we:
- Team huddle
- Who is Mr. Martin?
- About Me
Homework:
- None
8/8/18
First day of school!
Backpack-less day:
- We covered school-wide expectations