March 13
Please contact through email or remind while we are out.
March 12
Greece Test tomorrow!
March 11
In class students completed a podcast on the philosophers of Ancient Greece. If foldable was not completed in class is to be completed for homework.
March 10
Students finished the Extended Response portion of the test.
March 9
Students completed the ER portion of the test over Alexander the Great.
March 6
Today we completed the last of the documents and did the exit slip over Alexander the Great.
March 5
Today we continued with our Documents. Checked Document C and completed Document D.
March 4
Today we went over Document B and completed.
March 3
Today we started the DBQ on Alexander the Great. As a class we completed the introduction and timeline together.
March 2
In class we did a War Analysis sheet on the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars. The we started on a Greek Architecture Packet that is not completed in class in homework.
February 28
Catch-up Day due to the 2-hour delay
February 27
Students watched a video on Google Classroom about the Persian Wars
February 26
We continued our lessons and discussions on the Greco-Persians Wars.
February 25
All students were given up to date gradesheets. There was time in class to work on these assignments. All assignments in Infinite Campus are up to date as of last night.
February 24
Today we started studying the Greco-Persian Wars.
February 21
We continued with our studies on the famous city-states of Greece. Focus was on Argos, Corinth, Megara and government forms Frayer words.
4th- Presented polis banners
February 20
We continued with our studies on the famous polis of Greece. Focus was on Athens and Sparta and government forms.
4th- Worked on polis banners
February 19
Today we focused on the city-states of Athens and Sparta. We completed a chart looking at the differences between these two city states.
4th- Worked on polis banners
February 18
Today students worked in groups to complete an investigation on the Achievements of the Greeks. We then went over what inferences they could make from the information given.
February 14
In class students completed the Minoan and Mycenaean worksheet and we checked in class.
February 13
In class we completed the Greek Prologue, Geography and Trade and map. Any work not completed in class needs to be done at home. This includes Frayer Squares and Test Corrections. Test Corrections are due Tomorrow Evening.
February 12
Today we started our Greek Unit with our Frayer Square words. This is in their google classroom. Test corrections are due on Friday.
February 11
Students turned in their Ancient China Notebooks. The rest of class was for students to work on the test corrections. These are due by Friday evening. Everything is on Google Classroom.
February 10
In class students took their Ancient China test. Tomorrow notebooks are due!
IMPORTANT DATES:
Ancient China Notebooks- 2/11
February 5
Today we continued reviewing for the Ancient China Test. The Kahoot that we played in class is on Google Classroom to help study. Table of Contents for China Notebooks are now loaded under the notebook tab.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Ancient China Test- 2/6 Ancient China Notebooks- 2/7
February 4
Today we continued working on the Study Guide. First students worked independently and then with a partner. At the end of class we went over. We will review again tomorrow by playing Kahoot. Table of Contents for China Notebooks are now loaded under the notebook tab.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Ancient China Test- 2/6 Ancient China Notebooks- 2/7
February 3
Students were given the Far East China Packet and we checked in class. The last part of class we began working on the study guide. They will have class time tomorrow to complete as well.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Ancient China Test- 2/6 Ancient China Notebooks- 2/7
January 31
Students were given copies of their missing assignment reports along with their assessment grades that they were missing attached. See below for test dates.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Ancient China Test- 2/6 Ancient China Notebooks- 2/7
January 30
During class we continued our studies on the Han Dynasty by focusing on trade along the Silk Road. The assignment is on Google Classroom and is due tomorrow if not completed in class today.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Ancient China Test- 2/6 Ancient China Notebooks- 2/7
January 29
During class we continued our studies on the Han Dynasty by focusing on trade along the Silk Road. The assignment is on Google Classroom but we will be working on this tomorrow as well.
January 28
Today we started our study of the Han Dynasty. Students took notes and then worked on a worksheet that we checked in class.
January 27
We went over the Terra Cotta Warrior questions in class, then students worked on a Qin Dynasty worksheet. Students were also given their SS Weekly #11 that is due on Friday.
January 24
Students watched a video on the Terra Cotta Warriors and answered questions on Google Classroom.
January 23
In class we went over two assignments in Google Classroom. We then started our studies on the Qin Dynasty and the creation of the Great Wall.
January 22
Today students were expected to finish the Chinese Philosophy Questions on Google classroom. This assignment will close at midnight.
January 21
Students that did not finish the homework were expected to complete at the beginning of class. Students worked on Module 2 about the Chinese Philosophies. Students will have another 20 minutes in class to complete tomorrow.
January 17
Today students received missing assignment reports so they could work on the missing work over the long weekend. Students also continued a video on What the Ancient's Knew, China. The video link and questions are on Google Classroom. They will be due when we return Tuesday.
January 16
Today are focus was on the Zhou Dynasty. Students also started a video on What the Ancient's Knew, China. The video link and questions are on Google Classroom. They will have class time tomorrow and they will be due when we return Tuesday.
January 15
In class we started our study of the Chinese Dynasties. Today are focus was on the Shang Dynasty.
January 14
Students continued work on the Geography notes and we completed these. The we worked on a Cornell note reading activity. 4th hour started their artifact presentations.
January 13
At the start of class we went over and checked the Daily Life Webquest. We then worked on our Ancient China Geography Notes. Students were also given their Social Studies Weekly #10
January 10
Students continued work on Chinese Daily Life Webquest. If not completed in class students need to complete for homework. This is due Monday.
January 9
Students started a webquest on Chinese Daily Life. We will continue to work on this tomorrow in class.
Tomorrow Social Studies Weekly #9 is due.
Accelerated SS- January 15, is Hayes History Night. The artifacts that your students have been working on will be on display. This is a mandatory event for all students to attend. If there is a reason why they can not come I need a note stating that from the parent/guardian. The event starts at 6 but students will need to be here by 5:45 to set-up tables and artifacts. There will be a sign in sheet to show attendance.
January 8
Today we continued looking at the geography of Ancient China. We went over the maps from yesterday and checked Frayer Squares. Please make sure to submit those if you haven't already. Then we practiced annotating and article on Outer and Inner China.
4th- Artifacts are due Friday, January 10
Accelerated SS- January 15, is Hayes History Night. The artifacts that your students have been working on will be on display. This is a mandatory event for all students to attend. If there is a reason why they can not come I need a note stating that from the parent/guardian. The event starts at 6 but students will need to be here by 5:45 to set-up tables and artifacts. There will be a sign in sheet to show attendance.
January 7
Today classes started working on the Geography of Ancient China. Students completed a scavenger hunt to find important geographic features of Ancient China. Students then had time to finish Frayer Squares and work on SS Weekly #9. Frayer Squares are due tomorrow.
4th- Artifacts are due Friday, January 10
Accelerated SS- January 15, is Hayes History Night. The artifacts that your students have been working on will be on display. This is a mandatory event for all students to attend. If there is a reason why they can not come I need a note stating that from the parent/guardian. The event starts at 6 but students will need to be here by 5:45 to set-up tables and artifacts. There will be a sign in sheet to show attendance.
January 6
Today we worked on some goal setting for the 2nd semester. Then students worked on completing their Frayer Squares for Ancient China. This is in their google classroom. Students also received the SS Weekly #9
4th- Artifacts are due Friday, January 10
December 20
Have a wonderfule and safe Winter Break. See you back on January 6, 2020!
December 19
1st, 2nd and 7th- Worked on our poster project part of the final. The posters were due at the end of class.
4th- Worked on creating their Museum Artifacts. This project is due 1/10/20
EVERYONE received their Ancient Egypt test corrections. The form to complete if they want to earn back credit is on Google Classroom along with a copy of the test.
Friday-2nd and 6th
VR ON FRIDAY- The App to download on your phone is Google Expeditions. This will allow you to take part in the tour.
December 18
2nd and 7th- Worked on our poster project part of the final. Below is the final schedule for the paper parts of the test.
4th- Worked on creating their Museum Artifacts. This project is due 1/10/20
1st- Took their final exam on paper.
EVERYONE received their Ancient Egypt test corrections. The form to complete if they want to earn back credit is on Google Classroom along with a copy of the test.
Thursday-3rd and 4th
Friday-2nd and 6th
December 17
1st and 2nd- Worked on our poster project part of the final. Below is the final schedule for the paper parts of the test.
4th- Worked on creating their Museum Artifacts. This project is due 1/10/20
7th- Took their final exam on paper.
EVERYONE received their Ancient Egypt test corrections. The form to complete if they want to earn back credit is on Google Classroom along with a copy of the test.
Wednesday-1st and 5th
Thursday-3rd and 4th
Friday-2nd and 6th
December 16
1st, 2nd, and 7th hour- We worked on our poster project part of the final. Below is the final schedule for the paper parts of the test.
4th- Worked on creating their Museum Artifacts. This project is due 1/10/20
Tuesday-7th hour
Wednesday-1st and 5th
Thursday-3rd and 4th
Friday-2nd and 6th
December 13
Today we looked at whether or not Asoka is worthy of the title of great. Students were also given the format and information about the final next week. Please get a posterboard for your student to have in class on Monday. Below is schedule of what day they will take the paper version of the test.
Tuesday-7th hour
Wednesday-1st and 5th
Thursday-3rd and 4th
Friday-2nd and 6th.
Accelerated work on their Museum Projects. The outline is due December 13.
December 12
In class students evaluated the accomplishments of the Gupta Empire. Looking at how they effected their empire and us today. Next week is finals. The schedule is as follows.....
Tuesday-7th hour
Wednesday-1st and 5th
Thursday-3rd and 4th
Friday-2nd and 6th.
Accelerated work on their Museum Projects. The outline is due December 13.
December 11
In class students participated in a Socratic Seminar discussing the Caste System. We also looked at the family set-up in the Indus River Valley. Next week is finals. The schedule is as follows.....
Tuesday-7th hour
Wednesday-1st and 5th
Thursday-3rd and 4th
Friday-2nd and 6th.
Accelerated work on their Museum Projects. The outline is due December 13.
December 10
Today in class we spent the first part of class finishing the packet. We then went over the answers and watched a podcast to summarize. Next week is finals. The schedule is as follows.....
Tuesday-7th hour
Wednesday-1st and 5th
Thursday-3rd and 4th
Friday-2nd and 6th.
Accelerated work on their Museum Projects. The outline is due December 13.
December 9
In class we worked on completing the Ancient India packet. Students should be through at least Hinduism by the start of class tomorrow. Students also received their SS Weekly #8
Accelerated work on their Museum Projects. The outline is due December 13.
December 6
Today we looked at what could have led to the disappearance of the Mohenjo-daro civilization. After looking at theories students wrote about their conclusions. I also gave students in 1st, 2nd, and 7th hours a copy of updated grade sheets. 4th hour used the time to work on their museum projects.
Accelerated work on their Museum Projects. The outline is due December 13.
December 5
In class we continued our investigation into Mohenjo-daro and Harappa. We looked at artifacts that have been excavated and evaluated those for what they tell our about their civilization.
Accelerated work on their Museum Projects. The outline is due December 13.
December 4
Today we started our investigation into the civilizations of Mohenjo-daro and Harappa. Today we took notes to learn about the culture of the civilization.
Accelerated work on their Museum Projects. The outline is due December 13.
December 3
In class we completed our Ancient India Map and questions. After checking we then did a worksheet on the Indus River Valley to learn about the societies we will be discussing tomorrow in class. Frayer squares and the Indus Valley Worksheet is due tomorrow!
Accelerated work on their Museum Projects. The outline is due December 13.
December 2
Today we started our Ancient India Unit. Students worked on their Frayer Squares through Google Classroom and then worked on completing SS Weekly #7 which is due on Friday.
Accelerated work on their Museum Projects. The outline is due December 13.
November 26
We finished up our Geography Bee.
HAVE A WONDERFUL BREAK!!!
Accelerated work on their Museum Projects. The outline is due December 13.
November 25
Today we started our Geography Bee. Tomorrow we will finish it up.
Accelerated work on their Museum Projects. The outline is due December 13.
November 22
In class we graded our Ancient Egypt Notebooks. These now need to be put in their 2 inch binders at home.
Accelerated work on their Museum Projects. The outline is due December 13.
November 21
Today was the second and final day of our Egypt test. Tomorrow notebooks are due. See the notebook page on this site for table of contents and cover page examples.
Notebooks Due- November 22
November 20
This was the first day of the Ancient Egypt test. Tomorrow students will have some additional time to finish the test and work on notebooks. Notebooks are due at the start of class on Friday.
TEST DATES: Ancient Egypt Test- November 20 and 21
Notebooks Due- November 22
November 19
Today we played Kahoot to do another day of review for the Ancient Egypt Test. We also finished going over the study guide from yesterday. Don't forget that I have Quizlet review for vocabulary terms and examples of the notebook (coverpage and table of contents) on this website. Due to the length of the test I have moved notebooks to be turned in on Friday.
TEST DATES: Ancient Egypt Test- November 20 and 21
Notebooks Due- November 22
November 18
In class we went over the Study Guide for the test and worked on the Cover page and Table of Contents for the test.
TEST DATES: Ancient Egypt Test- November 20 and 21
Notebooks Due- November 22
November 15
In class we did the Egyptian Social Structure Worksheet and Egypt Prove it. Then students started on the Study Guide for the test. We will work on the Study Guide again on Monday and check.
TEST DATES: Ancient Egypt Test- November 20
Notebooks Due- November 21
November 14
Today we took notes on the last Pharaoh of Egypt Cleopatra. Then students had time to work on SS Weekly #6 which is due tomorrow as well as Flashbacks #3.
TEST DATES: Ancient Egypt Test- November 20
Notebooks Due- November 21
November 13
In class students worked out of the book "Everything you need to ACE World History..." to learn about the Phoenicians and the Ancient Israelite's. Students answered questions about the text in Google Classroom.
TEST DATES: Ancient Egypt Test- November 20
Notebooks Due- November 21
November 12
Students used class time to finish typing their essay. If not completed in class it needs to be done for homework. The typed final draft is due Wednesday morning at 8 am in Google Classroom.
4th hour- Students choose the civilizations that they will be doing their projects on. There will be more details about this in the weeks to come.
TEST DATES: Ancient Egypt Test- November 20
Notebooks Due- November 21
November 11
Students worked on typing their final essay for How the Nile helped to shape Ancient Egypt. The typed final draft is due Wednesday morning at 8 am in Google Classroom.
TEST DATES: Ancient Egypt Test- November 20
Notebooks Due- November 21
November 8
At the start of class we checked our answers to the Nile River DBQ. Then we started the graphic organizer and wrote the thesis statement together. The final copy will be due on Tuesday typed. See below for packet.
November 7
Class started by us checking the Isis, Osiris, and Egyptian afterlife worksheet students completed at the end of class Monday. The we started working on Documents C-E. What isn't completed in class is for Homework. Below are the pictures for Documents C and D since they are dark on the packet.
Document C
Document D
November 6
Students started a DBQ assignment on the Nile River Valley. In class we did the background essay together. Then Documents A and B were to be completed in class and if not done completed for homework.
Nile River DBQ
NileRiverDBQ.pdfNovember 4
Today we went over our Hatshepsut and King Tut inquiry projects. With the remainder of class students worked on the Isis, Osiris, and the Egyptian Afterlife worksheet. If this was not completed in class students need to complete them for homework.
November 1
For class students worked on completing the King Tut CSI that is on Google Classroom. If not completed by the end of class students need to complete for homework.
October 31
In class we started a Digital CSI investigation into the death of King Tut. Was he murdered or something else? Students should have gotten through the fifth document.
October 30
Students continued an inquiry lesson on the reign of Hatsheput and what happened after her death. For homework students are to complete an Extended Response with their findings.
October 29
Students started an inquiry lesson on the reign of Hatshepsut and what happened after her death.
October 28
In class we finished a video about the Journey to the Valley of the Kings. We went over the questions and passed out Social Studies Weekly #5
October 25
Today we watched a video about the Journey to the Valley of the Kings. We will go over questions on Monday.
**This week we are voting to get some Breakout Boxes. They are based on the idea of a breakout room but you use the clues to break in to the box for a prize. You use the information you have learned to decipher the clues to undo different locks. Here is the link to this weeks project.
October 24
Today we watched a video on the main builder of the pyramids Sneferu. 4th hour completed their research projects and we discussed the pharaohs.
**This week we are voting to get some Breakout Boxes. They are based on the idea of a breakout room but you use the clues to break in to the box for a prize. You use the information you have learned to decipher the clues to undo different locks. Here is the link to this weeks project.
October 23
We finished up our notes on the Famous Pharaohs of Egypt. Today we covered Ramessess the Great and his building projects. We also checked our Gods and Goddesses webquest from last week.
Accelerated finished their research on the Famous Pharaohs of Egypt. If not done in class it needs to be completed for homework to discuss in class tomorrow.
**This week we are voting to get some Breakout Boxes. They are based on the idea of a breakout room but you use the clues to break in to the box for a prize. You use the information you have learned to decipher the clues to undo different locks. Here is the link to this weeks project.
October 22
We continued our studies learning about Famous Pharaohs of Egypt. Today we covered Akhenaton, King Tut, and Sensuret. We also learned about the Symbols associated with a Pharaoh.
Accelerated continued their research on famous Pharaohs of Egypt.
**This week we are voting to get some Breakout Boxes. They are based on the idea of a breakout room but you use the clues to break in to the box for a prize. You use the information you have learned to decipher the clues to undo different locks. Here is the link to this weeks project.
October 21
In class we started learning about Famous Pharaohs of Egypt. Today we covered Menes and Khufu. We also looked at the construction of the pyramids and Sphinx.
Accelerated started a research assignment on famous pharaohs of Egypt. We will be working on this the next couple of days in class.
**This week we are voting to get some Breakout Boxes. They are based on the idea of a breakout room but you use the clues to break in to the box for a prize. You use the information you have learned to decipher the clues to undo different locks. Here is the link to this weeks project.
October 18
At the beginning of class students turned in Flashbacks #2 and Social Studies Weekly #3. Finished video and questions over Mummies the Real Story went over the answers to the questions in class. The remainder of class was used to complete the webquest if it was not already completed.
**This week we are voting to get some Breakout Boxes. They are based on the idea of a breakout room but you use the clues to break in to the box for a prize. You use the information you have learned to decipher the clues to undo different locks. Here is the link to this weeks project.
October 17
Started video and questions over Mummies the Real Story
**This week we are voting to get some Breakout Boxes. They are based on the idea of a breakout room but you use the clues to break in to the box for a prize. You use the information you have learned to decipher the clues to undo different locks. Here is the link to this weeks project.
October 16
Continued working on Webquest over the Gods and Goddesses from yesterday.
**This week we are voting to get some Breakout Boxes. They are based on the idea of a breakout room but you use the clues to break in to the box for a prize. You use the information you have learned to decipher the clues to undo different locks. Here is the link to this weeks project.
October 15
Websites for today's webquest over Egyptian gods and goddesses.
1. https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egypt/book_of_the_dead.php
2. http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egypt/book_of_the_dead_questions.php
3. http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/gods/story/main.html
4. http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/mummies/index.html
**This week we are voting to get some Breakout Boxes. They are based on the idea of a breakout room but you use the clues to break in to the box for a prize. You use the information you have learned to decipher the clues to undo different locks. Here is the link to this weeks project.
October 14
We finished with our last kingdom today the New Kingdom in Ancient Egypt. We also working on our SS Weekly #3. Many came close to finishing in class.
**This week we are voting to get some Breakout Boxes. They are based on the idea of a breakout room but you use the clues to break in to the box for a prize. You use the information you have learned to decipher the clues to undo different locks. Here is the link to this weeks project.
October 11
Today we turned in our SS Weekly #2. We continued our lesson on the Ancient Egyptian Kingdoms looking at the Middle Kingdom. If students did not complete the Edpuzzle and worksheet in class that is Homework.
**My classroom has been chosen for a contest through Sonic's Limeaides for Learning. Classrooms throughout the month of October with the most votes will receive $600 towards their classrooms. Please vote if you are able to. You can vote at least 1 time each day. All you need is an email address. I promise you will not receive spam mail through this. Below is the link and your student can help you the first time. Thanks for your help!
October 10
In class we started looking at the Egyptian Kingdoms. Today's focus was on the characteristics of the Old Kingdom. Social Studies Weekly #2 is due TOMORROW!
**My classroom has been chosen for a contest through Sonic's Limeaides for Learning. Classrooms throughout the month of October with the most votes will receive $600 towards their classrooms. Please vote if you are able to. You can vote at least 1 time each day. All you need is an email address. I promise you will not receive spam mail through this. Below is the link and your student can help you the first time. Thanks for your help!
October 9
Today we finished our stations activity about Cultural Elements of the Ancient Egyptians. Social Studies Weekly #2 is due Friday!
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October 8
Today we continued working on our stations activity about Cultural Elements of the Ancient Egyptians. Social Studies Weekly #2 is due Friday!
**My classroom has been chosen for a contest through Sonic's Limeaides for Learning. Classrooms throughout the month of October with the most votes will receive $600 towards their classrooms. Please vote if you are able to. You can vote at least 1 time each day. All you need is an email address. I promise you will not receive spam mail through this. Below is the link and your student can help you the first time. Thanks for your help!
October 7
In class we started a stations activity about Cultural Elements of the Ancient Egyptians.
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October 2
Test corrections were turned in today by the end of class.
During class we completed a foldable on the Three Kingdoms of Ancient Egypt.
October 1
In class we took our Nile River Valley notes and completed a worksheet on the Rosetta Stone. We also watched a short horrible histories video about Hieroglyphics.
Tomorrow all test corrections are due for credit.
September 30
As a class we started our Egypt Unit today. We worked together to label a map of important places along the Nile River.
Wednesday all test corrections are due.
September 27
In class we went over test and did test corrections. To earn back credit on the test students are to complete the test corrections sheet and the Extended Response Question. Both sheets are due by Wednesday, October 2 to receive credit.
September 26
Today, students did their Frayer Squares on their Egypt Vocabulary. The following words are what students looked up: •Hieroglyphics•Mummies•Pyramids•Delta•Papyrus•Dynasty: Imports•Exports•Merchants•Obelisks•Sphinx•Pharaoh
Social Studies Weekly is due tomorrow!
September 25
In class we did our first binder/notebook check. After checking binders students had time to work on their first Social Studies weekly. It will be due on Friday.
September 24
Today, we organized our binders to make sure we are ready for turn in tomorrow. The list of the table of contents is under the notebook tab on this site. Students also received their Social Studies weekly we will be doing one of these a week and they are due on Fridays.
September 23
Students took the Prehistoric Times and Mesopotamia Unit Test. All students need to bring their notebooks with them to class tomorrow to organize and be ready to turn in on Wednesday, September 24. This will be the only time this year we take a full day to organize and set-up in class. Example below of coverpage and expectations.
Cover page.pptxSeptember 20
In class we played Kahoot to review for the test and went over the study guide. Test is on Monday Notebooks are due on Tuesday.
September 19
In class we discussed Hammurabi's Code of laws and whether or not they were justified. Students were also given a copy of the study guide to complete for homework. Tomorrow we will play Kahoot to review as well.
September 18
Continuing with our talk about government and laws, today in class we looked at Hammurabi's code of laws. We will continue evaluating the DBQ tomorrow in class.
September 18
Continuing with our talk about government and laws, today in class we looked at Hammurabi's code of laws. We will continue evaluating the DBQ tomorrow in class.
September 17
Constitution Day! In class we watched a dramatization about what our country might look like without the Bill of Rights. After the video we participated in a class discussion about the effects of these rights.
September 16
Today we finished our inquiry study on Mesopotamia. Unit test (Prehistoric Times and Mesopotamia )will take place next Monday, September 23. A study guide will be given in class later this week.
September 13
In class we started our first inquiry lesson. We are evaluating artifacts from Mesopotamia and what it tells us about their culture. We got 3 stations done in class the rest will be completed on Monday.
All grades from the retakes have been updated and noted in IC.
September 12
Today we finished our Frayer Model Vocabulary. We have done: Cuneiform, irrigation. scribe, canals, civilization, polytheism, specialization, and ziggurat. In class students turned in their First Empires packet after we completed the Hittites and Chaldean's section together.
Retake is available tomorrow ONLY starting at 8:35 in my room. The highest score will be put into the grade book.
September 11
Today we added 2 more words to our Frayer Model Vocabulary. So far we have done: Cuneiform, irrigation. scribe and ziggurat. In class students continued to work on the First Empires Packet (Mesopotamia) If students did not get to the Assyrians page finished (page 12) it is to be completed for homework.
Students also received back the copies of their Prehistoric Times Quiz and scores. If they would like to retake the ONLY time to do so is this Friday at 8:35 in my room. The highest score will be put into the grade book.
September 10
In class we walked through together the Frayer Model for Vocabulary and did the first two words of the unit cuneiform and irrigation. We will add two words each day this week. Students also finished the Mesopotamia notes and started a packet on the First Empires that we will finish in class tomorrow.
September 9
Today we started our studies of Mesopotamia. We first took notes and discussed what the characteristics of a civilization is and how Mesopotamia fit the criteria of a civilization.
September 6
Students took a quiz over Prehistoric Times and then we worked on organizing and setting up our notebooks/binders. These will be turned in at the end of the unit for a test grade.
September 5
In class today we read together an article of the History and secrets of Stonehenge. Students also turned in their webquest and got back their graded maps.
Tomorrow will be a quiz over Prehistoric Times- Paleolithic and Neolithic Notes.
September 4
Today in class students finished and turned the Lascaux Webquest. If not done in class it is to be completed for homework. Assignment is on Google Classroom.
September 3
Today in class students turned in their map projects and we took notes on the Neolithic Age. We also started the Lascaux Webquest which we will finish in class tomorrow. Assignment is on Google Classroom.
August 29
Started looking at pros and cons of Settlements
August 28
Today in class we watched a Discovery Channel Video on Neanderthals and life in the Paleolithic Age.
Map Project due Tuesday.
August 27
During class today students took notes on the Paleolithic Age and started a video about the Neanderthals. Please do not forget that Map Projects are due a week from today. See below for examples and information.
August 26
During class today students took notes on Prehistoric Times and completed a worksheet on Archaeology. For the Accelerated class we looked at the movie version of an archaeologist (Indiana Jones) and compared it to what a real archaeologist does.
August 22
Today students got signed up for Google Classroom and Remind. If you haven't signed up please see below for instructions.
August 21
Today students participated in a Gallery Walk to identify different types of maps. Don't forget Map Projects are Due September 3.
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createacountryACC.pdfAugust 20
Today we finished up our discussion on Map Types. Students were given a Create a Country Project that is due on September 3. Below is the assignment for General Social Studies and some examples. See green sheet above for Accelerated.
