History (Period 3) Assignments
- Instructor
- Marina Belenkaia
- Term
- School Year 2012-2013
- Department
- Social Studies
- Location
- C105
Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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Use ch.37 to find three (3) examples of Roman contributions in your community. Take a picture (or draw) and add a caption.
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Finish reading/review ch. 36
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Chapter 36: Read p.347-349
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Ch. 34
Read p. 323-329 (34.1-34.4)
Complete WB p. 232: 34.3-34.4 and p.230-231 corresponding sections only
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chapter 33 test
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Chapter 33 test
Know: patricians vs. plebeians; events that lead to the plebeians political equality; jobs of consuls and senators; legacy of the Roman Republic (laws).
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Ch.33 "The Rise of the Roman Republic" Timeline
On a blank white paper (was distributed in class), draw a line (for a timeline). Plug in the following events with dates and short explanations (one-two sentences):
The Etruscans rule Rome
Patricians create a republic
Plebeians refuse to fight and rebel
Laws are written down
One of the two Roman consuls must be a plebeian
Plebeians pass laws for everyone
Add at least three illustrations
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Chapter 33 p. 317-321
WB p.226-228
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Chapter 32 Review (this was classwork and was turned in in class)
1. How did Etruscan engeneering influence Roman life?
2. How did Etruscan sporting events influence Roman life?
3. How did Greek architecture influence Roman life?
4. How did Greek writing influence Roman life?
5. How did Greek art influence Roman life?
6. How did Greek mythology influence Roman life?
7. What reason would explain why the Romans were influenced by Greeks and Etruscans?
8. How did Romans learn about Greek culture?
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Geography Challenge 6 "Ancient Rome" WB p.218-219
Use the maps in the textbook on p. 307,310
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Students took Unit 5 test and turned in study guides
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Unit 5 "Greece" Test (make sure you complete the study guide)
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Review study guide for unit 5! It will be collected before the test.
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Unit 5 "Greece" Study Guide (was distributed in class).
Finish Greek Contributions booklet if you haven't.
Finish Greek Contributions booklet if you haven't.
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Ch. 31 Booklet: last page:
Find one example of Greek culture in Los Angeles. Illustrate it and write an explanation of how it connects to one of the contributions from the chapter.
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Ch. 31 Booklet
Cut your long white papers where you already have written about a number of Greek contributions into eight pages. Staple them.
Cover page: Ch. 31 "The Legacy of Ancient Greece"/ Your name
Page 2: Language and Literature (contributions/examples, names of two writers, illustrate)
Page 3: Modern Government (two contributions; chart: differences between democracy in ancient Greece and our modern world; illustrate)
Back of page 3: Is the best person always elected in a democracy? Why or why not?
Page 4: Medicine (contributions, name of a major figure, illustrate; bonus questions: Describe one unscientific belief about some disease)
Back of page 4: Understanding of Plants and Animals (contributions, name of a major figure, illustrate; bonus question: why is it important to be able to tell one kind of plant from another?0
Page 5: Understanding of the Body (contributions , illustration; bonus question: When we cut ourselves, why do we bleed?)
Back of page 5: Architecture (meaning of the word, contributions, illustration; bonus question: Why do you think elements of Greek architecture are often seen on banks, schools, government buildings, libraries, and museums?)
Page 6: Mathematics (contributions, names of major figures, define "geometry" illustrate)
Back of page 6: Theater (meaning of the word, contributions, illustrate; bonus question: describe the best stunt or special effect that you have seen in a play or movie.)
Page 7: Astronomy (meaning of the word, contributions, names of major figures, illustrate; bonus question : why is it important to know that Earth is round?)
Back of page 7: Sports (contributions, illustrate; bonus questions: In ancient Greece, only Greek citizens could participate in the Olympics. Today, athletes from all over the world compete. What difference do you think this makes to the Games?)
Page 8: Geography (meaning of the word, contributions, define "latitude" and "longitude," name of a major figure, illustrate; bonus question: If you were on a sinking boat, how could you let rescuers know your location? (Hint: this has to do with geography and one of the contributions)).
The back of page 8 should be blank.
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Re-read ch.30
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"Walking Tour of Athens"
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The Walking Tour of Athens
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"Walking Tour of Athens" draft
-map out your tour: include every site and describe it; why would a tourist go there?
-look for pictures online to use for the assignment (optional)
Final will be due Tuesday
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Review ch.29
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Greek Mythology
Choose a god/goddess
-Name
-special strenth/power
weakness of the God
What you like about the God/your favorite trait of the God
What you don't like about the God
Why this God im important in the family of God
Picture
website sources (the one we used: http://greece.mrdonn.org/greekgods)
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Read ch. 29 pp.279-287
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No homework. Have a good weekend!
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Choose one of the four battles of the Persian Wars to write a newspaper article about it.
-You need a catchy title.
-The article has to be written in the 3rd person. (no "I")
-The article has to answer "Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How"
-It should be about 2-4 paragraphs (example: paragraph 1: what led to the battle; what was the reason for this battle. Paragraph 2: Describe the battle. Paragraph 3: What was the outcome of this particular battle? How did Greece, the Greeks, particular city-states, feel about the outcome?)
-The article should be either typed or handwritten in pen on white paper (no lined paper). Add visuals (maps, pictures of the battle, leaders, etc)
-Your name should be under the title (By Johnny Jones)
-You need a catchy title.
-The article has to be written in the 3rd person. (no "I")
-The article has to answer "Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How"
-It should be about 2-4 paragraphs (example: paragraph 1: what led to the battle; what was the reason for this battle. Paragraph 2: Describe the battle. Paragraph 3: What was the outcome of this particular battle? How did Greece, the Greeks, particular city-states, feel about the outcome?)
-The article should be either typed or handwritten in pen on white paper (no lined paper). Add visuals (maps, pictures of the battle, leaders, etc)
-Your name should be under the title (By Johnny Jones)
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Ch. 28 Review the four battles
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Ch.28 "Fighting the Persian Wars"
Read pp.271-277
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WB p.180 (Venn Diagram comparing Athens and Sparta). Differences: two things for each category (government, economy, education, treatment of women and slaves). Similarities: one similarity for each category.
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review chapter 27
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Examples of four forms of government in modern world (instructions were distributed in class).
For each form of government (monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, and democracy), find an example of one modern counrtry.
Monarchy: name of country, name of monarch/royal family, how long in power, is it a true monarchy or a constitutional monarchy (is there other form of government in place?), how laws are developed.
Oligarchy: country, who are the oligarchs (how did they make their money?), implications for the country, how laws are developed
Tyranny: country, name of leader, how long in power, how took power, how laws are developed, implications for the country
Democracy (other than the United States): country, type of democracy, how laws are developed
For each country, include a picture of a flag or a picture of leader.
This assignment can be typed or handwritten. You can write in on a sheet of paper, on a small poster, or make it into a booklet.
Have fun!
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Classwork (was turned in in class; complete if you were absent or did not finish in class):
1. Chapter 25 Review:
You have read about many ways Greece's geography affected aspects of ancient Greeks' lives.
a. List two of Greece's geographic features
b. Explain one effect Greece's geography had on the food ancient Greeks ate
c. Explain one effect Greece's geography had on travel
d. Explain one effect Greece's geography had on relations with others
2. Chapter 26
Write a statement in the voice of one of the following type of people: aristocrat, citizen, king, or tyrant.
Be sure your statement explains who you are, how you got your role, what you do, how you feel about what you do, and how others view you and why.
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"Visiting Ancient Greece" Scrapbook
Six pages were distributed in class.
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Cover: Title "Visiting Ancient Greece" or similar; your name; illustration-optional
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Introduction: Geography of Greece (the mountains and the sea). Include a map.
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Traveling from Place to Place: Explain why communities were isolated from one another and the dangers of travel. Include an illustration.
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Visiting a Farm: Discuss what farmers grew and what animals they raised; why communities fought one another. Include an illustration.
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Visiting a Colony: Explain why the Greeks start colonies and the steps they followed to start a new colony. Include an illustration.
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Visiting a Trading Settlement: Explain why Greek settlements traded and discuss products traded. Include an illustration.
Writing has to be in pen or typed. Illustrations can be drawn and colored or printed from the Internet.
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"Visiting Ancient Greece" booklet
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1. Work on "Visiting Ancient Greece" booklet (due Friday)
2. Bring scissors, glue, colors
2. Bring scissors, glue, colors
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"Visiting Ancient Greece" Scrapbook (see Friday, 3/15/13, homework):
Complete a cover and all illustrations minimum. Since this is the only assignment, you should be working on more pages for the scrapbook!
Bring the scrapbook to class every day!!!
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We are about $120 short for the bus for our next field trip. There is also a $2 per person donation for a guided tour of the Buddhist Temple. If you are able to donate any amount for this last field trip, it would be greatly appreciated. The field trip is being scheduled for May 10, 2013.
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Finish Geography Challenge 5
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We are working on the Chinese Lanterns in class. No homework, but bring colors and scissors.
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Bring scissors and colors (pencils, crayons, markers...)
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Unit 4: China test: review the textbook ch. 19-24
Study guide: focus on questions # 2, 13, 15, 17, 20,25,26,28,30,31,32,33,36,37,39,40,41,44,45,46,47,48,49,51,54,55
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Review ch. 24
Quiz tomorrow (open notes--workbook)
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Read ch. 24 "The Silk Road" p.233-241
Complete WB p.158-159
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"Scale" WKSH (was distributed in class):
On one side of the scale list things that the Emperor of Qin did that HURT China; on the other side of the scale list things that HELPED China. Include an explanation why you believe they either hurt or helped.
On the back of the worksheet, write a paragraph explaining whether the Emperor of Qin was an effective ruler or not.
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Ch.22 p.215-221
WB p.144-149
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Ch. 21 Test
Flip-books could be used on the test and will be collected
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Choose a philosophy that will guide the school for the rest of the year or guide our government to run the country. Identify the philosophy you think would work best and write a persuasive speech that will convince others to choose your philosophy. Include the following elements:
-an introduction that states a clear position on which philosophy is best for the school/government
-one or two paragraphs that support you position with specific facts and details
-one or two paragraphs that anticipates counterarguments and explains why the other philosophies would not work for the school/government
-a conclusion that restates your position and reminds your audience of your main points
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Finish reading ch. 21
Complete WB p.142
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Chapter 21.4 p.210-211
WB p. 141
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Read 21.3 (p.208-209)
Complete WB p. 140
Complete WB p. 140
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All make-up work is due
All make-up work is due
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Ch. 20 Questions/Answers were collected.
The Shang Dynasty Artifacts (instructions are on p. 138 of the workbook; complete assignment on a half sheet). Writing has to be in pen or typed; pictures have to be labeled, colored.
The Shang Dynasty Artifacts (instructions are on p. 138 of the workbook; complete assignment on a half sheet). Writing has to be in pen or typed; pictures have to be labeled, colored.
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Ch. 20 p. 195-203
On a separate sheet of paper answer the following questions:
1. Archaeologists have found human and animal bones in the ruins of Anyang. What conclusion did they reach based on their findings?
2. What made Shang armies especially powerful?
3. What did Shang craftspeople and traders have in common?
4. Chinese characters stand for words, while English characters stand for sounds. What is one likely effect of this difference?
5. How may the Shung king and his nobles have weakened their economy?
6. What did the Shang dynasty accomplish?
7. The modern Chinese word for "merchant" is "shang rei," which means "Shang man." What do scholars believe the word suggests about life during the Shang dynasty?
8. If two nobles from different parts of China met up during the Shang dynasty, what was the best way for them to communicate?
9. Draw a spoke diagram with "Shang Dynasty" in the middle and six ovals. In each oval write one area of Shang life (government, technology, art, social structure, religion, writing) and explain one important fact about it.
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Palm-Leaf Book (see attachment on the "Worksheets and Attachments" Page)
Writing has to be either typed or written in pen; pictures/symbols have to be colored
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Read ch. 19 (all of it!)
Palm-Leaf Book is due!
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China:
-Geography Challenge has to be completed
-Ch. 19: Read p.183-185
Work on the Palm-Leaf Book (due Friday)!!
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Geography Challenge 4: China
Questions are on the "Worksheets and Attachments" page under "Geography Challenge 4 China"
Use WB p. 128-129 and textbook map on p. 181
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Ch. 18: complete all notes (wb p.120-123)
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ch.17 p. 167-177
WB p.120-123
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Review ch. 17
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Read ch. 17 p.161-165; complete WB p.114-115
WB p.116-117 work on one edict that was assigned to you
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No homework. Have a great weekend!
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Ch. 16 Test
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Ch. 16 Study guide
1. What do Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
2. Why did the king keep Siddhartha in the palace?
3. If you decided to live the life of an ascetic, what would you do?
4. What did the Buddha believe ended people's suffering?
5. What is a likely reason Siddhartha came up with an idea of "the middle way"?
6. What are the three forms of suffering?
7. What are the Four Noble Truths?
8. What is the "freedom from suffering" called?
9. What are the steps of the Eightfold Path?
10. Buddhism's Eightfold Path is similar to which concept in Hinduism (dharma, vedas, caste system, Brahman, etc.)?
Workbooks will be collected.
Study guide will be collected.
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Review ch. 16. Test is Friday. Study guide will be addressed tomorrow in class.
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Complete ch. 16 (WB p.108-111). Review!
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Ch. 16 Read p.153-158
Complete WB p. 108-110
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Finish mandalas
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Grade printouts were sent home. All make up work is due Monday, 12/10!
History: Ch. 15 has to be completed
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"Mohenjodaro" Museum Exhibit
1. Choose ONE (1) artifact/building (weights and scale; the Great Bath; statue and beads; seals; sewer system; homes; game pieces; or clay models)
2. Fold a half-sheet of white paper in half.
3. On one side, draw a picture of the artifact.
4.On another side, write the following in pen or pencil:
-where the artifact is from
-when it was used
-what it is
-what it was used for
-"Found by (your name)"
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Read ch.14 p.133-141
Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper:
1. In what part of the Indian subcontinent was Mohenjodaro?
2. What are three (3) possible reasons that Mohenjodaro disappeared?
3. What was one feature of Mohenjodaro that was different from other settlements built at the same time?
4. The homes of people in Mohenjodaro had from 1 to 12 rooms. What does this suggest?
5. Part of Mohenjodaro was raised and had walls around it. If this were all you knew about Mohenjodaro, what is your best educated guess about what it means?
6. What do the following objects suggest about life in the city?
-weights, scales, and bits of grain:
-beads:
-seals with pictographs:
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chapter 13: WB p.94-95. Remember to label the map and color it.
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Read ch. 13
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Unit 2 Study Guide (will not be collected, but will be VERY helpful on the Unit 2 Test tomorrow)
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Geography Challenge #3: Use WB p.90-91 and the map in the textbook p. 121
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Extra Credit (see attachment below)
All writing has to be typed or handwritten in pen. History work can be presented in a form of a report or on a poster (12x18) with writing and pictures. Don't forget to credit all the sources you are using!
English work: if you are presenting a movie rated PG-13 or higher, make sure your parents sign your assignment.
You may complete only ONE item for History and only ONE for English.
Yes, you may do one for history AND one for English.
All extra credit work has to be turned in on Monday, November 26th (unless you are absent)!!
All writing has to be typed or handwritten in pen. History work can be presented in a form of a report or on a poster (12x18) with writing and pictures. Don't forget to credit all the sources you are using!
English work: if you are presenting a movie rated PG-13 or higher, make sure your parents sign your assignment.
You may complete only ONE item for History and only ONE for English.
Yes, you may do one for history AND one for English.
All extra credit work has to be turned in on Monday, November 26th (unless you are absent)!!
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Ch.11 Read p.101-103
In class, you were assigned one leader. Read a corresponding section in the text and complete a page in the workbook:
Abraham: read p.104-105; WB p.78
Moses: read p. 106-107; WB p.79
David and Solomon: read p. 108-109; WB p.80
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Outline for ch. 9 has to be completed. Will be collected.
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Ch. 8 Ancient Egypt Scrapbook
Create a scrapbook about your felucca tour of ancient Egyptian monuments. Use your reading notes (WB p.61-64) and textbook. Use correct grammar and spelling.
Include these parts:
-Title Page with your name and a title for your trip
-A short paragraph that describes where you traveled, what you did, and the type of transportation you used.
-A paragraph for each site. Explain at least one essential and interesting thing you learned about the monument and at least one relevant detail about the pharaoh who built it.
-Include at least one "photograph" for each site. These can be original drawings or copies of photographs from a book or the Internet.
Writing has to be in pen or typed.
Drawn pictures have to be colored.
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Read ch.9
Scrapbook
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Make a decision on Propositions 30,34,37 (Use your Voter Guides!)
Read ch.9 p.81-93
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Work on Scrapbook (due Wed. 11/7)
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If you haven't turned in your workbook, you need to finish ch.13 pages and turn it in Monday.
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Ch. 8 Quiz; complete ch. 8 review questions (hint, hint)
1. What is one characteristic that Egypt's Middle Kingdom is known for?
2. What did Khufu do when he wanted to be sure his power would be accepted?
3. What was the most important architectural achievement of Senusret's reign?
4. List the four pharaoh in order of their reign: Hatshepsut, Khufu, Ramses II, Sensret I.
5. It was built as a bomb from more than two million stone blocks. What was it?
6. List these events in order:
The White Chapel was built
Ramses II made peace with Hittities
The Great Pyramid of Giza was built
Hatshepsut promoted trade with Punt
7. Name two artifacts from each period of ancient Egypt (Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom). Describe on conclusion about each period.
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If you were absent (this was done in class), read ch. 8 p.73-75
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Chapter 7 Review Questions
1. Name one element of ancient Egypt's topography.
2. What one physical feature was so important to ancient settlers in Egypt and Kush that they settled there?
3. Where did the Kushites settle (in relation to Egypt)?
4. How did ancient Egyptian settlements benefit by being surrounded by deserts?
5. What physical feature was Canaan's western border?
6. How was the Jordan River different from the Nile River?
7. Why were some people in Canaan herders rather than farmers?
8. How did ancient Egyptians and Kushites benefit when the Nile River flooded?
9. For each of the following physical features, write one way it affected the life of the people of ancient Egypt, Kush, or Canaan
-Libyan Desert
-Nubian Desert
-Mediterranean Sea
-Nile River
-Red Sea
-Sea of Galilee
-Jordan River
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Space Log Report
Typed or handwritten in pen; on blank paper; color the map
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Review ch. 7
Complete workbook pages 54-57
Define vocabulary words on p.52 of the workbook
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Read ch. 7
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Geography Challenge 2 WB p.50-51 (use the map on p.63 in the textbook)
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Unit 1 Test
Review ch. 1-6
Review ch. 1-6
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Timeline WB p.46-47
On WB p. 48 (blank page) answer the following questions:
1. Which item on the timeline lasted the largest period of time? How can you tell?
2. Which item on the timeline occurred closest to modern times? Approximately how long ago did it occur?
3. Do the dates of any items on the timeline overlap? If so, can you think of a possible connection between those items?
4. In what period of time do most items on the timeline occur? Why do you think most items occur in this time period and not in some earlier time period?
5. Which event on the timeline do you think is the most significant? Why?
On WB p. 48 (blank page) answer the following questions:
1. Which item on the timeline lasted the largest period of time? How can you tell?
2. Which item on the timeline occurred closest to modern times? Approximately how long ago did it occur?
3. Do the dates of any items on the timeline overlap? If so, can you think of a possible connection between those items?
4. In what period of time do most items on the timeline occur? Why do you think most items occur in this time period and not in some earlier time period?
5. Which event on the timeline do you think is the most significant? Why?
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Review Chapter 6
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Review Ch. 6; make sure WB pages are completed
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Ch. 5 Project "Characteristics of Civilization"
-On a half-poster (about 12 by 18) create a spoke diagram similar to the one on p.36-37 of the workbook. In the center write "Characteristics of Civilization". In the seven spokes write the name of each characteristic: stable food supply, religion, the arts, technology, writing, government, social structure.
-Glue or draw 1-2 picture of an object/person next to the characteristic to which you think it is related. Pictures can be drawn, cut out from magazines or newspapers, or printed out from the Internet.
-For each picture, complete this sentence: (Name of artifact) relates to this characteristic of civilization because...
-Draw a line connecting the picture to the spoke (oval).
This diagram is about our modern society!
On the side of the poster, write a paragraph explaining how ancient Sumer was a civilization. Use your work from p.32-35 of the workbook. Remember, a society is only a civilization if it has the evidence of ALL SEVEN characteristics. Add up to three (3) pictures to illustrate ancient Sumerian civilization.
All work has to be in pen, typed, or colored pencils/markers. Hand-drawn pictures should be colored.
You need a title for this project!
Your name has to be somewhere on the poster!
-On a half-poster (about 12 by 18) create a spoke diagram similar to the one on p.36-37 of the workbook. In the center write "Characteristics of Civilization". In the seven spokes write the name of each characteristic: stable food supply, religion, the arts, technology, writing, government, social structure.
-Glue or draw 1-2 picture of an object/person next to the characteristic to which you think it is related. Pictures can be drawn, cut out from magazines or newspapers, or printed out from the Internet.
-For each picture, complete this sentence: (Name of artifact) relates to this characteristic of civilization because...
-Draw a line connecting the picture to the spoke (oval).
This diagram is about our modern society!
On the side of the poster, write a paragraph explaining how ancient Sumer was a civilization. Use your work from p.32-35 of the workbook. Remember, a society is only a civilization if it has the evidence of ALL SEVEN characteristics. Add up to three (3) pictures to illustrate ancient Sumerian civilization.
All work has to be in pen, typed, or colored pencils/markers. Hand-drawn pictures should be colored.
You need a title for this project!
Your name has to be somewhere on the poster!
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1. Ch.5 project due. Make sure that the diagram reflects modern times; the paragraph is about ancient Sumer.
2. Finish ch. 6. Read p.54-59; complete WB p. 41-43
2. Finish ch. 6. Read p.54-59; complete WB p. 41-43
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Chapter 6: Read p.51-53 (Section 6.1-6.3). Complete WB p.39-40 (Section 6.2: find three (3) achievements and their importance; you can write the other two in the space between sec.6.2 and 6.3) (Section 6.3: one achievement and its importance).
Title p.45 of the workbook (blank page) "Chapter 6 Vocabulary". Write the following words with definitions:
empire (p.51)
capital (p.53)
tributes (p.53)
steles (p.53)
Title p.45 of the workbook (blank page) "Chapter 6 Vocabulary". Write the following words with definitions:
empire (p.51)
capital (p.53)
tributes (p.53)
steles (p.53)
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Grade printouts were sent home Friday, 10/5/12.
ALL MAKE UP WORK IS DUE MONDAY, 10/8/12!
ALL MAKE UP WORK IS DUE MONDAY, 10/8/12!
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WB p.36-37: Ignore instructions! Sort the word from the "Word Sort" that was distributed in class into categories of stable food supply, government, religion, etc.
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Read/review ch. 5
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Ch. 4 Assessment: Use WB p.30 for instructions. This advertisement has to be completed on blank white paper, either regular size or legal (long). Writing has to be in pen, colors, or typed. Illustrations have to be colored.
Assignment will be collected at the end of the class.
Assignment will be collected at the end of the class.
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Comic Book (see attachment on the "Worksheets and Attachments" page on the website)
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1.Ch. 4
Read p.33-36. Complete WB p.28 (section 4.3-4.4)
2. Comic Book is due.
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Finish ch.3: Read p.25-31 and complete WB p.21-26 (use blank page 20 to complete vocabulary words)
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Students took Ch.2 test and turned in "Hominids Books". If you haven't turned it in, please do!
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Ch. 2 Test
Review ch.2; make sure you have all the notes in "Hominds Books". "Hominids Books" will be collected.
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Chapter 2 "Hominids Book": finish the chapter. Each page of the booklet has to include:
-Name of hominid
-Meaning of name
-Where/When lived
-Physical features
-Key Capabilites (skills)
-Importance of these capabilities (skills)
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WB were collected
Chapter 2: p.13-15 were read in class.
Hominid Books: cut out pictures of hominids and glue them on each page in order: Australopithecus, Homo Habilis, Homo Erectus, Neanderthal, and Modern Human. You will not use Cro-Magnon.
Chapter 2: p.13-15 were read in class.
Hominid Books: cut out pictures of hominids and glue them on each page in order: Australopithecus, Homo Habilis, Homo Erectus, Neanderthal, and Modern Human. You will not use Cro-Magnon.
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Chapter 1: Read p.7-11; finish WB p.10-11
Bring one brown paper bag (grocery bag or lunch bag) and colored pencils or crayons
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No Homework
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History workbooks (ISN) were distributed in class. They are not to be left in your lockers or at home; they must be in class every day!
Use workbooks p.4-7 to complete Geography Challenge 1. Questions were passed out in class or see attached worksheet.
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Students took a geography quiz. No homework.
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Geography quiz: know 7 continent, 4 oceans, information about equator, prime meridian, and lines of latitude and longitude.
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Using the 22 geographic terms you defined in class:
-Choose ANY six
-Option 1:divide a blank sheet of paper into six squares. In each square, write a term, its definition, and illustrate it.
-Option 2: create a landscape picture using all six features, label them, and write a definition for each below. This would be one flowing picture; so can't have a 'desert" and a "glacier" in the same picture.
Color all pictures
-Choose ANY six
-Option 1:divide a blank sheet of paper into six squares. In each square, write a term, its definition, and illustrate it.
-Option 2: create a landscape picture using all six features, label them, and write a definition for each below. This would be one flowing picture; so can't have a 'desert" and a "glacier" in the same picture.
Color all pictures
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Geography worksheets were collected. No homework.
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Finish Worksheet: Determining Latitude and Longitude/How Far?
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"A Map of the World" worksheet
Use the map on the back: label 7 continents, label 4 ocean, mark the equator with red, mark the Prime Meridian with blue. Map is attached.
Use the map on the back: label 7 continents, label 4 ocean, mark the equator with red, mark the Prime Meridian with blue. Map is attached.
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No homework
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No homework, but bring a signed content letter if you haven't done so yet.
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Textbook were distributed. Take them out of your backpacks and leave them at home!