Wednesday December 16, 2009

Government
Questions:
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court?
Who is the newest member of the Supreme Court?

In Class:
Created a poster over major Supreme Court cases

AP World History
In Class:
Discussed the Renaissance, and the development of Western Europe.

Homework:
Study for the Unit Two exam.

World History
Questions:
1. What are your thoughts of the movie so far?
2. Where does the movie take place?

In Class:
Continued to watch the Mission in order to write a letter to the Portuguese or the Jesuits.

Monday December 14, 2009 - Week 16

Government
Questions:
What is the Judicial Branch?
What would you like to study about the Judicial Branch?

In Class:
Completed the vocabulary over the Judicial Branch for a quiz on Thursday December 17.

Litigants
Marbury v. Madison
Due Process Clause
Seperate but Equal Doctrine
Grand Jury
Indictment
Supreme Court Opinion
Brief
Majority Opinion
Disenting Opinion
Judicial Review
Impound
Precedent
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Judicial Circuits
Original Jursidiction
Appellate Jurisdiction
Petit Jury

AP World History
In Class:Discussed the foundation for an emerging Western Europe prior to 1450.

Homework:Prepare for the exam on Thursday.

World History
Questions:
Who is Henry the Navigator?
What is the Treaty of Tordessillas?

In Class:
Began watching The Mission in preparation to write a letter to the Jesuits or the Portuguese on how to solve the issues of the Guaraní (natives).

Must be one page in length
Have a solid thesis supported by evidence from the movie
Also include an additional paragraph discussing the movie’s relevance to our study of history.

Thursday December 10, 2009

Government
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:Continued to use class time and the computer lab to work on our World Problem project.

AP World History
In Class:
Completed the Chapter 20 Identification cards or the essay from the previous day.

Homework:
Read Chapter 20.

World History
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:
Finished the simulation on Exploring the world and read an selection from Devastation of the Indies: A Brief Account.

Wednesday December 9, 2009

Government
Questions:
What is on solution to your world problem?
Why do it have to be so cold outside?

In class:Continued to use class time to work on the World Problem project.

AP World History
In Class:
Took an identification quiz over Chapter 19 and prepared to write an essay
CCOT the Mongol conquest of Russia and China from 1230-1400.

Homework:
Write the essay.

World History
Questions:
Why did the explores come to the Americas?
Where would you like to visit in the world and why?

In Class:
Completed a simulation to plan an exploration trip and trade goods.

Tuesday December 8, 2009

Government
Questions:
What is your World Problem project topic?
What is some way cool piece of information from your research?

In Class:
Used the computer lab to research and work on the World Problem project.

AP World History
In Class:
Discussed the Mongol rule of China (Yuan Dynasty) and Timur-I Lang. Took time to answer any questions about the Identifications for Chapter 19.

Homework:
Study for an Identification quiz on Chapter 19.

World History
Questions:
What explorer did you choose to create a PowerPoint about?
What are your thoughts on this assignment?

In Class:
Finished creating a PowerPoint over an explorer from the 16th or 17th Century.

Monday December 7, 2009 - Week 15

Government
Questions:
What historical event happened on today’s date in 1941?
Who is going to win the Rose Bowl?

In Class:
Began work on the World Problems project due January 6th.

AP World History
In Class:
Conducted a jig saw over the development of the Mongol Empire under Chinggis Khan

Homework:
Read Chapter 19 and complete the Chapter 19 identifications.

World History
Questions:
What historical event happened on today’s date in 1941?
Who is going to win the Rose Bowl?

In Class:
Created a Power Point presentation on an explorer from the 16th or 17th Century.
10 Slides
No more than 12 words per bullet
Complete with a partner
Due at the end of class on Tuesday.

Thursday December 3, 2009

Government
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:
Read the Obama Afghanistan speech and completed an analysis worksheet of the speech.

AP World History
In Class:
Completed Chapter 19 Identification cards

Homework:
Read Chapter 19 by Tuesday December 8.

World History
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:
Completed a study guide to Chapter 6 Section 1

Wednesday December 2, 2009

Government
Questions:
How much do you have left on your paper?
How many sources have you cited for your paper?

In Class:Worked on the 13th Year Plan for ICE

AP World History
In Class:
Took an Identification Quiz over Chapter 18 and began work on an essay:
CCOT the sinification of Japan, Korea and Vietnam from 600-1400 CE

Homework:
Finish the essay.

World History
Questions:
What are the Spice Islands?
Who conquered the Incas?

In Class:
Completed a chart over five explorers to and summarized the information on the chart.

Tuesday December 1, 2009

Government
Questions:
What is your career aspiration?
What are you planning on doing next year to meet your career goal?

In Class:
Began work on the 13th Year Plan, which is due Thursday December 3 at the beginning of class.

AP World History
In Class:
Finished discussing Chapter 18 by discussing Korea and Vietnam.

Homework:
Read Chapter 18 and complete the Chapter 18 identifications.

World History
Questions:
Who is Magellan?
Where did Columbus land in the Americas?

In Class:
Completed a map over the explorers and conquistadors from page 190.

Label:
The Continents
The Oceans
Tenochitlan
Straight of Magellan
Straight of Malacca
Hispaniola
Spice Islands
Cape of Good Hope

Label and color code the arrows from the map of page 190.

Monday November 30, 2009 - Week 30

Government
Questions:
Who was the worst president and why?
What are three requirements to become president?

In Class:
Took an examination over the Executive branch.

AP World History
In Class:
Took a reading quiz over Chapter 18. Discussed Japan from 600-1400 and the influence of China.

Homework:
Read Chapter 18 and Study for the identification quiz on Wednesday.

World History
Questions:
Who was Charlemagne?
Describe life in the Dark Ages?

In Class:
Used the notes over the Dark Ages to create a story, magazine, comic book or childrens book about the Dark Ages.

Wednesday November 25, 2009

All Classes
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:
Wrote a letter of thanks to an adult figure associated with the school.

Tuesday November 24, 2009

Government
Questions:
What country is the world’s largest democracy? (by population)
What are the best and worst foods of Thanksgiving?

In Class:
Drew and advertisement supporting one of the departments of the executive branch.

AP World History
In Class:
Watched a short video on Justinian and worked on the Identifications for Chapter 18

Homework:
Read Chapter 18 by Monday.

World History
Questions:
What is the coolest information from the Dark Ages video?
What are the best and worst foods of Thanksgiving?

In Class:
Finished the video on the Dark Ages.

Monday November 22, 2009 - Week 13

Government
Questions:
What happened on November 22, 1963?
Who assassinated John F. Kennedy?

In Class:
Watched inaugural addresses by Presidents to find the roles of the president and leadership characteristics expressed in the speech.

AP World History
In Class:
Discussed the decline of the Song Dynasty.

Homework:
Write a one page story about life as a normal person in the Song Dynasty.

World History
Questions:
What happened November 22, 1963?
Who assassinated John F. Kennedy?

In Class:
Continued to take notes on the video discussing the Dark Ages.

Wednesday November 18, 2009

Government
Questions:
What is the most important department and why?
What is the least important department and why?

In Class:
Finished working on the department activity.

AP World History
In Class:
Discussed the Song Dynasty and the its fall and completed our Identification cards to Chapter 17.

Homework:
Read Chapter 17 and Identification Quiz

World History
Questions:
When where the Middle Ages?
What is a serf?

In Class:
Began watching a video on the Dark Ages and created a T-chart for taking notes on major events and people and life as a normal person.

Tuesday November 17, 2009

Government
Questions:
What are the three original departments of the Executive branch?
Who is the Secretary of State?

In Class:
Discussed the purpose of having the departments and created flash cards or a poster over the 15 current departments.

AP World History
In Class:
Discussed the Song Dynasty and the backlash against Buddhism.

Homework:
Read Chapter 17 and complete the identifications

World History
Questions:
What is the manorial system?
What is a guild?

In Class:
Discussed the changes in agriculture that led to higher population and the manorial system of the Middle Ages.

Monday November 16, 2009 - Week 12

Government
Questions:
What president served for more than two terms?
Who takes over the presidency if the vice president is not able?

In Class:
Conducted research on a 20th Century president using the Internet.

AP World History
In Class:
Discussed briefly the Sui Dynasty and the Song Dynasty. Had time to work on the identifications for Chapter 17.

Homework:
Read Chapter 17 by Thursday.

World History
Questions:
Name a similiarity between the religion of the Aztecs and the Maya.
What is Machu Picchu?

In Class:
Looked at the similiarities and difference of the Maya, Aztec and the Inca from the characteristics of the civilization to prepare for writing an essay.

Essay Topic:
Compare and contrast the Maya, Aztec and the Inca over the course of their civilization leading up to the arrival of the conquistadors.

Homework:
Finish the five paragraph essay.

Thursday November 12, 2009

Government
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:
Took a Vocabulary quiz over the Excecutive Branch and read a current event article.

AP World History
In Class:
Began work on Chapter 16 Identification

Homework:
Read Chapter 16

World History
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:
Watched a video on the Inca and answered questions.

Tuesday November 10, 2009

Government
Questions:
What are the 6 leadership characteristics for the president to have?
Which of the presidential roles is the least important?

In Class:
Completed a graphic organizer looking at the various roles of the president.

AP World History
In Class:
Read and took notes on Chapter 15.

Homework:
Finish reading Chapter 15

World History
Questions:
What is the geographic location of the Incas?
What is the coolest part about the Aztecs?

In Class:
Read an article discussing the Incas and took notes using a study guide.

Monday November 9, 2009 - Week 11

Government
Questions:
Who is the raddest coolest president ever?
Where did Obama go to college?

In Class:Had a class discussion on the leadership characteristics of the President.

AP World History
In Class:
Read and discussed the Aztecs and the basics of their society.

Homework:
Read Chapter 15.

World History
Questions:
What is the capital of the Aztecs?
What lake was the capital located in?

In Class:
Conducted a jigsaw on an article about the Aztecs and took notes.

Thursday November 5, 2009

Government
Question:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:
Current Event Day!

AP World History
In Class:
Justinian DBQ

Homework:
Finish the essay

World History
Questions:See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:Created our name using the Mayan alphabet.

Wednseday November 4, 2009

Government
Questions:
How old must the President be to be elected?
How much does the President make per year?

In Class:
Finished the vocabulary and finished a study guide to Chapter 8.

AP World History
In Class:Discussed the development of Eastern European Kingdoms and the influence of the Byzantines.

Homework:
Read Chapter 14.

World History
Questions:
What civilization is Tikal a part of?
When is the end of the Mayan calendar?

In Class:
Read an article about a person visiting Tikal and wrote a reaction about what it would be like to visit Tikal personally.

Tuesday November 3, 2009

Government
Questions:
What is something you wished we would have studied in more depth on the Legislative Branch?
What is something you want to study about the Executive Branch?

In Class:
Took a test over the Legislative Branch.

AP World History
In Class:
Created a Power Point of pictures relating to the art of Islam, Catholicism, Eastern Orthodox and Russian Orthodox.

Homework:
Read Chapter 14

World History
Questions:
What is the capital of the Aztecs?
Who was the Aztec leader that was defeated by the Spanish Conquistadors?

In Class:
Drew a map of the Americas and labeled the ancient civilizations.

Color the Incas, Aztecs, and Mayan territory
Label the following
Tenochliten
Chichen Itza
Veracruz
Palenque
Machu Picchu
Tulum
Teotihuacan
Cuzco
Tiahuanaco

Geography Stuff
Pacific Ocean
Caribbean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Andes Mountains
Amazon River
Gulf of Mexico

Monday November 2, 2009 Week 10 - Q2

Government
Questions:
In what chamber of Congress must bill dealing with taxes originate?
Who confirms Supreme Court Justice nominations?

In Class:
Played Legislative Branch Jeopardy to prepare for the exam on the following day.

AP World History
In Class:
Read and took notes on Chapter 14.

Homework:
Read the rest of Chapter 14.

World History
Questions:
Where are the Mayans located?
What is the famous historical site of the Incas?

In Class:
Completed a civilization chart on the Mayan, Aztec, and the Incas.

Thursday October 29, 2009

Government
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:1st: Completed the voters registration for ICE.
6th: Researched about universities throughout the country.

AP World History
In Class:Completed the Civilizations chart over the African Civilizations.

Homework:None.

World History
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:
Created an advertisement over about the Crusades.

Wednesday October 28, 2009

Government
Questions:
What is the Speaker of the House?
Would you rather be blind and have a million dollars or be homeless and have the sense of sight?

In Class:
Completed a jig saw of notes over the misc. topics relating to the Legislative Branch.

AP World History
In Class:
Compared and Contrasted leaders of the Mali Empire.

Homework:
None

World History
Questions:
Who was the leader of the Byzantine Empire that asked Pope Urban II for help?
Would you rather be blind and have a million dollars or be homeless and have the sense of sight?

In Class:
Finished working on the Chapter 3 Section 4 study guide.

Tuesday October 27, 2009

Government
Questions:
What is a lobbyist?
Name one lobbying organization.

In Class:Created our own lobbying organization in partners and discussed what they fight to protect or support.

AP World History
In Class:Drew a map that depicted the spread of Islam throughout Asia, Europe and Africa.

Homework:Read Chapter 13.

World History
Questions:
What was Jerusalem attacked in the Crusades?
Who was the Pope at the time of the Crusades?

In Class:Took a vocabulary quiz and either worked on Chapter 3 Section 4 Study guide or read an article discussing the developments of the Crusades.

Monday October 26, 2009 - Week 9

Government
Questions:
What is the War Powers Act?
What is the Electoral College?

In Class:Created a poster on either the Senate, House of Reps, the War Powers Act or the Electoral College.

AP World History
In Class:Read an article discussing the Crusades and had a thourough discussion.

Homework:Read Chapter 13 by Wednesday.

World History
Questions:
When was the first Crusade?
What are the Crusades?

In Class:3rd: Read an article about the Crusades and discussed
7th/8th: Completed a study guide over Chapter 3 Section 4 and Chapter 4 Section 1.

Thursday October 22, 2009

Government
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:1st: Created climate graphs for cities around the world.
6th: Completed the Voters Registration.

AP World History
In Class:Worked on creating an outline for the 2004 AP Test DBQ.

Homework:Finish the outline.

World History
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:
Drew a map of Europe during the Middle Ages and labeled the following items.

Cities
Florence
Milan
Rome
Venice
Cologne
Paris
London
Constantinople
Jerusalem
Acre

Kingdoms
Holy Roman Empire
England
Byzantine Empire
France
Spain

Geography
Danube River
Atlantic Ocean
North Sea
Black Sea
Rhine River

Wednesday October 21, 2009

Government
Questions:
What would you change about the class activity?
What would you change about the bill?

In Class:Conducted a mock Senate hearing over the Credit Card Bill.

AP World History
In Class:Discussed the Islamic influence on India.

Homework:Outline and essay:Discuss the changes and continuities of the Arabian Peninsula from 620 -1258 CE.

World History
Questions:
What are the Crusades?
What is a serf?

In Class:Completed the vocabulary for our next unit. Make either flash cards or do the three columns.

Serfs
Guilds
Franciscans
Dominicans
Theology
Black Death
Urban Society
Secular
Mercenaries
Venice
Milan
Florence
Dowry
Gutenberg Press
Martin Luther
Salvation
Indulgence
Ninety-Five Theses
King Henry VIII
Conquistadors
Colony
Mercantilism
Plantations
Triangular Trade
Militant
Armada
Inflation
Divine Right of Kings
Commonwealth
Glorious Revolution
Absolutism
Louis XIV
Baroque
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Natural Rights

Tuesday October 20, 2009

Government
Questions:
What is your opinion on our bill?
Who is the sponsor of our bill?

In Class:
Continued to prepare for the Mock Senate Hearing on Wednesday.

AP World History
In Class:
Read and excerpt from A Thousand and One Nights and discussed the decline of the Abbasid.

Homework:
Finish reading Chapter 12.

World History
Questions:
What is something you have learned in history so far?
What do you wish we would have studied in more depth?

In Class:
Took our test over the Ancient Civilizations.

Monday October 19, 2009 - Week 8

Government
Questions:
What is done in a committee in Congress?
Would you rather have loved and been hurt or never loved at all?

In Class:
Began preparing for a Senate Committee simulation on Wednesday.

AP World History
In Class:
Took an Identification quiz over Chapter 11 and looked at the similiarities and differences between the Umayyad and the Abassid.

Homework:
Read to Page 247.

World History
Questions:
Name the Five Pillars of Islam.
Who is Abu Bakr?

In Class:
Concluded the lecture on the origins of Islam and prepared for the exam tomorrow.

Thursday October 15, 2009

Government
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:
Finished the Children’s book on how to make a bill a law.

AP World History
In Class:
Lectured on the Origins of Islam.

Homework:
Read a packet discussing Islam and the culture of the Middle East and write a one page reaction.

World History
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:3rd: Lectured on the Origins of Islam.
7th/8th: Current event article.

Wednesday October 14, 2009

Government
Questions:
What is your story about?
What are your thoughts about on the childrens book assignment?

In Class:
Continued work on the childrens book due on Thursday.

AP World History
In Class:
Worked on the Identfications for Chapter 11.

Homework:
Read the rest of Chapter 11

World History
Questions:
What is the greatest rock band in the history of the world?
What is the best part of the rain?

In Class:
3rd – No Class PSAT
7th/8th – Lectured on the origins of Islam

Tuesday October 13, 2009

Government
Questions:
How many Representatives does Oregon have?
What is the Senate Pro Tempore?

In Class:
Began work on a childrens book on how to make a bill a law. Spent the day working on the story board that is due Wednesday at the start of class.

AP World History
In Class:Lectured on Bedouins and worked on the Identifications for Chapter 11.

Homework:
Read to page 246.

World History
Questions:
Who is Muhammad?
What is a Bedouin?

In Class:Filled in a chart looking at the Romans, Umayyad, and Tang Dynasty.

Monday October 12, 2009 - Week 7

Government
Questions:
What is a pocket veto?
What does it mean for a committee to mark up a bill?

In Class:Completed a study guide to Chapter 6 Section 1 and read an article looking at animal cruelty videos case being heard by the Supreme Court.

Questions for the article:
How is this a system of checks and balances?
Write a reaction of no less than 6 sentences.

AP World History
In Class:Exam over Unit One.

World History
Questions:
Describe the technology of the Greeks.
Who was the first Caesar of Roman to be baptized?

In Class:Wrote an essay comparing and contrasting the structure of the Romans and the Greeks. To be completed in class:Essay:
Compare and contrast the Greek’s and the Roman’s structure to their civilizations.

Thursday October 9, 2009

Government
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:1st – With Jostens, no class.
6th – Created a climate graph of various cities around the world.

AP World History
In Class:Met with Jostens

Homework:Prepare for the examination on Monday.

World History
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.
In Class:Created a foldable looking at the structure of the Roman Civilization.

Wednesday October 7, 2009

Government
Questions:
Where is a bill placed before it is read on the Senate Floor and given a number?
Name a committee in the Senate.

In Class:Finished our simulation of passing a bill into law and wrote a reflection of the process.

AP World History
In Class:Reviewed possible multiple choice questions for the Unit One Exam.

Homework:
Prepare for the Unit One Exam.

World History
Questions:
Why did Persia want revenge on Athens?
Why is the Battle of Thermopylae and important moment in history to preserve democracy?
In Class:Finished the documentary on the Battle of Thermopylae.

Tuesday October 6, 2009

Government
Questions:
Who are the two Senators from Oregon?
What two groups of people are the only ones to submit a bill?

In Class:Began a simulation of passing a bill into law.

AP World History
In Class:Conducted a discussion of the decline of the Gupta, Romans, and Hans then created a thesis for comparing the three declines.

Homework:
Study for the test on Thursday.

World History
Questions:
Who was the leader of the Persians during the Second Persian War?
What Greek city state had a powerful military?

In Class:Watched a documentary about the Battle of Thermopylae and completed a study guide.

Monday October 5, 2009 - Week 6

Government
Questions:
What is a bill?
Where do bills dealing with money originate?

In Class:Analyzed present bills in Congress and discussed the process of how a bill becomes a law.

AP World History
In Class:Discussed the Civilizations of Chapter 9.

Homework:Read Chapter 10.

World History
Questions:
Why did the Greeks have the Olympics?
Who was Homer?

In Class:Conducted an analysis of websites dealing with Ancient Greek history.

Thursday October 1, 2009

Government
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:Took a vocabulary quiz over the Legislative Branch and completed a current event.

AP World History
In Class:Discussed the civilizations of Latin and South America.

Homework:Read Chapter 9.

World History
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:Filled in our map of Greece and Rome and labeled the items for each section a different color

Greece
Mycenea
Athens
Sparta
Mt. Olympus
Crete
Alexandria
Babylon

Rome
Rome
Carthage
Constantinople
Sicily
Byzantium
Gaul
Spain

Extra
Aegean Sea
Adriatic Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Nile River
Caspian Sea
Red Sea
Black Sea

Wednesday September 30, 2009

Government
Questions:
How many Representatives does California have in the House of Representatives?
How many Senators does Alaska have in the Senate?

In Class:Completed a study guide to Congressional Membership and had a discussion.

AP World History
In Class:Discussed the early Rome, and its downfalls from a Republic to Caesars.

Homework:Read Chapter 8

World History
Questions:
When was the Peloponnesian War?
What was Sparta?

In Class:Lectured on the origins of Ancient Greece, the Persian Wars and the Peloponnesian War. Then drew a map of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

Tuesday September 29, 2009

Government
Questions:
1. How many Senators serve in the Senate?
2. How many Representatives serve in the House of Representatives?

In Class:Went to the computer lab to research about the Congressmen from Oregon serving in the Legislative Branch.

AP World History
In Class:Wrote and in class essay CCOT the Roman Empire to either the Zhou Dynasty or the Mauryan Civilization.

Homework:
Complete the identifications for Chapter 7.

World History
Questions
1. What are the three time periods in Greek History?
2. Name the two dominant city states in ancient Greece.

In Class:Created a foldable to find information about ancient Greece.

Monday September 28, 2009 – Week 5

Government
Questions:
What is the Legislative Branch?
What are the two parts of the Legislative Branch?

In Class:Created flash cards or three column notes for our vocabulary. Quiz on Thursday October 1.

Bicameral Legislature
Census
Reappointment
Redistricting
Incumbents
Constituents
Majority Leader
Bill
Quorum
President Pro-Tempore
Filibuster
Seniority System
Appropriations Bills
Interstate Commerce
Impeachment
Perjury
Public Bills
Hearings
Pocket Veto
Line Item Veto
Whips
Rider
Lobbyist
Log Rolling
Pork Barrel Legislation


AP World History
In Class:Began a discussion of the Romans by analyzing the five categories.

Homework:
Read the Chapter on the Romans (Chapter 7)

World History
Questions:
What is similar about Islam, Christianity, and Judaism?
What is something different about Hinduism from the other 5 major religions?

In Class:Used our religion chart to write an essay outline comparing and contrasting the 6 major religions of the world.

Thursday September 24, 2009

Government
Questions: See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:Took a test over the Introduction to Government Unit.

AP World History
In Class:Discussed Hinduism and Buddhism, along with the early civilizations of India.

World History
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:Completed a chart over the 6 major religion.

Wednesday September 23, 2009

Government
Questions:
What is one aspect of Government Class you have enjoyed?
What is something you wish we would have studied in more depth?

In Class:Played Pictionary test prep.

AP World History
In Class:Completed a chart over the Brahman and Mauryan Empires in India.

Homework:
Begin Chapter 6 Identifications, due on Monday

World History
Questions:
Where did Buddhism originate?
Who is the main prophet of Islam?

In Class:Completed a map of Asia that outlined three religions.

Map Details:
Draw a free hand map of Asia. Color the expansion of each religion except Judaism.
Judaism: Only label – Jerusalem, Damascus and the Dead Sea.
Page 91 Islam: Label Mecca, Madinah, and Constantinople.
Page 38 Buddhism: Label Ganges Plain and the Indus Valley
Page 43 Confucism: Label Xian, Yellow River and the Yangtze River

Tuesday September 22, 2009

Government
Questions:
Explain the system of Checks and Balances.
Why are amendments added to the Constitution?

In Class:
Discussed the system of Checks and Balances and looked at the amendments.

AP World History
In Class:Discussed the Shang Dynasty and Zhou Dynasty then wrote an outline looking at the Indus Valley Civilizations CCOT of the Chinese Civilizations.

World History
Questions:
When was the Shang Dynasty?
What was a famous rule of the Shang Dynasty?

In Class:Finished the jigsaw activity and outlined an essay:

Discuss the change over time of the ancient Chinese dynasties. Include a discussion of the rulers, accomplishments and technology.

Monday September 21, 2009 - Week 4

Government
Questions:
When was the Constitution ratified?
What was the first state to ratify the Constitution?

In Class:Completed a study guide looking at the Constitution.

AP World History
In Class:Proof read the essays from homework and discussed the Harrapa Empire and the Aryan Civilization
Homework:
Read the rest of Chapter 3.

World History
Questions:
Explain Dao.
What is Hinduism?

In Class: Began the process of a jigsaw to complete a foldable over the ancient Chinese civilizations from the Shang to the Han.

Thursday September 17, 2009

Government
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:Current Event Day.

AP World History
In Class:Lectured over the Kush, Axum, Persian, Phoenicians and Assyrians.

Homework:
Interview someone older about life in high school and write an essay examining how high school life has changed over time compared to your experience.

World History
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:Wrote a story discussing everyday life in Ancient Egypt. Used the notes about the pyramids and from the articles.

Wednesday Septermber 16, 2009

Government
Questions:
What is the Articles of Confederation?
When was the Bill of Rights passed?

In Class:Looked at the Bill of Rights during a class activity.

AP World History
In Class:Took the Chapter 2 Identification Quiz and finished our discussion of the Egyptians.

Homework:Finish reading Chapter 2.

World History
Questions:
What river provided water for the agriculture in Egypt?
Name two Pharaohs?

In Class:3rd/8th: Read articles discussing society of the Egyptians.
7th: to the computer lab to do research about the pyramids

Tuesday September 15, 2009

Government
Questions:
What happened at the First Continental Congress?
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?

In Class:Lectured on the events leading to the Declaration of Independence and discussed the Declaration of Independence.

AP World History
In Class:Read an article discussing everyday life in Egypt and compared it to the Greeks

HomeworkRead another article discussing Arts and Trades of the Egyptians and study for the Chapter 2 Identification quiz.

World History
Questions:
What is a Pharoh?
What are the three periods of Egyptian history?

In Class:6th & 8th: Went to the computer lab to do research about the pyramids.
7th: Read articles discussing life in Egypt.

Monday September 14, 2009 – Week 3

Government
Questions:
What was the first tax directly placed on the Colonists?
When was the French and Indian War?

In Class:Looked at the early events leading to the Declaration of Independence.

AP World History
In Class:Discussed the Sumerians, Akkadians and Babylonians.

HomeworkRead the Egyptians and prepare for an Identification Quiz over Chapter 2.

World History
Questions:
What is the Fertile Crescent?
Who were the Sumerians?

In Class:Completed a chart that looked at the Egyptians, Sumerians and Israelites.

Homework:Outline and essay comparing the three ancient civilizations of the Middle East.

Friday September 11, 2009

Government
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:Watched a video over the development of the American Revolution and wrote a reaction to the video.

AP World History
In Class:Worked on the Chapter 2 Identification and read to page 35 the Egyptians.

Homework:Finish before Monday

World History
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:Took the Vocabulary Quiz and finished a study guide to Chapter 1 Section 2.

Thursday September 10, 2009

Government
Questions:
1. What was the first colony in the U.S.?
2.

In Class:Completed a map of the 13 Original colonies.
Drew in each colony
Labeled
Philadelphia
Boston
Plymouth
Jamestown
Charleston

AP World History
In Class:Discussed the essay that was homework and lectured on the Mycanaean Period and Hellenic Period.
World History
Questions:
Geographically describe the location of Athens.
Geographically describe the location of Jerusalem.

In Class:Drew a map of the Middle East and Africa.
Middle East
Jerusalem
Tel Aviv
Baghdad
Tigris/Euphrates Rivers
Damascus
Red Sea
Persian Gulf
Mecca
Riyadh
Basra
Tehran
Africa
Nile River
Cairo
Alexandria
Suez Canal
Khartoum
Tripoli
Lake Victoria
Nairobi
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Casablanca

Wednesday September 9, 2009

Government
Questions:
Who created the Social Contract?
How did Hobbes ad to the Social Contract?

In Class:Went to the computer lab to complete an analysis of a foreign government using the CIA World Factbook.

AP World History
In Class:
Completed a chart that analyzed the three periods of Greek history.

Homework:
Outline an essay that discusses the Greek Civilization and the change over time

World History
Questions:
What is the Silk Road?
Why is an empire important?

In Class:
Continued to work on the vocabulary.

Tuesday Septmebr 8, 2009 - Week 2

Government
Questions:
What is the purpose of a constitution?
When was the constitution of the U.S. written?

In Class:Discussed the basic theories of government control from the force theory, divine right, social contract and John Locke.

AP World History
In Class:Discussed the identification from Chapter 5 and watched the Obama speech.

Homework:
Read the entirety of Chapter 5 and study for the Identification Quiz over Chapter 5

World History
Questions:
Where is Egypt?
Where is the Tigris River

In Class:Began work on the vocabulary for the first unit.
City States
Empire
Patriarchal
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
Judaism
Monotheistic
Caste System
Hinduism
Reincarnation
Buddhism
Silk Road
Dao
Filial Piety
Confucianism
Oligarchy
Democracy
Sparta
Athens
Socrates
Plato
Hellenistic Era
Republic
Carthage
Augustus
Christianity
Constantine
Constantinople
Muhammad
Islam
Abu Bakr
Caliph
Sultan
Mongols
Mosque
Charlemagne
Feudalism
Magna Carta
Holy Roman Empire
Crusades
Byzantine Empire

Thursday Septemeber 4, 2009

Government
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In Class:
Took a vocabulary quiz over the introduction to Government and completed a current event.

AP U.S. History
In class:
Completed a mock DBQ as a class

Homework:
Read chapter 5 to the Hellenistic Era and complete the identification cards over Chapter 5 for a quiz in tuesday.

World History
Questions:
See Top Ten on next page.

In class:
Completed the drawing of our map of either the parking lot or hallway.

Wednesday Septemeber 2, 2009

Governement
Questions:

1. What is the purpose of government?
2. What would you change about our government?

In class:

Discussed the purpose of government and created our own government in groups.

AP World History

In class:

Identifaction quiz over chaoter 4 and lectured on the Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasty.

Homework

Read Chapter 5 to the Hellenistic Era.

World History

Questions:

1. What is one purpose of Geography?
2. Where are the Andes Mountains?

In class:

Took measurements of the hallway or the parking lot to create a map on thursday.

Tuesday September 1, 2009

Government
Questions:

1. What is an Oligarchy?
2. What is an example of a monarchy?

In class:

Completed the vocabulary over the Intro to Government Unit.

AP World History

In class:

Looked at Dao, Confucius, and Legalist to prepare for an essay that compares and contrast the three beliefs.

Homework:

Finish reading chapter 4, prepare for an Identifaction Quiz over Chapter 4, and outline an essay comparing and contrasting the three beliefs systems of early China.

World History

Questions:

1. Name all 7 continents.
2. Name all four oceans.

In class:

Drew a free hand map of the World and labeling the major geological features.

Monday August 31, 2009 - Week 1

Government
questions:

1. What is the best part about being a senior?
2. What was the way coolest part of the summer?

In class:

Went over the syllabus and expectations of the course. Handed out a letter for a parent or guardian to sign.

AP World History

In class:

Handed out the syllabus and began work on a maps and labeling. Handed out Chapter 4 study guide to begin work.

Homework:

Read to page 83, finish maps and begin work on identifactions.

World History

Questions:

1. What was the way coolest part of summer?
2. What do you want to study in the history of the world?

In class:

Went over the syllabus and expectations for the course. Handed out a letter for a parent or guardian to sign.