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.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
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.
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.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
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.
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.
Friday, October 23, 2009
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
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
Thursday, October 22, 2009
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
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
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
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.
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.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
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.
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.
Monday, October 19, 2009
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.
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.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
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
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
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
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.
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.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
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.
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.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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.
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.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
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.
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.
Monday, October 5, 2009
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
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
Thursday, October 1, 2009
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.
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.
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