Thursday, October 31, 2013
Due Today: History: None
Exploratory: None
* Class Work - History:
*No progress reports this week. Pod D teachers decided to skip printing them since we will be meeting with parents and guardians next week to discuss the same information. We decided to save some trees, and not print this week. If you have questions, feel free to ask your teachers. J
All periods:
We did NOT continue our vocabulary entry task on the vocabulary for chapter 2 today. We will be coming back to it on a later day.
We continued our CORNELL notes for 2.2. Notebooks were returned today. Please attach your 2.2 notes to nbk. p. 35 and continue. Please read text pages 18-19 and take notes. You can get a copy of the textbook from the side counter.
Topic: Western Europe During the Middle Ages
Essential Questions: What was Charlemagne like?
What was Charlemagne’s empire like?
Attach the picture of Charlemagne to nbk. p. 34. Write the title at the top of the page: Charlemagne.
*Next to the picture of Charlemagne, write: We do not know how Charlemagne looked, since there are no portraits of him from his time period. This picture show how an artist imagined Charlemagne, based on descriptions of him in history.
*Read the three paragraphs on Charlemagne in the text (page 18-19). Take notes on characteristics of Charlemagne. Characteristics can include descriptions of his appearance, what he liked to do, where he was, nicknames etc… Get a good list of characteristics! You will need this list for a later assignment.
* Class Work - Exploratory:
We did not watch CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 40-41, write:
October 31, 2013
No CNN
Absent – if you were absent today
(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.)
Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!
We reviewed first quarter today. We discussed important learning about our geography topics: North America, South America, Mountains and Deserts. We also discussed current events issues that had made a large impact on our lives in recent months.
We continued our geography lesson on Deserts of the World. Please attach your map to nbk. p. 38. Attach the questions to nbk. p. 39. Begin to answer these questions. Remember to watch your spelling and capitalization. Remember to re-phrase the question in your answer. We have not checked any of these answers in class yet. Continue to work on them.
Assignments:
History: None
Exploratory: None
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Due Today: History: wkst. Webpath Express – turn-in.
Exploratory: None
* Class Work - History:
*No progress reports this week. Pod D teachers decided to skip printing them since we will be meeting with parents and guardians next week to discuss the same information. We decided to save some trees, and not print this week. If you have questions, feel free to ask your teachers. J
All periods:
We continued our vocabulary entry task – the vocabulary for chapter 2. Please complete the vocabulary page for the word chivalry today. Let Mrs. Claassen know if you need some help understanding this word.
We reviewed our 2.2 notes so far. Can you answer the question:
Why were the Franks such successful warriors who controlled so much land?
If you can’t answer the question, you need to work on your notes…
We continued our CORNELL notes for 2.2. Since Mrs. Claassen has your notebook, please set-up your notes on a piece of notebook paper. We will attach the notes into our notebooks when they are returned. Please read the first two paragraphs on text page 18 and take notes. You can get a copy of the textbook from the side counter.
Topic: Western Europe During the Middle Ages
Essential Questions: What was Charlemagne like?
What was Charlemagne’s empire like?
* Class Work - Exploratory:
We did not watch CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 40-41, write:
October 30, 2013
No CNN
Absent – if you were absent today
(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.)
Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!
We began our geography lesson on Deserts of the World. Please attach your map to nbk. p. 38. Attach the questions to nbk. p. 39. Begin to answer these questions. Remember to watch your spelling and capitalization. Remember to re-phrase the question in your answer. We have not checked any of these answers in class yet. Continue to work on them.
Assignments:
History: None
Exploratory: None
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Due Today: History: None
Exploratory: None
* Class Work - History:
*No progress reports today. Pod D teachers decided to skip printing them since we will be meeting with parents and guardians next week to discuss the same information. We decided to save some trees, and not print this week. If you have questions, feel free to ask your teachers.
All periods:
We continued our vocabulary entry task – the vocabulary for chapter 2. Please complete the vocabulary page for the word serf today. Let Mrs. Claassen know if you need some help understanding this word. We will have a new word tomorrow.
We went to the library today for a lesson on webpath research skills. Mrs. Dennis created the lesson. She created a worksheet that students were required to fill-out. If you were absent today, you are required to complete this webpath assignment. Mrs. Claassen will be counting it as a grade. If you do not have internet access at home, or need help on Mrs. Dennis’ worksheet, please ask Mrs. Claassen for help. I would be glad to help you succeed!
* Class Work - Exploratory:
We watched CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 40-41, write:
October 29, 2013
Absent – if you were absent today
(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.)
Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!
Please make sure that you show Mrs. Claassen the vocabulary assignment on nbk. p. 37. This assignment will count on 1st quarter’s grade.
Define the following words neatly, using your glossary:
1) butte, 2) desert, 3) dune, 4) mesa, 5) oasis, 6) physical map, 7) plateau, 8) sand sea
Assignments:
History: Webpath wkst. - due tomorrow
Exploratory: None
Monday, October 28, 2013
Due Today: History: LAST day to turn in late work!
Exploratory: None
* Class Work - History:
All periods:
We continued our vocabulary entry task – the vocabulary for chapter 2. Please complete the vocabulary page for the word fief today. Let Mrs. Claassen know if you need some help understanding this word. We will have a new word tomorrow.
We began our CORNELL notes for 2.2. Since Mrs. Claassen has your notebook, please set-up your notes on a piece of notebook paper. We will attach the notes into our notebooks when they are returned. Please read the first two paragraphs on text page 18 and take notes. You can get a copy of the textbook from the side counter.
Topic: Western Europe During the Middle Ages
Essential Questions: What was Charlemagne like?
What was Charlemagne’s empire like?
* Class Work - Exploratory:
We watched CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 40-41, write:
October 28, 2013
Absent – if you were absent today
(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.)
Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!
Complete the vocabulary assignment on nbk. p. 37. This assignment will count on 1st quarter’s grade. The vocabulary will be checked tomorrow (10/29).
Define the following words neatly, using your glossary:
1) butte, 2) desert, 3) dune, 4) mesa, 5) oasis, 6) physical map, 7) plateau, 8) sand sea
Assignments:
History: None
Exploratory: Vocabulary, Deserts of the World nbk. p. 37 – due tomorrow.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Due Today: History: None
Exploratory: None
* Class Work - History:
All periods:
We continued our vocabulary entry task – the vocabulary for chapter 2. Please complete the vocabulary page for the word feudalism today. Feudalism is a tough word to understand. However, it is a very important concept – it is what the entire chapter is about! Let Mrs. Claassen know if you need some help understanding this word. We talked about the word and examples for quite awhile in class today. We will have a new word on Monday.
We began our CORNELL notes for 2.2. Since Mrs. Claassen has your notebook, please set-up your notes on a piece of notebook paper. We will attach the notes into our notebooks when they are returned.
Topic: Western Europe During the Middle Ages
Essential Questions: What was Charlemagne like?
What was Charlemagne’s empire like?
Periods 2 & 3 only:
We read the introduction to chapter 2 (2.1)on text page 17. Please get a copy of the chapter from the side counter, and read 2.1 to prepare yourself for our learning.
* Class Work - Exploratory:
We watched CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 32-33, write:
October 24, 2013
No CNN
October 25, 2013
Absent – if you were absent today
(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.)
Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!
Assignments:
History: None. Late work is due Monday, October 28th.
Exploratory: None. Late work is due Monday, October 28th.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Due Today: History: Period 2 only: Map TEST of Western Europe – TODAY.
All periods: NOTEBOOK due TODAY.
Exploratory: None
* Class Work - History:
Period 2 only:
Today we took the map test over Western Europe. If you missed the test today, you need to schedule a time to make-up this test by the end of the day on Monday, October 28th.
All periods:
We continued our vocabulary entry task – the vocabulary for chapter 2. Please complete the vocabulary page for the word Charlemagne today. Charlemagne is a very important name for this chapter. Please take your time to learn about him! We will have a new word tomorrow.
Periods 1, 3 & 4:
We checked our notebooks today. Students checked a portion of the notebook in class, and then Mrs. Claassen will check more of the notebook. If you were absent today, make sure you turn-in your notebook AS SOON AS you return, otherwise it will be counted late (-25 %).
* Class Work - Exploratory:
We did not watch CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 32-33, write:
October 24, 2013
No CNN
We FINISHED checking the geography answers for Mountain Ranges of the World. We have checked Monday – Friday. If you were absent today, you are responsible for having the correct answers in your notebook. Please make sure you check your answers with Mrs. Claassen. Remember, spelling and capitalization count as well as re-phrasing the question in your answer and writing in full sentences.
Assignments:
History: None. Late work is due Monday, October 28th.
Exploratory: None. Late work is due Monday, October 28th.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Due Today: History: Map TEST of Western Europe – TODAY.
Exploratory: None
* Class Work - History:
Periods 1, 3 & 4 only:
Today we took the map test over Western Europe. If you missed the test today, you need to schedule a time to make-up this test by the end of the day on Monday, October 28th. Period 2 delayed the test today because we had a bus evacuation drill during their class.
Period 2 only: Map TEST over Western Europe tomorrow! Please study.
All periods:
We began our new entry task – the vocabulary for chapter 2. Please complete the vocabulary page for the word Christianity today. We will have a new word tomorrow.
Periods 2 & 3:
We reviewed the legacies of Rome today on nbk. p. 7. Make sure your list of legacies is incredible for your notebook check tomorrow!
Periods 1& 4:
We read the introduction to chapter 2 (2.1)on text page 17. Please get a copy of the chapter from the side counter, and read 2.1 to prepare yourself for our learning.
* Class Work - Exploratory:
We watched CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 32-33, write:
October 23, 2013
Absent – if you were absent today
(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.)
Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!
We checked the geography answers for Mountain Ranges of the World. The questions we checked were for Monday – Wednesday. If you were absent today, you are responsible for having the correct answers in your notebook. Please make sure you check your answers with Mrs. Claassen. Remember, spelling and capitalization count as well as re-phrasing the question in your answer and writing in full sentences.
Assignments:
History: Nbk. due – TOMORROW, October 24, 2013
Period 2 only: Map TEST tomorrow.
Exploratory: None
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Due Today: History: 1) Notes about Latin Terms and English Words – turn-in.
2) Paragraph about the Fall of Rome – turn-in.
Exploratory: nbk. p. 29 – Mountain Ranges Vocabulary – Show Mrs. Claassen
* Class Work - History:
Important dates to watch for:
*Wednesday, October 23 – Map TEST about modern countries of Western Europe (your map is on nbk. p. 23)
*Thursday, October 24 – Notebook due. This will be turned in to Mrs. Claassen. More information to come next week…
We up-dated our notebooks today. A note was sent home showing which pages of the notebook will be checked on Thursday (pages 1-26). If you were absent today, please make sure you attach all of the returned papers to the correct pages of your notebook before the Thursday notebook check. Remember, notebook grades are worth 20% of your history grade! Notice the extra credit note at the bottom of the assignment list. J
Map TEST over Western Europe tomorrow! Please study.
* Class Work - Exploratory:
We watched CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 32-33, write:
October 21, 2013
No CNN
October 22, 2013
Absent – if you were absent today
(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.)
Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!
Make sure you show Mrs. Claassen last night’s assignment:
Complete the following vocabulary words on nbk. p. 29.
1) mountain, 2) mountain peak, 3) mountain range, 4) mountain system, 5) physical map
Assignments:
History: 1) Map Test – Wednesday, October 23, 2013
- Nbk. due – Thursday, October 24, 2013
Exploratory: None
Monday, October 21, 2013
Due Today: History: None
Exploratory: None
* Class Work - History:
Important dates to watch for:
*Wednesday, October 23 – Map TEST about modern countries of Western Europe (your map is on nbk. p. 23)
*Thursday, October 24 – Notebook due. This will be turned in to Mrs. Claassen. More information to come next week…
ANOTHER, busy, bUSY day today… Make sure you do all of the items below!
We FINISHED with the activity about Latin Terms and English Words. Today, students finished the scavenger hunt around the room to find English words that came from the Latin word examples. Students may have any answers checked by Mrs. Claassen ahead of time. Mrs. Claassen will sign any correct answers. Why not get them checked, and know you are earning a 100%? J This wkst. is due tomorrow.
Today we took a quick 6 question pre-test for chapter 2. The pre-test does not count as part of your grade, but you must complete it. The pre-test will help us examine how much you learned over the course of the chapter!
We reviewed the legacies of Rome to the U.S.A. today. Return to nbk. p. 7, and add to your list. Make sure your list of legacies is AWESOME for your notebook check on Thursday.
Tonight’s assignment:
Complete the paragraph wkst. about the Fall of Rome. You should give DETAILS about at least two reasons that Rome ended. This is due tomorrow.
* Class Work - Exploratory:
We did not watch CNN current events today.
Today we reviewed our geography skills about the United States.
We began to check our geography lesson about Mountain Ranges of the World today. Please make sure all of your answers are correct.
Tonight’s assignment:
Complete the following vocabulary words on nbk. p. 29. This is due tomorrow. Use your glossary to help you.
- mountain, 2) mountain peak, 3) mountain range, 4) mountain system, 5) physical map
Assignments:
History: 1) Latin Terms and English Words wkst. – due tomorrow
- Fall of Rome paragraph – due tomorrow
- Map Test – Wednesday, October 23, 2013
- Nbk. due – Thursday, October 24, 2013
Exploratory: nbk. p. 29 – Mountain Ranges vocabulary – due tomorrow
Friday, October 18, 2013
Due Today: History: None
Exploratory: None
* Class Work - History:
Important dates to watch for soon:
*Wednesday, October 23 – Map TEST about modern countries of Western Europe (your map is on nbk. p. 23)
*Thursday, October 24 – Notebook due. This will be turned in to Mrs. Claassen. More information to come next week…
Busy, BUSY day today… Make sure you do all of the items below!
If you have not already done so, please make sure you highlight all of the key terms in your notes on nbk. p. 21 about the Fall of Rome. Just highlight the key term one time so that Mrs. Claassen can easily find the notes on the topic. Key terms: 1) weak rulers, 2) mercenary army, 3) size of empire, 4) economic problems, 5) Diocletian, 6) Constantine, 7) Romulus Augustulus
If you have not already done so, please make sure you make a title page on nbk. p. 29. Write the following information:
Chapter 2
The Development of Feudalism in Western Europe
On nbk. p. 25, write the following title: What I now know about ancient Rome…
Then, spend at least 10 minutes writing down anything you know about Rome. You should not look back into your notebook to do this. You should do it from memory as much as possible. This is a review write, so I want you to focus on information. You do not need to worry about capitalization, punctuation or spelling. Don’t worry if they are full sentences, although you should not have any single words listed without information. Don’t worry what order of topics you write about. It does not matter what is first or last. Just write! Show me what you know!
On nbk. p. 30, write the following title: What do I already know about the Middle Ages?
Then write in complete sentences what you already know about the Middle Ages. It is okay if you do not know much yet. We will learn!
Sentence starters: 1) I know that…
2) I think I know that…
3) I am guessing that…
We continued with the activity about Latin Terms and English Words. Today, students did a scavenger hunt around the room to find English words that came from the Latin word examples. We will finish this activity on Monday. Students may have any answers checked by Mrs. Claassen ahead of time. Mrs. Claassen will sign any correct answers. Why not get them checked, and know you are earning a 100%?
* Class Work - Exploratory:
We watched CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 32-33, write:
October 18, 2013
Absent – if you were absent today
(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.)
Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!
Assignments:
History: Map Test – Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Exploratory: None
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Due Today: History: Progress Report – due today
Conference Note – due today
Exploratory: Progress Report – due today
* Class Work - History:
Important dates to watch for soon:
*Wednesday, October 23 – Map TEST about modern countries of Western Europe (your map is on nbk. p. 23)
*Thursday, October 24 – Notebook due. This will be turned into Mrs. Claassen. More information to come.
We reviewed the map of Western Europe on nbk. 23 today. You must spell and capitalize the names of the countries correctly. Of course the countries should also be labeled at the correct location. We also worked with study skills to help students prepare for this test. Your test over this map is on Wednesday, October 23rd. Please start studying.
We began to prepare for an activity about Latin Terms and English Words. Today, students just wrote the definitions for the Latin terms. Tomorrow, we will work on the activity to connect the Latin terms to English words.
* Class Work - Exploratory:
We watched CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 32-33, write:
October 17, 2013
Absent – if you were absent today
(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.)
Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!
Assignments:
History: Map Test – Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Exploratory: None
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Due Today: History: Progress Report – due Thursday
Conference Note – due Thursday
Exploratory: Progress Report – due Thursday
* Class Work - History:
Set-up your notes on nbk. p. 21.
Topic: The Fall of Rome
Essential Questions: Why did ancient Rome end?
What are some ways that Romans tried to save Rome?
We finished covering the causes of the Fall of Rome. If you have been absent, please take notes on the following key terms: 1) Weak Rulers, 2) Mercenary Army, 3) Size of Empire, 4) Economic Problems, 5) Emperor Diocletian, 6) Emperor Constantine, 6) Romulus Augustulus. To learn about these topics, please get a copy of the #5 packet “The Fall of Rome” from the back counter. Read the information and take notes. You are not excused from these notes. Make sure that you highlight EVERY key word (above) in your notes.
Progress reports were sent home yesterday. The end of the quarter is getting close! Have you completed all of your work? Progress reports are due back to Mrs. Claassen with a signature on Thursday, October 17th.
Attached to the progress report is a note about conferences. Show the conference note to the adult in your life. ALL students must return a signed conference note back to Mrs. Claassen. The conference note counts as a grade in history class.
Important dates to watch for soon:
*Wednesday, October 23 – Map TEST about modern countries of Western Europe (your map is on nbk. p. 23)
*Thursday, October 24 – Notebook due. This will be turned into Mrs. Claassen. More information to come.
* Class Work - Exploratory:
We watched CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 32-33, write:
October 14, 2013 – No Notes
Ocotober 15, 2013 – No CNN
October 16, 2013
Absent – if you were absent today
(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.)
Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!
Progress reports were handed-out yesterday. Please return your progress report with a signature by Thursday, October 17th.
Assignments:
History: 1) Progress report and conference note – due Thursday, October 17th
2) Map TEST of Western Europe – Wednesday, October 23rd
Exploratory: Progress report and conference note – due Thursday, October 17th
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Due Today: History: None
Exploratory: None
* Class Work - History:
Set-up your notes on nbk. p. 21.
Topic: The Fall of Rome
Essential Questions: Why did ancient Rome end?
What are some ways that Romans tried to save Rome?
We covered 4 of the causes of the Fall of Rome yesterday. We did not get to work on these notes today, but will start again tomorrow. If you have been absent, please take notes on the following key terms: 1) Weak Rulers, 2) Mercenary Army, 3) Size of Empire, 4) Economic Problems. To learn about these topics, please get a copy of the #5 packet “The Fall of Rome” from the back counter. Read the information and take notes. You are not excused from these notes.
Today we went to the library to practice a FREE website called sheppardsoftware.com. Students used the site to fill-in modern countries and bodies of water onto a map of Western Europe. If you were absent today, you are REQUIRED to fill-out this map. Watch your spelling and capitalization. You will be graded on this map. In addition, you will have a test over the labeled items on this map in about a week. To fill-out the map, you may use the website, or you may use another resource. However, you should not just copy from a friend.
Attach the map to nbk. p. 23.
Attach the website wkst. To nbk. p. 22.
Progress reports were sent home today. The end of the quarter is getting close! Have you completed all of your work? Progress reports are due back to Mrs. Claassen with a signature on Thursday, October 17th.
Attached to the progress report is a note about conferences. Show the conference note to the adult in your life. ALL students must return a signed conference note back to Mrs. Claassen. The conference note counts as a grade in history class.
* Class Work - Exploratory:
We did not watch CNN current events today.
We started the questions for our new topic of geography today. We began to learn about the Mountain Ranges of the World. Please attach the map wkst to nbk. p. 30, and the question wkst. to p. 31. We have not checked any of the answers yet. Continue to work on these questions. Make sure you watch your spelling, capitalization and punctuation. Make sure that you re-phrase the question in every answer.
We up-dated our notebooks today. Please attach in the following pages:
p. 24 – 1st page of notebook check
p. 25 – 2nd and 3rd pages of notebook check.
p. 26 – Vocabulary Quiz about North and South America
Progress reports were handed-out today. Please return your progress report with a signature by Thursday, October 17th.
Assignments:
History: Progress report and conference note – due Thursday, October 17th
Exploratory: Progress report and conference note – due Thursday, October 17th
Monday, October 14, 2013
Due Today: History: wkst. Paragraph on How Christianity changed Ancient Rome.
Exploratory: None
* Class Work - History:
Set-up your notes on nbk. p. 21.
Topic: The Fall of Rome
Essential Questions: Why did ancient Rome end?
What are some ways that Romans tried to save Rome?
We covered 4 of the causes of the Fall of Rome today. Please take notes on the following key terms: 1) Weak Rulers, 2) Mercenary Army, 3) Size of Empire, 4) Economic Problems. To learn about these topics, please get a copy of the #5 packet “The Fall of Rome” from the back counter. Read the information and take notes. You are not excused from these notes.
* Class Work - Exploratory:
We watched CNN current events today. However, students were not required to take notes. Mrs. Claassen still has your notebook.
We introduced our new topic of geography today. We began to learn about the Mountain Ranges of the World. We will continue with this tomorrow.
Assignments:
History: None
Exploratory: None
Friday, October 11, 2013
Due Today: History: None
Exploratory: 1) Vocabulary QUIZ today!
2) Notebook was due today
* Class Work - History:
We finished our section of notes on Early Christianity and how it impacted Ancient Rome. We added a bit more information about Emperor Constantine and the catacombs of Rome. Mrs. Claassen lectured about these topics. If you were absent today, you missed part of the lecture. Please pick-up the section of a textbook on the back counter entitled “4 – A New Religion: Christianity.” Read the section, and fill-in your notes according to the following topics. Topics we covered were: 1) Birth of Jesus, 2) Life and teachings of Jesus, 3) death and resurrection of Jesus, 4) Spread of Christianity (Saul/Paul), and 5) persecution of Christians.
Set-up your notes on nbk. p. 19.
Topic: Early Christianity
Essential Questions: How did the religion of Christianity start?
How did Christianity change Rome?
We reviewed these notes on Christianity today. Please make sure you do the following things to your notes:
- Chunk your notes. That means that you should draw lines through your notes to separate the five categories.
- Make sure the five categories are labeled. Highlight the labels of the categories. The five categories should be: 1) Birth of Jesus, 2) Life and teachings of Jesus, 3) death and resurrection of Jesus, 4) Spread of Christianity (Saul/Paul), and 5) persecution of Christians.
- If you were absent for any part of these lectures on Christianity, please write me a note about which days you missed at the top of your notes by the topic and essential questions. You are still required to have notes on each of the five categories, but your note will remind me that your notes may not have as much information as those students who were present in class the lecture days. I want to grade you fairly.
Tonight’s assignment:
On the wkst., write about at least ONE way that Christianity changed Rome. When you describe the change, make sure you describe how Rome was originally, and then ALSO explain HOW Christianity brought about the change in Rome. Be clear. Give details. This paragraph is due on Monday.
* Class Work - Exploratory:
We watched CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 20-21, write:
October 11, 2013 – absent if you were absent.
Today we took our vocabulary quiz about North America and South America. If you were absent today, you must make-up this quiz within one week, or it will be a zero.
Exploratory notebooks were due today. Remember, most of the work we do in exploratory class is in our notebooks. Your notebook controls most of your grade in exploratory class. If you were absent today, you should give me your notebook as soon as you return. You do not have an extension to the due date. Your notebook is due the same day you return.
Assignments:
History: wkst: Describe one way that Christianity changed Rome.
Exploratory: None
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Due Today: History: None
Exploratory: None
* Class Work - History:
We finished our new section of notes today on Early Christianity and how it impacted Ancient Rome. Mrs. Claassen is lecturing about this topic. If you were absent today, you missed part of the lecture. Please pick-up the section of a textbook on the back counter entitled “4 – A New Religion: Christianity.” Read the section, and fill-in your notes according to the following topics. Topics we have covered are: 1) Birth of Jesus, 2) Life and teachings of Jesus, 3) death and resurrection of Jesus, 4) Spread of Christianity (Saul/Paul), and 5) persecution of Christians. We will review these notes tomorrow.
Set-up your notes on nbk. p. 19.
Topic: Early Christianity
Essential Questions: How did the religion of Christianity start?
How did Christianity change Rome?
* Class Work - Exploratory:
We did not watch CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 20-21, write:
October 10, 2013 – NO CNN
We finished our study of South America today. Please attach your map of South America to nbk. p. 18. Attach the questions to nbk. p. 19. As you answer the questions remember to watch your spelling and capitalization. Remember to re-phrase the question in your answer. We have now checked ALL of the answers (Monday-Friday). Please make sure you have the correct answers for the notebook check tomorrow.
We will have our vocabulary quiz about North America and South America tomorrow. Please be studying your vocabulary words to prepare for this quiz.
Exploratory notebooks are due tomorrow. A note was sent home yesterday explaining which pages of your notebook will be checked (notice the extra credit note at the bottom!). Remember, most of the work we do in exploratory class is in our notebooks. Your notebook controls most of your grade in exploratory class. Take the time to make sure that your work is complete with neatness and effort. Especially watch your spelling, punctuation and capitalization on the map questions. Make sure you watch your capitalization and punctuation on your CNN notes as well.
History: None
Exploratory: 1)Vocabulary Quiz – tomorrow.
2) Notebook is due tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Due Today: History: None
Exploratory: None
* Class Work - History:
We continued our new section of notes today on Early Christianity and how it impacted Ancient Rome. Mrs. Claassen is lecturing about this topic. If you were absent today, you missed part of the lecture. Please pick-up the section of a textbook on the back counter entitled “4 – A New Religion: Christianity.” Read the section, and fill-in your notes according to the following topics. Topics we covered today were: 1) Birth of Jesus, 2) Life and teachings of Jesus and 3) death and resurrection of Jesus. We will continue with these notes tomorrow.
Set-up your notes on nbk. p. 19.
Topic: Early Christianity
Essential Questions: How did the religion of Christianity start?
How did Christianity change Rome?
* Class Work - Exploratory:
We did not watch CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 20-21, write:
October 9, 2013 – NO CNN
We continued our study of South America today. Please attach your map of South America to nbk. p. 18. Attach the questions to nbk. p. 19. Begin to answer these questions. Remember to watch your spelling and capitalization. Remember to re-phrase the question in your answer. We checked the answers for Monday and Tuesday today. We will check the rest of the answers in the next few days. Please make sure you have the correct answers for the notebook check on Friday.
We will have our vocabulary quiz about North America and South America on Friday. Please be studying your vocabulary words to prepare for this quiz.
Exploratory notebooks are due on Friday. A note was sent home today explaining which pages of your notebook will be checked (notice the extra credit note at the bottom!). Remember, most of the work we do in exploratory class is in our notebooks. Your notebook controls most of your grade in exploratory class. Take the time to make sure that your work is complete with neatness and effort. Especially watch your spelling, punctuation and capitalization on the map questions. Make sure you watch your capitalization and punctuation on your CNN notes as well.
History: None
Exploratory: 1)Vocabulary Quiz – Friday.
2) Notebook is due Friday.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Due Today: History: Paragraph wkst. Contrast Rich and Poor in Ancient Rome
Exploratory: None
* Class Work - History:
We began our new section of notes today on Early Christianity and how it impacted Ancient Rome. Mrs. Claassen is lecturing about this topic. If you were absent today, you missed part of the lecture. Please pick-up the section of a textbook on the back counter entitled “4 – A New Religion: Christianity.” Read the section, and fill-in your notes according to the following topics. Topics we covered today were: 1) Birth of Jesus, 2) Life and teachings of Jesus. We will continue with these notes tomorrow.
Set-up your notes on nbk. p. 19.
Topic: Early Christianity
Essential Questions: How did the religion of Christianity start?
How did Christianity change Rome?
* Class Work - Exploratory:
We watched CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 20-21, write:
October 8, 2013 – Absent – if you were absent today
(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.)
Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!
We continued our study of South America today. Please attach your map of South America to nbk. p. 18. Attach the questions to nbk. p. 19. Begin to answer these questions. Remember to watch your spelling and capitalization. Remember to re-phrase the question in your answer. We have not checked any of these answers in class yet. Continue to work on them.
We will have our vocabulary quiz about North America and South America on Friday. Please be studying your vocabulary words to prepare for this quiz.
History: None – Wear ORANGE for anti-bullying day tomorrow!
Exploratory: Vocabulary Quiz – Friday.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Due Today: History: None
Exploratory: None
* Class Work - History:
All classes FINISHED our next section of notes about Roman Daily Life. If you missed part of the lecture, make sure you pick-up a copy of packet #3 entitled “Daily Life Among the Romans” to help you gain the information you missed. Key terms/topics covered so far include 1) life of the poor, 2) life of the rich, 3) slavery and 4) family life.
Set-up your notes for the next section on nbk. p. 15. Write the following information:
Topic: Roman Daily Life
Essential Question: What was daily life like for the poor and wealthy of ancient Rome?
Tonight’s assignment is to complete the worksheet in which you will write a paragraph contrasting two examples of how the poor and wealthy of Rome lived different lives. This paragraph is due tomorrow.
- Make sure you write about both points of view. Do not write sentences like, “The poor lived in wood apartments, but the rich did not.” That sentence does not tell us anything about how the homes of the wealthy were constructed. It only tells one point of view.
- Make sure you write about at least two topics. Some suggestions include: housing, food, cooking, waste disposal, or jobs.
- Think about your word choices as you write. While it is okay to use the contrast word “but” in your sentence, it is not very interesting to read. (example: The poor ___ but, the wealthy ____.) It is much more interesting to use a different contrast word such as: however, dissimilar, on the other hand, on the contrary etc… (example: The poor ____. On the other hand, the wealthy _____.)
* Class Work - Exploratory:
We watched CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 20-21, write:
October 7, 2013 – Absent – if you were absent today
(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.)
Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!
We continued our study of South America today. Please attach your map of South America to nbk. p. 18. Attach the questions to nbk. p. 19. Begin to answer these questions. Remember to watch your spelling and capitalization. Remember to re-phrase the question in your answer. We have not checked any of these answers in class yet. Continue to work on them.
We will have our vocabulary quiz about North America and South America on Friday. Please be studying your vocabulary words to prepare for this quiz.
History: Contrast paragraph about poor and wealthy of Rome – due tomorrow
Exploratory: None
Friday, October 4, 2013
Due Today: History: wkst. 2 paragraphs about Roman Art, Architecture and Engineering
Exploratory: None
* Class Work - History:
All classes began or continued our next section of notes. If you missed part of the lecture, make sure you pick-up a copy of packet #3 entitled “Daily Life Among the Romans” to help you gain the information you missed. Key terms/topics covered so far include 1) life of the poor, 2) life of the rich, 3) slavery. We will finish with our notes on Monday.
Set-up your notes for the next section on nbk. p. 15. Write the following information:
Topic: Roman Daily Life
Essential Question: What was daily life like for the poor and wealthy of ancient Rome?
* Class Work - Exploratory:
We watched CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 14-15, write:
October 3, 2013 – No CNN
October 4, 2013 – Absent – if you were absent today
(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.)
Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!
We began our study of South America today. Please attach your map of South America to nbk. p. 18. Attach the questions to nbk. p. 19. Begin to answer these questions. Remember to watch your spelling and capitalization. Remember to re-phrase the question in your answer. We have not checked any of these answers in class yet. Continue to work on them.
History: None
Exploratory: None
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Due Today: History: 1) Progress Report – due today
Exploratory: Progress report – due today
* Class Work - History:
Period 2 only:
All classes continued or finished the section of notes about Greek Influences, Roman Art, Architecture and Engineering. Mrs. Claassen is lecturing about the topics to provide background knowledge of history to prepare us for our student of Medieval Times this year. If you missed part of the lecture, make sure you pick-up a copy of packet #2 entitled “The Roman Empire” to help you gain the information you missed. Key words covered in are: 1) statues, 2) mosaics, 3) Pantheon (with arches), 4) Colosseum (with gladiators), 5) roads, 6) aqueducts, 7) Roman baths *** Please make sure you have highlighted each key term one time in your notes. That makes it easier for you to find the information you are looking for when you review your topics.
Set-up your notes for the next section on nbk. p. 9. Write the following information:
Topics: - Greek influence on Rome
-Roman Art, Architecture, and Engineering
Essential Question: What are some examples of artifacts that Rome created?
All Periods:
Please complete the worksheet in which you describe two artifacts that Rome created, built or engineered. (Assignment is due on Friday.) Please use any two artifacts that were key words in the above notes. Quality paragraphs will include the following points:
- Explaining if the artifact is an example of art, architecture or engineering (or more than one)
- Clearly describing the artifact with details
- Explaining why this artifact is important to history (modern times or historical times, or both!)
- Watch spelling, capitalization, punctuation and neatness.
Return to nbk. p. 7 where you have been listing Legacies of Rome in the U.S.A. Add to your list of legacies now that we have studied Roman art, architecture and engineering. Please make sure you describe legacies with numerous words. For example: We use the dome (like the Pantheon) in American buildings like our Capitol building.
All classes began our next section of notes. If you missed part of the lecture, make sure you pick-up a copy of packet #3 entitled “Daily Life Among the Romans” to help you gain the information you missed. Key terms/topics covered so far include 1) life of the poor, 2) life of the rich, 3) slavery.
Set-up your notes for the next section on nbk. p. 15. Write the following information:
Topic: Roman Daily Life
Essential Question: What was daily life like for the poor and wealthy of ancient Rome?
* Class Work - Exploratory:
We did not watch CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 14-15, write:
October 2, 2013 – No CNN – if you were absent today
(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.)
Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!
Students have a vocabulary assignment due on Friday. On nbk. p. 17, write the title:
Vocabulary, South America
Use your glossary to define all of the following words. Write all words, and spell correctly. Your vocabulary will be checked on Friday.
archipelago, basin, cape, elevation, mountain range, passage, physical map, strait, tributary
We spent some time introducing geography for our South America unit, as well as discussing some general geography topics such as hemispheres, time zones, prime meridian and equator.
History: 2 paragraphs (wkst.) about Roman art, architecture & engineering - due Friday
Exploratory: South America Vocabulary – due Friday
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Due Today: History: 1) wkst. Exploring the Online Textbook – turn-in.
2) Progress Report – due Thursday.
Exploratory: Progress report – due Thursday
* Class Work - History:
All Periods:
All classes continued or finished the section of notes about Greek Influences, Roman Art, Architecture and Engineering. Mrs. Claassen is lecturing about the topics to provide background knowledge of history to prepare us for our student of Medieval Times this year. If you missed part of the lecture, make sure you pick-up a copy of packet #2 entitled “The Roman Empire” to help you gain the information you missed. Key words covered so far in some classes are: 1) statues, 2) mosaics, 3) Pantheon (with arches), 4) Colosseum (with gladiators), 5) roads, 6) aqueducts, 7) Roman baths
Set-up your notes for the next section on nbk. p. 9. Write the following information:
Topics: - Greek influence on Rome
-Roman Art, Architecture, and Engineering
Essential Question: What are some examples of artifacts that Rome created?
Periods 1 & 4 finished the above notes, and moved on to the assignment. Please complete the worksheet in which you describe two artifacts that Rome created, built or engineered. (Assignment is due on Friday.) Please use any two artifacts that were key words in the above notes. Quality paragraphs will include the following points:
- Explaining if the artifact is an example of art, architecture or engineering (or more than one)
- Clearly describing the artifact with details
- Explaining why this artifact is important to history (modern times or historical times, or both!)
- Watch spelling, capitalization, punctuation and neatness.
Progress reports were sent home yesterday. Please return your progress report with an adult’s signature by Thursday, October 3rd. The yellow note should still be attached to the progress report when you return it.
* Class Work - Exploratory:
We watched CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 14-15, write:
October 2, 2013 – Absent – if you were absent today
(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.)
Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!
Students have a vocabulary assignment due on Friday. On nbk. p. 17, write the title:
Vocabulary, South America
Use your glossary to define all of the following words. Write all words, and spell correctly. Your vocabulary will be checked on Friday.
archipelago, basin, cape, elevation, mountain range, passage, physical map, strait, tributary
History: 1)Progress Report – due tomorrow, October 3rd.
2) 2 paragraphs (wkst.) about Roman art, architecture & engineering - due Friday (period 1 & 4)
Exploratory: 1) Progress Report – due tomorrow, October 3rd.
2) South America Vocabulary – due Friday
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Due Today: History: None
Exploratory: None
* Class Work - History:
All Periods:
Today we went to the library to begin research. All students were given an online code to access the textbook. Please do not lose your online code so that you can use it in the future. Students completed a worksheet using the information from the online textbook. If you were absent today, you are REQUIRED to make-up this worksheet. If you do not have internet access at home, you need to schedule a time with Mrs. Claassen when you can use the internet in the classroom (outside of class time).
Progress reports were sent home today. Please return your progress report with an adult’s signature by Thursday, October 3rd. The yellow note should still be attached to the progress report when you return it.
* Class Work - Exploratory:
We watched CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 14-15, write:
October 1, 2013 – Absent – if you were absent today
(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.)
Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!
We also spent time researching why there is a government shutdown, and what parts of our government will be closed temporarily.
History: 1) Online textbook wkst. – due tomorrow
2) Progress Report – due Thursday, October 3rd.
Exploratory: Progress Report – due Thursday, October 3rd.