Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Warm Up
Halloween Trivia

Objective
SWBAT...(students will be able to):
use evidence from the video to explain why the Han Dynasty had a centralized government.

Lesson
The Great Wall of China documentary

Activity/Assignment
Unit #2 
The Han Dynasty - Trekking the Great Wall documentary

Homework
None

Monday, October 30, 2017

Objective
SWBAT...(students will be able to):
determine the role of a citizen in Han China.

Lesson
The Han Dynasty

Activity/Assignment
Unit #2 
The Han Dynasty - Reading & Slide Presentation

Homework
Complete today's assignment if you didn't in class

Friday, October 27, 2017

Warm Up
Google Question

Objective
SWBAT...(students will be able to):
Read secondary sources based on Chinese scholars and philosophers.

Lesson
3 Chinese Philosophies - Reading & Notes

Activity/Assignment
Unit #2 
Chinese Philosophy Venn Diagram - complete yesterday's reading assignment and the Venn diagram organizer

Homework
None...unless you have to finish the Venn diagram or other make up work.

Have a splendid weekend!!

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Warm Up
Google Question

Objective
SWBAT...(students will be able to):
Read secondary sources based on Chinese scholars and philosophers.

Lesson
What is philosophy?

3 Chinese Philosophies - Reading & Notes

Activity/Assignment
Unit #2 
Chinese Philosophy Venn Diagram

Homework
None

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Start of Class
***Finish your timeline assignment including the questions in Classroom

Objective
SWBAT...(students will be able to):
Create a timeline that depicts China’s ancient history.

Lesson


Activity/Assignment
Unit #2 
Turn in your finished timeline and submit your answers to the questions on Google Classroom

***If time permits, finish your DBQ Assessment Essay or watch The Great Wall video documentary

Homework
None

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Warm Up
Go over answers on Ancient China Geography Questions 

Objective
SWBAT...(students will be able to):
Create a timeline that depicts China’s ancient history.

Lesson
Timeline of Ancient China and other ancient civilizations

Activity/Assignment
Unit #2 
Ancient China: Timeline

Homework
Finish Timeline & Questions if not finished in class!!

Monday, October 23, 2017

Warm Up
Geography of China video clip (2 minutes)

Objective
SWBAT...(students will be able to):
1. Identify major geographic features around China.
2. Analyze how geography affected China.

Lesson
Geography of China (see link in Assignment)

Activity/Assignment
Unit #2 
Ancient China: Han Dynasty - Geography

Homework
Just a reminder that the DBQ Essay Assessment is due by the end of today!!!

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Objective
SWBAT...(students will be able to):
Analyze primary sources from Rome and Greece surrounding citizenship.
Answer the question " Greece or Rome: Who had the better system of citizenship?"

Lesson
Rough Draft & Final Draft

Activity/Assignment
Unit #2 
Greek & Roman Citizenship DBQ 
  1. Decide "which side of the fence you're on" - Greek or Roman Citizenship
  2. Plan & Write Rough Draft Essay - Remember this is an Assessment!!!
  3. Write Final Draft Essay
Homework
Just a reminder that the DBQ Essay Assessment is due on Monday 10/23

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Objective
SWBAT...(students will be able to):
Analyze primary sources from Rome and Greece surrounding citizenship.
Answer the question " Greece or Rome: Who had the better system of citizenship?"

Lesson
Planning Your DBQ Essay

Activity/Assignment
Unit #2 
Greek & Roman Citizenship DBQ 
  1. Finish Source Analysis
  2. Decide "which side of the fence you're on" - Greek or Roman Citizenship
  3. Plan & Write Rough Draft Essay - Remember this is an Assessment!!!
Homework
Just a reminder that the DBQ Essay Assessment is due on Monday 10/23

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Warm Up
Google Question - please answer first thing in class

Objective
SWBAT...(students will be able to):
Analyze primary sources from Rome and Greece surrounding citizenship.
Answer the question " Greece or Rome: Who had the better system of citizenship?"

Lesson
Citizenship in Greece & Rome

Activity/Assignment
Unit #2 
Greek & Roman Citizenship DBQ Analysis (Document Based Question)
***Continue Source Analysis & Questions from yesterday

Homework
Questions need to be completed & submitted by this Thursday!!

Monday, October 16, 2017

Warm Up
Review answers to Background Essay Questions from last Thursday

Objective
SWBAT...(students will be able to):
Analyze primary sources from Rome and Greece surrounding citizenship.
Answer the question " Greece or Rome: Who had the better system of citizenship?"

Lesson
Citizenship in Greece & Rome

Activity/Assignment
Unit #2 
Greek & Roman Citizenship DBQ Analysis (Document Based Question)

Homework
None
***Thursday, October 12, 2017***

Objective
SWBAT...(students will be able to):
Analyze primary sources from Rome and Greece surrounding citizenship.

Lesson
What is citizenship?

Activity/Assignment
Unit #2 
1. U.S. Citizenship Quiz & Discussion

2. Background Essay & Questions - Greece & Rome Citizenship

Homework
Finish Citizenship Questions for Monday

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Objective
SWBAT...(students will be able to):
1. Use maps to determine how location influences political structures 2. Compare and contrast the role of citizens in Rome and Greece 3. Identify point of view in primary sources

Lesson
Rome's Politics

Activity/Assignment
Unit #2 
Ancient Rome Political Structure Questions - Review class responses (notes will be available on Classroom by the end of the day)

Homework
Make sure Question 11 is complete for tomorrow's class

11. Which system is better: Roman Republic or Greek Democracy? Why?


***There is no right or wrong answer for this question. You need to decide which of the two government systems was better and defend your choice with evidence***

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Warm Up
Google Question

Objective
SWBAT...(students will be able to):
1. Use maps to determine how location influences political structures 2. Compare and contrast the role of citizens in Rome and Greece 3. Identify point of view in primary sources

Lesson
Rome's Politics

Activity/Assignment
Unit #2 
Ancient Rome Political Structure Questions - finish assignment in class

Enhancement Readings ***if time permits

Homework
Complete Ancient Rome Political Structure Questions --due Thursday

Monday, October 9, 2017

Objective
SWBAT...(students will be able to):
1. Use maps to determine how location influences political structures 2. Compare and contrast the role of citizens in Rome and Greece 3. Identify point of view in primary sources

Lesson
Rome's Politics

Activity/Assignment
Unit #2 
Rome Powerpoint Notes - complete from last week

Ancient Rome Political Structure Questions

Homework
Work on Ancient Rome Political Structure Questions for 15-20 minutes

Friday, October 6, 2017

Warm Up
Google Question

Objective
SWBAT...(students will be able to):
1. Use maps to determine how location influences political structures 2. Compare and contrast the role of citizens in Rome and Greece 3. Identify point of view in primary sources

Lesson

Activity/Assignment
Unit #2 
Rome Geography Analysis Questions - complete & review

Grade Book Check

Homework
None

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Warm Up
Google Question

Objective
SWBAT...(students will be able to):
1. Use maps to determine how location influences political structures 2. Compare and contrast the role of citizens in Rome and Greece 3. Identify point of view in primary sources

Lesson
Ancient Rome Politics

Activity/Assignment
Unit #2 
Rome Documentary - Roman Politics/Citizenship/Infrastucture (finish)

Rome Politics Notes

Homework
None

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Objective
SWBAT...(students will be able to):
1. Use maps to determine how location influences political structures 2. Compare and contrast the role of citizens in Rome and Greece 3. Identify point of view in primary sources

Lesson
Ancient Rome Political Timeline

Activity/Assignment
Unit #2 
Rome Documentary - Roman Politics/Citizenship/Infrastucture

Homework
None

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Warm Up
Pear Deck Slide

Objective
SWBAT...(students will be able to):
1. Categorize the roles and responsibilities of Roman citizens based on social class 2. Identify point of view in primary sources

Lesson
Geography of Rome

Activity/Assignment
Unit #2 
Roman Geography Analysis Questions

Homework
None

Monday, October 2, 2017

Warm Up
Google Question

Objective
SWBAT...(students will be able to):
1. Explain how geography contributes to political systems 2. Define centralized power vs. autonomy


Lesson
Politics of Greece - Elgin Marbles Debate

Intro to Ancient Rome - World Book reading (linked to my Resources page) 
Activity/Assignment
Unit #2 
Elgin Marbles Debrief Questions & Discussion

Homework
None