*Homework Packet Explanation** In my classes students create homework packets each unit. It works like this: When a homework assignment is due, students should bring it to class and have it on their desks during warm-ups. I will come around and give it a stamp, indicating that it has been completed on time. THIS IS NOT A GRADE. Students should then store the assignment in a safe place with others from the unit. If an assignment is completed late, bring it to Mrs. Santos whenever you have it done. I will indicate how many days late it is so that the score will be accurate later.
Near the end of the unit, usually 2-3 days before the test, students will receive a cover sheet detailing what should be in the homework packet and how many points it's worth. Students should put homework assignments in the order indicated and staple the cover sheet with their name and period to the front. *READING NOTES* If you take your reading notes mixed in with your class notes, you will need to take a picture of them and print it out to be included with your packet. Homework Packets, along with the unit's warm-ups, are due on test day.
Semester 2 Final Study Guide
Final Kahoot
Wednesday 6/13
- Today was used to study as needed for finals.
Tuesday 6/12
- Warm Up: Aurangzeb angered his people by taxing which group?
- Today we turned in our warm ups. We also did a practice run of the integrated essay for the final.
- Reminder: All late work is due June 13.
Monday 6/11
- Warm Up: Who is Nicolas Maduro?
- Today we played a review game to prepare for finals.
- Reminder: All late work is due June 13.
Friday 6/8
- Warm Up: Which dynasty finished the Great Wall of China?
- Today we outlined together what the integrated essay for the final could look like to get some ideas on what to write about.
- Reminder: All late work is due June 13.
Thursday 6/7
- Warm Up: What is the Buddhist term for the release from pain and suffering?
- Today we worked in groups to create questions from the study guide to help us review for finals.
- Reminder: All late work is due June 13.
Wednesday 6/6
- Warm Up: Who was the leader of the Aztecs when they were conquered by the Spanish?
- Today we talked about the Indian Independence movement (notes in India tab) and turned in our homework packets (see below).
- Reminder: All late work is due June 13.
Tuesday 6/5
- Today we took the 9th Grade Panorama Survey. Study Guide for the Semester 2 Final is now available above.
Monday 6/4
- Today we took our quiz on Early India. Talk to Mrs. Santos if absent.
- Due Today: Yellow Early India notes sheet.
- Due Wednesday:
- India Independence Movement reading questions (purple) in India tab
- Aryan reading (pink)
- India's First empires (blue)
- Mughals (gold)
- British Raj (green)
Friday 6/1
- Warm Up: What was the name of the Spanish Conquistador that conquered the Aztecs?
- Today we did a quick debrief/overview of the Early Indian civilizations, highlighting important aspects from our presentation. Slides can be found in the India tab.
- Due Today: All 4 India readings (in the India tab) critically read
- On Monday 6/4 we will have an open note quiz on Early India. Students can use the yellow note sheet that we took notes on for the presentations. I recommend adding to this sheet using tomorrow's in class debrief AND going back over your critically read readings and adding in any important missing information or highlighting the most important bits from the presentations. We will turn in our yellow note sheets that day as well.
Thursday 5/31
- Today 5th period received their global conflict papers and we talked about what went well and what we need to work on. 6th period spent extra time rehearsing for Romeo/Juliet with Mr. Smith.
- Due Dates: Remember that all 4 India readings (in the India tab) are due critically read by June 1st.
- On Monday 6/4 we will have an open note quiz on Early India. Students can use the yellow note sheet that we took notes on for the presentations. I recommend adding to this sheet using tomorrow's in class debrief AND going back over your critically read readings and adding in any important missing information or highlighting the most important bits from the presentations.
Wednesday 5/30
- Today we continued taking notes on our India presentations.
- Students can check Skyward this evening for their Global Conflict Paper grades. Students will receive their papers with feedback tomorrow (5th period) or Friday (6th period).
- Due Dates: Remember that all 4 India readings (in the India tab) are due critically read by June 1st.
Tuesday 5/29:
- Today we took notes on the powerpoint presentations that presented for the Early India Project. If absent, please get the yellow note sheet from Mrs. Santos and fill in the notes from a friend.
- Due Dates: Remember that all 4 India readings (in the India tab) are due critically read by June 1st.
Thursday 5/24
- Today was our last in class day to work on our Early India project. Projects are due Tuesday at the beginning of class. We do have SBA testing again on Tuesday 5/29 so if students are able it is an easier day to meet at school early to finish working. Students can get posters from me in my office 2410D.
- Due Dates: Remember that all 4 India readings (in the India tab) are due critically read by June 1st.
Extra Credit Opportunity: Students may attend the cultural fair Monday 5/21 in the lower commons from 6-7:30 pm. To receive extra credit students should submit a half page write-up detailing what they learned about TWO different cultures. For an extra 5 points, students can connect what they learned to 2 different cultural universals. Write-ups are due 5/24.
Wednesday 5/23
- Today we were in the library working on our research projects. Students will have short periods tomorrow (25 minutes) to finalize their projects. Projects are due Tuesday 5/29 so anything not finished on Thursday is homework.
- Due Dates: Remember that all 4 India readings (in the India tab) are due critically read by June 1st.
Tuesday 5/22
- Today we continued researching for our Early India projects. Tomorrow we will be in the library and begin assembling our projects.
- Due Dates: Remember that all 4 India readings (in the India tab) are due critically read by June 1st.
Monday 5/21
- Warm Up: Answer the following from your Indus Valley reading:
- What were the twin capitals of the Indus peoples?
- What city did the Indus make contact with inspiring a written language?
- Which crop were the Indus the first to harvest for fibers?
- Today we began researching with our groups for our Early India project. (found in India tab). Students will research tomorrow as well during our short period. On Wednesday students will finalize information and begin assembling their projects, adding final touches during short periods on Thursday. All projects are due Tuesday 5/29.
- If absent, please email or talk to Mrs. Santos to find out what to do for the assignment.
Friday 5/18
- Today we took our China Unit Test. We also introduced our Early India project. Details can be found here (also located in India tab). You should be in groups of no more than 3. We will have all next week to research and prepare our presentations.
- Homework: Read the first 2 pages of Ancient India Peoples reading that discuss the Indus River Civilization and take good notes. (found in India tab)
Thursday 5/17
- Today we talked about modern China and how it has developed since Mao. We then reviewed for our China unit test
- Study Guide in Asia Unit tab.
- China Kahoot
Wednesday 5/16
- Today we finished most of To Live.
- China Unit Test Friday 5/18 Study guide in Asia unit tab (scroll to bottom)
Tuesday 5/15:
- Today we continued watching To Live.
- China Unit Test Friday 5/18
Monday 5/14:
- Today we began watching To Live to see what life under Mao was like.
Friday 5/11
- Warm Up: What do you think life would be like living under the rule of Mao Zedong?
- Today we turned in our final drafts for the global conflict paper. We also did a practice paragraph to prepare for the integrated portion of the semester final. Cultural Universals can be found in the culture unit tab. If absent:
- In a thesis driven paragraph, describe how TWO cultural universals (people's perceptions of the world because of them) affected events in China. Use at least 5 terms and be detailed.
Thursday 5/10
- Warm Up: Refer to the Powerpoint titles China under Mao for warm up question.
- Today we discussed the different phases of the rule of Mao Zedong. Slides in Asia Unit Tab.
- Global Conflict Paper: Students should be editing and preparing their final drafts which are due Friday. It is highly recommended that students run their final paper through a grammar checker such as Grammarly before submitting. On Friday, students should bring the following to class.
- Final Draft
- Peer Edited Outline
- Peer Edited 1st Draft
- Peer Edited 2nd Draft
Wednesday 5/9
- Warm Up: Reflect on your paper -What went better this time? What do you still struggle with? What could we do more of/better as a class to help in the process?
- Today we did a class jigsaw of the Communists Take Power in China reading to gain a broad overview of the rule of Mao Zedong. If absent, read through the reading (found at the bottom of the China section of the Asia unit tab) and write down the two most important take-aways from each bolded section.
- Global Conflict Paper: Students should be editing and preparing their final drafts which are due Friday. It is highly recommended that students run their final paper through a grammar checker such as Grammarly before submitting. On Friday, students should bring the following to class.
- Final Draft
- Peer Edited Outline
- Peer Edited 1st Draft
- Peer Edited 2nd Draft
Tuesday 5/8
- Today was our final in class work day in lab 1304. We also turned in our Works Cited Page.
- Global Conflict Paper: Home stretch! Final draft due Friday 5/11.
Monday 5/7
- Today students did a final peer edit on their second rough draft. Students also had time to ask questions and work on their final draft or get help on anything they are struggling with.
- Global Conflict Paper: Students should be reviewing their feedback and figuring out where they need help in preparation for our final work day tomorrow.
- Due Tuesday: Works Cited Page - submitted to Tii and hard copy in class. (may be attached to rough draft)
Friday 5/4
- Today we talked about the China Republic and the early years of the Chinese Civil War.
- Global Conflict Paper: This weekend students should be taking their feedback from their intitial rough draft and editing it into a second rough draft. This should include adding and introduction and conclusion (both are needed for full points.)
- Due Monday: Second Rough draft - hard copy in class and submitted to Turnitin.com
- Due Tuesday: Works Cited Page - submitted to Tii and hard copy in class. (may be attached to rough draft)
Thursday 5/3
- Today we did a peer edit of our first rough draft. We also went over some tips and tricks for our introduction and conclusion. (slides in GCP tab). We also checked off the Chinese Republic reading notes.
- Global Conflict Paper: Tonight students should look over their feed back and finalize their thesis statement. Final thesis statements and pink sheets are DUE TOMORROW!
Wednesday 5/2
- Today we read about the fall of Imperial China and the early Chinese Civil War. Due Tomorrow! Read the Republic reading found in the Asia unit tab and answer the questions found in the Civil War reading questions slide.
- Global Conflict Paper: Tonight students should continue working on creating their rough draft. Rough draft should include their body paragraphs and work towards at least having either a conclusion or introduction if not both. Due tomorrow both hard copy and on Turnitin.
Tuesday 5/1
- Today we were in the library working on creating our first rough draft.
- Global Conflict Paper: Tonight students should continue working on creating their rough draft. Rough draft should include their body paragraphs and work towards at least having either a conclusion or introduction if not both.
Monday 4/30
- Due Today! - Today students should have submitted their outlines to Turnitin and brought a hard copy to class. We did a peer edit and gave feedback. We then discussed some tips for turning our outline into a rough draft. Notes from today can be found in the GCP tab.
- Tomorrow we will be in the library working on our rough drafts.
- Global Conflict Paper: Tonight students should look over their peer feedback and work through adjusting their BT statements, making sure evidence is sufficient, and fine tuning their analysis in preparation for rough draft writing.
Friday 4/27
- Today students worked in the lab on their outline. The template and notes from class can be found in the GCP tab. Outlines are due Monday and should meet all requirements found in the template (correct MLA format, 3 BTS's, 2 pieces of evidence for each, one piece of analysis for each evidence). REMEMBER! The more effort you put in here, the easier and better your rough draft, and thus your final draft, will be.
- Global Conflict Paper: Students should be spending the weekend fine tuning their outline and making sure it meets all the requirements. Look at your evidence and make sure you have picked the best evidence to prove your BTS and main thesis statement.
Thursday 4/26
- Today we finished our discussion on the Qing dynasty and reviewed how to develop an outline for our paper. The rest of the time was given to ask questions about thesis statements or get help on beginning our outline.
- Global Conflict Paper: Tomorrow students will be in lab 1304 working on writing an outline. Outlines are due Monday 4/30. Students should be working on organizing their research, specifying the direction they will be taking, and beginning to develop analysis points for their evidence.
Wednesday 4/25
- Today we turned in our initial thesis statements and our source analysis. We then began discussing the Qing dynasty. Notes can be found in the Asia Unit tab. Students may also review the Ching dynasty document from the TTT assignment if absent to supplement class notes in lieu of discussion.
- Global Conflict Paper: Students should be working on organizing their research and specifying the direction they will be taking. Make sure you know what your so what (impact) and your how is as this will help you develop your body paragraphs and prep for your outline.
Tuesday 4/24
- Today we took our Chinese Dynasty open note Quiz. If absent, please set up a time time with Mrs. Santos to take the quiz.
- Today we also turned in our research notecards for our Global Conflict Paper. We then spend some time looking at how best to organize our notecards and discover our thesis statement. The slides can be found in the global conflict paper tab.
- Global Conflict Paper: Initial thesis (probably will need work) is due tomorrow as well as our source analysis (template in GCP tab). Students should be working on organizing their research and specifying the direction they will be taking.
Monday 4/23
- Today was our final library day for our global conflict paper.
- Open Note Chinese Dynasty Quiz tomorrow!!
- Global Conflict Paper: All sources and notecards due tomorrow!! Please note that the Source Analysis due date has been moved to Wednesday. The directions/document can be found in the global conflict paper tab.
- Students should be finalizing their research tonight if they did not do so in class. (Students should have 24 notecards from 6 different sources unless otherwise directed). At this point, students should be beginning to form an argument in their head. What was the impacted the causes of your conflict? What was the impact of your conflict on some aspect of civilization? Make sure you have good specific evidence to help you prove your point.
- Look over your evidence. Can you see a trend between your sources/information? Can you begin sorting them into 2-3 ideas/categories?
- Feel free to ask Mrs. Santos for help. Conference times begin Wednesday. You can sign up outside Mrs. Santos office door, 2410D.
Friday 4/20
- Today we continued our research in the lab.
- Global Conflict Paper: Research questions due today!
- Students should be continuing their research over the weekend. We have one final library day on Monday and all notecards are due Tuesday. (Students should have 24 notecards from 6 different sources unless otherwise directed). At this point, students should be beginning to form an argument in their head. What was the impacted the causes of your conflict? What was the impact of your conflict on some aspect of civilization? Make sure you have good specific evidence to help you prove your point. Is there something you need more of? Is there an important piece that you need to find more details of? Is there a new element you need to find? Do you need to broaden or narrow your reserach?
- Feel free to ask Mrs. Santos for help. Conference times begin Monday. You can sign up outside Mrs. Santos office door, 2410D.
- Students should be continuing their research over the weekend. We have one final library day on Monday and all notecards are due Tuesday. (Students should have 24 notecards from 6 different sources unless otherwise directed). At this point, students should be beginning to form an argument in their head. What was the impacted the causes of your conflict? What was the impact of your conflict on some aspect of civilization? Make sure you have good specific evidence to help you prove your point. Is there something you need more of? Is there an important piece that you need to find more details of? Is there a new element you need to find? Do you need to broaden or narrow your reserach?
Thursday 4/19
- Today we did a review of the Chinese Dynasties. Notes can be found in the Asia tab. Open note quiz on Tuesday.
- Global Conflict Paper: Research questions are due Friday!!
- Today students should be forming their research question and continuing to research throughout the week. Find the specific impact of your topic that you want to delve into. The more specific your search questions are the better your research will be. For example: Don't just search North Korea crisis. That might get you started and give you a good overview of things. Search specific people you read about. Search policies. Search North Korea and the UN. Search North Korean economics, North Korean education, North Korean constitution. Look at specific events related to North Korea. Each search should delve a little deeper into your topic. Be creative when typing in your search terms and don't be afraid to ask for help!
Wednesday 4/18:
- Today students were in lab 2207 continuing their research for the Global Conflict Paper.
- Global Conflict Paper: Research questions are due Friday!!
- Today students should be forming their research question and continuing to research throughout the week. Find the specific impact of your topic that you want to delve into. The more specific your search questions are the better your research will be. For example: Don't just search North Korea crisis. That might get you started and give you a good overview of things. Search specific people you read about. Search policies. Search North Korea and the UN. Search North Korean economics, North Korean education, North Korean constitution. Look at specific events related to North Korea. Each search should delve a little deeper into your topic. Be creative when typing in your search terms and don't be afraid to ask for help!
Tuesday 4/17:
- Today students took the World History I Common Assessment. This will be entered in the gradebook based on effort and completion. If absent, students MUST schedule a time with Mrs. Santos to make up the test no later than 4/26.
- Global Conflict Paper: Today students should be fine tuning their topic, trying to make it more specific and continuing to research throughout the week. Be thinking about your research question using the prompts on the project info sheet as a guide. Find the specific impact of your topic that you want to delve into. The more specific your search questions are the better your research will be. For example: Don't just search North Korea crisis. That might get you started and give you a good overview of things. Search specific people you read about. Search policies. Search North Korea and the UN. Search North Korean economics, North Korean education, North Korean constitution. Look at specific events related to North Korea. Each search should delve a little deeper into your topic. Be creative when typing in your search terms.
Monday 4/16:
- Today students began researching their global conflict paper in the library.
- Global Conflict Paper: Today students should be finalizing their topic and continuing to research throughout the week. Be thinking about your research question using the prompts on the project info sheet as a guide. Find the specific impact of your topic that you want to delve into. The more specific your search questions are the better your research will be. For example: Don't just search North Korea crisis. That might get you started and give you a good overview of things. Search specific people you read about. Search policies. Search North Korea and the UN. Search North Korean economics, North Korean education, North Korean constitution. Look at specific events related to North Korea. Each search should delve a little deeper into your topic. Be creative when typing in your search terms.
Friday 4/6:
- Today we finished our gallery walk and introduced our Global Conflict Paper. The assignment with due dates can be found under the Global conflict Paper tab as well as the topic suggestions. Students are advised to only choose current/ongoing events if they consider themselves to be strong researchers and writers. Clear with Mrs. Santos if you are not sure.
- It is strongly suggested (though not required) that students work through step one of the process and do some basic research about at least 2 of the topics (preferably looking at one they may not know much about) over Spring Break and try to get an idea of which topic they might like to write about. Remember! You have to be able to argue the impact on some area of culture or civilization (list in project document). If you cannot do that, choose another topic or see Mrs. Santos.
Thursday 4/5:
- Today we finished our Dynasty posters and began our gallery walk to get information about the other dynasties.
Wednesday 4/4:
- Today students worked on creating their poster to represent the dynasty they researched.
Tuesday 4/3
- Today we were in the library finishing our research for our Time Travel Tourism project on the major Chinese Dynasties. Final research notes are due tomorrow at the end of class. Students should come prepared tomorrow to help create their group poster convincing time travelers to visit their dynasty.
- If absent Monday and Tuesday, please read the document on the Qing (Ching) dynasty found in the Asia Unit tab. Take thorough notes and be prepared to create a visual portraying the highlights of the dynasty, particularly focusing on European contact.
Monday 4/2
- Today we introduced and began work on our Time Travel Tourism project for the major Chinese Dynasties. We will continue our research tomorrow in the library. If absent you will be assigned to a group tomorrow. See Mrs. Santos if absent for more than today.
- The assignment and relevant documents can be found in the Asia Unit tab under the China heading.
Friday 3/30
- Today we took our quiz on Eastern Thought philosophies. We also began working on our Asia map.
- Due Monday: East Asia map (Labeled and colored neatly as with all maps)
Thursday 3/29
- Today we shared our Buddhism/Hinduism blankets and tried to make some connections and look at these religions in new ways. We then reviewed for our quiz tomorrow
- Due tomorrow: You will turn in your Hinduism/Buddhism reading and questions (blue reading) as well as 8 warm ups.
- **Quiz on Eastern Thought on Friday. Study Guide can be found in the Asia tab.
Wednesday 3/28
- Today we worked in our groups to create our half sheets for our Hinduism/Buddhism blanket.
- If absent, the assignment is on the last two slides of the Buddhism powerpoint. Choose any aspect of Hinduism or Buddhism to portray on your half sheet. There are suggestions of how to do this on the slides. Be Creative!
- **Quiz on Eastern Thought on Friday. Study Guide can be found in the Asia tab.
Tuesday 3/27
- Warm Up: What do you know about Buddhism?
- Today we discussed the origins of Buddhism and their basic beliefs. Slides can be found in the Asia tab.
- No homework It is highly recommended to read the Life of Buddha reading using the questions given as a guide. If you missed class today, you should DEFINITELY do this in combination with going over the class notes. It is the only way you will fully understand the basics of Buddhism.
- **Quiz on Eastern Thought on Friday.
Monday 3/26
- Warm Up: How do karma, samsara, and moksha connect?
- Today we looked at various Hindu deities and made some predictions about what they mean to Hindus before looking at their actual role. We also discussed the reasoning behind having so many different gods and how that affects the lives of Hindu followers.
- **Quiz on Eastern Thought on Friday.
Friday 3/23
- Warm Up: Define the following: Vedas, Upanishads, Moksha, Samsara
- Notes: Today we finished discussing the basics of Hinduism.
- Upcoming Due Dates:
- Monday 3/26: Questions on Hinduism and Buddhism. Reading and questions are combined in Asia tab. You already have the reading (blue). Just answer the questions.
- 3/27: Life of the Buddha reading and worksheet
- both of these can be found in the Asia unit tab
- Please note we will have a quiz on Hinduism/Buddhism on Friday 3/30.
Thursday 3/22
- Warm Up: Write down 2 of the global conflicts you researched on Tuesday.
- Notes: Today we introduced our Eastern Thoughts unit and began discussing Hinduism. Notes will be posted Monday when we finish our discussion.
- Due Today:
- Global Conflict Research
- Hinduism and Buddhism Develop Critical Read
- Upcoming Due Dates:
- 3/26: Questions on Hinduism and Buddhism (use above reading and class notes to answer)
- 3/27: Life of the Buddha reading and worksheet
- both of these can be found in the Asia unit tab
- Please note we will have a quiz on Hinduism/Buddhism on Friday 3/30.
Wednesday 3/21
- Today we took our quiz on Venezuela and graded it in class. We also spent time working on critically reading Hinduism and Buddhism develop and practicing our annotation skills. If absent, please arrange a time with Mrs. Santos to take the quiz. The reading can be found in the Eastern Philosophies tab.
Tuesday 3/20
- Today we worked in the library on researching 3 global conflicts. This is due Thursday and can be found in the Latin America tab.
- **Tomorrow we will take a mini-quiz on the crisis in Venezuela. Please prepare by making sure you study your Venezuela notes, including the foreign policy goals and tools. The powerpoint can be found in the Latin America tab.
Monday 3/19
- Warm Up: Write down one action you think the U.S. should take to help Venezuela.
- Today we participated in our Structured Academic Controversy (mini-debate) on U.S. involvement in Venezuela. If absent, You need to hand in the following to Mrs. Santos
- Hand in your yellow Venezuela research.
- Detail what you think the U.S. should do in regards to Venezuela. Include whether your action is Wilsonian or Realpolitik and whether it used hard or soft power. Explain why you think each action would help and also why some people might argue against it.
- Tomorrow we will be researching other global conflicts. If you would like to get started, you can find the document under the Latin America tab (global conflict research). This will be due Thursday.
Friday 3/16
- Warm Up: Describe the political corruption happening in Venezuela.
- Notes: Today we finished discussing the background of the Crisis in Venezuela. We also introduced our Structured Academic Controversy that will take place on Monday.
- Homework: Complete a prep sheet for the debate (Structured Academic Controversy). You may use either the debate notes sheet OR the SAC prep sheet located in the Latin America tab, whichever makes the most sense for you. Be prepared with at least 2 different actions the U.S. could take for both the Wilsonian side and the Realpolitik side as you will be required to debate both. You may use the Venezuela Crisis powerpoint to help you. DO NOT use the example given in the powerpoint and the notes sheet.
Thursday 3/15
- Warm Up: Name one political, one economic, and one social fact about the Crisis in Venezuela.
- Notes: Today we discussed the details of the crisis in Venezuela. I will post the powerpoint after we finish our discussion tomorrow.
- TEST RECOVERY OPTION: ***Please note that I have extended the due date*** The following assignment can be used to regain up to half of the points missed on the Latin America test. Using the study guide found in the Latin America tab, you need to create a study sheet giving correct/thorough answers for each item on the study guide. If done fully and accurately, you will be rewarded half of the points you missed on the test. Fewer points will be given for less completion. Due no later than Monday 3/19.
Wednesday 3/14
- Today we were in the library doing research on the crisis in Venezuela and filled out our worksheet questions. This is due Thursday.
- TEST RECOVERY OPTION: The following assignment can be used to regain up to half of the points missed on the Latin America test. Using the study guide found in the Latin America tab, you need to create a study sheet giving correct/thorough answers for each item on the study guide. If done fully and accurately, you will be rewarded half of the points you missed on the test. Fewer points will be given for less completion. Due no later than Friday 3/16.
Tuesday 3/13
- Warm Up: What is media bias and why is it important?
- Today we finished our discussion on assessing the news and introduced our Crisis in Venezuela case study. Notes can be found in the Latin America tab in the Fighting Fake News ppt.
- Tomorrow we will be working in class to complete the worksheet found here. You will need to work on this at home some also. Due Thursday 3/15.
- TEST RECOVERY OPTION: The following assignment can be used to regain up to half of the points missed on the Latin America test. Using the study guide found in the Latin America tab, you need to create a study sheet giving correct/thorough answers for each item on the study guide. If done fully and accurately, you will be rewarded half of the points you missed on the test. Fewer points will be given for less completion. Due no later than Friday 3/16.
Monday 3/12
- Warm Up: Where do you get your news? Do you think most of your news is credible?
- Today we took our Latin America quiz and turned in our homework packet and warm ups. (See below). We also began our discussion on assessing our news sources in preparation for our Venezuela case study.
- If absent, you need to schedule a time with Mrs. Santos to take your test within one week of your return.
Friday 3/9
- Today we tried to convince people to eat at our Columbian Exchange Restaurants. Then we turned in our menus. We also spent some time reviewing for our Latin America quiz on Monday.
- Due Monday: Unit 6 Homework Packet and 5 warm-ups. Study Guide and HWP cover sheet found in Latin America tab.
Thursday 3/8
- Today we worked on creating our Columbian Exchange menus. Assignment requirements are in the Columbian Exchange powerpoint.
- Remember we will have our Latin America test on Monday. Study guide is in the Latin America tab.
Wednesday 3/7
- Warm Up: How would you define globalization? Can you give an example?
- Notes: Today we discussed the Columbian Exchange and its connection to modern globalization. Notes found here. We also introduced our Columbian Exchange Menu project which can be found at the end of the powerpoint.
- Remember we will have our Latin America test on Monday. Study guide is in the Latin America tab.
Tuesday 3/6
- Warm Up: Using your notes, answer the following questions.
- What was the encomienda system?
- Why did Bartolome de las Casas oppose the encomienda system? What was his solution to the labor shortage?
- Today we talked about the Encomienda system in the Spanish colonies, the caste system, and Syncretism. Class notes can be found here. (Encomienda and Columbian Exchange)
- Homework Due Thursday: Columbian Exchange reading (you can choose to critically read with excellent annotations the lighter version or answer the attached questions of the in-depth version). Located in Latin America tab if needed.
- Remember we will have our Latin America test on Monday.
Monday 3/5
- Today was Course Request Process Day. We went over the course request process with students and discussed what their different options will be in humanities during high school.
- Students also filled out the following survey to gauge how our new semester is going and how we can improve our learning. Please fill out if you were absent.
- With the time we had left, we practiced our critical reading by working as groups to Critical Read about Spanish/Portuguese Conquests so we could get an idea of how others annotate and hopefully help us see different ways we can annotate our own readings.
- Homework due Tuesday: Take notes in your preferred style on the Spanish Colonies in America reading found in the Latin America tab (handed out on Friday).
Friday 3/2
- Today we made our Conquistador Bumper sticker. Instructions can be found at the end of the Cortes and Pizarro slides in the Latin America tab.
- Homework Due Tuesday: Take notes in your preferred style on the Spanish Colonies in America reading found here.
Thursday 3/1
- Warm Up: Look at the picture on the first slide of the Cortes and Pizarro powerpoint found here, and describe what you think the picture is portraying.
- Notes: Today we talked about the Spanish Conquest of the Aztecs an Incas. Notes in the Cortes and Pizarro powerpoint.
- Homework due Monday: Take notes in your preferred style on the Spanish Colonies in America found in the Latin America tab.
Wednesday 2/28
- Today we did a creative write about the Spanish Conquest of the Aztecs. You can the assignment here in the Latin America tab.
- Homework due Thursday: Take notes in your preferred format on the Pizarro reading (also in the Latin America tab). **Critical reads must have good thoughtful annotations.
Tuesday 2/27
- Warm Up: You have been commissioned by the Queen of America to obtain new resources for your country. Where would you go and why? What strategies would you use to get what you want?
- Notes: Today we discussed early European Exploration and created a chart to organize all our information. We also watched John Green's Crash Course on Columbus, De Gama, and Zheng He.
- If absent, watch the crash course video and fill out the viewing guide by clicking here. After you answer the first 4 questions, skip to 4:28 as you do not need to watch the portion about Zheng He.
- When finished, using your viewing guide and your reading from last night to create a chart recording the name of each explorer (Columbus, De Gama, Dias, Prince Henry), where they are from, and what their motivation was. Use the class notes on the Age of Exploration as a guide. (in Latin America tab)
- Homework due tomorrow: Take good notes (no critical reading) on the Cortes reading found here.
- Due Thursday: Take notes in your preferred format (excellent critically reading is allowed) on the Pizarro reading.
Monday 2/26
- Warm Up: Name 3 reasons some civilizations throughout history have been able to conquer others.
- Notes: Today we discussed Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel theory and how it applies to Africa/Latin America. We also looked at holes in the theory and why it doesn't always work. Notes found here.
- Exit Slip: Do you think Jared Diamond's theory is valid? Does it work well enough to apply broadly? Why or Why not?
- Homework Due Tomorrow: Critically read (highlight and thoughtful annotations) the Age of Exploration reading focusing on who the explorers were, where they came from, and why they were exploring. (Who, Where, Why).
Friday 2/16
- Due Today:
- Final draft of Mesoamerica paragraph (stapled to Rough draft and outline)
- Unit 5 Homework Packet
- Unit 5 warm-ups (should have 8)
- Today we did a mini-debate in class to conclude our study of Ancient Mesoamerican civilizations.
Thursday 2/15
- No warm up
- Today we gave each other feedback on our rough drafts and worked on editing and turning our rough draft into a final draft.
- Homework: Finish your final draft. You must bring a hard copy to class AND submit your final draft on Turnitin.com. Hard copy due in class tomorrow. Tii submission by midnight tomorrow.
- Due tomorrow: Unit 5 homework packet. Click here to find the cover sheet. You should have the following readings: (I will also check off our 8 warm-ups)
- Civilizations in Mesoamerica
- Maya cities and kings
- Aztecs
- Incan empire
Wednesday 2/14
- Warm Up: Name 2 similarities between the Aztecs and the Incas.
- Today we did a peer edit of our paragraph outline. We then talked about what to do with our feedback and how to turn our outline into a rough draft. You can find the powerpoint with all the tips and suggestions from today under the Latin America tab, Mesoamerica Paragraph outlining.
- Due Tomorrow: Bring a HARD COPY of your rough draft to class for peer editing and final work.
Tuesday 2/13
- Warm Up: Name 2 similarities between the Aztecs and the Mayans.
- Today we worked on building an outline for our body paragraph using the evidence found on Monday.
- A simplified version of the outlining powerpoint can be found here.
- Homework: Finish outline and bring a hard copy to class Wednesday for peer editing.
Monday 2/12
- Today we went to the library to research one of the 3 major Mesoamerican civilization (Maya, Inca, Aztec). Your task:
- Find 2 academic sources that include evidence that proves that your chosen civilization was highly developed.
- Your thesis should be arguing that your civilization was the best/most awesome (or in more academic language, the most highly developed).
- You will take this research and turn it into an outline and then write an intro paragraph and a body paragraph for you thesis. We will work on this in class throughout the week, though some at home work will also be needed.
Friday 2/9
- Warm Up: Paraphrase TWO pieces of evidence that show the Inca were a highly developed civilization.
- Notes: Today we discussed the Incas.
- Due today: Latin America map
- For Monday: Choose which of the three Mesoamerican civilizations you would like to research for next week.
Thursday 2/8
- Warm Up: What city was built on an island by the Aztecs?
- Notes: Today we reviewed the highlights of the Aztec civilization and finished work on our maps. Class notes found in the Latin America tab.
- Homework Due Friday:
- Incan empire reading notes
- Latin America Map
Wednesday 2/7
- Warm Up: Paraphrase TWO pieces of evidence from your reading that show the Aztecs were a highly developed civilization.
- In Class: Today we did a primary document analysis of different sources about the Aztec civilization. You will need to visit Mrs. Santos before or after school to make up this assignment.
- Homework Due Friday:
- Incan empire reading notes
- Latin America Map
Tuesday 2/6
- Warm Up: Paraphrase one piece of evidence that you think best describes the Mayan civilization.
- Notes: Mayan civilization (found under Latin America tab)
- Due today: Mayan civilization reading notes
- Due tomorrow: Aztec reading notes (found in Latin America tab under 9th grade world)
- Upcoming Due Dates:
- 2/9: Latin America Map
- 2/9: Incan empire reading notes
Monday 2/5
- Warm Up: Paraphrase one piece of evidence from your civilizations in Mesoamerica reading.
- Notes: Today introduced our Latin America unit by taking some class notes that we generated in groups on the board for our weekend reading. We also went over some other early civilizations. These notes can be found here, the group notes you will need to get from someone at your table group.
- In class: We also began work on our Latin America maps, Due Friday 2/9. You will need to get a map from Mrs. Santos if absent.
- To locate ancient cities, if you just Google search Chichen Itza map for example, and go to images, you will see a map with Chichen Itza marked. Estimate based on what you find for each of the ancient cities.
- For countries and modern cities, just look up a Political Map of Latin America
- For Physical features, look up a physical map of Latin America.
- **I will give some time later this week to work on it in class some more, but you will need to do some at home work as well.
- Homework Due Tuesday: Mayan Civilization reading notes or Excellent Critical Read. All readings (including Upcoming) can be found under the Latin America tab here.
- Upcoming Homework:
- Aztec Reading Notes Due Wednesday 2/7
- Inca Reading Notes Due Friday 2/9
Homework Due 2/5: Critically Read (highlight and annotate) or take notes on the Civilizations in Mesoamerica reading.
Wednesday-Friday 1/31-2/2
- We watched Hotel Rwanda these days. If absent you may watch the movie on your own and fill in the viewing guide found here or arrange with Mrs. Santos to watch the film before or after school. On the viewing guide fill in the definitions for the 8 stages of Genocide on the left using the notes from Tuesday and write down things you see in the film on the right that fit the 8 stages.
Tuesday 1/30
- Warm Up: What do you think our class can do better/that you will do better to make this a successful semester?
- Notes: Today we learned about the 8 stages of genocide and the background of the Rwandan genocide in preparation for our film today. Notes can be found by clicking here.
Wednesday 1/24-Friday 1/26
**Finals**
Tuesday 1/23
- Due Today: Unit 5 Homework Packet
- Today we did a finals jeopardy review.
Monday 1/22
- Today we practiced the structure of our integrated written final for SS and LA.
- Due Tomorrow: Unit 5 Homework Packet
Friday 1/19
- Today we turned in the last warm ups for the semester. You should have 17-20 between 11/28 and 1/18. We also spent some time reviewing for finals.
- Remember, all late work is due no later than Monday 1/21.
Thursday 1/18
- Warm Up: List 10 SS terms and 10 LA terms
- Today we finished our Foreign Policy discussion and talked about preparing for finals.
- Finals Study Guide and Unit 4 Homework packet sheet can be obtained by clicking the links.
Wednesday 1/17
- Warm Up: What are the goals of Foreign Policy? Name as many as you can.
- Notes: Today we added International organizations to our information about foreign policy from before the break. This is in preparation for our Rwanda case study which will take place after finals. Class notes can be found at the end of the Africa powerpoint in our Africa unit tab.
- Homework: Study for finals!
Tuesday 1/16
- Warm Up: What is segregation? When was it used in the United States? Based on your reading, how is segregation different from apartheid?
- Notes: South Africa and Apartheid
- Due Today: South Africa Apartheid reading questions
Friday 1/12
- Warm Up: Take one of your terms from the last two days. Give a brief explanation and try to connect it to something you learned in LA. (If you don't have Mr. Doran or Mr. Smith, just explain your term).
- Today we met with our home groups to share our jigsaw information. After debriefing as a class, we began our South Africa Discussion.
- Due Today (for stamp): South Africa Reading notes
- Homework due Tuesday: South African Apartheid. Read and answer the questions about Apartheid laws.
Thursday 1/11
- Warm Up: Add 15 more terms to your list from yesterday. They must be different!
- Today we worked on creating a review list for Semester Finals together.
- Homework Due tomorrow: Read the South Africa reading and take good notes. Focus on the challenges faced by South Africa in establishing a stable democracy.
Wednesday 1/10
- Warm Up: List 15 Social Studies terms from this semester.
- Today we did a jigsaw activity to learn about different independence movements in Africa. If Absent, read the African Independence reading found here and record the following information for each country.
- Type of control they were under (Direct or Indirect)
- Important People
- Process of gaining their independence (and maintaining stability)
- Why were they successful?
Tuesday 1/9
- Warm Up: Make one connection between something we've learned about Africa and Things Fall Apart. (If you do not have Doran or Smith for English, just name one thing you remember about Africa).
- Notes: Today we discussed Leopold and the Congo.
- In Class Activity: If absent, make a T-chart showing the Positive and Negative Effects of Imperialism. Use the section in your Imperialism reading, ideas from Guns, Germs, and Steel, Class Discussion, and Things Fall Apart.
Monday 1/8
- Warm Up: Name one form of Imperialism from your weekend reading.
- Due Today: Imperialism in Africa reading notes.
- Notes: Today we finished Guns, Germs, and Steel and discussed the forms and methods of Imperialism as well as the White Man's Burden.
- Homework: Read the Leopold in the Congo (found here) reading and answer the following
- 1.What happened in the Congo? (brief)
- 2.What role did Leopold play in shaping this area?
- 3.What type of control did he use? How do you know?
Friday 1/5
Warm Up: What do you think was the biggest factor in Europeans being able to conquer most of Africa?
Today we watched Guns, Germs, and Steel: Episode 3 - Into the Tropics. If absent, watch the video (link below) and fill out the viewing guide found here. Homework Due Monday: Imperialism in Africa Reading Notes
Homework Due Tuesday: Leopold in the Congo Reading (both readings found here)
Thursday 1/4
Today we finished our Berlin Conference simulation. If absent both days, please complete the following:
- Choose either Britain, France, Belgium, or Germany. Research your country and find out what parts of Africa the got in the Berlin Conference. Draw the borders of your country on the map found here.
- On the back, explain why they ended up with the land they did. What was their goal?
- Predict what effect this new land will have on your country (think what resources they acquired).
- You can look at this map to find out about resources.
- Homework Due Monday 1/8: You may do one of the following for the Imperialism in Africa Reading
- Do and exceptional Critical Read
- Take normal outline style reading notes.
- Try a new note taking style (chart, mind map, cornell notes)
Wednesday 1/3
Warm Up: What do you think were the biggest motivations for the Berlin Conference?
Today we did our Berlin Conference simulation. If absent, please complete the following:
- Choose either Britain, France, Belgium, or Germany. Research your country and find out what parts of Africa the got in the Berlin Conference. Draw the borders of your country on the map found here.
- On the back, explain why they ended up with the land they did. What was their goal?
- Predict what effect this new land will have on your country (think what resources they acquired).
- You can look at this map to find out about resources.
Tuesday 1/2
Warm Up: What was your favorite thing you did over the break?
Today we practiced critically reading as a class. Work towards highlighting/underlining important points only and writing annotations (notes, thoughts, questions, connections) in the margins.
Homework: Critically read the Scramble for Africa reading found here.
Wednesday 12/20
Warm Up: Name 2 challenges Europeans faced in Africa and how they overcame them.
Today we turned in our final drafts of our research paper.
Tuesday 12/19
Warm Up: Write down what you remember about the slave trade in Africa
Notes: Slave Trade in Africa (found here in general Africa slides)
Monday 12/18
Warm Up: What is the most interesting thing you've learned about Africa during your research?
Today we turned in our stamp sheets and talked about the paper.
Friday 12/15
- Library day to work on final draft Due 12/20
Thursday 12/14
- Today we edited rough drafts and checked off our final thesis statements.
Wednesday 12/13
- Warm Up: How is your rough draft going? What do you need help with right now?
- Today we reviewed Introductions and Conclusions and answered questions about paragraph structure. Mrs. Santos' writing instruction can be found by clicking here or going to the Research Paper tab.
Tuesday 12/12
- Substitute: Today we began work on our rough drafts (Due Thursday 12/14)
Monday 12/11
- Due Today: Outline and Thesis Revision #2
- Turn in outline to turnitin
- Today we talk about how to structure an introductory paragraph.
- Tomorrow: Bring your own device if you are able to work on your rough draft.
Friday 12/8
- Due Monday:
- MLA 3 level outline (hard copy and turnitin)
- Thesis Revision #2
A 3 level outline looks basically like this: A more detailed example and tutorials can be found here under the outlines section. You may have more than 2 pieces of evidence for each BTS, but try for at least 2.
Thesis Statement (Full Sentence)
I. Body Thesis Statement (Full Sentence)
A. Evidence (quote, paraphrase, etc)
1. Analysis (basic explanation of evidence)
2. Analysis (further thoughts on evidence)
B. Evidence (quote, paraphrase, etc)
1. Analysis (basic explanation of evidence)
2. Analysis (further thoughts on evidence)
II. Body Thesis Statement #2
A. Evidence (quote, paraphrase, etc)
1. Analysis (basic explanation of evidence)
2. Analysis (further thoughts on evidence)
B. Evidence (quote, paraphrase, etc)
1. Analysis (basic explanation of evidence)
2. Analysis (further thoughts on evidence)
II. Body Thesis Statement #3
A. Evidence (quote, paraphrase, etc)
1. Analysis (basic explanation of evidence)
2. Analysis (further thoughts on evidence)
B. Evidence (quote, paraphrase, etc)
1. Analysis (basic explanation of evidence)
2. Analysis (further thoughts on evidence)
Thursday 12/7
- Common Assessment Day. See Mrs Santos to make up the test no later than 12/12 if you were absent.
- Due Today: Thesis Revision #1(cream sheet), Specific Research Question (blue sheet), 4 source cards, 20 notecards
Wednesday 12/6
- Library Research Day
Tuesday 12/5
- Warm Up: How do you feel your research paper is going? What is going well? What do you find difficult?
- Today we answered questions about our research papers and looked at an example of a completed essay.
- Tomorrow we will be in the library.
- Upcoming Due Dates:
- Important upcoming Date: Common Assessment on Thursday!! See Mrs. Santos for makeup if absent.
- This covers mostly the citizenship chapter and some government structure.
- 12/7: 4 Source Cards and 20 Notecards due (hard copy handwritten or printed)
- 12/7: Research Question (on blue sheet and cream) and Thesis #1 Due (cream
- Bring green stamp sheet for checkoff of these items
- 12/11: Outline and Thesis #2 Due (Writing Day 12/8 to work on this)
Monday 12/4
- Library Research Day
- Upcoming Due Dates:
- Important upcoming Date: Common Assessment on Thursday!! See Mrs. Santos for makeup if absent.
- This covers mostly the citizenship chapter and some government structure.
- 12/7: 4 Source Cards and 20 Notecards due (hard copy handwritten or printed)
- 12/7: Research Question (on blue sheet and cream) and Thesis #1 Due (cream
- Bring green stamp sheet for checkoff of these items
- 12/11: Outline and Thesis #2 Due (Writing Day 12/8 to work on this)
- Important upcoming Date: Common Assessment on Thursday!! See Mrs. Santos for makeup if absent.
Friday 12/1
- Warm Up: Look at the physical map of Africa. What trends or problems for early societies and their development can be predicted based on Africa's geography?
- Today we reviewed how to form a research question and introduced source/note cards for our research paper. We also shared our West/East Africa visual study guides with our groups.
- If you were absent or DID NOT DO IT, you need to read both the West AND East Africa readings found on Tuesday's agenda. Take notes on one of them and make a visual study guide for the other. Instructions and examples can be found on Wednesday's agenda.
Thursday 11/30
- Library day to begin researching our Africa papers.
Wednesday 11/29
- Today we read out West/East Africa reading and began creating our study displays for our jigsaw on Friday. Instructions can be found here and an example can be found here.
- (NO COPYING!!)
Tuesday 11/28
- Warm Up: Name one way in which geography affected early African civilizations
- Notes: Diverse Societies in early Africa (slides can be found under Africa unit tab)
- Homework: (Sorry I was slow on this!) Print out and bring to class a copy of your assigned reading. Read tonight if you want more in class work time on your assignment tomorrow.
- West Africa -5th Period: Anania-Ketcham, 6th Period: Abeyta-Koransky
- East Africa -5th Period: Kuver-Valbuena, 6th Period: Kulmala-Zhang
Promises Make-up Assignment
- Get 2 quotes for each child in the film from someone in class. Then read the documentary synopsis found here and answer the questions on the back of the viewing sheet as best you can.
Monday 11/27
- Warm Up: Name 5 things that come to mind when you think of Africa
- Today we introduced the Africa research paper and our new Africa Unit. Documents and resources for the paper can be find under the Research Paper drop down menu under 9th Grade world.
- Homework Due 11/28: Read and take notes on the Diverse Societies in Africa reading.
Wednesday 11/22
- Finished Promises and completed viewing sheet questions.
- Homework Due 11/27: Complete the Physical and Political Map of Africa. Extras can be printed by clicking here.
- Political: All countries should be clearly labeled and neatly colored (use more than one color)
- Physical: All major items in the categories listed on map labeled and helpfully colored (rivers blue, forests green, etc). Include a key if necessary. Be ready for a possible quiz on the following:
- Niger River, Congo River, Nile River, Zambezi River, Ubangi River, Sahara Desert, Sahel, Indian Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Mozambique Channel, Congo Basin, Lake Victoria, Lake Malawi (Nyasa), Cape of Good Hope, Mt. Kilimanjaro,Ethiopian Highlands, Gulf of Guinea, Atlas Mountains, Mediterranean Sea, Kalahari Desert
Tuesday 11/21
- Continued watching Promises.
Monday 11/20
- Warm Up: Complete the group participation sheet. (see Mrs. Santos)
- Today we introduced the Israel-Palestine Conflict. You can find the slides under the Ancient Civ/Monotheistic Religions drop down menu. You need to know the basic timeline of events and the difference between Israel and Palestine.
- We also began watching the documentary, Promises. You should be filling out the viewing sheet during the movie which is do on Wednesday when we finish the film. If you only miss one day, fill out what you can while you are here. If you miss both Tuesday and Wednesday or all 3 days, see Mrs. Santos for make-up assignment.
Friday 11/17
- Warm Up: Which of the Abrahamic Religions would you enjoy learning more about and why?
- Today we finished our Venn Diagrams. See below (Thursday) for make-up assignment
- Homework Due 11/20: Watch the John Green Crash Course on the conflict in Israel and Palestine. Make a timeline of the events he talks about. You will have to pause as he goes along to do this. Be specific and watch for words like Zionism, Balfour, UN Resolution, Intifada, and watch for who is in control of the area. (You will have more than just these things and some will have more than one mention).
Thursday 11/16
- Warm Up: What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Abrahamic Religions?
- Today we worked in groups to fill in our triple Venn Diagram. If you were absent, you will need to complete this on your own. The instructions and picture can be found at the end of the Abrahamic religions powerpoint in the Ancient Civ tab under 9th grade World. Instead of 10 items for each religion, you should have AT LEAST 5 items (people, places, events, beliefs, etc) for each religion. Make sure to put them in the appropriate space if they are something the 2 or more of the religions have in common. When you are finished, create a symbol for each of the religions that is not their current official symbol (star of Davic, Cross, Moon/star) and is not a prophet. This is your assessment for this unit so you should do your best work. See Mrs. Santos if you have questions.
Wednesday 11/15
- Warm Up: None
- Notes: Today we talked about the origins of Islam. The Abrahamic Religions slides can now be found here.
- Homework Due Tomorrow: Rise of Islam reading. See instructions below (11/14)
Tuesday 11/14
- Warm Up: Come up with a list of 10 MOST important terms/events/people for the origins of Judaism
- Rank them
- 1 most important, keep going all the way to…10 least important
- Give reasons, in writing, for your ranking after each term
- Notes: Rise of Christianity
- Due Today: Origins of Judaism Reading notes
- Due Tomorrow: Rise of Christianity reading notes (see link and guiding questions below)
- Due Thursday: Rise of Islam reading: There is a reading guide attached. You can answer the questions or take your own good notes. Either one.
Monday 11/13
- Warm Up: Take out your notes on Mesopotamia and Egypt answer the following on a separate sheet of paper. Turn in to Mrs. Santos.
- 1.What was the Mesopotamian writing form called?
- 2.What was the Egyptian writing called?
- 3.Tell me something both civilizations had in common.
- 4.What major naturally occurring event did the Egyptians use to track their year?
- 5.Name one invention of the Mesopotamians
- Notes: Origins of Judaism
- Homework Due Tomorrow: Origins of Judaism reading. See below. (Thursday agenda)
- Homework Due Wednesday 11/15: Rise of Christianity Reading
- Guiding Questions:
- What was the Jewish rebellion? How did it go?
- Who was Jesus Christ according to Christians?
- Which two people were helped spread Christianity? How did they do so?
- What is the Edict of Milan?
- Explain the Hierarchy of the clergy and how it developed.
- Guiding Questions:
Thursday 11/9
- Today we worked in groups to share our information on Egypt/Mesopotamia.
- Homework Due 11/14: Take good notes on the Origins of Judaism reading. (click the link or it can be find under the Ancient Civ drop down menu).
- Guiding ideas (do not just answer these. They are to help you know what to look for. You should be taking good detailed notes on each section of the reading)
- Where did Abraham come from?
- What is the Jewish relationship with God?
- What problems did the Hebrews/Jews face? Where did they go and why
- What is the Exodus? What is the Passover?
- What is the Babylonian Captivity?
- Guiding ideas (do not just answer these. They are to help you know what to look for. You should be taking good detailed notes on each section of the reading)
- Upcoming Due Dates: Rise of Christianity reading due 11/5
Wednesday 11/8
- Warm Up: Which of the 8 features of a civilization do you think is most important?
- Notes: Today we went over our reading questions for the Ancient Civilization reading.
- Homework: Read you reading for either Egypt or Mesopotamia. Take notes (I recommend a table) detailing the 8 features of a civilization for your region. Use specific evidence (details) and be ready to share with a group tomorrow.
- If absent, readings can be found here. Pick one and do the above.
Tuesday 11/7
- Warm Up: How would you define civilization?
- Notes: Civilization Intro
- Homework: Read the Ancient Civilizations Reading and answer the questions listed at the end on a separate sheet of paper.
Monday 11/6
- Today we did Peer Edits of our Citizenship Paragraphs. There was also time to work on the paragraph in class.
- Due Thursday 11/9: Final Draft with works cited page due to Turnitin.com AND a hard copy (typed) to Mrs. Santos.
You can now view the Unit 2 - Civics Homework Packet. (click to view) This will be Due Friday November 3rd. Please review early!! This has been a big unit. You will need time to find the items and/or complete them if you are missing anything. See Mrs. Santos if you have questions. There will also be 20 warm-ups due. Warm Ups start on 9/20 and go through 11/1. There will be 23 total but I will grade 20 in case you missed a few in this big unit.
Friday 11/3
- Today we took our Civics Unit Test
- Due Today:
- Unit 2 Homework Packet
- Unit 2 Warm Ups
- Homework Due Monday 11/6:
- Using your thesis statement you created on Wednesday write a body paragraph discussing one of the citizenship prompts. I expect to see your best effort put into these.
- Remember: good structure (BTS, Evidence, Analysis, Transition)
- Include FULL MLA citations for any sources you use (including the textbook).
- Upload to Turnitin.com by class time on Monday
- Bring hard copy to class on Monday for Peer Edit and additional work.
- Using your thesis statement you created on Wednesday write a body paragraph discussing one of the citizenship prompts. I expect to see your best effort put into these.
Thursday 11/2
- Today we reviewed for our Civics Unit TEST tomorrow. Se below and above for homework packet details.
- Bring Thesis statement tomorrow to work on paragraph!!!
Wednesday 11/1
- Warm Up: What is the role of interest groups? Do the help or hurt government?
- Due Today: Chapter 8.2-8.3 Reading questions
- Notes: Foreign Policy
- Homework: Write a Thesis Statement answering one of the following prompts. Make it clear and check it off with Mrs. Santos for help. You will be writing a paragraph on this so make a good effort!
- Why is it important to be involved in our Civic Society?
- Discuss the most important qualities of a good citizen.
- TEST on Friday!! This will cover our entire Civics unit. You can find the study guide here or under the Civics tab of the 9th Grade page. Start studying now so you can ask questions during our review tomorrow!
Tuesday 10/31
- Warm Up: Name 3 things you know about political parties (or one of the political parties).
- Notes: Political Parties
- Exit Ticket: Take the Political Typology Quiz and answer the following:
- What were your results?
- Is it what you expected?
- Are there questions that you answered opposite your main results? What were they?
- Homework Due Wednesday 11/1:
- Read sections 8.2-8.3 of TCI. Answer the following:
- What do political parties do?
- Why is it hard for third parties to be successful in elections?
- What do interest groups do? Do you think they do more good or bad?
- Read sections 8.2-8.3 of TCI. Answer the following:
Monday 10/30
- Warm Up: Why is voting both a right and a responsibility?
- Today we reviewed paragraph structure. You can find the main takeaways from the first paragraph assignment on the notes below (Citizenship notes). I have also posted an example of a what a good paragraph from this prompt would look like. Read and the review your own paragraph. If you did not complete the assignment, work on writing a thesis statement and a body thesis statement for the following prompt: Discuss whether the Framers of the Constitution were successful in their goals for the government.
- Also, make sure you have the rest of the Citizenship notes after the paragraph review.
Friday 10/27
- Warm Up: What is our most basic/coveted right as American citizens?
- Notes: Citizenship - rights vs. responsibilities. Notes can be found with the other citizenship notes listed below. (up to the rights/responsibilities chart
Thursday 10/26
- Warm Up: What do you think are the qualities of a good citizen?
- Notes: Citizenship - you can find the slides here if you were absent (just up to exit ticket).
- Exit Ticket: Look at the questions from the U.S. Naturalization test at the end of chapter 7. Answer as many as you can. Did you get at least 60% (6 out of 10?) That's the passing requirement. Would you pass? How did you feel about the ones you didn't know? Hand in to Mrs. Santos by 11/3 if absent.
Wednesday 10/25
- Warm up: What are the benefits and drawbacks of a federalist system?
- Today we looked at a better example paragraph. You can find it here.
- In class we played the redistricting game (redistrictinggame.org) to get an idea of this complex system and to understand how gerrymandering works.
Tuesday 10/24
- Warm Up: How did your paragraph writing go? What did you do well? What do you want help developing in the future?
- Notes: Federalism
- Due Today: Handed in our Constitution paragraphs.
- Homework Due tomorrow: Read Section 6.2 and 6.5