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With Monday in the books here’s what we did today in World History:

• SSR-SSR Day 3-Juinor Scholastic (March 18^th, 2012)
• SSR Log-

o       1.) In your own words write a short (one to two sentences) summary of the most interesting article you just read.

o       2.) What did you do that helped you to understand the reading?

• Thinking Maps-Introducing Tree Maps-World Religions and Their Founders
• Lecture-Chapter 6 Section 3-Origins of Christianity
• Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective: Students will demonstrate synthesis of the ministry of Jesus Christ and the impact of Christianity on western culture by using guided notes and class discussions.

o       Language Objective: Students will complete guided notes to help demonstrate their understanding of the impact of Christianity on western culture. Following our lesion we will orally discuss the evolution of Christianity and the effects of western civilizations. 

Supplemental Materials: The Rise of Christianity PPT

The Rise of Christianity

Happy Friday everyone!! During 5th and 6th hour today we had a blast at the 2013 FHS pep rally, getting our team ready for tonights showdown against Dearborn High.

Here’s what else we had going on today:
o Video-The Bible-Episode 7-The Mission (45min) w/ Video Questions
o Daily Objective-
o Content Objective: Students will demonstrate synthesis of the ministry of Jesus and the impact of Christianity on western culture by using guided video questions and class discussions.
o Language Objective: Students will complete guided video questions to help demonstrate their understanding of the impact of Christianity on western culture. Following our lesion we will orally discuss the evolution of Christianity and the effects of western civilizations.

*Special Note: Any time we talk to or show the students video about any of the major world religions we stress that we are not trying to persuade them to believe a certin way but as a diverse popluation it is important to know the history and background of other faiths. We strive to present the historical facts of each faith from the prespectives of that religion.

Video Preview Link:

The Resurection of Lazarus –

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRHM9VdbnSY&safe=active

Jesus Walks on Water-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdH2TgTJDXE&safe=active

Special Anouncement:

We want to encourage everyone to attend the Fordson V. Dearbnorn High game tonight at DHS. Game begins at 7:00 so get there early!

Today we had the wonderful oppertunity to tour Fordson’s amazing library. Our students were led through an online activity with our librarian Mrs. Harrison who showed us the Fordson blog and the online resources that our school offers.Following our tutorial Ms. Cantrell explained the history of our library and showed our students some of the unique features contained inside.

• Library Tour-

• 30 Minute History of the Fordson Library
• 30 Minutes of Computer Training 

• Daily Objective-

• Content Objective: None
• Language Objective: None

Web Resource Page:

https://libraries.resa.net/common/servlet/presenthomeform.do;jsessionid=043D07B60C369C0D537BDDA77D958E02?l2m=Home&tm=Home&l2m=Home

Good Morning! As we move along in our World Religions unit here’s what we’re covering today:

• SSR-SSR Day 2-Scholastic Action (February 13^th, 2012)
• SSR Log-
• 1.) In your own words write a short (one to two sentences) summary of the most interesting article you just read.
• 2.) What did you do that helped you to understand the reading?
• Lecture-Chapter 3-Section 4-The Origins of Judaism
• Video-Prince of Egypt-Parting and Crossing The Sea (4:56 min)
• Daily Objective-
• Content Objective:
  • SWD comprehension of the fundamental beliefs of Judaism by examining the origins of the early Jewish leaders through the use of guided notes
• Language Objective:
  • Students will record the fundamental beliefs of Judaism by creating a set of independently guided notes

Supplimental Material: The Origins of Judaism PPT

The Origins of Judaism

Video Link: Prince of Egypt-Parting and Crossing the Sea (4:56 min)-Youtube

Good Morning Everyone! Here’s what we have going on today in World History!

• Thinking Maps-Introducing Double Bubble Maps-Hinduism and Buddhism
• Lecture-Chapter 3-Section 2-Hinduism and Buddhism Develop
• Finish Hinduism Evolves Over the Centuries
• Buddhism Guided Notes
• Video-Reincarnation in Hinduism and Buddhism (6:40 min)

• Daily Objective-
• Content Objective: SWD comprehension of the foundational beliefs of Hindus and Buddhists through the use of guided notes and a video
• Language Objective: Students will read and record the fundamental beliefs of Hindus and Buddhists by creating independent notes and completing a guided notes worksheet.

Supplimental Material:

Today’s Notes-

Hinduism and Buddhism Develop (Part 2)

Chapter 2 Guided Notes-

Buddhism Notes-Chapter 3-Section 2

Video Link: Reincarnation in Hinduism and Buddhism

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouYABwY8gwI&safe=active

Special Reminder: Parents Remember tonight is the 2013-2014 Fordson Open House from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Please join us so we can get to know you and show you where you student spends his/her day.

Good Afternoon everyone! Here’s what we have going on in World History today:

• Vocabulary Match-up Activity-World Religions
• Lecture-Chapter 3-Section 2-Hinduism and Buddhism Develop

o       Hinduism Evolves Over the Centuries

• Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective:

§         SWD knowledge of key terms associated with the unit covering world religions through the use of a vocabulary activity

§         SWD analysis of  the origins of Buddhism and Hinduism along with their core beliefs and religious practices through guided notes

o       Language Objective:

§         Students will read and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to the unit covering world religions by using a vocabulary match-up activity

§         Students will write key information on the beliefs of Hinduism by taking guided notes

Supplemental Materials:  World Religion Vocab Match-up Activity & Today’s Notes

World Religions-Vocabulary Match-up

Hinduism and Buddhism Develop (Part 1)

Today’s Homework: Due Tuesday 9/24

Read Chapter 3 Section 2-Hinduism and Buddhism Develop

Special Reminder: Tomorrow night is Fordson’s annual open house from 5:00-7:00 pm . It’s a  great way meet your child’s teachers and get a feel for the exciting things going on at Fordson this year.

Happy Friday Everyone! Here’s what we did in World History Today!
o Work Sheet Packet- Chapter 5-Classical Greece (Packet #2)
o Chapter 5-Section 4-Guided Reading Activity
o Chapter 5-Section 1-5-Names and Terms
o Chapter 5-Section 4-5-Practice Quiz

o Daily Objective-
o Content Objective: SWD comprehension of the materials covered in Chapter 5 Sections 4-5, students will illustrate their understanding of the material covered through the use of a review packet
o Language Objective: Students will read, and write the key terms, main themes and important concepts covered in Chapter 5 Sections 4-5. Students will demonstrate their understanding by completing a structured worksheet packet

Today’s Homework: Due Monday 9/23

Complete Chapter 5-Packet #2

• Unfortunatly I don’t have an electronic copy of the full packet so if you lose yours or are absent please see me Monday for a new copy

Next Week In History : A brand new unit-World Religions

Good morning everyone! Regreatibly I was absent from school today. Our subsitiute worked with the students on guided video notes for the Hitory Channel’s episode “Clash of the Gods-Zeus”. If you were absent or wanted to watch the episode again the link is attacked at the bottom of the post. Thank you for being great for the sub and helping build Frodson’s reputation for having the districts best students.

Heres what we did in World History today:
o Work Sheet Packet- Chapter 5-Classical Greece (Packet #2)
o Chapter 5-Section 4-Guided Reading Activity
o Chapter 5-Section 1-5-Names and Terms
o Chapter 5-Section 4-5-Practice Quiz

o Daily Objective-
o Content Objective: SWD comprehension of the materials covered in Chapter 5 Sections 4-5, students will illustrate their understanding of the material covered through the use of a review packet
o Language Objective: Students will read, and write the key terms, main themes and important concepts covered in Chapter 5 Sections 4-5. Students will demonstrate their understanding by completing a structured worksheet packet

Today’s Assignment:

Clash of the Gods-Zeus-Video Clip Questions

Video Link: “History Channel: Episode 1: Clash of the Gods”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQN1vGmHxs4&safe=active

Good morning everyone! Here’s what we have going on in World History today:

• Video-Athens Dawn of Democracy (13 min)-Section 2
• Activity-Comparing the Great Greek Philosophers 
• Video-HORRIBLE HISTORIES-Wife Swap: Spartans and Athenians (4:25 min)
• Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective: SWD analysis of the beliefs of the Greek philosophers by categorizing the thoughts and theories that shaped early academic thought through creating a thinking map

o       Language Objective: Students will record the beliefs of the three main Greek philosophers through an activity designed to categorize the major beliefs that influenced Greek thought through the use of a bubble map

Today’s Homework: Due Thursday 9/18

Comparing the Great Greek Philosophers-Section 3

Video Link: HORRIBLE HISTORIES-Wife Swap: Spartans and Athenians (4:25)

Good afternoon everyone! Today (9/17/2013) I will be joining several of my fellow history teachers for the first meeting of the 2013-2014 Social Studies Cohort. Unfortunatly, that means I will be out for the day so we will be completing a guided worksheet packet today in class. Good luck, work hard and have a good day everyone.
Here’s what we’re working on:

o Work Sheet Packet- Chapter 5-Classical Greece (Packet #1)
o Chapter 5-Section 1-Guided Reading Activity
o Chapter 5-Section 2-Re-teaching Activity
o Chapter 5-Section 3-Re-teaching Activity
o Chapter 5-Section 1-3-Practice Quiz

o Daily Objective-

• Content Objective: SWD comprehension of the materials covered in Chapter 5 Sections 1-3, students will illustrate their understanding of the material covered through the use of a review packet
• Language Objective: Students will read, and write the key terms, main themes and important concepts covered in Chapter 5 Sections 1-3. Students will demonstrate their understanding by completing a structured worksheet packet.