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Hello everyone! Today in class we worked on our study guide for our quiz on Chapter 11 this Friday. We completed Sections 1 and 2 of the study guide and will complete Section 3 tomorrow in class. Today after school we will have a review session for Chapter 11 Sections 1-3 in A120 (Mr. deBruin’s room) from 2:30 to 3:30 pm.

Here’s what we did today:

• Quick Vocabulary Match-up Activity-Chapter 11-The Byzantines. Russians and Turks Interact
• Study Guide-Chapter 11-The Byzantines, Russians and Turks Interact (Sections 1 and 2 in class)
• Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective: SWD comprehension of the materials covered in Chapter 11 Sections 1, 2 and 3, students will illustrate their understanding of the material covered through the use of a vocabulary review activity and study guide

o       Language Objective: Students will read, and write the key terms and important concepts covered in Chapter 21 Sections 1, 2 and 3. Students will demonstrate their understanding by completing a structured study guide and following along with an in class vocabulary review.

Supplemental Materials-Chapter 11 Study Guide

Chapter 11-Study Guide-Half Sheet

Homework:Due Thursday 10/24

Finish Chapter 11 Section 1 and 2 Study Guide (We will finish Section 3 in class tomorrow)

Good afternoon everyone. Special reminder that today is the 1st night of parent/teacher conferences. Conferences will run from 4:30 to 7:30 tonight in the cafeteria, and parents can pick up report cards for their student before entering. Today we worked on student led notes for Chapter 11 Section 2 titled “The Russian Empire”. Tomorrow we will work on our study guide and after school have a review session for Chapter 11 Sections 1-3 in A120 (Mr. deBruin’s room) from 2:30 to 3:30 pm.

Here’s what we did today:

• Student Led Notes-Chapter 11-Section 2-The Russian Empire
• Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective:

§         SWD comprehension of the Slavic, Greek and Viking roots in Russian culture and the period of Mongol rule in Russia by taking student led guided notes

o       Language Objective:

§         Students will read, and write the key terms and important concepts associated with the Slavic, Greek and Viking roots in Russian culture and the period of Mongol rule in Russia through the creation of student led guided notes

Supplemental Material-Chapter 11 Section 2-The Russian Empire PPT and Chapter 11 Section Student Led Notes

Chapter 11 Section 2-The Russian Empire PPT

Chapter 11 Section 2-The Russian Empire

Chapter 11 Section Student Led Notes

Chapter 11-Section 2-Guided Notes

Good afternoon Everyone! Today we continued our unit on the Byzantine Empire. We covered part 2 of Chapter 11 Section 1 by using  student led guided notes and a vocabulary matching activity. On Wednesday after school there will be a study guide session located in Mr. deBruin’s room A120. I will be leading the study session but since the Arab Student Union has there meeting in my room on Wednesday we are just moving next door for the afternoon. We will review from 2:30 to 3:30 and I am more than glad to help with any questions they may have. Have a great Monday!

Here’s what we had going on today:

• Vocabulary Match-up Activity-The Byzantine Empire
• Student Led Notes-Chapter 11 Section 1-The Byzantine Empire (Part 2)

o       From The Empire Falls to The Church Divides

• Daily Objective-

§         SWD knowledge of key terms associated with the unit covering Chapter 11 through the use of a vocabulary activity

§         SWD comprehension of the role Justinian played in expanding the strength of the Byzantine Empire by taking student led guided notes

o       Language Objective:

§         Students will read and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to the unit covering Chapter 11 by using a vocabulary match-up activity

§         Students will read, and write the key terms and important concepts associated with Justinian and the growth of the Byzantine Empire through the creation of student led guided notes

Supplemental Material: Vocab Review Sheet, Chapter 11 Section 1 (Part 2) PPT   and Chapter 11 Section 1 (Part 2) Student Led Guided Notes

Chapter 11 Vocab Review Activity

Chapter 11-Vocabulary Match-up

Chapter 11 Section 1 (Part 2) PPT

The Byzantine Empire Part 2

Chapter 11 Section 1 (Part 2) Student Led Guided Notes

Chapter 11-Section 1-Guided Notes Part 2

Good afternoon! Today we began our 1st lesson on the Byzantine Empire. We covered part 1 of Chapter 11 Section 1 and will use R.A. style guided notes on Monday to complete Section 1. Our second unit test will be next Friday October 25th (On Chapter 11 Sections 1-3) and the Wednesday will be study guide day. Have a great weekend and we’ll see everyone Monday!

Here’s what we had going on today:

• Lecture-Chapter 1 Section 1-The Byzantine Empire

o       From A New Rome in a New Setting to Life in the New Rome

• Flip Book Activity-Justinian Code
• Video-The Roman Aqueducts (4:07 min)
• Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective:

§         SWD comprehension of the role Justinian played in expanding the strength of the Byzantine Empire by taking guided notes and completing a “Flip Book” Activity.

o       Language Objective:

§         Students will read, and write the key terms and important concepts associated with Justinian and the growth of the Byzantine Empire through the creation of guided notes and the completion of a  Justinian Code “Flip Book” Activity

Supplemental Material: Video Link-Roman Aqueducts (4:07 min) and Byzantine Empire PT 1 PPT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTMrfyAt6Mo&safe=active

The Byzantine Empire PT. 1 PPT

The Byzantine Empire Part 1

Good Afternoon Everyone! Today our schedule has been slightly adjusted in order to accommodate the 2013 Social Studies MEAP test. 1st and 3rd hour were shortened to 30 minutes each and 2nd hour has been elongated to an hour and fifty five minutes. MEAP testing took place during 2nd hour and our team (behavior wise) did a great job!!! I am really excited to see how well they scored. 4th and 5th hour watched a video as a preview for our new unit on the Byzantines that we’ll be begin tomorrow.

Here’s our day today:

• Video-Engineering an Empire-The Byzantines (43:47 min)
• Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective: Students will complete guided video questions based on the video “Engineering an Empire-The Byzantines” to help demonstrate their understanding of the rule Justinian the strength of the Byzantine Empire. Following our lesion we will orally discuss the evolution of the relationship between the Byzantines, Russians and Turks.

o       Language Objective: Students will write important video facts in order to complete guided video questions that will help demonstrate their understanding of the rule Justinian the strength of the Byzantine Empire. Following the lesson we will orally discuss the evolution of the relationship between the Byzantines, Russians and Turks.

Supplemental Material: Video Link-Engineering an Empire-The Byzantines (43:47 min)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFdTt9lNkE8&safe=active

Good afternoon everyone! Today  I will be joining several of my fellow history teachers for the second meeting of the 2013-2014 Social Studies Cohort. Unfortunately, that means I will be out for the day so we will be watching a film and completing guided video notes today in class. Good luck, work hard and have a great Eid break everyone.
Here’s what we’re working on today:

• Video-Islam: Empire of Faith Part 1: Muhammad and the Rise of Islam (53:55 min)
• Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective: Students will demonstrate analysis of the origins of Islam and the impact of the Prophet Muhammad’s teachings on the Arabian Peninsula through the use of guided video questions and class discussions.

o       Language Objective: Students will write key information about the origins of Islam in order to  demonstrate their understanding of the impact of the Prophet Muhammad’s teachings on the Arabian peninsula through the use of guided video notes

Supplemental Material:Video Link-Islam: Empire of Faith Part 1: Muhammad and the Rise of Islam (53:55 min)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX3UHNhQ1Zk&safe=active

Day 4 of MEAP prep is in the books! Today we focused on reviewing how to read a map and analyze historical works of art in order to continue our test prep! We also watched a few short video clips designed to cover topics such as the population of a changing world, American Colonization and entrepreneurship.

Here’s what we reviewed today:

• Video-Interesting Facts About The Worlds Population (2:38 min) 
• MEAP Review-Natural and Human Characteristics of Michigan Activity
• Video-School House Rocks-Government-No More Kings (3:11 min)
• MEAP Review-Another Road to the Presidency Activity
• Video-Sweet Ballz on Shark Tank (8:13 min)
• Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective: SWD synthesis of their prior knowledge of U.S. History by composing and integrating new strategies designed to increase their performance on the MEAP through review and SIOP based activities

• Language Objective: Students will read, write and orally discuss their understanding of U.S. History through the use of new review strategies and by using prior knowledge to  demonstrate their level of preparedness for the MEAP

Supplemental Materials: MEAP Reviews and Video Links 

MEAP Review-Natural and Human Characteristics of Michigan Activity

9th Grade Social Studies MEAP Prep 3

MEAP Review-Another Road to the Presidency Activity

9th Grade Social Studies MEAP Prep 2

Video Link-Interesting Facts About The Worlds Population (2:38 min)

Video Link-School House Rocks-Government-No More Kings (3:11 min)

Video-Sweet Ballz on Shark Tank (8:13 min)

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

Day 3 of MEAP prep is in the books! Today we focused on early American history by using a video from the History Channel mini series “America the Story of US”. We played Episode 2-Revolution . Tomorrow we will spend time reviewing how to read a map and analyze historical works of art in order to continue our test prep!

Here’s what we reviewed today:

• Bell Work- Please sit quietly and number a sheet of loose leaf paper 1-20. Title your sheet “Revolution-Video Notes”
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• Video-America the Story of US-Episode 2-Revolution (47 min)
• Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective: Students will demonstrate synthesis of the historical people and events during the American Revolutionary War by using guided video questions and class discussions.

o       Language Objective: Students will complete guided video questions to help demonstrate their understanding of the historical people and events during the American Revolutionary War. Following our lesion we will orally discuss the effects of the Revolutionary War. 

Supplemental Material: America the Story of US-Episode 2-Revolution

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6z-YVGgCCA&safe=active

Day 2 of MEAP prep is in the books! Today we focused on several areas of review which included the purpose of the 2nd Continental Congress. We also spent time reviewing how to read a map and analyze historical works of art. Tomorrow we will continue our test prep!

Here’s what we reviewed today:

• Video-Liberty`s Kids: Episode 8-The Second Continental Congress (21:37 min)

• 10 Important Video Facts

• MME Review-MEAP Chart Review Activity
• Daily Objective-
  • Content Objective: SWD synthesis of their prior knowledge of U.S. History by composing and integrating new strategies designed to increase their performance on the MEAP through review and SIOP based activities
  • Language Objective: Students will read, write and orally discuss their understanding of U.S. History through the use of new review strategies and by using prior knowledge to  demonstrate their level of preparedness for the MEAP

Supplimental Materials-The Battle of Saratoga Work Sheet

9th Grade Social Studies MEAP Prep

Video Links-Liberty’s Kids-Episode 8-The Second Continental Congress

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4566ow8m-s&safe=active

Good Afternoon Everyone! This week we will be working with the students to get them ready for the 2013 Social Studies MEAP. We will be focusing on test taking strategies and U.S. History content review. Hopefully as a staff we will help provide the information and coaching each student needs in order to be successful on the MEAP.

Here’s how we preped today:

• SSR-SSR Day 4-National Geographic Explorer  (January-February, 2012)
• SSR Log-
• Part 1.) One minute book talk-With your elbow partner each student will share their favorite fact/trivia/golden line from the magazine and explain why it stood out to you.
• 1.) Write a short (one to two sentences) summary of what you told your elbow partner on your SSR Log sheet.
• Thinking Maps-Introducing Brace Maps-World Religions and Their Core Beliefs
• MEAP Review-MEAP Instructions/New World Explorers T2T Activity
• Daily Objective-
• • Content Objective: SWD synthesis of their prior knowledge of U.S. History by composing and integrating new strategies designed to increase their performance on the MEAP through review and SIOP based activities
  • Language Objective: Students will read, write and orally discuss their understanding of U.S. History through the use of new review strategies and by using prior knowledge to  demonstrate their level of preparedness for the MEAP