Happy SIP visit everyone!! For those who presented their poster today you did a great job! Hopefully you finished recording all your vocab, but if you didn’t make sure they are all set for tomorrow. Remember tomorrow is the pep rally so laddies wear yellow and fella’s wear blue. 

Here’s what we did today:

Thursday-10/23/14:

• Bell Work-1.) What rule must artists follow when creating icons for the Orthodox Church?         2.) When looking at an illuminated manuscript what does the term “illuminated” refer to?           3.) What type of sacred relic can often be found in a reliquary?
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• Presentations-Justinian for President Poster Activity Presentations
• Vocabulary Match-up Activity-Chapter 13-Chapter 13-Eureopan Middle Ages (Sections 1 & 2)
• Daily Objective-

• Content Objective:
  • SWD analysis of key terms associated with the unit covering Chapter 13 through the manipulating of vocabulary terms in a collaborative activity
• Language Objective:
  • Students will read and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to the unit covering Chapter 13 by using a vocabulary match-up activity

Supplemental Materials: Chapter 13 Vocabulary Match up

Chapter 13 Vocabulary Match up 

Chapter 13 Sections 1 and 2-Vocab Match up Terms

Chapter 13-Section 1 and 2-Vocabulary Match-up

Good afternoon ladies and gents! Today we began a really cool project designed to create campaign posters for Justinian’s presidential campaign. We will also be taking our vocabulary quiz tomorrow on our Chapter 11 terms.

Special reminder: Tonight parent/teacher conferences are from 4:30-7:30pm  and Thursday from 4:00-7:00pm. Unfortunately I will only be at conferences tonight from 4:30-7:00pm and Thursday from 4:00-5:00pm due to my own college classes. I will leave a sign up sheet and if you have any concerns please place your information down and I will be glad to get a hold of you.

Here’s our day today:

Tuesday-10/21/14:
o Bell Work-1.) Why did the Seljuk’s seek religious guidance from the Persian people they conquered? 2.) How did the death of Malik Shah affect the Seljuk Empire? 3.) What agreement did Saladin and England’s King Richard I reach about Jerusalem?
o Attendance– While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Vocabulary Match-up Activity- Chapter 11-The Byzantines. Russians and Turks Interact
o Activity-Justinian for President Poster Activity-Day 1
o Daily Objective-
o Content Objective:
 SWD knowledge of key terms associated with the unit covering the Byzantine Empire by manipulating and matching vocabulary terms in a collaborative activity
 SWD comprehension of the role Justinian played in expanding the strength of the Byzantine Empire by completing a “Justinian for President” Activity.
o Language Objective:
 Students will read and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to our unit covering the Byzantine Empire through using a vocabulary match-up activity
 Students will read, write and orally discuss the role Justinian played in expanding the strength of the Byzantine Empire through creating a poster designed to campaign for Justinian’s election as President

Supplemental Materials: Justinian for President Activity, Justinian’s Rule Flow Map and Chapter 11 Vocab match up

Justinian for President Activity

Justinian as President-Activity

Chapter 11 Vocab match up

Chapter 11-Vocabulary Match-up

Justinian’s Rule Flow Map

Justinians Rule-Flow Map

Hey everyone! I hope everyone enjoyed the video today. Tomorrow we will be beginning a really cool project that will help us demonstrate all that we have learned this unit! 

Here’s what we did today:

Monday-10/20/14:

• Bell Work-1.) What was the purpose of the Justinian code? (Section 1) 2.) Who is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church? (Section 1) 3.) What did Ivan III hope to accomplish by taking the title “Czar”? (Section 2)
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• Video-Engineering an Empire-The Byzantines (43:47 min)
• Daily Objective-

• Content Objective: SWD analysis by completing 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 lesson we will orally discuss the evolution of the relationship between the Byzantines, Russians and Turks.
• Language Objective: Students will listen and record 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.

Video Link: Engineering an Empire: The Byzantines (History Channel Documentary) (43:47 min)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qK5rg1EQ6Q

Good afternoon everyone,

Hopefully were enjoying our lessons on Justinian and the growth of the Byzantine Empire. This week we will be laying the foundation four our unit project on Justinian’s reign. 

Wednesday-10/15/2014:

• Bell Work-1.) What were some of Justinian’s major building projects? 2.) What was the purpose of the Nika rebellion? 3.) What were some of the political responsibilities of Empress Theodora?
• Learning Targets Sheet- Chapter 11-The Byzantines. Russians and Turks Interact
• Student Led Notes-Chapter 11 Section 1-The Byzantine Empire

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

• Video Clip-Justinian’s Byzantine Empire (10:52 min)
• Names and Terms Sheet- Chapter 11-The Byzantines, Russians and Turks Interact
• Daily Objective-
• 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.
• • Language Objective:
    • Students will read, write and orally discuss 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 Materials: Student Led Notes-Chapter 11 Section 1-The Byzantine Empire and Names and Terms Sheet- Chapter 11-The Byzantines, Russians and Turks Interact

Student Led Notes-Chapter 11 Section 1-The Byzantine Empire

Chapter 11-Section 1-PPT

Chapter 11-Section 1-Guided Notes Part 2

Names and Terms Sheet- Chapter 11-The Byzantines, Russians and Turks Interact

Chapter 11-Names and Terms

Hey everyone! Hopefully everyone had a wonderful four days off with friends and family as we celebrate Eid. Be sure to study your vocab over the weekend and our unit exam for World Religion will be on Wednesday October 8th, 2014. 

Here’s what we did today:

Thursday-10/02/14:

• Bell Work- Please sit quietly and number a sheet of loose leaf paper 1-25. Title your sheet “Islam: Empire of Faith-Video Notes”
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• Video-Islam: Empire of Faith Part 1: Muhammad and the Rise of Islam (53:55 min)
• Activity-World Religions Notebook-Fill in Islam page
• Study Guide- World Religions
• Daily Objective-

• 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.
  • SWD comprehension of the foundational practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism and Islam by summarizing their origins/beliefs using a world religions notebook
  • SWD evaluation of the materials covered in our unit covering World Religions through summarizing key information in a structured study guide
• 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
  • Students will read and record information covering the foundational practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism and Islam through the use of a skill building notebook categorized by religion
  • Students will read, and write the key terms and important concepts covered in our unit on World Religions by completing a structured inquiry based study guide

Supplemental Materials: Study Guide World Religions

World Religions-Study Guide

Video Link: Islam-Empire of Faith (53:33 min)

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

Hey everyone,

Today we finished up our lesson on Islam which is the last of the three major religions we will be learning about this year. Be sure to take your time on your argumentative essay and produce a quality piece of writing. 

Here is our day today: 

Wednesday-10/01/14: Late Start

• Bell Work-1. What happened to Israel following the death of King Solomon? (Chapter 3 Section 4) 2. What holy city do Christians, Jews and Muslims share? (Chapter 6 Section 3) 3. What do Muslims consider the best example of poetry and writing? (Chapter 10)
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• Student Led Notes-Chapter 10-The Muslim World (Guided Notes
  • Section 1–The Rise of Islam (Part 2)
• Writing Activity-World Religions Argumentative Essay Writing Prompt

• Content Objective:
  • SWD creation of the origins of Islam and the impact of the Prophet Muhammad’s teachings on the Arabian peninsula culture by compiling information in student led guided notes
• Language Objective:
  • Students will record key information on the origins of Islam and the impact of the Prophet Muhammad’s teachings on the Arabian peninsula through the creation of student led guided notes

Supplemental Material: Student Led Notes-Chapter 10-The Muslim World-Section 1-The Rise of Islam (Part 2) and Writing Activity-World Religions Argumentative Essay Writing Prompt

Student Led Notes-Chapter 10-The Muslim World-Section 1-The Rise of Islam (Part 2)

The Muslim World

Chapter 10 Section 1-Guided Notes

Writing Activity-World Religions Argumentative Essay Writing Prompt

World Religions Writing Prompt

Hey everyone! I’m sorry i have been behind on the blog and wanted to get everything caught up. I will also have some new grades in for us on Monday including the much anticipated Chapter 5 test. Have a great weekend everyone and we’ll see you Monday.

Here’s what we did Thursday and Friday:

Thursday-9/25/14:

• Bell Work- Where did Abraham and his family originate from? 2. Explain some of Solomon’s major accomplishments? 3. Why did Israel and Judah begin paying Assyria tributes in 738 B.C.?
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• Video-Little Buddha (34 min)
• Quick Vocabulary Match-up Activity-World Religions
• Student Led Notes-Chapter 3-Section 4-The Origins of Judaism
• Daily Objective-
  • Content Objective:
    • SWD knowledge of key terms associated with the unit covering world religions by manipulating and matching vocabulary terms in a collaborative activity
    • SWD creation of the fundamental beliefs of Judaism by compiling information on the origins of the early Jewish traditions through the use of student led guided notes
  • 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 read, record the fundamental beliefs of Judaism by creating a set of independently driven student guided notes

Friday-9/26/14:

• Bell Work-None
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• Procedures-Portfolio Roll Out
• Student Led Notes-Chapter 3-Section 4-The Origins of Judaism
• Video-The Bible-Episode 7-The Mission (45min) w/ Video Questions
  • Finish and Review
• Daily Objective-
  • Content Objective: Students will demonstrate synthesis of the ministry of Jesus Christ and the impact of Christianity on western culture by using guided video questions and class discussions.
  • 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.

Supplemental Materials: Notes-Chapter 3-Section 4-The Origins of Judaism

Notes-Chapter 3-Section 4-The Origins of Judaism

The Origins of Judaism

World Religions-Chapter 3-Section 4-Guided Notes

Video Links: Little Buddha (34 min) and The Bible Episode 7: The Mission (45 min)

Little Buddha (Trailer)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAMnjj6oU6s

The Bible Episode 7: The Mission (45 min) 

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

Good morning class,

We’re officially done with Ancient Greece and now we’re moving on to world religions! This unit we will learn about Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism and Islam. It is one of my favorite units all year so I’m excited to see what you learn. 

Here’s what we did today: 

Monday-9/22/14:

• Bell Work- Define in your own words the term “religion”. 2. Are faith and religion the same thing? (Please explain why or why not) 3. Outside of your own faith which of the major religions are you most excited to learn about? Why?
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• Vocabulary Match-up Activity-World Religions
• Student Led Notes-Chapter 3-Section 2-Hinduism and Buddhism Develop
  • Hinduism Evolves Over the Centuries
• Daily Objective-
  • Content Objective:
    • SWD knowledge of key terms associated with the unit covering world religions by manipulating and matching vocabulary terms in a collaborative activity
    • SWD analysis of the origins of Buddhism and Hinduism along with their core beliefs and religious practices by structuring information in student led guided notes.
  • 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 record key information on the beliefs origins of Buddhism and Hinduism along with their core beliefs and religious practices through creating student centered guided notes

Supplemental Materials: Vocabulary Match-up Activity-World Religion and Student Led Notes-Chapter 3-Section 2-Hinduism and Buddhism Develop

Vocabulary Match-up Activity-World Religion

World Religions-Vocab Match-up

World Religions-Vocabulary Match-up

Student Led Notes-Chapter 3-Section 2-Hinduism and Buddhism Develop

World Religions-Section 2-Part 1-Guided Notes

Hinduism and Buddhism Develop-Part 1

Happy Friday ladies and gents!!!

Hopefully everyone feels ok about our exam. Remember it was our 1st exam with a radically different format so if your worried just take a deep breath and remember we’ll set up a day to re-take the portions of the test we struggled on. Have a great weekend and Go Lions!!! 

Here’s what we did today: 

Friday-9/19/14:

• Bell Work- Please take out your notes/study guide and with your elbow partner review all of the information for our quiz covering Chapter 29 Sections 1 through 4.
  • In 5 minutes we will begin the vocabulary match up activity
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• Quick Vocabulary Match-up Review Activity-Chapter 5-Ancient Greece
• Quiz- Chapter 5-Ancient Greece
• Guided Tour-World Religions
• Daily Objective-
  • Content Objective:
    • SWD analysis of key terms associated with our unit covering Chapter 5 Sections 1 through 3 by manipulating of vocabulary terms in a collaborative activity
    • SWD evaluation of key terms and concepts associated with our unit covering Chapter 5 Sections 1 through 3 by demonstrating their knowledge thought the use of a unit quiz
    • SWD applications of the important political/historical figures, events and evidentiary text located in our unit covering World Religions by compiling information on a guided tour worksheet
  • Language Objective:
    • Students will read and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to our unit covering Chapter 5 Sections 1 through 3 through the use of a vocabulary match-up activity
    • Students will read and write their answers in order to match up important vocabulary terms and information pertaining to our unit covering Chapter 5 Sections 1 through 3 through completing a multiple choice and matching quiz.
    • Students will write answers to guided questions that require examination of the additional supporting resources/information located within our unit covering World religions through completing a Guided Tour activity

Supplemental Material: World Religions-Guided Tour

World Religions-Guided Tour

World Religions-Guided Tour

Happy Thursday! Tomorrow is the big day where we will see if all the work we’ve done in the last two weeks has paid off. Tonight please study for your exam tomorrow. Good luck and if you have any questions tomorrow please ask.

Here’s what we did today:

Thursday-9/18/14:

• Bell Work-1. Why were the epics so important to the Greeks of the Dorian Age? (Section 1) How did Athens benefit from their victory in the Persian War? (Section 2) 3. Why was Socrates put on trial in 399 B.C.? (Section 3)
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• Quick Vocabulary Match-up Activity-Chapter 27-The Age of Imperialism
• Review Activity-List, Rank, Compare, Illustrate (Chapter 27 Quiz Review)
• Review Activity-Study Guide Review Time/Peer Quiz Opportunity
• Daily Objective-
  • Content Objective:
    • SWD analysis of key terms associated with our unit covering Chapter 5 Sections 1, 2 and 3 by manipulating vocabulary terms in a collaborative activity
    • SWD synthesis of the early Greek political structure, the differences between the Athenian and Spartan, the goals of Pericles and the theories of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle by brainstorming and the use of peer quizzes and a review activity
  • Language Objective:
    • Students will read and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to our unit covering Chapter 5 Sections 1, 2 and 3 through the use of a vocabulary match-up activity
    • Students will read, record and orally share information pertaining to the early Greek political structure, the differences between the Athenian and Spartan, the goals of Pericles and the theories of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle through the completion a list, rank, compare, illustrate review activity

 Homework: Study for our Chapter 5 Quiz tomorrow on Ancient Greece!