September 14/15

Journal: Who is the greatest military leader of all time? Why?

In Class: Today we filled out your Alexander notes! (just do one side... both sides say the same thing:))

We also talked about perspectives, sourcing, primary and secondary sources.  As historians it is your job to look at multiple sources, decide what makes one more believable than another and come to a conclusion about what actually happened!

Today you analyzed 4 sources about Alexander the Great and filled out a worksheet. If you were absent today, you will need to come in during tutor time (Wed/Thurs lunch) to work on this!

PACKETS AND TEST DUE TOMORROW!!!!!

Homework: Study for test! Use your review guide... I promise it will help you tremendously! Another help would be your packets--- look through your learning targets, and the stared items

September 13

Journal: Who is the greatest athlete of all time? Why?

In Class: Today we learned about the first Olympic games.... who, what, when, where, why. You filled out the Olympic note sheet in your packet.  You also formed city-states and competed in the Kingwood High Olympics! Thank you for your participation & congrats to all our winners :)

Homework: Ch. 4 Lesson 5---- also make sure you are studying for the test and filling out your review sheet! Packets & test due FRIDAY

September 12

Journal: How has someone sacrificed for you? How have you sacrificed for someone else?

In Class: Today we learned about the WARS!!!! We filled out your note page 'Persian Players' at the top.  I handed out the comic strip form where you picked a battle and answered questions (if you were absent, you can come and get the form from me)

Homework: Catch up day!!!! Also get started on your reviews... test coming up on FRIDAY!
*if you were unable to finish your comic finish make sure you get it finished so you can turn it in with your packets :)

September 9

Journal: None

In Class: Today we had our Socratic seminar! Thank you for your participation, we had some interesting and insightful discussions.  If you were absent, come see me and we will discuss how to make up those points :)

Homework: Ch. 4 Lesson 4

Sept 7/8

Journal: Examine your life: do you like the way you are living? What is your purpose in life?

In Class: Today we covered A LOT of material! You all became citizens of Athens and participated in Greek Democracy by changing one of the class rules for the remainder of the unit!

 We filled out 3 pages of notes- 'Greek Democracy' the venn diagram 'Athenian Democracy & American Democracy' and 'Greek Philosophers & Art'.  If you were absent, you can get the notes from a friend :)  Make sure your LT guide is filled out for day 3! 

The Big take aways today: Greek Democracy & American Democracy--- what do they have in common, what is different? How did the political system evolve into what we have today? 

Homework: Make sure you are prepared for the Socratic Seminar on Friday! You need to read the story & answer questions 1-4!

Sept. 6

WELCOME BACK---- I hope that you had an awesome and relaxing holiday weekend

Journal #2: What is the most physically challenging thing you have ever done? 

In Class: Today we learned about the Athenians & the Spartans! You filled out your note packet page 'Athens vs. Sparta'.  When that was finished you created a 2-voice poem comparing the Athenians & the Spartans (ex. below) and filled out your Learning Target for day 2 :) 

*If you had extra time you could have started on the map

Poem Ex. 

Homework: Ch. 4 Lesson 3--- I also handed out the Socratic Seminar reading.  Make sure that you are prepared for Friday! 

Sept 2

Happy Friday! You did a fantastic job on our last unit. I'm really impressed with all of your hard work.  Lets keep it going and have another great couple of weeks

Journal: What is your favorite story of all time?!

In Class: We started a new unit today--- GREECE! We started out learning about the Geography, 1st civilizations and religion.  We filled out the 'Greece: Important Things' page in your packet as well as "Who are we" learning more about the Greek gods.

Homework: Ch. 3 Lesson 3 & LABOR DAY WEEKEND!!! Yay :) Have a fantastic weekend.... and remember there is a reading for Monday (ch. 4 Lesson 1-2)