October 14

Journal: What freedoms are you willing to give up for protection?

In Class: The counselors came in today to discuss your 4-year plans..... if you were absent, make sure you speak with your counselor :)

Today you picked up your new Packet (Middle Ages) and test review! We filled out page 3 of your packet and did LT #2

Homework: Ch. 8 L 4

October 12/13

Today you turned in your Unit 3 Packets, Karma Points and we took the test!!!!! 

If you were absent, you need to turn your packet in the next time that I see you and take your test ASAP!

October 11

Journal: None

In Class: Today we played a review game and you finished up your packets (page 5) the Venn Diagram; if you didn't finish this it is homework!

Homework: Make sure that your packet is ready to be turned in, your review is finished, and you are prepared to take the test :) 

October 7

Journal #5:  Who is the ultimate

In Class:   Today we finished up your packets! We filled out the Maurya/Gupta notes; if you were absent, get these notes from a friend :) You also worked on the Gupta Eulogy worksheet. If you were absent, come get one from me on Tuesday! If you didn't finish it will be homework and you will turn it in with your packets next block day! 

ž  Your Eulogy has to be at least 4 stanzas–

¡  each stanza should honor an advancement from their society.

¡  You must also explain why their advancements are important to us today. 

¡  These can include and are not limited to…

¡  Organized central government, Education, Math, Medicine, Architecture, Literature

ž  You must also make sure you have a strong introduction & closing statement

This is NOT an essay about the Gupta’s; please make sure you use the correct tone in your eulogy.  Eulogies are used to honor one’s life!

NO SCHOOL MONDAY! Remember your caste (#3 bring food Tuesday!) 

LEARNING TARGET DAY 5

Homework: Ch. 6 Lesson 1----- get working on your unit reviews!

**Video clip watch 9:40-17:20 

October 5/6

Journal #4: What are you judged by here at KHS?

In Class: Today we learned about the caste system! We did a simulation... thank you for your participation; I hope that you have a better understanding of what the caste system is and can see the different divisions.  We also created a Class System that will remain until you take your test! FARMERS remember next class period you must feed your group :) You also filled out page 4 of your note packet

*If you were absent you need to turn in a paragraph write up answering the following questions: 

1. What is the caste system? 

2. Who brought the caste system to India? 

3. What are the varnas and the roles in each? 

Homework: Chapter 5 Lesson 2

September 4

Journal #3: (slide #1) Tell me about a life changing experience

In Class: Today I introduced a class project.....‘Karma Points’ You will track your karma points (good+bad actions) You must end with 9 points by your test :) 

Today we learned about Buddhism! You filled out page 3 of your packets.  If you were absent get these notes from a friend. 

You also worked on the "Illustrated Buddha".  If you were absent, you will need to come and get this worksheet from me! 

                                                            LEARNING TARGET DAY 3

Homework: Homework: Ch. 5 Lesson 3----- get working on your unit reviews!

October 3

Journal #2: What is the furthest you’ve traveled (not by plane)? Where did you go? 
How far? What was your experience?

In Class: Today we learned about the Qin and Han Chinese Dynasties (filling out page 2 of your packet) You also did a Web-quest centering on these 2 great dynasties.  If you were absent come see me for the Web-quest! 

Homework: Catch up day! Make sure you are working on your test review! The test will be next week on the block day (Oct 12/13)