January 18/19

Today we took a test!

You turned in your packets + reviews, we played the review game and you took the test! So far test scores are looking FANTASTIC so keep up the good work!

Homework: Chapter 18 Lesson 1

January 17

Journal #4: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would itbe? Why?

In Class:  Today we learned about the Colombian Exchange!  You filled out pages 6-7 of your packets; for the remaineder of class we reviewed.... 

YOUR TEST IS TOMORROW/THURSDAY! 

LEARNING TARGET DAY 4

Homework: STUDY FOR TEST! 

Jan 11/12

Journal:  None 

In Class: Today you got into groups and completed 6 tasks--- each centering around an explorer! If you were absent today, you can make this assignment up by the following: 

Choose an Explorer- write 1 paragraph on their background and 2 paragraphs on their accomplishments.  You will also need to create a map depicting where their journeys took them! 

Homework: Make sure that your learning targets for days 1-3 are all caught up! Readings: Chapter 19 Lessons 1-2

**NOTE: your test is next block day! You have 1 week to prepare... make sure that you are filling out your study guide

January 10

Journal #3: Name 1 person you wish you didn’t have to deal with today: Why?

In Class:  Today we learned about the Meso-American civilizations (Aztec, Mayan, Incan) and you filled out page 5 of your packet. 

LEARNING TARGET DAY 3

Homework: Catch up Day!

January 6

Journal #2: If you could have dinner with 1 person (dead or alive) who wouldyou choose? Why?

In Class:  Today we learned about some of the greatest explorers in history- you filled out page 3 of your packet listing their name, country, and 1 accomplishment of each. 

We then had an "Explorer Dinner Party" In your group you received a group of 8 explorers, you needed to seat them all around the table and discover one commonality between each, and one conversation they would have with one another. 

You also filled out the map on page 4 of your packet

LEARNING TARGET DAY 2

Homework: Chapter 17 Lesson 1

January 5

Journal: None

In Class: Today we finished up 'Guns, Germ, & Steel' (link below if you missed it) You filled out pages 1-2 of your note packet; if you were unable to finish the written portion on page 2 of your notes, this becomes homework

Homework: Make sure that your Learning Target for Day 1 is finished and your reading is Chapter 14 Lesson 1-2 in your book

Jan 4

Welcome back from Christmas Break! I hope you were all able to relax and enjoy yourselves :)
This is a new semester = fresh start.... those of you who were unhappy about last term or semester grades, no worries you have the chance at redemption! If you are unsure of how you can improve or want to look at past grades with me I can give you ideas on how to boost those grades!

Today we started a new unit "Age of Exploration & Expansion"

You picked up your new packets, reviews, and the syllabus for this semester

Journal #1: If you could explore 1 area for 1 day, where would you go? Why?

In Class: You looked at the European and Native perspectives on their first encounters with each other and filled out a worksheet; if you were absent, come see me and I can get you the materials to make it up.  We also started watching a portion of "Guns, Germs, and Steel"

Homework: None!