Today in class we determined what the students already knew about life in the Rome - governmental style, architecture, religion, art, leaders, and entertainment and then discussed the lasting influences of Roman culture on our current world. We then watched a short video clip on chariot races at the Circus Maximus and discussed how the emperors of Rome used spectacle, games, and sporting events to keep citizens distracted and happy. Homework for tonight and Tuesday night, is to study for the Tools of History quiz on Wednesday. Have a safe day off - see you Wednesday!

Sept. 29th - Oct. 3rd

This week in World History we will be discussing The rise and expansion of the Roman Empire. Tuesday the 30th of September is a pupil free day, when we return on Wednesday the 1st we will have a short quiz on the Tools of History. For the quiz, know your vocabulary from the text and think about what new evidence can mean to historians, archaeologists, and anthropologists and their understanding of early civilizations. Additionally, what are the positives and negatives involved in using primary or secondary sources of history? Which do you think is more valuable and why?

It was great to see so many of you at Back-to-School Night last night. I hope you enjoyed your time in the class. As a reminder, on Monday we will begin studying the Rise and Expansion of the Roman Empire. For those ambitious students who want to read ahead in the text to refresh their memory about this subject - Chapter 2 begins on page 42! Today in class we learned about how historians work to interpret the past. This ends our unit on the Tools of History. We will have a small quiz on this unit on Wednesday the 1st. There is no homework over the weekend - enjoy it.

A Quick "heads up" for Coming Events

Hey everyone - just a reminder that tonight is Back-to-School night. I look forward to meeting as many parents as possible. And two additional reminders - tomorrow, the 26th is a minimum day - the last bell rings at 12:12. Additionally, next Tuesday, the 30th, is a pupil-free day. Do not come to school on this date. Next week we will begin to cover our state standards on the rise and expansion of the Roman empire.

Back-to-School Night - 9/25

Back to School Night is this Thursday, September 25th!! The evening will begin at 4:30 p.m. with a Bake Sale. Please feel free to come early for some delicious baked goods - the proceeds will benefit the school. First bell for all parents is at 5:24 p.m. and first period will begin at 5:30. I hope to see and meet as many parents as possible - and students can earn 10 class points by having their parents attend and sign in! During this evening I will go over classroom procedures, class syllabus, grading policy and any general classroom information. Students, be sure to give your parents your Back to School Night bell schedule. The evening will end when the last bell rings at 7:21 p.m. I look forward to meeting all of you.

Tools of History - 9/22 - 9/25

This week in World History we are learning about how archaeologists use artifacts from the past to better understand ancient cultures. Homework for this week was to bring in three artifacts from home that represent you as a person, and give us some insight on how our society functions.