Nov. 23rd - Nov. 25th

We continue our study of China this week. We will be learning about the 3 main ways of thought in China (Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism) and their effect on government and society.

Agenda

- Journal Grid

- Spread of Buddhism handout

- "3 Ways of Thought" PPT. with handouts

HW - Confucius quote mini picture poster

REMINDER: MAGAZINE PROJECTS ARE DUE THIS WEEK!!

Agenda for 11/19 - 11/20

- Journal: "It's not what you know..."

- Read "The Tang and Song Dynasties pgs. 268-273 in pairs - graphic organizer and answer 1-2

-Imperial China PPT. - Cornell notes w/summary

HW: Read "Religion and Thought..." pgs.275-279 answer 1-3
Finish Magazine Projects

Nov. 16th - Nov. 20th

This week in World History, we will begin our study of China. Students will become familiar with the geography, government, religions, and inventions related to the imperial period of China.

Agenda 11/17-11/18

- 4 corners/anticipation guide

- Vocabulary

- Map Challenge

HW - Cover Page for "China" (5 colored pictures, 5 facts or questions, and title), finish vocabulary sheet, continue working on projects.

Reminder: The Americas Magazine Project is due next week on Monday 11/23(A) and Tuesday 11/24(B) This assignment is worth 80 points - NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED!! If you want to turn your project in early you may.

Agenda for Friday and Monday:

- Finish Aztec sketches

- Organize and check INB for the Americas

- Quiz on the Americas

HW - Continue (or start...) working on Magazine/newspaper project.

Nov. 9th - Nov. 13th

This week in World History we will be finishing our study of the civilizations of the Americas. Tuesday and Thursday students will be learning about the Aztecs. Friday(A) and Monday(B) students will have a unit INB check and a quiz on all of the civilizations we have covered - the Maya, the Inca, and the Aztec. For the quiz, students should focus on the map challenge, know the environments that each society lived in and adapted to, and what those adaptations were. Additionally, students should also focus on the religions of each civilization, and how they were similar and/or different.

Agenda for Tues. and Thurs.

- Brain Pop Video - "The Aztecs"
- "The Aztec" PowerPoint lecture - Cornell Notes
- Daily life of the Aztec sketch sheet

HW - Organize INB and study for quiz

Nov. 2nd - Nov. 6th

This week in World History we will continue our study of the civilizations of the Americas.

Agenda for 11/2-11/3

- Video, "Lost Kingdom of the Maya" - Cornell Notes
- Information Stations: The Maya (Civilization, math, chocolate)
- PowerPoint Presentation - The Maya

HW - Read Pgs. 212-217 answer 1-2 on pg. 217

Just a reminder that the magazine/newspaper project is due on 11/23(A) and 11/24(B). If you have questions on the project be sure to ask for clarification. We will be doing some internet research during class later in the week.