Friday, December 11, 2009
No question
History Agenda
1. Mock Trial
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.30 Describe origins and effects of the Protestant Reformation.
(H)
A. the reasons for the growing discontent with the Catholic Church,
including the main ideas of Martin Luther and John Calvin
B. the spread of Protestantism across Europe, including the reasons and
consequences of England’s break with the Catholic Church
C. the weakening of a uniform Christian faith
D. the consolidation of royal power
WHI.31 Explain the purposes and policies of the Catholic
Counter-Reformation, including the influence and ideas of Ignatius Loyola. (H)
Homework
Work on Mock Trial
Thursday, December 10,
2009
No question
History Agenda
1. Mock Trial
Handouts
Mock Trial assignment
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.30 Describe origins and effects of the Protestant Reformation.
(H)
A. the reasons for the growing discontent with the Catholic Church,
including the main ideas of Martin Luther and John Calvin
B. the spread of Protestantism across Europe, including the reasons and
consequences of England’s break with the Catholic Church
C. the weakening of a uniform Christian faith
D. the consolidation of royal power
WHI.31 Explain the purposes and policies of the Catholic
Counter-Reformation, including the influence and ideas of Ignatius Loyola. (H)
Homework
Work on Mock Trial
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Snow Day – no school
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Determine the Importance
Identify the three most important people and the three most
interesting people from the reading on the Reformation. Briefly explain why
each person is either important or interesting.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Open chart quiz
3. 95 Theses and Exsurge Domine worksheet
Handouts
95 Theses and Exsurge Domine worksheet – page 9
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.30 Describe origins and effects of the Protestant Reformation.
(H)
A. the reasons for the growing discontent with the Catholic Church,
including the main ideas of Martin Luther and John Calvin
B. the spread of Protestantism across Europe, including the reasons and
consequences of England’s break with the Catholic Church
C. the weakening of a uniform Christian faith
D. the consolidation of royal power
WHI.31 Explain the purposes and policies of the Catholic
Counter-Reformation, including the influence and ideas of Ignatius Loyola. (H)
Homework due Wednesday 12/9
Finish 95 Theses and Exsurge Domine worksheet
Monday, December 7, 2009
Summarize/Retell
List five problems Martin Luther had with the Catholic Church.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Charges worksheet
3. Reformation chart
Handouts
Charges worksheet – page 8
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.30 Describe origins and effects of the Protestant Reformation.
(H)
A. the reasons for the growing discontent with the Catholic Church,
including the main ideas of Martin Luther and John Calvin
B. the spread of Protestantism across Europe, including the reasons and
consequences of England’s break with the Catholic Church
C. the weakening of a uniform Christian faith
D. the consolidation of royal power
WHI.31 Explain the purposes and policies of the Catholic
Counter-Reformation, including the influence and ideas of Ignatius Loyola. (H)
Homework due Tuesday 12/8
Reformation chart
Friday, December 4, 2009
No question
History Agenda
1. Test
Handouts
Reformation reading
Reformation chart
Massachusetts Frameworks
Renaissance and the Reformation in Europe
Homework due Monday 12/7
Renaissance and Reformation Works Cited – TEST grade
Homework due Tuesday 12/8
Reformation chart
Thursday, December 3,
2009
Determining Importance
List three important facts about the Renaissance and three important
facts about the Reformation
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Correct study guide
3. Review worksheet
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
Renaissance and the Reformation in Europe
Study for test Friday 12/4
Homework due Monday 12/7
Renaissance and Reformation Works Cited – TEST grade
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Determining Importance
Look at the map on page 463. Describe the religions in Europe at the
time and why you think they are spread out the way they are.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Count florin – clean out folders
3. Open note quiz
4. Study guide
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.30 Describe origins and effects of the Protestant Reformation.
(H)
A. the reasons for the growing discontent with the Catholic Church,
including the main ideas of Martin Luther and John Calvin
B. the spread of Protestantism across Europe, including the reasons and
consequences of England’s break with the Catholic Church
C. the weakening of a uniform Christian faith
D. the consolidation of royal power
WHI.31 Explain the purposes and policies of the Catholic
Counter-Reformation, including the influence and ideas of Ignatius Loyola. (H)
Homework due Thursday 12/3
Study guide
Test Friday 12/4
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Summarize/Retell
In four to five sentences tell about the Huguenots and what happened
in France.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Discuss working bibliography
3. Group open note quiz for florins
4. Game
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.30 Describe origins and effects of the Protestant Reformation.
(H)
A. the reasons for the growing discontent with the Catholic Church,
including the main ideas of Martin Luther and John Calvin
B. the spread of Protestantism across Europe, including the reasons and
consequences of England’s break with the Catholic Church
C. the weakening of a uniform Christian faith
D. the consolidation of royal power
WHI.31 Explain the purposes and policies of the Catholic
Counter-Reformation, including the influence and ideas of Ignatius Loyola. (H)
Homework due Wednesday 12/2
Notes 29-6
Two mini recovery reports
Homework due Thursday 12/3
Study guide
Test Friday 12/4
Monday, November 30, 2009
Determining Importance
What was significant about England’s break from Rome?
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Game
Handouts
Study guide
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.30 Describe origins and effects of the Protestant Reformation.
(H)
A. the reasons for the growing discontent with the Catholic Church,
including the main ideas of Martin Luther and John Calvin
B. the spread of Protestantism across Europe, including the reasons and
consequences of England’s break with the Catholic Church
C. the weakening of a uniform Christian faith
D. the consolidation of royal power
WHI.31 Explain the purposes and policies of the Catholic
Counter-Reformation, including the influence and ideas of Ignatius Loyola. (H)
Homework due Tuesday 12/1
Notes 29-5
Homework due Wednesday 12/2
Notes 29-6
Two mini recovery reports
Homework due Thursday 12/3
Study guide
Test Friday 12/4
Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27, 2009 – Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Summarize/Retell
Write four to five sentences summarizing the Catholic Reform.
Include information about an important Catholic reformer, who met to discuss
reform, when they met, what they discussed, etc.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Henry VIII story
3. Game
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.30 Describe origins and effects of the Protestant Reformation.
(H)
A. the reasons for the growing discontent with the Catholic Church,
including the main ideas of Martin Luther and John Calvin
B. the spread of Protestantism across Europe, including the reasons and
consequences of England’s break with the Catholic Church
C. the weakening of a uniform Christian faith
D. the consolidation of royal power
WHI.31 Explain the purposes and policies of the Catholic
Counter-Reformation, including the influence and ideas of Ignatius Loyola. (H)
No homework due Monday 11/30
Homework due Tuesday 12/1
Notes 29-5
Homework due Wednesday 12/2
Notes 29-6
Monday, November 23, 2009
No question
History Agenda
1. National Geographic Bee
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.30 Describe origins and effects of the Protestant Reformation.
(H)
A. the reasons for the growing discontent with the Catholic Church,
including the main ideas of Martin Luther and John Calvin
B. the spread of Protestantism across Europe, including the reasons and
consequences of England’s break with the Catholic Church
C. the weakening of a uniform Christian faith
D. the consolidation of royal power
WHI.31 Explain the purposes and policies of the Catholic
Counter-Reformation, including the influence and ideas of Ignatius Loyola. (H)
Homework due Tuesday 11/24
Short answer question – answer in at least two paragraphs (8
sentences each) – How did the Protestant religion come about? Who was John
Calvin and why is he significant? How did Catholics work to reform their
church?
No homework due Monday 11/30
Homework due Tuesday 12/1
Notes 29-5
Homework due Wednesday 12/2
Notes 29-6
Friday, November 20, 2009
Determining Importance
Describe in at least three sentences the underlying issue in the
debate between Luther and Pope Leo X
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Open note quiz 29-1 and 2
3. Protestant Reformation video
4. Crossword puzzle
Handouts
Protestant Reformation video questions
Crossword puzzle
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.30 Describe origins and effects of the Protestant Reformation.
(H)
A. the reasons for the growing discontent with the Catholic Church,
including the main ideas of Martin Luther and John Calvin
B. the spread of Protestantism across Europe, including the reasons and
consequences of England’s break with the Catholic Church
C. the weakening of a uniform Christian faith
D. the consolidation of royal power
WHI.31 Explain the purposes and policies of the Catholic
Counter-Reformation, including the influence and ideas of Ignatius Loyola. (H)
Homework due Monday 11/23
Notes 29-3 and 4
Homework due Tuesday 11/24
Short answer question – answer in at least two paragraphs (8
sentences each) – How did the Protestant religion come about? Who was John
Calvin and why is he significant? How did Catholics work to reform their
church?
No homework due Monday 11/30
Homework due Tuesday 12/1
Notes 29-5
Homework due Wednesday 12/2
Notes 29-6
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Making Connections
Look at the picture on page 450. Describe what is going on in this
scene.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Game
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.30 Describe origins and effects of the Protestant Reformation.
(H)
A. the reasons for the growing discontent with the Catholic Church,
including the main ideas of Martin Luther and John Calvin
B. the spread of Protestantism across Europe, including the reasons and
consequences of England’s break with the Catholic Church
C. the weakening of a uniform Christian faith
D. the consolidation of royal power
WHI.31 Explain the purposes and policies of the Catholic
Counter-Reformation, including the influence and ideas of Ignatius Loyola. (H)
Homework due Friday 11/20
Short answer question – answer in at least two paragraphs (8
sentences each) – How did Martin Luther’s beliefs bring him into conflict with
the Catholic Church? Would his actions have the same consequences today as
they did back then? Explain.
Homework due Monday 11/23
Notes 29-3 and 4
Homework due Tuesday 11/24
Short answer question – answer in at least two paragraphs (8
sentences each) – How did the Protestant religion come about? Who was John
Calvin and why is he significant? How did Catholics work to reform their
church?
No homework due Monday 11/30
Homework due Tuesday 12/1
Notes 29-5
Homework due Wednesday 12/2
Notes 29-6
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Make Inferences
In the 1400s and 1500s, many Europeans called for a reformation (a
change) in the way the Church taught and practiced Christianity. Create a list
of 5 things you think people wanted to change.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Game
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.29 Describe the origins and development of the Renaissance,
including the influence and accomplishments of Machiavelli, Michelangelo,
Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Shakespeare, and Johannes Gutenberg. (H)
Homework due Thursday 11/19
Notes 29-1 and 2
Homework due Friday 11/20
Short answer question – answer in at least two paragraphs (8
sentences each) – How did Martin Luther’s beliefs bring him into conflict with
the Catholic Church? Would his actions have the same consequences today as
they did back then? Explain.
Homework due Monday 11/23
Notes 29-3 and 4
Tuesday, November 17,
2009
Summarize/Retell
In three to four sentences explain the affects and importance of art
during the Renaissance.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Review Works of Art
3. Medieval or Renaissance art?
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.29 Describe the origins and development of the Renaissance,
including the influence and accomplishments of Machiavelli, Michelangelo,
Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Shakespeare, and Johannes Gutenberg. (H)
Homework due Wednesday 11/18
Short answer question – answer in at least two paragraphs (8
sentences each) – Why would Queen Elizabeth I make journeys through the
kingdom? What is significant about that? How would you feel if you were living
in this time and your queen often came to visit you?
Homework due Thursday 11/19
Notes 29-1 and 2
Homework due Friday 11/20
Short answer question – answer in at least two paragraphs (8
sentences each) – How did Martin Luther’s beliefs bring him into conflict with
the Catholic Church? Would his actions have the same consequences today as
they did back then? Explain.
Homework due Monday 11/23
Notes 29-3 and 4
Monday, November 16, 2009
Determine Importance
Create a list of ten facts about art during the Renaissance
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Art assignment
3. Game
Things to work on during the game
1. Working bibliography (keep track of all of the sources you use)
2. Renaissance Mini Recovery Report (every student must turn in two for
a grade – students can turn in as many as they want for florin)
3. Stump, Blunder, and Interview cards to make it around the board and
to earn florin
Handouts
Art Assignment
Renaissance Mini Recovery Report instruction sheet
Renaissance Treasure list
Working Bibliography
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.29 Describe the origins and development of the Renaissance,
including the influence and accomplishments of Machiavelli, Michelangelo,
Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Shakespeare, and Johannes Gutenberg. (H)
Homework due Tuesday 11/17
Create a list of ten differences between art from the Middle Ages
and art from the Renaissance (video questions, page #2, will help)
Homework due Wednesday 11/18
Short answer question – answer in at least two paragraphs (8
sentences each) – Why would Queen Elizabeth I make journeys through the
kingdom? What is significant about that? How would you feel if you were living
in this time and your queen often came to visit you?
Friday, November 13, 2009
Making Connections
Revisit your list of people from Monday. Create a list of five
different people (using 28-2, 3, 4, and 5) with a fact for each.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Group quiz for florin
3. Game
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.29 Describe the origins and development of the Renaissance,
including the influence and accomplishments of Machiavelli, Michelangelo,
Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Shakespeare, and Johannes Gutenberg. (H)
Homework due Monday 11/16
Short answer question – answer in at least one paragraph (8
sentences) – Why is the development of the Gutenberg Press significant? How
would our lives today be different if this invention was not around?
Homework due Tuesday 11/17
Create a list of ten differences between art from the Middle Ages
and art from the Renaissance (video questions, page #2, will help)
Homework due Wednesday 11/18
Short answer question – answer in at least two paragraphs (8
sentences each) – Why would Queen Elizabeth I make journeys through the
kingdom? What is significant about that? How would you feel if you were living
in this time and your queen often came to visit you?
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Determining Importance
Identify at least one invention of the Renaissance and explain in
three sentences how it has impacted us today.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Review short answer
3. Introductory activities for the game
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.29 Describe the origins and development of the Renaissance,
including the influence and accomplishments of Machiavelli, Michelangelo,
Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Shakespeare, and Johannes Gutenberg. (H)
Homework due Friday 11/13
Notes 28-5
Homework due Monday 11/16
Short answer question – answer in at least one paragraph (8
sentences) – Why is the development of the Gutenberg Press significant? How
would our lives today be different if this invention was not around?
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 – Veteran’s Day
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Determining Importance
In at least one sentence each, explain how each of these countries
influenced the Renaissance – Spain, France, and Germany
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Note review for Florin
3. Directions for game on Renaissance
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.29 Describe the origins and development of the Renaissance,
including the influence and accomplishments of Machiavelli, Michelangelo,
Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Shakespeare, and Johannes Gutenberg. (H)
Homework due Thursday 11/12
Short answer question – answer in at least one paragraph (8
sentences) –
Why are Florence and Venice important to the Renaissance. What was
significant about each of them? What influences did they have on the
Renaissance?
Homework due Friday 11/13
Notes 28-5
Homework due Monday 11/16
Short answer question – answer in at least one paragraph (8
sentences) – Why is the development of the Gutenberg Press significant? How
would our lives today be different if this invention was not around?
Monday, November 9, 2009
Making Connections
List 3 important people that you read about in 28-1. Include one
fact for each person.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Review notes
3. Open note quiz
4. Video
Handouts
Video questions
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.29 Describe the origins and development of the Renaissance,
including the influence and accomplishments of Machiavelli, Michelangelo,
Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Shakespeare, and Johannes Gutenberg. (H)
Homework due Tuesday 11/10
Notes 28-2, 3, 4
Homework due Thursday 11/12
Short answer question – answer in at least one paragraph (8
sentences) –
Why are Florence and Venice important to the Renaissance. What was
significant about each of them? What influences did they have on the
Renaissance?
Friday, November 6, 2009
No question
History Agenda
1. Test
2. Renaissance notes
Handouts
Note form 28 and 29
Massachusetts Frameworks
The Medieval Period in Europe to 1500
Homework due Monday 11/9
Notes 28-1
Homework due Tuesday 11/10
Notes 28-2, 3, 4
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Summarize/Retell
In three sentences summarize Isabella and Ferdinand’s rule of Spain.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Correct study guide
3. Review activity
Current Unit Pages
1. Vocabulary
2. Guiding questions
3. Note form
4. Introduction to Feudal Europe
5. Feudal Society Vocabulary Quiz Practice
6. Video questions – Europe’s Feudal States
7. Venn Diagram
8. Vocabulary quiz
9. Steps to Knighthood
10. Oh Yikes plague reading
11. Video – Crusades
12. Population graph
13. King John and Magna Carta
14. Isabella and Ferdinand chart
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
Review of The Medieval Period in Europe to 1500
Test Friday 11/6
*Current unit pages will be collected Thursday or Friday
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Determine Importance
List three important facts about Joan of Arc
List three important facts about Isabella and Ferdinand
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Note review
3. Isabella and Ferdinand chart
Current Unit Pages
1. Vocabulary
2. Guiding questions
3. Note form
4. Introduction to Feudal Europe
5. Feudal Society Vocabulary Quiz Practice
6. Video questions – Europe’s Feudal States
7. Venn Diagram
8. Vocabulary quiz
9. Steps to Knighthood
10. Oh Yikes plague reading
11. Video – Crusades
12. Population graph
13. King John and Magna Carta
14. Isabella and Ferdinand chart
Handouts
Isabella and Ferdinand chart
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.8 Describe developments in medieval English legal and
constitutional history and their importance in the rise of modern democratic
institutions and procedures, including the Magna Carta, parliament, and habeas
corpus. (H, C)
Homework due Thursday 11/5
Study guide
Test Friday 11/6
*Current unit pages will be collected Thursday or Friday
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
List ten qualities of a good leader.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. King John worksheet
Current Unit Pages
1. Vocabulary
2. Guiding questions
3. Note form
4. Introduction to Feudal Europe
5. Feudal Society Vocabulary Quiz Practice
6. Video questions – Europe’s Feudal States
7. Venn Diagram
8. Vocabulary quiz
9. Steps to Knighthood
10. Oh Yikes plague reading
11. Video – Crusades
12. Population graph
13. King John and Magna Carta
14. Isabella and Ferdinand chart
Handouts
King John worksheet
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.8 Describe developments in medieval English legal and
constitutional history and their importance in the rise of modern democratic
institutions and procedures, including the Magna Carta, parliament, and habeas
corpus. (H, C)
Homework due Wednesday 11/4
Notes 27-5
Optional Crusades assignment
Homework due Thursday 11/5
Study guide
Test Friday 11/6
*Current unit pages will be collected Thursday or Friday
Monday, November 2, 2009
List three of the milestones in democracy that took place in
medieval England. Explain in one sentence each why it is a milestone.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Crusades video
Handouts
Optional Crusades worksheet
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.7 Describe the major economic, social, and political
developments that took place in medieval Europe. (H, E)
Homework due Tuesday 11/3
Notes 27-3
Homework due Wednesday 11/4
Notes 27-5
Optional Crusades assignment
Friday, October 30, 2009
Determine Importance
List five important facts about the Crusades and five interesting
facts about the Crusades
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Review notes
3. Open note quiz
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.7 Describe the major economic, social, and political
developments that took place in medieval Europe. (H, E)
Homework due Monday 11/2
Notes 27-2
Homework due Tuesday 11/3
Notes 27-3
Homework due Wednesday 11/4
Notes 27-5
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Make Connections
Look at the map on page 394. List five facts about the Crusades from
this map.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Note review
3. Video - Crusades
Handouts
Video questions
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.7 Describe the major economic, social, and political
developments that took place in medieval Europe. (H, E)
Homework due Friday 10/30
Finish 25-4 notes
Half day – no class 2, 3, 4
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
List all the news headlines you can think of – if you don’t know
any headlines, make a list of things that the news reports on.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Current Events
Handouts
No handouts
Homework due Thursday 10/29
Notes ½ 25-4 – stop at “The Kingdom Beyond the Sea”
Homework due Friday 10/30
Finish 25-4 notes
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Create Sensory Images
Explain in at least three sentences one thing that you saw, heard,
felt, tasted or smelled when you read Oh Yikes!
History Agenda
1.Question
2. Discuss Black Death
3. Population graph
Handouts
Graph paper
Population graph assignment
Massachusetts Frameworks
D. the economic and social effects of the spread of the Black Death
or Bubonic Plague
Homework due Wednesday 10/28
Works Cited – Test grade (even if I don’t have you, it is due)
Homework due Thursday 10/29
Notes ½ 25-4 – stop at “The Kingdom Beyond the Sea”
Homework due Friday 10/30
Finish 25-4 notes
Monday, October 26, 2009
Blue
In the library working on a practice works cited
Gold
Summarize/Retell
Summarize what the Inquisition did in at least three sentences.
OR
Make Connections
What does the Inquisition remind you of? Explain
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Vocabulary quiz
3. Inquisition
Handouts
Oh Yikes! Reading on the Black Death
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.7 Describe the major economic, social, and political
developments that took place in medieval Europe. (H, E)
A. the growing influence of Christianity and the Catholic Church
Homework due Tuesday 10/27
Active reading – Oh Yikes! Write at least 10 questions and/or
comments on the reading
Homework due Wednesday 10/28
Works Cited – Test grade (even if I don’t have you, it is due)
Homework due Thursday 10/29
Notes ½ 25-4 – stop at “The Kingdom Beyond the Sea”
Homework due Friday 10/30
Finish 25-4 notes
Friday, October 23, 2009
Gold
Make Connections
Look at the picture on page 374. In at least three sentences,
explain who you would want to be in this picture and why.
Blue
Summarize/Retell
Summarize what the Inquisition did in at least three sentences.
Gold History Agenda
1. Question
2. Venn Diagram
3. Steps to knighthood
Blue History Agenda
1. Question
2. Black Plague info
3. Black Plague graph
Handouts
Gold – No handouts
Blue – Population graph
Massachusetts Frameworks
Gold - B. the differing orders of medieval society, the development
of feudalism, and the development of private property as a distinguishing
feature of western civilization
Blue - D. the economic and social effects of the spread of the Black
Death or Bubonic Plague
Gold Homework due Monday 10/26
Notes 24-4 and 25-1
Vocabulary quiz
Blue Homework due Monday 10/26
Newspaper research works cited – first draft
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Make Connections
Write one paragraph (8 sentences) describing bullying.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Feudalism
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
B. the differing orders of medieval society, the development of
feudalism, and the development of private property as a distinguishing feature
of western civilization
Gold Homework due Friday 10/23
Notes 24-2 and 24-3
Gold Homework due Monday 10/26
Notes 24-4 and 25-1
Vocabulary quiz
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Gold
Everyone: Copy the definition for the term feudalism.
Make Connections
What does feudalism remind you of?
OR
Ask Questions
List five questions you have about feudalism.
Blue
Make Connections
Look at the picture on page 374. In at least three sentences,
explain who you would want to be in this picture and why.
Gold History Agenda
1. Question
2. Vocabulary practice
3. Video on feudalism
Blue History Agenda
1. Question
2. Vocabulary quiz
3. Lords and vassals p. 369
Gold Handouts
1. Vocabulary
2. Guiding questions
3. Note form
4. Intro to Feudal Europe
5. Feudal Society Vocabulary Practice Quiz
6. Video questions
Massachusetts Frameworks
B. the differing orders of medieval society, the development of
feudalism, and the development of private property as a distinguishing feature
of western civilization
Gold Homework due Thursday 10/22
Read Introduction to Feudal Europe
Create a list of 20 facts about feudalism
Blue Homework due Thursday 10/22
Notes 24/3 and 4
Gold Homework due Friday 10/23
Notes 24-2 and 24-3
Gold Homework due Monday 10/26
Notes 24-4 and 25-1
Vocabulary quiz
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Blue
Make Connections
Look at the pictures on page 370 and 371. What do you think chapter
24 section 2 is about? List at least five topics.
Blue History Agenda
1. Question
2. Gangs and feudalism
Gold History Agenda
1. Library – works cited
Blue Handouts
Note packet
Guiding questions
Blue Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.7 Describe the major economic, social, and political
developments that took place in medieval Europe. (H, E)
A. the growing influence of Christianity and the Catholic Church
B. the differing orders of medieval society, the development of
feudalism, and the development of private property as a distinguishing feature
of western civilization
C. the initial emergence of a modern economy, including the growth of
banking, technological and agricultural improvements, commerce, towns, and a
merchant class
D. the economic and social effects of the spread of the Black Death or
Bubonic Plague
E. the growth and development of the English and French nations
Blue Homework due Wednesday 10/21
Notes 24-2
Gold Homework due Wednesday 10/21
Vocabulary
Monday, October 19, 2009
Everyone: Copy the definition for the term feudalism.
Make Connections
What does feudalism remind you of?
OR
Ask Questions
List five questions you have about feudalism.
Blue History Agenda
1. Question
2. Story using vocabulary
3. Video on feudalisms
Gold History Agenda
1. Works Cited assignment
Blue Handouts
Story
Video question
Feudalism reading
Gold Handouts
How to Create a Works Cited
Works Cited assignment sheet
Blue Massachusetts Frameworks
B. the differing orders of medieval society, the development of
feudalism, and the development of private property as a distinguishing feature
of western civilization
Gold Massachusetts Frameworks
Citation of sources
Blue Homework due Tuesday 10/20
Read Feudalism reading and on a lined sheet list 20 facts about
feudalism
Gold Homework due Tuesday 10/20
Newspaper research works cited – final
Gold Homework due Wednesday 10/21
Vocabulary sheet
Friday, October 16, 2009
No question
History Agenda
1. Test
2. Vocabulary
Handouts
Vocabulary sheet
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The Emergence and Expansion of Islam to 1500
Blue Homework due Monday 10/19
Vocabulary sheet
Gold Homework due Monday 10/19
Rough draft of newspaper works cited
Gold Homework due Wednesday 10/21
Vocabulary sheet
Thursday, October 15, 2009
No question
History Agenda
1. Correct study guide
2. Review
Current Unit page #
1. Guiding Questions
2. Chapter 22 note form
3. Muhammad: Prophet of Islam
4. Video: Islam
5. Five Pillars of Islam
6. The Spread of Islam: Nystrom Atlas Questions
7. Open Note Quiz - Chapter 22 sections 1/2
8. Rightly Guided Caliphs
9. Spread of Islam Video Clip: Islam: A Challenge to Christianity
10. Islamic Art
11. Islamic Art PowerPoint
12. What is the significance?
13. Arab Contributions
Handouts
No handouts
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The Emergence and Expansion of Islam to 1500
Test Friday 10/16
*collecting current section pages 1 - 13
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Determine Importance
What was the most important contribution that the Arabs made?
Explain in two sentences why you think it is most important.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Correct Entertainment
3. Arab Contribution
4. Study guide
Current Unit page #
1. Guiding Questions
2. Chapter 22 note form
3. Muhammad: Prophet of Islam
4. Video: Islam
5. Five Pillars of Islam
6. The Spread of Islam: Nystrom Atlas Questions
7. Open Note Quiz - Chapter 22 sections 1/2
8. Rightly Guided Caliphs
9. Spread of Islam Video Clip: Islam: A Challenge to Christianity
10. Islamic Art
11. Islamic Art PowerPoint
12. What is the significance?
13. Arab Contributions
Handouts
Works cited instruction sheet
Arab Contributions
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WHI.5 Analyze the influence and achievements of Islamic civilization
during its “Golden Age.” (H)
A. the preservation and expansion of Greek thought
B. Islamic science, philosophy, and mathematics
C. Islamic architecture
Homework due Thursday 10/15
Study guide
Test Friday 10/16
*collecting current section pages 1 - 13
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Determine Importance
Look through your notes on Arab contributions and list three
important contributions and three interesting contributions.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. What is the significance?
Handouts
What is the significance worksheet
Study guide
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WHI.5 Analyze the influence and achievements of Islamic civilization
during its “Golden Age.” (H)
A. the preservation and expansion of Greek thought
B. Islamic science, philosophy, and mathematics
C. Islamic architecture
Homework due Wednesday 10/14
Entertainment research
*remember works cited for all four research assignments
Homework due Thursday 10/15
Study guide
Test Friday 10/16
*collecting current section pages 1 - 13
Monday, October 12, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
No school
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Create Sensory Images
Write a detailed, descriptive paragraph (8 sentences) about what you
envision Islamic art to look like.
Bring question sheet to my desk – make sure your name is on it.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Islamic Art PowerPoint
Handouts
Islamic Art PowerPoint sheet
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WHI.5 Analyze the influence and achievements of Islamic civilization
during its “Golden Age.” (H)
A. the preservation and expansion of Greek thought
B. Islamic science, philosophy, and mathematics
C. Islamic architecture
Homework due Tuesday 10/13
Notes 22-3
Homework due Wednesday 10/14
Entertainment research
*remember works cited for all four research assignments
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Making Connections
- Use your textbook to make a list of what life was like for women
in Arab society before Islam.
- Use your textbook to make a list of what life was like for women in
Arab society after Islam.
- Did things improve for women? Explain
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Discuss women in Muslim society
3. Why were the years from 710 to around 1300 called the Golden Age of
Spain?
4. Video clip on the Moors
5. Video clip on the expansion of Islam
Handouts
Video questions
Art reading and questions
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WHI.3 Analyze the causes, course, and effects of Islamic expansion
through North Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, and Central Asia. (H, G)
A. the strength of the Islamic world’s economy and culture
B. the training of Muslim soldiers and the use of advanced military
techniques
C. the disorganization and internal divisions of Islam’s enemies
D. the resistance and/or assimilation of Christianized peoples in the
Mediterranean
Homework due Thursday 10/8
Read Islamic art
Answer art questions
Homework due Tuesday 10/13
Notes 22-3
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Determine Importance
List the five most important facts from your notes
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Open note quiz - sections 1/2
3. PowerPoint - Rightly Guided Caliphs
Handouts
PowerPoint notes sheet
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WHI.3 Analyze the causes, course, and effects of Islamic expansion
through North Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, and Central Asia. (H, G)
A. the strength of the Islamic world’s economy and culture
B. the training of Muslim soldiers and the use of advanced military
techniques
C. the disorganization and internal divisions of Islam’s enemies
D. the resistance and/or assimilation of Christianized peoples in the
Mediterranean
Homework due Wednesday 10/7
One paragraph (8 sentences) - Do you agree with the Sunnis or the
Shi’ites as to who should have ruled after Muhammad? Explain
Monday, October 5, 2009
Making Inferences
Look at the map on page 337 and create a list of ten facts about the
Arab Empire
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Correct News/History
3. Nystrom Atlas assignment
Handouts
Nystrom Atlas assignment
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WHI.3 Analyze the causes, course, and effects of Islamic expansion
through North Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, and Central Asia. (H, G)
A. the strength of the Islamic world’s economy and culture
B. the training of Muslim soldiers and the use of advanced military
techniques
C. the disorganization and internal divisions of Islam’s enemies
D. the resistance and/or assimilation of Christianized peoples in the
Mediterranean
Homework due Tuesday 10/6
Notes chapter 22 section 2
Get it done before the weekend if you like –
Homework due Tuesday 10/13
Notes chapter 22 section 3
Friday, October 2, 2009
Determine Importance
List the five pillars of faith and explain each one.
Turn in daily question sheet
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Five Pillars of Islam
3. News/History
Handouts
No handouts
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A. the life and teachings of Muhammad
B. the significance of the Qur’an as the primary source of Islamic belief
C. Islam’s historical relationship to Judaism and Christianity
D. the relationship between government and religion in Muslim societies
Homework due Monday 10/5
News/History research
Remember works cited – include sources from obituary, climate, and
news/history
Thursday, October 1, 2009
• On the same sheet as Monday, answer the following question:
Determine Importance
In one paragraph (8 sentences), explain what is most interesting about
Muhammad’s life?
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Correct Muhammad: The Prophet of Islam worksheet
3. Video on Muhammad and Quran
Handouts
Video questions = page 4
Five Pillars = page 5
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A. the life and teachings of Muhammad
B. the significance of the Qur’an as the primary source of Islamic belief
C. Islam’s historical relationship to Judaism and Christianity
D. the relationship between government and religion in Muslim societies
Homework due Friday 10/2
1. Five Pillars vocabulary (18 words)
2. Work on News/History research due Monday 10/5
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
• On the same sheet as Monday, answer the following question:
Create Sensory Images
List at least five facts about the Ka'bah
Describe in at least three sentences what you think the Ka’bah looks
like.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Muhammad: The Prophet of Islam worksheet
Handouts
Muhammad: The Prophet of Islam
Massachusetts Frameworks
A. the life and teachings of Muhammad
B. the significance of the Qur’an as the primary source of Islamic belief
C. Islam’s historical relationship to Judaism and Christianity
D. the relationship between government and religion in Muslim societies
Homework due Thursday 10/1
Finish section 1 notes
Muhammad worksheet
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
No question
History Agenda
1. Test
2. Turn in Current Unit section – all pages 1 to 11
3. Arab Empire notes
Current Unit – Religion and Byzantine Empire
1. Intro to Judaism reading
2. Early Judaism PowerPoint
3. Intro to Christianity reading
4. Early Christianity PowerPoint
5. Intro to Islam reading
6. Fall of Rome notes p. 240 -244
7. Guiding Questions ch. 21
8. Chapter 21 notes
9. Roman Empire becomes the Byzantine Empire
10. Open note quiz 21 -1
11. Open note quiz 21-2
Handouts
Arab Empire note form
Arab Empire guiding questions
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WHI.6 Describe the rise and achievements of the Byzantine Empire. (H)
A. the influence of Constantine, including the establishment of
Christianity as an officially sanctioned religion.
B. the importance of Justinian and the Code of Justinian
C. the preservation of Greek and Roman traditions
D. the construction of the Church of the Holy Wisdom (Hagia Sophia).
Homework due Wednesday 9/30
Notes chapter 22 half of section 1 – stop before Quran
Organize Current Section papers to turn in
Monday, September 28, 2009
• On a new sheet of paper, copy and answer the following questions:
Determine Importance
1. What was one of the factors that caused the Church to split in
1054? Explain
2. What was one problem within the Byzantine Empire that helped bring
about its decline?
History Agenda
1. Questions
2. Test review
Handouts
No handouts
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WHI.6 Describe the rise and achievements of the Byzantine Empire. (H)
A. the influence of Constantine, including the establishment of
Christianity as an officially sanctioned religion.
B. the importance of Justinian and the Code of Justinian
C. the preservation of Greek and Roman traditions
D. the construction of the Church of the Holy Wisdom (Hagia Sophia).
Study for test on Tuesday 9/29
Friday, September 25, 2009
Determine Importance
Using your memory, list five important facts about the Byzantine
Empire.
• When you are done with your question, bring your sheet to my desk.
Make sure your name is on your sheet.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Optional quiz
3. Video
Handouts
Optional homework
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WHI.6 Describe the rise and achievements of the Byzantine Empire. (H)
A. the influence of Constantine, including the establishment of
Christianity as an officially sanctioned religion.
B. the importance of Justinian and the Code of Justinian
C. the preservation of Greek and Roman traditions
D. the construction of the Church of the Holy Wisdom (Hagia Sophia).
Study for test on Tuesday 9/29
Thursday, September
24, 2009
Summarize/Retell
Use your notes or textbook and summarize in three sentences the one
problem within the Byzantine Empire that helped bring about its decline.
Within = inside the empire, not an outside force
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Scramble of the fall of the Byzantine Empire
Handouts
No handouts
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WHI.6 Describe the rise and achievements of the Byzantine Empire. (H)
A. the influence of Constantine, including the establishment of
Christianity as an officially sanctioned religion.
B. the importance of Justinian and the Code of Justinian
C. the preservation of Greek and Roman traditions
D. the construction of the Church of the Holy Wisdom (Hagia Sophia).
Homework due Friday 9/25
Study guide
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Make Inferences
Look at the map on 327 and write a one paragraph prediction of what
you think section 4 will be about.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Correct Climate research
3. Open note quiz – sections 2 and 3
Handouts
Study guide
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.6 Describe the rise and achievements of the Byzantine Empire. (H)
A. the influence of Constantine, including the establishment of
Christianity as an officially sanctioned religion.
B. the importance of Justinian and the Code of Justinian
C. the preservation of Greek and Roman traditions
D. the construction of the Church of the Holy Wisdom (Hagia Sophia).
Homework due Thursday 9/24
Section 4 notes
Semitic Religion chart
Homework due Friday 9/25
Study guide
Test on Tuesday 9/29
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Summarize/Retell
Use your notes and page 326 of the textbook to summarize the events
that started the break between Western and Eastern Christianity.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. PowerPoint on Church
3. Pictures of icons and artifacts from Byzantine Empire
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.6 Describe the rise and achievements of the Byzantine Empire. (H)
A. the influence of Constantine, including the establishment of
Christianity as an officially sanctioned religion.
B. the importance of Justinian and the Code of Justinian
C. the preservation of Greek and Roman traditions
D. the construction of the Church of the Holy Wisdom (Hagia Sophia).
Homework due Wednesday 9/23
Climate research
Homework due Thursday 9/24
Section 4 notes
Monday, September 21, 2009
Determine Importance
List the five most important facts from your notes on Justinian
Objective: To develop note taking skills and to learn about the
Byzantine Empire
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Justinian PowerPoint
Handouts
No handouts
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B. the importance of Justinian and the Code of Justinian
Homework due Tuesday 9/22
Section 3 notes
Homework due Wednesday 9/23
Climate research
Friday, September 18, 2009
On the same sheet as yesterday’s paragraph, answer the following
question:
Summarize/Retell
In 330 A.D. Constantine moved the capital from Rome to
Constantinople. Look at your notes, the blue map, and your paragraph from
yesterday to answer the following question – Did you choose the correct
location? Explain how you know this.
Objective: To develop note taking skills and to learn about the
Byzantine Empire
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Open note quiz
3. Mapping assignment
4. Religion chart
Handouts
Mapping assignment – The Roman Empire becomes the Byzantine Empire
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.6 Describe the rise and achievements of the Byzantine Empire. (H)
A. the influence of Constantine, including the establishment of
Christianity as an officially sanctioned religion.
Homework due Monday 9/21
Notes 21 -2 pages 320 to 324
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Summarize/Retell
Compare your notes with my notes. List all the differences. Do your
notes include the same information? Compare the set up. What is different?
What is the same?
Objective: To develop note taking skills and to learn about the
Byzantine Empire
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Discuss note taking
3. Map of possible locations
4. Start notes
Handouts
Guiding questions
Note form
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WHI.6 Describe the rise and achievements of the Byzantine Empire. (H)
A. the influence of Constantine, including the establishment of
Christianity as an officially sanctioned religion.
Homework due Friday 9/18
Notes 21 – 1 pages 317 to 319
Homework due Monday 9/21
Notes 21 -2 pages 320 to 324
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
No question
Objective: To develop stronger research skills
History Agenda
1. Newspaper research in library
Handouts
No handouts
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Apply the skills of prekindergarten through grade seven.
Preview of 8th grade
Homework due Thursday 9/17
Read and take notes on lined paper pages 240 to 244 in the textbook
Chapter 15 section 4 (15-4)
Tuesday, September 15,
2009
No question
Objective: To develop stronger research skills
History Agenda
1. Newspaper research in library
Handouts
No handouts
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Apply the skills of prekindergarten through grade seven.
Preview of 8th grade
Homework due Tuesday 9/15
Gale Home Access
Homework due Wednesday 9/16
Obituary research
* Remember works cited
Homework due Thursday 9/17
Read and take notes on lined paper pages 240 to 244 in the textbook
Chapter 15 section 4 (15-4)
Monday, September 14, 2009
Make Connections
You are doing research. List all the information you need to know
about a person, a place, and an event
Objective: To develop stronger research skills
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Discuss newspaper assignment
3. Practice Obituary
Handouts
Chart comparing the three Semitic religions (page 3 Reference
section)
Practice Korean Obituary
Massachusetts Frameworks
Apply the skills of prekindergarten through grade seven.
Preview of 8th grade
Homework due Tuesday 9/15
Gale Home Access
Homework due Wednesday 9/16
Obituary research
* Remember works cited
Homework due Thursday 9/17
Read and take notes on lined paper pages 240 to 244 in the textbook
Chapter 15 section 4 (15-4)
Friday, September 11, 2009
Make Connections
Create a list of everything you know about September 11, 2001. If
you don’t know much, create a list of questions you have.
Objective: To remember 9/11 and to learn some of the problems
created by racism
History Agenda
1. Correct Islam chart
2. Explain newspaper project
3. Question
4. Discussion of 9/11
5. 9/11 story
6. If You Cried, You Died
Handouts
Gale Home Access assignment
9/11 Reflection questions
Gale Database Access sheet 2009/2010
Homework due Monday 9/14
9/11 Reflections sheet
Homework due Tuesday 9/15
Gale Home Access assignment
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Answer the following question on the same sheet as last Thursday
(add library card number if necessary) –
Make Connections
List everything you know about Islam. If you don’t know much, list
questions that you have.
Objective: Gain a general understanding of Islam
History Agenda
1. President Obama's speech
2. Question
3. Correct Christianity chart
4. Islam PowerPoint
Handouts
Islam reading and chart (page 5 current unit)
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 8th grade
Homework due Friday 9/11
Islam reading and chart
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Answer the following question on the same sheet as last Thursday
(add library card number if necessary) –
Make Connections
List everything you know about Christianity. If you don’t know much,
list questions that you have.
Objective: Gain a general understanding of Christianity
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Correct Judaism chart
3. Christianity PowerPoint
Reference section in binder
Page #1 = copy first slide of Christianity PowerPoint
Page #2 = copy last slide of Christianity PowerPoint
Handouts
Christianity reading and chart (page 3 current unit)
Christianity PowerPoint (page 4 current unit)
Massachusetts Frameworks
Review of 7th grade
Homework due Wednesday 9/9
Judaism reading and chart
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Answer the following question on the same sheet as last Thursday
(add library card number if necessary) –
Make Connections
List everything you know about Judaism. If you don’t know much, list
questions that you have.
Objective: Gain a general understanding of Judaism
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Judaism PowerPoint
Handouts
Judaism reading and chart (page 1 current unit)
Judaism PowerPoint (page 2 current unit)
Massachusetts Frameworks
Review of 7th grade
Homework due Wednesday 9/9
Judaism reading and chart
Friday, September 4, 2009
No question
History Agenda
1. Library – Database scavenger hunt
Handouts
Database scavenger hunt answer key
Homework assignment sheet
Massachusetts Frameworks
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Homework due Tuesday 9/8
This assignment should be typed or written neatly in dark blue or
black pen. Be sure to write your name at the top of your sheet and your
section number (8-1, 8-2, etc.)
Use a dictionary or dictionary.com to define the following words:
stereotype, prejudice, discrimination, genocide.
Answer the following in at least one paragraph (8 sentences). You do not
need to write out the question, but you do need to restate the question in
your answer –
a. What is the difference prejudice and discrimination?
Answer one of the following in at least one paragraph (8 sentences). You
do not need to write out the question, but you do need to restate the question
in your answer –
b. Which do you think is worst a stereotype, prejudice or discrimination?
c. Describe a genocide that is currently going on or one from the past.
d. Explain why is it bad to stereotype a person?
Thursday, September 3, 2009
We will begin the year with a mini unit on religion. Today, I
would like you to start thinking about religion in general. Answer the
following question in at least one complete paragraph (8 sentences)
Making Connections: Do you think religion is very important in
our world today? Why or why not.
History Agenda
1. Question
2. Binder set up
3. Gale databases
4. Question game
Question set up
1. Using black or dark blue pen, write your name in the upper right
hand corner of a piece of white lined paper.
2. Next to your name, write your section number (8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-4,
8-5, 8-6)
3. Write the date on the first line on the left hand side of the page
4. Skip a line
5. Write your Library card number – if you don’t have a library card,
you need to get one
6. Highlight your library card number
7. Skip a line and answer question
Binders – 3 sections
Section 1 = Current unit
All current unit materials should go in this section in order (each
page will be numbered)
Section 2 = Reference
Specific materials will go in this section as reference for later in
the year (each page will be numbered)
Section 3 = Research
Materials related to the research paper will go in this section
(each page will be numbered)
Handouts
No handouts
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Homework
Get library card
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
No question
History Agenda
1. Welcome
2. Assign history books
3. Room tour
4. What to expect in history
Handouts
Student information sheet
Massachusetts Frameworks
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Homework due Thursday 9/3
1. Bring in library card
2. History binder – 3 dividers, white lined paper, pens, pencils
3. Bring textbooks home and leave them there
