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Thursday, June 12, 2008
No question
Social Studies Agenda
1. Test
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.24 Summarize the key battles and
events of World War II. (H)
No Homework
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
According to the chart titled “Eastern Conquerors,” who founded
the Ottoman dynasty in Asia Minor?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Question quiz
3. Cheat sheet
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.24 Summarize the key battles and
events of World War II. (H)
Homework due Thursday 6/12
Study for test
Bring in textbook
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
According to the map titled “Napoleonic Europe,” what bodies of
water helped to protect Great Britain from Napoleon’s armies?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Presentations
3. Organization
4. Cheat sheet or questions
Handouts
Section 5 questions
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.24 Summarize the key battles and
events of World War II. (H)
Homework due Wednesday 6/11
Section 5 questions
Question quiz
Homework due Thursday 6/12
Study for test
Bring in textbook
Monday, June 9, 2008
According to the People in History section titled “Wu,” what was
Wu’s nickname?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Presentations
Handouts
Timeline
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.24 Summarize the key battles and
events of World War II. (H)
Homework due Tuesday 6/10
Notes on End of World War II
Binder check
Question quiz Wednesday 6/11
Friday, June 6, 2008
According to the map titled “The Crusades,” what city is located
at 32°N, 35°E?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Review homework
3. Mapping activity
** Include a month and year on your poster
** Date for the binder check
has been changed to Tuesday
Handouts
Mapping activity
Checklist for final binder check
End of World War II reading
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.24 Summarize the key battles and
events of World War II. (H)
Homework due Monday 6/9
Presentation/Poster
Homework due Tuesday 6/10
Notes on End of World War II
Binder check
Question quiz Wednesday 6/11
Thursday, June 5, 2008
According to the chart titled “Explorers,” what country was
Father Jacques Marquette from?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Hiroshima
Handouts
Hiroshima Stories
Research Poster assignment
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.24 Summarize the key battles and
events of World War II. (H)
Homework due Friday 6/6
Worksheet for chapter 31
Homework due Monday 6/9
Presentation/Poster
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
According to the People in History section titled “Darius,” what
did Darius do when he conquered a people?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Hiroshima worksheet
Handouts
Test explanation sheet
Hiroshima worksheet
Worksheet for chapter 31
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.24 Summarize the key battles and
events of World War II. (H)
Homework due Thursday 6/5
Research
Homework due Friday 6/6
Worksheet for chapter 31
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
According to the People in History section titled “Geoffrey
Chaucer,” what is Chaucer’s most famous poem?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Internment camp video
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.24 Summarize the key battles and
events of World War II. (H)
Homework due Wednesday 6/4
Notes on Toward Victory
Homework due Thursday 6/5
Research
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
According to the People in History section titled “Geoffrey
Chaucer,” what is Chaucer’s most famous poem?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Internment camp video
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.24 Summarize the key battles and
events of World War II. (H)
Homework due Wednesday 6/4
Notes on Toward Victory
Homework due Thursday 6/5
Research
Monday, June 2, 2008
According to the map titled “Early Italy,” what people
controlled the smallest area?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Finish video
3. Internment camps
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.24 Summarize the key battles and
events of World War II. (H)
Homework due Tuesday 6/3
Notes on Axis and Allies
Homework due Wednesday 6/4
Notes on Toward Victory
Homework due Thursday 6/5
Research
Friday, May 30, 2008
According to the map titled “Mesopotamia,” how can you tell that
the Persian Gulf coastline has changed over the years?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. World Leaders Biography Video
Handouts
Discovering History video questions
Axis and Allies reading
Toward Victory reading
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.24 Summarize the key battles and
events of World War II. (H)
** Work on research **
Homework due Tuesday 6/3
Notes on Axis and Allies
Homework due Wednesday 6/4
Notes on Toward Victory
Homework due Thursday 6/5
Research
Thursday, May 29, 2008
According to the map titled “The Expansion of the Roman
Republic,” by what year did the Roman Republic expand to include Gaul?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Discuss worksheet
3. Scale of prejudice
4. Timeline scramble
Handouts
Greens and Purples
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.24 Summarize the key battles and
events of World War II. (H)
Homework due Friday 5/30
1. Use your textbook to define appeasement
2. Explain what it means that western democracies had a policy of
appeasement towards Hitler
3. From the Allied perspective, why was appeasement good? Why was
appeasement bad? List five facts for each side
Research due Thursday 6/5
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
According to the map titled “Germanic Invasions,” what two
bodies of water did the Huns travel towards?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Library
Handouts
Hitler and the Versailles Treaty
World War II Battle Research
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.24 Summarize the key battles and
events of World War II. (H)
Homework due Thursday 5/29
Hitler and the Versailles Treaty worksheet
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
According to the chart titled “Scientists,” what country was
Gregor Mendel from?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Memorial discussion
3. Open note quiz
4. Binder organization
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.24 Summarize the key battles and
events of World War II. (H)
Homework due Wednesday 5/28
Notes on Appeasement
Monday, May 26, 2008
No school – Memorial Day
Friday, May 23, 2008
According to the map titled “Viking Trade and Expansion,” what
two cities lay along Viking invasion routes?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Discuss Internet activity
3. PowerPoint on memorials
4. Open note quiz
Handouts
Appeasement reading
PowerPoint worksheet
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.24 Summarize the key battles and
events of World War II. (H)
Homework due Tuesday 5/27
Finish Memorial PowerPoint worksheet
Homework due Wednesday 5/28
Notes on Appeasement reading
Thursday, May 22, 2008
According to the map titled “Axis Expansion in Europe and
Africa,” which European nations chose to be neutral during the war?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Video – If You Cried, You Died
3. Quote discussion
Handouts
If You Cried, You Died quote worksheet
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.24 Summarize the key battles and events
of World War II. (H)
Homework due Friday 5/23
Internet activity
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
According to the People in History section titled “Romulus,”
Romans later worshiped Romulus as what god?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Bystander and rescuer readings
3. Discussion
Handouts
Internet activity
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.24 Summarize the key battles and events
of World War II. (H)
Homework due Thursday 5/22
Hitler notes
Homework due Friday 5/23
Internet activity
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
According to the map titled “Independence in Latin America,”
Brazil was once a colony of what country?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Question quiz
3. Population graph
Handouts
Population graph instruction sheet
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.24 Summarize the key battles and
events of World War II. (H)
Homework due Wednesday 5/21
Population graph
Homework due Thursday 5/22
Notes on Hitler
Monday, May 19, 2008
According to the map titled “The Religions of Europe,” in which
European countries did Calvinism take hold?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Open note quiz
3. Communism
Handouts
Hitler reading
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.24 Summarize the key battles and events
of World War II. (H)
Homework due Tuesday 5/20
Collage
Homework due Thursday 5/21
Notes on Hitler
Friday, May 16, 2008
According to the map titled “Mesopotamia,” what seas are shown?
MCAS – no class 8-1, 8-3
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. World War II video
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.24 Summarize the key battles and
events of World War II. (H)
Homework due Monday 5/19
Notes on “Between the Wars” page 608 to 615
• Will be graded on notes
• Including headings
• Bulleted note form
• Include names and dates
Homework due Tuesday 5/20
Collage
Thursday, May 15, 2008
According to the map titled “Tectonic Plates,” which plates are
drifting apart from the Eurasian Plate?
MCAS – no class 8-1, 8-2
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. World War II video
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.24 Summarize the key battles and events
of World War II. (H)
Homework due Monday 5/19
Notes on “Between the Wars” page 608 to 615
• Will be graded on notes
• Including headings
• Bulleted note form
• Include names and dates
Homework due Tuesday 5/20
Collage
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
According to the map titled “Ancient Egypt,” which Egyptian
kingdom was Thebes located?
MCAS – no class 8-4, 8-5
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. World War II video
Handouts
Video sheet (if needed)
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.24 Summarize the key battles and events
of World War II. (H)
Homework due Monday 5/19
Notes on “Between the Wars” page 608 to 615
• Will be graded on notes
• Including headings
• Bulleted note form
• Include names and dates
Homework due Tuesday 5/20
Collage
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
According to the map titled “European Voyages of Discovery,”
what two countries did not send any explorers south of 25°N latitude?
MCAS – no class 8-3, 8-4, 8-5
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. World War II video
Handouts
Video note sheet
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.24 Summarize the key battles and events
of World War II. (H)
Extra credit due Friday 5/16
World War I open note quiz
Up to 20 points added to your quiz
1. Rewrite your World War I notes (page 603 to 607)
2. Your notes must
a. include headings and subheadings (must be clear which is which)
b. be in bulleted note form at least one bullet for each paragraph (max
three bullets)
c. include all of the information covered by the quiz
3. Highlight the answers to the quiz
Homework due Monday 5/19
Notes on “Between the Wars” page 608 to 615
• Will be graded on notes
• Including headings
• Bulleted note form
• Include names and dates
Homework due Tuesday 5/20
Collage
Question quiz – Tuesday 5/20
Monday, May 12, 2008
According to the map titled “Early Africa,” which line of
latitude runs through the center of the great trading civilization of Zimbabwe?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Compare maps during WWI and after WWI
3. Treaty of Versailles
Extra Credit for World War I open note quiz
Up to 20 points added to your quiz
1. Rewrite your World War I notes (page 603 to 607)
2. Your notes must
a. include headings and subheadings (must be clear which is which)
b. be in bulleted note form at least one bullet for each paragraph (max
three bullets)
c. include all of the information covered by the quiz
3. Highlight the answers to the quiz
Handouts
12 x 18 paper for collage
WWII collage assignment
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.17 Describe the relative importance of
economic and imperial competition, Balkan nationalism, German militarism and
aggression, and the power vacuum in Europe due to the declining power of the
Russian, Austrian, and Ottoman Empires in causing World War I. (H, E)
Homework due Monday 5/19
Notes on “Between the Wars” page 608 to 615
• Will be graded on notes
• Including headings
• Bulleted note form
• Include names and dates
Homework due Tuesday 5/20
Collage
Friday, May 9, 2008
According to the People in History section titled “Charlemagne,”
what tradition did Charlemagne continue?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Open note quiz
3. Review open note quiz
Handouts
Treaty of Versailles worksheet
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.17 Describe the relative importance of
economic and imperial competition, Balkan nationalism, German militarism and
aggression, and the power vacuum in Europe due to the declining power of the
Russian, Austrian, and Ottoman Empires in causing World War I. (H, E)
Homework due Friday 5/12
1. Treaty of Versailles worksheet
2. One paragraph (8 sentences) answering the following question: Was the
Treaty of Versailles fair to Germany? Explain
3. green permission slip
4. $5 for pizza party and ice cream party
5. Field trip permission slip and $40
Thursday, May 8, 2008
According to the map titled “England and the Danelaw,” what two
cities were located south of Danelaw?
Science Olympiad – no class 8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-4
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Video on World War I
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
Preview of 9th grade: WHII.17 Describe the relative
importance of economic and imperial competition, Balkan nationalism, German
militarism and aggression, and the power vacuum in Europe due to the declining
power of the Russian, Austrian, and Ottoman Empires in causing World War I.
(H, E)
Homework due Friday 5/7
Notes on World War I – page 603 to 607 in your textbook. Use white
lined paper (no note form)
• $5 for pizza party and ice cream party
• Field trip permission slip and $40
• Signed green slip
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
No question
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Permission sheet
3. Nationalism and alliances
4. Spice activity (Ms. Walz)
Handouts
Green permission sheet for videos
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.38 Account for the declining strength of the Ottoman Empire
beginning in the 17th century, including the failed siege of Vienna in 1683
and the rapid pace of modernization in European economic, political,
religious, scientific, and intellectual life resulting from the ideas embedded
in the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, the
Enlightenment, and the Industrial Revolution. (H, E)
Homework due Friday 5/7
Notes on World War I – page 603 to 607 in your textbook. Use white
lined paper (no note form)
• $5 for pizza party and ice cream party
• Field trip permission slip and $40
• Signed green slip
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
According to the People in History section titled “Constantine
I,” where did he order a new capital built?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Review of European Traders
3. Map – Europeans taking over the world
Handouts
Map of western hemisphere or eastern hemisphere
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.38 Account for the declining strength of the Ottoman Empire
beginning in the 17th century, including the failed siege of Vienna in 1683
and the rapid pace of modernization in European economic, political,
religious, scientific, and intellectual life resulting from the ideas embedded
in the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, the
Enlightenment, and the Industrial Revolution. (H, E)
Homework due Wednesday 5/7
1. Copy the definitions for alliance and nationalism from a
dictionary
2. Write both definitions in your own words
3. In 3 to 4 sentences each explain if you think nationalism is good or
bad and if alliances are good or bad
4. $5 for pizza party and ice cream party
5. Field trip permission slip and $40
Monday, May 5, 2008
According to the People in History section titled “Diocletian,”
in what year did Diocletian retire to a castle in Split, Croatia?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Field trip letter
3. Discuss map from 1490
4. Video
5. Vasco De Gama
6. European Traders reading and questions
Handouts
Field trip letter
Video questions
European Trader reading and questions
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.38 Account for the declining strength of the Ottoman Empire
beginning in the 17th century, including the failed siege of Vienna in 1683
and the rapid pace of modernization in European economic, political,
religious, scientific, and intellectual life resulting from the ideas embedded
in the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, the
Enlightenment, and the Industrial Revolution. (H, E)
Homework due Tuesday 5/6
1. Signed letter and $5 (letter was mailed home)
2. European Trader questions
3. Bring colored pencils to class Tuesday
4. Signed field trip form and money (due 5/16)
Friday, May 2, 2008
According to the map titled “Zhou Empire,” the Zhou Empire ruled
between what years?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Accordion book
3. Enlightenment video
4. Take home test
Take home test and video script are posted under "Test
Tips"
Handouts
Take home test
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.33 Summarize how the Scientific Revolution and the scientific
method led to new theories of the universe and describe the accomplishments of
leading figures of the Scientific Revolution, including Bacon, Copernicus,
Descartes, Galileo, Kepler, and Newton. (H)
WHI.34 Describe the concept of Enlightenment in European history and
describe the accomplishments of major Enlightenment thinkers, including
Diderot, Kant, Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, and Voltaire. (H)
WHI.35 Explain how the Enlightenment contributed to the growth of
democratic principles of government, a stress on reason and progress, and the
replacement of a theocentric interpretation of the universe with a secular
interpretation. (H)
Homework due Monday 5/5
Take home test
Thursday, May 1, 2008
According to the People in History section titled “Ferdinand
Magellan,” what did Magellan prove?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Work on index cards
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.33 Summarize how the Scientific Revolution and the scientific
method led to new theories of the universe and describe the accomplishments of
leading figures of the Scientific Revolution, including Bacon, Copernicus,
Descartes, Galileo, Kepler, and Newton. (H)
WHI.34 Describe the concept of Enlightenment in European history and
describe the accomplishments of major Enlightenment thinkers, including
Diderot, Kant, Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, and Voltaire. (H)
WHI.35 Explain how the Enlightenment contributed to the growth of
democratic principles of government, a stress on reason and progress, and the
replacement of a theocentric interpretation of the universe with a secular
interpretation. (H)
Homework due Friday 5/2
12 index cards COMPLETED
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
According to the map titled “The Growth of the United States,”
what territories border the Gulf of Mexico?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Review "Who Is It?"
3. Introduce accordian book
Handouts
Accordian book instructions
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.33 Summarize how the Scientific Revolution and the scientific
method led to new theories of the universe and describe the accomplishments of
leading figures of the Scientific Revolution, including Bacon, Copernicus,
Descartes, Galileo, Kepler, and Newton. (H)
WHI.34 Describe the concept of Enlightenment in European history and
describe the accomplishments of major Enlightenment thinkers, including
Diderot, Kant, Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, and Voltaire. (H)
WHI.35 Explain how the Enlightenment contributed to the growth of
democratic principles of government, a stress on reason and progress, and the
replacement of a theocentric interpretation of the universe with a secular
interpretation. (H)
Homework due Thursday 5/1
Work on book - 12 index cards due on Friday
Homework due Friday 5/2
12 index cards COMPLETED
Tuesday, April 29,
2008
According to the People in History section titled “Ivan the
Terrible,” what was Ivan’s undoing?
8-1 = no class - speaker
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Finish chart
3. Who Is It?
Handouts
Who Is It?
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.33 Summarize how the Scientific Revolution and the scientific
method led to new theories of the universe and describe the accomplishments of
leading figures of the Scientific Revolution, including Bacon, Copernicus,
Descartes, Galileo, Kepler, and Newton. (H)
WHI.34 Describe the concept of Enlightenment in European history and
describe the accomplishments of major Enlightenment thinkers, including
Diderot, Kant, Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, and Voltaire. (H)
WHI.35 Explain how the Enlightenment contributed to the growth of
democratic principles of government, a stress on reason and progress, and the
replacement of a theocentric interpretation of the universe with a secular
interpretation. (H)
Homework due Wednesday 4/30
1. Finish chart
2. Who Is It?
Monday, April 28, 2008
According to the map titled “Early Africa,” which city, Timbuktu or
Napata, was located closest to the 20°N line of latitude?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Review homework
3. Work on chart
Handouts
Crossword puzzle (not for 8-1)
Vocabulary list (not for 8-1)
Chart
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.33 Summarize how the Scientific Revolution and the scientific
method led to new theories of the universe and describe the accomplishments of
leading figures of the Scientific Revolution, including Bacon, Copernicus,
Descartes, Galileo, Kepler, and Newton. (H)
WHI.34 Describe the concept of Enlightenment in European history and
describe the accomplishments of major Enlightenment thinkers, including
Diderot, Kant, Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, and Voltaire. (H)
WHI.35 Explain how the Enlightenment contributed to the growth of
democratic principles of government, a stress on reason and progress, and the
replacement of a theocentric interpretation of the universe with a secular
interpretation. (H)
Homework due Tuesday 4/29
Crossword puzzle
8-1 Homework due Wednesday 4/30
1. Chart
2. Who Is It?
April 21 to April 25, 2008 – April vacation
Friday, April 18, 2008
No question
Social Studies Agenda
1. Library activity
Handouts
Library activity
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)
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
Homework due Monday 4/28
Enlightenment worksheet
Thursday, April 17, 2008
According to the People in History section titled “Diocletian,”
who proclaimed Diocletian emperor in 284 A.D.?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Test
3. Enlightenment worksheet
Handouts
Enlightenment worksheet
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)
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
Friday 4/18
Come to class in the library with just a pen or pencil – Nothing else
Homework due Monday 4/28
Enlightenment worksheet
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
According to the map titled “Ancient Egypt,” which Egyptian
kingdom included only the first cataract?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Correct study guide
3. Jeopardy review
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)
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
Homework due Wednesday 4/16
Study guide
Homework due Thursday 4/17
Study for test
Test on Thursday 4/17
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
According to the People in History section titled “Lucy,” when did
Lucy walk on earth?
8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-6 Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. King Henry VIII
3. 95 Theses and Exsurge Domine
Handouts
95 Theses and Exsurge Domine
8-4, 8-5 Social Studies Agenda
1. Mock Trial
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)
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
Homework due Wednesday 4/16
Study guide
Homework due Thursday 4/17
Study for test
Test on Thursday 4/17
Monday, April 14, 2008
According to the map titled “The Growth of the United States,”
what is the name of the territory acquired in 1846?
8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-6 Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Final journal
Journal prompt #7
If you could go back in time and talk with a leader during the
Reformation, whom would you choose? What questions would you ask? Explain
Add to your journal three items from the game
Pick your best combination (10 points each) – Data Recovery report,
Interview, Map or Renaissance dress or etiquette
Journal Check #1 – Extra Credit
Answer questions 2 and 4 on page 465 in at least 3 to 5 sentences
(10 points each)
Journal Check #2 – Extra Credit
Decorate cover with something related to Renaissance – colored and
neat (up to 10 points)
Handouts
Study guide
8-4, 8-5 Social Studies Agenda
1. Mock trial
Handouts
Study guide
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)
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
Homework due Tuesday 4/15
Final Journal
Homework due Wednesday 4/16
Study guide
Friday, April 11, 2008
According to the People in History section titled “Tutankhamen,”
how old was Tutankhamen when he died?
8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-6 Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Renaissance game
Handouts
No handouts
8-4, 8-5 Social Studies Agenda
1. Mock Trial Prep
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)
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
8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-6 Homework due Monday 4/14
Journal Prompt # – Critical Thinking questions on pages 458, 462, 464
8-4, 8-5 Homework due Monday 4/14
Prepare for Mock Trial – Trial is on Monday!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
According to the map titled “Elevation of Ancient Greece,” what
elevation is Troy located on?
8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-6 Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Note review
3. Important People of the Reformation
Handouts
The Reformation reading
Important People chart
8-4, 8-5 Social Studies Agenda
1. Mock Trial
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)
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
8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-6 Homework due Friday 4/11
Journal Prompt #5 – Critical Thinking questions on pages 451, 452,
455
8-4, 8-5 Homework due Friday 4/11
Written work due on Friday
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
According to the map titled “Early Africa,” which civilization
was located closest to the Equator?
8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-6 Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Renaissance game
Handouts
No handouts
8-4, 8-5 Social Studies Agenda
1. Mock trial
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)
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
8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-6 Homework due Thursday 4/10
Notes 29-5, 6
8-4, 8-5 Homework due Thursday 4/10
Work on Mock Trial
Written work due on Friday
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
According to the map titled “Shang China,” what major river runs
through the Shang civilization?
8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-6 Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Open note quiz
3. Catholic or Protestant comparison sheet
Handouts
Catholic or Protestant comparison sheet
8-4, 8-5 Social Studies Agenda
1. Mock trial
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)
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
8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-6 Homework due Wednesday 4/9
Notes 29-3, 4
8-4, 8-5 Homework due Wednesday 4/9
Work on Mock Trial
Written work due on Friday
Monday, April 7, 2008
According to the map titled “Germanic Invasions,” what German
Tribe invaded North African?
8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-6 Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Renaissance game
Handouts
No handouts
8-4, 8-5 Social Studies Agenda
1. Library
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)
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
8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-6 Homework due Tuesday 4/8
Notes 29-1, 2
8-4, 8-5 Homework due Tuesday 4/8
95 Thesis and Exsurge Domine
Friday, April 4, 2008
According to the People in History section titled “Elizabeth I,”
how old was Elizabeth when she became queen?
8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-6 Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Renaissance Personalities
Handouts
Renaissance Personalities
8-4, 8-5 Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Witness chart
Handouts
Catholicism and Protestantism worksheet
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)
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
8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-6 Homework due Monday 4/7
Journal prompt #4 – Critical Thinking questions on page 446 (one
paragraph for all 4 questions)
* Journals will be collected and graded on Monday 4/7 *
8-4, 8-5 Homework due Tuesday 4/8
95 Thesis and Exsurge Domine assignment
Thursday, April 3, 2008
According to the map titled “The Spread of Christianity,”
Christianity spread to Scandinavia between what years?
8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-6 Social Studies Agenda
3. Question
4. Game
Handouts
No handouts
8-4, 8-5 Social Studies Agenda
3. Mock Trial
Handouts
Catholicism and Protestantism worksheet
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)
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
8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-6 Homework due Monday 4/7
Journal prompt #4 – Critical Thinking questions on page 446 (one
paragraph for all 4 questions)
* Journals will be collected and graded on Monday 4/7 *
8-4, 8-5 Homework due Friday 4/4
Catholicism and Protestantism worksheet
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
According to the map titled “World Population,” what areas in
South America have densities of 2-60 people per square mile?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Note review
Extra Credit – up to 20 extra points on the
Open Book test
On white lined paper in pen or typed, answer each question in 3 to 5
complete sentences. Please remember to restate the question.
Due on or before Thurs 4/3
1. What effect did the climate in Palestine have on the crusaders?
2. What effects did the “Black Death” have on Europe?
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)
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
Question quiz – Friday 4/4
8-4, 8-5 Homework due Thursday 4/3
29-5, 6 notes
8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-6 Homework due Thursday 4/3
Journal prompt #3 – Answer Critical thinking questions on page 446 –
answer both parts in at least 3 to 5 sentences each
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
According to the chart titled “Emperors During the Pax Romana,”
who reigned from 54 A.D. to 68 A.D.?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Renaissance game
Extra Credit – up to 20 extra points on the Open Book test
On white lined paper in pen or typed, answer each question in 3 to 5
complete sentences. Please remember to restate the question.
Due on or before Thurs 4/3
1. What effect did the climate in Palestine have on the crusaders?
2. What effects did the “Black Death” have on Europe?
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)
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
Question quiz – Friday 4/4
8-4, 8-5 Homework due Wednesday 4/2
29-3, 4 notes
8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-6 Homework due Wednesday 4/2
Journal prompt #3 – Answer Critical Thinking questions on page 441
and 443 (3 to 5 sentence answer)
Monday, March 31, 2008
According to the People in History section titled “Mary Nicol
Leakey,” when was Leaky born?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Renaissance game
Extra Credit – up to 20 extra points on the Open Book test
On white lined paper in pen or typed, answer each question in 3 to 5
complete sentences. Please remember to restate the question.
Due on or before Thurs 4/3
1. What effect did the climate in Palestine have on the crusaders?
2. What effects did the “Black Death” have on Europe?
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)
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
Question quiz – Friday 4/4
8-4, 8-5 Homework due Tuesday 4/1
29-1, 2 notes
8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-6 Homework due Tuesday 4/1
1. Journal prompt #1 – Answer Critical Thinking questions on page
440 – sections 1 and 2. Answers should be written in journal, in pen, in at
least three complete sentences. Please remember to restate the question
2. 8-1, 8-1 28-5 notes
Friday, March 28, 2008
According to the map titled “Renaissance Italy,” why did Venice
trade more with the areas outside of Italy than other Italian city-states?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Open note quiz (8-1, 8-2 will take quiz on Monday)
3. Renaissance 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)
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
8-3, 8-4, 8-5
Homework due Monday 3/31
Notes 28-5
8-1, 8-2
Homework due Monday 3/31
Notes 28-2, 28-3, 28-4
Thursday, March 27, 2008
According to the map titled “The Expansion of Islam,” which
caliphs added most of the territory in Asia?
8-1, 8-2 – no class MCAS
8-3, 8-6 Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Map of Italian city-states
8-4, 8-5 Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Renaissance 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)
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
Homework due Friday 3/28
28-2, 3, 4 (page 3 of note packet)
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
According to the map titled “The Byzantine Empire Under
Justinian,” about how many miles did the Byzantine Empire under Justinian
extend from its most eastern to its most western points?
8-2, 8-3 no class – MCAS
8-1, 8-6 Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Medieval or Renaissance Art?
8-4, 8-5 Social Studies Agenda
5. Question
6. Renaissance 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)
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
Homework due Thursday 3/27
Read and take notes on chapter 28, section 1 – make sure you
complete the entire section (pages 1 and 2 of the note packet)
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
According to the map titled “Commonwealth of Independent
States,” what geographic factors made it easier for Russia to have power over
the other former Soviet republics?
8-6 Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Presentations
3. Notes
8-4, 8-5 Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Renaissance simulation
8-3 Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Medieval art
Handouts
No handouts
8-4, 8-5 – group 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)
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
Homework due Thursday 3/27
Read and take notes on chapter 28, section 1 – make sure you
complete the entire section (pages 1 and 2 of the note packet)
Monday, March 24, 2008
According to the map titled “European Colonies in the Americas,”
what European country claimed Peru?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Renaissance video
3. Works of Art: Medieval or Renaissance?
4. Renaissance notes
Handouts
Video questions
Works of Art: Medieval or Renaissance?
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)
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
Homework due Thursday 3/27
Read and take notes on chapter 28, section 1 – make sure you
complete the entire section (pages 1 and 2 of the note packet)
Thursday, March 20, 2008 – Professional Development Day
Friday, March 21, 2008 –
Spring Recess
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
According to the map titled “Europe After World War I,” which
part of Europe changed the most?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Presentations
Handouts
No handouts
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
Homework due Monday 3/24
1. Look up the term “Renaissance” on dictionary.com
2. Copy the first definition from the noun section
3. Write one paragraph that predicts how the Renaissance is different
from the Middle Ages
Homework due Thursday 3/27
Read and take notes on chapter 28, section 1 – make sure you
complete the entire section (pages 1 and 2 of the note packet)
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
According to the map titled “Europe in the Late Middle Ages,”
how did the size of the Holy Roman Empire compare to other regions of western
Europe during the late Middle Ages?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Work on Choose One assignment
Handouts
No handouts
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
Homework due Wednesday 3/19
Presentations
Homework due Monday 3/24
1. Look up the term “Renaissance” on dictionary.com
2. Copy the first definition from the noun section
3. Write one paragraph that predicts how the Renaissance is different
from the Middle Ages
Homework due Thursday 3/27
Read and take notes on chapter 28, section 1 – make sure you
complete the entire section (pages 1 and 2 of the note packet)
Monday, March 17, 2008
According to the People in History section titled “Homer,” what
did Homer do for a living?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Isabella and Ferdinand
3. Check answers to Joan of Arc and Isabella and Ferdinand
4. Choose One assignment
Handouts
Choose One assignment
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
Homework due Tuesday 3/18
Open book test
Homework due Wednesday 3/19
Presentations
Homework due Monday 3/24
1. Look up the term “Renaissance” on dictionary.com
2. Copy the first definition from the noun section
3. Write one paragraph that predicts how the Renaissance is different
from the Middle Ages
Friday, March 14, 2008
According to the map titled “The Assyrian and Chaldean Empires,”
what bodies of water border the Assyrian Empire?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Open book test
Handouts
Joan of Arc chart
Joan of Arc reading
Isabella and Ferdinand chart
Isabella and Ferdinand reading
Open book test
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
Homework due Monday 3/17
Joan of Arc chart
(Isabella and Ferdinand chart is Monday’s class work – you may want to
do it early)
Homework due Tuesday 3/18
Open book test
Thursday, March 13, 2008
According to the People in History section titled “Demosthenes,”
when did Demosthenes die?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. King John
Handouts
King John and Robin Hood
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
Homework due Friday 3/14
Notes on Hundred Years’ War and Spain (p. 10)
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
According to the chart titled “Emperors During the Pax Romana,”
what emperor extended citizenship to many people outside of Rome?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Black Plague
Handouts
Graph paper
Graph instruction sheet (no page number)
Black plague questions
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
Homework due Thursday 3/13
1. Finish graph and questions (turn in)
2. Read and take notes Chapter 27 section 2 “England”
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
According to the map titled “The Religions of Europe,”
Wittenberg is a city that follows what religion?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Review Crusades
3. Venice
4. Rise of Trade and Towns
Venice – video questions
Describe Venice – what do you see?
What two cities were the most important? Why?
What was the life of a trader (merchant) like?
Handouts
Rise of Trade and Towns outline
Plague reading
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
Homework due Wednesday 3/12
1. Read and react to the Plague reading (at least 12 comments)
2. Finish outline
Monday, March 10, 2008
According to the map titled “Early American Empires,” what city
is closest to the 100°W line of longitude?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Question quiz
3. Retake Crusades quiz (student choice)
4. Trade assignment – choice 1 a map, choice 2 reading and questions
Handouts
Trade assignment – map or reading and questions
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
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 Tuesday 3/11
1. Notes – Merchants (sec. 2) and Cultural Change (sec. 5)
2. Finish trade assignment
Friday, March 7, 2008
According to the People in History section titled “Demosthenes,”
why was Demosthenes famous?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Open note quiz
3. Pos/Neg assignment
Handouts
Positive/Negative assignment
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
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 Monday 3/10
1. Finish Pos/Neg assignment
2. Trading Centers notes (p. 7 of note form)
* Question Quiz Monday 3/10
Thursday, March 6,
2008
According to the map titled “Sites of Early People,” what sites
are located southwest of Neanderthal?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Video
3. Timeline
Class information
1. Binder check on Friday – the ½ sheet must be filled out before
class or you lose 20 poitns
2. Extra credit assignment posted on my web site under “Extra credit”
3. Open note quiz tomorrow – quiz questions posted on my web site under
“Worksheets”
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
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 Friday 3/7
2nd ½ of Crusade notes (page 6)
Binder check
Homework due Monday 3/10
Notes on Trading Centers
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
According to the People in History section titled “Homer,” what
does tradition say about Homer?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Nystrom Atlas questions
3. Crusades video
Handouts
Crusades timeline
Nystrom Atlas questions
Crusades video
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
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 3/6
Timeline
Homework due Friday 3/7
2nd ½ Crusades notes
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
According to the map titled “Early India,” what four geographic
features would have helped to protect the people of the Indus River valley
from enemies?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Organization
3. Charles Hester
Handouts
No handouts
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
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 3/5
½ of the section on the Crusades (page 5)
Monday, March 3, 2008
According to the map titled “Muhammad’s Arabia,” about how many
miles inland from the Red Sea was Makkah located?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Inquisition excerpt from Oh Yikes!
3. Open note quiz
4. How Did the Inquisition Work?
Handouts
How Did the Inquisition Work?
The Case of Charles Hester
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
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 Tuesday 3/4
The Case of Charles Hester worksheet
Homework due Wednesday 3/5
½ of the section on the Crusades (page 5)
Friday, February 29, 2008
According to the map titled “The Frankish Empire,” who
controlled Rome after the Treaty of Verdun?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Vocabulary quiz
3. Daily Life of a Serf assignment
Handouts
Daily Life of a Serf reading
Inquisition vocabulary
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
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 Monday 3/3
1. Chapter 25, section 1 notes “The Church” (bottom of page 4)
2. Inquisition vocabulary
Thursday, February 28, 2008
According to the People in History section titled “Muhammad,”
his revelations and teachings form the basis of what?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Knighthood
3. Castles
4. Vocabulary review
Knighthood
1. Complete the graphic organizer activity on page 369
2. Write a detailed description of each step
Handouts
Where they lived reading
Castle diagram
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
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 Friday 2/29
Study for the vocabulary quiz (no notes allowed)
Quiz includes the five duties of a vassal
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
According to the map titled “Early American Empires,” how did
the environment of the Inca make road building more difficult?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Social Roles
3. Vocabulary Review
Handouts
No handouts
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
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 2/28
1. Section 3 notes – “Knighthood”
2. Section 4 notes – “Manor”
**Signed tests
Homework due Friday 2/29
Study for the vocabulary quiz (no notes allowed)
Quiz includes the five duties of a vassal
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
According to the People in History section titled “Saint
Augustine,” in what year did Augustine embrace Christianity?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Discuss feudalism
3. Compare feudal system and gangs
Handouts
Social roles reading
Social roles chart
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
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 2/27
1. Finish Social Roles Chart
2. Section 2 notes – “Nobility”
Homework due Thursday 2/28
1. Section 3 notes – “Knighthood”
2. Section 4 notes – “Manor”
Homework due Friday 2/29
Study for the vocabulary quiz (no notes allowed)
Quiz includes the five duties of a vassal
Monday, February 25, 2008
According to the map titled “The Expansion of the Roman
Republic,” Spain became part of the Roman Republic by the end of what war?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Feudalism video clip
3. Open note vocabulary quiz
Handouts
Feudalism video clip questions
Introduction to Feudal Europe and Manors reading
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
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 Tuesday 2/26
1. Read “Introduction to Feudal Europe and Manors” and highlight the
important ideas
2. Create a list of 20 facts about feudalism from this reading (fold a
piece of white lined paper like a hot dog and write your list on one half
under the heading “Feudalism”)
Homework due Wednesday 2/27
Read and take notes “The Nobility” (section 2)
February 18 to February 22, 2008 – February Break
Friday, February 15, 2008
No question
Social Studies Agenda
1. Test
2. Vocabulary and notes
Handouts
Middle Ages note form
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.1 On a map of the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia,
identify where Islam began and trace the course of its expansion to 1500 AD.
(H)
WHI.2 Describe significant aspects of Islamic belief. (H)
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
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
WHI.4 Describe the central political, economic, and religious
developments in major periods of Islamic history. (H, E)
A. the sources of disagreement between Sunnis and Shi’ites
A. B. the importance of the trade routes connecting the Far East and
Europe and the role of the Mongols in increasing trade along these routes,
including the silk routes to China
C. the relationship of trade to the growth of Central Asian and Middle
Eastern cities
D. the sources and uses of slaves in Islamic societies as well as the
extent of the Islamic slave trade across Africa from 700 AD on.
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 Monday 2/25
Vocabulary (add serf) and section 1 questions
*Open note vocabulary quiz on Monday 2/25*
Thursday, February 14, 2008
According to the map titled “The English Civil Wars,” what part
of England supported Parliament?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Jerusalem
3. Islamic Art
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
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 Friday 2/15
Study for the test
If you missed class Tuesday – you need to also do the following:
What is the significance? (part 2 – use the PowerPoint presentation
under worksheets)
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
No school – snow day
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
No question
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. What is the significance activity
3. Arab Contributions
Handouts
What is the significance?
Arab Contributions
Massachusetts Frameworks
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 2/13
Islamic art reading and questions
If you missed class – you need to also do the following:
What is the significance? (part 1 – use the PowerPoint presentation
under worksheets)
Arab Contribution sheet (use your textbook)
Test Friday 2/15
Monday, February 11, 2008
According to the People in History section titled “Robert de La
Salle,” where did he move in 1666?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Sunni v. Shia – Discussion
3. Current event PowerPoint
4. Discussion of current event
5. Read current event
Handouts
Study guide
Current event – Sunni v. Shia boxes
Islamic art reading
Islamic art questions
If missing class on Tuesday:
Arab Contribution sheet
What is the significance?
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.4 Describe the central political, economic, and religious
developments in major periods of Islamic history. (H, E)
A. the sources of disagreement between Sunnis and Shi’ites
Homework due Tuesday 2/12
Section 3 notes
Homework due Wednesday 2/13
Islamic art reading and questions
If you missed class – you need to also do the following:
What is the significance? (part 1 – use the PowerPoint presentation
under worksheets – you will need to do part 2 on Wednesday night)
Arab Contribution sheet (use your textbook)
Test Friday 2/15
Friday, February 8, 2008
According to the map titled “The Early Aegean World,” along
which line of longitude was Knossos located?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Review Nystrom Atlas assignment
3. Spread of Islam video
4. Rightly Guided Caliph PowerPoint
Handouts
Spread of Islam video questions
Rightly Guided Caliph note sheet
Sunni v. Shia reading
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.1 On a map of the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia,
identify where Islam began and trace the course of its expansion to 1500 AD.
(H)
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 Monday 2/11
1. Read Sunni v. Shia
2. React to the reading (highlight reading AND COMMENT on it)
Homework due Tuesday 2/12
Section 3 notes
Thursday, February 7, 2008
According to the People in History section titled “Julius
Caesar,” legions helped Caesar become what type of ruler?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Review Five Pillars of Islam Poetry
3. Nystrom Atlas assignment
Handouts
Nystrom Atlas questions
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.1 On a map of the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia,
identify where Islam began and trace the course of its expansion to 1500 AD.
(H)
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 Friday 2/8
Section 2 notes
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
According to the map titled “American Revolution: North,” which
army won the battle at Saratoga, New York?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Discuss chart
3. Five Pillars of Islam assignment
Handouts
Five Pillars of Islam
Five Pillars of Islam Poetry
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.2 Describe significant aspects of Islamic belief. (H)
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 2/7
1. Finish Five Pillars of Islam
2. Five Pillars of Islam Poetry
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
According to the chart titled “Renaissance People,” who was an
Italian religious painter and architect?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Video: Muhammad
3. Video: Quran
4. Organization
Handouts
Introduction to Islam reading
Video question sheet
Massachusetts Frameworks
WHI.2 Describe significant aspects of Islamic belief. (H)
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
Homework due Wednesday 2/6
Read Introduction to Islam and fill in chart (B1)
Monday, February 4, 2008
According to the map titled “The Empire of Alexander the Great,”
why did Alexander find his capital, Alexandria, where he did?
Social Studies Agenda – 8-3, 8-4, 8-5
1. Test
2. Muhammad sequence
Social Studies Agenda – 8-1, 8-2, 8-6
1. Question
2. Muhammad sequence
Handouts
Muhammad sequence
Massachusetts Frameworks
A. the life and teachings of Muhammad
Homework due Tuesday 2/5
1. Finish section 1 (part of page 2)
2. Finish Muhammad sequence
Friday, February 1, 2008
No question - missed classes 8-3, 8-4, 8-5
8-3, 8-4, 8-5 - test on Monday 2/4 - you are still responsible for the
homework.
Social Studies Agenda
1. Test
2. Muhammad notes
Handouts
Spread of Islam note form
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 Monday 2/4
Page 1 of the Spread of Islam note form (section 1 through Muhammad)
Homework due Tuesday 2/5
Finish section 1
Thursday, January 31, 2008
According to the map titled “The Crusades,” the city of Lyons is
located on Christian or Muslim lands?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
1. Jeopardy review
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 Friday 2/1
Study for test on Friday 2/1
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
According to the map titled “The Spread of Christianity,”
Christianity spread to Spain between what years?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Review Justinian
3. Review sections 3 and 4
4. Byzantine Overview sheet
5. Study guide
Handouts
Byzantine Overview reading
Byzantine Overview question sheet
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 1/31
Study guide
** Last day to turn in Work Cited (60 points off)
Test Friday 2/1
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
According to the People in History section titled
“Marie-Antoinette,” why was Marie-Antoinette executed?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. PowerPoint on Justinian (note review)
3. Open note quiz
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 Wednesday 1/30
Section 3 and 4 – Byzantine Empire
Homework due Thursday 1/31
Study guide
** Last day to turn in Work Cited (60 points off)
Test Friday 2/1
Monday, January 28, 2008
According to the map titled “Early Africa,” what civilization is
located on the Red Sea?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Open note quiz
3. Rome becomes the Byzantine Empire - mapping assignment
Handouts
Rome becomes the Byzantine Empire - mapping assignment
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 Tuesday 1/29
Section 2 notes – Byzantine Empire
Finish map assignment
Homework due Wednesday 1/30
Section 3 and 4 – Byzantine Empire
Friday, January 25, 2008
According to the map titled “Early American Empires,” which
empire controlled the most land area?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Discuss Constantinople
3. Map Constantinople
Handouts
Map of Constantinople
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 Monday 1/28
Section 1 notes – Byzantine Empire
Homework due Tuesday 1/29
Section 2 notes – Byzantine Empire
Homework due Wednesday 1/30
Section 3 and 4 – Byzantine Empire
Thursday, January 24, 2008
According to the map titled “ Zhou Empire,” what two rivers run
through the Zhou Empire?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Discuss Rome
3. Christianity PowerPoint
Handouts
Christianity PowerPoint sheet
Byzantine Empire note form
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 Friday 1/25
Final Works Cited
Homework due Monday 1/28
Section 1 – Byzantine Empire
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
According to the People in History section titled “Mansa Musa
I,” how big did Mali grow?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Review Rome
3. Outline conferences
Due dates
Final Works Cited due Friday 1/25
-- have me check this before the due date
-- first test grade of third term
Handouts
Rome Review
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 1/24
1. Finish Rome Review
2. Read Introduction to Christianity
3. Complete chart on Christianity
Homework due Friday 1/25
Final Works Cited
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
According to the map titled “The Persian Empire,” the Persian
Empire was located on what continents?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Works Cited
3. Judaism
Due dates
Final Works Cited due Friday 1/25
-- have me check this before the due date
-- first test grade of third term
Handouts
Comparing the Monotheistic Religions (B1)
Introduction to Judaism (B2)
Introduction to Christianity (B3)
Notes to Early Judaism PowerPoint (B5)
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 1/23
1. Read Introduction to Judaism
2. Complete chart for Judaism
Homework due Thursday 1/24
1. Read Introduction to Christianity
2. Complete chart for Christianity
Homework due Friday 1/25
Final draft of works cited
Monday, January 21, 2008 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Friday, January 18, 2008
No question
Social Studies Agenda
1. Library
2. MLK Jr.
Due dates
2nd Rough Draft of Works Cited due Tuesday 1/22
Final Works Cited due Friday 1/25
-- have me check this before the due date
-- first test grade of third term
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
Review of all Frameworks
Concepts and Skills from the History and Social Science Curriculum
Frameworks
Apply the skills of prekindergarten through grade seven.
Homework due Tuesday 1/22
Rough draft of works cited
Thursday, January 17, 2008
No question
Social Studies Agenda
1. Library
Due dates
Outline due Friday 1/18 (two copies – one for language arts and one
for history)
Final Works Cited due Friday 1/25
-- have me check this before the due date
-- first test grade of third term
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
Review of all Frameworks
Concepts and Skills from the History and Social Science Curriculum
Frameworks
Apply the skills of prekindergarten through grade seven.
Homework due Friday 1/18
Outline (one copy for me and one for Mr. Bailey)
Homework due Tuesday 1/22
Rough draft of works cited
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
No question
Social Studies Agenda
1. Library
Due dates
Outline due Friday 1/18
Rough draft Works Cited due Tuesday 1/22
Final Works Cited due Friday 1/25
-- have me check this before the due date
-- first test grade of third term
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
Review of all Frameworks
Concepts and Skills from the History and Social Science Curriculum
Frameworks
Apply the skills of prekindergarten through grade seven.
Homework due Friday 1/18
Outline (one copy for me and one for Mr. Bailey or Mrs. Tellier)
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
No question
Social Studies Agenda
1. Library
Due dates
50 facts due Wednesday 1/16
-- all facts added together for a test grade
-- this is a minimum – most students will have many more facts
5 source cards due Wednesday 1/16
-- quiz grade
-- this is a minimum
-- these will be checked with facts for format
Final Works Cited due Friday 1/25
-- have me check this before the due date
-- first test grade of third term
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
Review of all Frameworks
Concepts and Skills from the History and Social Science Curriculum
Frameworks
Apply the skills of prekindergarten through grade seven.
50 facts due Wednesday 1/16
Monday, January 14, 2008
No school – snow day
Friday, January 11, 2008
No question
Social Studies Agenda
1. Research in library
Due dates
50 facts due Monday 1/14
50 facts due Wednesday 1/16
-- all facts added together for a test grade
-- this is a minimum – most students will have many more facts
5 source cards due Wednesday 1/16
-- quiz grade
-- this is a minimum
-- these will be checked with facts for format
Final Works Cited due Friday 1/25
-- have me check this before the due date
-- first test grade of third term
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
Review of all Frameworks
Concepts and Skills from the History and Social Science Curriculum
Frameworks
Apply the skills of prekindergarten through grade seven.
Work on research – 50 more facts due Monday 1/14
Thursday, January 10, 2008
No question
Social Studies Agenda
1. Library research
Due dates
50 facts due Monday 1/14
50 facts due Wednesday 1/16
-- all facts added together for a test grade
-- this is a minimum – most students will have many more facts
5 source cards due Wednesday 1/16
-- quiz grade
-- this is a minimum
-- these will be checked with facts for format
Final Works Cited due Friday 1/25
-- have me check this before the due date
-- first test grade of third term
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
Review of all Frameworks
Concepts and Skills from the History and Social Science Curriculum
Frameworks
Apply the skills of prekindergarten through grade seven.
Homework due Friday 1/11
Rough draft of works cited
Work on research – 50 more facts due Monday 1/14
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
No question
Social Studies Agenda
1. Research in library
Due dates
50 facts due Monday 1/14
50 facts due Wednesday 1/16
-- all facts added together for a test grade
-- this is a minimum – most students will have many more facts
5 source cards due Wednesday 1/16
-- quiz grade
-- this is a minimum
-- these will be checked with facts for format
Final Works Cited due Friday 1/25
-- have me check this before the due date
-- first test grade of third term
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
Review of all Frameworks
Concepts and Skills from the History and Social Science Curriculum
Frameworks
Apply the skills of prekindergarten through grade seven.
Work on research – 50 more facts due Monday 1/14
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
No question
Social Studies Agenda
1. Research
Due dates
50 facts due Wednesday 1/9
50 facts due Monday 1/14
50 facts due Wednesday 1/16
-- all facts added together for a test grade
-- this is a minimum – most students will have many more facts
5 source cards due Wednesday 1/16
-- quiz grade
-- this is a minimum
-- these will be checked with facts for format
Final Works Cited due Friday 1/25
-- have me check this before the due date
-- first test grade of third term
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
Review of all Frameworks
Concepts and Skills from the History and Social Science Curriculum
Frameworks
Apply the skills of prekindergarten through grade seven.
Work on research – 50 more facts due Wednesday 1/9
Monday, January 7, 2008
No question
Social Studies Agenda
1. Research
Due dates
50 facts due Wednesday 1/9
50 facts due Monday 1/14
50 facts due Wednesday 1/16
-- all facts added together for a test grade
-- this is a minimum – most students will have many more facts
5 source cards due Wednesday 1/16
-- quiz grade
-- this is a minimum
-- these will be checked with facts for format
Final Works Cited due Friday 1/25
-- have me check this before the due date
-- first test grade of third term
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
Review of all Frameworks
Concepts and Skills from the History and Social Science Curriculum
Frameworks
Apply the skills of prekindergarten through grade seven.
Work on research – 50 more facts due Wednesday 1/9
Friday, January 4, 2008
No question
Social Studies Agenda
1. Library research
Due dates
50 facts due Monday 1/7
50 facts due Wednesday 1/9
50 facts due Monday 1/14
50 facts due Wednesday 1/16
-- all facts added together for a test grade
-- this is a minimum – most students will have many more facts
5 source cards due Wednesday 1/16
-- quiz grade
-- this is a minimum
-- these will be checked with facts for format
Final Works Cited due Friday 1/25
-- have me check this before the due date
-- first test grade of third term
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
Review of all Frameworks
Concepts and Skills from the History and Social Science Curriculum
Frameworks
Apply the skills of prekindergarten through grade seven.
Work on research!
Thursday, January 3, 2008
No question
Social Studies Agenda
1. Library research
Due dates
50 facts due Monday 1/7
50 facts due Wednesday 1/9
50 facts due Monday 1/14
50 facts due Wednesday 1/16
-- all facts added together for a test grade
-- this is a minimum – most students will have many more facts
5 source cards due Wednesday 1/16
-- quiz grade
-- this is a minimum
-- these will be checked with facts for format
Final Works Cited due Friday 1/25
-- have me check this before the due date
-- first test grade of third term
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
Review of all Frameworks
Concepts and Skills from the History and Social Science Curriculum
Frameworks
Apply the skills of prekindergarten through grade seven.
Work on research!
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
According to the chart titled “Norse Gods,” what was Njord’s realm?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Begin research
Due dates
50 facts due Monday 1/7
50 facts due Wednesday 1/9
50 facts due Monday 1/14
50 facts due Wednesday 1/16
-- all facts added together for a test grade
-- this is a minimum – most students will have many more facts
5 source cards due Wednesday 1/16
-- quiz grade
-- this is a minimum
-- these will be checked with facts for format
Final Works Cited due Friday 1/25
-- have me check this before the due date
-- first test grade of third term
Handouts
No handouts
Massachusetts Frameworks
Review of all Frameworks
Concepts and Skills from the History and Social Science Curriculum
Frameworks
Apply the skills of prekindergarten through grade seven.
Work on research!!
Monday, December 24, 2007 to Tuesday, January 1, 2008 – Winter
Break
Friday, December 21, 2007
According to the People in History section titled “Julius
Caesar,” how did Caesar die?
Social Studies Agenda
1. Question
2. Possible topic evaluation
Possible topic evaluation questions
1. What |
