Block+5B+Honors+World+History


 * 5B Honors History 2014-15 **

**June 16** ||  || ** Final exam ** • Our classroom - 10:00-11:30 ||  || ** Have a great summer! ** || **June 10** ||  || ** In class: ** • Review for final exam (shortened class period because of step-up day) ||  || ** Homework for 6/8: ** • Study for the final exam. || **June 8** ||  || ** In class: ** • Review for final exam ||  || ** Homework for 6/8: ** • Complete your part of the review by adding images to your section of the document and being ready to explain key ideas/concepts/terms in class (add images to slides linked here).
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• Study for the exam using the review packet. (Having an organized binder will help you prepare for the exam.) || **June 4** ||  || ** In class: ** • CE quiz • DBQ • Peer review ||  || ** Homework for 6/8: ** • Complete your part of the review by adding images to your section of the document and being ready to explain key ideas/concepts/terms in class (add images to slides linked here).
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• Study for the exam using the review packet. (Having an organized binder will help you prepare for the exam.)

|| **June 2** ||  || ** In class: ** • Miranda's CE presentation • Discuss Machiavelli homework
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• The genius of Leonardo da Vinci - link 1 (look at Leonardo's notebooks) - link 2 - link 3 (write your name backwards) - link 4 - link 5 ||  || ** Homework for 6/4: ** • Finish Leonardo da Vinci assignment. • Study for a current events quiz over Eliza's and Miranda's current events presentations. || **May 29** ||  || ** In class: ** • Eliza's CE presentation • Sistine Chapel quiz • Continue presentations of High Renaissance artworks • Link - Creation of Adam ||  || ** Homework for 6/2: ** • Read class handout with excerpts from Machiavelli's "The Prince" and respond to questions on Machiavelli document uploaded to your Google Classroom folder. || **May 27** ||  || ** In class: ** • Complete art annotation #4 • Begin presentations on High Renaissance artworks ||  || ** Homework for 5/29: ** • Read information at this link and view analysis of Michelangelo's Sistene Chapel ceiling. Be prepared for a brief, 5-question quiz over the material covered in these resources. || **May 22** ||  || ** In class: ** • Quiz - Early Renaissance / Era of Medici • Keynote: High Renaissance developments in painting and sculpture • Time to begin work on High Renaissance art annotation • Boyd Award Assembly 1:45 ||  || ** Homework for 5/27: ** • Research your artwork for your final art annotation. You will complete your annotation in the first 30 minutes of class on 5/27, followed by a presentation to the class on your artwork. See your annotation assignment here. I'll ask you to share your bibliography sources as well, so please keep track of them.
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• Rubric attached below. || **May 20** ||  || ** In class: ** • Current events quiz • Small group presentations - Lorenzo de Medici, Botticelli, Savonarola • Continue Medici documentary ||  || ** Homework for 5/22: ** • Look over your notes and artwork to prepare for a matching quiz (key individuals matched with image(s) related to them). || **May 18** ||  || ** In class: ** • Small group presentations - Cosimo de Medici, Donatello, Brunelleschi, and Masaccio • Continue Medici documentary ||  || ** Homework for 5/20: ** • Study for a current events quiz over Eric's and Molly's current events presentations. || **May 14** ||  || ** In class: ** • Reading from sections of Era of the Medici and work on summaries with group members. Directions here. • Continue watching Medici documentary. ||  || ** Homework for 5/18: ** • Complete summaries for your assigned portion of the chapter related to the Medici family. • Add images of artwork/buildings mentioned in the chapter (add image URL beneath image). • Read/watch supplemental materials related to your topic and be ready to discuss them in class. (For artwork, I will project an image and ask your group to talk about it.) || **May 12** ||  || ** In class: ** • Middle Ages geography quiz • Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy? • Geography of the Italian Renaissance ||  || ** Homework for 5/14: ** • No homework. || **May 8** ||  || ** In class: ** • Finish group presentations • Reece's current events presentation ||  || ** Homework for 5/12: ** • Study for a geography cornerstone using your Middle Ages geography notes. || **May 6** ||  || ** In class: ** • Group presentations ||  || ** Homework for 5/8: ** • Continue to work on group presentation if your group has not yet presented. || **May 4** ||  || ** In class: ** • Annotated interview (individual discussions with me) • Work on presentations in small groups ||  || ** Homework for 5/6: ** • Continue to work on group presentation. || **Apr. 30** ||  || ** In class: ** • Annotated interview (individual discussions with me) • Work on presentations in small groups ||  || ** Homework for 5/4: ** • Continue to work on group presentation. || **Apr. 28** ||  || ** In class: ** • Add to/finalize research questions and bibliography • Analyze your artwork/artifact using PIRATES chart • Small group work - start work on presentation ||  || ** Homework for 4/30: ** • Prepare for individual annotated interview, focusing on your knowledge of your artwork/artifact. • Study for a current events quiz over Charlie, Sara, and James' current events presentations || **Apr. 16** ||  || ** In class: ** • Debrief world religions field trip. • Seek out an online source relevant to your artifact. Think about the validity of the online source (see criteria at this link). When you've found a good source, complete the Google form. Ms. Hamilton will be evaluating the website you found. Take notes from this resource. • Be sure to cite sources in your bibliography. ||  || ** Enjoy April Vacation! ** || **Apr. 14** ||  || ** In class: ** • Preparation for world religions field trip. • Seek out an online source relevant to your artifact. Think about the validity of the online source (see criteria at this link). When you've found a good source, complete the Google form. Ms. Hamilton will be evaluating the website you found. Take notes from this resource. • Be sure to cite sources in your bibliography. ||  || ** Homework for 4/16: ** Please continue research on your topic (either civilization more broadly or your artifact more narrowly) using Gale Virtual Reference Library sources. Ms. Hamilton has created an online collection for you. Link here.
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Add notes in orange font. || **Apr. 10** ||  || ** In class: ** • Class time to read about your civilization in textbook • Library research • Be sure to cite sources in your bibliography ||  || ** Homework for 4/14: ** Please continue research on your topic (either civilization more broadly or your artifact more narrowly) using Gale Virtual Reference Library sources. Ms. Hamilton has created an online collection for you. Link here.
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Add notes in orange font. || **Apr. 8** ||  || ** In class: ** • Class time to read about your civilization in textbook • Library research • Be sure to cite sources in your bibliography ||  || ** Homework for 4/10: ** • Please continue research on your topic (either civilization more broadly or your artifact more narrowly). Ms. Hamilton has created an online collection for you. Link here. || **Apr. 6** ||  || ** In class: ** • Medieval Europe quiz • Close looking activity • Look for your matching image with identifying information - link here and start research (look for notes template in your Google Classroom) ||  || ** Homework for 4/8: ** • Take notes from one encyclopedia source on your note sheet. Directions are on your project descriptor. Create a new project (Middle Ages) in EasyBib to keep track of and to cite your sources. || **Apr. 2** ||  || ** In class: ** • Medieval siege technology (video 1 and video 2) • Importance of Magna Carta (discuss text + video link) • Hundred Years' War (discuss text + slide show lecture link) • Review for quiz over Middle Ages ||  || ** Homework for 4/6: ** • Review for quiz over Middle Ages. **Mar. 31** ||  || ** In class: ** • Read about Black Death (in Decline of Feudalism) • Click on this link (sound off) to learn more about the Black Death • Black Death simulation • https://europeanhistory.boisestate.edu/westciv/plague/ • Burial Boys of Ebola - similarities/differences with Black Death / Plague • Thousand year old medicine fights new superbug? - Link ||  || ** Homework for 4/2: ** • Read the rest of the Decline of Feudalism handout || **Mar. 27** ||  || ** In class: ** • Charlie - CE presentation • Church influence in the Middle Ages (guided notes) • Crusades (causes, course, consequences) • Connection between Crusades and religious extremism today? - link to dialog • NOVA: Cathedral - link to video ||  || ** Homework for 3/31: ** • Watch NOVA Cathedral video and take notes (we stopped video at minute 9:00; you should watch until minute 32:00). You'll have a much greater appreciation of the architecture if you have an opportunity to visit a Gothic building in Europe some day! || **Mar. 25** ||  || ** In class: ** • Debrief reading / take reading quiz • Role of guilds • Learn more about different social classes & report out - Nobles - Knights - Clergy - Tradesmen - Peasants • Not everyone lived in a castle! Which professions would you choose? (Find 3 of interest to you.) Link ||  || ** Homework for 3/27: ** • Read AP text section on the Crusades. This color map may be helpful to you as you read. || **Mar. 23** ||  || ** In class: ** • Debrief MFA field trip • PIRATES - Middle Ages in Europe • Middle Ages in 3 minutes - link to video • vocab preview • Read and take notes on Development of Feudalism in Western Europe (see notes template in Google Classroom) ||  || ** Homework for 3/25: ** • Finish taking notes on reading; we will have a reading quiz over the big ideas in this chapter next class. || **Mar. 19** ||  || ** No class - Power of One day with advisors ** ||   || ** Homework for 3/23: ** • Study for a current events quiz over Sophie's and Zach's current events presentations linked here. || **Mar. 17** ||  || ** In class: ** • Zach's current events presentation • Expectations for MFA / review map / find your artwork • Class time to work on MFA annotation #2 ||  || ** Homework for 3/19: ** • Finish your annotation and "submit" your work in Google Classroom. Due Thursday morning. || **Mar. 12** ||  || ** In class: ** • Islam quiz • Begin annotation on MFA artwork #2 ||  || ** Homework for 3/17: ** • Using the Google Presentation template in your Google Classroom folder, annotate (draft is due at beginning of class on 3/17) your individual artwork/artifact we'll see at the MFA on Friday, March 20. || **Mar. 10** ||  || ** In class: ** • Share Muslim contributions • Video, When the Moors Ruled in Europe ||  || ** Homework for 3/12: ** • Study for a quiz over Islam (review your "star" homework that includes the five pillars of Islam and notes from class Keynote presentation (included in notes from March 4). Please also be sure to look over your map... there will be a geography component on the quiz. Study the map linked here. || **Mar. 6** ||  || ** In class: ** • Sophie CE • Anatomy of a mosque (class handout) • Art/architecture in Islam (class handout) • Khan Academy - mihrab video link • Take a virtual tour of the Dome of the Rock and al-Aqsa Mosque • Find an example of Islamic art or architecture interesting to you and post on this class document • Make your own star ||  || ** Homework for 3/10: ** • Read about Muslim contributions to world civilization from these articles: exhibit at London's [|Science Museum] and [|Huffington Post]. Choose an example from **each** of the articles that stands out to you as important/interesting/significant. Be ready to share your example on Tuesday.
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• Please remember your MFA field trip permission slip if you haven't already handed it in. || **Mar. 4** ||  || ** In class: ** • Debrief homework • Notes on Islam • Hajj video ||  || ** Homework for 3/6: ** • Complete map on spread of Islam and Byzantine Empire using this map || **Mar. 2** ||  || ** In class: ** • Field trip permission slip out • Debrief artwork / continue with Romanesque and Gothic art • Analyze this artwork - Link 1 - Link 2 • Middle Ages preview ||  || ** Homework for 3/4: ** • Complete test corrections • Read Islam handout / complete information about each item in the star || **Feb. 26** ||  || ** In class: ** • Christianity quiz • Byzantine empire and Byzantine art/architecture • Individual work analyzing this artwork: [|MFA link for art work] (I created a Google Presentation posted to Google Classroom... look for it there. You can modify with more slides if you'd like. Art analysis is a cornerstone; you will have multiple opportunities to meet this cornerstone this year.) • These links may help you in your art history detective work to understand the symbolism in the artwork - Link 1 - Link 2 - Remember, you can also search in the Library's Marvel Database - Britannica K-12 School edition - for "Apostles" or conduct other internet searches. **Be sure to keep track of sources for a bibliography that will accompany your annotation.**
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Rubric: ||  || ** Homework for 3/2: ** Complete art annotation for //Christ in Majesty with Symbols of the Four Evangelists//. || **Feb. 24** ||  || ** In class: ** • Go over current events quizzes • Review 7 sacraments • Annotate Seven Sacraments painting ||  || ** Homework for 2/26 ** • Review Christianity handouts (text and notes from presentation) and be prepared for a quiz on Christianity (this word wall and [|Quizlet] may help). Look at resources for 2/13 below. || **Feb. 13** ||  || ** In class: ** • CE Quiz - Isabelle and Sean's presentations • Continue study of Christianity Link to Khan Academy - analysis of Last Supper painting ||  ||   || **Feb. 11** ||  || ** In class: ** • Rome test • Begin study of Christianity ||  || ** Homework for 2/13: ** Study for a current events quiz over Isabelle's and Sean's presentations. || **Feb. 9** ||  || ** In class: ** • Geography quiz - Rome • Sean CE • Review for Roman Empire test ||  || ** Homework for 2/11: ** Study for a test over the Roman Republic, Roman Empire, and its decline. || **Feb. 5** ||  || ** In class: ** • CE Quiz - Tori and Ellie's presentations • Isabelle CE • Decline of Rome activity ||  || ** Homework for 2/9: ** Study for a quiz over the geography of the Roman Empire. This is a cornerstone assessment. || **Feb. 3** ||  || ** In class: ** • Ellie CE • Engineering an Empire ||   || ** Homework for 2/5: ** Study for a current events quiz over Tori and Ellie's presentations. || **Jan. 30** ||  || ** In class: ** • Tori CE • Debrief homework/notes process • Continue with Engineering an Empire video ||  || ** Homework for 2/3 ** • Finish reading second part of Chapter 6 text. Take notes (typed, not handwritten) on your reading using one of the methods outlined in this handout (you might try a different method this time): Be sure to include information about the following questions in your notes: 1. What political and economic factors led the empire into disarray? (pp. 175-177) 2. Describe the reform and reconstruction efforts undertaken by Diocletian and Constantine. How successful were the reform and reconstruction efforts undertaken by Diocletian and Constantine? (pp. 177-181) 3. Why and to what extent were early Christians persecuted in the Roman Empire? (pp. 181-182) Note: you do not have to answer these questions separately, but this information should be included in your notes no matter which format you use. We will discuss these questions in class. || **Jan. 28** ||  || ** SNOW DAY ** ||   ||   || **Jan. 26** ||  || ** In class **: • Current events quiz • Video: Engineering an Empire - Rome ||  || ** Homework for 1/30 ** • Begin reading Chapter 6: The Pax Romana up to p. 175 (**stop at section** **heading: Rome in Disarray**) • Take notes (typed, not handwritten) on your reading using one of the methods outlined in this handout (choose one method to use for note taking): Be sure to include information about the following questions in your notes: 1. Offer examples of both the successes and failures of the Julio-Claudian and Flavian emperors (165) 2. How did the emperor's role and the Imperial Bureaucracy evolve during the period of the "Five Good Emperors?" (166-7) 3. Describe changes within the Roman army during the post-Augustan era (167) 4. In what ways were the residents of the city of Rome dependent upon the emperor? (167-170) 5. Describe how Roman civilization influenced life in the provinces. To what extent were they “Romanized”? (170-175) Note: you do not have to answer questions 1-5 separately, but this information should be included in your notes no matter which format you use. We will discuss these questions in class. || **Jan. 22** ||  || ** In class **: • Current events - Eva • Group discussions - analyzing historical events through different perspectives ||  || ** Homework for 1/26 ** • Study for current events quiz over Jackson and Eva's presentations. • Look in Google Classroom folder for Augustus art annotation assignment; complete assignment using both text and video sources. || **Jan. 20** ||  || ** In class **: • Current events - Jackson • Debrief daily life in ancient Rome (+ clip from Ben Hur) • Begin reading on Expansion and Crisis in Rome ||  || ** Homework for 1/22: ** • Read about Rome's expansion (class handout) and complete related questions (Google Doc is in your Google Classroom folder). || **Jan. 15** ||  || ** In class **: • Finish Carthage video • Go over homework (Roman Republic) & read further about Roman Republic • Daily Life in ancient Rome (one person in your group should make a copy of this document and share it with group members and me). ||  || ** Homework for 1/20: ** • Complete research on your topic and add information to your group's Google Doc on life in ancient Rome. || **Jan. 9** ||  || ** In class **: • Go over homework • Work on maps of Roman empire (text p. 165 and this link) • Carthage video ||  || ** Homework for 1/13: ** • Complete reading/notes on Roman Republic. || **Jan. 7** ||  || ** In class **: • Thomas Cole - Course of Empire paintings/analysis • Begin reading reading/notes on the founding of Rome and Rome's geography (class handout). ||  || ** Homework for 1/9: ** • Complete reading/notes on the founding of Rome and Rome's geography. || **January 5** ||  || ** In class **: • Discussing human rights • Learning about hunger - open document below ||  || ** Homework for 1/7: ** • Complete research on a NGO helping to respond to hunger. || **Dec. 18** ||  || ** In class **: • Seven Years in Tibet • Discuss film ||  || ** Happy New Year! ** || **Dec. 16** ||  || ** In class **: • Buddhism quiz • Seven Years in Tibet ||  || ** Homework for 12/18: ** • Learn more about current issues between China and Tibet by completing the China/Tibet assignment in your Google Classroom. Please complete this before class on Thursday, 12/18 (turn it in). || **Dec. 12** ||  || ** In class **: • South Asia map quiz • Current events quiz • Profile on the Dalai Lama • Excerpts from video, 10 Questions for the Dalai Lama ||  || ** Homework for 12/16: ** • Study for a brief quiz on Buddhism and the Dalai Lama. Review your text handout on Buddhism (with lotus flower on front and explanation of 4 Noble Truths and Eightfold Path), your video notes on the Dalai Lama, and the handout (with Venn diagram) comparing Hinduism and Buddhism. || **Dec. 10** ||  || • Debrief effects of meditation • Spread of Buddhism • Peace flags (quote or art) - [] - [] - [] - [|http://www.do-meditation.com/enlightenment-quotes.html#sthash.KF4T8B0V.dpbs] ||  || ** Homework for 12/12: ** • Study your South Asia map for a geography quiz on cities. • Study for a current events quiz on Olivia's and Eliza's current events presentations. || **Dec. 8** ||  || ** In class **: • Olivia's current events presentation • Hinduism quiz • Overview of Buddhism - text and questions • Interview with Zen Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh ||  || ** Homework for 12/10: ** 1. Review all three of the resources below to learn more about how meditation affects the brain. Record 5 things (in total) you learned that you found interesting or surprising (at least one from each source). [|Meditation Alters Brain Structure] World's Happiest Man? Scientific American - video link (2:17) 2. Study your South Asia map for a geography quiz on bodies of water and countries (cities will be on a later map quiz).
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**Dec. 4** ||  || ** In class **: • Review Hinduism webquest • Hinduism presentation ||  || ** Homework for 12/8: ** • Study for a quiz on Hinduism. Review your Hinduism webquest handout. There will NOT be a geography part on this quiz. || **Dec. 2** ||  || ** In class **: • Map work - South Asia and sites related to Hinduism/Buddhism • Webquest on Hinduism (resource link here) ||  || ** Homework for 12/4: ** • Finish both your map and webquest. • Study for a brief current events quiz over Anna's and Eliza's current events presentations || **Nov. 24** ||  || ** In class **: • Going deeper: art and architecture in ancient Greece - Art annotation exemplar - Art annotation assignment and template (check Google Classroom) ||  || ** No homework - ** ** Happy ** ** Thanksgiving! ** || **Nov. 21** ||  || ** In class **: • Test on ancient Greece ||  ||   || **Nov. 19** ||  || ** In class **: • Review for test on ancient Greece ||  || ** Homework for 11/21: ** • Study for Great Greek test • You are welcome to come to an optional review session in my classroom after school on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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• Resources on Ancient Greece page may be helpful (see student-created review games at bottom of page) || **Nov. 17** ||  || ** In class **: • Great Greek presentations Greek architecture (James/Olivia/Tori) - link - Lincoln Memorial online link - Greek art (Anna/Sophie) - link - Greek theater (Eliza/Eliza/Skyler) - link - Women in ancient Greece (Emi, Eliza, Eva) - link - Greek colonization (Jackson/Isabelle) - link ||  || ** Homework for 11/19: ** • Read handout - Three Periods of Ancient Greek Art • Resources on Ancient Greece page may be helpful • Studying for ancient Greece test. Review sheet: || **Nov. 13** ||  || ** In class **: • Great Greek presentations - Military/Political (Zach/Ben/Charlie) - link - Science/Mathematics (Molly/Sean) - link - Greek philosophers (Miranda/Ellie) - link - Medicine (Eric/Sara) - link ||  || ** Homework for 11/21: ** • Begin studying for ancient Greece test. Review sheet: || **Nov. 10** ||  || ** In class **: • Continue research • Work on group presentation ||  || ** Homework for 11/13: ** • Complete presentation using Google Slides (share with me so I can offer feedback) || **Nov. 6** ||  || ** In class **: • Research for Great Greek project (in library or in class) ||  || ** Homework for 11/10: ** • Continue to read and take notes using **reliable** sources for your topic. • Please review this rubric for your presentation: || **Nov. 4** ||  || ** In class **: • Research for Great Greek project (in library or in class) ||  || ** Homework for 11/6: ** • Continue to read and take notes using **reliable** sources for your topic. || **Oct. 31** ||  || ** In class ** : • Current events - Anna • Debrief Persian wars and annotate maps • Peloponnesian Wars (see your Google Classroom folder) • Begin research Great Greek research project ||  || ** Homework for 11/4: ** • Finish up any remaining work on Peloponnesian War and click "TURN IN" • Go to Google Classroom and look for document titled "Great Greek Research." Read and take notes on at least one library online source. A ccess online library materials (**no Wikipedia!**) through the library homepage. Click on: Passwords available on the library home page if working from home; you need to be signed into your Yarmouth Schools gmail account to be able to view.
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 * Marvel --> B --> Britannica Online School Edition K-12 (middle school and/or high school edition) and search for your topic
 * GVRL (Gale Virtual Reference Library) --> LOTS of resources

Please be sure you have shared your Google Doc notes sheet with me. || **Oct. 29** ||  || ** In class ** : • Compare/contrast Athens & US - democracy • Debrief similarities/differences - Athens and Sparta • Persian Wars • Great Greek preferences link ||  || ** Homework for 10/31: ** • Finish any remaining work on Persian Wars || **Oct. 27** ||  || ** In class ** : • Current events quiz • Chart/take notes on democracy in Athens and make comparisons to US • Begin to compare/contrast Athens and Sparta ||   || ** Homework for 10/29: ** • On the back of the yellow handout with the diagram of the 3 branches of the US government, summarize unique features of Athens' democracy, US democracy, and (in the center) key similarities between the two. || **Oct. 23** ||  || ** In class ** : • Ben's current events presentation • Reading/questions about development of monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, and democracy in ancient Greece • Read/discuss the development of democracy in ancient Athens ||  || ** Homework for 10/27: ** • Study for a current events quiz over Skyler's and Ben's current events presentations linked on 5B current events page. || **Oct. 21** ||  || ** In class ** : • Hand back Judaism tests and review test corrections policy • Discuss ancient Greece map homework • Lecture Minoans, Mycenaeans, and early formation of Greek city-states • Start reading Legacy of Greece class handout ||  || ** Homework for 10/23: ** • Complete reading, Legacy of Greece, and answer questions attached on last page of text.
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• **Note: test corrections due by Friday, 10/24**. If you choose to do test corrections, follow the directions listed on the test corrections page and print and staple your test corrections to your original test. || **Oct. 17** ||  || ** In class ** : • Current events quiz • Skyler's current events presentation • What do you know about ancient Greece? • Map work - ancient Greece (use links at top of this page) ||  || ** Homework for 10/21: ** • Complete map and reflection questions on back of the blue label sheet. || **Oct. 10** ||  || ** In class ** : • Share with me 10 Things to Know about the Middle East • Malala Yousafzai wins the Nobel Peace Prize! (Interview with Jon Stewart last year) • Israeli Palestinian conflict overview including 60 Minutes piece on Iron Dome ||  || ** Homework for Friday, 10/17 (no class on 10/15 - field trip): ** • Study for a current events quiz over Emi's presentation (look for his presentation linked here) and the Israeli-Palestinian map handed out in class. || **Oct. 8** ||  || ** In class ** : • Judaism test • 10 Things to Know about the Middle East (check Google Classroom for assignment) ||  || ** Homework for 10/10: ** • Finish all parts of assignment - 10 Things to Know About the Middle East - including labeling your map (bring to class) and "turning in" the Google Doc. || **Oct. 6** ||  || ** In class ** : • Review new parts of reading / note sheet from text handed out in class • Watch video segment explaining Hasidic Jews' dress • Jeopardy review game ||  || ** Homework for 10/8: ** • Study for Judaism test on Wednesday, 10/8. Review sheet linked here. || **Oct. 2** ||  || ** In class ** : • Emi's current event presentation • Discuss Supreme Court visit • Share homework - Jewish holidays • Charitable giving - acts of kindness • Video segment / synagogue ||  || ** Homework for 10/6 ** • Read Judaism handout and take notes using the Google Doc linked here. • Begin studying for Judaism test on Wednesday, 10/8. Review sheet linked here.
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**Sep. 30** ||  || ** In class ** : • Debrief homework • Finish textbook reading on Jewish exile • Kingdom of David video segments ||  || ** Homework for 10/2: ** Learn about and record notes on Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Hanukkah using the document at this link. || **Sep. 26** ||  || ** In class ** : • Review timeline HW • Unit overview • Text reading & taking notes • David & Goliath (link 1 and link 2) • Critique of Malcolm Gladwell's work ||  || ** Homework for 9/30: ** Complete Passover section of homework (using links provided) || **Sep. 24** ||  || ** In class ** : • Share information about solutions to Malawi's problems with poverty, hunger, and drought • In-class essay - please make a copy, use the naming protocol YourLastName.5B.MalawiEssay, and share with me • What the World Eats • How the World Lives ||  || ** Homework for 9/26: ** Historic Time Periods (handout from class) - read text and complete timeline on last page. || • Share quotes from //Boy Who Harnessed the Wind// in small groups • Ladysmith Black Mombazo - Rain, Rain, Beautiful Rain • Presentation on causes of hunger in Malawi ||  || ** Homework for 9/24: ** • What are sustainable solutions to hunger in Malawi? Open this Google Doc to learn more about your assigned solution to Malawi's problem with hunger and drought. ||
 * Note: If links don't open in Chrome, please try Safari. ** ||
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• Please remember your MFA field trip permission slip if you haven't already handed it in. || **Mar. 4** ||  || ** In class: ** • Debrief homework • Notes on Islam • Hajj video ||  || ** Homework for 3/6: ** • Complete map on spread of Islam and Byzantine Empire using this map || **Mar. 2** ||  || ** In class: ** • Field trip permission slip out • Debrief artwork / continue with Romanesque and Gothic art • Analyze this artwork - Link 1 - Link 2 • Middle Ages preview ||  || ** Homework for 3/4: ** • Complete test corrections • Read Islam handout / complete information about each item in the star || **Feb. 26** ||  || ** In class: ** • Christianity quiz • Byzantine empire and Byzantine art/architecture • Individual work analyzing this artwork: [|MFA link for art work] (I created a Google Presentation posted to Google Classroom... look for it there. You can modify with more slides if you'd like. Art analysis is a cornerstone; you will have multiple opportunities to meet this cornerstone this year.) • These links may help you in your art history detective work to understand the symbolism in the artwork - Link 1 - Link 2 - Remember, you can also search in the Library's Marvel Database - Britannica K-12 School edition - for "Apostles" or conduct other internet searches. **Be sure to keep track of sources for a bibliography that will accompany your annotation.**
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Rubric: ||  || ** Homework for 3/2: ** Complete art annotation for //Christ in Majesty with Symbols of the Four Evangelists//. || **Feb. 24** ||  || ** In class: ** • Go over current events quizzes • Review 7 sacraments • Annotate Seven Sacraments painting ||  || ** Homework for 2/26 ** • Review Christianity handouts (text and notes from presentation) and be prepared for a quiz on Christianity (this word wall and [|Quizlet] may help). Look at resources for 2/13 below. || **Feb. 13** ||  || ** In class: ** • CE Quiz - Isabelle and Sean's presentations • Continue study of Christianity Link to Khan Academy - analysis of Last Supper painting ||  ||   || **Feb. 11** ||  || ** In class: ** • Rome test • Begin study of Christianity ||  || ** Homework for 2/13: ** Study for a current events quiz over Isabelle's and Sean's presentations. || **Feb. 9** ||  || ** In class: ** • Geography quiz - Rome • Sean CE • Review for Roman Empire test ||  || ** Homework for 2/11: ** Study for a test over the Roman Republic, Roman Empire, and its decline. || **Feb. 5** ||  || ** In class: ** • CE Quiz - Tori and Ellie's presentations • Isabelle CE • Decline of Rome activity ||  || ** Homework for 2/9: ** Study for a quiz over the geography of the Roman Empire. This is a cornerstone assessment. || **Feb. 3** ||  || ** In class: ** • Ellie CE • Engineering an Empire ||   || ** Homework for 2/5: ** Study for a current events quiz over Tori and Ellie's presentations. || **Jan. 30** ||  || ** In class: ** • Tori CE • Debrief homework/notes process • Continue with Engineering an Empire video ||  || ** Homework for 2/3 ** • Finish reading second part of Chapter 6 text. Take notes (typed, not handwritten) on your reading using one of the methods outlined in this handout (you might try a different method this time): Be sure to include information about the following questions in your notes: 1. What political and economic factors led the empire into disarray? (pp. 175-177) 2. Describe the reform and reconstruction efforts undertaken by Diocletian and Constantine. How successful were the reform and reconstruction efforts undertaken by Diocletian and Constantine? (pp. 177-181) 3. Why and to what extent were early Christians persecuted in the Roman Empire? (pp. 181-182) Note: you do not have to answer these questions separately, but this information should be included in your notes no matter which format you use. We will discuss these questions in class. || **Jan. 28** ||  || ** SNOW DAY ** ||   ||   || **Jan. 26** ||  || ** In class **: • Current events quiz • Video: Engineering an Empire - Rome ||  || ** Homework for 1/30 ** • Begin reading Chapter 6: The Pax Romana up to p. 175 (**stop at section** **heading: Rome in Disarray**) • Take notes (typed, not handwritten) on your reading using one of the methods outlined in this handout (choose one method to use for note taking): Be sure to include information about the following questions in your notes: 1. Offer examples of both the successes and failures of the Julio-Claudian and Flavian emperors (165) 2. How did the emperor's role and the Imperial Bureaucracy evolve during the period of the "Five Good Emperors?" (166-7) 3. Describe changes within the Roman army during the post-Augustan era (167) 4. In what ways were the residents of the city of Rome dependent upon the emperor? (167-170) 5. Describe how Roman civilization influenced life in the provinces. To what extent were they “Romanized”? (170-175) Note: you do not have to answer questions 1-5 separately, but this information should be included in your notes no matter which format you use. We will discuss these questions in class. || **Jan. 22** ||  || ** In class **: • Current events - Eva • Group discussions - analyzing historical events through different perspectives ||  || ** Homework for 1/26 ** • Study for current events quiz over Jackson and Eva's presentations. • Look in Google Classroom folder for Augustus art annotation assignment; complete assignment using both text and video sources. || **Jan. 20** ||  || ** In class **: • Current events - Jackson • Debrief daily life in ancient Rome (+ clip from Ben Hur) • Begin reading on Expansion and Crisis in Rome ||  || ** Homework for 1/22: ** • Read about Rome's expansion (class handout) and complete related questions (Google Doc is in your Google Classroom folder). || **Jan. 15** ||  || ** In class **: • Finish Carthage video • Go over homework (Roman Republic) & read further about Roman Republic • Daily Life in ancient Rome (one person in your group should make a copy of this document and share it with group members and me). ||  || ** Homework for 1/20: ** • Complete research on your topic and add information to your group's Google Doc on life in ancient Rome. || **Jan. 9** ||  || ** In class **: • Go over homework • Work on maps of Roman empire (text p. 165 and this link) • Carthage video ||  || ** Homework for 1/13: ** • Complete reading/notes on Roman Republic. || **Jan. 7** ||  || ** In class **: • Thomas Cole - Course of Empire paintings/analysis • Begin reading reading/notes on the founding of Rome and Rome's geography (class handout). ||  || ** Homework for 1/9: ** • Complete reading/notes on the founding of Rome and Rome's geography. || **January 5** ||  || ** In class **: • Discussing human rights • Learning about hunger - open document below ||  || ** Homework for 1/7: ** • Complete research on a NGO helping to respond to hunger. || **Dec. 18** ||  || ** In class **: • Seven Years in Tibet • Discuss film ||  || ** Happy New Year! ** || **Dec. 16** ||  || ** In class **: • Buddhism quiz • Seven Years in Tibet ||  || ** Homework for 12/18: ** • Learn more about current issues between China and Tibet by completing the China/Tibet assignment in your Google Classroom. Please complete this before class on Thursday, 12/18 (turn it in). || **Dec. 12** ||  || ** In class **: • South Asia map quiz • Current events quiz • Profile on the Dalai Lama • Excerpts from video, 10 Questions for the Dalai Lama ||  || ** Homework for 12/16: ** • Study for a brief quiz on Buddhism and the Dalai Lama. Review your text handout on Buddhism (with lotus flower on front and explanation of 4 Noble Truths and Eightfold Path), your video notes on the Dalai Lama, and the handout (with Venn diagram) comparing Hinduism and Buddhism. || **Dec. 10** ||  || • Debrief effects of meditation • Spread of Buddhism • Peace flags (quote or art) - [] - [] - [] - [|http://www.do-meditation.com/enlightenment-quotes.html#sthash.KF4T8B0V.dpbs] ||  || ** Homework for 12/12: ** • Study your South Asia map for a geography quiz on cities. • Study for a current events quiz on Olivia's and Eliza's current events presentations. || **Dec. 8** ||  || ** In class **: • Olivia's current events presentation • Hinduism quiz • Overview of Buddhism - text and questions • Interview with Zen Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh ||  || ** Homework for 12/10: ** 1. Review all three of the resources below to learn more about how meditation affects the brain. 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**Dec. 4** ||  || ** In class **: • Review Hinduism webquest • Hinduism presentation ||  || ** Homework for 12/8: ** • Study for a quiz on Hinduism. Review your Hinduism webquest handout. There will NOT be a geography part on this quiz. || **Dec. 2** ||  || ** In class **: • Map work - South Asia and sites related to Hinduism/Buddhism • Webquest on Hinduism (resource link here) ||  || ** Homework for 12/4: ** • Finish both your map and webquest. • Study for a brief current events quiz over Anna's and Eliza's current events presentations || **Nov. 24** ||  || ** In class **: • Going deeper: art and architecture in ancient Greece - Art annotation exemplar - Art annotation assignment and template (check Google Classroom) ||  || ** No homework - ** ** Happy ** ** Thanksgiving! ** || **Nov. 21** ||  || ** In class **: • Test on ancient Greece ||  ||   || **Nov. 19** ||  || ** In class **: • Review for test on ancient Greece ||  || ** Homework for 11/21: ** • Study for Great Greek test • You are welcome to come to an optional review session in my classroom after school on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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• Resources on Ancient Greece page may be helpful (see student-created review games at bottom of page) || **Nov. 17** ||  || ** In class **: • Great Greek presentations Greek architecture (James/Olivia/Tori) - link - Lincoln Memorial online link - Greek art (Anna/Sophie) - link - Greek theater (Eliza/Eliza/Skyler) - link - Women in ancient Greece (Emi, Eliza, Eva) - link - Greek colonization (Jackson/Isabelle) - link ||  || ** Homework for 11/19: ** • Read handout - Three Periods of Ancient Greek Art • Resources on Ancient Greece page may be helpful • Studying for ancient Greece test. Review sheet: || **Nov. 13** ||  || ** In class **: • Great Greek presentations - Military/Political (Zach/Ben/Charlie) - link - Science/Mathematics (Molly/Sean) - link - Greek philosophers (Miranda/Ellie) - link - Medicine (Eric/Sara) - link ||  || ** Homework for 11/21: ** • Begin studying for ancient Greece test. Review sheet: || **Nov. 10** ||  || ** In class **: • Continue research • Work on group presentation ||  || ** Homework for 11/13: ** • Complete presentation using Google Slides (share with me so I can offer feedback) || **Nov. 6** ||  || ** In class **: • Research for Great Greek project (in library or in class) ||  || ** Homework for 11/10: ** • Continue to read and take notes using **reliable** sources for your topic. • Please review this rubric for your presentation:  || **Nov. 4** ||  || ** In class **: • Research for Great Greek project (in library or in class) ||  || ** Homework for 11/6: ** • Continue to read and take notes using **reliable** sources for your topic. || **Oct. 31** ||  ||  ** In class ** : • Current events - Anna • Debrief Persian wars and annotate maps • Peloponnesian Wars (see your Google Classroom folder) • Begin research Great Greek research project ||  || ** Homework for 11/4: ** • Finish up any remaining work on Peloponnesian War and click "TURN IN" • Go to Google Classroom and look for document titled "Great Greek Research." Read and take notes on at least one library online source. A ccess online library materials (**no Wikipedia!**) through the library homepage. Click on: Passwords available on the library home page if working from home; you need to be signed into your Yarmouth Schools gmail account to be able to view.
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 * Marvel --> B --> Britannica Online School Edition K-12 (middle school and/or high school edition) and search for your topic
 * GVRL (Gale Virtual Reference Library) --> LOTS of resources

Please be sure you have shared your Google Doc notes sheet with me. || **Oct. 29** ||  ||  ** In class ** : • Compare/contrast Athens & US - democracy • Debrief similarities/differences - Athens and Sparta • Persian Wars • Great Greek preferences link ||  || ** Homework for 10/31: ** • Finish any remaining work on Persian Wars || **Oct. 27** ||  ||  ** In class ** : • Current events quiz • Chart/take notes on democracy in Athens and make comparisons to US • Begin to compare/contrast Athens and Sparta ||   || ** Homework for 10/29: ** • On the back of the yellow handout with the diagram of the 3 branches of the US government, summarize unique features of Athens' democracy, US democracy, and (in the center) key similarities between the two. || **Oct. 23** ||  ||  ** In class ** : • Ben's current events presentation • Reading/questions about development of monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, and democracy in ancient Greece • Read/discuss the development of democracy in ancient Athens ||  || ** Homework for 10/27: ** • Study for a current events quiz over Skyler's and Ben's current events presentations linked on 5B current events page. || **Oct. 21** ||  ||  ** In class ** : • Hand back Judaism tests and review test corrections policy • Discuss ancient Greece map homework • Lecture Minoans, Mycenaeans, and early formation of Greek city-states • Start reading Legacy of Greece class handout ||  || ** Homework for 10/23: ** • Complete reading, Legacy of Greece, and answer questions attached on last page of text.
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• **Note: test corrections due by Friday, 10/24**. If you choose to do test corrections, follow the directions listed on the test corrections page and print and staple your test corrections to your original test. || **Oct. 17** ||  ||  ** In class ** : • Current events quiz • Skyler's current events presentation • What do you know about ancient Greece? • Map work - ancient Greece (use links at top of this page) ||  || ** Homework for 10/21: ** • Complete map and reflection questions on back of the blue label sheet. || **Oct. 10** ||  ||  ** In class ** : • Share with me 10 Things to Know about the Middle East • Malala Yousafzai wins the Nobel Peace Prize! (Interview with Jon Stewart last year) • Israeli Palestinian conflict overview including 60 Minutes piece on Iron Dome ||  || ** Homework for Friday, 10/17 (no class on 10/15 - field trip): ** • Study for a current events quiz over Emi's presentation (look for his presentation linked here) and the Israeli-Palestinian map handed out in class. || **Oct. 8** ||  ||  ** In class ** : • Judaism test • 10 Things to Know about the Middle East (check Google Classroom for assignment) ||  || ** Homework for 10/10: ** • Finish all parts of assignment - 10 Things to Know About the Middle East - including labeling your map (bring to class) and "turning in" the Google Doc. || **Oct. 6** ||  ||  ** In class ** : • Review new parts of reading / note sheet from text handed out in class • Watch video segment explaining Hasidic Jews' dress • Jeopardy review game ||  || ** Homework for 10/8: ** • Study for Judaism test on Wednesday, 10/8. Review sheet linked here. || **Oct. 2** ||  ||  ** In class ** : • Emi's current event presentation • Discuss Supreme Court visit • Share homework - Jewish holidays • Charitable giving - acts of kindness • Video segment / synagogue ||  || ** Homework for 10/6 ** • Read Judaism handout and take notes using the Google Doc linked here. • Begin studying for Judaism test on Wednesday, 10/8. Review sheet linked here.
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**Sep. 30** ||  || ** In class ** : • Debrief homework • Finish textbook reading on Jewish exile • Kingdom of David video segments ||  || ** Homework for 10/2: ** Learn about and record notes on Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Hanukkah using the document at this link. || **Sep. 26** ||  ||  ** In class ** : • Review timeline HW • Unit overview • Text reading & taking notes • David & Goliath (link 1 and link 2) • Critique of Malcolm Gladwell's work ||  || ** Homework for 9/30: ** Complete Passover section of homework (using links provided) || **Sep. 24** ||  ||  ** In class ** : • Share information about solutions to Malawi's problems with poverty, hunger, and drought • In-class essay - please make a copy, use the naming protocol YourLastName.5B.MalawiEssay, and share with me • What the World Eats • How the World Lives ||  || ** Homework for 9/26: ** Historic Time Periods (handout from class) - read text and complete timeline on last page. || • Share quotes from //Boy Who Harnessed the Wind// in small groups • Ladysmith Black Mombazo - Rain, Rain, Beautiful Rain • Presentation on causes of hunger in Malawi ||  || ** Homework for 9/24: ** • What are sustainable solutions to hunger in Malawi? Open this Google Doc to learn more about your assigned solution to Malawi's problem with hunger and drought. ||
 * Note: If links don't open in Chrome, please try Safari. ** ||
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• Online m ap games (T hese online games include some additional countries you do not need to know for our quiz. Please refer to your label list for the countries for which you are responsible.) **Sep. 12** ||  || ** In class ** : • Map work Middle East • Map games
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• Start studying for a map quiz on the Middle East - we'll have a map quiz over the countries/bodies of water you labeled on **Thursday, 9/18**. || **Sep. 10** ||  ||  ** In class ** : • Summer current events quiz • Discuss events of 9/11 - Video link 1 (stopped at 13:30) - Video link 2 ||  || ** Homework for 9/12: ** • Conduct an interview with someone who vividly remembers the events on 9/11. Make a copy of this Google Doc and follow guidelines for your interview.
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