Periods 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 World History
Monday, March 25, 2024
Students in periods 3 and 5 last week were to have written their "Agenda" each day. These students are to return the Agenda with parent signature today.
Today, I wanted to be sure that all have received the list of locations on our Geog. Review: W, RE, Is, Af, As. This is SSSp#134. This Quizlet "test" for this activities is due by 10 pm on Monday, April 8.
We reviewed today using PearDeck 3 areas of Japan.
Your TofC is due on Tues., April 9 with parent signature. Be sure to show it to me first to stamp it.
There is no class on Friday...it is Cesar Chavez Day. Next week is Spring Break!
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Don't forget that SSSp#134, the Quizlet "test" for this activities is due by 10 pm on Monday, April 8.
We reviewed today using PearDeck about the samurais of Japan. We also started a video from the History Channel about the samurai.
Your TofC is due on Tues., April 9 with parent signature. Be sure to show it to me first to stamp it.
There is no class on Friday...it is Cesar Chavez Day. Next week is Spring Break!
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Today, we finished the video about the samurai.
Don't forget that SSSp#134, the Quizlet "test" for this activities is due by 10 pm on Monday, April 8.
Your TofC is due on Tues., April 9 with parent signature. Be sure to show it to me first to stamp it.
Periods 3 and 5...don' forget to bring your parent signature on your Agenda TOMORROW!
There is no class on Friday...it is Cesar Chavez Day. Next week is Spring Break!
Thursday, March 28, 2024
I collected the "Agenda" with parent sig from students in periods 3 and 5.
We reviewed using PearDeck our final reading in Japan about their isolation. We will start "The Last Samurai" when we return after Spring Break.
I also showed you what can happen when you ride the Metro in Japan!
Don't forget that SSSp#134, the Quizlet "test" for this activities is due by 10 pm on Monday, April 8.
Your TofC is due on Tues., April 9 with parent signature. Be sure to show it to me first to stamp it.
There is no class on Friday...it is Cesar Chavez Day. Next week is Spring Break!
Monday, April 8, 2024
Welcome back from Spring Break. I hope you had a relaxing time!
Today, we started the reward film "The Last Samurai" as we finish our unit on Asia. For those not watching the film, there is a new assignment each day on Google Classroom.
Don't forget that your TofC for Asia is due tomorrow with parent signature. For those
who did not get the stamp from me, you will only receive 1/2 credit if/when you turn it in. If you purchase a "Turn In Late TofC" pass with CareCash, it is only good for THIS WEEK!
Also, don't forget that SSSp#134 or Quizlet practice test for Geog. Review: W, RE, Is, Af, Am, As is due TONIGHT by 10 p.m. We will take the quiz when we finish the film. We will probably begin this quiz on Thursday or Friday. Remember, this quiz will have 147 locations around the world.
Now, we are starting our unit on the Middle Ages. You will see your new TofC and our first assignment tomorrow!
Welcome back to school! Only 3 weeks until you receive your progress report grade for T3!
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Today, we are continuing with the reward film "The Last Samurai" as we finish our unit on Asia. For those not watching the film, there is a new assignment each day on Google Classroom.
Your SSSp#134 which was the Quizlet practice test for Geog. Review: W, RE, Is, Af, Am, As was due. Today, I collected your TofC with parent signature.
Be ready to take the Geog. Review Quiz when we finish the film.
Tomorrow, we will start our work on the next unit "Middle Ages".
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Today, we are continuing with the reward film "The Last Samurai" as we finish our unit on Asia. For those not watching the film, there is a new assignment each day on Google Classroom.
Be ready to take the Geog. Review Quiz when we finish the film...quiz day will probably be on Friday.
TofC with parent signature is now late...it is an assignment worth 50 points, so I hope you do turn it in!
Thursday, April 11, 2024
We finished the reward film "The Last Samurai" today. I hope you enjoyed it! Please let me know your thoughts about the film by answering the question on Google Classroom.
We start the Geog. Review Quiz: W, RE, Is, Af, Am, As tomorrow!! Be ready!
Friday, April 12, 2024
I first gave our weekly rewards for class leaders. As we start our next unit next week, we will choose new class leaders.
I next explained our new TofC as we start our unit on the Middle Ages. I gave our first two assignments, SSSp#135 about the geography of Medieval Europe due Monday at 10 pm and SSSp#136 about a new leader, Charlemagne, due Wednesday at 10 pm.
We then started our Geog. Review Quiz on W, RE, Is, Af, Am, and As. This is 141 locations throughout the world with up to 148 different names/worlds. I will give class time today and Monday to complete this quiz. If you do not finish by then, you will have to come in before school, lunch or after school to finish. GOOD LUCK!
Monday, April 15, 2024
We are starting our new unit on the Middle Ages. I distributed the new TofC to everyone. Check my website to see the list of new assignments.
I also gave the Geog. #21: Europe map (SSSp#137) to all. It is due tomorrow. The Quizlet "test" for Geog. #21 (SSS#138) is due on Thursday at 10 p.m.
I also gave 1.4 of C11S1 about Feudal Society (SSSp#139). This is due by 10 p.m. on Thursday.
I then gave time to those who have not yet finished the Geog. Review Quiz on the W, RE, Is, Af, Am, As.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
I first collected the Geog. #21: Europe map (SSSp#137) to all. Don't forget that the Quizlet "test" for Geog. #21 (SSS#138) is due on Thursday at 10 p.m.
I gave 1.5 of C11S1 about Medieval Knights (SSSp#140). This is due by 10 p.m. next Monday.
Today, to finish our unit on Asia, we wrote a sentence in English, then translated it to 8 other languages in Asia. It is exciting to learn about the many differences in Asia!
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 OPEN HOUSE!
I distributed your Geog. #21: Europe map. Don't forget the little part of Turkiye that is in Europe!
I also collected your work on the project we did in class yesterday...translating one sentence that is in English to other languages in Asia!
We then reviewed our first chapter on the Middle Ages using PearDeck. This discusses how the Roman Empire came to an end and what happened in Europe!
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Today is Thursday which is our short schedule, so had time for only two projects.
The assignment due last night is about one of the rulers of a big kingdom during the Middle Ages...his name is Charlemagne. We reviewed him on PearDeck.
We then practiced our geog using Quizlet Live. Don't forget that tomorrow's quiz will also have some questions about different languages in Asia and how they appear.
Friday, April 19, 2024
We first review life in the Middle Ages using PearDeck.
Then, we briefly reviewed different languages in Asia and how these different texts appear.
I next gave a new assignment due on Tuesday...SSSp#141 about the manor system.
Next, we took Geog. #21: Europe & North Africa Quiz.
Monday, April 22, 2024
There was no HW due over the weekend, so today, I am giving all of this week's activities and giving your class time to work on them...so check our TofC.
We did view a short video about the Middle Ages to give us a perspective of the 1,000 years.
Then, after giving your the TofC, I gave you Geog. #22: Europe & North America (SSSp#142). This map is due tomorrow.
On Friday, we will be half-way through T3, so I will be giving Progress Report grades to the office this weekend!
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
We first collected our Geog. #22: Europe * North Africa map. Quizlet is due on Thursday. We will take the quiz on Friday!
We then reviewed our homework which was 1.5 of C11S1 about Medieval knights. We also then viewed a couple video clips about the Middle Ages.
We also then reviewed our geography on PearDeck.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
You received back your Geog. #22: Europe & North Africa map. The Quizlet (SSSp#143) is due on Thursday at 10 p.m. We will take the quiz on Friday!
Don't forget that SSSp#144 and $145 are due tonight at 10 p.m. These are about the Church and the Crown, and also about King John and the Magna Carta in England.
Today, I reviewed phrases that we still use today that date back to the time of the Middle Ages. I explained the roots of each saying. You are to check with older adults about these phrases, about the root, what it means, and get their signature. This is SSSp#148 and is due next Tuesday.
Thursday, April 25, 2024
On our day with the short schedule, I showed you how to find more info if needed on my web site about the "Phrases from the Middle Ages" assignment due on Tuesday.
Then, we reviewed on PearDeck the topic of power of the kings vs. that of the Pope during Medieval Times.
Friday, April 26, 2024
Today, I introduced SSSp#149 about the growth of towns--the last stage of the Middle Ages. This assignment is due at 10 p.m. on Monday, April 29.
Then, we saw a couple of video clips about the introduction of technology during Medieval Time, in this case that of toilets.
Then, we took the Geog. #22: Europe & North Africa Quiz.
