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Below is the podcast for the last few days. Each podcast lets you know what we did in class that day and what homework assignments were issued. You can click on most hand-outs to open and print your own copy.


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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

We wiill finish with "Gladiator" on Block Day.

Today, we took Geog. Review: W, RE Quiz....check PowerSchool.

Today was picture day.

We also started our unit about Islam. Our first assignment is SSSp#26 which is Geog. #7: Southwest Asia. This is due on Block Day. We will take the quiz on Friday.

In starting our new unit. I gave you our new TofC. This time, our TofC is on loose paper, not in your SS Spiral.

Wednesday, November 3 -

Thursday, November 4, 2021

Today, in all classes (except period 3), we finished "Gladiator". It was such a great example of what we learned through the textbook. I hope you enjoyed this reward film!

We reviewed SSSp#26 which is Geog. #7: Southwest Asia. We will take the quiz on Friday.

We started our unit on Islam. You received SSSpA#27 which is our Google Form assignment on C3S2, 1.1 about the geography of the area where Islam started. This is due at 10 p.m. on Thursday.

Friday, November 5, 2021

Today, we reviewed SSSp#27 which is C3S2, 1.1 about the geography of the area where Islam started.

We started SSSp#28 which is C3S1, subparts 1.2 and 1.3. This is due by 10 pm on SATURDAY! It is a Google Form assignment which is on Google Classroom.

Then, we took our Geog. #7: Southwest Asia Quiz. Check PowerSchool.

Don't forget...we change time at 3 am Sunday morning!

Also, don't forget that there are only 2 weeks left in T1.

Monday, November 8, 2021

Today, we reviewed SSSp#28 which is C3S1, subparts 1.2 and 1.3.

Then, you received Geog. #8: Southwest Asia Quiz. This is due TOMORROW.

I also gave you my map for tips on remembering locations in southwest Asia.

Don't forget...VETERAN'S DAY is on Thursday. There is not school, but we do return to school on Friday!

Also, don't forget that there are only 2 weeks left in T1.

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Today, you reviewed Geog. #8: Southwest Asia Quiz. We will take the quiz on Friday.

Today, I gave you my map for tips on remembering locations in southwest Asia.

In reading more about Islam, in class today we read and answered the questions for C3S1, 1.5 which is SSSp30. We also started C3S2, 2.1 to 2.2. Your homework is to finish what we did not complete. This is SSSp#31 and is due at 10 pm tonight.

Don't forget...VETERAN'S DAY is on Thursday. There is not school, but we do return to school on Friday!

Also, don't forget that there are only 2 weeks left in T1.

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Today, you reviewed Geog. #8: Southwest Asia Quiz. We will take the quiz on Friday.

Check the web page I just created that goes over the tips I use to remember locations in southwest Asia.

In reading more about Islam, in class today we read and answered the questions for C3S2, 2.3 to 2.4. Your homework is to finish what we did not complete which for most classes is 2.5. This is SSSp#32 and is due at 10 pm tonight.

Don't forget...VETERAN'S DAY is TOMORROW. There is not school, but we do return to school on Friday!

Also, don't forget that T1 end next week!!.

Friday, November 12, 2021

VETERAN'S DAY was THURSDAY. There was no school!

Check the web page I just created that goes over the tips I use to remember locations in southwest Asia.

In reading more about Islam, in class today we C3S2, 2.5 about Islam spreading into Persia and India. This is SSSp#32.

Also, don't forget that T1 ends next week!!.

Monday,  November 15, 2021

Today in class, we saw about the practice of Islam in the United States.

You also received C3S3, 3.1 to 3.2 about Islam. It is a Google Form about Islam posted on Google Classroom. This assignment is due at 10 pm tonight.

You also learned that this week, our georaphy is Geog. Review: W, R.E., and Is. This quiz will be given on Friday. Your HW due by 10 pm on Thursday is to take a 'Test" on Quizlet on Geog. Review:"This is due by 10 ob Thursday.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

You we reviewed our notes on C3S3, 3.1 to 3.2 about the development of science and philosophy during the Islamic Golden Age.

I gave you SSSp#34 which is about C3S3, 3.3-3.4. This is our last assignment for this unit. It is a Google Form about Islam posted on Google Classroom. This assignment is due at 10 pm tonight.

You also learned that this week, our georaphy is Geog. Review: W, R.E., and Is. This quiz will be given on Friday. Your HW due by 10 pm on Thursday is to take a 'Test" on Quizlet on Geog. Review:"This is due by 10 pm Thursday.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Today, we wrote in Arabic. To the right is the example on what should show on your paper. This assignment will not be graded, but you can turn in your paper with parent signature for extra-credit if you like. Remember, you go to "Free Translation" for the site and click to transfer from English to Arabic. You must have 3 sentences. Remember how important is grammar!

Wednesday, November 17 -

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Today, we reviewed SSSp#34 which is about C3S3, 3.3-3.4. This was about the architecture and arts of Muslims. I also showed photos of mosques in places like Spain, Morocco, Egypt, Turkey and India. I also showed a video about the start and advancement of religions around the world.

Today, we played "Jeopardy" to review all of the facts about Islam!

We also learned that this week, our georaphy is Geog. Review: W, R.E., and Is. This quiz will be given on Friday. Your HW that is due by 10 pm on Thursday is to take a 'Test" on Quizlet on Geog. Review: W, RE, Is".                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   


Friday, November 19, 2021

Today, we took our georaphy is Geog. Review: W, R.E., Is Quiz. Results were posted on PowerSchool.

If you had some free time, I made 2 things available for you. One is coloring Islamic artwork. I gave you many options (papers) in class. If you finish over Thanksgiving break, you can take a photo and e-mail me your work.

The second option I gave you is crossword puzzles and word searches. Both are on my website in the "Islam" page.

I hope you and your family have a very enjoyable Thanksgiving break. When we return, we will start our reward film "My Name Is Khan".

Monday, November 29, 2021                                                    T2

Today begins the 2nd trimester!

We are also ending our unit on Islam. We are starting our reward film "My Name Is Khan".

We are also starting our unit on Africa! So, we are first starting our geography. You received Geog. #10: Africa (SSSp#36). This is due TOMORROW! Don't forget to add color if you want a letter grade of A!

Tuesday, November 30, 2021                                                    T2

We are also ending our unit on by continuing to review the reward film "My Name Is Khan".

We are also starting our unit on Africa! Today, I stamped Geog. #10: Africa (SSSp#36).

I also gave SSSp#37 which is C4S1, part 1.1 of the section about North Africa. This is a Google Form assignment that is due at 10 pm tonight.

Tuesday, November 30, 2021                                                    T2

We are also ending our unit on by continuing to review the reward film "My Name Is Khan".

We are continuing our unit on Africa! I gave SSSp#38 which is C4S1, part 1.2 of the section about trans-Saharan trade. This is a Google Form assignment that is due at 10 pm on Thursday.