Sunday, October 26, 2014

October 27-31, 2014

World Geography
Mon. 10/27 -- Worksheet on pages 424-437 -- Human environment interactions in Africa.  PowerPoint on the regions of Africa -- reviewing the physical map and discussing the varied environments of Africa.
Tue. -- Political map of Africa.  I will take time to explain how the Africa quiz will be organized so students will know how to approach their study time.  Go over the SW Asia Test.
Wed. 10/29 -- African tribes -- books from the library.  If a student is absent they will need to go to the library to check out a book on an African tribe.  There is a worksheet to go along with the book.
Thur. 10/30 -- Parade of Flags for Africa -- map review again!
Fri. 10/31 -- Quiz on Africa map, Video on Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. There are questions to go with the video.

Economics
Mon. 10/27 -- Money and Monetary systems worksheet.  We will learn about commodity money, the gold standard and greenbacks :) Go over the economics test from Friday.
Tue. 10/28 -- FRBSF module on Invest in what is next -- on-line unit and feedback forms.
Wed. 10/29 -- Video: Modern Marvels, The US Mint,  with questions.
Thur. 10/30 -- Watch a bit of "It's a Wonderful Life" PowerPoint on the history of banks.  Begin a timeline on bank history either solo or with a partner.
Fri. 10/31 -- Finish the time line. Watch 60 minutes "Your bank has failed" which shows the FDIC closing a bank. 

Art History
Mon. 10/27 -- Christendom graphic organizer and floor plan of St. Gall monastery from Switzerland.  What is the role of the church and monasteries in Europe in the Middle Ages?  How does this role show itself in the art of the period?
Tue. 10/28 -- Early Middle Ages lecture.  About 25 minutes from a video on Vikings.  AC: 42-48 are due (Early Christian and Byzantine --Yellow set).
Wed. 10/29 -- Medieval Fusion art activity.  We will look at types of migratory period art and show how ideas/styles from one group move and are blended to create a new style in the early Middle Ages.
Thur. 10/30 -- Carolingian art lecture. 
Fri. 10/31 -- Library -- research assignments on Islamic Art. >> There are art cards 49-54 due on Monday and be prepared to comment on your piece of art during the lecture.

 

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