Tuesday, March 24, 2015

March 23-27, 2015

This is the last week of the 3rd quarter.  I will end the quarter in my grade book on Wednesday 3/25.  Work collected later in the week will be recorded for 4th quarter.
Next week: Spring Break

World Geography
Mon. 3/23 -- Physical maps of Africa DUE (we worked on them Friday).  Questions on the Sahel. p. 424-427 with a worksheet.  PowerPoint on the regions of Africa. There will be a north, south, central, south and east note sheet with the PP.
Tue. 3/24 -- Political Map of Africa.  I will return the physical maps today and we will also do some review.
Wed. 3/25 -- African tribal groups.  I have a set of books from the library (40 books to choose from) about different tribes in Africa.  Students will use the books to complete a worksheet about the group, draw a house, and place the house on a class map.
Thur. 3/26 -- Parade of Flags, Africa.  More map review!
Fri. 3/27 -- [30 minute classes due to assembly and CIPA lesson]: Map Quiz on Africa.

Ancient Medieval
Mon. 3/23 -- Video "Islam: Empire of Faith" Notes will be taken with the video and we will discuss the material for the upcoming unit.
Tue. 3/24 -- Reading from the Qur'an.  Based on the video from the previous day, we will discuss the reading in terms of Muhammad's life.  Short worksheet on the "Rise of Islam" p. 263-268.  Game to review vocabulary.   All of the vocab for the quiz is on the "Rise of Islam" worksheet.
Wed. 3/25 -- QZ: Islam Vocabulary. Map on the growth and spread of Islam. 
Thur. 3/26 -- Partner activity -- What are the cultural legacies of Islam?  Pages 274-279.  Student partners will pair up and make a graphic organizer.
Pages 274-279 Islamic Culture. Describe (two sentences each) 7 innovations attributed to Islamic cultures.  One must be the HOUSE OF WISDOM.  Look at astronomy, literature, art architectures, medicine, math, science, and philosophy. Your "poster" must include three graphic elements which may range from algebra formulas to drawings.  Solo project if you are absent.
Fri. 3/27 -- Finish the Cultural Culture assignment.  Reading on the Dome of the Rock, p. 266. If we have time -- Islamic Art slide show.

Art History
Mon. 3/23 --  Lecture on Impressionism.
Tue. 3/24 -- Video on Impressionism, notes on the various shows the Impressionists organized.
Wed. 3/25 --  Qz. on Realism and Impressionism (slides) open card quiz.  Art Cards on Realism and Impressionism due (RED set);  Post-Impressionists activity.
Thur. 3/26 -- Lecture on Post-Impressionism, notes
Fri. 3/27 -- Looking at Japanize prints and how Japanese art influenced Impressionism and Post-Impressionism.


 

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