Sunday, February 19, 2012

February 21-24, 2012

World Geography
Tue. 2/21 -- Read pages 282-285 on Human environment interaction. Write three sentences for each issue (polders, Venice and Acid Rain). PP notes on Europes regions (prep for lesson on Wednesday).
Wed. 2/22 -- Regions of Europe partner project. Divide a piece of paper into four parts, one for each region of Europe. Use the map on p. 288. For each region do the following. 1) List 5 countries in the region. Write one fact for history, culture, economy and modern life -- this mirrors the chapter set up. Use pages 289-315 for information.
Thur. 2/23 (modified schedule -- 90 minutes) Physical map of Europe (get a copy) Notes on a power point on Eastern Europe. Read either p. 319-321 (Balkans) OR p. 323-325 (pollution). Answer the main idea questions at the end of the section. Question #3 a-c.

Ancient Medieval
Tue. 2/21 -- Read pages 130-137 in the HEATH textbook (I have copies). Complete the worksheet.
Wed. 2/22 -- Read two packets on the culture of Rome Write an 9 sentence summary of each packet for a total of 18 sentences.
Thur. 2/23 -- (modified schedule -- 90 minutes). Details of the Roman Republic. Compare to US. Activity in class. If absent read p. 156-157 in the book. Write definitions for each of the blue vocabulary words on p. 157 (four words). Copy the chart on p. 157. -- You may summarize, but get the main points.
Fri. 2/23 -- Repeat Thursday

Anthropology
Tue. 2/21 -- Reading on Olduvai Gorge. Group activity on Homo habilis. (excused if you are not here -- but you are missing out!)
Wed. 2/22 -- DVD: Becoming Human -- Part 2 -- Borrow and copy notes.
Thur. 2/23 -- (modified schedule -- 90 minutes) Lecture on Homo erectus. Map of H. erectus sites in the Eastern Hemisphere. Reading on Homo floresis (hobbits).

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