Sunday, March 11, 2012

March 12-16, 2012

This week is HSPE testing which means late starts for 9th, 11th and 12th grade students (for the most part).  We are on altered schedules Tuesday-Friday.

World Geography
Monday 3/12 -- Collect maps of SW Asia.  Review map questions.  Read pages 487-490 together.  Skim and discuss vocab from 491-493.  Students will take notes on  a power point about the regions of SW Asia. 
Tuesday 3/13 -- Pamphlet of SW Asia regions.  Students will make a pamphlet of the regions of SW Asia.  the pamphlet includes a map showing the countires P. 502.  Label 16 countires, color the map to show the regions.  For each region draw a picture of the region, write 4 fact sentences and one opinion (commentary) sentence. p. 503-519.
Wednesday 3/14 -- Repeat for 1st period.
Thursday 3/15 -- Finish pamphlets.  Arabic culture.  We will look a little at art and Arabic writing.  There will be a handout to keep.
Friday 3/6 -- Repeat for 1st period.

Ancient Medieval
Monday 3/12 -- Begin India.  Read p. 44-49. Worksheet on the planned cities of the Indus.  How does Harappan culture match with teh characteristics of civilization from the first day?  On to pages 61-65.  Discuss Aryan invasion of India.  Begin project on Hinduism and Buddhism.  Student groups of 3-4 members will make a poster on Hinduism and Buddhism.  Materials and directions are provided in class.
Tuesday 3/13   Day 1 poster making 5th period
Wednesday 3/14 -- Day 1 poster making for 2nd period
Thursday 3/15 -- Day 2 poster making 5th period
Friday 3/16 -- Day 2 poster making 2nd period

Anthropology
Monday 3/12 -- Review day 2 for the exam.  If you are done with your review you can participate in the game.  Discussion of short essay questions.
Tuesday 3/13 -- No Class
Wednesday 3/14 -- Test on chapter 7-10 (more focus on 9-10).  Notebook #2 DUE.
Thursday 3/15 -- No Class
Friday 3/16 -- Begin European Prehistory unit:)

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