March 25-29, 2013

Ancient Medieval
Mon. 3/25 - DVD on the Great Wall and the Qin Emperor Tomb. Legacies paper (75 points) DUE
Tue. 3/26 -- Worksheet on Han China, compare Han China to Rome chart
Wed. 3/27 -- Review for Test
Thur. 3/28 -- Test over China and India.  This will be the last assignment counting on the third quarter.  Notebook #3 DUE.
Fri. 3/29 -- [Pep Assembly Schedule] DVD from the PBS series Empires: Islam.  We will be watching a shorter section than usual due to the schedule.

Geography
Mon. 3/25-- Review for the SW Asia Test
Tue. 3/26 -- SW Asia Test.  Fun facts about Africa :)
Wed. 3/27 -- Map on the physical features of Africa.  We will color the climate zones and answer some questions about the environment.
Thur. 3/28 -- Questions on the Sahel. p. 424-427.  Powerpoint on the regions of Africa.
Fri. 3/29 -- [Pep Assembly Schedule] DVD on Morocco

Art History
Mon. 3/25 -- Lecture on Impressionism.  Notes for notebook, looking at styles.
Tue. 3/26 -- Japan and Impressionism.  Looking at Ukioye prints.
Wed. 3/27 -- Video on Impressionism,  there are notes to take. Art Cards 58-68 are DUE these are the cards on Realism and Impressionism. 
Thur. 3/28 -- Open note quiz on Impressionism; Round Robin Activity on Post-Impressionism. 
Fri. 3/29 -- [Pep Assembly Schedule]  -- Fast Paced lecture on Post-Impressionism.  I am sorry to say I didn't know about the pep assembly when I planned this day, but we will forge on.  After all there are only a few P-I people. 
 

March 18 -22, 2013

Ancient Medieval
Mon. 3/18 -- Library day for Greco-Roman research paper.  Directions reviewed.
Tue. 3/19 -- Meet in the library to work on the paper
Wed. 3/20 -- Meet in class where I will review citations, then we go to the library for the final in-class work day.
Thur. 3/21 -- [Assembly 35 minutes classes] -- Introduction to China, notes on China and an outline of the dynasties.
Fri. 3/22 -- Chinese philosophies, worksheet with rules to write according to each philosophy.  I will also answer questions about the paper.
Mon. 3/25 -- Greco-Roman Legacies paper DUE

Geography
Mon 3/18 -- Graphic Organizer on the three religions founded in SW Asia.  The graphic organizer involves creating an organized formation to list and describe elements of the religions.  Get a copy of the directions from Ms. Fenton
Tue. 3/19 -- QZ: Middle East Map -- Video on the Arab Gulf States -- notes to turn in.
Wed. 3/20 -- Worksheet on Israel and Palestine and land issues in the region.  There is a worksheet to complete after a map talk about the territories around and in Israel.
Thur. 3/21 -- [Assembly 35 minutes classes] news reading on Afghanistan.  Practice close reading annotations.
Fri. 3/22 -- Guest speaker Steven Dyer who will talk about his deployment in Afghanistan.  We might also read a little on Syria depending on the time.

Art History
Mon. 3/18 -- Chinese art timeline
Tue. 3/19 -- Chinese art timeline,  short picture lecture on Chinese art
Wed. 3/20 -- Lecture on Realism in Europe and America.  Notes and stamp.
Thur. 3/21 -- Setting the scene notes on Modernism. Partner completion of DBQ practice on Courbet.
Fri. 3/22 -- Handout comparing the Impressionists.  Class activity on identifying different Impressionists based on their styles. 

March 11-15, 2013

Welcome to HSPE testing week.  The school day schedule is altered significantly to accomodate three hours of testing time Tuesday through Thursday of this week.  Monday and Friday are regular schedule days.

Ancient Medieval
Mon. 3/11 -- Power point notes and introduction to India.  Worksheet on civilizations of the Indus River valley p. 44-49.  New calendars will be handed out today!
Tue. 3/12 (periods 1,3,5) -- Begin work on Hinduism and Buddhism posters.  There is an alternative assignment for students who will not be in class since this is a group project.
Wed. 3/13  (Last day for any late work on Rome!).  Repeat with periods (2,4,6).
Thur. 3/14 -- [classes are only 25 minutes long today].  Continue work on the poster.
Fri. 3/15 -- Quiz on Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity.  The quiz will have statements about the religions and students will have to correctly match.  There will be final class time to complete the poster ~ The poster is DUE today.

World Geography
Mon. 3/11 -- Power point on the regions of the Middle East (Southwest Asia).  We will look at regional differences -- mainly in geography.  Student partners will begin the Regions pamphlet project.  Students will review their ME map and write about each region providing both facts and opinions.  Get a copy of the directions if absent.
Tue. 3/12  HSPE-- periods 1,3,5, (no class)
Wed. 3/13 -- Finish the regions project; review map and the concept of region.
Thur. 3/14 -- [classes are only 25 minutes today]. Culture of Arabia. Today students will look at Arabic writing styles and art. 
Fri. 3/15 -- Powerpoint and a notes page on oil in the Middle East.  Students will also complete a worksheet on reading from the text pages. 529-531.

Art History
Mon. 3/11 -- Lecture on early photography.  A copy of the powerpoint will be provided. 
Tue. 3/12 -- HSPE -- periods 1,3,5 (no class)
Wed. 3/13 -- Art Cards 48-57 due (Romantic period). Test review day.
Thur. 3/14 -- [classes are only 25 minutes today]. More test review :)
Fri. 3/15 -- Test on mostly 18th century art (Rococo, Neoclassical and Romantic); Notebook #3 Due.
NOTE: Next Monday and Tuesday we will do Chinese art.
 

March 4-8, 2013

Ancient Medieval
Mon. 3/4 -- Lecture on the Pax Romana,  Students will work on a graphic organizer on the Fall of Rome and the Legacies of the Roman World.  Essentially choose four causes for the fall of Rome and DESCRIBE them with two sentences.  Add two legacies of the Roman World -- mimimum of three sentences.  I do a table with four and two in class.  p. 173-183 for information.
Tue. 3/5 -- Finish the graphic organizer.  Watch and take notes form Story of Mankind section on the fall of Rome.  Discuss factors for the fall of Rome.
Wed. 3/6 -- Qz: Fill in the blank quiz about the fall of Rome. Group project comparing Rome and Greece.  We will discuss legacies from both civilizations.  Begin review for test.
Thur. 3/7 -- Test Review
Fri. 3/8 -- Rome Test

Geography
Mon. 3/4 -- Parade of Flags.  Students will each be assigned a country in Russia and the Republic and do a short research collection.  We will review all of the countries as a summary activity.
Tue. 3/5 -- Qz on Russia and the Republic map.  Review worksheet out.
Wed. 3/6 -- Finish review, correct and complete a review activity
Thur. 3/7 -- Test on Europe and the Russian Republics.  Begin map on the Middle East.
Fri. 3/8 -- Finish map on the Middle East.  Read pages 487-490 outloud.  Discuss the place of Arabia.

Art History
Mon. 3/4 -- Finish notes on Napoleon. Video biography on Napoleon. 
Tue. 3/5 -- Open note T/F quiz on Napoloen.  Lecture on Neoclassical art (yes we will see even more of Napoleon looking quite grand).
Wed. 3/6 -- American Artist research projects.  Partners will work on a short powerpoint on an American artist from this time period and our next (Realism). Work time in the library.
Thur. 3/7 -- AC: 37-47 DUE Rococo/Natural/Neoclassical.  Romantic Art Lecture.
Fri. 3/8 -- Library to finish American artist powerpoint projects.  Due today unless there is a serious issue. Projects may be e-mailed until Saturday at noon.