September 30

Journal: How has someone sacrificed for you? How have you sacrificed for someone else?

In Class: Today we learned about Sparta- if you were absent you will need to fill out the 'Sparta & Greece Wars' page in your packet (Use PowerPoint under unit 2 tab)

We also wrote 2-Voice poems in class, if you were absent you can come see me for an example. If you know what they are please write a 2-voice poem comparing & Contrasting Athens & Sparta.  It must be 6 lines each.

Homework: Please start on your Greek Books

September 28

Journal: Who is the greatest military leader? Why?

In Class: We filled out the Alexander the Great notes in your packet-- we also got started on the Newscaster project.  If you weren't here come talk to me about how to make this up!

Homework: If you need to do test corrections, start now.  Instructions are on the previous blog entry! 

September 24

Journal: Is America a direct democracy? Why/Why not?

In Class: Today we finished up the Greek Gods/Goddesses and the note pages about Democracy.  (if you were absent use the PowerPoint under the unit 2 tab, day 2 to finish this)

Homework: I passed back your tests today, and we discussed test corrections: here is the format that you MUST follow

1. Question you got wrong

2. Why you chose your answer

3. The Correct answer

4. Why this answer is correct

5. Where you found the answer--- the source

**Wikipedia is not an acceptable source.  Packet, Blog, Book 

September 22

Journal: Tell me everything you know about Greece.

In Class: today we graded our Unit 1 Test- I will hand them back next class period and we will discuss them.  We also started our next unit on Greece.  We made our packets, and filled out the 'Important Greek Facts' sheet.  I also introduced your project for this unit the GREEK BOOK. Instructions can be found under the unit 2 tab here on the blog, or you can come and get one from me!

Homework: Start on your Greek books! 

September 18

Today was the day of the test!!!!

We turned in packets ( journals + current events) and took the test!!! If you were absent you MUST come in during intervention to get this done.  Your packet is due the day that you return :)

Have a great weekend and good luck against Timpview--- go Bulldogs

September 16

Journal: no journal

Current Event: none

In Class: Today we learned about sources---- what makes something credible, as well as how to write an essay.  We also worked with primary sources, using them to answer questions and understand societies better.  If you were absent, you will need to come in during intervention to make this up!

Homework: Next class period, we will have our test! 

Sept 14

Journal: What kind of funeral do you want to have? What do you want done to your body? Who do you want to come to your funeral?

In Class: We finished up your Egypt notes.... use the PowerPoint found under the Unit 1 tab to help you if you were absent

Homework: NONE

September 8

Journal: None

Current Event: None

In Class: Today we finished the Indus River Valley stations; if you were absent you will need to come in during intervention to make it up :)
We also took a Quiz----- which you can take during intervention as well 

September 3

Journal: none

Current Event: cnn.com/studentnews

In Class: Today we started learning about the Indus River Valley; we participated in a cooperative learning project that we will finish next class period.  If you were absent you will need to come to intervention to make these points up

Homework: Make sure that your learning target guide is caught up