Photo Journal and Rome Notes

HERE is a copy of the Rome packet filled in with NOTES!

Also, Photo Journals are due on Thurs which is the day of our Rome Exam. Make sure to study!

Important Due Dates

Due Friday (tomorrow): pg. 13 & 14 in the Rome packet. Use the textbook to fill in the boxes. This assignment will not be accepted late.

Due Tuesday (12/21): Test corrections for Greece tests. Test were given back today, Thursday.

Due Next Thursday: Rome photo journal--Rome test will be given this day. If you know that you will be absent this day (the day before the holiday break) let us know ASAP so we can arrange a time for you to take the test!

Click HERE for a cool view of Ancient Rome. Let us know if you watched the video!

Rome Packet Blank

HERE is blank copy of the Rome packet, in case you have misplaced it.

Due Friday

Pg. 13 & 14 of the Rome packet. Use the textbook.

Map Homework Due Tomorrow

Pg. 19 & 20 in the Rome packet is due tomorrow. Be sure to label all of the cities, countries, rivers, etc and to include a key.

Test Thursday, Edited Essay due Friday

Essay's were due today. 10 point lateness penalty for EACH day that it is late!

Due Thurs: Photo Journal: Greece (one picture minimum). TEST is on Thursday

Due Friday: Edited essay=we will recollect the DBQ packet and rough draft. Edits must be made or the grade will be failing.

Copy of Greece Notes (FIlled IN)

Click HERE for Greece notes.

Assignments for week of 12/6

Due Tomorrow: DBQ Essay. **Must be shared in Google Docs AND students must bring in a printed copy of the essay.

Due Thursday: Photo Journal (one day extension given). Test on Greece will also be on Thursday.


EXTRA CREDIT: See post below for online discussion extra credit assignment.

Extra Credit: Athens VS. Sparta

For extra credit: participate in our online discussion/debate about Athens and Sparta.

Click HERE to voice your opinion! Make sure to use appropriate language and etiquette when posting!

DBQ Essay and Photo Journal ALERT

The final DBQ Essays are due on Tuesday, 12/7. Essays must be types and shared in google docs. Also, students must bring in a printed copy (preferably double-spaced) to class on Tuesday.

Due Wednesday: Photo Journals--can be found on the last page of your second packet.

Homework due dates

Due Tuesday 11/30- page 7 & 8 of the first Greece packet (the one you got before thanksgiving break) use textbook pages 113-116. - If you do not have the worksheet answer # 2-5 on page 116.

Due Wednesday 12/1- The entire DBQ packet- scaffolding questions, introduction, box out chart, conclusion.

Due Thursday 12/2- Debate preparation - page 12 of the new packet. This will be explained on Wednesday.

Due Next Tuesday 12/7- DBQ essay complete- printed and shared on google Docs

Due Next Wednesday- 12/8- Photo journal on Greece -TEST DAY

Important Due Dates

• Tests were given back today. Test corrections are due tomorrow. *Follow the instructions to earn points back on the test. Remember that test corrections MUST be on a separate piece of paper. (For every question you got wrong: rewrite the question with the right answer and an explanation for the right answer.)
• Due 12/1: The enire DBQ packet complete: Scaffolding questions, Introduction, Boxing Out Chart.
• Due 12/3: DBQ Greece. You must hand in a printed copy AND share the essay in Google Docs.
• Want a good grade on your DBQ? See us for extra help. NO class time will be devoted to the essay.

Legacy of Ancient Greece: Math, Sci, Tech

Legacy of Ancient Greece: Architecture

Legacy of Ancient Greece: Drama

Legacy of Ancient Greece: Olympics

Greece DBQ

Click HERE for a copy of the Greece DBQ.

1st Greece HW due Tuesday 11/23

In your textbook: Read pag 116=-121 and answer on Pg 121 #1a, b, c, g, 2, 3, 4, 5

Test and Review Info, China Notes!

The test for China has been moved to Thursday of this week. Therefore, the Photo Journals will be due on Thursday as well.

*Reminder--being that there are two photo journals, you need to have TWO pictures with captions. Also, make sure to write in complete sentences!

Click HERE for notes from the China Unit

Blank China Packet/PJ Assignment

Click HERE for a blank copy of the China packet. The Photo Journal (PJ) is also in this packet (pg. 18 & 19).

The Wang Mang pages are posted separately, HERE. If you lost your packet and are printing a new one, be sure to print the Wang Mang handouts and include them with the rest of the packet above.

Photo Journals will be due next Wednesday (a week from today). Begin working on them immediately!

**Bring in non-perishable food items for the Thanksgiving Food Drive if you can.

Homework and Assignments: 11/7

• Due today (was assigned on Friday): Pg. 3 &4 in packet = 'Chines Times'

• All DBQ's were to be shared by Friday. If you have not done so, you are losing 5pts for each day that it is late.

• Period 8 & 9: Grade reports were given on Friday. They must be signed and returned by today (Monday) or Tuesday if you have not done so on Monday.

• DUE ON WEDNESDAY: Pg. 7A--the Assignment at the bottom of the page in your packet on Wang Mang. You must write the letter! Follow directions. HERE is a copy of the Wang Mang Handouts (in the pdf version, the homework is at the top of the third page)

**Bring in non-perishable food for the Thanksgiving Food Drive

DBQ's Due Tomorrow!

Completed DBQ Essays are due tomorrow.

• Make sure that you have written the essay in Google Docs (unless you were given special permission due to lack of laptops) and that you have SHARED the document with us (hahnlanoce@gmail.com).
• Sharing is one of the most important parts because if you do not share, we cannot see your essay!
• Check your essay tonight to see if we have made any comments. If we have, make sure to fix the errors so that you don't lose points.

DBQ finished essay due Friday

This is your last chance to boast your first quarter grade.

We would prefer the essay typed on Google Docs and shared with
hahnlanoce@gmail.com

Two Body Paragraphs on Google DOCS due Wed.

For WEDNESDAY make sure the following is complete
1. Two paragraphs for the DBQ must be complete on Google Docs
2. Period 1 & 8 - Share your document with hahnlanoce@gmail.com
3. Title your document with your last name, period #, Budd & Hind DBQ
4. Outline must be complete

Period 8- Make sure you finish pg 26 & 27 of the notes packet using the packet that is uploaded on the blog

Period 9- share your google DOC with dimambrohahn@gmail.com

DBQ Outline Homework

Due Tomorrow: Finish outline (a copy of the outline is included with the blank DBQ which is posted below) and write one body paragraph (in Google Docs) for the paragraph that we outlined together in class. ***If you have computer trouble, write the paragraph by hand!

Due Friday: A completely finished DBQ essay.

IF YOU DID NOT FINISH YOUR GUPTA STATIONS WORK ON FRIDAY, YOU NEED TO FINISH IT TONIGHT! HERE is the link to the stations documents.

DBQ-Documents Due Tomorrow

Click HERE for a copy of the DBQ assignment and documents. Due tomorrow: the scaffolding questions (questions that go along with the docs) given today.

Rap on Buddhism and Hinduism Due Thursday 10/27

See instructions on page 18A in your packet

Raps must:
Rhyme
have at least 3 Buddhist terms
Have at least 3 Hindu terms
Be at least 12 lines

Be creative!!! #1 Rapper/Rhymer will be rewarded with bonus points

Buddhism and Hinduism Notes Filled IN

Click HERE for a copy of the notes from the Hinduism and Buddhism packet.

Raps due tomorrow!

Buddhism Facebook Homework

Make a Facebook page for Buddha. Pg. 16 in packet due Monday. Be creative!

Hinduism Homework

Complete pg. 12 in the Hinduism/Buddhism packet for tomorrow.

A blank packet is posted below if you need it.

Hinduism/Buddhism Blank Packet

Click HERE for a blank copy of the Hinduism and Buddhism packet.

10/20

No homework tonight.

*Bonus=look up why cows are Holy for Hindus.

Hebrew, China and Indus Notes

• Photo journals are due on Tuesday.
• Ms. Hahn will be in 128 after school for extra help if needed.
• Ms. LaNoce will be in B168 for a World of Difference meeting if anyone is interested in attending/joining this club.
  

*******Click HERE for a copy of notes for Hebrews, China and Indus

Enjoy the weekend and get a jump start on those PJ's--don't leave them until the last minute!

Photo Journals Due Tuesday 10/19

Due Tuesday: All FIVE photo journals (Mesopotamia, Egypt, Hebrews, Indus and China).

***All make-up homeworks for this unit are due by Tuesday as well. All make-ups will always be due on the day of the test and will not be accepted afterward.

Extra help today after school in 128 and Monday after school in B166 and 128.

A blank copy of the photo journals are posted below.

Parents Night

Welcome parents! Click HERE for an overview of the course and our expectations.

Meso and Egypt PJ's due tomorrow/Blank Copy of China, Indus and Hebrews PJ's

• Due tomorrow: Mesopotamia and Egypt Photo Journals. Also, bring in a folder to leave in class to store your PJ's (Photo Journals) in.
• HERE is a copy of the China, Indus and Hebrew PJ's which will be due next Tuesday (the day of our exam).

China, Hebrews, and Indus Blank Packet

HERE is a blank copy of the newest packet. If you lose yours or forget it in school, print out the pages for homework. Tonight you need pages 21 and 22 in the packet.

Hebrew Homework due Tomorrow (WED)

Due Wed: pg. 21 & 22 of your newest packet. Use the textbook to find the answers.

Due Thurs: Egypt and Mesopotamia Photo Journals ***Make sure that you follow all of the directions. If you lost the handout, there is one posted on the blog! You must also bring in a folder to keep in class for your photo journals by Thursday.

If you need extra help, Ms. LaNoce will be here after school on Wednesday in B166 and Ms. Hahn will be after school on Thurs in 128.

Mesopotamia and Egypt Notes

Click HERE for Mesopotamia and Egypt notes packet filled in!

Egypt and Mesopotamia PJ Due: 10/14

Make sure you follow all instructions for the Photo Journal. This could be worth up to 40 points!!! If you lost the handout click HERE.

Textbook Homework: Egypt 10/5

Due tomorrow:
Read pages 26-31 and answer questions 1g, 2, 3, 4 on page 31. Do this on a separate piece of paper.

If you lost your packet, please print a new copy before tomorrow.

Geography Matters Assignment

Answer pages 9 & 10 in your packet using the three presentations posted below. This assignment is due Tuesday. Be prepared, know your stuff!

Rivers Presentation

Location Presentation

Natural Barriers Presentation

Neolithic Essay / Mesopotamia Blank Packet

• The Neolithic Essay is due this Friday 10/1
• You must share the essay in Google Docs with hahnlanoce@gmail.com

HERE is a blank copy of the Mesopotamia packet given today in class.

Neolithic Revolution: Turning Points Essay

Outline due: tomorrow, 9/27
Essay due: Friday, 10/1

**We will be working on the essay in class this Tuesday and Wednesday.

Click HERE for a blank copy of the essay assignment.

While working on the outline tonight, be sure to use your packet (and our notes) to help you fill in the details. Pgs. 18 and 19 of your packet have very useful information for Part B of your task.

Ogg Chronicles- T-Chart

Over the weekend, you should finish your t-chart comparing whether life during the Neolithic Age was positive or negative.

For a copy of notes, click HERE.

Have a great weekend!

9/22/10 - Today in class/homework

Today in class we finished watching the moving about the Paleolithic Era. For homework, finish page 16 in the packet (PEGS of the Paleolithic).

Paleolithic Homework Assignment

Rd. pg. 8-9 in the textbook. Make a PEGS chart for the Hunters and Gatherers of the Paleolithic Age. Chart should be on a separate piece of paper. Create the four boxes and identify the PEGS.

No Weekend Homework, But...

If you have any extra school supplies or will have a chance to get some, Key Club is collecting school supplies to donate to students who cannot afford them.

If you can bring in anything that you have; folders, notebooks, binders, pen/pencils, etc. it would be greatly appreciated.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Become a Follower of the Blog!

Today in the computer lab, BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING ELSE, become a "Follower" of the class blog.

• To the right, click the button that says Follow.
• Then choose a way that you want to follow. You can use your own personal Gmail, Yahoo, Aim, Twitter, or OpenID accounts to do so. Follow the steps.

*****You CANNOT use your student Gmail accounts for this because they end with @bmchsd.org rather than @gmail.com

Essay Due Date

Today in the computer lab, students should have completed the rough draft of their summer essay assignment. If not, students should be working on this assignment from home.

Tomorrow, students will share with one classmate and complete a peer-editing assignment.

At the end of class tomorrow, students should have completed their peer-editing and will have be expected to have finished their essay by Friday.

Grading will begin on Friday afternoon.

Summer Essay Assignment

Last night for homework, student were to complete the "boxing out" chart for their summer essay assignment. If you did not finish that, you must complete that tonight.

Today we spent time in the computer lab and will be there both tomorrow and Thursday as well. In the computer lab you should have started a new Google Doc for your essay and have shared it with us.

***If you did not finish with the introduction and first body paragraph, you should work on that tonight. You can access this document by going to the Bell-Merr Homepage, click student email, sign in (same username and password that you use to log into the computers at school), click documents at the top of the page, then click on the document that you began in class and work on it.

Welcome to Calhoun

Your first Social Studies Homework assignment:
1. Have your parent/guardian complete Student Contact form. This is due tomorrow, Wednesday.