3/29 - Make-Up A Day
3/28,4/1 End Of Quarter - This A Day
Topic: Ancient Rome - Unit Test
3/26,27
Topic: Ancient Rome - the Byzantine Empire (Standard H2.1)
I Can: describe how the Byzantine Empire prospered after the Fall of the Roman Empire!
Classwork: 1) Log into your NCEdCloud Account and click on the Discovery Education icon. Come
back here. Read '10.5, explore page 8', and at the bottom of the page, view the map
and the first video.
2) Read 'The Rise and Fall of the Byzantine Empire', and answer the 5 questions on
the first worksheet page. This is Task #14 in your notebook.
3) Complete the 'Justinian Code Activity'. Duplicate the chart, filling it in, and then answer
the questions on the last page of the activity, all in your notebook - task #15.
4) Work on the 'Ancient Rome Test Study Guide'.
Homework: 1) Finish all classwork.
2) Be ready for your Social Studies Notebook Check-in. Check dates on the Notebook
Contents tab above.
3) Be prepared for your Ancient Rome test next class!
3/22,25
Topic: Ancient Rome - the Fall of Rome
I Can: describe how internal and external problems led to the fall of the Roman Empire!
Classwork: #'s 1-5 are to be completed as a whole class; #6 is individual.
1) What have we learned about Ancient Rome so far? 'Ancient Rome Overview'.
2) 'Read 'The Split of the Roman Empire'.
3) Read 'Barbarian Invasions of the Roman Empire'.
4) Read and answer 'Invasions of the Roman Empire' mini DBQ.
5) Students read 'The Fall of the Roman Empire', and complete the first, third and last
worksheet. Do not do the Crossword and the Extension Activities worksheets.
This is task #13 in your notebook.
6) Do Now - The Growth of Christianity / The Fall of Rome
Homework: Complete unfinished classwork.
Be ready for your Social Studies Notebook Check-in. Check dates on the Notebook
Contents tab above.
3/20/21
Topic: Ancient Rome - Growth of Christianity (Standard C1.2)
I Can: describe how Christianity became an important religion to the people of Rome!
Classwork: 1) Students read 'The Growth of Christianity' and complete the worksheets. Answer all of
the questions on all of the worksheets, but on page 47 - Extension Activites, only
answer question #1. Even on the Crossword, write down the answers to the
statements towards the bottom of the page.
These worksheets are Task #11 in your notebook. Separate each worksheet page by its
title, in your notebook.
2) Study the 'Spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire' graphic.
3) Read 'Christianity in the Roman Empire', and complete the questions at the end as
Task #12 in your notebook.
Homework: Complete unfinished classwork.
Be ready for your Social Studies Notebook Check-in. Check dates on the Notebook
Contents tab above. A-Day pick-up is next class!!
3/18,19
Topic: Ancient Rome - Achievements (Standard C1.1)
I Can: explain how the Roman Empire grew politically and economically, and how it improved life for
the Roman people!
Classwork: 1) Students read/ work through pages 371-376 in your textbook: 'Roman Science and
Engineering', 'Architecture and Art', 'Literature and Language', 'The Beginning of Civil Law',
'Philosophy and History'. (Remember to log into NCEDCloud, Ed icon, module 10.)
2) Students answer the 'Module 10.6 Questions' in your notebook, task #9.
3) Read/Study 'Roman Roads'.
4) Choose one of the 'Module 10.6 Enrichment Activities' to complete.
Homework: Complete unfinished classwork.
Be ready for your Social Studies Notebook Check-in. Check dates on the Notebook
Contents tab above.
3/14,15
Topic: Ancient Rome - Julius Caesar (Standards C&G1.1, and H2.4)
I Can: describe how Julius Caesar and Augustus led Rome's transition from a republic to an empire.
Classwork: 1) Students read 'Julius Caesar' by Mr.Dowling, and answer the five questions in your
notebook, task #7. You do not need to complete the fill-in-the-blank section.
2) Then read/study 'Julius Caesar - Dictator of Rome'.
3) Students then complete 'Julius Caesar - Bio Web'. You may use the information
gathered in the above readings, and also from your textbook pages 346 - 353:
'The all for Change', 'Caesar's Rise to Power', and 'Augustus the Emperor'. (Remember
to log into NCEDCloud, Ed icon, module 10.) This is Task #8
4) Complete the 'Ancient Rome Summary', circling the correct choice of three, throughout
the worksheet. This assignment is Task #10.
5) The last 15 minuets of class, students complete the Roman Government Do Now in
Mastery Connect.
Homework: Complete unfinished classwork.
Be ready for your Social Studies Notebook Check-in. Check dates on the Notebook
Contents tab above.
3/12,13
Topic: Ancient Rome - the Republic (Standard C&G1.1)
I Can: describe the ideals of the Roman Republic and explain their influence on governments today!
Classwork: 1) Students read 'The Roman Republic', and answer questions 1-5 on the 1st question page,
questions 1-3 on the 2nd. This is Task #5 in your notebook.
2) Student view 'The Republic Graphic', - study.
3) Create/log into your Brain Pop account, and complete the assignments assigned to you.
I will give you the class code. This is Task #6 in your notebook, so be sure to write all of
your answers down in your notebook!
4) As a class we read and discuss 'The Republic, Then and Now'.
Homework: Complete unfinished classwork.
3/8,11
Topic: Ancient Rome - Geography (Standard - G1.1)
I Can: describe how Rome's geography helped them become a major power in the ancient world!
Classwork: 1) Read in our textbook pages 328 - 333.
2) Label your copy of the 'Roman Empire Map', and then complete the 'Roman Geography
Activities and Questions'. Both of these assignments will be placed in your new
Social Studies Notebook as task #3, and task #4 respectively. Be sure to follow the
directions actually on the map and activities.
3) Roman Geography Do-Now - MasteryConnect.
Homework: Complete today's classwork.
3/6,7
Topic: Ancient Rome (Standards - all)
I Can: prove Rome had the elements necessary to be considered a civilization.
Classwork: 1) Students view 'Romulus / Remus' video.
2) Students read and annotate 'The Birth of Romulus, Remus, and Rome'. Then answer the
questions.
3) Whole class, we view the 'Schessinger video on Ancient Rome'. As we watch, students
answer the questions on 'Ancient Roman Video Questions'.
Homework: Complete the Video questions for your notebook.
3/4,5
Topic: Ancient Greek Test (Standard - all)
I Can:
Classwork:
Homework:
2/28,3/1
Topic: Alexander the Great - Online DBQ (Standard H 2.4)
I Can: analyze documents to determine if Alexander was really 'Great' based on his character,
achievements, and military strategies!
Classwork: 1) Log into your NCEdCloud Account, Clever, Online DBQ. Access the DBQ, How Great Was
Alexander the Great?
2) Students work through Documents A - F, answering the questions and filling
in your copy of the 'Document Analysis Sheet: How Great Was Alexander the Great?'.
Choose any 4 of the 6 documents to complete, both the questions and the Analysis
form. Then at the bottom, or back of the page, write a small paragraph explaining:
a) Was Alexander 'great' or 'not so great'?
b) Why? Reference at least 2 documents in your explanation!
Remember, this is a formal grade!!
Homework: 1) Complete your DBQ assignment for a formal grade.
2) Study for the upcoming test on Ancient Greece. It is scheduled for 3/4,5.
Accurately complete this 'Ancient Greece Test Study Guide', and turn it in at test time
for an additional 5 point added to your test.
2/26,27
Topic: Alexander the Great - Online DBQ (Standard H 2.4)
I Can: analyze documents to determine if Alexander was really 'Great' based on his character,
achievements, and military strategies!
Classwork: 1) Log into your NCEdCloud Account, Clever, Online DBQ. Access the DBQ, How Great Was
Alexander the Great?
2) Complete your copy of the Hook Exercise. Class discussion
3) Read the Background Essay, and then answer the Background Essay Questions.
Class Review.
4) Whole class, look at Document A, and go through the document questions.
Homework: Start studying for the upcoming test on Ancient Greece. It is scheduled for 3/4,5.
Accurately complete this 'Ancient Greece Test Study Guide', and turn it in at test time
for an additional 5 point added to your test.
2/22,25
Topic: Alexander the Great - overview (Standard H 2.4)
I Can: describe how Alexander the Great built a huge empire that spread Greek culture through
Egypt and Asia.
Classwork: 1) Students read 'Alexander the Great - Bio'.
2) Students read the 'Alexander the Great History Short' and complete your copy of the
2nd and 3rd page of 'Alexander the Great Worksheets'.
3) Students view 'Alexander the Great video', while completing the
'Conquerors: Alexander the Great Video Questions'.
Homework:
**** You can re-do the 'Greece 8.2 Worksheets' for another formal grade - up to a 90%. You
do not have to complete this assignment - only if you want to improve your grade on
it. You must turn in the entire assignment again. The due date is the end of next week -
3/1/19. This assignment was originally given 2/11,12. ****
2/20,21
Topic: Ancient Greece - Art, Philosophy, Science / Achievements (Standard C 1.1)
I Can: list examples of Greek achievements in art, philosophy, and science that have lasting
contributions to today's society.
Classwork: 1) Read the 'Three Great Greek Philosophers', and answer the 8 questions on the last page.
2) Complete any 4 of the 9 documents in 'DBQ: Ancient Greek Contributions'.
3) Work on the completion of your 'Greek Achievements Booklet' using the directions linked.
Homework: Finish all classwork for turn-in.
**** You can re-do the 'Greece 8.2 Worksheets' for another formal grade - up to a 90%. You
do not have to complete this assignment - only if you want to improve your grade on
it. You must turn in the entire assignment again. The due date is the end of next week -
3/1/19. This assignment was originally given 2/11,12. ****
2/18 - Bad Weather B Day Make-Up Day
Make -up any missing work!
2/15,19
Topic: Ancient Greece - Mythology and Literature (Standard C 1.1)
I Can: analyze various Greek Myths and literature that influence our way of life today.
Classwork: 1) On a sheet of paper, make three lists - one for the answers for each of these three
fill-in-the-blank worksheets: 'The Greek City-States', 'Democracy in Athens', and
'Sparta's Militaristic Society'.
2) Log into your NCEdCloud account. Click on the Ed icon, and then on module 8. Then back
here. Work through 'Myths Explain the World', 'Ancient Greek Literature', and
'Greek Literature Lives'. Then answer 'Module 8.4 Questions', for turn-in.
3) Review whole class, Polytheism, and its implications in the context of Greek Mythology.
4) Read 'Pandora's Box'.
5) Create your own myth!
Homework: Complete any classwork not finished in class.
2/13,14
Topic: Ancient Greece - Athens vs. Sparta
I Can: describe how Athens and Sparta had very different cultures and became enemies in the 400s BC.
Classwork: 1) Log into your NCEdCloud account. Click on the Discovery Education icon. Back here.
Complete the 'Ancient Greece - Engage' activity.
2) Students read 'A Struggle for Power', and complete the Venn Diagram and 5 questions
on your handout - from the 'Struggle for Power Worksheets' (the 1st and 3rd page).
3) Students read 'Child Soldiers of Sparta', and answer the 2 questions, on the back of your
handout from #2 above.
4) View the 'Spartan Video Clip'. Discuss as a whole class.
5) Read and work through 'Athens vs. Sparta'. Complete task #1, and then either #2 or #3 -
your choice!
Homework: Complete any unfinished work from today's class.
2/11,12
Topic: Ancient Greece - Athens & Democracy
I Can: describe how Athens had wars, and tried different forms of government before creating
democracy.
Classwork: 1) Study 'The Rise of Democracy'. As a whole class, read the Introduction. Then, each of 4 class groups are given one of the four types of governments. The groups have 30 min. to
learn their government and create a skit for the class. After each presentation
we discuss as a whole class. Each skit should focus on Who Rules, and How They Came
To Power.
2) Complete the 'Ancient Greece 8.2 Worksheets', for turn-in. This will be graded for
accuracy.
Homework: Complete any classwork unfinished.
2/7,8
Topic: Ancient Greece - Geography
I Can: identify how Greece's geography (and proximity to the sea) influenced the development of trade
and growth of city-states.
Classwork: 1) Students read 'Ancient Greece Historical Overview'.
2) View 'Geography of Ancient Greece'.
3) label your copy of the 'Ancient Greece Map' with the places indicated, using these 'Maps
of Greece'.
4) Log into your NCEdCloud account, RapidIdenity, Ed icon, Module 8, back here.
5) Work through 'Geography and the Early Greeks', 'Trading Cultures Develop', and
'Greeks Create City-States'.
6) Using the above textbook passages, answer these 'Module 8, Lesson 1 Assessment'
questions for turn-in.
Homework: Complete unfinished classwork.
2/5,6
Topic: Ancient Greece - Introduction
I Can: identify the characteristics of Ancient Greece that made it a civilization.
Classwork: 1) Students view 'Ancient Greece for Children', answering these 'Ancient Greece Video
Focus Questions', while watching.
Homework:
2/1,4
Topic: Ancient China Test
I Can: show mastery of all 6th grade social studies standards by scoring 80% or higher on today's exam.
Classwork: Students log into 'Student MasteryConnect', and wait for the test code. Then complete the
test.
Homework: Make-up missing work!
1/30,31
Topic: Ancient China - the Silk Road
I Can: explain how the Silk Road trade routs led to the exchange of new products and ideas
in China, Rome, and the Middle East.
Classwork: 1) Log into your NCEdCloud account, RapidIdenity, Ed icon, Module 6, back here. Work
through 'Expansion of Trade', and 'Trade along the Silk Road'. Answer the questions
on the 'Lesson 5 Review.'
2) Prepare for our test on Ancient China next class by completing the 'Ancient China
Study Guide'.
Homework: Prepare for our Ancient China test next class!
1/28,29
Topic: Ancient China - the Han Dynasty
I Can: describe how the period of the Han Dynasty brought new ideas to China!
Classwork: 1) Log into your NCEdCloud account, RapidIdenity, Ed icon, Module 6, back here. Work through
'Han Dynasty Government', 'Family Life', 'Han Achievements', and 'Buddhism Comes to
China'. Write down the Key Terms / Vocabulary Terms fro these sections, and using
context clues from the text itself, define them. On the same sheet of paper answer all of
the questions on 'Lesson 4 Assessment'.
2) Create a Google Slide on one of the achievements / innovations from the Han Dynasty that
you have read about. Submit this work to me electronically at [email protected].
if you would prefer, you could complete your "slide" manually on a computer sheet of paper.
Include color and physically turn it in to me.
Homework: Complete classwork nor completed in class.
1/24,25
Topic: Ancient China - the Great Wall
I Can: describe how the Qin Dynasty unified China with a strong government and system of
standardization!
Classwork: 1) Log-into your NCEd account, and click on Clever, and then DBQ Online. You should have
The Great Wall of Ancient China pushed to you. Hover over the word Cover for the Table of
Contents, and click on Background Essay, Read this, and answer the questions on
Background Essay Questions. On the copy that you get in class, be sure to annotate on the
text where each answer was found!
2) On your RapdIdenity page, click on the Ed icon, and Module 6. Then come back here.
Read and view the text and video on the 'Multimedia Connections' for the Great Wall. View
at least these 3 videos: The Great Wall of China, A Land of Walls Within Walls, and The
Human Costs of Building.
3) Now go back to the DBQ in DBQ Online, and work through the documents (remember to
hover over the word Cover).
Homework:
1/18,23
Topic: Ancient China
I Can:
Classwork: 1) Log into your NCEdCloud account, RapidIdenity, Ed icon, Module 6, back here.
2) Work through 'The Zhou Dynasty', 'Confucius and Society', and 'Daoism and Legalism'.
3) Complete the 'Lesson 2 Review'.
4) Choose one of the 'Lesson 2 Enrichment Activities' to complete. If you choose the first
or the last activity, also write a paper explaining what you have learned.
Homework: Finish the above.
3/28,4/1 End Of Quarter - This A Day
Topic: Ancient Rome - Unit Test
3/26,27
Topic: Ancient Rome - the Byzantine Empire (Standard H2.1)
I Can: describe how the Byzantine Empire prospered after the Fall of the Roman Empire!
Classwork: 1) Log into your NCEdCloud Account and click on the Discovery Education icon. Come
back here. Read '10.5, explore page 8', and at the bottom of the page, view the map
and the first video.
2) Read 'The Rise and Fall of the Byzantine Empire', and answer the 5 questions on
the first worksheet page. This is Task #14 in your notebook.
3) Complete the 'Justinian Code Activity'. Duplicate the chart, filling it in, and then answer
the questions on the last page of the activity, all in your notebook - task #15.
4) Work on the 'Ancient Rome Test Study Guide'.
Homework: 1) Finish all classwork.
2) Be ready for your Social Studies Notebook Check-in. Check dates on the Notebook
Contents tab above.
3) Be prepared for your Ancient Rome test next class!
3/22,25
Topic: Ancient Rome - the Fall of Rome
I Can: describe how internal and external problems led to the fall of the Roman Empire!
Classwork: #'s 1-5 are to be completed as a whole class; #6 is individual.
1) What have we learned about Ancient Rome so far? 'Ancient Rome Overview'.
2) 'Read 'The Split of the Roman Empire'.
3) Read 'Barbarian Invasions of the Roman Empire'.
4) Read and answer 'Invasions of the Roman Empire' mini DBQ.
5) Students read 'The Fall of the Roman Empire', and complete the first, third and last
worksheet. Do not do the Crossword and the Extension Activities worksheets.
This is task #13 in your notebook.
6) Do Now - The Growth of Christianity / The Fall of Rome
Homework: Complete unfinished classwork.
Be ready for your Social Studies Notebook Check-in. Check dates on the Notebook
Contents tab above.
3/20/21
Topic: Ancient Rome - Growth of Christianity (Standard C1.2)
I Can: describe how Christianity became an important religion to the people of Rome!
Classwork: 1) Students read 'The Growth of Christianity' and complete the worksheets. Answer all of
the questions on all of the worksheets, but on page 47 - Extension Activites, only
answer question #1. Even on the Crossword, write down the answers to the
statements towards the bottom of the page.
These worksheets are Task #11 in your notebook. Separate each worksheet page by its
title, in your notebook.
2) Study the 'Spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire' graphic.
3) Read 'Christianity in the Roman Empire', and complete the questions at the end as
Task #12 in your notebook.
Homework: Complete unfinished classwork.
Be ready for your Social Studies Notebook Check-in. Check dates on the Notebook
Contents tab above. A-Day pick-up is next class!!
3/18,19
Topic: Ancient Rome - Achievements (Standard C1.1)
I Can: explain how the Roman Empire grew politically and economically, and how it improved life for
the Roman people!
Classwork: 1) Students read/ work through pages 371-376 in your textbook: 'Roman Science and
Engineering', 'Architecture and Art', 'Literature and Language', 'The Beginning of Civil Law',
'Philosophy and History'. (Remember to log into NCEDCloud, Ed icon, module 10.)
2) Students answer the 'Module 10.6 Questions' in your notebook, task #9.
3) Read/Study 'Roman Roads'.
4) Choose one of the 'Module 10.6 Enrichment Activities' to complete.
Homework: Complete unfinished classwork.
Be ready for your Social Studies Notebook Check-in. Check dates on the Notebook
Contents tab above.
3/14,15
Topic: Ancient Rome - Julius Caesar (Standards C&G1.1, and H2.4)
I Can: describe how Julius Caesar and Augustus led Rome's transition from a republic to an empire.
Classwork: 1) Students read 'Julius Caesar' by Mr.Dowling, and answer the five questions in your
notebook, task #7. You do not need to complete the fill-in-the-blank section.
2) Then read/study 'Julius Caesar - Dictator of Rome'.
3) Students then complete 'Julius Caesar - Bio Web'. You may use the information
gathered in the above readings, and also from your textbook pages 346 - 353:
'The all for Change', 'Caesar's Rise to Power', and 'Augustus the Emperor'. (Remember
to log into NCEDCloud, Ed icon, module 10.) This is Task #8
4) Complete the 'Ancient Rome Summary', circling the correct choice of three, throughout
the worksheet. This assignment is Task #10.
5) The last 15 minuets of class, students complete the Roman Government Do Now in
Mastery Connect.
Homework: Complete unfinished classwork.
Be ready for your Social Studies Notebook Check-in. Check dates on the Notebook
Contents tab above.
3/12,13
Topic: Ancient Rome - the Republic (Standard C&G1.1)
I Can: describe the ideals of the Roman Republic and explain their influence on governments today!
Classwork: 1) Students read 'The Roman Republic', and answer questions 1-5 on the 1st question page,
questions 1-3 on the 2nd. This is Task #5 in your notebook.
2) Student view 'The Republic Graphic', - study.
3) Create/log into your Brain Pop account, and complete the assignments assigned to you.
I will give you the class code. This is Task #6 in your notebook, so be sure to write all of
your answers down in your notebook!
4) As a class we read and discuss 'The Republic, Then and Now'.
Homework: Complete unfinished classwork.
3/8,11
Topic: Ancient Rome - Geography (Standard - G1.1)
I Can: describe how Rome's geography helped them become a major power in the ancient world!
Classwork: 1) Read in our textbook pages 328 - 333.
2) Label your copy of the 'Roman Empire Map', and then complete the 'Roman Geography
Activities and Questions'. Both of these assignments will be placed in your new
Social Studies Notebook as task #3, and task #4 respectively. Be sure to follow the
directions actually on the map and activities.
3) Roman Geography Do-Now - MasteryConnect.
Homework: Complete today's classwork.
3/6,7
Topic: Ancient Rome (Standards - all)
I Can: prove Rome had the elements necessary to be considered a civilization.
Classwork: 1) Students view 'Romulus / Remus' video.
2) Students read and annotate 'The Birth of Romulus, Remus, and Rome'. Then answer the
questions.
3) Whole class, we view the 'Schessinger video on Ancient Rome'. As we watch, students
answer the questions on 'Ancient Roman Video Questions'.
Homework: Complete the Video questions for your notebook.
3/4,5
Topic: Ancient Greek Test (Standard - all)
I Can:
Classwork:
Homework:
2/28,3/1
Topic: Alexander the Great - Online DBQ (Standard H 2.4)
I Can: analyze documents to determine if Alexander was really 'Great' based on his character,
achievements, and military strategies!
Classwork: 1) Log into your NCEdCloud Account, Clever, Online DBQ. Access the DBQ, How Great Was
Alexander the Great?
2) Students work through Documents A - F, answering the questions and filling
in your copy of the 'Document Analysis Sheet: How Great Was Alexander the Great?'.
Choose any 4 of the 6 documents to complete, both the questions and the Analysis
form. Then at the bottom, or back of the page, write a small paragraph explaining:
a) Was Alexander 'great' or 'not so great'?
b) Why? Reference at least 2 documents in your explanation!
Remember, this is a formal grade!!
Homework: 1) Complete your DBQ assignment for a formal grade.
2) Study for the upcoming test on Ancient Greece. It is scheduled for 3/4,5.
Accurately complete this 'Ancient Greece Test Study Guide', and turn it in at test time
for an additional 5 point added to your test.
2/26,27
Topic: Alexander the Great - Online DBQ (Standard H 2.4)
I Can: analyze documents to determine if Alexander was really 'Great' based on his character,
achievements, and military strategies!
Classwork: 1) Log into your NCEdCloud Account, Clever, Online DBQ. Access the DBQ, How Great Was
Alexander the Great?
2) Complete your copy of the Hook Exercise. Class discussion
3) Read the Background Essay, and then answer the Background Essay Questions.
Class Review.
4) Whole class, look at Document A, and go through the document questions.
Homework: Start studying for the upcoming test on Ancient Greece. It is scheduled for 3/4,5.
Accurately complete this 'Ancient Greece Test Study Guide', and turn it in at test time
for an additional 5 point added to your test.
2/22,25
Topic: Alexander the Great - overview (Standard H 2.4)
I Can: describe how Alexander the Great built a huge empire that spread Greek culture through
Egypt and Asia.
Classwork: 1) Students read 'Alexander the Great - Bio'.
2) Students read the 'Alexander the Great History Short' and complete your copy of the
2nd and 3rd page of 'Alexander the Great Worksheets'.
3) Students view 'Alexander the Great video', while completing the
'Conquerors: Alexander the Great Video Questions'.
Homework:
**** You can re-do the 'Greece 8.2 Worksheets' for another formal grade - up to a 90%. You
do not have to complete this assignment - only if you want to improve your grade on
it. You must turn in the entire assignment again. The due date is the end of next week -
3/1/19. This assignment was originally given 2/11,12. ****
2/20,21
Topic: Ancient Greece - Art, Philosophy, Science / Achievements (Standard C 1.1)
I Can: list examples of Greek achievements in art, philosophy, and science that have lasting
contributions to today's society.
Classwork: 1) Read the 'Three Great Greek Philosophers', and answer the 8 questions on the last page.
2) Complete any 4 of the 9 documents in 'DBQ: Ancient Greek Contributions'.
3) Work on the completion of your 'Greek Achievements Booklet' using the directions linked.
Homework: Finish all classwork for turn-in.
**** You can re-do the 'Greece 8.2 Worksheets' for another formal grade - up to a 90%. You
do not have to complete this assignment - only if you want to improve your grade on
it. You must turn in the entire assignment again. The due date is the end of next week -
3/1/19. This assignment was originally given 2/11,12. ****
2/18 - Bad Weather B Day Make-Up Day
Make -up any missing work!
2/15,19
Topic: Ancient Greece - Mythology and Literature (Standard C 1.1)
I Can: analyze various Greek Myths and literature that influence our way of life today.
Classwork: 1) On a sheet of paper, make three lists - one for the answers for each of these three
fill-in-the-blank worksheets: 'The Greek City-States', 'Democracy in Athens', and
'Sparta's Militaristic Society'.
2) Log into your NCEdCloud account. Click on the Ed icon, and then on module 8. Then back
here. Work through 'Myths Explain the World', 'Ancient Greek Literature', and
'Greek Literature Lives'. Then answer 'Module 8.4 Questions', for turn-in.
3) Review whole class, Polytheism, and its implications in the context of Greek Mythology.
4) Read 'Pandora's Box'.
5) Create your own myth!
Homework: Complete any classwork not finished in class.
2/13,14
Topic: Ancient Greece - Athens vs. Sparta
I Can: describe how Athens and Sparta had very different cultures and became enemies in the 400s BC.
Classwork: 1) Log into your NCEdCloud account. Click on the Discovery Education icon. Back here.
Complete the 'Ancient Greece - Engage' activity.
2) Students read 'A Struggle for Power', and complete the Venn Diagram and 5 questions
on your handout - from the 'Struggle for Power Worksheets' (the 1st and 3rd page).
3) Students read 'Child Soldiers of Sparta', and answer the 2 questions, on the back of your
handout from #2 above.
4) View the 'Spartan Video Clip'. Discuss as a whole class.
5) Read and work through 'Athens vs. Sparta'. Complete task #1, and then either #2 or #3 -
your choice!
Homework: Complete any unfinished work from today's class.
2/11,12
Topic: Ancient Greece - Athens & Democracy
I Can: describe how Athens had wars, and tried different forms of government before creating
democracy.
Classwork: 1) Study 'The Rise of Democracy'. As a whole class, read the Introduction. Then, each of 4 class groups are given one of the four types of governments. The groups have 30 min. to
learn their government and create a skit for the class. After each presentation
we discuss as a whole class. Each skit should focus on Who Rules, and How They Came
To Power.
2) Complete the 'Ancient Greece 8.2 Worksheets', for turn-in. This will be graded for
accuracy.
Homework: Complete any classwork unfinished.
2/7,8
Topic: Ancient Greece - Geography
I Can: identify how Greece's geography (and proximity to the sea) influenced the development of trade
and growth of city-states.
Classwork: 1) Students read 'Ancient Greece Historical Overview'.
2) View 'Geography of Ancient Greece'.
3) label your copy of the 'Ancient Greece Map' with the places indicated, using these 'Maps
of Greece'.
4) Log into your NCEdCloud account, RapidIdenity, Ed icon, Module 8, back here.
5) Work through 'Geography and the Early Greeks', 'Trading Cultures Develop', and
'Greeks Create City-States'.
6) Using the above textbook passages, answer these 'Module 8, Lesson 1 Assessment'
questions for turn-in.
Homework: Complete unfinished classwork.
2/5,6
Topic: Ancient Greece - Introduction
I Can: identify the characteristics of Ancient Greece that made it a civilization.
Classwork: 1) Students view 'Ancient Greece for Children', answering these 'Ancient Greece Video
Focus Questions', while watching.
Homework:
2/1,4
Topic: Ancient China Test
I Can: show mastery of all 6th grade social studies standards by scoring 80% or higher on today's exam.
Classwork: Students log into 'Student MasteryConnect', and wait for the test code. Then complete the
test.
Homework: Make-up missing work!
1/30,31
Topic: Ancient China - the Silk Road
I Can: explain how the Silk Road trade routs led to the exchange of new products and ideas
in China, Rome, and the Middle East.
Classwork: 1) Log into your NCEdCloud account, RapidIdenity, Ed icon, Module 6, back here. Work
through 'Expansion of Trade', and 'Trade along the Silk Road'. Answer the questions
on the 'Lesson 5 Review.'
2) Prepare for our test on Ancient China next class by completing the 'Ancient China
Study Guide'.
Homework: Prepare for our Ancient China test next class!
1/28,29
Topic: Ancient China - the Han Dynasty
I Can: describe how the period of the Han Dynasty brought new ideas to China!
Classwork: 1) Log into your NCEdCloud account, RapidIdenity, Ed icon, Module 6, back here. Work through
'Han Dynasty Government', 'Family Life', 'Han Achievements', and 'Buddhism Comes to
China'. Write down the Key Terms / Vocabulary Terms fro these sections, and using
context clues from the text itself, define them. On the same sheet of paper answer all of
the questions on 'Lesson 4 Assessment'.
2) Create a Google Slide on one of the achievements / innovations from the Han Dynasty that
you have read about. Submit this work to me electronically at [email protected].
if you would prefer, you could complete your "slide" manually on a computer sheet of paper.
Include color and physically turn it in to me.
Homework: Complete classwork nor completed in class.
1/24,25
Topic: Ancient China - the Great Wall
I Can: describe how the Qin Dynasty unified China with a strong government and system of
standardization!
Classwork: 1) Log-into your NCEd account, and click on Clever, and then DBQ Online. You should have
The Great Wall of Ancient China pushed to you. Hover over the word Cover for the Table of
Contents, and click on Background Essay, Read this, and answer the questions on
Background Essay Questions. On the copy that you get in class, be sure to annotate on the
text where each answer was found!
2) On your RapdIdenity page, click on the Ed icon, and Module 6. Then come back here.
Read and view the text and video on the 'Multimedia Connections' for the Great Wall. View
at least these 3 videos: The Great Wall of China, A Land of Walls Within Walls, and The
Human Costs of Building.
3) Now go back to the DBQ in DBQ Online, and work through the documents (remember to
hover over the word Cover).
Homework:
1/18,23
Topic: Ancient China
I Can:
Classwork: 1) Log into your NCEdCloud account, RapidIdenity, Ed icon, Module 6, back here.
2) Work through 'The Zhou Dynasty', 'Confucius and Society', and 'Daoism and Legalism'.
3) Complete the 'Lesson 2 Review'.
4) Choose one of the 'Lesson 2 Enrichment Activities' to complete. If you choose the first
or the last activity, also write a paper explaining what you have learned.
Homework: Finish the above.