Daily+Class+Notes

Welcome! This page is where students will take class notes. One person will scribe during class. Two people will proof read it later that day. Any handouts which I have in electronic form will be uploaded. This will be a place for you to read notes from class. It will alert you to homework and assignments.

December 1, 2008 Quote:

Scribe: Maya Proof: Mia & Christina

Agenda:

Homework: Iron and Silk Activity, Due Wed On a separate paper, thoughtfully answer the following questions. Handouts:
 * Of the stories Mark told about his expereiences, which one was most moving or to you?
 * Whether big or small, what did you learn about China that you didn’t know before?
 * What would you like to learn more about?
 * What do Mark’s experiences suggest to you about how we should go about studying other cultures ?

Notes

Quote: "Being rich" the old man said, " is having a boat and a fish pole



Pg.8 (How science is progressed over time) __Innovation within the dates__ Uprising of Civilization

Everything is connected. Connected to innovation within dates us Sciences and Discoveries

__Sciences/ Discoveries

Dates: In 600 BCE-__ religion was created (montheistic Judaism) then this later develpoed other religions such as Christianity and Islam

__In 19th century-__ Steam engine, light bulb, etc

__In the 20th century-__ Airplane created and Science was institued

__In the 21st century-__ Man walked on moon and we deciphered human genome (DNA)

We evolved from cave dwellers to scientist.

Rate if change in technology is accelerating.

"Technology goes up (evolution goes down)." - Jonathan Mamon

Esssay asks fundamental questions about civilization in differnt places: Questions are:

__**December 10, 2008**__

1. Review of paleolithic, neolithic, bronze age chart. (Albritton's personal copy posted below)

2. Review of book preface and first chpater intorduction.

Homework: 1. Prepare for quiz Friday on items 1 and 2 above. It will count for a daily grade. If you get an A, I will count it double. 2. 10 minute Web quest: a) go to this website: http://www.mesopotamia.co.uk/ b) look for things that are cool to you. begin answering these questions:

__**December 11, 2008**__

Agenda: 1. Quiz 2. Complete webquest begun yesterday for homework 3. Time Life video. 4. Topic brainstorm 5. Into to research tools.

paper version of worksheet handed out in class. Electronic version here:

Homework: 1. Identify 3 possible research topics. 2. For one of them, fill out key words for search on research organizer. You do not have to actually do the search now, simply prepare for the search by filling out organizer's key words. To get to the research organizer, click on the "Research Tools" tab at the left, and scroll down to look for sample and blank versions of the organizer.

__**December 12, 2008**__

Agenda: 1. Reserach topic report back 2. Role Hammurabi play. 3. Report on final changes

Homework: Essay from Role play Instructions for essay:

12/15/08 Quote: "Although the wrold is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it." Helen Keller 1. report back on essay writing 2. final change 3. time life video ad worksheet

homework: read handots on Gilgamest closely; analysis faster; story itself additional brainstorm on topics

Religion: at the top is the gods and godesses they were not thought of as people, they were worshiped then came kings then adults then children children were burried under the floor an omen is bad luck when people were burried they were burried w/ pottery and jewlery they don't practice witchcraft, but they believe that it exists their religion was related to nature they had gods for each of the eliments of the earth multiple gods gods goddeses deamons



Citation lecture:

January 26, 2009

Introduction to Greece: Class: turn in research paper; watch Greece introductory video Homework: REad pages 86 to 92. Answer review quetsions 1 & 2 on page 123.

ukpload of todays' video notes:

Question 3 discussion
 * 2.2.09**

February 4, 2009




 * 2/5/09

Chapter 1 begins at track "8" on the audio CD. Homework: Read pages 17 to 34 and do study guide for these parts. Paper guides were handed out in class, or electronic versions are attached here. have fun!

February 13

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Homework for long weekend: Read chapter 4 of Sailing the Wine Dark sea. As a tip, before you jump into reading the chapter, look over my answers to the review questions from the textbook. My answers are attached. That will help you get a clue before jumping into Cahill.
 * Hi guys:

Monday March 9, 2009

Tuesday march 10

Wednesday March 11

Greece Test Review Clips

Below is a blank copy of the powerpoint we used for the review game: Here are the instructions:

= Monday March 30, 2009 =

Beginning unit on ancient Rome


 * 1) Ancient rome know and learn
 * 2) intro powerpoint

Homework: Read text pages 172-176 Answer review questions 1 and 2 pg 200

Ancient Rome things we've heard of:
 * Julius ceasar dictator
 * roman empire went into Africa Asia Middle east
 * squashed original culture somtimes/usually
 * destroyed jewish temple persecuted early christians crucified jesus
 * Gladiatpr Sparticus Da Vinci code Ben Hurr

Topics we'd like to learn about: Social life interact stratification sexual orientation religion emperors Punic Wars Romans Vs Cartharage Hannibal Elephants

PowerPoint Introduction:

Notes from PowerPoint:

Built it all around Mediterranean so they could have good trading

Aquaduct: Used to transfer water throughout, water constantly flows through it

Bath tub get its name form Bath in England: it was a public bath and water came from the aquaduct, was filtered everyday, health of the city was better because people were able to clean everyday

Glass Blowing: Romans developed glass blowing, were able to store food and such from the glass bowls

Roman Bridges: they had Roman arches that made bridges longer, was made out of stone, Roman arches were in most Roman architecture

Manual Crane: wheel turns so that the lever picks up heavy objects and lift them over

Roman Roads: made out of stone, would dig out an couple of feet and then place different materials and stone was last, very elaborate

Curia Julia: building in Rome where government met, Romans had the senate and the Plebian's Council

We use a Roman Calendar

= Tuesday, March 31, 2009 =

"To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent." -- Buddha Agenda 1. Homeowrk check 2. Video Introduction 3. Keyword Chart

Homework: Foundation myth essay Instructions: Choose one of the foundation myths below. Read it. Write a one page answer to the following essential question:


 * __1. What do foundation myths tell us about Roman Culture?__**

As you answer this question, think to yourslef, "What does the story say? What does it say about the pole who embrace and tell teh story over and over? What is NOT in the story? What are the big themes in the story?" Write a one page answer. Bring it to class. We'll discuss. I'll grade this as a writing grade.

Readings about myths:

Notes from anwers to homework questions

Video stopped at minute 27

= Wednesday, April 1, 200 9=

Quote:

Agenda: 1. Discuss foundation myths 2. Peer edit each other's essays 3. Begin reading / note taking on "Touchstone" reading Homework:  Each person will read and margin note the entire packet. Each person will be assigned task a, b, or c. Each person will do a,b, or c for **__half__** the reading

a. Create a time line of __all__ dates / events in article; select the three most important; write a brief script explaining the importance to be made into a video clip on Friday. b. Create a list of __all__ people and their important action; write a brief script explaining the importance to be made into a video clip on Friday. c. Create a list of __all__ places & their importance; write a brief script explaining the importance to be made into a video clip on Friday.

First Half: From “Carthaginians and Etruscans” through “touchstone 3.4” and stopping before Touchstone 3.6. Second Half: From Touchstone 3.6 to end of packet



People and Assignments:

Maya 1st half, a Mia, Jordan 1st half, b Christina, 1st half, c Jonathan, 2nd half, a Joseph, 2nd half, b Raven, 2nd half, c

Friday, April 3, 2009

Agenda: 1. Videorecord "3 Most Important" from Touchstone note taking. 2. Finsih Rome Worksheet.

Homework: Finish Rome Worksheet

Put your typed notes from touchston reading below:


 * April 6, 2009**

Punic Wars: Rome Conquered- First time Rome expanded beyond the Intalian Peninsula Must maintain new lands with navy Praetor,(regional governor), set on course of bloated bureacracy- wreck empire Seperation Italian/Non- Italian Rome Rome and Carthage wants more places to grow more grain- they wanted east sicily- they could tax people At the beginning Rome didnt have a navy At the beginning of the war Rome got there clocks cleaned. They fitted bar on the bottom if the ship and tried to poke it into the other ship and sink it. Romans soldier were really good at fighting with swords and on land. At the first Punic War Rome and Carthage made a Peace Treaty and Rome had Sicily and made CArthage pay tax. Ten years later Rome takes over Sardania and Corsica from Carthage. Hannibal(One of the greatest miltary general) comes to lead the Carthagians and tells them that they need to attack Rome. Hannibal took an army including elephants through the alps and attacked Rome in Northern Italy. Ring of Steel Skippie Africanus- instead of having the Romans packed tight let make the elpehants have space to breathe so they wont crush them

=Monday April 13=

1. Video Homework: Read pages 181 to 185; Answer questions 4 and 5 on page 205

=Tuesday April 14 =

1. Gracchi: reading, lecture, discussion question. See these instructions: See pages 40 to 45 of this document:

Homwork: Begin preparation for "Tipping Point" Activity: read these instructions: skim these reading resources: Also see pages 52 - 65 of "Titchner course guide" posted above.

=Wednesday April 22 = Activities: 1. If you did not turn in your newspaper yesterday, please turn it in today. 2. As a group, divide and conquer and answer essential questions 3 and 6 together. The questions are posted on the wall. Your answer should touch on: Patronage / Clientage System The Gracchi Brothers The First Triumverate Lessons modern Americans shoujld learn.

Post your answer here: If you finish quickly, go ahead and start the work posted below for Friday.

Homework: Study for Rome test, next Tuesday.

Thursday April 23 no class

= Friday April 24 = Hi guys: I understand that the above stuff from April 22 wasn't visible to you when you came to class on Wednesday. The reason is I didn't press "save" after I had edited the wiki. Bummer. Please, go back and do what I had posted for Wednesday in calss today (Friday.) I CAN NOT EXPRESS ENOUGH HOW HELPFUL THIS WILL BE TO YOU ON YOUR TEST TUESDAY!!!!!!

Then, once you have done those things, continue with the items below for classwork and homework.

In Class: Essential Question Consolidation The purpose is to create review materials that you and other members of the class can use. You will be graded individually. Divid the essential questions among the members of the class present. Two people collaborate on question 3. In a Word document, do the following:

1. Write the Essential Question (from white sheets on wall). 2. Name the Key topics that are associated with the essential question 3. Create a list of resources used in the study of these topics, including: 4. As you search your book, handouts, notes, etc., pay particular attention to these resources listed at the bottom of this page: 5. After completing your document, upload it in the space provided:
 * Class dates
 * Text REadings
 * handout titles
 * homework & assignments
 * Create practice Questions and Answers
 * Create and Outline of important ideas and facts

Essential Question 1

Essential Question 2

Essential Question 3

Essential Question 4

Essential Question 5

Essential Question 6

[|**Reading Guide Chapter 6e_Y_2008-2009c-notes_MA only v2.doc**]**(note: this document goes sub-section by sub-section through the chapter on Rome. It indicates what is important, what to cover only lightly, and what to completely skip. Use this as a tool to help you see what is important. It includes my own partial notes. Use this as a tool, filling in your own additional notes as you read and study.** [|**Rome Touchstone Readings.doc**] **(note: Stop at the end of Augustus, not the end of handout)** [|**romeworksheetmarch12+2_MA.doc**] **(note: you've done but probably lost this sheet.)**

1. Review for test Tuesday. Come to class Mondaywith your questions. = = =Monday, April 27, 2009=
 * Homework:**

Test review -- notes deleted in Wiki malfunction See the back up notes included in document on Tuesday's post.

= Tuesday, April 29, 2009 = Test review conclusion: See attached notes from board discussion.





Wednesday, April 30, 2009 Rome Test

Thursday, April 30, 2009 No Class

Friday, May 1, 2009 Brainstorm on "Moments that Worked / Moments that did not work"

Homework: Read pages 35 to 41 in textbook

= Monday, May 4, 2009 = Class: Time Life Lost Civilizations: China stopped at minute 16

Homework: Complete reading of pages 35 to 41 Spend 40 minutes, maximum reading and filling out chart:

As you fill out the chart, put the most important ideas in the chart itself; put the supporting / explaining detail in the outline format that follows

= Tuesday, May 5, 2009 =

1. Introduction of Poetry & Technology mini-projects 2. Completion of China Chart

Homework: Completed China Chart Due Wed. completed Poetry Packet ( "All" part, not "extension" part) Due Wed completed Techonlogy packet ("All" part, not "extensions" part) Due Friday completed extension part on your choice of poetry or technology Due Monday quiz on China chart Tuesday May 12

= Wednesday, May 6 = 1. Class discussion: China Chart 2. Class discussion: Poetry Packet This is my copy of the notes for the China Chart. //**Make sure you compare my notes to yours**// [[file: China Ch1_d.doc][[file:China Ch1_d.doc]]

Homework: no change from that announced on Tuesday.

Final Exam Review Guide:

[|H-I Final 2009 Winter Albritton Instructions only.doc] [|H-I Final Review Spring 2009 1b.docx] [|Paragraph in color.doc] [|Why Study History Instructions.doc] [|Why Study History Example v1.doc] [|Rubric.docx] This