Schedule
ODD EVEN
1st – Global I 2nd – Planning
3rd – Planning 4th – Global I
5th – Global I 6th – Global I
7th – Economics 8th – Global I
Social Studies Academic Assistance is held on Mondays from 3:05-3:45.
Global Studies I
EXTRA CREDIT!!! Students have the opportunity to gain 10 points on their lowest test or project grade. Students must submit 5 Clerihews based on 5 different people from the Middle Ages for 2 points per poem. Click here to view an explanation of a Clerihew and examples written by Mr. Stone. Clerihews are due 5/16 and 5/17.
***AA for students who did not achieve mastery on the Empire Building essay will take place before school at 7:30 a.m. on 5/10, 5/11, and 5/14. Odd students must resubmit on Monday, 5/14, and even students on Tuesday, 5/15.***
***Chapter 14 Retesting will take place on 5/9 and 5/10. Students should study chapter 14 terms to prepare for the retest.***
CHAPTER 9 and CHAPTER 16 – Americas
Students will be working in class on a literacy packet that covers the history of the Americas. This packet includes critical thinking questions, primary sources, historical accounts, and geography skills. This completed packet counts as the Final Exam grade for Global Studies I. Students may purchase their own printed copy in class for 25 cents. Listed below are questions to be omitted:
- Chapter Summary reviews
- 9.1 (Poverty Point) – #5, 6
- 9.1 (Carbon Dating) – #1, 2
- 9.2 (Zapotec Urn) – #1 (stop at “and share”) and #2 (stop at “Discuss”)
- 16.4 (Machu Picchu) – #2
***Click here for a drawing of Poverty Point that may be helpful with section 9.1
TWITTER PROJECT UPDATE – Due to the craziness of Emily Jayne (click here to see a picture!) arriving on Monday, I completely forgot to upload a cover page example. Add a cover page of your own design which includes the following: project title, class name, and your name.
4/30-5/4 – Mr. Stone will be on personal leave this week. Students will be working in groups to play an empire expansion/maintenance board game, Conquest of the Empire, modeled on Roman history during the days after Marcus Aurelius’ death. Students will be writing a 1-2 page, 5-paragraph essay during this week, due no later than 1:35 on May 4 in the appropriate class basket in B10. Click here for the assignment handout.
CHAPTER 14 – The Formation of Western Europe
***AA for the chapter 13 test will occur in class on 4/23 and 4/24. Retesting will occur after students finish the chapter 14 test on 4/25 and 4/26.***
Middle Ages Twitter Portfolio
- This is the second project grade of Q4. Students are receiving the assignment sheet on 4/16 and 4/17. These projects will be due on 5/7 and 5/8.
- Click here for the assignment sheet.
- Click here for the checklist.
4/25 and 4/26 – chapter 14 test; click here for the study guide; section assessments are due today!!!
4/23 and 4/24 – students should have read chapter 14 sections 3 and 4 and completed the section assessments (pgs. 397 and 403); click here for a handout of sections 3 and 4 notes
4/20 – students will watch a film on the Bubonic Plague
4/18 and 4/19 – students should have read chapter 14 section 2 and completed the section assessment (pg. 392); click here for a handout of section 2 notes
4/16 and 4/17 – students should have read chapter 14 section 1 and completed the section assessment (pg. 385); click here for a handout of section 1 notes
***4/13 – chapter 12 retest (Friday afternoon after school) – students must staple the chapter 12 study guide (given in class) to the retest in order to receive credit***
CHAPTER 13 – European Middle Ages
4/12 and 4/13 – chapter 13 test; click here for the study guide (one will be given in class also)
Click here for notes for chapter 13 sections 3 and 4 (NB: if students use this handout as an excuse for not paying attention during class, the handout will be taken from the student)
Click here for notes for chapter 13 sections 1 and 2 (NB: if students use this handout as an excuse for not paying attention during class, the handout will be taken from the student)
Click here for guided readings of chapter 13
Coat of Arms project – due 4/11 and 4/12
- Click here for the project handout
- Click here if you are having trouble getting started with your research
4/10 and 4/11 – students should have read through chapter 13 sections 3 and 4; sections 3 and 4 reviews are due at the beginning of class (NB: omit question 9, writing activity, from each section)
3/28 and 3/29 – students should have read through chapter 13 sections 1 and 2; sections 1 and 2 reviews are due at the beginning of class (NB: omit question 9, writing activity, from each section)
CHAPTER 12 – Empires in East Asia
Click here for chapter 12 guided readings (NB: if students complete these guided readings, they may then use the guided reading on potential section quizzes for this chapter)
Click here for the chapter 12 study guide
3/26 and 3/27 – chapter 12 document-based test; chapter 12 terms due
3/22 and 3/23 – students should have read chapter 12 sections 4 and 5
3/20 and 3/21 – students should have read chapter 12 sections 2 and 3
3/16 – SLCs
3/14 and 3/15 – students should have read chapter 12 section 1
CHAPTER 11 – Byzantines, Russians, and Turks Interact
Students are receiving on 3/1 and 3/2 the chapter 10 AA/Retest; these responses are due 3/7 and 3/8
***STUDENTS SHOULD BRING CHAPTER 10 RESOURCES (OUTLINES, MAP, TIMELINE, AND TERMS) FOR TEST CORRECTIONS ON 2/29 AND 3/1***
Quarter 3 Parent Letter - students received a letter for parents on 2/22 and 2/23
Click here for chapter 11 critical thinking questions
3/5-6 and 3/7-8 – students will briefly cover chapter 11; click here for notes; chapter 11 comparative chart and critical thinking answers due
2/29 and 3/1 – students will work on test corrections for chapter 10 test (Islam) and begin work on comparative chart for chapter 11
- Chart should include Byzantines, Russians, and Turks, covering Origins, Important People, Type of Government, Major Accomplishments, and Decline
CHAPTER 8 and CHAPTER 15 – Africa
2/27 and 2/28 – students will have a case study assignment in class on the Bantu which will count as a test grade; STUDENTS MUST HAVE BOOKS OR THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THEIR ASSIGNMENT
Journal Responses due on test day!!!
- How can Star Wars teach us about the history of ancient Rome?
- Are monumental historical changes caused by a few major decisions/events or many minor ones?
- If you had imperium, what is the first thing you would do?
- How do you react to being an outsider?
- How has scholarship by Muslims influenced your life?
- How is Islam similar to other world religions?
- How have African civilizations contributed to American culture?
- What are some reasons for mass migration of a people group?
Africa Map Project – due 2/29 and 3/1
2/24 – odd students will finish critical thinking questions and begin work on Africa maps
2/23 – even students will finish critical thinking questions and begin work on Africa maps
2/21 and 2/22 – students will work to answer critical thinking questions in class
2/17 – odd students will watch a film on the ancient empires of Africa
CHAPTER 10 – The Muslim World
NB: students may use section outlines on reading quizzes!
Click here for chapter 10 critical thinking questions
2/15 and 2/16 – chapter 10 test (students may use composite map, timeline, and section outlines on test; students may NOT use notes taken during lecture portions of class)
2/13 and 2/14 – students will bring in one example of Muslim culture/scholarship for a grade (example + explanation = 100 pts; example + no explanation = 50 pts; no example = 0 pts); students will also read an excerpt from The Thousand and One Nights for in-class discussion
2/10 – even-day students will create composite maps and timelines from chapter 10 (may be used on chapter 10 test)
2/8 and 2/9 – student should have read chapter 10 sections 2 and 3 and completed outlines and terms
***STUDENTS ARE RECEIVING CHAPTER 7 QUIZZES BACK ON 2/6 AND 2/7. STUDENTS MAY SCHEDULE A TIME AFTER SCHOOL WITH MR. STONE TO MAKE CORRECTIONS FOR HALF CREDIT THIS WEEK ONLY.***
2/6 and 2/7 – students should have read chapter 10 section 1 and completed an outline and terms
2/3 – odd-day students will create composite maps and timelines from chapter 10 (may be used on chapter 10 test)
CHAPTER 7 – India and China Establish Empires
Click here for chapter 7 critical thinking questions
2/1 and 2/2 – students will have a document-based quiz; chapter 7 outlines and critical thinking questions are due
1/30 and 1/31 – students will work in class to create a “civil service exam” for modern day public service positions based upon ancient Chinese customs
1/25 and 1/26 – students should have read through chapter 7 section 3 and completed an outline of the section
1/23 and 1/24 – students should have read through chapter 7 sections 1 and 2 and completed outlines of each section
1/20 – geography practice; students will create a map of India based on guidelines presented in class
CHAPTER 6 – Ancient Rome and Early Christianity
Ubi solitudinem faciunt, pacem appellant. -Tacitus
Click here for chapter 6 critical thinking questions
1/18 and 1/19 – chapter 6 test
1/13 and 1/17 – students will receive notes on Rome during class; click here to download a copy of the presentation
1/9-1/12 – Students will be watching Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith in class as we study transitions in ancient Rome politics. The film will serve as a primer for the following assignment:
- Star Wars assignment
- Star Wars rubric
- Martin Winkler’s research is very helpful for comparing ancient Rome with the Galactic Empire. If available at local libraries or on the internet, use those resources to better understand the parallels.
- NB: Pay attention to the climate of fear created by Palpatine, especially after Anakin becomes Darth Vader. This climate of fear was used by many Roman politican-generals to control politics and achieve their personal desires (e.g., Marius and Sulla).
- Click here to see the video clip of Palpatine’s speech to the Senate from Revenge of the Sith.
- Click here to see the video clip from A New Hope with Governor Tarkin (starting around the 1:00 mark).
- Just for fun: Are lightsabers possible?
- Just for fun: Darth Julius
- Extra credit (up to 5 pts): Create an image that combines an element of Roman history and an element of Star Wars. See the example of Darth Julius above. Due on chapter 6 test day.
Economics
Personal Finance Project – due 5/4/12!!!
- Click here for the project assignment
- Click here for the budget spreadsheet
- Click here for the project handout
4/16 – Supply/Demand Test
3/28 – chapters 3 and 4 terms are due
- cost of production, determinant of demand, determinant of supply, income effect, marginal cost, purchasing power, quantity demanded, quantity supplied, substitution effect, total cost, variable cost, depreciation, elastic demand, fixed cost, inelastic demand, overhead, profit, regulation, subsidy, tax, total revenue
3/14 and 3/21 – students will be completing a research project on the European Debt Crisis 2/27-3/7 – Oprah’s Debt Diet (DVD series); record of personal spending due 3/7 with one-page response to debt series
- Click here for Tracking Your Spending
2/22 – chapter 1 test corrections due 2/6 – chapter 1 test; section and chapter reviews due 2/3 – Entrepreneurship Project due; click here for assignment handout 2012 State of the Union Research Project – due 1/30/12
Links
ClassZone – locate our text (Ancient World History) and register for online resources
Ancient History
Perseus Project – find ancient texts, images, and other resources (mainly Rome and Greece)
Dēmos – scholarship on Athenian Democracy
The Ancient City of Athens – essays and photos about the ancient city
Pharaohs – good source of information on the numerous kingdoms of Egypt
Theban Mapping Project – digitalized map of the Valley of the Kings
