Objective: Perfect DBQ writing skills.
Classwork: Finish Ibn Battuta traveling activity, discuss DBQs and how to write, then write DBQ about the spread of Buddhism to China.
Homework: Finish DBQ and fill out key terms as you read Chapter 11
Monday, October 31, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
October 27/28, 2011
Journal: Write down 10 important/significant/interesting things you've learned in this class this term.
Objective: Recognize travels of Ibn Battuta, describe impact of Islam on Africa, practice DBQ writing
Classwork: Finish notes on African civilizations, work on groupwork on Ibn Battuta travels, begin DBQ analysis
Homework: Write SOAPS? analysis for each of the 10 documents in the DBQ and write a thesis statement.
October 25/26, 2011
Journal: What were the major scientific/intellectual advancements of the early Muslims?
Objective: Explain impact of Islam on Africa, know basics of DBQ writing.
Classwork: Review how to write a thesis, introduce DBQ writing, notes on post-classical African civilizations.
Homework: Read all of Chapter 15.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
October 19/24, 2011
Journal: Write a thesis statement for the following prompt: In what ways did the Muslim Empire evolve politically between 600 and 800 C.E.? (This is a CCOT essay prompt! Write a solid thesis).
Objective: Describe the transition of power in the Muslim Empire and know events that led to the decline of the Umayyad empire.
Classwork: quiz, notes on Islam, Umayyad Activity
Homework: Rewrite Journal thesis statement, read Chapter 15
Monday, October 17, 2011
October 17/18, 2011
Journal: What are 5 pillars of your life?
Objective: Describe basic belief systems of Islam and locate important Arab areas on the map/
Classwork: Grade tests, discuss 5 pillars, complete Islam maps and watch "Inside Mecca" (Can be found on Netflix)
Homework: Finish map of Islamic Empire, begin Unit 3 Packet.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
October 11/12, 2011
No journal
Objective: Be ready for the test next time and finish learning about different major religions
Claswork: collect unit projects, religions presentations, religions quizzes
Homework: Finish maps and the practice test and study for the test!
Organize your notebook as follows:
Unit 2 Packet
Conrad-Demarest Model of an Empire article AND cheat sheet
World/Silk Road Map
Yellow Buddhism/Hinduism packet
C/C Hinduism and Buddhism essay
Greece/Rome Persia Chart
Rome Notes
CCOT packet
CCOT religions essay
Maps
October 7/10, 2011
No Journal
Objective: Begin reviewing for the test and know the important locations of the major classical civilizations.
Classwork: Human timeline activity, then work on completing maps of each classical civilization
Homework: Complete your unit 1 project
Monday, October 3, 2011
October 3 and 4, 2011
Journal: Write down 10 major events from your life on a timeline.
Objective: Explain the Fall of Rome and basics about early African Civilizations; know how to write a CCOT essay.
Classwork: Finish lecture, quick Africa lecture, CCOT packet and group work
Homework: RELIGIONS project! Don't forget to be prepared as a group, come with a handout and a quiz, and your CCOT essay. You can either use the time period 600 BCE to 600 CE as your guide, or you can choose a larger expanse of time for the essay.
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