September 29 and 30, 2011

Journal: Compare and contrast Buddhism and Christianity

Objective: Describe PERSIA chart of Rome in order to fill out the Conrad-Demarest model of an Empire as related to Rome.

Classwork: C/C discussion, quiz, lecture on Rome

Homework: Complete the Conrad-Demarest model chart as related to rome and read your text related to Africa for next time.

*Don't forget...religions project is coming up soon!

September 27 and 28, 2011

Journal: What evidences do we have in our society today of Greek influences?

Objective: Learn details about major classical empires and their contributions.

Classwork: prepare skits, skits, movie clips

Homework: Complete the PERSIA chart while filling in notes about Rome:)

September 22 and 23rd, 2011

Journal: What was so special about the way the Cyrus and Darious ruled the Persian empire?

Objective: Compare and contrast Hinduism and Buddhism.

Classwork: Reviewed differences from homework, then answered the essay prompt in 40 minutes.

Homework: Fill out the Greek part of the PERSIA chart while reading your textbook.

September 20 and 21, 2011

Journal: Draw another map from memory of the entire Eurasian continent, labeling as much as you can.

Objective: Explain the significance of the Silk Road and some of the things traded along the road; identify key beliefs of Buddhism and Hinduism and make inferences about the two religions. Also understand the caste system.

Classwork: Silk Road mapping, Hinduism & Buddhism packet.

Homework: Complete the yellow packet AND add a Venn diagram to the back of the packet citing similarities and differences between the two religions.

Read Ch 3:3 and 4:2-3.

September 16/19, 2011

Journal: Not on your journal paper but another blank sheet of paper, draw a map of Eurasia, as best you can, using only your memory.

Objective: Explain the significance of the Silk Road in China and know PERSIA chart for Qin and Han empires

Classwork: religious readings, finish notes, Silk Road readings, Silk Road mapping

Homework: Read Ch. 3:1 and 7:1-2, Continue packet

September 14-15, 2011

Objective: Explain PERSIA in relation to the Qin and Han dynasties in China.

Journal: Make a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting Confucianism and Daoism.

Classwork: Quiz, PERSIA notes on China.

Homework: Read Ch 7:3-4 and begin working on the Unit 2 packet.

September 12/13, 2011

Journal: In what ways has America been effected by 9-11? Your own life?

Objective: Learn about the Conrad-Demarest model and understand how to apply this model to the Qin/Han Empire.

Classwork: 9/11, Conrad-Demarest Model, watch part of the History Channel movie "Engineering an Empire" and fill out worksheet

Homework: Finish Conrad-Demarest model chart for China and begin working on the religions project.