History Plans for the Week of November 26-30, 2007

Monday: Students will work on their journal. Create a flip book for Chapter 6 vocabulary. NO HW

Tuesday: Students will create a map identifying the major physical features of India, trade routes, and empires. NO HW

Wednesday: Guidance; TCAP practice NO HW

Thursday: Students will examine the beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism (6.1 spi3) Chapter 6 lesson 1 HW: Journal due

Friday: Students will participate in a caste simulation activity. (6.1spi3)

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Journal #10

During this holiday season there are many things for which we are thankful. What are some things that you are thankful for? DUE FRIDAY.

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Salvation Army Angel

Our Salvation Army Angel this year is a five year old girl. Her wish list includes a bike, Dora doll, doll house, and a barbie. You can purchase one of the items from the list or donate money and our class will buy the items. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

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History Plans for the Week of November 12-16, 2007

Monday: Holiday
Tuesday:Students will read and discuss Chapter 5 section 3. Identify the importance of the Silk Road as trade route (6.2spi2) HW: None
Wednesday: Guidance HW: None
Thursday: Review for test. HW: Study for test
Friday: Students will take a test over Chapter 5. HW: Study Island assignment on culture due tonight at midnight

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Journal #9

A Chinese philosopher named Confucius said “Do not do unto others what you do not want done to yourself.” Do you think this is a good rule to live by? Why or why not? DUE FRIDAY

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History Plans for the Week of November 5-9, 2007

Monday: Field Trip to the IMAX HW: none

Tuesday: We will discuss the location of Chinese civilizations and the reasons for their development. (6.3spi3 and 4) Students will analyze China’s economic and political system under the Zhou. Skill: Cause and effect Ch 5 sec 1 NO HW

Wednesday: Discuss the teachings of Confucius. Students will illustrate their favorite proverb from Confucius. Bring art supplies to class. HW: Finish illustration

Thursday: Study Island; TCAP review HW: Journal #9 due tomorrow

Friday: Students will discuss the rise of the Qin dynasty. Evaluate the benefits and costs of building the Great Wall. Ch 5 sec 2 STUDY ISLAND ASSIGNMENT DUE SUNDAY AT 5:00PM

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