Ms. Hume\’s History Page

Monday: Go over journal topic.  Students will watch a video on the contributions of the Greeks to Western society.  Complete an activity on Greek root words.  NO HWTuesday: Students will evaluate the types of democracy found in ancient Greece and in the U.S. today. Class discussion(6.4, spi1,2,4,5, & 6.5 spi11) Ch 7 Lesson 3 NO HWWednesday: The students will discuss the cause and effects of the Persian Wars and the Peloponnesian War. Ch 7 Lesson 3 (6.5 spi11) NO HWThursday: The students will analyze the creation of a multicultural empire by Alexander the Great and summarize reasons for its demise. Ch 7 Lesson 4 Interpret primary sources by Herodotus. (6.5 spi8, 6.6 spi2) HW: Journal, Study Island and warm ups due tomorrow.  3rd Period- SpanishFriday: Students will complete an atlas activity on the conquests of Alexander the Great.  4th Period- Spanish  NO HW

Spanish will be taught this semester through the social studies class.  Each class will receive one hour of Spanish instruction every 2 weeks.  Don’t worry- I will not be teaching this class.  Mrs. Smith, our Spanish teacher, will be teaching the class.  The Spanish grade will count as 10% of their social studies grade.  Each student will need to have a folder designated for Spanish instruction.  We are very excited about this opportunity for our students to learn a foreign language.

Monday: Review class procedures and expectations. Students will read and discuss an excerpt from Homer’s Iliad (6.1spi4) No HWTuesday: Students will read and discuss an excerpt from Homer’s Odyssey. (6.1spi4) NO HWWednesday: Students will complete a computer scavenger hunt on the Olympic games of Ancient Greece. We will also discuss Greek word origins. NO HWThursday: Students will compare Athens and Sparta using a Venn diagram. HW: None Friday: Students will evaluate the types of democracy found in ancient Greece and in the U.S. today. Class discussion(6.4, spi1,2,4,5, & 6.5 spi11) Ch 7 Lesson 3 NO HW

Monday: ThinkLink testing

Tuesday: Introduction to Greece. Students will research a Greek god using the laptops and write a report. (6.5spi17) NO HW

Wednesday: Guidance. Students will complete an atlas activity on Greece. NO HW

Thursday:Students will continue to work on the project. Due at the end of class. NO HW

Friday: Guidance; students will complete an atlas activity on Greece. NO HW

Monday: Go over journal topic. Students will examine how the Maurya and Gupta rulers united India. Outline. Ch 6 Lesson 3 (6.3spi3) NO HW

Tuesday: Students will examine the beliefs of Buddhism (6.1 spi3) Chapter 6 lesson 1; Atlas Activity NO HW

Wednesday: Students will discuss the development of the Persian Empire. Ch. 6 lesson 4 (6.5spi11) Outline. NO HW

Thursday: Students will complete a study guide to review for Chapter 6 test. HW: Journal due; study island due, study for test

Friday: Students will take a test over Chapter 6. NO HW

Allies are countries that have pledges to help one another in times of need. Name some people you would like to have as allies the next time you are in a difficult situation. Explain your choices. Due Friday.

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)

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

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.

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