WWH- 8/31/07 August 31, 2007
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Students took the Ancient Civilization map quiz. Following the quiz, the Ancient Civ presentations were completed. On Tuesday, we will start research on world religions.
APUSH- 8/31/07 August 31, 2007
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Students took the chapter 1 & 2 vocab quiz, and then we discussed issues related to indentured servitude.
The unit 1 test bank is now available online for review at TheTestingCenter.com . You can get your usernames and passwords from me on Tuesday.
- Don’t forget the summer assignment is due on Tuesday!
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WWH- 8/29/07 & 8/30/07 August 29, 2007
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Students turned in their Ancient Civilization Vocab assignments, and worked to complete their civilization research in the Ancient Civilization Packet. Student groups then presented their information to the rest of the class.
Don’t forget the map quiz on Friday!
APUSH- 8/29/07 August 29, 2007
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We discussed John Smith and the limitations of primary sources, and some of the issues and problems of Jamestown following its settlement in 1607.
Was John Smith telling the truth when he described his rescue by Pocahontas? Why do you believe/ not believe his account? What is “the truth” anyway? Please comment.
WWH- 8/28/07 August 28, 2007
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APUSH- 8/28/07 August 28, 2007
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Students worked on mind maps of the American colonies. These will be presented tomorrow in class.
Discussion questions over Jamestown are due at the beginning of class tomorrow.
WWH- 8/27/07 August 27, 2007
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Students turned in the Ancient Civ vocab packet with the first 11 terms completed. I checked those and returned them before the end of the period. The entire packet, including the remaining 8 terms will be due on block day this week.
Students then began to work on the Ancient Civ maps in the Ancient Civilization packet. The maps are to be completed using the included instructions by tomorrow.
APUSH- 8/27/07 August 27, 2007
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WWH- 8/24/07 August 24, 2007
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I presented each hour’s World History Standards mind map, then we continued to work on the vocabulary for the Ancient Civ. unit.
APUSH- 8/24/07 August 24, 2007
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Students read one of two essays, “Myths that Hide the American Indian” or “Clash of Cultures,: Indians, Europeans, and the Environment.” On Monday, students will pair off and share the contents of their articles with each other.
WWH- 8/22/07 & 8/23/07 August 23, 2007
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Students completed their standards mind maps (see 8/20/07 for details.) I distributed the text and vocabulary worksheet for the Ancient Civilizations unit. We worked through the first few vocab terms together, and then gave students time to work on the next few individually. The first six terms will be due at the beginning of class Friday (8/24).
APUSH- 8/22/07 August 23, 2007
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Students received their textbooks. They then received an introduction to Discourse, an application we will use frequently throughout the year. Students received their syllabus for the semester, including due dates for Unit 1 assignments, and picked up the assignments for the unit.
- Don’t forget that the summer assignment will be due on September 4!
WWH- 8/21/07 August 23, 2007
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We continued to work on the standards mind maps. See yesterday’s post for details.
APUSH- 8/21/07 August 23, 2007
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Students were introduced to a variety of critical thinking skills such as distinguishing between a discussion, a disagreement, an argument, and a fight; distinguishing between facts, inferences, and opinions. We will review various critical thinking skills throughout the semester.
WWH- 8/20/07 August 23, 2007
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Students worked on a project involving the state social studies standards that will be taught in World History this year. The standards were organized into units, and the specific examples listed with each standard were defined. All of this information was organized into a mindmap.
