Friday, January 29
Bellringer: Why are laws important?
Today students took and corrected their Rome quiz 1. Bellringers for the week (5) were turned in. Students then read from their social studies Our World books, pages 223-225 and took cornell notes, adding to their lecture notes on ancient Rome.
We learned about the Twelve tables, and students worked in groups to read a simplified version of the twelve tables and apply them to specific situations. Groups determined which of the twelve tables would apply, determined whether the person was guilty or innocent, and what punishment they would give based on the law.
Today students took and corrected their Rome quiz 1. Bellringers for the week (5) were turned in. Students then read from their social studies Our World books, pages 223-225 and took cornell notes, adding to their lecture notes on ancient Rome.
We learned about the Twelve tables, and students worked in groups to read a simplified version of the twelve tables and apply them to specific situations. Groups determined which of the twelve tables would apply, determined whether the person was guilty or innocent, and what punishment they would give based on the law.
Thursday, January 28
Bellringer: Today students practiced their listening skills. I read the text below on early Roman inhabitants and students answered the three questions that follow.
Students had a work period to finish their Founding of Rome readings which are due on Friday. (posted Wed. 27th).
Students had a work period to finish their Founding of Rome readings which are due on Friday. (posted Wed. 27th).
Wednesday, January 27
Bellringer: Who were the mythical founders of Rome?
Today students turned in their geography matters charts (posted on Monday 25th). We spent time learning about the timeline, founding myths, and early inhabitants of Rome using the powerpoint below and students took cornell notes. Students then received a Founding of Rome article with questions which they began and will finish in class tomorrow. Students practiced reading a text section to get the gist of the information, read the question below, then read the text a second time annotating key words to help answer the question. They wrote their answers in full sentences, restating the question.
Today students turned in their geography matters charts (posted on Monday 25th). We spent time learning about the timeline, founding myths, and early inhabitants of Rome using the powerpoint below and students took cornell notes. Students then received a Founding of Rome article with questions which they began and will finish in class tomorrow. Students practiced reading a text section to get the gist of the information, read the question below, then read the text a second time annotating key words to help answer the question. They wrote their answers in full sentences, restating the question.
early_inhabitants.pptx | |
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founding_of_rome_article__questions_1_1.pdf | |
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Tuesday, January 26
Bellringer: Compare the geography of ancient Greece and Rome.
Today students watched the brief YouTube video below. We talked about who the good and the bad characters in story are, and what they did that was considered good/bad. Why did the Romans tell the story of Romulus and Remus? We discussed how this story showed things that the Romans valued- war, conquest, familial duty, and the right to property and just rule.
Students then had time to work on their geography matters charts from yesterday. These will be due in class on Wednesday.
Students received their procedures/Rare quizzes and were given the opportunity to redo them.
Today students watched the brief YouTube video below. We talked about who the good and the bad characters in story are, and what they did that was considered good/bad. Why did the Romans tell the story of Romulus and Remus? We discussed how this story showed things that the Romans valued- war, conquest, familial duty, and the right to property and just rule.
Students then had time to work on their geography matters charts from yesterday. These will be due in class on Wednesday.
Students received their procedures/Rare quizzes and were given the opportunity to redo them.
Monday, January 25
Bellringer: Take out your Rome maps. What land and water features of ancient Rome do you notice?
Today we went through the powerpoint below on Rome's geography. Students completed the geography matters chart with details from the powerpoint and class discussion. Students were given time to work on their maps in class. These are due on Tuesday.
Today we went through the powerpoint below on Rome's geography. Students completed the geography matters chart with details from the powerpoint and class discussion. Students were given time to work on their maps in class. These are due on Tuesday.
rome_self_assess_week_1.docx | |
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rome_geography.ppt | |
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Friday, January 22
Bellringer: none
Today students took their classroom procedures and RARE response quiz (restate, answer, give a reason, give an example). They had a little time to work on their Rome maps from yesterday. Students turned in their bellringers for the week.
Today students took their classroom procedures and RARE response quiz (restate, answer, give a reason, give an example). They had a little time to work on their Rome maps from yesterday. Students turned in their bellringers for the week.
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Thursday, January 21
Bellringer: What do you already know about Rome? What do you want to learn about Rome?
We watched a brief "trailer" on the history of Rome, and discussed what students already know or want to learn about Rome.
Students turned in their parent questionnaires (posted yesterday), and we finished discussing the class rules of being respectful, being responsible, and being ready to learn.
Today after our video and class discussion, students received a map of Rome to label. We will continue working on this map tomorrow. The places can be found in the Our World social studies maps pages 219, 226, 235, and 248. (or you can google a map!)
We watched a brief "trailer" on the history of Rome, and discussed what students already know or want to learn about Rome.
Students turned in their parent questionnaires (posted yesterday), and we finished discussing the class rules of being respectful, being responsible, and being ready to learn.
Today after our video and class discussion, students received a map of Rome to label. We will continue working on this map tomorrow. The places can be found in the Our World social studies maps pages 219, 226, 235, and 248. (or you can google a map!)
romemapactivity.pdf | |
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Wednesday, January 20
Bellringer: Describe the most interesting fact you have learned in world history so far.
Welcome to a new class and a new quarter! Below you will find the class syllabus and a questionnaire that should be filled out by your parents and returned to class tomorrow. Today we got to know our classmates, practiced productive partnering, and went over class rules, procedures, and expectations.
Welcome to a new class and a new quarter! Below you will find the class syllabus and a questionnaire that should be filled out by your parents and returned to class tomorrow. Today we got to know our classmates, practiced productive partnering, and went over class rules, procedures, and expectations.
hisotory_syllabus_quarter_3.doc | |
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Thursday, January 14
Bellringer: Read about Greek literature. Then complete the worksheet on Aesop's fables- "The Moral of the Story."
We went through a few brief slides about Greek theater. Students then selected a myth and read it in groups. Each group determined how to make the story into a play that will be performed tomorrow in class.
We went through a few brief slides about Greek theater. Students then selected a myth and read it in groups. Each group determined how to make the story into a play that will be performed tomorrow in class.
greek_theater.ppt | |
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greek_myth.pdf | |
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