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CW: Review Empires of Ancient Mesopotamia PowerPoint

 

CW: Assyrians (review & discuss The Legend and Selected Proverbs of Ahikar), Review the Chaldeans, & Hebrews.

 

HW: Read, highlight, & take notes for Mesopotamian Religions (Handout given out in class)

4

CW: Compare & Contrast Ancient Mesopotamian polytheistic religions and monotheistic religions of Judaism (handout given in class), & Zoroastrianism

 

CW: In small groups, write your own creation story & share with the class

 

HW: In your textbook, read p. 44-55, on p. 49, answer questions #'s 2, 3 (b-h), & 4 (c-f)  AND answer questions on p. 54-55 #'s 2-4.

 

Ancient Mesopotamia Study Guide

5

CW: Review Phoenicians & Persians (PowerPoint)

 

CW: In small groups, continue sharing creation stories with class

 

 

HW: Work on Study Guide and prepare for Friday's Exam

 

Ancient Mesopotamia Study Guide

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CW: Women in Ancient Mesopotamia Activity (Answers to activity)

 

HW: Study for Ancient Mesopotamia Exam

 

Ancient Mesopotamia Study Guide

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HW: Study for Ancient Mesopotamia Exam

 

Ancient Mesopotamia Study Guide

8

CW: Ancient Mesopotamia Exam

 

CW: Participation Evaluation Today.  If absent, print out sheet, fill it out, and return it to Mr. Morin on Monday.

 

HW: In your textbook, read p. 58-62 & on p. 62, answer questions #'s 2-5. (For Terms, write at least 1-2 sentences defining terms and at least 1-2 sentences explaining why it's significant.

 

HW: Using the Internet, an atlas, or your book, label the Countries of the Middle East & their Capitals & the geographic characteristics of the Middle East. (Assignment)  If absent, print out following 2 maps:

 

HW: Study for Middle Eastern Countries & Capitals Quiz (Tuesday 2/12)

 

Play Seating Chart (Row H)

11

CW: No Class: viewing "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in the auditorium

Play Seating Chart (Row H)

 

HW: In your textbook, read p. 58-62 & on p. 62, answer questions #'s 2-5. (For Terms, write at least 1-2 sentences defining terms and at least 1-2 sentences explaining why it's significant.

 

HW: Study for Middle Eastern Countries & Capitals Quiz (Tuesday 2/12)

12

CW: Middle Eastern Countries & Capitals Map Quiz

 

CW: Introduction to Ancient India (PowerPoint)

 

HW: In your textbook, read p. 62-68, & on p. 68 answer questions 1-3 (For Terms, write at least 1-2 sentences defining terms and at least 1-2 sentences explaining why it's significant.

13

NO SCHOOL: SNOW DAY

 

HW: Study for Middle Eastern Physical Characteristics Quiz (Tomorrow)

 

HW: In your textbooks, read p. 68-73 & on p. 73, answer questions 1-3 (For Terms, write at least 1-2 sentences defining terms and at least 1-2 sentences explaining why it's significant.

14

CW: Middle Eastern Physical Characteristics Map Quiz

 

CW:  Aryan Invasions of India, the Vedic Age, & the Caste System (PowerPoint)

 

CW: Introduction to Hinduism (PowerPoint slides 1-10)

 

HW: In your textbooks, read p. 68-73 & on p. 73, answer questions 1-3 (For Terms, write at least 1-2 sentences defining terms and at least 1-2 sentences explaining why it's significant.

15

CW: Ancient India Video (50 minutes)

 

HW: Read, highlight,& take notes on (2) two reading packets on Hinduism

18

No School: February Holiday

 

HW: Read, highlight,& take notes on (2) two reading packets on Hinduism

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No School: February Holiday

 

HW: Read, highlight,& take notes on (2) two reading packets on Hinduism

20

No School: February Holiday

 

HW: Read, highlight,& take notes on (2) two reading packets on Hinduism

21

No School: February Holiday

 

HW: Read, highlight,& take notes on (2) two reading packets on Hinduism

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No School: February Holiday

 

HW: Read, highlight,& take notes on (2) two reading packets on Hinduism

25

CW: Assign Hindu Gods Poster Project, Finish Hinduism (PowerPoint) & Read/Discuss excerpts from the Rig Veda

 

HW: Complete Maps of Asia: Political Map (Countries & Capitals) and Physical Map: (Bodies of Water)

 

HW: Work on Hinduism Poster Project

 

HW: Study for Hinduism Quiz on Wednesday

26

CW: Put together Hindu Gods poster project & present to class.

 

HW: Read (highlight and take notes) The Dilemma of Arjuna & answer attached  questions.

 

27

CW: Finish presenting the Hinduism projects

 

CW: Review The Dilemma of Arjuna and review basic beliefs of Hinduism

 

CW: Review Hinduism (PowerPoint2)

 

HW: Study for Hinduism Quiz Tomorrow

 

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CW: Hinduism Quiz

 

CW: Introduction to Buddhism (PowerPoint) & read/discuss The Mahabharata

 

HW: Study for Political and Physical Map Quiz of East & South Asia

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CW: Political and Physical Map Quiz of East & South Asia

 

CW: Read, highlight, & discuss following teachings of Buddha:

Buddha's First Sermon & Buddha's Teachings (If absent, answer all questions)

 

CW: Choosing the next Dalai Lama

 

HW: Read, take notes, and answer attached questions for handout: The Laws of Manu & in your textbook, read p.73-83 & answer questions 2 & 3 on p.82-83

 

HW: Study for Quiz on Buddhism (Monday)

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