11/9
Today in World History we talked about the spread of Islam. We also finished
filling in the items for WB pg. 45 (timeline); students need to complete WB
pg. 46 and turn it in tomorrow.
We also completed WB pg. 53 (map); students need to complete WB pg. 54 and
turn it in tomorrow as well.
11/5
Today in World History we learned about the beginnings of the Islamic
religion. We also went over some ideas and terms students could look for in
their research for the History of Christmas projects.
For Monday, students need to read 140-144.
11/4
Today in World History we learned about Early Russian history. We also
completed the first 10 items on WB pg. 45.
Students also were given some web links that may be helpful in their research
for the History of Christmas projects. They are also posted under "Links" on
this site.
For tomorrow students need to read 136-140.
11/3
Today in World History we began looking at the Byzantine Empire. Students
took outline notes of the first section of Chapter 6. For tomorrow students
should read the next section (134-136).
We also finalized the topics for our History of Christmas projects for the
program on December 13.
We are looking at how Christmas was celebrated and Christmas traditions
during the Middle Ages (please do not go beyond that time period). These
students/groups have the following assigned countries.
Chantz - Scandinavia
Amber & Stephanie - Spain
Nate & Sam - Italy
Derryc & Tyler - Eastern Europe (Russia, Hungary, Poland, etc.)
Whitney & Melissa - France
Sean & Daniel - British Isles (England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, etc.)
Kelsey & Lexie - Germany
Students will receive more information on what specifically is expected of
them for this project next week.
11/2
Today in World History students presented their "Full Armor of God"
projects. We also began discussing what our class would do for our History
of Christmas evening on December 13. For tomorrow students need to read pg.
127-133 in the textbook.
10/29
Today in World History we played a review game for Chapter 5.
Reminder: The Full Armor of God project is due on Monday (11/2).
10/28
Today in World History students turned in their Ch. 5 map and timeline. We
also completed WB pg. 43-44 in class together. Tomorrow we will do a review
game for Chapter 5.
Reminder: The Full Armor of God projects are due on Monday (11/2).
10/27
Today in World History we went over the Fall of the Roman Empire. We
completed the final items of the timeline (pg. 37) and students should finish
putting the events on the timeline page (pg. 38). We also began working on
the map (pg. 41). Students need to locate the items in the blue box on page
41 on the map on page 42.
The timeline (pg. 37-38) and the map (pg. 41-42) are due tomorrow (10/28).
10/26
Today in World History we watched a video on excavations at Herculaneum which
was destroyed with Pompeii by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79AD.
For tomorrow students should have read (118-122).
Reminder - the Full Armor of God project is due on Monday 11/2. Everyone has
received the instructions and a piece of poster board on which to complete
the project.
10/22
Today in World History we went over the Introduction of Christianity into the
Roman Empire. For Monday students need to read the last section of the
chapter (pgs. 118-122).
Reminder: The Full Armor of God project is due on Monday, November 2. The
students have received their poster board and instructions. Instructions are
also posted on this site under "World History Homework."
10/21
Today in World History we went over Roman Culture and Achievement. We also
completed items 2-11 on WB pg. 37 (ch. 5 timeline).
For tomorrow students need to read pgs. 109-118.
10/20
Today in World History we began looking at Chapter 5 on the Roman Empire. We
went over the Pax Romana. We also completed the first item on the Ch. 5
timeline on page 37 of the workbook.
For tomorrow students need to read pg. 100-109.
Students also received instructions for a project on the "Full Armor of
God." The project is due on Monday, November 2.
10/19
Today in World History students turned in their Ch. 4 timeline (WB pg. 27-28)
and map (WB pg. 33-34). We also played a review game for Ch. 4.
For tomorrow students need to begin reading Ch. 5 (pgs. 97-99).
10/15
Today in World History we finished discussing the Roman Republic with the
decline of the republic and the beginning of the Empire. We completed WB
pgs. 31-32 in class and students turned them in.
For Monday students need to finish the timeline (WB 27-28) and the map (WB 33-
34) for chapter 4.
10/14
Today in World History we went over the Roman conquest of the Mediterranean
area during the time of the Roman Republic. We completed the questions on
the WB pg. 27 (timeline) for that section. We also began working on WB pages
31-32 which we will complete in class tomorrow.
For tomorrow students need to read pages 88-94.
10/13
Today in World History we began looking at the beginnings of Roman
Civilization. We also went over the Early Roman Republic. We completed the
items on WB pg. 27 for sections 1 and 2.
For tomorrow students need to read pages 83-88.
10/12
Today in World History students who had not finished on Thursday turned in
their Ch. 3 (open book) test.
We also finished watching the movie on Alexander the Great.
Tomorrow we will be starting to look at the Roman Civilization. For tomorrow
students need to read 77-79 in the textbook and know the answers to the
questions at the top of page 80.
10/8
Today students in World History took their test on Chapter 3. Those who did
not finish my do so at home using their textbook.
10/7
Today in World History we continued to watch the video on Alexander the Great.
Tomorrow the students will have an open book test on Chapter 3.
10/6
Today in World History students turned in their Ch. 3 timeline (WB pg. 19-
20). We also began watching a video on Alexander the Great.
10/5
Today in World History we went over the last section in Chapter 3 on Greek
Culture. Students turned in their Chapter 3 map (WB pg. 25-26). We also
finished going over WB pg. 19 and students need to complete WB pg. 20 to turn
in tomorrow.
10/1
Today in World History we talked about Alexander the Great and his empire.
We finished working on WB pg. 24 and students turned it in.
We completed question 10 about Alexander on WB pg. 19. We completed WB pg.
25 in class.
For Monday, students need to read pgs. 67-74 and finish the map activity on
WB pg. 26.
We will be watching a movie on Alexander the Great next week and at this
point I am planning a test on Thursday over this chapter on Greece.
9/30
Today in World History we outlined the third section of Chapter 3 on "The
Fateful Century" which discussed the Persian and the Peloponnesian Wars.
We also completed 6-9 on WB pg. 19 and began working on WB pg. 24 which we
will finish tomorrow.
9/29
Today in World History we did outline notes of the first and second section
of Chapter 3 on the Greek Civilizations. We also completed items 4 and 5 on
WB pg. 19.
For tomorrow students should read the next section (pgs. 62-65).
9/28
Today in World History students received their tests back and were able to
make corrections to improve their scores.
Students also completed items 1-3 on WB pg. 19 (Ch. 3 timeline activity).
For tomorrow students need to read page 59-61 in their textbook.
9/24
Today in World History students took their Ch. 2 test. For Monday, they
should read the first section of Chapter 3 on Ancient Greece (pg. 55-58).
9/23
Today we reviewed for the Chapter 2 test which will be tomorrow. Students
received a 4x6 notecard that they can use for the test.
The Ch. 2 map activity (WB pg. 13-14)was also due.
9/22
Today in World History we finished working on WB page 11. We then worked on
WB page 13-14 (the Ch. 2 Map activity). They are due tomorrow.
Tomorrow in class we will review for the Ch. 2 test which will be on Thursday.
9/21
Today in World History we looked at the Near Eastern Empires such as the
Assyrians, the Chaldeans (Babylonians) and the Persians. We went over the
last section of questions for the timeline which is due tomorrow (WB pg. 9-
10).
We also began working on WB pg. 11 together in class.
