World History- Week of 12/2/19

MONDAY

-No School

TUESDAY

Bell Ringer: Nature of Man: Inherently goof or evil?

Agenda: 5-3 Han Dynasty Discussion/ Achievements Chart

Objective: Understand how increased cultural diffusion led to new innovations in China.

WEDNESDAY

Bell Ringer: Han Innovations

Agenda: Chinese Innovations Video/Journal

Objective: Understand how increased cultural diffusion led to new innovations in China

THURSDAY

-WEDNESDAY

Bell Ringer: Chinese Architecture

Agenda: Review for China Test

Objective: Become prepared for China Test

FRIDAY

Bell Ringer: Grade Prediction

Agenda: China Test

Objective: Demonstrate knowledge on Ancient China

Civics- Week of 12/2/19

MONDAY

-No School 

TUESDAY

Bell Ringer: What is the role of representatives in US Congress?

Agenda: Chapter 8: Legislature Introduction

Objective: Test Background knowledge on US Congress 

WEDNESDAY

Bell Ringer: What is the most important issue facing US Congress?

Agenda: 8-1 Vocab/WS/Discussion: Representative & Bicameralism

Objective: Identify how the people are represented in US Congress

THURSDAY

Bell Ringer: Representative in Congress

Agenda: 8-1 WS/Discussion: Who do Congressmen represent?  How are they compensated?

Objective: Identify the various factors of representation affect how Congressmen vote

FRIDAY

Bell Ringer: Congressional Benefits

Agenda: Review for Chapter 8 (A): Legislature Quiz

Objective: Become prepared for a quiz on Chp. 8 The Legislature

Civics- Week of 11/25/19

MONDAY

Bell Ringer: Test Expectations

Agenda: Chp. 5 Voting & Elections Test

Objective: Demonstrate knowledge on voting & elections. 

TUESDAY

Bell Ringer: Test Outcome

Agenda: Review Chapter 5 Test

Objective: Demonstrate knowledge on voting & elections. 

WEDNESDAY

-No School

THURSDAY

-No School

FRIDAY

-No School

World History- Week of 11/25/19

MONDAY

Bell Ringer: Doaism & Transcendentalism

Agenda: Doaism Reading & Discussion/ 5-3 Qin Dynasty Great Wall Video/Discussion

Objective: Understand how strong rulers united China & encouraged cultural development.

TUESDAY

Bell Ringer: Goals After Break

Agenda: 5-3 Discussion

Objective: Understand how strong rulers united China & encouraged cultural development.

WEDNESDAY

-No School

THURSDAY

-No School

FRIDAY

-No School

Civics- Week of 11/19/19

MONDAY

-Study Hall

TUESDAY

Bell Ringer: Election Day

Agenda: 5-3 Reading/Discussion

Objective: Understand how the administration of elections in the US helps make democracy work.

WEDNESDAY

Bell Ringer: Polling Place

Agenda: 5-4 Reading/WS & Discussion

Objective: Recognize the sources of campaign funding in US politics.

THURSDAY

Bell Ringer: Hard vs. Soft Money

Agenda: 5-4 Discussion/Video

Objective: Analyze how funding impacts elections in US politics.

FRIDAY

Bell Ringer: Campaign financing

Agenda: Review for Chp. 5 Voting & Elections Test.

Objective: Become prepare for a test on Chp. 5 Voting & Elections.

World History- Week of 11/19/19

MONDAY

-Study Hall

TUESDAY

Bell Ringer: Chinese Geography

Agenda: 5-1 WS Due; Chinese Geography Discussion/Zhou Dynasty Reading.

Objective: Recognize how geography impacted life in Ancient China.

WEDNESDAY

Bell Ringer: Chinese Heartland

Agenda: Shang & Zhou Dynasty Discussion/ Mandate of Heaven Summary

Objective: Understand how religious beliefs affected government in Ancient China.

THURSDAY

Bell Ringer: Dynastic Cycle

Agenda: Confucianism Reading & Video/ Discussion

Objective: Understand the teaching & principles of Confucianism.

FRIDAY

Bell Ringer: Principles of Confucianism

Agenda: Daoism Reading/Discussion

Objective: Recognize how Confucian & Daoist principles impact culture in China.

World History- Week of 11/11/19

MON
-Bell Ringer: Women in India
-Agenda: Taj Mahal Video/Discussion
-Objective: Identify innovations of India

TUES
-Bell Ringer: Taj Mahal
-Agenda: India Test Review
-Objective: Become prepared for the test on India

WED
-Bell Ringer: Score Prediction
-Agenda: India Test
-Objective: Demonstrate knowledge on India

THURS
-Bell Ringer: Review Test/Score Prediction
-Agenda: China Intro/Journal
-Objective: Test background knowledge on China

FRI
-Bell Ringer: Chinese Geography
-Agenda: 5-1 China Map/Geography Discussion
-Objective: Recognize how geography impacts life in China

Civics- Week of 11/11/19

MON
-Bell Ringer: Gerrymandering
-Agenda: Voter Behavior Discussion/WS
-Objective: Identify factors that influence voter behavior

TUES
-Bell Ringer: Non-Voters
-Agenda: Voter Behavior Discussion/WS/ Video
-Objective: Identify factors that influence voter behavior

WED
-Bell Ringer: Voter Behavior
-Agenda: 5-3 Nominations & Primaries Vocab/WS
-Objective: Understand the nomination process in US elections

THURS
-Bell Ringer: Open vs. Closed Primaries
-Agenda: 5-3 Elections Vocab/Discussion
-Objective: Understand how elections are administered in the United States

FRI
-Bell Ringer: Voting Procedures
-Agenda: 5-4 Vocab/WS
-Objective: Recognize sources and laws regarding campaign funding

Civics- Week of 11/4/19

MON
-Bell Ringer: Test Questions
-Lesson: Chp.4 Political Parties Test
-Objective: Demonstrate knowledge on political parties. 

TUES
-Bell Ringer: Review Test
-Lesson: Chp.5 Voting Rights Introduction/Journal
-Objective: Test background knowledge on US voting rights

WED
-Bell Ringer: Gerrymandering
-Lesson: 5-1 Reading/Discussion
-Objective: Understanding how voting rights have evolved throughout US history.

THURS
-Bell Ringer: Voting Rights Act of 1965
-Lesson: 5-2 Voter Behavior Discussion/WS
-Objective: Identify factors that influence voter behavior.

FRIDAY
-Bell Ringer: Voter Behavior
-Lesson: 5-3 The Nominating Process & Elections WS
-Objective: Recognize how candidates may be nominated to run for office

World History- Week of 11/4/19

MON
-Bell Ringer: Karma
-Lesson: Buddhism Discussion/Summary
-Objective: Understand how religion impacted life in Ancient India.

TUES
-Bell Ringer: 4 Noble Truths
-Lesson: Hinduism vs. Buddhism Venn Diagram/4-3 Discussion
-Objective: Understand how religion impacted life in Ancient India.

WED
-Bell Ringer: Asoka
-Lesson: Gupta Empire Achievements
-Objective: Recognize innovations made during Gupta India.

THURS
MON
-Bell Ringer: Indian Achievements
-Lesson: Family Life in India
-Objective: Identify the typical family makeup in Indian society.

FRI
-Bell Ringer: Indian Women
-Lesson: Review for India Test
-Objective: Become prepared for a test on Ancient India.