Sep 2016
Sept. 26 - 30, 2016
Sep/26/2016 07:29 AM
Chapter 21 Notes can be found here.
Chapter 22 Notes can be found here.
Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
Students will receive graded tests taken Friday. Any student with a failing grade will have a “Reassessment by 10/3” stamped on their answer sheet. Students have five days to reassess any test taken from the date tests are handed back to the class. In order to reassess, students have to write the question and correct answer to any questions missed on the original test (a copy is available upon request) and conference with me to make sure they understand why errors were made. In addition, any chapter questions or other graded materials leading up to the test must have been completed and turned in.
Monday through Thursday:
Each day we will watch an episode on Brainpop related to the Ottoman Empire, World War II and its causes, the Holocaust, and Adolph Hitler.
New vocabulary words written on notebook paper. Words/definitions available on Quizlet. Differentiation: Words and definitions will be displayed on Smartboard and read aloud. Students will add List 7 to their vocabulary section of notebook.
This week we are looking historical factors in the Middle East in chapter 21, and the creation of Israel and World War II's effect on the region in Chapter 22 in the student workbook.
Closing each day will be review games revolving around new and previous vocabulary words, geography terms, facts, and locations, as well as material covered in class.
Differentiation: Students who miss any chapter questions will correct answers with teacher.
Friday: Test over vocabulary (cumulative covering Lists 1-7) and chapters 21-22.
After test we will read articles in Scholastic magazine together.
This week we will be covering standards:
SS7H2 The student will analyze continuity and change in Southwest Asia (Middle East) leading to the 21st century.
a. Explain how European partitioning in the Middle East after the breakup of the Ottoman Empire led to regional conflict.
b. Explain the historical reasons for the establishment of the modern State of Israel in 1948; include the Jewish religious connection to the land, the Holocaust, anti-Semitism, and Zionism in Europe.
Chapter 22 Notes can be found here.
Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
Students will receive graded tests taken Friday. Any student with a failing grade will have a “Reassessment by 10/3” stamped on their answer sheet. Students have five days to reassess any test taken from the date tests are handed back to the class. In order to reassess, students have to write the question and correct answer to any questions missed on the original test (a copy is available upon request) and conference with me to make sure they understand why errors were made. In addition, any chapter questions or other graded materials leading up to the test must have been completed and turned in.
Monday through Thursday:
Each day we will watch an episode on Brainpop related to the Ottoman Empire, World War II and its causes, the Holocaust, and Adolph Hitler.
New vocabulary words written on notebook paper. Words/definitions available on Quizlet. Differentiation: Words and definitions will be displayed on Smartboard and read aloud. Students will add List 7 to their vocabulary section of notebook.
This week we are looking historical factors in the Middle East in chapter 21, and the creation of Israel and World War II's effect on the region in Chapter 22 in the student workbook.
Closing each day will be review games revolving around new and previous vocabulary words, geography terms, facts, and locations, as well as material covered in class.
Differentiation: Students who miss any chapter questions will correct answers with teacher.
Friday: Test over vocabulary (cumulative covering Lists 1-7) and chapters 21-22.
After test we will read articles in Scholastic magazine together.
This week we will be covering standards:
SS7H2 The student will analyze continuity and change in Southwest Asia (Middle East) leading to the 21st century.
a. Explain how European partitioning in the Middle East after the breakup of the Ottoman Empire led to regional conflict.
b. Explain the historical reasons for the establishment of the modern State of Israel in 1948; include the Jewish religious connection to the land, the Holocaust, anti-Semitism, and Zionism in Europe.
Sept. 19 - 23, 2016
Sep/19/2016 07:35 AM
Chapter 20 notes can be found here.
PacMan Chapter 20 Test review games can be found here.
Old school Arcade Chapter 20 Test review games can be found here.
Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
Students will receive graded tests taken Friday. Any student with a failing grade will have a “Reassessment by 9/25” stamped on their answer sheet. Students have five days to reassess any test taken from the date tests are handed back to the class. In order to reassess, students have to write the question and correct answer to any questions missed on the original test (a copy is available upon request) and conference with me to make sure they understand why errors were made. In addition, any chapter questions or other graded materials leading up to the test must have been completed and turned in.
Monday through Thursday:
New vocabulary words written on notebook paper. Words/definitions available on Quizlet. Differentiation: Words and definitions will be displayed on Smartboard and read aloud. Students will add List 6 to their vocabulary section of notebook.
This week we are looking factors of economic growth in the Middle East in chapter 20 in the student workbook.
Closing each day will be review games revolving around new and previous vocabulary words, geography terms, facts, and locations, as well as material covered in class.
Differentiation: Students who miss any chapter questions will correct answers with teacher.
Tuesday: Counselor visits to teach class.
Friday: Test over vocabulary (cumulative covering Lists 1-6) and chapter 20.
After test we will read articles in Scholastic magazine together.
This week we will be covering standards:
SS7E7 The student will describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.
a. Explain the relationship between investment in human capital (education and training) and gross domestic product (GDP).
b. Explain the relationship between investment in capital (factories, machinery, and technology) and gross domestic product (GDP).
c. Explain the role of oil in these countries’ economies.
d. Describe the role of entrepreneurship.
PacMan Chapter 20 Test review games can be found here.
Old school Arcade Chapter 20 Test review games can be found here.
Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
Students will receive graded tests taken Friday. Any student with a failing grade will have a “Reassessment by 9/25” stamped on their answer sheet. Students have five days to reassess any test taken from the date tests are handed back to the class. In order to reassess, students have to write the question and correct answer to any questions missed on the original test (a copy is available upon request) and conference with me to make sure they understand why errors were made. In addition, any chapter questions or other graded materials leading up to the test must have been completed and turned in.
Monday through Thursday:
New vocabulary words written on notebook paper. Words/definitions available on Quizlet. Differentiation: Words and definitions will be displayed on Smartboard and read aloud. Students will add List 6 to their vocabulary section of notebook.
This week we are looking factors of economic growth in the Middle East in chapter 20 in the student workbook.
Closing each day will be review games revolving around new and previous vocabulary words, geography terms, facts, and locations, as well as material covered in class.
Differentiation: Students who miss any chapter questions will correct answers with teacher.
Tuesday: Counselor visits to teach class.
Friday: Test over vocabulary (cumulative covering Lists 1-6) and chapter 20.
After test we will read articles in Scholastic magazine together.
This week we will be covering standards:
SS7E7 The student will describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.
a. Explain the relationship between investment in human capital (education and training) and gross domestic product (GDP).
b. Explain the relationship between investment in capital (factories, machinery, and technology) and gross domestic product (GDP).
c. Explain the role of oil in these countries’ economies.
d. Describe the role of entrepreneurship.
Sept. 12 - 16, 2016
Sep/12/2016 07:32 AM
Chapters 18/19 notes/questions are found here.
Chapter 18/19 review games can be found here.
Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
Students will receive graded tests taken Friday. Any student with a failing grade will have a “Reassessment by 9/19” stamped on their answer sheet. Students have five days to reassess any test taken from the date tests are handed back to the class. In order to reassess, students have to write the question and correct answer to any questions missed on the original test (a copy is available upon request) and conference with me to make sure they understand why errors were made. In addition, any chapter questions or other graded materials leading up to the test must have been completed and turned in.
Monday through Thursday:
New vocabulary words written on notebook paper. Words/definitions available on Quizlet. Differentiation: Words and definitions will be displayed on Smartboard and read aloud. Students will add List 5 to their vocabulary section of notebook.
This week we are looking economics and barriers to trade in the Middle East in chapters 18-19 in the student workbook.
Closing each day will be review games revolving around new and previous vocabulary words, geography terms, facts, and locations, as well as material covered in class.
Differentiation: Students who miss any chapter questions will correct answers with teacher.
Friday: Test over vocabulary (cumulative covering Lists 1-5) and chapters 18-19.
After test we will read articles in Scholastic magazine together.
This week we will be covering standards:
SS7E5 The student will analyze different economic systems.
a. Compare how traditional, command, and market economies answer the economic questions of (1) what to produce, (2) how to produce, and (3) for whom to produce.
b. Explain how most countries have a mixed economy located on a continuum between pure market and pure command.
c. Compare and contrast the economic systems in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
SS7E6 The student will explain how voluntary trade benefits buyers and sellers in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
a. Explain how specialization encourages trade between countries.
b. Compare and contrast different types of trade barriers, such as tariffs, quotas, and embargos. c. Explain the primary function of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). d. Explain why international trade requires a system for exchanging currencies between nations.
SS7E7 The student will describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.
a. Explain the relationship between investment in human capital (education and training) and gross domestic product (GDP).
b. Explain the relationship between investment in capital (factories, machinery, and technology) and gross domestic product (GDP).
c. Explain the role of oil in these countries’ economies.
d. Describe the role of entrepreneurship.
Chapter 18/19 review games can be found here.
Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
Students will receive graded tests taken Friday. Any student with a failing grade will have a “Reassessment by 9/19” stamped on their answer sheet. Students have five days to reassess any test taken from the date tests are handed back to the class. In order to reassess, students have to write the question and correct answer to any questions missed on the original test (a copy is available upon request) and conference with me to make sure they understand why errors were made. In addition, any chapter questions or other graded materials leading up to the test must have been completed and turned in.
Monday through Thursday:
New vocabulary words written on notebook paper. Words/definitions available on Quizlet. Differentiation: Words and definitions will be displayed on Smartboard and read aloud. Students will add List 5 to their vocabulary section of notebook.
This week we are looking economics and barriers to trade in the Middle East in chapters 18-19 in the student workbook.
Closing each day will be review games revolving around new and previous vocabulary words, geography terms, facts, and locations, as well as material covered in class.
Differentiation: Students who miss any chapter questions will correct answers with teacher.
Friday: Test over vocabulary (cumulative covering Lists 1-5) and chapters 18-19.
After test we will read articles in Scholastic magazine together.
This week we will be covering standards:
SS7E5 The student will analyze different economic systems.
a. Compare how traditional, command, and market economies answer the economic questions of (1) what to produce, (2) how to produce, and (3) for whom to produce.
b. Explain how most countries have a mixed economy located on a continuum between pure market and pure command.
c. Compare and contrast the economic systems in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
SS7E6 The student will explain how voluntary trade benefits buyers and sellers in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
a. Explain how specialization encourages trade between countries.
b. Compare and contrast different types of trade barriers, such as tariffs, quotas, and embargos. c. Explain the primary function of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). d. Explain why international trade requires a system for exchanging currencies between nations.
SS7E7 The student will describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.
a. Explain the relationship between investment in human capital (education and training) and gross domestic product (GDP).
b. Explain the relationship between investment in capital (factories, machinery, and technology) and gross domestic product (GDP).
c. Explain the role of oil in these countries’ economies.
d. Describe the role of entrepreneurship.
Sept. 6 - 9, 2016
Sep/06/2016 07:37 AM
Chapter 17 Notes/Questions are here.
Chapter 16/17 Religion/Government chart is here.
Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
I will conference with each student and discuss their current grade in class on Monday.
Students will receive graded tests taken Friday. Any student with a failing grade will have a “Reassessment by 9/13” stamped on their answer sheet. Students have five days to reassess any test taken from the date tests are handed back to the class. In order to reassess, students have to write the question and correct answer to any questions missed on the original test (a copy is available upon request) and conference with me to make sure they understand why errors were made. In addition, any chapter questions or other graded materials leading up to the test must have been completed and turned in.
Tuesday through Thursday:
New vocabulary words written on notebook paper. Words/definitions available on Quizlet. Differentiation: Words and definitions will be displayed on Smartboard and read aloud. Students will add List 3 to their vocabulary section of notebook.
This week we are looking government structures and types in the Middle East in Chapter 17 in the student workbook.
Closing each day will be review games revolving around new and previous vocabulary words, geography terms, facts, and locations, as well as material covered in class.
Differentiation: Students who miss any chapter questions will correct answers with teacher.
Friday: Test over vocabulary (cumulative covering Lists 1-4) and chapter 17
After test we will read articles in Scholastic magazine together.
This week we will be covering standards:
SS7CG4 The student will compare and contrast various forms of government.
a. Describe the ways government systems distribute power: unitary, confederation, and federal.
b. Explain how governments determine citizen participation: autocratic, oligarchic, and democratic.
c. Describe the two predominant forms of democratic governments: parliamentary and presidential.
SS7CG5 The student will explain the structures of the national governments of Southwest Asia (Middle East).
a. Compare the parliamentary democracy of the State of Israel, the monarchy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the theocracy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, distinguishing the form of leadership and the role of the citizen in terms of voting rights and personal freedoms.
Chapter 16/17 Religion/Government chart is here.
Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
I will conference with each student and discuss their current grade in class on Monday.
Students will receive graded tests taken Friday. Any student with a failing grade will have a “Reassessment by 9/13” stamped on their answer sheet. Students have five days to reassess any test taken from the date tests are handed back to the class. In order to reassess, students have to write the question and correct answer to any questions missed on the original test (a copy is available upon request) and conference with me to make sure they understand why errors were made. In addition, any chapter questions or other graded materials leading up to the test must have been completed and turned in.
Tuesday through Thursday:
New vocabulary words written on notebook paper. Words/definitions available on Quizlet. Differentiation: Words and definitions will be displayed on Smartboard and read aloud. Students will add List 3 to their vocabulary section of notebook.
This week we are looking government structures and types in the Middle East in Chapter 17 in the student workbook.
Closing each day will be review games revolving around new and previous vocabulary words, geography terms, facts, and locations, as well as material covered in class.
Differentiation: Students who miss any chapter questions will correct answers with teacher.
Friday: Test over vocabulary (cumulative covering Lists 1-4) and chapter 17
After test we will read articles in Scholastic magazine together.
This week we will be covering standards:
SS7CG4 The student will compare and contrast various forms of government.
a. Describe the ways government systems distribute power: unitary, confederation, and federal.
b. Explain how governments determine citizen participation: autocratic, oligarchic, and democratic.
c. Describe the two predominant forms of democratic governments: parliamentary and presidential.
SS7CG5 The student will explain the structures of the national governments of Southwest Asia (Middle East).
a. Compare the parliamentary democracy of the State of Israel, the monarchy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the theocracy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, distinguishing the form of leadership and the role of the citizen in terms of voting rights and personal freedoms.