Global 1 - B schedule

  Today we started our new unit on African Societies. We received our new vaults & took time in class to create the foldable for it & define the first 6 terms in the vocabulary box.
  We took notes along with a powerpoint on the various geographical features & environmental concerns in Africa. We discussed 3 of the earliest African civilizations. We wrote a letter describing a journey through Africa & put it in our Unit 7 vault.
  Then we completed a worksheet (Diverse Societies in Africa) with a table partner.

Homework: Complete "Identifying Problems" worksheet.

Global 1 - A schedule

  Today we had a quiz over our 1st Eurasian Empire - the Byzantines.
  We discussed the Russian Empire by taking notes along with a powerpoint & completing a worksheet together in class. Then we updated our vault pocket with the 2 empires we've learned about thus far.
  We discussed the importance of geography in Russia & completed a worksheet during class. If you did not finish, this is homework.

*Remember your map quiz & Hagia Sophia research is due on Wednesday, April 13.

Global 1 - A schedule

Why was the government under Augustus considered to be efficient?

  We began class by briefly reviewing for our test over Ancient & Classical Rome. Your skit rubric & lines should be attached to your test in place of an essay.

  After the test you were expected to read pgs. 301-306 in your textbook & then complete a worksheet on the material.

  Your new vaults were also given out. Make sure you create the required foldable by our next class.

Global 1 - B schedule

Why was the government under Augustus considered to be efficient?

  We began class by briefly reviewing for our test over Ancient & Classical Rome. Your skit rubric & lines should be attached to your test in place of an essay.

  After the test you were expected to read pgs. 301-306 in your textbook & then complete a worksheet on the material.

Remember, we will have DEAR & binder checks tomorrow. Be prepared!!

Global I - A schedule

What attracted people of the Roman Empire to Christianity?

  To begin class we took notes along with a powerpoint to discover how the Roman Empire collapsed. We looked at a primary source about Attila the Hun and discussed his character in class. Then we completed a worksheet in class to reiterate the causes of Rome's collapse.
  For the remainder of class, we worked on our Roman skits & planned our Toga party for Wednesday, March 30. Remember, we will present our skits & review for our upcoming test. You may wear a "toga" over your usual uniform & bring something to eat to share with the class. Keep in mind, these skits replace an essay & make up 30% of your grade on the test!
  Feel free to email me if you have any questions about the project & upcoming test.

*If you were out of class due to the Freshman trip please come by & get the material you missed ASAP!

Sociology

  Today we finished watching The Truman Show for our analysis of the individual in society. During the movie you were expected to complete the worksheet to aid in our analysis. These were collected during class.
  Then we took a quick quiz on the material we've discussed from chapter 5.
  We will follow up with our notes on Truman after spring break! Have a great vacation!!

Global I - A schedule

What is Plato's main goal in "The Republic?"

We summarized the plot & symbolism used in Antigone. We paired up and compared each Antigone mask to a character in Plato's society.

• Which role of The Republic would your character fall into & why? (farmers/artisans, warriors, or rulers)
• What is a virtue or value your character would appeal to?
• Imagine a conversation about government between Socrates and your character. What would be the topics & ideas of the discussion?
• In a CSE, argue for the system of government Plato described or the ideas of justice described in Antigone. (Use 5-7-5 format for the CSE.)

  After you discuss your character's role, add any words or symbols that would identify them with The Republic.
  If you did not finish the worksheet in class it needs to be completed as homework.
  Remember, we will be testing over our Greece unit on Wednesday, February16.

Sociology

Why do cultural universals exist?
  Today we presented our Rites of Passage projects. This project highlighted cultural universals & variations. Each group should have turned in their proof of research, citation page, & powerpoint.
  Next, we studied the Arapesh & Mundugamor cultures that were observed in Mead's case study of emotional dispositions. We highlighted each culture's values & norms and then attempted to answer why there were variations despite close proximity & similar societies.
  Then we used a worksheet to test our ability to distinguish ethnocentrism from cultural relativism. We answered & discussed this in class.
  For the remainder of class, we worked on Set 2 of vocabulary.

*Be prepared for a quiz on Friday along with binder checks.

Global I - B schedule

We began class with DEAR & binder checks.
Then we used individual whiteboards to create a venn diagram that compared & constrasted Hinduism & Buddhism. We disscussed our charts in class & added anything that was left out.
Then we worked through a worksheet together that compared all of the religions we have covered thus far.

A study chart was handed out to aid your study for the midterm exam.

Psychology

Today we finished our discussion worksheet on A Beautiful Mind. Then we discussed therapy options for people suffering from psychological disorders.
For the remainder of class we worked on a hands-on part of our final....Illustrated Disorders. Each student randomly selected a disorder to illustrate. They must produce a picture, painting, sketch - an artwork that represents their given disorder. They must include a 5-sentence summary that explains their disorder & how it was illustrated.

Psychology

Today we discussed the first 3 questions of our worksheet that accompanies, A Beautiful Mind.

We finished the movie today in class. For tomorrow you need to complete the worksheet.

I also handed out a study guide for the final exam. Please use this along with your notes, past assignments, & your vaults to study.  The final will be over personality, stress, & psychological disorders.

Global I - A schedule

What are the Vedas & why are they significant?

Your Judaism Projects are due by 5:00 pm today! Please attach your documents & email them to me. I will respond when I receive your email. Therefore, if you do not get a response - resend it!
Today we used post-it notes to produce feedback about the project. We put our post-its on the issue bin & will discuss them.
In class, we did the Origins of Judaism worksheet together. We also wrote in our Writing History about the advantages of monotheism.
Next we worked with a partner to complete an activity that compared the religions we've discussed in this unit.
Lastly, you received a chart to complete & use to study the religions of the IndoEuropeans.
On Monday, December 13 we will review for our midterm exam.

Psychology

Today we finished our notes on Psychological Disorders & discussed schizophrenia. We began watching the film, A Beautiful Mind, which is based off of the true story of a man who suffered from schizophrenia. A worksheet has given to go along with the movie. Questions 1-3 must be answered for class on Thursday.

Freshman Seminar

  Today we finished our work with Shades of Simon Gray & turned it in. All work must be in by the end of the day. All books must be returned on Monday.
  Next, we completed our College Visit Worksheets. We also took the time to write letters to our tour guides thanking them for showing us around Clemson & Anderson universities.
  Lastly, we discussed our upcoming Freshman Portfolio project. You will need a folder portfolio to keep your work in. Please schedule a time with me to do your mentor evaluation. We will work on our Mastery Statement in class on Monday. Please make sure you have your packet of information with you.

Freshman Seminar

For the first half of class we read Shades of Simon Gray. You should have read through chapter 10 by now.
Then we made character cards with our table partner. For Wednesday, you need to have #4 (pg.1) & #3 (pg.2) completed. We will begin Heritage Keepers on  Monday, but please report to class as usual & then we will split up.

Global I - A schedule

Today we discussed the global issue of water shortages & how various societies approach those problems. We related several current articles to the environmental problems & solutions Sumerians faced while living in Mesopotamia. Then we read a source about Early Water Engineering which gave us details about specific methods the Mesopotamians utilized to get water. In class, we completed a worksheet on City-States in Mesopotamia.

*Don't forget to be prepared for your map quiz on Wednesday, September 22!!