Greek Quiz Preview

For the upcoming CP + HON quizzes, be sure to be able to answer the following data:

- What is a polis? Be as specific as possible. What is an acropolis? An agora?
- What is a tyrant? How did tyrannies come into being in Greece?
- What is a hoplite/phalanx? Why did it lead to the end of monarchies in Greece?
- How did geography impact Greece (six ways)?
-What special resources did Greece have for the purposes of trading?
- What are the functions of the parts of Spartan government: Apella, Ephors, Kings, Gerousia?
- What are the functions of the parts of the direct democracy at Athens: Ecclesia, Boule, Archon, King Archon, Areopagus, Strategoi?
- What was Spartan society like for : Spartan Citizens, Women, Helots?
- What was Athenian society like for: Athenian Citizens, Women, Slaves?
- How did the Agoge system come into being in Sparta? What sort of training program did the Agoge impose?
- How did Athens go from a monarchy, to an oligarchy, to a tyranny, to a democracy? Who are Solon, Pisistratus, and Cleisthenes?

n.b. - The CP quiz is being moved to Tuesday, May 6.

Preview of Week Beginning 4/28

White Day (CP), Block 4:

This week, students will finish their analyses of the rise of democratic government in Greece. Both the Sparta and the Athens packets are due on Monday. Students with outstanding work for the unit are expected to turn it in before class on Wednesday or they will be subject to a late penalty. Students who need materials or have questions should see Mr. Cote before or after school in Room 2. There will be a packet on the Golden Age of Greece due on Wednesday. On Wednesday, we will have a competitive group activity where we will analyze the achievements of the Hellenistic Period. Bonus points are on the line, so students should bring their best game! For homework, students will complete a worksheet on the geography of Italy. On Friday, we will have a QUIZ over the Greek unit. Then, we will begin our investigation of the rise of the Roman Republic. There will be a packet on the growth of the Roman Republic for homework over the weekend.


Red Day (Hon), Block 4:

This week, students will transition from the analysis of the rise of democratic government in Greece to the evolution of the republic in Rome. On Tuesday, we will have a class discussion of the Hellenistic era and then a presentation concerning the origin of Rome. For homework, students will have a primary source concerning the Roman idea of government. On Thursday, we will have a QUIZ on the Greek unit. Then, we will generate a class analysis of the workings of the Roman Republic in groups. There will be a packet on the growth of the Roman Republic for homework over the weekend.

Happy Vacation, All!

If you are reading the blog during vacation, you are either very diligent or you have misplaced materials. If the latter, email me ASAP, so I can email the materials to you.

If you are looking to further your investigation of Ancient Greece, try this cool article on what Greek athletes ate: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/08/0810_040810_olympic_food.html#main

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-teacher conferences are this week. Any parent who wishes to arrange a meeting with me outside of the conferences is encouraged, as always, to contact me at my email in order to arrange a meeting.

Spring Vacation Homework for CP

Spring Vacation at last! The Athens packet is for homework over the vacation. If you have any questions, lose materials, or need help please email me. When we get back, we will be using both the Sparta packet and the Athens packet for an analysis activity.

Honors Homework for Spring Vacation

Everyone should have a copy of the Hellenistic Packet and the "Greeks I Should Know" research sheet. If you have any questions, need help, or if you have lost one of these documents, email me. My secretary will be checking my email daily (pictured at left), so I should be in touch with you by the next day.

CP Tests are In !

The CP 3rd quarter exams are corrected. I wish to retain copies for parent-teacher conferences, but if you wish to see your grade, come see me. Many people had difficulty with the section of the Rwandan genocide. Another common problem was an essay that failed to address each part of the question. These issues are easy to rectify [fix] for the future, however, and we will do some work on properly using a study guide and also on dissecting [taking apart] an essay question.

Class Preview for the Week Starting 04/14/08

White Day (CP), Block 4:

We will be continuing our investigation of Ancient Greece and the birth of democracy this week. On Monday, April 14, we will have a presentation on the rise of the polis. For homework, students will have a packet on the government of Sparta to complete. On Wednesday, we will analyze the government of Sparta as a class with reference to the US federal government and will work together to update our World History portfolios. For homework over the vacation, students will have a packet on the government of Athens. Students should begin preparing for a quiz on the birth of democracy in Greece on May 1.


Red Day (Hon), Block 4:

We will be meeting only once this week. The session will focus on the history of the rise and fall of Classical Greece (the guided reading that is due on Tuesday), and a group comparison of the governments of Athens and Sparta. Over the vacation, students will have a packet on the Hellenistic Age and a research chart on famous Greeks that will be due on Monday, April 28. Students should be prepared for a quiz on the birth of democracy in Greece on April 30.

Hon Class Review, 04/09/08

We discussed the rise of the polis in Ancient Greece today, together with the rise and fall of tyranny, and the emergence of political science. For homework tonight, students should work on their Sparta packets for completion by next class. Next class, we will have an Athens packet, and will begin a student analysis of the emergence of democracy in Greece.

CP Test Today! 04/08/08

I am wearing a suitcoat today, so we all know what that means! Make sure that you are caught up on all classwork as some material may appear on the test (hint, hint, nudge, nudge). For homework tonight, complete the supplementary reading on Ancient Greece, our next stop on our tour of World History.

Resources for Ancient Greece

If you should feel ambitious and want to do some independent research, he are some worthy sites to dig through:

Ancient History Sourcebook - Greece
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/asbook07.html

The Perseus Project
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu

and for a little FUN
AncientWorlds
http://www.ancientsites.com/

HON Class Review, 04/07/08

Everyone was excited to get their tests back. I have reviewed the exit tickets/quizzes and everyone seems to have understood the presentation on the impact of geography on ancient Greece. Do not forget to complete the guided reading on the origin of Greece for Wednesday!

If you have lost your copy, I have posted the guided reading on Mediafire: http://www.mediafire.com/?d2zxteea9yz

Class Preview for the Week Starting 04/07/08

White Day (CP), Block 4:

On account of the unexpected early release on Wednesday of last week, we will be having the 3rd quarter examination on Tuesday, April 08. Any student who would like to claim any schoolwork or who has any last minute questions before the test is encouraged to visit Mr. Cote in room 2. We will be beginning a unit, "Ancient Greece and the Birth of Democracy," on Thursday, April 10. There will be a supplementary reading due on Thursday, and there will be an inquiry chart and "exit ticket" due for homework over the weekend.

Red Day (Hon), Block 4:

We begin a new unit this week, "Ancient Greece and the Birth of Democracy." On Monday, April 07, we will discuss the primary source reading (Aristotle) from the weekend, will watch a presentation on the influence of geography on Ancient Greece, and will work on a guided reading sheet on the origin of Greece, which will need to be completed for class on Wednesday. On Wednesday, April 09, we will have a lesson on the rise of the polis and tyranny, followed by a class discussion on Greek political thought. Students will then work in pairs on a packet about the development of Sparta. For homework, students will be expected to complete the packet on Sparta and also to respond to a primary source reading (Kallinos). On Friday, April 11, students will work in pairs to complete a packet on Athens. Using the packets on Athens and Sparta, students will analyze the impact of Greek political thought on the system of American government. Over the weekend, students will have a guided reading sheet on the rise and fall of Classical Greece.