http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=c01b6cfa702ca3a5d2db6fb9a8902bda
Western Europe Geography Sheet
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=c01b6cfa702ca3a5d2db6fb9a8902bda
Byzantine Empire - Guided Reading (History)
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=c01b6cfa702ca3a5d2db6fb9a8902bda
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Byzantine Empire - Need2know
We begin a new unit this week on the Byzantine Empire (now you will all find out what that BYZNTNE plate is about). I will try to post a summary of content that you will be expected to know for the assessment at the start of each unit (no surprises). Know this stuff!
Byzantine Empire – Need-to-Know List
People -
Constantine, Justinian, Belisarius, Heraclius, Alexius Comnenus, Cyril and Methodius
Places -
Constantinople, have completed geography activity!
Things -
The Twelve Tables, The Body of Civil Law/Code of Justinian, Hagia Sophia, The Walls of Theodosius, The Hippodrome, cistern, Greek Fire (Naptha)
Concepts -
1.The general extent of the Western world at the start of the Middle Ages: major geographic features (seas, rivers, mountains).
2.The role of Constantinople as a center of trade, a center of culture, and as a military stronghold.
3.The role of the Byzantine Empire in the origin of the Crusades,
4.The role of the Byzantine Empire in the civilization of Eastern Europe.
5.The influence of Byzantine law and government upon the modern world.
Byzantine Empire – Need-to-Know List
People -
Constantine, Justinian, Belisarius, Heraclius, Alexius Comnenus, Cyril and Methodius
Places -
Constantinople, have completed geography activity!
Things -
The Twelve Tables, The Body of Civil Law/Code of Justinian, Hagia Sophia, The Walls of Theodosius, The Hippodrome, cistern, Greek Fire (Naptha)
Concepts -
1.The general extent of the Western world at the start of the Middle Ages: major geographic features (seas, rivers, mountains).
2.The role of Constantinople as a center of trade, a center of culture, and as a military stronghold.
3.The role of the Byzantine Empire in the origin of the Crusades,
4.The role of the Byzantine Empire in the civilization of Eastern Europe.
5.The influence of Byzantine law and government upon the modern world.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Buddhism Webquest
If you're reading this, we actually got our laptop cart back! Welcome to the Buddhism Webquest.
Instructions: View each of the websites below. The websites are arranged by the six categories of the Comparison Matrix: Origins, Sacred Texts, Organization, Beliefs, Practices, and Divisions.
Follow the instructions for each category. Write your bullet-points on a loose-leaf sheet for submission. You may also copy them to your comparison matrix.
Origin List at least two bullet points.
Guiding Questions: Who was the founder? Why was it popular? How did it spread?
http://www.mrdowling.com/612-buddhism.html
http://www.buddhistview.com/site/epage/8069_225.htm
Sacred Texts & Beliefs List at least 5 bullet points: 1 Text, 4 beliefs
Guiding Questions: Where are the central teachings of Buddhism found? What are the central ideas presented by the founder of Buddhism? What are the guides of Buddhist Ethics (right/wrong)? What is the relationship of the human to the divine?
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/religion/buddhism/beliefs.html
http://www.religioustolerance.org/buddhism1.htm
http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/karma1.htm
http://www.tricycle.com/new-buddhism/teachings-and-texts/first-sermon-buddha
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn35/sn35.028.nymo.html
http://www.budtempchi.org/bodhiwriteup.html
http://www.budtempchi.org/8path.html
http://www.livingdharma.org/E-mail-Buddhism101.html
Practices List at least 4 bullent points.
Guiding Questions What sort of things do Buddhists do to demonstrate their faith? What sort of actions might a Buddhist consider "sacred?" Are there any special holidays? Are there any special symbols that Buddhists embrace? Are there any rituals?
http://www.kerryleemaclean.com/
http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/meditation.html
http://www.heartlandsangha.org/TeaBuddhismHealth.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_wheel
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singing_bowl
http://www.urbandharma.org/udharma2/chanting.html
http://www.budtempchi.org/holiday.html
http://www.budtempchi.org/symbols.html
http://www.buddhanet.net/funeral.htm
Organization List at least three bullet points.
Guiding Questions How are Buddhists organized into communities? Are there any clerics/holy people? Do Buddhists maintain any sacred places or buildings?
http://www.ccds.charlotte.nc.us/History/Asia/05/liang/index.html
http://philtar.ucsm.ac.uk/encyclopedia/shinto/budtemp.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/07/nyregion/07nuns.html
http://www.hsilai.org/english/e_hsilai/temple_history/history.htm
Divisions List at least two bullet points.
Guiding Questions What are the major divisions of Buddhism? What makes them unique? Do they have any disagreements with each other?
http://www.minnesotabuddhistvihara.org/theravada_buddhism.htm
http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/BUDDHISM/MAHAYANA.HTM
Hopefully, you now feel enlightened (pun completely intended) about Buddhism. Return your laptop to the cart so that I can sign you out.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Preview of Week Ending 09/19
World History 9 (White Day)
On Monday, the map activity on Christianity is due for homework. For those of you who haven't submitted the Judaism worksheet, this is your last chance for credit. We will begin our investigation of Islam with a KWL activity followed by a guided reading using the textbook. To conclude class, we will jointly create our bullet points for the Religion Comparison Matrix. For homework, students should review the Comparison Matrix of the three great monotheisms.
On Wednesday, we will begin an investigation of Hinduism using content packets. In groups, students will be responsible for identifying one of our elements for comparison (origin, holy texts, organization, beliefs, rituals, divisions). Each group will be responsible for presenting their findings to the class. There may or may not be a quiz on the three monotheisms.
On Friday, we will investigate Buddhism using our elements for comparison. The method of instruction is currently pending, due to availability of resources. The blog will be updated as soon as I have made a decision.
World History 9 Hon (White Day)
On Monday, the map activity on Christianity is due for homework, as is the primary source reading of the Gospel of Mark. For those of you who haven't submitted the Judaism worksheet, this is your last chance for credit. Firstly, we will complete our class analysis of Christianity. Then, we will begin our investigation of Islam with an advanced content packet on Islam. Students will be expected to complete a guided reading sheet. For homework, there will be a primary source reading of the Qur'an/Koran.
On Wednesday, we will begin an investigation of Hinduism using content packets. Each student will be responsible for creating a guided reading sheet for the packet (that's right, YOU make the questions!). We will fill out the Comparison Matrix together; what is not completed in class will be homework. There may or may not be a primary source reading for homework.
On Friday, we will investigate Buddhism using our elements for comparison. The method of instruction is currently pending, due to availability of resources. The blog will be updated as soon as I have made a decision.
World History 9 (Green Day)
On Tuesday, the map activity on Christianity is due for homework. For those of you who haven't submitted the Judaism worksheet, this is your last chance for credit. We will begin our investigation of Islam with a KWL activity followed by a guided reading using the textbook. To conclude class, we will jointly create our bullet points for the Religion Comparison Matrix. For homework, students should review the Comparison Matrix of the three great monotheisms.
On Thursday, we will begin an investigation of Hinduism using content packets. In groups, students will be responsible for identifying one of our elements for comparison (origin, holy texts, organization, beliefs, rituals, divisions). Each group will be responsible for presenting their findings to the class. There may or may not be a quiz on the three monotheisms.
n.b. My state-issued laptop is still out for repairs. I have finally gotten Powergrade to function on my personal laptop, so corrected classwork will begin to flow back to all of you this week. Exciting, eh?
On Monday, the map activity on Christianity is due for homework. For those of you who haven't submitted the Judaism worksheet, this is your last chance for credit. We will begin our investigation of Islam with a KWL activity followed by a guided reading using the textbook. To conclude class, we will jointly create our bullet points for the Religion Comparison Matrix. For homework, students should review the Comparison Matrix of the three great monotheisms.
On Wednesday, we will begin an investigation of Hinduism using content packets. In groups, students will be responsible for identifying one of our elements for comparison (origin, holy texts, organization, beliefs, rituals, divisions). Each group will be responsible for presenting their findings to the class. There may or may not be a quiz on the three monotheisms.
On Friday, we will investigate Buddhism using our elements for comparison. The method of instruction is currently pending, due to availability of resources. The blog will be updated as soon as I have made a decision.
World History 9 Hon (White Day)
On Monday, the map activity on Christianity is due for homework, as is the primary source reading of the Gospel of Mark. For those of you who haven't submitted the Judaism worksheet, this is your last chance for credit. Firstly, we will complete our class analysis of Christianity. Then, we will begin our investigation of Islam with an advanced content packet on Islam. Students will be expected to complete a guided reading sheet. For homework, there will be a primary source reading of the Qur'an/Koran.
On Wednesday, we will begin an investigation of Hinduism using content packets. Each student will be responsible for creating a guided reading sheet for the packet (that's right, YOU make the questions!). We will fill out the Comparison Matrix together; what is not completed in class will be homework. There may or may not be a primary source reading for homework.
On Friday, we will investigate Buddhism using our elements for comparison. The method of instruction is currently pending, due to availability of resources. The blog will be updated as soon as I have made a decision.
World History 9 (Green Day)
On Tuesday, the map activity on Christianity is due for homework. For those of you who haven't submitted the Judaism worksheet, this is your last chance for credit. We will begin our investigation of Islam with a KWL activity followed by a guided reading using the textbook. To conclude class, we will jointly create our bullet points for the Religion Comparison Matrix. For homework, students should review the Comparison Matrix of the three great monotheisms.
On Thursday, we will begin an investigation of Hinduism using content packets. In groups, students will be responsible for identifying one of our elements for comparison (origin, holy texts, organization, beliefs, rituals, divisions). Each group will be responsible for presenting their findings to the class. There may or may not be a quiz on the three monotheisms.
n.b. My state-issued laptop is still out for repairs. I have finally gotten Powergrade to function on my personal laptop, so corrected classwork will begin to flow back to all of you this week. Exciting, eh?
Monday, September 8, 2008
Important Notice!!!!
F.Y.I. My state-issued laptop has kicked the bucket (dead hard drive). While I wait for it to be fixed, I won't be entering grades into Powergrade for viewing.
Hopefully, all will be well soon.
Hopefully, all will be well soon.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Preview for Week Ending 09/12
World History 9 CP (Green)
On Monday, we will have an introduction on our current unit: World Religions. Students will have a quiz over the two types of evidence: documents & artifacts. Then, we will have a chalk-talk activity on religion and will create a definition as a class. Lastly, we will discuss the role of religion in current events, and I will demonstrate the template which we will use to summarize current events articles. For homework, students will have a Cloze worksheet concerning the reasons why we study world religions.
On Wednesday, we will investigate Judaism. The Cloze worksheet will be due. I will introduce a comparison matrix to the students, which we will use to compare the six religions we are studying. We will investigate the origins of Judaism, its organization, its sacred texts, its beliefs, its practices, and current divisions in the religion. We will set up folders for each student in class, so that ongoing classwork will have a safe location. For homework, students will have a worksheet on the history of Judaism.
On Friday, we will investigate Christianity. The Judaism worksheet will be due. I will begin class with a short instructional lesson on how to properly use and index. Students will break into cooperative research teams. Each team will be assigned to investigate Christianity in one of the aspects on the comparison matrix (origin, organization, sacred texts, beliefs, practices, divisions). Teams will then report out, and as a class we will fill in our matrices with the essential notes. For homework over the weekend, students will have a map to interpret on the spread of Christianity.
Next week, we will discuss Islam and Hinduism.
World History 9 CP (White)
On Tuesday, we will investigate Judaism. The Cloze worksheet will be due. I will introduce a comparison matrix to the students, which we will use to compare the six religions we are studying. We will investigate the origins of Judaism, its organization, its sacred texts, its beliefs, its practices, and current divisions in the religion. We will set up folders for each student in class, so that ongoing classwork will have a safe location. For homework, students will have a worksheet on the history of Judaism.
On Thursday, we will investigate Christianity. The Judaism worksheet will be due. I will begin class with a short instructional lesson on how to properly use and index. Students will break into cooperative research teams. Each team will be assigned to investigate Christianity in one of the aspects on the comparison matrix (origin, organization, sacred texts, beliefs, practices, divisions). Teams will then report out, and as a class we will fill in our matrices with the essential notes. For homework over the weekend, students will have a map to interpret on the spread of Christianity.
Next week, we will discuss Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism
World History 9 Hon (White)
On Tuesday, we will investigate Judaism. The Cloze worksheet will be due. I will introduce a comparison matrix to the students, which we will use to compare the six religions we are studying. We will investigate the origins of Judaism, its organization, its sacred texts, its beliefs, its practices, and current divisions in the religion. We will set up folders for each student in class, so that ongoing classwork will have a safe location. For homework, students will have a primary source activity comparing Genesis and The Epic of Gilgamesh .
On Thursday, we will investigate Christianity. The Judaism primary source activity will be due. I will begin class with a short instructional lesson on how to properly use and index. Students will break into cooperative research teams. Each team will be assigned to investigate Christianity in one of the aspects on the comparison matrix (origin, organization, sacred texts, beliefs, practices, divisions). Teams will then report out, and as a class we will fill in our matrices with the essential notes. For homework over the weekend, students will have a map to interpret on the spread of Christianity and a primary source activity on the Gospel of Mark.
Next week, we will discuss Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism
On Monday, we will have an introduction on our current unit: World Religions. Students will have a quiz over the two types of evidence: documents & artifacts. Then, we will have a chalk-talk activity on religion and will create a definition as a class. Lastly, we will discuss the role of religion in current events, and I will demonstrate the template which we will use to summarize current events articles. For homework, students will have a Cloze worksheet concerning the reasons why we study world religions.
On Wednesday, we will investigate Judaism. The Cloze worksheet will be due. I will introduce a comparison matrix to the students, which we will use to compare the six religions we are studying. We will investigate the origins of Judaism, its organization, its sacred texts, its beliefs, its practices, and current divisions in the religion. We will set up folders for each student in class, so that ongoing classwork will have a safe location. For homework, students will have a worksheet on the history of Judaism.
On Friday, we will investigate Christianity. The Judaism worksheet will be due. I will begin class with a short instructional lesson on how to properly use and index. Students will break into cooperative research teams. Each team will be assigned to investigate Christianity in one of the aspects on the comparison matrix (origin, organization, sacred texts, beliefs, practices, divisions). Teams will then report out, and as a class we will fill in our matrices with the essential notes. For homework over the weekend, students will have a map to interpret on the spread of Christianity.
Next week, we will discuss Islam and Hinduism.
World History 9 CP (White)
On Tuesday, we will investigate Judaism. The Cloze worksheet will be due. I will introduce a comparison matrix to the students, which we will use to compare the six religions we are studying. We will investigate the origins of Judaism, its organization, its sacred texts, its beliefs, its practices, and current divisions in the religion. We will set up folders for each student in class, so that ongoing classwork will have a safe location. For homework, students will have a worksheet on the history of Judaism.
On Thursday, we will investigate Christianity. The Judaism worksheet will be due. I will begin class with a short instructional lesson on how to properly use and index. Students will break into cooperative research teams. Each team will be assigned to investigate Christianity in one of the aspects on the comparison matrix (origin, organization, sacred texts, beliefs, practices, divisions). Teams will then report out, and as a class we will fill in our matrices with the essential notes. For homework over the weekend, students will have a map to interpret on the spread of Christianity.
Next week, we will discuss Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism
World History 9 Hon (White)
On Tuesday, we will investigate Judaism. The Cloze worksheet will be due. I will introduce a comparison matrix to the students, which we will use to compare the six religions we are studying. We will investigate the origins of Judaism, its organization, its sacred texts, its beliefs, its practices, and current divisions in the religion. We will set up folders for each student in class, so that ongoing classwork will have a safe location. For homework, students will have a primary source activity comparing Genesis and The Epic of Gilgamesh .
On Thursday, we will investigate Christianity. The Judaism primary source activity will be due. I will begin class with a short instructional lesson on how to properly use and index. Students will break into cooperative research teams. Each team will be assigned to investigate Christianity in one of the aspects on the comparison matrix (origin, organization, sacred texts, beliefs, practices, divisions). Teams will then report out, and as a class we will fill in our matrices with the essential notes. For homework over the weekend, students will have a map to interpret on the spread of Christianity and a primary source activity on the Gospel of Mark.
Next week, we will discuss Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism
Monday, September 1, 2008
Welcome to World History 9!
Welcome to all new students! It is an exciting new year. I look forward to learning together with you.
We will be starting our first unit (on world religions) this week. Don't worry, it will be fun and educational - fuducational.
See you soon,
Mr. Cote
We will be starting our first unit (on world religions) this week. Don't worry, it will be fun and educational - fuducational.
See you soon,
Mr. Cote
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