8TH GRADE WORLD HISTORY
2007-2008

 

8th Grade World History is the first of a three year sequence of world history classes offered at Lakeside School which guides students to construct a personal narrative of human experience from the earliest times to the very present.  World History 8 focuses on the emergence and development of civilization.  Our timeline extends from prehistory through 1500 AD and touches civilization's expression in the Middle East and Africa, India and China, Europe and the Americas.  In addition to cultivating a historical literacy, students sharpen their world geography and current events awareness as well.

By the end of the year it is expected that students will be confident and knowledgeable young historians, well prepared for the challenges of a high school curriculum and better understanding connections between the past and present.


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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
September 2

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Welcome Back!

Topic:

Why Study History?

Homework:

Touchstone Foreward Assignment

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Touchstone Foreward Assignment Due

Topic:

History Then, History Now !

Homework:

Headline Assignment

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Headline Assignment Due

Topic: Prehistory

Homework:

Portfolio1.1

Slide 2

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Topic: Prehistory

Homework:

Slides 2& 3

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Topic: Prehistory

Homework:

Slides 2& 3

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Topic: Prehistory

Homework:  Slide 4

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Portfolio Assignment Due

Topic: Prehistory

Georgraphy Quiz1

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Topic: Civilization in Mesopotamia

Homework:

Portfolio 1.2

Slides 1, 2 & 3

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Topic: Civilization in Mesopotamia

Homework:

Slides 4, 5& 6

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Topic: Civilization in Mesopotamia

Homework:

Slides 4, 5& 6

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Topic: Civilization in Mesopotamia

Homework:

Slide 7

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Portfolio Assignment Due

Topic: Civilization in Mesopotamia

Georgraphy Quiz2

Homework:

Submit Portfolio 1.2

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Topic: Review Week

Homework:

Consolidation Pages

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Topic: Review Week

Homework:

Consolidation Pages

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Topic: Review Week

Homework:

Consolidation Pages

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Topic:

History Quiz 1

Homework:

Geo Quiz Prep

 

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Consolidation Pages Due

Topic: Civilization in Africa

Georgraphy Quiz3

Homework:

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October 1

Topic: Civilization in Africa Part 1: Egypt

Topic Introduction

Portfolio 1.3

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Topic: Civilization in Africa Part 1: Egypt

Homework:

Portfolio 1.3

Slides 2-4


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Topic: Civilization in Africa Part 1: Egypt

Homework:

Portfolio 1.3

Slide 2-4


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Topic: Civilization in Africa Part 1: Egypt

Homework:

Portfolio 1.3

Slide 5

 

 

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Portfolio Assignment Due

Topic: Review for Geography Final

Homework:

Study for Africa/Middle East Geography Final

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Africa/Middle East Geography Final

Topic: Civilization in Africa, Part 2: Nubia, Kush, and Meroe

Homework:

Read TC Pages 16-17

Review Study Questions

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Topic: Civilization in Africa, Part 2: Nubia, Kush, and Meroe Introduction

Homework for Monday:

Portfolio 1.3 Nubia

Complete all slides

 

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8th Grade Retreat

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8th Grade Retreat

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FACULTY WORKSHOP

NO SCHOOL

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Portfolio Assignment Due

Topic: Civilization in Africa, Part 2: Nubia, Kush, and Meroe

Homework: Review Test Study Guide

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Topic: Civilization in Africa, Parts 1&2 Review

Homework:

Study for Egypt & Nubia Review Test

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Topic: Civilization in Africa, Parts 1&2 Review

Homework:

Study for Egypt & Nubia Review Test

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Ancient Egypt and Nubia Review Test

Topic: Hebrews and Phoenicians

Homework:

Read TC pages 18-21

Complete slide 1 of

Portfolio 1.4

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Topic: Hebrews and Phoenicians Introduction

Homework:

Portfolio 1.4

 Complete Slide 2

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Egypt-Nubia Consolidations Due

Topic: Hebrews and Phoenicians

Homework:

Portfolio 1.4

Slides 3&4

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Topic: Hebrews and Phoenicians

Portfolio 1.4

Work on slides 3&4 in class

Homework:

Revise slides 3&4

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Topic: Hebrews and Phoenicians

Portfolio 1.4

Work on slides 3&4 in class

Homework:

Revise slides 3&4

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Portfolio Assignment Due

Topic: Hebrews and Phoenicians

Review for quiz: Unit 1.4

Homework for Monday:

Study for Quiz 1.4

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Service Learning

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Unit 1.4  Review Quiz

TC 1.6 : Hittites & Assyrians

Homework:

Read 1.5, pages 22-23

Complete Study Guide Questions (FIB-LA)

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TC 1.6 : Scythians, Chaldians, Lydians, Medes and Persians

In class: Read TC pages 24-25

Homework: TBD

 

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Happy Halloween

TC 1.6 : Scythians, Chaldians, Lydians, Medes and Persians

Homework: "Trick or Treat"

November 1

 

TC 1.6 : Scythians, Chaldians, Lydians, Medes and Persians

Homework: Complete Map Activity

November 2

 

TC 1.6 : Scythians, Chaldians, Lydians, Medes and Persians

Homework: Study for TC 1.5 & 1.6 Review Quiz

 

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TC 1.6 & 1.5 Review

Intro to End-of-Unit 1 Project

Homework:

Review TC pages 22-25, Timex, Mapex, and Mapex Questions

 

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Unit 1.5 &1.6 Quiz

TC Unit 1 Project

Homework:

Work on TC Unit 1 Project

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Unit 1.5 &1.6 Quiz

TC Unit 1 Project

Homework:

Work on TC Unit 1 Project

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TC Unit 1 Project

Homework:

Work on TC Unit 1 Project

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Parent-Teacher Conferences

No School

Homework:

Work on TC Unit 1 Project; Materials (transcripts, slides, due end of class on Monday)

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TC Unit 1 Project

Work on Project

Homework:

Work on project--finish materials and practice your interviews

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TC Unit 1 Project Interviews

Project materials due

Unit 2: Introduction

Homework: Read Unit 2.1, pages 28-32 for Thursday.

Use slide 1 of Portfolio 2.1 to take notes.

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TC Unit 1 Project Interviews

Project materials due

Unit 2: Introduction

Homework: Read Unit 2.1, pages 28-32 for Thursday.

Use slide 1 of Portfolio 2.1 to take notes.

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TC Unit 1 Project Interviews

Unit 2: Indus Valley & Vedic Civilizations

Homework: Portfolio 2.1 slides 2, 3, 4

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TC Unit 1 Project Interviews

Unit 2: Indus Valley & Vedic Civilizations

Homework: Portfolio 2.1 slides 2, 3, 4

 

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TC Unit 1 Project Interviews

Unit 2.1: The Mauryan Dynasty

Homework: Portfolio 2.1 slides 6 & 7

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TC Unit 1 Project Interviews

Unit 2.1: The Mauryan Dynasty

Homework: Portfolio 2.1 slides 6 & 7

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Portfolio 2.1 Due

Unit 2.1 Review

Homework: None

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Thanksgiving

Break

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Thanksgiving

Break

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Thanksgiving

Break

 

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No School

Lakeside

Professional Development Day

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Monday Schedule

Unit 2.1 Review

Quiz Study Guide

 

Homework: Study for Asia Geo Quiz 2

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Service Learning

 

 

Homework:Study for Asia Geo Quiz 2

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Asia Geo Quiz 1

TC Unit 2.2: Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism

Homework: Read TC 2.2, pages 34-37; Study for TC Quiz 2.1

Dec 1
Dec 2

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Unit 2.1 Quiz

TC Unit 2.2: Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism

 

Homework: Review TC 2.2, pages 35-36; Complete TC2.2-Hinduism;

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TC Unit 2.2: Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism

 

Homework: Read TC 2.2, pages 35-36; Complete TC2.2-Jainism; Study for Asia Geo Quiz 2

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TC Unit 2.2: Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism

 

Homework: Read TC 2.2, pages 35-36; Complete TC2.2-Jainism; Study for Asia Geo Quiz 2

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TC Unit 2.2: Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism

 

Homework: Read TC 2.2, pages 36-37; Complete TC2.2-Buddhism; Study for Asia Geo Quiz 2

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Asia Geo Quiz 2

Review TC Unit 2.2: Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism

Homework: Study for TC 2.2 Review Quiz

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TC 2.2 Quiz

TC Unit 2.3: The Shang Dynasty 1766-1122 BC; Chou (Zhou) Dynasty 1122-256 BC

 

Homework: Read TC 2.3, pages 38-43

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TC Unit 2.3: The Shang Dynasty 1766-1122 BC; Chou (Zhou) Dynasty 1122-256 BC

Homework: Review TC 2.3, pages 38-41; Complete TC2.3-ShangChouDynasties

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TC Unit 2.3: The Shang Dynasty 1766-1122 BC; Chou (Zhou) Dynasty 1122-256 BC

Homework: Review TC 2.3, pages 38-41; Complete TC2.3-ShangChouDynasties

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TC Unit 2.3: The Shang Dynasty 1766-1122 BC; Chou (Zhou) Dynasty 1122-256 BC

Homework: Read TC 2.3, pages 41-43; Study for Asia Geo Quiz 3

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MS Special Schedule Asia Geo Quiz 3

Review TC Unit 2.3: The Ch'in & Han Dynasties, TC pages 41-43

Homework: TC2.3-ChinAndHanDynasties

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TC Unit 2.3 Review

 

 

Homework: Study for TC Unit 2.3 Quiz

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TC Unit 2.3 Quiz

TC Unit 2.4: Ancient India and China Timeline Consolidations

Homework: Read TC 2.4, pages 44-45

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TC Unit 2.3 Quiz

TC Unit 2.4: Ancient India and China Timeline Consolidations

Homework: Read TC 2.4, pages 44-45

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Consolidations Due

TC Unit 2.4: Confucius and Lao-tzu; Review for Asia Fandango

Homework: Read TC 2.4, pages 44-45; Study for Asia Geo Fandango

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Asia Geo Fandango

Confucius and Lao-tzu Review

Homework: Enjoy the Winter Break!

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Winter Break

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Winter Break

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Winter Break

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Winter Break

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Winter Break

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Winter Break

 
January 1

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Winter Break

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Winter Break

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Winter Break

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TC 2.4: Confucius & Lao-Tzu, pages 44-45

 

HW: Correct TC 2.3 Quiz

TC 2.4 SGQs

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Film: "Confucius: Words of Wisdom"

 

HW: Study for TC 2.3 Retake & work on Confucius essay

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Film: "Confucius: Words of Wisdom"

 

HW: Study for TC 2.3 Retake & work on Confucius essay

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TC 2.3 Retake

Unit 1 Review: Mesopotamia & Egypt

 

HW: Write final draft of Confucius essay

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Confucius Essay Due

Unit 1 Review: Mesopotamia & Egypt

 

HW: Study for TC Unit 1 Review Quiz

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Unit 1 Timelines & Reviews Due

Unit 1 Geography Review

 

HW: Study for TC Unit 1 Review Quiz

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Open Book TC Unit 1 Review Quiz

TC 3.1: Minoan and Mycenaen Civilations

 

HW: Read TC 3.1, Pages 48-54

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Open Book TC Unit 1 Review Quiz

TC 3.1: Minoan and Mycenaen Civilation

 

HW: Read TC 3.1, Pages 48-54

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TC 3.1: Minoan and Mycenaen Civilations


CTP4 Testing (Afternoon)

HW: None

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TC 3.1: Rise of the Greek City States

CTP4 Testing (Afternoon)

HW: Study for Unit 1 Geography Review Quiz

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Lakeside Closed

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Faculty Professional Development Day

No Classes

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Unit 1 Geography Review Quiz

TC 3.1 Troy & Mycenae

HW: Study for Africa/ME Physical Geo Review Qz

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Service Learning Day

(No Classes)

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Unit 1 Geography Review Quiz (Physical)

TC 3.1: The Minoans

HW: Write Schliemann & Evans Essays

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Review Unit 3.1

City-States of Ancient Greece: The Rise of Athens

Schliemann Essays Due

HW: Read TC 3.2, pgs 52-54

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TC 3.1: Minoan & Greek City State Review

 

HW: Study for TC 3.1 Review Quiz

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TC 3.1: Minoan & Greek City State Review

 

HW: Study for TC 3.1 Review Quiz

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TC 3.1: Minoan & Greek City State Review

 

HW: Study for City-State Map Quiz

         
February 1

City-State Map Quiz

TC 3.2: Celtic Europe; the Carthaginians & Etruscans

HW: Study for TC 3.1 Review Quiz

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Unit 3.1 Review Quiz

TC 3.2 Celts, Etruscans, Carthiginians

HW: Read TC3.3, pages 56-61. Identify answers to SGQs in text.

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Carthage: Film

TC 3.3 Golden Age of Greece

HW: Study for Europe Geography Quiz 1

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Carthage: Film

TC 3.3 Golden Age of Greece

HW: Study for Europe Geography Quiz 1

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Europe Geography Quiz1

Alexander the Great

 

HW: TBA

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TC 3.3 Golden Age of Greece Review

 

HW: Study for TC 3.3 Review Quiz

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Golden Age of Greece: Introduction & Study Guide Questions

 

HW: Define Terms

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Golden Age of Greece

The Persian Wars and the Rise of Athens

 

HW: Persian Wars

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Golden Age of Greece

The Persian Wars and the Rise of Athens

 

HW: Persian Wars

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Golden Age of Greece

Sparta

 

HW: Spartan Society

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Golden Age of Greece

Athens

 

HW: Athenian Government
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Presidents Day!

No Classes

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Mid-Winter Break

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Mid-Winter Break

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Mid-Winter Break

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Mid-Winter Break

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Last Stand of "Last Stand of the 300"

HW: Extend and complete Last of 300 Notes

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Athens: Dawn of Democracy

HW: Study for Unit 3.3 Quiz

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Athens: Dawn of Democracy

HW: Study for Unit 3.3 Quiz

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Athens: Dawn of Democracy

 

HW: Study for 3.3 Quiz

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Review of Unit 3.3

Aegean Project Introduction

HW: Study for TC3.3 Quiz

           
March 1
March 2

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Unit 3.3 Review Quiz

Aegean Project Introduction

HW: Project research

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Aegean Project

Research

 

HW: Study for Euro Geo Qz 2

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Aegean Project

Research

 

HW: Project research; Study for Euro Geo Qz 2

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European Geography Quiz 2

Project Research & written report

HW: Work on Project

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Service Learning

 

HW: Work on Written Report

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Aegean Project

Research

 

HW: Work on Presentations

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Prepare Written Reports & Project Presentions

 

HW: Work on Presentations

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Prepare Written Reports & Project Presentions

 

HW: Work on Presentations

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Aegean Written Reports Due

 

HW: TC3.3 Consolidations

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Aegean Project Presentations

 

HW: TC3.3 Consolidations

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Aegean Project Presentations

 

HW: TC3.3 Consolidations

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Aegean Project Presentations

TC 3.3 Consolidations Due

HW: Presentations

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Aegean Project Presentations

TC 3.3 Consolidations Due

HW: Presentations

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Aegean Project Presentations

 

HW: Read TC 3.4, pgs 62-64; Complete SGQs

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Aegean Project Presentations

 

HW: Study for Euro Geo Quiz 3

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Europe Geo Quiz 3

Topic: The Roman Republic

Review SGQs in class

HW: Read TC 3.5; Answer SGQs

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Italy Mapex

Events in Palestine & the Roman Empire

HW: Study for TC 3.4 Quiz

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Italy Mapex

Events in Palestine & the Roman Empire

HW: Study for TC 3.4 Quiz

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Topic:The Roman Empire

 

HW: Read TC 3.6; Answer SGQs

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Topic:The Roman Empire

 

HW: Study for Euro Geo Fandango

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Europe Geo Fandango

Review for Rome Exam

 

HW: To be determined

         
   

April 1

"A Gladiators Story"

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"A Gladiators Story"

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Roman Review Exam

TC 3.4, 3.5, 3.6

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