Enjoy your Winter Break!

World Factbook Data Table

Today and yesterday you worked to complete the World Factbook Data Table. You will need this for the first day back after break. We will be using the data to create different types of graphs. These graphs will help us to compare and contrast the standard of living in different countries. There is a link to the handout below in case you were absent.

World Factbook

Mongols Cafe Conversations

Today you worked with a group citing evidence to support the learning goal. You discussed the rise, spread, and influence of the Mongol Empire. Be sure to review your readings and materials from class for tomorrow's assessment.

Mongol Assessment Update

The Mongol Assessment will now be on Wednesday, December 19. Be sure you review on Study Stack at least two times prior to the test and complete eight mini-Frayer models.

Crash Course - Mongols

Mongols Assessment

The Mongols Assessment will be Tuesday, December 18. Use the following items to help you study.

- Mongols Rubric
- The Impact of the Mongols Handouts
- The Primary Sources for the Lesson Packet
- Frayer Models
- Study Stack
- Notes from Source Analysis Questions

Mongols Study Stack

Study Stack

Mongols Prezi

On Friday you read a short article about the Mongols. It was a perfect introduction to our next unit, The Rise, Spread and Influence of the Mongol Empire. Below is a link to the Prezi that will prompt you to access your prior knowledge about the Mongols.

Mongols Prezi

Chapter 10 Rewrite

If you would like to rewrite your Chapter 10 assessment about Muslim contributions, you need to complete that at home and turn it in by Friday, December 14. You can pick up an article from me so you can include evidence in your essay.

Buddhism Vocabulary Review

Buddhism Crash Course Video Clip

Buddhism Assessment

The Buddhism Assessment will be Friday, December 7. Use the following items to help you study.

Buddhism Rubric
Buddhism Study Stack
"The Legend of the Buddha" article
Foldable
Chapter 16
Crash Course Video Clip

Buddhism Study Stack

Buddhism Study Stack

South & Southeast Asia Geography Assessment

The South & Southeast Asia Geography Assessment will be on Friday, December 14. Use the rubric and following website to help you review.

Geography Review Games

South & Southeast Asia Map

South & Southeast Asia Rubric

Hinduism Crash Course

Hinduism Study Stack

Hinduism Study Stack

Hinduism

Today we continued to learn about Hinduism. Since you spent some time learning about this religion last year, this unit will be a short one! The Hinduism Assessment will be Thursday, November 29.

Use the following items to help you study:
- The Rubric
- The packet "Hinduism's Sages"
- Chapter 15 in your textbook
- The blue foldable you made in class
- The Hinduism Study Stack

Islam & Middle East Geography Retakes

Retakes for the Islam and Middle East Geography Assessments were today and yesterday during lunch. If you would still like to complete a retake or didn't have time to finish, see me for a pass for lunch on Wednesday.

Vocabulary Review

In the last two days we finished the Islam unit and reviewed vocabulary words that you have learned this year.  There is a link below to the Word Web if you were absent.

Word Web

Muslim Contributions Assessment Tomorrow

Tomorrow you will be taking the Muslim Contributions Assessment. Use your notebook and rubric to help you review.

Word Wall Examples

Muslim Contribution Work

You did a great job working with Mr. Howard's students today!

Muslim Contributions Study Stack

Muslim Contributions Study Stack

Muslim Contributions

Today we started looking at Muslim contributions to world civilization. Today and tomorrow you will complete pages 63 & 65 in your workbook. On Friday you will take the assessment. Use your workbook and study stack to review for the assessment.

Studying for the Islam Assessment

The Islam Assessment will be on Monday, November 12. Read the following list to guide your study time.

Study Options

• Review the Islam rubric
• Read and discuss chapters 8 & 9
• Review your Frayer Models
• Play games on Study Stack
• Read pages 72-73 and 89-90 to review diffusion
• Watch the Show Me about diffusion 
• Review your foldable
• Fill-in Handout
• Use the Study Strategies Sheet for other study ideas 

Islam Study Stack

Islam Study Stack

The Diffusion of Islam

Thanks to Mr. Howard for sharing this Show Me about the diffusion of Islam. Check it out  to help you review for the assessment!

Happy Election Day!

Voting at DMS

Reports Cards Went Home Today:)

Islam Frayer Models

You should have most of your Islam Frayer models completed. If you don't, I posted pictures of the directions and the words. Have a great weekend!

Islam Readings

Learning about the historical origins of Islam!

Middle East Map Assessment

The Middle East Map Assessment will be on Thursday, November 8. Use the rubric and website to help you prepare.

Middle East Map Rubric

Map Review Games

Islam Unit

To complete our study of the three religions that began in the Middle East, we have started the unit about Islam. Below is a link to the rubric and Study Stack. Use these resources to help you to learn more about Islam and prepare for the assessment.
Rubric
Islam Rubric
Islam Study Stack

Student Led Conferences Reminder

I look forward to seeing all of you at Student Led Conferences next Monday and Tuesday. Remember conferences run from 5:15 to 8:00.

River Valley Civilization Essay Rewrite

Today I returned your River Valley Civilization Essay. If you would like to revise your writing, the rewrite is due Thursday, October 25. Also I will be holding two lunch sessions if you would like to receive more help when revising. These will be next Tuesday and Wednesday. See me on Monday for a pass. Have a great weekend and try to stay dry!

Assessment Reminder

Remember that tomorrow you will take the Judaism and Christianity Assessment.

Check out some pictures from today's Word Sort Conversations.

Judaism & Christianity Assessment

The Judaism and Christianity Assessment will be this Friday, October 16. You can use the following items to help you study: - Rubric - Judaism Foldable - Christianity Foldable - Study Stack website - "Judaism - In the Beginning" article - " The Beginnings of Christianity" article - Crash Course Video - Word Sort (You will receive this tomorrow.)

Judaism & Christianity Video

Judaism & Christianity Study Stack

Use this website to help you review the vocabulary words for the Judaism and Christianity Unit.

http://www.studystack.com/flashcards-532784

Religion Stations

Today you started to learn about the historical origins, central beliefs, and diffusion of Judaism and Christianity. Tomorrow you will continue to travel to the different stations to continue your learning. Be sure to include important details in your foldables.

Word Sort Conversations

Final Essay Assessment

All of you have a great start on the Final Essay Assessment for the River Valley Civilization Unit. You will finish the assessment on Monday. Remember you can use any of your past assessments, articles or notes.

Mesopotamia Achievements

Today you added a great deal of information to your foldable about the achievements of the the Tigris and Euphrates River Valley and the Nile River Valley. Be sure to keep your foldable and all the handouts for the final assessment!

Retake Reminder

Remember you can retake the River Valley Civilization Geography Assessment on Monday, October 1. Talk to me if you have any questions.

Election Vocabulary Web

Check out your Election Vocabulary Word Web! 

Welcome Parents & Students

Welcome to our new and improved classroom blog! Soon there will be more to come:)