Tuesday, November 27, 2012

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

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

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

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

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.

Friday, November 9, 2012

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!


Friday, November 2, 2012

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!