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* Finish both sides of the Spanish Conquest worksheet (only available in hard copy)
* Latin America Title Page - 3 colored picutes showing three things you learned.
* Study for your quiz over the Maya and Aztec societies

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- Chapter 12.1 Review 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (Will have to do in class using the Orange textbook)
- Cortez in Tenotitlan Worksheet (hard copy only)

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finish Cornell Notes (use PowerPoint below to write them)

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Religion scene (see powerpoint)
mark text on reader

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Finish Cornell Notes
2nd Half of Chapter walk (Aztecs CH 15)

Below is a viedo on the number system...so cool!

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Early American Clutures Walkthru #1-18 (Mayan)

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Do 2nd half of the study guide.

Enlightenment and Exploration Title Page

Be prepared for the notebook check.

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Do first hald of hte Study Guide.

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Finish Cornell Notes
Finish reading Ch 16, Add to Cornell Notes where needed.

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Rough draft of Enlightenment Thinkers Chunk Paragraph [E 11]

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Enlightenment Thinkers Salon Worksheet
Chapter 17.2 Assessment #1a, 2a, 2b, 2c, and 3b.

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Do the first half of the Chapter Walk.

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Study for quiz

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Bio Box

Color, outlined, ink
you may choose from:
Isaac Newton
Galileo Galilei
Nicolaus Copernicus
Rene Descartes
Francis Bacon

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- Scientific Revolution Title Page with three colored pictures showing three things you learned.
- Bio Box
- Questions 1-10 of the Study Guide

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Invention "Flash Cards" (These are actually drawn in the notebook on page SR 11. See the PowerPoint for directions.)

We also took a quiz...If you are in my homeroom you may take it in homeroom Thurday or Friday. All other absent students can take the quiz during class Thursday or Friday.


Notebook Check Thursday (absent students can turn it in Monday).
Test Friday for everyone!

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Newton Reader (hard copies only) Sorry my scanner isn't working. I will give students on fieldtrips extra time to make this one up.


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Galileo Worksheet - Only hard copy is currently available (my scanner was not working when I tried to scan it today. I will try to scan and post this assignment again ASAP). Students on the field trip will get extra time on this assignment. Sorry for any inconvience!

For warm-up and class activities please view the attached PowerPoint.

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Open the PowerPoint to view the warm-up (SR 5) and roaming readers assignment (SR 6) from class.
Homework: 1) read chapter 13.2 2) complete the instant messaging assignment attached below on page SR 7 of your notebook. You do not need to print the worksheet just follow the directions.

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Notebook Check!
- Reformation Title page with three colored pictures showing three different things you learned in this unit.
- Finish Chapter Walk

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Finish Study Guide.
Test Tomorrow.
Notebook check after spring break.

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Finish Results of the Reformation page
First half of Study Guide
Test will be Thursday
Notebook check upon return from Spring Break.

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Finish Cornell Notes (four questions, upper level question/answer, and summary)
Chapter 12.2 Review 1a, 2a, 2b, 2c, and 3 (regular) and 2a, 2b, 2c, 3, & 4 (Advanced/Honors).

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Finish Review questions from Case Study (see PowerPoint and attachment)

Review Questions
1) How were” problems” in the South Pointe story similar to problems in the Catholic Church before the Reformation?

2) How were your demands similar to the demands made in Martin Luther’s 95 Thesis?

3) How do you think the school staff would respond to your demands?

4) How did the Church respond to Martin Luther’s 95 Thesis?

5) Do you agree with Martin Luther’s approach? Why or why not?

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Finish Notes (both of the reformers) and Bio-poem on one reformer. See the PowerPoint for directions.

Don't forget to get your parent signature in you planner to show you parents that you have been doing your work!

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Finish Cornell Notes

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Reformation Chapter Walk

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Renaissance Title Page (draw and color three pictures showing three things you learned in this unit)
Prepare for Notebook Check.

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Renaissance Study Guide (first half due Monday, second half due Tuesday)

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Finish Study Guide

Study

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Renaissance Mix and Match Project due.

Click the top link to see how to create your Bibliography. All projects need a bibliography with at least two sources.

Click the bottom link to see how to give the author credit in your text (writing).

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Shakespeare Review Questions
Page 317 #3a & #3b.
Page 319 #1 & #2.

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Dante Reader (read, mark, answer).

Begin Renaissance Project

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Picture Analysis
1) Title and artist name
2) What do you see?
3) Why is it important? What does it mean?
4) What would it be like to be there?

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Don Quixote Movie "poster" and description.

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Review for tomorrow’s quiz.
Finish notes.
Chapter 11.2 Review #s 1a, 2b, 3a, 4a, 4b
Honors will also do #5.

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Finish Leonardo Da Vinci missing journal page
This video we watched is linked below. Please start the video at 38 mintues.

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One paragraph summary about Michelangelo and his three most famous pieces of art (written on page R13 of the notebook).

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One Point Perspective Drawing - colored, outlined, and beautiful. Can be a city street, classroom, or another orgional design.

See the blog below for directions or click on either of the videos embeded in the PowerPoint.

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CH 11.1 Review 1a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4

Finish Notes

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Read Chapter 11.1

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Classwork: Joan of Arch (read, mark, answer, make character x-ray)
X-Ray (head = remembered for, eyes = saw/witnessed, hands and feet = actions/accomplishments, heart = beliefs)
Homework: Start study guide (at least two sections) and Late Middle Ages Title Page

LATE MIDDLE AGES TEST MONDAY!
LATE MIDDLE AGES NOTEBOOK CHECK FRIDAY!

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Fact in Fiction: King John

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CBS Article: Bubonic Plague (mark the text and answer the questions in complete sentences on page 20 of the notebook).

Finish The History Mystery: The Black Death Investigation Journal Handout (don't forget the Indictment section).

Video linked below

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Economic Results of hte Crusades
- read - mark - answer
Study for your Quiz!
Tomorrow is the last day for Teens for Jeans!

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Read Chapter 10.5
Chapter 10.5 Assessment #s 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c, and 3.

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Regular classes: Church Influence Chapter 10 Reteaching Activty Worksheet.
Advanced Class: Primary Sources Worksheet (answer and mark text).

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10.3 Review - page 275 #s 3, 4a, & 4b.

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Main idea questions for cornell notes (one question for each roman numberal) we did in class today. We'll finish the rest of the notes tomorrow. :)

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Medieval Church Handout (page 3 is the worksheet, pages 1-2 are the reader). Read and complete the questions on the worksheet.

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1) Medieval Europe Title page - add three pictures in color that show three different things you learned in this section of your notebook.
2) Complete the Later Middle Ages Chapter Walk - use complete sentences and write answers on page LMA 4 of your notebook.
3) Get Medieval Europe Notebook ready for the notebook check tomorrow.

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Castle Diagram
- label
- Color
- write a paragraph describing which three elements of the castle are the most important for its defence.


Advanced class will work on Castle Drawing Project (see attachement)

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William the Conqueror Handout
- mark your text (number, circle, underline, annotate)
- answer questions 1& 2 in complete sentences.

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Manor System Design

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Read Chapter 9.3

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Completed and color coated Europe Map Due.
Follow the directions on the front of the paper.

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9.2 Assessment (see PowerPoint for details)

Europe Map

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Samurai verses Knight Venn Diagram (15 bullet points total) comparing and contrasting samurai and knights.

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Japan Notebook Check

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Finish study guide and study for test.

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Study guide #s 1-12

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Regular:
Read chapter 8.3
Chapter 8.3 Assessment page 217 #s 1a, 2a, 3a, 3b, and 4.


Advanced:
Read 8.3
Chapter 8.3 Assessment page 217 #s 1b, 2b, 3a, 3b, and 4.

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Samurai Values Worksheet (use complete sentences, you may write on page 20 in you need more space). Only hard copies available.

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Samurai Sisters: read and answer the questions using complete sentences (J18). Marking the text is optional.

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Castles in Japan Reader - mark your text and write a one paragraph summary

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Contributions from Korea Summary (periods b-f)
Write a one paragraph summary about the three Korean contributions that you think were the most important.



Thank you letter to Korea (Period A)
Make a thank you note/cart to Korea for all of the “gifts” they gave Japan.
3 paragraphs long
Each paragraph names, describes, and outlines the importance on one contribution from the roaming readers.
Include an opening and a closing.

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Warm-up
Cornell Notes (PowerPoint attached)
Chapter 8.2 Assessment pg 208 #s 1b, 1c, 2a, and 2b

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Character x-ray: Prince Shotoku

Read the text on Prince Shotoku (you can also find info in the book on page 202-203).
Make an x-ray figure…Include brief descriptions of the following on your x-ray:
- Name and years he ruled for the title.
- Ideas he adopted from China by his head.
- His faith/religion and how it spread by his heart.
- Things he build by his hands.
- How he changed government by his feet.
Decorate your x-ray figure to reflect his importance, accomplishments, and beliefs.

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Finish the Geography Challenge: Japan worksheet (Directions are attached below. Only hard copies of the map are available.)

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China Test tomorrow! Finish your study guide. Study it. You can even play Jeopardy if you would like to review on your own!

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* Add three outlined/colored pictures to your China Title Page showing three different things that you learned about this unit.

* Finish at least the second section of your study guide (writing complete sentences is recommended). Test on Thursday.

* Be ready for your notebook check (Table of Contents is attached below).

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Study Guide Section #1

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Cornell Notes on the Ming Dynasty (don't forget main idea questions and the summary). See the attached PowerPoint for information. (Notebook page 20)

Chapter 7.4 Assessment pg 186 (Notebook page 22)
#2a, 2b, 2c, and 3a (regular classes)
#2b, 2c, 3c, and 4 (advanced class).

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3 -2- 1 Reflection: Answer the questions below on page 18 of your notebook.

Describe 3 things you learned about Mongol rule in China.

Name 2 of your group’s ideas from the simulation that were close to actual historical events.

1 thing you enjoyed about this activity.

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- Finish Cornell Notes on Mongol Conquest. See attached PowerPoint to access notes. Don't forget to include your questions and summary.

- Read Chapter 7.4 of your blue Holt textbook.

- For fun, watch the video clip below from the film "Mongol" to see what the Asian Steepe and Mongol homes (yurts) looked like.

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3 Beliefs Board (see attached PowerPoint for directions)

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Power Dressing in China - robe design (design and color both sides of the robe). See attachments and link for information of designs and social rank.

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1) Finish both sides of Achievements worksheet (only hard copy available)
2) Read the Empress Wu handout and answer the questions on the back in complete sentences (hard copy only).
3) Parent Signature in planners please. :)

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Finish notes & Spread of Buddhism worksheet.

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Prepare notebook for notebook check:
1) Table of Contents (attached)
2) glue, number, and complete all pages (WA 1 - WA 14)
3) Title Page (add three color pictures showing three things you learned about West Africa Outlining is optional)

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Begin Study Guide for Africa. The test will be 10 multiple choice questions with some short answer at the end.

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Chapter 6.4 Assessment #1a, 1b, 1c & 3.

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African Proverbs - find two proverbs, write them down (on page WA 11 of your notebook) and explain what they mean. Here is a list of a few proverbs (see attachment) for those who have trouble finding some.

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1) Finish 3 Societies Interview Questions (use book if you didn't get all the answers in class), attached.

2) Comprehension and Critical Thinking Page 155 #13a - 15c. Copy questions and answer in complete sentences on page WA 10 of the student notebook. You can use your interview answers and chapter 6 of the textbook to find your answers.

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Travel Brochure (see attachment)

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1) Comic (directions on the attached PowerPoint file)

2) Chapter 5.2 Review (must read first) questions 1a, 2a, 2b, 3a, and 3b.

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Africa Geography Activity (hard copy only).
- Complete the vocabulary chart.
- Answer the critical thinking questions using complete sentences.
- Label the following things on your map (see attachment).

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Read chapter 5 section 1 of your blue Holt textbook and enjoy your weekend!

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Arabia Travel Journal: Students will compile their four journal entries into a booklet created in class. Entries must be between 100 and 150 words, typed in Times New Roman 12 (or written in blue or black ink), and address all parts of the prompts attached below. Students will be graded on organization, clarity, content, and creativity. Students may decorate their booklets if they want but will receive no extra credit for doing so.

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1) Arabian Peninsula Title Page [AP1] add three pictures showing three different things you leaned in this unit to you title page. Pictures should be neat and either outlined or colored (you can do both if you wish).

2) Prepare for notebook check: have all pages numbered, complete, and glued into the correct page of your notebook. The Table of Contents is attached below.

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Finish study guide and study for test.

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* Study Guide: Complete sections 1 and 2. Use complete sentences in your answer. You may write your answers on the paper or on page 29 of your notebook.

* Begin working on project: Arabia Travel Journal project is due Friday.

* Journal Entry #4 (should have been done in class)
You are about to leave Baghdad and begin your journey home. Write a journal entry describing:
A scientific (including math) achievement that impressed you or could help people in your homeland.
Some goods that have chosen to bring back with you.
Some developments in literature, music, or art that impressed you.

*The PowerPoint below has the directions for project construction and font requirements.

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Read pages 94-99 in your Blue Holt World History Textbook. You do not have to answer the questions but be ready to show me what you know about cultural achievements on Monday. :)

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Video Review: write on paragraph reviewing the video we watched in class today. Include your personal reaction and interesting things you learned.



To view the video, click the link below. :)

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Complete Journal Entry #3 AND Golden Age in the East Handout (directions are below)
Journal Entry #3

You have traveled from Medina to Baghdad to continue trading your goods. In the bazaar you meet a Persian Shia, Ottoman Sunni, a Moor, and a Moghul Merchant.

You notice that the Persian and Ottoman do not get along. Write about why they dislike each other.

Choose one person and write in detail about how their empire grew and prospered.

Golden Age in the East (green handout):
1) Read

2) Mark your text:
- Number the paragraphs.
- Circle, and define, key words.
- Underline important ideas.
- Write a 10 word or less summary for each section in the margins.

3) Answer the questions at the end of each section in complete sentences.

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Trade Reading (read the front and answer the questions on the back). Only hard copies are available.

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Muslim Expansion Worksheet (front and back). Glue it to page AP 20 in your notebook. Only hard copies are available.


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Medieval News Network Article (see attachment)

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Add three main idea questions (one per section of notes). One question should be an upper level question (see attached three-story house handout).

Add a 5 line summary to the bottom of your notes that answers the main idea question and includes any important details from the notes. You may choose to do this summary "text-message style."

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Travel Journal Entry #2

During your journey to Medina, you meet an old man on his Hajj to Mecca. One night you ask him about his religion. Write 150 words in your journal to describe what you learned about:
- Muhammad’s life and teachings.
- The Qur’an and Sunnah.
- The Five Pillars of Faith.
- A detailed description of the Hajj (pg 86-87)

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Study for "Rise of Islam Quiz."

Textbook Chapter 2

Notebook Arabian Peninsula Section pages AP 3-AP 13

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Reteaching Activity: Fill-in-the blank with the choice from the word bank. No soft copy available.

ADVANCED: Qur'an and Sunnah Essay (attached below)

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1) Complete Cornell Notes (AP 11)
- finish the notes section using pages 66-69 of your textbook.
- Add one main idea question for each of the three roman numerals (try to make one an upper level question).
- write a five line summary to answer the essential question, "how do the teachings of Islam provide moral, social, and legal guidelines to Muslims?"

2) Qur'an and Sunnah worksheet (AP 12)
- circle two ideas that stand out to you (from the bullet point list)
- answer the four questions on the bottom of the worksheet in complete sentences.

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3 Religions Review Questions:


3 Religions Review Questions: Read pages 60-64 of your Holt textbook, then answer the following questions in complete sentences (AP 9)
1) Define the follow terms:
a. Kaaba
b. Mosque
c. Monotheistic
d. “people of the book”
2) Using the timeline and your reading, identity at least three ways that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are similar.
3) What prophets do both Christians and Muslims recognize?
4) Why was Mecca an important site to Arabs?


ADVANCED: 3 Religions Review Questions: Read pages 60-64 of your Holt textbook, then answer the following questions in complete sentences (AP 9)
1) Define the follow terms:
a. Kaaba
b. Mosque
c. Monotheistic
d. “people of the book”
2) What prophets do both Christians and Muslims recognize?
3) Using the timeline and you reading, identify at least three ways that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam similar?
4) Why might wealthy merchants have disliked Muhammad’s teachings?

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Rough draft of Journal Entry #1 (Arabian Travel Journal):
Write a journal entry (about one page front) that describes your journey to Medina. You'll write from the perspective of the character assigned to you in class. Include the following topics in your entry:


What does the land look like? Desert? Mountainous? Oases? Etc…
What is the climate like? Hot? Dry? Cold? Etc..
What do the settlements or people you have encountered look like? Nomad? Sedentary? Trading? Farming?
What did you see, smell, hear, and feel on your journey across the desert?

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Desert Life Vocabulary - complete both sides of the worksheet using complete sentences.

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Arabian Peninsula Geography Challenge Map - Student will label the map following the directions on the back of their paper (directions are titled Rise of Islam: Geography). Students will use page 55 and R35 of their blue Holt, social studies book to complete the assignment. Coloring and outlining are optional.


The directions are attached below.
Map is only available in hard copy.

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Rome and Byzantine Empire Mosaic Project

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Rome Notebook Check:
- Title page includes three pictures, in color, showing what you learned in this unit.
- must have complete Table of Contents (see link below)
- all pages must be attached in the correct order. Lose pages will receive no credit.
- all pages must include a page number.
- all work must be complete (pages with a "x" in the stamp column of the Table of Contents must have a stamp from Ms. Schaller to receive credit. Late work must be checked by Ms. Schaller and will receive 1/2 credit (late stamp/teacher initials).

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Roman and Byzantine Empire Unit Test Study Guide.

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Justinian's Code worksheet (front and back)

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Chapter 2.3 Assessment (page 40)
Questions # 1a, 2a, 2b and 3b.

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Barbarians Notes
- add four questions (at least one level 1, one level 2, and one level 3 question)
- add summary that states main ideas from each tribe discussed.

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Read Chaper 2 Section 2

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Military Problems in Late Rome
1) Read
2) Mark the Text: number the paragraphs, circle key words, underline main ideas, summarize each section.
3) Answer the Review questions at the bottom of the page.
4) Glue into page R 21 of your notebook.

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Fall of Rome: Internal Factors Review
a. Read pages 30 – 31 (Problems Threaten the Empire)
b. Read pages 34 -35 (Factors in Rome’s Fall)
c. Add any new internal problems you read about to your Internal Factors chart on page R 18 of your notebook.
D. Answer the following questions on page R19 of your notebook:
1. What problems did Rome face in the 100s and 200s?
2. What factors weakened Roman government (see page 34)?
3. In what two ways did corruption affect Rome?
4.What were the effects of wealthy citizens leaving Rome?
5. Write a paragraph explaining which factor you think played the biggest part in the downfall of Rome. Explain your answer.

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Please gather the following supplies:

3-Subject College Ruled Notebook
Glue Stick
Scissors
Pen or Pencil
2-pocket folder with fasteners