Previously in Paragon...
Class Outline August 5th-8th:
This week in paragon students will be learning/reviewing the four disciplines of social studies; geography, economics, civics, and history. They will also be learning about the classroom expectations, setting up their paragon notebooks, and getting to know each other and Mr. Larson. Students will be taking a pre-assessment this week also in order for them to discover what they will be learning about this quarter.
Homework:
Bring an item to class on Thursday that exemplifies who you are, what you enjoy, or something about your life.
This week in paragon students will be learning/reviewing the four disciplines of social studies; geography, economics, civics, and history. They will also be learning about the classroom expectations, setting up their paragon notebooks, and getting to know each other and Mr. Larson. Students will be taking a pre-assessment this week also in order for them to discover what they will be learning about this quarter.
Homework:
Bring an item to class on Thursday that exemplifies who you are, what you enjoy, or something about your life.
Class Outline August 11-15:
This week in paragon students will be using their cartography (map making) skills to create a map of the school playground. Students are required to accurately map playground equipment using location and scale. Students will also be taking a world map assessment on Friday where they will be correctly locating and spelling continents, oceans, meridians, and parallels.
Homework:
Notes completed in class.
This week in paragon students will be using their cartography (map making) skills to create a map of the school playground. Students are required to accurately map playground equipment using location and scale. Students will also be taking a world map assessment on Friday where they will be correctly locating and spelling continents, oceans, meridians, and parallels.
Homework:
Notes completed in class.
- There's a map on my lap
- How to read a map: T.O.P.I.C.
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Weekly Outline August 18- 22:
This week students will be completing the map of the school playground that they began last week. (See the assignment requirements below.) Completed maps will be due in class on Wednesday for block two and three and Thursday for block four. Students will also be introduced to and begin research on a current event assignment that will be continuing throughout the year.
Homework:
Completed map of BLRA playground due Wednesday (Blocks 2 and 3) and Thursday (Block 4)
This week students will be completing the map of the school playground that they began last week. (See the assignment requirements below.) Completed maps will be due in class on Wednesday for block two and three and Thursday for block four. Students will also be introduced to and begin research on a current event assignment that will be continuing throughout the year.
Homework:
Completed map of BLRA playground due Wednesday (Blocks 2 and 3) and Thursday (Block 4)
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Class Outline August 25-29:
This week students will be participating in a benchmark assessment for first quarter content. It will be giving the students and Mr. Larson an idea of what is known and what will need to be focused on this quarter. Students will also begin their next unit on the Four Ancient River Civilizations starting with Mesopotamia.
Homework:
Due Thursday 8/28-
This week students will be participating in a benchmark assessment for first quarter content. It will be giving the students and Mr. Larson an idea of what is known and what will need to be focused on this quarter. Students will also begin their next unit on the Four Ancient River Civilizations starting with Mesopotamia.
Homework:
Due Thursday 8/28-
- Completed physical map of Mesopotamia. Done in class.
- Completed Document Analysis for Mesopotamia. Done in class
- Completed Weekly Warm Ups. Done every day to begin class.
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Class Outline September 2-5:
This week students will continue learning about the Mesopotamian civilizations. They will focus on how the geography of the region, particularly the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, affected the development of the people. Also students will be introduced to the Sumerians and the world’s first true empire.
Homework:
Due 9/5-
Mesopotamia Geography Graphic Organizer
This week students will continue learning about the Mesopotamian civilizations. They will focus on how the geography of the region, particularly the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, affected the development of the people. Also students will be introduced to the Sumerians and the world’s first true empire.
Homework:
Due 9/5-
Mesopotamia Geography Graphic Organizer
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Class Outline September 8-12:
This week in paragon… Blocks 2 and 3 will have a short quiz Wednesday to wrap up Mesopotamia, block 4 will have their quiz next week. Beginning this week the three classes will begin focusing on separate ancient civilizations in preparation for Paragon Night which is on the 25th. Block 2 will be presenting on the people in the Indus River Valley in modern-day Pakistan and India. Block 3 will be presenting on ancient Egypt. Block 4 will be presenting on Mesopotamia.
This week in paragon… Blocks 2 and 3 will have a short quiz Wednesday to wrap up Mesopotamia, block 4 will have their quiz next week. Beginning this week the three classes will begin focusing on separate ancient civilizations in preparation for Paragon Night which is on the 25th. Block 2 will be presenting on the people in the Indus River Valley in modern-day Pakistan and India. Block 3 will be presenting on ancient Egypt. Block 4 will be presenting on Mesopotamia.
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Class Outline September 15-25:
All students have been introduced to their Paragon Night Presentations and should be working toward their completion. This will present itself in the form on research, making posters, creating costumes, listening to strange music, excessive glitter or glue, watching documentaries, creating movies, singing songs, writing plays, or any combination of the above. Please ask your child about what they are doing and help them if possible. Students have about 30-45 minutes per day to work on their projects. Be excited with them as they have the opportunity to showcase what they have been learning about in social studies.
Paragon Night is this Thursday, September 25th.
E-Learning Day is Friday September 26th
Students will read the following article about the Yellow River Valley civilization (Ancient China) and answer fifteen questions on scanton. The readings can be found by using the following link http://www.rivervalleycivilizations.com/yellow.php or by using the button labeled "ELearning" below. Students will also need to read the graphic organizer PDF below labeled "China's River Valleys" . The quiz can be found here http://www.achievementseries.com/ or using the button labeled "Scantron."
E-Learning assignment must be completed by 4pm on Friday to receive credit.
Site ID- 86-0546-5684
Test ID- 63318
All students have been introduced to their Paragon Night Presentations and should be working toward their completion. This will present itself in the form on research, making posters, creating costumes, listening to strange music, excessive glitter or glue, watching documentaries, creating movies, singing songs, writing plays, or any combination of the above. Please ask your child about what they are doing and help them if possible. Students have about 30-45 minutes per day to work on their projects. Be excited with them as they have the opportunity to showcase what they have been learning about in social studies.
Paragon Night is this Thursday, September 25th.
E-Learning Day is Friday September 26th
Students will read the following article about the Yellow River Valley civilization (Ancient China) and answer fifteen questions on scanton. The readings can be found by using the following link http://www.rivervalleycivilizations.com/yellow.php or by using the button labeled "ELearning" below. Students will also need to read the graphic organizer PDF below labeled "China's River Valleys" . The quiz can be found here http://www.achievementseries.com/ or using the button labeled "Scantron."
E-Learning assignment must be completed by 4pm on Friday to receive credit.
Site ID- 86-0546-5684
Test ID- 63318
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Class Outline September 29 - October 3:
This week in paragon students will be wrapping up their unit on either Ancient Egypt or the Indus River Valley. Students will be completing in-class notes from lecture as well as working in groups. There will be an open note quiz on Thursday the 2nd over the information covered in lecture and in readings. The end of the quarter is this Friday the 3rd. Students have until 4pm to turn in any missing work for partial credit or to retake assessments. All students still need to discuss the necessary steps for retakes with their teacher before attempting the assessment again. Although paragon tutoring is scheduled on Tuesdays specifically, I am available most days until 4:00.
This week in paragon students will be wrapping up their unit on either Ancient Egypt or the Indus River Valley. Students will be completing in-class notes from lecture as well as working in groups. There will be an open note quiz on Thursday the 2nd over the information covered in lecture and in readings. The end of the quarter is this Friday the 3rd. Students have until 4pm to turn in any missing work for partial credit or to retake assessments. All students still need to discuss the necessary steps for retakes with their teacher before attempting the assessment again. Although paragon tutoring is scheduled on Tuesdays specifically, I am available most days until 4:00.
Class Outline October 6-10:
This week in paragon students will be introduced to ancient China and the Silk Road. In class Monday students looked at nine different documents to preview ancient China to make some inferences on the Chinese culture. They will be working in small groups this week and next to complete our first Document Based Question (DBQ) of the year. And as a summary of the mini-unit, students will create a Silk Road map and write a journal imagining they are a traveler on the road from Chnag’an to Antioch.
E-Learning Day Friday October 10th:
Students will have created their log in accounts for College in Colorado earlier this week.
1. Log in to collegeincolorado.org (if you did not create an account in class select "create an account" just below the login button)
2. Take a Career Cluster Survey
4. Print out and bring in Tuesday the 14th or email your completed form to Mr. Larson [email protected]
This week in paragon students will be introduced to ancient China and the Silk Road. In class Monday students looked at nine different documents to preview ancient China to make some inferences on the Chinese culture. They will be working in small groups this week and next to complete our first Document Based Question (DBQ) of the year. And as a summary of the mini-unit, students will create a Silk Road map and write a journal imagining they are a traveler on the road from Chnag’an to Antioch.
E-Learning Day Friday October 10th:
Students will have created their log in accounts for College in Colorado earlier this week.
1. Log in to collegeincolorado.org (if you did not create an account in class select "create an account" just below the login button)
2. Take a Career Cluster Survey
- The Career Cluster Survey asks you to identify activities you like, your personal qualities and your favorite school subjects from seven checklists. Based on your selection, the Career Clusters will be ranked in order of interests.
4. Print out and bring in Tuesday the 14th or email your completed form to Mr. Larson [email protected]
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Class Outline October 14-17:
Students will continue to discover how the Silk Road was used and what it would have been like to travel on it. Completed DBQ packets will be due on Thursday the 16th in class and the Silk Road journal/maps will be due on Monday next week. Students have been working in class either as individuals or as partners to complete the project. I look forward to the creativity of our students on display through these presentations.
Students will continue to discover how the Silk Road was used and what it would have been like to travel on it. Completed DBQ packets will be due on Thursday the 16th in class and the Silk Road journal/maps will be due on Monday next week. Students have been working in class either as individuals or as partners to complete the project. I look forward to the creativity of our students on display through these presentations.
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Weekly Outline October 20-24:
Students will be presenting their Silk Road Map/Journals to the class. Students will also be taking the first quarter summative assessment on Thursday. This will be the exact same quiz that was given at the very beginning of year and will serve as a data point for student progress.
Students will be presenting their Silk Road Map/Journals to the class. Students will also be taking the first quarter summative assessment on Thursday. This will be the exact same quiz that was given at the very beginning of year and will serve as a data point for student progress.
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Class Outline October 27-31:
This week students will be focusing on the Yangtze and Huang He River Valley civilizations, better known as ancient China. Students will be talking notes, updating their Asia maps that they began last week, and writing a short essay analyzing ancient Chinese history and culture.
This week students will be focusing on the Yangtze and Huang He River Valley civilizations, better known as ancient China. Students will be talking notes, updating their Asia maps that they began last week, and writing a short essay analyzing ancient Chinese history and culture.
Class Outline November 3-7:
This week in Paragon students will completing the mini-unit on ancient China. Students will complete the JOT dot/pics notes as well as take some additional notes from short lecture in class. They will then use this information to write a short essay in which they analyze ancient Chinese history and culture.
E-Learning November 7:
Students will read the introductory information on ancient Greece from the two PDF pages. Students will then answer the scantron questions on achievementseries.com. Assignment must be completed by 4 pm Sunday, November 9th for credit.
Site Id: 86-0546-5684
Test Id: 29262
This week in Paragon students will completing the mini-unit on ancient China. Students will complete the JOT dot/pics notes as well as take some additional notes from short lecture in class. They will then use this information to write a short essay in which they analyze ancient Chinese history and culture.
E-Learning November 7:
Students will read the introductory information on ancient Greece from the two PDF pages. Students will then answer the scantron questions on achievementseries.com. Assignment must be completed by 4 pm Sunday, November 9th for credit.
Site Id: 86-0546-5684
Test Id: 29262
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Class Outline November 10-14:
This week in paragon students will begin our unit on ancient Greece. Last Friday for their ELearning assignment students read about the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations. They will continue to learn more about them through primary source analysis and a graphic organizer comparing the two. The essays that students began last week on ancient China will be due this Friday the 14th. Students will have about thirty minutes Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday to work on them in class.
This week in paragon students will begin our unit on ancient Greece. Last Friday for their ELearning assignment students read about the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations. They will continue to learn more about them through primary source analysis and a graphic organizer comparing the two. The essays that students began last week on ancient China will be due this Friday the 14th. Students will have about thirty minutes Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday to work on them in class.
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Class Outline November 17-25:
This week in paragon students will be continuing their unit on the foundations of ancient Greek society. Students will be labeling and shading topographically a map of the Aegean, taking notes, and working individually and in small groups to create a graphic organizer comparing the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations using primary and secondary source documents.
This week in paragon students will be continuing their unit on the foundations of ancient Greek society. Students will be labeling and shading topographically a map of the Aegean, taking notes, and working individually and in small groups to create a graphic organizer comparing the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations using primary and secondary source documents.
Class Outline December 1-5:
This week in paragon students will begin learning about Athens and Sparta, the two greatest polis of ancient Greece. The Minoan and Mycenaean foldable that students began last week will be due on Wednesday (Thursday for block 4). All of the necessary resources can be found in the “Homework Resources” section below. Current event presentations will also be taking place this Friday.
This week in paragon students will begin learning about Athens and Sparta, the two greatest polis of ancient Greece. The Minoan and Mycenaean foldable that students began last week will be due on Wednesday (Thursday for block 4). All of the necessary resources can be found in the “Homework Resources” section below. Current event presentations will also be taking place this Friday.
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Class Outline December 8-19:
This week in paragon students will continue to learn about Athens and Sparta and how all of the Greeks banded together to defeat the mighty Persians. Students will be working in small groups to research one of the key events or battles of the Persian War and will create an iMovie documentary or website using this information.
The end of the quarter is this Friday. Students have until the end of school the 19th to turn in missing or corrected classwork or assessments.
This week in paragon students will continue to learn about Athens and Sparta and how all of the Greeks banded together to defeat the mighty Persians. Students will be working in small groups to research one of the key events or battles of the Persian War and will create an iMovie documentary or website using this information.
The end of the quarter is this Friday. Students have until the end of school the 19th to turn in missing or corrected classwork or assessments.
Website Requirements
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iMovie Requirements
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January 7-9:
Welcome back. This week students will present and take notes on their Persian War events. Students will take JOTdot notes in class and will complete the introduction-Persian War vocabulary in their composition book glossary over the weekend. Students began these terms at the beginning of the unit in November and should have been filling them in throughout the lessons.
Welcome back. This week students will present and take notes on their Persian War events. Students will take JOTdot notes in class and will complete the introduction-Persian War vocabulary in their composition book glossary over the weekend. Students began these terms at the beginning of the unit in November and should have been filling them in throughout the lessons.
Class Outline January 12-16:
This week in paragon students will be working with their vocabulary terms from the first half of ancient Greece. They will be using the terms and concepts that we have been working through the past unit to make their own connections to better understand the impact of historical events on the people of the region. There will be a quiz on Thursday over the first part of the ancient Greece unit (From the Minoans through the Greco-Persian Wars). Students will receive a study guide in class on Tuesday.
This week in paragon students will be working with their vocabulary terms from the first half of ancient Greece. They will be using the terms and concepts that we have been working through the past unit to make their own connections to better understand the impact of historical events on the people of the region. There will be a quiz on Thursday over the first part of the ancient Greece unit (From the Minoans through the Greco-Persian Wars). Students will receive a study guide in class on Tuesday.
Introduction to Greco-Persian War Vocabulary Terms
(H) Minoan- (H) Mycenaea- (C) Polis- (G) Acropolis- (E) Agora- (C) Hoplite- (H) Phalanx- (C) Tyrant- (C) Democracy- (C) Oligarchy- (H) Darius the Great- (H) Ionia- (H) Tribute- (H) Battle of Marathon- (H) Xerxes- (H) Hellespont- (H) Thermopylae- (H) Salamis- (H) Trireme- |
Vocabulary Resources
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Class Outline January 20-23:
This week in paragon students will begin the second half of our Ancient Greece unit. Students have learned about the foundations of Greek culture with the Minoans and Mycenaeans, the rise of the Greek polis, the beginnings and growth of Athens and Sparta, and the Greco-Persian War. They will now be moving into the period known as classical Greece, when Athens was at its height. Students will be taking notes from both lecture and readings on the Golden Age of Athens and the Delian League as well as working in small groups on key vocabulary terms and concepts.
This week in paragon students will begin the second half of our Ancient Greece unit. Students have learned about the foundations of Greek culture with the Minoans and Mycenaeans, the rise of the Greek polis, the beginnings and growth of Athens and Sparta, and the Greco-Persian War. They will now be moving into the period known as classical Greece, when Athens was at its height. Students will be taking notes from both lecture and readings on the Golden Age of Athens and the Delian League as well as working in small groups on key vocabulary terms and concepts.
Class Outline January 26-30:
This week in paragon students will be learning about the Greek philosopher Plato and one of his most famous works “The Allegory of the Cave”. Students will also be reading about the Peloponnesian War and the end of Athens’ Golden Age. There will be current event presentations this Friday.
This week in paragon students will be learning about the Greek philosopher Plato and one of his most famous works “The Allegory of the Cave”. Students will also be reading about the Peloponnesian War and the end of Athens’ Golden Age. There will be current event presentations this Friday.
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Class Outline February 2-6:
This week in paragon students will begin to learn about the empire of Alexander the Great. Students will be analyzing primary sources to make an argument as to if he truly is deserving of this title using a DBQ. Students will also be writing a short essay comparing the government system of direct democracy in Athens and the government proposed by Plato in his work “The Republic”.
This week in paragon students will begin to learn about the empire of Alexander the Great. Students will be analyzing primary sources to make an argument as to if he truly is deserving of this title using a DBQ. Students will also be writing a short essay comparing the government system of direct democracy in Athens and the government proposed by Plato in his work “The Republic”.
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Essay prompt:
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Class Outline February 9-13:
This week in paragon students will begin considering whether Alexander the Great is worth of this title through looking at six primary and secondary sources. There will also be a practice assessment on Wednesday to give students a feel for what the state social studies test will look like. They have been working through short constructed response techniques for the past two weeks in class which will have helped them to prepare.
This week in paragon students will begin considering whether Alexander the Great is worth of this title through looking at six primary and secondary sources. There will also be a practice assessment on Wednesday to give students a feel for what the state social studies test will look like. They have been working through short constructed response techniques for the past two weeks in class which will have helped them to prepare.
E-Learning Friday 2/13
Students will complete a document analysis sheet for an upcoming civilization that they will be learning about in the future. Turn in February 17, 2015 upon arrival to class. Students may fill in the graphic organizer and email it to Mr. Larson before Tuesday fro credit as well. If not turned in on due date it is a zero.
Students will complete a document analysis sheet for an upcoming civilization that they will be learning about in the future. Turn in February 17, 2015 upon arrival to class. Students may fill in the graphic organizer and email it to Mr. Larson before Tuesday fro credit as well. If not turned in on due date it is a zero.
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Class Outline February 17-27:
This week in paragon students will be completing the CMAS practice test that they began last week. Students will also complete the Alexander the Great DBQ by writing and defending the argument of whether he is deserving of the title that he has been given. Students have studied and analyzed six primary and secondary source documents related to Alexander and will be using this information to write a short constructed response as well as to participate in a Socratic discussion in class.
Because of the PARCC testing 2/23-27 we will have a shortened class period and will be taking time to focus on some vocabulary for the unit.
Learning Objectives:
This week in paragon students will be completing the CMAS practice test that they began last week. Students will also complete the Alexander the Great DBQ by writing and defending the argument of whether he is deserving of the title that he has been given. Students have studied and analyzed six primary and secondary source documents related to Alexander and will be using this information to write a short constructed response as well as to participate in a Socratic discussion in class.
Because of the PARCC testing 2/23-27 we will have a shortened class period and will be taking time to focus on some vocabulary for the unit.
Learning Objectives:
- Students will be able to summarize the impact of Alexander the Great on western civilization (History 2A).
- Students will be able to draw conclusions after analyzing documents and cite evidence from the documents to defend an argument of Alexander’s historic title (History 1B).
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How great was Alexander the Great? essay prompt:
Using the sources from the DBQ, assess whether Alexander is worthy of his epithet (title) "the Great".
Respond in a short essay (two-three paragraphs) and be sure to use evidence from each document.
You may hand-write, print out, or turn your essay into the Google Classroom.
Using the sources from the DBQ, assess whether Alexander is worthy of his epithet (title) "the Great".
Respond in a short essay (two-three paragraphs) and be sure to use evidence from each document.
You may hand-write, print out, or turn your essay into the Google Classroom.
Class Outline March 2-6:
This week in paragon students will finish the third quarter by taking a Greece vocabulary quiz on Thursday. Students will be turning in the Alexander the Great essays Monday if they did not have the opportunity to do so last week because of the testing schedule. There will also be two days of current event presentations this week due to the testing schedule and snow day last week. Students will have KIMS vocabulary cards due this week Wednesday in preparation for Thursday’s quiz. They will have a limited time in class to work on these. The terms can be found below and the definitions can be found in their Paragon notebooks or in the “Previous Weeks” section of this website.
This is also the last week of the quarter and I will be available every day after school this week if students would like to retake any assessments from this quarter or have any questions on missing assignments.
Learning Objectives:
This week in paragon students will finish the third quarter by taking a Greece vocabulary quiz on Thursday. Students will be turning in the Alexander the Great essays Monday if they did not have the opportunity to do so last week because of the testing schedule. There will also be two days of current event presentations this week due to the testing schedule and snow day last week. Students will have KIMS vocabulary cards due this week Wednesday in preparation for Thursday’s quiz. They will have a limited time in class to work on these. The terms can be found below and the definitions can be found in their Paragon notebooks or in the “Previous Weeks” section of this website.
This is also the last week of the quarter and I will be available every day after school this week if students would like to retake any assessments from this quarter or have any questions on missing assignments.
Learning Objectives:
- Students will be able to define key content vocabulary terms and concepts. (History 2c)
- Students will be able to classify and compare important historic, civic, and geographic terms and concepts. (History 2c)
Ancient Greece Vocabulary Part 2
(H) Athens’ Golden Age- (H) Socrates- (H) Plato- (H) Aristotle- (C) Delian League- (C) Peloponnesian League- (H) Pericles- (H) Parthenon- (H) Greek Columns (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian)- (G) Macedonia- (H) Philip II- (H) Alexander the Great- (H) Hellenistic Age- |
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Class Outline March 9-13:
This week in paragon students will begin a new unit on geography. Students will learn about the five themes of geography and how to use them to describe locations in detail. They will end the unit this week with a project in which they will describe where they live using the themes. Students will also be learning about/reviewing major physical land forms and geographic terms.
Learning Objectives:
This week in paragon students will begin a new unit on geography. Students will learn about the five themes of geography and how to use them to describe locations in detail. They will end the unit this week with a project in which they will describe where they live using the themes. Students will also be learning about/reviewing major physical land forms and geographic terms.
Learning Objectives:
- Students will be able to describe the characteristics of a location. (Geography 1B)
- Students will be able to create a graphic display explaining where they live using the five themes of geography. (Geography 2A)
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Class Outline March 16-20:
This week in paragon students will be learning about the basic economic principles of supply, demand, resource scarcity, and opportunity cost. Students will be participating in group discussions and activities to give them some hands on and real-world examples of these concepts. The five themes of geography projects that was begun in class last week is due on Tuesday with the opportunity for presentations to happen throughout the week.
E-Learning Friday
For E-Learning students will be taking a quiz on achievementseries.com over the concepts and terms that we have been working on for the past two weeks. Students will need to interpret examples of the 5 themes, recognize geographic landforms, and correctly identify economic concepts. The test will be open Thursday at 1pm and will close at 5pm Sunday afternoon.
www.achievementseries.com
Site ID: 86-0546-5684
Test ID: 40268
This week in paragon students will be learning about the basic economic principles of supply, demand, resource scarcity, and opportunity cost. Students will be participating in group discussions and activities to give them some hands on and real-world examples of these concepts. The five themes of geography projects that was begun in class last week is due on Tuesday with the opportunity for presentations to happen throughout the week.
E-Learning Friday
For E-Learning students will be taking a quiz on achievementseries.com over the concepts and terms that we have been working on for the past two weeks. Students will need to interpret examples of the 5 themes, recognize geographic landforms, and correctly identify economic concepts. The test will be open Thursday at 1pm and will close at 5pm Sunday afternoon.
www.achievementseries.com
Site ID: 86-0546-5684
Test ID: 40268
Geographic Vocabulary
(Land forms and World Climate Regions) · Archipelago · Bay · Cape · Channel/Strait · Delta · Gulf · Isthmus · Mesa · Peninsula · Plain · Plateau · Dry Climate · Humid Temperate Climate · Humid Equatorial Climate · Tundra Climate · Humid Cold Climate |
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Class Outline March 30 - April 3:
This week in social studies students will begin our unit on ancient Rome. They will complete a document analysis worksheet in class on Monday previewing the Etruscans and the early Roman Republic. Students will then begin working through the unit vocabulary and complete a map of the region. Finally, students will read and analyze a secondary source on the beginnings of the civilization.
Learning Objectives:
This week in social studies students will begin our unit on ancient Rome. They will complete a document analysis worksheet in class on Monday previewing the Etruscans and the early Roman Republic. Students will then begin working through the unit vocabulary and complete a map of the region. Finally, students will read and analyze a secondary source on the beginnings of the civilization.
Learning Objectives:
- Students will be able to interpret and analyze historical primary sources through the use of a graphic organizer. (History 1b)
- Students will be able to correctly label a map of the ancient Roman Empire. (Geography 2c)
- Students will be able to summarize information from a secondary source reading using JOT dots. (History 2c)
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Class Outline April 6-10:
This week in social studies students will be doing a civilization comparison between the Romans and other ancient civilizations that we have learned about this year. They will also be taking notes on the founding and beginnings of the Roman Republic and learn about the system of laws, The Twelve Tables, that helped bring order to the republic.
Learning Objectives:
This week in social studies students will be doing a civilization comparison between the Romans and other ancient civilizations that we have learned about this year. They will also be taking notes on the founding and beginnings of the Roman Republic and learn about the system of laws, The Twelve Tables, that helped bring order to the republic.
Learning Objectives:
- Students will be able to compare the Roman civilization with those that they have studied throughout the year. (History 2A)
- Students will be able to recall and define content vocabulary terms after completing in class notes. (History 1B)
- Students will be able to summarize information about the early Roman Republic's rule of law through a graphic organizer. Civics 1D, Civics 1E)
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Class Outline April 13-17:
This week in social studies students will learn how the Roman Republic grew from a small city into a dominant force in the ancient Mediterranean region. Students will also be reflecting on and analyzing their responses to the CMAS practice test that they took last quarter in preparation for next week’s state assessment. Current event presentations this week will take place on Thursday as Friday will be an E-Learning day.
E-Learning Friday 4/17:
Students will watch a short video on the first Punic War and answer the corresponding questions using the R.A.D.E. format. Bring completed to class on Monday the 20th for discussion and turn in.
This week in social studies students will learn how the Roman Republic grew from a small city into a dominant force in the ancient Mediterranean region. Students will also be reflecting on and analyzing their responses to the CMAS practice test that they took last quarter in preparation for next week’s state assessment. Current event presentations this week will take place on Thursday as Friday will be an E-Learning day.
E-Learning Friday 4/17:
Students will watch a short video on the first Punic War and answer the corresponding questions using the R.A.D.E. format. Bring completed to class on Monday the 20th for discussion and turn in.
- Why did the Punic Wars begin?
- What was the main outcome of the first Punic War?
- In what way did the first Punic War set the stage for the second?
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Class Outline April 20-24:
This week in social studies, students will be taking the state assessment in social studies (CMAS). Please be sure to rest and eat a well-balanced breakfast in order to be prepared to do your very best. Testing will be Tuesday-Thursday. In class, students will continue learning about ancient Rome as it transitioned from a republic into a massive empire. Students will continue watching the short online video series begun on e-Learning about the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage. At the conclusion of the videos students will be reading and completing notes on the Roman Empire.
This week in social studies, students will be taking the state assessment in social studies (CMAS). Please be sure to rest and eat a well-balanced breakfast in order to be prepared to do your very best. Testing will be Tuesday-Thursday. In class, students will continue learning about ancient Rome as it transitioned from a republic into a massive empire. Students will continue watching the short online video series begun on e-Learning about the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage. At the conclusion of the videos students will be reading and completing notes on the Roman Empire.
Class Outline April 27 - May 1:
This week in social studies students will be completing the reading and notes that they began last week on the growth of the Roman Empire. The JOT dot note packet will be due on Wednesday. Students will also be working in small groups this week to learn about technology that the Romans perfected and used to grow their influence on the Mediterranean region. Finally, students will be listening to and participating in a discussion focusing on specific emperors and the impact that they had on the region at the time and human history.
This week in social studies students will be completing the reading and notes that they began last week on the growth of the Roman Empire. The JOT dot note packet will be due on Wednesday. Students will also be working in small groups this week to learn about technology that the Romans perfected and used to grow their influence on the Mediterranean region. Finally, students will be listening to and participating in a discussion focusing on specific emperors and the impact that they had on the region at the time and human history.
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Class Outline May 4th - 8th:
This week in social studies students will complete their notes on the Roman Empire and will begin working on their final projects of the year. Students will be choosing between three DBQs on ancient Rome and will begin working on them in class. After analyzing the documents students will present their findings to their classmates using a medium (paper, poster, website, video, etc.) of their choosing. The DBQ questions are due May 13th and presentations will begin May 21st.
Due to a scheduling conflict next week with the middle school field day students who were slotted to present current events on May 15th will now be presenting this Thursday, May 7th.
Learning Objectives:
This week in social studies students will complete their notes on the Roman Empire and will begin working on their final projects of the year. Students will be choosing between three DBQs on ancient Rome and will begin working on them in class. After analyzing the documents students will present their findings to their classmates using a medium (paper, poster, website, video, etc.) of their choosing. The DBQ questions are due May 13th and presentations will begin May 21st.
Due to a scheduling conflict next week with the middle school field day students who were slotted to present current events on May 15th will now be presenting this Thursday, May 7th.
Learning Objectives:
- Students will be able to recall and discuss the crucial people and events of the Roman Empire. (History 2B, Civics 1C)
- Students will be able to draw conclusions about ancient Rome using primary and secondary sources found in the Document Based Question information. (History 1B, Geography 1D, Civics 1E)
Class Outline May 11th - 15th:
This week in social studies students will be taking their assessment on the Roman Republic and Empire. The study guide was handed out last Wednesday and has been on my website as well. Students spent Monday in class studying with their peers through a variety of activities. The DBQ packets that were handed out last week are due on Wednesday. Students must complete the “Background Essay” and the questions below the documents only. Copies of the DBQs can be found on my website as students work through their projects, due Thursday the 21st.
This week in social studies students will be taking their assessment on the Roman Republic and Empire. The study guide was handed out last Wednesday and has been on my website as well. Students spent Monday in class studying with their peers through a variety of activities. The DBQ packets that were handed out last week are due on Wednesday. Students must complete the “Background Essay” and the questions below the documents only. Copies of the DBQs can be found on my website as students work through their projects, due Thursday the 21st.
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