Carter's World History

This week we will wrap up our studies of Ancient Rome and wrap up the first quarter.  We will complete the Prezi and begin on a group and individual project to present later this week.  Be focused and be ready for a week full of chances to turn in anything that may still be missing. Week Nine: Vocabulary List Agrarian Urban Rural Arable Land Subsistence Agriculture Patron Emancipate Alliance System Suffrage Definitions are available here.

This week, we will be learning about Ancient Rome...from the myth of its creation, to the life of a mighty empire, to its eventual fall into darkness.  (A lot to cover in just a few days!) Vocabulary for this week... Aqueduct Bishop Census Dictator Heresy Latifundia Martyr Messiah Patrician Plebeian Pope Republic Monday, October 17 Complete Ancient Greek God Project and present with your partner. Begin work on your vocabulary notebook.  Get all of your definitions done today! Primary Source: Tuesday, October 18 5.1 Rome Conquers the Mediterranean 5.1 Reading Summary Work on your vocabulary notebook.  Get all of your synonyms done today! Wednesday, October 19 5.2 From Republic to Empire 5.2 Reading Summary Work on your vocabulary notebook.  Write all of your sentences today! Thursday, October 20 Complete Notes from 5.2 and Reading Summary Ancient Rome: Expansion and Conquest Video     Viewing Guide 5.3...

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This week we will continue learning about Ancient Greece: how it was formed, its impact on our lives, and what caused its fall.  We will end the week with a Unit Test on Ancient Greece and by researching a specific Greek god.  Fun Fun Fun!!! Vocabulary Words for this week.  Phalanx Legislature Alliance Logic Rhetoric Heliocentric Alexander the Great Monday, October 10 4.4 The Glory that was Greece Primary Source: The Oration of Pericles Tuesday, October 11 4.5 Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic Age Wednesday, October 12 (Early Release) Test Review for Ancient Greece Thursday, October 13 Ancient Greek Test Primary Source Due Begin work on Ancient Greek God Project Friday, October 14 Continue and complete Ancient Greek God Project Vocabulary Due Vocabulary Quiz Daily Questions Due

This week we will learn about Ancient Greece and all its glory!  We will look at the myth of its beginnings, track its rise and then see how its fall effected other cultures throughout the world.  We will end the week by looking at how one man was able to unite the entire known world under his rule. You have more vocabulary words this week, so I would use any free time to get ahead before you begin the week... Week Six: Ancient Greece Trojan War Shrine Fresco Polis Monarchy Oligarchy Democracy Tyrant Direct Democracy Jury Ostracism Philosopher Tragedy Comedy Assimilate Assassinate Remember it is also Spirit Week!!! Monday:  Superhero Day Tuesday: Twin Day Wednesday:  Wacky Tacky Day Thursday: #TBT (Generation Day) Friday: School Pride...Freshmen wear GRAY!!

This is what you need to be working on today for me... Vocabulary Test Click on the Test/Quizzes tab Week 5: Cumulative Test Turn in your Primary Source: Terracotta Warrior 3.4 Rise of Civilizations in China You will need to open up the Prezi that looks like WATER Scroll to the section of 3.4 Fill in your notes Complete the assessment questions and turn them in You may work with a partner that you sit beside quietly as long as you stay on task. Complete any missing assignments. Look at your sheet, and get me anything that you can!! Kahoot! Review If you can get these things done, we will review for your test tomorrow.  So stay focused!!!

This week we will be studying Ancient India and China.  We will learn about two of the world's largest religions - Hinduism and Buddhism.  We will also be learning about the geography of these areas and what made their ancient civilizations unique.  Vocabulary Notebooks:  You will NOT have new vocabulary words this week!!  You will, however, be having a cumulative vocabulary test on Thursday .  This will be a time for you to make sure all sections of your notebook are complete and review any words you may have been confused about earlier. Here is a rundown of our week: Monday:  3.2 Hinduism and Buddhism Part I - Hinduism Tuesday:  3.2 Hinduism and Buddhism Part II - Buddhism Wednesday:  3.3 Indian Civilizations Thursday:  3.4 Rise of Civilizations in China and the Silk Road (Bull Pride time will be a vocabulary and test review!) Friday: Test on Ancient India and China IF the amount of talking and distractions in...