Thurs, 8/25

In class today, I explained my 'check' marking system. We reviewed the previous night's homework to demonstrate 'check plus' quality work. We also reviewed each question answer for quality. We analyzed trade data to determine the effectiveness of the CandybarTER exercise and then considered common barriers to trade.

HW due 8/26: Read text pgs 102-104. Complete Theme: G&H question on pg 103 & Assessment (pg 104) #4,5,7.

Wednesday, 8/24

In class today, we viewed two short media clips on Mesopotamia and bartering. Students performed the CandybarTER exercise.

HW due Thurs, 8/25: Draw a graphic representation of your CandybarTER log.

Tuesday, 8/23

In class today, students performed a group brainstorming exercise on the topics:
1) What is Western Civilization?
2) What do I want to learn in Western Civilization this year?
Additionally, we reviewed the syllabus to provide an overview of the main topics we will explore as a class over the course of the year.

HW due Wed: If you have not yet acquired your textbook, please check-in with your parents (link to order book here
http://product.half.ebay.com/World-History-Connections-to-Today-by-Anthony-Esler-and-Elisabeth-Gaynor-Ellis-2001-Hardcover-Student-Edition/2398096&tg=info). Additionally, read & take notes on text pages 34-37. Complete Assessment questions #3, 5, 7.