Greece+Week+Lesson+Plans+(includes+all+activities+and+homework+assignments).

__WEEK ONE__
(Day one= emergency cards and intros only) Unit One- Introduction to History DAY TWO DATE: 8/19 TOPIC: Introductions Standards: Course expectations and various definitions of “history” BIG QUESTION: What do I need to do in order to succeed in WH? Homework- List tem major personal events that happened in your lifetime. ACTIVITIES: 1. Discussion on BQ 2. Questions about syllabus- Student review of main points 3. Classroom introduction- stuff on the walls 4. Bathroom passes 5. Introduce History Project Evaluation- Reflective writing, Q-A CLOSURE: What have you learned about this class?

Unit One Introduction to History DATE: 8/20 TOPIC: Cont. “What is History?” Standards: Cont. definitions of history, major terms, why it’s important. BIG QUESTION: What is “history”? HW- Ten historical events in your lifetime- Brainstorm Pt. 1 project using back sheet ACTIVITIES: 1. Discussion: What is “history”? When did history “start”? How do we know what happened before writing? 2. During discussion, go through SEEI with students. 3. Show Power Point of Why Study History? 4. Quote Activity 5. Review Howmework- Start Assignment Evaluation: Q-A, quote activity, HW

Unit One Introduction to History DATE: 8/21 TOPIC: Historical Quotes Analysis Standards: BIG QUESTION: What does this quote mean? HW- Due Thurs: Historical Quote Elaboration. ““The disadvantage of men not knowing the past is that they do not know the present. History is a hill or high point of vantage, from which alone men see the town in which they live or the age in which they are living.” (G.K. Chesterton) ACTIVITIES: 1. Think, pair and share the big question 2. Orally review yesterday’s slide show 3. Read quots outloud- begin assignment 4. Discuss Primary Documents- SoapStone Activity Evaluation: Analysis of Soapstone CLOSURE: What is a Primary Document Discussion

UNIT- INTRO DATE: 8/22 TOPIC: “History” Primary Documents Review- Timelines BIG QUESTION: What historical events before 1995 do you understand pretty well? (Tell as much as you can about them) Anything and Everything goes here! ACTIVITIES: 1, Discussion on BQ Review notes from PPP on “history”. 2. In groups of 4-5, draw a timeline of all events. 3. Complete Timeline on whiteboard. 4 Complete Quiz # 1 on classroom procedures and history! Evaluation: BQs, discussion, timeline CLOSURE: Rapid fire Q-A about history,

__Week Two__
Unit 1- Rise of Democracy DATE:8/25 TOPIC: Tap background knowledge BIG QUESTION: What did you learn last week? About history? About yourself? About Ms. Anders? ANYTHING! Homework: Write out your rough draft paragraphs for your personal and historical timeline (in your comp.book)- Due Thurs. ACTIVITIES: 1. Discuss big question. 2. What did you learn in geography class? 3. Complete quiz 4. Review Evaluation: Big question assessment, Q-A CLOSURE: See Overhead

Unit- Rise of Democracy DATE: 8/26 TOPIC: Textbook introduction BIG QUESTION: Open up your textbook to p. 10 and study the map carefully. What can you learn about early human origins? Now look at the pictures on p.12-13. What else can you learn? Homework-Compete your textbook scavenger hunt with your book! ACTIVITIES: a. Discuss BQ b. Show transparency of time c. Begin Scavenger Hunt with partners Evaluation: BQ, discussion, results of scavenger hunt CLOSURE: See Overhead

__WEEK THREE__
Unit – Rise of Democracy DATE: 9/02 TOPIC: Self-Assessment Standards: Intro 10.1.1 BIG QUESTION: Why is the United States considered a democracy? ACTIVITIES: a. Discussion of BQ b. Etymology of “Democracy” c. Central Powers Review: Autocracy,Dictatorship,Monarchy, Aristocracy, Oligarchy d. Begin Slide show of Greeks Review Homework Instructions Evaluation: Evaluation of BQ, Discussion responses, CLOSURE: Rapid fire Q-A about activities above. What did you learn?

Unit – Rise of Democracy DATE: 9/03 TOPIC: Greece Standards: 10.1 BIG QUESTION: Study the Map on p.137 Describe what you can learn from the map? Homework: Look through the images on p. 140-141. What can you learn about Gr. culture from reading the captions? ACTIVITIES: a. Discussion of BQ b. Review terms of Slide Show- Central vs. Federal Systems c. Begin Slide Show- Set up Cornell Notes Review Homework Instructions Evaluation: Evaluation of BQ, Discussion responses, COMP.BOOK CHECK CLOSURE: Rapid fire Q-A about activities above. What did you learn?

Unit – Rise of Democracy DATE: 9/4 TOPIC: Greece Standards: 10.1 BIG QUESTION: What is meant by a “Central Power” HOMEWORK: Study terms and Notes on Greece ACTIVITIES: a. Discussion of BQ b. Review of terms c. Question the benefits and drawbacks of each. d. Complete Power Point. Review Homework Instructions Evaluation: Evaluation of BQ, Discussion responses, CLOSURE: Rapid fire Q-A about activities above. What did you learn?

Unit – Rise of Democracy in Greece DATE: 9/5 TOPIC: Greece Standards: 10.1 BIG QUESTION: NO BIG QUESTION TODAY- FINISH NOTES HOMEWORK: STUDY FOR GREECE TEST ACTIVITIES: a. Complete last of the Greece slides on Government- Frequent comprehension checks! b. THINK, PAIR, SHARE Review Guide for Monday’s TEST Review Homework Instructions Evaluation: Evaluation of BQ, Discussion responses, CLOSURE: Rapid fire Q-A about activities above. What did you learn?

__WEEK FOUR__
Unit- Rise of Democracy- Topic- Greece- Assessment Date 9/8/08 BQ- What can you write about the land, culture, courts, and government, and philosophies (WITHOUT turning back in your comp. book)? ACTIVITIES: a. Review BQ- Q-A b. Clear tables and complete first major quiz! c. Corrections in class d. Discuss Homework HOMEWORK- Read P. 157 in text- COMPARE and CONTRAST Roman and US branches of government! Evaluation: Quiz results and HW Closure: Review HW

Unit – Rise of democracy DATE: 9/9/08 TOPIC: ROME contributions Standards: 10.1.2 BIG QUESTION: Read the poem on your desk by Virgil. What did the Romans respect about the Greeks. What are the Romans proud of? HOMEWORK: Write a paragraph about how you feel about your three-week grade and what you intend to do in the next two weeks to bring it up? Extra Credit: Memorize Virgil’s Aeneid ACTIVITIES: a. Discussion of BQ b. Map of world review- Greece, Italy, Israel, Medit. c. Quiz review d. Introduction to Rome Power Point Review Homework Instructions Evaluation: Evaluation of BQ, Discussion responses, homework and notes. CLOSURE: Rapid fire Q-A about activities above. What did you learn?

Unit Foundations of Democracy DATE: 9/10/08 TOPIC: ROME Standards: 10.1.2 BIG QUESTION: Text image p. Describe similarities and differences b/w Greek and Roman culture HOMEWORK: Write out a summary of your notes on Rome from the slide show. ACTIVITIES: a. Discussion of BQ b. Review of Greece test c. Complete slide show and videos of Rome Review Homework Instructions Evaluation: Evaluation of BQ, Discussion responses, CLOSURE: Rapid fire Q-A about activities above. What did you learn?

Unit Foundations of Democracy DATE: 9/11/08 TOPIC: Judeo- Christian Influences Standards: 10.1.3 BIG QUESTION: HOMEWORK: Complete Greece, Roman, US parts of Context Sheets ACTIVITIES: a. Discussion of BQ b. Assign Class characters for press conference c. Complete Slide Show d. Summarize slide show Review Homework Instructions Evaluation: Evaluation of BQ, Discussion responses, CLOSURE: Rapid fire Q-A about activities above. What did you learn?

Unit Foundations of Democracy DATE: 10/12/08 TOPIC: Judeo-Christian Influences Standards: 10.2.3 BIG QUESTION: Read blue box (primary source) p. 169- What do Christians believe about doing good deeds? Give examples. HW: Review First Unit of Website ACTIVITIES: a. Discussion of BQ b. Review of my website! c. Giant Flash Cards of Review Terms for Gr/ Rome/ JC influences Review Homework Instructions Evaluation: Evaluation of BQ, Discussion responses, CLOSURE: Rapid fire Q-A about activities above. What did you learn?

WEEK FIVE
Unit Foundations of Democracy DATE: 09/15/08 TOPIC: Review of Greece and Rome Standards: 10.1.1-3 BIG QUESTION: Read the chart on page 296 and summarize all the similarities you can among the six major religions. HOMEWORK: Read page 292 and 293 and summarize what it means to be Jewish. ACTIVITIES: a. Discussion of BQ b. Review Greece context sheet c. Complete Rome Context sheet with partners Use notes and p..157 d. Closure and comparisons Review Homework Instructions Evaluation: Evaluation of BQ, Discussion responses, CLOSURE: Rapid fire Q-A about activities above. What did you learn?

Unit Foundations of Democracy DATE: 9/16/08 TOPIC: Judeo-Christian Foundations Standards: 10.1.1-3 BIG QUESTION: Read blue box. 169 from Luke (primary doc.) What do you think the Apostle Luke was trying to say in your own words? HOMEWORK: Read p. 286-287 Summarize what it means to be Christian. ACTIVITIES: a. Discussion of BQ b. Begin Slide show of Judeo-Christianity- Take Notes! c. Closure Review Homework Instructions Evaluation: Evaluation of BQ, Discussion responses, Notes CLOSURE: Rapid fire Q-A about activities above. What did you learn?

Unit- Foundations of Democracy DATE: 09/17/08 TOPIC: Judeo-Christian influences Standards: 10.1.1-3 BIG QUESTION: Summarize your notes from yesterday. HOMEWORK: Read p268 (Links to Judaism) and p290-291 and summarize what it means to be Muslim. ACTIVITIES: a. Discussion of BQ b. Complete Judeo-Christian Context sheet with partners c. Review all three charts and begin review session for test Review Homework Instructions Evaluation: Evaluation of BQ, Discussion responses, chart analysis CLOSURE: Rapid fire Q-A about activities above. What did you learn?

Unit - Foundations of Democracy DATE: 9/18/08 TOPIC: Review of Judeo- Christian Traditions Standards: 10.1.1-3 BIG QUESTION: What do you think Plato and Aristotle would have said about the Judeo-Christian movement? HOMEWORK: Study! ACTIVITIES: a.. Discussion of BQ b. Film on Judeo-Christian influences of Democracy Review Homework Instructions Evaluation: Evaluation of BQ, Discussion responses, film notes CLOSURE: Rapid fire Q-A about activities above. What did you learn?

Unit - Foundations of Democracy TOPIC: Assessment of Judeo Christian Influences Standards:10.1.1-3 Date 9/19/08 BIG QUESTION: No BQ- Test! ACTIVITIES: a. Complete assessment b. Correct Assessment c. Complete film Review Homework Instructions Evaluation: Evaluation of exam. CLOSURE: Rapid fire Q-A about activities above. What did you learn?