Homework Will Only Be on Portal

Fri, 09 Oct 2015 12:43:00 GMT

Hi everybody. At this point all students who have internet access should have access to the portal. So there will no longer be homework assignments posted on this blog. See you there!

Tuesday October 6 2015

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 14:57:00 GMT

Both Sections 2 and 4 have a writing assignment due on Friday: Write 12 - 13 sentences about the Epic of Gilgamesh using the outline we made after reading it as a guide. Included in that number should be 1 - 2 sentences about the moral of the story and what you think of the story.

Monday October 5 2015

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 13:33:00 GMT

Both Sections 1 and 3 have a writing assignment due on Thursday: Write 12 - 13 sentences about the Epic of Gilgamesh using the outline we made after reading it as a guide. Included in that number should be 1 - 2 sentences about the moral of the story.

Thursday October 1 2015

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 15:18:00 GMT

Level 1 Sections 1 and 3 should start studying for a big quiz on Sumerian Contributions to be taken on Monday.

Wednesday September 30th 2015

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:57:00 GMT

All sections for Level 1 history had a binder check today and studied for our next quiz. Sections 1 and 3 are still working on the Sumerian contributions PowerPoint. Sections 2 and 4 will be taking a quiz on it (check out yesterday's post on the quiz.) Level 2 Section 2 were practicing their performance for Plato's Republic. Four pairs performed and were peer-reviewed in Level 2 Section 2.

Tuesday Sept 29 2015

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:11:00 GMT

Today both sections 2 and 4 of Level 1 History took a quiz on the New Stone Age and received graded paperwork. We then studied Sumerian contributions to civilization: Section 2 will have a quiz on Thursday about this topic and Section 4 will take the same quiz on Friday. Both Sections 1 and 2 of Level 2 completed their paraphrasing of the parts of Scene 2 and divided into pairs to perform a part in front of the class. Both Sections 1 and 2 will have to turn in their paraphrase of the Republic on Friday. Level 2 Section 1 begins performance on Friday. Level 2 Section 2 begins performance on Wednesday.

Monday September 28th

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 13:47:00 GMT

I returned paperwork to all my sections today - quizzes, extra credit, and writing assignments. In Sections 1 and 3 of Level 1 History we studied our notes about the New Stone Age and took a quiz on it. Most students did very well. We then began our PowerPoint on Mesopotamia and Sumerian contributions to civilization. No Homework. Section 1 of Level 2 completed working on Part 3 of Scene 2 from Plato's Republic. No Homework.

Friday September 25 of 2015

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:39:00 GMT

Both Sections 2 and 4 of Level 1 History learned about and were quizzed on the Neolithic Age and the Agricultural Revolution. Both of these sections must study for a quiz the next time we have class (Tuesday) on the New Stone Age (Roman numeral III in our notes for today). You can find the quiz questions you are responsible for under the quiz sidebar link with the same title. Level 2 Section 1 worked in groups of 4 paraphrasing Scene 2 Part 2 of Plato. No Homework. Level 2 Section2 did the same but had time to do most of the parts of Scene 2. No homework.

Items Covered in Class for Thursday 9/24/15

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 12:59:00 GMT

In both sections 1 and 3 of Level 1 History we discussed and took notes on the Neolithic Age and Agricultural Revolution. As a class we came up with good quiz questions based on our notes for each section. We then took time after each section to study for its quiz questions; finally we took the quizzes. No additional homework for tonight. Level 2 Section 1 took a quiz on the beginning of Plato's Republic today. We then continued the reading up to the point where Socrates asks Glaucon if justice is merely paying back what we owe to others. No additional homework for tonight.

Material for Wednesday 9/23/2015

Wed, 23 Sep 2015 15:14:00 GMT

Level 1 Section 1 covered the draft today and has the final draft of the settlement project paper is due on Monday since we do not meet on Friday. Level 1 Section 3 has its final paper due on Monday. Level 1 sections 2 and 4 have their final draft due on Friday. In all of these sections we went over the rough drafts today. Level 2 Section 1 has to study for a quiz tomorrow on the beginning of Scene 2 of the Republic. Level 2 Section 2 has no homework.

Material Covered Tuesday Sept 22 2015

Tue, 22 Sep 2015 14:47:00 GMT

Level Section2 completed the project and has been assigned a writing assignment due on Friday. Write 7 – 9 sentences about what needs to be done by people who choose to stop their nomadic life and settle down. What does the clan need to do? Begin by stating the difference between nomadic life and settled life. Use the word “domesticate” somewhere. (This is part of your project grade.) Level 1 Section 4 has their final draft of the writing assignment due on Friday. Level 2 Section 1 received their vocab quizzes back and we reviewed answers and where to find the quizzes on my webpage. We discussed some of the characters of Plato's Republic and the location of the dialogue. No homework unless you want to do extra credit. Level 2 Section 2 received both of their quizzes back and we reviewed answers and where to find the quizzes on my webpage. We discussed extra credit options for both of the quizzes. We began reading the Republic. Tomorrow there will be a quiz on Act 1 Scene 1.

Topics for Monday September 21 2015

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 14:44:00 GMT

Students in Level 2 Section 1 received their Classical Greece Review Quiz and we went over the answers and where you can find the quiz questions on my webpage. I also showed how to do extra credit to raise that quiz score. In addition they took a vocabulary quiz on Plato's Republic. I am posting extra credit opportunity for this today on my website as well. Both sections 1 and 3 of Level 1 history completed their negotiations in our settlement project and have bee assigned homework on the portal. It is the following: Write 7 – 9 sentences about what needs to be done by people who choose to stop their nomadic life and settle down. What does the clan need to do? Begin by stating the difference between nomadic life and settled life. Use the word “domesticate” somewhere. (This is part of your project grade.)

Topics Covered on September 18

Fri, 18 Sep 2015 14:57:00 GMT

Hi All! Sections 2 & 4 of Level 1 had a great time trading and negotiating in our settlement project today. Section 2 has more to do but section 4 is ready for its first writing assignment on this topic (due on Monday). Section 2 has no homework put Section for does: Write 7 – 9 sentences about what needs to be done by people who choose to stop their nomadic life and settle down. What does the clan need to do? Begin by stating the difference between nomadic life and settled life. Us the word “domesticate” somewhere. (This is part of your project grade.) Level 2 Section 1 completed vocabulary and studied it today, so be prepared for a quiz on Monday!!! Level 2 Section 2 took the quiz today and began working on Plato's Republic - no homework for section 2.

September 17

Thu, 17 Sep 2015 14:45:00 GMT

Both Sections 1 and 3 of level 1 continued on the settlement project today and have no homework. Level 2 Section 1 began vocabulary for Plato's Republic and should review the words, but no quiz until Monday.

Material Covered Wednesday September 16

Wed, 16 Sep 2015 15:07:00 GMT

Level 1 Section 1 did the Ice Age quiz. Level 1 Section 2 also did the Ice Age quiz and continued the project on settlement. Level 2 Section 1 took the quiz on Classical Greece. Level 2 Section 2 completed the vocabulary for the Plato project and will have a vocabulary quiz on Friday.

Things Done in History on Tuesday Sept 15

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 14:34:00 GMT

Today Level 1 Section 2 completed notes for the Ice Age. Be prepared for a quiz next time we meet! Level 1 Section 4 did their first quiz of he year (on the Ice Age) and began working on our project about settlement. Level 2 Section 1 completed the review on Classical Greece. Be prepared for a quiz next class! Level 2 Section 2 took the first quiz of the year (on Classical Greece) and began working on vocabulary for our project on Plato's Republic. L2 S2 should study the first 5 words and have them memorized by next class (art, fine art, practical art, medicine, navigation)

1st Level 2 Quiz

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 14:45:00 GMT

Please take note level 2 historians. Your first level 2 quiz will be on fill-in-the-blank.

Topics covered on Monday September 14

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 14:36:00 GMT

Both Level 1 Section 1 and Level 1 Section 3 covered the PowerPoint notes about the Ice Age reading and also began working on the Project about settlements. Level 2 Section 1 completed our PowerPoint on reviewing Classical Greece so BE PREPARED FOR A QUIZ NEXT CLASS.

Topics covered on September 11

Fri, 11 Sep 2015 14:53:00 GMT

Here is what each section did in class today. L1 S2 began SP3 and got as far as II.C.1. in the Ice Age PowerPoint in SP3. Also, Neveah was made lictor and Mohammed was made vice-lictor. Next, L1 S4 completed the Ice Age PowerPoint in SP3, but we have not yet done the Agricultural Revolution PowerPoint. L2 S1 completed SP3. L2S2 completed SP3 and also viewed the historical hat exhibit.

September 10 Topis Covered

Thu, 10 Sep 2015 13:13:00 GMT

Today Level 1 Section 1 got through SP2 and began SP3. Level 1 Section 3 also got through SP2 and began SP3. Level 2 Section 1 is still only in early stages of SP3.

September 9th Material Covered in Class

Wed, 09 Sep 2015 15:19:00 GMT

Today level 1 Section 1 did SP1. Level 1 Section 2 completed SP1 and most of SP2. Level 1 Section 3 did most of SP1 but still needs to do the diagnostic. Level 1 Section 4 began SP3. Both sections 1 and 2 of Level 2 began SP3.

September 8th Material Covered in Class

Tue, 08 Sep 2015 15:20:00 GMT

It was a pleasure to begin the process of knowing those of you I met today. As promised, the following is an update for what we covered in class today for each section that met with me. By the way, I added a ling to period contents on my Level 2 History sidebar. Level 1 Section 1 covered SP1 Level 1 Section 4 covered SP1 and began SP2 Level 2 Section 1 covered SP 1 but needs to do a diagnostic Level 2 Section 2 covered SP 1 and completed the diagnostic

Hats for Our Museum Wanted

Sat, 05 Sep 2015 23:32:00 GMT

We have a perfect exhibition room for historical curiosities at The Founders Academy. It has three glass walls and is spacious. Each month we will be focusing on new themes for our exhibits. The first month will be about hats. We already have started the showcase with a number of historic hats. If you have a hat of interest or have a family member or friend who does, try to bring it in on the first day of school for show in our exhibition room. If you cannot bring it in then, that's ok. Anytime will work, but the sooner you bring it in, the more opportunity others will have to see it. Examples of hats of interest are a fireman's helmet, a police hat, a sailor's hat, an old football helmet your parent may have had. A woman's dress hat from the 1960's. Don't limit yourself. Use your imagination!

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