World History I Agenda for 12/2 to 12/20
**Agenda is subject to change**
Monday, December 2, 2013/Tuesday, December 3,
2013: (Objectives: Students will be able to: 1) Identify Greek gods and
goddesses and explain the origin of mythology; and 2) Describe the
different forms of government found in Ancient Greek city-states)
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Welcome!
Collect/Review Homework: Pg 114, #1-3
Lesson Warm Up: Naming Greek gods
Notes: Beginnings of Greek city-states
Activity: Judging a Dispute (Group)
Closing: Writing---advantages and disadvantages to each form of
government
Homework: NONE
Wednesday, December 4, 2013/Thursday, December 5,
2013: (Objectives: Students will be able to: 1) Identify and explain the
differences between Athens and Sparta in terms of government and social
structure)
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CBM Quiz #2: PRACTICE
Warm Up: Government Styles
Notes: Athens and Sparta
Video: Horrible Histories
Activity: Quotes and Debate
Closing: Fictional Writing---Creative day in the life of
Athenian/Spartan
Homework: NONE
Friday, December 6, 2013/Monday, December 9,
2013: (Objectives: Students will be able to: 1) Identify and explain the
differences between Athens and Sparta in terms of government and social
structure; 2) Explain the causes of the Persian and Pelopponesian Wars;
and 3) Identify Pericles' 3 goals for Athens)
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Warm Up: Fictional Writing
Discussion Question: Cooperation
Notes: Victory and Defeat in Greece
Activity: Motivations for War
Interactive Map: Persian Wars
Homework: Read pgs. 115-119; Complete Questions #1-3
Tuesday, December 10, 2013 (A Day only): (Objective: Students will be
able to: 1) Summarize the rise of Macedonia and Alexander the Great's
military victories)
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Welcome!
Collect/Review Homework: Pg 119, #1-3
Lesson Review: Persian Wars/Goals of Pericles
Discussion Question: Diversity
Notes: Alexander the Great and the Spread of Hellenism
Activity: Alexander the Great Comic Strip
Review Persia
Homework: STUDY---You will have a SHORT QUIZ on PERSIA NEXT
CLASS!
Monday, December 16, 2013/Tuesday, December 17,
2013: (Objectives: Students will be able to: 1) Identify major cultural
contributions of Greece; and 2) Name three Greek philosophers)
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Quiz: Persia (35 pts)
Finish Alex Comic Strip
Discussion Question: Philosophy Questions
Notes: Greek Cultural Contributions
SG Activity: Philosopher study
Closing: Review Philsopher notes; Examine Philosopher Quotes--Which one do you agree with?
Homework: STUDY---CBM #3 NEXT CLASS!
Wednesday, December 18, 2013/Thursday, December 19,
2013: (Objectives: Students will be able to: 1) Identify three Greek
philosophers; and 2) Examine/Analyze their teachings)
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CBM #3: Persia/Greece---GRADED!
Warm Up: What is reality? Allegory of the Cave
Activity: Philosophy Quotes
Closing: Review Quotes----Which one are you?
Homework: NONE
Friday, December 20, 2013/Thursday, January 2,
2014: (Objectives: Students will be able to: 1) Review important teachings
from major Greek Philosophers; and 2) Review Greek cultural, social,
political, and historical impact)
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Warm Up: Which Philosopher are you and why?
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Activity: Question Writing
Ask each other!
Review Activity: Greek crossword puzzle
Closing: Jeopardy Review Game
Homework: Enjoy Break!