Objectives: -- Describe the achievements of the Qin dynasty Activities: -- Log onto Google Classroom; check comments on current event -- Log onto StudentVUE; write in planner any missing assignments from any class -- Review Shang and Zhou dynasties -- View types of jade found in China -- Read p. 267-268; take notes using a "T" chart on positive and negative actions and characteristics of Shi Huangdi [practice ability to pull requested information from a text]; self-assess -- Some classes: Take notes on the Great Wall of China Independent Learning: -- None Notes/Handouts/Material covered in class: Great Wall of China:
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Objectives: -- Explain the basic beliefs of Daoism Activities: -- Finish notes on Daoism -- Read examples of Daoism in literature -- Complete crossword on Daoism -- Some classes: Divide into 3 groups: Legalism, Confucianism, and Daoism. Brainstorm what a classroom centered in each philosophy would look like. Share with class. Independent Learning: -- WWW (Check StudentVUE, do any missing work, clean out and organize backpack, restock supplies) Notes/Handouts/Material covered in class:
Objectives: -- Explain the basic beliefs and practices of Confucianism and Daoism Activities: -- Turn in Prof Indus worksheet -- Complete notes on Confucianism if not completed yesterday -- Complete Confucianism crossword if not completed yesterday -- Write a quote from Confucius' sayings into your notes -- (Some classes): Create a fortune cookie with a saying of Confucius in it -- Begin notes on Daoism -- (Some classes): Hear excerpts from Kung Fu Panda, hear stories from The Tao of Pooh and The Tao of Star Wars; hear "The Story of the Daoist Farmer" and the story of "The King and his Friend" to identify elements of Daoism within them. -- (Some classes): Begin Daoism crossword Independent Learning: -- None Notes/Handouts/Material covered in class:
Objectives: -- Explain how historical events in China influenced the development of 3 philosophies -- Explain the premises behind legalism -- Describe the basic beliefs of Confucianism Activities: -- Review legalism; add to notes if necessary -- Read textbook regarding Confucianism (p. 260-261, R72-73, R76) -- Complete religimajig on Confucianism -- Begin crossword on Confucianism -- Some classes: Record at least one saying of Confucius in notes -- Some classes: Create fortune cookie with a saying of Confucius in it for distribution to others in class. Independent Learning: -- Prof Indus wksht due tomorrow Notes/Handouts/Material covered in class:
Objectives: -- Period 1: Finish SLC preparation -- Explain how events in China's history influenced the development of 3 different philosophies Activities: -- Period 1: Continue finalizing preparation for SLC -- Turn in the Story of the Buddha to the tray for your class -- Take notes on "The Time of the Warring States" (p. 259) -- Take notes on Legalism (p. 259-260) -- (Some classes) Take notes on Confucianism (p. 260-261) Independent Learning: -- Period 1: Finalize preparation for SLC (write letter, select pieces, write reflections) -- Prof Indus wksht due Tuesday -- Weekly weekend work: -- Check StudentVUE -- Do any missing assignments -- Organize/clean out backpack -- Restock supplies Notes/Handouts/Material covered in class:
Objectives: -- Describe the work and tools of archaeologists -- Describe the findings relating to the Indus River civilization Activities: -- Get on BBC Prof Indus website (Ignore URL on wksht. Google, "Indus Valley Land of the Indus". Skip directions #1 & #2.) -- Complete worksheet (see below) Independent Learning: -- "Story of the Buddha" story board due tomorrow -- Prof Indus wksht due Tuesday Notes/Handouts/Material covered in class:
Objectives: -- Demonstrate knowledge of Hinduism/Buddhism Activities: -- Take Hinduism/Buddhism quiz Independent Learning: -- Story of the Buddha story board due Friday Notes/Handouts/Material covered in class: -- None
Objectives: -- Periods 1 & 2: Determine the important parts of a paragraph -- Periods 6, 7, & 8: Describe how China's geography affected its development Activities: -- Periods 1 & 2: Create a story board, read the Story of the Buddha, highlight the most important parts of each paragraph, write a summarizing caption for the paragraph. -- Periods 6, 7, & 8: Take notes on China's geography and history (see ppt below) Independent Learning: -- Study for Hinduism/Buddhism quiz tomorrow -- Story of the Buddha story board due Friday Notes/Handouts/Material covered in class:
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AuthorMs. Schaedler is starting her 29th year of teaching middle school. (She loves it!) Most of her work has been in Social Studies, but she has also designed and implemented a program teaching "lifelong learning skills" to middle school students to enhance their success. Archives
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