http://www.mrdowling.com/701-persia.html Objectives: -- compare Athens & Sparta -- describe the Persian Wars and what resulted -- Period 8 only: Describe final phase of Egyptian mummification Activities: -- Finish note-taking on Athens & Sparta -- Read p. 382-383 on Persian Wars; (some classes read story on p. 353) -- View maps to see size of Persian Empire (p. 382, p. 130) -- View video clip on Persian Wars [http://www.mrdowling.com/701-persia.html] -- View 2 video clips on the Battle of Thermopylae [http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/ancient-greece/videos/last-stand-of-the300-the-kill-zone] -- View G-rated trailer for the movie, "300" (about the Battle of Thermopylae) -- Period 8 only: Desalt, oil, spice, and wrap chickens Independent Learning: -- WWW (Weekly Weekend Work) -- Check VUE -- Do any missing assignments -- Organize backpack -- Restock supplies -- Bring snacks [Ideas: crackers, popcorn, "goldfish," fruit that's easy to eat (apple, grapes, banana, etc.), veggies (baby carrots, green beans, edamame), nuts, yogurt (bring a spoon), cereal in a zip-lock bag, pretzels, granola bars, Fiber One bars or equivalent, Bel Vita (bites) or equivalent, fruit snacks, fruit leather, trail mix, cinnamon teddy grahams, animal crackers, half a sandwich, etc.] Don't forget a napkin! Notes/Handouts/Material covered in class:
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