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World History

World History Week 1 Quarter 3  (1/25/2021-1/29/2021) 
Day 1, 2- B, A
-PPT Review/Discuss/Quiz Chapter 10 Lesson 2 (Society and Culture in Ancient China)
-Review 
Notes Chapter 10
-Class Read 10-3 (The Qin and Han Dynasties)
-Begin e-Book questions Chapter 10-3

Homework:
-Finish e-Book questions Chapter 10-3

Day 3, 4- B, A
-PPT Review/Discuss/Quiz Chapter 10 Lesson 3 (The Qin and Han Dynasties)
-Setup account for 
How the market works: (Stock Game)
-The rest of class will be dedicated to showing students how to trade stocks and allowing them to make their own trades

How the market works: (Stock Game Setup)
Game (Classroom) Password: law550
For your user name: first name and last name
or first name and last initial
(example- NicholasLawrence or NicholasL)
For your email: student ID#@dadeschools.net (do not use your real student email- be sure to leave out "students")
For your password: use your same password you use for your student portal
Stock Market Game Link:
https://www.howthemarketworks.com/register/122973   

​Day 5- B
-Introduce chapter 11 Rome: Republic to Empire

-Class read Chapter 11 Lesson 1- The Founding of Rome
-Begin e-book questions Chapter 11 Lesson 1- The Founding of Rome
-Review Human Rights Video
Notes 11-1
Continue- How the market works: (Stock Game)
Homework:
Finish e-book questions Chapter 11 Lesson 1- The Founding of Rome


World History Week 11 Quarter 2  (1/19/2021-1/22/2021) 
Day 1, 2- B, A
-Begin Black History Month PowerPoint Presentations
-Introduce Chapter 10- Early China

-Class Read 10-1 (The Birth of the Chinese Civilization)
-Begin e-Book questions Chapter 10-1
Homework:
-Finish e-Book questions Chapter 10-1

Day 3, 4- B, A
-Continue/Finish Black History Month PowerPoint Presentations
-PPT Review/Discuss/Quiz Chapter 10 Lesson 1

-Class Read 10-2 (Society and Culture in Ancient China)
-Begin e-Book questions Chapter 10-2

Homework:
-Finish e-Book questions Chapter 10-2

(Additional Ancient China Resources)
Ancient China -National Geographic Kids: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/china/ National Geographic – Ancient Civilizations: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/topics/resource-library-ancient-civilizationchina/?q=&page=1&per_page=25 A guide to China’s capital city: http://www.china.org.cn/english/features/beijng/30546.htm The first emperor of China: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yi-u-TQ9Yo The three teachings – National Geographic https://www.nationalgeographic.org/article/chinese-religions-and-philosophies/ The three doctrines: Buddhism Taoism and Confucianism in China - YouTube Know your Dynasties: https://florida.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/know-yourdynasties-story-of-china/know-your-dynasties-story-of-china/ TimeLine – The Story of China: https://www.pbs.org/story-china/timeline/​

World History Week 10 Quarter 2  (1/11/2021-1/15/2021) 
Day 1- A
-PPT Review/Discuss/Quiz Chapter 9 Lesson 2- Religions of Ancient India
- Read Chapter 9 Lesson 3- 
-Continue -Black History Month PPT Project
(due 1/13/2021)
Homework:​
-eBook Questions Chapter 9 Lesson 3- 
-Continue -Black History Month PPT Project
(due 1/13/2021)
Citing Sources

Day 2, 3- B, A
-PPT Review/Discuss/Quiz Chapter Chapter 9 Lesson 3 (The Mauryan Empire)
-Review Notes Chapter 9​ 
-Quiz Chapter 9-3
-Continue -Black History Month PPT Project (Due 1/13/2021 by 11:59 PM)
Homework:​
-Finish Black History Month PPT Project (Due 1/13/2021 by 11:59 PM)

Day 4, 5- B, A
Kahoot Review CH9 Ancient India 
-Martin Luther King Jr. PowerPoint/Discussion
-Brainpop- Civil Rights
-Brainpop- MLK Jr.

-Independent Review-Additional Martin Luther King Jr. Information-  History.com
-(If Time) Begin Presentations -Black History Month PPT Project

(Upcoming)
-Introduce Chapter 10- Early China
-Class Read 10-1 (The Birth of the Chinese Civilization)
-Begin e-Book questions Chapter 10-1
Homework:
-Finish e-Book questions Chapter 10-1
​
World History Week 9 Quarter 2  (1/4/2021-1/8/2021) 

Day 1, 2- B, A
Brainpop- Greek Gods, Homer
-PPT Review/Discuss/Quiz Chapter 8 Lesson 4- Hellenistic Culture
-Review Notes Chapter 8-4
-Introduce Chapter 9- Ancient India
-Begin Chapter 9 Lesson 1- Early Civilizations
-Continue -Black History Month PPT Project
Homework:​
-Continue -Black History Month PPT Project
(due 1/13/2021)

Day 3, 4- B, A
PPT Review/Discuss/Quiz Chapter 9 Lesson 1- Early Civilizations
- Read Chapter 9 Lesson 2- Religions of Ancient India
-Begin eBook Questions Chapter 9 Lesson 2- Religions of Ancient India
-Continue -Black History Month PPT Project
Homework:​
-eBook Questions Chapter 9 Lesson 2- Religions of Ancient India
-Continue -Black History Month PPT Project

Day 5- B
-MLK Jr. PowerPoint/Discussion
-PPT Review/Discuss/Quiz Chapter 9 Lesson 2- Religions of Ancient India
- Read Chapter 9 Lesson 3- 
-Continue -Black History Month PPT Project
Homework:​
-eBook Questions Chapter 9 Lesson 3- 
-Continue -Black History Month PPT Project

​
World History Week 8 Quarter 2  (12/14/2020-12/18/2020) 

Day 1, 2- A, B
Brainpop- Greek Gods, Homer
-PPT Review/Discuss/Quiz Chapter 8 Lesson 2- The Greek Mind
-Review Notes Chapter 8-2
-Introduce Chapter 8 Lesson 3- Alexander's Empire
-Begin Chapter 8 Lesson 3 e-book questions- Alexander's Empire 
-Continue -Black History Month PPT Project
Homework:​
-Finish Chapter 8 Lesson 3 e-book questions
-Continue -Black History Month PPT Project
(Revised due date 1/13/2021)

Day 3, 4- A, B
-National Geographic info- Macedonia, Alexander the Great
-Review/Discuss/Quiz Chapter 8 Lesson 3- Alexander's Empire
-Review Notes Chapter 8-3
-Introduce Chapter 8 Lesson 4- Hellenistic Culture
-Begin Chapter 8 Lesson 4 e-book questions- Hellenistic Culture 
​-Archimedes
-Continue -Black History Month PPT Project
Homework: 
-Finish Chapter 8 Lesson 4 e-book questions
​-Continue -Black History Month PPT Project
(Revised due date 1/13/2021)

Day 5- A
-Brainpop- Winter Holidays, Christmas
​-Kahoot!
-Continue -Black History Month PPT Project
(Revised due date 1/13/2021)

World History Week 7 Quarter 2  (12/7/2020-12/11/2020) 
Day 1- B 
Video Clip(s):  Review Ancient Greece

-Review Chapter 7-4  Glory, War, and Decline
-Review Notes Chapter 7-4 
-Quiz Chapter 7 Lesson 4
​Begin Selection List-Black History Month PPT Project
​Begin Project -Black History Month PPT Project
(Due 1/20/21)

Day 2,3- A, B
Video Clip(s): Religion According to the Ancient Greeks

-Introduce Chapter 8 Greek Civilization
-e-book video: Gods and Heroes
-Introduce Chapter 8 Lesson 1- Greek Culture 
-Begin Chapter 8 Lesson 1- Greek Culture 
​-Continue -Black History Month PPT Project
Homework:
-Finish e-book questions CH8-1 #1-6
​-Continue -Black History Month PPT Project
(Due 1/20/21)

Day 4,5- A, B
Video Clip(s):  
Science Curiosity and Ancient Greece
-Quiz Chapter 8-1 (Greek Culture)
​-e-book video: Socrates
-Introduce Chapter 8 Lesson 2- The Greek Mind
-Begin Chapter 8 Lesson 2- The Greek Mind 
-Continue -Black History Month PPT Project
-Notes Chapter 8-1, 8-2
Homework:
-Finish e-book questions CH8-2 #1-5
-Continue -Black History Month PPT Project
(Due 1/20/21)


World History Week 6 Quarter 2  (11/30/2020-12/4/2020) 
Day 1, 2- A, B 
-Review CH7-2: Sparta and Athens: City-State Rivalries
-Review Notes Chapter 7-2
-Quiz Chapter 7 Lesson 2
-Class Read/Begin e-Book Questions Chapter 7 Lesson 3-Greece and Persia ​
Homework:
Finish e-Book Questions Chapter 7 Lesson 3-Greece and Persia ​


Day 3, 4- A, B 
-Review Chapter 7 Lesson 3-Greece and Persia 
-Review Notes Chapter 7-3
-Quiz Chapter 7 Lesson 3
-Class Read/Begin e-Book Chapter 7 Lesson 4- Glory, War, and Decline
Homework:
Finish e-Book Chapter 7 Lesson 4- Glory, War, and Decline

Day 5- A 
-Review Chapter 7-4  Glory, War, and Decline
-Review Notes Chapter 7-4 
-Quiz Chapter 7 Lesson 4
​Begin Selection List-Black History Month PPT Project
​Begin Project -Black History Month PPT Project
​(Due 1/20/21)
World History Week 5 Quarter 2  (11/23/2020-11/24/2020) 
Day 1, 2- A, B 
Powerpoint Review Chapter 7-1 (The Rise of Greek Civilization)
Quiz Chapter 7 Lesson 1 (The Rise of Greek Civilization)
Introduce Chapter 7 Lesson 2-  Sparta and Athens: City-State Rivalries
Student Notes Chapter 7
Begin e-book questions 7-2
Homework: 
Finish e-book questions 7-2
For Fun:  Acropolis Virtual Tour
For Fun:  Learn more about Ancient Greece

​World History Week 4 Quarter 2  (11/16/2020-11/20/2020) 
Day 1-B
-Video-
CH6- Israelites MDCPS Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzVim8i-1hg
-Quiz (CH6-2 The Israelite Kingdom)
-Class read (CH6-3 The Development of Judaism and CH6-4 The Jews in the Mediterranean World)
-Work on e-book questions chapter 6-3, 6-4 
-Review Notes Chapter 6
Homework:
Finish e-book questions chapter 6-3, 6-4 ​

Day 2,3- A, B
-Review PowerPoint- The Israelites
-Review Notes Chapter 6
-Quiz 6-3, 6-4
-Today we will be using My Career Shines to look at options after high school: getting a job, entering the military, engaging in on-the-job training or apprenticeships, or enrolling in a two- or four-year college.
​-Students are to complete Kudler Activities Lesson 2 using the provided handout and the My Career Shines website
Homework 
Homework:
Finish Kudler Activities Lesson 2 using the provided handout and the My Career Shines

Day 4, 5- A, B
-Check student progress/completion regarding Kudler Activities Lesson 2 
-Video- History 101-Ancient Greece 
-Introduce Chapter 7- The Ancient Greeks (2000 B.C.--400B.C.)
-Discuss Place and Time: Greece (2000 B.C.--400B.C.)
-Read e-book  7-1 (The Rise of Greek Civilization)
Begin e-book questions 7-1
Student Notes Chapter 7
Homework: 
Finish e-book questions 7-1
For Fun:  Acropolis Virtual Tour

World History Week 3 Quarter 2  (11/9/2020-11/13/2020) Reminder- No school on Wednesday 11/11/2020  Note:  11/9/2020-  School Canceled

​Day 1-A, B
-Discuss My Career Shines Lesson 1 
-Discuss Class Notebook successes/failures (P3, P5 Discuss career interests)
--PowerPoint review (slides 1-9)
-Class read (CH6-2 The Israelite Kingdom)
-Begin e-book questions 6-2
​-Introduce Notes Chapter 6
Homework:
Finish e-book questions 6-2

Day 2-A
-Video-
CH6- Israelites MDCPS Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzVim8i-1hg
-Quiz (CH6-2 The Israelite Kingdom)
-Class read (CH6-3 The Development of Judaism and CH6-4 The Jews in the Mediterranean World)
-Work on e-book questions chapter 6-3, 6-4 
-Review Notes Chapter 6
Homework:
Finish e-book questions chapter 6-3, 6-4 ​

---(Upcoming)---
-Introduce Black History Month PowerPoint Project
Begin Selection -Black History Month PPT Project
​ 
World History Week 2 Quarter 2   (11/2/2020-11/6/2020) Reminder- No school on Tuesday 11/3/2020
Day 1, 2- B, A
-Make sure all students turn in the My Career Shines (Kudler) Assignment
 Part 1----- Note: Allow period 5 additional time if needed  

-(Check for results) Student Mock Election- Students feel free to use the internet to look up candidates, Florida Amendments, etc. as you participate in the student mock election. 
Our school is South Miami K-8 Center and our school's mail code is 5241
-Check current status of official election results
-PowerPoint Review previous chapter- Ancient Egypt and Kush  (If time Kahoot)
-Introduce CH6-The Israelites (1800 B.C. to A.D. 70)
-Read and discuss Chapter 6- Introduction
-Class read Chapter 6 Lesson 1- Beginnings
Homework:
-Finish Chapter 6 Lesson 1 eBook Questions #1-6


Day 3, 4- B, A
-Quiz Chapter 6 Lesson 1 The Israelites (1800 B.C. to A.D. 70) / Beginnings
-Students are to login to My Career Shines website and finish any incomplete work from the previous class.
-Note: Career Interest Assessment and Skills Confidence Assessment must be completed prior to beginning activity 1
-PPT Review Chapter 6- The Israelites  Lesson 1- Beginnings
​-Students are to complete My Career Shines- Lesson 1 using the Assignment in MS Teams.
-Today we will be looking at the following: The U.S. Department of Labor has defined approximately 1,000 occupations that exist in today’s economy. One common method of organizing them is through the 16 National career clusters, which categorizes occupations by the type of industry or service that the work provides as well as by the level of education or training needed to enter the occupations. 


World History Week 1 Quarter 2 (10/26/20-10/30/20)
Day 1, 2- A, B
-Visit from counselor- Mrs. Rodriguez
(Students- Make sure you turn in your Democrats vs Republicans PowerPoint)
-Quiz Chapter 5-3 Egypt's Empire
-Class read Chapter 5 Lesson 4 The Kingdom of Kush
-Video Clip-The Rise of Kush
Homework:
(Students- Make sure you turn in your Democrats vs Republicans PowerPoint today)
(Students- Make sure you have already completed your e-Book Chapter 5 Lesson 3 #1-6)
-Finish e-Book Chapter 5 Lesson 4 #1-6

Day 3- A
-Visit from counselor- Mrs. Rodriguez to discuss Magnet High School Application process 
Magnet High School Application
Magnet High School PowerPoint  
-Quiz Chapter Chapter 5 Lesson 4 The Kingdom of Kush
-PowerPoint Review- Ancient Egypt and Kush

Day 4, 5- B, A
-
Student Mock Election-  Students feel free to use the internet to look up candidates, Florida Amendments, etc. as you participate in the student mock election. 
Our school is South Miami K-8 Center and our school's mail code is 5241

-Students are to create an account for MyCareerShines using  1. the provided instructional handout and 2. the provided website: 
Please make your account with the following login credentials:
1. MyCareerShines-Handout
​Please make your account with the following login credentials:
Username:  Last name and first 3 letters of first name
Password:  Same as your student portal password

2. My Career Shines Registration

Objectives:
1. Students are to create a MyCareerShines Student account
2. Complete the Kuder Career Interests Assessment
3. Record top 5 choices in your MS Forms My Career Shines (Kudler) Journal document 
4. Review Careers of Interest/Top Career Choices (Growth/Salary/etc.)
5. Complete the Kuder Skills Confidence Assessment
6. Record the top 5 suggestions in your
MS Forms My Career Shines (Kudler) Journal document 
7. After 2x assessments Goto "Review occupations suggested by assessment results" (Growth/Salary/etc.)

For periods 4 and 6 only: 
When finished write a paragraph in your
MS Forms My Career Shines (Kudler) Journal document .
Paragraph 1-  your top career choices that were given using the MyCareerShines Student software and what you see yourself doing as a career in adulthood.



World History (10/19/20-10/22/20)
Day 1- 
Quiz Chapter 5 Lesson 2: Life In Ancient Egypt (due by end of class)
Introduce Chapter 5-3 Egypt's Empire
Video Clip- Hatshepsut
Begin PowerPoint Introduction Ancient Egypt
Chapter 5 Lesson 3 eBook Review Questions #1-6

For Fun:
-Harvard- Pyramids of Giza
(Check out "Explore" and "Giza 3D")
-Google Fabricius-  Learn about Hieroglyphics with Google
-Ancient Egypt Life After Death- https://www.nationalgeographic.org/video/life-after-death-in-ancient-egypt/

Day 2, 3- B,A
Begin reviewing presidential candidates for student mock election 
Begin reviewing presidential candidates for student mock election
-Powerpoint-Democrats Vs Republicans
Use the the official websites to research and and summarize the Democratic and Republican stance on the important political party issues listed (scroll to bottom of websites and look at "issues"):
Democratic:  www.democrats.org
Republican:  www.gop.com

Day 4- B
Finish reviewing presidential candidates for student mock election (See above)
Sample General Election Ballot 2020 (Miami-Dade)
Note: The final Presidential Debate is on at 9pm 10/22/2020

World History (10/12/20-10/16/20)
Day 1,2- B,A
Video- Ancient Egypt 101
Reminder Hispanic Heritage Biography Project should be turned in
Introduce Chapter 5- Ancient Egypt and Kush
Introduce Chapter 5-1 The Nile River
Video Clip- The Flooding of the Nile
Chapter 5 Lesson 1 eBook Review Questions- #1-6

Day 3,4- B,A
Quiz Chapter 5-1 The Nile River (due by end of class)
Introduce Chapter 5-2 Life In Ancient Egypt
Video Clip- Egyptian Art and Customs
Read Chapter 5 Lesson 2: Life In Ancient Egypt
Chapter 5 Lesson 2 eBook Review Questions- #1-6

Day 5- 
Quiz Chapter 5 Lesson 2: Life In Ancient Egypt (due by end of class)
Introduce Chapter 5-3 Egypt's Empire
Video Clip- Hatshepsut
Begin PowerPoint Introduction Ancient Egypt
Chapter 5 Lesson 3 eBook Review Questions #1-6

For Fun:
​-Begin virtual tours of Egypt
3-D Virtual tours of Egypt:

-Harvard- Pyramids of Giza
(Check out "Explore" and "Giza 3D")

-Google Fabricius-  Learn about Hieroglyphics with Google

-Ancient Egypt Life After Death- https://www.nationalgeographic.org/video/life-after-death-in-ancient-egypt/


World History (10/05/20-10/9/20)
Day 1- A
Introduce Chapter 4- Mesopotamia
Video Clip- Mesopotamia
Read Chapter 4-1 The Sumerians
​Home Learning: Hispanic Heritage Biography Project due: 10/12/2020
​Chapter 4 Lesson 1 Reading Questions #1-6
​
Day 2, 3- B, A
PPT Review Chapter 4-1 The Sumerians (slides #1-6)
Read e-book Feature "The Epic of Gilgamesh"
Introduce Chapter 4-2 Mesopotamian Empires
Video Clip- Military strength of Assyrians 
​Home Learning: Hispanic Heritage Biography Project due: 10/12/2020
​Chapter 4 Lesson 2 Reading Questions #1-6

Day 4, 5- B, A
Chapter 4- Mesopotamia PowerPoint Review
Kahoot Review Chapter 4- Mesopotamia
Quiz Chapter 4- Mesopotamia
​Home Learning: Hispanic Heritage Biography Project due: 10/12/2020

World History (9/29/20-10/2/20)
Day 1, 2- A, B
Review PowerPoint: PPT Chapter 3 
Kahoot Chapter 3
MS Forms Chapter 3 Quiz
Home Learning: Hispanic Heritage Biography Project due: 10/12/2020

​
Day 3,4- A, B  Note: No school Friday due to teacher planning
Introduce Chapter 4- Mesopotamia
Video Clip- Mesopotamia
Read Chapter 4-1 The Sumerians
​Home Learning: Hispanic Heritage Biography Project due: 10/12/2020
​Chapter 4 Lesson 1 Reading Questions #1-6

World History (9/21/20-9/25/20)
Day 1- A
Class Present TIME-Line Project
Teacher available to help with Hispanic Heritage Biography Project 
Home Learning: Hispanic Heritage Biography Project due: 10/12/2020

Day 2,3- B,A
Introduce Chapter 3- Early Humans and the Agricultural Revolution
Read Chapter 3 Lesson 1- Hunter Gatherers
PowerPoint: PPT Introduction Chapter 3 
Complete- Mr. Lawrence's Digital Survey
Home Learning: Hispanic Heritage Biography Project due: 10/12/2020

Day 4,5- B,A
All students must complete- Mr. Lawrence's Digital Survey
Read Chapter 3 Lesson 2-  The Agricultural Revolution
Kahoot Chapter 3
Study for (Upcoming) MS Forms Chapter 3 Quiz
Home Learning: Hispanic Heritage Biography Project due: 10/12/2020
​
World History (9/14/20-9/18/20)
Day 1- B, A
Introduce students to our e-textbook in the Student Portal--------Discovering Our Past: A History of the World- Early Ages
Introduce Chapter 1: What does a Historian Do?
Introduce Reading Essentials Packet Chapter 1  We will work on this together in session.  (Note:  Make sure students can edit/type in this PDF)
Discuss/Introduce upcoming Hispanic Heritage Biography Project  due: 10/12/2020
Hispanic Heritage List- Hispanic Heritage List

Day 2,3- B, A
Review Chapter 1: PowerPoint- What does a Historian Do?
​Review Introduce Chapter 2:  Studying Economics, Geography and Citizenship
Introduce Reading Essentials Packet Chapter 2  due: 9/21/2020  (Note:  Make sure students can edit/type in this PDF)
Finalize selection for Hispanic Heritage Biography Project  due: 10/12/2020
Hispanic Heritage List- Hispanic Heritage List
​

Day 4,5- B
Class Present TIME-Line Project
Teacher available to help with Hispanic Heritage Biography Project 
Home Learning: Hispanic Heritage Biography Project due: 10/12/2020

World History Week 2 Quarter 1 (9/8/2020-9/11/2020)
Day 1-
-Discuss why we study History:   Why Study History Essay from American Historical Association: http://www.historians.org/pubs/Free/WhyStudyHistory.htm
-Website with information on 5 themes of geography https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/geography/geographythemes/
-Rap song for 5 themes of geography http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?title=5_Themes_of_Geography&vid eo_id=132237
 
Independent Learning:  Continue TIME-Line Project  -(Due 9/11/2020)
 
Day 2-     9/11/2001 tribute (Brainpop) (Wired- 9/11 Museum Tour Video)  (9/11 Museum Virtual Tour)
Students can learn about map skills using Flocabulary unit found here https://www.flocabulary.com/unit/map-skills/ user: lawrence9752    password: table2678
  • Introduce upcoming Hispanic Heritage Biography Project  due: 10/12/2020
  • If time introduce- Virtual Job Shadow in student portal apps.
Go to tools---> Assessments---> Career Cluster Internet Survey CCIS---> Start New
 
Independent Learning:  Finish TIME-Line Project  -(Due 9/11/2020)

World History (Week 1 Quarter 1)
Begin PowerPoint online Project- TIME-Line Project  -(Due 9/11/2020)
Please go to your student portal--> click the Microsoft Office 365 tile -->  click PowerPoint Online to begin the project.
Remember to use the Mr. Lawrence's- Introductory PowerPoint project as an example of what to do.