Sunday, October 21, 2007

The End of Trimester 1

There will be NO NEW HOMEWORK this Week
*All Late Work is Due By WEDNESDAY the 24th!!!

Monday-
Boys versus Girls: Chapters 1-2 Quiz Show Challenge (Standards 7.1.1-7.2.4)

Tuesday-
Boys versus Girls: Chapters 3-4 Quiz Show Challenge (Standards 7.3.1-7.4.4)

Wednesday-
Boys versus Girls: Chapters 5-6 Quiz Show Challenge (Standards 7.5.1-7.6.4)

Thursday-
Every man, woman and child for themselves! BINGO-Individual Scoring

Friday (maybe Thursday also)-
Create new NC State Wolf Pack posters for our new class
Move into our new classroom!

***Have a great few weeks off***
...if you need anything, feel free to post to this site and I will try and respond!

Mr. S. and his digital history team!

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Unit 4 Chapter 7 (Review Sections 1 & 2)

CHAPTER 7 - China
Review Week


CHAPTER 7 - CHINA
Week of October 15-19, 2007 (Review of Sections 1 & 2)
Lesson Plans & Homework for Social Studies 7 - Mr. S.

Visit: http://go.hrw.com/gopages/index.html
Password: SQ7 HP7

MONDAY (REVIEW)
Ch. 7 Section 1
CA Standard 7.3.1

*HOMEWORK DUE THIS WEEK*
  1. Mr. S's Cryptogram
  2. Mr. S's Evil Word Search
  3. Quick Writes
  4. Inventions Booklet

Monday

Objectives
Students will learn that
…(7.3.1)
1. The Period of Disunion was a time of war and disorder that followed the end of the Han dynasty.
2. China was reunified under the Sui, Tang, and Song dynasties.
3. The Age of Buddhism saw major religious changes in China.

Vocabulary

  1. Period of Disunion
  2. Grand Canal
  3. Empress Wu

PreTeach

___ What You Will Learn … (SE) Preview Main Ideas, Big Idea, and Key Terms and People.
___ Building Vocabulary (TE) Preteach the terms listed under Building Vocabulary.
___ If YOU were there … (SE) Have students read and discuss the section introduction and question.

Direct Teach

___ Teach the Big Idea Activity (TE) Students discuss the Main Idea questions, write two questions for each main idea and then conduct a game show using these questions.
___ Main Idea Questions (TE) Standards-based discussion questions
___ Critical Thinking: Evaluating Information (TE) Imperial Report Cards [ES]
___ Critical Thinking: Sequencing (TE) Buddhism Time Line
___ Map: Chinese Dynasties, 589–1279 (SE)
___ Biography: Empress Wu (SE)
___ Map: Spread of Buddhism (SE)
___ Quick Facts: Reasons for Buddhism’s Spread (SE)

Review & Assessment

___ Close (TE) Have students describe the cycles of peace and disunion in China. Ask them to identify the important dynasties that ruled at this time.
___ Section 1 Assessment (SE) *HOMEWORK*


Resources available for us this week

___ Interactive Reader and Study Guide: Section 1
___ Map Transparency: Chinese Dynasties, 589–1279
___ Map Transparency: Spread of Buddhism
___ Quick Facts Transparency: Reasons for Buddhism’s Spread
___ Daily Bellringer Transparency: Section 1
___ CRF: Vocabulary Builder, Section 1
___ Universal Access Modified Worksheets and Tests CD-ROM
___ Standards Review Workbook
___ Online Chapter Summaries in Six Languages (Password: SQ7 HP7)

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TUESDAY (REVIEW)
Ch. 7 Section 1
CA Standard 7.3.1

*HOMEWORK DUE THIS WEEK*
  1. Mr. S's Cryptogram
  2. Mr. S's Evil Word Search
  3. Quick Writes
  4. Inventions Booklet

TUESDAY (REVIEW)

Objectives
Students will learn that
…(7.3.1)
1. The Period of Disunion was a time of war and disorder that followed the end of the Han dynasty.
2. China was reunified under the Sui, Tang, and Song dynasties.
3. The Age of Buddhism saw major religious changes in China.

Vocabulary

  1. Period of Disunion
  2. Grand Canal
  3. Empress Wu

PreTeach

___ What You Will Learn … (SE) Preview Main Ideas, Big Idea, and Key Terms and People.
___ Building Vocabulary (TE) Preteach the terms listed under Building Vocabulary.
___ If YOU were there … (SE) Have students read and discuss the section introduction and question.

Direct Teach

___ Teach the Big Idea Activity (TE) Students discuss the Main Idea questions, write two questions for each main idea and then conduct a game show using these questions.
___ Main Idea Questions (TE) Standards-based discussion questions
___ Critical Thinking: Evaluating Information (TE) Imperial Report Cards [ES]
___ Critical Thinking: Sequencing (TE) Buddhism Time Line
___ Map: Chinese Dynasties, 589–1279 (SE)
___ Biography: Empress Wu (SE)
___ Map: Spread of Buddhism (SE)
___ Quick Facts: Reasons for Buddhism’s Spread (SE)

Review & Assessment

___ Close (TE) Have students describe the cycles of peace and disunion in China. Ask them to identify the important dynasties that ruled at this time.
___ Section 1 Assessment (SE) *HOMEWORK*

Resources available for us this week

___ Interactive Reader and Study Guide: Section 1
___ Map Transparency: Chinese Dynasties, 589–1279
___ Map Transparency: Spread of Buddhism
___ Quick Facts Transparency: Reasons for Buddhism’s Spread
___ Daily Bellringer Transparency: Section 1
___ CRF: Vocabulary Builder, Section 1
___ Universal Access Modified Worksheets and Tests CD-ROM
___ Standards Review Workbook
___ Online Chapter Summaries in Six Languages (Password: SQ7 HP7)

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WEDNESDAY
Ch. 7 Section 2
CA Standard 7.3.2, 7.3.5

*HOMEWORK DUE THIS WEEK*
  1. Mr. S's Cryptogram
  2. Mr. S's Evil Word Search
  3. Quick Writes
  4. Inventions Booklet

WEDNESDAY

Objectives
Students will learn that
…(7.3.2, 7.3.5)

  1. Advances in agriculture led to increased trade and population growth,
  2. Cities and trade grew during the Tang and Song dynasties.
  3. The Tang and Song dynasties produced fine arts and inventions.

Vocabulary

  1. porcelain
  2. woodblock printing
  3. gunpowder
  4. compass

Preteach

___ What You Will Learn … (SE) Preview Main Ideas, Big Idea, and Key Terms and People.
___ Building Vocabulary (TE) Preteach the terms listed under Building Vocabulary.
___ If YOU were there … (SE) Have students read and discuss the section introduction and question.

Direct Teach

___ Teach the Big Idea Activity (TE) Students discuss the Main Idea questions, write a series of cause and effect statements, and identify important Chinese inventions.
___ Main Idea Questions (TE) Standards-based discussion questions
___ Critical Thinking: Predicting (TE) Writing a Letter to the Emperor
___ Differentiating Instruction for Universal Access: Learners Having Difficulty (TE) Grand Canal Captain’s Log [RS]
___ Cross-Discipline Activity: Literature (TE) Writing a Poem [ES]
___ Cross-Discipline Activity: Science (TE) Chinese Technology Exhibits
___ Quick Facts: Chinese Inventions (SE)
___ Linking to Today: The Paper Trail (SE)

Review & Assessment

___ Close (TE) Ask students how life changed in China’s countryside and cities during the Tang and Song dynasties.
___ Section 2 Assessment (SE) (IN CLASS)

Resources available for us this week

___ Online Quiz Section 2 (keyword: SQ7 HP7)
___ PASS: Section Quiz 2
___ Interactive Reader and Study Guide: Section 2
___ CRF: Literature: Poems from the Tang and Song Dynasties
___ CRF: Economics and History: The Origins of Paper Money
___ Quick Facts Transparency: Chinese Inventions
___ Daily Bellringer Transparency: Section 2
___ CRF: Vocabulary Builder, Section 2
___ Universal Access Modified Worksheets and Tests CD-ROM


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THURSDAY (REVIEW)
Ch. 7 Section 2
CA Standard 7.3.2, 7.3.5


*HOMEWORK DUE THIS WEEK*
  1. Mr. S's Cryptogram
  2. Mr. S's Evil Word Search
  3. Quick Writes
  4. Inventions Booklet

THURSDAY

Objectives
Students will learn that
…(7.3.2, 7.3.5)

  1. Advances in agriculture led to increased trade and population growth,
  2. Cities and trade grew during the Tang and Song dynasties.
  3. The Tang and Song dynasties produced fine arts and inventions.

Vocabulary

  1. porcelain
  2. woodblock printing
  3. gunpowder
  4. compass

Preteach

___ What You Will Learn … (SE) Preview Main Ideas, Big Idea, and Key Terms and People.
___ Building Vocabulary (TE) Preteach the terms listed under Building Vocabulary.
___ If YOU were there … (SE) Have students read and discuss the section introduction and question.

Direct Teach

___ Teach the Big Idea Activity (TE) Students discuss the Main Idea questions, write a series of cause and effect statements, and identify important Chinese inventions.
___ Main Idea Questions (TE) Standards-based discussion questions
___ Critical Thinking: Predicting (TE) Writing a Letter to the Emperor
___ Differentiating Instruction for Universal Access: Learners Having Difficulty (TE) Grand Canal Captain’s Log [RS]
___ Cross-Discipline Activity: Literature (TE) Writing a Poem [ES]
___ Cross-Discipline Activity: Science (TE) Chinese Technology Exhibits
___ Quick Facts: Chinese Inventions (SE)
___ Linking to Today: The Paper Trail (SE)

Review & Assessment

___ Close (TE) Ask students how life changed in China’s countryside and cities during the Tang and Song dynasties.
___ Section 2 Assessment (SE) (IN CLASS)

Resources available for us this week

___ Online Quiz Section 2 (keyword: SQ7 HP7)
___ PASS: Section Quiz 2
___ Interactive Reader and Study Guide: Section 2
___ CRF: Literature: Poems from the Tang and Song Dynasties
___ CRF: Economics and History: The Origins of Paper Money
___ Quick Facts Transparency: Chinese Inventions
___ Daily Bellringer Transparency: Section 2
___ CRF: Vocabulary Builder, Section 2
___ Universal Access Modified Worksheets and Tests CD-ROM


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FRIDAY
HOMEWORK DUE TODAY!!!
Ch. 7 Sections 1 & 2 Quiz
CA Standard 7.3.2, 7.3.5

*HOMEWORK DUE TODAY*
  1. Mr. S's Cryptogram
  2. Mr. S's Evil Word Search
  3. Quick Writes
  4. Inventions Booklet

FRIDAY

Objectives
Students will learn that
…(7.3.2, 7.3.5)

  1. Advances in agriculture led to increased trade and population growth,
  2. Cities and trade grew during the Tang and Song dynasties.
  3. The Tang and Song dynasties produced fine arts and inventions.

Agenda

  1. Collect Homework
  2. Vocabulary review (BINGO) / Video / Student Choice (if we are on time)

Have a great weekend!

Mr. S.


Sunday, October 7, 2007

Unit 4 Chapter 7 CHINA

CHAPTER 7 - China

CHAPTER 7 - CHINA
Week of October 8-12, 2007
Lesson Plans & Homework for Social Studies 7 - Mr. S.

Visit: http://go.hrw.com/gopages/index.html
Password: SQ7 HP7

MONDAY
Ch. 7 Section 1
CA Standard 7.3.1
*HOMEWORK DUE THIS WEEK*
  1. Interactive Reader (pages assigned in class) *5 Points
  2. Chapter 7 Section 1 Assessment (#'s 1-3) *5 Points
  3. Quick Writes (completed in class) *5 Points
  4. Empress Wu Bio Page *5 Points
  5. **Bring Standards Workbooks**
  6. **Reading** Read Chapter 7 Section 1
    -QUIZ on FRIDAY!!!

Monday

Objectives
Students will learn that
…(7.3.1)
1. The Period of Disunion was a time of war and disorder that followed the end of the Han dynasty.
2. China was reunified under the Sui, Tang, and Song dynasties.
3. The Age of Buddhism saw major religious changes in China.

Vocabulary

  1. Period of Disunion
  2. Grand Canal
  3. Empress Wu

PreTeach

___ What You Will Learn … (SE) Preview Main Ideas, Big Idea, and Key Terms and People.
___ Building Vocabulary (TE) Preteach the terms listed under Building Vocabulary.
___ If YOU were there … (SE) Have students read and discuss the section introduction and question.

Direct Teach

___ Teach the Big Idea Activity (TE) Students discuss the Main Idea questions, write two questions for each main idea and then conduct a game show using these questions.
___ Main Idea Questions (TE) Standards-based discussion questions
___ Critical Thinking: Evaluating Information (TE) Imperial Report Cards [ES]
___ Critical Thinking: Sequencing (TE) Buddhism Time Line
___ Map: Chinese Dynasties, 589–1279 (SE)
___ Biography: Empress Wu (SE)
___ Map: Spread of Buddhism (SE)
___ Quick Facts: Reasons for Buddhism’s Spread (SE)

Review & Assessment

___ Close (TE) Have students describe the cycles of peace and disunion in China. Ask them to identify the important dynasties that ruled at this time.
___ Section 1 Assessment (SE) *HOMEWORK*


Resources available for us this week

___ Interactive Reader and Study Guide: Section 1
___ Map Transparency: Chinese Dynasties, 589–1279
___ Map Transparency: Spread of Buddhism
___ Quick Facts Transparency: Reasons for Buddhism’s Spread
___ Daily Bellringer Transparency: Section 1
___ CRF: Vocabulary Builder, Section 1
___ Universal Access Modified Worksheets and Tests CD-ROM
___ Standards Review Workbook
___ Online Chapter Summaries in Six Languages (Password: SQ7 HP7)

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TUESDAY (REVIEW)
Ch. 7 Section 1
CA Standard 7.3.1
*HOMEWORK DUE THIS WEEK*
  1. Interactive Reader (pages assigned in class) *5 Points
  2. Chapter 7 Section 1 Assessment (#'s 1-3) *5 Points
  3. Quick Writes (completed in class) *5 Points
  4. Empress Wu Bio Page *5 Points
  5. **Bring Standards Workbooks**
  6. **Reading** Read Chapter 7 Section 1
    -QUIZ on FRIDAY!!!

TUESDAY (REVIEW)

Objectives
Students will learn that
…(7.3.1)
1. The Period of Disunion was a time of war and disorder that followed the end of the Han dynasty.
2. China was reunified under the Sui, Tang, and Song dynasties.
3. The Age of Buddhism saw major religious changes in China.

Vocabulary

  1. Period of Disunion
  2. Grand Canal
  3. Empress Wu

PreTeach

___ What You Will Learn … (SE) Preview Main Ideas, Big Idea, and Key Terms and People.
___ Building Vocabulary (TE) Preteach the terms listed under Building Vocabulary.
___ If YOU were there … (SE) Have students read and discuss the section introduction and question.

Direct Teach

___ Teach the Big Idea Activity (TE) Students discuss the Main Idea questions, write two questions for each main idea and then conduct a game show using these questions.
___ Main Idea Questions (TE) Standards-based discussion questions
___ Critical Thinking: Evaluating Information (TE) Imperial Report Cards [ES]
___ Critical Thinking: Sequencing (TE) Buddhism Time Line
___ Map: Chinese Dynasties, 589–1279 (SE)
___ Biography: Empress Wu (SE)
___ Map: Spread of Buddhism (SE)
___ Quick Facts: Reasons for Buddhism’s Spread (SE)

Review & Assessment

___ Close (TE) Have students describe the cycles of peace and disunion in China. Ask them to identify the important dynasties that ruled at this time.
___ Section 1 Assessment (SE) *HOMEWORK*

Resources available for us this week

___ Interactive Reader and Study Guide: Section 1
___ Map Transparency: Chinese Dynasties, 589–1279
___ Map Transparency: Spread of Buddhism
___ Quick Facts Transparency: Reasons for Buddhism’s Spread
___ Daily Bellringer Transparency: Section 1
___ CRF: Vocabulary Builder, Section 1
___ Universal Access Modified Worksheets and Tests CD-ROM
___ Standards Review Workbook
___ Online Chapter Summaries in Six Languages (Password: SQ7 HP7)

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WEDNESDAY
Ch. 7 Section 2
CA Standard 7.3.2, 7.3.5
*HOMEWORK DUE THIS WEEK*
  1. Interactive Reader (pages assigned in class) *5 Points
  2. Chapter 7 Section 1 Assessment (#'s 1-3) *5 Points
  3. Quick Writes (completed in class) *5 Points
  4. Empress Wu Bio Page *5 Points
  5. **Bring Standards Workbooks**
  6. **Reading** Read Chapter 7 Section 1
    -QUIZ on FRIDAY!!!

WEDNESDAY

Objectives
Students will learn that
…(7.3.2, 7.3.5)

  1. Advances in agriculture led to increased trade and population growth,
  2. Cities and trade grew during the Tang and Song dynasties.
  3. The Tang and Song dynasties produced fine arts and inventions.

Vocabulary

  1. porcelain
  2. woodblock printing
  3. gunpowder
  4. compass

Preteach

___ What You Will Learn … (SE) Preview Main Ideas, Big Idea, and Key Terms and People.
___ Building Vocabulary (TE) Preteach the terms listed under Building Vocabulary.
___ If YOU were there … (SE) Have students read and discuss the section introduction and question.

Direct Teach

___ Teach the Big Idea Activity (TE) Students discuss the Main Idea questions, write a series of cause and effect statements, and identify important Chinese inventions.
___ Main Idea Questions (TE) Standards-based discussion questions
___ Critical Thinking: Predicting (TE) Writing a Letter to the Emperor
___ Differentiating Instruction for Universal Access: Learners Having Difficulty (TE) Grand Canal Captain’s Log [RS]
___ Cross-Discipline Activity: Literature (TE) Writing a Poem [ES]
___ Cross-Discipline Activity: Science (TE) Chinese Technology Exhibits
___ Quick Facts: Chinese Inventions (SE)
___ Linking to Today: The Paper Trail (SE)

Review & Assessment

___ Close (TE) Ask students how life changed in China’s countryside and cities during the Tang and Song dynasties.
___ Section 2 Assessment (SE) (IN CLASS)

Resources available for us this week

___ Online Quiz Section 2 (keyword: SQ7 HP7)
___ PASS: Section Quiz 2
___ Interactive Reader and Study Guide: Section 2
___ CRF: Literature: Poems from the Tang and Song Dynasties
___ CRF: Economics and History: The Origins of Paper Money
___ Quick Facts Transparency: Chinese Inventions
___ Daily Bellringer Transparency: Section 2
___ CRF: Vocabulary Builder, Section 2
___ Universal Access Modified Worksheets and Tests CD-ROM


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THURSDAY (REVIEW)
Ch. 7 Section 2
CA Standard 7.3.2, 7.3.5
*HOMEWORK DUE THIS WEEK*
  1. Interactive Reader (pages assigned in class) *5 Points
  2. Chapter 7 Section 1 Assessment (#'s 1-3) *5 Points
  3. Quick Writes (completed in class) *5 Points
  4. Empress Wu Bio Page *5 Points
  5. **Bring Standards Workbooks**
  6. **Reading** Read Chapter 7 Section 1
    -QUIZ on FRIDAY!!!

THURSDAY

Objectives
Students will learn that
…(7.3.2, 7.3.5)

  1. Advances in agriculture led to increased trade and population growth,
  2. Cities and trade grew during the Tang and Song dynasties.
  3. The Tang and Song dynasties produced fine arts and inventions.

Vocabulary

  1. porcelain
  2. woodblock printing
  3. gunpowder
  4. compass

Preteach

___ What You Will Learn … (SE) Preview Main Ideas, Big Idea, and Key Terms and People.
___ Building Vocabulary (TE) Preteach the terms listed under Building Vocabulary.
___ If YOU were there … (SE) Have students read and discuss the section introduction and question.

Direct Teach

___ Teach the Big Idea Activity (TE) Students discuss the Main Idea questions, write a series of cause and effect statements, and identify important Chinese inventions.
___ Main Idea Questions (TE) Standards-based discussion questions
___ Critical Thinking: Predicting (TE) Writing a Letter to the Emperor
___ Differentiating Instruction for Universal Access: Learners Having Difficulty (TE) Grand Canal Captain’s Log [RS]
___ Cross-Discipline Activity: Literature (TE) Writing a Poem [ES]
___ Cross-Discipline Activity: Science (TE) Chinese Technology Exhibits
___ Quick Facts: Chinese Inventions (SE)
___ Linking to Today: The Paper Trail (SE)

Review & Assessment

___ Close (TE) Ask students how life changed in China’s countryside and cities during the Tang and Song dynasties.
___ Section 2 Assessment (SE) (IN CLASS)

Resources available for us this week

___ Online Quiz Section 2 (keyword: SQ7 HP7)
___ PASS: Section Quiz 2
___ Interactive Reader and Study Guide: Section 2
___ CRF: Literature: Poems from the Tang and Song Dynasties
___ CRF: Economics and History: The Origins of Paper Money
___ Quick Facts Transparency: Chinese Inventions
___ Daily Bellringer Transparency: Section 2
___ CRF: Vocabulary Builder, Section 2
___ Universal Access Modified Worksheets and Tests CD-ROM


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FRIDAY
HOMEWORK DUE TODAY!!!
Ch. 7 Sections 1 & 2 Quiz
CA Standard 7.3.2, 7.3.5
*HOMEWORK DUE TODAY*
  1. Interactive Reader (pages assigned in class) *5 Points
  2. Chapter 7 Section 1 Assessment (#'s 1-3) *5 Points
  3. Quick Writes (completed in class) *5 Points
  4. Empress Wu Bio Page *5 Points
  5. **Bring Standards Workbooks**
  6. **Reading** Read Chapter 7 Section 1
    -QUIZ TODAY!!!

FRIDAY

Objectives
Students will learn that
…(7.3.2, 7.3.5)

  1. Advances in agriculture led to increased trade and population growth,
  2. Cities and trade grew during the Tang and Song dynasties.
  3. The Tang and Song dynasties produced fine arts and inventions.

Vocabulary (QUIZ)

  1. porcelain
  2. woodblock printing
  3. gunpowder
  4. compass

Agenda

  1. Collect Homework
  2. Section 1 & 2 Quiz
  3. Vocabulary review (BINGO)

Have a great weekend!

Mr. S.