Book Reports and Current Events

On Thurs. 27th, Oct. and Fri. 28th, Oct. we spent the vast majority of class listening to book report presentations. For the small bit of time that was left over we discussed current events as much as was possible.

IMPORTANT: Students are required to turn in a hard copy of their book report and also submit an electronic copy of their report. The electronic copy is to complete a plagiarism check. Students who do not submit an electronic copy of their book report will NOT receive credit!

Electronic submissions must be sent to: troy.ball@herrimanhigh.org

In addition to the book report, students turned in three current event sheets.

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(A Day) Review for Ancient Greece

On Wed. 26th, Oct. we corrected our fact/opinion worksheet. We then spent the remainder of the class reviewing for our test next week on Tuesday (A Day) and Wednesday (B Day). We put together our notes packet which this time consisted of just three sheets.

If you were absent you will need to download the study guide and review crossword below.(IMPORTANT: The link for the crossword below expires after a certain amount of time. If it has expired, you will need to pick the crossword up from me).

Study Guide: Ancient Greece

Review Crossword: Ancient Greece

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Distinguishing Fact from Opinion

On Mon. 24th, Oct. and Tue. 25th, Oct. we took notes on Greek expansion under Alexander the Great and discussed the legacy he left for the Hellenistic kingdoms that arose after his empire collapsed. We also spent time looking at some of the major advancements of his time and some people who furthered mathematics and philosophy.

After that we looked at an important critical thinking skill, distinguishing fact from opinion. Our classes came up with the general idea that facts are established truths such as 2+2=4 or Japan attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor. Whereas an opinion is a statement of evaluation, such as math is fun or the attack on Pearl Harbor was a foolish military decision.

If you were absent you will need to turn in any work from last time that you may still have. Also, you will need to download the notes and copy from a friend in the class. In addition you will ned to download the assignment and follow the instructions.

Notes: Alexander and the Hellenistic Era

Assignment: Distinguishing Fact from Opinion

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Greek Philosophy and Myth

On Tues. 18th, Oct and Wed. 19th, Oct. we took notes on Greek philosophy and then for periods 6 and 7 looked at Greek myths as well. We discussed how the ancient Greeks used reason and faith to understand and explain the world around them. We also looked at ways modern society does the same today.

The assignment on Greek myths unfortunately can not be uploaded to the internet, so if you were absent you will have to pick up the assignment from me on your return. However, if you were absent, you can still download the notes and copy from a friend. Also, any work you may have that was due, you must turn in.

Notes: Greek Philosophy

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Classical Greece

On Fri. 14th, Oct. and Mon. 17th, Oct. I unfortunately was absent again due to illness. While I was gone students were given a video on the characteristics of Classical Greece to watch and a book assignment on Classical Greece to complete.

If you were absent, you will need to make sure to turn in any work you had from last time. Also you will need to complete the assignment below. To make up for the video, please write a 1 pg single spaced report on any Greek god/goddess, myth, or legendary hero/creature.

Assignment: Classical Greece

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Early Greek City-States

On Wed. 12th, Oct and Thurs. 13th, Oct. we spent the day discussing the early Greek city states and correcting work from last time. We also began discussing Greek mythology and read the story of Orpheus and Eurydice.

If you were absent, please make sure to turn in any work from last time. Also you will need to copy the notes from friend in class. The story will need to be picked up in class. Please read the story and be familiar with its plot, characters, and moral.

Notes: Ancient Greece

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Substitute Work

On Mon. 10th, Oct. and Tues. 11th, Oct. there was a substitute. We watched a video on the first civilizations in the Greek world: the Minoans and the Mycenaeans. After the video we read a section in the book and completed an assignment.

If you were absent, you will need to write a one page, handwritten report on the Minoan civilization. Include in this report the dates, accomplishments, and reason for downfall. You will also need to complete the book assignment.

Worksheet: Early Greek Civilizations

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Test: Ancient India and China

On Wed. 5th, Oct. and Thurs. 6th, Oct we took our test on Ancient India and China. We also turned in our notes packet for the unit along with the review crossword.

If you were not here you will need to schedule a time to come in to take the test. Also you will need to turn in your notes and review packet.

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