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Brice Dawson
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11/19/09 White Day
Block I
* When, if ever, is war ever called for?  In a half-page BCR you are to detail your answer in section # 2 of your notebook.

Block V
* When, if ever, is war ever called for?  In a half-page BCR you are to detail your answer in section # 2 of your notebook. (Due Friday)

Block VI
* When, if ever, is war ever called for?  In a half-page BCR you are to detail your answer in section # 2 of your notebook.

11/18/09 Blue Day
Block I
* When, if ever, is war ever called for?  In a half-page BCR you are to detail your answer in section # 2 of your notebook.

Block V
* When, if ever, is war ever called for?  In a half-page BCR you are to detail your answer in section # 2 of your notebook. (Due Friday)

Block VI
* When, if ever, is war ever called for?  In a half-page BCR you are to detail your answer in section # 2 of your notebook.

11/17/09 White Day
Block I
* We will finally have the European countries and capitals quiz on Thursday!
* Please share the Leap into Darkness opportunity with your parents.

Block V
* We will finally have the European countries and capitals quiz on Thursday!
* Please share the Leap into Darkness opportunity with your parents.

Block VI
* We will finally have the European countries and capitals quiz on Thursday!
* Please share the Leap into Darkness opportunity with your parents.

11/16/09 Blue Day
Block I
* We will finally have the European countries and capitals quiz on Wed!
* Please share the Leap into Darkness opportunity with your parents.

Block V
* We will finally have the European countries and capitals quiz on Wed!
* Please share the Leap into Darkness opportunity with your parents.

Block VI
* We will finally have the European countries and capitals quiz on Wed!
* Please share the Leap into Darkness opportunity with your parents.

11/3/09 Blue Day

Block I

* Study the countries and capitals of Europe for the quiz that you will take on Thurs. Nov. 12th.



Block V

* Study the countries and capitals of Europe for the quiz that you will take on Wed. Nov. 11th.



Block VI

* Study the countries and capitals of Europe for the quiz that you will take on Thurs. Nov. 12th.



11/2/09 White Day

Block I

* Study the countries and capitals of Europe for the quiz that you will take on Wed. Nov. 11th.



Block V

* Study the countries and capitals of Europe for the quiz that you will take on Wed. Nov. 11th.



Block VI

* Study the countries and capitals of Europe for the quiz that you will take on Wed. Nov. 11th.



10/30/09 Blue Day

Block I

* None.



Block V

* None.



Block VI

* None.



10/29/09 White Day

Block I

* None.



Block V

* Study for your BCR's tomorrow.



Block VI

* None.



10/28/09 Blue Day

Block I

* Study your review guide.

* Fill out the blank map of Europe.



Block V

* Study your review guide.

* Fill out the blank map of Europe.



Block VI

* Study your review guide.

* Fill out the blank map of Europe.



10/27/09 White Day

Block I

* Study your review guide.

* Fill out the blank map of Europe.



Block V

* On the back of your study guide you are to complete the Athens/Sparta comparison. Use the Venn diagram that you completed in class as a reference.

* Complete the remainder of your study guide.



Block VI

* Study your review guide.

* Fill out the blank map of Europe.



10/26/09 Blue Day

Block I

* On the back of your study guide you are to complete the Athens/Sparta comparison. Use the Venn diagram that you completed in class as a reference.

* Complete the remainder of your study guide.



Block V

Due Wednesday:

* On the back of your study guide you are to complete the Athens/Sparta comparison. Use the Venn diagram that you completed in class as a reference.

* Complete the remainder of your study guide.



Block VI

* On the back of your study guide you are to complete the Athens/Sparta comparison. Use the Venn diagram that you completed in class as a reference.

* Complete the remainder of your study guide.



10/23/09 White Day

Block I

* On the back of your study guide you are to complete the Athens/Sparta comparison. Use the Venn diagram that you completed in class as a reference.



Block V

* None.



Block VI

* On the back of your study guide you are to complete the Athens/Sparta comparison. Use the Venn diagram that you completed in class as a reference.



10/22/09 Blue Day

Block I

* You are to complete as much of the front of your study guide as you are able.



Block V

* You are to complete as much of the front of your study guide as you are able.



Block VI

* You are to complete as much of the front of your study guide as you are able.



10/21/09 White Day

Block I

* Begin to answer questions from your study guide in section # 2 of your notebook. (#'s 1-5)



Block V

***Due Friday***

Begin to answer questions from your study guide in section # 2 of your notebook. (#'s 6-10)



Block VI

* Begin to answer questions from your study guide in section # 2 of your notebook. (#'s 6-10)



10/20/09 Blue Day

Block I

* Begin to answer questions from your study guide in section # 2 of your notebook.



Block V

* Begin to answer questions from your study guide in section # 2 of your notebook. (#'s 1-5)



Block VI

* Begin to answer questions from your study guide in section # 2 of your notebook.



10/19/09 White Day

Block I

* No class today.



Block V

* Study guide was handed out.



Block VI

* Begin to answer questions from your study guide in section # 2 of your notebook.



10/15/09 Blue Day

Block I

* Study for Tuesday's Vocabulary Quiz.

Also...

Friday, October 30th is your Quarterly Assessment.

and...

Friday, November 5th is your European Countries and Capitals Quiz.



Block V

* Study for Monday's Vocabulary Quiz.

Also...

Thursday, October 29th is your Q. Assessment

and...

Wednesday, November 4th is your Countries / Capitals of Europe quiz.



Block VI

* Study for Tuesday's Vocabulary Quiz.

Also...

Friday, October 30th is your Quarterly Assessment.

and...

Friday, November 5th is your European Countries and Capitals Quiz.



10/14/09 White Day

Block I

* Study for Monday's Vocabulary Quiz.

Also...

Thursday, October 29th is your Q. Assessment

and...

Wednesday, November 4th is your Countries / Capitals of Europe quiz.



Block V

* Study for Monday's Vocabulary Quiz.

Also...

Thursday, October 29th is your Q. Assessment

and...

Wednesday, November 4th is your Countries / Capitals of Europe quiz.



Block VI

* Study for Monday's Vocabulary Quiz.

Also...

Thursday, October 29th is your Q. Assessment

and...

Wednesday, November 4th is your Countries / Capitals of Europe quiz.





10/13/09 Blue Day

Block I

* Define the following 12 Roman vocab words:

1. Aqueduct

2. Consul

3. Dictator

4. Disciple

5. Inflation

6. Mercenary

7. Patrician

8. Plebeian

9. Province

10. Republic

11. Schism

12. Veto



Block V

* Define the following 12 Roman vocab words:

1. Aqueduct

2. Consul

3. Dictator

4. Disciple

5. Inflation

6. Mercenary

7. Patrician

8. Plebeian

9. Province

10. Republic

11. Schism

12. Veto



Block VI

* Define the following 12 Roman vocab words:

1. Aqueduct

2. Consul

3. Dictator

4. Disciple

5. Inflation

6. Mercenary

7. Patrician

8. Plebeian

9. Province

10. Republic

11. Schism

12. Veto



10/12/09 White Day

Block I

* Define the following 12 Roman vocab words:

1. Aqueduct

2. Consul

3. Dictator

4. Disciple

5. Inflation

6. Mercenary

7. Patrician

8. Plebeian

9. Province

10. Republic

11. Schism

12. Veto



Block V

**Due Wednesday**

* Define the following 12 Roman vocab words:

1. Aqueduct

2. Consul

3. Dictator

4. Disciple

5. Inflation

6. Mercenary

7. Patrician

8. Plebeian

9. Province

10. Republic

11. Schism

12. Veto



Block VI

* Define the following 12 Roman vocab words:

1. Aqueduct

2. Consul

3. Dictator

4. Disciple

5. Inflation

6. Mercenary

7. Patrician

8. Plebeian

9. Province

10. Republic

11. Schism

12. Veto





10/9/09 Blue Day

Block I

* Using the European Countries and Capitals sheet you are to create 48 flash cards for an upcoming quiz on the Countries and Capitals of Europe.



Block V

***Due Tuesday***

* Using the European Countries and Capitals sheet you are to create 48 flash cards for an upcoming quiz on the Countries and Capitals of Europe.



Block VI

* Using the European Countries and Capitals sheet you are to create 48 flash cards for an upcoming quiz on the Countries and Capitals of Europe.



10/8/09 White Day

Block I

* Using the European Countries and Capitals sheet you are to create 48 flash cards for an upcoming quiz on the Countries and Capitals of Europe.



Block V

***Due Tuesday***

* Using the European Countries and Capitals sheet you are to create 48 flash cards for an upcoming quiz on the Countries and Capitals of Europe.



Block VI

* Using the European Countries and Capitals sheet you are to create 48 flash cards for an upcoming quiz on the Countries and Capitals of Europe.



10/7/09 Blue Day

Block I

* None.



Block V

* None.



Block VI

* None.



10/6/09 White Day

Block I

* Complete the Countries & Capitals of Europe map.



Block V

* Complete the Countries & Capitals of Europe map.



Block VI

* Complete the Countries & Capitals of Europe map.



10/5/09 Blue Day

Block I

Complete the Countries & Capitals of Europe map. (due Wed.)



Block V

* Complete the Countries & Capitals of Europe map. (due Wed.)



Block VI

Complete the Countries & Capitals of Europe map. (due Wed.)



10/01/09 Blue Day

Block I

* Complete pages 3 & 4 of the Greek packet. Links for both pages are above.



Block V

* Fieldtrip tomorrow...dress according to the weather forcast, bring your lunch in a clear plastic bag with your name clearly marked on it, NO ELECTRONICS except a smallish camera or camera phone.

* Complete pages 3 & 4 of the Greek packet. Links for both pages are above.



Block VI

* Complete pages 3 & 4 of the Greek packet. Links for both pages are above.



9/30/09 White Day

Block I

* Due next Tuesday: Pages 3 & 4 from the, "It's ALL Greek to me!" packet.

***A reminder that you are to report to HARTGE's room after homeroom on Friday. Also, bring a lunch in a CLEAR PLASTIC BAG that has your name clearly labeled on it. Call the weather the day of and dress accordingly.



Block V

* Due next Monday: Pages 3 & 4 from the, "It's ALL Greek to me!" packet.

***A reminder that you are to report to RILEY's room after homeroom on Friday. Also, bring a lunch in a CLEAR PLASTIC BAG that has your name clearly labeled on it. Call the weather the day of and dress accordingly.



Block VI

* Due next Tuesday: Pages 3 & 4 from the, "It's ALL Greek to me!" packet.

***A reminder that you are to report to REED's room after homeroom on Friday. Also, bring a lunch in a CLEAR PLASTIC BAG that has your name clearly labeled on it. Call the weather the day of and dress accordingly.



9/29/09 Blue Day

Block I

* You are to generate at least one question that could be asked of our State Senator or State Delegates next Friday on the field trip.



Block V

* None.



Block VI

You are to generate at least one question that could be asked of our State Senator or State Delegates next Friday on the field trip.



9/25/09 White Day

Block I

* Finish page one of the, "It's ALL Greek to me!" packet. Click on the "Greek Mythology" link above to access the page.

* You are to generate at least one question that could be asked of our State Senator or State Delegates next Friday on the field trip.



Block V

* Finish page one of the, "It's ALL Greek to me!" packet. Click on the "Greek Mythology" link above to access the page.

* You are to generate at least one question that could be asked of our State Senator or State Delegates next Friday on the field trip.



Block VI

* Finish page one of the, "It's ALL Greek to me!" packet. Click on the "Greek Mythology" link above to access the page.

* You are to generate at least one question that could be asked of our State Senator or State Delegates next Friday on the field trip.





9/24/09 Blue Day

Block I

* Finish only page # 1 of the, "It's ALL Greek to me!" packet. This is a correction from what was posted on the board in class. Mr. Dawson discovered AFTER you left the class that the link that had supported page # 2 is no longer working.



Block V

* None.



Block VI

* Finish page one of the, "It's ALL Greek to me!" packet. Click on the "Greek Mythology" link above to access the page.



9/23/09 White Day

Block I

* After researching your assigned person you are to write a 1/2 page biography (life + write). In your biography give particular attention to what he is known for.

1. Socrates

2. Plato

3. Aristotle

4. Hippocrates

5. Philip of Macedonia

6. Alexander the Great



* Study for Friday's Ancient Greek vocabulary quiz. (scroll down for a listing of the 18 words).



Block V

* After researching your assigned person you are to write a 1/2 page biography (life + write). In your biography give particular attention to what he is known for.

1. Socrates

2. Plato

3. Aristotle

4. Hippocrates

5. Philip of Macedonia

6. Alexander the Great



* Study for Thursday's Ancient Greek vocabulary quiz. (scroll down for a listing of the 18 words).



Block VI

* After researching your assigned person you are to write a 1/2 page biography (life + write). In your biography give particular attention to what he is known for.

1. Socrates

2. Plato

3. Aristotle

4. Hippocrates

5. Philip of Macedonia

6. Alexander the Great



* Study for Friday's Ancient Greek vocabulary quiz. (scroll down for a listing of the 18 words).



9/22/09 Blue Day

Block I

* After researching your assigned person you are to write a 1/2 page biography (life + write). In your biography give particular attention to what he is known for.

1. Socrates

2. Plato

3. Aristotle

4. Hippocrates

5. Philip of Macedonia

6. Alexander the Great



* Study for Thursday's Ancient Greek vocabulary quiz. (scroll down for a listing of the 18 words).

* Have your parent/guardian sign your grade sheet.



Block V

(The following assignment is due on Thursday the 24th)

* After researching your assigned person you are to write a 1/2 page biography (life + write). In your biography give particular attention to what he is known for.

1. Socrates

2. Plato

3. Aristotle

4. Hippocrates

5. Philip of Macedonia

6. Alexander the Great



* Study for Thursday's Ancient Greek vocabulary quiz. (scroll down for a listing of the 18 words).



Block VI

* After researching your assigned person you are to write a 1/2 page biography (life + write). In your biography give particular attention to what he is known for.

1. Socrates

2. Plato

3. Aristotle

4. Hippocrates

5. Philip of Macedonia

6. Alexander the Great



* Study for Thursday's Ancient Greek vocabulary quiz. (scroll down for a listing of the 18 words).

* Have your parent/guardian sign your grade sheet.



9/21/09 White Day

Block I

* Have your parent/guardian sign your grade sheet.

* You are to define the 18 vocabulary words that relate to the unit on Ancient Greece. The words are:

1. Peninsula

2. Epics

3. Acropolis

4. City-states

5. Aristocrats

6. Tyrant

7. Democracy

8. Tribute

9. Immortal

10. Philosophers

11. Tragedy

12. Agoras

13. Plague

14. Blockade

15. Barbarians

16. Assassinated

17. Hellenistic

18. Polytheism



***When defining these words please; handwrite them in section 4 (political cartoons) and make sure that you choose a definition that relates to our current unit on Ancient Greece.



Block V

* Have your parent/guardian sign your grade sheet.

* You are to define the 18 vocabulary words that relate to the unit on Ancient Greece. The words are:

1. Peninsula

2. Epics

3. Acropolis

4. City-states

5. Aristocrats

6. Tyrant

7. Democracy

8. Tribute

9. Immortal

10. Philosophers

11. Tragedy

12. Agoras

13. Plague

14. Blockade

15. Barbarians

16. Assassinated

17. Hellenistic

18. Polytheism



***When defining these words please; handwrite them in section 4 (political cartoons) and make sure that you choose a definition that relates to our current unit on Ancient Greece.



BLock VI

* Have your parent/guardian sign your grade sheet.

* If you didn't complete it in class you need to write a summary, in your own words, of section 1, ch. 6 about the beginning of Ancient Greece. You read the section today in class.

* You are to define the 18 vocabulary words that relate to the unit on Ancient Greece. The words are:

1. Peninsula

2. Epics

3. Acropolis

4. City-states

5. Aristocrats

6. Tyrant

7. Democracy

8. Tribute

9. Immortal

10. Philosophers

11. Tragedy

12. Agoras

13. Plague

14. Blockade

15. Barbarians

16. Assassinated

17. Hellenistic

18. Polytheism



***When defining these words please; handwrite them in section 4 (political cartoons) and make sure that you choose a definition that relates to our current unit on Ancient Greece.



9/18/09 Blue Day

Block I

* You are to define the 18 vocabulary words that relate to the unit on Ancient Greece. The words are:

1. Peninsula

2. Epics

3. Acropolis

4. City-states

5. Aristocrats

6. Tyrant

7. Democracy

8. Tribute

9. Immortal

10. Philosophers

11. Tragedy

12. Agoras

13. Plague

14. Blockade

15. Barbarians

16. Assassinated

17. Hellenistic

18. Polytheism



***When defining these words please; handwrite them in section 4 (political cartoons) and make sure that you choose a definition that relates to our current unit on Ancient Greece.



Block V

* You are to define the 18 vocabulary words that relate to the unit on Ancient Greece.



Block VI

* You are to define the 18 vocabulary words that relate to the unit on Ancient Greece.



9/17/09 White Day

Block I

* Complete the, "Greek to English" chart.



Block V

* Complete the, "Greek to English" chart.



Block VI

* Complete the, "Greek to English" chart.



9/16/09 Blue Day

Block I

* Complete the, "Greek to English" chart.



Block V

* Complete the, "Greek to English" chart by Friday.



Block VI

* Complete the, "Greek to English" chart by Friday.



9/15/09 White Day

Block I

* Today we learned about the physical location of the ancient greek city-states. How did the physical geography of that region affect and mold greek culture? Explain your answer in a 1/2 page BCR.



Block V

* Today we learned about the physical location of the ancient greek city-states. How did the physical geography of that region affect and mold greek culture? Explain your answer in a 1/2 page BCR.



Block VI

* Today we learned about the physical location of the ancient greek city-states. How did the physical geography of that region affect and mold greek culture? Explain your answer in a 1/2 page BCR.

* Have your text book covered and then bring it back with you on Thursday.



9/14/09 Blue Day

Block I

* Today we learned about the physical location of the ancient greek city-states. How did the physical geography of that region affect and mold greek culture? Explain your answer in a 1/2 page BCR.



Block V

The following assignment is not due until Wednesday:

* Today we learned about the physical location of the ancient greek city-states. How did the physical geography of that region affect and mold greek culture? Explain your answer in a 1/2 page BCR.



Block VI

* Today we learned about the physical location of the ancient greek city-states. How did the physical geography of that region affect and mold greek culture? Explain your answer in a 1/2 page BCR.



9/11/09 White Day

Block I

* Have your text book covered.

* You are to complete the student evaluation of the pre-assessment.

* Bring in your signed field trip form to your homeroom teacher.



Block V

* Bring in your signed field trip form to your homeroom teacher.



Block VI

* Complete the pre-assessment.

* After completing the pre-assessment you are to complete the student evaluation.

* Bring in your signed field trip form to your homeroom teacher.



9/10/09 Blue Day

Block I

* You are to complete the student evaluation of the pre-assessment.

* Please return (to homeroom) the signed permission form and your money for the Annapolis field trip.



Block V

* None.

* Please return (to homeroom) the signed permission form and your money for the Annapolis field trip.



Block VI

* You are to complete BOTH the pre-assessment and the student evaluation.

* If you have not covered your text you are to do that.

* Please return (to homeroom) the signed permission form and your money for the Annapolis field trip.



9/9/09 White Day

Block I

* Fieldtrip form (Annapolis)signed and returned to homeroom.

* Textbook covered and returned.



Block V

BCR: In what ways could knowing my learning style help me in school this year?



Block VI

* Learning style sheet.

* Field trip form (Annapolis) signed and returned to homeroom.



9/8/09 Blue Day

Block I

* Textbook covered.

* Fieldtrip form (Annapolis)



Block V

* Textbook covered.

* Fieldtrip form (Annapolis)



Block VI

* Textbook covered.

* Fieldtrip form (Annapolis)

* 5 Themes of Geography handout.



9/3/09 White Day

Block I

* Bring in 5-subject notebook.

* 5 themes activity.



Block V

* Bring in 5-subject notebook.

* 5 themes activity.



Block VI

* Bring in 5-subject notebook.

* 5 themes activity.



9/2/09 Blue Day

Block I

* Bring in 5-subject notebook.

* 5 themes activity.



Block V

* Bring in 5-subject notebook on Tuesday.

* 5 themes activity.



Block VI

* Bring in 5-subject notebook on Tuesday.

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