January 30 - February 3

World History 8

Monday: continue...7.3 "The Qin and Han Dynasties"
Objective: Summarize the ruling philosophies, accomplishments, and failures of the Qin and Han dynasties.
Due:
Class: finish 7.3 worksheet, discuss civil service, inventions, and the Silk Road (view video)
Homework: Study Crossword and test review, STUDY test on Tuesday (remember study group at 8:15 on Tuesday morning)

Tuesday: Chapter 7 test
Objective: Assess knowledge of Ancient China
Due: Study Crossword
Class: Chapter 7 test
Homework: read 8.1

Thursday: (UNIT 3- New Empires and New Faiths) Chapter 8 Ancient Rome
8.1 " Rome's Beginnings
Objective: Explain how Rome became a republic
Due:
Class: Intro video and graphic novel, Read and worksheet 8.1
Homework:

Friday: 8.2-"The Roman Republic"
Objective: Describe how Rome gained control of the Mediterranean region
Due:
Class: Read and worksheet 8.2
Homework:



American History 7

Monday: 8.3 "The War Moves South"
Objective: Learn why the British shifted their focus to the South and why the British had trouble defeating the small banks of Patriot raiders and what role African Americans and women played in the war.
Due:
Class: Review Flash Quiz, Read and Worksheet (as a class)
Homework: Read 8.4

Tuesday: 8.4 Victory at Yorktown
Objective: Learn how France helped to end the war and how General Washington defeated the British at Yorktown and the terms of the Treaty of Paris
Due:
Class: Class Time Line Activity (two groups), Video clip and Worksheet
Homework:

Thursday: Test Review Day
Objective: Review key terms and topics from Chapter 8
Due: Chapter 8 objective folders
Class: Review Jeopardy
Homework: STUDY for Chapter 8 test (study group at 8:15 Friday morning)

Friday: Chapter 8 Test 
Objective: Assess understanding of the American Revolution
Due:
Class: Test, Week in Rap current events
Homework: