February 13- February 17

World History 8

Monday: 8.4 - "The Early Empire"
Objective: Understand how military and political reforms made Rome rich and prosperous.
Due:  Caesar Reading and Questions #1-3
Class: 8.3 Quiz, /Pax Romana/Good Emperor/Bad Emperor/Trade and Expansion Organizer and video clips (Caligula Rise to Power video Caligula Reign of Terror video link, Caligula-Rise-to-Power video link,  Secret Weapons of the Roman Empire)
Homework: Good Emperor Section in Organizer, study for 8.4 people quiz

Tuesday: continue ... 8.4
Objective:
Due:
Class: Discuss Good Emperor in Organizer, 8.4 quiz, Mt. Vesuvius Reading and video clips (Pompeii video link, Pompeii Deconstructed video) link, Booming Economy reading and finish organizer (pg 292 - 294, questions 1 and 2 on page 291 and 293) 8.4 True and False review worksheet, History of Valentine's Day Video Clip (Valentines Day video link)
Homework: 8.4 Flashcards

Thursday: 9.1 - "Life in Ancient Rome"
Objective: Discuss the cultural achievement of the Romans and describe the daily lives of people in Rome
Due:
Class: Review 9.4 True and False worksheet, Read and complete guided reading and vocabulary worksheet, discuss section, Colosseum and Forum video clips from history.com (Coliseum-deconstructed, Coliseum-tunnels, Coliseum, Romes-stadium, Rome-gladiators, Rome's Forum)
Homework:

Friday: 9.2 - "The Fall of Rome"
Objective: Explain why the Roman Empire fell and summarize its legacy in law, government, language, and the arts.
Due:
Class: read, worksheet, and discuss, The Fall-of-Rome video clip, Week in Rap current events, grade print outs (grade book closes at 8:30 am on Tuesday)
Homework:



American History 7

Monday: continue... 9.3 "The Constitutional Convention"
Objective: Learn what compromises make up the US Constitution
Due:
Class: Read about the plans and compromises in the Constitution and the ratification of the Constitution (pg 263-266) and add to organizer from Friday.
Homework:

Tuesday: 9.4- "A More Perfect Union"
Objective: Learn how the powers are divided among the branches and how the Constitution was ratified
Due:
Class: read "Separation of Powers" and "Ratifying the Constitution" in the text (pages 269 - 272) and fill in organizer
Homework:

Thursday: Citizen Handbook and Constitution
Objective: Learn the parts of the Constitution and the rights and duties of a US citizen
Due:
Class: Read the Articles and Amendments of the Constitution and fill in organizer (277 - 281 and 296 - 317), Complete "Which Part is Which?" worksheet and correct (study for quiz tomorrow)
Homework: Study for Quiz

Friday: continue
Objective: Learn the Bill of Rights and the Five Principle Functions of the Government
Due:
Class: Articles and Amendment Quiz, read the "Five Principle of the Constitution" page 282- 285 and fill in chart, Week in Rap current events, grade print outs (grade book closes at 8:30 am on Tuesday)
Homework: Bill of Right Quiz on Tuesday (Bill of Rights Flashcards link (quizlet)