September

We are presenting era overviews. Be sure to have all your problems with technology figured out AHEAD OF TIME!

We will be presenting types of gov't pro/cons after we finish our era overviews. If we finish them before you graduate from BHS!

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We will be heading to the French Revolution next! That will be a more fun unit.

religion chart assignment

Class was all about religion today -- we listed several ways to compare religions. Task: create a chart comparing at least 10 aspects of the 5 major world religions. A-B range needs 1 -2 minor religions also, as well as 15+ aspects compared. Due date: 6/11.

Writing assignment to follow.

Religion

Today in class we:

• Shared good news
• Answered questions on timeline
• Answered questions on Save the World
• Started investigating world religions

Students started "getting their feet wet" with information about the 5 major world relgions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity). Students were to collect a few notes about religions they didn't really know about. Tomorrow we discuss what religion is/does, and how we can compare/contrast them.

Wed

I entertained q's on Save the World Project and the Timeline. I helped classes review for quiz tomorrow.

Tomorrow: Quiz on population/neolithic revolution

Mon and Tues

I was out at professional development. Students read 2 articles re: environmental concerns. They answered qs: What is problem identified? What is cause (how does it relate to impact of population growth of humans)? What are implied or stated solutions of the article (and do you think they are valid ideas)?

Friday

Big activity. Lots of work. I can fill you in if you were absent. I'm out Monday and Tuesday. Monday: In class readings on environmental concerns arising due to human population growth and impact. Tuesday: discuss readings an d review for quiz. Wed: chance to ask questions of me based on your review work Tuesday; discuss environmental impact some more. Thursday is quiz.

Thursday --- Enough for Everyone? hmmm

Aside from some pressing issues with some classes that needed to be dealt with (how to handle a tough, uncomfortable situation), all classes played the "Enough for Everyone" game. But none of you ended up with enough for everyone. What happened? Stay tuned....er, come to class, and you'll find out!

Tomorrow, another activity....ouch, more learning!