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  • Essential Standard: 
    • Analyze the interaction between the Islamic World, Europe, and Asia, in terms of increased trade, enhanced technology, innovation, and an impact on scientific thought and the arts. WH.H.2.6
  • Golden Hawk Historians will: 
    • Analyze the spread of Islam throughout Europe and Islam's impact on society.
  • Activity:
    • Quiz - Byzantine Empire and Religions
    • Study Guide 4-11 
  • Homework: Medieval Asia/Africa Flipped Notes due Tuesday. Finish Study Guide 4-11 if not finished during class
February 21, 2019
  • Essential Standard: 
    • Analyze the interaction between the Islamic World, Europe, and Asia, in terms of increased trade, enhanced technology, innovation, and an impact on scientific thought and the arts. WH.H.2.6
  • Golden Hawk Historians will: 
    • Analyze the spread of Islam throughout Europe and Islam's impact on society.
  • Activity:
    • Finish Mini Q - Why did Islam spread (with study guide 2-3) 
    • Mini - Q ACES writing 
    • Quizizz Review 
  • Homework: Study - Byzantine Empire and Religions Quiz tomorrow.
February 20, 2019 - Adjusted Schedule - ACT 
  • Essential Standard: 
    • Analyze the interaction between the Islamic World, Europe, and Asia, in terms of increased trade, enhanced technology, innovation, and an impact on scientific thought and the arts. WH.H.2.6
  • Golden Hawk Historians will: 
    • Analyze the spread of Islam throughout Europe and Islam's impact on society.
  • Activity:
    • Finish/discuss Judaism/Christianity assignment from Tuesday
    • Venn Diagram - Comparing/Contrasting Monotheistic Religions in history
    • Begin Mini Q - Why did Islam spread (with study guide 2-3) 
  • Homework: Middle Ages Flipped Notes due tomorrow.
February 19, 2019
  • Essential Standard: 
    • Analyze the interaction between the Islamic World, Europe, and Asia, in terms of increased trade, enhanced technology, innovation, and an impact on scientific thought and the arts. WH.H.2.6
  • Golden Hawk Historians will: 
    • Analyze the spread of Islam throughout Europe and Islam's impact on society.
  • Activity:
    • Finish and present "Justinian for President" Campaign Posters
    • Mapping the Islamic Empire 
    • Judaism and Christianity Reading/Questions
  • ​Homework: 
    • Middle Ages Notes due Thursday, February 21st. 
February 15, 2019
  • Essential Standard: 
    • Analyze the interaction between the Islamic World, Europe, and Asia, in terms of increased trade, enhanced technology, innovation, and an impact on scientific thought and the arts. WH.H.2.6
  • Golden Hawk Historians will: 
    • Analyze the spread of Islam throughout Europe and Islam's impact on society.
  • Activity:
    • Justinian for President 
  • ​Homework: 
    • Middle Ages Notes due Thursday, February 21st. 
February 14, 2019
  • Essential Standard: 
    • Analyze the rise and spread of various empires in terms of influence, achievements, and lasting impact. WH.H.2.4
  • Golden Hawk Historians will: 
    • Evaluate changes in Europe due to the fall of Rome, including the rise of the Byzantine Empire.
  • Activity:
    • Unit 2 Study Guide - #1  
    • Byzantine Empire Map 
    • Justinian Reading 
  • ​Homework: 
    • Middle Ages Notes due Thursday, February 21st. 
February 13, 2019
  • Essential Standard: 
    • WH.H.2.4. Analyze the rise and spread of various empires in terms of influence, achievements, and lasting impact. 
  • Golden Hawk Historians will: 
    • Apply all Unit 1 Standards/Objectives to a unit assessment.
  • Activity:
    • ​Unit 1 Test 
    • Work on Flipped Notes - Byzantine Empire 
  • ​Homework: 
    • Byzantine Empire Notes due tomorrow
February 12, 2019
  • Essential Standard: 
    • WH.H.2.4. Analyze the rise and spread of various empires in terms of influence, achievements, and lasting impact. 
  • Golden Hawk Historians will: 
    • Evaluate citizenship and democracy in Athens and Rome.
  • Activity:
    • Citizenship in Athens vs. Rome - Which was better? (Mini-Q)
    • Greece vs. Rome Venn Diagram Review 
  • ​Homework: 
    • Study - Test Wednesday, February 13th
February 11, 2019
  • Essential Standard: 
    • WH.H.2.4. Analyze the rise and spread of various empires in terms of influence, achievements, and lasting impact. 
  • Golden Hawk Historians will: 
    • Evaluate life and culture in Ancient Rome
  • Activity:
    • Discuss study guide 23-25 
    • Life in Rome - Stations task
  • ​Homework: 
    • Study - Test Wednesday, February 13th

February 8, 2019
  • Essential Standard: 
    • WH.H.2.4. Analyze the rise and spread of various empires in terms of influence, achievements, and lasting impact. 
  • Golden Hawk Historians will: 
    • Evaluate Athenian Democracy and forms of government in Greece
  • Activity:
    • Do Now Question - What was life like in Ancient Athens? Describe the government, religion, and culture.
    • Athenian Democracy Structured Academic Controversy
    • Study Guide 23-25 and discuss 
  • Homework: 
    • Study - Test Wednesday, February 13th
February 7, 2019
  • Essential Standard: 
    • WH.H.2.4. Analyze the rise and spread of various empires in terms of influence, achievements, and lasting impact. 
  • Golden Hawk Historians will: 
    • Evaluate Athenian Democracy and forms of government in Greece
  • Activity:
    • ​Discuss study guide #15-22
    • Finish Athens stations and discuss 
    • Begin Athenian Democracy RLAH
  • Homework: 
    • Study - Test Wednesday, February 13th
February 6, 2019
  • Essential Standard: 
    • WH.H.2.4. Analyze the rise and spread of various empires in terms of influence, achievements, and lasting impact. 
  • Golden Hawk Historians will: 
    • Characterize different features of the River Valley Civilizations and their rise/growth and features over time.
  • Activity: 
    • Unit 1 Quiz - Beginning of Civilizations, Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China
    • Study Guide # 15-22
    • Begin Athenian Culture stations 
  • Homework: 
    • Study - Test Wednesday, February 13th
​​​​February 5, 2019
  • Essential Standard: 
    • WH.H.2.4. Analyze the rise and spread of various empires in terms of influence, achievements, and lasting impact. 
  • Golden Hawk Historians will: 
    • Characterize different features of the River Valley Civilizations and their rise/growth and features over time.
  • Activity: 
    • Finish Group Civilizations Review Project (Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China) 
    • Civilizations Chart and Presentations 
    • "Quizizz" Review 
  • Homework: 
    • Ancient Civilizations Quiz on Wednesday, 2/6
February 4, 2019
  • Essential Standard: 
    • WH.H.2.4. Analyze the rise and spread of various empires in terms of influence, achievements, and lasting impact. 
  • Golden Hawk Historians will: 
    • Characterize different features of the River Valley Civilizations and their rise/growth and features over time.
  • Activity: 
    • Group Civilizations Review Project (Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China). 
  • Homework: 
    • Ancient Civilizations Quiz on Wednesday, 2/6
February 1, 2019
  • Essential Standard: 
    • WH.H.2.5 - Analyze the development and growth of Major Eastern and Western religions. 
  • Golden Hawk Historians will: 
    • Characterize different features and religions of Ancient China
  • Activity: 
    • Finish Confucianism and Daoism Mini-Q 
      • ​Writing portion (graphic organizer) will include a round of peer editing/feedback. 
    • Group Civilizations Review Project (Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China). 
  • Homework: 
    • Ancient Civilizations Quiz on Wednesday, 2/6
    • Greece/Rome Flipped Notes due Monday, 2/4
​January 31, 2019
  • Essential Standard: 
    • WH.H.2.5 - Analyze the development and growth of Major Eastern and Western religions. 
  • Golden Hawk Historians will: 
    • Characterize different features and religions of Ancient China
  • Activity: 
    • Study Guide #11-13
    • Confucianism and Daoism Mini-Q 
      • ​Writing portion (graphic organizer) will include a round of peer editing/feedback. 
  • Homework: 
    • Ancient Civilizations Quiz on Wednesday, 2/6
    • Greece/Rome Flipped Notes due Monday, 2/4
January 30, 2019
  • Essential Standard: 
    • WH.H.2.5 - Analyze the development and growth of Major Eastern and Western religions. 
  • Golden Hawk Historians will: 
    • Characterize different features and religions of the Indus River Valley civilization. 
  • Activity: 
    • Study Guide #8-10
    • India Post Card 
    • Exit Ticket - Compare/contrast major religions in Ancient India.
  • Homework: 
    • Ancient Civilizations Quiz on 2/6
    • Greece/Rome Flipped Notes due Monday, 2/4
January 29, 2019
  • Essential Standard: 
    • WH.H.2.2 - Analyze the governments of ancient civilizations in terms of their development, structure, and function within various societies.   
  • Golden Hawk Historians will: 
    • Evaluate the influence of Hammurabi's Code on Babylonian society 
    • Analyze features of Mesopotamia and Egypt and how they relate to characteristics of early civilizations.
  • Activity: 
    • ACES Chart - Record questions/confusion you have. 
    • Hammurabi's Code document analysis  
    • Study guide #5-7
  • Homework: 
    • India/China Flipped Notes due Wednesday 
​January 28, 2019
  • Essential Standard: 
    • WH.H.2.1 - Compare how different geographic issues of the ancient period influenced settlement, trading networks, and the sustainability of various ancient civilizations.  
  • Golden Hawk Historians will: 
    • Evaluate the creation/formation of civilizations
    • Map ancient civilizations and compare how geography influenced settlement, trade, and sustainability.
  • Activity: 
    • Beginning of Civilizations Quick Read (review) with graphic organizer
    • Study Guide #1-4
    • Mapping River Valley Civilizations --> Color code cradles of civilization & Locate river valleys on the civilizations anchor chart 
    • If time allows - Begin Hammurabi's Code analysis 
  • Homework: 
    • India/China Flipped Notes due Wednesday 
January 25, 2019
  • Essential Standard: 
    • WH.H.2.1 - Compare how different geographic issues of the ancient period influenced settlement, trading networks, and the sustainability of various ancient civilizations.  
  • Golden Hawk Historians will: 
    • Evaluate the creation/formation of civilizations
    • Map ancient civilizations and compare how geography influenced settlement, trade, and sustainability.
  • Activity: 
    • CATCH: First Civilizations Emerge 
    • Characteristics of a Civilization Anchor Chart 
    • Mapping River Valley Civilizations
  • Homework: 
    • Beginning of Civilizations, Mesopotamia, and Egypt Flipped Notes due Monday (1/28) 
​January 24, 2019 
  • Essential Standard: 
    • WH.H.1.1 - Identify the structure of a historical narrative or story (its beginning, middle, and end)
    • WH.H.1.2 - Reconstruct the literal meaning of a historical passage 
  • Golden Hawk Historians will: 
    • Reconstruct the literal meaning of a passage and use an annotation tool to evaluate and interpret historical sources.
  • Activity: 
    • Historical Thinking Warm Up 
    • Finish Evaluating Sources and discuss 
    • CATCH Graphic Organizer Notes
    • Begin CATCH practice - Foraging: Life as a Hunter Gatherer 
  • Homework: 
    • Class supplies due 1/25 (Friday) 
    • Beginning of Civilizations, Mesopotamia, and Egypt Flipped Notes due Monday (1/28) 
January 23, 2019 
  • Essential Standard: 
    • WH.H.1.3 - Consider multiple perspectives of various people in the past. Evaluate competing historical narratives and debates among historians. 
  • Golden Hawk Historians will: 
    • Begin thinking like historians 
    • Corroborate and contextualize historical information
  • Activity: 
    • "Lunchroom fight" warm up and discuss 
    • Finish "lunchroom fight" and discuss 
    • Begin "evaluating sources"
  • Homework: 
    • Historical Thinking Flipped Notes due 1/24 (Thursday) 
    • Classroom supplies due 1/25 (Friday) 
    • Beginning of Civilizations, Mesopotamia, and Egypt Flipped Notes due Monday (1/28) 
January 22, 2019 
  • Golden Hawk Historians Will: 
    • ​Understand policies and procedures that are important to being a successful Hawk Historian.
  • ​Activity:
    • ​Do Now - Index Card Activity and Personal Artifact 
    • Why History? Video Clip 
    • Syllabus Discussion and Classroom Procedures
    • Begin "lunchroom fight"
  • Homework:
    • Get parent & student info/syllabus signed - due 1/23 (Wednesday) 
    • Historical Thinking Flipped notes due 1/24 (Thursday) 
    • Have all class supplies due 1/25 (Friday)