Ancient Greece Government and Sparta/Athens

Learning Goals:
I can interpret the role the four types of government play in Ancient Greece
I can compare and contrast the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta

Today, students completed the Ancient Greek government quiz.  After the quiz students began to build their knowledge of Athens and Sparta.  Students will use their knowledge of Athens and Sparta to participate in a debate next week.  

Finish government stations and review

Learning Goal - I can interpret the role the four types of government played in Ancient Greece

Today, the students completed the government stations.  After the stations students reviewed with their table teams for the quiz tomorrow. Students have discussed and reminded of every question on the quiz.

Government stations

Learning goal - I can interpret the role the four types of government played in Ancient Greece

Today, Mr. Timm led the students through advantages and disadvantages of rash government.  Next, students moved from station to station completing an activity to understand the differences in each government.  This will help prepare students for the quiz on Friday.

Four Types of Government in Ancient Greece

Learning Goal - I can interpret the role the four types of government played in Ancient Greece.

QOD - What are 3 types of architecture discussed yesterday in class?  What style of columns are on the White House?  Why are U.S. government modeled after Ancient Greece?

- Corinthian, Doric, Ionic
- Ionic
- US govt is a Democracy modeled after Ancient Greece

Today, Mr. Timm presented important information on the definition, advantages and disadvantages for each government.  This will be essential to understanding the four types of government. Students were expected to fill out a graphic organizer to use for review.

Ancient Greece Vocabulary

Learning Goal - I can interpret the role the four types of government played in Ancient Greece.

No QOD

Today, Mr. Timm presented the Ancient Greece vocabulary to the students. The following is the list of vocabulary words that students will need to achieve a level 3 on the proficiency scale.  Vocabulary - legacy, Democracy, Tyranny, Monarchy, Oligarchy, Jury, Polis, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Acropolis, Phalanx, philosophy 

Ancient Greece Maps and Vocabulary

Learning Goal - I can interpret the role the four types of government played in Ancient Greece.

QOD - How does the geography impact Ancient Greece?

1. Many bodies of water - advanced ship building, fishing
2. Rugged landscape
3. Many city-states
4. powerful navies
5. Smaller political areas due to rough terrain

Today, students discussed and completed their maps of Ancient Greece, due Monday.  Students began learning a set of vocabulary words to prepare them for the three learning goals.  Students received their study packets and tests for possible retakes.

Finish Tests and Start Maps of Ancient Greece

Learning Goal - I can interpret the role the four types of government play in Ancient Greece

No QOD

Today, students will have the first fifteen minutes of class to complete their test.  After the test, students will begin working on a map to understand the geography and climate of Greece.  In the upcoming weeks, Mr. Timm, the student teacher will be take a greater role in the classroom.

Ancient China Test

Learning Goals: I can explain the forms of government in Ancient China
I can interpret the impact of the philosophies on daily life in Ancient China
I can explain the roles the different social classes played in Ancient China

Today, students will apply their knowledge of government, philosophies, and different social classes in Ancient China.  All students will have an opportunity to retake if necessary.  After the test, students will participate in the Iowa Youth Straw Poll along with the other grades at Excelsior.  

Ancient China Study Packet and Review

Learning Goals: I can explain the forms of government in Ancient China
I can interpret the impact of the philosophies on daily life in Ancient China
I can explain the roles the different social classes played in Ancient China

QOD - Put together the following assignments into a study packet

1. Dynasty Cycle
2. Social Structure pictures
3. Three Philosophies graphic organizer
4. Qin and Han Mind Maps
5. Questions of the Day

Today, students put together study packets and discussed some important information for the test on Wednesday.  Next, students used devices and iPads to play Kahoot to review for the test.

Han Mind Map and Rebellion

Learning Goal: I can explain the different forms of government in Ancient China

QOD - Create two quiz questions over any information since winter break.


Today, students created a new mind map for the Han Dynasty that lasted 400 years. In the middle of class students had a paper ball fight. At the end they had to pick up a ball and answered the questions. If they answered correctly, they claimed the Mandate of Heaven. If students didn't complete their mind map it was homework.  Students will review both dynasties tomorrow.

Dynasty Review and Exit Slip

Learning Goal - I can explain the different forms of government in Ancient China.

QOD - Which of the three philosophies would you follow and why?

I choice Confucianism because it helped the Han dynasty last for 400 years and I agree with the values of respecting elders and being hired based on your ability.

Today, students competed with their table team to answer student-created questions about the Han and Qin dynasties.  After the activity students completed a exit slip that asked students to match a factual statement to the correct dynasty.

Qin - Mind Map

Learning Goal: I can explain the different forms of government in Ancient China.

No QOD 

Today, students were introduced to the new student teacher Mr. Timm from Coe College.  He will be working with the students until March 2nd.  It will be a learning experience for everyone.  Next, students will create a mind map for the Qin Dynasty to help students organize the information.

Check Philosophies and quiz

Learning Goals - I can....
- explain the role the different social classes played in Ancient China
- explain the forms of government in Ancient China
- interpret the impact religion had on daily life in China

QOD -

What philosophy does the following picture represent?

Legalism!

Today, student will check their own philosophy graphic organizers. Next, students will be quizzed over the basic information from the last three learning goals. The three philosophies, feudalism and dynastic cycle.

Finish Three Philosophies of China

Learning Goal: I can interpret the impact the philosophy has on daily life in Ancient China

QOD - Which of the five basic relationships are in your life?

Husband and wife

Father and son

Ruler and subject

Friend and friend

Elder and young person

Today, students will work with a partner to complete their philosophy graphic organizer. There will be a quiz on the three philosophies Monday. 

Philosophies of Ancient China

Learning Goal - I can interpret the impact of religion on daily life in Ancient China.

QOD - Fill in the Feudalism flow chart

Today, students switched their social classes illustrations with a partner to label the correct person.  Next, students read an article and complete a graphic organizer to compare the three philosophies of Ancient China.  The philosophies are Daoism, Confucianism, and Legalism.  Students will finish this assignment on Friday in class.

Social Classes in Ancient China

Learning Goal - I can explain the role different social classes in Ancient China

QOD - 

Fill in the Blanks

Look at the statements below and then rearrange them in the correct order to represent the Dynastic Cycle. The first event in this cycle is underlined. Number the remaining 2-6. (I suggest that you use a pencil.)

___1___ Strong dynasty establishes peace and prosperity; it is considered to have the Mandate of Heaven.

____6__ Dynasty is overthrown through rebellion and bloodshed; new dynasty emerges.

____3__ Over time, dynasty declines and becomes corrupt; taxes are raised; power grows weaker.

___2___  A new dynasty gains power, restores peace and order, and claims to have Mandate of Heaven.

____4__ On top of that, disasters such as floods, famines, peasant revolts, and invasions occur.

____5_____ Old dynasty is seen as having lost Mandate of Heaven; rebellion is justified.

Today, students will create illustrations to represent the social classes of the Shang dynasty of Ancient China.  At the end of class students will watch part of a video on Chinese Dynasties.

Ancient China Refresh and Intro to Dynasties

Learning Goals - I can....
- explain the role the different social classes played in Ancient China
- explain the forms of government in Ancient China
- interpret the impact religion had on daily life in China

QOD - 

What does the music, martial arts and writing have in common?

Peaceful
Today, students worked as a class to identify the steps that led to a dynasties and how dynasties change. Next, students read an article to create a visual description of the social classes.

New Year's Resolutions and Geography Bee

No Learning Goal

QOD - 

Create a New Year's Resolutions for 2016

- Personal
- School
- Resolution for Mr. Hajek

Today, students competed in the Geography Bee.  First round all students answered the same two questions.  If a student got both answers correct, they moved to the second round.  Second round will consist of individual questions until only two students remained in each class remained.  The winner moves on to compete against the other grade levels.