Map of Rome

Greek Governments Quiz

No QOD

Students will take the government quiz today in class.  On the back of the quiz, they will explain the similarities between Athenian Democracy and U.S. government.  This will provide feedback to see how students understand the current concepts.  We also discussed why the U.S. is not a true democracy through a newspaper article.  

Tuesday - Students will begin a map of Rome to identify bodies of water, cities, mountains and Rome civilization.

Friday - Map of Rome quiz

Battle of Marathon

NWe began class with a review of the four types of governments in Ancient Greece.  The goal was to prepare students for the quiz on Monday.  I am adding a study sheet to the blog to help students practice.
Next, students analyzed a video about the Battle of Marathon to write a paragraph using the RACE strategy.  The question was, "How did Athens win the Battle of Marathon?"  The paragraph was due at the end of class.

Governments Study Sheet

Government Chart and Greek Legacies

QOD - List the legacies of Ancient Greece.


Students review their government chart to understand Monarchy, Tyranny, Oligarchy, and Democracy.  This is a resource they will need for a government quiz on Monday.  Next, students completed filling out there Greek Legacies discussion.

Ancient Greek legacies and government

Today, students discussed and identied legacies of Ancient Greece. The students willed need to know these legacies for the test and future experiences. After the discussion we finished the government chart. The chart is due tomorrow.

Government Graphic Organizer

QOD - Create a list of religions of the world.
Hinduism
Buddhism
Mormon
Islam
Christianity
Shinto
Taoism
Lutheranism
Baptist
Catholic
etc...

Student will examine four articles to fill out a graphic organizer on governments of Ancient Greece.  The students will look at Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny and Democracy.  Students will decide what are the pros and cons for the people in each government.  This assignment will be due on Thursday.  

Seven Characteristics of Mesopotamia and Egypt

Today, students will finish reviewing the characteristics of a civilization for Mesopotamia and Egypt.  We are also looking at Ancient Greece characteristics and checking the Ancient Greece interactive assignment.  

QOD: Compare and Contrast - Sparta and Athens